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Patent GB-190717535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Inlaid Linoleum and other Inlaid Materials.
Inventor: TRAEBER EWALD
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 17,535. Traeber, E., and Holtkott, R. July 31. Mosaic slabs.-In the manufacture of inlaid linoleum &c. by stencils, both the perforate and imperforate portions are utilized, so that only one stencil is required. The stencil may consist of a cylindrical plate i, Fig. 1, running upon rollers n on a support and having cut-out parts u, the unremoved parts t being enclosed by walls. The material is fed into the stencil from a hopper o having oscillatory doctors p. The moulds u empty into a chamber m whilst the material in the moulds t is transferred to the backing g pressed thereon by a rubber apron &c. h. The moulds u are again filled from a chamber s, and the linoleum &c. passes to a roller or flat press. The fabric is drawn through by the calender and engages needles h<1> upon the apron h, which needles also engage the walls of the moulds t, so that synchronous movement of the calender and the stencil is obtained. The moulds u may be closed by projections upon a rotary plate, travelling band, &c., so that only the moulds tare filled at the top. To make a pattern of more than two colours, the hopper o or chamber s may be divided in the direction of travel of the backing, or several hoppers o, o<1>, o<2>, Fig. 5, may be used, the hoppers o', o<2> being closed by perforated plates t', which close those moulds t which are to be filled from the succeeding hoppers. The backing g can be replaced by another fabric before the linoleum &c. reaches the calender. A flat invertible stencil i may be used. The process may be applied in making wall-coverings of paperstuffs, paper, floor-coverings of rubber &c., mosaic slabs, &c., the paper &c. being coated with an adhesive and then covered with wool dust, mica, &c. by means of a flat or cylindrical mould.
Patent GB-190720754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sewing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-09-18
Abstract: 20,754. Lake, H. W., [Boylston Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 18. Toothed gearing.-The shaft 46 is rotated intermittently first in one direction through an angle of say 270 degrees and then in the reverse direction through an angle of say 90 degrees by means of a special gearing 48, 50. For example, the pinion 50 is divided into four segments by grooves c, d. Two opposite segments a are cut with right-handed teeth, and the segments b are cross cut with both right and left handed teeth. The wheel 50 has righthanded teeth on the segment B, and they are connected by ridges C, D. When the ridges C and D are moving through the grooves c, d, respectively, the shaft 46 is locked. When the teeth A gear with the pinion, the latter is rotated through three-quarters of a revolution, and, when the teeth B are in gear, through one quarter of a revolution in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190722511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: CHELL FRANCIS JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 22,511. Chell, F. J. Oct. 12. Locks, key.-In locks provided with adjustable keyholes, a pivoted lever is employed as the means by which the key withdraws the bolt. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the keyhole plate 10 is adjustable by screws 13, and carries a spring catch plate 9 which engages, when the bolt is shot, a ledge 4<b> on the lever 4 on which the key acts to withdraw the bolt. The key-bit is inclined and forces back the spring plate 9 when turned. The bottom edge of the lever 4 is horizontal, so that the key engages it in whatever position the keyhole may be placed. In another form, shown in Fig. 7, the operating-lever 4 is pivoted about the key socket or pin 11 on the sliding plate 10 and moves therewith, taking up different angular positions accordingly. A projection is formed on the key bit 7 to engage the lever 4.
Patent GB-190723627-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Pig Iron for the Manufacture of Steel in the Converter.
Inventor: ZENZES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 23,627. Zenzes, A. Oct. 25. Cupola furnace charges; pneumatic processes.-A converter pig containing less than 3 per cent of carbon is obtained by melting together steel scrap and ferro-silicon in the cupola ; or the ferro-silicon may be added while the molten scrap is run from the cupola. The duration of the blow in the converter is stated to be considerably reduced.
Patent GB-190726428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generator and other Furnaces.
