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Patent GB-190727963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus Employed in Mercerising, Bleaching, Dyeing and the like Treatment of Yarns.
Inventor: YATES WILLIAM PARKINSON
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 27,963. Yates, W. P. Dec. 19. Bleaching; dyeing. - Hanks of yarn 19 are bleached, dyed, and similarly treated upon a machine, which comprises a number of carriers 13 coupled together by links 14 in an endless chain, which is guided into and out of vats 2 containing liquids for the treatment of the banks. The hanks are stretched over the end rollers 16 of detachable carriages 13<a> conveyed, each one, by a carrier 13. These rollers 16 are capable of being moved towards one another for putting the hanks 19 on and off. The rollers 16 have laterally projecting parts and the ends of their shafts 17 rest in slots 15 formed in the side-frames of the carriers 13. Each side of the carriage 13<a> is composed of two tension-bars 21, one provided with a fork 21<b> and the other, which fits in the fork, with a saddle 25 to prevent the bars from falling below the horizontal. A link 26 works in slots 27 to hold the bars in position when the hanks 19 are on the rollers. The bars are pivoted to each other upon the ends 29 of a stayrod 30 by means of holes 28 provided at different positions so that greater or less tension may be given to the hanks. After moving the links 26 in their slots 27 so that the bars 21 can turn on their pivots 29, the roller., 16 are brought towards each other and filled with hanks in a slack state. On again straightening the sides of the carriage, the hanks are subjected to great tension. The carriages 13<a>, filled with yarn, are placed on the travelling carriers 13 at the feed-end of the machine, the chain of carriers being moved along grooved guides 11<a> by the operation of driven sprocket-wheels 9, gearing with pulleys 11 mounted on the shafts 12 of the carriers. After passage through the succession of treating-vats, the carriages are removed from the carriers, the chain returning under the vats to the feed-end. The rollers 16 are revolved in their passage through the vats 2 by the gearing of their toothed ends 31 with racks 32 secured to the sides 34 of the tanks.
Patent GB-190801986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Attachments for Boots or Shoes.
Inventor: WALDSTEIN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 1986. Waldstein, C. Jan 29. Skates.-Skates &c. are clamped to boots and shoes by means of a frame of inextensible linked members such as A, C, D, E, F, G, carrying the skates &c. Roughened projections B engage the edges of the boot sole &c. and are pressed into engagement therewith by means of a lever and rack fastening shown in Fig. 3. The member E is riveted to the links F, and these carry springs H, in the ends of which is pivoted a bent lever I adapted to engage a notch or notches on a member D<1> forming part of the link D. By operating the lever I in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 3, the frame is clamped to the sole or heel. In skates, the locking-lever is arranged at the side.
Patent GB-190804163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Knives or Sickles for Mowing and Reaping Machines.
Inventor: BAMFORD SAMUEL BRASSINGTON
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 4163. Bamford, S. B. Feb. 24. Bushes for the knives of reaping and mowing machines. The bush or lining for the eye in the heel of the knife-bar is made from s. composite bar of iron and steel, and is bevelled and notched at its ends so that it may be secured by caulking or riveting the metal of the heel over it. The outer face of the bush is of soft iron and the inner of steel, which may be hardened. The iron and steel are welded together by rolling. Projecting lips on the eye b are closed over the bevelled ends of the bush, and the heel is then ground level. Parts of the lips enter the notches in the bush and prevent it from turning in the eye.
Patent GB-190807367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spraying Tar or other Liquid or Semi-liquid upon Roads or the like.
