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Patent GB-190808106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Openers.
Inventor: ROEDDER IVAR
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8106. R÷dder, I. April 12, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1901]. Cans, opening.-In an opener for the type of can in which a portion of metal of considerable area, bounded by a line of weakness, is rolled up on a key, the slot between the prongs is arranged to be out of alinement with the centre line of the shank, as shown. The prongs are of unequal length, one a of them being sharpened. The key may be of wire or sheet metal. The lid may have a recess to facilitate the initial puncturing. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a key with equal prongs, and a key with both prongs sharpened; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190808424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Heating, or Cooling and Disinfecting and Moistening Air.
Inventor: BOUHON JULIEN RAYMOND
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 8424. Bouhon. J. R. April 15. Air heating, cooling, disinfecting, and moistening.-Air is heated or cooled in the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, disinfected in the apparatus shown in Fig. 3, and moistened in the apparatus shown in Fig. 4. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the air passes through tubes 1 in a chamber 2, which may be heated by steam or furnace gases or cooled by any ordinary cooling- agent. Air is blown against the tubes 1 by means of a perforated tube 11, thus cleaning or drying them. The air then passes to a perforated tube 10, Fig. 3, in the bottom of a receptacle 5 containing disinfectant. The air bubbles through the disinfectant and passes out between "meshes" 6. It then passes through a perforated tube 10<1> to a receptacle 5<1> containing water. A perforated partition 14 serves to prevent too much bubbling of the water.
Patent GB-190809871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Surfacing Worn-out Valve Seats.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 9871. Dymond, G. C., [Hoffman, M. J., and Harbaugh, C. B.]. May 6. Milling; end facing.-The spindle 13, Fig. 1, of a cutter 5 for surfacing the seating 2 of a valve is supported by a conical piece 4, which is provided with a conical internal recess 4<a> and with screwthreads on its exterior and interior faces, so that it can be attached to valve casings having either external or internal screw-threads on the cap of the casing, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. The cutter 5, Fig. 6, is conical in shape having flat edges 5<a>, and has a set of cutting-edges 11 at each end on the conical surfaces and a set 11<a> on its larger flat face, so that it can operate upon conical or flat valve seatings, as shown. The cutter spindle 13 can be fed forward by a screw 8 operated by a hand-wheel 14. The spindle 13 is rotated by a crank-handle 14<a>.
Patent GB-190824529-A (GB)
Title: Improved Guard for the Overhead Contact Roller of Electric Tramcars.
Inventor: KUTSCHER OTTO
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 24,529. Kutscher, 0. Nov. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Electric tramways on the overhead - conductor system. Collectors.-In order to prevent the collecting- wheel a from jumping off the overhead conductor, the wheel axle b is prolonged on either side and inclined upwards, and conical rollers c are mounted thereon. The rollers are held in position by disks d of larger diameter than the rollers.
Patent GB-190827633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-skid Protective Metal Bands for Elastic Tyres
Inventor: HARRIS GILBERT
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 27,633. Harris, G. Dec. 19. Tyres, pneumatic &c. -A protective non- skid metal band a, with a plain uncovered surface and square, bevelled, or other sharp edges, is attached to the cover b of the tyre by large-headed rivets c, which in some cases pass through a leather or other strip inside the cover. The band is preferably in one piece with overlapping ends which may be connected by two rivets c passing through them.
Patent GB-190901942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spraying Appliances.
Inventor: BRAYSHAW JOHN ALFRED
IPC: B05B1/26
Filed: 1909-01-27
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 1942. Brayshaw, J. A., and Brayshaw, W. Jan. 27. Aerated sprayers; splashing-apparatus. -A nozzle for spraying insecticide is provided with two oppositely-disposed lateral outlets. The nozzle has a cap J, which is cut away so as to leave a V-shaped splasher surface H, whereby liquid issuing from the opening G<2> is deflected to the two lateral openings. The supply tube passes from a portable tank containing the insecticide, which is ejected from it by air pressure.
