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Patent GB-190802322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Removing Tin from Tin Plates Waste
Inventor: BRANDENBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-02-01
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 2322. Brandenburg, H. Feb. 1. Sodium stannate; potassium stannate.-Tin is obtained in the form of stannate by exposing tinned scraps alternately to the action of hot caustic alkali and air. The scrap is placed in a series of boxes 4, Fig. 2, having hinged covers 5 and perforated walls, which are detachably arranged on a framework ef ribs 3, Fig. 1, carried by a spindle 2, so as to iorm an annular cylinder. The cylinder is partly immersed in the caustic alkali in a tank 1 which is heated by pipes 8 and provided with shields 9 to prevent overflow of scum. Air may be blown through the perforated spindle 2 as the cylinder rotates. Water is supplied to the bath through a rose 10 to precipitate the scum and make up for loss by evaporation.
Patent GB-190803451-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Constructing Groynes, Breakwaters and the like
Inventor: OWENS JOHN SWITZER
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 3451. Owens, J. S., and Case, G. O. Feb. 15. [Patent of Addition to No. 6040, A.D. 1905.] Breakwaters; groins and the like, beach. - The piles or columns used in the groins described in Specification No. 6040, A.D. 1905, instead of being made with grooves to accommodate the slabs, are formed in two separate parts a, Fig. 2, held together by bolts d. The slabs b are slid in position and the remaining space is filled in with concrete or cement mortar.
Patent GB-190809184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Labelling Tins, Jars and like Vessels.
Inventor: LEAKER RICHARD HOWARD
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 9184. Leaker, R. H. April 28. [Patent of Addition to No. 9309a, A.D. 1906]. E m b o s s ing.-Relates to improvements in the means for marginally damping and creasing labels, to adapt them to the surfaces of tins and the like, described in Specification No. 9309A, A.D. 1906. The label is placed by hand on a feeding-plate 1 between guides 2. It is fed forward to the damping and creasing rollers by a segmental arm 11 with resilient fingers 13, and on leaving the creasing- rollers, is fed to the gumm i n g - apparatus by a second segmental arm 15 with resilient fingers 16. Two pairs of damping- rollers 45, 46, 47, 48 are centred on adjustablymounted spindles 49, 50, 51, 52. The lower spindles 50, 52 are hollow from the outer ends, which are connected with the water supply, to within a short distance of the opposite ends. The outer ends of the spindles 50, 52 are provided with stuffing- boxes 53, glands 54, and hollow feed-pipes and fittings 55 connected with a reservoir 56, containing water at a suitable temperature and causing slight pressure within the two damping-rollers 46, 48. The water arriving at the inside of the damping- rollers 46, 48 passes through a series of small holes round the ends of the damping-rollers and through felt disks 57, 58, which are secured by screwed plates to the ends of rollers 46, 48 and apply the moisture to the edge of the label. The supply of water is regulated by means of a cock 59. The central portions of the rollers 45, 46, 47, 48 and of the creasing-rollers 60, 61 are recessed to carry endless conveyer bands 62, 63 on the guide-plate 1, between which the label is gripped and carried forward to the creasing-rollers 60, 61. These rollers 60, 61 are constructed as described in the above-mentioned Specification. The various portions of the machine are driven by gearing from a spindle 66 having a sprocket-wheel 68 driven by means of an endless chain 70 from a sprocketwheel 71, fixed on the countershaft 72 of the machine. The segmental arms 11, 15 are rotated by an endless chain 32, which is travelled intermittently from the intermittently-rotating main shaft by gearing.
Patent GB-190811794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Cigarettes, Cigars and the like.
Inventor: SCHOU PAUL
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,794. Schou, P. May 30. Cigar and cigarette cases.-A flexible case for cigars or cigarettes consists of a series of separate tubes 1, the walls of which are formed with single or two oppositely placed slots &c. 2, or with slits open at the ends, thus permitting the withdrawal of a cigarette &c. by the fingers. The tubes are flexibly connected together by pins or wires 11 passing through lugs 12 on their ends. In modifications, in which tubes with loose bottoms are employed, the individual tubes may be connected together by continuous wire, which also maintains the loose bottoms in position. A cover or cap may be provided.
