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Patent GB-190820315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Squares for Range Finders & the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR HAROLD DENNIS
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 20,315. Taylor, H. D. Sept. 28. [Patent of Addition to No. 13,562, A.D. 1907.] Range-finders, optical squares for. Relates to improved mountings for the mirrors described in Specification No. 13,562, A.D. 1907. The supporting-frame is continued across to form a base and is made of an alloy consisting of 57¢ per cent of cast iron and 42¢ per cent of nickel or one consisting of 71 per cent of iron and 29 per cent of nickel. The mirrors M are held between flanges a, b, the flange b being of the same metal as the base but consisting of an horizontally adjustable bar to be held by screws s4, s5. Other screws s1, s2, s3 hold the mirror firm with the help of the cement plugs described in the earlier Specification.
Patent GB-190825297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Recording and Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: KEEN MORRIS
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 25,297. Keen, M. Nov. 24. Gramophones.-The tone-arm 13 is artificially extended and coiled to obtain a great length of sound-tube, and air-admission valves for modifying the sound are provided. The coiled end of the tone-arm 13 enters a sound-chamber 10 communicating transversely with a thimble 5 and with the trumpet-support 24. The chamber 10 is attached by a screw 9 to the thimble 5, which turns upon a pivot 7 and a sleeve 4 on a bracket 1. On the side of the sound box opposite to the tonearm 13 is a plate 16 having holes 17 which are controlled by a valve plate 18. Another valve 11, 12 is provided on the sound-chamber 10. The valves are used to soften or diminish the quantity of sound emitted.
Patent GB-190826290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Chairs.
Inventor: FEATHERBY HARRY GEORGE
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 26,290. Featherby, H. G. Dec. 4. Chairs. - Relates to deck, hammock, and like folding chairs having a main frame a and a pivoted supporting-frame b, the invention being applicable also to such chairs when made more elaborately or padded. A cross - bar f of the suitably - shaped pivoted seat-supporting frame e is adapted from the front or the back of the chair to be engaged adjustably with the notches of one or more bars or the like c pivoted to the frame b, one or more links or the like d preferably being provided. The chair is locked in the adjusted position by the weight of the user, and is so constructed as to obviate the liability of tripping persons passing it, and so as to fold into one plane. Arms, awnings, &c. may be fitted to it.
Patent GB-190901732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Bits for Rock Drills or Borers.
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN HENRY
IPC: E21B17/046
Filed: 1909-01-25
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 1732. Thomas, J. H. Jan. 25. Percussive drills; tools.-A detachable bit c for rock drills, stonemasons' chisels, &c. has a dovetailed tongue h with a rounded end, which tongue slides transversely into the end of the drill shank and, being slightly tapered, tightens itself in position. A slide b is then moved down to lock the bit in place, and a spring - pressed lever a locks the slide. A hole d is provided through which a drift may be inserted to remove the bit.
Patent GB-190903461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HENRY
Filed: 1909-02-12
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3461. Richardson, H. Feb. 12. Automatic-feed weighers.-The dribble feed of an automatic - feed weigher is employed to actuate auxiliary mechanism for compensating for the various specific gravities of the materials weighed. The major feed passes down the shoot b, Fig. 1, and the dribble feed through a grid d and a compartment c. In the shoot b, is arranged a plate e carried by a pivoted lever f bearing at the other end a conical valve g. A quantity of the material from the major feed remains on the plate e after the major feed is cut off, and, according to the weight or specific gravity of the material thus retained, the conical valve g is more or less closed, thus adjusting the flow of material past the valve. When the weight is made up, the dribble may be cut off by any known form of valve; or, as shown in Fig. 1, a rotary feed-gate j of the kind described in Specification 489/10, may be used. In a modification, Fig. 2, the dribble feed flows over a plate h mounted on one end of a pivoted lever m the other end of which is connected by a link h<2> to the weighing-beam l. The depression of the plate h tends to tilt the weighing-beam and bring about the final cut-off, the amount of the depression depending on the specific gravity of the material.
