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Patent GB-190902796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea or Coffee Pots.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1909-02-05
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 2796. Barker, G., [Landers, Frary, & Clark]. Feb. 5. Pots.-Means for raising the infuser comprise a rod 11 slotted to receive a pivot-pin 13 for a balanced lever 12 connected to a chain 14 passing through a tube 7 in the knob 6. The infuser is supported, when raised, by the lever 12 resting across the knob. The device can be operated when the chain is pulled not quite vertically. Specification 10,313/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190912344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Railway Switches.
Inventor: PETERSEN PETER HANSEN
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1909-05-25
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 12,344. Petersen, P. H. Sept. 19, 1908, [Convention date]. Ground and like levers.-A ground lever comprises a weighted lever t operating a stop p or roller o fixed to a pair of plates n. These plates are attached to a bar operating a bell-crank lever g secured to t h e stretcher-bar connecting-rod. The lever weight is m a d e in two halves and t h e lever is held in either position by the bolt w or by the bar resting against a bracket s. The switch can be thrown by a motorman without leaving his cab, or he can trail through the switches. The lever is particularly useful for mine and mill tracks with trains hauled by motors, or where motor-trains and hand-trucks use the same track.
Patent GB-190913558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drying Air.
Inventor: GAYLEY JAMES
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 13,558. Gayley, J. June 9. Drying air.-In the drying of air for metallurgical and other purposes by means of refrigerating-coils 4 which become coated with frost, the water used to thaw the coils is forced by a pump 12 through pipes 13 connected to the ammonia condenser, and, after passing through the condensing-coils 15, may be led back to the spraying-devices 5 to be used again. Part of the used water may be led direct to the sprays without passing through the condenser, and in some cases the part led through the condenser may run to waste. Reservoirs of thawing water may be used above the chambers. In some cases the water may be used in some external device other than the ammonia condenser
Patent GB-190918999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic or like Tyres.
Inventor: JELLEY JAMES
IPC: B60C5/04
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 18,999. Jelley, J. Aug. 18. Air tubes and chambers.-To one end of a double-ended inner tube is secured, internally or externally, a short length of tubing A, between which and the tube is left an annular space B forming a pocket for the other end of the tube, or a short length of tubing C secured thereto. Ribs and grooves are formed on the walls of the pocket to engage with ribs and grooves on the other end of the tube; or, according to the Provisional Specification, an elastic band may be placed around the joint.
Patent GB-190919978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Superheating Steam.
Inventor: CRUSE HENRY
IPC: F22G1/16
Filed: 1909-09-01
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 19,978. Cruse, H. Sept. 1. Feed-water, heating. - In a combined superheater and feed-water heater, the sinuous superheater tubes simply rest on the water-tubes and are connected to headers outside the heating- chamber so that any superheated tube or groups of tubes may be withdrawn without disturbing the rest. Steam from the box d is led through the tubes e in the chamber b to the box d<1>. The feed tubes f are taken to-and-fro under the open legs of the tubes e and are connected to the inlet g and outlet h. Girders i, l outside the chamber b support the tubes f and the boxes d, d' respectively.
Patent GB-190921385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Apparatus for Compound or Multi-expansion Engines.
Inventor: DOILLET LOUIS
Filed: 1909-09-18
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 21,385. Doillet, L., and Faure, P. R. Sept. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Compound and multiple-expansion engines.- Means for starting compound &c. engines having separate inlet and exhaust valves 5, 6 worked from adjustable cam shafts 5<1>, 6<1> consist of a valve box containing three or more lift valves 12, 13, 14, and connected to the valve chests and the exhaust by pipes 17 ... 22. The valves are operated by cams 15 or other means controlled by the reversing-lever 9. When the valves 12, 14 are raised, the valve 13 is seated, and high-pressure steam passes to the low-pressure cylinder through passages 17, 19, 20, the high-pressure exhaust passing through pipes 21, 22. When the valve 13 is raised, the valves 12, 14 are seated, and the high-pressure exhaust passes to the low-pressure cylinder through passages 21, 20. The valves 5, 6 may he arranged on one side of the engine and operated by a single shaft.
Patent GB-190922166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Book Binding.