Inventor: GREGORY GEORGE ROBERT
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-11-30
Abstract: 26,428. Gregory, G. R., and Brown, W. Nov. 29. Air, supplying; smoke - consuming; combustion products returning to furnaces.-In steam-generator and other furnaces, and particularly in furnaces of the kind described in Specifications No. 23,099, A.D. 1900, and Nos. 12,372, 12,372A, and 21,432, A.D. 1906, air or a mixture of air and steam is forced through the fuel at the front of the grate, while air under natural draught passes through the fuel at the rear of the grate. Hot gases from the flues, heated air, or superheated steam may be delivered above the fire if desired. As shown in Fig. 1, a deep trough a is arranged beneath the front part of the grate and is provided with a steam or air nozzle g discharging into an induction pipe h, and doors i,j. The trough a communicates by means of pipes a<2> with a chamber k surrounding the door opening, so that air may pass from the trough a to the chamber k and be delivered through the nozzle l above the fire. Steam and compressed-air nozzles are arranged to discharge through the nozzle l. Air in regulated quantities and direct from the atmosphere, and hot gases from the flues, may be supplied to the chamber k.
Patent GB-190727465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Filed: 1907-12-12
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 27,465. Thomas, J., and Thomas Patents, Ltd. Dec. 12. Brakes.-In means for guiding the depending members of the brake yokes of bicycles &c., wherein two parts embracing the fork or frame engage one another at one side and are secured together at the other side, one of the parts is formed integrally with an offset having an open recess to guide the yoke member in such manner that it may be applied to, and removed from the guide laterally without disturbing the clip connexion. The clip part a is formed from a strip of metal of the width of the clip by severing the strip so as to cut simultaneously one end of one part a with a tongue a<3>, Fig. 5, to engage a slot in the part b, and one end of another part a with a recess a<2> to serve as the guide. The severed strip is doubled at g<1>, and the recessed end is then overturned so that it extends at right-angles to the plane of the strip. At the hole a', the part a is burred outwardly to enable the clip parts to afford a sufficient hold to the screw e to dispense with a nut. The guide is particularly applicable to yokes of the construction described in Specification No. 2557, A.D. 1907.
Patent GB-190803390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Objectionable Vibration or Shock in the Bodies of Motor Cars, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: THOMSON BENJAMIN THOMAS LINDSA
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 3390. Thomson, B. T. L. Feb. 14. Springs.-Relates to a cushion for preventing objectionable vibration or shock in the bodies of motor-cars and like vehicles, of the type comprising a pneumatic india-rubber ball 3 arranged between cup-shaped members 2, 7 connected to the body and axle respectively. The cups 2, 7 are formed with flanges 4, 8, which are fitted with india-rubber washers 5, 9 for preventing rattling if the cushion should collapse. Adjustment is provided by means of a screwed spindle 11, which is formed on the cup 7 and engages a nut 10 bearing against a collar 12, or against the axle, the spindle 11 being held against rotation by a squared portion 13. The cushion 3 is fitted with an inflating-valve 14.
Patent GB-190804326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cigar-cases
Inventor: BENNETT RICHARD
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 4326. Bennett, R. Feb. 26. Cigar cases; cigar cutters; smokers' combination articles.-A cigar case of metal or metal covered with leather has attached to it by means of rivets a match box e, provided with a hinged lid f and a striking-plate g, and also a cigar cutter h. The cutter h comprises a metal plate i, to which is secured a tubej, Fig. 3, having an aperture k to admit the end of the cigar, and a piston l formed with a cutting-edge, sliding within the tube, and secured to a square shank m to which is affixed a finger-piece o. The piston is retained in the raised position by a coiled spring r. The piston may be arranged to produce a straight or a V-shaped cut in the end of the cigar.
Patent GB-190804405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to India Rubber or like Overshoes and Boots.
Inventor: RANKINE THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-27
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 4405. Rankine, T. Feb. 27. Overshoes. - The heel portion of overshoes, rubber-boots, &c. is protected from the weir due to the heel of the ordinary boot, by means of a metal p'ate a having a flange a<1> and au upwardly projecting rear part extending to approximately half the height of the heel. The plate a is inserted between the lining and the rubber of the overshoe &c. Specification No. 17,949, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190808824-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Roofing Tiles
Inventor: PELLING ROBERT
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 8824. Pelling, R., and Lacy, J. F. H. April 23. Roofing - tiles. - Sheet zinc or copper] tiles A having bent interlocking edges c, d are formed with ears e at their side angles to receive securing- nails f, and with ornamental raised bosses g at their lower corners to cover the interlocked edges of the tiles below and prevent the entry of water. An upper folded edge of an apron piece i engages with bent-under portions h of the lowest tiles B.
