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Patent GB-190915648-A (GB)
Title: Device for Measuring and Recording Lenghts of Woven Material.
Inventor: METTLER HANS WILLY
IPC: D06H1/02
Filed: 1909-07-05
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 15,648. Mettler, H. W. July 5. Printing-apparatus for measuring-machines; number-printing apparatus.-A device for measuring the length of woven material is provided with printing-wheels arranged eccentrically on disks mounted on the main shaft of the counter, the units wheel being advanced by a brake wheel, which is held for a short period once every revolution by a sliding piece actuated by a cam on the main shaft. A driving-wheel 19 and disks 3, 3<1> are secured to the main shaft 2 ; the disks are provided with printing- wheels 4, 4<1>, the units wheel 4 of which has a wheel 5 gearing with a wheel 6 loose on the shaft 2. The wheel 6 has teeth 7 adapted to be engaged by a sliding piece 8, so that when this piece 8 is moved forward by the cam 18 on the shaft 2, the wheel 6 is held fast and allows the wheel 5 to rotate the units wheel through one unit. The spindle 12, carrying the printing-wheel has a camwheel 13 which presses the type-plungers 14 outwards, and is provided with a rigid arm 15 engaging the shaft 2 so as to prevent the spindle 12 from turning. The printing-wheels can be brought back to zero by turning the hand-wheels 16, 16<1>.
Patent GB-190918208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type writers.
Inventor: MICHALSKI HEINRICH
IPC: B41J29/08
Filed: 1909-08-06
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 18,208. Michalski, H. Aug. 6. Sound-deadening cases.-In order to deaden the sound, the typewriter is enclosed in a wooden case a lined with padding b, the case being fitted with tubes c for the passage of the stems d of the keys e, and provided with a slot f for the insertion of the paper g into the paper-carriage m. A window may be provided in the casing. Paper-carriages; sheet-clamping arrangements.- The paper-carriage consists of an arcuate clamp m, which moves the paper between similarlycurved walls h, k, the front wall having a slot n therein through which the types strike upon a platen o on the back wall k. The paper-carriage m is given a step-by-step rotary movement for letter-spacing and is lifted for line-spacing.
Patent GB-190918583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Mechanism for Writing and Colour-changing Signs.
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 18,583. Venner, R. F., and Griesbach, R. C. March 11, 1910. Make-and-break switches, mechanical; switches, quick-action.-In apparatus for controlling the circuits in electrically-illuminated signs, of the kind in which an intermediate switch is used to avoid sparking at the sign-contacts, a quick make- and-break is provided for the intermediate switch. The switch 4* is mounted on a base 1 and is operated by a compound cam mounted on a shaft 2, which is driven by a motor or other means. An arm 9* on the shaft operates a star-wheel 8 connected to a colour-changing drum 10 fitted with peripheral contacts 11, 12, which are so arranged that the circuits are made and broken while the intermediate switch 4* is open. The compound cam comprises a slotted disk 17 secured to the shaft 2, and a wiper-cam 16 loosely mounted on the shaft. For about half a revolution the disk and cam rotate together, a projection 21 on the cam being held against a stop 23 on the disk by the action of a torsion spring 22. The cam is then held from further rotation, while the spring 22 is being wound up, by the engagement of a lever 18 with the projection 21. Meanwhile the switch 4* is held closed, against the action of a spring 15, until a stud 27 on the switch-arm reaches the slot 26 of the disk 17, when the switch is opened by the spring 15. After the contactdrum has been moved by the arm 9*, the lever 18 is raised by a stud 25 on the disk, thereby releasing the cam 16, which, under the action of the spring 22, rapidly lifts the stud 27 out of the slot 26 and closes the switch.
Patent GB-190920439-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Controlling the Supply of Water to Cisterns or the like.
Inventor: GRANT WALTER JAMES
IPC: E03D1/12
Filed: 1909-09-07
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 20,439. Grant, W. J. Sept. 7. Actuating valves; casings.-In a water-supply cistern to prevent overflow, the float F has an aperture J bv which, when the water rises too high, the float is waterlogged and caused to sink. A supplementary valve D is thereby allowed to close and cut off the supply. The float F is disposed in a separated section H so that in normal operation the main valve C is not lowered sufficiently to close the valve D. A chamber M and an outlet N are formed in the valve casing, the latter delivering on to the wall of the tank to give a silent supply. According to the Provisional Specification a cup is placed below the cock to act as silencer.
