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Patent GB-190718638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Target-practice Apparatus.
Inventor: MITCHELL FRANK
Filed: 1907-08-17
Granted: 1908-08-17
Abstract: 18,638. Mitchell, F. Aug. 17. Rifle practice, teaching.-Consists in means for preventing the discharge of the cartridge when the aim is not within a prescribed limit. Two members are employed ; one moves with the gun, the other retains a fixed direction. If the aim is within the prescribed limit when the trigger is pulled, the members move-relatively past each other and firing takes place. If the aim is too wide, the members come in contact, their relative motion is prevented, and firing does not take -place. Several constructional forms are described. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a tube D is slidably mounied in the bracket B', and a ring G' is attached to the gun A which is pivoted at B<1>. When the trigger is pulled, a wire A<2> pushes the tube D, and these parts will then move and allow firing to take place unless the aim is so wide that the tube D cannot pass through the ring G<2>. As shown in Fig. 7, one member has spring-controlled fingers L<18> adapted to be thrown out by the other member for indicating in what direction the aim was too wide. If the members slip past each other after a wide aim, they will not usually have sufficient energy left to fire the gun ; for greater safety however one member may have an inturned edge L<20>, Fig. 8, adapted to engage recesses B<9> in the other, to retard the slipping motion. In a modification, a pointer attached to the gun makes electric contact with a central contact-piece on an insulating-plate attached to the bracket when the aim is within the limits, so that an electro-magnet is energized and attracts a catch, thus releasing the firing-pin. The invention is preferably employed in connexion with means for indicating the aim, such as are described in Specification No. 15,500, A.D. 1908. Specifications No. 9977, A.D. 1906, and No..2883, A.D. 1907, are also referred to.
Patent GB-190724018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball and Socket Joints for Gas-pipes.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER JULIUS
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 24,018. Oppenheimer, J. Oct. 30. Gaseliers.-In ball-and-socket joints for gas pipes, the ball part is pressed against its seat with a uniform pressure irrespective of the swinging movement, by rigid or flexible insertion pieces, the point of contact between the relatively movable inserted parts being at, or at a constant distance from, the geometrical centre of oscillation, and in the axis of the bore of the socket. Side orifices are provided for the passage of the gas. As shown in Fig. 1, a sphere a<1> contacts with a flat surface in the centre of the socket b<1>. In Fig. 2, a dome h is shown fixed to a hemispherical member f, and has its apex i at the centre of oscillation contacting with a plate j, preferably in the form of a trefoil and curved to increase resiliency. For this dome may be substituted a rod k, Fig. 4, fixed to the hemispherical member, or carrying a plate similar to the plate j fitting into the hemispherical member. In the form shown in Fig. 6, perforated plates l are loosely connected by a rod k, the point of contact of the rod and upper plate being at the centre of oscillation. The plates l may be made in the form of the plate j, or the lower plate may be an integral part of the hemispherical member.
Patent GB-190809445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Comparing the Speeds of Two or More Machines
Inventor: LERTOURNE EUGENE LOUIS AMEDEE
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 9445. LertournÚ, E. L. A. May 4,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act,1907]. [Patent of Addition to No.327, A.D. 1908.] Kinematographs. -Relates to apparatus, described in Specification No. 327, A.D. 1908, for comparing the speed of two or more shafts, for example those of a kinematograph and phonograph, and consists in the replacement of the electric lamps by electro - magnets operating signal devices. The electromagnets A<2>-F<2>, a<2>-f<2> are arranged in concentric circles or parallel rows and are controlled by brushes I, i, carried on the shafts G, g, and by a series of contacts A-F, a-f connected to the corresponding magnets, as shown. One of the series of contacts and magnets may be dispensed with, the other series of magnets being arranged round one of the shafts, which is provided with a pointer. To bring the movements of the machines into correspondence, one series of contacts is frictionally mounted on a ring. L so that it can be moved around the shaft G.
Patent GB-190812215-A (GB)
Title: A Nut-lock.
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 12,215. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. June 5. Locking nuts.-A resilient blade C, which is formed integrally with a washer A, is provided with indentations E to engage the corners of a nut. The washer A is held against rotation by lugs B<1>, B<2>. The nut may have a cylindrical part G enabling it to be unscrewed when the blade C is depressed, or a separate washer may be inserted between the nut and the base A.