Patent GB-190903754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Glazing and Analogous Machines Employed for Treating Leather.
IPC: C14B1/44
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 3754. Gimson & Co., and O'Donnell, J. W. Feb. 15. Reciprocating-tool machines.-A machine for glazing or similarly treating leather has two work-beds and two oscillating tools driven from a single shaft. A machine is shown in part side and front elevation in Figs. 1 and 2, in which two glazing-tools 8 are carried by arms 11 which swing outside the frame-members 1 of the machine. The arms are pivotally attached to the framing in the usual way, and are linked to the fly-wheels 5 by connecting-rods 9 placed 180 degrees apart, so that one tool makes its idle stroke while the other is working. The workbeds 14 are carried by beams 15, which are pivoted at 16 and are raised or lowered by pedals 28 and linkages 30, 32. The beds may be maintained in their raised position by pivoted stops 34, which are counterweighted so as to prevent the pedals 28 from rising after having been fully pressed down. Side pedals 36 attached to the stops 34 allow them to be swung aside to release the pedals 28. Each bed 14 is supported on spring arms 17 resting on a plate 18, which has wedge surfaces 19 engaging similar surfaces on a lower plate 21. The plate 21 rests on a spring-supported foundation 25 on the pivoted beams 15 and has a screwtraverse 23, 24, whereby the wedges 20 may be moved for adjusting the height of the bed.
Patent GB-190909228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Inventor: ROBERTS CHRISTOPHER TEMBEY
IPC: A62C35/58
Filed: 1909-04-19
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 9228. Roberts, C. T., and Zeckendorf, L. April 19. Sprinkling systems, non-automatic; fire-extinguishing in mines.- In a sprinkling - system for mine shafts and the like, a storage tank 12, above the upper end of the shaft, supplies water through a valve 13 and a vertical pipe 11, closed at the lower end, to a series of horizontal spray - pipes 10. The pipe 11 passes down one corner of the shaft, and the pipes 10 are arranged in pairs at each level, one pipe of each pair passing in one direction round two walls of the shaft, and the other in the other direction round the two opposite walls. Water may also be withdrawn through a pipe 16 from the drainage sump 14 of the mine by means of a pump 15, and may be delivered through a pipe 18 either to a valve-controlled pipe 17 leading to the tank 12, or to a valve-controlled pipe delivering into the lower end of the vertical pipe 11. At an intermediate point in the length of the pipe 11 is a valve 21 controlled from the upper end of the shaft by a cord, wire, or rod 22. By closing this valve, the sprinkling may be confined either to the pipes 10 above, or to the pipes 10 below, the valve, the water in the latter case being obtained from the sump.
Patent GB-190915052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Quenching Incandescent Coke.
Inventor: KRAUSE ERNST HUGO HERMANN
IPC: C10B39/04
Filed: 1909-06-28
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 15,052. Krause, E. H. H. June 28. Cooling discharged material.-Apparatus for quenching coke comprises a water-jacketed trough 1 having a water-cooled door 10 and an internal transverse pipe 12 for spraying the core of the coke. Water outlets 5, 11 are provided in the side walls and in the door. A lateral partition 15 serves to carry the steam to the central chimney.
Patent GB-190918004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Grinding Railway Rails.
Inventor: NICHOLS HENRY BERT
IPC: E01B31/17
Filed: 1909-08-04
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 18,004. Nichols, H. B. Aug. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Railway rails, trueing and surfacing in situ.-A machine for grinding rails consists of a frame, mounted on wheels adapted to run on the rails, and carrying a motor which reciprocates a heavy mass carrying grinding-members in contact with the rail and guided in an extension of the machine frame. The machine frame is mounted symmetrically on wheels c', c'‹ running on the rail R to be ground, and is steadied by an outrigger wheel on the mate rail. The frame has bars c<11> by means of which it may be moved along or lifted off the rails, and band brakes operated by a lever E by means of which it may be retained stationary at any desired point. The band brakes act upon drums c<90> fixed at the outer ends of the axles of the truck, and are connected to a rod e<8> pivoted at e<7> so that when they are in operation there is little or no strain on the pivot ; the handle E has a ratchet attachment so that it may be locked in any position. The extension c of the frame carries an horizontal sliding frame g which is reciprocated by means of a rod D, a roller arm d<4>, and a cam m' rotated by an electric or other motor m. In the event of a reciprocating steam or other engine being used, the cam mechanism may be dispensed with. The frame g carries, in vertical guides g<5>, a heavy mass g' which holds abrading-blocks g<2> adjustable by means of screws g<6>. When the machine is not in use, the blocks may be lifted off the rails by means of a segment g<11> and a lever g<13>.
