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Patent GB-190813301-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Stop Motion for Velvet and like Pile Cutting Machines.
Inventor: KEIGHLEY WILLIAM GEORGE MACGRE
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 13,301. Keighley, W. G. M., and Netherwood, H. June 23. Pile-cutting; stop-motions.-Pile-cutting machines are provided with an auxiliary guide in normal electric contact with the ordinary guide. When the cutter-blade deviates from its true path, or fails to cut the pile, or when either guide penetrates the fabric, the electrical connexion is broken and the machine is stopped through an ordinary electric stop-motion. The ordinary guide a, Figs. 1, 2, and 4, is carried on the spindle c by a spring l and carries the cutter-blade b and a bridge-piece 4 having a contact screw 3. The auxiliary guide n, in normal contact with the screw 3, traverses an adjacent race 6, Fig. 4, of cut pile and is secured to the spindle c by a spring o, which is insulated from the spindle. The distance between the guides may be varied. A contact-plate u in contact with the spring o is insulated from the spindle and carries a projection v in contact with a pivoted insulated lever w, which is connected to an insulated wire z through which the electric stop-motion is controlled. In the event of the guides being moved into abnormal positions, the contact at 3 is broken, the current is interrupted, and the machine is stopped. The rod h, Fig. 1, controlled by the electric stop - motion holds the tilting cutterholder e in its normal position, Fig. 1, and is released to allow the cutter to be removed from the fabric when the machine is stopped. In a modification, the springs l, o are arranged on opposite sides of the spindle c. In another modification, the contact 3 is dispensed with and contacts are arranged on the front parts of the guides, so that should the cutter-blade fail to cut the pile, the pile is forced between the guides and breaks the contact.
Patent GB-190813958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Dovetail Joints
Inventor: CRAVEN OSBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 13,958. Craven, O. W. July 1. Dovetailing.-Relates to dovetailing-apparatus for use with circular saws. The frames k, e, Fig. 1, for guiding the wood in the grooving and pin-cutting operations respectively, are arranged at opposite ends of a slide a sliding in a frame b adapted to be clamped to the saw bench. The grooving- device is shown in operation with the saw c. To bring the pin-cutting device d, e into operation, the slide a is withdrawn and reversed. Fig. 6 is an elevation, and Fig. 7 a plan of the pin-cutting device. Two pairs of bars d, d' are arranged so that each pair includes an angle equal to the angle of the pins to be cut, and at such a distance apart that, when the guide frame e is arranged against one of the bars d as shown, the board to be cut can just slide between the diagonally opposite bar d' and the frame e. An L-square f acts as a stop for the end of the board j. A templet g having saw-cuts g<1> at the required pitch is clamped on the lower bar of the frame e by means of clamps e<4>. Projections f<1>, f<2> on the square f respectively fit into the sawcuts g<1> in the templet and slide in a groove e<3> in the top bar of the frame e. A dowelled wedge e<0> holds the frame e in place. Slots e<1>, e' in the frame e permit the passage of the saw. When the saw-cuts on one side of the pins have been completed, the frame e is brought into co-operation with the second pair of bars d, d<1>, the frame e being dowelled to facilitate placing it in position. A finger carried by an arm pivoted at h<1> to a plate i adjustably carried by a thread i<1> is set to gauge the distance of one of the saw-cuts g<1> from the centre of the frame to facilitate re-setting the templet in the second position of the frame e. In the grooving-device shown in Fig. 1, the frame k for guiding the L-square f is fixed to an inclined beam m fixed to the slide a. After cutting one side of the grooves right along the board, the latter is reversed on the inclined beam m. A positive screw-connexion between the templet g and the lower bar of the frame k facilitates the setting of the templet. A finger carried by a traversing nut on the adjusting-screw fits into one of a number of saw-cuts on the lower face of the templet. The spaces between the cuts are chiselled out.
