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Patent GB-190727557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Fire Escapes
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES CADOUX
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 27,557. Hudson, J. C. Dec. 13. Fire - escapes.- Relates to light portable telescopic ladder fire escapes for hand or horse draught. The main ladder H, Fig. 1, is pivoted at G on a four-wheeled carriage provided with a hose-box D, and is raised from the horizontal position by means of a winch J and a rope or chain K, which is attached to the lower end of the ladder and passes under a guidepulley L. The ladder is further supported in the inclined position by a stay M, Fig. 4, having notches P adapted to be engaged by a stop-bar or pawl O. The trunnions G of the ladder H are supported in bearings I, Fig. 6, which may be raised or lowered independently in order to plumb the ladder when the ground slopes transversely to the carriage. Each bearing I is mounted on swivels X, Y, Fig. 7, which turn about vertical and horizontal axes respectively, and are secured at one end of a lever R, pivoted at S, Fig. 1. The other end of each lever R is provided with a handle T, and is guided in a bracket U, Figs. 1 and 3, in which are holes V adapted to receive a pin W to fix the lever R in the required position. On the withdrawal of pins Z, Fig. 7, and blocks A', the ladder H may be lifted away from the carriage. The front wheels F are mounted in forks C', Fig. 3, swivelling in bearings D', so that the wheel-base of the carriage remains constant whatever the angle at which the wheels F are locked. The steering is effected by means of the draught-handle E<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, links F<1>, and levers G' connected to the swivelling forks C'. The handle E<1> may be replaced by shafts H<1> for a horse, and a spring I<1> may be provided.
Patent GB-190804976-A (GB)
Title: Safety Device for Picking Motions of Power Looms.
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 4976. Schwabe, G. June 10, 1907. L o o m picking - motions ; picking- straps. - Picking - straps are made in two portions 16, 18, which are connected respectively to the picking-stick 14 and picking-arm 13. A plate spring 20 on the part 18 engages a notch 21 in the part 16, so that the parts normally move together. If the pick is obstructed, the spring 20 is released from the notch and the part 16 slides out of the part 18, the picking- mechanism being disconnected from the picking- stick.
Patent GB-190808129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulley Blocks for Hoisting and Lowering Weights, the same being applicable to Cranes and the like
Inventor: STRUTHERS ROBERT ALBERT
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 8129. Struthers, R. A., and Hume, G. April 13. Pulley-blocks.-A two-speed gear for a wormwheel pulley-tackle is described in which a countershaft is arranged slightly inclined to the vertical, and in which the movement of a bell-crank lever throws a clutch device into action, bringing into engagement either a worm and worm-wheel for slow speed with power, or bevel wheels to give a quick speed when lowering, or when raising light loads. The gear may be applied to a crane. A shaft C carries a handchain-wheel A, and also a worm F which gears with a worm-wheel I on a shaft H slightly inclined to the vertical. The wheel I is free, but has a tubular extension having an hexagonal surface I<1>. Part of the shaft H is also of hexagonal section. A sleeve J fits and slides on the hexagonal parts I', H<1>, and carries a pinion J<1> which can be moved so as to mesh imperfectly with a bevel-wheel G, which gears with a bevel-wheel on the shaft C. The sleeve is slid backwards and forwards by a bell-crank lever, the ends of which are attached to ropes P, Q. The motion of the shaft H is transmitted to the load pulley by means of a worm and worm-wheel. One speed is given by the worm F and wheel I, while the other is given by the bevel-wheels E, G, P.
Patent GB-190808419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Engraving Machines.
