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Patent GB-190800422-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Automatically Changing Pirns in the Shuttles of Looms.
Inventor: ZWICKY HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-01-07
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 422. Zwicky, H. Jan. 7. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-The pirn magazine 1, Figs. 1 and 2, is fixed to an arm 2 on the lay, and has spring walls 1 x and a contracted pirn-supply aperture 1<xx> turned to the front. When the weft breaks or fails, and the bar 19 is moved by the weft-fork mechanism, a lever 18 is turned, and a spring 16 lifts a forked rod 13 fixed to a spring 15 on the front of the loom into position to encounter a pin 11 on a forked sector 6. On the beat-up, the sector 6 is rocked against spring action and feeds the lowest pirn to the shuttle, a catch 3, pressed upon by a spring 4, guiding the pirn. The exhausted pirn is forced out of the shuttle through an aperture in the lay. The weft ends are secured between two clamp disks 22 ; or a roller and card clothing may be provided for this purpose. A bar 23 engaging behind the heads of the pirn spindles, prevents vibration of the pirns in the magazine. The magazine may be loosely inserted in a socket at the upper end of the arm 2, the socket being preferably expansible with its upper aperture tapering outwards. The pirns are introduced into the magazine by holding them in the path of the aperture 1<xx>. The magazine, after being filled, may be placed in its socket in a similar manner. The downward movement of the sector 6 is limited by a regulating-screw 21, and, during pirn-changing, the sector 6 closes the pirn magazine.
Patent GB-190804382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calculating Machines.
Inventor: GOLDMAN HENRY
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 4382. Goldman, H. Feb. 26. Calculating-apparatus.-In adding- machines actuated by means of a series of endless chains carried on rollers, the chains are supported and guided by a lever 1 formed with flanges 4, Fig. 3, and pivoted on the axis 2 of chainwheels 21. The lever is held normally raised by a spring 11 carried by a pin 10, and it is provided with a notch 9 to allow of depression. The chain is raised into engagement with the counting-wheels by a lever 14 pivoted on a rod 15 carried by the framework, motion being communicated from the lever 1 through an intermediate lever 13 pivoted on the shaft 27 of the second chain roller and on a pin carried by the lever 1. A notch 9<1> is formed in the lever 13 around rod 10, and the lever 13 is recessed at its end to engage the lever 14. Motion is communicated to the lever 13 from the lever 1, which is depressed on the insertion of a pointer, by the engagement of a boss 17 with the flange 4.
Patent GB-190805856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Singeing Textile Fabrics, by Means of an Electric Current.
Inventor: GIN GUSTAVE HENRI
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1909-03-16
Abstract: 5856. Gin, G. H. March 16. Transformers.-The secondary circuit or circuits of a single or polyphase transformer are made of thick metal bars a, which are heated to incandescence by the current, and which serve for singeing fabrics. The temperature of the bars is regulated by varying the number of primary coils, and the length of the bars heated is regulated by means of a movable contact-block e. The bars extend into gutters formed in masonry, and are supported against the walls of the gutters by projections. The bars are maintained in a taut condition by tension springs.
Patent GB-190808758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Projecting Kinematograph Pictures.
Inventor: HORSMAN VINCENT EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 8758. Horsman, V. E. April 22. Kinematographs.-Relates to means for relieving the portion of the film being projected from the vibrations set up by the take-up spool. The tension of the take-up spool is taken up on the lower sprocket-wheel d by leaving a loose loop a' of film between the pressure rollers e, e<1>. A roller f maintains the looped configuration.
Patent GB-190808866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tapping Devices for Plants for Storing Combustible Liquids
Inventor: HEER WILHELM
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1909-04-23
Abstract: 8866. Heer, W. April 23. [Patent of Addition to No. 23,886, A.D. 1907.] Direct gas-pressure apparatus.-The apparatus described in Specification No. 23,886, A.D. 1907, for storing combustible liquid is provided with means for balancing the pressure on the liquid simultaneously with the closure of the draw-off tap, by connecting the interior of the tap casing with a down-pipe leading to the main tank. The down-pipe is closed during the drawing-off and opens simultaneously with the closure of the tap. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of the tap. The conducting-pipe 13 ends in a casing 30, with which a larger surrounding pipe 34 also communicates. A valve 31 closes the outlet 33 of the chamber 30, and is formed in one with an annular valve 35 closing the tube 34, which communicates at its other end with the gas-containing space of the main tank. The valves are operated by a pivoted handle 45 and a spring 32, and when the valve 31 is opened, the valve 35 is closed. The parts are so arranged that, in the position of rest, i.e. when the valve 31 closes, the valve 31 is raised so that the combustible liquid returns to the storage tank.
