baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190809030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: TURNER LIONELL
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 9030. Turner, L. April 25. Spokes; felloes or rims.-The wheel is tightened by means of wedges 6, Figs. 1 and 2, between the feet of the spokes, and by wedges 7 between the felloes and connected to the metal tyre 8 by adjusting-devices. The screwed shank 14 of the wedge 6 is connected by a turn-buckle 10 to an oppositely screwed bolt 9, which preferably passes through the wedge 7 but may pass through the felloe intermediate of the wedges. Additional bolts 17 pass through the wedges 7, which are forced outwardly by turning the nuts 19. Ribs 21 engage grooves in the felloes. The wheel is tightened when built by forcing a tapered mandrel into the centre, the bosses 11 of the turn-buckles being of smooth interior to pass over the bolts 9. A square nut 16, fitting in the turn-buckle and screwed to engage the bolt allows the buckle to operate when turned to pull out the wedge 6. The spokes 3 may be shaped so as to resemble sections of a disk-wheel.
Patent GB-190812324-A (GB)
Title: Method of Making Iron and Steel
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-06
Granted: 1909-06-07
Abstract: 12,324. Boult, A. J., [Jones, J. T.]. June 6. Drawings to Specification. Producers.-The lining of the outlet flue and of the adjacent parts of a producer is formed of graphite or a mixture of graphite and coke.
Patent GB-190812724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flat Irons or Hand Irons.
Inventor: COURTENAY JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1909-07-13
Abstract: 12,724. Courtenay, J. June 13. Asphalt paving; roads and ways, making and repairing; road rollers.-Smoothing-irons are provided with a roller which is spring-depressed so as to protrude below the ironing surface. The invention is described in connexion with hand-irons but is stated to be also applicable to devices for smoothing asphalt. In one arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a cylindrical recess b is formed in the body of the iron a to receive a roller c rotatably mounted in a saddle-shaped spring plate g, which is held down by a cross-bar m fixed to the handle supports. The plate is guided by screws k on the iron, which pass through slots h in the plate. In a modification, the plate is guided in vertical grooves in the iron and is pressed down by one arm of an adjustable spring attached to one of the handle supports. The handle may be made detachable by mounting its supports in holes p, q in the iron and providing a pivoted spring catch t, which normally engages with the undercut portion of the hole q but may be disengaged by operating a spring lever v. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the roller is placed at the rear of the iron and is mounted in a frame 5 hinged to the iron at 10 and depressed by a spring 2. The handle is retained in position in this construction by a spring lever 11 adapted to engage a log 12. In another arrangement, which may be applied to an ordinary flat iron, the roller is mounted in a hood-like plate hinged at the rear of the iron and depressed by an adjustable coiled spring.
Patent GB-190816438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fish Hooks for Angling Purposes
Inventor: APOSTOLIDES BENEDIKTUS
IPC: A01K83/06
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 16,438. Apostilodes, B. Aug. 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fish-hooks.-A fishhook for angling with live fish bait is made with double spring shanks a made by bending a piece of metal on itself. The back fin of the bait fish is placed between the open limbs of the shank, and is secured by pushing-up a ring band fastening a clip c. Any other means, such as spring plates -fixed to the limbs, may be employed for clamping the two limbs together.
Patent GB-190816787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Motor Horns or Alarm Signals
Inventor: SCHUSTER CHRISTIAN HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 16,787. Schuster, C. H. Aug. 10. Horns.-The bulb a is attached by a wire or other frame b and clips c to the spoke d of a motor-car steering-wheel, and is adapted to be operated by pressing a bell-crank lever e in connexion with another bell-crank lever f, which squeezes the bulb without necessitating the removal of the driver's hand from the steering-wheel.
Patent GB-190817128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Studs, and the like.
Inventor: GRIFFITH SYDNEY
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 17,128. Griffith, S. Aug. 14. Studs.-A twopart stud comprises a stem 8, which is tapered from the middle towards one or both ends, and engages with the tubular shank 5 having a contracted end portion. The tube is slotted, so as to have a spring action.
Patent GB-190817226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Bellows.
