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Patent GB-190802081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taximeters or Fare Indicators.
Inventor: RICHERT PAUL
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 2081. Richert, P. Nov. 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fares, indicating.-In taxameters in which the setting to the various tariffs and to the 'free ' position is effected by the flag, a separate signal is used for the 'cash' position, and the movement of the engaged signal is limited in the forward direction by a stop, the setting to ' free' being effected by reversing the movement of the flag. The flag shaft d carries a recessed wheel ,f engaging with a spring-pressed roller i, and a disk k bearing pins k<1> engaging with a spring - controlled star - wheel l, which rotates a shaft l<3> bearing the tariff-indicating disk and cams engaging with actuating-levers. The disk k bears a segmental piece of metal formed with inner and outer teeth k<2>, k<3> adapted to engage with a projection n carried by a lever n<2>, pivoted at n<1> and controlled by a blade spring n<3>. The inner teeth k<3> allow forward movement of the flag from ' free' to ' tariff 1,' and the outer teeth allow backward movement to the 'free' position after the ' cash' signal has been shown, movement between the various tariffs being free. The motion of the flag is limited by pins e<1>, e<2>, the position of the latter pin being variable. The setting of the apparatus to 'cash' is effected by rotating a spring- controlled disk o', which allows an arm q<3> to fall into view, as shown in Fig. 5. The arm is mounted on a shaft q, the other end of which carries a stop q<2> forced on to a lever p by a spring q<4>. A spring mounted on the shaft q stops the clock when the arm q<3> falls. When in the free' position, the lever p is supported by a stop on the lever n<2>, but when set, is also supported by a projection o<4> on the disk o<1>. The rotation of the disk o' allows the arm p<1> of the lever p to fall, and the tooth n to rise under the influence of the spring n<3> to engage with the teeth k<3>. The return of the flag to 'free' causes the toothed segment to strike a pin p<3> and raise the lever p to the position shown in Fig. 1, the cam o' being rotated by its spring and the arm q3 raised to the horizontal.
Patent GB-190803308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines applicable for Combing Fibres.
Inventor: JOLLY JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 3308. Jolly, J., and Willis, P. E. Feb. 14. Cams. -A cam M, for use in Heilmann combing- machines, consists of two parts bolted together on a shaft and arranged side by side so that, by altering their relative positions, the dwell can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190805475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencil Holders and Blowing Nozzles used in the Process of Sand Blasting.
Inventor: GUYER THOMAS WEEKS
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 5475. Guyer, T. W. March 11. Stencilling-apparatus. - In stencilling-apparatus in which a sand-blast is blown from a nozzle c, Fig. 1, through a stencil d against the article to be operated upon, the dust generated is drawn away through a perforated plate f into an annular chamber e, which surrounds the stencil and communicates through a pipe g with an exhausting- apparatus.
Patent GB-190816520-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Method of Manufacturing Sublimed White Lead.
Inventor: HUGHES LOUIS SIMMONS
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 16,520. Hughes, L. S. Aug. 5. Drawings to Specification. Furnaces for lead compounds.-The furnace described in Specification No. 16,521, A.D. 1908, is used for the production of sublimed sulphate of lead by the ignition of a mixture of air and powdered ores or compounds containing sulphide of lead.
Patent GB-190823310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Valve Gear for Combined Reciprocating and Turbine Engines.
Inventor: DENNY JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 23,310. Denny, J., and Irving, J. Nov. 2. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In marine-plant comprising t u rbines arranged to work with the exhaust steam of reciprocating engines, the turbine valvegear is such that not only is the turbine cut out when the reciprocating engine is reversed, but the turbine may be cut out or regulated when the reciprocating engine is running ahead. A rod A, Fig. 1, is connected at one end to a lever B on the rockshaft C of the reciprocating- engine reversing-gear, and at the other end to a plate D pivoted at E to a bracket F. A rod J with a handle K has bearings in the plate D, and a screwed part H of it engages a nut L attached to one end of a rod N, the other end of which is secured to the valve-rod P. When the shaft C is rocked to reverse the reciprocating engine, the plate D is rocked and operates the valve Q on the rod P so that the exhaust steam from the space S passes to the condenser connexion U instead of to the turbine connexion. To operate the valve Q when the reciprocating engine is going ahead and the parts are in the position shown, the nut L is moved down on the screw H by turning the handle K. Part of the steam may be sent to the turbine and part to the condenser by leaving the valve in an intermediate position.
