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Patent GB-190801106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Air and other Gas Suction Apparatus.
Inventor: FRAME WILLIAM JOHNSTON
Filed: 1908-01-16
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 1106. Frame, W. J. Jan. 16. Exhausting.-Relates to apparatus for creating a vacuum by means of liquid inducing-jets, which is particularly applicable for vacuum cleaning purposes, and consists in means for increasing efficiency by causing the vertical jets of liquid to be broken up into small particles, each of which exerts a forcing-action on the gas particles in front of it. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the liquid jets produced by passage through a ring of holes g in a plate f are broken up by impinging upon deflecting- surfaces, formed by flattening various parts of the combining-tube. The deflecting-surfaces may take a variety of shapes, according as a combining-tube of oval, square, or other cross-sectional area, constant or variable, is employed, the holes g being arranged so that all the jets are broken up. One or more air or other inlets l are provided. The size of the holes g varies inversely as the square root of the pressure of the inducing-liquid, and for pressures below twelve pounds per square inch, bevelled slots are preferable to circular holes. In a modification, the apparatus has a single jet, which is broken up by impinging first upon a conical spreader supported immediately in front of the jet orifice, and then upon a conical portion of the combining-tube, each of these conical surfaces being preferably grooved or ribbed longitudinally. The liquid is preferably strained before use by passage outwards through a cylindrical sieve arranged within a sleeve, connecting vertical and horizontal portions of a supply pipe. Below the sleeve is an outlet for impurities, which is normally closed by a plug or valve. The air &c. may be separated from the liquid and used for blowing or like purposes.
Patent GB-190801178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Blocks, such as Brake Blocks, Electrical Collector Slippers, and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON CHARLES CHRISTOPHER WO
Filed: 1908-01-17
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 1178. Simpson, C. C. W. Jan. 17. Brakes.-In brake blocks and electricity-collector shoes that have detachable wearing parts, the holder B has a recess G to receive a lug F on the back of the shoe A, and the two parts are secured by a pin I formed with an oval-shaped projection i. The pin is passed through an opening in one side of the holder, and the projection i enters the slot H in the lug F. The pin is turned, to prevent its withdrawal, by an arm J, which is secured in position by a bolt passing through a slot d in the holder B. In a modification, two lugs and recesses are provided, and the two arms J, Fig. 4, are formed with slots through which a securing-bolt L is passed.
Patent GB-190812181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tooth Brushes
Inventor: RICHARDSON CAROLINE
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 12,181. Richardson, C. Dec. 3. Toothbrushes, sheaths or cases for.-Relates to toothbrushes of the kind provided with cases which form the handle when the brush is in use. Fig. 2 shows a cross section of the case, which is provided with a receptacle c for tooth powder and a hole d for the handle b of the brush. The tooth powder is supplied through a hole c<1> covered by a flap f, the other end of the case being provided with a similar flap e.
Patent GB-190814034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Retort Gas-making Apparatus which may be Combined with a Water Heater.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-02
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 14,034. Johnson, J. C. July 2. Stoves combined with gas retorts.-A portable gasmaking apparatus applicable for use as a stove or range comprises a metallic retort chamber containing one or more retorts J and fitted with a damper I, so that the heating gases may be passed over a water-heater h. The gas-making apparatus may be used separately or in conjunction with the water-heater.
Patent GB-190816447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Automobiles and for use generally where such Brakes are Required.
Inventor: GRIMSHAW JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 16,447. Grimshaw, J. Aug. 4. Brakes.-In brakes for automobiles &c., two blocks D sliding between guide-blocks H are pressed against the brake flange E by means of a double cam C acting on rollers L carried by shoes K, the whole of the working parts being readily removable as a whole from the brake flange E. The cam is turned upon a shaft F by a sprocketwheel J, Fig. 3, actuated by a chain connected to a lever. A brake box S keyed to the shaft F carries a ring R, a slot being formed in the box S and ring R to admit the actuating-chain. A coverplate N is secured to the blocks H at the back, and an intermediate plate T is secured between the ring R and blocks H. Springs G contained in the shoes K normally keep the blocks in their inoperative position. In the form shown in the Provisional Specification there is no brake box S.
