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Patent GB-190912394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carrier Attachments for Golf and like Bags and in the Bags so Carried.
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 12,394. Brooks & Co., J. B., Johnson, A. E., and Willis, J. U. May 26. Bags for golf clubs.-A carrier for attaching a golf or like bag to a cycle, motor-cycle, &c. comprises a clip d, Fig. 2, at the upper end of the bag for attachment to the handle-bar or like part, and an attachment b, c, Figs. 2 and 5, for detachably securing the lower end of the bag to the front fork or spindle. In order to prevent rattling of the clubs, separating-flaps g, Fig. 7, are provided in the mouth of the bag and are adapted to be drawn together by a strap m.
Patent GB-190912465-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine or Apparatus for Drying Bricks, Briquettes of Peat, Coal or other Materials, Salt, Chemicals, Sand and other analogous Wet or Moist Materials.
Inventor: LENNOX ALLISON BELL
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,465. Lennox, A. B. May 26. Drying bricks, coal, salt, &c.-Two series of chambers, the first of which, 2, 3, are arranged for air-mixing, the remainder for drying, are arranged above separate channels, hot-air passing into one of the mixing-chambers from a pipe 26 through a valved passage, and being sometimes mixed with cold air entering by a door 31. The air passes sinuously through one set of chambers through apertures 18 at the top, connecting them in pairs, and valved apertures 17 at the bottom leading to the channels over which they are set. The channels communicate at the other end by a passage 16, through which the air passes to the other series of chambers, escaping from the last mixing-chamber through a valved passage to a fan 24 and outlet flue 25. The various valves provide for reversal of the air current and cutting out of some of the drying-chambers. Doors 22 are provided, and the materials may pass in on trucks or be supported on open shelves or bars carrying trays, arranged so that air may circulate over them.
Patent GB-190912519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Turning Over the Leaves of Music.
Inventor: KERSHAW WILLIAM
IPC: B42D9/08
Filed: 1909-05-27
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 12,519. Kershaw, W. May 27. Leaf-turners. - Relates to modifications in the apparatus described in Specification 9110/88, and c o n s i s t in a modified means of operating the rotating drum, in means for attaching the apparatus to a piano so that it may be folded out of the way when necessary, and in means for pedalactuation of the operating-cord. The pins m, by means of which a step - by - step motion is imparted to the drum, are engaged by a pawl l, mounted on a lever, and pressed into engagement with the pins m by a lever n', to which the cord s is attached at a point above its pivot. The cord s passes over a pulley o to one arm of a bell-crank lever p, q under the control of a spring r. A cord s' is attached to the other arm of the lever by means of a hook u provided with a nut w for tensioning purposes. The lever p, q, drum, &c. are mounted on a block which is secured by a detachable dovetail connexion to a bar c hinged at h and carrying a block e, on which are mounted pulleys f, f. The block e is secured to the piano at i. The cord s<1> is connected at its lower end to a bell-crank lever 5 connected by a link 7 to a spring-controlled lever t, which serves as a pedal. The turning-arms D are provided with pins d, or thin celluloid arms for engaging the leaves.
Patent GB-190916520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Telephone and other similar Mouthpieces.
Inventor: TATTERSALL WILLIAM BOOTHMAN
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1909-07-15
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 16,520. Tattersall, W. B. July 15. Sanitary and hygienic devices.-A telephone or like mouthpiece is lined with one or more disinfectant layers a of absorbent material, such as blotting-paper, on which notices or advertisements may be printed. A layer may be removed by each person who uses the instrument, in order to expose a clean surface. Reference has been. directed by the Comptroller to Specification 12,761/07.
Patent GB-190917857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Framework Structures for Balloons.
Inventor: HUBER CARL
IPC: B64B1/40
Filed: 1909-07-31
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 17,857. Huber, C. Jan. 4, [Convention date]. Aerostats.-The framework of a balloon comprises longitudinally corrugated bearers a arranged radially edgeways, the summits of the corrugations being riveted or glued together with wedge-shaped insertion pieces c. The bearers are preferably of veneer reinforced on the longitudinal edges by a binding e of aluminium, and having recesses a<1>, Fig. 4, to reduce the weight, the edges of the recesses being similarly bound. Distance plates b, Figs. 3 and 5, of similar construction to the bearers, or crossed wires or tension rods d, Fig. 6, may be used to strengthen the framework.