Inventor: PAIN ROBERT WILLIARD
Filed: 1908-08-15
Granted: 1909-08-16
Abstract: 17,226. Pain, R. W. Aug. 15. Bellows.-Relates to bellows such as are used in pneumatic musical instruments or player attachments for musical instruments of the kind in which, in addition to the ordinary air-inlet ports, valvecontrolled ports are provided for regulating the admission of air according to the requirements of the instruments. In the present invention two series of bellows are coupled together, and means are provided for rendering one series inoperative by putting it in communication with the atmosphere. Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 an end view of the apparatus. The wind-chest 1 is divided into two compartments 17, 18 by means of a partition 16, which is provided with ports 19 controlled by a flap valve 5 opening into the compartment 17. Two bellows 9 communicate with each compartment through valved ports 14, and each bellows communicates with the atmosphere by valved ports 12. The bellows are actuated by cranks 4 rotated by a motor 8, so that when one bellowe of each pair is extended, the other one is compressed as shown in Fig. 2. The bottom of the compartment 17 is provided with ports 20 controllable by means of a slide valve 21 provided with ports 22. A pipe 24 connects the compartment 18 with the chamber from which the air is to be exhausted. When the valve 21 is shut, both pairs of bellows draw air from the compartment 18, but on opening the valve 21, the pair of bellows in communication with the compartment 17 draws air direct from the atmosphere, since the pressure of the air in the compartment 17 is greater than that in the compartment 18 and the valve 5 remains closed.
Patent GB-190824008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Electric Cells, or Batteries.
Inventor: HEIL ALBRECHT
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 24,008. Heil, A. Nov. 9. Primary batteries.-A depolarizer consists of a mixture of mercurous sulphate, mercuric oxide, and powdered graphite or carbon, to which may be added manganese peroxide. The electrolyte around the zinc electrode consists of magnesium sulphate solution with or without some potassium sulphate to increase the conductivity.
Patent GB-190825279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Universal Joints or Couplings for Electric Light Fitting and other purposes.
Inventor: THURSFIELD CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 25,279. Thursfield, C. J. Nov. 24. Ball - and - socket joints for electriclamp supports, mirrors; book-rests, &c. comprise a socket in two parts a, b, secured together by suitable means such as screwing, or by flanges and screws. A shade and lamph,older. d are secured to one member a. The ball is in two parts, having tubular members j, k telescoping together and pressed apart by a spring h surrounding the members j, k, so that the lamp &c, is held frictionally in any position.
Patent GB-190826684-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Treating Corrosive Gaseous Fumes or Smoke.
Inventor: SPRAGUE CLARENCE BRINTON
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 26,684. Sprague, C. B. April 7, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Smoke and fumes; treating.-Acids, acid salts, and other corrosive compounds are neutralized before the waste gases from ore-treating and like furnaces are subjected to the usual filtration through cotton or woollen bags. The neutralizing- agent may be injected in the form of powder into the gases at some point between the furnace and the filters, or substances that will result in the formation of neutralizing-agents may be fixed with the ores under treatment. Zinc oxide is stated to be the most effective neutralizing-agent, but the oxides, hydroxides, carbonates and bicarbonates of other metals may be used. When only small quantities of corrosive compounds are present, zinc ores may be roasted in a separate furnace, the oxide produced being discharged into the flue through which the gases to be treated pass. The gases should be at such a temperature that the filtering- fabrics will not be injuriously affected. Specifications No. 298, A.D. 1862, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.], and No. 1893, A.D. 1881, are referred to.
Patent GB-190905559-A (GB)
Title: Drop Pipette.
Inventor: BACHFELD EUGEN
IPC: B01L3/02
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 5559. Bachfeld, E., Mittelbach, O., and Suppes, C. March 8. Pipettes.-To ensure an equal and regular formation of drops from a pipette, the tube 1 is closed by a roughened glass end 5, and a capillary orifice 6 is made in the side of the tube above the roughened portion. The pipette is provided with the usual rubber ball 2, airadmission tube 3, and collecting-chamber 4.
