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Patent GB-190905271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Performing Levelling, Laying and like Operations on the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D35/00
Filed: 1909-03-04
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 5271. Gimson & Co. (Leicester), Ferrabee, J. K., and Jefferson, J. W. March 4. Sole-laying, levelling, &c.-Relates to levelling, laying, and like machines of the direct-pressure type, and consists chiefly in an arrangement whereby, after a primary adjustment of the pressure has been made, no further adjustment is necessary for different thicknesses of work. The machine is duplex, and each jack 2 is adapted to be rocked from a vertical work-receiving position to an inclined operative position by means of a pivoted slotted link 50 actuated by a cam 53 on a camshaft 24. In its operative position, the jack is in alinement with the parts carrying a moulding or pressing form 6, which is removably secured to the lower end of a plunger 5 ; the forms are allowed a slight amount of universal play so that they can adapt themselves to the work. The plunger 5 is mounted in bearings 56 in a rocking-frame 4, which is actuated from the main shaft 14 by means of the gearing and connexions shown in Fig. 1. These include a tube 29 made of material which will collapse under excessive strain. A clutch mechanism controlled by a treadle is provided for throwing the shaft 14 into operation, and a stoppiece 44 controlled by a cam on a crank-shaft 19 maintains the clutch in gear until the crank-shaft has completed one revolution, when a spring 48 raises the treadle lever to release the clutch and also to apply a brake 41, 42. Between the two moulding-forms 6 is located a pressure-applying g device, consisting of a spring 11, Fig. 3, housed in a casing 10 and adapted to be compressed by a rod 59 contacting with a plunger 65. The rod 59 passes centrally through a double rack 58, which is geared by pinions 64 with racks on the plungers 5. The rod 59 is screw-threaded at one end, so that it may be adjusted in the rack 58 to suit different classes of work. In use, as the frame 4 swings forwards, the rod 59 compresses the spring 11, the pressure of which is transmitted through the plunger 5 to the form, the amount of compression of the spring, and hence the pressure applied, varying with the thickness of the work. The plunger 65 preferably has a loose fit in the casing 10, but it may be arranged so that in addition to, or instead of, the spring 11, there is a cushioning effect due to the compression of the air in the casing. Instead of air, the casing 10 may contain oil &c.
Patent GB-190906859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Reducing Steam Consumption in Steam Engines.
Inventor: DAWBARN ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: F01B31/08
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 6859. Dawbarn, R. A. March 22. Multiple-delivery piston pumps.-A doubleacting pump, Fig. 2, comprises a piston s working in a barrel having one supply pipe u, two discharge pipes o, o<1> with non-return valves p, p', and two by-pass passages q, r. The pump is used to supply liquid fuel, such as petroleum, and delivers during a portion of its stroke only, the liquid circulating round the by-passes during the remainder of the stroke. Lever and tappet actuated pumps. - This pump is driven through a pivoted rocking lever from the cross-head of a combustion product engine which it supplies. Two single-acting cylinders m<1>, m<2>, Fig. 3, with a common plunger s<1> may be actuated by a tappet mechanism w, x, springs y, y<1> centreing the plunger after each stroke; in place of the tappet x on the rocking lever, a bar forming with the latter a bellcrank may be used to work the pump.
Patent GB-190912636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Rings and in the Manufacture of same.
Inventor: BAUD EDOUARD
IPC: F16J15/20
Filed: 1909-05-28
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 12,636. Baud, E. May 28. Joint - making packing. - In a packing - ring of the type comprising a filling surrounded by a metal annulus, the metal annulus is made from a blank, Fig. 1, which is flanged outside and has a central part, of less diameter than the interior of the finished ring, removed at one operation. The inner and outer edges of the blank are bent towards each other in successive operations, the first of which is represented by Fig. 2, until they meet on the inner periphery of the ring, as shown in Fig. 5. The ring may be of circular, rectangular, or other cross-section.
