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Patent GB-190905893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Plugs.
Inventor: HOYT GABRIEL PURDY BETTS
IPC: H01T13/42
Filed: 1909-03-11
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 5893. Hoyt, G. P. B., and Sinsabaugh, E. L. March 11. Sparking-plugs. - The movable electrode is connected to a rod G<1> passing through a screw cap, the rod having at its upper end a bar F fixed thereto, a spring F<1> attached to one end of the bar tending to bring the movable electrode into contact with the fixed electrode H. In a casing B of hard rubber, fibre, or other insulating-material, fixed on the screw cap, is mounted an electromagnet, the armature D of which is normally held away from the magnet poles C by a spring E, stronger than the spring attached to the bar F; a pin on the armature engages this bar and holds the moving and fixed electrodes apart. The latter is insulated from the screw cap and connected to a terminal I. Systems, electric.-The connexions for a highspeed engine are diagrammatically shown in Fig. 5. The battery N or other suitable source of electricity supply is connected to the moving arms of a circuit-closer L, the arm being in connexion through earth with the moving electrode. On the other pole of the battery &c. there are (1) a lead through a coil P to the fixed electrode, and (2) a lead to the winding on the poles C of the magnet, the circuit continuing from this winding to the circuit-closer. Fig. 3 shows the condition of the spark-plug before the circuit - closer makes contact. In working, when the circuit-closer completes the circuit, a current passes through the electromagnet and attracts the armature; this swings against the action of the strong spring E, and allows the weak spring to move the electrodes into contact. When the circuit through the magnet winding is broken by the circuit-closer, the spring retracts the armature; and this, gathering momentum, breaks the contact of the electrodes at the instant when the whole of the current is passing through them. The diagram shows the application of the sparking-plugs to four cylinders. For low - speed engines, the separate lead from the battery to the magnet winding is dispensed with, a connexion being made to the magnet winding from the circuit through the coil to the fixed electrode, the other connexions remaining the same.
Patent GB-190910925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses for Preventing Errors of Steering, and for Indicating the Course to be Steered.
Inventor: NICHOLAS LLEWELLYN
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 1909-05-08
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 10,925. Nicholas, L. May 8. Mariners' compasses.-To indicate clearly the course to be steered, a light counterbalanced pointer A is adapted to be lowered on to the card D. To raise the card for re-setting, a stem M is raised by its knob N, engaging a ring C on supports B carrying the pointer as it rises; the stem with the pointer can then be turned.
Patent GB-190916401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Card Table Tops.
Inventor: LESLIE EDWARD ALEXANDER
IPC: A63F1/06
Filed: 1909-07-14
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 16,401. Leslie, E. A., and Donald, J. July 14. Table tops.-Card table tops A are provided with a raised centre B forming a distinct playing surface. At each side of the centre, a stepped block E is placed on which the card tricks F are arranged. The centre is preferably covered with cloth held down by strips C, which project at one end D so as to serve as stops when the cards are moved from the blocks E to collect them together. According to the Provisional Specification, side pockets for each player, and a central pocket, may be fitted on the underside of the top for the reception of scoring cards &c.
Patent GB-190919305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Discharging and Charging Gas Retorts or Coke Ovens.
Inventor: DUCKHAM ARTHUR MCDOUGALL
IPC: C10B35/00
Filed: 1909-08-21
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 19,305. Duckham, A. M. Aug. 21. Charging and discharging.-In combination with a device for projecting coal into horizontal gas retorts or coke ovens, a discharging - device is employed which enables the coal to be charged while the discharging-device is being withdrawn, a further advantage being that the projector permanently retains its charging position relatively to the whole apparatus. As shown in Fig. 1, the discharging-ram consists of two side plates, such as a, joined together at their forward end b, and having between them at this end an inclined web c to cause the coal to pass over the end b. In a modification, Fig. 3, the side plates a of the ram are connected by a plate h some distance above the retort bottom. Where space is limited, the ram may be formed of jointed or telescopic members; further, the pushing-end of the ram may be hinged or otherwise arranged to allow easier passage of the coal over it. According to the Provisional Specification, during the retraction of the ram, the ram head may be lowered or removed automatically or otherwise.