Inventor: TURNER ROBERT
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 8419. Turner, R., and Corley, B. R. April 15. Typewriters and like machines.- The dies D for a machine for stamping or engraving copper or steel plates &c. with sunken characters, ornaments, &c. for printing or other purposes are carried by a ring- shaped flexible metal band C movable npon wheels B, B', B<2>. The wheel B may be swung into the position shown in dotted lines to enable the band to be removed. The dies D are secured in split sockets C<3> on the band by closing-rings C<5>. The overlapping ends of the band are secured together by stud-and-slot arrangements. A number of bands having different sets of dies may be used. Each band is provided with an odd die, the socket of which is removably held in a keyhole slot in the band. The impression is made by a plunger L pressed upon by an adjustable screw L<3> in the cross-bar N of pivoted arms N', which are actuated by eccentric trunnions 0<1> on the shaft of a handlever G pivoted on an arm P. The plate E to be impressed rests upon a block F and, with the latter, is clamped by a bar F<1> actuated by screws F<2> upon a bed G, which may be traversed for line spacing upon a carriage H by a screw J. The characterspacing device for the carriage H comprises a screw I' upon which is a pinion S gearing with a pinion S<1>, the latter pinion being engaged by a pawl S<4> on a hand-operated arm S<3>. The extent of movement of the arm S<3> is controlled by a fixed stop and a stop T<1> upon an angularly adjustable wheel T<2>. The fixed nut producing the transverse of the screw I' comprises two portions I<2>, P which are movable apart out of engagement with the screw by means of an arm R, the carriage being then movable by hand. By this means, the carriage is returned at the end of a line. Means for guiding the die at the impression point consists of notched wheels K<1> secured upon a block K, and a U-shaped member K<2> carried by a pivoted arm V. Various notches K<4>, Fig. 5, in the wheels accommodate dies of different cross-sections. The wheels are locked in position by the engagement of notches K<5> with arms U controlled by arms U<2> on a hand-operated shaft U<3>. The arm V is engaged by a cam-lever V<1>, which is removed to allow the arm V to be swung upwards when a fresh band C is to be placed in the machine. A spring V<3> provides a yielding pressure of the member K<2> against the die. The lever V<1> is released when it is desired to move the band to bring another die beneath the plunger.
Patent GB-190811644-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Fertilisers and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HARRISON CHARLES
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-04-28
Abstract: 11,644. Harrison, C. May 28. Manures.-Animal matter such as leather is incinerated in retorts a. Gases given off are led away through pipes c, some of the tarry matter being collected in the filter f, and ammonia going into solution in the trough d. The solution is afterwards neutralized, preferably by adding sulphuric acid, in the vat h. The hot material from the retorts is then dropped into the vat and absorbs the solution. The product is used as a fertilizer. Steam or gases rising from the vat are carried away by the pipe j for consumption in the furnace b. Specification No. 2970, A.D. 1882, is referred to.
Patent GB-190811781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines.
Inventor: LEGE ANNIBAL JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 11,781. LÚgÚ, A. J. B. May 30. Elastic-fluid turbines.-An elastic-fluid turbine such as described in specification No. 7955, A.D. 1907, is made reversible by arranging a pair of oppositely-directed nozzles in front of each vane ring, and controlling them by sliding blocks. Fig. 3 shows the vane rings e and the partitions c containing the nozzles. The blocks h, Fig. 2, are opera ed by pinions k meshing with racks on the blocks. One pinion preferably actuates two blocks, Each set of pinions is mounted on one spindle m, and the various spindles may be connected by linkwork or gearing. The pinion k<1> nearest the exhaust end is rigidly keyed to the spindle, but the other pinions are keyed with varying amounts of lost motion so that the stroke of the blocks moved by them is reduced to correspond with the reduced size of nozzle opening. The lost-motion connexion may consist of a key o, Fig. 6, working in a wide key way, and a flat spring n securing it to the pinion. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the blocks h are actuated by fluid pressure, and are constrained to work together by a lever q. A valve r is arranged to open one pipe p to pressure, and the other to exhaust, as required. One of the pipes p may be dispensed with, a block h then being held out by springs. The blocks may be moved by rods actuated by cams or by the pressure of fluid on pistons on their ends. According to the Provisional Specification they may be actuated electrically.
Patent GB-190815288-A (GB)
Title: Means for Protecting the Operatives of Zinc and other Analogous Furnaces from Heat, Fumes and Dust.