Patent GB-190813754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: EDDRUP EDWARD CHARLES PAROISSI
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 13,754. Eddrup, E. C. P., Boughton, H. F., and Everson, W. H. June 29. Incandescent gas lamps. - Upright and inverted burner mouths are combined in such a manner that the products of combustion arising from the lower burner mouth are utilized for increasing the incandescence of the upper mantle. In one form, upright and inverted burner mouths A, C, Fig. 1, are fed with gaseous mixture through a common mixing-tube F, or through two separate passages in the same mixing- tube, and the combustion products from the lower burner mouth are collected by a preferably transparent or semi-transparent hood b<5>, pass through an annular space b<6>, and assist combustion in the upper mantle B. In another form, a combined upright and inverted mantle B, Fig. 2, is employed, and the burner is provided with upright and inverted burner heads A, C or with an inverted burner head only. The mantle is steadied by the fitting f
Patent GB-190818996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling on Railways.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 18,996. Brown, G. H. Sept. 10. Collectors for electricity. In a railway signalling system of the kind described in Specifications No. 28,522, A.D. 1904, Nos. 2413 and 10,687, A.D. 1907, and No. 9552, A.D. 1908, [all in Abridgment Class Railway signals &c.], specially-constructed contact shoes are described. Each engine is fitted with the apparatus shown diagrammatically in Fig. 4, which includes two sets of contact shoes 2, 3, 4 for engaging the ramp rails. The contact shoes 2, 3, 4 are supported on a plate A', Fig. 5<a>, carried on pivoted slotted links A<5>, which swing on studs A<4> 4 fixed to an axle-box. A switch box A<8> is fixed on the axle-box to enclose the contact arms 6, 6<a> and their contact pieces. The ramp rails are supported on brackets on the track so as to engage and lift the shoes 2, 3, 4 as the. train passes over; this lifting serves to move the switch arm 6, 6<a> and to open contacts 10, 12 and close contact 8.
Patent GB-190820323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth Plaiting and Measuring Machines.
Inventor: HACKING WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-09-28
Abstract: 20,323. Hacking, W. H. Sept. 28. Cuttling.-Means are provided for controlling the pressure on a plaiting-table to render it suitable for different classes of cloth to be plaited. The springs B which produce the upward movement of the table R are connected at one end to cams C by chains A, and at the other end to projections D on a shaft E, which at one end carries a worm-wheel G gearing with a worm H on a shaft I fitted with a crank-handle L. By rotating the handle, the tension of the springs may be varied, and the springs B are connected through the cams Q and quadrants N to the lifting-chains 0 of the table, which is thus given a variable weight-lifting power and resistance to downward pressure.
Patent GB-190822176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft Catching and Cutting Mechanism for Automatic Weft-replenishing Looms.
Inventor: WEBER WERNER
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 22,176. Weber, W. Oct. 20. L o o m weft - replenishing mechanism ; weft, cutting.- In a device for controlling the loose ends of weft in a loom having automatic weft-replenishing mechanism operated by a weft-feeler, the weft-feeler turns a cam-disk 1, Fig. 1, and allows a finger 3 to fall into the path of a weft-hammer 4, which pushes back a slide and turns a spring-controlled shaft 6 by means of a lever 7. On the other end of the shaft 6 is an arm 9, Fig. 6, carrying a plate 10, which turns a slotted lever 13 about its pivot 11. A pin 28 on a lever 23 is engaged by the slot in the lever 13, so that the lever 23 also is turned, and when the pin 28 rises above the point 24 at which the lever 23 is pivoted to the breast beam 25, a spring 22 pulls the lever 13 quickly to the left by means of the lever 15, thereby causing the lever 23 to turn into an horizontal position. When the lay moves forwards, the weft is laid across the notches in the end of the lever 23. The exchange of spools or shuttles is then effected, the empty spool or shuttle being pushed downwards and drawing the weft between cutting-blades arranged respectively on the lay and on a support 32 mounted on the breast beam. As the lay moves backwards, the cutting- blades sever the weft. A cam-actuated lever 17 then turns the lever 15 by means of a set-screw 21 engaging a lug 20, and the lever 23 is thus returned to the position shown in Fig. 6, carrying the loose end of the weft with it in such a manner that the weft is laid across a hook on the temple holder and is thus prevented from being woven into the fabric. When the fabric has moved forwards a short distance, the weft-end projecting from it is cut off by a temple cutter of the usual type.