Patent GB-190812370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships Side and Deckhouse Lights, Windows, Scuttles and Bulkhead Doors.
Inventor: FOGGIN WALTER THOMAS MUIR
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 12,370. Foggin, W. T. M. June 9. Cabin and deck lights; bulkhead doors.-The joints c between the fixed and movable members, whether hinged or sliding, comprise a seating consisting of one or a series of grooves of approximately V or U section formed in one of said members with which engages or engage one or a series of similarly formed. projections on the other member.
Patent GB-190815106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fishing Tackle.
Inventor: CHARLES ANDREW DOUGLAS
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 15,106. Charles, A. D., and Warner, A. W. July 16. Spinning tackle -In tackle having a spring wire grip A and a central leaded prong C, a nose - piece c<2> is fitted on the prong to hold the bait firm.
Patent GB-190817739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suction Dressing Apparatus of Threshing Machines.
Inventor: ANDERSON ALEXANDER HARPER
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 17,739. Anderson, A. H., and Ell, H. C. Aug. 24. Thrashing-machines.-A suction apparatus for separating light particles from the grain in the dressing-apparatus of a thrasbing-machine consists of a fan conpected to an expansion chamber 8, from which a pipe 7 leads to an orifice extending across the whole width of the side of the riddle box 4. The grain passes down a sloping board 1 to a spreading-board 2, at the base of which is a riddle 3. The dust is drawn up passages between boards 10, 11, and the side 4 of the box, the passages being adjusted by hinged shutters 12, 14.
Patent GB-190819501-A (GB)
Title: A Condenser for Electric Ignition Apparatus.
Inventor: EBNER CARL
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 19,501. Ebner, C. Sept. 16. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Relates to ignition apparatus of the type comprising a horizontal magnet a, a revoluble armature b within the magnet, and a condenser c, and consists in providing the condenser with a recess d for the passage of the high-potential wire e through it, so that the condenser can be placed inside the magnet beside the armature.
Patent GB-190824832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for use when Cutting Precious Stones.
Inventor: VRIES LOUIS DE
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,832. Vries, L. de. Nov. 18. Chucks; work-holders.-In an apparatus for gripping and supporting precious stones during the cutting-operation, jaws 3, Fig. 1, move in guide-slots and are pivoted at 4..The jaws are formed with pins 5 which are moved by guiding- pieces 6 actuated by screws 7. The actuating- screws are oppositely threaded, and longitudinal motion of the spindle is prevented by a screw 9. The stone-holder 12, Fig. 3, is supported by the coned end of an adjustable screw 10, and its upper surface may be horizontal, inclined, or curved.
Patent GB-190826996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BRUECKERT FIRMIN
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-12-13
Abstract: 26,996. Br³ckert, F. Dec. 12. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. A mixture of petroleum spray and air is formed by forcing air past a mixing- valve, to the seat of which petroleum is admitted. The spray - producer is controlled by a governor. A portion of the air compressed in a chamber 45 of a pump 35, Fig. 3, is sent through a valve 19, Fig. 3, to the engine cylinder. The remainder is forced through a pipe 55 to a sprayer controlled by a valve 50, Fig. 4. Fuel is fed to an annular groove 58 and, upon the valve 50 rising, is drawn through the annular passage 25, the mixture imping- ing against the hot exhaust pipe 49 and being conducted to the cylinder through a pipe 79, a chamber 80, and a valve 10, Fig. 3. Air is admitted by a valve 78, Fig. 3. The valve 50 is actuated by a plunger 53 which receives motion from a cam on the shaft 13 through a rod 73, Fig. 5, a cross-piece 72, and a spring-pressed catch 70 pivoted thereto. This catch may be thrown out of engagement with the plunger 53 by a centrifugal governor acting through a rod 66, a sector 63, a pinion 62, and an eccentric 61. The ignition cams and magneto are driven from the governor spindle. The cylinders are cooled by water, circulated by a gear-driven pump.