Patent GB-190920033-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draught, Dust and Rain Excluder for Doors.
Inventor: WOOLLEY ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: E06B7/20
Filed: 1909-09-01
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 20,033. Woolley, A. E. Sept. 1. Draught and weather excluders for doors comprise a strip C supported on hooks E in a recess B at the bottom of the door and a metal sillplate G over the edge of which the excluder C falls when the door is closed, the excluder being raised above the sill plate when the door is open by a block J on the sill at the hinged side of the door.
Patent GB-190922559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Control Levers of Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: TACCHI PERCY GEORGE
IPC: B62M25/04
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 22,559. Tacchi, P. G., and Kirschbaum, H. Oct. 4. Control mechanism.-The change-speed lever of a motor-cycle, motor-car, or like vehicle is formed of spring metal which enables it to be sprung into slots in the quadrant on opposite sides of the normal plane of movement, the slots being provided with recesses to retain the lever. The quadrant f, forming part of a clip b for attachment to the cycle frame &c., has two slots f<1>, f<2> connected to the part g corresponding to the free-engine position of the lever. The slots f<1>, f<2> are on opposite sides of the normal plane of movement of the lever e, and are provided with recesses into which the lever springs when it is in position corresponding to the different gears.
Patent GB-190924381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aeroplanes and other Flying Machines.
Inventor: PARIS WILLIAM
IPC: B64D27/00
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1911-02-27
Abstract: 24,381. Paris, W. Nov. 26. Propelling. - Rotary side propellers are formed with curved blades each of which is loosely mounted on its shaft so as to be capable of being blown forward in advance of the driving mechanism by gusts of wind. The shaft e<1> carries a crank device b<4x> by which the blades B<4> are carried forward and the upper blade, Fig. 4, is shown as blown in advance of the crank device by a gust of wind in the direction of the arrow in broken lines.
Patent GB-190927688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Maintaining the Equilibrium of Vessels or other Unstable Bodies by Gyroscopic Action.
Inventor: SCHERL RICHARD
IPC: G01C21/18
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-11-28
Abstract: 27,688. Scherl, R. Nov. 25, [Convention date]. [Addition to 27,687/09.] Gyroscopic apparatus. - In gyroscopic apparatus of the kind described in the parent Specification, the lever arm b (which in that Specification is marked 4) is made of different length from the lever arm a (previously marked 3), so that the spring acts also to make the gyroscope itself stable or unstable.
Patent GB-190927923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gyroscopic Rockets.
Inventor: GHERASSIMOFF NICOLAS
IPC: F42B10/28
Filed: 1909-11-30
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 27,923. Gherassimoff, N. June 25, [Convention date]. Gyroscopic apparatus.-A device for securing the stability of rockets in the air comprises two rapidly rotating wheels j, k keyed on the shaft g, the wheel j being a turbine wheel driven by the escaping gases and the wheel k a propulsion wheel.
Patent GB-191001157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Navigational Sounding Machines.
IPC: G01C13/00
Filed: 1910-01-17
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 1157. Kelvin & J. White, and Clark, F. W. Jan. 17. Sounding - apparatus. - A brake for navigational sounding-machines comprises a ball or roller B situated in a track A and held away from the teeth of the wheel E by a solenoid C the coils of which are in circuit with the electromotor for driving the machine. When the current is cut off, the ball is released and locks the wheel E.
Patent GB-191001347-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dust Tight Joint for Cases, Boxes and the like.
Inventor: SZABO LUDWIG
IPC: B65D53/02
Filed: 1910-01-18
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 1347. Szab¾, L., and Broucek, F. Jan. 19, 1909, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Lids and covers. -A box lid 1 is provided with a frame having a projecting rib 2, adapted to pass between two resilient pipes 7 into a groove 8 in the body 3 of the box. The pipes are held in position between angle-plates 4, 5 and the top edge 6 of the box.
