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Patent GB-190924469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mine Exploders.
IPC: F42D1/045
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 24,469. S t e r l i n g Telephone and Electric Co., [Schaffler & Co.]. Oct. 25. Magneto-electric machines; rotary machines.-A mine-exploder consists of a dynamo driven by hand through suitable gearing and provided with contacting arrangements for producing the spark, the whole being compactly arranged in a portable case. The field magnet, consisting of cores 6, Fig. 1, yokes 4, and pole-pieces 3, Fig. 3, broadened at the top into segmental end plates, is excited by coils 5 connected in series with the armature by the commutator brushes 28, 29. The armature is driven by means of a key 7, carried in a sheath 40 fixed to the strap 39, through gearing 9, 10, 11, 13, and a ratchet-wheel and pawl 14, 15, a spring 24 being provided to return the driving-shaft on completion of its motion, which is limited by a stop 25. The ends of the field coils are connected to terminals 19, 20, fixed on an insulating-base 17, and normally shortcircuited by a spring 18 provided with a bearing-surface, preferably a fibre wheel 22, arranged so that the segment 23 causes interruption of the short-circuit. The terminals 19, 20 are connected to the sparking-lead terminals 37, fixed in the cover 36, by spring-pressed pins 30.
Patent GB-190929857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spikes.
IPC: E01B9/12
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 29,857. Balfour, J. W., and Balfours Patents, Ltd. Dec. 21. Spikes, barbed and serrated.-A spike particularly adapted for use on railways has the shank 1 divided into two legs, the inner surfaces of which are formed into parts 10, 11, 12 of successively greater inclination, with shoulders 13, which may, however, be omitted. Notches 16 may be formed on the outer sides of the legs to facilitate bending in that direction.
Patent GB-190930134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Street and other Advertisement Display Apparatus.
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 1909-12-24
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 30,134. Rhodes, W., Rhodes, E., and Sanjebord. Publicity Co. Dec. 24. Reel and endless - web apparatus.-Advertising-sheets are carried by metallic bars 6, Fig. 3, of concave or V-shaped cross-section, attached to a pair of side chains 4. A central endless band 7, secured to the bars 6 by fastenings 7<x>, may give additional support to the advertising sheets. The ends of the sheets are attached by means of an adhesive to fabric strips 6<y>, held upon the bars 6 by clips 6<z>.
Patent GB-190930331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders Employed in Electrical Apparatus.
IPC: H01R39/38
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 30,331. Stevens, Ltd., W. A., Stevens, W. A., and Lambert, A. T. Dec. 28. Brush-holders.-In brush-holders of the type in which a pivoted finger-lever D, Fig. 2, is pressed on a carbon B by a spring F a thumb-nut H is provided with one or more holes in its lower part, with which engages a small pin J fixed in the lever D. The frame A is formed integrally with the shoulder or flange W, Fig. 1, and the square bolt R. The end of the bolt R is provided with a screw-thread for engagement with a nut T. Insulators Q separate the holder from the rocker P.
Patent GB-191002892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cleaning Road and like Surfaces.
Inventor: GROEPPER JOHANN
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1910-02-05
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 2892. Gr÷pper, J., V÷ge, A., and Lascelles, I. Feb. 5. Sweeping-machines ; taking up mud and refuse for removal. - Relates to road-cleaning machines of the kind in which a rotary brush is used in conjunction with means for elevating the refuse into receptacles, and consists in arranging elevators one in front of, and another behind, the brush, so that the refuse that is not collected on the front elevator is thrown on to the rear elevator. The elevators comprise endless bands passing around upper drums g, h, and lower drums g', h<1>, and carrying channelshaped slats y with rubber bands y<1> at the ends of the slats to retain the refuse. The upper drums g, h, are carried by a frame consisting of two channel-section members f attached to the chassis and connected by cross-braces f<1>, and the lower drums g<1>, h<1> by brackets k on the chassis. Rotary brushes v, v<0> are used to facilitate the discharge of the refuse. from the elevators into hoppers i', j<1> with bottom sliding doors. The road brush l is carried in bearings in the ends of arms l<1> pivoted on a transverse shaft m, and is adapted to be raised when not in use by means of chains w wound on drums which are rotated from a hand-wheel x<2> through worm gearing.