Patent GB-190823701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 23,701. Lake, W. E., [Huebner, W. C., and Bleistein, G.]. Nov. 5. Printing.-The sensitized surfaces of metallic or other plates or of lithographic stones are printed in predetermined locations by an apparatus, Figs. 1 and 3, comprising a stationary frame A, a holder C for the plate or stone D pivoted to frames B, and a light-chamber E which also holds the printing- plate 42. The side frames B are connected together by tubes 29 and rods 30, and to the frame A by extensions 25. The plate-holder C is pivoted at 31 to the frames B, and has a gear segment 32 actuated by a worm 33 which is rotated by bevelwheels 35 and a shaft 34. The holder C bears against stops 36 and is preferably held by catches 37. The sensitized plate &c. is secured by strips 37a screwed to the holder, which is provided with various sets of screw-boles for adjusting the strips. The light-chamber is attached to a carrier F movable in a carriage G which is traversed by a screw 44 along guides 43 of the frame. A ; the carrier F is' raised by screws 45 -geared together. Scales 50, 52 and pointers. 51, 53 carried by the carriage G and the carrier F indicate the position of the carrier. The light-chamber has rigid and extensible portions 60, 61 and a front frame 64 fixed to guide-rods 62 having a cross-bar 65 ; a screw 66 in the frame F actuates the cross-bar 65 and the chamber E to press the plate 42 against the plate or stone D. The chamber has a face-plate 41 and the plate 42 is secured to this by bevelled bars 70, Figs. 9 and 10, screwed to the frame 64 and securing also the face-plate 41. In a modification, Fig. 11, a pressure .plate H is attached to the holder C by bolts 80 ; the holder carries shafts 81, 82 provided with handles 86 and cams or eccentrics 83., which are pressed against sliding bolts 84 backed by stiff springs 85. The apparatus is suitable for producing plates &c. for colour work.
Patent GB-190900736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates.
Inventor: THOMPSON FREDERICK
IPC: F23H11/04
Filed: 1909-07-10
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 736. Thompson, F. July 10. Grates.-Chain grates in which the fuel is received and the ashes are delivered at the same end comprise a series of bars or plates C pivotally mounted between two endless chains A passing over sprockets and sustained on both runs in a horizontal position by bearers D. In operation fuel is fed to the upper run and is delivered to the reverse side of the plates on the lower run at any convenient place by cutting away the bearers D, as at d<1>, Fig. 4. The material is delivered from the lower run in a similar manner. In a modification the grates are formed of a series of U-shaped plates f, Fig. 7, the arms of which are pivoted at the ends to cross-rods connecting the chains and a number of tongues or fingers f also pivoted to the crossrods and extending between the arms. An agitating movement is given to the fuel by running the plates and tongues on serrated bearers e. The fuel may be carried on the lower run and the ashes deposited beneath if so desired.
Patent GB-190902601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treads of Stairs.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR RANDOLPH
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 2601. Robinson, A. R. Feb. 3. Treads.-Relates to stair treads of the kind described in Specification 20;732/00._ The wearing- surface of the grooved tread b is above the plane of the stair or the like, while the bottom of the groove f, and the top surface of the securing- screws c, are approximately level with the plain portion of the stair. The tread is secured by screws c to battens d inserted in undercut grooves e formed in the underlying surface of the stair.
Patent GB-190903038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller-skates.
