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Patent GB-190813069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cutter Bars of Cutting Machines particularly adapted for use in Mining Coal and other Minerals.
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 13,069. Mavor & Coulson, and Mavor, S.M. June 19. - Undercutting &c. -In coal - cutting machines of t h e type in which a cutter bar is furnished with a helical fin, the shanks of the cutters fit holes formed in the fin, the axes of which are approximately tangential to the periphery of the bar, and the cutting edges of the cutters are approximately coaxial with their shanks. In the form shown, a cutter bar A is provided with a helical fin B in which holes C are formed tangential to the periphery of the bar and at right-angles to its axis. Each hole receives the tapered shank D of a cutter, the shank being approximately co-axial with the cutting- point. The head E of the cutter has a flat underside engaging a flat surface on the bar. The holes C extend entirely through the fin to facilitate removal of the cutters.
Patent GB-190813672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches for Two Shafts in Line.
Inventor: MELLOR JAMES DOUGLAS
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 13,672. Mellor, J. D. June 27. Door-closing apparatus. -Relates to a device, stated to be applicable for operating bulkhead doors &c., in which hand and power driven shafts are employed, the parts being so arranged that the power shaft can turn in either direction to operate the door without influencing the hand shaft, but on turning the hand shaft in one or in either direction it is automatically coupled to the power shaft, and so operates the door &c. To the hand shaft A is secured a sleeve E provided with a slot e in which bears a pin F carried by a loose clutch member D and engaging a helical slot I formed in a brake sleeve H, which is frictionally engaged by fixed brasses P adjustably pressed against the sleeve by springs. The member D and members C secured to the power shaft B are provided with corresponding toothed faces. When the shaft A is turned in either direction, the pin F moves along the slot I and brings the clutch surfaces into engagement. By reversing the hand shaft, the parts are first disengaged, and then the other clutch surfaces are engaged. Motion of the power shaft B does not influence the parts F, E, H, but effects the direct operation of the door &c. The sleeve H is formed with flats H so that it may be turned by a spanner to connect the two shafts. The hand shaft A may be arranged to clutch the power shaft B in one direction only.
Patent GB-190819734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Seats.
Inventor: PEARKS LEONARD
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 19,734. Pearks, L. Sept. 19. Seats.-A folding bracket scat for temporary use in motor and tram cars, gardens, railway carriages, shops, &c. is provided with two downwardlyextending projections c carrying pins b, b<1>. The pins bare slidable in grooves f in standards a secured to the floor, while the pins b<1> are adapted to rest on lugs d on the standards. In the folded position, the seat is supported by pins e on the seat frame resting on the lugs. In a modification shown in Fig. 6, the pins b, b<1> are carried by upwardly extending projections c<1> on the seat frame, and in the closed position of the seat the pins e rest in slots in the framework.
Patent GB-190825208-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for the Electrolytic Decomposition of Alkaline Salts.
Inventor: GREENWOOD JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 25,208. Greenwood, J. Nov. 23. Alkalies, obtaining; cells; diaphragms; electrodes.-In the decomposition of alkali salts by the diaphragm process, the pressure in a closed and normally empty cathode section is reduced and regulated to vary the percolation of electrolyte through the diaphragm in accordance with the current density. The varying surplus current from a generating-station may thus be used. In one form of apparatus, conical or pyramidal diaphragms and partitions are arranged as shown to form a number of cells. Each anode A of ferrosilicon or other material is perforated at its point so that the electrolyte passes from the inside to the outside and over the edge of the diaphragm and partition into the next anode ; the flow through all the cells can thus be simultaneously regulated. The anodes rest on soft lead plates on steps attached to three pillars G, to which electric connexion is made. Each cathode C' is of copper gauze and is separated from the diaphragm by asbestos cloth. A copper ring, soldered or otherwise connected to the cathode, rests on a flange on the ebonite or other partition C' and supports the diaphragm by a flange thereon, the joints being made air-tight by cement. Binding-posts secured to the rings are connected to insulated strands of a cable H passing through the base, current through each cell being separately tested. A suction pipe E for withdrawing alkali and reducing the pressure passes to the bottom of each cathode chamber. The partitions have ribs D' which rest on the anodes. The apparatus is provided with a casing F and cover F' of porcelain, enamelled iron, or the like, to collect chlorine. In a modified apparatus, the electrodes, diaphragms, and partitions consist of pairs of inclined plates cemented in grooves in two parallel vertical plates of slate, ebonite, or other material so as to form wedge-shaped cells. The lower edges of the anode plates are separated to allow passage of electrolyte ; those of the diaphragms fit into horizontal cross-pieces. The upper ends of the anodes project beyond the slate, to catch liquid overflowing from the cell above. Specification No. 20,200, A.D. 1900, is referred to.
