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Patent GB-190811846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Floorings and Coverings for other Surfaces.
Inventor: HARROWAY GEORGE MITCHELL
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 11,846. Harroway, G. M. June 1. Flooring and facing blocks.-Wood blocks for covering floors, decks, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces are made with dovetail recesses b so that when laid in position they may be keyed together as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 by dovetail wood blocks c, preferably having the grain running perpendicular to the plane of the floor. In covering the metal decks of ships, the blocks are secured by an elastic cement which will also prevent the metal from corroding, for example, a mixture of two parts of pitch, one part of coal-tar, two parts of sawdust, and one part of Portland cement.
Patent GB-190816100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printer's Feed Gage Pins.
Inventor: MORSE MELBURN PHILIP
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 16,100. Morse, M. P. July 29. Feeding sheets.-A feed-gauge pin comprises a body portion 10 having one or more curved prongs 14, and one or more short prongs 15 bent back substantially parallel to the prongs 14, for piercing the tympan sheet. A stamped-up loop or strap 16, Figs. 2 and 3, is adapted to accommodate a spring member 20 with a sheet-positioning face 21. The top face of the member 20 and the inside of the strap 16 may be corrugated to prevent relative movement. Recesses 17 in the body portion permit the part 21 to contact with the tympan. In a modification shown in Fig. 8, the member 20 is formed with a single flat corrugated tongue 28 adapted to engage a curved locking-plate 29 formed with projections 32, which engage on opposite sides of upstanding lugs 30 on the body 10<A>. The locking-plate 29 is forced into engagement with the tongue 28 by a lever 31. In the pin shown in Fig. 3, the loop or strap 16 is stamped up longitudinally of the pin and the member 20, the face 21 of which registers the sheet, is inserted at either side. In a further modified form, the strap 16 is stamped up so that the member 20 can be inserted either in a longitudinal direction.as shown in Fig. 2 or in a transverse direction as shown in Fig. 3, the strap 16 being milled in both directions to afford a good grip. In a pin specially applicable for use with a forme which reaches to the edge of the tympan, Fig. 5, one prong 14 and one prong 15 only are provided, and the face 21 is formed integral with the body of the pin. These pins are made both right and left handed.
Patent GB-190817425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Pockets of Billiard Tables and the like.
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 17,425. Thurston & Co., and Donald, W. S. Aug. 19. Billiards, tables for. The netting of a pocket for billiard tables is attached at the bottom to a flat metal spring c which has overlapping ends, as shown in Fig. 2. When the ends c of the spring are pressed together, the ring expands and allows the ball to fall through into the hand.
Patent GB-190817453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Armour Piercing Projectiles.
Inventor: TRESIDDER TOLMIE JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 17,453. Tresidder, T. J., Hoyle, J. R., and Strange, H. B. Aug. 19. Projectiles, ordnance.-Relates to capped armourpiercing projectiles, and consists in so forming the cap that the maximum amount of metal in any section of the cap, taken normal to the axis, is found in a section C D, Figs. 1 and 2, at, or immediately in front of, the section containing the point A<1>, and the cap is abruptly reduced in front of this section so that its end is flat, or flatly conical as in Fig. 1, or of equivalent shape, as shown in Fig. 2. The angle C B<2> D of the cone must not be less than 120 degrees. A false nose E is attached by screwing to a flange B<3>, Fig. 1, or the metal in the rear of the cap may be cut away, as shown in Fig. 2, the space F thus produced being covered in by the casing E<1> which is formed either in one piece with the casing E, or separately. The false nose E may be formed as part of the cap by boring or forging, the extremity being closed by a plug.
Patent GB-190817623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Pockets.
Inventor: FISHER WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 17,623. Fisher, W. C. Aug. 21. Ammunition receptacles. -Relates to cartridge pockets of the type described in Specification No. 23,336, A.D. 1907. According to the present invention the tubular piece of woven fabric 2 has extensions 8, 9, 10, and is secured within the pocket 1 so as to form three compartments and covers therefor. A wirecloth stiffener, such as is described in Specification No. 23,335, A.D. 1907, is provided as shown at 12.