Patent GB-190924465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Radiators for use with Gas Stoves and like Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: KEYSER WALTER SLEEPER
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 24,465. Keyser, W. S. Nov. 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Heat-radiators. - In a gas stove or like heating-apparatus, the radiator consists of a base 5 with air inlets 6, and a vertical cylinder 7 containing two truncated conical sheets 32, 35 and a perforated plate 28 between them, which baffle the combustion products passing up the apparatus. The apparatus is capped by a ring or flange 15, to which a dome 23 is secured by a bolt 24 passing through a bar 25 crossing the ring 15 diametrically. The combustion products pass out of the apparatus through the apertures 36, and are deflected downwards by the ring 15.
Patent GB-190925196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Systems.
Inventor: GILL EDWIN RUTHVEN
IPC: H04Q5/22
Filed: 1909-11-02
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 25,196. Gill, E. R. Jan. 13, [Convention date]. Indicating ringing of bells to operators. - The operation of a circuit-closer 13 in a bell circuit at a distant station is indicated in a telephone 19 at the transmitting station through impulses transmitted in the line 10 from the induction coil 16, one winding of which is connected to the line, and the other in the bell circuit. The core of the coil also forms the operating-magnet for the bell circuit. The magnet may be connected in shunt with a resistance on a single line.
Patent GB-190926002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: COATES FRANCIS HENRY
IPC: E05B59/00
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 26,002. Coates. F. H. Nov. 10. Lock mechanism, lever type.-The bolt a of a double - locking lock is provided with levers b, c on both sides thereof.
Patent GB-190928475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Axles of Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: BALACHOWSKY DIMITRY
IPC: B61C9/38
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 28,475. Balachowsky, D., and Caire, P. Dec. 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Motors, mounting or supporting; electric tramcars and locomotives; electrically propelled road cars. - An electromotor driving the axle directly is provided with an inner stator B, Fig. 1, and an outer rotor A, and the wheels are mounted directly on the axle, which is in the form of one or more frames having a central space for the motor and constructed so that the motor can be withdrawn without removing either wheel from the axle. Driving- members c fixed to the rotor engage resilient parts carried in openings H in the axle. The tubular part I carrying the stator B is held against rotation by arms K engaging springs. In a modification, the wheels are directly connected by a cylinder having an opening through which the motor may be inserted or withdrawn, and in a similar modification, the centres of the wheels are adapted to be detached from the tyres, leaving the tyres attached to the connecting-cylinder.
Patent GB-190929253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cold Storage Rooms, Refrigerators or the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON WILLIAM OLIVER
IPC: F25D3/04
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-12-14
Abstract: 29,253. Williamson, W. O. Dec. 14. Cold-storage rooms ; refrigerators, domestic.- Brine from trays b containing ice and salt in baskets a flows successively through tanks d arranged round the sides and ends of the apparatus. From the last tank d' the brine flows by an outlet pipe k to the space between trays l, m arranged on the floor. The brine then escapes by an outlet pipe o. The pipes e leading the brine from the trays b to the tanks are fitted so that some brine remains in the trays. Each tank d is so connected to the others that it can be easily removed for cleaning &c.
Patent GB-190929994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Surgical Apparatus for Setting Fractured Legs.
