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Patent GB-190906834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shoe Upper Lacing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A43D11/08
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1909-04-14
Abstract: 6834. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Feb. 14,1908. Lacing.-Relates to shoe-upper lacing-machines of the type described in Specification 16,520/04, and consistsin the provision of means which ensure that the proper relation is automatic a l l y maintained between the needles and the co-operating looper fingers in adjusting the needles to different spacings of eyelets, and in the provision of a work positioner to hold the upper out of the path of the cord-feeding needle during its passage through the loops of the lacing cord. The construction and arrangement of the parts of the machine are substantially the same as in the machine described in Specification 7013/06. Each needlecarrying block is provided with a lug 37, which embraces the front ends of the blocks 24 carrying the looper fingers. The latter, therefore, are automatically adjusted with, and proportionately to, any adjustment of the looper-needles. The work-positioning and holding device, which automatically acts to position the upper if it has been incorrectly positioned, consists of two fingers 60, 61, extending downwards from a bar 62 formed on a lever the rear end of which is provided with yokepiece pivotally connected to a lug on the plate 25 carrying the looper fingers. The device is thus adjusted with the looper fingers. The finger 60 engages the work near the upper eyelet, and the other finger 61 engages it near the lower eyelet ; and, in order that the latter finger shall be always correctly positioned, it is slidably mounted in the bar 62 and coupled-up with the left-hand looper needle.
Patent GB-190908871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Matrix Assembling Mechanism of Typographical Composing Machines.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
IPC: B41B7/18
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 8871. Pollen, A. H., [Mergenthaler Setzmaschinen-Fabrik Ges.]. April 14. Distributing matrices.-In composing-machines, either alone or in connexion with casting-apparatus, which are capable of producing single letters, syllables, words, or complete lines, and employ matrix-bars composed of two or more relativelymovable parts, all matrix bars, the lengths of which have been changed from the normal, are forcibly returned to their normal length after composition, before starting a fresh composition. Fig. 2 shows a matrix-bar comprising two parts a, b enclosed by a sleeve c and slidable upon one another ; the part a bears two formative cavities, and the part b is suspended from a guide-wire d. The matrix-bar is shown in its shortened condition with the lower cavity opposite a mould. After casting, a lever e returns the bar to its full length. There need not be a separate lever e for each matrix-bar ; a pair of such levers may support a striking-rod for engaging any number of the matrix-bars Instead of moving the lower part of the matrix-bar relatively to the upper part, the upper part may be moved. In this construction, the two parts are connected by means of toggle links, and the links are straightened when the member supporting the guide wires is raised by the lever or levers e. Before starting a fresh composition, the guide-supporting member is lowered again. Fig. 8 shows a further modification in which the hooked supporting-part b of the matrix-bar is pivotally connected with the part a, and Fig. 9 a modification in which a spring m, instead of a lever e, serves to return the matrix-bar to its normal length. In a modification of the construction shown in Fig. 2, a spring may be provided in connexion with the two parts of the matrix-bar. Tension, compression, blade, or torsion springs may be combined with the various modifications.
Patent GB-190910502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Slicing Machines.
