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Patent GB-190827883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation of Buildings.
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 27,883. Ozonair, Ltd., and Joseph, E. L. Dec. 22. Forced ventilation.-Relates to means for ventilating buildings in which the body of enclosed air is continuously circulated, fresh air being admitted to a limited extent. According to the present invention, ozonizing-apparatus is placed in the eircuit of the circulatory system or on a by-pass. A motordriven blower C supplies air to a main trunk G through cooling-apparatus E and ozonizing-apparatus F. The air is distributed by branch ducts H<1>, H<2>, H<3> provided with adjustable dependent tubes J. The intake of the blower communicates by way of a main trunk L with branch ducts M having openings m near the ceiling of each compartment. A by-pass 0, communicating with the outer atmosphere at N, is provided with a valve n for adjusting the quantity of fresh air, and with apparatus P, Q, R, S for filtering, cooling, drying and ozonizing the air.
Patent GB-190828371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating the Inspection of Steam Generators.
Inventor: BULLOCK FRANK HARRISON
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 28,371. Bullock, F. H. Dec. 29. Lamp guards.-A lamp arranged within a perforated spherical cage is used for examining the interior of a steam generator and may be mounted on a telescopic handle. Fig. 2 shows an electric lamp b within a cage c the halves of which are secured together by an interrupted screw fastening d, f; this arrangement, together with a box containing an accumulator, a switch, and a space for the lamp and leads, forms a portable testing-set. The cage c may carry a reflector. Spherical cages of various sizes may be interchanged. According to the Provisional Specification, the spherical cage may be removed and the lamp used alone, or it may be replaced by a perforated or gauze cage.
Patent GB-190900284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Governing or and Regulating Pressure of Gas or Supply of Gas, either with or without an Indicator.
Inventor: CALDWELL HENRY MALCOLM
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1909-01-05
Granted: 1910-04-05
Abstract: 284. Caldwell, H. M., Smith, T., and Ross, F. W. F. Jan. 5. Lift valves ; pressure-regulating valves ; safetyvalves.-Apparatus for governing or regulating the pressure or supply of gas comprises an upwardly-closing conical valve 12 situated in the inlet 7 and connected to a diaphragm 2, and having passages 14 therein controlled by an auxiliary valve 15 mounted to slide on the spindle of the valve 12, and held down by a spring 16. The gas inlet extends upwards beyond the valve seating, and the upper edge 10 thereof co-operates with wings 17 on the auxiliary valve to prevent it from closing the gas passage downwards. The valve is also fitted with a spun sheet-metal baffle 18. The valve spindle 19 is loaded by a weight 26 pivotally mounted on a shaft 22, which is also fitted with a toothed quadrant 27 engaging a pinion connected with an indicating-pointer 31 whereby the conditions of pressure or flow can be readily observed. In operation, when the gas consumption is stopped, the pressure under the diaphragm is banked up, whereby the valve 12 is closed; at the same time the spindle 19, acting on the crank arm of the pivoted weight, brings the weight over its dead centre, at which position the pointer indicates on the dial that no gas is passing. As the consumption increases, the valve is lowered to pass more gas and the action of the weight on the valve increases accordingly. In the event of excessive pressure in the mains, the valve 12 is closed upwards and the auxiliary valve 15 opened to pass gas through the restricted openings 14, thereby controlling the pressure in the outlet.
Patent GB-190903786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners and Mantles for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: CHATTERTON JOHN
Filed: 1909-02-16
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 3786. Chatterton, J., and Coventry, W. Feb. 16. Incandescent gas burners; mantles.-The inverted burner A is of annular form with perforations a<2> on its underside. An annular trough - shaped mantle E is used. The burner may consist of a number of straight tubes with perforations on the underside.
Patent GB-190905823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Digging Machines and in Swath Turners.