Patent GB-190820627-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Advertisement Trolley or Vehicle.
Inventor: KEANE CORNELIUS JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,627. Keane, C. J., and Baxter, H. A. Sept. 30. Advertising. - Vehicles propelled along the streets manually or otherwise are provided with intermittently rotatable polygonal chambers with transparent or translucent sides and roofs, bearing advertisements and capable of containing lights. The chambers are driven intermittently by a mechanism in which a sprocket-wheel g<1> and chain drive a sprocket-wheel i and its companion spurwheel k, both of which are loose upon a shaft j. The wheel k is geared with a spur-wheel l, and links n, p, q and a pawl r rotate a ratchet-wheel s which is keyed upon the shaft j. Bevel-gearing u, u<1> drives the shaft S which bears the advertising- chamber. A cab may be provided for the driver, and may bear advertisements, as also may the side and back panels of the vehicle. Space may be provided in or on the platform of the vehicle for the conveyance of parcels.
Patent GB-190820921-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Regeneration and Utilization of the Latent Heat of Vaporization of Liquids.
Inventor: NOBEL EMANUEL
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-10-04
Abstract: 20,921. Nobel, E., and Bessonoff, S. Oct. 3. Actuating valies. - A thermostatic device for regulating the admission of cold feed liquid to a heater, comprises a spiral tube x containing ethyl or methyl alcohol, the expansion of which consequent on a rise of temperature depresses a rubber diaphragm u<1> and thus opens a lift valve r' on the liquid supply pipe. The temperature at which the valve opens is regulated by adjusting the compression of a spring q by means of a screw spindle w<1>.
Patent GB-190821965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Billiard Cues.
Inventor: TRIMBLE JOHN ANDERSON
Filed: 1908-10-17
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 21,965. Trimble, J. A. Oct. 17. Billiards. -A sleeve b of hard material is screwed or fitted on the reduced end of a cue a, and is of such length as to provide a socket for the reception of the screwed extension d' of the tip. A double-pointed wood screw e is provided to engage with the extension of the tip and lock it in position. A portion d<2> of the tip is of square or hexagonal section so that it can be operated by a spanner.
Patent GB-190823336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism for Dealing Playing Cards and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL FRANK
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-11-02
Abstract: 23,336. Mitchell, F. Nov. 2. Card games.-A device for dealing playing-cards into a number of heaps on the card table consists of a casing B, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted on a base A. A plate E slides in guides inside the casing and is connected by links with a crank D, which is secured at the upper end of a shaft Da mounted in the casing. The shaft is connected by gear-wheels with a gear-wheel C<2> fixed to the base, so that as the casing rotates the shaft D<a> is rotated and the slide E reciprocates. A leaf E' is hinged to the underside of the plate E and is pressed downwards by a spring. A shoe F is pivoted to the forward end of the leaf E<1> and has a ledge F<3> to engage the edge of the card. The cards are placed in the forward part of a drawer G which slides into the casing. As the plate E reciprocates, the shoe F grips the top card of the pack and pushes it out of the casing. The small lever K is pivoted to the casing and lies in an opening K<1>. The lever is pressed against the drawer by a small spring, and when the drawer is drawn out it passes through a hole in the drawer bottom and is pulled into a vertical position. In doing this, it lifts the leaf E<1> and permits the pack of cards to be placed in the drawer. The plate E may be reciprocated by a device consisting ot two racks attached to the plate and engaged alternately by a gear-wheel having teeth on one half of its periphery only. The plate may also be actuated by a lazy-tongs, the sliding movements being obtained by a projection on one of the levers running in a cam slot in a stationary plate. The apparatus may also be arranged vertically. The shaft D<a> may also be rotated by a gear-wheel connected with a handle on the top of the box. When the handle is gripped to rotate the device, the shaft will revolve. In this form of apparatus, the casing may also be made in two parts hinged together. The top part is lifted in order to place the cards in the lower part. A pointer may be fixed to the casing to move over graduated divisions on the base, thus enabling the device to be used in games of chance. A trumpmarker and a scoring-device may also be fixed to the casing.
