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Patent GB-190810838-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Electrically Igniting Miners' Safety Lamps in Mines.
Inventor: BEST JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 10,838. Best, J. C. May 19. Miners' safety lamps are ignited electrically in the mines by means of an apparatus comprising a box containing a battery or source of electricity, an induction coil, and a lamp-chamber which has to be moved into a stationary chamber to such a position that the lamp chamber is completely enclosed before the lamp is brought into engagement with electric contacts arranged in the base of the stationary chamber. As shown, a battery-chamber 1 is provided with a fixed metal casing 4, which has a contracted neck 5 and a circular flange 6 formed with slots 7 to receive pins 24 on a sliding lamp. chamber 16, which is formed with a side opening 17 to receive the lamp and a ring 18 on which the lamp base is placed. The casing 4 is closed by a dome-shaped metal base 8 provided with a non- conducting boss 9 carrying two spring conductor pins 10, 11. The electric contacts may be of the type described in Specification No. 2815, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.]. A non-conducting guard cap 12 attached to a metal sleeve 13 is adapted normally to prevent the pins 10, 11 from contacting with. the lamp, and this guard is rotated through a quarter-revolution to allow the conductors to complete the sparking- circuit, only when the chamber 16 has been depressed into the casing 4 to an extent sufficient to close the chamber and to depress ribs 22 on the chamber below the bottoms of slots formed in the neck 5 of the casing 4. Pins 20 on the chamber 16 engage holes 21 in the sleeve 13, and rotate the guard 12 with the chamber. The guard. 12 is provided with holes 14, 15 which receive pins 29,30 connected respectively to an insulated sparking- conductor and to the bottom of the lamp, and when the chamber 16 has been rotated a quarter of a revolution, the conductors 10, 11 and pins 29, 30 contact, and the lighting is effected. A handle 26 is provided on the chamber 16, and a spring 41 is provided to raise the chamber 16 when it is rotated back to its old position. The chamber 1 is provided with a hinged metal lid, which, when closed, joins two contacts 35, 37 in the circuit. The ring 18 may be formed with a projection engaging a recess in the lamp bottom. According to the Provisional Specification, the lamp-chamber may be carried on a counterbalanced or like lever, and the casing may be provided with a circular shield for closing the lamp in the lamp-chamber, and the casing may be provided with a depending rubber tube for the reception of the lamp.
Patent GB-190812743-A (GB)
Title: Process for Separation and Concentration of Chlorine.
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 12,743. Goldschmidt, T., [Firm of]. Aug. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Chlorine is separated from gas mixtures by solution in liquid anhydrous inorganic chlorides or oxychlorides. for example, stannic chloride, cbromium oxychloride, or sulphuryl chloride, the chlorine being recovered by heating the solution, or diminishing the pressure, or both. Solution is facilitated by arranging the pressure and temperature conditions so that the chlorine in the gasmixture would theoretically liquefy. Chlorine may be obtained in a liquid condition by heating its solution in one part of a closed system while another part of the system is cooled. An arrangement of plant is shown in which the gas, dried in the apparatus a, is passed through a compressor and cooling-vessel into an absorbing-vessel b provided with a series of perforated plates c over which the chloride flows. Other absorbing-vessels may be arranged in series with the first one, the last traces of chlorine being removed by washing with an aqueous solution of stannic chloride containing stannous chloride. The solution is run into a vessel m from which it distils, and may be obtained in a liquefied form by condensing in the closed cooled receptacle n.
