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Patent GB-190910160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Actuating Signals on Engines on Railways.
Inventor: KEIL OTTO
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 10,160. Keil, O. April 29. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains.-For actuating a whistle on the locomotive if it passes a signal at danger, a cord or rods are attached to a lever on the locomotive, to operate the whistle when the lever meets an eye d at the end of a lever, which is pivoted to turn transversely to the track rails so as to be lifted by suitable connexions to a vertical position while the signals is at danger. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 17,909/98, 5200/00, 23,567/07, and 26,045/07.
Patent GB-190912432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of and Apparatus for Casting Metal.
Inventor: THOMAS CRITCHLOW
IPC: B22D9/00
Filed: 1909-05-26
Abstract: 12,432. Critchlow, T. June 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Modifying physical characters of metals.- To avoid the action of air during the casting of steel ingots &c., the metal is introduced into the mould at or near the surface of the metal therein. The ladle, provided with a valve 16 and a detachable discharge tube 10 lined and tipped with fire-clay, is suspended so that it can be gradually raised as the mould fills. The tube 10 may be surrounded by a vacuum chamber 23, with which it communicates. A plug 28<a> of lead &c. may be provided to prevent air from entering the tube 10.
Patent GB-190916442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Steam-generators of the Locomotive Type.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
IPC: F22G7/10
Filed: 1909-07-14
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 16,442. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Trevithick, F. H.]. July 14. Feed - water, heating.-Multitubular chambers for superheating steam and for heating feed-water, placed in the upper part of the smoke - box of a locomotive boiler as described in Specification 19,139/08, [Class 123, Steam generators], are arranged tandem - fashion so that the whole of the furnace gases traverse the chambers successively. The tubes b<1>, c<1> of the chambers b, c conduct the furnace gases from the front of the smoke-box to a casing d enclosing the nozzle of the blast-pipe. The chambers are preferably provided with baffle-plates b<4>, c<2>. The feed-water may be heated in multitubular chambers e, f by the exhaust steam from the feed-pump and engine cylinders before passing to the feed-heating chamber c in the smoke-box.
Patent GB-190919171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wire and other Fences.
Inventor: POUEY PAUL
IPC: E04H17/08
Filed: 1909-08-20
Granted: 1910-08-22
Abstract: 19,171. Pouey, P. Aug. 20. Wire and rail fencing.-In fencing provided with reinforced-concrete standards, wire, flat or twisted bars, and like members are secured to the end standards by fastening the wires &c. to chains, passing these through holes in the standards, and inserting a pin e into a link of the chain, as shown in Fig. 4. The horizontal members are secured to the intermediate standards by passing them through U-shaped pieces g, Figs. 2 and 3, hooked into staples /carried by the standards. Diagonal stays b, Fig. 5, for the end standards are provided with caps k which engage in sockets h carried by the standards.
Patent GB-190920880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Water or for Treating Air or Gases with Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: LEASK HENRY NORMAN
IPC: F28C3/06
Filed: 1909-09-13
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 20,880. Leask, H. N. Sept. 13. [Cognate Application, 6315/10.] Cooling water.-In apparatus for cooling water, or for treating gases with liquids, in which a rotor revolves in a tank enclosed in a chamber through which a current of air is forced, the rotor consists of a hub A provided with radiating arms C between which sheets of metal are wound concentrically or spirally around the hub. The sheets may be indented, or they may be held apart by distancepieces F threaded on the arms. The distance-pieces may be oval or oblong, with the holes towards one end, and the washers may be split to give them a better grip. A form of distance - piece provided with horns, wings, &c. is shown in Fig. 5, the horns forming radial grooves down which may flow the water picked up by the washer. Two or more drums may be joined together by a hub or centre-piece of branched, Y-, or T-section.
Patent GB-190922944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shearing Machines.