Inventor: BLAKELEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1909-04-05
Abstract: 7367. Blakeley, W. April 3. [Patent of Addition to No. 4564, A.D. 1907.] Liquids, distributing.-The apparatus described in Specification No. 4564, A.D. 1907, is modified by arranging the compressed-air nozzle outside and at angle to the liquid nozzle, and by varying the shape of both nozzles. Fig. 3 shows the liquid pipe c fed from the tar or other tank by a pipe b and provided with a nozzle d arranged horizontally. Compressed air, led from a tank at the rear of the vehicle, is delivered through the nozzle placed at right-angles to the nozzle d. These nozzles may be made oblong in shape, Fig. 4, or the air nozzle j may be made circular with two orifices, Figs. 5 and 6. Fig. 7 shows a modification of the apparatus, in which the liquid is delivered in a vertical direction and blown on to the road by air issuing from an horizontal nozzle.
Patent GB-190808268-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of By-products from Esparto Grass
Inventor: CROSS CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 8268. Cross, C. F., and Russell, D. April 14. Waxes. - The waxy compounds contained in esparto grass are recovered from the dust in the debris obtained in cleaning and dusting the grass and also from the alkaline liquor with which the grass is boiled in the preparation of half stuff. The alkaline liquors are kept in tanks, and the wax is removed by skimming, straining, or decanting operations, the separation of the wax being assisted by the injection of air and by cooling the liquor to 50 to 60 C. or the hot liquors are caused to flow in contact with a cooling-surface to which the wax adheres. The skimmings or deposits thus obtained are dried and extracted with volatile solvents. The dust is separated from the general debris, and is treated directly with a solvent, or it may be previously mixed with the skimmings or deposits referred to above. The wax may be in part separated from the dust by applying pressure at a temperature of 100 C. The dust skimmings or deposits may be heated with water under pressure to a temperature of 140 C., whereupon the wax melts and floats out, or the materials may be treated with chemical agents such as nitric acid or other oxidizing - agent or hydrofluoric acid or with a mixture of these acids. In an example, a mixture of sodium chlorate and sulphuric acid is used. After treatment with the oxidizing - agent, the material is boiled in water until free from residues of fibre &c., the free wax rising to the surface.
Patent GB-190809428-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire-lighter or Stove.
Inventor: CARSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 9428. Carson, W. May 1. Burners, applications of; carburetted-air burners. -Fire-lighters or stoves using liquid fuel are so constructed that the air for combustion is compelled to pass over the fuel and become impregnated with vapour before reaching the flame. Figs. 2 and 5 show fire-lighters, and Fig. 9 shows a stove so arranged. The fuel trough A, which is rectangular or trapezoidal in plan, has a combustion opening C extending wholly or partly along the back, and a recess D at the centre of the back for a wick of any porous material, such as a coal cinder or a piece of wood, stops E on the bottom of the trough retaining the wick in position. Air is supplied through a slot or apertures G immediately beneath the front overhanging edge of the fixed or removable cover B. A hinged flap H may be provided to close the combustion opening C when the fire-lighter is withdrawn from the fire by the chain J or a handle. In modifications, the bottom of the trough A, or both the bottom and the cover B, may be inclined downwards to cause the fuel to flow to the rear, and prevent ignition of the apertures G, the bottom being also stepped in the modification shown in Fig. 5. The handle J may be hollow and serve as a fitter. As shown in Fig. 9, a perforated funnel L, carrying a platform' to support utensils, or bent to direct the flame horizontally, is formed on or secured to the trough A above the opening C, a central opening M for the insertion of the wick being also provided. For use as a fire-lighter, the apparatus may be cast integrally with the grate bottom or supported on lugs.
Patent GB-190812980-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Increasing the Mobility and Reactivity of Water-glass.