Patent GB-190817198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Proportional Dividers or Mechanism for Ascertaining and Denoting the Quotient of Two Variable Quantities
Filed: 1908-08-15
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 17,198. Lanston Monotype Corporation, [Reymond, A. du Bois-]. Aug. 15. Type, setting.-Relates to proportional dividers for ascertaining the quotient of two variable quantities. The apparatus, which is particularly applicable to type casting, composing, and like machines, comprises a primary piston which moves through a distance proportional to the dividend and acts upon a body of fluid which transmits motion to one or more secondary pistons. The number of secondary pistons operated is proportional to the division, so that a member moved by the secondary pistons moves through a distance proportional to the quotient. The primary piston C, Fig. 1, moves in a cylinder B and is connected with a piston J in a cylinder J<1> to 'which fluid under pressure is admitted. The motion of the piston C is limited by an arm h on a rack-bar H, which lies in the path of an arm C<1> on the piston. In the case of a type-casting, composing, or like machine, the rackbar H is connected with the line-measuring mechanism in such a way that the piston C moves through a distance proportional to the unoccupied space.in the line which is to be filled by justification. The cylinder B, communicates with a valvechamber D<1> which contains a valve D in the form of a rotatable disk. A flange D<2>, extending around half the circumference of the disk, normally closes the ends of a series of ports L, Fig. 2, leading from the valve-chamber. Rotation of the valve D, by means of a ratchet-wheel or the like D<3>, opens the ports L in succession and admits fluid from the cylinder B to a series of secondary pistons E mounted in cylinders formed in a block F. The valve D is connected with the word-space counting mechanism of the machine, so that it rotates a step and uncovers a port L for each word space in the line. The number of pistons E operated is thus proportional to the divisor, which in the present case is the number of word-spaces in the line. The pistons E bear against a plate GI carried by a slide G, which is thus moved through a distance proportional to the quotient of the two quantities i.e. to the amount to be added-to each word-space in order to justify the line. A mechanical device may be used instead of the valve D to lock and release the piston E.
Patent GB-190819920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Repairing Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres and other Inflatable Articles.
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 19,920. Roberts, J., and Prescott, J. Sept. 22. Balls.-A puncture-closing device for repairing footballs or other inflatable articles, consists of two rubber, rubber and canvas, or like patches A, B vulcanized or otherwise joined together at C. The material is sufficiently flexible to allow one or the other to be twisted by band to pass through the puncture. The underside of the patch A is solutioned to the bladder &c., the air pressure causing a tight joint.
Patent GB-190821297-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Piston and Inlet Valve for Two and Four Stroke Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HOWARD HORACE JOHN
Filed: 1908-10-08
Granted: 1909-10-08
Abstract: 21,297. Howard, H. J. Oct. 8. Gas and like engines, valves and valve-gear for. The piston consists of a. valve-member B attached to the connecting-rod or piston-rod, and a piston member A provided with a valve seating E. The parts A, B are normally held together by a spring F. In a two-stroke cycle engine, the valve is opened at the end of the out-stroke to admit a compressed charge from the crank chamber, when the part A comes against a stop G ; or the valve may be opened automatically by the pressure in the crank chamber when the piston overruns exhaust ports, or when an exhaust valve is opened. In a four-stroke cycle engine, the valve opens during the suction-stroke, partly by its inertia and partly by the friction between the part A and the cylinder, and closes slightly late on the compression stroke. If the exhaust valve is controlled by an adjustable cam, the engine will work on the two-stroke or four-stroke cycle at will.
Patent GB-190821369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Pressing Machines.
Inventor: WHITE MORRIS COLUMBUS
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 21,369. White, M. C., and Duryea, O. C. Oct. 9. Machines actuated by internal combustion.-An internal-combustion machine for punching, shearing, stamping, pressing, riveting, cutting, forging, bending, bolt-cutting, briquette-making, beetrootpressing, &c. is under the control of a single handlever 16, Fig. 1, and acts on the dolly through toggle lever, hydraulic, or other transmitting mechanism. In the arrangement shown, the connecting-rod 4 is pivoted to toggle-levers 5 and also to a link acting on the dolly 7. The charge is compressed into the cylinder of a pump driven by a three-phase electric motor. The cylinder communicates with a cylinder containing a piston 37, Fig. 7, and, when the compression is sufficient to overcome a spring 39, the piston 37 trips a lever 47, thus allowing a rod 31 to move to the left under the influence of a spring 33. A collar b on the rod 31 strikes an arm 30 on a spindle 29 and, rotating the spindle against the action of a spring, separates the contacts 28, 27 and so carries a spark which fires the charge. After the working stroke, the exhaust valve 43 is opened by an arm 44 on the spindle 17 of the controlling-lever 16. The piston is then returned by the spring 76, Fig. 1. To make another stroke, the lever 16 is moved to the left, whereupon an arm 32, Fig. 7, on the spindle 17 pushes the spindle 31 to the right, so that the lever 34 again catcher the collar b. The motion of the spindle 17 also closes a switch 35 which starts the pump motor. This switch, as shown in face view in Fig. 8, consists of three arms 35<1>, 35<11>, 35<111>, which connect studs connected with the generator and studs connected with the motor. The degree of compression at which explosion will take place is adjusted by adjusting the compression of the spring 39. Fig. 7. For this purpose the spriog is acted upon by a sleeve 40 with an adjustable nose 42, which presses on a cam 41, Fig; 8, carried by a sleeve 65, which can be held in any position by an arm 66 and spring catch 69. The main piston is formed with an annular projection which fits into an annular recess in the front cylinder cover thus trapping cushioning-air, which assists in the return of the piston.