Patent GB-190811706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gramophones, Phonographs and the like.
Inventor: VILLY GUSTAVE HARMAN
Filed: 1908-05-29
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 11,706. Villy, G. H. May 29. Gramophones.-A gramophone needle a, Fig. 2, is held under tension within its holder b by a spring g, which presses upon the holder band upon the needle near its operative end, and is controlled by a screw h. The holder b is mounted upon knife-edges c and is integral with the diaphragm bar e. Fig. 3 shows a modified form in which the diaphragm bar e is dispensed with, the spring g being extended and attached to the diaphragm f in substitution for the bar e.
Patent GB-190815349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforcing Means for Concrete and like Structures.
Inventor: HAVEMEYER JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 15,349. Havemeyer, F. J. July 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patent &c. Act, 1907]. Reinforced concrete.-Bars of uniform strength for reinforcing concrete are made with depressions 20, Fig. 10, and projections 19, which compensate in cross-sectional area and do not touch, and which run in series longitudinally or helically on the bars. Fig. 7 shows a bar normally cylindrical, but the cross-section of which through the projections &c. is square. The bars may be of any form in cross-section.
Patent GB-190815973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjusting Mechanism to Compensate for Wear in Brakes, Friction Clutches and the like.
Inventor: MELLING JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 15,973. Melling, J. W. July 28. Brakes.-Relates to means for automatically compensating for wear in brakes in winding-machines &c., in which a screwed operating - rod is rotated within its nut by a ratchet-device in order to alter the effective working length of the rod. A screwed coupling-rod c, Fig. 1, bears within a nut d on one brake post a<1>, the other end of the rod being rotatably connected to a bell - crank operating-lever e, to the fulcrum f of which is attached the other brake post a. Secured to the rod c is a ratchet-wheel i engaged by a pawl k pivoted on a frame j which engages an inclined bar m, Figs. 1 and 5, carried by the post a. As the lever e is operated by the rod g to apply the brakes to the drum b, the pawl is rotated relatively to the ratchet-wheel and, when the wear is sufficient, will take up a tooth of the wheel, and rotate the rod c in its nut d. The rod is prevented from turning accidentally by an adjustable spring-pressed block carried in a case n. One brake post may be dispensed with. Fig. 8 shows the application to a band brake q, one end of which is fixed and the other engaged by a screwed rod c, the bar m being carried by the fixed part a<3>.
Patent GB-190816728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Obtaining and Reproducing Speaking Living Pictures.
Inventor: MESSTER OSKAR
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 16,728. Messter, O. Aug. 8. Kinematographs.-Relates to means for synchronizing phonographs and kinematographs in which the driving-mechanism of the kinematograph is regulated by hand in accordance with a signal periodically operated by electric contact mechanism carried by the record cylinder or disk. A plate b provided with a diametral contact-strip d is secured to the record disk a by pins c engaging in openings in the disk. An arm g resting on the central part of the strip is connected to one terminal i, the second i<1> being connected to an insulated spring j resting on the edge of the plate b. In a modification, a metal wheal k similarly secured to the disk gears with a wheel m carried by an arm o connected to a contact i<1> and having a tappet p, which co-oparates periodically with a contact-piece i. Specification No. 413, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190819003-A (GB)
Title: Device for the Purpose fo Facilitating the Setting of the Top and Bottom Rollers of Preparation, Spinning and Twisting Machinery.