Inventor: HILL NATHANIEL JOHN
IPC: B42C5/02
Filed: 1909-09-29
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 22,166. Hill, N. J. Sept. 29. B o o k b i n d i n g - machines.-An apparatus for use in rounding the backs of bookcovers consists of a rotatable cylinder with ridges a<1> of different sizes, mounted horizontally or slightly inclined, and heated internally by a perforated gas pipe forming part of a Bunsen burner. The cylinder, preferably of c o p p e r, is freely mounted on the gaspipe by means of end plates perforated at a' for ventilation, and is held with any ridge uppermost by means of a spring-controlled detent g.
Patent GB-190923000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Corking Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES LEWIS HAMILTON
IPC: B67B1/04
Filed: 1909-10-08
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 23,000. Williams, J. L. H. Oct. 8. Corking. - Relates to means for feeding corks one by one to a corking- plunger, and also to a device for stopping entirely the feed of corks when desired, particularly intended for use with the apparatus described in Specification 13,602/09. The latter device comprises a spring-controlled bolt c, Fig. 1, adapted to project into the corking- tube a, and to be withdrawn, when desired, by a cam g. The feeding means comprises levers p, Figs. 4 and 5, which normally grip the lowest cork, and a plate w adapted to kick the cork, when released, into the path of the plunger. The parts are operated by a sliding plate h having an upstanding slotted part k, which, rides over the levers. On the forward movement of the plate h, the levers are opened to allow a cork to fall on the plate h, a spring v holding the plate w retracted. On the rearward movement, the levers p are closed to the next cork, and the plate w is operated through links s, t by the part k striking the bolt u.
Patent GB-190930172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Chests or Cases.
Inventor: GERSON LEOPOLD
IPC: B65D45/02
Filed: 1909-12-24
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 30,172. Gerson, L. Dec. 24. Seals. - In means for securing in position the lids of chests or cases, the nuts e of the locking-bolts d are each provided with a perforation g parallel to the bore, through which perforation is passed one end of a cord h. The ends of the cord h are afterwards connected by a lead seal i, so that the bolts cannot be removed without detection.
Patent GB-190930265-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Tempering Bobbins by Means of Frictional Devices whose Resistance Varies Automatically with the Rate of Rotation and as the Bobbins Fill.
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 30,265. Victoria Spinning Co., and Black, G. B. Dec. 28. S p i n d l e a pparatus. - Bobbins are dragged frictionally by devices, the resistance of which varies automatically with the rate of rotation, and also with the weight of the bobbin. The bobbin-carrier 2, Fig. 4, is provided with levers 1 of L-shape. The bobbin rests on projections 4 on the horizontal arms; and the ends 6 of the vertical arms are adapted to bear against the inside of the cup 5. Blocks may be arranged in the vertical arms of the levers to slide outwards under the action of centrifugal force. To enable the resistance to be varied according to the size of yarn being spun, the bobbin carrier 2, Fig. 6, may be fitted with two sets of levers, one to be used with heavy yarns and the other with light yarns. Either set can be thrown out of action by screwing-down pins 7, one to each lever, to fix the lever and at the same time to lower the screw head 8, upon which the bobbin normally rests, below the flange of the cup 5. Specification 21,810/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191000257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fast Reed Stop-motions for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BUSS ALBERT ALFRED
IPC: D03D51/00
Filed: 1910-01-05
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 257. Buss, A. A., Jucker, E. F., and Rossetter, W. Jan. 5. Stop - motions, shuttle. - In a shuttle stopmotion for a fastreed loom provided with automatic mechanism, the dagger d on the stop-rod a is normally lifted clear of the frog e by a piece l adjustably secured to a sliding rod h, the bent end of which rests on a plate k secured to a wooden swell f pivoted at the top of the shuttle box.
Patent GB-191009962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Bearings of Rudder Heads.
Inventor: HOWELL MORGAN WATKIN
IPC: B63H25/38
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 9962. Howell, M. W. April 23. Rudders.-A roller bearing for a rudder-head comprises a bored hlock d, secured by cotters d' and a wrought-iron clamp d<3> in frames c, which are bolted to the deck &c. a. Rollers d<6> are placed in the block d around the rudder-head b, and rest upon a loo@e washer d<5>. Another loose washer and a cover-plate may be provided at the top of the block.
