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Patent GB-190801202-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Holding the "Heads" and "Feet" or End Frames of Bedsteads.
Inventor: HARGREAVES HAROLD
Filed: 1908-01-18
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 1202. Hargraves, H. Jan. 18. Fastenings, clip, for connecting the head and foot frames of bedsteads for stowage, exhibition, &c. comprise two thin metal plates having central portions a reinforced by ribs or plates c of wood secured by screws d, and connecting semicircular portions b lined with felt and adapted to embrace the pillars f of the bedstead. The metal plates are connected by a hinge g and may be provided with a clamping-screw h.
Patent GB-190802666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Windows.
Inventor: BURGE THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 2666. Burge, T., and Behnam, F. G. Feb. 6. [Cognate Application No. 4971, A.D. 1908, dated March 4.] Pivots. - Pivots for hinged-sliding window-sashes are constructed as shown in Fig. 7. The eye 22, attached to the sash, is formed with a downwardly - pro - jecting portion 23, while the pin 21 fixed to the frame has a corresponding part 24 so that the sashes cannot be swung out until the parts 23, 24 are disengaged by slightly lifting the sash.
Patent GB-190816946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding and Pivoting Windows.
Inventor: RIBAU UDO
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 16,946. Ribau, U., and Mandics, E. von. Aug. 12. Windows. - Relates to window sashes which lie in the same plane when closed. The window is provided with double sashes the stiles and rails of which are rabbeted to engage corresponding rabbets on the frame, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, thereby forming a tight closure. Each sash has a lower projecting member 14, carrying a pivot 30, and an upper sliding bolt, which work in a groove 12, in the upper part of the frame and in a movable metal channel 16 in the lower half. The channel 16 is pivoted at 20 to the frame, its upper end being turned over the top edge of a plate 22, on the back of which are pivoted two spring camplates 23, 23<a> having notches to engage the turned-over edge 21 of the channel. The channel 16 may be turned about its pivot 20 until it is in line with the groove 1, so that the lower sash may be slid into the upper portion of the frame ; the sash is prevented from falling by a pivoted spring plate 27, which is forced back when the channel 16 is in line with the groove 1. The double sashes are connected together, as shown in Fig. 15, by a plate 32 which is formed with a slot 38 with an inclined edge, is pivoted to a plate 36 on the inner sash, and is pressed up by a spring 37, so that the inclined edge of the slotted plate 32 snaps over the head of a pin 39 on the outer sash and holds the sashes together. Inclined plates 2, 3 are fitted to the head of the frame and to the top rail of the sash, so that the sashes, when raised, are pressed tightly against the frame. The sash-cord connexion comprises a C or S hook, one end of which receives the knotted end of the cord while the other end engages the head of the pivot or the top of the weight. To prevent the sashes from falling in case of breakage of the cords, the guide grooves are provided with slots 31 into which the pointed heads of the pivots 30 slip when the sash tilts. The lower sash is prevented from being drawn up by the weight, when turned in, by a projection 29 on the pivot, which bears against the lower end of the channel 16.
Patent GB-190817685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Releasing Horses from Vehicles
Inventor: WEYH GEORGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 17,685. Weyh, G. J. Aug. 22. Shafts and poles.-A portion of the shafts of a vehicle and the harness traces are released simultaneously from the vehicle. The shafts 10, Fig. 1, have two cross-pieces 11, 12 and each shaft has a detachable portion 14 with a shank end 17, Fig. 2, fitting into a socket 15, in which it is held by a catch 22. The catch 22 is formed on a bell-crank lever 21 and can be withdrawn by means of a link 46 pivoted to a lever 45 on the cross-piece 12. The pole of a vehicle may be similarly released together with the traces.
Patent GB-190821848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Propulsion of Ships and other Vessels.
Inventor: POWELL FRANK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 21,848. Powell, F. C. Oct. 15. Leakage, removing.-Propelling-apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 649, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Ships &c., Div. II.], is used for removing leakage. Water from the outside of the ship is drawn through an open-ended pipe b by means of a steam injector c, and passes through a pipe f to a nozzle g, which directs the jet of water against the buckets h<1> of, a reactional wheel h. Steam is supplied to the injector c from a boiler d by means of a valve e. When the apparatus is used for removing leakage, the pipe b is closed to the sea, and opened to the leaking compartment by means of a valve.
