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Patent GB-190901623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Swing-back Chairs.
Inventor: ATKINS EDWIN
IPC: A47C4/38
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 1623. Atkins, E. Jan. 22. Seat adjustments.-A chair back F, pivoted to the seat frame at F<1>, is made adjustable by means of an arm G, which is pivoted at F<2> to the back, and at its other end to a link H pivoted at H<1> to - the seat frame By raising and pulling forward the arm G, the link H swings about its pivot H<1>, as shown by the arrow, and the back F is moved forward to a more nearly vertical position. A stop J limits the movement of the link H.
Patent GB-190906873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Casting and Composing Machines.
Inventor: LINK ROLLS PERCIVAL
IPC: B41B7/04
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 6873. Link, R. P., and Woodroffe, C. H. March 22. Type-wheel actions ; driving-mechanism.-The parts are applicable to typewriters, but are described as applied to a composing-machine wherein the matrices are carried by magazines comprising a number of rotatable sectors, each carrying a number of matrices. Figs. 1 and 2 show four sectors 2 arranged in pairs in different planes, and four clutches 3, two at each side of the machine, each of which, when operative, raises or lowers the corresponding sector into the plane of the mould and rotates the sector. The selecting-mechanism comprises keys 9, one for each matrix in the magazine, which operate an equal number of rods 10. These rods operate four compound levers 5, 6 each comprising an arm 6 actuating a trip lever 8 of one of the clutches 3, and arms 5 which may be equal in number to the matrices in the corresponding sector, each being then engaged by a different rod 10, but are shown as replaced by a smaller number of arms connected by transverse members 11, a number of adjacent rods 10 thus engaging the same compound lever. Each key thus causes a sector to be rotated. The rods 10 also actuate twenty-one compound levers 12, 13, each comprising a single arm 13 and four arms 12 of the same length. The arms 12 of the various levers are of different lengths so that different extents of movement are transmitted by the arms 13 to a member 14, which actuates a lever 15 to set a selecting-pin 16. Thus keys operating the same sector adjust the selecting-pin to different positions, and keys which adjust the pin to the same position set in motion different sectors. The rod 10 corresponding to the matrix nearest the leading edge of a sector need not be provided with a corresponding lever arm 12. The sectors turn about a common axis and are provided with holes 20, Figs. 2 and 10, arranged in a spiral line to cooperate with the selecting-pin 16, which is slidable in guides 22. A detent 24 normally holds the pin depressed against the action of a spring 23 and is connected to a lever 28 standing in the path of the sectors. When a sector rotates, the lever is operated to release the pin, which then presses against the face of the sector until a hole 20 arrives into alinement. A particular matrix is thus locked in position for the casting operation. The clutch 3 may then be disengaged, and the levers and key returned to normal position by springs &c. The pin 16 carries a rod 30, the head 31 of which is slidable in a guideway 61 upon a rod 33. After the cast, this rod is moved to depress the pin 16 beneath the detent 24 by a cam on a shaft which is driven through a one-revolution clutch by another shaft. The clutch is thrown into action by means of a trip-pawl actuated by the rods 10, or by the rods 7 that link the arms 6 to the pawls 8. The holes 20 in the sectors may be replaced by notches, teeth, or projections.
Patent GB-190908039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spiral Springs and in Machines and Appliances Employed therein.