Patent GB-191013402-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Cement Pipes with Threaded Ends.
Inventor: ZWICKER JULIUS GOTLOB
IPC: B28B21/74
Filed: 1910-06-02
Granted: 1911-06-02
Abstract: 13,402. Zwicher, J. G. June 2. Moulding screw - threads. - Cement pipes and tubes are moulded with screwed conical ends so as to form tight joints without the use of filling material. The threads are protected, until required, by leaving the matrices adhering to the threaded portions. The sections are joined as indicated in Fig. 7, or may be formed with male and female ends so that they may be screwed one into the other so as to present flush interior and exterior surfaces. The matrix K for the male end is formed as shown in Fig. 3, wherein D represents a flange secured to a base I and A a metallic-threaded core. Some weak calcareous material such as plaster of paris is poured in to form the matrix K, and the surface is struck off with an annular projection K<2> so as to make air spaces to facilitate drying when the matrices are removed from their moulds and piled one on another. The projection also guards the pipe ends against accidental blows. The female matrix is formed in a similar mould shown in Fig. 5, but in this case the inner wall 11 is made to contract or expand in diameter by means of the screw 13 and levers 12 so as to facilitate the removal of the finished matrix. The plasterof-paris matrices are placed in the ordinary pipe moulds, the pipe is cast and removed with the soft matrix on the thread, and the matrix is left until the pipe is to be screwed in line, when the plaster of paris is knocked away.
Patent GB-191017274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Feeding Anti-fouling Compounds to Steam Generators.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM
Filed: 1910-07-20
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 17,274. White, W. July 24, 1909, [Convention date]. Incrustation, preventing. - The quantity of antifouling compound discharged from the container C through a tube l into the boiler feedpipe b is automatically regulated by a valve m, which is operated by a hinged plate in the discharge pipe g of the boiler injector B. The tube l may be connected to the feed-pipe on either the suction or discharge side of the injector. The compound is forced from the container by steam pressure, which may act directly upon the compound or upon a piston O supported in the container upon a spring p.
Patent GB-191025287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting and Reversing Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FORNACA GUIDO
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1909-08-31
Granted: 1910-11-30
Abstract: 25,287. Fornaca, G. Aug. 31, 1909. Reversing; starting. - The shafts 6, 17 for actuating the pump distributing-valves and the cylinder air and fuel admission valves and also a compressed-air valve for starting, are adjusted for reversing by simultaneously imparting to them independent angular movements through a pair of oppositely-moving sleeves 15, 16 arranged as shown in Fig. 1. The compressed-air starting cam is mounted on the shaft 7 and is adjusted axially for starting in either direction by imparting an endlong movement to a central shaft 17, the inner sides of the cam swells being inclined so that the bowl may slide up them.
Patent GB-191026407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Traps for Discharging Liquids.
Inventor: MILLINGTON WILLIAM ERNEST WYAT
IPC: F16T1/24
Filed: 1910-11-14
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 26,407. Millington, W. E. W. Nov. 14. Steam-traps.-In a float trap for discharging liquid at pressures either above or below that of the atmosphere, the liquid enters by a non- return valve f and raises a float c, which directly opens a discharge valve h, allowing the liquid to enter a passage d. If the pressure in the trap is above atmospheric, the liquid escapes through a non-return valve e. If the pressure in the trap is less than atmospheric, the liquid collects until the bottom of a slotted link r on the float engages a pin r', and thus causes a tumbling lever p, q to fall ever and, by the engagement of lugs o with a collar n, to open a valve i and admit the atmosphere or other source of pressure to the trap, while simultaneously closing a similar valve communicating with the system to be drained. The liquid can then escape through the non-return valve e. The discharge valve h may be simple, or may consist, as shown, of a pilot part connected directly to the float, and a loose valve g connected to the float with some lost motion. The opening of the pilot part alone is sufficient to discharge the liquid when the pressure in the trap is considerably above atmospheric. A sheet-iron funnel k, having small holes m at the bottom, is provided to ensure the discharge of oil from the surface of the water. Specification 20,348/00 is referred to.
Patent GB-191100285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates for Destructor Furnaces.