Patent GB-190900148-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Hand Gripping Appliance for the use of Athletes and others.
Inventor: STEWARD JOHN HIRST
IPC: A63B23/16
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 148. Steward, J. H. Jan. 4. Gripping-devices.-Hand gripping-appliances are provided with means for ascertaining the strength of the user. A frame a of mild steel is provided with a scale b. A link i pivoted on the lug e is acted on by a link f to move the pointer h over the scale. The pointer preferably makes frictional contact with the scale, so that when the grip is released the pointer remains. In a modification, one of the handles k is bent back upon itself and the pointer is bifurcated so as to be read from both sides.
Patent GB-190900789-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Sharpening or Stropping Safety-razor Blades.
Inventor: WILDE PERCY ROBERTS
IPC: B24D15/10
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 789. Wilde, P. R. Jan. 12. Stropping-apparatus.-A holder for safety-razor blades for use with a strop comprises hooks c, which engage holes b<1> in the blade-holder b or in the blade itself, and which are carried by straps d or springs connected to the ends of a spring frame g, which holds them in tension and is provided with a handle h. The ends of the straps are carried by bent metal pieces e pivoted on pins on plates f secured to the frame g, to allow the straps and blade to be swung round so that both edges of a double-edged blade may be sharpened. The blade clip b is provided with a rubber cushion k.
Patent GB-190901009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Attachment of Telegraph and similar Line Wires to Insulators.
Inventor: BANDFIELD WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: H01B17/22
Filed: 1909-01-15
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 1009. Bandfield, W. E. Jan. 15. Insulators.-Line - wires for telegraphic and similar purposes are secured to insulators by means of a U-shaped clip which passes round the neck of the insulator. The clip c is provided at the end of each arm with a fork c<3> in which the conductor d is gripped by wedges or taper pins e. The ends of the metal strip forming the clip may, as shown at c<4> in Fig. 4, be bent inwards so as to form a box c<5> for the pin e. The conductor d may be either naked or sheathed, and if desired the ends of the U may be joined by a thin rigid tie held above the ends of the clip by the taper pins when they are driven home ; or the wedges may be made in one unit, or may be pulled up by screw action.
Patent GB-190901268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed-indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: BULLARD JAMES HERBERT
IPC: G01P3/18
Filed: 1909-01-18
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 1268. Bullard, J. H., and Bullard, E. W. Jan. 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Index hands, actuating. The upward movement of a plate 6 forming part of a speed indicator is communicated to the index hand by a spindle r, adjustably carried by a split screw collar 13 and a ball m housed in a hub k. The movement of the spindle forces the ball against an inclined tongue p carried by a sliding piece o, which is eccentrically connected by a pin w to a disk t carrying the hand v. A spring x serves to keep the tongue and the ball in contact. In a modification, several spring arms may be employed.
Patent GB-190901506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheafing or Binding Apparatus for Corn, Straw and the like.
Inventor: BARBER ALFRED
IPC: A01D59/12
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 1506. Barber, A. Jan. 21. Sheafing or bindi n g apparatus.- Relates to a reel and a tensioning- appliance for the twine used in sheafing or binding corn, straw, &c. in reaping and thrashing machines. The reel is a crosswound one of large size and is arranged so that the twine runs off from the outside in full view of the attendant. It is carried on a loose spindle b resting in forked bearings c on tubular or other supports d. The tensioning-device comprises a guide or roller f and a guard i carried by arms h, which are pivoted at and are acted on by springs k. Attached to the arms h are rods l carrying a cross-bar m, which is normally pressed against the reel by springs k. The twine is led under and over the roller f, and tends to turn the arms h, l about the pivots j. When the pull on the twine is relaxed, the bar m acts as a brake. It is at the same distance from the pivot j as is the spindle b.
Patent GB-190901618-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Making Printing Plates.