Inventor: JOHN HUGO
IPC: B23D21/00
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 22,944. John, H. Oct. 7. Cutting girders.-A slot - cutting machine for sectional iron with a single vertically movable and wedge shaped upper cutter, has two pairs of adjustable side cutters and three pairs of groups of bottom cutters. The web is supported by two pairs of side dies c<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, adjustable by known means, and is also supported by three pairs of groups of dies d', e<1>. The dies e<1> are pivoted to a shaft i, can be replaced by others of different size, and are maintained in position by projections k engaging grooves l in the framing. The dies d<1> are carried by adjustable holders d. The top cutter is power-driven, and is of such a wedge shape that the horizontal component of the thrust on the work is greater than the vertical component.
Patent GB-190928915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Putting Up Complexion Powders, Scented Powders, and the like.
Inventor: MORISON GEORGE HERBERT
IPC: A45D33/02
Filed: 1909-12-10
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 28,915. Morison, G. H. Dec. 10. Powder-blowers.-Complexion powders, scented powders, &c. are put up in boxes having bulged sides a<1> or shaped parts for compressing, and with one or more perforations a<2>, which may be sealed with a paper band having a mark indicating the hole. The boxes may be of ornamental shapes. The holes may be made by perforating with a pin.
Patent GB-191000171-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Aeroplane.
Inventor: NEUFELD ARMIN
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1910-01-04
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 171. Neufeld, A., and Maitinsky, S. Jan. 4. Aerial machines with aerostats; aerostats.-- An aeroplane is provided with aerostats between its supporting and elevating planes of such buoyancy that the machine with its load normally floats just clear of the ground, the under surfaces of the aerostats forming continuations of the supporting-planes. The planes and rudder may also be made hollow to contain hydrogen. Fig. 1 shows an aeroplane with aerostats c constructed of thin tin or impregnated material stretched by an aluminium frame or by small balloons to a form offering as little resistance to lateral and longitudinal motion as possible. The rear edges of the supporting- planes are connected by hinges to the front edges of the aerostats, so that these partake of the movements of the supporting-planes when they are inclined to maintain stability. Automatic safety valves, which may also be actuated by hand, are provided in the aerostats.
Patent GB-191001540-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Stay for Fanlights, Casements and analogous Articles.
Inventor: NEGLEY ALBION PAUL
IPC: E05C17/22
Filed: 1910-01-20
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 1540. Negley. A. P. Jan. 20. Stays.-A stay for fan-lights, casements, &c. consists of a segmental bar f<1> pivoted to the fan-light &c. a, Fig. 1, or the frame, and passing through a slot g<1>, Fig. 2, in a bearing pivoted to the frame or fan-light. The bearing is formed of two plates h<1>, h<2> having alined recesses which together constitute the slot g<1>. The bar f<1> is frictionally held in the bearing by means of a pressure-plate j<1>, which presses upon the bar under the action of a spring n encircling a projection j<2> on the plate j<1> and adjustable by a screw P.
Patent GB-191002415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Pulp Strainers.
Inventor: FRASER WILLIAM GROUNDWATER
IPC: D21D5/06
Filed: 1910-01-31
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 2415. Fraser, W. G. Jan. 31. [Addition to 1684/09.] Rotary filters or strainers.-Two or more oscillating sheets moved towards and away from each other alternately are used in place of a single oscillating sheet provided inside or outside of a rotary pulp-strainer as described in the parent Specification. As shown, the sheets 1 are supported by arms 3 on shafts 4 provided with cranks 5, which are oscillated under the influence of springs 8 by cams 9 on a shaft 10. A number of paddles or bars may replace the sheets 1.
Patent GB-191004230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Contacts for Operating Signal and other Apparatus on Electric Tramways or Railways.
Inventor: CUNLIFFE RICHARD GRIMSHAW
IPC: B61L11/00
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 4230. Cunliffe, R. G., Cunliffe, J. G., and Dewhurst, E. Feb. 21. Electric contact-arrangements, operation of by passing collectors to complete the operating- circuits of signals, points, or other automatic apparatus. The contact is constructed so that the auxiliary circuit is maintained by an arc for a predetermined time after the metallic contact is broken, in order to render the duration of current flow largely independent of the speed of the vehicles. Sweated on the trolly-line wire C are two ears c carrying a bar B, on which is mounted a skate A carrying contacts D, D'. Upon the passage of the collector in the direction of the arrow, the skate is raised against the springs a', and the contact D engages with the contact E, and thus completes the auxiliary operating-circuit. As the collector passes along the line wire, the contacts D', E' are made and contacts D, E broken, the auxiliary circuit now being from the contact E<1>, through the coils of the blow-out magnet G, to the lead F. When the collector leaves the skate, the contact D' falls, an arc being maintained between the contacts, which is blown out after a predetermined time-interval.