Patent GB-190900330-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Wash-board and Clothes Pounder.
Inventor: WADSWORTH ANNA SOPHIA
IPC: D06F1/00
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 330. Wadsworth, A. S. Jan. 6. Washing-plungers; washing-boards.-A combined wash-board and plunger comprises an open-mouthed casing 9 perforated at 10 and secured between the extensions of the washboard side bars 1, which enter caps 12 projecting from the casing. A partition 13 across the casing contains valves 14 held in place by crosswires 16. The parts are braced together by transverse bars 4, 8.
Patent GB-190901070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Converting Alternating Potential Differences into High Continuous Potential Differences.
Inventor: DELON JULES
IPC: H02M1/20
Filed: 1908-01-17
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 1070. Delon, J. Jan. 17, 1908, [Convention datel. Commutator switching-arrangements. - One terminal of an alternator is kept at constant potential, and the other is connected through a switch to two conductors, so that one conductor is charged when the maximum positive potential occurs and the other is charged at the maximum negative value. A metal ring a on the insulating-drum c is in contact with the brush f connected to the alternator, and is joined to a metal strip l. Two brushes b, b<1> are connected to a condenser, and, when the drum is rotated at the proper speed, the potential of one brush becomes equal to the maximum positive potential of the alternator, and the potential of the other brush becomes equal to the maximum negative potential. The difference of potential across the condenser is therefore twice the maximum value given by the alternator. With high potentials, the contact l may be fixed on supports s, s', Fig. 3, the former being of insulating-material, and the latter of conducting-material to connect the ring a to the contact l. The brushes b, b' are placed near enough to the path of the contact l for a spark to pass. The contact l need only be connected to the supply at the times of its passage under the brushes b,' b<1>. This is accomplished as shown in Fig. 6, by arranging the brushes b, b' at an angle of ninety degrees, and employing two additional brushes b<3>, b' connected to the supply and an additional contact l<1>.
Patent GB-190913594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: JENNER CHARLES VICTOR HUGO
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1909-06-10
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 13,594. Jenner, C. V. H. June 10. [Addition to 27,418/07]. Hinges readily separable about hinge pin.-Relates to binge fittings for windows having hinged sliding sashes. The hinges for the upper sash comprise, as shown in Fig. 3, sockets a<9> on the sash and pins a<10> carried by members a<11> slidable in casings mounted on the parting-bead in the lower half of the frame. To prevent disengagement of the members a<9>, a<10>, a sliding plate C is drawn out over the top of the pin a<10>. The members a<9>, a<10> may also be mounted on the parting-bead and sash respectively. The hinges for the lower sash comprise sockets a<12> of rectangular cross-section and members a<14> pivoted in brackets a<13> on the stophead and carrying pins a<13> of rectangular crosssection. Disengagement of the hinge members is prevented by a bolt C on the sash.
Patent GB-190914499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pocket Devices for Cleaning Tobacco-pipes, Cigar-holders and the like.
Inventor: WASSERMANN GEORGES
IPC: A24F9/06
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 14,499. Wassermann, G. June 21. Cleaners for tobacco pipes, cigar and cigarette holders, &c.-In a cleaner of the type in which flanged members are rotatably mounted upon each other in such a manner as to provide an annular chamber for a cleaning-wire which passes out through an opening in the flange of the outer disk, the outer member or cap 1 is rotatably secured to the inner cap 2 by means of an inturned rim 3 projecting into a groove 4. The cleaning-member 5 preferably consists of two wires twisted together and provided with eyelets to hold wool &c., an eyelet at the outer end serving to facilitate its passage through the tube to be cleaned.