Inventor: BAMFORD JOSEPH
IPC: A01D19/04
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 5823. Bamford, J., and Bamford, C. J. March 10. Potato diggers; haymaking.-In potato diggers and swath - turners or hay - collectors in which hanging tines or forks are employed, special means are provided for mounting, adjusting, and driving the tines and for controlling them in such a way that they are inclined outwardly at both sides of the vertical centre line as they are carried round. The tines are adjustably fixed to horizontal pins 11 rotatably mounted in a disk or spider 6 and provided with upwardly projecting arms 12, which pass through swivel bearings 14 on a smaller disk 7, eccentrically mounted higher than the disk 6. The shaft 15 on which the disk 6 is mounted is driven from the axle or travelling-wheels by bevel and spur gearing. The disks 6, 7 are connected by cranks 19 so that they rotate at the same speed. In a modified potato digger, the disk 7 is connected by spur gearing to the disk 6 which is driven by two speed change gearing. The disk 6 may be driven from the disk 7, which may be driven from the axle. In swathturners or hay-collectors, reversing-gear is provided for driving the disks in both directions. Specification 554/09 is referred to. According to the Provisional Specification, all the improvements are applicable to both potato diggers and swath-turners.
Patent GB-190913319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Ships or Flying Machines.
Inventor: BUME FRITZ EDUARD
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 1909-06-07
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 13,319. Bume, F. E. June 7. S t e e r i n g.-A flying- machine or air-ship is maintained at a constant inclination by means of an auxiliary plane arranged in line with, and having the same specific load as, the main planes, which when subjected to a variation in pressure acts through a relay mechanism to adjust the elevator. The auxiliary plane k is pivotally mounted in the frame b carrying the main plane a and is held in position by springs l<1>, l'. The plane is provided with an electric contact which is adapted, when the plane moves up or down, to make contact with studs m or n and complete the circuit to one or other of electro-magnets m<1>, m'. The energized electro-magnet attracts a coupling- flange i slidably mounted on a shaft f into gear with one or other of the wheels of a reversing- gear g, which are continuously rotated by a shaft h. The coupling i then turns along with the gearwheel and rotates the screwed shaft f to adjust the inclination of the elevator d. The reversing-gear may be operated mechanically.
Patent GB-190914037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing and Embroidering Machines.
IPC: D05C7/00
Filed: 1909-06-15
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 14,037. CornÚly et Fils, E. July 8, 1908, [Convention date]. Universal - feed sewing - machines; needles, vibrating. - In a universal - feed machine, the needle - bar is vibrated laterally in a constant direction, and automatic means are provided to vary the lateral throw of the needle as the direction of feed is changed. The length of the feed is varied also, being increased when the lateral throw is decreased, and vice versa. By these means, embroidery resembling hand - embroidery is produced, as shown in Fig. 3. In the construction shown, the needle-bar 13 is moved laterally by connexion with a quadrant 6, through a swing link 9. This link is raised or lowered to alter the lateral throw by a bar 33, which is actuated by a cam 26 rotated with the feed devices. The upper limit of the usual feed cone is varied correspondingly by means of a screw stop 28 on a lever 27, which is actuated by a second groove in the cam-barrel 26.
Patent GB-190914242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor-car Bodies.
Inventor: CAMPLING JOHN JOSEPH BEXFIELD
IPC: B60K37/02
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 14,242. Campling, J. J. B. June 17. Wind guards or deflectors; seats, arrangement of.-Motor-car bodies are constructed with permanently-fitted side screens d<1> in addition to the front screen e, the screen frame being either separately constructed or formed by extensions of the body sides. A roof g may be fitted over the screen and extend forwards as shown. The inner arm-rests of the two front seats a are omitted, to facilitate access to a gangway between them to give access from the rear.
Patent GB-190918236-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Bleaching and Purifying Fats and Oils.
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
IPC: C11B3/14
Filed: 1909-08-07
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 18,236. Tuckfield, C., and Garland, W. G. de F. Aug. 7. Fats and fatty oils, purifying.-Fats and oils are bleached and purified by spraying them into air by means of low-pressure superheated steam. The oil is heated in a tank B by steam from a boiler A, is then filtered upwardly, preferably through animal charcoal D, and finally is sprayed in an ejector by means of the steam used for heating purposes. The spray and steam enter a cylinder E, which is cooled bv air currents caused by convection in an open jacket F. The oil deposits on the cylinder E, is blown through holes H on to its outer surface, and is collected in a tray G. The bleaching is facilitated by the action of light. A second ejector may be used for the supply of bleaching-agents, such as chlorine or ozone, where these are required.
Patent GB-190920204-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Portable Plate or Drainage Rack.