Patent GB-190813206-A (GB)
Title: Improved Superheater for Locomotive Ploughing Engines, Road Locomotives and the like.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-20
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 13,206. Fowler, R. H., and Achilles, G. June 20. Superheaters, steam. - Locomotive ploughing - engines, road locomotives, &c., which have the cylinder jackets in direct communication with the steam space of the boiler, are fitted with a tubular superheater a arranged in the upper part of the smoke-box. The proportion of the gases passing through the tube b and the space surrounding the superheater is controlled by an -annular damper i. To prevent the formation of a vacuum in the superheater by cooling, a vent is provided between the regulator-box and the cylinder jacket. Further oil from the regulator-box q is prevented from entering the superheater by a trap r', Fig. 1, in the pipe r. Any water collecting below the oil flows away through the pipe z, Fig. 5 ; the oil is carried back into the box q when superheated steam again passes.
Patent GB-190816446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphs particularly applicable to Fire-alarms.
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 16,446. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Aug. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Alarm apparatus.-In fire-alarm and like telegraphs, the position of the transmitter is indicated at the central office by one of a number of illuminated indicators, the circuits of which are established by two or more step-by-step switches set according to the units,' ' tens,' or other digits of the calling - station. The switching - mechanism used resembles that described in Specification No. 21,592, A.D. 1903, in which a number of ratchet mechanisms are actuated in succession by sets of short impulses, intermediate longer impulses operating to shift the actuating-mecbanism from one ratchet to the next. The central-station indicator consists of tablets a<1>, a<2> illuminated by glow lamps connected to the contacts of the ' tens ' and ' units' switches B<1>, B<2>, Fig. 1. If an alarm transmitter in the circuit b is operated, the relay c is de-energized and the magnet C opens the contact h' and releases the lever f to close the contact g. Successive impulses over the circuit b cause the magnet D to step the switch B' to the required contact, and then a longer impulse results in shifting the operating-mechanism to the switch B<2>, which is then set by a further series of short impulses. Finally a long break of the circuit b closes the contact h' in the circuit of the sluggish relay E, which closes a contact k<2> in the lampcircuit from the negative main through the contact k<2>, arm m<2>, indicator lamp, arm m<1>, and contact n to the positive main. The contacts of the switch B' are subdivided as shown in order to prevent the formation of shunt circuits through other indicators. In a modified system for indicating numbers having three digits, a third 'hundreds' switch controls the circuits of ten relays adapted to connect the leads from the indicators with the leads from the ' tens' and ' units' switches. The magnet of this switch is cut out of circuit after operation by a second damped relay responsive to a long pause in the line impulses. To prevent sparking, the contact k<2> in the lamp circuit is not closed until the switches B<1>, B<2> have come to rest, and the contact n, controlled by the lever G which returns the switches to their normal position, is opened before the switches leave their contacts. The auxiliary lamp-indicators F, F<1> contain tablets bearing numbers, so that, when the lamps of the indicator A corresponding with any given number are illuminated, the numerals composing that number appear on the indicators F, F<1>.
Patent GB-190816452-A (GB)
Title: System of Compounded Spring Suspension for Reducing to a Minimum the Vibrations in Automobiles or other like Vehicles Running on Roads or on Rails.
Inventor: HEILMANN JEAN-JACQUES
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 16,452. Heilmann, J. J. Aug. 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Motor road vehicles; locomotive railway vehicles. -Each wheel of a vehicle supports the frame by an arrangement of compound springs in which a carrier bearing on the nave of the wheel is connected by springs to a member guided vertically, this member being connected to the frame or body by other springs. Figs. 1 and 2 show a side view and section respectively of one such arrangement applied to one of the steering-wheels. A cross-bar 1, bearing at its centre on the nave of the wheel, is connected at its ends by links 7 to springs 8, 9, the centres of which are attached to a vertical T-shaped member 14. The lower end of this member is provided with a slot which serves to guide it vertically by engaging a groove in the nave of the wheel. The upper part of the member 14 is connected to the frame of the vehicle by the spring 18. In the steering-wheels shown, the member 14 is divided into upper and lower parts, the upper part sliding on the lower when deflected for steering, by means of sectors 21, 22, the sectors being curved about the swivelling centres of the wheels. Lateral rocking is reduced by forks 25 on the vehicle and springs 26 on the axles, the forks also serving to prevent rotation of the axles.