Patent GB-190817339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reels for Winding Yarn, or Thread, from Cops, or Bobbins, into Hanks.
Inventor: ISHII KOMAKICHI
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 17,339. Ishii, K. Aug. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Reeling-machines.-Reels for winding yarn or threads from cops or bobbins into hanks are provided with two laths d pivoted at e and having ridges g for separating the leas from each other, and with lifters h, made preferably of wire, for raising the alternate leas so that they may be tied up easily. The lifters of each lath d are arranged in line with a recess in the opposite rail. Forked catches f, pivoted at p and controlled by springs, hold the laths d in position. Leather bands i, j, l, hold the reel in position during winding. The reel is collapsed by releasing the hook m.
Patent GB-190822281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Change Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: BULLOCK RONALD
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 22,281. Bullock, R. Oct. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed gearing of the class in which a series of bevel - wheels fast on a motor-car axle are constantly in mesh with driving- pinions clutchable to a perpendicular shaft. The diameters of the driving - pinions increase from the driven axle. Wheels A<3>, A<1>, A<2>, fast on the differential axle B, mesh constantly with pinions B<3>, B<2>, B<1> of diameters increasing in such a ratio as to yield the low, intermediate, and fast speeds, respectively. The pinions B<2>, B<1> are carried by cylindrical hubs C', C', fitted one within the other and supported externally by a casing G. A slidable portion F of the engine shaft carries a square or hexagonal clutch head F<1> adapted to engage and drive corresponding female members E', E' in the hubs C<2>, C<1>. A smaller clutch head F<2> is adapted to drive a member E<3> in the boss C<3> of the pinion B<3>, which is supported inside the hub C<2>. Reversal is effected through an internallytoothed ring L on the hub C<1> constantly meshing with idlers M rotating on fixed spindles P. A toothed pinion N driving the idlers M is formed with a female member O for engaging the head F<1>.
Patent GB-190823890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Fastenings.
Inventor: GIBB HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 23,890. Gibb, H. R. Nov. 7. [Cognate Application No. 24,612, A.D. 1908, dated Nov. 16.] No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring-strip fastenings. -A fastening for corsets, blouses, &c. comprises two metal strips a, b, one bearing studs c and the other bearing keyhole slots d arranged zigzag and turned alternately in opposite directions. To engage the studs in the slots, one of the strips must be bent first to one side, and then to the other. The holes may be all in the same straight line, and the studs arranged zigzag. The lowest slot is placed vertically so that it is locked by a longitudinal movement. In a modification, one strip has tongues pointing in opposite directions, the other strip having slits into which the tongues enter.
Patent GB-190825838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Mechanism for Sheet Feeding Machines.
Inventor: GUSTAFSON BERNHARD
Filed: 1908-11-30
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 25,838. Gustafson, B. Nov. 30. Feeding sheets.- Relates to means for automatically stopping a printing or other machine when a sheet is not properly fed. The sheet is fed over a feed-table B<2> and supporting- fingers B3 up to the stop A'. The fingers B<3> are slotted at the end beneath the downturned points H<21> of feelers H adjustably mounted on arms K' secured to the shaft K. Rigid with each feeler H is an arm M having a recess M<3> adapted, when no sheet is present, to engage an adjustable hook arm G<3> secured to a hollow shaft D. Secured to the shaft D is a collar D<2> having a cam-face D<4> which abuts against an exactly complemental surface on an arm E loose on the shaft D, the two being kept in contact by a collar F<5> on the spring-pressed central shaft F. The arm E is oscillated in synchronism with the press by a rod E<2>. If a sheet is absent, or the edge of the fed sheet is mutilated, the feeler or feelers H drop through the slotted ends of the fingers B<3> and cause the corresponding arm M to engage the hook G<3> and arrest its oscillation. The motion of the shaft D is thus arrested and causes the cam-face on the arm E to ride up over the cam-face D' and move the shaft F endways against the action of the spring. The shaft F actuates a bell-crank lever C<6>, which by means of a rod C operates the stopping-mechanism of the machine. The feelers H are screw-threaded and are adjustable within their arms K<2> by nuts H<4>, a feather preventing rotation of the feeler. The feelers are locked by a nut H<5>, which is preferable of such a weight as to nearly counterbalance the weight of the finger. The arms K<2> and the hook arms (P may be adjusted laterally by slacking the clamps K<10>, G<10>.
