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Patent GB-190824130-A (GB)
Title: Method of Providing a Water-tight Vertical Layer in Dams, Dikes and in like Structures or in the Ground and in simultaneously Compressing Portions of Ground adjacent to the Layer.
Inventor: STRAUSS ANTON
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 24,130. Strauss, A. Nov. 10. Piles; dams; water supply.-Piles of type described in Specification No. 27,259, A.D. 1904, which have thickened portions penetrating laterally into and compressing loose earth, are used in obtaining a water-tight vertical wall or layer in dams, dykes, &c., for altering the natural courses of springs, d for consolidating building-ground. A loose permeable layer 2 in the dam shown in Fig. 1, is rendered water-tight by the compressing effect of the projections 4 on the piles 3, the piles being placed in one or more rows sufficiently close together having regard to the nature of the ground. For altering water courses, piles are placed in concentric rows so that the water is bound to come to the surface. As shown in Fig. 2, piles 8 are driven into the building-ground 7 around the foundation walls 5, 6 of a building, whereby the loose places in the ground are compressed by the projections 9 and the foundation is made more secure.
Patent GB-190827277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ladies' Hats.
Inventor: MATE FELIX PASCUAL
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 27,277. MatÚ, F. P. Dec. 15. Ornamenting.-A holder to carry natural flowers upon a hat comprises a water reservoir 2, surrounding the crown portion of the hat and secured by prongs behind the sweat-band, and provided with a number of flower-holders 5, Fig. 4. The flowerholders comprise a threaded plug to the outer portion of which is secured a rubber diaphragm 6 provided with a slot 7, through which the stems of the flowers may project into the water in the reservoir.
Patent GB-190902389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of and Apparatus for the Treatment of Electric Lamp Filaments.
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1909-02-01
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 2389. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 1. Filaments.-Unfinished tungsten or other filaments are carried on a conveyer through a chamber containing an appropriate gas, in which they are heated by current to remove binding-material and effect sintering. The filaments may be pointed by loading each with a small weight. The apparatus may comprise two parallel endless steel cables 7, passing through a tubular vessel of #-shape, to which the gas, for instance hydrogen and nitrogen, is admitted at the bend. Each filament 20 is held by spring clips in a carrier which can be dropped into slotted metal pieces 16,17 attached at intervals to the cables and separated by insulation 14. Current is supplied to the filaments, as they ascend one limb, by springs 22 pressing on rails 23 parallel to the cables. These rails are in sections connected to the supply wires through resistances so that they supply current of successively higher pressure, where y the filaments are heated most strongly in the pure gas at the top of the apparatus. After cooling during their passage downwards, the filaments are withdrawn at the bottom in a finished state. The apparatus may be inverted for gases heavier than air.
Patent GB-190902529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Protective Devices of the Type suitable for use as Lightning Arresters.
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 2529. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 2. Condensers.-In a protective device of the electrolytic-cell type for polyphase transmission systems, a number of cells are housed in a single tank, the transmission and earth wires being connected to suitable points in the series of cells. The cup-shaped aluminium plates have flanged edges which are perforated so as to pass over the insulating supporting-rods 3, 4, 5, 6, successive plates being insulated by fibre washers. The top and bottom cups are made double to prevent escape of the electrolyte should the cups be eaten away. The cups are firmly clamped together by an H-shaped wooden block 7. For a three-phase #-system, the linewires 8, 9 are connected to the top and bottom cups of the upper series, and the line-wire 10 and ground to the top and bottom cups of the lower series, the mid-points of the two series being connected by a rod 14. The cells when thus assembled are surrounded by oil.
Patent GB-190908400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coke Ovens.
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR OWEN
IPC: C10B21/10
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8400. Jones, A. O. April 7. [Addition to 11,660/06.] Coke ovens.-Vertical ovens of the kind described in Specification 11,660/06, [Class 50, Fuel, Manufacture of], are formed with a vertical air passage 3 connected at the top to a supply passage 5, which is formed with a valved port 7 to each horizontal flue 6. Gas is supplied to each horizontal flue by a pipe 11, and the products of combustion pass from the flues through valved ports 12 to an exit flue 13 arranged adjacent to the air-supply passages 5. An inspection aperture 16 with a transparent cover 17 is provided for each flue.