Patent GB-190912901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: GREENFIELD LEO DANIEL
IPC: A44B11/24
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 12,901. Greenfield, L. D., and Nover, M. June 1. Buckles.-In a buckle in which the tongue can be moved backwards to release the strap, the hinged releasing-member has frictional engagement with a cross-bar or with a projection on the end bar of the frame. The buckle comprises a frame 11, Fig. 1, having a curved front bar 12, side bars 14, and an end bar 13, to which is pivoted the releasing - member 16, which has two bars 18 adapted to yield and fit against shoulders 19 on the cross-bar 15 to hold the buckle tongue 22 in engagement with the strap. The tongue 22 is pivoted in an eye 20, which forms the end of the releasing-member. In a modification, Fig. 3, the frame has a projecting part comprising two bars 23, which may or may not be joined at their ends. The releasing - member is pivoted between these bars and has a T-shaped end, the arms 25 of which frictionally engage with cut-away shoulders 27 on the bars 23. The tongue is pivoted to the releasing-member and has a cross-bar 30 to prevent it from slipping under the frame. In another modification, Fig. 5, the frame has a cross-bar 32 from which a U-shaped piece 33 projects backwards, the releasing-member being pivoted on the end bar 34 of the piece 33, and engaging with recesses 38 on the bar 32.
Patent GB-190915901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Screens for Vehicles.
Inventor: EARL JACOB WILLIAM
IPC: B60J1/06
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 15,901. Earl, J. W., and Gregg, W. S. July 7. Wind-guards, folding, locked in open and in closed position by a spring. The pivoted upper section of windscreens for motor - cars is held in its upper and lower positions by a spring concealed within the frame of the lower fixed section. The upper section 14 is hinged at 23 to a member 18 fitted into the tubular frame 13 of the lower section, and carries a pin 38 engaging a slotted bar 36 pivoted at 37 to the member 18. Integral with the bar 36 and mounted on the same pivot 37 is an arm 35 to which is connected the spring 26 disposed within the tubular frame 13. The tension of the spring can be adjusted by a rod 29 and nut 31.
Patent GB-190916953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Links for Fastening the Traces of Horse-drawn Vehicles and for other Purposes.
Inventor: GAMBLE SAMUEL LOADER
IPC: F16G17/00
Filed: 1909-07-20
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 16,953. Gamble, S. L. July 20. Hooks.-Relates to hooks having a gap cut in one side, and consists in providing a raised portion in the continuous side of the hook directly beneath the gap. Fig. 1 shows a harness hook formed with a gap C, and directly beneath the gap is formed a raised portion F, which retains the link connected to it in proper position. Fig. 5 shows the application of the invention to a dog-chain type of hook.
Patent GB-190921479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Folding Stretchers.
Inventor: WESTERHEIDE WILHELM
IPC: A61G1/02
Filed: 1909-09-20
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,479. Westerheide, W., and Garpheide, F. Sept. 20. Litters; hand - propelled vehicles; folding and collapsible vehicles. -In a folding stretcher which can be used with or without wheels, the side bearers can be folded on hinges 2, 3, and 4, Fig. 1, towards the middle, so that when opened the ends of the sections abut. At each end of the stretcher is a leg 13, 25 of bent metal. The handles 22 at the foot end turning on the cross - bar 20 have notches engaged by hooks 27 carried by the leg 25, and have pins entering notches in the leg. At the head end, plates 5, shown also in Fig. 5, carried by the end sections, support by a pin-and-slot or ratchet-and-pawl mechanism the sides 8, which form an adjustable rest turning on the cross-bar 7. The plates 5 extend downwards, and carry the pivots for the leg 13, which is held in the open position by pawls 16 having extensions 17 engaging the ends of the side pieces 8. The flexible material forming the bottom of the stretcher is secured to a roller 19, and passes round the cross-bar at the foot of the stretcher, and back round the roller 19 and the cross-bar 7 to a roller 21 at the head of the side supports 8. The tension can be adjusted by rotating the roller 19. Each wheel is mounted in a fork secured to a spring 28 carrying a socket for a conical projection on the hinge 3.
Patent GB-190929110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Automatically Projecting Pictures or Advertisements.