Patent GB-191007856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Lubricating the Transmission Gear of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
IPC: B60R17/00
Filed: 1910-03-31
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 7856. Renault, L. April 27, 1909, [Convention date]. Lubricant conveyed by mechanical means.-In order to provide for automatic lubrication of the transmission gearing and the rear axle of a motor-vehicle, the gear-cases 1, 3, Fig. 1, enclosing the change-speed gearing and the cardan joint 4 of the transmission shaft 5, are connected by a flexible pipe 2, so that the oil stands at the same level in the two gear-cases. The cardan joint 4 dips into oil and throws it into a gutter 10, whence it passes through a passage 11 to the tube 16 enclosing the shaft 5, and flows to the casing 7, which encloses the bearings 8, 12 and the differential gearing. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the casing 3<1> is not fixed to the tube 16 but is connected to it by a flexible dust-protector 13. The casing 3<1> and the pipe 2<1> are rigid, and packing 14 forms a joint between the casing and the shaft 6.
Patent GB-191011778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cues for Billiard and like Games.
Inventor: BARROWS JOSEPH ERNEST
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 1910-05-12
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 11,778. Barrows, J. E. May 12. Billiards, c u e s for.-The shaft of a billiard &c. cue a is divided longitudinally and grooved to receive a metal tube, wound helically with tape, paper, &c. c. The parts are secured together by an adhesive cement. The tube at the tip end of the cue is closed by a plug e, Fig. 5, of wood.
Patent GB-191012295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Tyres.
Inventor: MADDEN GEORGE
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1910-11-21
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 12,295. Madden, G. Nov. 21. Metallic spring bodies and cores. - In tyres in which springs are placed between the felloe and a flexible rim, pieces of leather or similar yielding material are arranged about the springs with the object of providing a uniform resiliency. In the form shown in Fig. 1, wedgeshaped pieces of leather t are placed with their thick ends over the springs, and between a polygonal flexible strip u and the rim e carrying the tyre g. The band u may be sectional. The rim e may take the form of the band, the leather then being placed under the tyre and the band dispensed with. In the form shown in Fig. 2, each spring consists of a leather ellipse w embracing a helical spring. The ends of the ellipse are looped and carry pins x, the ends of which are seated in apertures in sectional side plates h. The plates are fixed to the felloe or rim and provided with a pin-and-slot guiding-arrangement j.
Patent GB-191012850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gravity Bucket Tray or Plate Conveyors.
Inventor: BENNIS ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: B65G17/48
Filed: 1910-05-26
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 12,850. Bennis, A. W. May 26. Discharging-devices for endless-chain conveyers.-The arm for discharging the gravity buckets, plates, or trays is formed as a spring, or is supported by a spring. In the form shown, the arm m is formed as a leaf spring, and is secured to a lever l pivoted on a bracket h secured to the bearers d. The arm m is put into action by a cam p integral with a lever n engaging the arm r of the lever l and forcing it against a stop s.
Patent GB-191022482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnets, particularly adapted for use in Electric Horns.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
IPC: H01F7/08
Filed: 1910-09-28
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 22,482. Lucas, H., and Edwards, W. H. Sept. 28. Electro-magnets for use in electric horns &c. have their cores formed of strips of soft iron &c. self-secured within non-magnetic flanges or endpieces b, c, Figs. 2 and 3. The two middle strips a are recessed at the corners and enter rectangular slots in the flanges b, c with the recessed corners abutting against the inner faces of the flanges. The other four strips d, e, of the shape shown in Fig. 5, are then driven into position through the flanges b, c alternately. The strips may be secured together by a central rivet f. The flange c adjacent the armature may be formed with spring-like abutments g, so as to deaden the harsh sound produced when the armature strikes the metal.