Patent GB-190815122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Santalol Esters.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 15,122. Johnson, G. W., [Vereinigte Chinenfabriken Zimmer & Co.]. July 16. Santalyl allophanate is prepared by methods analogous to those known for preparing allophanic acid esters. In examples the compound is produced by the action of cyanic acid, carbamic chloride, phenyl carbamate, and phenyl allophanate on santalol, and by the action of carbamic chloride on the sodium compound of santalol. The ester is a solid crystalline compound which can be used in medicine. Santalyl carbamate is produced by the action of carbamic chloride on santalol in molecular proportions.
Patent GB-190816482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays, such as are used with Casements, Fanlights and the like.
Inventor: CLIFFORD EDWIN
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 16,482. Clifford, E., Clifford, C., Clifford, A., and Clifford, J., [trading as Clifford Bros.]. Aug. 5. Stays.-Relates to stays for casements, fanlights, &c., of the kind in which the stay is connected to the mounting in such a manner that while its outer ends may be raised sufficiently to clear the retaining-peg, it is prevented from falling below a substantially horizontal position when not in use. The stay A is prevented from falling by a spiral spring D which bears against the cheek b of the mounting B and the upper surface of the stay, so that it presses the lower surface of the stay-and the cheek b<1> into contact. As shown in Fig. 4, the stay A' is formed with upper and lower jaws a, a' between which passes a lug b<2> of the mounting B'. The pin C may be formed with a large head to take the place of one of the cheeks or jaws.
Patent GB-190821002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Levelling the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 21,002. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Oct. 5. Soles.-Relates to sole-levelling machines, particularly for turn-shoe work, and consists in constructing and arranging the sole-levelling mechanism progressively to smooth out the sole during the relative movement of the jack and the levelling- mechanism, and simultaneously to hammer the sole in a direction substantially perpendicular to its surface. The method of mounting the jack and levelling-device, and the means for actuating them to give the desired relative travel, are the same as in prior machines of the "vibrating" type. The levelling - device 40, which is mounted to accommodate itself to the curvature of the sole, is arranged so that its action resembles very closely that of a rub-stick in the hands of an operator. Above it is pivotally mounted a hammer 49, which is actuated by eccentrics 53 to deliver a series of blows in rapid succession to the rub-stick 40, and so to the work. The hammer is mounted to move with the rub-stick over the sole, and is adjustable to vary the force of its blows.
Patent GB-190823334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Locking Nuts on Bolts and the like.
Inventor: BOWACK JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 23,334. Bowack, J. Nov. 2. Locking nuts.-A nut is locked by being provided with one or more movable pieces, which are pressed by means of setscrews against the flange or other part upon which the nut is tightened. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which a movable part c is pressed in by the set-screw d upon a fixed part h. In some cases a spring may replace the part c.
Patent GB-190825556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of the Power Factor in Systems of Alternating Electric Current Distribution.
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 25,556. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Distributing ; regulating switches. -- The phase relation between the current and potential of an alternating-current distribution system is regulated by means of a synchronous motor, the field excitation of which is controlled by an exciter and a regulator. The regulator varies the excitation of the exciter, and its action depends upon the potential of the exciter the out-of -phase current in the system, and the difference of potential between two sides of the system. Ths supply mains 1, 2, 3 are connected to a load circuit 4 and a synchronous motor 5, the field coil 6 of which is energized by an exciter 7. The circuit of the field coil 9 of the exciter contains an adjustable resistance 10 capable of being shortcircuited by a differentially-wound relay 12 energized by the exciter 7. The relay 12 is controlled by a pair of floating contacts 14 mounted upon levers 15, 16. The lever 15 is connected to a core 17, the winding 18 of which is placed across the exciter, while the lever 16 is connected to cores 20 carrying two potential coils 21 and a series floating coil 22. When the power-factor of the system is unity, the motor 5 is arranged to give neither leading nor lagging currents. Under these conditions, the coils 21 exert equal forces upon the floating coil 22, and the contact 14 is unaffected. If the system becomes unbalanced, one of the coils 21 produces a greater effect upon the coil 22, thereby raising the contact 14 and causing it to close sooner and remain closed longer. This action produces an over-excitation of the field winding 6 hy short-circuiting a resistance 10 in series with the field winding 9 of the exciter, thereby causing the motor.5 to generate a leading current. To supply a lagging current to the system, the reverse action takes place.