Patent GB-190906700-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Anti-vibration Gas Burner for Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: OULTON JOSEPH
IPC: F21V15/00
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 6700. Oulton, J., and Newhouse, W. A. March 20. Incandescent gas burners. -The usual air-inlets are replaced by a helical spring 5 inserted between two parts 2<a>, 2<b> of the mixing-tube, in order to prevent vibration. The spring 5 is made separate, and rigidly connected to, or compressed into, the parts of the mixing-tube. According to the Provisional Specification, more than one spring may be employed, or part of the mixing-tube may be formed as a spring.
Patent GB-190910590-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Measuring Granulated Substances.
Inventor: DACOSTA CARLOS
IPC: G01F11/24
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 10,590. Dacosta, C., and Dacosta, P. May 4. No Patent granted (Seating fee not paid). Moving-chamber apparatus for granular and like materials; varying quantity measured.- Relates to apparatus for delivering measured quantities of substances such as chemicals, powders, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, &c. Material from a hopper (not shown) is supplied through an opening 4 in a fixed casing to a measuring- compartment in a rotatable drum 13. When the drum is given a half-revolution, the material is discharged from the measure through an outlet 34. Within the outer casing is mounted a curved plate 6 having hinged wings 11 at its edges. The plate and wings have a lining 12 of a yielding substance such as leather. Within the lining is mounted the drum 13, which has one or more radially-disposed recesses 18, 21. The recesses 18 may be separated by partitions 20 and be alternately filled and emptied. The drum is mounted on spindles 28 so that one or other of the recesses 18, 21 may be brought below the inlet 4 and above the outlet 34. The drum is normally kept in one position by the spring 29. The wings 11 and lining 12 are pressed into contact with the drum by springs 26.
Patent GB-190912330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Combined Luggage Carrier and Stand for Cycles.
Inventor: HOPPER FRED
IPC: B62H1/00
Filed: 1909-05-25
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 12,330. Hopper, F. May 25. Supports; luggage - carriers. - A combined luggage-carrier and stand for cycles comprises two A-shaped frames A, B, pivoted at their apices to short links D mounted on the rear axle of the cycle. The bases of the frames are connected together by cross-members F, G, which can be telescoped together for the purpose of varying the width of the carrier and of adjusting the distance between the apices of the frames to suit cycle frames or axles of different widths.
Patent GB-190912556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: DRING THOMAS AUGUSTUS
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1909-05-27
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,556. Dring, T. A. May 27. Aerial machines without aerostats, propelling.- The machine is raised by propellers each comprising one or more blades which, in rotating, produce a vortex in an inverted cone the surface of which is described by the rotation. In one form, Figs. 4 and 5, two blades a meet the air with their flat surfaces, and two blades a' cut the air edgewise. In another form, Fig. 6, a single blade a is mounted on a shaft c<1> attached by an universal joint c<3> to a fixed shaft c', and a rotating shaft s surrounding the shaft c<2> carries an eccentric bearing v for the shaft c'. The propeller shafts are driven from the motors e, Fig. 2, through shafts e<1> with universal joints l and worm or other gearing in casings f which carry the propeller shafts c. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that each propeller may be partly enclosed in a suitable housing to increase its efficiency. Steering by adjustment of propeller shafta. The casings f carrying the two shafts c are each connected by a lever p' and a link p<1> with a quadrant o pivoted on a sliding plate p. To turn the shafts c in opposite directions the quadrant o is turned on its pivot by gearing from a wheel n. To turn the shafts in the same direction the plate p is made to slide by operating a wheel m.
