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Patent GB-190805402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolleys or Collectors for Electricity.
Inventor: HARKNESS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 5402. Harkness, C. March 10. Electric traction on the overhead-conductor system. Collectors for electricity are provided with two collecting-wheels 23, 46 mounted in a frame 11 suspended from the ends of the nearly semicircular harp 2. The harp loosely carries a spindle 5 having secured thereto a sleeve 6 carrying a vertical spindle 7 on which the frame 11 is movably mounted. Secured to the lower end of the spindle 7 is a cam-plate 9, which has V-shaped projections and depressions forming a seat for similarly-shaped parts on the frame and tends to keep the frame in line with the harp. Similar camsurfaces 41, 48 and 29, 31 are also provided for each collecting-wheel separately, to keep them in line with the frame. The frame is preferably made in two parts 14, 16 which are secured together by screws 15, shown in Fig. 4, which is a cross-sectional plan on the line y-y of Fig. 3. In the case of the leading-wheel, the cam-block 29 is loose, and teeth 27 formed on its lower part gear with a wheel 35 adapted also to gear with a wheel 37 fixed on the spindle 7. By these arrangements, the leading-wheel is made to follow the collector arm when passing freely across frogs and the like, but both wheels can independently follow the path of the conductor while running in contact with it.
Patent GB-190816472-A (GB)
Title: Widow's Cuff Fountains.
Inventor: HOPE BERTHA
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 16,472. Hope, B. Aug. 5. Cuffs; stays or stiffeners. - A widow's cuff foundation is made of black xylonite or other stiff material in the shape of a widow's cuff, with fastenings on each end ; there are also attachments to fasten the white cuff thereon, and to fasten the foundation to the wearer's sleeve. The foundation is made of the shape shown in Fig. 1, and is provided with eyelet buttons A adapted to engage buttons B on a strip of material, as shown in Fig. 2. The white cuff is worn upon the foundation, being folded over at the ends and buttoned on the eyelet buttons A ; the strip shown in Fig. 2 is then buttoned over the eyelets A. The foundation is fastened to the sleeve by a fastening C.
Patent GB-190818510-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for Mariners' Compasses.
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 18,510. Chetwynd, L. W. P., Kelvin & J. White, and Clark, F. W. Sept. 3. [Cognate Application No. 4339, A.D. 1909, dat d Feb. 22.] Compasses, magnetic.-An attachment for mariners' compasses to enclose the steering or bearing prism and protect it, together with the portion of the compass glass below, from deposit of moisture or the like comprises a casing or hood A having an open or transparent base and an open or transparent side I, the base being adapted through a depending rib F and packing-material G to bear lightly on the outer surface of the compass glass H. Means, such as an arm L engaging with an indented segmental strip M, are provided for angularly adjusting the pivoted prism J from outside the casing. Instead of being pivoted, the prism may be rendered adjustable by having projecting pins on its containing frame K engaging in a curled slot in the casing. In another form the whole attachment is rendered rotatable relatively to the compass bowl. Specifications Nos. 18,509 and 20,185, A.D. 1908, are referred to.
Patent GB-190900313-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Safety Razors.
Inventor: LOEB LEON NAPOLEON
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 313. Loeb, L. N. Jan. 6. Razors, safety. The blade-holder l, pivotally mounted on a cranked part of a spring - controlled shaft f, is held in the forward position against the stops d by a flat spring h, formed on the frame b, which presses against the cranked part of the shaft f. The holder has a lug which rotatably fits the cranked part of the shaft, so that when the holder has been retracted, by pressing-down the finger-piece g on the shaft f, it may be turned about the shaft for cleaning.
Patent GB-190900484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Automatically Retaining Doors in an Open Position and for Releasing the same.