Patent GB-190820242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mitre Boxes.
Inventor: BIRKETT THOMAS MILES
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 20,242. Birkett, T. M. Sept. 26. Mitering.-A device for mitering mouldings &c. comprises a central block 1, provided with an adjustable pivoted saw-guide 6 and having hinged flaps 2, 3, which act as rests for the work ; the device may be folded into a small space when not in use. The saw-guide comprises a pillar 6 having a slot 10 to receive the saw, and an enlarged graduated head 8. The guide may be clamped in position by means of a clamping-screw 13 and a washer 16 bearing on the milled head of the guide, or by a hand or spring-actuated bolt entering notches in the head 8. Recesses 22 in the workrests receive the projectiog parts of the head of the saw-guide when the device is folded.
Patent GB-190820671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Instruments
Inventor: DANIELS WILFORD RAYMOND
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 20,671. Daniels, W. R. April 10, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Telephones. - A telephone receiver 7 is mounted in a cylindrical wooden block 1 supported on rubber or felt cushions 10, 12, or hung on a bracket. The block, which is made in halves, is provided with a tube 6 made of india - rubber or ebonite which enters the receiver 7 opposite the centre of the diaphragm 8. A conical body 9, made of plaster of paris and hair, or of rubber or ebonite, fits into the ear-piece of the receiver, and listening-tubes are attached to the tube 6.
Patent GB-190823482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Heating or Cooling Fluids.
Inventor: LOVEKIN LUTHER DANIEL
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-11-03
Abstract: 23,482. Lovekin, L. D. Nov. 3. Water and other liquid heaters. - The liquid to be heated is passed through the annulus between two concentric spirally corrugated tubes, one of which A is adapted to screw into the other B the heating fluid flowing through the inner tube. The outer may be a casting and may be surrounded by a casing F. When used for heating water by gas, the burner M is at the lower end of the inner member. To increase the heating-surface and to act as a baffle, a hollow plug P is placed at the upper end, and this is connected with the annular space so as further to heat the water. It is provided externally with a rib P<1> of the same pitch as the rib A'. Within it is located another member 0, which is open at its lower end and at its upper end is connected to the water inlet 0<1>.
Patent GB-190826810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cigar-bunching Machines
Inventor: HAARER JULIUS
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 26,810. Haarer, J. Dec. 10. Cigars.-In tobacco-feeding apparatus for cigarbunching machines of the rolling-apron type, the tobacco fed by the conveyer a is pressed by means of a presser-foot h slidably mounted on and actuated by the knife-frame r, and the tobacco is cut off by the knife o. The tobacco is then forced down to the bunching-apron by a ram s, which slides over the back of the knife o and against a spring-controlled back-plate n. The presser-foot h is controlled by a spring z so that it rests resiliently on the tobacco.
Patent GB-190902128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Insulating Material.
IPC: H01B3/06
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 2128. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 28. Fire-proof paper; paper, treating with special materials; pulp, adding special substances to.- Insulating-materials, which are heat-refractory and of the type described in Specification 19,035/05, [Class 36, Electricity, Conducting &c.], are made in flexible sheets by mixing powdered silica with a hydrate and asbestos fibre, well agitating so as to felt the fibre and then form sheets, which are treated so as to produce therein a hydrated silicate. As an example, 260 lb. of asbestos fibre may be mixed with 430 lb. of calcium hydrate and 370 lb of silica; the mixture is treated in a beating- machine and then passed into a paper-machine. After drying it is treated with steam at pressures from 120 to 160 lb. The resulting asbestos paper-like substance may be cut into disks, washers, &c.
Patent GB-190903394-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in the Liberation of Gases from Bodies Containing the same.