Patent GB-191003399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Applying Pneumatic Tyre Covers to the Rims.
Inventor: GASCH GUSTAV
IPC: B60C25/04
Filed: 1910-02-11
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 3399. Gasch, G. Feb. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). T y r e covers, tools for replacing.-A tool for applying pneumatic tvre covers to wheel rims comprises, in combination, two cylindrical. rollers, one of which a bears against the inside of the wheel rim to guide the tool while the other b supports the tyre, and a disk-shaped roller c with tapering edges arranged at an angle to the roller b and adapted to support the inner edge of the tyre bead.
Patent GB-191011134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gasifyers for Liquid Hydrocarbonate Substances under Pressure, for the use in Lamps with Bunsen- or other Burners.
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1910-05-05
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 11,134. Soc. Anon. Franþaise "Paris- Ignicole," and Ostrowsky, S. May 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Incandescent vapour burners; mantle supports; vaporizing-apparatus. - The unvaporizable residues of liquid fuel are continually withdrawn from the vaporizer of a vapour lamp, through a pipe 7, Fig. 1. The residues may be withdrawn in a constant flow from a drip pipe, or they may be caught in a reservoir such as 6, Fig. 2. This reservoir may form part of the fuel-supply system, the fuel from the supply pipe 5, Fig. 6, originally filling the reservoir. As vaporization proceeds, the heavy residues from the vaporizer fall to the bottom of the reservoir, gradually filling it up. Specifications 3778/88 and 6494/00 are referred to.
Patent GB-191012558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Direct Dyeing Cotton Dyestuffs.
IPC: C09B35/46
Filed: 1910-05-24
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 12,558. Read, Holliday, & Sons, Turner, J., and Dean, H. May 24. Trisazo dyes are obtained by combining the diazo compound of o- or p-chloraniline or a mixture thereof with 1-amino-8-naphthol- 3 : 6-disulphonic acid in mineral acid solution, combining the resulting monoazo dye in alkaline solution with one molecular proportion of tetrazotized benzidine, and combining the product with m-phenylenediamine or m-toluylenediamine. The products dye cotton black shades. According to the Provisional Specification, the monoazo dye above described may be combined with tetrazo compounds in general, the intermediate product being further coupled with amines or phenols. Primary disazo dyes.-According to the Provisional Specification, the monoazo dyes above described may be combined with diazo compounds.
Patent GB-191012681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering and Extracting Suspended Matter from Boiler Feed Water Under Pressure.
Inventor: PEMBERTON WALTER
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 12,681. Pemberton, W. June 25. Bag filters; discharging liquid in connexion with filters.-Feed-water admitted to the lower part of the casing A filters inward through woven coco-nut fibre wrapped in three layers around a perforated tube E, and passes away at the top. The layers are kept apart by rope, which is interlaced spirally in the fabric. A second perforated tube E<1> fits within the tube E and can be rotated or moved vertically to control the flow through the filter according to the extent which the perforations in the two tubes overlap. The apertures in the tube E become larger towards the lower end. The filter is cleansed by means of a steam " brush " O. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement for altering the position of the tube E<1>. A spindle F, rigidly connected to the tube, is passed through a bush I normally fixed in a bar J by means of a shoulder I<1> and a nut I<2>. A part of the spindle within the bush is squared. After loosening the nut I<2>, the spindle and bush can be turned together by means of a spanner, or the spindle can be moved downwards by means of a wheel K which engages a screwed portion of the spindle. The position of the tube E<1> is indicated by marks on the bush and spindle.
Patent GB-191015425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulator Boxes.
Inventor: PRITCHETT GEORGE EDWARD BARKER
IPC: H01M50/176
Filed: 1910-06-27
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 15,425. Pritchett, G. E. B. June 27. Cells.-In an accumulator subjected to vibration, as on a train, splashing is prevented by an inside cover 5, which is very thick, for instance 2¢ inches having above it a deep recess 8, for instance 2¢-3 inches deep. The top of the cover 5 may be convex, or concave if a central drainage hole is provided for any liquid shaken up the sides; its edges may have one or more small grooves to check the escape of liquid, or deep grooves 16, Fig. 4, or a cover may be built up of superposed sections forming grooves. Such a cover may be made of teak. A hollow cover, Fig. 5, containing a splashing-space 21, may be of lead-antimony. The cell may be of lead-lined teak, and an ordinary cover may be omitted, avoiding buckling of the lead. The cover 5 may be supported on the electrode lugs or otherwise.