Patent GB-191002684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Football and like Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GOLDSMITH ABRAHAM
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 2684. Goldsmith, A., and Saunders, C. Feb. 3. Athletic boots and shoes.-Football and like boots and shoes have a portion of the instep cut away, and a thick pad A of india-rubber &c. inserted in the place of the cut-away portion. In the case of a boot, the upper may be open at the top B, where it is secured by lacing C, and the pad may be extended upwards to form a tongue A<1>. The back of the upper is slit, as shown, and may be provided with overlapping flaps B<1>, B<2>, to close the slit, the flaps being secured by the laces C or by snapfasteners &c., or left open. The upper may be cut to form loops C', through which the laces may be passed. In the case of a shoe, the openings at the front and back may be omitted.
Patent GB-191002734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Preparing and Delivering Food for Animals.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 2734. Lake, W. E., [National Hog Feeder Co.]. Feb. 3. Conical mills.-An apparatus for feeding pigs and other animals is provided with a grinding-mill which is actuated by the animal pushing its nose into pockets formed by wings 12, which register with openings 10 in the cylinder 6. A hopper 7 supported on the cylinder 6, is provided with a plate 14, carrying an outer burr 15, which has a conical toothed inner face 16, Fig. 3, and a toothed lower edge 17. An inner burr 18, having a conical surface formed with a toothed surface 21 and a flanged edge 19 is provided with, lugs 26, which rest in grooves in a collar 23 slidably fixed in a slot 22 in the spindle 3. The burr 15 is rotably carried by a bracket 27 fixed to a bearing 28, which is adjustably fixed on the shaft 3 by a spring 37 and nut 35. The cylinder 6 is provided in the inside with a conical deflector 9. In a modification, means are provided for the rotation of the burr 18 in an opposite direction to that of the burr 15.
Patent GB-191008788-A (GB)
Title: Butter Worker.
Inventor: WELLS ELLA
IPC: A01J17/00
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 8788. Wells, E. April 12. Butter. - An inclined wooden slab 1, transversely convex, is provided with a rail 2 at the sides and the upper end, the side-rails converging toward the centre at the lower end. Grooves 6 parallel to the side-rails facilitate the flow of the expressed liquid. The slab is supported on transverse bars 4.
Patent GB-191009406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Treatment of Steel.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HAROLD ASHTON
IPC: C23C8/00
Filed: 1909-06-05
Granted: 1910-09-05
Abstract: 9406. Richardson, H. A. June 5, 1909. Cementation.-Armour-plates &c., hardened on one side, are obtained by subjecting steel containing 2¢ per cent of tungsten to a cementation process, whereby a glass-hard surface is stated to be obtained without quenching.
Patent GB-191009903-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Load Indicating Means for Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G01G23/14
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 9903. Hipkins, W. E. April 23. Dials; index hands.-A dial for indicating gross, tare, and nett weight comprises a fixed graduated ring b and a revoluble disk or ring c bearing two series, f, g, of graduations running in opposite directions from the same zero mark. In using the dial, the tare weight is first obtained, and the inner ring c is rotated by means of a handle d so as to bring the graduations on the series f representing the tare weight (in this case 90 lb.) opposite to the zero graduation on the fixed ring b. The total load is now placed on the machine and may be read off on the ring b by means of a projection a<1> on the indicating-finger a, the nett weight being also given on the graduations g by means of a second projection a<2>. The arrangement may be modified by placing the revoluble ring outside the fixed ring.
Patent GB-191013127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furniture Locks.
Inventor: FRESEN ALBERT
IPC: E05B17/14
Filed: 1910-05-30
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 13,127. Fresen, A. May 30. Locking sliding latches. - The latch bolt o can be locked against operation by means of a lever g which is adapted to hook over the follower arm c. The lever is actuated by a key inserted into a keyhole d to engage a fork k on its lower end. Keyholes, obstructing.-The keyhole d is normally closed by an outside escutcheon plate b secured on the handle spindle, the spindle being always allowed free movement in a direction opposite to that in which it operates the bolt, so that the escutcheon can be turned to expose the keyhole.
Patent GB-191021379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hackling Machines.
Inventor: LIEBSCHER CARL OSWALD
IPC: D01B5/00
Filed: 1910-09-14
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 21,379. Liebscher, C. O. Feb. 14, [Convention date]. Heckling-machines; feeding and transferring flax &c.-The holders are transferred from the main to the cross channels, and vice versa, by means of stirrups d pivoted at g to levers e, which are rocked about pivots f by a rod h operated from a shaft through gearing v, shaft y, cam o, rod p, and bell-crank lever l. The stirrups are caused to move from a vertical to an horizontal position or vice versa, about the pivots g by rods q pivoted to the framework at s.