Inventor: BARTELT FRITZ WILLIAM
IPC: C01B7/01
Filed: 1909-02-11
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 3394. Bartelt, F. W. Feb. 11. Liquid and gas controlled by single valve acting as liquid receptacle.-In apparatus for generating gas by dropping a liquid on to a substance, of the type comprising an upper vessel for the liquid and a lower vessel. for the substance to be acted on, and a stopper between the two vessels formed with passages for the admission of liquid to, and escape of gas from, the lower vessel, the upper vessel is made to constitute the stopper. The substance to be acted on is preferably introduced into the lower vessel a in a tray c through a removable bottom b. A passage n in the stopper k is adapted to register with a drip pipe j, preferably containing porous material o, delivering into a trapped pipe i leading into the vessel a. A transverse passage m in the plug at the same time registers with an air inlet h and an outlet g, through which the gas is withdrawn by suction. The rotation of the stopper simultaneously controls the liquid inlet, the air inlet, and the gas outlet. Where air is not required to be mixed with the gas, either no hole h is provided, or it is closed by a plug.
Patent GB-190905613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shoe Forms.
IPC: A43D3/14
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 5613. Marks, E. C. R , [R. P. K. Specialty Co.]. March 9. Trees and stretchers.-Shoe " forms " of the type made of sheet metal with integral arch and sole portions are formed with an opening 5, Fig. 1, at the toe, between the sole and arch portions 2, 1, to prevent buckling or crimping of the metal at that part during the formation of the arch. The form is preferably made of aluminium, and the sole portions 2 are preferably separated by a crevice 3. The rear end of the form is strengthened by a stiffening plate or stay 6, Fig. 3, preferably of steel, which is provided with flanges 7, 8 and is secured by riveting posts 9 pissed through the flanges and the form. The straining rod or spring 10, which is provided with a loop at the heel end, is passed through a slot in the plate 6, and is riveted to a bracket 14, which may be struck out of the plate. In a modification, the opening at the toe extends into the upper or arch portion. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the sole portions 2 have a crescent-shaped opening 20 between them and the lower rear arch portions 21, to provide for the flow or drawing of the metal at these parts without buckling or crimping ; the parts 21 are connected by a rivet 10<1>.
Patent GB-190905994-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Heating curling Tongs and similar Implements.
IPC: A45D1/20
Filed: 1909-03-12
Granted: 1910-06-13
Abstract: 5994. Physikalisch - Technisches Laboratorium Ges. March 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Hair-curling appliances. - Curling-irons and the like are heated through the agency of a liquid of which the boiling point is such that the irons &c. cannot become overheated so as to injure the hair. An open-ended cavity b, suitably shaped to receive the irons &c., is surrounded by a chamber a containing the liquid, which is preferably oil. The chamber a is provided with an outlet c, so that the pressure within it cannot rise, and the vapours escaping from it may be led to, and consumed in, the flame of the burner so as not to pollute the air, or they be condensed and returned to the chamber.
Patent GB-190908544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydraulic Valves.
Inventor: MCGILLIVRAY JAMES
IPC: F16K11/083
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 8544. McGillivray, J. April 8. Plug cocks; casings.-A modification of the valve device described in Specification 1303/05, comprises a cock with a hollow body having supply and exhaust ports, and, in a plane between these two, a port leading to the working cylinder. Means are provided for balancing the hollow body of the cock. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of the apparatus. Supply and exhaust ports 7, 8, are provided on the body 6, and, in a plane between these, a port 9 is arranged leading to the machine &c. In the hollow valve plug, a port 22 registers with the port 7, ports 23, 24 with the port 9, and a port 25 with the port 8. In the position of the valve shown, the pressure liquid flows from the port 7 to the port 9. On turning the hollow plug through a right angle the liquid &c. flows from the port 9 to the port 8 through the openings 24, 25. In order to balance the valve, a pocket 26 is formed in the wall of the casing opposite the port 7 of approximately the same area as this port, and is connected therewith by the recess 27 formed on the valve. Similar pockets 28, 29, connected by a recess 27, are formed in the plane of the discharge port 9, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190921300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Posters, Show-cards or the like.