Inventor: WISMER JULIUS
IPC: E05C17/48
Filed: 1909-01-08
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 484. Wismer, J. Jan. 8. Door-holders. -A door-holder comprises two vertically movable bolts 6, 8, which engage an abutment-piece 16, Fig. 17, on the floor. The bolt 8 is pivotally connected to the bent piece 5, which engages in an aperture 14 formed in the bolt 6. Suitable guides are provided for controlling the motion of the bolts, and they are kept depressed by springs 11, 15. When the bolts come in contact with the abutment piece 16, the bolt 8 turns on its pivot to the position shown in Fig. 5, and the bolt 6 is raised vertically by its sloping face coming coming against the sloping face of the piece 16. Continued movement of the door brings the bolt 6 to the vertical face 17, when it descends and keeps the door looked. To close the door, it must be opened until the bolt 8 is clear of the piece 16, whereupon it is turned on its pivot by the spring 9. On closing the door, the bolt 8 comes against a sloping face of the piece 16, and is raised, taking with it the bolt 6, which it keeps raised until both are clear of the abutment-piece 16.
Patent GB-190902164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: CUMMING DAVID BRUCE
IPC: F22D1/30
Filed: 1909-01-29
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 2164. Cumming, D. B., and Douglas, W. S. Jan. 29. Feed-water, heating by direct contact with superheated steam. A feedwater-heater A within the steam space of a boiler consists of a central vessel B and two side vessels C provided with baffles I. Steam from the boiler passes through a superheater in the uptake and enters the heater through the opening K in the cover. The feed-water enters the central vessel through the bottom opening L, and overflows the top into the side vessels, in which it mingles with the entering steam and from which it drops into the boiler. The feedheater may dip below the level of the water in the boiler, or may be connected therewith by pipes. Specification 1124/00, [Class 123, Steam generators], is referred to.
Patent GB-190904205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Roller Skates and in the Manufacture of same.
Inventor: YOXALL HENRY SMALLWOOD
IPC: A63C17/22
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 4205. Yoxall, H. S., and Easthope, J. Feb. 20. [Addition to 28,564/08.] Disk wheels.-Wheels of the type described in the parent Specification are made from two disks a, b<1>, Fig. 5. The disk a is flanged at a<1> to form the periphery, and the disk b<1>, with or without a flange b<2>, fits into a recess in the part a<1>, the edge of which is bent over as shown. The in-turned edges of the dust caps f<1> enter grooves made in the outer faces of the disks.
Patent GB-190904573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packaging or Wrapping Machines.
Inventor: DAY WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B65B7/18
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 4573. Day, W. H., [Townsend, G.]. Feb. 24. Paper and like b a g s, f o l d i n g down mouths of, after f i l l i n g. - Relates to mechanism for closing, by the method described in Specification 29,934/09, [C l a s s 94 (ii), Paper bags &c.], the tops of lined packets containing tea, coffee, d r y soap, &c., by first separating the lining at one side of the packet from the outer cover, folding the lining over the contents of the packet, and then, by any usual known method, folding-down the opposite side and ends together with their linings, and finally folding- down the separated portion of the outer cover. The invention is described in connexion with the machine shown in Specification 8355/01, in which the paper packets are placed in boxes h, Fig. 1, intermittently traversed by plungers d, e, f, g along a rectangular track c, the upper portions of the packets projecting above the box ready for folding. A creaser-bar j, Fig. 4, reciprocated by means of a cam, carries a curved bracket k, Figs. 1 and 3, which embraces a fixed bracket l carrying a cam-piece m. A carrier t, terminating in a blade w, is pivoted to the curved bracket k by a pin s, and is provided with a roller v held against the cam m by a spring 8. The same bracket k carries a pivoted flattener 3, Fig. 4, which is normally kept in the position shown by means of a spring 7. In operation, the creaser-bar j descends, and the blade w, under the influence of the cam m, presses the near edge of the outer cover against a bracket r, passes between the cover and the lining, turns the lining inwards, and is finally withdrawn. The box then moves on a step, and the flattener 3 rams the contents of the packet. The opposite side of the lining, together with the outer cover, next the sides, and finally the separated portion of the outer cover, are afterwards folded down in known manner. In a modified construction, two flatteners are mounted near the blade w, and, after the blade has turned-in the lining, the flatteners descend and press the turned-in portion against the contents of the packet.
Patent GB-190904781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mercarisations of Hosiery and Knitted Goods.