Patent GB-190828030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connections or Couplings for Wire Ropes and the like.
Inventor: TREWHELLA WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 28,030. Trewhella, W. Dec. 23. Shackles.-The separated strands d' of a wire rope d, Fig. 9, are passed through tapered holes b circularly arranged in a metal boss a. The ends of the strands are turned in and secured in the tapered holes by a soft metal filling. The boss may be fitted with a hook f, or shackle, &c., or two such bosses a, Figs. 2, 3, and 6, may be provided with cooperating parts in the shape of two slotted links k on one boss and a cross-piece h on the other boss, the cross-piece being inserted between the links and engaging with the slots. A modification adapted for fibrous ropes has a metal boss with the tapered holes meeting in a common central hole.
Patent GB-190902923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating-devices Designed more especially for use in Combination with Lamp Chimneys and the like.
Inventor: JOWETT HAROLD
IPC: A47J36/26
Filed: 1909-02-06
Granted: 1910-02-07
Abstract: 2923. Jowett. H. Feb. 6. [Cognate Application, 16,652/09.] Heating water.- Relates to heating- apparatus in which a hood closely surrounds the chimney of a lamp so as to cause the hot gases to flow downwards in a narrow flue surrounding the chimney, and consists in doubling the path of the gases one or more times, the hood and additional flues in some cases forming part of a water vessel. The hood e, Fig. 2, may be carried upon projections g upon a flange f carried by the lamp chimney b, and may fit into a recess in a water-vessel h or form part of the vessel. As shown in Fig. 4, sheets of curved metal 1 may be attached to the sides of a kettle or other water-vessel to form the two additional flues z, up which the gases ascend, and the chimney or chimneys y may pass through apertures in a flanged platform 3, upon which the kettle stands, and which is supported by legs 4 engaging the sides of the reservoir 5. The platform 3 may carry an outer chimney 8, Fig. 6, and the watervessel may be supported by feet 10 or by projections from the side or top of the chimney, forming, in conjunction with the outer chimney, the additional up-flue. A guard-plate 20 may be provided in all constructions to prevent heating of the oil in the reservoir. The actual chimney may be dispensed with, being replaced by a water vessel 30, Fig. 13, haviug an uptake and a series of alternating down-flues and up-flues 31 traversing the water space. A kettle or water-vessel, Fig. 17, having a central cavity 41 and the additional flues 40, may be fitted with a flanged false bottom 42 having chimneys 43 fitting over the stove burners, or be used alone on an ordinary stove. In a further modification, Fig. 22, in which the chimney 61 is carried in a cavity in the kettle, and in which the additional up-flues 58 are recessed in its sides, a jacket 59, with bottom openings 60, forming an additional down-flue may be provided, the kettle being capable of use on an ordinary stove. As shown in Fig. 19, the top of the hood may be formed by the bottom of an ordinary kettle or cooking-vessel, and the down-flues and up-flues may be formed by fixed inner and outer chimneys 50, 51 and a fixed or adjustable intermediate chimney 52. When adjustable, the intermediate chimney 52 may be carried by pins 53 resting at the bottom of either of two sets of slots in the top of the chimney 51, and may thus be supported as shown or with its bottom in contact with the platform 56. When supported in the latter manner, a water-vessel as shown in Fig. 17 may be supported over the intermediate chimney, and if the intermediate chimney is removed, this modification is capable of use as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190904690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapor Lamps
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 4690. Fairweather, W., [Landers, Frary, & Clark]. Sept. 19, 1908. Vapour burners; burners, attaching; fuel reservoirs; wick burners, flame regulating in.-The wicktube 29, Fig. 2, of a vapour lamp is removably mounted in a socket holder 26 seated on two ridges 25 on the bottom of the reservoir, a split spring ring being arranged in a groove in the socket so as to snap over a bead 30 on the wick tube when this is pressed in. The burner shown corresponds to that described in Specification 19,719/08. The wick tube is closed at the top, and the vapour issues from jets in the top of a ring-chamber 33. The upper part of the wick tube is of hexagonal section with concave sides, the angles of the hexagon being close to a shutter 9. The shutter 9 carries a rack, engaging a pinion on a shaft 17 so that it can be moved up or down, and is guided by the end flanges of an exterior tube 8 which has insets for guiding the rack. The central part 35 of the wick tube is expanded to form an annular space, and the wicking in that part is encircled by metallic gauze. To start the lamp, the groove 10 is filled with priming-fluid by a small pump 12, which forms a screw stopper for the filling-aperture of the reservoir. Extinction is effected by raising the shutter 9 against the bevel 31.