Inventor: GOSSWEILER KARL
IPC: G09F1/08
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 21,300. Gossweiter, K., and Schmidt, A. June 18, [Convention date]. Figures or models.- A poster, show-card, &c. consists of a representation of an object, such as a bottle a, formed in relief or intaglio, or partly in relief and partly in intaglio, fitting into an opening in a foundation b, to the rear of which it is attached by a margin c. A rear covering - sheet d may be provided.
Patent GB-190922436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel Economizers and like Devices for use in Domestic Firegrates.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOHN GRIFFITH
Filed: 1909-10-23
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 22,436. Griffiths, J. G. Oct. 23. Fuel-economizers. - In order to regulate the air supplied through a fuel-economizer, its top is fitted with an adjustable lid. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the top has projections b engaging recesses in the lid, which thus can only move forward or backward over the outlet f. In a modification, the upper part of the economizer is of bottle-neck form and is fitted with a hinged lid.
Patent GB-191000674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Induction Furnaces.
Inventor: MULACEK OTTO
IPC: H05B6/18
Filed: 1910-01-10
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 674. Mulacek, O., and Hatlanek, F. March 2, 1909, [Convention date]. Induction furnaces.-Escape of metal through cracks in the lining F is prevented by one or more rammed or pressed layers such as are shown at H, K, M, which prevents cracks in the lining from reaching the outside. To prevent metal from escaping between the layers, those K, M at the sides may be connected at the bottom, forming an enclosing channel, or they may, at the bottom, be integral with the lining; paper, tracing cloth or the like, which becomes carbonized, may be placed between the layers, and besides hindering any escape of metal, allows expansive movement of the layers. In a furnace lined with magnesite, for instance, the layers may consist of magnesite or dolomite.
Patent GB-191005365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Divided Skirts.
Inventor: TYLER RAY
IPC: A41D1/14
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 5365. Tyler, R. March 3. Skirts.-Each leg portion of a divided skirt is formed from a piece of cloth which is folded on the lines d ... r to form pleats on the inside of the leg. The pleats of the two leg portions interlap, as shown, so as to hide the division. Placket-holes are formed at the sides, and the pleats are cut away over the hips to secure a better fit.
Patent GB-191008174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Gas-fired Coke Ovens and the like.
Inventor: BENNINGHOFF OTTO
IPC: C10B11/00
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 8174. Benninghoff, O., and Kl÷nne, A. April 5. Gaseous-fuel furnaces.-Relates to an inclined coke oven or gas retort heated by flues which are divided into two groups by a partition wall a. From the flue b combustible gas passes through a dampered opening into a distributing flue c, and thence through dampered flues f, g to upcasts h, i. Air may be supplied through passages adjacent the gas-supply passages f, g. At the upper part of the flues h, i, dampers are arranged as shown, access to them being obtained through horizontal passages n normally closed by removable bricks. The gases descend to the regenerator through vertical flues k, l provided with dampers p.
Patent GB-191009601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slabs for Floors and the like.
Inventor: CHASLES ADELPHE LEON PHILARETE
IPC: E01C5/22
Filed: 1910-04-20
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 9601. Chasles, A. L. P. April 20, 1909, [Convention date]. Flooring - slabs. - A non-slipping floor or like surface or tread is formed of slabs of hard material having upstanding or relief portions, the spaces between which are filled-in level with a non- slipping material. Fig. 1 shows a cast-iron or ceramic slab for paving side walks or landings. The reliefs are star. shaped with a central recess. Separate reliefs consisting of cast-iron blocks f, Fig. 3, may be secured to a wooden base by screws, or to a metal plate by rivets. The filling-material may consist of bitumen or a mixture of 10 parts of magnesia, 8 parts of white sand, and colouring such as yellow or red ochre or ultramarine; these are mixed together and then added to 7 parts of a 23‹ BÚ. solution of magnesium chloride. For glass slabs, the filling may consist of gelatine hardened with formaline.
Patent GB-191012871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fans or Propellers.
Inventor: COWLEY HERBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1910-05-27
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 12,871. C o w l e y, H. W., and Cowley, C. H. May 27. Screw propellers.-The blades of screw propellers and fans, built up of laths previously bent to shape, are curved to a radius equal to the diameter of the propeller in the plaoe of the axis of the shaft. Specification 23,320/07 is referred to.