Patent GB-190905916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Welding of Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: SCHROEDER LUDWIG
IPC: E01B31/18
Filed: 1909-03-11
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 5916. Schr÷der, L. March 11. Rails; rail joints, welded.-Rail ends welded by the electric arc, by resistance heating, or by cast metal, have the head melted away a little further than the worn portion ; metal, originally somewhat harder than the rail, is then welded in place to project above the original surface, and the process completed by forging &c. The metal melted during the process is prevented from flowing away by suitably-formed fire-bricks on each side of the joint.
Patent GB-190908662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wall-ties and the like.
Inventor: MARCH CHARLES
IPC: B21D11/10
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 8662. March, C., and Haggo, W. April 10. Twisting.-A wall tie is formed from a metal strip by bending it at the centre, as shown in Fig. 5, by means of dies G carried by slides F, which are operated through gearing L, K and cam mechanism J, I, f. The two dies G act on the top and bottom edge respectively of the strip C. The strip is held at either end in slotted supports B by fingers D, which. are actuated by arms M on a shaft O. This shaft is oscillated by an arm P operated by a cam Q and a spring R. The ends of the wall tie may be subsequently pressed and forked.
Patent GB-190912376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Joints or Connections for Driving Belts or Bands.
Inventor: JONES SAMUEL KEMPSON
IPC: F16G7/00
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 12,376. Jones, S. K., and Browne, C. St. C., [trading as Para Rubber Co.]. May 26. Belt - fastenings. - Relates to d r i v i n g-b e l t fastenings and is particularly applicable to motor - vehicles. A U- shaped metal piece, preferably constructed in two parts a, a', with a hinge connexion, is secured to each belt end b. The parts are preferably formed with tubular bushes a', a<3>, one bush a<3> being screwed internally for the reception of the screwed end of a pin c. The end of the part a<2> is curved outwards to permit it to work over the pulley without cutting into the belt. From each U-fitting a projects an internally screwed sleeve d receiving a coupling-screw e, the threads in the two parts of the coupling being of opposite hand. The cross-pin g pivotally connecting the parts a<2>, d is provided with antifriction rollers g<2> on its ends. The coupling-screws e are jointed to a roller h mounted on a pin i, which is secured in a tubular block k covered with leather, rubber, or the like, and approximately similar to the belt in cross-section. Adjustment of the belt length is effected by rotation of the block k. Locknuts l may be provided. The positions of the sleeves d and screws e may be reversed. In a modification shown in Fig. 7, a single screw e is employed, the sleeve d being pivoted to a block k which is carried by a pair of arms m having a swivelling connexion with the piece a, a<2>.
Patent GB-190914143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphide Colours from Carbazole Derivatives.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
IPC: C09B49/10
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 14,143. Ransford, R.. B., [Casella & Co., L.]. June 16. Sulphuretted dyes are obtained by heating with alkali polysulphides, in presence of copper or a copper salt, the products of condensation, or the leuco compounds thereof, derived from carbazole and p-nitrosophenol or its homologues or derivatives. The product obtained from nitrosophenol gives bluish-black shades. Specification 2918/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-190914350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BINYON ALGERNON HAMO
IPC: B60C5/08
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 14,350. Binyon, A. H. June 18. Air tubes and chambers.-In reinforced air tubes, the meeting edges b, c, Fig. 1, of the fabric a are serrated so as to leave an undulating elastic strip when the tyre is inflated. The reinforcing-fabric may be placed in the body of, inside, or outside, the air tube, and, where two or more layers are used, the meeting edges may or may not be arranged to break joint, and the warp and weft threads of each layer are placed at an angle to those of the other layers. The elastic clearance strip may be situated at any part of the tube, and when at the tread position a protective strip of fabric is arranged over it.
Patent GB-190919263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fusible Cut-outs for Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR ERNEST
IPC: H01F27/40
Filed: 1909-08-21
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 19,263. Edwards, A. E., [German, J. W.]. Aug. 21. Fusible cut-outs.-Relates to fuses used in the secondary of an induction coil to cut it out in case of short-circuit. A block of insulating- material 5, carrying terminals 11, 12, is attached to one end of the case 4 of the coil 1, and holes 6, 7 pass through the block and are connected by a groove 13; wires 8, 9 pass through the holes, and the. ends are bent over and located in recesses 10. The fuse strip 14 is inserted in the groove 13, and presses against the wires 8, 9 ; the fuse can thus be readily renewed. One end of the secondary is connected to one terminal 12, and the other is connected through the wire 8, fuse 14, and wire 9, to the other terminal 11.