Inventor: DROITCOUR MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: B41C3/06
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 1618. Droitcour, M. A. Jan. 22. Printing-surfaces a r e moulded from p l a s t i c material, such as celluloid, hard rubber, &c., by a process in which a layer of the celluloid &c. is forced by steam, or other hot fluid, into the matrix and is cooled in the mould. A strengthening-backing may be moulded on to a thin celluloid plate, and after the surface is moulded, its back is ground to give the sheet a uniform thickness. In the apparatus shown, the celluloid sheet 2, which may be previously heated in an oven, is placed over a matrix 1 formed from paper pulp &c. and a frame 3, Figs. 1 and 5, is placed over the edges of the sheet. The whole is then pressed between steam-heated hollow platens 4, 5 drawn together by screws 6 actuated by gearing 7 and a handle 8. Steam is then admitted by means of a valve 12 through an opening 11 on to the sheet 2, and acts to soften the shoes and press it into the matrix. The two chambers 4, 5 are connected by a flexible pipe 10. If a fine sheet 1 is used, it is strengthened by applying a backing of celluloid or the like from a steam-heated reservoir 14, which connects, by means of a cock 18, with a wide nozzle 15 adapted to deliver a thin ' wide stream of celluloid through a recess 20, Fig. 5, in the frame 3 on to the top of the moulded plate. A groove 25 in the frame 3 and a vent 26 enables the operator to. determine when enough celluloid has been poured in. The whole is then cooled by admitting water into the platens 4, 5 ; during cooling, pressure is maintained on the plate by steam admitted through the nozzle 15 from a groove 23 in the cock 18. A pressure va've 29 keeps the steam at proper pressures. For newspaper work, thicker sheets of celluloid are used and no backing. In this case, the sheet is pressed up into a matrix which is arranged against the top platen, and in cooling, water is admitted directly on to the back of the plate. To render the plate of uniform thickness, it is wrapped round a cylinder 30, Fig. 10, and its back is ground smooth by any instrument, such as a grinding-wheel 31. The sheet may be used for half-tone work.
Patent GB-190908232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: LESTER JOSEPH HENRY
IPC: F22B9/04
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 8232. Lester, J. H., and Mills, E. C. April 6. Vertical boilers.-In vertical boilers in which the gases pass downwards through the smoketubes from an immersed combustion - chamber and furnace above the tubes, means are provided whereby the water, which enters the boiler at the lowest point, is caused to circulate mainly in an upward direction, and is limited or restricted in its circulation. In Fig. I., the water space of the boiler is shown fitted with partitions E, which leave a small annular space around each smoke tube. In Fig. II., long annular spaces are formed around the smoketubes by tubes F carried by the partitions E. The internal parts of the boiler may be so constructed and connected in place that the combustion chamber and tubes C can be withdrawn bodily. The smoke-box D, Fig. II., can also be withdrawn with the tubes C. The central smoke-tube c<1>, Fig. I., is preferably of large diameter, and is fitted with an adjustable plug d', which allows the removal of the flue dust and prevents a too free passage of the gases. The cover b<3> of the combustion-chamber is bolted in position. In a modification, the vertical shell has an horizontal extension containing the furnace.
Patent GB-190916703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Cash Registers.
Inventor: SUMNER WILLIAM
IPC: G06C11/02
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 16,703. Sumner, W., and Wyles, D. D. July 17. Cash registers.- Provision is made for exhibiting a different advertisement at each operation of a cash register, the advertisement mechanism b e i n g also independently operable. The apparatus is shown applied to a register with an operating-lever the shaft of which has a crank attached to a chain 125, which is connected to a lever 124 carrying a spring-controlled pawl 122 engaging the winding-on ratchet for the advertisement web 117, which is coiled on a spring roller 118. A detent pawl 127 is frictionally mounted on its pivot, and is pressed at each actuation into engagement with the ratchet-wheel. In order to release the detent 127 from the ratchet to allow the spring drum to re-wind the web, a pin 131 is provided on a pinion 130 gearing with a small pinion on the ratchet spindle which lifts the pawl 127 when the web is all wound on the ratchet drum. A stop-lever 132 rests on the web on the latter drum and engages a notch in the drum when the web is rewound on the spring drum.
Patent GB-190918130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines.
Inventor: JOLLY JAMES
IPC: D01G19/08
Filed: 1909-08-06
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 18,130. Jolly, J., and Willis, P. E. Aug. 6. Combing-machines, Heilmann type. A single feed-roller A is employed working in conjunction with an extension d of the lower edge of the lap-plate D. The feed-roller is mounted above the cushion plate B so that its lower surface is in the same horizontal plane as the nip of the detaching-rollers C, C<1>. The lapplate D is pivoted on a suitable fulcrum E and is controlled by a spring F. Specification 19,103/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190921083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Signals.
