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Patent GB-190913870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Shaping, Ironing and Pressing Garments.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: D06F71/36
Filed: 1909-06-14
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 13,870. Brown, J. A. June 14. Ironing-machines with pressing action only.- In apparatus for shaping the concave or convex hems of coats, trousers, &c. by ironing, the garment is laid upon a wheeled table and pressed 'against a shaped stationary iron, the shape of the hem being obtained by a templet held in position by clamps on the table. In the machine shown, the table c runs on rails b on a platform a, which is normally held raised by adjustable springs a<12> and can be lowered by means of a foot-lever a<2> to allow the introduction of the table beneath the iron s. The garment and templet are held securely by clamping- frames f, which are operated by cams on shafts k, l rotatable by handles k<1>, h. The iron may be heated as described in Specification 13,871/09, or by gas, the heat from which is prevented from coming directly against the ironing-surfaces by means of partitions. The courses of the combustion products through the iron are rendered long by dividing-plates. After the garment has been treated by the lower surface of the iron, it may be removed from the table and laid upon the iron. The hem is then acted upon by resiliently-mounted pressers or beaters t, which are alternately depressed either by foot or by power through eccentric and crank mechanism.
Patent GB-190915114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Cutters.
Inventor: NELSON GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: F41C27/20
Filed: 1909-06-28
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 15,114. Nelson, G. F., and May, H. June 28. Weapons combined with appliances other than small-arms.-Consists in a wire-cutter specially adapted for attachment to a bayonet. The wire cutter is constructed with a metal loop D having a spring tongue D<2> for ready attachment to the bayonet, and one cutting-jaw F is provided with side flanges G to work in grooved guideways H in the other cutting-jaw E, the jaws E, F being separately pivoted to the loop D at points in a line parallel to the bayonet edge. Normally the cutting-edge E<3> of the jaw E extends obliquely across an edge of the bayonet so that the wire is directed between the jaws, and, on the continued forward movement of the bayonet, turns the jaws on the pivots to effect the cutting. The jaws are returned by a spring K mounted in a slot in the jaw F and bearing at its lower end against a pin L on the jaw E. The loop D carries a catch D<3> for engaging a spring-catch C on the bayonet hilt. The device, when detached, may be suspended from a hook, Fig. 7, attached to the belt or clothing of the user.
Patent GB-190916665-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Thickening Linseed and similar Oils.
Inventor: GENTHE ALFRED
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 16,665. Genthe, A. Jan. 29, [Convention date]. Fatty oils, polymerized.-Linseed and similar oils are polymerized by boiling in a closed vessel in such a manner that the evolved vapours, consisting of impurities which tend to prevent polymerization, are condensed above the liquid and prevented from flowing back. The apparatus consists of a vessel a provided with a cover c, and with cooling-means, such as ribs g in the enlarged upper region of the boiler. The portion of the vessel a enclosing the ribs forms a hollow space through which cold water may bo led. A circular gutter i is provided for the collection of the condensed impurities. At the commencement of the operation, carbonic acid or other indifferent gas introduced through a tube d rises and displaces the air from the space e, and a similar gas, or a vapour such as steam, may be passed through the oil while heating. The gas may be continuously circulated through the liquid by means of a cylinder l provided with an archimedean stirring-device m, and tooth-like openings above.
Patent GB-190920550-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Spreader for Apparatus for Cooling Water or other Liquid.
Inventor: HEBB SIDNEY BEDFORD BEVES
IPC: F28F25/06
Filed: 1909-09-08
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 20,550. Hebb, S. B. B., and Mackinlay, J. J. H. Sept. 8. Splashing-apparatus; jet nozzles.-An adjustable spreader for apparatus for cooling water &c. consists of a conical part d, which extends within an aperture in a plate j attached to the flange c of a branch pipe b. The part d is connected by an arm e, tapered to a knife edge f, to a screwed stem g secured by nuts h, i to the flange c. By loosening the lower nut, the part d may be lifted to the position shown in dotted lines for cleaning &c. In a modification, the arm e is attached to a socket sliding on a vertical stem. The pipes may be laid in a pond, tank, &c., so that the water is discharged upwards through the branches and cooled by contact with the air.