Patent GB-190826452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot Trees.
Inventor: TWISS GEORGE VICTOR
Filed: 1908-12-07
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 26,452. Twiss, G. V. Dec. 7. Heating by electricity.-Boot trees and stretchers are fitted with electric heating-devices. The heating-element may consist of a cartridge d composed of a coil of insulated wire f, Fig. 3, wound on an aluminium cylinder h, which may be provided with ventilating-holes. This cartridge is sprung into depending arms e<1>, Fig. 1, of a carrier e riveted to the boot tree. The ends of the coil f are connected by flexes i and contact-pins i<1> to a terminal plugj, which can be connected to a lamp socket. In a modified form, the resistance may be placed on a sheet of mica held by clamps punched out of a bridge-piece, which is secured to the bottom part of the tree.
Patent GB-190827255-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Feeding Materials to Conveyors, Hoppers or the like.
Inventor: SIMON RICHARD
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 27,255. Simon, R., [Soest et Cie, L.]. Dec. 15. Conveyers.-Relates to feeding-apparatus for conveyers, hoppers, &c., of the kind in which the top layer of the material is removed and ejected through side openings in the feeding-vessel. Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of the apparatus. The material is contained in a cylinder a having one or more side apertures b, the opening of which can be adjusted by a flap. Two arms g, having plough blades h, rest on the surface of the material and are slidably keyed on a hollow shaft d driven by gearing f. The arms g are partly counterbalanced by a weight l suspended inside the shaft d, and a handle k is connected to the weight in order to adjust the position of the arms. The rate of feed is governed by the weight l and the apertures b, either of which can be adjusted. A false bottom is provided in the cylinder a for drainage when required.
Patent GB-190900304-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trunk.
Inventor: BULLAS STEPHEN WALTON
IPC: A45C13/00
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 304. Bullas, S. W., W., Bullas, F. J., and Bullas, P. H., [trading as Bullas & Sons, S. W.]. Jan. 6. Materials, special, for boxes and trunks; lined boxes and trunks.-A lining for a leather, canvas, fibre, flaxite, cardboard, or cane trunk or box is made of aluminium and is provided with a hinged lid. The lining and its lid are inserted within the box, and are secured thereto by riveting, stitching, &c. A lock and brass catch are riveted to the aluminium at the centre or at each end of the box.
Patent GB-190900583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Food Heating and Cooking Apparatus.
IPC: A47J39/00
Filed: 1909-01-09
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 583. Deutsche Gliihstoff-Ges. Aug. 28, 1908, [Convention date]. Cooking-stoves; dampers; supports for articles to be heated.-An apparatus for cooking or heating foods comprises a closed casing having in its perforated fixed lower part a fuel basket or grate, either the upper part of the casing or the food receptacles, or both, being supported on the top of the fuel by a perforated plate. The upper part sinks down as the fuel burns and causes a damper gradually to close the outlet for the combustion products. The upper part a and the lid ! of the casing form heatinsulating walls. The part b is provided with perforations d, and within it is a preferably cylindrical fuel basket f which is composed of side bars and a perforated bottom plate. Alcohol or the like is ignited in a pan h to start the combustion of the briquettes &c. g in the fire basket. Arms a<1> connecting the casing a to the perforated plate k support the cooking-utensils i, around which the combustion products circulate. The receptacles i are held apart by handles s, shaped as shown, or by other means, and a pan p collects moisture dripping from them. A chain or other flexible connexion n passes over pulleys n' on brackets n<2> and supports the damper m above the hole in the cover l, being secured to a hook o on the part b. The apparatus may be transported by means of handles a<2>, some suitable connexion being preferably provided between the parts a, b. As the fire burns down, the upper part sinks, pressing the ash out of the fire-basket, and the damper m closes the outlet in the cover. The heating action then ceases, but the fuel continues to burn slowly until reduced to ash, the necessary air for combustion being supplied through the perforations d. When the receptacles i rest directly on the fuel, the damper is mounted on a rod resting upon the top receptacle, which sinks as the fire burns down and so causes the damper to close the outlet.
Patent GB-190902242-A (GB)
Title: Shears for Cutting or Clipping Hedges and the like.