Inventor: COWEN GEORGE HEPPLE
IPC: B21F3/04
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 8039. Cowen, G. H. April 3. Coiling.-In making coiled spiral springs for buffers, gun recoils, &c., the end of the spring which is distorted in the coiling operation by attaching it by a key &c. to the coiling- mandrel, is forced into position concentric with the body of the spring by an auxiliary machine, which, if desired, may be adapted to the coiling-machine. The use of this machine may dispense with reheating of the spring. The other end of the spring may also be finished in this machine or may be finished by rollers, levers, tongs, &c. in the coiling-machine. The spring f is clamped by a plate-dog, bolt, &c. g, carried by a chuck c on the driving-spindle of a single, double or triple-geared headstock b, to a slightly tapered mandrel d, and the end f<1> of the spring is finished by a roller m carried on a plate l, which is adjustably mounted on an adjustable socket o in a back headstock p. The mandrel is rotated, and the back headstock p is traversed by a rack and pinion, the pinion being held in position by a pawl on the shaft v. The mandrel passes through holes in interchangeable plates n on the plate l, and the spring f is compressed to remove kinks, while the end is being finished. A thrustblock may be inserted behind the chuck to take pressure off the headstock. For bending powerful springs, the socket o may be movable in the back headstock by a screw or piston operated by steam, water, &c., and the chuck c may carry a spring compressed during the operation, for the purpose of removing the spring l from the mandrel. For heavy springs, the mandrel d may be geared to recede into the hollow lathe spindle, and the spring may be removed by mechanical means.
Patent GB-190910473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Burning-off Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: MUECKE JOHANN
IPC: F21H3/00
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 10,473. Muche, J. May 3. Mantles. - Apparatus for burning-off several mantles simultaneously is provided with a guiding-device surrounding each mantle so that the mantles are kept central relatively to the flames during their movement. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement in which the guiding - devices, comprising looped bent wires e, f encircling the suspended mantles a, are pivoted to adjustable resilient sleeves on the burner tubes c. The guiding-devices may be tilted simultaneously.
Patent GB-190912379-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Facilitating Reading from Pointers, Scales, Moving Liquid or other Indicating Means in Measuring Instruments and the like.
Inventor: GRAY JAMES
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 12,379. Gray, J. Nov. 26. Gauge glasses.-In order to facilitate reading from pointers, scales, moving-liquid, and other indicators, one or more mirrors are arranged to give a direct view of the instrument free from parallax. For liquid-level gauges, a mirror is mounted behind the gauge glass and tilted to throw the reflection to a convenient point for the observer. For a long travel of the liquid, a curved mirror H, Fig. 9, may be employed, or a stepped mirror, or a number of small plane mirrors set at suitable angles, as shown at 8, 8<a>, 9, Fig. 13.
Patent GB-190914040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric and other Stoves Designed to Imitate Open Fire-place.
Inventor: PREISS KURT
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1909-06-15
Granted: 1910-06-15
Abstract: 14,040. Preiss, R. June 15. Imitation fires.-In a stove in which electric or other lamps are employed in conjunction with tinselled logs F to create the appearance of an ordinary open fire, chimneys C, partly transparent and partly opaque, are caused to revolve around some of the lamps so as to create the appearance of. a flickering light. The chimneys C may be carried by cowls D revolved by the heat of the lamps B.
Patent GB-190914504-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment of Cutlery Blades to Handles.
Inventor: GRAHAM THOMAS
IPC: B26B3/02
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-06-21
Abstract: 14,504. Graham, T. June 21. Fixing by molten metal and separate socketpieces.-The blade a, having a short flat tang b, is secured in a slot d in a non-metallic handle c by two pieces of stamped metal e, corrugated to suit the corrugations at the top end of the handle, and pressed on to same after the insertion of the tang, to which they are soldered.
Patent GB-190920258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for and in the Method of Knitting on Straight Bar Rib Knitting Machines.
Inventor: WOODWARD FREDERICK
IPC: D04B11/22
Filed: 1909-09-04
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 20,258. Woodward, F., and Shaw, F. Sept. 4. [Cognate Application, 28,119/09.] Straight-bar machines.-Rib machines of the Cotton's type are provided with improved and simplified means for producing tuck stitches and holes for marking and indicating purposes, in predetermined positions and order by means of suitably - spaced points 3. To produce drop stitches, the points 3 are caused to close the beards, as shown in Fig. 2, as the needles descend, the new loop being thus knocked over with the old loop. To produce tuck stitches, the points are caused to hold the needles away from the presser without closing the beards, as shown in Fig. 3, thus allowing the old loop to pass to the heads of the needles. The movements required for these purposes are obtained by cam mechanism. The predetermined traversing movement required is obtained from a pawl 12 acting on a rack 11 and traversing a stopplate against which the points rod abuts. This pawl traverses the maximum distance it is required to move the points, but the acting end is normally held out of engagement with the rack 11 by a pin 14 resting on a shoulder 15 of a finger 16. When it is desired to traverse the points rod, a pattern-wheel is caused to place one of a number of jacks 20 into the path of the end 19 of the finger and arrest its movement to the right under the action of the spring 18. The pin 14 then runs off the inclined shoulder 15, and the pawl 12 drops into the rack 11. At the same time, a pin extending across the jacks 20 is displaced and brings into action the apparatus for operating the points.