Patent GB-190912250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Cleaning and Devulcanising Rubber.
Inventor: CLARK MAURICE CARLTON
IPC: B29B17/04
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 12,250. Clark, M. C. May 24. Digesters.-In apparatus fer devulcanizing waste rubber by treatment with steam, a truck is provided with perforated shelves to ensure complete permeation of the mass by the steam. One side of the truck is formed of detachable plates to allow the insertion and withdrawal of the shelves The prepared stock is fed to the floor of the truck until the level of the first shelf 44 is reached. This shelf is inserted, brackets being fixed to the end of the truck for its support, and the side plate 39 is placed in position and secured by pins 65 and hooks 40. Material is fed on to this shelf, and so on. When the truck is full, it is run into a steam-chamber 46. Steam, admitted by the pipe 48 permeates the mass and leaves by the pipe 49. The perforated shelves prevent the bedding down of the rubber into a compact mass.
Patent GB-190918504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Roller Bearings.
Inventor: STONER HENRY EVANS
IPC: F16C33/46
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 18,504. Stoner, H. E. Aug. 11. Roller bearings.-In a roller bearing for the axles of rail and road vehicles, and for shafts &c., the rollers are retained in parallelism by two unconnected loose rings J which are located outside the effective bearing-surfaces of the rollers and are separated by shoulders of the bearing G. Each ring has a series of undercut recesses E to receive the ends of the rollers, and an unrecessed portion E<1> which takes the end thrusts of the rollers. The rollers project slightly from the recesses E and hold the retainers out of contact with the journal. Webs K in the axle-box keep the rollers in contact with the underside of the axle. When applied to a road-vehicle axle-box, means may be provided to enable the wheel, rollers, and retainers to be withdrawn together from the axle. In a modification, the part E' of the retainer is separate from the recessed part.
Patent GB-190920116-A (GB)
Title: A Dry Closet.
Inventor: HILLS OSBORN CLUSE
Filed: 1909-09-02
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 20,116. Hills, O. C., [Dunn, J. S.]. Sept. 2. Dry closets.-Relates to means for facilitating the removal of soil &c. in closets of the type in which a perforated vessel is situated above a lower vessel. The upper vessel is supported on runways b<1> beneath the seat. Both vessels can thus he removed in an horizontal direction.
Patent GB-190924160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Making Ice.
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F25C1/06
Filed: 1909-10-21
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 24,160. Graham, J. W. Oct. 21. Ice-making, can or mould systems and apparatus for; cooling brine.-Brine, which circulates through an insulated tank b, such as that described in Specification 23,930/06, containing moulds, is cooled in tanks d. Each tank has a large central compartment d<2> containing a freezing- mixture through which pass groups g of tubes of small bore conveying brine from one closed end chamber d<3> to another d<4>. The cooled brine passes by pipes j to a distributor k, which has a slit, lip, or perforations to distribute the brine evenly along the end of the tank. At the other end of the tank, the brine flows over a weir l fitted with a screen m and outlets n which communicate with pipes o leading the brine along the bottom of the tank to the chambers d<3> in the brine coolers. When the freezing-mixture in the coolers d is nearly spent, it is drawn off through strainers q into a tank s, whence it is pumped to the distributor in the main tank. An overflow pipe t leads brine to a coil v in a chamber which may be used as a store for the moulds of ice. From the coil v the brine may pass to a cooler z, in which the water to be frozen is given a preliminary cooling. The cooler z is similar in construction to the coolers d, the central compartment being covered in and supplied with brine. Pumps h which circulate the brine may be operated by a bar which also operates agitators in the central compartment d' of the brine-coolers.
Patent GB-190924482-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Sharpening the Knives of Chaff Cutters.