Patent GB-190926344-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Acid Wool Dyestuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B33/10
Filed: 1909-11-13
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 26,344. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Nov. 13. [Addition to 7820/09.] Primary disazo dyes are obtained as described in Specification 7820/09, but with one molecule of aminodiphenylether or homologues or derivatives thereof replaced by one molecule of a sulphonic acid of one of these compounds. According to an example, o-aminodiphenylether sulphonic acid, p-chlor-o-aminodiphenylether, and 1 : 8 : 4-aminonaphthol sulphonic acid, are employed. The products dye wool in acid baths.
Patent GB-190926630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' Rotary Hand Drills.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
Filed: 1909-11-17
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 26,630. Martin, J. Nov. 17. Drilling-machines.-In a miner's rotary handdrill of the type in which the speed of feeding may be varied, and in which the drill may be quickly withdrawn, the feed is given by a wing- nut N engaging the screw bar T' carrying the drill. The feeding speed is varied by adjusting a thumb-screw T<2>, which bears on the feed-nut N so as to hold it stationary or allow it to slip. For quickly withdrawing the drill, the screw T<2> is released and the nut N turned rapidly by hand to run it to the outer end of the screw bar, which is then withdrawn bodily into its original position. The gear case C containing the driving-wheels P, S<2>, which are rotated by a handle H, also forms an oil-bath.
Patent GB-190927486-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Hollow Building Blocks.
Inventor: BALG BERNHARD
IPC: B28B3/26
Filed: 1909-08-05
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 27,486. Balg, B. Dec. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 18,061/09.] Extrusion machines; processes.-In producing hollow blocks by extrusion, as described in the parent Specification, air-holes are formed in the blocks by means of pins x attached to the forward end of the movable cores f.
Patent GB-190927743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording Speed Indicators.
Inventor: TONKIN JOHN OSBORN
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 27,743. Tonkin, J. O. Nov. 29. Date and time printing.-In speed indicators of the t i m e - d i s t a n c e type in which time records are printed at given intervals of distance on a vehicle-driven strip, the time device is adapted to record the date, a.m. or p.m. hour, minute and an identification number, the time being shown by clock-driven pointers 13,14 moving in fixed circles, as shown in Fig. 5. The record strip 2 is drawn from a loose reel 15 over friction rollers and a platen 61 consisting of rubber spikes 62, by gripping-rollers 21, 22 driven at intervals by the vehicle. Motion is communicated to the feed-rollers by a flexible shaft 34 through a clutch 40 and worm-gearing 32, to a shaft 30 driving a sector 29, which gears with a wheel 28 carried by the roller 22. The printing platen and the spring-pressed inking roller 67 are reciprocated under the type and an inking pad by a double crank 43, 45 driven from the shaft 30. Slotted links 65 carrying the inking roller engage with the crank-pins 44, Fig. 1, and a connecting-rod 54 on the crank-pin 45a serves to reciprocate the platen, which is supported by parallel links 58 pivoted to the frame of the apparatus. A handle 35 is provided to rotate the feed-rollers through bevelgearing 37 on the shaft 30 when it is desired to make notes on the record sheet. The date wheels are set by hand through milled heads 5, 7 and a crank 9.
Patent GB-191001427-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Conveying Bottles.
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT GUY
IPC: B65G17/12
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 1427. Porter, R. G. Jan. 19. Gravity bucket elevators; discharging and feeding devices; shoots.-Apparatus for conveying bottles and delivering them mouth upwards at any desired spot comprises an endless chain c provided at intervals on one or both sides with projecting arms d from which receptacles f for carrying the bottles are pivotally suspended by links e. Each receptacle carries pins h adapted to engage guides j on the descending run, whereby the receptacle is turned on its pivots to discharge the bottle neck foremost down a shoot k. The shoot terminates in a spring - controlled pivoted tipping-device l, which delivers the bottle, bottom downwards, either on to a table m, or to a travelling band n. In the latter case, the bottle is retained upright by falling between the radiating arms of a turnstile device m<1> and a fixed guide s. The device m<1> is mounted to rotate freely in one direction under the pressure imparted by the bottle travelling along the belt. The tipping-device l terminates in a buffer q, which may be adjusted by a screw to the length of the bottle. When the bottles are carried on both sides of the chain, an additional shoot k<1> and delivery devices are provided.