Patent GB-190826064-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Navigating a Sailing Boat without Oars.
Inventor: RAE JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 26,064. Rae, J. Dec. 3. Propelling by air jets.-Air is forced by an airpump, bellows, &c. through the inlet A into one of two pipes provided with valves B, D and having outlets C, E placed in slots at the stem and bow respectively. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications Nos. 2790 and 9874, A.D. 1884, No. 9681, A.D. 1885, No. 8204, A.D. 1887, No. 10,204, A.D. 1888, No. 16,409, A.D. 1897, No. 9678, A.D. 1898, No. 14,886, A.D. 1899, No. 12,355, A.D. 1903, No. 4231, A.D. 1906, and No. 2277, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190827523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shade Devices for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: FRAUENLOB CARL WERNER
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 27,523. Frauenlob, C. W. Dec. 18. Lamp shades; reflectors.-In shade devices for incandescent electric lamps, a transparent globe b is provided below the lamp or lamps a to allow the downwardly projected rays to pass through it, and is suspended from a reflector c arranged above the light to reflect the upwardly-projected rays outwards. The shade, which is closed at the bottom and open at the top, is suspended from the reflector by chains, wires, or the like d, and the reflector is secured to the pipe e in which the wires of the lamps are enclosed.
Patent GB-190827861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbureters.
Inventor: COHN JACOB
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 27,861. Cohn, J. Dec. 22. Pressure-relieving devices.-To the stopper a of the fluid inlet to a carburettor is soft-soldered a disk b, which is blown out when the pressure becomes excessive.
Patent GB-190907324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: HEILMANN JEAN JACQUES
IPC: F16D49/08
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 7324. Heilmann, J. J. March 26. Band; cone.-In a brake for vehicles of all kinds, the drum on which the brake band operates is rotated by gearing in a direction opposite to the rotation of the wheel, in order to neutralize the reaction of the brake tending to overturn the vehicle forwards. The invention is shown applied to a two-wheeled vehicle, and the internal member 1 of a cone clutch is secured to each wheel. The outer member 19 of the clutch is free to revolve on the hub 18 of a four-armed member 13 slidably mounted on a square guide 8 fixed to the axle. The arms of the member 13 carry pinions 23 gearing with the external teeth on the outer clutch member 19, and with the internal teeth of a brake ring 26. The ring 26 is surrounded by a band 27 connected to a lever 28, which is pivoted on an extension of the arm 14 of the four-armed lever and operated by a pedal. In operation, the clutch member 19 is put into action by sliding the frame 13 on the guide 8, and the brake ring 26 is rotated by the pinions 23 oppositely to the member 19. The ring 26 is then braked by the band 27.
Patent GB-190910460-A (GB)
Title: Method of Increasing the Durability of Animal Tissues.
Inventor: PINKUS GEORG
IPC: C14C13/00
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 10,460. Pinkus, G. May 3. Impregnating-compositions. - Animal tissues or materials made therefrom, such as parchment or gut-strings of musical instruments, are treated, to increase their mechanical durability, with pyrogallol, hydroquinone, phenylhydrazine, a leuco base, or other reducing-agents which readily absorb oxygen from the air. For example, gut-strings are immersed in a solution of hydroquinone in alcohol and olive oil.
Patent GB-190911444-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Forming Steel Backs for Brake Shoes.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 11,444. Lake, H. W., [European Brake Shoe Co.]. May 14. Punching. - To obtain punched holes with bevelled sides in the steel backs of brake blocks, a plate A, Fig. 2, is first bent to the cross-section shown in Fig. 3, then punched, and finally flattened transversely as shown in Fig. 9 to produce holes with bevelled sides in the finished back.
Patent GB-190912903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Tread Members for Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: PARHAM HENRY BELL
IPC: B60C27/00
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 12,903. Parham, H. B. June 1. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-Relates to wide indiarubber tread bands of the type that is secured by a dovetailed rib fitting a corresponding groove in the cover, and consists in providing a corrugated surface, as shown in Fig. 4, and tapered edges, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4.