Inventor: TURPIN ERNEST
IPC: B24B3/40
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 24,482. Turpin, E., and Wright, G. Oct. 25. Cutting - edyes, shaping and treating. -Relates to attachments for sharpening the knives of chaffcutters, of the type in which a block of sharpening - material is held in adjustable guides and is moved into contact with the knives in a plane at right-angles to the plane of rotation of the knives, and consists in mounting the emery-faced sharpening-block 7 in guides in a bracket 1 bolted to the machine frame, the block being pressed forward into contact with the cutter-blades by springs 13, and limited in its movement by a bolt 16 passing through a lug 1 and carrying wing-nuts 19, 20. The block may be withdrawn and held away from the cutter-blades by means of a lever 33, pivoted at 22 and formed integral with a lever 21, which engages pins 24 on the block slide. A roller 26 composed of moistened absorbent material is mounted on the slide above the block, and arrests any sparks that may fly from the sharpening-block.
Patent GB-190929446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Gear for Winding Engines and other Machinery having Recurring Working Cycles.
IPC: B66B1/26
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 29,446. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Siemens-Schuckertwerke]. Dec. 16. Differential governors; transmitting-mechanism.-The invention relates to differential speedcontrolling gear for winding-engines and other machinery having recurring working cycles, and consists in driving two members of a differential gear by the main motor and an auxiliary constant-speed motor respectively, and utilizing the motion of the third member in conjunction with a depth indicator or similar device to control the main motor switch. In one form of the apparatus, shown in Fig. 1, the main motor m and auxiliary motor h drive the side wheels of a bevel differential gear d<1>, the planet-carrier being geared to a side member of a second bevel balance-gear d<2>. The opposite member of the gear d<2> is coupled to the main motor switch t, and the intermediate member is geared to a rack z pivoted to a lever w co-acting with the depthindicator cam k. Winding is commenced by starting-up the auxiliary motor by the hand control switch b, and, as the main motor m and depth-indicator k are stationary, the main switch t is operated and starts up the motor m. The speed of the motor m is automatically controlled so that the difference between its speed and that of the constant-speed motor h is varied according to the degree of rotation of the depthindicator, i.e. according to the position of the cage in the shaft. At the end of the wind, a pin a on the cam k knocks over one or other of two tappets arranged to open switches s<1>, s<2> in the circuit of the auxiliary motor. In a modified form of the apparatus, the planet-carrier of the gear d<1> is geared to a screw or cam, which operates a lever coupled by links to the depth-indicator lever wand to the switch lever t. In another form shown in Fig. 3, the main motor and auxiliary motor are each geared to cams k<1>, k<2> engaged respectively by rollers on the ends of a floating lever f coupled to a relay controller u<1> for regulating the main motor m. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the auxiliary motor h is used for operating the switch lever t through a bevel reversing-clutch p<1>. The planet-carrier of the gear d<1> is coupled to a camdisk k<2>, which operates a lever c connected by links to the depth-indicator lever wand to the clutch-controlling lever s.
Patent GB-190929763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rails.
Inventor: WHELESS THOMAS HENRY
IPC: E01B5/08
Filed: 1909-12-20
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 29,763. Wheless, T. H. Dec. 20. Rail sections; rails, guard and like, metallic built-up and non-metallic ; chair plates.-Rails composed of continuous rolled-metal troughs with a core of relatively light and inexpensive material have a rib formed with, or attached to, one or both sides of the trough. The trough A, Fig. 1, may have one or both sides flanged over at a<1>, or may have a removable plate E, Fig. 2, with a flange e. For tramways, the trough may have an integral grooved flange, the trough being rolled flat and then bent to shape ; the grooved flange may be on a separate plate riveted outside a plain trough, which may have an overhanging lip to engage the groove or the flanged plate T may be as shown in Fig. 15. This groove may be formed by a plate V, Fig. 18, and block U. Either or both sides of any trough may be bent inwards, as shown, or flared outwards, or the bottom only may be bent inwards Fig. 12<a>. A chair plate R with inclined lips may secure the rail. The sides of the trough may be joined to the base by vertical flanges 6, Fig. 8, and flanges 7 to secure the rail to the sleeper ; the flauges 6 engage the sides of the sleeper and hold the rail in place. In Figs. 6, 8, 11 and 12<a>, the rail is shown before the flange is formed or added. The core B may be composed of blocks of wood with the grain vertical. The wood may be creosoted, or bricks or dimension stone may be used, and in these cases the trough may be tarred inside. A core of bitumen or asphalt, and crushed stone or sand may be used, protecting the trough against oxidation and moisture. A brick core may be used in a straight trough with a flanged fabric wheel; or a concrete or cement core may be used, as shown in Fig. 18, preferably reinforced by corrugated or twisted metal bars. The surface of the core may be concave or convex for use with convex or concave wheels. Rail joints.-Tbe rails may be joined by flanges 11, Fig. 11, riveted together, or by flanges 12, one of which is cut away at 13 for the wheel flanges, or both sets of flanges may be used.