Patent GB-191015749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Torpedo Boats, Cruisers and the like.
Inventor: ELIA GIOVANNI EMANUELE
IPC: B63G5/00
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 15,749. Elia, G. E. Sept. 18, 1909, [Convention date]. Torpedo - boats. -Comprises arrangements b y which the vessels are protected against projectiles and submarine explosions. They are preferably made circular in crosssection and protected from gun fire by metal armour, the lower part being protected by a mass of elastic material B of approximately the same density as sea-water. A large number of torpedoes T are carried and discharged transversely. The lower portion of the vessel may also be protected by metal armour. Specification 4547/08, [Class 9, Ammunition &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191017511-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plate Friction Clutch.
IPC: F16D47/02
Filed: 1910-07-23
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 17,511. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. July 23. Clutches, friction.-In plate friction clutches, a spherical bearing is provided between the driving and driven shafts. A friction plate J<2>, loose on a loose sleeve F on an extension B<1> of the shaft B, is adapted to be engaged by plates C, D, connected to a drum A on the shaft B by bolts C<2>. Secured to the plate J<2> is an internally toothed ring H, which engages a toothed disk H secured to the shaft G<1> and provided with a spherical part G engaging a similar part F<1> on the sleeve F. Lubricant is supplied to the parts F<1>, G, H, H<1> through a passage N<1>, and is prevented from reaching the clutch surfaces by parts N<2>, P, R. Holes P<1>, A<3> are provided for the discharge of escaping oil.
Patent GB-191018588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sportsmen's Loading Bags.
Inventor: ATKINS EDWIN ALEXANDER
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 1910-08-06
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 18,588. Atkins, E. A., and Knowlton, S. C. Aug. 6. Ammunition receptacles.-Relates to sportsmen's cartridge bags suspended at the waistbelt, and consists in combining in such bags a uniform gusset forming the two sides and bottom of the bag, a flap adapted to be folded downwards against the back of the bag when in use, and means for supporting the bag so that it can be suspended squarely in front of the user below the waist line. The bag a, Figs. I and 3, has a uniform gusset b, and a flap c sewn to, or integral with, the back r, and adapted to be folded back clear of the mouth when the bag is in use. The bag may be suspended from the belt f by the swivel hook and ring arrangement shown in Fig. 1, or may be slung over the shoulder by the strap k. A strap n may be provided for raising the cartridges as the top layers are used, the strap being permanently secured at o, and provided at the other end with a num. ber of holes along its length, to fit on the stud p.
Patent GB-191022113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lasts.
IPC: A43D3/02
Filed: 1910-09-23
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 22,113. Adkins, A., and Faire Bros. &. Co. Sept. 23. Lasts. - A two - part last is provided with a spring - actuated autom a t i c locking - device. The fore-part and the heel-part are connected by a plate c mounted on a pivot d in the forepart a. A latch 1 of wedge-shaped crosssection is pivoted on the fore - part, and maintained in contact with the plate c by a wire spring 3. When the last is fully extended, the latch is pressed by its spring into a notch formed in the hinge-plate, thus locking the last in its extended position. The latch is withdrawn by pulling a string 7. A. tail-piece 6 on the latch prevents straining of the spring 3 by abutting against the hinge-plate.
Patent GB-191022449-A (GB)
Title: Expanding Watch Wristlet.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN THOMPSON
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1910-09-28
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 22,449. Smith, J. T. Sept. 28. Watch bracelets.-An adjustable device for holding the watch of a watch bracelet comprises two members 2, 3, the member 2 being narrower than the member 3 and having a curved bifurcated end 4 forming two claws to grip the watch on each side of the pendant. The member 3 has claws 8 and is provided with transverse slots 10, through and between which the member 2 slides frictionally tight. The members are drawn together to grip the watch by straps attached to each end, and are fastened by a buckle round the waste.
Patent GB-191025933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baling Presses.