Patent GB-190916171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces or Apparatus for Consuming Smoke and the like.
Inventor: BYRNE RAYMOND
Filed: 1909-07-10
Granted: 1910-07-11
Abstract: 16,171. Byrne, R., Rogerson, R., Bradshaw, J. A., and Schweizer, W. C. July 10. Smoke, consuming.-Smoke from a boiler furnace is passed over one or two special smoke-consuming furnaces arranged in the flue leading to beneath the boiler or to the stack. The smoke-consuming furnace may also consume smoke from its own fire. As shown in Fig. 1, a damper C controls the passage of the furnace gases from the boiler B to the furnace A. The gases pass between fingers j mounted on the dead-plate J. Air, steam, gas, or the like may be injected &c. through the fingers j, which are hollow and are provided with slots j<1>. The side walls of the furnace are made hollow for the circulation of air, which becomes heated and is delivered through perforated pipes E. Air distributors G are arranged beneath the grate for the supply of air, which enters through slots H, Fig. 7, the supply being regulated by dampers I. The furnace roof is preferably inclined slightly and provided with baffle-blocks F. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, a double arch a, a<1> is provided, the space between the two arches being controlled by a damper C which is closed when smoke is not passing from the boiler. In this Figure, a pipe L is shown leading air through one of the fingers j to the furnace. In a further modification, two furnaces are superposed and arranged in series. Fingers similar to those shown at j, Fig. 1, are arranged at each end of each grate, and depending baffle-blocks are arranged over each fire.
Patent GB-190916595-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Flexible Pipes.
Inventor: LUHRS HERMANN
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 16,595. Luhrs, H., and Hyslop, A. M. July 16. Sleeve joints with yielding outer pipes compressed.-Flexible pipes are clamped on to an inner smooth or grooved ferrule 3 by a double cone with externally threaded ends and an hexagonal central portion 1<c>. The double cone is in two parts 1<a>, 1<b>, kept in register by interlocking edges, or by pins on one part entering holes in the other, and compressed against the flexible pipes A<1>, A<2> by internally tapered nuts 2. Saw-cuts may be made in the ends of the parts 1<a>, 1<b> to give additional flexibility.
Patent GB-190917468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stretchers for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: TWISS GEORGE VICTOR
IPC: A43D3/14
Filed: 1909-07-27
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 17,468. Twiss, G. V. July 27. Trees and stretchers.-A boot or shoe stretcher consists of toe and heel parts a, P, preferably of sheet metal or veneer, connected by a link R, which has a pivoted sliding connexion s', under the control of a spring T, with the heel part, and is detachably pivoted to the toe-part. The link R consists of a metal strip, folded at the middle to form two arms, which are formed with a series of holes c' adapted to receive the inwardly-turned pivot pins c<1> on the wings c of a rearwardly extending and downwardly depending forked hook C formed on, or attached to, the fore part, this connexion thus permitting adjustment. The pins are preferably tapered, so that, under the action of the spring T, the arms of the fork are forced against the wings. A thumb-plate Q may be provided to facilitate insertion. The stretcher may be withdrawn by means of the hooks p, C, the latter of which may be formed as a spring to act in addition to, or in lieu of, the spring T.
Patent GB-190917745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hames for Harness Collars of Draught Animals.
Inventor: ROBERTSON GREGOR
IPC: B68B3/06
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-08-02
Abstract: 17,745. Robertson, G., Atkinson, H., Lee, C., and Hutton, C. July 30. Collars, neck. - Hames are formed in two parts, the lower connexion admitting of adjustment. E-shaped pieces 19<2> are brazed to the hames and are used for connecting the tug chains 41 thereto; they also serve to connect a protecting-plate A to the hames. The plates A may have pieces 19<2> to which the chains 41 are attached. A smaller plate than A may be used, of sufficient size to prevent contact of the tug chains with the collar. The hames may be provided with pins 6 to take into the hollow ends of the rim 1. Rings and spring pegs are carried by the hames to secure the rim while unharnessing is being effected.
Patent GB-190918595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Manufacturing Driving Belts.