Inventor: WOLF PAUL PHILIPP
IPC: D06B7/08
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 4781. Wolf, P. P. May 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Stockings and socks, in which the upper part is worked double, are provided with holes in the double parts through which a wire loop can be threaded, the loop forming part of a frame for shaping and stretching made-up hosiery goods while being mercerized.
Patent GB-190908567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Stamping of Letters, Postcards and the like.
Inventor: WILKINSON FREDERICK
IPC: G07F17/26
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 8567. Wilkinson, F. April 8. Franking or postmarking letters.-The apparatus is adapted to be attached to a postal pillar or wall box. Stamps b, b<1> representing a halfpenny and a penny respectively are pressed on to the letter &c. at o by a cross-piece c on a plunger i. The plunger is retracted against the action of a spring m by the rotation of a cam j, which is geared to the operating-spindle e and co-operates with a pin on a boss l on the plunger. Coin action, mechanical - connexion ; coin - discharging mechanism.-The coin or coins couple the cross-piece c and the stamp or stamps, which enter apertures n if no coins be present. Arms q on the plunger are connected to the stamps through springs p, so that there is sufficient lost motion during the return movement to allow the coins to escape through apertures r.
Patent GB-190908775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in ticket punches.
Inventor: ARTHUR MIDDLETON THOMAS
IPC: G07B11/05
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1910-04-13
Abstract: 8775. Middleton, T. A. April 13. T i c k e t - p u n c h e s adapted to show the fare paid by the perforations, and to register the total amount received a n d the number of tickets punched, are provided with punches D, Figs. 2 and 5, arranged on the faces of a polygonal disk D<1> mounted on a shaft d bearing an exterior setting-disk E. The shaft is mounted in the sliding- piece B provided with a thumb-piece C and a full-stroke device and bell-hammer. The amount received is shown on a counter F actuated by a spring-depressed rack K, a pinion K<1>, and a ratchet F<1>, the amount of the movement of the rack being governed by the position of the disk D. The shaft d carries a cam G, which engages a roller h mounted on a slotted slide H moving in the slide B. A projection h<2> from the slide H carries an adjustable stop h<3> engaging a projection k of the rack K. The counter L showing the tickets issued is operated by a slide L<2> and a lever L<1> pivoted at l and connected to the slide B. In a modification, the punches D are carried by the frame, and perforations corresponding to the fare are formed in the disk D<1>, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190911070-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Field and Travelling Kitchen.
Inventor: BRADSHAW JOHN LEE
IPC: F24B1/20
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 11,070. Bradshaw, J. L. May 10. Field, camp, and like cooking - apparatus; steam cooking-apparatus.-A travelling kitchen is driven by steam and the food is cooked by steam from the same generator. The vehicle carries a boiler C, an engine D, and a chamber A containing one or more ovens E, and the pivoted pans G, preferably provided with jackets H and steam-pipes Z. High-pressure or superheated steam may be passed through the reducing-valve J before it reaches the pans G and the temperature of all parts is controlled by the use of by-passes. The side of the van not shown is formed of two horizontal parts which are hinged to the roof and floor respectively, and open outwards so as to give shelter from wind and rain when the kitchen is in use. End flaps, and shelves on the side parts, provide additional shelter. According to the Provisional Specification, a counter and a roller-blind may also be provided.
Patent GB-190913771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephones.
Inventor: ADAMS-RANDALL CHARLES
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,771. Randall, C. Adams-. June 11. Microphones.-To allow high or low voltages to be used, the microphone is formed of granules 9 arranged in a cup 8 of large cross sectional area, between the diaphragm 4 and the electrode 11. The pressure on the granules is regulated by a screw 16, and the flexible cover 10 is perforated at 12. The switch S' regulates the voltage in the circuit, which is connected to line through a transformer 17. The microphone may have a number of electrodes 11, connected to separate transformer windings in parallel.
Patent GB-190915563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Dental Atomisers and the like.
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 15,563. Dental Manufacturing Co., and Pearson, W. T. July 3. Bottles &c., protective devices for.-The liquidcontaining vessel of atomizers used for dental purposes comprises a metal casing 1 within which a glass tube 3 is securely held by means of a screwed plug '5. Washers 4 prevent leakage. Compressed air for spraying the liquid is supplied through the branch 8.
