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Patent GB-190724969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Washing of Butter.
Inventor: SMITH VALDEMAR GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 24,969. Smith, V. G. Nov. 11. Drawings to Specification. Butter is washed while in the finely divided state before working, by introducing a stream of cold water at the bottom of the churn after drawing off the butter-milk. The churn is then set in motion. A nozzle with a strainer is provided for drawing off the butter-milk, and the water is introduced by means of a second nozzle to which a flexible supply pipe is attached in the case of churns with moving containers, the washing water being withdrawn by the same nozzle. In the case of churns having stationary containers, the water-supply pipe may be permanently connected and provided with a branch for withdrawing the water. The washing is repeated until the water run off is clear.
Patent GB-190725504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ventilation Apparatus for Confined Spaces Rooms or the like.
Inventor: HEUSCHER JEAN
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 25,504. Heuscher, J., and Stierlin, E. Weber-. Aug. 24, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Air, moistening; forced ventilation.- Moist air for ventilation purposes is supplied to living- rooms, bath-rooms, or the like by apparatus comprising a chamber d having securing-lugs i ; a supply pipe c by which water, previously mixed with compressed air, enters the chamber d ; an air-eduction pipe g ; and a waterefflux pipe e, provided with a valve f<1> which is opened and closed by a float n, the height of the water in the chamber thus regulating the flow of water from the chamber. The moist air separates from the water on entering the chamber, and is conveyed to the space to be ventilated by the air-eduction pipe g, which may be provided with a distributing-nozzle or high-pressure filter. The mouth of the supply pipe c is provided with a bend to prevent the incoming water from having a disturbing effect on the movable parts of the apparatus. The float n is supported in its lowest position by a block p, and in the highest position is held fully open by a stop p'. The apparatus is also suitable for use in aerating the water in fish-tanks, aquaria, or the like.
Patent GB-190726178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carburetting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SKINNER GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 26,178. Skinner, G. H. Nov. 26. [Cognate Application No. 10,958, A.D. 1908, dated May 20.] Actuating valves and cocks; hinged valves ; lift valves; piston valves.-Valves are described in a carburettor which is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 3257, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines]. The valve C, Fig. 1, is provided with a spindle c to which the plate C' is fitted. This plate is connected by flexible walls C<7> to the cover C<4>. The suction chamber C' is connected with the engine suction pipe B by the passage C<8>. The valve C, Fig. 8, is cut away so as to give a free passage from the pipe A to the pipe B as soon as the valve rises by suction. The valve C, Fig. 12, is shaped at C<10> for a similar purpose. The hinged valve C, Fig. 15, actuates the fuel valve D through a pin and slot.
Patent GB-190805036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Guards for Machines.
Inventor: NOLDER FRANCIS ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 5036. Nolder, F. A. H. March 5. Guards.-Relates to guards for machines in which rotating cylinders or rollers are employed, and is particularly applicable to calendering, wring- ing, and mangling machines. On one or both sides of the machine, one part of a pivoted rod d rests against the guard a, while the other part engages a bar f, which, on being released, is caused to slide longitudinally by means of a weight g or the like, and thus applies a brake or reversing-device, disconnects a clutch, or actuates the belt-shif ter.
Patent GB-190805941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1909-03-17
Abstract: 5941. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. March 17. Boot-sole seming-machines; trimming or cutting.- In a welt-sewing machine, cutting-mechanism acts automatically or otherwise as the shoe is sewn to form a series of transverse cuts in the underside of the welt, the cuts being formed for the purpose of facilitating the beating-out operation. Fig. 5 shows the slitting-knife 9 secured to the cap 25 by which the needle is clamped to the needle segment 22. The knife cuts the welt on the needle side of the welt-guide, and, by reason of the forward and downward inclination of the welt-guide and the forming of the bevel of the cutting-edge wholly on the side of the blade away from the needle, the welt is pressed in the feeding direction in the cutting operation. Fig. 1 shows the slitting-knife 9 secured to a reciprocating slide 10 mounted in a frame 11. The slide 10 is reciprocated by a lever 17 which is operated by a cam 18. The frame 11 is pivoted to the machine frame at 12, and can be swung to move the knife out uf the operative position by a hand-operated eccentric 13. The knife is timed to slit the welt during the movement of the welt-guide away from the welt at the completion of each stitch. The knife may be normally stationary, the cutting being then occasioned by the movement of the welt-guide only. The machine outlined in Fig. 1 is essentially the same as that described in Specification No. 13,366, A.D. 1888.