Inventor: COOK JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 19,003. Cook, J. W., [trading as Cook & Co.]. Sept. 10. Gauges.-A device for setting the drawing- rollers of a spinning or like machine is provided with spring-controlled prongs adapted to engage the rollers, and with gauge-pieces to set the bottom rollers at different distances apart depending on the length of staple of the cotton being dealt with and at the same time indicating the position of the top roller nebs. The frame A has two slide rods C, C' on which are mounted the prongs D, E, F and the gauge-pieces G, the latter being either attached to the prongs or mounted separately on holders H, but adapted to be removed and replaced by gauge-pieces of different sizes. To set the rollers, the top rollers are first removed and the screws in the bottom rollers are unscrewed to leave the rollers loose ; the device is then placed upon the bottom rollers with the prong F in front of the first roller, the middle prong E between the middle and back rollers, and the prong D behind the back roller. By means of the spriugs O, P, R the prongs are held up to the rollers which are then secured in position. To set the top rollers in alinement with bottom rollers, the prongs carry pointers L, M, N mounted eccentrically on the notched wheels L<1>, M', N<1> and adapted to receive the nebs of the top rollers. When it is necessary to set for different diameter of rollers, the notched wheels are rotated and spring pawls allowed to enter the correct notch in each wheel. If the gauges G are removed, the device may be used to set the top roller nebs only.
Patent GB-190819100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Water Brushes.
Inventor: FRANCIS ZARRAH JETHRO
Filed: 1908-09-11
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 19,100. Francis, Z. J., and Barker, T. Sept. 11. Selffeeding brushes for cleaning windows, carriages, &c. are fitted with. a supply pipe 1, an overflow or return pipe 2, and a two-way cock 5 for diverting the water either to the brush connexion 4 or to the overflow pipe. The pipes may be enclosed in a canvas covering. Specification No. 8666, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190825895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches and Brakes.
Inventor: MELLING JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 25,895. Melling, J. W. Dec. 1. Brakes.-In plate clutches or brakes, a plate b is gripped between two movable plates j, d, operated by a link f, lever g pivoted on the plate d, and a rod i secured to the plate j. In the case of a brake, the bosses on the plates j, d supporting the operating-mechanism are connected to the stationary part. In the case of a clutch, the plate d may be formed with an external flange to receive a brake strap.
Patent GB-190902644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Revolving Rubber Pads for use on Boot Heels or on the Lower Ends of Crutches, Chair Legs or the like.
Inventor: LEWIS HERBERT
IPC: A43B21/24
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 2644. Lewis, H. Feb. 3. Ferrules or tips.-Revolving rubber tips for crutches, chair legs, &c. consist of a ring or like fixing-plate and a pad moulded and vulcanized thereon so as to be incapable of detachment therefrom while remaining rotatable. To ensure rotation, the fixing-plate is coated with a thick soap solution or the like previous to moulding and vulcanizing. The shape of the fixing-plate may vary and for furniture may be of socket or ferrule-like form. As shown in Fig. 3, the fixing - plate b is dished and has a central opening. The rubber pad a is moulded on this plate, which is lubricated as described, and vulcanized. The fixing-means comprise holes c near the edge of the fixing-plate adapted to take the nails or screws. The holes may be in lugs projecting from the periphery of the plate. The pad may be vulcanized on the outer edge of the fixing-plate, which is turned inwards as shown in Fig. 9, or formed as shown in Fig. 11. Suitable fixing-holes c, c<2>, a<1>, are in these cases formed in the plate and moulded in the rubber. If a flat fixing-plate is used, the upper part of the pad is recessed into the heel of the boot, &c. To ensure permanent engagement of the fixing- plate and pad, a plate d, Fig. 13, may be inserted in the upper part of the pad. To decrease wear between the pad and its fixing- plate, and to facilitate rotation, a ring or eyelet d, Fig. 14, may be incorporated with the pad, or formed on, or fixed to the plate. The edge of the fixing-plate may be beaded. The fixing- plate itself may be corrugated, as shown in Fig. 8, or cast in one with spikes b', Fig. 17. Specification 7966/05, [Class 17, Boots &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190905447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Studs.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
IPC: A44B3/08
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 5447. Morton, T. March 6. Studs.-In a two-part collar stud, to prevent the creasing of the collar tabs, the rear part of the stud is arranged to be carried in the rear buttonbole of the collar, the front part being carried in the front button-hole and the two parts being subsequently connected together. The front part, Fig. 1, comprises a head 10 having a stem 9 with a uulbous end 8 adapted to be held by a spring in the rear part, which has a hollow shank 6, Fig. 2, and a back plate 7. A sliding member 11, having two flanges 12, 13, slides on the stem 9 and engages in the front collar tab 14, Fig. 3 ; the rear part 6 of the stud eugages in the rear collar tab 16. The stern 9 is then drawn outwards so that the tab 14 may be passed between the folds 16, 17 of the collar without creasing, the parts of the stud being then connected together.