Patent GB-190922605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: STIBBE GODFREY
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 22,605. Stibbe, G. Oct. 4. Circular machines.-The speed of knitting is reduced during pattern - knitting, such as loose courses, tucks, welts, striping courses, &c., by the action of the pattern wheel on the clutch mechanism of a twospeed gear. During the formation of the regular rib or plain fabric, the machine is driven at a high speed through a clutch 17 on the driving- shaft 19 and gear-wheels 21, 22. When the pattern wheel rotates, the clutch is shifted to the right to drive the machine at a lower speed through gear-wheels 24, 25. The clutch-shifting mechanism is provided with a yielding link.
Patent GB-190923100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Sharpening Pencils or the like.
Inventor: GRANTZOW EMIL
IPC: B43L23/00
Filed: 1909-10-09
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 23,100. Grantzow, E. Oct. 9. Pencil - sharpeners.-In pencil - sharpeners of the type having a rotatable front knife and a step-by-step rotation of the pencil-holder, the pencil is held by two spring-controlled slides h arranged one above the other in the holder c, and having holes which can be forced into alinement to admit the pencil, and jaws i to grip the same. The degree to which the pencil can be sharpened is adjusted by introducing a slide k under the pencil point and above the recessed point rest f.
Patent GB-190923203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking Mechanism.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: B41F31/30
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 23,203. Newton, F. A., [Spalckhaver, W.]. Oct. 11. Inking-apparatus.-The distributing-rolls 9, 10, and the form rolls 8, are mounted on pivoted arms 11, 14 and may be separated from the printing and .distributing cylinders 1, 6, and from each other, sufficiently to permit cleaning &c. by operating a handle 20. The arms 11 carry the rollers 8, 9, and are pivoted on the shaft 13. They are moved by cams fixed on the handle shaft 16 engaging the slots 18 in the arms. Simultaneously with the movement of the arms 11, the arms 14 are moved through the link 22 and lever 21, so that the roller 10 is separated from the others. The locking-bolt 25 serves to retain the frames in either their operative or inoperative positions as shown on the left and right hand sides of the Figure respectively.
Patent GB-190924868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Elevators and Conveyor Systems for use in Mines.
Inventor: GIBB GEORGE
IPC: E21F13/06
Filed: 1909-10-29
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 24,868. Gibb, G., and Mavor, S. M. Oct. 29. Conveying from working face of mines.-The transporter carriage for use in mines, described in Specification 19,327/05, is employed in combination with a device for elevating the contents of the carriage into the corves in those places where the working-face way is level with the haulage road. The elevating-device comprises a wheeled frame D carrying an endless band. scraper, &c., and having a foot D<1> for receiving the discharge from the transporter carriage C and a head D<2> beneath which the corves E are run. The haulage and the discharge of the carriage C and the operation of the elevating- device D are effected from an endless cable H actuated by a motor F located in the haulage road. The elevating-device is operated from a pulley K, round which the cable H is passed. This pulley may be mounted so as tq run freely during the out-haul of the carriage, or to be clutched to its shaft by the arrival of the carriage upon the discharging-ways S, Fig. 4. This is effected by causing the carriage to engage a lever M acting through a spring N upon the clutch-rod R.
Patent GB-190927113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Taximeter Vehicles and Taximeters therefor.
Inventor: NORTH ARTHUR JEWELL
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 27,113. North, A. J. Nov. 22. [Cognate Application, 28,806/09.] T a x i m e t e r s ; additional - charge registers.-In taximeter cabs provided with e x t r a seats, means are provided for locking the seats in the 'disengaged' or 'up' position until the extra fare has been registered. The releasing-devices are controlled from the extras lever or from the lever of a separate counter. The seats are mounted on spring- controlled axles d, e, which are provided with toothed clutch parts d<1>, e<1>. The corresponding parts d<2>, e<2> slide on a squared shaft g<1>, and are drawn out of engagement by bell-cranks e<7>, d<7> actuated by Bowden wires e<8>, d<8>. The wires are connected to a lever i<1> pivoted at i<6> and provided with a spring stop i<3> engaging in a notched bar. One wire e<8> is made longer than the other so that, when the lever is moved into the first notch, the seat furthest from the driver is freed, and when into the second notch the other seat is released. The shaft i<6> carries a ratchet to actuate a counting-disk. The clutches and the counter are enclosed in sealed boxes. In a modification, the clutches are provided with ratchet teeth, and the bell-crank levers are dispensed with, the wires being led over pulleys and connected directly to the clutch parts. In a second modification, the clutches are replaced by ratchet mechanism, and one actuating-wire d<8> only is used. The pawls are actuated by levers d<6>, e<6> notched to engage pins on the pawls, the notch of the lever e<6> being made larger, thus giving a lost motion to allow one seat to be freed before the other. The levers are coupled by a bar d*<5>, to which the wire d<8> is connected.