Patent GB-190810225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lantern Holders
Inventor: LEANING CHESTER W
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 10,225. Leaning, C. W. June 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lamp brackets.-A 'lantern bracket or holder which can be mounted upon a vehicle is made adjustable both vertically and laterally, and is also provided with means for resiliently and removably holding the lantern. A piece 4 with undercut grooves 5 is rigidly secured upon the bottom of the vehicle body, and receives the sliding foot 7 of an upright. 6. The upright 6 has an elongated recess 11 and undercut grooves 10 which receive the sliding plate 12 of the support 15. A pin 8 locks the upright in position in the piece 4. The plate 12 is clamped in position by a bolt and nut 13, 14. The support 15 has a base-plate 18 carried on a number of helical springs 19. A reflector 20 is mounted upon the upper end of the plate 12. A hook 22 pivoted on the extreme end of the plate 12 engages the handle of the lantern. An additional extension member 27 may be provided.
Patent GB-190813613-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Anti-vibration Arrangement for the Seats of Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 13,613. Owen, W. June 27. Seats; air cushions.-The Feat a of a motor-car or other vehicle is supported at its ends on pneumatic cushions b of the form shown in Fig. 4. The seat rests on the corrugated portion b<4> of the cushion and is surrounded at the end by the raised parts b<1>, b<2>, b<3>. The various parts of the cushion are in communication and are inflated by means of a valve c. The cushions b are secured to the body of the vehicle by means of holders or brackets d, which grip the cushions and are fixed by bolts d<1>. A footboard may be attached by brackets &c. to the seat.
Patent GB-190823134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Taps for Drawing Liquid from Closed Vessels.
Inventor: MYLIUS GUSTAV OSCAR
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 23,134. Mylius, G. O. Oct. 30. Plug cocks; venting-valves; casings.-A tap for casks, bottles, jars, cans, &c., has the body a formed with a rear barrel, in which are two longitudinal passages b, c for the withdrawal of the contents and venting respectively. The plug e has a straight passage f with orifices h, g communicating with the passages, so that, when the tap is open, the contents will flow through the lower end of the passage f while air enters through the upper end. In a modification, particularly intended for casks, the handle of the plug serves as an outlet tube, the plug is horizontal, and there is a division in its passage between the ends of the passages b, c.
Patent GB-190825819-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electric Switch.
Filed: 1908-11-30
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 25,819. Cardwell, Boorman, Ford-Lloyd, and Stirling, C. Nov. 30. Switches.-In a switch with a rapid make-andbreak movement, the movable contact-member is connected by a spring to a sliding member operated by the switch handle ; to operate the switch, the sliding member, and with it the spring, is moved to one side or other of the dead-centre. Upon the base a is fixed a bracket b, carrying the pivot for the knife-blade contact c, which has an extension f connected to a spring h. The other ends of the springs are carried in sockets connected together by a pin k, the ends of which engage in grooves n in the bracket and are connected to a forked piece m attached to the operating handle. Normally, the tension of the springs operates to retain the switch open or closed ; to open the switch, the handle is pulled so as to draw the lower part of the spring to the other side of the fulcrum of the knife blade, whereupon the switch opens with a quick action. The upward movement of the blade is limited by the tail p coming into contact with a portion of the bracket. The arm f may be replaced by an arched member q, Fig. 4, between which and a link s, the other end of which slides in a groove in the bracket, is stretched a single spring h.
Patent GB-190827567-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Recovery or Regeneration of India-rubber (whether Vulcanised or Not) and similar Products.