Patent GB-190905809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Temples and other Stretching-devices for Bands of Cloth, Leather and the like.
Inventor: KLUETGENS JOSEPH
IPC: D03J1/22
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 5809. Kl³tgens, J., and Coenen, A. March 10. Registering webs.-In a loom temple or other stretching device for bands of cloth, leather, &c., the material x is stretched by rollers r and spirally-grooved pieces o carried by spiders m, which are rotated by worm-wheels n engaging worms g on shafts e driven from the speed pulley s. The shafts l, which carry the spiders m, are mounted in disks k adjustably secured to rods c. The lower spiders m may be omitted, in which case the material x rests upon a plain support.
Patent GB-190907298-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Identifying an Electric Lead with its Terminal.
Inventor: ISAAC CHARLES
IPC: H01R4/00
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 7298. Isaac, C. March 26. Couplings.-In order that a lead e may be connected to the correct binding-post or terminal after having been disconnected, it is connected to the terminal by means of a strip a of vulcanized fibre &c. which carries at its other end a sleeve c, through which the lead is threaded. In a modification, the strip a is attached to the sleeve c by means of string. The lead may be held in the sleeve c by friction or by a screw c<1>.
Patent GB-190907613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Machines.
Inventor: WARWICK GEORGE THOMAS
IPC: B23G1/04
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1910-03-30
Abstract: 7613. Warwick, G. T., and Leete, T. W. March 30. Sockets. - A spring socket 6, Fig. 11, has shouldered jaws 102 to enable it to engage behind the head of a screw blank and strip it from the grip of another spring socket. A rod q carries a spring-cusbioned ejector 104, which opens the jaws before ejecting the blank. Turning.-In a machine for making screws, a trimming-tool is mounted behind and between the threading rolls and is fed by a cam to remove the burr from the point of the screw.
Patent GB-190911439-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Show-frame.
Inventor: AMSDEN FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 11,439. Amsden, F. W. May 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Rack stands.-A show-frame and advertising- device, suspended from a ceiling or wall, or supported upon a counter or floor, comprises a main framework a, a<1>, a<Î>, provided with panels b, advantageously of scroll or lattice work c, pivotally mounted and having clips, arms, hooks, &c. c<1> for exhibiting articles. The frame b may be locked in position by a nut b<2>, and it has a central frame c<2> for displaying show-cards or glass plates. Between the panels b, a compartment b<0> with lattice or scroll work may be provided with arms &c. c<1> to receive articles, and having means for receiving a show-card or glass plate. The panel b can be turned round to be dressed from the back, and it can then be returned to the display position ; or, the panel may be removable so that it may be replaced by a panel that has already been dressed. Trays d, suspended from the main framework by supports d<1>, may be provided.
Patent GB-190915386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Tramway and Railway Points.
Inventor: KITTO FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: B61L11/02
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 15,386. Kitto, F. W. July 1. Mechanically operated from vehicle. - The point tongues carry racks 18 engaged by pinions 16 adapted to be operated through the pinions 10, 12 from a double crank 5, which is connected to levers pivotally mounted below the track in slots formed at a suitable distance from the points. The vehicles carry rods which can be let down into the slots to force over the lever and thus rotate the shaft 7 and operate the points. After passing the points, they can be re-set by engaging and moving over the second lever connected to the crank 5.