Patent GB-190924925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper and like Stoppers or Lids for Vessels.
Inventor: JENKINS CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1909-10-29
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 24,925. Jenkins, C. F. Oct. 29. Lids and covers.-A paper or like lid for a box or like vessel for containing milk &c. consists of a dished piece 3, which is adapted to fit inside the mouth of the vessel, and has its flange 4 strengthened by means of an external ring 5 having the same thickness as the wall of the body of the vessel. The lid may be further stiffened by means of a disk, arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190930377-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to the Extraction of Metals from Ores containing Silver-Nickel-Cobalt and Arsenic.
Inventor: CITO CAMILLO CLEMENT
IPC: C25C1/20
Filed: 1909-12-29
Granted: 1910-12-29
Abstract: 30,377. Cito, C. C. Dec. 29. Collecting and dissolving processes for silver,' nickel, cobalt, and arsenic; alloys.-In a process for extracting metals from ores containing silver, nickel, cobalt, and arsenic, but no lead, the ore is smelted in the presence of a calculated amount of copper to produce an alloy containing, besides copper, all the silver, nickel, and cobalt, and nearly all the arsenic, these metals being subsequently separated by electrolysis.
Patent GB-191002739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Production of Carburetted Air.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER GEORGE TANSLEY
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 2739. Fairbrother, G. T., and Smith, N. Feb. 3. Carburetting.-In a carburettor, the hydrocarbon is vaporized on the surface of a rotating drum as this emerges from an anti - freezing liquid. Hydrocarbon is admitted at 7 to the ascending surface of a drum 1, which is preferably roughened. The drum rotates in liquid, which may be paraffin, a mixture of glycerine and water, or the like, in a casing 2, air being admitted at 6 to the descending side. The carburetted air passes out at 9. The air is retained on the surface of the drum by felt flanges 10.
Patent GB-191004001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Isoprene.
Inventor: SILBERRAD OSWALD
IPC: C07C4/22
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1911-02-20
Abstract: 4001. Silberrad, O. Feb. 18. Hydrocarbon oils, cracking.-Isoprene is produced by subjecting turpentine to the action of heat under such conditions that the vapour produced is largely rarefied, for example by passage of the vapour over a considerable surface of metal in a heated tube under reduced pressure, or by dropping turpentine into a heated evacuated retort. According to the Provisional Specification, the turpentine vapour may be mixed with indifferent gases such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, &c.
Patent GB-191005679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Marking the Ground, applicable for Lawn Tennis and other Games.
Inventor: OSMOND JOHN
IPC: A63C19/08
Filed: 1910-03-07
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 5679. Osmond, J. March 7. Lawn-tennis and like markers.-In marking- apparatus of the kind described in Specification 701/78, a pair of arms k are mounted within the usual tank a on the axle i of the serving- wheel g and carry a scraper m resting on the marking-wheel d. The arms k support laterally a loose disk l which transfers the colouring- matter from the serving-wheel g to the marking-wheel d. The front of the tank is mounted on a pair of wheels b and carries a pointer f to serve as a guide for the operator.
Patent GB-191006495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-hose Couplings.
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD LOOMAN
IPC: F16L37/40
Filed: 1910-03-15
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 6495. Brown, E. L. March 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Overlap joints with packing compressed by insertion of pipe; overlap joints with screwed spigot; with valves.-The spigot 14 screws into the socket by threads 15, and passes through a packing-ring 13 in a recess in the socket. Accidental unscrewing is prevented by a spring- pressed bolt 18 carried by the socket and engaging a recess in a flange 2 carried by the spigot. The inner end of the spigot carries a conical projection 17, which engages a conical hole in a valve 8<a>, raising the valve from its seat when the parts are coupled.