Patent GB-190823907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dirigible Aerostat Airships.
Inventor: RICALDONI OTTAVIO
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 23,907. Ricaldoni, O., and Crocco, G. A. Nov. 7. [Patent of Addition to No. 17,695, A.D. 1908.] Aerostats; cars. - The lattice-work beam described in Specification No. 17,695, A.D. 1908, for supporting the car 9 from the envelope 1 of the balloon, is formed of a number of rectangular parts 4, 5 stayed by cords or rods 6 and hinged together at 7. The inner small air compartment 10, placed above the fabric 3 covering the beam, may be inflated, when the machine is travelling, through a funnel shaped wind sleeve.
Patent GB-190900026-A (GB)
Title: A Mouth Piece for the Teat Cups of Milking Machines.
Inventor: REID ROBERT
IPC: A01J5/06
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 26. Reid, R. Jan. 1. Cow - milkers.-A mouthpiece of the form shown in Fig. 5, is fitted to an ordinary teatcup d. The upper portion b may then be turned inside-out, the constricted opening g being stretched and forming an air-tight joint either with the teat-cup d or with the waist a. In either case an air-space b', Fig. 3, is formed, and acts as a cushion surrounding the teat.. The mouthpiece may be used simply inverted. In a modified form, the part c is depressed and a bead is provided at the edge of the flange f to prevent the edge g from slipping lower on to the teat-cup.
Patent GB-190905583-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Filtration for Brewing and Wine Making Purposes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BELGEONNE ARTHUR
IPC: B01D29/01
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1910-03-08
Abstract: 5583. Belgeonne, A. March 8. Pressure filters; filters with horizontal filtering partitions or layers; filters, air supply for.-Air, either alone or mixed with water, is forced into the lower layers of grain or the like above the false bottoms of filters used in brewing or winemaking, so that a slight movement or buoyancy of the grain is produced while filtration is taking place, an aerated filtrate being obtained. With the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the air is supplied through pipes e, d, g and distributors i. The distributors may consist of two bells or cups j, k, Fig. 3, adjustably connected so that the aperture at their edges, through which the air escapes, can be regulated. The distributors i may be replaced by horizontal radiating tubes. The pipes d, g are hinged together so that the distributing-apparatus can be withdrawn to allow of the operation of a mechanical agitator c. Air is supplied to the compartments p of a wine filter, Fig. 4, by branches q from pipes r, which are fed from a main divided into sections so as to give uniform pressure in the pipes r. When a mixture of air and water is used, the water draws in the air by means of an injector. A filter-press is also described having frames with apertures which form an air-supply conduit.
Patent GB-190907646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: COUSANS LOUIS BERTRAM
IPC: F16D3/66
Filed: 1909-03-31
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 7646. Cousans, L. B. March 31. Shaft couplings.-A flexible shaft coupling, in which exact alinement is not essential, comprises straight helical springs 12...15 located between abutments 2...5and7...10 integral with the driving and driven members 1, 20. A large number of springs and abutments may be employed. The parts 1, 20 may be bolted together during assembling or storing.
Patent GB-190910168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Grates.
Inventor: HEINICKE FRIEDRICH
IPC: F23H11/04
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 10,168. Heinicke, F. May 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Grates.-A replaceable link for a chain grate is made in two parts, which engage in the manner of the halves of a bearing, so that it can be inserted or removed without disturbing any of the rods. The two parts may be secured together by a piece d, which is of double dovetail cross-section and may be of wedge formation and held in place by a nut engaging its screwed end.