Inventor: GRAHAM JAMES
IPC: A01G3/047
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 2242. Graham, J. Jan. 30. Hand-operated clippers with multiple teeth.- Relates to the cutters of shears for clipping hedges. According to the invention, a pair of ordinary blades A, B, to which are welded V-shaped blade-pieces a, b having cutting-edges a<1>, a<2> and b<1>, b<2> respectively, are pivoted to an open rectangular frame C, the upright arms C<2>, C' of which are sharpened on both edges to co-operate with the blade-piece a, b. The bladepieces a, b have pins a<3>, b<3>, which engage with slots c<3> c<4> concentric with the pivot, the nut of which is locked by a bracket C'.
Patent GB-190911917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: RUTHSTEIN NATHAN MARCUS
IPC: A43B7/32
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 11,917. Ruthstein, N. M. May 20. Connecting uppers to insoles and soles; soles. - A shaped metallic sole and heel 7 with a flange is stamped out of sheet metal and provided with metallic studs 9 detachably screwed into holes or recesses on the underface of the sole and heel. The upper 16 is connected to the flange 8 without lasting, the vamp being slit at intervals, as shown at 18 to allow for the fulness of the upper material. A reinforcing- strip 14 of leather &c. extends around the bottom of the upper between this and the flange of the sole, rivets passing through the upper, the strip, and the flange to secure the parts. The sockets for the renewable studs may be formed by striking-up the metal of the sole to form an extended bearing for the stud, and tapping the hole thus made; or a supplemental strip of metal may extend along the line or lines of studs inside the sole, the thread being extended therein. The studs are removed by the aid of a tool shaped to fit their squared or other shaped heads.
Patent GB-190913171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frost Cogs and Frost Nails.
Inventor: WATKINS BENJAMIN
IPC: A01L7/08
Filed: 1909-06-04
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 13,171. Watkins, B. June 4. Nails. - Chisel-ended frost cogs and nails are provided with blunt lateral projections 2 adapted to receive the blow of a hammer. These may be formed on one or both sides, and at either or both ends or, in the case of a nail, between the ends of the chisel part 1. The head may rise directly from the taper neck of the nail, or by means of a shoulder 6.
Patent GB-190915864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevators for Gravity Carriers.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B65G47/57
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 15,864. Lake, W. E., [Mathews Gravity Carrier Co.]. July 7. Endless chain elevators with comb carriers ; discharging and feeding devices.-Ele vators of the type in which carriers attached to an endless chain operate mechanism for feeding and ejecting single loads such as parcels to and from each carrier are provided with automatic controlling-means to prevent clogging of the elevator at the receiving or discharging stations. At the loading - floor, the packages are delivered to the stop 18 along a gravity conveyer 16, and are thence removed by comb-like roller platforms attached to the elevator chains. Each platform, after removing a parcel from the conveyer, raises a lever 33<1> against the resistance of the weight 35, thereby releasing the catch 27 from engagement with the end of the next parcel, and at the same time raising the serrated lever 19 to retard the third parcel. The above operation also causes a latch to engage the weighted dog 38, thereby retaining the mechanism in the above position until the lever 40 is tripped by the ascending platform. This operation releases the dog, and the weight then re-sets the mechanism so that the third parcel is released from the lever 19 and delivered to the catch 27. At the delivery point, the parcels are removed automatically from the platforms by the pivoted-end portions 43, 44 of a second gravity conveyer. By means of a system of links connected to a hand-lever, the members 43, 44 can be rotated out of the path of the platforms to permit the load to be delivered elsewhere. To prevent clogging of the apparatus at the point of delivery, the platforms trip a lever 52 and so cause a pivoted arm 54 to remove the parcel from the path of the platforms.
Patent GB-190916663-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Spongy Rubber.