Inventor: CAPELLE GEORGES
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 27,567. Capelle, G. Dec. 18. India-rubber waste, utilizing. - Vulcanized or unvulcanized rubber is regenerated by mixing it with the product obtained by distilling rubber under reduced pressure, or in vacuo, or with the product obtained by polymerizing or condensing the distillate from rubber, whether obtained under normal or reduced pressure or in vacuo. Soda may be added to reduce the amount of free sulphur.
Patent GB-190827799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Siphons.
Inventor: NEUGEBAUER EMIL
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 27,799. Neugebauer, E. Dec. 21. Siphons. -Relates to means for starting a siphonic apparatus, constructed with two siphons of different length having the outlet of the shorter siphon connected by a bend b with the inlet of the longer one, the top d of the shorter siphon at a lower level than the top a of the longer one, and the inlet e of the shorter one at a higher level than the outlet c of the longer one. Such siphons are set in action by immersing the shorter siphon completely in the liquid to be drawn off.
Patent GB-190901646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printers' 'Hooks' or Printing Blocks.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
IPC: B41F27/04
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 1646. Birkbeck, H., [Wesel Manufacturing Co., F.]. Jan. 22. Printing-surfaces are secured on their mounting- blocks or cylinders by means of clamps which are adjusted in grooves in the block &c. by means of a tool which acts as a lever and is capable of giving a very fine adjustment to the printing-surface. As shown, a series of clamps d, Figs. 7 and 11, provided with bevelled lips e for engaging a printing- plate b, Fig. 10, are secured on blocks i by screws h. The clamps are formed with strips f, which slide in undercut grooves c for keeping the clamps d at the proper angle, and the forward edges g of the strip f engages under the plate b and prevents the clamp from rising or twisting while being secured to a block i. The blocks i are raised by the screws h, and are caused to grip the grooves c and thus be secured in position. The maximum width of the blocks i is greater than the surface width of the grooves c, and the blocks are formed with bevelled edges which permit their removal bodily from the grooves when a large adjustment is required. For adjusting a clamp finely, a tool l, Fig. 11, preferably formed with a reduced end m, is inserted through a tapered hole o in a block and into one of the rounded recesses n in the groove c, and by a lever action the block is adjusted. The tool may act on the ends of the clamp instead of being inserted through the hole o.
Patent GB-190909161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Two Cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROCHE JEAN
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1910-04-18
Abstract: 9161. Roche, J. April 17. Two - stroke - cycle engines; driving - gear. - Radial revolving-cylinder engines, which drive through pin - and - slot mechanism and compress explosive mixture in the front ends of their cylinders, are constructed to draw in explosive mixture from an annular chamber which surrounds the crank-shaft, and also with ball bearings between the pin and slot of the driving mechanism. Fig. 2 shows a four - cylinder engine in which explosive mixture is drawn into the front ends of the cylinders through ports M, valves K, and an annular chamber 1<1> which rotates with the cylinders, the charges being transferred to the cylinders through passages L and terminal ports N. Terminal exhaust ports are provided at 0. The Provisional Specification also states that the cylinders may remain stationary, in which case the crank-shaft is free to revolve.
Patent GB-190910528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SCHOOF WILLIAM
IPC: F02M9/127
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 10,528. Schoof, W. May 4. Spray carburettors.-The air- and fuel-valve ports are of the same form, the valves being so connected that the primary air and fuel are controlled simultaneously in the same proportion ; triangular ports are described. The air ports are made sliglitly less in size than that demanded by theory, in order to obtain the correct proportion of fuel. An air valve 24 with ports A slides in the chamber 22, and through a pin 50, slot 52, and stem 28, actuates a fuel valve 29 with a port B<1>, Fig. 2, which controls the passage 42 from a float chamber 4. Air enters at 67, and the mixture leaves at 68, A bracket 38, Fig. 2, carries a thimble 36, in which works the valve 29, kept in position by a screwed plug 34 provided with fuel nozzles 32. The air valve is actuated through a lever 60 and helical gear 64, rotation being prevented by the square stem 63. The fuel supply to the float chamber 4 is controlled by the valve 8 attached to the lever 10, which is pivoted at 11 and actuated by the cork float 13. A plug 20 with a vent 21 allows access to the interior.