Inventor: MARSHALL ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: A47L19/04
Filed: 1909-09-03
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 20,204. Marshall, E. G. Sept. 3. Plate, dish, and like racks.-A folding drainage rack for plates, dishes, &c. is made with a back frame A, B, C which is fitted with round rods D, and to which are hinged one or more shelves E, each having a notched front rail F, one or more notched bars H, and, if desired, intermediate round rods G. A removable tray P and pivoted supports M are held in place by the projecting ends of the rail F. The rack may be hung on a wall by means of the openings G<1>.
Patent GB-190921246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Holding Flexible Chases when Composing or Distributing Type.
Inventor: CHIPPERFIELD WALTER
IPC: B41B3/00
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 21,246. Chipperfield, W. Sept. 17. Setting and distributing type.-Relates to type composing and distributing apparatus of the kind in which a flexible chase is supported upon a revoluble body, and comprises (1) means for securing the chase upon the body, (2) means for rotating the body step by step, and (3) means for supporting the end of the composing-stick. (1) Frame members 1, 2, 2<a> support a spindle 5 carrying disks 7, 8, to which a drum 6 is secured. A spring 6<a> prevents the drum from moving too readily. The flexible chase carrying type x is secured at its ends upon the drum by means of fixed hooks 26 and hooks 27 carried by sliding members 28. Springs 29 held in place by screwed or like plugs 30 press the members 28 against wedge-faces 33 upon a rod 31. A spring 34 pulls this rod 31 so as to cause the hooks 27 to hold the chase. The rod 31 is moved to release the chase by means of a rod 37<a> projecting from the spindle 5 into the hand-wheel 39 ; this rod engages the pin 36 of a bracket 35 secured to the rod 31. According to the Provisional Specification, the pin 36 is carried by the rod 37<a>. (2) A step-by-step movement of the drum to bring the type-ways opposite the composing-stick is effected by a lever 40, the upper arm of which carries a pawl 41 to engage the type-ways, and the lower arm 42 engages a pin 43 eccentrically disposed upon a boss 44, which is rotatable to different extents by means of an adjustable spring arm 45. By this means, the feed may be regulated to an extent equal to the width of one, two, or three type-ways. (3) The frame member 2 has an opening 18 to receive one end of the composing-stick ; the other end of the stick is supported by a recessed bracket 22, 24. A spring plunger 20 engages one side of the stick. Proof-taking apparatus.-For obtaining proofs, the type x is inked, and a sheet of paper is passed between the type and a roller 16, covered with rubber &c., which roller is carried by pivoted arms 13 connected by a rod 14, and may occupy either of the positions shown in Fig. 1. Adjustable stops 16<1> may be provided upon the arms 13 or upon the framing.
Patent GB-190922672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, the Manufacture, or Production, of Sulphur Dioxide, Sulphuric Anhydride and Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: MESSEL RUDOLPH
IPC: C01B17/50
Filed: 1909-10-05
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 22,672. Messel, R. Oct. 5. Sulphur dioxide; sulphuric acid and anhydride.-Gases containing sulphur dioxide are freed from sulphuric acid by reducing the latter body to sulphur dioxide, for example, by treating the gases in a heated state with coke or other carbonaceous matter, or with a suitable reducing - agent, or by the application of sufficient heat alone. The invention is particularly applicable to gases to be used in the contact process. Dust may be removed from the gases before they are subjected to the reducing-treatment. Specification 11,549/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-190922926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc-lamps.
Inventor: SZUBERT STANISLAW
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 22,926. Szubert, S. Oct. 7. Arc lamps.-Holders 7 of inclined electrodes are attached to arms 4, which are pivoted together and are guided at their upper ends by pins entering slots 6, these being straight or so curved that the electrodes move axially. The pivot 3<1> of the arms enters the thread of a screw 1, which is driven, in an alternating-current lamp, by an aluminium or other disk acted on by series and shunt electromagnets. The lower end of the screw thread opens into a vertical groove, or the end of the screw rod is plain, and the lower ends of the slots 6 converge rapidly. When the electrodes are nearly consumed, the arms are thus allowed to fall and are closed together so that the electrodes, which pass through holes in a plate 8, are separated from each other and from current-supplying contacts 17, to break the arc. Specification 15,346/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190929852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Attaching Fasteners to Driving Belts.