Inventor: POIZOT EMILE
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 16,663. Poizot, E. Feb. 12, [Convention date]. [Addition to 16,540/09.] Porous or spongy india-rubber; plastic compositions containing india-rubber and vulcanized oils &c.-Relates to the process of manufacturing spongy rubber from refined caoutchouc gum. sulphur, factice, and liquid ammonia described in the parent Specification, and consists in adding powdered old useless rubber, zinc oxide, and latex caoutchouc to the ingredients mentioned in that Specification. The constituents are preferably used in the following proportions; latex caoutchouc, 4 kilos, ordinary pure caoutchouc or gum, 4 kilos, powdered old useless rubber, 4 kilos, sulphur 0À8 kilos, zinc oxide, 2À0 kilos, white factice, 2À0 kilos, and volatile alkali (liquid ammonia) 625 cc.
Patent GB-190921932-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Marine Steering Gear.
Inventor: MARTINEAU FRANCIS LEIGH
IPC: B63H25/28
Filed: 1909-09-25
Granted: 1910-10-25
Abstract: 21,932. Martineau, F. L. Sept. 25. [Cognate Application, 30,205/09.] Steering gear.- Consists in the employment of a variable - s t r o k e reversible p u m p driven by a continuously - -rotating electric or other motor, the pump b e i n g controlled from the handing or telemotor shaft and from the hydraulic rams that operate the rudder. The continuouslydriven electric motor &c. a is coupled to the pump b, preferably of the form described in Specification 12,574/09, [C l a s s 102 (i), Pumps &c.], in which the pushrod c governs the length of stroke and direction of discharge. The cylinders f<1>, g<1> are connected to the pump by the pipes d, e ; and the pin m common to the rams f, g is linked to the push-rod c and to the bell-crank j which is integral with a quadrant geared to the hand-wheel k. Normally no liquid is circulated in the casing b, but on moving the wheel k, liquid is forced by the pump into one of the cylinders f<1>, g<1>, and the rudder is moved to the required extent. This movement is communicated by links to restore the push-rod to its normal position. A hand-driven pump p is connected up to the ram cylinders, valves d<1>, e\ q<1>, r<1> being fitted so that the two circuits are independent. A valve s, normally closed, allows the expulsion of air from the system, and also the return of the gear to the midposition should the power-driven gear break down when the vessel has helm.
Patent GB-190922087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trolley-arms or Collectors for Electrically Propelled Vehicles Running without Rails.
IPC: B60L5/36
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 22,087. Munro, E. M., and Railless Electric Traction Co. Sept. 28. Collectors, indicating position of.--Electrically-propelled railless vehicles, deriving their energy from overhead conductors, are provided with means whereby the driver can ascertain how far his vehicle is away, laterally, from the line of the conductor. An indicator W is mounted on the canopy, dash-board, or other suitable place, and is geared or otherwise connected to the trolly or collector A so that it moves with and in proportion to the horizontal angular movement of the trolly arm. The indicator dial is preferably graduated in feet so that the driver knows how much available space he has to spare. When the indicator moves to either limit of the dial an audible warning is given. Fig. 1 shows one method of mechanically operating the indicator.
Patent GB-190927536-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Carrotting Skins.
Inventor: BEAULIEU LEON
IPC: C14C15/00
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 27,536. Beaulieu, L. Dec. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Furs and furriery.-A machine for carrotting skins comprises, more particularly, (1) a rotary brush provided with means whereby it may be supplied regularly with the quantity of liquid required for impregnating the hair without wetting the leather; (2) suitably-driven feed-rollers having deep grooves and presenting, on one face of each groove of one roller, serrated surfaces for raising the hair and preparing it for the operation of the brush; (3) an inclined table, upon which the skin travels, provided with longitudinal grooves separated by sharp-edged ridges for preventing the wetting of the leather. The skin is fed through a pair of rollers b, of which the upper has serrations d on its teeth, Fig. 3, on to a slightly inclined, grooved, glass table a, and under a rotary brush e above which is 'placed a distributing-rose f. Excess of nitrate solution is removed from the brush by a scraper-plate i and collected in a trough j. The skin then passes through a second pair of grooved feed-rollers c to be subjected to the action of a second rotary brush k which smooths the hair and causes the liquid to penetrate to its roots, while equalizing the quantity of liquid on the hair. The different roller and brush arbors are mounted on adjustable spring bearings. A grooved table n, under the sloping table a, collects any excess of liquid.