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Patent GB-190806539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Appliances for Removing Mine Props.
Inventor: HIGGINBOTTOM REGINALD
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 6539. Higginbottom, R., and Murphy, O. March 24. Jacks. - A device for withdrawing mine props, in which it is unnecessary for the operator to stand between the prop and the object to which the pulling- appliance i s secured, comprises a U - shaped frame of T-section, between the arms a<1> of which slides a crosshead c formed with a concave surface d having spikes to abut against the fixed prop or other object b. The arms a' are braced by a hinged bar l, and are connected by chains k to the prop to be withdrawn. A screw g is revolubly secured in a boss h, integral with the cross-head c, by a pin i. The screw passes through a split nut f secured by pins j in the yoke a, and terminates in a square end n' on which a handle may be fitted. The handle acts through a ratchet and pawl m, and may be formed with a hole n fitting the end n<1>, so that the handle may be employed also for quickly drawing back the cross-head. In a modification, the frame is made straight, and the cross-head is free and is provided with hooks to which may be attached the ends of a chain, which is passed round the prop b and is caused to grip the prop firmly by a screw.
Patent GB-190808034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Gauging Internal and External Diameters.
Inventor: MAIR WILLIAM BRUCE
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 8034. Mair, W. B. April 10. Gauges.-In gauges for internal and external measurement, a standard plug gauge is used in conjunction with a series of balls of standard size, the gauge being capable of measuring various diameters depending on the sizes of the standard balls employed ; or the plug gauge may be tapered, one set of balls being then used. Fig. 1 shows the tapered plug gauge a in contact with the series of balls b, preferably three in number, placed between the plug a and the sides of the hole c. The balls b are kept in their proper alinement by means of a retainer d, the upper part of which serves as a guide for the plug a. The upper part of the gauge a is divided for a distance equal to the tapered part, the graduations depending on the taper of the gauge. Fig. 2 shows the gauge adapted for measuring outside diameters. The ball retainer d is made hollow to receive the shaft i, while the gauge member a' is cup-shaped with tapering sides a<2> and an extension a<2> forming a guide for the rod g. Instead of using a tapered plug, an ordinary parallel plug may be used. The balls may be varied in size, or a number of smaller balls may be used.
Patent GB-190810237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metal Printing on Glass and like Surfaces.
Inventor: RUDOLF HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 10,237. Rudolf, H. May 11. Pottery.-Ornamental metallic printing on glass and like surfaces is moistened with hydrochloric acid, after firing, to render the pattern more distinct.
Patent GB-190812013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Steering and Balancing Aerial Machines.
Inventor: GARSED JOHN LAW
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-07-05
Abstract: 12,013. Garsed, J. L. June 3. Steering.-The head and tail horizontal rudders and the lateral planes described in Specifications No. 9594, A.D. 1907, and No. 7666, A.D. 1909, respectively, are controlled either automatically or manually by means of a toothed wheel or fixed to a shaft 3 connected to the operating-gear of the planes or rudders. A pendulum 9 carries a guardplate 8 which, when the machine is horizontal, prevents the double pawls 5 carried by a continuously reciprocated rod 6 from engaging with the teeth of the wheel 4. When the machine tilts, one of the pawls 5 engages with the wheel, rotating it to operate the planes or rudders. A stop 13 on the wheel engages with an arm 14 to lift the pawl 5 out of operative contact with the wheel when the latter has moved a predetermined distance. A handle 10 is fixed to the rod of the pendulum so that the plate 8 may be moved manually for steering. In another form, two wheels 4<a>, 4<b>, Fig. 3, having oppositely-disposed ratchet teeth are fixed to the shaft 3, and spring pawls 15 are carried by the reciprocating rod 6. The pendulum bar 9 carries projections 15<b> which normally keep the pawls inoperative ; but, when the machine inclines, one or other of the pawls comes into action and rotates the shaft 3.
Patent GB-190813127-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Corsets.