Patent GB-190915396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: HORRELL CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: F24B1/183
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 15,396. Horrell, C. R., and Bowman, H. B. July 1. Kitchen-range and like boilers.-A boiler 8 located at the base of the fire-back of an open fire-place, behind which an additional uptake 9 is provided, has a concave under surface.
Patent GB-190917381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process of and Apparatus for Making Cement.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: C04B7/36
Filed: 1909-07-26
Granted: 1910-07-26
Abstract: 17,381. Lake, W. E., [Pine Street Patents Co.]. July 26. Rotary kilns.-In a continuous process for the manufacture of cement the crushed materials are passed in a continuous travelling stream through calcining, grinding, and clinkering apparatus, the grinding being always effected intermediate the operations of calcining and clinkering. The apparatus used for the continuous process comprises a rock-crusher a, an elevator b to deliver the crushed material into the rotary calcining-kiln c, in which the calcining-flame travelling in an opposite direction to the material expels the carbon dioxide &c. and renders the material porous and friable, a rotary cooler e in which the air draught for combustion is heated, grinding-means f<1> fed by a conveyer f, the discharge being carried by conveyers h, i to the clinkering-kiln k, in which the clinkering temperature is maintained by a flame moving in an opposite direction to the material, and a cooler l for the calcined material. The rotary calcining and clinkering kilns are heated by gas from a gas-generating plant d or by other means.
Patent GB-190917998-A (GB)
Title: Safety Indicator and Control for Electric Lifts.
Inventor: KENNY PAUL TAYLOR
IPC: B66B5/06
Filed: 1909-08-04
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 17,998. Kenny, P. T. Aug. 4. Cage lifts. - Relates to automatic control arrangements for electric lifts, and comprises a device whereby, when the speed of the cage is excessive, (1) a warning signal is given in the lift, (2) a second signal is given and the motor circuit opened, (3) a brake is applied to the driving-gear, (4) the brake is locked in operative position. A centrifugal governor 14 on the driving-shaft actuates a switch 15 which, when the speed is high, bridges contacts 16, 17 and lights a signal lamp 25 in the cage. If the speed rises further, the switch arm engages the contact 18, thereby opening the control circuit, independently of the lift-man's control handle 7, and lighting a second signal lamp 27. A circuit is also completed through a bell or buzzer 48 arranged in the basement or hall of the building to warn the attendant. The further movement of the governor sleeve also applies a brake block 32 to one of the hoisting- sheaves 3, the brake block consisting of two spring-connected parts one acting on the rim of the sheave, and the other on the cables. The block 32 may be fitted with rollers acting on inclines on pendent levers 50, Fig. 3, carrying brake blocks acting on the sides of the sheave 3. The brake is locked in operative position by a weighted lever 38 engaging a pin on the governor lever 36.
Patent GB-190919618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Cooling of Motors especially applicable to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK HUGH
IPC: F01P5/02
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-08-26
Abstract: 19,618. Smith, F. H. Aug. 26. Cylinders, cooling.-Water used in the jackets of motors for motor road vehicles is cooled and circulated by a supply of air forced under pressure into a reservoir for the water. A fan b is arranged on the engine shaft in a recess in a water receptacle e so as to deliver air through a jet-like outlet b<2>, and thereby draw water from the engine jacket through the outlet c<1>. The water may impinge on a plate d perforated to allow the air to escape, and it returns to the engine jacket by a pipe leading from the lower part of the receptacle. According to the Provisional Specification, the air may pass into the receptacle through a compartment thereof, the wall of which is perforated. The airpressure causes a fall in the level of the liquid until the holes in the wall are uncovered, the air then passing through the wall.
Patent GB-190921059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: GARSED JOHN LAW
IPC: B64C3/42
Filed: 1910-04-15
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 21,059. Garsed, J. L. April 15, 1910. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, construction and arrangement of; steering.-The supporting-surface 1 is of the form shown having the greatest breadth rearward of the middle of the length. The surface is divided along the longitudinal axis, the parts being inclined to one another and hinged to the body of the machine or to a rotatable shaft 4. Front and rear elevators 5 are hinged to the ends of the shaft 4 ; and the planes 1 may have hinged side tips 5, Fig. 3. The side tips, elevators, and main planes are all adjustable independently by cords 9 passing over pulleys 7.