Inventor: EBERHARD RUDOLF
Filed: 1908-06-17
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 12,980. Eberhard, R. June 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Wood, treating for preserving, waterproofing, &c.- The mobility and reactivity of water-glass are stated to be increased by adding to it very small quantities of dissolved chrome salts or chrome alum, single or mixed, to form with the water-glass compounds which remain in solution. This preparation, referred to below as "the solution," is used in place of ordinary water-glass for preserving wood &c. A clear gelatinous mass separates from the solution on evaporation in air, which mass can be redissolved in water or chrome salt solution. The chromium compounds may be added to the water-glass after its preparation, or to its separate ingredients ; or they may be separately mixed with pigments &c., which are added to the water-glass for other purposes. In an example (of a binding or fixing agent for colours) 0À1 per cent by weight of potassium bichromate, in aqueous solution, is added to waterglass of 18‹ to 23‹ BÚ. Wood is protected from atmospheric influences, decay, fungoid growths, &c. by impregnation with the solution, in this case containing a larger proportion of chrome salts ; the wood is first dried in a drying-chamber. The treatment may be repeated. ÀUnplaned wood is also painted with the solution. The solution is used for preserving wooden casks &c. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also the following matter. The solution is made by aiding to the water-glass suitable proportions, not specifically, very small, of simple or composite chrome salts soluble in water, for example chromic anhydride, chromates, polychromates, &c., or chrome salts soluble in alkalies, or mixtures of these salts, Suitable silica compounds may be added in solution or suspension to the solution. In impregnating wood, a solution of aluminium sulphate may be used alternately with "the solution." This subject - matter does not appear in the Complete Specificition as accepted.
Patent GB-190813749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quick Change Mechanism of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 13,749. Pollen, A. H., [Toronto Type Foundry Co.]. June 29. lype bar making machines.-The magazine a is provided with external transverse bars a<3>, which, for the purpose of a quick ' change,' rest upon hooks c<1> depending from a bar c at each side of the machine. The front end of the magazine is normally supported by the lowermost bar a<3> resting upon ledges on the framework. In order to remove the magazine it is slid upwards by eccentrics g' on a shaft g<6> until the bars a<3> at the right-hand side rest upon two pivoted connected latches f. Release of these latches, as shown in Fig. 10, allows the magazine to be lowered until rollers a<4> thereon engage inclined tracks e depending from the lefthand bar c, and the magazine may then be brought into the position shown in dotted lines and removed from the machine. The rollers a<4> and their supporting rod a<7> constitute a carriage which is detachably secured to a magazine by an arrangement of hooks ; they may however be permanently attached to the magazine. The rotation of a hand-wheel g on the shaft g<6> actuates gear-wheels i<1>, i<2>, Fig. 9, to rotate arms i<3>, in the ends of which are recesses normally embracing crank-pins on an eccentrically mounted shaft. A bar i carried by this shaft is thereby moved into the magazine to lock the matrices therein. Further rotation of the handwheel, by actuating gear-wheels h<9>, h<10>, rotates cams h<7> upon which ride rollers h<6> carried by the ends of a frame supporting the magazine escapements. The frame is thus lifted against the action of springs h<11> and the magazine may then be slid upwards by the still further rotation of the hand-wheel. The cams g<1> act upon links g<2>, the pins g<4> in which engage bars a<18> on the sides of the magazine. The magazine entrance k is supported by links k<1> pivoted to the distributor brackets d, and by latcharms k<2>, acted on by springs k<3> which hold the entrance in contact with rollers k<4> on the magazine. When the magazine is removed, the entrance is moved automatically until it is retained by recesses' in the arms k<2> which snap over pins k<5>. The pawls of the escapement mechanism may act through the bottom of the magazine instead of through the top. The slots in the magazine through which the escapement pawls enter are formed by the intersection of the matrix grooves inside and a transverse groove outside the magazine.
Patent GB-190814387-A (GB)
Title: Belts or Waistbands for Ladies' Wear.
Inventor: GUNTER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 14,387. Gunter, E. July 7. Belts.-Waistbelts adapted to be reversed, so that either side can be worn outwards, are made of two strips of leather &c., preferably of the same thickness, but differing in colour or pattern or in both, and, if desired, in material sewn or otherwise joined together so that the right side of each strip is presented externally.