Inventor: BETTS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: G09F11/26
Filed: 1909-12-13
Granted: 1910-12-13
Abstract: 29,110. Betts, W. H. Dec. 13. Optical - projection apparatus.-Pictures, advertisements, and the like are intermittently projected from plates, carried on endless-chains a, Fig. 1, by means of a spring, energized by a motor; a shutter for intermittently obstructing the projection-aperture may be operated by a face cam. The slides are held in side pieces c<1>, c<2>, hinged together at edges 3, and containing a slide-gripping spring c<6>. The two sides c<1>, c<2> are held together by a hinged clip c<4>. A motor or the like is geared to a wheel i<1>, on the shaft of which are a gear-wheel i<Î>, with a cam - groove for operating shutter - controlling levers o<2>, and a cam l, which operates a lever m, pivoted at m<1>, whereby a toothed quadrant n is caused to wind a spring e, Fig. 3, connected to a carrier g<1> of a pawl g. When the tension of the spring e is relaxed, the pawl g drives the pinions that support the chains a. The chains a are operated while the shutter in the case p is obstructing the path of projection.
Patent GB-191004698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones.
Inventor: PERGOLIZZI EDUARDO
Filed: 1910-02-24
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 4698. Pergolizzi, E. Feb. 24. [Addition to 24,588/09.] Driving.-Relates to improvements in the in vention described in the parent Specification for driving a gramophone by an electric motor and a spring motor alternately, and consists in interconnecting means whereby both motors are simultaneously operated, one being thrown into gear and the other out of gear. The turntable spindle j is driven alternately from an electric motor which drives the loose pulley p adapted to slide and engage the clutch s, and from a spring motor within the casing h adapted to rotate the gear-wheels g secured to a sliding shaft f. An arm a pivoted at c has a forked end d engaging a clutch e integral with the sliding shaft f. Pivoted levers l, m are connected with the arm a and with the second clutch-wheel p. A spring catch engages in either of two holes b in the arm a and holds the arm in either position. A switch is attached to the sliding wheel p and clutch s, whereby the electric motor is running only when these clutch members are engaged. Also a series of pivoted levers connected with the arm a are adapted to engage a toothed fork with a similarly-shaped wheel connected with the spring motor to stop the latter when the electric motor is running.
Patent GB-191007358-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for the Self-discharging of Ships.
Inventor: GAETJENS HEINRICH
IPC: B63B27/28
Filed: 1910-03-24
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 7358. Gõtjens, H. March 25, 1909, [Convention date]. Vessels modified for unloading.-In ships of the kind having sloping surfaces b, l and apertures c<2> provided with flaps or shutters in the hull in proximity to the surfaces, through which bulk cargo may be discharged, several apertures or rows of apertures c, c<1>, c<2> are arranged vertically between the separate surfaces. With this arrangement, the cargo is discharged through the uppermost apertures c first, and, as the ship rises, the lower apertures are brought into operation. Lifting-apparatus may be provided for raising cargo from the lower holds where such are necessitated in order to impart stability to the ship.
Patent GB-191009824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Limber Connections for Artillery Vehicles.
IPC: B60D1/02
Filed: 1910-04-22
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 9824. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Nov. 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Field carriages.-Relates to pin-and-eyelimber couplings, and consists in mounting the limber pin on its carrier so that when travelling on uneven ground, it can swing in a plane transverse to the two vehicles. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal and Fig. 3 a transverse section through the coupling. The part a<3> of the limber pin A fits a recess b<2> in the carrier B in such a manner that it can only swing transversely about a collar a<1> having a spherical surface a<2>. The end of the limber pin is provided with a washer a<4> formed with a part-cylindrical surface which engages with a corresponding surface on the carrier B. The pin A engages a part-cylindrical surface d<2> in the eye D, in order that the pin may move with the eye. Specifications 20,555/90, 1849/02, and 5151/03 are referred to.
Patent GB-191012070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Means used in connection with the Simultaneous Twisting and Winding of Two-fold or other Doubled Yarns.
Inventor: WHYTE JOHN DEMPSTER
IPC: B65H54/16
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 12,070. Whyte, J. D. May 17. Spinning, doubling, and twisting machines with twisting-arrangements at delivery; tension arrangements.-Two-fold or other doubled yarns are simultaneously twisted and cross-wound upon conical pirns or bobbins for gassing &c., thus dispensing with the usual intermediate winding process. The yarns led from delivery twisting-spindles such as are described in Specification 24,407/08, are delivered at a constant speed by rollers b and cross-wound on a pirn d in the usual manner. The amount delivered by the rollers b is that which would be wound on the mean diameter of the pirn and a compensating-device i is provided which takes up the excess yarn delivered when winding is taking place from the mean to the smallest diameter of the pirn, and delivers the same when winding is taking place from the mean to the greatest diameter of the pirn. The device i consists of a thread eye i<5> carried by an adjustably weighted lever i<2> pivoted at i<1>, the yarn passing from the rollers b around any suitable arrangement of guide-eyes to the eye i<5> and then to the pivoted reciprocating guide g which lays the yarn on the pirn. In a modification, the eye i<5> is carried by an adjustably weighted bar slidably mounted on a rod and counterbalanced by an adjustable weight.