Patent GB-190928440-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for the Rapid Production of Bromide Prints.
Inventor: GOOD ALEXANDER
IPC: G03B27/02
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-12-06
Abstract: 28,440. Good, A., and Sims, R. L. Dec. 6. Printing-apparatus, rapid bromide and like, with negative apparatus.-An apparatus for rapid bromide printing includes means for rotating the negative and moving it across the paper to print any special part of the negative, for regulating the size of the print, for vignetting the print, and for drawing the paper forwards in such quantity as is required for each print. The paper support 1, Figs. 7 and 8, extends on either side of the negative frame 20 Fig. 2. The negative is held in a circula recessed frame 19, which rotates in a frame 20, while the frame 20 slides in guides 21 fixed to the printing-chamber. To regulate the size of the print, two sliding masks 11, 12, Fig. 8, are fitted to slide below the negative support forming a slit, the width of which is adjustable. For vignetting the print, a vignetting-mask 44, Fig. 3, is supported at the end of an arm 42 which slides in a frame 38. The frame 38 slides into and out of the printing-chamber, and is hinged to the end block 40, which is prevented from being withdrawn by a beading or other suitable stop. For drawing the required length of paper forward, a paper clip 28 is fixed by a bracket 29 to the arm 30, which slides in fixed brackets 31. The arm 30 is moved by a cam grip 34, Fig. 9, which moves between a fixed stop 14 and an adjustable stop 15. The stops 14, 15 are mounted on a bar 32, and are fixed by clamping-bolts 16, 17 passing through slots 37, 13 in the suport 1 and mask 12 respectively, and screwing into the mask 11. When moved to the left the arm 34 moves loosely along the bar 30 and on moving to the right the arm 34 grips the rod 30 carrying it and the paper clip 28 along with it. The platen 24 is supported loosely on springs 25 extending across the crossbars 23, 26, Fig. 2. The platen lever 231 is hinged to the cross-piece 23, and is connected to the platen by sliding metal bands 27, which slide in recesses cut in the sides of the lever. On piessing the lever 231 down, the contact switch 38 completes the circuit through the contact 60. The lamps 3 are adjustably mounted on a supporting-arm o in the printing-chamber. A strong spring 232 between the plate and lever 231 breaks the circuit and cuts out the lights before the springs 25 raise the platen from the paper, and vice versa, the spring 232 ensures that the platen presses on the paper before the lights are switched on.
Patent GB-190930553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flat-bed Printing Machines.
Inventor: RATCLIFF JOHN DOCKRAY
IPC: B41F3/30
Filed: 1909-12-31
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 30,553. Ratcliff, J. D., and Ratcliff, W. H. Dec. 31. Cylinder offset machines.-A cylinder offset machine for printing on sheets of paper or the like comprise a bed 1, a transfer cylinder 5 covered with a blanket 6, and an impression cylinder 7 of half the diameter of the transfer cylinder. The impression cylinder 7 is geared to the transfer cylinder, and is adapted to make two revolutions and then stop, during the first revolution producing an impression on the sheet received from the feedboard 9 and during the second delivering the sheet over fingers 12 to a conveyer 13, which deposits it on a table 14. As the grippers 10 release the sheet, the edge is slightly lifted by flanges 11. In a modification, the sheet is fed from a fee 1-board at the other end. is taken by a conveyer beneath the cylinder 7, and is deposited by flyers on a table at the right of the machine.