Inventor: MUMFORD HARRY THOMAS
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 29,852. Mumford, H. T. Dec. 26, 1908, [Convention date]. Sewing belt joints.-A device for facilitating the introduction of metallic belt lacings consists of a sheet or cast-metal plate 10, provided with holes 12 for temporary rivets, and having its ends 14, 15 bent backwards to receive the belt ends. Guide-slots 19 for the lacing are provided in the ends of the plate and its extensions, and are substantially V-shaped in plan view, forming loops so that the wire assumes a helical form. The convolutions at the two ends of the plate are in opposite direction. A single or jointed mandrel 22 is employed. The edges and ends of the plate are formed accurately at right-angles to serve as a square to trim the belt ends.
Patent GB-191000867-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Treating Cotton Yarns or Fabrics and the Products obtained thereby.
Inventor: SHIMIZU SHINJIRO
Filed: 1910-01-12
Granted: 1911-03-13
Abstract: 867. Shimizu, S. Feb. 20, 1909, [Convention date]. Yarns, treating with liquids.-In order to remove the nap from yarns and fabrics and to give them a smooth and silky appearance, the material, which has previously been scoured, is treated with a solution of "Konnyaku" in water, or water and alcohol, with glycerine, is stroked until the nap disappears, mercerized in a hot or cold alkaline solution, rinsed, and finally neutralized with acid and washed. " Konnyaku " is stated to be a powder taken from an edible root, Conophallus Konnsgak (vide 3rd Edition Japanese-English Dictionary, by J. C. Hepburn), and to be essentially composed of 12À5 per cent of proteid and 78À5 per cent of mannan, the remainder being understood to be water.
Patent GB-191001636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Mounting Fasteners for Machine Belts.
Inventor: CONN JOSEPH CLIFTON
IPC: F16G3/04
Filed: 1910-01-21
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 1636. Conn, J. C. Jan. 21. Stapling, hand tools for. - A removable mount of card, paper, &c. for belt hooks, whereby they are supported internally for presentation to the setting-tools, comprises a card of channel-form having a base M, Fig. 3, and folded flanges M<1>, which lie between the divergent legs A<1>, A<2> of the belt hooks, each leg being provided with a spur B, and one being shorter than the other. The long and short legs alternate on each flange, with the spurs of the long legs A<1> lying on the base M. Between each pair of hooks, the flanges are slit to form tongues M<2>, which are bent outwards between the legs to hold the hooks, and to space them properly. In the operation of setting, the card with hooks is placed and held in the setting-tool, the card being then slit along the base and torn away to enable the belt end to be inserted between the spurs, which are then closed.
Patent GB-191002440-A (GB)
Title: Improved Preparation of Soluble Alkaline Silicates containing Ferric Oxide.
IPC: C10L5/10
Filed: 1910-01-31
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 2440. Bessler, Waechter, & Co., and Rouse, T. Jan. 31. Composition fuel.-Akali silicates containing ferric oxide, suitable for forming binding-solutions for fuel, and for other purposes, are prepared by adding ferric oxide to the materials from which the silicates are to be prepared, or to the melted mass; or the ferric oxide may be added to a solution of the silicate and the mixture boiled until, on cooling, the mass solidifies. In any case the product yields a solution from which the ferric oxide will not settle. One per cent of ferric oxide may be used.
Patent GB-191002639-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-refillable Bottle.
Inventor: HUMPHREY JABEZ
IPC: B65D49/06
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 2639. Humphrey, J. Feb. 2. Bottles, non - refillable. - A series of balls 4 are accom - modated in a corresponding number of shallow pockets 5 in a bottle neck when the bottle is inverted. A bottle 7 consists of a tube with closed upper end and side orifices 9, and is retained in position by pins 11. In a modification a flap valve is used below the balls and the tube 7 is retained by spring catches.
Patent GB-191003679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints or Couplings to Allow of Rods or Tubes being Easily and Readily Coupled or Detached.