Patent GB-190914706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: LAVAL GUSTAF DE
IPC: F01D1/30
Filed: 1909-06-23
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 14,706. Laval, G. de, and Fagerstr÷m, E. June 23. Nozzles; driving and transmission mechanism, special applications of; reversing.-A reversible turbine comprises a single vane-wheel of the de Laval type provided with concentric rings of oppositely-turned blades, two sets of supply nozzles leading from two separate steam chambers, and helical speed-reducing gearing. Fig. 1 shows the wheel a provided with rings of blades c, d adapted for opposite directions of rotation, and the nozzles g, h supplied with steam from the chests i, j. A rotary plug-valve l having ports m, n, o controls communication between the ports p, q and the steam-pipe k. In the position shown, the nozzles h are energized. A quarter-turn of the valve brings the port m over the steam-pipe k, and the nozzles g are energized through the registering ports n, p. The nozzles are formed by concentric shells e fitted with helical ribs f, but straight, tubular, or other nozzles may be used. In a modification, the ports p, q are controlled by a pistonvalve, and in a further modification by a slide valve. The turbine-wheel a may carry several crowns of vanes as shown in Fig. 5, in which two sets of rings c, d are shown. The necessary stationary vanes c<1>, d<1> are provided. The highspeed turbine shaft b is geared by helical reduction-gearing u, v to a secondary shaft w, the whole being enclosed in the turbine casing. The shaft w has a clutch x for coupling the apparatus directly to any machine or instrument, such as a ship's propeller shaft, a crane or the like, or a vehicle driving-axle.
Patent GB-190924452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Mattresses.
Inventor: FRASER HENRY SPANGENBERG
IPC: A47C23/145
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,452. Fraser, H. S. Oct. 25. Mattresses.-A spring mattress is strengthened at its edges or centrally by means of a strip consisting of an horizontal web c, Fig. 1<a>, and vertical web c<1>. The web c<1> is secured to, or underlies, the cable edge or fabric of the mattress; and the ends of the horizontal web are passed under, and secured to, the stretching-bar d. In place of the webs c, c<1>, a single web g, Fig. 2, secured to the mattress along its centre-line, may be employed, this band when stretched assuming a V-section.
Patent GB-190925164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Engines, Pumps, and the like.
Inventor: PARKER JOSEPH ARTHUR
IPC: F02B53/00
Filed: 1909-11-02
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 25,164. Parker, J. A. Nov. 2. [Cognate Application, 9227/10.] Movable-abutment type; working-fluid supply. -Relates to rotary internal-combustion engines having axially-sliding abutments controlling the inlet and outlet ports of the working chambers. Secured to a shaft 1 is a rotor 2 provided with flanges 14 and an outer disk 4 on either side of which segmental helical faces are formed terminating in radial facets 5. Cam disks 7, provided with corresponding segmental helical flanges 8, are adjustably secured to the rotor 2 at each end, and bear on rollers 15 carried by pins 17 supported by the axially-sliding abutments 9. These abutments are provided with flanges interlocking with the rotor flanges, and with segmental helical faces and radial facets 12 co-operating with those of the piston to form working - chambers. Angle - plates 6, 11 are formed at the roots of the helical faces to prevent abrupt closure of the abutments on the pistons. The abutments are prevented from rotating by balls 20, studs, or the like, engaging in slots formed in the abutments and the casing. The gaseous charge is drawn through ports 26 and compressed by the sliding motion of the abutments until the interlocking flanges disengage, whereupon the charge escapes into the working chambers between the radial facets. Here it is compressed and ignited by sparking- plugs placed at holes 23, and exhaust is effected when the slots 29 in the abutments register with ports 24 in the casing.
Patent GB-190929594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Cinematograph Films.
Inventor: JEAPES WILLIAM CECIL
IPC: G03B27/08
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-19
Abstract: 29,594. Jeapes, W. C. Dec. 17. Kinematograph apparatus.-In apparatus for feeding kinematograph films in film-printing machines, means are provided for obtaining relative adjustment of the two films in the gate to compensate for any difference in gauge in the films. The arrangement comprises a friction device interposed between the gate h and the driving-means, which may be an independent one, or may comprise friction drives at the upper sprockets b, b', consisting of positively driven gear-wheels a, a<1> frictionally driving the shafts d, d<1>. The sprockets b, b<1> are arranged to feed forward slightly less than the required length of film for each movement of the intermittent gear; and the claws j engaging with the perforations draw down the remainder, and bring the lower edges of the perforations into register.