Patent GB-190911491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Targets and other Apparatus for use in Rifle Practice.
Inventor: TEMPLER JOHN FRANCIS HARVEY
IPC: F41J11/00
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1910-05-17
Abstract: 11,491. Templer, J. F. H. May 14. Targets.-Relates to target apparatus for wind allowance practice on miniature ranges, and consists in connecting an invisible recording-target behind the target aimed at to a wind signal, so that the recording-target is displaced laterally by a distance corresponding to the strength of the wind as indicated by the signal. Aiming-targets 6 &c., mounted in grooves or in spring clips, are arranged in front of a perforable screen 9, behind which recording-targets 13 &c. are mounted on a sliding carrier 11, having attached at one end a weighted cord 18, and at the other end an operating-cord 22 attached to, and operated by, a step pulley forming part of the signaloperating mechanism. The wind signal 35 is operated from a point on the range by a cord 37 attached to the step pulley, the shaft of which carries a bevel-wheel 29 engaging with a bevel-wheel 30, which actuates by the shaft 31 and gearing 32, 33 an arm 34 carrying the signal. In order to practise wind allowance for different ranges, the diameters of the sheaves of the step pulley are made of the required dimensions, and the cord 22 is secured to the sheave corresponding to the range. In a modification for practising wind allowance for winds blowing up or down the range, the recording-targets are moved vertically instead of horizontally, and the aiming targets are also raised.
Patent GB-190912405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Machines or Apparatus used for Lasting Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HOPPER GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: A43D23/04
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 12,405. Hopper, G. W., and Timson, A. R. May 26. Lasting; last supports for hand work.-Relates to machines of the type iu which the toe of the upper is lasted by means of a loop of wire, and is then secured by bracing. The boot is supported by a vertically-adjustable jack 3 furnished with adjustable toe and heel posts 41, 36, and is positioned against an adjustable stop 28 slidably mounted on a toothed part of a pivoted lever 5, which carries the lasting-loop 6. This loop passes round grooved pulleys 10 and is secured to a thimble 12, which is connected by a cycle chain 13 passing over toothed guide-wheels 14, 15 to a treadle 16. After the loop has been placed round the toe of the boot and tightened by the depression of the treadle, it is held taut by the engagement of a locking-device 23, 24 with a ratchec-wheel 21 mounted on the stud of the pulley 14. Stops are provided to position the lever 5 in its operative and inoperative positions.
Patent GB-190912785-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fuel for Gas Fires.
Inventor: FOUCAR JAMES LOUIS
IPC: F24C15/24
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,785. Foucar, J. L. June 1. Gas fires.-" Fuel " for incandescent gas fires is made of fused silica.
Patent GB-190916439-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Attaching Slings to Sporting Guns, Rifles and the like Small Arms.
Inventor: SCHAAR CARL EDUARD
IPC: F41C33/00
Filed: 1909-07-14
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 16,439. Schaar, C. E., and Hauschild, B. July 14. Carrying.-Relates to slings which at one end are under the influence of a spring roller let into the stock, and consists in combining an ordinary sling f with a spring-wound tape e, to which it is adjustably secured by a buckle. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 6936/88.
Patent GB-190917285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: URE JOHN FRANCIS FREDERICK WHA
IPC: B60C27/00
Filed: 1909-07-24
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 17,285. Ure, J. F. F. W. July 24. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-Metal or other tread plates a, of the kind that have a greater curvature on their wearing - surfaces than the wheel, are curved on their inner sides to fit the tyre c, and are secured, in a manner similar to that described in Specification 12,386/09, by countersunk rivets or screws f, which pass through plates e inside the tyre, layers of asbestos or other heat - insulating material being placed between the plates a, e and the tyre, and a layer of rubber, preferably vulcanized in position, being placed between the plates e and the air-tube. The outer surfaces of the plates a are preferably straight in crosssection. In a modification, the asbestos or like layers are replaced by layers of rubber, and the inner plates e are replaced by large heads on the rivets, which may be embedded in the material of the tyre. According to the Provisional Specification, the plates may be formed with integral shanks, which are riveted or otherwise secured to cross-bars or washers inside the tyre.