Patent GB-190905459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Maximum Current Indicator for Electricity.
IPC: G01R11/60
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 5459. McClelland, T., and Ferranti, Ltd. March 6. Registering maxima.-In a maximum-current indicator having a pointer 3 which is moved over a scale 9, for instance by the action of a solenoid on a core 4, and a non-return pointer 13, the forward movement of the pointer 3 is retarded by the engagement of a pawl 11, carried thereby, with a continuously-rotating ratchet-wheel 12 driven by the counting-train of a supply meter, or by similar checking-means, such as electrically or mechanically operated clock-work mechanism. Specifications 878/08 and 17,138/09 are referred to.
Patent GB-190909706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fan Motors.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
IPC: H02K5/04
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 9706. Hirst, H., and Krause, A. J. D. April 23. Casings.-The casing of a fan motor built up mainly of sheet-metal parts comprises a central tubular portion A and two end stampings B, B, formed with projecting sleeves C to receive the bearings. The brush-holders are constituted by two sheet-metal sleeves E placed in holes in the end piece B1. The motor is mounted between the prongs of a sheet-metal fork F revolubly attached to the stem G, which may be placed in a series of holes in the hollow sheet-metal base H, enclosing the starting-resistances and regulating switch. The magnet limbs are of mild steel or iron rod with pole-tips of sheet-iron, and are clamped between the end pieces B, B1.
Patent GB-190912323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FRASER ETHELBERT MEIKLE
IPC: F01C11/00
Filed: 1909-05-25
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 12,323. Fraser, E. M. May 25. Fixed-abutment type; movable-abutment type; cooling parts; starting; working-fluid supply. - A rotary gas-engine comprises a rotary pump delivering air to a combustion chamber on the engine, the air being heated by the exhaust gases from the engine. The pipe 15 leading from the pump 10 to the engine 17 passes through the exhaust-pipe 26 and the air is thereby heated. The air enters the combustion chamber 35, Fig. 8, and is then sprayed with alcohol or other fuel from a pipe 18. The ignition device consists of a ring f supporting fine wires h of platinum and a centre piece of black or spongy platinum. The pump and engine shown are of the Roots'-blower type, and are arranged on the same pair of geared shafts 14, 14<1>, but apparatus of the outwardlysliding vane or other type may be used. For starting the engine, a hand-driven train of wheels 34, 33, 31 is arranged to rotate the shaft 14<1>. For cooling purposes, water is circulated through the hollow shafts 14, 14' and through the rotors of the engine
Patent GB-190917628-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game and Game Apparatus.
Inventor: FLETCHER EDWARD
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 17,628. Fletcher, E. July 29. Ball-shying pastimes for fairs and the like; table games. - An apparatus for use at fairs, exhibitions, &c. consists of a goal B and a number of model men E, J, K, F representing football players. The models are mounted on trollies which are moved to-and-fro on tracks D, H, I, G by means of a lever L, connecting-links W, Q, Q<1>, 0, and driving - mechanism coupled to a motor R. The object of the game is to kick a ball through the goal without touching any of the intervening models. The apparatus may be constructed to a smaller scale for use on a parlour table, in which case the ball is thrown by hand.
Patent GB-190926011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Elevators for Grain and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL ALFRED HILLYARD
IPC: B65G53/52
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 26,011. Mitchell, A. H., and Williams, A. S. Nov. 10. Hinge and swivelling joints.-In a pneumatic elevator for raising grain from ships' holds, the suction pipe is connected to a vacuum chamber by the joint shown in Figs. 2, 3, allowing universal movement.
Patent GB-190927230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Post Marking Machines.
Inventor: KRAG NILS AALL
Filed: 1909-11-23
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 27,230. Krag, N. A. Nov. 23. Postmarking- machines ; tripping and like arrangements.-In a postmarking - machine of the type described in Specification 17,126/04, the marking, impression, feeding, and stacking wheels are driven by chainwheels a, b, c, e respectively. A chain, passing round the driving- wheel h, drives the wheels c, a, e. A second wheel on the spindle of the feeding - wheel c drives, by a separate chain, the wheel b on the impression-roller spindle, which is mounted at the end of an arm pivoted about the spindle of the wheel c, and adjustably pressed towards the marking-roller by a spring bearing against a screwed stop, and coiled round a rod pivoted to the arm and passing through the stop.