Patent GB-190921346-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spanner for Turning Stop Taps that are Beneath the Surface.
Inventor: OLDHAM HENRY
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1909-09-18
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 21,346. Oldham, H. Sept. 18. Wrenches with chuck-like grip.-A spanner for turning a stop-tap &c. is provided with a flat metal shank or bar a, which is split so as to form arms a<x> adapted to engage the tap under the action of a contracting-ring c. Elongated holes b are formed in the arms a<x> through which the ends of the crutch of the tap are passed.
Patent GB-191000232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Propellers.
Inventor: PARSONS PERCY REXFORD
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1910-01-04
Granted: 1911-03-06
Abstract: 232. Parsons, P. R., and Silberrad, O. Jan. 4. Alloys.-A copper-zinc alloy having a Beta or polyhedric structure is used for making the propellers of high-speed ships. A part of the copper or zinc may be replaced by a comparatively small quantity of one or more of the following elements: silicon, aluminium, cadmium, iron, lead, manganese, nickel, or tin. The alloy may be used entirely or only superficially in the construction of the propeller.
Patent GB-191000652-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Moulding Pipes in Cement, Concrete and the like.
Inventor: BAS EDWARD LE
IPC: B28B21/88
Filed: 1910-01-10
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 652. Le Bas, E., and Garvie, H. T. Jan. 10. Moulding pipes and tubes.-Apparatus for moulding cement &c. pipes comprises a mould a and a collapsible core consisting of segments b which are operated by links c connected to wedges d mounted upon a central rod e. Wedge-shaped filling-pieces g are also operated by the wedges d, and are connected thereto by links f. The core is expanded or collapsed by operating the rod e. A number of cores may be coupled together by means of screwed connexions l on the rods e.
Patent GB-191004286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Self-closing Funnels.
Inventor: MATHIS JOHN
IPC: B67C11/04
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 4286. Mathis, J., and Brennan, H. J. Feb. 20, 1909, [Convention date]. Funnels.-A funnel is made with an angularlydisposed stem 5 surrounding an angularly-disposed sleeve 4. A side opening 6 is made near the lower end of the stem. A valve 16 is carried by a yoke 11 attached to a collar 14 beneath the bowl of the funnel. The valve is protected by a screen 18, and venting openings 15 are formed in the collar 14. In operation, the collar 14 rests on the mouth of the receptacle to be filled, and so holds the valve open until the funnel is removed. In a modification, a spherical valve may be employed, and the screen may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191006668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Protective Devices for Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems.
IPC: H02H3/16
Filed: 1909-10-18
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 6668. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Wedmore, E. B. Oct. 18, 1909. Cut-out arrangements.-In alternating-current electric transmission and distribution systems where use is made of protective devices operated by leakage currents, different parts of the system are provided with devices operated by different strengths of leakage current, for the purpose of causing the parts of the system more distant from the source to respond before those nearer The current setting of the protective devices is graded as shown in the diagram by the comparative sizes of P<3>, P<2>, P<1> placed respectively in main feeders 2, distributing- cables 3, 4, and individual leads 5, 6. Novoltage trips are preferably employed on the smaller circuits. The invention is particularly applicable to colliery installations.
Patent GB-191006676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Detaching Postage Stamps and the like from a Sheet.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1911-03-17
Abstract: 6676. Meyer, F. March 17. Stamp-applying.-A device for ensuring the full stroke of levers &c. in both directions, in machines for detaching postage stamps from the sheet, comprises a pawl c pivoted to the lever a and provided with a projection d adapted to engage with either of two racks h, i cut in the opposite edges of a plate g, which is pivoted at j to the machine frame. The projection d comprises a double tooth c, f. When the lever a moves to the left, the tooth e engages with the rack i and prevents the lever from moving to the right until the tooth has cleared the rack. On the return movement, the tooth f engages with the rack h, and the pawl c finally drops on to a pad k, provided to prevent noise.
Patent GB-191007202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Beds, Chairs and the like.