Patent GB-190930333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Generating Machines.
Inventor: FITZ ERVIN MOUL
IPC: H02K5/167
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 30,333. Fitz, E. M. Dec. 28. Armatures; casings.-Armatures for dynamos, more especially for train-lighting, are supported elastically from the shaft, the field-magnet casing being carried by bearings on the armature, and held stationary by means which yield under abnormal conditions. The armature consists of a shell 6 having a hub 7 for supporting the commutator 10, and provided with rings 9 integral with or fixed on it. Between the armature and inwardly tapering portions 1<1> of the shaft are placed elastic blocks 11, of rubber, cork, or the like, in which are embedded springs 13 connected by flexible links 14. The blocks 11 are held in position by lugs 12 on the rings 9 and by clamps 15, a space 33 being left with apertures 34 for ventilation. Insulation 17 is interposed between the shaft and the blocks, and the blocks and the armature. Keyed or otherwise fixed to the rings 9 are bearing-rings 18, which revolve in a channel bearing consisting of a complete or half segmental ring 19, absorbent packing-rings 22, 23 being provided. An oil-cup 50 may be provided and connected to the oil-channel 27, formed by a flange 26, by a duct 51 ; or a ball bearing may be used. The poles are arranged as shown in Fig. 3, the casing being split and bolted together, and provided with a cover 39. Rotation is prevented by an elastic bar 37 bent to U-form to grip a lug 35 ; or chains connecting the lug to part of the truck may be used.
Patent GB-190930477-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Incinerating Garbage and Generating Steam.
Inventor: BYRNE CHARLES ALBERT
IPC: F23G5/46
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 30,477. Byrne, C. A., and Dunning, F. Dec. 30. Refuse-consuming furnaces. -Relates more especially to furnaces of the type described in Specifications 139/98 and 28,682/07, in which the refuse is suspended in a basket-like receptacle formed by the water tubes of a steam generator. A balanced forced and exhaust draught is provided to compel the gases to pass through the refuse, and the forced draught is supplied independently to separate divisions of the ash-pit so that the furnace c a n be w o r k e d continuously. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3 applied to a rectangular furnace, the forced and exhaust draughts are supplied by fans 31, 35 respectively, the draught from the former being distributed to the various compartments of the ash-pit by pipes 33 fitted with dampers 34. The refuse is fed into the receptacle formed by the watertubes 22 through the hopper 26. In a modification, the furnace is cylindrical with radial ash - pit division walls and radiallyarranged bent water-tubes for supporting the refuse. In another modification, Fig. 8, the water-tubes 46 form two receptacles for the materials, and two corresponding flue outlets 50, 51 are provided.
Patent GB-191003101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding and Sewing Filled Sacks.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: D05B13/00
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 3101. Thompson, W. P., [Union Special Machine Co.]. Feb. 8. Sack-sewing machines.-In a machine for sewing the mouths of filled sacks, the conveyer-belt and sewing-head are both vertically adjustable, and means are provided for tightening the chain of stitches and severing it at the end of the sewing operation. The conveyer-belt B is driven by chain from a sprocket-wheel c which is driven by sliding worm-gearing from a vertical shaft D as described in Specification 28,653/07. The shaft D is driven by an electro-motor E. The belt B is raised or lowered by screws F actuated by a handle f. The sewing-head Z is secured to a vertical bracket J which is bolted, so as to be horizontally adjustable, to a bracket I which slides in guides on the face of a vertical standard G. The weight of the brackets and sewing- head is balanced by a counterweight on one end of the chain o, and the sewing-head is moved vertical by a hand-lever L. The bracket I may be locked in position by a handle N. The sewing-mechanism is driven from a sliding pulley a on the shaft D, the bracket I being provided with a sleeve m embracing the shaft. Thread-cutters.-Adjustable guide-rails R, S in different vertical planes are provided for the sacks, so that, on completion of the sewing operation, the sack topples from the rail R to the rail S and draws the stitching taut. An inclined board U beneath the belt B aids the tilting of the sack. At the same time, the thread passes between the jaws 1, 2, Fig. 7<a>, of a cutter, and is severed. The feed-dog 3 and the presserfoot are slotted to allow the thread to pass to the cutters. The cutter 1 is carried by a link pivoted at 5 and actuated by a bar 8.