Inventor: FETHERSTON JOHN TURNEY
Filed: 1911-01-05
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 285. Fetherston, J. T. Feb. 2, 1910, [Convention date]. Grates.-In a grate for refuse-destructors of the kind described in Specification 286/11, means are provided by which the clinker is broken and the grate is lowered clear of the furnace walls during its withdrawal. The grate comprises side members 7, connected to front and rear bearers 8, 9, supporting the grate-bars 9<a>, and is supported on two series of rollers 16, 16<a> mounted in a frame 12 extending into a closed chamber which receives the grate when withdrawn. One or more grate-bars 21, at or near the centre of the grate, extend considerably above the level of the grate, the upper portions of such bars being triangular in cross section or of knife-edge form as described in Specification 283/11. The forward end of the bar 21 is provided with a projection 22 which serves to divide the mass of clinker as the grate is withdrawn, an opening 21<a> in the rear wall 18 being provided for the passage of the bar. In its normal position, the grate fits closely beneath the lower edges of the walls 18 and is supported by the rollers 16<a> which engage with inclined lugs 23. Upon withdrawal, the grate moves down on to the rollers 16 away from the walls 18. The height of the rollers 16<a>, which are supported in boxes mounted on the frame 12, may be adjusted.
Patent GB-191104209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solid Tyres fOr Road Vehicles.
IPC: B60C7/24
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 4209. Brown, L., and Macintosh & Co., C. Feb. 20. Tyre attachments to rims.-To improve the adhesion between the soft rubber body a and the vulcanite or like base b, transverse keys d of metal or other hard substance of double-dovetail or other undercut cross-section are fitted as shown. The vulcanite base b and the metal band e may have interengaging circumferential dovetails.
Patent GB-191109052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Forks for Cylces, Motor Cycles and like Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHAFMAYER ANTON
IPC: B62K25/16
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 9052. Schafmayer, A. April 11. Connexions and attachments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-Relates to spring forks for cycles of the kind in which a wheel-carrying fork e is jointed by links c to the rigid fork a, and the crown f is jointed to a sleeve or bush sliding upon a guide-bolt h or its equivalent arranged parallel or substantially parallel to the head, and consists in providing a ball-and-socket connexion at the crown. As shown in Fig. 1, the cup-shaped crown is pressed into frictional contact with the ball-shaped surface of the sliding sleeve g by a recoil spring p bearing at its lower end against a flange o. A main sprfng q bears at its upper end against a cupped flange n, and at its lower end against a cup r in frictional contact with the sleeve g. The tubular guide h is fixed between the lamp bracket i and a bracket k upon the rigid fork.
Patent GB-191112359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Building of Walls and Structures.
Inventor: MEYER JOHANN FRIEDRICH
IPC: E04G17/075
Filed: 1911-05-22
Granted: 1912-05-22
Abstract: 12,359. Meyer, J. F., [Meyer, J. F.]. May 22. Walls.-Alternate blocks, previously moulded with grooves a', are laid in place and the intermediate blocks are moulded in situ by means of boards c tied together by twisted wires d. When the concrete has set, the projecting ends of the wires are cut off to remove the boards, and the remainder of the wires is left embedded. Alternate header and stretcher blocks may be similarly moulded in situ between the stretchers and headers laid previously. Single headers are used instead of pairs for thin walls.
Patent GB-191117648-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Method of Manufacture of Zinc from Poor Zinc Ore and Tailings.
Inventor: BEAUCHAMP FREDERIC CRAWLEY
IPC: C22B19/08
Filed: 1912-03-01
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 17,648. Beauchamp, F. C. March 1, 1912. Briquetting.-A crude zinc oxide fume is briquetted with wet clay and distilled for zinc.
Patent GB-191122267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Valves for Supplying Liquid Fuel and Air to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MOON EDWIN ROWLAND
IPC: F02M9/06
Filed: 1911-10-10
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 22,267. Moon, E. R., and Burnand, A. H. Oct. 10. S p r a y carburettors.-The air and fuel valves a r e actuated simultaneously and the ratio of air to fuel can be independently a djusted. The fuel nozzle b is controlled by a needle valve c carried bv a spindle g which has formed on it a fine thread g<2> and a coarse thread g'. The thread g<2> works in a cover i and the thread g<1> actuates a piston valve f which controls the air supply and which is prevented from rotating by a set-screw and slot. Thus by rotating the spindle g, the air and fuel valves are opened or closed simultaneously. By holding the spindle g and rotating the cover i, the ratio of air to fuel may be varied. In a modification, the two valves are co-axial and are actuated through cables by levers of different lengths which move together, one lever being adjustable relatively to the other. The Provisional Specification also states that the spindles of the valves may be connected by gear-wheels the relative angular positions of which may be changed.