Inventor: WARREN GREEN FENNING
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 25,933. Warren, G. F. Nov. 8. Baling-presses.-A baling-press has a central screw a which passes through a top plate h, through the material to be baled, and into a base-plate r. The screw is fitted at its upper end with a hand-wheel b, by means of which the top plate is pressed down on to the material. The screw is also fitted with a second wheel d carrying pins w, against which a detachable hand-lever c can be forced to produce the final pressure. The baling-chamber is formed of end plates x and side plates k, m secured together by fastenings y, n. Strips p are placed around the bottom of the baling-chamber to facilitate the dividing of the truss.
Patent GB-191026746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Rims for Vehicle Wheels.
IPC: B60B23/04
Filed: 1910-11-17
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 26,746. Kindscherf, K., and Continental Caoutchouc und Gutta Percha Cie. Nov. 17. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels. - Detachable rims f, Fig. 2, are moved on and off wheels by means of a single nut, capable of rotary but not endwise movement between lugs h on an inwardly-extending flange i, engaging a transverse screw-threaded bolt g, and are held on the wheels by means of transverse bolts k, Fig. 3, with ordinary nuts engaging slots or lugs on the flange i. For mounting the tyre, the rim is turned to the position shown in Fig. 4, and is held there by elongated thumbnuts l engaging the transverse bolts.
Patent GB-191027928-A (GB)
Title: A Device for the Removal of Cork Pieces and other Substances from the Interior of Bottles.
Inventor: SCHMIDT EMILE
IPC: B67B7/10
Filed: 1910-12-01
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 27,928. Schmidt, E. Dec. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cork - extractors and like appliances. -Corks &c. are withdrawn from the interior of bottles by hooked wires 4, which spring outwards, as shown by dotted lines, when slides 6 attached to a central wire 8 are drawn upwards. The wires 4 are attached to a handle 1, which guides the central wire 8.
Patent GB-191028978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Alarm Systems.
Inventor: MCNEIL ALFRED HENRY
IPC: H01H35/24
Filed: 1910-12-13
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 28,978. McNeil, A. H. Dec. 13. [Cognate Application, 9288/11.] Alarms operated by expansion of liquids and gases. - Relates to fire-alarms of the kind in which expansible air or volatile liquid contained in a tube extending through a room &c. is adapted to act upon a flexible diaphragm controlling an electric alarm circuit, and more particularly to an arrangement whereby normal variations of temperature are compensated for. The tube o containing the expansible fluid is arranged in loop form, and the ends are connected respectively through free and restricted passages b, c to diaphragm chambers d, e. In the case of a sudden rise of temperature, a contact-spring f actuated by the diaphragm d<1> overtakes a contact-spring g actuated by the diaphragm e<1>. In the event of a gradual rise of temperature to a predetermined maximum, the spring g makes contact with a screw-stop l. A testing-plunger n is provided.
Patent GB-191029418-A (GB)
Title: Improved Formation of Flanges on Cast Metal Valve Boxes, Pipes and the like.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
IPC: B22C11/00
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 29,418. Alley, S. E. Dec. 19. Metal pipes and tubes.-To avoid the cleavage plane D, Fig. 1, formed by the intersecting lines of crystallization C in the thin body part A and thick flange B of a cast valve-box, pipe, or the like, the sectional area of the body is made gradually to increase as it approaches the flange, and the body and flange sections are merged into one another along a smooth inside curve H, Fig. 2. A small fillet J may be provided for facing and joining purposes.
Patent GB-191100816-A (GB)
Title: A Variable Speed Mechanism for Motor Cycles, Tricars, and the like.
Inventor: HOOKE ARTHUR EDWARD
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1911-01-12
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 816. Hooke, A. E. Jan. 12. Variable-speed gearing.-In a variable-geared and free-engine mechanism for motor-cycles, tricars, and the like, a driving-sleeve a carries a driving gear-wheel d, the belt pulley b, and the pedal-driven sprocket-wheel, the planet-pinions f of a compound epicyclic train of gearing being mounted upon the hub to gear with sun-pinions g, h, or two internal wheels of different diameters, which are adapted to be stationed at will by means of clutch or brake mechanism k, i, respectively. For the direct drive, a clutch c carried by the pulley is expanded into contact with the hub shell, the two sun-wheels being free. The wheel d gears with wheels e which are carried by the hub and in turn gear with the larger portion of the planet-pinions. A brake acting directly upon the hub shell may be provided, and in lieu of the expanding rings k, i, external brakes may be used, or a single drum or wheel with a braking-device may be connected mechanically to either of the sunpinions at will by a dog or ratchet clutch or similar device. According to the Provisional Specification, the clutch member carried by the pulley may engage another clutch member upon the hub shell.