Inventor: COLLINS NEWTON
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1910-05-03
Abstract: 10,502. Collins, N., and Kinnaman, D. C. May 3. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c.-A bread-cutter comprises a casing 1 enclosing a chamber 2, through the lid 3 of which the loaves are introduced. The slicing-blades 21 are fixed at their upper ends to pieces 20 rigidly mounted in a vertically reciprocating cross-head 12. and their lower ends are similarly fixed to pins 23 slidably mounted in another cross-head 13, which reciprocates in the opposite direction to the cross-head 12. Another set of blades 25, arranged between the blades 21, are fixed at their upper ends to pins 26, slidably mounted in the cross-head 12, and at their lower ends to pins 24, rigidly mounted in the cross-head 13. Thus, when the cross-heads 12, 13 are reciprocated in opposite directions by means of eccentrics 16, 18 and connecting-rods 17, 19, the two sets of blades 21, 25 are reciprocated in opposite directions. The loaf is pushed forward against the blades by a reciprocating plate 33, carrying fingers 31 to pass between the blades, and actuated from a shaft 14 through links 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52. The sliced loaf is thus pushed on to a removable plate 35, and is removed through a door 6. The shaft 14 is driven by an electric motor, which is automatically started when a loaf is introduced, and stopped when the slicing is finished. One brush of the motor is joined to a contact 69 on an insulating-block 62, and the other brush to a spring 67 carrying a second contact 68 and mounted on the block 62. When the lid 3 is opened to introduce a loaf, a rod 58, pivoted to it, causes a lever 59 to depress the upper part of the spring 67, and thus make connexion between the contacts 68, 69, and start the motor. At this stage, the plate 33 is in the forward position near the blades so that a projection 80 engages the lower arm of a spring-controlled lever 74 and holds the upper arm in a depression 84 of the spring 67. When the motor starts, the plate 33 moves back, and releases the lever 74 so that the upper arm swings into the recess 75 in the spring 67 and holds the contacts 68, 69 together, after the retaining action of the lever 59 has ceased by the closing of the lid 3. When the loaf has been sliced, the plate 33 is again in the forward position, and the projection 80 engages the lever 74 and releases the spring 67 so that the current is cut off and the motor stops.
Patent GB-190911152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: LUTZ HENRY
IPC: A24F3/02
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 11,152. Lutz, H. May 11. Tobacco pipes; cleaners for tobacco pipes. - A cleaner 13 consisting of a flat strip of wood &c. is disposed in the bore of a tobacco pipe, and is of two different widths to fit the passages 7, 10 of the stem. The cleaner is provided with a head 18 and passes through a slotted head or plug 14, which serves to strip the cleaner of all impurities. The cleaner divides the stem passages into upper and lower compartments, notches 17 being provided to allow moisture to flow into the lower compartment.
Patent GB-190914239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchanges.
IPC: H04M3/62
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 14,239. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 17. Exchange systems.-To prevent the calling of an engaged subscriber, the movement of the conversation switch to the ringing position after the insertion of the connecting-plug connects a relay to the third lead of the cord-circuit, and this relay is energized by the testing-current if the line is engaged and thereupon actuates a suitable signal or interrupts the cord-circuit or the circuit of the ringing-current. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a system in which the calling- relay (not shown) is permanently in the linecircuit, the clearing-out signal being given over the third lead of the cord-circuit. The Figure shows only those parts of the cord-circuit concerned in the invention. Assuming that the connecting-plug VS has been inserted in the jack VK of a disengaged subscriber, the movement of the switch SpU to the right completes the circuit of the ringing-relay RER over the armatures b, c and contacts d, e, and the relay RER connects the ringing-generator RM to line in the usual way. If, however, the called subscriber is engaged, the socket Bu is alive, and on the movement of the switch SpU to the right, a relay KR is energized and attracts its armature c, thereby (1) preventing the closing of the circuit of the relay RER, and (2) connecting the battery over the armatures b, c to a buzzer Su and the operator's receiver H. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, if the called subscriber is engaged, the relay winding g receives current when the switch SpU is moved to the right. The armature r completes a holding-on circuit through the winding q and a contact SS which is closed when the connecting-plug is in use, and at the same time the armature s connects the interrupter U to the ring-off lamp SL, the flickering of which informs the operator that she has made a wrong connexion. The relay RR in the ringing-circuit, by attracting its armature p, prevents the winding g from receiving current during the call. The relay KR may also (1) open a contact in the ringing-circuit so as to prevent the calling of an engaged subscriber, (2) interrupt contacts in the conversation leads of the cord-circuit, and (3) act on a register which records the number of double connexions made, or notify the same by an indicator on a supervisory board.
Patent GB-190914863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop and Full-way Valves.