Inventor: EMGE WENDEL
IPC: A61F5/04
Filed: 1909-12-22
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 29,994. Emge, W. Dec. 22. Splints; tension apparatus. -Apparatus for reducing fractured legs before the application of the permanent bandage consists (1) of two grate parts 1, 2 hinged together, (2) of side walls 4, 5 for each of the grate parts and adapted to be moved transversely or to be inclined, and (3) of movable clamping-means 29, 31, both on the grates and side walls and carrying rollers 15, over which pass cords 17, connected at one end to weights and at the other to plasters 50 ... 53. The side walls are made of telescoping members 4<1>, 4<2> and are adjustably mounted by means of hinges 26, so that by screwing up winged nuts below the grates the two parts of the hinge are locked together and fix the side walls in the desired vertical position. The members 2, 5 carry rollers such as 39, 47, the latter being carried by rods mounted in racks 44. The upper edges of the side walls 4 may be braced together by a strap connected to the inner part 4<2> of one side wall, and into any hole of which a pin on the inner part 4<2> of the opposite side wall can engage.
Patent GB-191000144-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe Wrench or Spanner.
Inventor: KESSING WILHELM
IPC: B25B7/10
Filed: 1910-01-03
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 144. Kessing, W. Jan. 3. Wrenches.-In wrenches of the kind in which the shank of one jaw is adjustable longitudinally in a pivot pin of large diameter rotating in the other jaw member, the one jaw shank slides quite freely in the slot o in the pivot pin b and the jaws are prevented from moving apart after adjustment by the spring-pressed pawl i pivoted on one member and engaging ratchet teeth in the other member. When the handles are moved apart, the pawl rides on the periphery of the pivot pin b and is thereby disengaged from the ratchet teeth, so that adjustment can be effected.
Patent GB-191001833-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hanger or Suspender for a Coat or like Garment.
Inventor: EVERITT JAMES
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 1833. Everitt, J. Jan. 25. Suspenders for articles of dress.-An adjustable coat - hanger consists of two pivoted arms a, each of which is provided with a depending lug e carrying a pivoted rod f . One of these rods is provided with a right - handed screw and the other with a left-handed screw. The inclination of the arms a is varied by turning a tube g screwed to engage with the rods f. The tube g forms a trouser-hanger, the whole being suspended by a hook d.
Patent GB-191002099-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Determining the Weight of Liquids in Storage Tanks.
Inventor: HILLMER THEO
IPC: G01G5/02
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 2099. Hillmer, T. Jan. 27. [Addition to 2812/09.] Hydrometers.-To render more accessible an apparatus of the type described in the parent Specification, for determining the weight of liquid in a storage tank a column 2 resting on the bottom of the tank and capable of movement within a sleeve 15 supports a balance beam 5, from one end of which depends an immersed weight 1 of greater weight than the liquid, and from the other end of which depends a rod 17 attached to a steelyard 10. The column 2 is rigid with a rod 8, the lower end of which provides a bearing for the steelyard. The weight of liquid is ascertained by adjusting the steelyard poise. Variation of temperature is compensated for by making the body 1, column 2, rod 8, and rod 17 of the same material. In a modification, loose weights are used instead of the steelyard poise; and in a further modification, the steelyard is replaced by a scale-pan 22.
Patent GB-191002528-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Regulating Device for Bunsen-burners.
IPC: F23D14/48
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 2528. Hirschhorn, J., [Firm of]. Feb. 16, 1909, [Convention date]. Atmospheric gas burners. - Regulating- means for a burner nozzle a comprises a rider d axially movable on a screwed spindle c, the longitudinally - adjustable valve member b and rider d being connected by means of a p i n and inclined or curved slot. In modifications, the spindle may work in a screw - threaded bearing, the rider being either axially immovable relatively to the spindle, or engaged with the latter by a screwthread oppositely directed to the thread of the bearing.
Patent GB-191006477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates, Dishes and similar Articles.
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 1910-03-15
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 6477. Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., and Evans, E. P. March 15. Plates and dishes. - The rims of plates or dishes are divided into areas for handling the same and for the reception of condiments, by raised beads or sides b arranged circularly, radially, obliquely, or tangentially.