Inventor: KELLER-LAMPART KARL
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 3038. Lampart, K. Keller-. Feb. 8. Skates. - Roller skates are formed with the foot-plate in two parts a, a<1>, hinged at b, the latter of which is acted on by a blade spring c. The rear part carries a heel-clamp d and a pivoted disk y, a bracket n on which carries the rear wheel i<1>. The relative motion of the disks t, y is limited by a pin and slot arrangement. Brackets f on the fore part of the rear plate support levers g carrying axles h on which the front wheels i run. The rotation of the front wheels is limited to one direction by pawls l. Springs m on rods n support the plates from the axles h. A brake g is operated by a cord s and is held inoperative by a spring p. A supporting- member, adapted to be strapped to the boot, may be pivoted at z.
Patent GB-190910481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cleaning Devices for Pipes or Conduits.
Inventor: SCHNIEWIND FREDERIC WILLIAM CH
IPC: C10B43/06
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 10,481. Schniewind, F. W. C. May 3. Cleaning internally, rotary appliances for.- In apparatus for gas manufacture, a device for cleaning the stand and branch pipes consists of means whereby an electrically-driven rotary scraper may be introduced and fed into the stand-pipe, or simultaneously into each of the branch pipes. Above the stand-pipe 10, Fig. 1, are mounted rails 19, 20 on which runs a carriage 21 carrying a frame 25, 26, 27, 28, preferably pivoted on bearings 29, 30, and so arranged that the scrapers 24, of any known type, mounted on the spindles 38 rotating in the tubes 27, are opposite openings, normally closed by covers 12, leading to the branch pipes 8, and retort vents 6. The angular spindles 38 slide in and rotate with sleeves 37, Fig. 3, keyed to the worm-wheel 35, being supported, through a swivel 39, by the cord or the like 40 passed over the pulleys 41, 42 and wound on the drum 43 driven, through suitable gearing, from the electric motor 47 by the worm 44 mounted on the spindle 45. This same spindle rotates the scrapers 24 by means of the worm 46 and worm-wheel 35, both enclosed in the case 34, forward motion being obtained by gravity assisted, in the case of spiral scrapers, by the rotary motion. The stand-pipe 10, normally closed by a cover 57, is cleaned by the scraper 23 carried by a spindle in the tube 55 and operated similarly to the scrapers 24 from the motor 49. The motor 48 by means of chain or other gear propels the carriage along the track, which may extend round the end of the retorts to the opposite side, or there may be a duplicate apparatus on that side. The scrapers are withdrawn by reversing the motors, and suitable clutching-mechanism may be interposed to allow this to be done without reversing the direction of rotation of the scrapers, or while they are stationary.
Patent GB-190912030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion of Travelling Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B64D27/00
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 12,030. Boult, A. J., [Sulzer Geb.]. May 21. [Addition to 28,040/06, Class 7, Air and gas engines.] Motor power plant.-In a system of propulsion for locomotives, motor road vehicles, slips, &c., such as is described in the parent Specification, the driving-engine works one or more pumps to supply its own charges of air at light loads, and employs an independently-driven air-compressor to supply air for starting and at heavy loads. The engine a works the low-pressure pump g for scavenging-air and the high-pressure pump h for fuel injection or for supplying the air for the charge. At starting and for heavy loads, the compressor d supplies charges of air to the cylinder, as described in the above-mentioned Specification. The pumps g, h may be cut out when the pump d is working, or they may be employed together, in which case the pumps g, h preferably supply the scavenging-air, and the pump d the air for the charge or for fuel injection.
Patent GB-190913073-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Agglomerating Fine Ores, Metalliferous Residues and the like.