Inventor: MOWER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1909-06-26
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 14,863. Mower, G. A., and Taylor, J. H. M. June 26. Sliding valves, in which the valve disks are raised or lowered by a carrier and rotated when central with their seats by the co-operation of helical bosses on their rear surfaces, are provided with means to prevent rotation except when they are central with their seats. One form of locking-device, shown in Fig. 1, comprises projections b on the edge of each disk a adapted to engage guides formed on the casing, each having a straight part c and an inclined part c<1>. The disks a are rotated by pins h on the disks engaging slots g<1> in the carrier g. A modification, shown in Fig. 4, comprises two tapered lugs b<1>, b<2> formed on each valve disk and adapted to engage with guides c<2>, c<3> formed on the casing. In this form, the projections b<1> engage the guides c<3> to rotate the disks in opening. In another modification, shown in Fig. 7, the stop d has projections d', which engage between projections b<2> on the back of the valve disks, thus preventing rotation until the projections d' are lifted clear by the pusher bar d coming in contact with the casing. In a modification of this construction, pairs of projections on the stop engage single projections on the backs of the disks.
Patent GB-190915549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism for Delivery Roller Gear for Spinning Frames.
Inventor: SCHUETTE ADOLF WILHELM
IPC: D01H1/20
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 15,549. Sch³tte, A. W., and Hamel, C. H. M. July 3. Mules and twiners; rollers and roller heads.-The " de- " livery-roller gear " carriage of a spinning-frame, in which the rising and falling carriage is reciprocated so that the speed is accelerated from the start to the middle and retarded from the middle to the ends of its movement is driven by means of crank and connecting-rod or sun-andplanet gearing through the medium of chains or steel bands. The term " delivery- " roller gear " here means the drawing-rollers, feed-rollers, and roving bobbins. The " delivery-roller gear " carriage l, Fig. 1, is secured to chains k carrying counterbalance weights m and passing over sprocket-wheels i, i<1> secured to the axles n of pinions h driven by a rack g attached to a cross-head e, which is reciprocated between guides f by the crank and connecting-rod mechanism a, b, d. The axle n carries pinions o, o', Fig. 4, connected through trains of gearing to pawl clutches x, x<1> and bevel-wheels r, r<1> respectively. The wheels r, r<1> drive the vertical shaft y, carrying the sliding bevel-train t, u, v, w, Fig. 3, connected to the roller shafts z, always in the same direction and with a speed corresponding with the accelerated and retarded movement of the carriage l. On the upward movement of the carriage l, the rollers are driven through the train 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the clutch x, and on the downward movement through the train 7, 8, 9, 10 and clutch x<1>, and the gearing may be proportioned so that the rollers deliver any required amount of " supplementary delivery " during the downward or winding movement of the carriage. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the frame j<2> attached to the cross-head e<2> reciprocated by the sun-and-planet gearing a<2>, b<2>, d<2>, d<3>, carries racks, which gear with the pinions through which the roller shafts are driven and crossbars j<2> to which the ends of two pairs of steel bands. k<2> and the horizontal portions of an intermediate pair of bands k<3> are attached. The bands pass, as shown, over pairs of guidepulleys i2 ... i<7> carried in the machine framing, and carry brackets l<2>, to which the " delivery-roller gear " carriages are attached, and counterbalance weights m<2>. The crank gear may be used in connexion with the steel band driving-gear, and the sun-and-planet gear may be used in connexion with the chain driving-gear.
Patent GB-190916981-A (GB)
Title: Non-slipping Vest and Cuff Slip.
Inventor: DAY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1909-07-21
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 16,981. Day, W. H. July 21. Cuffs; vest slips. -A cuff 1 has a row of eyelet holes 2 for fastenings down the middle line, and is adapted to be used as a cuff, as shown in Fig. 3, or as a vest slip, as shown in Fig. 1. Slits are made at each end of the slip for cufflinks. The base of the fastenings is sewn to the inside of the vest or sleeve, and passes through the eyelet holes, the top portion being then pressed on. Specifications 9866/93 and 22,822/00 are referred to.
Patent GB-190919412-A (GB)
Title: Multi-ply Fabric Strips and Process for Weaving the same.