Inventor: MORRISON WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: A47C4/40
Filed: 1910-03-22
Granted: 1911-03-22
Abstract: 7202. Morrison, W. H. March 22. Folding bedsteads convertible into seats &c.-A collapsible and convertible bed, chair, hammock, or leg-rest, Fig. 1, consists of two frames a, c connected by cross-bars d, two of which are connected at their lower ends by a rod g adapted to engage in notches h in the lower frame. The bed may be held in position by a pin i passing through holes in the struts d. When the frame is tilted to form a chair, as in Fig. 3. it is held in position by one pair of struts d engaging a bar l secured to the other pair.
Patent GB-191007518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Motion Mechanism for Automatic or Semi-automatic Machines.
Inventor: BAINES EDMUND NORBURY
IPC: G05G15/04
Filed: 1910-03-26
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 7518. Baines, E. N., and Schmidt, J. W. March 26. Balling - machines.- Gearing for automatically operating beltforks and the like comprises a cam J, Fig. 5, connected to its shaft K by a coil spring M. The spring M drives the cam J, and once in a cycle of operations the cam J is held fast while the shaft K rewinds the spring M. The device is shown applied for shifting a power-driven belt from a pulley X, Fig. 3, to a pulley Z and back again across an idle pulley X<1>, so as to drive intermittently an automatic thread-balling machine such as that described in Specification 9357/02. A shaft A, Fig. 1, carries a changemotion setting - plate B with an adjustable tappet C. A tappet-lever D is connected by a link E to a pawl F adapted to engage either of two lugs G, G' on a drum H, upon which the cam J is formed. The drum H is held in either of two positions by the pawl F engaging these lugs respectively. Duplicate levers and pawls D<1>, F<1> may be used to ensure proper action. Another pawl S, which may have a duplicate S', engages other lugs U, U' to hold the drum H in two other positions. The beltfork R is operated from the cam J through a lever N and link P. When the belt is driving the pulley X, the shaft A, Fig. 1, is driven from the pulley X until the tappet C strikes the lever D and causes the pawl F to release the drum H. The spring M, Fig. 5, drives the drum H until the cam J has shifted the belt to the pulley Z. The pawl S then stops the drum H. The shaft K is now driven from the pulley Z, rewinding the spring M, until a cam W on the shaft K strikes and raises the pawl S and again releases the drum H. The cam J then shifts the belt back to the pulley X, and so on.
Patent GB-191008147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket-vending Machines.
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH WILLIAM
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 8147. Hollingsworth, W., and Hanzsche, E. April 5. Tickets, issuing, cutting-off, and registering number of.-The strip tickets are provided with a longitudinal series of perforations or the like in which engage projections 11 carried by a feeding-wheel 7, Fig. 1. The wheel is operated by a plunger 12 connected to a lever 14 carrying a grooved cam plate 16 with which engages a pin 17 on a bell-crank 19. During the first part of the movement of the cam plate a pawl 20 engages ratchet teeth 22 on the wheel 7 and feeds the ticket. During the second part of the descent a lever 26 carrying a knife blade 24 is actuated, the blade 24 in conjunction with a fixed blade 23 severing the ticket. The movement of the ticket strip rotates a second wheel 29 bearing projections 30 and so actuates a counter.
Patent GB-191008350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lunch Trays.
Inventor: RODD REBECCA
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 8350. Rodd, R. April 6. Trays.-Relates to trays provided with means for holding tea-cups &c., and consists in providing an annular ridge 11 of larger diameter than the base of a tea-cup, the enclosure thus being adapted to serve as a saucer.
Patent GB-191008371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Installations of Electric Incandescent Lamps connected in Series.
Inventor: BOOTH EDGAR
IPC: H01K1/70
Filed: 1910-04-07
Granted: 1911-04-07
Abstract: 8371. Booth, E., and Booth, N. R. April 7. Cut-out arrangements. - A device for preventing a series of incandescent lamps from being extinguished o n the failure of one of them, of the kind depending upon the breakdown of insulating material between two metal pieces, consists of a metal rod a separated by a paper or other insulating wrapping b from a strip c preferably of lead or tin foil. The foil is bound with wire d soldered or otherwise fixed to it. A connecting wire f is fixed to the rod a, and the end of the wire d serves as the other connexion. The device may be placed in the lamp cap in shunt with the filament, or may be held by two spring clips mounted on an insulating base and arranged to grip the rod a and the wire d respectively, each clip being connected to one terminal of the lamp-holder so that the defective lamp may be replaced without extinguishing the others.