Inventor: GUTMANN MAX
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 13,127. Gutmann, M. June 19. Corsets; dress shields.-A dress-preserver B, preferably of waterproof material or waterproof material interposed between porous fabric, is stitched to the upper edge a of a corset, beneath the arms. The protector is folded so that the free edge c may overlap the undergarments, and, if necessary, an elastic shoulder strap may be added in order to retain the dress-preserver in position.
Patent GB-190813964-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Recovering Oxide of Zinc from Molten Liquid Slags of Lead and Copper Smelters.
Inventor: WITTER WILHELM
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 13,964. Witter, W. July 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Oxides, metallic.-Zinc is recovered in the form of oxide from the slags of lead and copper smelters by charging the molten slag, together with fluxes if necessary, upon a column of fuel maintained incandescent by an air blast, the oxide being condensed from the escaping gases. Fresh fuel is charged from time to time, and additional air may be introduced at the top of the furnace. The Specification in the original form, as open to public inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), describes also the recovery of votatile metals and metalloids as oxides, particularly the oxides of lead, antimony, and arsenic, out of slag, ore, &c. by the above method. Modifications are also described in which pulverized carbon or liquid hydrocarbons together with air are injected into the liquid mass, or in which fuel bricks are held at the bottom of the liquid by means of a tube conveying the air blast. This subject - matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190818498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Fastening Devices for Securing Packing Cases and the like.
Inventor: KOCH ADOLF
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 18,498. Koch, A. Sept. 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Staples; spiked plates.-In clamps for securing packing-cases &c., each penetrating member a is provided with a tongue c, which, after the clamp bas been inserted, is deflected by a ail, punch, or the like d; if a nail is used it may either be withdrawn or allowed to remain. A number of tongues may be used.
Patent GB-190819929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-skid and Protecting Bands or Covers for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: NEMECEK ROBERT
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 19,929. Nemecek, R. Sept. 22. Tyres, pneumatic. - A non-skid protective cover, which is secured in position by the inflation of the tyre, comprises yoke pieces 1 pivoted together by bolts 3 and provided with interengaging hooks 2 which prevent the cover from being detached from the wheel if the bolts 3 break.
Patent GB-190820233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Casement Window Sashes, Doors and the like.
Inventor: YEATS WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 20,233. Yeats, W. Sept. 26. Casements; doors.-In casements and doors having top rails provided with grooves and inclined ducts for carrying-off moisture entering between the casement &c. and frame, the bottom of the groove c is inclined downwards towards the duct d. The groove may be formed in the rail itself as shown in Figs. 2 and 4 ; or the inner edge of the rail may be rabbeted and a wooden or metallic strip screwed to its inner face as shown in Fig. 7 ; or the groove may be formed in a wooden strip secured to the inner face of the rail. In the modification shown in Figs. 12 and 13, the groove is formed by securing a metallic casting h to the inner face of the rail. The entrance to the duct d may be protected by a plate i, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190827896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Carburetters of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PATERSON JOHN ANDERSON
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1910-02-22
Abstract: 27,896. Paterson, J. A. Dec. 22. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. In apparatus in which the exhaust of an internal - combustion engine is employed to heat the carburettor or vaporizer the pipes conveying primary and supplementary air pass through the exhaust jacket. The carburettor d, which is entirely contained within the exhaust chamber a, contains absorbent material e sprayed with oil from a pipe not shown.. Air to be carburetted passes through pipes l to an air chamber g, where it passes through a valve to the carburettor. The rich mixture passes by the pipe s, past the throttle valve u to the mixing-chamber p, where it is diluted by the supplementary air which passes - through pipes similar to those for the primary air supply, and after passing up and down through the heated chamber enters the mixing-chamber p by a pipe o. The mixture passes to the engine through the pipe t. In a modification, three chambers are provided in the upper part of the carburettor, for primary air, supplementary air, and mixture respectively.
Patent GB-190901315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Filters.