Patent GB-190930149-A (GB)
Title: Support for Solid Incandescing Bodies for use in Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: UNRUH MAX VON
Filed: 1909-12-24
Granted: 1910-12-28
Abstract: 30,149. Unruh, M. von. Dec. 24. Mantle supports.- Solid incandescent bodies b are supported by means of a nut, pin, or collar c removably secured to a rod a, which passes through a hole in apex of the mantle. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 27,645/97 and 18,321/00.
Patent GB-191008075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Inserting Previously Formed Fasteners.
Inventor: GODDU GEORGE
IPC: A43D69/02
Filed: 1910-04-04
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 8075. Goddu, G. April 5, 1909, [Convention date]. [Addition to 20,117/09.] Loose-nailing.-In a machine in which nails are picked up from the bottom of a hopper by an oscillating segment 76, and delivered singly on to a ledge 80, as described in the parent Specification, a device 82 is provided to enter between the ledge and the raceway to hold the nail on the ledge as the raceway moves towards fastener-receiving position. The device is secured to a slide 84, which is adapted to be moved in the direction of the operating movement of the device by a spring, but which is engaged by a cam 96 on the rock-shaft 74 of the segment 76. As this plate moves to its fastener-receiving position, the cam 96 permits the slide 84 to be moved forwards by its spring until the device 82 engages the shank of the nail on the ledge 80. At this time, the driver 34 blocks the driver passage and engages the head of the nail, but as soon as the driver rises clear of the nail, the device is given a sudden forward movement to throw the nail bodily into the driver passage. Specification 18,091/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191009490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dish Cover.
Inventor: BENFORD BEN
IPC: A47G19/26
Filed: 1910-04-19
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 9490. Benford, B. April 19. Covers for dishes. - Relates to collapsible covers formed of cotton or like gauze supported on a wire framework, and consists in making the framework a of spiral shape as shown and preferably of one piece of wire.
Patent GB-191012786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lift Up Rim Locks applicable also to Mortice Locks.
Inventor: LEGGE JOSEPH
IPC: E05B59/00
Filed: 1910-05-26
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 12,786. Legge, J., Chilton, H. H., and Burrows, G. H. May 26. Latches, lift; catches, gravity. - The latch comprises a gravity-actuated sliding catch-piece A, guided to move in a direction slightly inclined to the vertical by means of pins I, and adapted to be operated by a follower-operated lever B. By this construction, the projection of a lift latch beyond the casing is greatest when in its fastening position, and its engagement with the striking-plate therefore better ensured.
Patent GB-191013178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: PICKLES THOMAS
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1910-05-31
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 13,178. Pickles, T. May 31. Shuttles.-The peg B is controlled by a helical or like spring d, and has an extension b, preferably V-shaped in cross-section, which engages a correspondingly-shaped seating a. The spring d lies in a recess D in the shuttle.
Patent GB-191013463-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Easy-chair and Bed.
Inventor: HANSEN NICKELS RICHARD
IPC: A47C17/18
Filed: 1910-06-03
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 13,463. Hansen, N. R. June 3. Bedsteads convertible into seats.-A combination easy chair an d bedstead comprises a main frame 2, to which are hinged a back frame 1 and a seat frame 8. The seat frame may be folded over and supported in the extended position by a folding support 10. The back frame is adjustable by means of wire cords 3 passing over pulleys 3<a> to a spring roller 4. The roller is adapted to be locked by means of a spring catch 5 operated by a pull 6. A vertical post 2<b> and an additional cross-bar 2<a> are provided to support the adjustment fittings. One arm 11 of the chair is connected to the frame by means of curved bolts 12 entering slots in plates 14, which cover sockets 13, so that the arm may be folded down. The various frames are suitably upholstered with springs and stuffing.