Patent GB-190916470-A (GB)
Title: Trousers Presses.
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1909-07-15
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 16,470. Dawson, J. July 15. Trouser presses.-In a trouser press having a number of boards arranged to be placed one on top of the other and clamped together, the bottom board, Fig. 3, is provided with a transverse recess B arranged to take the seams of the trousers, and a longitudinal recess C arranged to take the hem. The middle boards, one of which is shown in Fig. 2, are recessed on each side to take the seams, while the top board is recessed on its underside only.. Each board is provided with one or two holes at each end, through which bolts attached to the lower board pass, while fly-nuts are provided to press the boards together. The metal cross-pieces of the top and bottom boards are made of channelsteel attached to the boards by screws, which also attach rubber feet to the lower board. The bolts are provided under their heads with a square section, which after passing through the metal pieces are burred over, thereby securing them together, while the upper board is provided with a leather handle. The under crosspieces and bolts may be cast in one, of malleable iron or brass.
Patent GB-190922095-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Explosive.
Inventor: STEELE EVERARD
IPC: C06B29/08
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 22,095. Steele, E. Sept. 28. Explosives.-Relates to explosives containing only a chlorate or perchlorate and a mineral oil, and consists in the employment of the paraffinum liquidum of the British Pharmacopoeia (a colourless oil which does not boil below 360‹ C. and has a specific gravity of from 0À885 to 0À890). This liquid paraffin is mixed with chlorate or perchlorate of potash, in the proportion of 2À5-15 parts of the former to 97À5-85 parts of the latter.
Patent GB-190925863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railways for Recreation.
Inventor: WALKER ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-11-09
Abstract: 25,863. Walker, A. E., and Eustace, G. H. Nov. 9. Railways for recreation.-Relates to overhead railways in which the cars are constructed to resemble aeroplanes, and consists in supporting the cars by arms z, which are secured to the trollies m, but are so shaped as to pass outside the rail or rails. The trolly m, which is provided with guard-wheels v to run under guardrails, may have four wheels; or it may have two wheels and run on a single rail. A weight 3 is secured to the frame of the trolly in order to compensate for the unbalanced weight of the arm z; and a hook 4 is provided for engaging an elevating-chain, which lifts the car from the starting-place to the highest point of the track. The body of the car is provided with planes 9 and a dummy propeller. In a modification, the trolly is made of longer wheel-base, and has two arms for supporting the car.
Patent GB-190927020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jar or Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1909-11-20
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 27,020. Boult, A. J., [Tevander, O. N., and Manierre, A.]. Nov. 20. Capsules, applying.-A capsule 16, Fig. 2, of thick paper is secured on a bottle by a metal ring which is crimped by .a machine shown in Fig. 1. The rings are contracted by beaded slides 26 provided with pins 27 operated by cam slots 24 in a plate 21, which can be turned by a handle 23. The rings may be hollow with one end arranged to slide into the other, or this action may be prevented by a shoulder 19b, Fig. 10, the ring taking the shape shown.
Patent GB-190927479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Liquids.
Inventor: COURTET JEAN BAPTISTE
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1909-11-25
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 27,479. Courtet, J. B. Dec. 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Hydraulic r a m s.- Comprises ram apparatus for raising water, particularly for domestic purposes, in which the waste valves operate in conjunction with a balanced beam. T h e water from the main passes through pipes a, c, d to the valve chambers c<1>, d<1>. Valves e, k, which close the waste outlets e<1>, k<1>, are mounted on a beam. Delivery valves h, l control the passages from the valve chamber to the pipes i through which the raised w a t e r is passed. The waste passing the valves e, k is used for supplying the lower floors of a house, while the pipe i supplies the upper floors. The beam is provided with a lever q operated by an external handle for facilitating starting. Two cocks o provide for the withdrawal of any air that collects in the apparatus. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also a modification in which there is only one waste and one delivery valve, the balanced beam for the waste valve having a spring or like mechanism at one end. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190927937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Appliances for the Electric Lighting of Vehicles.