Patent GB-190915300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reserve-wheels applicable to Wheels of Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: HUYSMANS GEORGES
IPC: B60B11/02
Filed: 1909-06-30
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 15,300. Huysmans, G. June 30. Auxiliary-rim attachments to wheels. -The auxiliary rim 1 has a number of jaws 3, 3<1> at each side to bear against the edge of the ordinary wheel rim, to which it is secured bv yokes 9. The yokes are adjusted by means of bolts 7 which also engage nuts 5 pivoted to brackets 4 carried by the rim 1. -In a modification (not shown), the jaws 3, 3<1> may be formed integral with the yokes 9
Patent GB-190923030-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Buffer and Automatic Coupling for Railway, Tramway and other Vehicles.
IPC: B61G1/28
Filed: 1909-10-08
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 23,030. Universal Patents Bureau, [Du Plessis-Paton Automatic Coupler Syndicate]. Oct. 8. Couplings, automatic. - Central buffer-couplings in which the buffer is bell-mouthed and contains a drop-pin engaged by a coupling-link are improved by details of construction of parts connected with the drop-pin. The droppin consists of three integral parts 17, 18, 19, of which the part 18 is broader than the others. The part 19 has an outwardly inclined face 26, which coacts with the link when the vehicles impinge on each other. The part 17 has a recess at its lower end, which keeps the link in an horizontal position when held by one vehicle only. The rollers 12, 13 give easy action. In a modification, the part 17 is made separate, and partly encloses the rest of the pin.
Patent GB-190928333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Ceiling Fans.
Inventor: HUNT WILFRED
IPC: F04D25/06
Filed: 1909-12-04
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 28,333. Hunt, W., [Swan, P. S.]. Dec. 4. Ball bearings; supporting and mounting bearings; oil, catching.-Means for supporting and lubricating the bearing of an electrically-driven fan surmounted on a vertical shaft, which also carries the armature and commutator of the motor, comprise a fixed vertical spindle A, which is preferably hollow, and on which rotates a sleeve E carrying the fan spider J, the motor armature K, and the commutator L. The sleeve rests on a ball bearing G adjusted by a nut H, and helical grooves N in the exterior surface of the spindle A or on the interior surface of the sleeve E convey lubricant from a cup P to an annular chamber Q, whence it passes through holes R into the interior of the spindle A and back through holes S into the cup P. If the spindle A is Solid, the annular chamber Q is made of the same capacity as the cup P, and the lubricant returns to the cup P through the channels N when the fan is stopped.
Patent GB-190928740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: D05B15/00
Filed: 1909-12-08
Granted: 1911-01-09
Abstract: 28, 740. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 8. Boot-sole sewing-machines; governing needle thread.-In a chain-stitch sewing-machine the needle-thread tension is reduced as the speed of the machine increases. In one arrangement the tension is altered by a speed-responsive device. The tension is applied by means of a brakewheel 14 having two shoes 13. The shoes are carried by a lever 16 and are pressed towards the lever 16 by a spring 17. The thread tension is varied inversely as the speed of the machine by means of a centrifugal governor 18, which controls the position of an abutment 27 of the spring 17. In another arrangement, the tension is altered by a speed-controlling device. The treadle which controls the speed of the machine is arranged to control the spring of the tension device. In one construction, a system of levers is used to remove or reduce the pressure of an additional spring, by moving a sleeve intermediate the main and the additional springs. A long-leverage pointer is used to indicate the position of the sleeve and thereby the tension of the thread. In another construction, the lever 26 of the first-mentioned apparatus is positioned by a vertical screw passing through a nut which is rotated by the speed-regulating gear.
Patent GB-191002668-A (GB)
Title: A New Material for Making Under Clothing and other such Light Articles of Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: WILLIAMS ELIZA AUGUSTA
IPC: A41B17/00
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 2668. Williams, E. A. Feb. 2. Reinforced paper; Japanese paper. - Paper suitable for underclothing and other similar light articles of wearing-apparel is produced by incorporating, with the pulp used for making Japanese paper, a network fabric of silk, cotton, woollen or other thread. The paper is finished in the usual manner, and then softened by steaming it and passing it through, a mixture of petrol and borax; it is then submitted to great pressure between rollers.