Patent GB-191104220-A (GB)
Title: Method of Fastening a Baker's Peel Shaft to the Peel Head.
Inventor: SANDERS EDWARD
IPC: A21B3/00
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 4220. Sanders, E., and Sanders, E. D. Feb. 20. Fixing by h a l v e d s o c k e t s and grooved members with clamping-devices.-The shaft of a baker's peel is secured to the peel head by means of metal plates e, which are laid in grooves in the shaft and neck of the peel head and secured by screws g.
Patent GB-191111393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Hand-trucks.
Inventor: FORD WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 1911-05-11
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 11,393. Ford, W. C. May 11. Folding vehicles. - In a folding hand-truck, which is shown in the folded position, the sides C, C<1> and the brackets E carrying the road wheels F are fixed to side bars A which are hinged to the bottom B of the truck. The bars A are provided at one end with small wheels H upon which the folded truck can travel, and at the other end with the propelling-handles. Each of the ends D, D<1> of the truck is hinged at one end to one of the sides C, C<1> and at the other end is secured, in the open position of the truck, to an abutment on the other side.
Patent GB-191111610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones.
Inventor: NUSSBAUM GUILLAUME ARNAUD
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1911-05-13
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 11,610. Nussbaum, G. A. May 13. Microphones.-In a microphone, a flexible and resilient tubular ring E made of india-rubber or other material, is placed between the diaphragm G and electrode H, and surrounds the carbon granules F. The alternate radial expansion and contraction of the ring E during the use of the microphone, prevent packing of the granules. The diaphragm G is mounted between tubular washers L, K. In a modification, the tubular ring and granules are placed between two diaphragms.
Patent GB-191114576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roof-lights.
Inventor: HERRMANN OTTO
IPC: E04D13/035
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 14,576. Herrmann, O. June 20. Roof-lights; ventilator opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to roof-lights, the frames of which consist of a number of superposed louvered frames carried by systems of lazy-tongs levers. The frames 4, 5, 6, are carried by four sets of lazy-tongs pivoted at 1, 2, 3 to the frames and operated in pairs by three - armed levers 8 pivoted at 24 to the frame 6 and having their longer arms connected by a cross-bar 25, to which is attached a chain 9. The two shorter arms of the levers 8 are connected, one directly to the cranked end of the lever 7, the other by means of a link 11 and bell-crank 13 to the cranked end of the lever 14. In a modification, the two shorter arms of the levers 8 are in a line and at right-angles to the longer arms, and are connected by links to the levers 7, 14, which in this case, are straight. In other modifications, the dimensions of the various levers are such that the frames 4, 5, 6 open out more at one end than the other, and are tilted backwards at one end. To steady the lazy-tongs, bars may be pivoted to the joints 21 and slide in guides fixed on the frame 6.
Patent GB-191115899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to apparatus for Electric Cooking and Heating.
Inventor: NIGHTINGALL VICTOR
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1911-07-08
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 15,899. Nightingall, V. July 8. Resistances. - A heater consists of a wire located in a spiral groove in a porcelain or earthenware plate a, a perforated plate d of similar material being placed over the coil, and the whole enclosed in a metal or other casing 7, which is provided with fins or vanes e and is closed by a cover 9. Leads to the wire are enclosed in tubes 10.
Patent GB-191122082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HUNTINGTON ALFRED KIRBY
IPC: F16J9/00
Filed: 1910-11-16
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 22,082. Huntington, A. K., and Maltby, J. R. Nov. 16, 1910. Pistons.-The pistons of internal-combustion engines have near the outer end a groove containing a brass or other spring ring 2 provided with a downwardly-projecting lip 3 to scrape off the oil thrown up from the crank casing on to the cylinder. The lip may be slotted as at 4 to allow a small quantity of oil to pass upwards.