Inventor: GROB HUGO
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-12-24
Abstract: 27,937. Grob, H. Jan. 2, 1908, [Convention date]. Centrifugal actuation.-In reversing-switches for electric train-lighting systems in which a centrifugal governor R, when running at a given speed, shifts an eccentric sleeve H along its axis, thereby repelling in each of its extreme positions one of the arms of a two-armed lever A, B for reversing the switch-contacts, the lever is provided with a stop K, adapted to be released by the eccentric sleeve, the remainder of the switching-out movement being effected by gravity or by a spring F. A number of lugs C, which repel the roller r' of the arm A of the lever just far enough to release the roller K from the corner D<1> of the stop-plate D, are provided in order that, below the working speed of the governor, only a fraction of a revolution of the eccentric is necessary to cause the switching-out. The switching-on is effected in two stages, a stop G being provided to hold the switch lever in the position to which it is raised by the first eccentric E'. After a further revolution of the eccentric, during which the current reaches its full strength, a second eccentric E<2> raises the lever into its highest position, and switches in the lighting - circuit.. During the first stage, the dynamo may be loaded with a resistance, which is switched out at the second stage. The stop G is not sufficient to detain the switch lever during the switching-out movement.
Patent GB-190927939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Purses and the like.
Inventor: LOWTHIME DAVID ABRAHAM
IPC: A45C1/02
Filed: 1909-11-30
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 27,939. Lowthime, D. A. Nov. 30. Purses. - A purse comprises one or more pockets, each of which is divided into a number of compartments b by overlapping partitions a. One end of each partition may be left unattached to the purse. The partitions are preferably of flexible material, and their top edges may be scalloped or cut away, as shown.
Patent GB-190928006-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cattle or Sheep Feeding Trough.
Inventor: WHITROW JOHN WILLIE
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1909-12-01
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 28,006. Whitrow, J. W. Dec. 1. Feeding-appliances for animals. - A portable combined hay rack and trough for sheep or cattle is provided with a rack A, pivoted on pins B, and held in position by a pivoted catch C. To refill the rack with fodder, the catch C is released, and the rack rocked until it rests against a stop D.
Patent GB-191003447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cotton Ring Spinning Frames.
Inventor: KAY JOHN
IPC: D01H1/02
Filed: 1910-02-12
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 3447. Kay, J., [Wadia, D. M.]. Feb. 12. Driving-arrangements.-Relates to spinning- frames in which the speed of the frame is varied during the building of the cop by means controlled by the ring rail and operating the beltfork. A weighted lever b, pivoted to the frame at m and held in its normal vertical position by means of a spring catch, is mounted on a pin a<1> on the belt-fork, and is provided with two projections e, g. Pivoted to the frame at l is a bell-crank lever c provided with a rod attachment i and an adjustable end piece k. The winding is started with half of the belt on the fast pulley and the lever b in the position shown. As the ring rail h rises, the bell-crank lever c is tilted till the end d comes in contact with the projection e. The lever b loses its balance and moves to a slanting position, carrying the belt on to the fast pulley. When the ring rail reaches a certain height, the end f of the rod i comes in contact with the projection g, and brings the lever b back to its initial position in a series of jerks or oscillations.
Patent GB-191004895-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cylindrical Drying Mechanism for Sized Yarns and the like.
Inventor: MASUREL GEORGES
IPC: F26B13/00
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 4895. Masurel, G. Feb. 26. [Addition to 20,391/09.] Drying yarns in long lengths. - Apparatus constructed as described in the parent Specification is modified by placing a partition above the entrance of the material and making an outlet for moist air near this entrance. As shown, the layers of yarn pass in above heating- coils 4 over a single drum 6 and over the large drum 7 containing heated coils, and are guided out over rolls. A partition 10 is set above the entering yarn, and an air outlet 13 into the double casing of the chamber is made beneath the partition. The outgoing yarn is shut off by a partition 15 beyond which is an air outlet 14. Fans 19, 20 assist in the removal of the vapours which escape at the upper outlets 16, 17 18.