Patent GB-191006919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cones or Spools for Yarn such as are used in the Hosiery and Lace Trades.
Inventor: GREENWOOD WILLIAM
IPC: B65H75/10
Filed: 1910-03-19
Granted: 1911-03-20
Abstract: 6919. Greenwood, W. March 19. Spools. - A paper cone or spool, such as is used to carry yarn for the manufacture of hosiery and lace, is provided with a clip to hold .the end of the yarn first laid upon the spool, and to prevent the yarn from slipping off in layers during unwinding, consisting of a U- shaped strip C of metal or other suitable material adapted to take on to the end of the cone or spool and having a. bent arm or member E to engage the end of the yarn. In a modification, the retaining-member may be attached to a plate, which is fixed to the cone or spool by rivets or pins.
Patent GB-191009339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rind-removing Attachments for Machines for Slicing Meat and the like.
Inventor: STILES EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: B26D1/143
Filed: 1910-04-18
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 9339. Stiles, E. M., and Stiles, T. H. April 18. Cutting and slicing meat and the like.-In machines for s l i c i n g bacon &c., in which a table 6 is reciprocated in front of a rotating knife 4, such as is described in Specification 5567/98, a double-edged knife 34 is provided for severing the rind from the rasher or the like during the slicing operation. The knife is adjustably mounted on a standard 36 secured to a bracket 42 carried by the rear wall 10 of the receptacle for the slices. The bracket also carries a plate 38 cutting off from the receptacle a compartment for receiving the rind as it is divided into strips by the knife 4. The plate 38 is extended to form a guard 41 for deflecting the strip of rind into the compartment.
Patent GB-191009514-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: DUNHAM CHARLES L
IPC: F16B39/12
Filed: 1910-04-19
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 9514. Dunham, C. L. April 19. Locking nuts. - The nut is formed in two parts A, B having corresponding inclines adapted to fit together. When the halves are turned relatively to each other, the nut jams on the thread of the bolt. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 18,953/93 and 11,321/04.
Patent GB-191011543-A (GB)
Title: An Auxiliary Appliance for the Concealment of a Short Leg.
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT
IPC: A61F3/00
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 11,543. Wilson, R. May 10. Boots.-An extension boot comprises a flexible boot, Fig. 4, provided with tabs A and screws B whereby it may be attached to an elevating false foot, Fig. 6. The platform or foot comprises three sections hinged together with leather or other pliable material. Spiral springs E, L are placed between the toe and sole sections and the sole and instep sections respectively. A rubber cushion M is also inserted between the instep and sole sections. Aluminium guides K attached to the sole piece work in grooves in the instep piece and serve to prevent side play.
Patent GB-191012176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Operating Pans.
Inventor: LINTLEMAN FREDERICK RICHARD
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 12,176. Lintleman, F. R., and Hanchett, A. P. May 17. Bed-pans.-An operating pan consists of a frame of hinged links 2, 4 connected by an inflatable cushion 11. A waterproof covering is buttoned upon studs 8, 12, to form a sort of basin.
Patent GB-191016722-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Successively Exhibiting Different Pictures or the like in the same Space or Aperture, applicable to Toys, Advertisements, Stage Scenery and the like.
Inventor: BROWN THEODORE
IPC: G09F11/02
Filed: 1910-07-13
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 16,722. Brown, T., and Brown, B. K. July 13. Theatrical appliances. -Relates to a changing-picture device which may be used for advertising purposes, for stage scenery, for conjuring illusions, or as a toy. The device consists of two frames a, Fig. 1, each having an aperture b, across which a series of overlapping strips c are secured. Pictures, inscriptions, or the like, are printed on the strips. The frames are placed together with the strips on one frame projecting between the strips on the other as shown in Fig. 6. If the frames are moved relatively to each other so that the strips of one set are withdrawn a little from between the others, the picture seen by an observer changes. By using open frames as described, pictures may be printed on both sides of the strips. If desired, the colours of the pictures may be made to change by using one or more intermediate frames bearing strips of transparent material.