Inventor: DOR-DELATTRE EMILE
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 15,288. Delattre, E. Dor-. Sept. 7,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Screens for intercepting heat, dust, &c., from zinc and like retort furnaces. These are formed in sections which can be operated to uncover any particular row of retorts. In the arrangement shown, the screen is composed of a number o f sections a, which move in a frame formed by vertical guides b and the lowermost screen section c. The frame is suspended by chains d, which are adjustably connected to a movable trolley f, operated by an hydraulic ram. The uppermost row of retorts is normally left uncovered as shown, while access can be had to the lowest row by lifting the whole screen. For intermediate rows the screen is first lifted through a distance equal to the height of a retort, and the sections above the row to be uncovered are fixed to the furnace casing by pins passed through suitablyarranged holes. The frame with the other sections is then dropped, thus uncovering the particular row of retorts to be worked. Alternatively, an opening, which may be formed by suitably fixing the screen sections in the frame, may be moved in front of the different rows of retorts. The sections are formed of three thicknesses m of sheet metal, of which one is perforated to allow air to circulate in the chamber p, Fig. 2, while asbestos is filled in between the other two sheets. A fixed screen l is provided behind which the movable screen may be withdrawn. The space between the screens and the furnace may be put into communication with any suitable exhausting-apparatus.
Patent GB-190821414-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Forcing Frame or Enclosure for Horticultural or other Purposes.
Inventor: CUTLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-10
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 21,414. Cutler, W. Oct. 10. Frames or shelters for plants.-Removable panes B forming the sloping top of a portable forcing- frame &c. can be supported in a vertical position on base-members by means of side rails b<4> attached to vertical grooved bars b<2>. The panes rest in the sloping position in longitudinal grooves a<4> and against a central erection a<2>, a<3>, the upper edges being protected by a metal cap b<1>. The bars b<2> may be extended above the base frame for the purpose of supporting the panes without removal from the grooves a<4>.
Patent GB-190823810-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Wheel for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DYE CHARLES
Filed: 1908-11-06
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 23,810. Dye, C. Nov. 6. Spring wheels.-A leather band g is carried by the heads f<x> of plungers k which are riveted through the band to metal sections h holding the tyre. Springs j supporting the plungers are enclosed in sleeves f sliding in diametric lined apertures in a wooden ring c secured to the hub disks a. The inner ends of the springs engage, through loose plates l and rings m, an expansible ring n fitted with an oppositely-screwed coupling o. Each spring is initially set by the nuts r so as to support the normal load without yielding.
Patent GB-190825216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Dissolved Leather, Concentrated or Congealed Blood, Paints or Pigments and other Semi-liquid Substances.
Inventor: HOFMANN KONRAD
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 25,216. Hofmann, K., and Main, J. J. Nov. 23. Evaporators. - In twin-cylinder drying or evaporating apparatus for the treatment of blood, dissolved leather, paints, and other semi-liquid substances, the material is prevented from passing between the ends of the cylinders and the framework by means of plates spring-pressed or otherwise adjustable against the ends of the cylinders ; one of the cylinders is movable and is pressed against the other. The cylinders of the apparatus shown are carried in fixed and movable bearings d, d<1>, Fig. 2, on the framing, and are rotated in contact by gear-wheels e operated by pinions g meshing together. They are supplied with steam through the trunnions. The material is delivered from a tank or hopper h. Plates j are arranged in the spaces between the ends of the cylinders and the framing. These plates may be supported by screws l passing through slots in a flange k on the tank, and are maintained in contact with the upper parts of the ends of the cylinders by springs and set-screws n in the frames ; weighted levers may replace the springs. The plates are cut away at the lower parts so as to bear only slightly against the cylinders, which may also be rabbeted at the edges o, Fig. 3. Rollers or balls b support the bearings d<1> of the movable cylinder, the pressure between the two cylinders being regulated by weighted levers q pivoted at r to the frames and pressing through pins s working in guides. According to the Provisional Specification, the lower portion or legs of the supporting pedestals may be hollowed or recessed next to the cylinders to reduce the area against which the material may bear.
Patent GB-190828127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wall Conduits for Pipes, Wires or the like.