Patent GB-191004899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Blinds for Carriage and other Windows.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 4899. McLaren, W. Feb. 26. Window blinds; roller b l i n d s.-The bottom rod b has rigid jaws c gripping the T-rail guide e. The ends of the rod may be pressed outwards by springs, which may be released by triggers.
Patent GB-191005339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Duplicators.
Inventor: MICHAELIS WILLIAM
IPC: B41L15/06
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 5339. Michaelis, W. March 3. [Cognate Application, 8700/10.] Stencelling - apparatus ; rotary machines.-The drum of the collapsible rotary stencil duplicating- machine described in Specification 23,826/09, may be fitted with removable bars for holding type to enable the machine to be used also for printing letters &c. by means of ordinary type. As shown in Fig. 3, a grooved bar a, in which type may be set up, is attached to the drum c of the duplicator by means of split pins a<4>, which are pressed into perforations in the drum. As shown in Fig. 5, the drum c is provided with annular channels formed by cheeks d and peripheral flanges e, and the bars a. are inserted into the grooves through apertures in the flanges e. The cheeks may have radial ribs to serve as stops for the bars a, and the bars may be secured in any manner. Detachable cheeks d may be used. According to Provisional Specifications, any stencil duplicator may be fitted with the removal type bars, and according to the latter Specification, the machine may be fitted with two impression rollers for coacting with the different printing-surfaces.
Patent GB-191005465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: CREESE ALFRED EDWARD
IPC: H01H29/24
Filed: 1910-03-04
Granted: 1911-03-06
Abstract: 5465. Creese, A. E., and Dederich, W. March 4. Drawings to Specification. Automatic alarm signals. - Coloured signallamps are automatically connected in an electric circuit, so as to indicate the excessive inclination of an aeroplane, by means of a special mercury switch of the tilting container type.
Patent GB-191007915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Tar from Coal Gases.
Inventor: BROUGHAM FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: C10K1/04
Filed: 1910-04-01
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 7915. Brougham, F. J., [Solvay et Cie.]. April 1. Tar.-Apparatus for removing tar from coal gases comprises a bubbling column or scrubber d made in sections and provided with an inlet and outlet for each section for the washing liquid, which in this case is tar, the inlet for the gases and tar to the scrubber being provided with temperature-regulators i and b respectively. The tar from the main a passes through the temperature-regulator b, and is fed by cocks c to the scrubber d, subsequently being collected in the tank f and returned by the pump h for re-use. The temperature - regulator i for the gases may be heated by burnt gases from the flue m, or cooled by air admitted through a pipe n.
Patent GB-191010633-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device to Prevent Horses from Slipping on Frozen Snowy or Greasy Ground.
Inventor: FAGAN JOHN HUBERT
IPC: A01L1/04
Filed: 1910-04-30
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 10,633. Fagan, J. H., and Lambert, T. D. April 30. [Cognate Application, 21,386/10.] Renewable calks.-In a non-slipping attachment of the type in w h i c h a horseshoe shaped frame carrying calks fits within the usual shoe, thickened side flanges on the frame are caused to grip the bevelled upper inside edges of the shoe by operating a device to expand the frame within the shoe. The frame 1 with side flanges 3, fitting the bevelled edges 4 of the shoe, has extensions 5 which are bent to fit against the under face of the shoe at the toe and heels and are tapped to receive screw calks 8. The expanding device may comprise right- and lefthanded screwed studs 9 engaging a correspondingly threaded socket 10. A snow shield 16, Fig. 1, fixed by the calks 8 to the frame 1, is formed of a dished plate 12, Fig. 4, provided with a flexible fibre pad 13 which encloses a flexible steel plate 14 carrying studs 15. The shield serves also to prevent injury to the expanding-device. In a modification, the snow shield is dispensed with, and the expanding- device is disposed across the heels of the shoe, and is protected by a narrow strip 16<1>, Fig. 8, having slots at its ends to engage the stems of the heel calks.