Patent GB-190911059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hydraulic Gas Mains.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN COMPSON
IPC: C10B27/06
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 11,059. Wright, J. C. May 10. Hydraulic mains.-A hydraulic main b is formed in one with a dry main c and is separated therefrom by a partition d having an opening e at the top; a valve g is provided in an extension of the arch pipe so that the gas may be passed through the seal in the main b, or direct to the dry main c. When the valve is open, the dense tars fall into the main b, while the light hydrocarbons are carried forward with the gas. The gas passing along the main c keeps the tar in the main b warm.
Patent GB-190911267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting Terminals for Switchboards.
Inventor: BRAND HERMANN
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 11,267. Brand, H. May 12. Switchboards.-Terminals for switchboards comprise a four-sided casing a of insulating-material, such as porcelain, adapted to receive two brass clamps a' for the wires, which are either inserted in hollow ends of the clamps and secured by means of the screws i, or are secured between the heads of the screws and the clamps. The clamps are retained in the casing by the screw-heads, which rest in apertures in the casing. A double-pole terminal is shown ; one pair of screws is arranged to screw in from one face and the other pair at the other end from the opposite face. A string of the terminals, the casings of which are grooved at the back, is arranged upon a bar e, and the bar is secured at the top of the switchboard so that a pair of the screws project above the board and face the front. The lighting-leads g may be easily connected to the terminals from the front at the top ; and the main leads h may be concerted from the back at the bottom.
Patent GB-190911686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exchangers in Tablet Systems of Railway Traffic Control.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: B61L23/24
Filed: 1909-05-18
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 11,686. Clark, W. May 18. Transferring articles to or from trains in motion.-In apparatus for exchanging the tablets used for controlling traffic on railways, the tablets are supported in spring holders, so that the rings attached thereto are directed downwards; and the stem of the engine receiving-arm has a helical or cork-screw twist. The track post 5 has an inclined spring holder 8, which receives the tablet 10, the ring 12 of which is directed downwards so as to be engaged by the cork-screw arm 13 on the engine. At the rear end of the arm 13 is the holder 14 for the tablet 15, which is caught by the arm 9 on the track post. The engine arm 13 may be raised against the side of the engine by links 16, 17, 18.
Patent GB-190911821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Scrapers.
Inventor: BANKE JOHN HERMAN
IPC: B27G17/04
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 11,821. Banke, J. H. Dec. 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Curved handles; handles with clamping - devices for blade-like tools. -In wood-scrapers of the type having the blade clamped between clamping- plates carried by a handle and secured by a screw, the end of the curved handle A is secured in the orifice 7 of a socket E, having a squared part e to take in a corresponding aperture in the inner clamping-plate B, and a threaded end 8 for a nut 6, by means of which the scraping-blade F may be clamped between the plate B and the other clamping-plate C.
Patent GB-190914250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Testing the Sighting Apparatus of Naval Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41G3/32
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1910-06-17
Abstract: 14,250. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Horne, J. June 17. Sights.-Relates to means for testing the sights of naval ordnance for range, when the ship is afloat, and consists in alining the sighting-telescope with a scale graduated to represent definite ranges. Fig. 1 shows the graduated scale D attached to the muzzle of the gun, and Fig. 2 shows the scale D adjustably mounted in a frame D<1> attached to the deck that it may be adjusted to suit the height of the sight line above the axis of the gun.
Patent GB-190914551-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy Game Giving the Appearance of Skating, Dancing, Switchback and other Effects.