Inventor: STRODE WILLIAM WINSTANLEY
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 28,127. Strode, D. M., [executor of Strode, W. W.]. Dec. 24. Conduits and casings. - A wall conduit for wires &c. consists of metal 1 plates B, Fig 2, flanged to engage the wall slabs on one or both sides and secured to a back A. The conduit extends the full height of the wall and is closed at the front by a plate E secured to short angle-pieces D. The sides B may be connected by a central integral web, forming a double conduit, or channel plates, Fig. 5, may be adopted. The back and front plates are perforated or roughened to hold plaster. The conduit may be formed of corrugated sheet metal, and the front plate may overlap the side flanges.
Patent GB-190909969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Muffling or Silencing the Sounds due to Exhaust of an Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: GIBSON HUGO CECIL
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 1909-04-27
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 9969. Gibson, H. C. Dec. 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Exhaust - silencers are formed with spiral or helical passages for the exhaust, the size of the passage gradually varying. As shown in Fig. II, a special deflector C is wound around a cone band placed in a conical casing B, which in turn is inside a casing G with apertures J to the atmosphere. The inlet A to the exhaust is at the large end of the cone, a spiral deflector E placed towards the apertures J being attached at the smaller end. The device as a whole is held together by a through-bolt F, which carries attachment nuts k to fix the silencer on the car &c. In modifications, the outer casing G and the inner cone b may be omitted.
Patent GB-190913652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressed Air Cushions.
Inventor: WOLFARTH RUDOLF
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 1909-06-10
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 13,652. Wolfarth, R., and Zimmermann, H. June 10. Pneumatic springs. - Consists in keeping cupleather packing tight by a spring- pressed cone hand an oil seal n. Fig. 3 shows the application to a pneumatic spring for cycle frames.
Patent GB-190918648-A (GB)
Title: Lift Valves and Seats therefor.
Inventor: SPENCER WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F16K1/42
Filed: 1909-08-13
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 18,648. Spencer, W. E., and Howes, J. E. Aug. 13. Seats.-A vulcanite seating K for a conical lift valve H is removably secured in a removable brass ferrule or holder J bv a flanged screw cap I. Key-ways M serve for the application of a flat tool to effect the removal of the seat and holder.
Patent GB-190919769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat-retaining Apparatus for Cooking Vessels and the like.
Inventor: BELLINO CARL FRIEDRICH
IPC: A47J39/00
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 19,769. Bellino, G. F. Aug. 28. Hasp fastenings.-The lid of a heat-insulated container may be provided with hooks f, g, of which one engages a yoke pivoted to a lug i, and the other engages a yoke k connected to a lever pivoted to a lug m. The lid of an inner vessel may be fastened by handles u, Fig. 16, pivoted in yokes v, so that the handles, when folded, engage over a small shoulder or rim x on the lid and lie flat in the recesses formed by the shoulder in the lid.
Patent GB-190921191-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mode of and Apparatus for Igniting the Combustible Charge in Two-stroke Cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROYER HENRI
IPC: F02B1/12
Filed: 1909-09-16
Granted: 1910-09-16
Abstract: 21,191. Royer, H. Sept. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Two-stroke-cycle engines.-The Specification, in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), states, in connexion with a torpedo engine of the Brotherhood type, that the axes of the cylinders are displaced relatively to the crank-shaft to improve the lateral guiding of the pistons and that internal cooling is effected by thick grease or heavy oil in the crank case which is provided with a safety-valve to prevent excessive pressure. The inlet valves are hollow to facilitate cooling. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190922395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables for Attaching to Bedsteads.
Inventor: WEBER ERNST
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 22,395. Weber, E. Oct. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bed-tables.-A bed-table is supported by legs which are inserted between the mattress and the side-board of the bed. The foldable tabletop n is detachably pivoted on a member g, in which two legs b are hinged. The piece g is adapted to fit in a slot in an horizontal bar (not shown), also provided with hinged legs, which, as well as the legs b, are tapered so as to be inserted between the side-board c of the bedstead and the mattress d when the table is in use. The part g with the legs b may be used alone to support the table, without the bar and the additional legs.
Patent GB-191001675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Syphon Cisterns.
Inventor: SMITH BENJAMIN GREENWOOD
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 1910-01-22
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 1675. Smith, B. G. Jan. 22. Siphon discharge waterwaste preventers. -The rod 5 of the piston 4 for starting the siphon is connected to the piston at one side and passes through guides 6, 7 in the siphon-box. The piston is fitted with a central disk valve 10, the movement of which is limited by stops 11.