Patent GB-190827828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Protectors for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: PEACOCK GRANTLY ARTHUR
IPC: A43B21/42
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 27,828. Peacock, G. A., and Peacock, E. C. Dec. 22. Sole protectors.-The waist part of the sole of a heavy boot is protected and strengthened by metal plates a, Figs. 3 and 4, which are formed or provided with projecting studs a<1>, adapted to pass through holes in the sole b, and also through holes in a plate c on the inside of the boot, the heads a<2> of the studs being then burred over or otherwise secured. The plates may be partially sunk into the sole, and may extend from or beyond the heel breast to a point over the joint between the waist and forepart of the sole.
Patent GB-190827996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Egg Crates.
Inventor: HILLIKER JOHN ALVIN
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 27,996. Hilliker, J. A. Dec. 23. Boxes for eggs; crates.-Relates to pasteboard cases or crates for eggs, preferably formed from a single blank of material. Fig. 1 shows a case for six eggs, constructed from a blank of the form shown in Fig. 6, which is folded to form the side walls 10, 11, 12, 13 and also the filler, which comprises two socket portions supporting the eggs and formed by the parts 14, 15, 17 and 19, 20, 22. These portions have sockets 16, 21 for the eggs, formed in the flexible parts 15, 20. After the eggs are placed in position in one of the socket members, the other member is brought over them by bending the connecting-parts, so as to close the case. The part 22 may be notched at 23, Fig. 6, to form an interlock for the tongues 24 cut in the part 10, which part is further provided with projecting tongues 25 adapted to enter and engage slots 26 to secure the case. The walls 11, 13 are provided with apertures 27,28 registering with sockets 16, 21, for ventilating purposes and also for facilitating the testing of the eggs by candling. If the case as constructed is not sufficiently rigid, additional bracing-members made from a blank and comprising a web 29 and brace-bars 30, Fig. 5, may be arranged inside the socket members, as shown in Fig. 1. A correspondingly modified construction of the above, relating to a case for holding twelve eggs, is described, and also a further modification in which the additional bracing - parts are formed integral with the socket members &c. and when set up are arranged transversely to the folds of the blank.
Patent GB-190902787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Lifeguards or Obstruction Removers for Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: WHITELEY HERBERT DRAKE
IPC: B61F19/08
Filed: 1909-02-05
Granted: 1910-02-07
Abstract: 2787. Whiteley, H. D. Feb. 5. [Addition to 15,624/08.] Steps.-The step adjacent to the obstructionremover of a tramcar is adapted to be moved out of the way by the lowering of the tray when an obstruction is met, and to be returned to its normal position by the raising of the tray. The step a is supported on cranked metal bars b having eyes secured on a rod c supported in brackets d. The rod c is turned to raise the step by the operation of a pinion e fast on the rod by a quadrant f on the end of a lever f<1>, the other end of the lever engaging a straight slot in an extension i<1> of one of the links i, from which is suspended the tray h, which is mounted as described in the parent Specification. As a modification, the step may be arranged to rise bodily by the engagement of a rack with the quadrant f. The lever f<1> and quadrant f may be separately formed, serrations on the two parts being adjustably clamped together.