Patent GB-190929035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Fasteners of the Press Button Type.
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1909-12-11
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 29,035. Pfenning-Schumacher-Werke Ges. March 23, [Convention date]. Press-button fasteners.-A press-button which will be flat in use comprises a socket, Fig. 1, the cap a of which is located in the plane of the rim a<1>, the dish-like shell b<1> holding the spring c being depressed beneath the plane of the rim. The stud d, Fig. 2, is arranged in an annular cavity f in the rim d<1> of the stud part of the fastening, the cavity f receiving the shell b<1> when the parts are connected together.
Patent GB-191005867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Apparatus for Stretching Fabrics.
Inventor: PHILIPSON WILLIAM
IPC: D06C3/06
Filed: 1910-03-09
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 5867. Philipson, W., Philipson, T. W. H., and Philipson, P. C. March 9. Feeding and registering webs.-Relates to revolving stretchers consisting of toothed rails on a rotating frame, the rails being also movable longitudinally, and consists in improving the connexion between the rails and the cams for giving the longitudinal movement. The blocks h, which travel in the grooves of the cams a and engage the studs g on the rails d, are formed with openings h<1>, Fig. 7, to allow of free movement of the studs g laterally, the openings h<1> being made by boring the blocks laterally, the size of the bore approximately corresponding to the size of the heads g<1> of the studs, as shown in Fig. 6. The openings h' are covered by plates h<2>. The blocks are placed in the grooves by the removal of a part a', Fig. 3, of the cam a.
Patent GB-191007455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricating Devices.
Inventor: RYAN EDWARD
IPC: F16N13/16
Filed: 1910-03-24
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 7455. Ryan, E., and Lake, J. A. March 24. Force-feed lubricators. -To lubricate the valves, cylinders, pistons, &c. of steamengines for l o c o m otives &c., oil is forced into the steampipe by means of a differential piston acted upon by the steam. The differential piston is contained in a cylinder 5, Fig. 3, and steam from the boiler 1 is admitted to the underside of the piston through a pipe 12 controlled by a valve 12<1>. Oil in the upper part of the cylinder is forced through pipes 14', 15 to a pipe 23 enclosed within a tubular casing 22 in the boiler 1, and passes into the steam - pipe 26 through a nozzle 25, in the form of spray. The supply is controlled by a threaded valve 29, the stem 28 of which is provided with universal joints, and is actuated by rotating an arm 30, which moves over a graduated quadrant 31. The stem 9 of the differential piston projects through t h e bottom of the cylinder 5, and is graduated to indicate the position of the piston. A removable strainer 17 formed integrally with a closing-plate 18 is placed in an enlargement 15<1> of the pipe 15. The apparatus may be fitted with a sight - feed comprising a condensing- chamber 56, Fig. 2, in which oil ascends in drops and is viewed through conical glasses 39, inserted with-packing 40 in removable plugs 37. The oil from the cylinder 5 enters the sight-feed by a pipe 43, and passes through a nozzle 46 fitted with a regulating-valve 47. Live steam passes, from a pipe 48 to a pipe 48', and carries with it the oil. The pipe 48<1> is led either to the steam-pipe 26, as shown in Fig. 3, or to a steam cavity in the saddle of each of the engine cylinders. In order to provide a reserve of condensed water for the chamber 56, when this is emptied for cleaning &c., steam from the pipe 48 enters and is condensed in a reservoir 53, the supply of water to the chamber 56 being controlled by a valve 54.
Patent GB-191008333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Bags.