Inventor: MCVICKAR JOHN AUGUSTUS
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1909-09-15
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 21,083. McVickar, J. A. Sept. 15. Road-vehicle signals. - Signals "Left," " Cau- "tion," and " Right " at the rear of a vehicle are controlled by the driver through gearing which exposes the " Cau- " tion " signal as a preliminary to the display of either of the other signals. A controlling- handle 4, Fig. 4, which in the case of an automobile may be mounted on the steering-pillar, raises the " Caution " shutter 19, Fig. 3, when turned through half a quadrant in either direction and raises one of the other shutters 18, 20 if the quadrant is completed. The handle 4 rotates a series of shafts connected bv bevelgears and a universal joint, and the terminal shaft 15, Figs. 11 and 12, which extends through the signal box is provided with devices for clutching-in gear-wheels to operate the shutters 18, 19, 20 at different stages ot its rotation. When the shaft 15 is turned counter-clockwise, an arm 40, Fig. 11, engages a latch 43 pivoted on a loose gear-wheel 27, which is rotated and lifts the " Caution " shutter 19 through a pinion 39. After one-eighth of a turn of the shaft 15, the latch 43 is taken out of engagement with the arm 40 by the action of a fixed track 46 which guides a pin on the latch, and the shutter 19, which is by that time fully raised, remains unaffected by further rotation of the shaft 15. But any further rotation of the shaft raises the " Left " shutter 18 by means of an arm 31, Fig. 12, engaging a pin 33 on a second loose gear-wheel 26. When the shaft 15 is turned back to normal, the gear-wheels 27, 26, and the shutters which they control, are turned back by the engagement of arms 41, 31 with latches 43, 34. These latches are taken out of engagement by tracks 46, 38 as soon as the shaft 15 regains the normal position shown in Figs. 11 and 12. When the shaft 15 is turned clockwise, it has no effect on the gears shown in Figs. 11 and 12, but it operates a reversed pair of gears of which one raises the " Caution " shutter while the other subsequently raises the "Right" shutter. The " Caution " shutter 19 may have a spring clip for retaining it in its raised position. For night signalling, the signal plates are translucent and are illuminated from behind by electric lamps energized by contact-arms on the shaft 15.
Patent GB-190921421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Apparatus.
IPC: B04B1/00
Filed: 1909-09-20
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,421. Gee, W. J., and Hydraulic Separating and Grading Co. Sept. 20. Drums.-A centrifugal drum, in which solids are separated from liquids, such as that described in Specification 4155/07, is provided with means by which the whole of the separated solids can be removed from the drum at once. The drum A is provided with a false bottom B<1> connected to the cover B by uprights C, into which are dovetailed radial partitions D. Between the ends of the partitions D are arranged loose segmental plates E, which are held in place by the surface of the drum and removed with the false bottom B' and partitions D. The cover B is held in position by a collar c provided with cam surfaces engaging with corresponding surfaces on the drum A. The drum may be provided with a collar M, against which work supporting-wheels.
Patent GB-190921749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stamping Presses.
Inventor: BERDIN MARCEL
IPC: B21D22/00
Filed: 1909-09-23
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 21,749. Berdin, M. Oct. 19, 1908, [Convention date]. Cupping ; stamping.-A machine for cupping or embossing blanks is supplied with a metal strip v, Fig. 7, with partly-cut blanks w, which are detached by the tools b during their stroke. The dies and ejectors d' are mounted in a cylinder d supported in sliding bearings f, pressed upwards by springs g. Arms c on the press head a engage cams k so turning the cylinder through one-quarter of a revolution against the action of a spring l and by means of spring pawls j<1>, Fig. 3, trip the members p, which normally hold down the bearings f by means of an arm n. The cylinder d thus moves up and receives the blanks w, and the tools b which act thereon force the cylinder down again. On the return of the press head the cylinder rotates back again ejecting the blanks and remaining in its first position, Fig. 2, held by the arms n.
Patent GB-190922389-A (GB)
Title: A Waterproof Sheet for use by Cyclists, Campers Out, and others, and from which a Tent may be formed when required.