Patent GB-190902812-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Weighing Liquids in Storage Tanks
Inventor: HILLMER THEO
IPC: G01G5/02
Filed: 1909-02-05
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 2812. Hillmer, T. Feb. 5. Hydrometers. - The weight of liquid in a storage tank 14 or the like is ascertained by means of an immersed float 1 the cross-section of which at any level bears a fixed ratio to the cross-section of the tank at the same level. The float is carried on a knife-edge 3 at one extremity of a scale beam 6 and, when the tank is drained to its lowest level o-o, the lower end of the float is brought to this level by adjusting a balance weight 7. The weight in the tank at any subsequent time is obtained by placing weights in the pan G until the float is depressed to the zero level o-o. The pan G may be replaced by a jockey weight movable along the beam. To compensate for variation of temperature, the float 1 and the balance support 2 are made of the same material.
Patent GB-190903938-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, and Machine for Making Bags and the like.
Inventor: HEPP FRIEDRICH
IPC: B31B23/00
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1910-04-18
Abstract: 3938. Hepp, F., and T÷nnies, W. Feb. 17, 1908, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Coating-machines.-The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes a rotary gumming-device for use in a bagmaking machine, which consists of a disk secured to a shaft and a second disk mounted loosely on the shaft, but pressed against the first disk by a spring. Gum is fed through channels in the shaft to the space between the disks and is conveyed by centrifugal force to a shallow groove between the edges of the disks. The bag lap is gummed by pressing it against the edges of the disks.
Patent GB-190905056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marking Off Tables for Shearing Machines.
Inventor: HICKMAN THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: B23D33/10
Filed: 1909-03-02
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 5056. Hickman, T. R., McCaig, A., and Matty, A. March 2. Shearing.-The table of a plate-shearing machine has graduated bars b, b', c formed with holes in which gauging-stops B<1>, B<2>, C<1> are fixed, the stops having slots c<1> giviog an adjustment less than the distance between the holes. In a modification, slots are provided in the bars, and the stops are secured by fly nuts. In shearing the edges of a plate, one edge is first sheared and placed alongside the stop B', and then the second edge is sheared ; one edge is next placed against the stop C' and another alongside the stop B', the third edge being then sheared ; while to shear the fourth edge the stop B' is employed. The stops can also be used for cutting to an angle ; in this case the ends are rounded, and an angular scale may be provided upon the bed.
Patent GB-190905576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: MANNESMANN CARL
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 5576. Mannesmann, C. March 8. Overhead incandescent lamps.-The flue of an inverted incandescent gas lamp is provided with a detachable lower part a, which is made of enamelled sheet-iron or ceramic material and extends to the upper edge of the mantle tissue f. The part a is secured in position by pins g, g<1>, and the flue is provided with apertures d, d<1> and flanges which prevent the products of combustion from entering the mixing-chamber.
Patent GB-190907555-A (GB)
Title: Novel Apparatus for use in Learning or Practising Roller Skating, or 'Rinking.
Inventor: HAMPSON JANE GARDNER
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 7555. Hampson, J. G. March 30. Skating, appliances for aiding. - Apparatus for use in learning or practising roller skating comprises a sling suspended from. and free to travel along, a flexible wire I. The sling consists of a waist belt A hung upon four straps B and thereby adjustable in height. The straps are attached at the upper ends to a cross-bar E, which is, in turn, connected to the line by cords F, a swivel G, and a wheel H. As a safeguard against overbalancing, adjustable straps J may be provided
Patent GB-190911562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats or other Head Coverings.
Inventor: BOWLER THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1909-05-15
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 11,562. Bowler, T. W. May 15. Baudeaux.-In hats made larger than the head, in which the crown and the brim are made in. one piece, a ring of felt, stiffened fabric, or the like, the inside circumference of which fits the head, is fixed round the edge of the crown. The ring c, which may have ventilating-eyelets f, is provided with a flange d, stiffened with wire or not, fixed to the hat; to the inner periphery is secured the lining e.
Patent GB-190916142-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game of Table Football and Apparatus for Playing same.
Inventor: SEDERGREEN JOHN HENRY
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 1909-07-10
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 16,142. Sedergreen, J. H. July 10. Table games.-A game of table football is played either on a billiard table or on an ordinary table fitted with a removable edging N. Each player is provided with a foot-bellows A and endeavours, bv directing a jet of air against the ball, to force it through his opponent's goal.