Inventor: HOGG ROBERT
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 8333. Hogg, R. April 6. Bags for golf clubs.-A golf bag of the kind formed with partitions for carrying the clubs in separate compartments, is constructed, as shown in section in Fig. 2, so that the outer wall d of the bag forms a portion of the enclosing boundary of the compartments, the partitions a being secured to it throughout their entire length. The partitions a are stitched together in the centre, an intervening space being left for the insertion of a stiffening- rod c. In the modification shown in section in Fig. 6, the partitions are formed by a strip of width equal in height to the bag sewn at intervals by a column of stiches to the material d constituting the wall of the bag, two or more stiffening-rods e being provided, embedded in the enclosing wall of the bag, or enclosed between consecutive partition walls. In either case, the partition pieces may be attached to a removable lining instead of to the wall of the bag. The upper border of the enclosing wall of the bag is strengthened by a ring of leatherbound metal, the upper edges of the partitions being similarly treated. According to the Provisional Specification, the open ends of the partitions may be maintained in a distended condition by means of a ring of metal formed with a number of equally spaced slits equal in number to the partitions, the ring being secured to the upper border of the bag wall by a binding of leather etc.; also the partitions may be formed by folding a strip equal in length to the bag to form radial partitions extending from the centre of the bag to the outer wall, a central stiffening-rod being furnished, if necessary.
Patent GB-191008554-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Protecting Doors, Hatchways, and the like, in Ships.
Inventor: MAZZOLINI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B63B19/14
Filed: 1910-04-08
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 8554. Mazzolini, G. April 8. Bulkhead doors; hatches.-Relates to hinged metal plates for protecting the sides and bottom &c of water-tight doors, hatchways, &c., and for preventing pieces of coal and other objects from striking against them and deforming them. The plates c, g, hinged to the sides of the frame, are of curved form, and are provided with swellings f, h, which engage the curved upturned ends d, i of the protecting-plate e hinged to the footstep. The parts are so arranged that the turning of the plate c by the sliding of the door in the direction A, B, automatically effects the turning of the plates e, g. The protecting- plates may be applied to vertically-sliding or hinged doors &c., inclined planes or bevels being arranged to cause the turning of the plate c.
Patent GB-191011372-A (GB)
Title: Point-controlling Mechanism for Railways, Tramways and the like.
Inventor: SAMAIA DINO
IPC: B61L5/00
Filed: 1910-05-07
Granted: 1911-05-08
Abstract: 11,372. Samaia, D. May 7. Spring operation and control. -Relates to spring-actuated means for controlling the position of points mounted on the stretcher bar 2 are two sets of brackets 7, 8 carrying spring- pressed plungers 9, 10 adapted to engage a cam 4 pivoted at 3 to the fixed base-part 1. By means of the pin 6 the cam may be coupled to the stretcher bar. When the pin is in position, the points are retained in their set position, but if the points are trailed through or moved by hand they are pressed completely over by the action of the spring plungers on the cam. When the pin is removed and the cam turned by a key placed on the pivot 3 until the recess 13 engages either one of the plungers, the points will always be retained in their set position.
Patent GB-191014011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: CATOR CHARLES GEORGE LUMLEY
IPC: G03B19/12
Filed: 1910-06-09
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 14,011. Cator, C. G. L. June 9. Cameras, reflex; attaching reversing backs. - In a reflex camera, the part of the camera with the mirror and focusing-screen is made as a separate piece, and can be inserted between the front of the camera and the plate or film carrying frame; or alternatively, it can be omitted and the front and back can be directly connected, forming an ordinary camera. The front part, comprising the ordinary lens and baseboard fittings, has an open frame a with a reduced part a<5>, which fits a recessed part, either of the frame b carrying the mirror b2 and focusing-screen b<1>, or of the frame c comprising an ordinary camera back. The rear part of the frame b has a similarly reduced part b<4> for attaching to the frame c. The parts are locked by spring catches d and pins d'. A sliding bolt e connected with the usual operating - knob e<1> of the mirrorreleasing mechanism is provided in the part b so as to form a connexion between the usual shutter-operating knob e<2> carried on the front part a and the shutter mechanism carried by the part c.
Patent GB-191016345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Point or Switch Throwing Mechanism.
Inventor: SHEMWELL HAROLD
IPC: B61L11/02
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 16,345. Shemwell, H. July 8. Mechanically operated from vehicle; operating mechanism applicable generally. - On approaching the points, the car-wheels depress a lever 28, causing the rotation of the shaft 29 and the raising of the lever 34 mounted in the casing 7. This lever is connected through the spring 39 and the stirrup link 36 to the lever 8 so as simultaneously to raise it against the action of the spring 21 and cause the pin 22 to project above the cover of the casing. A suitable lever on the car is adjusted to engage this pin and move the lever 8 laterally, and thus operate the points as desired. The lever 8 is retained in either of its extreme depressed positions by the action of the spring 21. To avoid fracture of any of the parts should the tongues become blocked, springs 43, 44, Fig. 1, are interposed in the transmission rod 6, or the spring arrangement 55, Fig. 6, may be used.