Patent GB-191022613-A (GB)
Title: Method or Process of Making Toned or Made Ready Printing Surfaces or Plates.
Inventor: DROITCOUR MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: B41M9/00
Filed: 1910-09-29
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 22,613. Droitcour, M. A. Sept. 29. Printing-surfaces are formed with graduated surfaces to obviate the use of a make-ready by pressing the matrix, when only a thin layer of metal has been deposited on it, against an overlay, and then depositing additional metal. As shown in Fig. 3, a wax matrix W, which has received an impression from a printing-surface or forme T, and has been coated with a film of metal S, receives gradations by pressing it against an overlay o, supported by the surface T. More metal is deposited on the layer S, and it is then backed with molten metal and the backing is trimmed by planing, &c., preferably with the face of the plate supported by an underlay as described in Specification 28,642/09.
Patent GB-191023214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Removing Soil, Mud, Weeds, and analogous Matters.
Inventor: EVERSHED HARRY
IPC: A01B31/00
Filed: 1910-10-07
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 23,214. Evershed, H. Oct. 7. Excavating; scraping-apparatus.-An apparatus for levelling land, cleaning ponds, &c. comprises a vertically-hung scraper or rake hinged between the sides of a sledge runner frame and connected to two haulage cables ; so that, when the apparatus is hauled in one direction, the scraper enters into the material, whereas, when the motion is reversed, the scraper is caused to take up an inoperative position. In the form shown, the apparatus comprises two side members a provided with skid plates b and connected by two transverse members c, d. To the member d is hinged a scraper e having an arm f. Forward and return hauling- cables j, j<1> are connected to the sides a and the arm f, so that, when the cable j is pulled, the scraper becomes vertical and the apparatus acts as a travelling scoop, while, when the cable j<1> is pulled, the scraper rises and trails inoperatively over the material. In a modification, a rake is substituted for the scraper. In further modifications, the cables j, j<1> are connected to the bottom of the scraper and pass over pulleys on the. frame.
Patent GB-191024432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Smoke Consuming Furnaces.
Inventor: MCGEE DAVID
IPC: F23L9/00
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 24,432. McGee, D. Oct. 21. Air, supplying for combustion ; c a s i n g s. - In a stove for heating greenhouses &c., the air for combustion is heated in chambers formed by the double walls of the apparatus, the chambers being connected so that the air flows upwards in one chamber, and downwards in those adjacent to it. Figs. 1 and 3 show the flow of the air in a four-sided furnace. The air enters at the inlet g at the top right-hand corner of the side chamber h and flows downwards diagonally to an aperture h<1> opening into the next chamber i, in which it rises diagonally to an aperture i' leading to the third side chamber. In this the air descends to an aperture j<1> at the lower corners of the third and fourth sides, and flows thence through the fourth chamber k and into the fire-space through apertures l opposite the outlet m for the combustion products. Stays n connect the inner and outer walls. A charging-opening f is placed at the top or elsewhere.
Patent GB-191029111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoods for Motor Cars.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ALEXANDER
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1910-12-15
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,111. Nicholson, A. Dec. 15. Hoods. - The framework for the forward extension of a motor-car hood comprises on each side a pair of inwardly-folding members i, hinged together at p, to the rear hoop-stick c at k, and to an intermediate hoop-stick m. A front horizontal hoop q is hinged at t to members r pivoted to the hoop m at s. A hinged strut extends between the rear members i on either side of the hood, and this is forced into position for keeping the hood extended by cords x connected thereto and to the members r. In folding the hood the members r are first turned upwards to slacken the cords and enable the joints p to be broken; the members r are subsequently turned downwards into a vertical position, and the hoop-stick q is folded upwards against them. An extension of the side struts f engages a hook on the bracket k carrying the members i to secure these members against lateral movement.