Inventor: CORBET DAVID PORTMAN
IPC: A41D3/08
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 22,389. Corbet, D. P., and Smith, M. Oct. 1. Ground sheets.-A ground sheet, convertible into a cape or part of a tent, consists of a sheet a with hooks and eyes round its edges, and an opening in its centre covered by a flap c.
Patent GB-190923572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shedding Mechanism, or Dobbies of Looms for Weaving.
IPC: D03C1/06
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 23,572. Ward, J., Robinson, J., and Ward Bros. Sept. 10. Shedding-levers.-Inner shedding-levers 1 are mounted on a shaft 11 by means of slots 1<A>, open on the upper sides, and are connected to the bell-crank levers 6 by links 7. The links 5 connecting the bell-crank levers with the outer shedding-levers 2 are provided with full - width joints 5<A>, 5<B> similar to those described in Specification 15,672/88. The levers 2 are also formed with open slots, and guards 3, 4 are provided.
Patent GB-190924318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pince-nez or Eyeglasses.
Inventor: NEWBOLD HARRY
IPC: G02C3/00
Filed: 1909-10-22
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 24,318. Newbold, H. Oct. 22. Eyeglasses.-Each of the two half-oval bars b, c of the bridge is made with a ridge e on half its flat inner surface, and a depression f on the other half. The ridges strengthen the bars at their junctions with the frames, and the interlocking prevents rocking through wear
Patent GB-190924744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filling Thread Cutting Mechanism for Weft Replenishing Looms.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D49/70
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 24,744. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Oct. 28. Weft, cutting.-The weft ends from the spent and the fresh bobbins are cut, each time the weft-replenishing mechanism is actuated, by a blade 28 riveted to the upper fork-shaped or recessed end of a lever 25 connected to a rod 22, which is normally moved in bearings 23<1> on the lay towards the breast beam 2 by a spring 24. When the replenishing-mechanism is operated, a lever 19, mounted on the breast beam, is rocked by a connector 20 into position to engage, on the following two successive forward movements of the lay, with the rod 22, thereby rocking the lever 25, and causing the blade 28 to pass through the reed 11 and between the jaws of a steel or like plate 30, which preferably has a recessed or grooved end and is secured to the adjustably-mounted temple 12. The two weft ends are thus cut. The lever 19 is provided with a spring lock 21.
Patent GB-190925045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Differential Gearing for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: SAUNDERSON HERBERT PERCY
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 1910-04-29
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 25,045. Saunderson, H. P. April 29,1910. Balance or differential gearing; reversing-gearing.-The engine shaft e drives the sleeve b forwards or backwards through bevel reversing- gearing, either of the bevel-wheels c, c<1> being clutched to the sleeve by a clutch member f. The sleeve b drives the outer member j of the differential gear, the driven member h being keyed to the shaft a and the driven member h<1> mounted loosely thereon. The sleeve band shaft a are clutched together when required by the clutch m<2>.
Patent GB-190930254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for the Horizontal Cutter Spindles of Wood Planing, Moulding and similar Machines.
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP SEYMOUR
IPC: F16C25/02
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 30,254. Robinson, P. S. Dec. 28. Cone bearings.-A conical bearing for the horizontal cutter spindles of wood planing, moulding, and like machines is adjusted for wear longitudinally and also by rotation without disturbing the circutation of lubricating-oil. The coned end d<1> of the spindle has a bearing in a cylindrical block f, which has a central bore f<1> and a number of radial holes f<2>. To adjust the block, a screwed spindle g secured in the bore f<1> by a pin h is moved longitudinally by a nut i, and is rotated by means of a squared end g<2>. Oil from a well e is delivered by a ring and a scraper k to a passage e<1>, and circulates through the passages f<2>, returning to the well.
Patent GB-191001239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Breathing Apparatus.
Filed: 1910-01-17
Granted: 1911-01-17
Abstract: 1239. Drõger, A. B., and Drõgerwerk, H. & B. Drager. Jan. 17. Flexible metal tubes. - The tube d connecting the compressed - oxygen cylinder a of a portable breathing - apparatus with the pressure gauge c is rendered highly resilient by being coiled so that successive turns are some distance apart. It is preferably protected by a rubber or other pliable covering h, in which it may be embedded, and which may form the air-tube. Connexion is made to the gauge and cylinder by bell-mouthed sockets e which grip a few of the coils, or by a preferably conical pin projecting into the coils.