Inventor: JAMES ALFRED
IPC: B01D33/48
Filed: 1909-01-19
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 1315. James, A. Jan. 19. Rotary filters. - Filtering- apparatus for ore slimes &c., of the type described in Specification 11,623/06, in which filter frames revolving about a central axis are dipped successively into the compartments of an annular tank by means of an undulating track, is arranged so that the filter elements are completely immersed in the liquid, and cakes of the solid are formed on more than one side of the element. Filter cloth is supported on perforated plates a at either side of the plate A. There is a vacuum connexion to the spaces beneath the filter cloth through the orifice D and ports d, and these spaces can be supplied with compressed air to blow off the cakes through a connexion E, orifices F, G, hose lengths to the orifices F<1>, and ports f, g. The frame travels round the tank supported by a roller S on a ramp T. For the removal of the cakes, the plate is revolved by means of a pinion L engaging with a rack M, suitably placed at the point of discharge, and the cakes are blown off successively from the filter surfaces when each is facing downward or from both surfaces together when they are vertical. The blast for the removal of a cake may consist of two or more puffs of air. Immediately after the pinion L comes into contact with the rack M, it is engaged by a clutch 0, moved against the pull of a spring R by a striker P, which is guided by a rail Q. A spring-key U catches into a keyway V when the plate returns to its original position and the plate is thus maintained horizontal. Flter elements having more than two filter surfaces, for example a hollow tube with four filter surfaces, may be used. According to the Provisional Specification, an arrangement may be employed by means of which the element may be passed through the liquid with any particular filter surface facing upward or downward, as desired, and a valve may be placed in the suction head or in each suction arm so that the vacuum may be cut off at any particular moment, such as that prior to the entry of the element into the pulp compartment. Specification 13,569/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190904115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Radiators for Heating Buildings and the like.
Inventor: JEFFREYS JOHN
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 4115. Jeffreys, J., Herring, E., and Grenville, P. M. B., [trading as Jeffreys & Co., J.]. Feb. 19. Filtering.-Fresh air to be heated by a radiator is passed down through a bag filter arranged behind the radiator and kept taut by means of a weight or spring. A metal box a is fitted adjacent to the airinlet b and is provided with a sleeve e flanged at f for attachment to the wall. A detachable frame carrying the filter bag n, stretched by a weight o, is fitted to the outlet k of the box a. The filter and its frame may be withdrawn for cleaning purposes through the hinged cover i, which allows access to the handle h of the register g.
Patent GB-190910371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Non-slipping Studs for Wheel Tyres, Horse-shoes and other purposes.
Inventor: HOLMES-DODD JACK HERBERT
IPC: B60C11/16
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 10,371. Dodd, J. H. Holmes-. May 1. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-Non- skid studs for wheel tyres &c. are formed from bars having longitudinal flutings or grooves a<1>, Fig. 1, which are cut with buttress threads b of small pitch so that the interrupted threads form a number of sharp edge projections e on the periphery of the studs, which are stepped one below the other and come into contact with the road successively as the studs wear down. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the studs are secured to a band by rivets c, but they may be formed with internal shanks for riveting over a washer on the inside of the band. They may also be attached to articles by countersunk wood-screws employed similarly to the rivets c shown in Fig. 3. The studs may be casehardened, the shanks, if any, being left soft for riveting.
Patent GB-190916715-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Balling of Twine, Cord, Wool, Worsted, Thread and the like.
IPC: B65H55/04
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 16,715. Berry, C., and Linen Thread Co. July 17. Balls of thread, twine, &c.-In balls of twine, cord, wool, worsted, thread, &c., in which the ball is formed so that the twine &c. is drawn off from the centre, the end of the twine is passed through an opening or passage made in the side of the body of the ball. The end of the twine may be passed through the ball by means of a hooked instrument, or by providing it with a wire or like point; or a metal or other tube may be inserted in the side of the ball.
Patent GB-190920563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mariners' Compasses and like Instruments.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
IPC: G01C17/24
Filed: 1909-09-08
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 20,563. Dobbie, J. C. Sept. 8. Mariners' compasses.-By using a flexible or like funnel g carried on a rotatable ring f, any small section only of a compass can be illuminated from a lamp l beneath it without moving the compass bowl or binnacle. The amount of light can be regulated by an iris diaphragm, shutter, &c. d.