Patent GB-190917565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TARTRAIS EUGENE HENRI
IPC: F02B57/08
Filed: 1909-07-28
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 17,565. Tartrais, E. H. July 29, 1908, [Convention date]. Rotary cylindrical valves.-A tight fit may be obtained between the revolving cylinders 2 of an engine and the fixed distributor 66 by means of packing-rings 67. The ring may be pressed in place by a spring 68.
Patent GB-190917641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Handling or Transferring Goods.
Inventor: JONES VICTOR THOMAS
IPC: B66B1/48
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 17,641. Jones, V. T. July 29. Runways. - A lift cage communicating with runways on the various floors of a building is provided with a runway section, which may be mounted on a turntable, beneath the floor so that trolleys can be run direct on to the cage. Fig. 2 shows the cage in position at one of the floor levels. A pivoted notched plate 21 prevents the trolley from moving on the cage except when the plate is raised by a pedal 22. In order to prevent trolleys from running off the building tracks into the open well a plate 11, Fig. 3, is pivoted on each side of the runway track 1 and is held in the path of the trolleys by a spring 12. When the cage arrives at a floor, curved arms 14 on it act on rollers 13 and turn the plates out of the way of the trolley.
Patent GB-190923997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1909-10-19
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 23,997. Wheatley, W. H., [Hoadley, E. E.]. Oct. 19. Blocks and shoes.-In car brakes of the type in which the shoes are formed with tapering dovetailed ribs and grooves on their back and front faces respectively, so that the shoe can be fitted to the brake head by a tapering rib-and-groove connexion, and, when the front shoe is worn away, the rear shoe may be made to serve as the front shoe, a new rear shoe being interposed, the engaging faces of the shoes and brake head are inclined transversely, and, with the exception of the wheel-engaging face, are formed with a curvature of less radius than that of the wheel. Moreover, the ribs and grooves are arranged transversely of the brake block. In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the brake head A and shoes D, E have their engaging faces inclined from one side to the other. The transverse dovetailed ribs and grooves are arranged to slope downwards so as to have a gravitational locking effect. Transverse movement of the parts is limited by forming the dovetailed ribs and grooves tapered. along their length and with intermediate stepped portions, as shown. The front shoe E is cast with a groove o to take the wheel flange b, and, as this shoe wears away, a corresponding groove becomes worn in the rear shoe. In another form, the engaging faces of the parts A, D, E are shaped in cross-section as shown in Fig. 6, or they may be curved in cross-section ; in both of these cases, the dovetails extend only half-way across the faces. In the form shown in Fig. 8, only one dovetail connexion is provided for each part ; transverse movement of the parts may be prevented by overlapping lugs m, m<2>, by a key k engaging slotted lugs f, and by a metal tongue t which is cast within the shoe D and is adapted to be bent over the end of the rib i<2> when the shoe E has been inserted in place.
Patent GB-190924631-A (GB)
Title: Process for Utilizing the Spongy Zinc Obtained Electrolytically.
Inventor: SANNA EDOARDO
IPC: C25C1/16
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 24,631. Sanna, E. Oct. 26. Metals, powdered, obtaining coherent masses from.-Spongy zinc obtained by electrolysis is washed with sodium nitrate solution and then, without drying, is heated and simultaneously compressed into blocks. The temperature required is 100‹-150‹ C., and the pressure 1000 kg. per square cm.
Patent GB-190926445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Devices for Guns.
Inventor: WARD JAMES BENJAMIN
IPC: F41A17/52
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 26,445. Ward, J. B., and Ward, A. B., [trading as Ward & Sons]. Nov. 15. Safety appliances applicable generally.-Relates to safety devices in which the trigger blades are locked by a projection on a slide mounted on the top plate and operated from the butt plate, and consists in the particular arrangement and combination of parts, as follows : the plate D is mounted to slide on pins d<1>, and at each end has a downward projection d<2>, d<3>. The front projection engages the trigger blade B and also forms an abutment for the controlling-spring d'. The rear projection d<3> forms an abutment for the operating- rod A. Connected to the plate D is an external plate E which covers or uncovers the word "safe."