Patent GB-190814504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Tyres.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1908-08-10
Abstract: 14,504. Ferranti, S. Z. de. May 10, 1907.' Tyres, pneumatic &c.- In tyres of the type in which a compound tread is formed of hard and soft materials, the hard component consists of a dense pile - like material of which the elements are united by rubber or other resilient substance, and the soft material is preferably rubber. The pile-like material may be of the kind described in Specifications No. 10,977, A.D. 1907, and No. 13,375, A.D. 1908, or the elements of the pile may be of wire and fibre stranded together. The hard pile-like material may be in the form of circumferential rings alternating with rings of rubber ; or, as shown in Fig. 3, it is in the form of studs X, which may be round, square, hexagonal, &c., and the intervening space 2 is filled with rubber or the like. The pile-like material is flush with the soft material when the tread is new. According to the Provisional Specification, cotton or other fibres may be used for the pile-like material, the fibre being in some cases twisted, plaited, or otherwise formed into cords, and the base structure of the material may be of wire net, wire strands, or parallel cords. When wire is used for the elements of the pile, it is twisted into helices.
Patent GB-190815246-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for the Manufacture of Flower Pots from Cement and Sand.
Inventor: SENDELE ADOLF
Filed: 1908-07-18
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 15,246. Sendele, A. July 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Moulding flower-pots. -Flower-pots are formed from a mixture of cement 1 part and sand 2 parts, which is moulded between a core f and frame d, each formed of side pieces fastened together by hooks e. Wedges c are employed to separate the walls of the mould. A frame a into which the frame d fits is first filled with the cement mixture, and metal wires g are embedded therein, the ends of the wires being bent upwards. The mould d is fitted to the frame a, the wires g being passed loosely around wires h inserted into the mould, and material is filled into the mould and tamped. When the material is somewhat set, the wires h, wedges c, and core f are removed, and the pot is left to set in the frame d. Holes for the escape of water are formed in the base of the pot before setting. Wedges may be inserted in the walls of the pot to receive nails for securing boards or sheets of metal.
Patent GB-190818962-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sanitary Water Closet Seat.
Inventor: YOUNG HARRY WILBUR
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 18,962. Young, H. W. Sept. 9. Closet seats.- To the ordinary seat 10 is screwed a rigid shell 11 of hard rubber, metal, or other suitable material, containing absorbent material and closed at the bottom by a plate 23 of rubber or other impervious material. The absorbent is saturated with disinfectant poured in through a hole in the shell. The fumes of the disinfectant pass through small holes in the shell into the room.
Patent GB-190822205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Imitation Tiling.
Inventor: PAPIN ALFRED FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 22,205. Papin, A. F., and Rogers, G. H. Oct. 20. Facing-tiles.-Imitation tiling consists of a backing layer 3 of papiermache, a middle layer 2 of plaster of paris mixed with a solution of alum, and a facing-layer 1 of glazing composed of white lead and turpentine coated with resin. The facing- layer, which may be lined or blocked off as desired, is applied while still hot and plastic to the middle layer 2, and when dry may be rubbed with powdered pumice-stone to produce a smooth and even surface. In a modified form of tiling, the faciug-layer is produced by sizing the outer face of the plaster of paris with fish glue or varnish, and then coating with enamel. The imitation tiling may be secured to the wall to be covered by means of a strong paste and is preferably made in blocks having a series of recesses 4 at the sides into which tongues on adjacent blocks fit.
Patent GB-190900202-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Attaching Ornamental Metal Mounts to Bedstead Posts.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN FOSTER
IPC: F16B12/54
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 202. Stephenson, J. F. Jan. 4. Ornamenting bedsteads.-A mount h, adapted to be employed in ornamenting bedstead pillars, when these are cast in one with the end railings, and situated between two bulging portions of said pillars, is formed with a vertical slit h<1> throughout its depth, enabling it to be sprung on over the pillar a, and secured tbereto by screws h<3>. A curved metal strip i enters cupped portions in the mount h and in an upper mount g, which, together with other mounts j, f, is slid upon the pillar in the usual way ; this is practicable in the case illustrated as only the rail b is cast with the pillars a.