Patent GB-191007581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gauging Attachments for Rules.
Inventor: STOCKER LAWRENCE EMORY
IPC: B43L7/00
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 7581. Stocker, L. E. March 29. Linear - dimension gauges; measures of length.-A gauging-attachment for a folding or pocket rule consists of a block perforated to admit the rule and having a blade spring 13 and clamping-screw 15 to secure it in position. To enable the block to be used over the hinge, the perforation is made of double depth 10 to half the width of the block.
Patent GB-191008160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ink-wells.
Inventor: SWAINE WILFRED
IPC: B43L25/02
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 8160. Swaine, W., and Sowden, F. S. April 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Inkstands.-In ink-wells having a constant depth of ink in the dipping well, of the kind provided with an outer annular chamber or reservoir, the reservoir 7 communicates with the dipping well 8 through a groove, channel, &c. 9 in the base, and a cork &c. float 13 is provided. The ink-well may be made in two detachable screwed parts for filling, rubber packing 14 being provided, or an opening closed by a cork may be provided in the base. The sides of the funnel-shaped dipping opening 6 may be provided with ridges or corrugations.
Patent GB-191018598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Revolving Shutters for Cupboards or the like.
Inventor: PUTSCHER HEINRICH
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 1910-08-06
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 18,598. Putscher, H. Aug. 6. Cupbodrds.-In shutters for cupboards &c., of the type comprising two parts a, b connected by endless cords and adapted to be pushed back into recesses, the cords are guided around the top, bottom, and sides of the cupboard, and are connected alternately to the top and bottom shutters. As shown in the Figure, one cord c is attached to the right-hand side of the upper end piece a<1> and the left-hand side of the lower end piece b<1>, the other cord d being attached to the left-hand side of the piece a<1> and the righthand side of the piece b<1>.
Patent GB-191021811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Carts.
Inventor: AUTY ARTHUR
IPC: B60P1/24
Filed: 1910-09-20
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 21,811. Auty, A. Sept. 20. Tipping-carts; vehicles with removable bodies. -Relates to a tip-cart having its body detachably mounted on a tipping - frame, a n d provided with hoisting- connexions to enable it to be removed. The tipping - frame consists of beams G connected by transverse stays H, and is locked to or released from the shafts at the front end by a swing cotter I having cranked ends engaging lugs on the shafts. The body has a flat base provided with short extensions C at the ends, and has sides strengthened by ribs D. Channel-shaped straps E are passed under the base, their ends fitting into recesses in the bars D and terminating in hooks F for attachment to the hoisting- apparatus. The tipping-frame is recessed at K to take the base of the body, and has pockets L to receive the straps E. The body is secured in position by bars (not shown) passed over the extensions C of the base and through lugs N on the tipping-frame, the bar at the rear end being preferably recessed into the base so as to offer no obstruction when the cart is discharging at the rear,
Patent GB-191025297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottling Machines.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ADERSEN
IPC: B67C3/06
Filed: 1910-10-31
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 25,297. Pindstofte, A. A. Nov. 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Bottling. - To avoid waste of liquid during bottling owing to the breakage of a bottle, an automatically-closing valve is placed in front of the orifice of each bottling-pipe, or in an extension of the pipe. The valves are all mounted so that they can be moved out of the way for cleaning the pipes. The valves preferably consist of weighted or counterbalanced clack valves e mounted on a ring n so that they can be turned out of the way of the pipes b ; or, in the case of a single-nozzle machine, the valve can be carried on a transverse bar capable of endlong movement.