Patent GB-191019494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Soaps suitable for Washing and Bleaching.
Inventor: WOLFFENSTEIN RICHARD
IPC: C11D9/42
Filed: 1910-08-19
Granted: 1911-08-21
Abstract: 19,494. Wolffenstein, R. Aug. 19. Soaps, materials for making.-A soap which may be used for bleaching woollen and like fibres is obtained by mixing free fatty acids with the alkali salts of percarbonates, perborates, and other peracids, and then introducing the mixture into water or alcohol. Diluents, such as soap, pumice powder, or kieselguhr, may be added to the mixture to prevent saponification during storage. The product may be used for disinfecting purposes. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 16,823/08 and 7495/09.
Patent GB-191023115-A (GB)
Title: Strainer for Sink Outlet.
Inventor: PETERS HARRY ALLAN
IPC: E03C1/264
Filed: 1910-10-06
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 23,115. Peters, H. A. Oct. 6. Sink waste fittings.-A strainer 6 with imperforate bottom and a handle 11 is supported by a flange 10 inside a cylinder 5 at the top of the waste-pipe. A second strainer 9 is provided. Reference h a s been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1 6 , 1 4 2 / 9 1 , 5 9 9 6 / 9 4 11,592/95, 15,589/99, and 832/05.
Patent GB-191023571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Fluid Valve Regulators.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1910-10-11
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 23,571. Lake, H. W., [Ziermore Regulator Co.]. Oct. 11. Pressure-regulating valves.-In a fluid-pressure regulating-valve comprising a multiple hollow diaphragm or bellows 16 connected to the stem 21 of a valve 10 closing against the action of a spring, the valve stem 21 is arranged to pass through the bellows and the spring 26 is enclosed in a screwed tube 12 forming the support for the upper end 15 of the bellows. The stem 21 screws through the lower fitting 17 of the bellows, and through the abutment nut 25, so that by manipulation of the hand-wheel 22 a fine adjustment of the valve relatively to its seat is obtained, a coarse initial adjustment being obtained by means of the tube 12. The spindle is packed by means of a sleeve 18, and cap and follower 19, 20, as shown.
Patent GB-191026387-A (GB)
Title: Means for Supporting Picture Frames and similar Hanging Objects.
Inventor: LINEHAM WILFRID JAMES
IPC: A47G1/22
Filed: 1910-11-14
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 26,387. Lineham, W. J. Nov. 14. Pictures &c., hanging on walls. -Picture frames &c. are suspended by means of two broad hooks B, C, Fig. 3, engaging one within the other, one hook being fixed to the frame and the other to the wall. Fig. 1 is a plan of the hook fastened to the wall. Fig. 2 is a back view of a frame with its hook B. In order to reduce the weight of the hook B, it may be cut away at E as shown, leaving two hooked portions on the one base B. Fig. 3 is a sectional side elevation of a suspended frame A, showing the two hooks in engagement.
Patent GB-191027805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: REITZ CHARLES ERVIN
IPC: E06B7/04
Filed: 1910-11-29
Granted: 1911-11-29
Abstract: 27,805. Reitz, C. E. Nov. 29. Window-blinds.-A frame 10 to fit in a window-casing or other opening is provided with an adjustable end 36, secured by a setscrew 42. A strip of felt 38 is secured to the top of the frame, the free end being wound round a spring roller. Pivoted within the frame are louvres 17 linked up to a rod 16 adjustable in length, the free end of which is tied to a spring 22 pivoted at 23. The spring works through a slot 26 and its play is limited by an adjustable crank 27 having a handle 29 which takes under the end of the spring. When the draught through the ventilator becomes excessive, the louvres are closed against the action of the spring 22 the tension of which is adjusted by a cam 24. The louvres can be permanently held open by locking the spring by a latch 30. The louvres are prevented from moving beyond an horizontal position by shoulders on the rod 16. In a modification the spring 22 is replaced by a lever carrying an adjustable weight. A filter 33 may be secured to the frame.