Patent GB-191018476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1910-08-04
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 18,476. Lake, W. E., [Aeolian Co.]. Aug. 4. Expression, controlling. - Accentuation of particular notes is obtained by the joint action of two sets of devices, one set being under manual control and serving to select a range of notes in which the accent is to fall, while the other set is controlled from the tune sheet, and serves to restrict the accentuation to a sub-division of the selected range. Thus, by the joint action of one of the hand-stops 59, 60, 61, Fig. 9, and one of the accentuation ducts 16, 17, 18, 19, accentuation is restricted to four continuous notes in the range 88 ... 99. The duct 15 controls the bass notes 87 independently of the stops, and the stop 62 puts all the actions in a condition for loud playing without co-operation of an accentuation duct. The music sheet is provided with lateral apertures to oo-operate with the ducts 15 ... 19, and with numerals and indicator lines to show when the stops are to be operated. The striking-pneumatics 79, Fig. 3, are normally operated from the low-tension exhaust chamber 100. Supposing the stop 59 to be pressed in, a pipe 66, normally connected to suction, is opened to the atmosphere by a valve block attached to the stop, and a valve in the action chest opens a passage 671 between a hightension exhaust chamber 81 and a compartment 84, which corresponds to the range of notes indicated at 84 in Fig. 9. If an accentuation aperture passes over the duct 16, for example, a bellows is collapsed and moves a sliding valveblock so as to admit atmospheric pressure to a normally-exhausted pipe 38, opening a valve between compartments 84 and 92, the latter of which controls four contiguous note-actions as indicated in Fig. 9. These four actions are now in a condition for loud playing, as they are in communication through the chamber 84 with the high-tension chamber 81, the low-tension chamber 100 being cut off by a flap valve 102. The duct 16 also connects the compartments 88, 96, Fig. 9, to the compartments 83, 85, but these are not connected to the high-tension chamber 81, so that the corresponding notes are not accentuated. The stop 62, Fig. 9, for producing a general forte effect, opens a direct passage between the chambers 81, 100. The duct 15, Fig. 9, operates to connect a chamber 87 direct to the high-tension chamber. The valve-block 55, Fig. 5, when operated by the stop 59, is held in position against a spring 68 by a block 69 engaging the edge of a pivoted retaining-board 73. The forward motion of the block 69 lifts the board 73 and releases the previously-operated stop. The valve-blocks controlled pneumatically by the ducts 15 &c. are provided with similar means for retaining them in the operated position, and with an additional trip-device acting on the retaining-board to ensure that when one is operated the previous one shall be released.
Patent GB-191020995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combined Electric Switch and Fuse Distribution Boxes for use in connection with Electric Cranes.
IPC: H01H9/10
Filed: 1910-09-08
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 20,995. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., and Mueller, M. R. H. Sept. 8. Boxes; distribution panels. - An electric distribution panel or fitting, for use with electrically - driven cranes employing a number of electric motors, comprises a box or casing which encloses a main switch interlocked with the lid of the box. and the whole of the fuses situated in the separate branch motor circuits, the fuses being independent of the switch itself and of the main circuit fuses. The fuses are grouped inside the box in two sets 22, 23 respectively connected to the positive and negative bus-bars, each fuse having a separate exterior terminal. The two sets are mounted one on each side of a quick-break main switch 15, 16. The construction of this switch and its interlock with the lid are described in Specification 4292/07. Terminals are provided for applying an ammeter when required, and the box is also fitted on the outside with sockets 37, 39 for testing-lamps, and a tumbler switch for controlling them.
Patent GB-191021951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Igniting in Multi-cylinder Internal-combustion Engines.
Inventor: PATTERSON JOHN HENRY
IPC: F02B75/36
Filed: 1910-09-21
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 21,951. Fatterson, J. H., and Rawson, C. Sept. 21; [Addition to 10,814/10.] Flame igniters.-The part annular ported piston projections described in the parent Specification for controlling the passage of igniting-gases from one cylinder to another are made flexible. They may be made in one with a piston ring as shown, or with a separate ring, and may be connected at their upper ends to, or pressed outwards by, a second ring.