Patent GB-191022879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: HAHN FRIEDRICH
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 1910-10-03
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 22,879. Hahn, F. Oct. 3. Roof-lights &c. - Windows through which, when open, rain or snow cannot enter, and which can be fitted in walls or roofs at any inclination, consist of a wedge-shaped frame a, the lower end d of which is inclined or horizontal and is fitted with an inwardly-opening window g; this is pivoted at e to the frame a, is opened by a cord f, and closes by its own weight. The side b of the frame a is glazed.
Patent GB-191025950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Match Boxes.
Inventor: BRAZILL MICHAEL PERCIVAL
IPC: A24F27/04
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 25,950. Brazill, M. P. Nov. 8. Contents, delivering. -A match-box 1 having a spring-hinged lid 3 is provided with an ejector 15 slidable in a slot 14 and having a toothed inner face 16 to engage a match in a U-shaped channel 8 and eject it through a hole 4 in the lid. The hole may be serrated to ignite the match, and may be closed by a sliding closure 5. The matches are pressed towards the groove 8 by spring- pressed flaps 12, which are hinged to pieces 1<a> secured to the box, and are raised when the lid is opened, to allow the matches to be inserted in the box, by U-shaped tongues 11 formed from cut-away portions of a bar 10, hingedly con nected to a piece 9 secured to the lid.
Patent GB-191028764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Glazing and Ventilating of Buildings.
Inventor: HUDSON ROBERT
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 1910-12-10
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 28,764. Hudson, R. Dec. 10. Glazing. - The glazing - elements for glazing roofs and other parts of buildings are constructed to provide the glazed parts with a degree of flexibility, and to allow all cleaning and repairs being done from the inside. Flexible spars c are secured to the purlins and support grooved sash - bars g on intermediate washers f ; the glass panes are secured between the sash-bars and capping-bars i of triangular section by screws j, which pass though the spars, washers, sash - bars, and capping-bars, and are manipulated from the inside of the building. Immediately above the screw holes in the sash-bars g are cut crossing grooves s connecting the drainage gutters r, to prevent water from entering the screw holes. At the ridge, the usual flashing-strip k is held down by wire springs m secured to the ridge member a, and the upper ends of the capping- bars i are cut V-shape to accommodate correspondingly - shaped portions of the flashing. Between adjoining rows of panes are flashing- strips n, supported on wood strips t, and held down by wire springs v secured by the nails or screws used. to secure the flashings and strips to the purlins, the upper ends of the springs being formed with upwardly-bent portions w to prevent glass panes from sliding down when the screws are slackened. The upper ends of the flashings w are bent over as at o, and are arranged either to leave ventilation spaces beneath the glass, or to make contact with the glass by blocks q supported on cork or other spring pads p. The operations for removing a glass pane are as follows. The four screws used for securing the glass pane are slackened, and the bottom screw of one of the capping-bars removed, to allow this bar to be displaced about the remaining screw, away from the lower part of the glass. The flashing n is bent down, and an S-shaped hook x is inserted sideways and turned round for its lower end to engage the bottom end of the glass, which is lifted over the stops w, and allowed to slide down until the upper end of the hook engages the purlin. The capping-bar, having been displaced as above, the glass is lifted, tilted, and removed. The reverse operations are performed when the glass pane is to be replaced.
Patent GB-191030048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring-devices for use in Games of Bowls and the like.
Inventor: MERCER JOHN HARLEY
IPC: G01B3/11
Filed: 1910-12-28
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 30,048. Mercer, J. H. Dec. 28. Cleats. - In devices for measuring distances in the game of bowls consisting of a cord fixed to one contactpoint but free to pass through another, the cord is gripped at any point by a device of the kind in which kinking of the cord is effected. Three forms of the device are described in the Specification. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a spring normally pushes the locking- piece d against the inclined face of the plug b<1> so as to cause the hole in the former to be out of alinement with the central hole in the latter; in that shown in Fig. 4, the piece d is adapted to force the cord into a recess in the plug b<1>. The third form is similar to that just described. In all cases the locking- piece can be depressed by means of a projection d<2> so as to release the cord.