Patent GB-191008584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Tins, Drip Tins, Cake Tins, or the like.
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 1910-04-09
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 8584. Morris & Wilkinson, Wilkinson, L., and Wilkinson, J. April 9. Jackets.-An external jacket A for a breadtin, cake-tin, drip-tin, &c. is made with curled edges B, is wired at C and perforated at E, and has upturned bottom edges D. The body of the tin is placed in the jacket, and its curled edges F are compressed against the curled edges of the jacket. According to the Provisional Specification, the perforations in the jacket may be slits, slots, notches, or other apertures, the jackets may be made from a single piece of metal, and the tins may be of square, round, oval, or other shape.
Patent GB-191009519-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Holding in Place Articles of Wearing Apparel.
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 1910-04-19
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 9519. Merkham Trading Co., and Harris, G. H. April 19. Skirt and blouse and like grips.-Blouses and skirts &c. are held together by the gripping- action of a plate e with projections e' of leather, rubber, &c., and a plate a with apertures a'. The plate a is connected to the belt by hinged clips g, the inner ends of which engage the ends of the plate c. The plate e is placed inside the garments, and when the belt is tightened, the projections e<1> press the material into the apertures a<1> in the plate a. The upper part of the plate a may be adapted to receive a skirt hook carrying a safety-pin; or it may be provided with a tunnel hinge to take an ordinary safety-pin.
Patent GB-191027754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Piston Explosion Engines for Raising Liquid and like purposes.
Filed: 1910-11-29
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 27,754. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Kieffer, E. O. Nov. 29. Right to Patent relinquished. Direct explosion apparatus.-The combustion chamber or air-vessel of direct explosion pumps is provided with an adjustable partition having a float valve separating such combustion chamber or air-vessel from the play-pipe and means for adjusting its position whereby the volume of the combustion chamber or air - vessel can be varied. The spherical float valve d is adapted to seat itself on the partition e, and is limited in its upper position by a spring plate m. The partition e is adjusted in position by a hand-wheel and screw spindle f, springs g being interposed to make the partition resilient. A non-return valve k is placed in the play-pipe and is connected with a liquid supply so that water is drawn in whenever the moving column of liquids tends to produce a vacuum in the pipe. For high pressures in the delivery pipe, a non-return valve is placed between it and the play-pipe, and an air-vessel is provided which affects the return strokes of the liquid column. The air-vessel is fitted with a partition similar to that used in the combustion chamber.
Patent GB-191100557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Gear Teeth by Rolling.
Inventor: ANDERSON HAROLD NAPIER
IPC: B21H5/02
Filed: 1911-01-09
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 557. Anderson, H. N. Jan. 9. Turning.-For removing the fins caused in a machine for rolling gear-wheels, side cutters 31 are provided.
Patent GB-191100580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Electro-plating.
Inventor: REID MARCELLUS
IPC: C25D17/24
Filed: 1911-01-09
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 580. Reid, M. Jan. 9. C l u t c h e s, claw. - A shaft 14 has a key-way in which is mounted a key having a lug 85 engaging one of two slots 82 in the hub 79<a> of the driving-pulley 79. To disengage the shaft from the pulley, the lug 85 is withdrawn into a recess 86 in a sleeve 80 secured to the shaft 14 by a pin 81.
Patent GB-191104077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Facilitating the Packing of Magnetic Material.
Inventor: GAMPER OTTO
IPC: B65G47/24
Filed: 1911-02-17
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 4077. Gamper, O. Feb. 17. Packeting nails &c. in receptacles.-Relates to apparatus for facilitating the packing of magnetic objects of oblong shape such as nails, screws &c. by arranging them parallel to each other. The nails &c. are shaken from a box 14 into a hopper 24, the sides of which are adjustable to accommodate various sizes of articles. A magnet 34 extends on each side of the hopper to give a preliminary adjustment to the nails &c., which fall into a groove between poles 9, 10 forming a circular drum driven by belts 26, 27. The poles are adjustable on the shaft 3 by means of a screw 12 and groove 11 to vary the size of the groove between the poles. The poles may be straight, and arranged to move in a straight line instead of rotating.