Inventor: DELLWIK CARL
IPC: C22B1/20
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1910-06-03
Abstract: 13,073. Dellwik, C. June 3. Briquetting and agglomerating processes.- In a process of agglomerating or sintering finely - divided ores, metalliferous residues, cement, &c., the finely-divided material, mixed or not with binding-material as may be necessary, is treated in a layer so that only the upper portion of the layer is sintered into a crust, which is then removed from the unsintered lower part of the layer. In one method of carrying out the process, the fine material is fed from a hopper C on to the upper band of a conveyer B, on which it is carried through a furnace chamber past a burner H. At the other end of the chamber, the material passes over a grating L, the sintered crust being thereby broken up and falling into a wagon N, and the fine unsintered material passing through the grating. The fine material may fall on to a second conveyer, on which it is carried back to the furnace entrance, and transferred by an elevator to the upper conveyer, which carries it again through the furnace. The material may be packed on the upper conveyer by a roller F, which may be shaped so as to indent the surface, to facilitate subsequent breaking. A hopper D may be arranged to supply binding-material, if necessary, the binding-material being mixed to the requisite depth by a rake E. In place of a conveyer, a series of slowly or intermittently moving flat carriages or trucks may be employed. Specification 17,343/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190915520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: WHITFIELD CHARLES
IPC: F23D11/10
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-07-04
Abstract: 15,520. Whitfield, C. July 3. Spray burners.-Relates to oil or like liquid - fuel burners for use chiefly in furnaces for melting metals. The burner body a is shaped as shown, the conical part b forming the burner nozzle. The oil-supply tube d is screwed i n t o a closing- bush c, and at its end is provided with holes e arranged more o less perpendicular to the inner inclined face of the burner nozzle b. Theair-supply pipe is provided with a valve h preferably in the form of a curved shutter, which is moved to vary the opening by a knob i. The pressure of the air is regulated by the valve h, and the volume of the air is regulated by moving the burner nozzle b relatively to the end of the oil tube d. The perforated end of the oil tube d is preferably bulbous.
Patent GB-190919008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Chimney Cowls and Ventilators.
Inventor: WALKER JAMES
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 19,008. Walker, J., and Howard, F. Aug. 18. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops. - Centrally - pivoted plates C are independently mounted on pivots' in slots b<1> with their lower parts swinging in boxes B having their sides sloping outwards and. downwards. The plates are weighted at c<1> and normally hang vertically, being actuated by wind to close against the wall a'. In a modification the lower walls of the boxes slope downwards away from the top, and have draining-holes near the outer edge.
Patent GB-190919457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle-filling Apparatus.
IPC: B67C3/24
Filed: 1909-08-24
Granted: 1910-08-24
Abstract: 19,457. Filter - und Brautechnische Maschinenfabrik Akt. - Ges. vorm. L. A. Enzinger. Aug. 24, 1908, [Convention date]. Bottling.-Relates to bottle-filling apparatus of the type in which the bottles are mounted on the filling-cocks and moved therewith, and provides means for pressing the bottles tightly against their seats on the filling- nozzles. The bottle is slipped over the filling- tube, and is supported by the bent end u of a rod s and a rest t mounted on the rod. The rod s works in guide boxes b mounted on the rotary plug of the cock, the upper box also carrying an arm a to which is pivoted a bell-crank lever w, the upper arm of which engages a slot k in a bracket g carried by the fixed casing of the cock. The upper part of the slot k is concentric with the axis of the plug, and the lower part is eccentric thereto. The lower arm v of the bell-crank lever is connected to a friction clutch z on the rod s. In operation, the rod s and its connected mechanism are turned as far as possible to the right, in which position the rod s is freely movable longitudinally, and a bottle is inserted, the rod s being adjusted to the length of the bottle. The parts are then turned in the reverse direction to open the valve. During the first part of this movement the arm w moves in the eccentric part of the slot k, and so operates the arm v first to jam the rod s by means of the clutch and then to lift the rod slightly to press the bottle against the filling-nozzle. The arm w then moves in the concentric part of the slot to maintain the pressure during the opening of the valve.
Patent GB-190922071-A (GB)
Title: Safety Razor.
Inventor: BRUNACCI LUIGI
IPC: B26B21/18
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 22,071. Brunacci, L. Oct. 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Razors, safety. The guard 11 is hinged in a recess 18 at one end of the backing-plate 16, and the guard and backing have projecting lugs 24, 21 at the other end, the lug 21 carrying a screw 22 which, when the blade is to be clamped between the guard and backing, engages a screwed hole in the lug 24; or the screw may have a tapering end which engages an opening in the lug 24 and so draws the guard and backing together. The guard and backing are curved, and the thin double-edged blade is positioned by one or more pins on the backing which engage with holes in the guard and blade. In a modification the backing and guard are hinged at one end, and a spring catch on the backing is adapted to engage the underside of the guard when forced through an opening therein; or the hinge may be dispensed with and the backing provided with spring catches at each end. The blade has end notches which engage the fastening and connecting devices at the ends of the holder.