Patent GB-190921709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle-changing Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
IPC: D03D45/34
Filed: 1909-09-23
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 21,709. Keighley, Ltd., G., and Keighley, E. Sept. 23. Shuttle-changing mechanism; shuttles, positioning for weft-replenishing. - In shuttlechanging mechanism of the type in which a placer lever is actuated by a cam to transfer a shuttle from the magazine to a rotary or drop box, the pivoted placer lever n, which is normally in the position shown, has a shelf t to receive the full shuttle and one or more springs r, which are normally in contact with the shelf and lie in a groove or grooves in the shuttle box. When the weft fails, the rotary box c is turned by mechanism under control of the weft fork and the exhausted shuttle falls into a receptacle 12, a rod q is raised against the action of a spring 13 and causes a pivoted catch or catches o to be released from a cross-bar on the placer lever n, and a system of levers causes a cam 1 to be slid along its shaft b into position to act upon a lever w, which, through a connecting-rod v, moves forwards the placer lever n against the action of a spring y. The placer lever pushes forwards rails j, which normally support the shuttles in the magazine f and are secured to a shaft i having fingers k acted upon by springs m, and a shuttle thereupon drops upon the shelf t, the springs r having been arrested by stops g to allow the shuttle to fall freely. As the cam 1 rotates, the springs 13, y, m return the parts to their normal positions, the full shuttle passing into the empty box, which is in position to receive it and being correctly positioned longitudinally by a curved guideplate at one end of the box. Curved springs 14 prevent displacement of the full shuttle when the box turns.
Patent GB-190926284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Lubricators.
Inventor: DRESSLER KARL
IPC: F16N7/32
Filed: 1909-11-12
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 26,284. Dressler, K. Nov. 12. Gravity-feed lubricators; lubricant conveyed by fluid.-In a lubricator for machines and machinetools actuated by elastic fluid under pressure, of the kind in which the working fluid opens a valve and conveys the lubricant to the machine, a valved passage connects the lubricant reservoir to the fluid conduit to relieve the pressure in the reservoir when the machine is not working. The fluid in the conduit c, Fig. 1, acts upon a flexible diaphragm f and opens a valve g, which allows lubricant to flow from a reservoir a to the conduit c. A passage k, Figs. 1 and 6, leading from the upper part of the reservoir to the conduit c, is fitted with a spring-pressed valve l which is normally closed, but opens when the pressure in the lubricator is greater than that in the conduit. The throw of the valve g is adjusted by a screw i. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which two reservoirs a, a<1>, (or a single reservoir), are placed in the centre of the conduit c, and are fitted with valves g on opposite sides so that lubricant is delivered in any position of the conduit. A filling-opening for both reservoirs is closed by a plug b; and a relief valve l, Fig. 3, controls the passage k connecting the reservoirs with the annular space surrounding them. The device may be arranged as an oil-cup, as shown in Fig. 6, fitted with a sight-chamber c<1>, nozzle s, and a hand-operated delivery valve o. The lubricant passing the valve g does not enter the valvechamber e, but flows along a passage d'. The valve g is guided in the wall of the chamber e.
Patent GB-190926431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: PACKHAM STEPHEN HENRY
IPC: A24F5/06
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 26,431. Packham, S. H., and Packham, F. S. Nov. 15. Tobacco pipes.-In a tobacco pipe in which an inner clay pipe is inserted, the outer bowl a of wood or metal is formed in one piece, and is slotted for a suitable length, as shown at c, to permit the insertion of the inner clay or like pipe. A mount d is provided with an extension to cover the slot. A rubber packing-ring f is provided, and the inner stem extends to the end of the mouthpiece a'. The rim of the inner bowl may be shaped as shown or provided with a flange to fit the outer bowl a.