Patent GB-191006179-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carrier for Holding Bottles during Washing, Pasteurizing and like Operations.
Inventor: GOLDMAN SIGMUND LUDWIG
IPC: B08B9/42
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 6179. Goldman, S. L. March 11. Bottles, washing.-A bottle-carrier 8 is conveyed through a washing-tank by endless chains attached to lugs 15, and is divided into compartments in which the bottles are retained by an automatically - operated bar 23. When the carrier leaves the tank, it is guided so that pins 18 strike against fixed cam-surfaces, and thereby, through plates 17 and levers 16, move the bar away from the front of the carrier. When the bottles have been removed and others inserted, the carrier moves down into the tank again, the pins 18 encounter similar cam-surfaces, and the bar 23 is operated to secure the bottles. The bar is locked in either position by means of notches in the spring- actuated plates 17 which engage with pins on the carrier. Specification 5692/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191008058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Magazines for the Protection of the Films in Cinematograph and like Projecting Machines.
Inventor: CHALMERS JOHN CHARLES
IPC: G03B21/18
Filed: 1910-04-04
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 8058. Chalmers, J. C., and Robertson, W. A. April 4. [Cognate Application, 15,334/10.] Kinematograph apparatus.-A spool-holder of the kind having a fixed shallow element a and a hinged deep element b has the fire-trap d secured to the shallow element a so that its position is maintained when the holder is opened. A part k of the wall of the casing may be attached to the shallow element a to prevent flames from creeping round the fire-trap. Micaglazed openings i are provided in the hinged element b so that the film can be observed from the outside.
Patent GB-191012034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, the Manufacture, or Production, of Metal Ribbon Strips for Division into Labels.
Inventor: LANE JOHN BURR
IPC: B21D53/00
Filed: 1910-05-14
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 12,034. Lane, J. B. May 14. Labels; label fastenings; materials, special.- Metal sheets are provided with transverse and longitudinal weakened lines 1, 3 so that strips 2 constituting labels can be readily separated therefrom. The lines are formed by rolling, pressing, or cutting the sheet, which may be of lead, lead alloys, tin, soft copper, or the like. The metal may be cut at 4 to provide a band 6, attached at 5 to the label, for attaching the label to plants, or to be bent together and inserted into the soil.
Patent GB-191017612-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Controlling the Depth of Submersion of a Body in a Liquid.
Inventor: COSTA JOAQUIM RIBEIRO DA
IPC: F42B22/08
Filed: 1910-07-25
Granted: 1911-07-25
Abstract: 17,612. Costa, J. R. da. July 25. Submarine vessels.-Relates to apparatus for controlling the depth of submersion in liquid of a body such as a submarine vessel or mine, of the kind in which a closed depth-regulating chamber communicates at its lower part with the liquid outside and at its upper part through valved connexions with a vent pipe and with a supply of compressed air. According to the present invention, the valves are electro-magnetically controlled. The tank is connected with a compressed-air reservoir t<1>. The vent pipe and the communication with the compressed-air reservoir are controlled by electro magneticallyoperated valves s, u. By operating these valves, air can be admitted to or driven out of the tank to control the level of the water therein and thereby regulate the depth of submersion. The apparatus is made automatic in its action for any required depth of submersion by means of a cylinder a to which water is admitted through a pipe o. The cylinder is closed by screw caps c, d, through which extends a rod c carrying a float f and screwed at its upper part. By operating the handle e, the float f can be adjusted for any required depth of submersion. The sleeve f is provided with arms i of insulating-material carrying metal hooks k, k<1> and studs m, m<1>, which are connected up by electric leads to the solenoids y. The float has a metallic head n, so that when the body sinks or rises, the float rises or sinks, and closes the proper circuit to open the valves u or s.