Patent GB-191011260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Circuit Closers.
Inventor: THORNTON ALFRED AUGUSTUS
IPC: H01H13/02
Filed: 1910-05-06
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 11,260. Thornton, A. A., [Clarke, J. T.]. May 6. Lift cages and doors, locking.-An electric switch of the spring-plunger type adapted to be operated by the door or gate of a lift is provided with an auxiliary plunger 16 backed by a powerful spring 17 with an adjusting-screw 18 for the purpose of forcing the door or gate open in case it has not been securely latched by the operator before the car leaves a landing.
Patent GB-191011347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Apparatus for the Control of Gas Burners and the like.
Inventor: PLOWMAN TOM ALEXANDER BARRETT
IPC: F23Q21/00
Filed: 1910-05-07
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 11,347. Plowman, T. A. B., [Plowman, A. S.]. May 7. Actuating valves and cocks. - A series of pneumatically-controlled gas valves, actuated either simultaneously or individually from a central station, are provided each with a local independent pneumatic actuating-device. The central control device comprises a chambered plug-cock 8 in constant communication with an air-pump or source of compressed air through a pipe 4 and ports and passages 12, 13. A port 15 is brought opposite ports 14 connected to the gas valves for selective operation, and ports 17 are used for simultaneous operation. In this form both pressure and suction are used to operate the valve; in a modification, pressure is used to operate the valve in both directions. The gas valve comprises a piston 28, provided with an annular groove 29 and adapted to slide in a cylinder 24, a vent 30 being provided to allow free movement. To prevent accidental operation, a friction device such as a washer, helical spring, or spring ring is fitted to the piston.
Patent GB-191015708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Climbing Up Trees and the like.
Inventor: COPET-HARDENNE MEHUL
IPC: A63B27/00
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 15,708. Hardenne, M. Copet-. June 30. Climbing posts, means for. - Tree-climbing apparatus, of the kind in which the upper and lower embracing members are alternately shifted by the climber, has upper and lower extensible leather or like belts 1, 2 connected by straps 4, each belt being tightened about the tree by a pin 8 on a lever 7 pivoted on a plate 6 at one end of the belt, engaging with a notched bar 10 pivoted on a plate 9 at the other end of the belt. The upper belt is provided with straps 12, 13 to support respectively stirrups for the feet and a seat, and the lower belt is provided with fixed stirrups. A safety belt may be attached to the apparatus.
Patent GB-191020393-A (GB)
Title: Improved Holders for Sliding Window Sashes.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1910-09-01
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 20,393. Harrison, G. Sept. 1. Window-holders.-Relates to an adjustable friction brake for holders in which a pinion on the sash engages with a rack on the window frame. The pinion b is loosely mounted on a spindle e between leather or metal washers, one of which bears against a shoulder e<4> on the spindle and the other against a spring f on the spindle in the casing a. One end e<1> of the spindle is screwed into a hole in the casing by a screwdriver. inserted in a slot e<3> in the other end of the spindle.
Patent GB-191022499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-color Paper and Pulp Machines.
Inventor: PARKER HOWARD
Filed: 1910-09-28
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 22,499. Parker, H. Sept. 28. Cylinder paper-machines; pulp, catching and recovering. - A machine for treating pulp or paper stock of different colours simultaneously, each colour being kept separate from the others, comprises a cylinder mould b provided with a foraminous shell c and mounted in a tank a divided by one or more partitions d which fit closely about corresponding packing-rings 10 on the cylinder, liquid-tight joints being obtained by means of packing-material f. The cylinder is divided radially by partitions 26 and the floor of these compartments consists of inclined plates 22, 24 attached at the inner ends to a division plate 20. The submerged compartments are subjected to suction, and the pulp thereby collected is removed by a doctor provided with V-shaped plates which keep the different kinds of pulp separate; the removal of the pulp is assisted by blowing.