Patent GB-190900442-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of and Apparatus for Regulating or Maintaining a Constant Voltage in the Circuits of Electric Lighting, Heating or other Systems.
Inventor: CRAVEN ALFRED
IPC: B60L1/14
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1910-01-07
Abstract: 442. Craven, A. Jan. 7. Switches, actuating, by a revolving shaft subject to reversals. The connexions of a dynamo to the external circuit are reversed when the direction of rotation of the dynamo is reversed by means of a switch operated by the shaft of the dynamo through friction gearing. The mechanical reversing- switch consists of four sets of contacts 84, 84a, 84<b>; 85, 85<a>, 85<b>; 86, 86a, 86<b> ; and 87, 87<a>, 87<b> ; provided with pivoted contact-arms 88, 88<a>, 88<b>, 88<c> respectively. The contact-arms 88, 88<a> are connected by a rod 89 provided with pins 91, 91<a>, while the arms 88<b>, 88<c> are connected by a rod 90 provided with pins 92, 92<a>. To the shaft 4 of the dynamo is fixed a plate 68 carrying levers 73, 74 connected at or near their ends by telescopic rods and adjustable springs. The arms 73, 74 carry governor balls 77, 78 and friction blocks 69, 70 adapted below a certain speed of rotation to engage with a friction drum 63 mounted loosely upon the shaft 4, Fig. 6. The drum 63 carries arms 64, 65, which engage the pins 91, 91<a>, and 92, 92<a> respectively. When the dynamo is rotated in one direction, the reversing- switch occupies the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. If, however, the direction of rotation is reversed, the arms 64, 65 engage with the pins 91, 92, thereby operating the reversing-switch until it arrives at a certain position defined by stops. As the speed of rotation increases, the friction blocks 69, 70 are removed from the drum 63 by the action of the governor. When the dynamo is rotated in the opposite direction, the reversing- switch occupies the positions shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, and the terminal 9<a> of the dynamo is positive.
Patent GB-190901616-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Heating and Moulding Subdivided Cork.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: B27K7/00
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1909-03-10
Abstract: 1616. Bloxam, A. G., [Gr³nsweig & Hartmann Ges.]. March 10, 1908. Wood &c., treating with gases.-In a modification of the process of heating and moulding subdivided cork described in Specification 5389/08, [Class 87, Moulding plastic &c. substances], in which cork particles are kept in a loose condition while being heated by the method described in Specification 26,074/07, [Class 87, Moulding plastic &c. substances], which consists in passing a gas or fluid through the material, and are then moulded, the vessel is externally heated, the agitated particles all coming into contact with the heated wall of the vessel, which, for this purpose, may be rotated and may serve as the mould.
Patent GB-190902285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motors and Transmissior Gear for Electrically Propelled Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: MASCORD GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B60K1/00
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1910-01-31
Abstract: 2285. Mascord, G. W., Lange, F. M. T., and Chitty, H. Jan. 30. Electrically-propelled road cars and wagons.- Electromotors in which the field and armature both rotate in opposite directions are utilized in obtaining differential driving between the wheels or axles of motor - vehicles in which all four wheels are driven. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the motor h drives two longitudinal shafts a, b, which drive the live axles through bevel and differential gear. Various modifications are shown employing worm gearing, universal joints, countershafts, and chain or spur gearing. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9, the motor is placed transversely, and the shafts a, b drive two sets of differential gearing m, the driven members of which drive the front and rear wheels through bevel-gearing, longitudinal shafts and worm gearing. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 10, two motors h are employed, each driving the two road-wheels on one side of the vehicle. Several modifications of this two - motor arrangement employing countershafts, chain gearing, &c., are shown.