Inventor: SARGEANT EDWARD FRANK
IPC: F16G3/10
Filed: 1909-08-12
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 18,595. Sargeant, E. F. Aug. 12. Belts.-In the manufacture of belts as described in Specifications 16,171/05 and 19,975/06, the press, forming part of the machine, is replaced by a number of loose clamps which serve to press simultaneously several cemented joints, while the cutting &c. of new joints is proceeding in the machine.
Patent GB-190918816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lime-hydrating Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: C04B2/08
Filed: 1909-08-16
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 18,816. Boult, A. J., [Kritzer, C. C.]. Aug. 16. Lime.-Crushed lime is fed in regulated quantity by a roller 32 and a spring-pressed plate 40, Fig. 5, in a hopper 31 into hydrating-cylinders 15, 16,17,18 connected by shoots 27, 28, 29, in each of which rotates a shaft 22 carrying helically-arranged stirrers 30, the shafts being so geared together that the lime is fed continuously towards the outlet-pipe 59. Water is admitted in regulated quantity by a pipe 45 to a column 44 containing a cup 46, cones 47, and inverted truncated cones 48, whereby the water is broken up into an annular spray or sheet and enters the cylinder 15 near the feed end. Air is admitted, as desired, by slides 49, and passes up to the column 44, drying and cooling the lime on its way. The condensation of the steam in the column 44 increases the draught. Openings 50 may be used for admitting air, or may be glazed for inspection of the charge. A slide 60 in the column 44 is for admitting air or for obtaining access to the interior. The discharge opeoing 43. Fig. 6. is provided with a slide shutter 53, which is adjusted by racks 54 operated by a headwheel and ratchet through pinions 55, so that the time the lime remains in the apparatus may be regulated sufficiently to obtain a dry product.
Patent GB-190925059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Re-forming "Turn" Shoes.
IPC: A43D85/00
Filed: 1909-11-01
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 25,059. Cridland, E. A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Nov. 1. Turn-shoes, machines for.-In a machine for reforming turn-shoes, an expansible jack is mounted in a position in which the sole of the shoe on the jack is inclined from the horizontal, and is so supported that the jack may be rotated round its support without affecting the expanding - mechanism. The jack, which is carried on a last base B resting on a flange A<2> at the end of an inclined arm A', has two parts C, C<1> sliding in guides in the base B and provided with racks engaging pinions mounted in the jack. The pinions are rotated by the movement of a rack-bar E connected to a second rack-bar F by a joint permitting independent rotative movement, but not independent longitudinal movement. The rack on the bar F is engaged by teeth on a segmental lever G, which is provided with a block G<2> pressed against an abutment on a rod H by a spring J. The rod H is connected to a crank on a shaft L driven by a pulley L<1> operating upon the shaft through a clutch M thrown in by a lever M<1>. As the crank rises, the jack is positively contracted by the engagement of the shoulder on the bar H with the lever G, and, when the crank falls, the jack is yieldingly expanded by pressure of the spring F on the block. Specification 11,880/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190927693-A (GB)
Title: Device for Measuring Spinal Deformation.
Inventor: SANDOW EUGEN
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 27,693. Sandow, E. Nov. 27. Outline gauges.-An apparatus for measuring the curvature of the human spine due to deformation consists of a horizontal graduated bar A from which depend adjustable plumb-lines C, C<1> passing over the extreme lateral joints of the spine. A central plumb-line may also be provided. The bar may be held by a forked piece F on the inverted end of an adjustable support D. The head may be held by adjustable rods K<2> fixed to the support. The plumblines C, C<1> may be attached to sliding blocks B, B', by which the measurements are read off. The divisions on the bar are marked in ascending numbers from the centre.
Patent GB-191002237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving of Ring Spinning and Twisting Machines.