Patent GB-190928063-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Glass and Ash Tray Holder.
Inventor: STERN GODFREY
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 1909-12-01
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 28,063. Stern, G. Dec. 1. Ash-trays. -An ash-tray f is mounted on a bracket which is adapted to be clipped on to the edge of a table g. The ash-tray may be shaped as a bottle or matchbox &c.
Patent GB-191000710-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Resilient Wheel.
Inventor: MATTHEWS REUBEN ALEXANDER
IPC: B60B9/20
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 710. Matthews, R. A. Jan. 11. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions.-In wheels such as are described in Specification 27,051/08, having an elastic tyre 8 fitted within an outer rigid tyre or rim 1, the side plates of the inner and outer wheel members are braced by distance-studs 2, 9. respectively, on which are mounted antifriction rollers 11, 12 adapted to transmit the drive from the coupling 10. The pins are arranged as near as possible to the outer, periphery of each wheel member. Rollers 13 carried by the member 10 are arranged to take side stresses and reduce friction.. Flexible oil-guards 15 are fitted as shown.
Patent GB-191002960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing Road Vehicles from Slipping Sidewise.
Inventor: MARLEY JOSEPHINE HARRIET
IPC: B60B39/00
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 2960. Marley, J. H., and Carey, W. J. Feb. 7. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-To prevent side-slip in motor and other road vehicles, two laterally inclined struts e carrying rotary roadgripping rollers f, at their outer ends are pivoted beneath the vehicle, and are supported normally upon rubber - tyred or other silent-running wheels g, which are automatically pressed upwards along the struts e against the action of springs i, when side-slip occurs, to allow the disks or rollers f to come into contact with the road. The struts are stayed longitudinally of the vehicle by flexible stays secured to plates n loosely mounted on the struts, and are prevented from falling too low by flexible stays o also fixed to the plates n. The stays o may be cords or chains by which the struts may be raised out of operation by the driver, or separate means for raising the struts may be provided. The struts are pressed towards the road by a tension spring k connecting the two struts.
Patent GB-191005325-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Crushing and Sifting Clay and like Materials.
Inventor: BAETEN HENRI
IPC: B02C23/00
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 5325. Baeten, H. March 3. Roller mills; mills and apparatus.-Apparatus for crushing and sifting clay &c. comprises two crushing-rolls e, Figs. 1, 3, and 4, one of which is movable to allow hard substances to pass without being ground, an oscillating inclined sieve i with longitudinal wires, and a stationary sieve k with transverse bars between which the wires of a frame or harp q work so as to cut and sift the material. The rolls e are connected by wheels f, f<1> and are driven by gearing c, d from the main shaft b. Knives g, h remove the clay from the rollers, one of which is controlled by a weighted semicircular lever y. The crushed material drops on the sieve i, which rests at its lower end on rollers j, and is actuated by eccentrics l on the shaft b. The material which does not pass through the sieve j is received on the sieve k. The frame q is attached to a block s which slides on a rod t coupled to wheels u on axles b<2> driven through bevel-wheels v, w from the shaft b. The frame is moved to and fro by rods r attached to a disk r<1> on an ovalshaped rack o<1>, Fig. 5, which is fixed in a case p and driven by a wheel o on a shaft n actuated by bevel-gearing m, m<1> from the shaft b. A loose disk o<2> on the axle n bears against the inner surface of the case p and keeps the wheel o and rack o<1> in gear. The case p moves up and down on ledges on a plate p<1> which moves to and fro on top and bottom rails z. A weight p<3> carried by a lever fulcrumed on one of the rollers p<2> balances the weight of the case p and rods r. The upper end of the frame q is connected to a crank-shaft which is carried by a carriage q<1> running on rails s' and is provided with fly-wheels q' to facilitate the vertical movement of the harp q. The sifted clay &c. is received on a conveyer belt x, while the hard and fibrous substances are ejected over the bridges k<1> into barrows k<2>.