Inventor: ZEGLEN CASIMIR
IPC: B60C9/00
Filed: 1909-08-24
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 19,412. Zeglen, C. Aug. 24. Jackets and covers.-A reinforcing-band inserted between the inner tube B and the outer sheath B', is woven in such a manner that its ends A' decrease in thickness in steps to a single ply, so that, when the two complementary ends are overlapped and sewn together by rows of stitches a<9>, the joint is of the same thickness as the body of the band.
Patent GB-190920931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors.
Inventor: PHILLIPS DAVID MORGAN
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1909-09-13
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 20,931. Phillips, D. M. Sept. 13. Pendulum governors.-A governor for marine engines comprises a disk D carried in bearings B<1> by a frame C also mounted in bearings B, the two bearings forming a gimbal mounting. A weight W is suspended from the lower part of the disk, which also carries adjustable stops F<1>, F'. An arm E mounted concentrically with the disk has a rounded head entering a curved slot in a frame R, .Fig. 3, carried by rods P capable of sliding in standards J. When the ship pitches the stop F<1> carries the arm E relatively to the standards J, and adjusts the engine throttle, either directly or through an electric or fluid relay. The movement of the disk may be limited by screws G<1>.
Patent GB-190921260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Pedals.
Inventor: HENSON THOMAS
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 21,260. Henson, T., and Moxon, F. Sept. 17. Pedals. - A heel grip or support for cycle pedals comprises an extension carrying a sloping supporting-frame which engages the front of the heel of the rider's shoe, and is adjustable both in angle and length. As shown in Fig. 1, an extension frame B, secured to the pedal plate a, has at about its centre a cross-bolt b<1> which engages slots c in the sloping frame C, angular adjustment being provided for by a support D secured to the end cross-piece of the frame B by a nut d upon a bolt passing through a vertical slot.
Patent GB-190921315-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Heating Water, or Generating Steam Rapidly.
Inventor: JAMES GEORGE
IPC: F24H1/44
Filed: 1909-09-18
Granted: 1910-09-19
Abstract: 21,315. James, G. Sept. 18. Geyser. - Apparatus for rapidly heating water consists of a coil of water-tubes f enclosed in a flue c, as described in Specification 13,988/08, in combination with a heated chamber having a dome-shape top n and a deeply corrugated bottom m, upon which the water from the tubes f is sprayed through a perforated pipe j. The water is led off through a pipe p coiled around the top of the chamber.
Patent GB-190922201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: TALBOT BENJAMIN
IPC: C21C5/28
Filed: 1909-09-29
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 22,201. Talbot, B. Sept. 29. Cast-iron processes.-In a pneumatic process, a charge of crude metal direct from the blast furnace &c. is subjected to the action of a blast introduced near to the surface, in order to eliminate practically all the silicon, and part of the carbon, and to convert the remainder of the carbon into a combined form. A further quantity of crude metal is then added to the partly purified charge, and the blow continued, and the product is tapped into an open-hearth or electric finishing-furnace. The converter and finishing-furnace are preferably worked on the continuous system.
Patent GB-190922386-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Monoplane Aerial Machine.
Inventor: HENDERSON FRANK DUKE
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 22,386. Henderson, F. D. Oct. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement and construction of; propelling; steering and balancing. -The supporting-surface of a monoplane is shaped like a fan, expanding towards the rear, and is formed of a number of planes 5 hinged together along their longitudinal edges so as to form V-shaped corrugations. The corrugations increase in depth from the centre to the sides and from front to rear. The planes 5 are hinged at 7 and with the exception of the lower sides of the outside planes C, C' are bolted to angle-irons 2 and held in the extended position by rods 6. The outer portions of the rods 6 are made telescopic so that the side planes C, C<1> can move automatically against the action of the springs 10 to correct lateral balance. Apertures 21 are formed in the planes to allow escape of air. They may be closed by shutters controlled by the aeronaut. The supporting- surface can be collapsed laterally by withdrawing the bolts 9, 8 connecting the rods 6 and planes 5 to the bars 2. A vertical mast is provided to which adjustable stays are connected. The machine is provided with a front elevator 17 extending between two rudder planes 18, and is propelled by screws or paddles situated near the rear of the plane.