Patent GB-191124657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Manufacture of Ammonia.
IPC: C01C1/04
Filed: 1911-11-06
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 24,657. Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik. Nov. 29, 1910, [Convention date]. Ammonia. - The 'synthesis of ammonia is effected by employing as the catalyst chemically pure iron or a nitride of chemically pure iron, which has been prepared from a compound thereof at a temperature not materially exceeding 600‹ C. The catalyst so obtained is used at a comparatively low temperature, preferably a temperature not exceeding 600o C. A particularly active form of iron is obtained if the oxide to be reduced has been prepared by heating iron or iron oxide to a high temperature, preferably until the resulting iron oxide melts. The oxidation and reduction may be repeated, and it is only necessary to maintain a low temperature during the final reduction.
Patent GB-191127360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tungsten Wire especially suitable for use as Incandescence Body or Filament for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: KRAUSE OTTO
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 27,360. Krause, O. March 2, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Suspensions.-Very thin tungsten wire or ribbon, applicable for use as suspension or torsion wires in delicate measuring-instruments, is made by a special process from metal of which the crystalline structure has been destroyed. The tungsten may contain small amounts of other materials such as phosphorus, lime, or thoria, which assist in destroying the crystalline structure.
Patent GB-191200029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatuses for Dyeing, Washing and the like.
Inventor: CALVERT JACKSON
IPC: D06B5/00
Filed: 1912-01-01
Granted: 1913-01-01
Abstract: 29. Calvert, J. Jan. 1. Circulating fluids through materials.-An open kier for dyeing, washing, bleaching, &c. by continuous circulation raw cotton and wool. cotton yarns, skeins, and cops, woollen and worsted yarn, &c., comprises a cistern divided into lower and upper chambers by a perforated plate or plates A so placed that the capacity of the lower chamber is not less than one-ninth of the total capacity of the cistern, and a central uptake tube B attached to the plate A through which the liquor is forced either by a steam jet D or by a pump E, connected both to the bottom of the vat A and to the jet-pipe D, or by both. The tube B does not project, or only slightly, below the plate A and is of sufficient diameter to allow free passage to the liquid. According to the Provisional Specification there may be (1) more than one uptake tube, and these may be upright or slightly inclined; (2) a duplicate cistern into which the liquor can be run, and, when the liquor has been run off down to the level of the material, fresh water may be run into the cistern, completely forcing away the old liquor; and (3) consecutive treatments in one cistern when two or more are required.
Patent GB-191202397-A (GB)
Title: Street Indicators for Cars.
Inventor: WYATT JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: B61K13/04
Filed: 1912-01-30
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 2397. Wyatt, J. A., and Simpson, J. Jan. 30. Reel and endless - web apparatus.-Street names on an endless web are moved intermittently backwards or forwards, according to the direction of travel of the car, by a screwthreaded axle 13 on one of the web-rollers 3. A projecting contact 25, Fig. 3, on the trolly wire of the car, meets one of the plates 26, 27 on a pivoted arm 30, held vertically by a spring 32, and energizes one of the coils 21, 22, drawing a core 19 and a rod 18 towards one side, and bringing the end 17 of the rod 18 into engagement with ratchet teeth on the face of one of the nuts 14, 15, thereby locking the nut and forcing it along and rotating the axle 13. Two threads are cut in the axle 13 and engage the nuts 14, 15 so that the web is driven in the same direction whichever way the car moves during a particular journey. The web may traverse idle pulleys, and also a tensioning- pulley. On a return journey, the wires 33, 34 may be cross-connected so as to drive the web backwards; but, preferably, the names for the return journey alternate on the web with those of the forward journey, so that by displacing the rollers half a pitch the names of the return trip can be brought into display.