Patent GB-190920102-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Opening and Closing the Doors of Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WEBB CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 1909-09-02
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 20,102. Webb, C. F. Sept. 2. Operating swinging doors.-Relates to dooroperating appliances for motor-cars and other vehicles. The hinge pin 4 of the lower hinge can turn freely in the hinge members, and carries a crank lever 6, which is connected by a rod 7 to the lower end of a rock ing lever 8 pivoted to the inside of the door and connected at its other end by a rod 10 to the door lock. The crank 6 works in a slot 12 in the bottom of the door. The hinge pin 4 is rotated by a handle 15 through the medium of a rack 18 and segmental gearing 19. The initial movement of the crank 6 causes the lever 8 to rock, thereby unlocking the door ; and on being rotated further it contacts the edge of the slot 12, thereby opening the door. Movement of the handle 15 in the opposite direction causes the lever 8 to contact a stop 14 and close the door. The crank 6 may be arranged below the door and the slot 12 dispensed with, a stop 13 being provided on the door in such a position as to be engaged by the lever 8 to open the door. The handle 15 may be locked by a spring catch 20 engaging a recess in the frame of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190920277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Small-arms.
Inventor: FITZPATRICK HUGH DONALD
IPC: F41A3/88
Filed: 1909-09-04
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 20,277. Fitzpatrick, H. D., [Soc. Anon. des Fabriques d'Armes RÚunies]. Sept. 4. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block.-It is admitted that an automatic pistol having the barrel mounted at the front end only is already known, but it is pointed out that in such weapon the barrel both recoils and rotates, and the front of the bolt, which is formed as a sleeve surrounding the barrel, is enclosed and guided in a fixed casing. According to the invention, the barrel, which is also mounted at the front end only, is either fixed or capable of sliding, only without rotation, and the rear part forms a guide for the tubular front extension of the bolt, which is not enclosed in a casing. Fig. 2 shows a pistol having a fixed barrel 1, which is screwed into a plug 31 in a fixed socket 2. A flange 12 at the front of the tubular extension 6 of the bolt 5 forms the abutment for the recoil spring 13. The bolt is guided at the rear by a fixed socket 11. Fig. 10 shows in plan a modification having a recoiling barrel, the plug 40, in which the barrel is screwed, being capable of a limited movement in the socket 2 against a spring 18. In this case also there is no positive lock, the recoil of the barrel being for the purpose of absorbing some of the energy of recoil.
Patent GB-190921654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Typewriters.
Inventor: PETERMANN OTTO
IPC: B41J3/37
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-10-24
Abstract: 21,654. Petermann, O. Sept. 22. Folding machines; paper-carriages; letter-spacing mechanism; ink-ribbon mechanism; alarms.-Relates to machines wherein the platen frame with the ribbon, escapement. alarm, and other devices can be folded over the keyboard so as to render the machine compact for transport or temporarily to prevent the work from being read. The carriage-bed 38 is secured to arms 144, which are pivoted at 145 to arms 143 formed on slides 141, which are mounted in fixed brackets 142 and are connected to carriageshift mechanism. The carriage is propelled by a spring-drum 49 having a tape 59<a> which is passed round a pulley and secured to the carriage. The ink-ribbon mechanism is mounted at the front of the platen, the spring-drum 49 being mounted on one of the spool-shafts 52. When the frame is folded over the keyboard, the escapement and ribbon devices are separated from the bar 86, which forms part of the universal bar mechanism. The left-hand spool-shaft 52 carries an alarm-bell which is operated by a depending arm on the carriage. The details of the machine are further described in Specifications 1320/10, 1321/10, 1322/10, 1323/10, 1324/10, and 1325/10.