Inventor: HARGREAVES GEORGE
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-06-21
Abstract: 14,551. Hargreaves, G., and Hulme, S. June 21. [Cognate Application, 29,790/09.] Ball - shying pastimes for fairs and the like.- Relates to a ball game in which balls are thrown at lay figures provided with hinged hats or heads and mounted on a rotary platform, t h e figures having connexions which engage a variable track adapted to impart such movements to the figures as to represent a skating rink, switchback, race course, boat race, bicycle race, or other like device arranged in a miniature theatre or show, the object of the game being to displace the hats H, Fig. 15, or heads of the figures, which are subsequently replaced by fixed tappets R arranged in a part of the show hidden from the onlookers by a black curtain through openings in which the figures pass. The hats or heads are formed of india-rubber and leather, and are provided inside with a pneumatic pad which assists in maintaining the shape. It is stated in the Provisional Specification 29,790/09 that the invention may be also applied to imitate motoring and flying, and in Provisional Specification 14,551/09, that the figures may throw up their arms when triggers on the arms pass obstructions.
Patent GB-190915614-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Roller Bearing with Roll-retainer.
Inventor: ALDRIDGE LINCOLN JUDSON
IPC: F16C35/06
Filed: 1909-07-05
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 15,614. Aldridge, L. J. July 5. Roller bearings.-A roller bearing for vehicle wheels &c. comprises a series of rollers n retained in undercut notches m in a ring j, which is placed on a reduced portion of the axle e, adjacent to a tapered shoulder g. The end of the axle is restored to its normal size by an adjustable sleeve o screwed on to a thread h on the axle. The top of the thread h is level with the annular seat, i for the ring j, so that the ring can pass over the thread. A washer r and a cap c<1> are screwed on to the reduced end c of the axle e. The washer r forms an abutment for the ends of the rollers n. The parts c, h are preferably reversely threaded, so that the adjustment of the sleeve o is not disturbed by screwing up the washer r. In a modification, the retainer j and sleeve o are mounted in an enlarged bore in the hub or casing d, which is provided also with collars to prevent longitudinal movement of the rollers.
Patent GB-190924060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strap Splicing Machines.
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JAMES
IPC: C14B1/14
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,060. Dronsfield, J. Oct. 20. Bevelling, skiving, &c.-Relates to machines for bevelling leather straps for splicing purposes, of the type comprising a fixed knife, a table traversed by a rack and pinion, and a spring-pressed clamping-roll. (1) The knife a is fixed to a cross-bar b, which is bolted solidly down on planed ways c<1> on side brackets c of the machine, and set up by screws c<3>. (2) The springs h of the pressureroll j<1> are dropped through holes bored in the top of the castings g, which are closed by screwadjustment plugs i shaped at i<2> to engage the springs. (3) The actuating-gear is all on one side of the machine, and comprises a spur-wheel l rotated by a handle m or wheel, the spur-wheel n which turns a pinion gearing with the rack on the travelling table, a spur-wheel k, and a spur pinion j on' the shaft of the presser-roll j<1>. The axes of the wheel k and pinion j are at about the same level, so that slight raising of the presser-roll does not affect the proper meshing of the two.
Patent GB-190925500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for the Manufacture of Reinforced Concrete Props, Columns, or Posts.
Inventor: RIGBY JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,500. Rigby, J. S. Nov. 5. Moulds.-An apparatus for making reinforcedconcrete props, columns, posts, &c. comprises a framework supporting a movable mould frame, which is divided by hinged partitions movable relatively to the frame. Fig. 2 shows one form in which the frame f is hinged to a red g to which partitions h are also hinged, the frame and partitions being operated independently by handles g<1>, h<2> respectively ; the front d is hinged to the framework so that it can be turned down for the removal of the moulded articles. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the mould frame e<1> is slidably mounted upon standards m and is supported by a pallet c resting upon cross-bars n. In this modification, the mould can be raised and positioned so as to mould a series of posts &c. k in tiers. The mould frame may be supported on posts by means of collars thereon to enable the pallets to rest on a waggon, which is so arranged that a series of pallets can be superimposed. The plates h may be counterbalanced. Posts are formed with chamfered corners by means of ribs j, h<1>, Fig. 3, on the pallet c and partitions h respectively.