Patent GB-190901237-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Measuring the Length of Ladies Skirts, Petticoats and like Garments.
Inventor: CRICHTON SYBIL TWYNIHOE MAITLA
IPC: A41H9/02
Filed: 1909-01-18
Granted: 1910-01-18
Abstract: 1237. Crichton, S. T. M. M. Jan. 18. Cutting-out.-A stand for measuring the length of ladies' skirts &c. comprises a fixed frame a and a rising and falling platform b within the frame a and on which the person stands for the dress &c. to be measured. The platform b has a screw pin g provided with a shoulder h and turning in a sleeve i and engaging a screw socket e secured to the base of the frame a. The platform b is raised or lowered by means of a key engaging a keyhole k in the screw g, and the height is measured by scales d, provided on the base a and dependent from the platform b. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 21,714/08.
Patent GB-190901499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Exhibiting Textile Goods and the like.
Inventor: ROMSOS OLIVER T
IPC: A47F7/16
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 1499. Romsos, 0. T. Jan. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Suspended racks.-Apparatus for displaying curtains and other textile goods comprises a series of carriages, which support t h e articles, and which can be run out along a track projecting from a closed casing, and can then be turned on a pivot into a position parallel with the track. The carriages 8, which support rollers to which the articles are attached, are mounted on an expanding lever framework 7 by pivot pins 10, the heads of which are enlarged to run in a track 4. The racks are expanded by pulling a cord 16 attached to a block on the outermost carriage, which action first moves the carriages along the track, and finally causes them to turn on their pivots 10 into a position parallel with the track. The door 3 of the casing rotates in a similar manner. A cord 17 enables the whole to be drawn back into the casing, and the door 3 cm then be raised by cords 21 to close the casing, to which it is latched automatically. The casing is opened, when the cord 16 is pulled, by means of rollers 12 on the first carriage, which operate levers by which the latches are withdrawn, thus allowing the door 3 to fall.
Patent GB-190912087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Breakers of the Roller Type for Breaking Coal, Coke and other Materials.
Inventor: INGHAM OSWALD HOOKER
IPC: B02C4/32
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1910-05-23
Abstract: 12,087. Ingham, O. H. May 22. Roller mills for breaking coal, coke, &c. The toothed rolls 4 are mounted in bearings carried by rectangular blocks 3, which can be moved in guides in the side plates of the machine so as to adjust the distance between the rolls by means of rods 5, each having right and left handed screws engaging with nuts 6 in the blocks. The shafts 5 are operated simultaneously by bevel-gearing 7, 8 from a cross-shaft 9 provided with a hand-wheel 10. The right and left handed worms 13 on the driving-shaft 12, which gear with wheels 14 on the rolls and turn them in opposite directions, are made sufficiently long to remain in gear with the wheels when the rolls are farthest apart. The worms and wheels work in an oil bath 15.
Patent GB-190912106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Iron Compounds.
Inventor: CARRICK JAMES TAYLOR
IPC: C01G49/08
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1910-08-22
Abstract: 12,106. Carrick, J. T., and Pattison, B. S. May 22. Hydrochloric acid is obtained from a solution of calcium chloride by treating with sulphuric acid and distilling at a temperature below that at which the calcium sulphate formed dehydrates. The distillation may be effected under reduced pressure.
Patent GB-190913697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tubes, Crucibles or other Articles of Magnesia.
Inventor: GREENWOOD HAROLD CECIL
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 13,697. Greenwood, H. C. June 11. Pottery.-Crucibles and the like are made by fusing magnesia or magnesite, grinding the fused product, rendering it plastic with a solution of magnesium chloride, moulding, and heating the moulded article to a high temperature. The magnesia. or magnesite is heated to about 2000‹ C. in an electric furnace until it is fused and shrunk. It is then ground to powder, mixed with a saturated solution of magnesium chloride, and moulded in carbon moulds. The article in the mould is heated for some hours to a temperature of about 300‹ C. to drive off moisture, and then the temperature is gradually raised to 2000-2500‹ C., for a half to one hour, to fuse the magnesia resulting from the decomposition of the magnesium chloride.