IPC: D01H1/34
Filed: 1910-01-28
Granted: 1911-01-30
Abstract: 2237. Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon. July 14, 1909, [Convention date]. Driving-arrangements. - In order that the speed of a ring spinning and twisting machine may be varied according to the diameter of the cop and to the stage of the building, the beltfork of a cone driving-mechanism or the brushlever of the driving-motor is operated by a band 6, which is oscillated and moved progressively downwards about a fixed point 19 by a cord 10 so that the end 20, connected with the belt-fork or the brush-lever, makes oscillations of variable amplitude and of variable position in space. The cord 10 passes in a loop around a pulley 22 on a lever 23, and is secured to a lever 14, the levers being operated by cams so that the resultant motion communicated through the cord to the belt-fork or brush-lever is such that the speed of the machine is regulated in the manner represented by the full lines in Fig. 4, wherein the ordinates represent speed, and the abscissae time. The lever 14 is operated from a cam which is actuated from the ordinary building cam-shaft of the machine through mechanism whereby a lead is given to the lever 14 in order to compensate for the inertia of the reciprocating parts. The lever 23 is operated from the usual chain-wheel of the building-motion lever. The mechanism for giving a lead to the lever 14 comprises an arrangement of three bevel-wheels, the middle wheel 41 being operated from the lever 23.
Patent GB-191002368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Book Supporting Devices.
Inventor: KOEPP HERMAN
IPC: A47B19/04
Filed: 1910-01-31
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 2368. Koepp, H. Jan. 31. Book-slides; shelves.-In a book-supporting carrier having sliding supports and auxiliary sliding supporting-means therefor, the auxiliary support 28 is adapted to be pulled out independently of the carrier 45, and supported in a downwardly-inclined supporting position by means of inclined stops 40 on the fixed guidemembers 30, Figs. 8 and 12. The member 28 carries rollers which engage guide-members 30, the inclined stops 40 also having supporting- rollers 33. The book-supporting carrier D, Fig. 3, has a similar arrangement of rollers and supporting inclines. By means of a pin on the book-carrier engaging a groove in the auxiliary supporting-means, the shelf 28 can be moved forwards independently of the carrier, the two members being connected when the shelf is moved inwards. The book-carrier D is provided with a spring barrel 62, Fig. 4, which is connected to the side members 64 of a book cover through straps 65. By this arrangement, the spring tends to close an open book.
Patent GB-191003006-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stuffing-box.
Inventor: JOHNSTON THOMAS ALBERT
IPC: F16J15/24
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 3006. Johnston, T. A. Feb. 7. Boxes; packiwg, metallic; draining.-A packing-box for a valve, injector, or other rod or spindle, has a packing-chamber 9, containing shot or other packing, and an outer chamber 14 with an outlet 15, for trapping condensation water and debris. The packing is compressed by a spring 11 adjusted by a radial screw plug 10.
Patent GB-191006699-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Loading Coal and other Minerals.
Inventor: GAVIN MALCOLM ROSS
IPC: B66C23/00
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 6699. Gavin, M. R. March 17. Staiths and elevated structures.-Apparatus for loading coal &c. into barges &c. comprises a structure h erected at the quay side, having vertical guides v for a counterweighted cage r provided with a tipping-platform s on to which trucks are run from the rails w. This cage is hoisted by winding-gear u, and the platform is tipped so that the contents of the truck passes down a shoot y into a skip a. The skip a is provided with drop doors to which are attached hoisting-cables z operated by a winding-gear z<3>. The skip moves in guides in a frame b carried by links c pivoted to a frame e, which can be rocked to-and-fro in the structure h by screw mechanism j. The frame b can be luffed up and down by cables o operated from the winding - gear q. When the skip is charged, the frames b, e are manipulated so that a ring m at the lower end of the frame b is adjacent to the desired dumping place. The skip is then lowered to rest upon the ring, whereupon further paying out of the cables z permits the drop doors to open and the contents of the skip to be discharged. Tipping-apparatus.-The tipping-platform s is pivoted at its forward end and is tipped by raising the cage r slightly above a trigger x, Fig. 4, and then lowering so that the trigger engages a hook x<1> on the platform s. The trigger x is normally projected by a spring x<2> but can be drawn out of action by a cord x<4> operated by a hand-lever x<3>.
Patent GB-191008198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Dividing or Measuring.
Inventor: REEVES EDWARD AYEARST
IPC: G01B3/16
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 8198. Reeves, E. A. April 5. Compasses and dividers are fitted with a scale d pivotally c o nnected to one of the legs or members a, the scale being adapted to be turned into indicative relation to the other leg or member b. The leg a may be grooved to receive the hinged scale. The instrument is laid flat on the paper, and may be used for finding the ratio of different lengths, for dividing lines into a number of equal parts, and for like purposes.