Patent GB-191100586-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Cutting and Perforating Sheet Metal.
Inventor: LAMORT MARCEL
IPC: B21D28/26
Filed: 1911-01-09
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 586. Lamort, M. Jan. 13, 1910, [Convention date]. Milling - machines; Milling - cutters. - Relates to a machine for cutting and perforating metal sheets, particularly applicable to cutting and perforating the phosphor - bronze sheets described in Specification 332/11, [Class 46, Filtering &c.], and comprises, in combination with a drum which serves to support the metal sheets, a tool-carrier capable of receiving both a longitudinal and a transverse motion, the longitudinal motion being the resultant of two movements thus permitting greater precision, and the transverse motion comprising a balancing movement which permits of moving the tools vertically. The sheets are mounted on staves 34, Figs. 1 and 2, fastened to disks 35 which can be rotated on a shaft 36 to bring a fresh portion of the work beneath the tools 5. The tools may consist of cutters for the first operation and saws for the finishing operation. These tools are carried by a fork 4 pivotally attached at 4<1> to a slide 3' traversed by a motor 11, gearing 8, and a screwed shaft 6. An arm 14<1> attached to the fork engages alternately with a projection 13 and with an arm 38 attached to a slide 3. Thereby the tools, which cut in both directions, are raised out of engagement with the work and the motion is reversed. The tools are driven by a shaft 26 and universal connexion from a motor running on rails. The slide 3 can be set to any position on a slide 2, which is traversed by a screw 15, rotated by gearing 17 from a motor 19. The traverse of the slide is regulated by a stop 21, adjustably fixed in the required position on a helically grooved drum 20. The drum, as it rotates, moves forward a sliding piece 23. A contact 22 engages with the stop 21 at the required position of traverse of the slide 2, and the supply of current to the motor is stopped. Almost immediately the sliding piece 23 engages the stop 21 to complete the stoppage. The depth of the cut of the tool is determined by rings mounted on the tool shaft.
Patent GB-191100808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: GOLDBERG ISRAEL
IPC: G04B23/00
Filed: 1911-01-11
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 808. Goldberg, I. Jan. 11. Alarms.-In an alarm clock, a musical box is provided in addition to the ordinary bell, so that the alarm may be sounded by the bell alone, or by the musical box alone, or by both together. A leaf spring a, which releases the alarm-bell at the set time in the usual manner, has an arm d which passes to the rear of the clock-work and is connected to a bell - crank lever e, pivoted at f. The lower end of this lever normally engages a fly g on a spindle of the musical instrument, but is moved to free the fly simultaneously with the release of the bell-hammer spindle. The musical box may be put out of action by means of a lever k, and the alarm-hammer may be prevented from operating, by means of the usual blocking-lever (not shown). The back of the clock casing is preferably perforated in order that the music may be better heard.
Patent GB-191106327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Blungers or Apparatus for Treating or Manufacturing Potters' Slip, and the like Material.
IPC: B28C1/04
Filed: 1911-03-14
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 6327. Podmore, W., Johnson, E., and Boulton, Ltd., W. March 14. [Cognate Application 19,561/11.] Rotary stirrers.-Relates to blungers or apparatus for making or treating potters' slip &c. from hard clay, also applicable for mixing and treating other materials. The clay is fed through a hopper b having a feed-water inlet d to a preferably octagonal-shaped vessel a divided into two chambers by a perforated plate m and fitted with an agitating - device consisting of blades or arms e below the plate m and perforated arms p above, carried by a sleeve f keyed to a rotary shaft h and rotating on a fixed pillar g. The material may be drawn off intermittently from an outlet at the base of the vessel or continuously through a perforated plate or wire sieve o. The blades, which may be straight or curved and provided with cutting- edges of straight, zigzag, serrated, or other form, are preferably secured tangentially to the sleeve f to accelerate their action, and the vessel may be formed with suitably arranged splash plates. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, the hollow sleeve f is attached to the shaft h at its upper end and at its lower end is mounted on a stud s. A plug t may be inserted in the sleeve to prevent the entrance of slip. The shaft h is supported by a ballbearing r. In modifications, the shaft may be continued through the machine base and be in two parts geared together so as to rotate in opposite directions or two shafts rotated in the same or opposite directions may be mounted in the same tank.