Patent GB-190920743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: MILCH MAURICE
IPC: H02K17/38
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-12-12
Abstract: 20,743. Milch, M. Sept. 10. Systems depending on the use of auxiliary machines.-In a system for controlling the speed of an induction motor by the method described in Specification 22,863/06, [Class 35, Dynamo-electric generators &c.], the rotor being supplied from an electricallydriven frequency-converter with currents of varying frequency, means are provided to maintain the synchronism between the frequency-converter and the induction motor. The converter b is driven by an auxiliary induction motor a, the secondary member of which is connected to the frequency-converter brushes d, either in series with (as shown), or in shunt with, the rotor e of the main motor f. The invention consists in placing resistances h in shunt with the windings on the secondary member of the driving- motor of the frequency-converter, or providing short-circuited high-resistance windings upon the said secondary member. These methods are equally applicable to a method of driving in which the auxiliary motor a is replaced by torqueproducing windings on the field member of the frequency-converter.
Patent GB-191002084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to an Elevated Railway for Amusement.
Inventor: KAPPLER WILHELM
IPC: A63G21/20
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 2084. Kappler, W. Oct. 26, 1909, [Convention date]. Railways for recreation.-A series of vehicles 5 in the form of airships a r e connected together by an endless cable 8 and are suspended from an undulated rail 3 on which they run. Each vehicle has its own driving- mechanism, which is arranged to operate only during a part of the journey.
Patent GB-191002578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeve Ironing Boards.
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN EWART
IPC: D06F81/12
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 2578. Dawson, J. E., and Berry, R. I. Feb. 2. Ironing-boards.-Duplex sleeve-ironing boards are fitted with metal sole-plates d provided with holes tapped to receive the screws or bolts i which secure the boards to the connecting- bracket c.
Patent GB-191004559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cash Registers or Accounting Machines.
Inventor: KETTERING CHARLES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1910-06-17
Abstract: 4559. Kettering, C. F., and Chryst, W. A. Sept. 2, 1908, [Convention date]. Cash registers; drawer mechanism; electric indicators.-To draw attention to the indicators in a cash register such as is described in Specification 6428/09, while the drawer is open, electric lamps are arranged near the indicators, and are switched on when the drawer is opened. A snap-action switch is employed, comprising a pair of blade contacts, between which is thrown a cylindrical bar 470 carried on a lever 455 pivoted to the back of the register casing. A wedge 454, 458 on the lever engages a roller on a spring-pressed lever 452 pivoted to the back of the drawer so that a sharp movement is given to the switch lever 455 on opening and closing the drawer. Insulating-rings are fitted on the bar 470 where it passes through the slotted cover for the contacts.
Patent GB-191006288-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Speed Recorder for Motor Cars, Locomotives and the like.
Inventor: RIDGE JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/54
Filed: 1910-03-12
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 6288. Ridge, J. March 12. Time-distance recorders; recording rest or motion.-Instruments of the kind described in Specification 26,291/07 are provided with means for recording stoppages, and with means for preventing back - lash in the clock - work driving-gear. The hour arbor a of the clock carries concentrically-mounted sleeves b, c, and a forked arm a<1>, the fork a<2> of which engages arms b<1>, c<1> carried by the sleeves. The arms are provided with prickers b<2>, c<2> which are moved inward to puncture an annular record disk e by vehicle-actuated means. The in-motion recorder c<2> is moved inwards by a spring-controlled plunger f carrying a fork provided with pivoted pieces f<2> capable of moving in one direction against a spring f<4>. In its upward movement, projections f<3> on the pieces f<2> slip over a boss c<3> on the sleeve c but on the downward movement the sleeve is moved inward to cause the pricker c<2> to record. The pricker b<2> is operated every mile by the descent of a lever which is operated by a snail cam driven by ratchet and spur gearing from the plunger f. Back-lash of the arm a<1> is avoided by mounting it on a gear 5 situated between the spring barrel 1 and the escape 13 as shown in Fig. 2. A lens is carried by the arm a<1> to facilitate the reading of the graduations on the record disk. Specifications 16,083/07 and 22,876/08 are also referred to.