Patent GB-191030107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Positioning Shuttles in Looms.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM WINDLE
IPC: D03D49/52
Filed: 1910-12-28
Granted: 1911-12-28
Abstract: 30,107. Pilkington, W. W., Whittaker, J., Bradshaw, R., and Briggs, J. Dec. 28. Shuttles, positioning for weft-replenishing.- In a loom having weft-replenishing mechanism, which may be of the kind described in Specification 15,336/10, a rod 19, Fig. 1, carrying a block 9 is moved to the left on failure of the weft, and thus brings a plunger 12 and a bunter arm 21 respectively opposite bunters 13, 22 on the lay. At the next beat-up, the bunter 13 presses back the plunger 12 and thus turns a bell-crank lever 4, 5 pivoted to the breast beam and carrying an arm 6, which engages the shuttle and positions it correctly. The bunter 22 then strikes the bunter arm 21, and thus operates the transferrer. If the arm 6 strikes the side of the shuttle, it telescopes within the arm 5 and moves a slide 11 to the right, thus preventing the plunger 12 from turning the lever 4, 5. The bunter arm 21 may at the same time be turned aside, so that it is not struck by the bunter 22. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the plunger 12 is replaced by a pivoted arm 29. If the arm 6 is pressed back by contact with the side of the shuttle, a block 28 on the arm 6 turns a sleeve 24, and thus moves aside an arm 25 so that a spring 33 can move the parts 29, 21 into such positions that they are not struck by the bunters 13, 22. Parts of the device may be duplicated so as to position the shuttle in either direction, a second arm such as 6 being arranged to act on the picker.
Patent GB-191030265-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for use in Massage, or in the External Application of Medicaments.
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 1910-12-30
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 30,265. Bichara de Paris, Ltd., and Maclaren, N. Dec. 30. Flesh rubbers.-Consists in a pad A of rubber or like material, the operative surface of which is formed with circular depressions d forming suction chambers and having comparatively thin walls e of material between them. The pad may be mounted in a handle C and may be formed with an air space g or with transverse open tubes to increase the yielding nature of the pad.
Patent GB-191030319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flaming Arc Lamps.
Inventor: DINSMOOR JOHN LYFORD
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-12-30
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 30,319. Dinsmoor, J. L. Dec. 30. A r c lamps.-Gases pass from, and return to, a flame arc through a chamber formed by a removable shell surrounding the lamp casing and carrying a globe or globes. In one arrangement the shell comprises co-axial cylinders f<1>, I, Fig. 1, secured together by bolts i, the outer cylinder being attached to a hood f fastened by lever catches h, h<1> to studs h<2> on a flange on the casing D. The cylinders f<1>, I respectively carry a globe G and a transparent chimney l<1>, preferably made with lightdispersing ribs. The casing D at its upper end is attached by hooks to the lamp hanger, and is spaced apart from a flange on the bottom of the casing of the regulating-mechanism, to ventilate the casing D, which may contain a resistance. In another arrangement, the cylinders I, f<1> are much longer, the outer one being secured to a flange at the top of the casing D, which need not then be ventilated. The cylinders I, f<1> are in this case made each in two overlapping parts, the lower parts being bolted together and supported by lever catches. In a third arrangement the casing D<5>, Fig. 6, is between two other cylinders Q, R the outer of which R is secured by catches and carries the globe G and a perforated flanged ring T supporting the chimney L. The casing D<5> is perforated at D<6>. In a modification of this arrangement, the chimney L is replaced by an open-bottomed dish integral with the cylinder R, and the globe is carried by a short casing which surrounds this cylinder and has sheltered ventilating-holes.
Patent GB-191100044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air heating Furnaces.
Inventor: HESS ISAAC
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 44. Hess, I. Jan. 2. Furnace fire-places; grates.-In an air-heating furnace comprising a fire-box 1 and flue 3 in one piece, the fire-box is seated upon a gratesupporting plate 9, which separates it from the ash-pit 5. Flanges 9<a>, 9<b>, near the side and rear edges of the plate 9, hold the fire-box and ash-pit in register. At the front, the plate 9 is cut away, leaving a space, normally closed by a door 12, through which a tool may be pushed to engage with the projecting part of the grate 10 in order to clean it.