Patent GB-191106534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Condensing Lenses.
Inventor: FULTON OTTO
IPC: G03B21/16
Filed: 1911-03-15
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 6534. Fulton, O. March 15. Liquid lenses.-Relates to hollow lenses in which a fluid is contained in the hollow. A brass plate a carries the glass b, which is set in elastic material in a recess c. The glass is held down by a ring d, the inner edge of which is cut away as at e, f, or g in order to facilitate access of heat to the edge of the glass. To make a lens, two of these plates are joined together, a suitable elastic washer h being interposed. Fluid, such as water or alum solution, circulates in the hollow space, and the washer h is of such a shape that it includes the inlet and outlet holes a<1>, a<2> but not the boltholes used for securing the plates together. When two or more lenses are connected together, Fig. 4, the fluid enters by the lens furthest from the source of light, passes through the whole system, as indicated in the Figure, and leaves by the lens nearest the source. In this case, to facilitate joining, the inlet and outlet pipes are preferably arranged so as all to be on the same level. A sweeper or the like may be arranged to work inside the lens, so as to remove air-bubbles, and to be folded against the side when not in use. Suitable valves are arranged so that the supply of fluid is cut off when two plates are separated or when one of the glasses breaks. In order further to reduce the heating, thin sheets of glass, talc, or the like may be placed in the cavities, strips of transparent material or thin wires may bo stretched across the cavities, or loose strips may be inserted. To prevent breakage the glass next the source may be replaced by talc or any glass may be replaced by fused silica.
Patent GB-191107203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirts.
Inventor: HAWKES WALLACE DANIEL
IPC: A41B1/04
Filed: 1911-03-22
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 7203. Hawkes, W. D. March 22. Shirts; pants.-Shirts combined with pantaloons have the front parts extended at c<3> to overlap and cover the opening below the front. The extension on each side is sewn down to the opposite side. The back parts are extended similarly, and overlap at d'. Instead of thus extending the. back parts, the back of one shirt leg may be extended as a flap to button on to the back of the other shirt leg.
Patent GB-191107961-A (GB)
Title: Process for Combining a Permeating Metallic Protective with the Surface of Metallic Articles.
Inventor: JORDAN HERBERT WILLIAM
IPC: C23C2/02
Filed: 1911-03-30
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 7961. Jordan, H. W., [Lohmann Co.]. March 30. Corrosion, preventing.-Boiler tubes are provided with a protective coating of tin, lead, zinc, or any alloys of these or like readily fusible metals. A preferred alloy contains 10 parts of lead, 10 parts of zinc, and 1 part of tin. The tube, before being dipped in the molten metal or alloy, is provided with a coating of mercury or a mercury salt, and during the dipping process some of the mercury is volatilized and enters into the composition of the metal coating.
Patent GB-191107966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MARSHALL DALE
IPC: B60C11/02
Filed: 1911-03-30
Granted: 1912-07-01
Abstract: 7966. Marshall, D. March 30. [Cognate Application, 12,726/11.] Tread bands, projections, and surfaces. -A pneumatic or other tyre is formed with a groove extending partly through the fabric foundation, which is extended upwards at Z near the walls of the groove. The tyre is provided with a linked metal tread band D comprising metal blocks having ribs P, fitting the groove, and side flanges E, bearing on the tyre tread. The links of the tread band are constructed so that limited lateral distortion by the closing of the end gaps V, Fig. 3, is possible, while the tread is flexible in a circumferential direction. The groove is formed so that it contracts under load and grips the tread band. According to the Provisional Specification 7966/11, the groove is of dovetail section, so that it contracts and grips the road or a leather, wood, rubber, metal, or other band placed therein, and, according to the Provisional Specification 12,726/11, the band may comprise blocks of vulcanite, and be embedded in the tyre.