Patent GB-191019609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Pumps.
Inventor: MEYER ROBERT
IPC: F16K15/16
Filed: 1910-08-22
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 19,609. Meyer, R. Sept. 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Check valves.-A check valve for pumps, of the type comprising a springy metal strip c stretched over the valve seat a, is arranged under a curved stop plate e. The strip is freely held in the casing at two points x, y, triangular recesses h being provided to permit the end portion to bend while preventing vertical or endlong movement.
Patent GB-191021203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks for Railway Shunters' Poles.
IPC: B61G1/00
Filed: 1910-09-12
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 21,203. Heard, T., and Reid Bros. Sept. 12. Coupling, hand-poles for.-Coupling-poles are provided with an elastic member secured to the pole forming a hook. The elastic member mav be in the form of a spiral spring a attached to the pole proper e.
Patent GB-191027006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
IPC: F04F5/32
Filed: 1910-11-21
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 27,006. Gresham, H. E. Nov. 21. [Cognate Application, 9808/11.] [Addition to 4199/08.] Giffard injectors; regulating; overflow arrangements.-In injectors of the type described in the parent Specification, the delivery nozzle a is arranged to slide through a sleeve b secured in the wall c separating the overflow chamber d from the delivery chamber e. A cylinder-like extension on the inlet end of the nozzle a abuts against a shoulder formed round the end of the combining-nozzle, which is provided with overflow gaps. The overflow apertures in the combining-nozzle f are closed by hanging valves such as g, or by flaps or sliding collars. To allow for a large area for the escape of steam at starting, the delivery nozzle a is made positively movable by a spindle k extending through the wall of the delivery chamber. The outer end of the spindle is pivoted to a lever m, fulcrumed upon a link n pivoted to a collar o round the stuffing-box of the spindle k. When the injector is working normally, the pressure in the delivery chamber causes the nozzle a to abut against the nozzle f. To obviate the use of packing round the nozzle a to prevent leakage from the chamber e to the chamber d, a flange p is provided on the inlet end of the nozzle a to abut against the outlet end of the nozzle f which is screwed into the sleeve b. Holes q normally closed by the flange p may be provided to allow an overflow from the end of the nozzle f when starting.
Patent GB-191027303-A (GB)
Title: Improved Processes for Making Yarn from Kapok and other Vegetable Fibre of the same Character.
Inventor: SAINT-RENE JEAN MONDAMERT DE
IPC: D02G3/00
Filed: 1910-11-23
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 27,303. Saint-RenÚ, J. M. de, and Tissier, J. Nov. 23. Carding-engines; feeding carding-engines.- Apparatus for the production of slivers of kapock, which may be spun alone or with a core of cotton, linen, hemp, &c., comprises a carding-cylinder e, Fig. 2, surrounded by a smooth casing, or a carding-cylinder o, Fig. 3, through which the material is drawn by a cardcovered conveyor p. In the former arrangement, the material is fed by an endless belt b to a trough table c where a feed-roller u delivers it to a licker-in d, and is subjected to the action of a fancy roller f and a doffer g; in the latter arrangement, the material is delivered from the cylinder o to another carding-cylinder r, whence it passes to a levelling- belt s and heated calender-rollers t, and is finally wound on a bobbin v.
Patent GB-191100191-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Taking Soundings.
Inventor: HEYN FRIEDRICH HERMANN CARL
IPC: G01C13/00
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 191. Heyn, F. H. C. Feb. 26, 1910, [Convention date]. Sounding-apparatus. - In apparatus of the pressure type, a tube d with an extension h arranged as shown supplements the passage f as means of entry for the water. Radiating arms &c. i prevent the chamber c from lying in an horizontal position on the sea floor.