Inventor: PUTMAN WILLIAM ERNEST YOUNG
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 3679. Putman, W. E. V., Rawden, J. W., and Goodwin, J. Feb. 15. Couplings, disconnectible; rod couplings.-A coupling for tubes or rods, such as those used for cleaning drains &c., consists of an interlocking projection a, Fig. 2, and a recessed piece B on the two members C, so shaped as to prevent relative axial motion, and prevented from lateral disengagement by a sleeve D which is held in position by a spring catch E. The sleeve and one member C are tapered at d and f to enable the coupling to pass obstructions in the pipe, and a cotter or additional sleeve I and a spring catch J may be used to fix the sleeve more securely. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the members C have scarfed joints K, and each carries a spring catch E.
Patent GB-191006800-A (GB)
Title: A Tool for Burnishing Collar Machine Rollers and the like.
Inventor: MOSS JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: B24D99/00
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 6800. Moss, J. A., and Lawrence, J. March 18. Cleaning ironing-rollers.-A device for cleaning and burnishing the metal rollers of collarironing machines is constructed with a metal bar or board a provided with concave surfaces g, h, on each side, one being lined with lead for preliminary use and the other with leather. The board is attached to some portion of the ironing-machine by means of a chain d, and is pressed down by means of the handle b so that one of the concave surfaces is on the rotating roller being treated.
Patent GB-191010236-A (GB)
Title: Spark Arresters.
Inventor: JOHNSON DADE
IPC: F23J15/02
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 10,236. Johnson, D. Oct. 8, 1909, [Convention date]. Spark-arresters.-Two dome-like screens 16, 17 are stretched over two pairs of crossed semicircular bars 5, 6 and 7, 8 and are secured to the edge of a thimble 2 on the top of a chimney 1. The thimble is braced by four stays 9, the upper ends of which are secured by the bolts 11, 13 for attaching the bars 7, 5, &c. as shown.
Patent GB-191013176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coating Electric Cables.
IPC: D06B3/00
Filed: 1910-05-31
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 13,176. Conner, M. S., and Peel-Conner Telephone Works. May 31. Coating-machines.-The outer covering of an electric cable is coated with paint or other preservative by drawing it through the paint or preservative B contained in a vessel provided with outlet and inlet dies C and with means G for admitting air under pressure. Excess material may be removed by wipers of felt or the like.
Patent GB-191016865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Bedsteads.
Inventor: WHITFIELD GILBERT
IPC: F16B12/58
Filed: 1910-07-14
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 16,865. Whitfield, G. July 14. Joints and connexions. - In a bedstead joint having interlocking dovetail members of less depth than the corner block, so that the connexion is concealed as shown in section in Fig. 2, the parts are locked together by means such as a non- detachable screw d<1> or a wedge. The parts are connected by inserting the projection a<1> into a recess c' in the block B and then dropping it into the socket c'. The locking-screw d<1> bears on the upper surface of the projection a', and has an enlarged end to prevent loss or disconnexion.
Patent GB-191018960-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Dust or Ash Bins.
Inventor: SAGAR WILLIAM HENRY FOSTER
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1910-08-12
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 18,960. Sagar, W. H. F. Aug. 12. Dust-bins.-The cover c is hinged to a hoop e adapted, by means of an internal beading or rim g, to rest upon a rim b at the top of the bin. A handle i is provided opposite the hinge d,
Patent GB-191027799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Protecting the Heating Apparatus in Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WOODS EDWIN
IPC: B61D27/00
Filed: 1910-11-29
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 27,799. Woods, E., and Woods, M. Nov. 29. Guards for protecting the space beneath carriage seats.-The radiator or heating-device d fitted under the seat c of a vehicle is screened by a perforated or wire-mesh framework a pivotally supported at b so that it slopes outwards. A support e may be provided to prop it clear of the floor.
Patent GB-191028271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Lathes.
Inventor: CHARD NICHOLAS DANIEL
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 1910-12-05
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 28,271. Chard, N. D. Dec. 5. Lathes; chucks; lathe centres.-A hollow-spindle chuck has readily - movable jaws mounted in a draw-sleeve controlled from the front end of the headstocks, and a centre for the work axially adjustable to act also as a gauging- stop. The draw - sleeve 11 with radially-movable jaws 15 is actuated by levers 18, a coned sleeve 22 splined to the spindle, a yoke 24, and rack and pinion 29, from a hand lever 30. Unclamping is effected by a spring 32. A centre 35 with a supporting- disk 34 is carried by a screwed rod 33 adjustable in a nut 36 by a hand-wheel 37 and locking-wheel 38.