Patent GB-191021487-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Lubricators for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: MARTI ERNST
IPC: F16N7/18
Filed: 1910-09-15
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 21,487. Marti, E., and Berna Commercial Motors. Sept. 15. Lubricant conveyed by mechanical means.- In an automatic lubricating-device for explosion engines, a continuous stream of oil is supplied to the crank-shaft bearings and to the crankpin by an oil-feeding wheel secured to the crank-shaft. The crank casing is divided by a partition D into two chambers B<1>, B<2>. The chamber B<2> contains the feeding-wheel a, which delivers oil through a passage b into a pipe c. After passing through sight-feeds c' and regulating valves, the oil is conducted to the bearings F through passages d and to the crank-pin C through passages e. A draining-plug h has passages f, h<1> communicating with the two chambers and with each other. The passage h<1> is fitted with a ball valve i covered by a perforated hood k. The pressure in the crank chamber B' forces the oil that drips from the bearings through the passages f, h<1> into the chamber B<2>.
Patent GB-191022065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spades, Shovels and the like.
Inventor: HATTON JOHN
IPC: B21D53/62
Filed: 1910-09-23
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 22,065. Hatton, J. Sept. 23. Fixing by langet and detachable sockets. - Relates to the construction of spades, shovels, and the like with removable blades. T h e blade B is secured by rivets 4 to a plate 1 of malleable cast iron or cast steel integral with the handle socket 2. The handle socket may be formed with langets 5, 6, as shown in Fig. 3, or with a central strap and a short socket for the end of the handle.
Patent GB-191024031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Filling Bottles or the like.
IPC: B67C3/18
Filed: 1910-10-17
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 24,031. Marks, E. C. R., [Bayer, Geb.]. Oct. 17. Bottling.-In a reservoir and siphon machine, the siphons c, Figs. 1 and 2, are yoke-shaped, and are connected to the common feed-pipe d by means of arc-shaped bridge-pieces 1 in which elongated openings 2 are formed. The bridgepieces are formed with grooves to receive the siphon tubes, which are broken away on their undersides. The float-chamber supply-pipe f is provided at its end with aT-piece f<1>, in which a tube o carrying the float valve h is adjustably clamped. By moving the tube o, the filling level can be varied.
Patent GB-191025753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thread Guides for Yarn Winding Machines.
Inventor: REINERS WILHELM
IPC: B65H54/28
Filed: 1910-11-05
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 25,753. Reiners, W., and Bruggemann, H. Nov. 5. Winding-machines; thread-guides. - A guide for traversing the thread in winding-machines comprises wing-like wire loops 5, 6, Fig. 3, secured to collars 3, 4, which are adjustably secured to a rotary shaft 2, or metal plutes a, b, which are mountd on adjustable collars h, g on the shaft 2.
Patent GB-191105675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Bearings and the Method of Lubricating same.
Inventor: HITCHON ALFRED
IPC: F16N7/12
Filed: 1911-03-07
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 5675. Hitchon, A. March 7. Levels, regulating.-In a lubricator for a shaft bearing, comprising a #-shaped wick D suspended on the shaft A with the ends dipping into an oil well E, the oil in the well is replenished from a vessel 0 acting on the birdfountain principle. An opening Q in the side of the tubular stem P of the device is closed when the device is not in use by a sliding cover R kept in position by a spring V. When the device is placed in the position shown, the cover is moved from the opening Q, either by a flange S engaging the top of the bearing or by a projection T coming into contact with the bottom of the oil well or by both. Specification 4690/93, [Class 12, Bearings &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191106682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Electrical Oscillations by Direct Current.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: H02M1/22
Filed: 1911-03-17
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 6682. Thompson, W. P., [Ges. f³r Druhlose Telegraphie]. March 17. Rotary interrupters. -In a method of producing electric oscillations, a commutator keeps the circuit closed for a much shorter period than it is open, and is formed with three slip-rings 11, 11<1>, 11<11>, connected to every third bar 10 on the commutator disk as shown in Fig. 2, one ring 11<11> only being normally in use, so that the circuit through the brushes 13, 14 is closed at every third bar. The other rings are in reserve and are used when a bar connected to the ring 11" is damaged. Two or more commutators may be arranged in series as shown in Fig. 4, so as to distribute the spark potential between them. The current passes in such a direction that the brushes which are made of silver, are cathodes, thus preserving the bars at the expense of the brushes.