Patent GB-191100592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safes, Vaults and other Compartments or Receptacles.
Inventor: WEIKEL EARNEST EVAN
IPC: E05G1/12
Filed: 1911-01-09
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 592. Weikel, E. E., and Weikel, D. Jan. 9. Safes and strongrooms are provided with electrical means whereby an irritant gas is liberated when an attempt is made to enter them. The liquid emitting the irritant gas is contained in a tank d provided with a outlet e, which is covered with a glass tube f, Fig. 3, having a closed outer end. The tube f is surrounded by a coil i which can be heated electrically so as to melt off the end of the tube and release the gas. The circuit of the heating- coil i is closed when a explosive is used to break open the safe by a resilient bar o being forced inwards by the explosive force in front of it, thereby causing a rod p to bridge contacts q. To protect the door from drilling, it is provided with an insulated gauze screen 9 having an insulated metal plate 10 close behind it, so that the drill or other tool either presses the two into contact or electrically connects them. To prevent the safe from being opened by the use of blowpipes or the like, devices such as that shown in Fig. 2 are inserted round the door. Each of these devices comprises an outer metal tube 20, into one end of which is screwed a metal bulb 21 having a closed convoluted metal pipe 22 extending from it through an inner glass tube 23. Heat will expand liquid contained in the bulb 21 causing the pipe 22 to straighten out and touch an insulated contact 24. A thermopile connected with a galvanometer, the needle of which closes the circuit of the heating- coil i, may be used, or the expansion of a column of mercury in a vertical glass tube having contacts at both ends may close the circuit. These contact-closing devices are wired in parallel, as shown in Fig. 5, contacts 14, 15, 16, 17 connecting the devices in the door with the devices o, p, q on the safe when the door is closed. In order that the heating-current may be maintained for a sufficient time to melt the tube t, a relay is used. This comprises a pivoted armature, 4, operable by electro-magnets 2 which are in series in the circuit, to close contacts, 5, 6, thereby completing a shunt through coils 1 which maintain cores 3 of the electro-magnets magnetized. The tube f may be closed by a fusible plug, which is melted by the heating- coil i when the circuit is closed. The devices may be applied to doors and windows.
Patent GB-191101586-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of, and Means for, Tightening and Slackening Driving-bands, Belts, or Ropes.
IPC: F16H7/02
Filed: 1911-01-21
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 1586. Buckton & Co., J., and Wicksteed, J. H. Jan. 21. [Addition to 15,082/07.] Controlling r eversing - gearing. - Relates to improvements on the invention d escribed in the parent Specification wherein a pulley E keeps the belt at driving tension and is locked by positioning a lever on its dead-centre, a n d consists in means for throwing the pulley out of gear at predetermined times. As applied to an intermittent drive for the feed-motion of a planing- machine, the pulley E is lifted into operation by a lever Q fitted with a releasing-pawl Q<1>, and is carried by a frame C loosely mounted on the axle D. The axle D also carries a disk O, which is operated by chain gearing from the driven shaft b and carries tripping-pieces O<1> ... O<4>, which, when turned outwards, lift the pawl Q' and allow the pulley E to fall back from the belt F. The frame C works in conjunction with a brake R to stop the pulley B more rapidly when the belt ceases to drive.
Patent GB-191103491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Springs.
Inventor: HURDLEY THOMAS CHARLES
IPC: B21F3/04
Filed: 1911-02-11
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 3491. Hurdley, T. C. Feb. 11. Coiling. - In an apparatus for coiling springs so that t h e smithing operation usually required to close the ends of the spring may be dispensed with, the bar is coiled from the middle of the bar towards each end simultaneously. The bar is passed through guides i in two face-plates d which are mounted to rotate in opposite directions in separate headstocks which are traversed in opposite directions by a right and left handed screw or by separate screws connected by change gearing to the driving-shaft. The bar is coiled on the fixed mandrel a by rollers in guides d' in the faceplates. After coiling is completed, the split nuts in the headstocks are disengaged from the screws, and the headstocks are forced together by hydraulic or other presses f to close the ends of the spring, and the mandrel is then withdrawn by a ram g. In coiling long springs, primary guides are used to turn the bars partly, as they are revolved round the mandrel.