Patent GB-191027447-A (GB)
Title: Improved Centreing and Supporting Device for Revolving Floating Cranes.
IPC: B66C23/52
Filed: 1910-11-25
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 27,447. Cowans, Sheldon, & Co., Branston, J. W., and Dove, J. C. Nov. 25. Jib cranes. - Comprises a floating crane in which the superstructure is pivoted at D on a turntable B, which takes all the vertical forces, and is further supported by a stationary central pillar A, so that the horizontal forces are taken at E and F.
Patent GB-191103441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water-tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: THELE WALTER
IPC: F22B21/08
Filed: 1911-02-10
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 3441. Thele, W. Feb. 28, 1910, [Convention date]. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the kind in which two water drums are connected together and to an upper steam and water drum, one of the water drums being disposed laterally above the furnace. According to the present invention there is arranged in the space enclosed by the groups of tubes 3, 8, 9 a baffle 12, which deflects the gases amongst the tubes 3, thereby increasing the circulation by utilizing some of the tubes 3 as generating-tubes. A small space is preferably left between the baffle and the drum 7. The baffle 12 may be replaced by a wall formed by the upper ends of certain of the tubes 9. The drum 7 is so arranged that a portion of the wall free from tubes is exposed to the furnace.
Patent GB-191104090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Recording and Registering Attachments for Weighing Scales.
Inventor: MAURER MARTIN
IPC: G01G23/00
Filed: 1911-02-17
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 4090. Maurer, M. Feb. 17. Printing-apparatus for weighing-apparatus.- Relates to a printing - attachment for use in connexion with that type of apparatus in which a sliding poise carries an auxiliary sliding poise, and the invention consists in the provision of mechanism whereby two sets of type corresponding to the main and auxiliary poises respectively are automatically brought by the adjustment of the poises into correct position to print on the ticket. The apparatus is adapted to print gross, tare, and net weights, and the weather condition at the time of weighing. The weighbeam 2 carries separate renewable type 4, and the main poise 5 is adjustable by hand in the usual manner. The auxiliary poise 12 is traversed along a graduated bar 10 by means of a hand-wheel 18, which at the same time rotates by means of gearing a type-wheel 23 so as to bring the correct type on the wheel into proximity with the type 4 on the beam. A ticket 27, Fig. 2, is inserted into a slot 26<a> in the main poise, and a hand-wheel 43 secured to a screwed and spring-pressed nut 39<a> is rotated thus causing a plunger 44, 45 to press the ticket against the dies. The plunger 44, 45 is divided longitudinally so as to accommodate differences of level between the two sets of type. The ticket is correctly positioned in the slot by means of projections 29, Fig. 1, which are adjustable laterally by a hand-lever 35 so as to position the ticket correctly for the printing of gross, tare, or net weight as the case may be. By means of screwed plungers 38 a record of the weather conditions, snow, rain, fair, or wind, may be impressed on the ticket.
Patent GB-191104111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Washing Compositions or Detergents.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: C01D7/35
Filed: 1911-02-18
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 4111. Thompson, W. P., [Groeben, A.]. Feb. 18. Cleansing-compositions. - Washing-soda consisting of sodium carbonate combined with from 5 to 7 molecules of water, and mixed with sodium silicate or other detergent, is prepared by mixing and agitating sodium carbonate and water in the stated proportions with the requisite amount of sodium silicate &c., at a temperature of 30-34‹ C., so that the abovementioned special hydrate crystallizes out and the formation of the decahydrate is prevented.
Patent GB-191112036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffering Devices for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: BOWER ERNEST PHILIP ADDISON
IPC: B60R19/36
Filed: 1911-05-18
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 12,036. Bower, E. P. A. May 18. [Cognate Application, 22,808/11.] Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-A buffer for motor-cars &c. comprises a bar A pivoted to links C supported by adjustable brackets G. The links C are capable of yielding against the action of springs M. The brackets G are mounted on clips I secured to the vehicle frame, a serrated joint being used to fix the bracket G in position so that the height of the bar may be varied. The joints can yield under heavy strains.