Patent GB-191100628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Cases, Cigar Cases, Card Cases, Match Boxes, Needle Cases and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS SAMUEL JOHN
IPC: A24F15/16
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 628. Davis, S. J. Jan. 10. [Cognate Application., 16,916/11.] Contents, delivering , etc.; card cases.- A hinged two-part case for cigarettes, cigars, cards, watches, needles, &c. has one or more holders C, hinged to the side or sides A, B, along a line perpendicular to the case-hinge 1, the holder or holders being adapted to turn automatically outwards when the case is opened. The holder, shown fitted in the part B consists of a crossplate 3 having a lower part 4 hinged at 5 to the case part B, the ends of the cross-plate being bent over and connected by an elastic band &c. 8, between which and the cross-plate, the cigarettes &c. are loosely held. The tilting of the holder on the opening of the case is effected by a two-armed lever D mounted on the hinge 1; when the case is fully opened, the holder becomes tilted into the position shown in Fig. 4. In a modification, the hinge 5 is formed as a stop-hinge, and the tilting is effected by means of a bow-shaped spring secured to the base part 4 and arranged with its ends bearing against the end of the case part B.
Patent GB-191101244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bag Fasteners.
Inventor: GREENE WALLACE
IPC: A45C13/06
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 1244. Greene, W. Jan. 17. Catches, spring.-In bag-fasteners of the kind in which two mutually-engaging projections are carried by the jaws of the bag, the engaging faces of the projections are inclined at an angle to the direction of the length of the jaws, so that the pressure exerted by the contents of the bag tends to draw the projections into closer engagement. Several forms of the device are described. In the example shown in Fig. 3, the parts B, B' are carried by curved stems C, C<1> ; .Fig. 7 shows the engaging-members E, E<1> arranged beneath knobs D, D<1> ; while in another modification, Fig. 9, spherical projections F, F<1> are cut away to form oblique engaging-faces G, G<1> .
Patent GB-191106178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Sterilisation of Liquids.
Inventor: HENRI VICTOR
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 1911-03-11
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 6178. Henri, V., Helbronner, A., and Recklinghausen, M. von. March 12, 1910, [Convention date]. Radiations, effecting chemical reactions by.- In apparatus for sterilizing liquids by ultraviolet rays, the mercury lamp is contained in a removable chamber having one or more windows of quartz, and arranged to be wholly or partly immersed in the liquid. With this construction, the lamp can operate under atmospheric pressure or in a vacuum, although the liquid is under pressure. The lamp can be moved independently of the chamber, and may be started by an electromagnetic or high-tension device located therein. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the lamp 9 is enclosed in a chamber 7, provided with pockets 11 for receiving the ends of the lamp, and narrowed alongside the luminous tube of the lamp, where it is provided with quartz windows 10, or with a single quartz channel. One plate of quartz may be used for each window, or the plates may be built up as in a stained-glass window. The lamp is supported 'from a bracket 13 and an electro-magnetic device 16, and the chamber is closed with a cover 19. The lamp chamber is inserted through an aperture in the top of the sterilizing-chamber, and the latter chamber is provided with baffles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 for guiding the liquid in a circuitous path through the apparatus and past the lamp. In another form, the lamp-chamber is inserted through an aperture in the side of the sterilizing - chamber. The light-emitting part of the lamp may be enclosed in channels of fused quartz or cut from rock crystal, for example, two semicircular channels, or a rectangular channel with a flat piece as cover. It may be arranged that the lamp is started when the flow of liquid commences, and for this purpose a swinging baffle-plate 22 is placed in the liquid - conduit, so that contacts 23, 24 are closed as the flow of liquid deflects the plate and the lamp is thereby started. When an arc lamp 30, Fig. 10, is used as the source of ultraviolet rays, it is found that vapours are given off, which condense in the quartz tube 29 and reduce the efficiency of the apparatus. To avoid this, the inner surface of the tube 29 is continuously washed by water circulated by the pump 33, or the washing-water may pass away with the sterilized water.
Patent GB-191107837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Picture-cards for Teaching Purposes.
Inventor: APPELT ADOLF
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 7837. Appelt, A. March 29. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-Frames for picture cards &c. are provided along two sides with dovetailed grooves b, c and are suspended by a removable member d.