Patent GB-191021854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Giving Light-signals.
Inventor: JENSEN JORGEN
IPC: G08B5/02
Filed: 1910-09-20
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 21,854. Jensen, J. Sept. 20. Dash-pots.-Consists in retarding the return stroke of the key 16 of a signal shutter mechanism by a variable - period dash - pot 43. During the forward stroke of the key 16, after a certain amount of lost motion, the head 45 comes against the piston 42 and lifts it, air entering the dash-pot chamber freely along grooves in the parts 44, 45. During the return stroke, this passage is closed by the face of the part 47, and air escapes from the dashpot chamber through a passage controlled by a plug valve 51. By turning a pointer 54 over a scale, the valve 51 can be turned to alter the retardation period of the dash-pot.
Patent GB-191023015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Terminal Passenger Station Buildings.
Inventor: IRVING ANDREW MACROBERT
IPC: B61B1/02
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 23,015. Irving, A. M. March 29. Railway platforms and stations. - Traffic at terminal stations is facilitated by means of two stations arranged side by side with their ways extending through them and connected by reverse curves. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the high - level platforms, and Fig. 4 shows a side elevation of one of the stations. The low-track level is accessible by stairways 29, 30, and the high level 24 by stairways 31, 32 from the low level, and by stairways at the ends and through the platforms. The side or extra station is similarly built, and an elevated walk may extend across the whole of the tracks to give access to any platform. Spare cars are stored between the two stations.
Patent GB-191025268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY JAMES
IPC: F16D13/20
Filed: 1910-10-31
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 25,268. Smith, H. J. Oct. 31. Clutches, friction. - Relates to double-acting segment friction clutches. Integral with a hub E on the shaft B are a series of radial arms e, Figs. 1, 4, and 8, connected in pairs by bent webs e<1>. Bolted by bolts j<1> to the arms e are radial arms i carried on a hub I bearing on the hub E. The shanks g, h of the segments G, H slide respectively between the arms e, i, and between the arms i and gibs L bolted to them. The segments, Figs. 10 and 11, are formed in two parts y, y<1>, riveted together, aluminium facings X being cast on the parts y', which are provided with dovetail recesses x. The segments are operated by levers. Q provided with pivoting-pins t with squared ends t' bearing in notches t<2> in slots n in the arms i, thus allowing slight axial play of the levers. The lever ends have flattened forks q engaging the squared centres of pins r pivoted on the segment shanks g. Pins S connect the levers Q and segment shanks h. The levers Q are operated by a sliding-sleeve v, link V, bell-crank lever U, and link w. In a modification, the bolts j<1> are relieved from strain by constructing the arms i so that they partly enclose the arms e.
Patent GB-191027354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Leg Guards for use in Cricket.
Inventor: BAILY CYRIL ALEXANDER HIGHETT
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 1910-11-24
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 27,354. Baily, C. A. H. Nov. 24. Guards for games.-Relates to leg guards for cricket &c. of the skeleton kind wherein the canes d are mounted in pockets formed by slitting the leather facing. At the rear of the guard are secured three pads b, b<1>, b<2> of felt. The ends of the canes are bevelled, Fig. 4, and pierced with two or more holes e<1> so that the canes may be stitched to the leather front d<2> and to the canvas foundations c, to which the felt pads are secured.
Patent GB-191100142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrical Purification of Gases and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: B03C3/10
Filed: 1911-01-03
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 142. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 3. Gases &c., treating electrically.-In apparatus for separating electrically from gases solid or liquid impurities, such as smoke, fog, and dust, the electrode from which the brush discharge emanates is made to rotate. The electrodes may be made of any suitable metal, or of carbon, and may be rotated by any suitable means, for instance by the incoming gases or by the reaction produced by the brush discharge itself. In the latter form, the electrode consists of arms M<1>, M<2>, Figs. 1 and 2, radiating from a spindle E mounted in an insulated frame R. The ends of the electrodes are curved as shown in Fig. 2, so that the brush discharge sets up a rotation of the electrode. In another form, an armature is attached to a spindle, and is set in motion by a rotating magnetic field. The collecting - electrode may also be allowed to rotate. Specification 5969/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191103049-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Extracting Rubber or Gums from Rubber Vines, Shrubs Bulbs or the like.