Patent GB-191002394-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Mordant Dyestuffs Dyeing from an Acid Bath.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1910-01-31
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 2394. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Jan. 31. Azotriphenylmethane dyes are obtained by condensing aminobenzaldehydes or derivatives thereof with two molecular proportions of aromatic oxycarboxylic acids of the benzene series, diazotizing the resulting leuco compounds, combining the diazo compounds with azo dye components, and oxidizing the products ; the leuco compounds may be oxidized before or after diazotizing, and the oxidized diazo compounds then combined with components ; or an aminobenzaldehyde or derivative thereof is diazotized and combined with an azo dye component, the resulting azo dye is condensed with two molecular proportions of an aromatic oxycarboxylic acid of the benzene series, and the product is oxidized. According to examples. a dye is obtained from o-chlor-m-aminobenzaldehyde by each of the above methods, o-cresotinic acid being employed both in the condensation and as an azo dye component ; the oxidation in each case is effected by sodium nitrite and sulphuric acid ; in the case where the oxidation is effected before diazotizing, the leuco compound is acetylated, then oxidized, saponified, and then diazotized. The following components are also specified :-o-chlor-p-aminobenzaldehyde, morpaminobenzaldehyde-o-sulphonic acid ; salicylic acid ; alpha- or #-naphthol, alpha- or #-oxynaphthoic acid, 1- naphthol-4-sulphonicacid, alpha-methylindole, 1-phenyl- 3-methyl-5-pyrazolone. The products dye wool from acid baths, giving green, blue, violet, and black shades on chroming.
Patent GB-191004861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Treadle Driving gear for Cycles.
Inventor: CELLE ALBERIC DE LA
IPC: B62M11/14
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 4861. La Celle, A. de. Feb. 26. Drawings to Specification. Locking - apparatus.-To prevent the unauthorized use of cycles provided with treadle mechanism of the kind employing reciprocating chains, a wing bolt is arranged to screw through the bottom bracket to engage between projections upon a sleeve carrying one treadle-lever.-
Patent GB-191005496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ignition Producing Compositions of Matter.
IPC: C06F3/00
Filed: 1910-03-04
Abstract: 5496. Soc. Caussemille Jeune et Cie, and Roche et Cie. June 23, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Matches.-Igniting-compositions for striking on any surface contain amorphous phosphorus in a neutral form, without acid or alkaline reaction, together with potassium chlorate, an agglutinant, and other materials. The neutral amorphous phosphorus, prepared by distilling and filtering well-washed ordinary amorphous phosphorus, is mixed with the agglutinant and water, and then with the chlorate and other materials which have been separately mixed with water. A composition may contain 8 parts of neutral amorphous phosphorus, 14À7 parts of glue, 30 parts of potassium chlorate, 2À9 parts of sulphur, 16 parts of zinc oxide, 5À5 parts of whitening, 6À4 parts of plaster of paris, and 16À5 parts of glass powder.
Patent GB-191006025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables Adapted to be Converted into a Writing Desk and Provided with Sinkable Pigeon Holes Cabinet Adapted to Rise Vertically out of the Table when the Top of the latter in Raised.
Inventor: THEODOR LENNIG
IPC: A47B17/02
Filed: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 6025. Lennig, T. March 10, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Tables convertible into desks.-In a convertible desk and table having rising and falling pigeonholes, the table - top, desk - slope, and pigeonholes are connected together by links e, k joined by a pivot i guided in fixed grooves o. These grooves are bent backwards at the top, so that. when the top c is raised about the hinges b, the slope n is first pushed outwards, then tilted at the back by the action of the links k on abutments p, and finally pulled backwards into locking engagement with a fixed abutment. The free ends f of the links e engage grooves g in the rising and falling pigeonhole cabinet h. The top c is adapted to receive on its upper surface the necessary implements for a lady's work-table, and on its under surface a toilet or like mirror. Drawers are inserted in the space r, and documents, books, &c. may be stored between the top c and slope n. Means may be provided to lock the top in each of its positions.