Patent GB-190925251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Self Acting Valve for Pumps and similar Devices.
Inventor: BRENNER PAUL
IPC: F16K15/08
Filed: 1909-11-02
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 25,251. Brenner, P., and Hoffmann, O. Dec. 31, 1908, [Convention date]. Check valves.- A check valve for pumps, blowing- machines, and compressers consists of two annular closing - members a, Fig. 1, secured against the casing at o by springs c which bear against the outer circumferences of the members a at a<1>. Fluid is able to pass radially through the valve in the direction of the arrows by pressing apart the rings a. Instead of the springs c, rubber rings of V-shape inserted in a groove in the casing may be used to press the members a together at their meeting edges. The casing may be provided with several outlets and corresponding valves arranged one above another. Fig. 5 shows a valve for a blower, in which members a cover ports c. The rings a are held in place on the members f by springs c.
Patent GB-191004067-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Dyeing and Sizing Paper.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: D21H21/28
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 4067. Bloxam, A. G., [Curtius & Co., F.]. Feb. 18. Sizes and finishes.-In sizing paper, and at the same time fixing dyestuff therein, a mixture of aluminium and magnesium sulphates and sodium bisulphate is used.
Patent GB-191007087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for 'Gassing' Threads.
Inventor: PLANAS ALBERTO
IPC: D02J3/16
Filed: 1910-03-21
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 7087. Planas, A., and Planas, M. Jan. 7, [Convention date]. Threads, gassing. - A machine for gassing threads is provided with a flue i extending the whole length of the machine and formed with outwardly-inclined plates n, which, with central plates k, from two compartments in which the threads are gassed. The flue is provided with a damper o tapered so that the inlet openings m are least at the end where the draught is greatest. The bobbins f, g are mounted on the plates n.
Patent GB-191010391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Tips of Bottle and like Cleaning Brushes.
Inventor: FARRAR GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1910-04-28
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 10,391. Farrar, G. A., and Farrar, C. C. April 28. Bristles, fixing. -In a brush for cleaning bottles &c., the tip bristles 5, Fig. 1, are attached by laying them along the stem 1 and clenching or otherwise securing a ring 3 round the roots. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a detachable tip, which is attached by an internally-screwed sleeve 7 riveted to the main stem 1. The bristles 6 are held in the strands of wire 1<a>, on to which the ring 3 holding the tip bristles 5 is clenched &c.
Patent GB-191011630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Washing Machines.
Inventor: MESSAGE HENRY
IPC: D06F37/04
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 11,630. Message, H. May 10. Washing-machines with enclosed rotary receptacles.-The receptacle consists of coaxial openwork drums b, c the annular space between which is divided by fixed partitions and by alternately arranged removable partitions h, i, j, k. Apertures l are provided in the periphery of the outer drum for permitting removal of the partitions and are normally closed by lids m.
Patent GB-191014949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: BERGLUND GUSTAF HENRIK FABIAN
IPC: B61G3/16
Filed: 1910-06-21
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 14,949. Berglund, G. H. F., and Smith, S. J. W., [representative of Lindencrona, H.]. June 21, 1909, [Convention date]. Couplings, automatic; combined buffer and draw gear. - Couplings of the hook-and-hook type, engaging by horizontal swing, have their heads shaped as shown, and are centralized by gravity. The boss 8 of the spindle 4 is shaped with inclined faces,. which correspond to faces on the eye of the coupling- head, so that the head remains central. By a similar arrangement, the locking-piece 6 tends always to assume the locking position. It is a bifurcated member, fitting over a projection 2 on the head, the projection sloping upwardly at 5. Uncoupling is performed by a chain 26, operated from the side by a transverse rotary shaft. Figs. 5 and 6 show the central buffer coupling in use on both cars, but it may also be adapted for use with sidebuffer screw-coupled vehicles during the transition period. The drawbar is telescopic, and, in some cases, a light spring keeps the parts extended.