Inventor: BRIDGE ROBERT
IPC: B29D23/24
Filed: 1911-02-07
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 3049. Bridge, R. Feb. 7. Drawings to Specification. India-rubber, extracting from shrubs &c.-In a modification of the process described in Specification 16,407/10 for treating rubber vines, shrubs, bulbs, or the like, to separate the rubber or gum from the barky or woody matters, the broken vines &c. are first treated in one or more spiral crushing and conveying devices, and afterwards crushed while in a wet state between a series of rollers,
Patent GB-191110628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-sorting and Packaging Machines.
Inventor: SATTLEY FREDERICK LESLIE
IPC: G07D9/06
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 10,628. Sattley, F. L., and Stanley, C., [trading as Sattley & Stanley]. May 2. Coin-handling appliances; coins, sorting.-In a coin sorting and packaging machine the coins are poured into a hopper 25, the bottom plate of which is rotated to force the coins, by means of a scraper, into a spout 28 leading to a reciprocating sorter 31 having differentially perforated super-imposed shelves 32, with projecting pins. The separated coins are delivered through spouts 34 into tubes 35, the lowest coin resting on a table 39 and being projected by a reciprocating plunger, past a star-wheel geared to a counter, through an opening, to fall either into a sack or box, or into a container held in the rotating head of a packaging mechanism. The flow of coins from tubes 35 can be stopped by spring tongues therein actuated by pins and cams. The sorter 31 is driven through an eccentric and clutch from the main shaft and a handle is provided for stopping it at any time.
Patent GB-191117241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Facilitating the Detachment of the Wheels of Cycles, Motor-cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: LAMB JOHN MCGILLE
IPC: B62K25/02
Filed: 1911-07-28
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 17,241. Lamb, J. M. July 28. Wheel - driving attachments. - In a detachable wheel for motor-cycles, tri-cars, &c., of the kind in which the wheel can be removed with its bearings from between the stay or fork members, a side extension carrying the sprocketwheel or the like being left in position within the frame, the sleeve e disposed within the hub barrel a is provided at one end with a flange or ring-piece f, which forms one part of the bearing between the sleeve and the hub and abuts against a flange or ring-piece l at the inner end of a sleeve k within the extension a', both sleeves e, k being provided at their opposite ends with adjustable parts h, m of bearings. As shown, the hub is also provided with an extension at its left-hand end to carry a belt pulley, brake drum, or the like. A dog clutch s, t effects the connexion between the hub and each extension, and a central bolt or axle c with nuts v, w secures the parts in position. When removed from between the back-stays the wheel may be fitted between the members of the front fork. According to the Provisional Specification (1) there are race members screwed into the hub barrel, (2) the axle is unscrewed by a handle provided at one end, and (3) when two extensions are used an additional flange is provided at the left end of the sleeve within the hub.
Patent GB-191125686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stethoscopes and like Instruments.
Inventor: TESKE CARL AUGUST
IPC: A61B7/02
Filed: 1911-11-17
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 25,686. Teske, C. A. Nov. 17. Stethoscopes. - The funnel-shaped contactpiece e of a stethoscope is mounted on a diaphragm c having a central aperture b. The aperture in the diaphragm is normally closed by a valve a but may be opened by pressure on the contact-piece. Further pressure grounds the contact-piece against the body of the instrument and puts the diaphragm out of action. In a modification, the valve is behind the diaphragm, the aperture being normally open. The aural tube g may be removed from the body of the instrument and used separately. Fig. 6 shows one of several modifications adapted to singleear instruments. The valve a may be rigid or mounted on a spring, or part of the casing may serve as a valve. A further modification, in which several apertures m may be closed by a rotary valve n, is shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-191125701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES-CLAUDE
IPC: F23Q9/06
Filed: 1911-11-17
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 25,701. Carpenter, C. C. Nov. 17. Pilot jets; lighting burners, lighting-holes for.-In inverted incandescent gas lamps, a hole b is provided through the top a of the lamp and the pilot flame is situated above this hole, outside the lamp. A shield d protects the pilot flame at the end of the by-pass tube c.