Patent GB-191010594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circulating Devices for Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: GEACH GEORGE ERNEST
IPC: F22D7/00
Filed: 1910-04-29
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 10,594. Geach, G. E. April 29. Water circulation, promoting. -.A hood b, which partly embraces the furnace wall a, catches the heated water rising from the furnace and delivers it through the connexion d into the pipe c extending from the lower to the upper part of the boiler. By this means, the heated water induces a current of cold water from the lower part of the boiler, which mingles with the heated water and is diverted by the cowl e.
Patent GB-191010614-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Treadle Driving-gear, more particularly for Cycles.
Inventor: RICHARDSON GEORGE
IPC: B62M3/04
Filed: 1910-04-29
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 10,614. Richardson, G. April 29. Treadle mechanism.-In a treadle gear, particularly for cycles, a lever a pivoted at c to an oscillating arm d alternately fulcrums upon a fixed projecting stud e and upon the pin c as the treadle is depressed and raised respectively, the lever being connected by a slot i and pin h to a crank g upon the shaft f to be driven.
Patent GB-191021557-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Heather for Electric Cooking Utensils and such like.
Inventor: MACDONOGH JOHN CHARLES CAMPBEL
IPC: H05B3/16
Filed: 1910-09-16
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 21,557. Macdonogh, J. C. C. Sept. 16. Resistances. -The coils of a heater are separated by walls of fireproof insulating material, with overhanging parts which hold and protect the coils. In the form shown in Figs. 1. and 2, an insulating-frame is made in two parts d, f having flanged projections e, g which secure the heating-coils a. The coils are connected to plug terminals b, c, shown in section in Fig. 3, the wire being led along a groove p' in the part p and clamped between a washer r and the plug q. In modifications the coils are arranged in concentric circles or in a spiral, and are secured between flanged insulating rings.
Patent GB-191022268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pressure Gauges.
Inventor: HAMMOND WILLIAM PIERSON
Filed: 1910-09-26
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 22,268. Hammond, W. P. Sept. 26. Pneumatic-tyre pressure gauges are provided with a pressure chamber wherein a quantity of fluid may be confined so that readings may be taken after as well as before the removal of the gauge from the tyre &c. In one form of apparatus, an inner tube 1 is fitted telescopically in an outer tube 2, and the inner tube is graduated so that the lower edge 4 of the outer tube indicates the pressure. The inner tube 1 encloses a housing 6 within which is mounted a non-return valve mechanism, consisting of a valve head 8 having an extension 11 adapted to engage the tyre valve. The valve 8 is forced by a spring against its seat 9. A similar valve is mounted in a housing 7 attached to the outer tube 2. The housings 6, 7 are connected by a spring 13 and by an extensible tube 10. When forced against the tyre valve the valve 8 and the tyre valve are opened and fluid passes to the pressure chamber 11<a>. When the gauge is removed from the tyre, the valve 8 closes and the pressure may be then read. By operating the valve at the opposite end of the apparatus when in position, the pressure in the tyre may be reduced.
Patent GB-191022869-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Treating Textile Plants and Vegetable Matters for Obtaining Vegetable Fibres and Paper Pulp, applicable also for Degreasing Wool and other Animal Fibres.
Inventor: MCINERNY JOHN FRANCIS PATRICK
IPC: D01C1/02
Filed: 1910-10-03
Granted: 1911-10-03
Abstract: 22,869. McInerny, J. F. P., [Peufaillit, L.]. Oct. 3. Retting.-In a process for de-gumming vegetable substances such as flax, hemp, jute, phormium, china-grass, alfa or esparto-grass, vegetable hair, barks of mulberry and linden trees &c., and for the preparation of paper pulp from straw, wood, bamboo, reeds, canes, vinewood, cocoa-nut fibre, rags, old bags, cordage, and similar materials, and for degreasing wool and other animal fibres, the material is boiled under pressure at 248‹-356‹ F. for from two to six hours in water to which has been added a quantity of hydrocarbon equal to at least 5 per cent. of the weight of the material under treatment.