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Patent GB-190707134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bobbins for Spinning and other Machines.
Inventor: POPE FRANK
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 7134. Pope, F. March 25. Bobbins ; pirns ; spindle apparatus. -Bobbins for spinning, knitting, and like machines are constructed with spring-clip devices for engaging a circumferential groove on the spindles, the arrangement being applicable to existing bobbins, or to old bobbins so as to render them serviceable again. In one arrangement, a spring 3, Fig. 3, is enclosed within a cap 6, preferably of sheet metal, secured to the base 1<a>, Fig. 2, of the bobbin 1 ; when the bobbin is placed on the spindle, the spring engages a circumferential groove 2<a> formed therein. The spring may be shaped so that parts other than near to its free ends engage the groove in the spindle. In one modification, the clip spring 7, Fig. 6, is passed through the base 8<a> of the bobbin ; in another, the lower end of the bobbin bore is fitted with a split tapering shell or sleeve 10, Fig. 10, the upper end of which clips into the groove 2<a> in the spindle 1 ; and in another, a sleeve 12, Fig. 11, preferably made from a solid block of steel, is screwed into the base of the bobbin, its upward projection being split vertically at several positions and formed with an inward projection 12<c> to engage the groove 2<a> in the spindle 1.
Patent GB-190709949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Blood.
Inventor: SCOTT ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 9949. Scott, E. G. April 29. Vacuum apparatus.-In apparatus for drying blood, in which the blood is heated in a vacuum and subjected to a stirring action, the stirring-devices are utilized to scrape the heated walls of the containing vessel. The closed vessel a is heated by a steam-jacket c. Upon the shaft d is mounted the combined stirrer and scraper, comprising an arm g bevelled on its leading edge g<1>. A number of vertical blades a are attached to the scraper ; these are bevelled and may be adjustable. The blades h<2> at the ends of the arms g are arranged to scrape the vertical sides of the vessel. The blades carried by one half of the scraper may be of different length from those carried by the other half. The moving blades mesh with fixed blades i, which may be adjustable. A vessel m, of larger diameter than the vapour pipe n, and provided with baffles m<1>, causes the deposition of suspended particles. The gases drawn off are brought into contact with a water spray and the residue led into a furnace.
Patent GB-190712960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receiving Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 12,960. Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., and Franklin, C. S. June 4. Current and energy meters; testing.-In receiving- apparatus for wireless telegraphy, an intermediate circ u i t is provided between the aerial a and the circuit containing the indicator r with means for varying the couplings between the aerial and indicator circuits and the intermediate circuit, by which the wave-length and energy of the radiation received may be determined. The coils c, m are of larger diameter than the coils h, k, and the latter can be simultaneously or independently adjusted relatively to the former, being mounted on a slide or preferably on a spindle in such a manner that they can be rotated together within the coils c, m, respectively. The axes of the coils h, k being parallel to the axes of coils c, m, the inductances b, c and capacity g are adjusted to give the maximum indication on the receiver r. The capacities l, n are next adjusted in turn for the same purpose. The coils h, k are then rotated until the indication is reduced to a convenient amount, to eliminate interference by waves of any other but the desired wave length. If necessary, however, the operations referred to above may be repeated, in order to obtain closer tuning and hence looser, coupling. The wave length may be conveniently ascertained from the value of the capacity l, which may be calibrated to read the wave-length directly. To determine the energy of the radiation, when the above adjustments have been made, the inductance c, which must be a definite proportion of the inductance of the whole aerial circuit is adjusted by means of the contact f to the value required for the particular wave length, and the inductance b is adjusted by means of the contact d to compensate for the change in the inductance c. The couplings are then adjusted by rotating the coils h, k to give a certain indication on the receiver r, and the angle through which the coils have been rotated is then a measure of the received energy of the radiation.
Patent GB-190715038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Presses.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GRANT
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 15,038. Harris, C. G., and Smith, W. H. Jan. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Inking - apparatus for rotary printing - presses, in which all the distributing drums and rollers are reciprocated from a common source and which permits the forme-inking rollers to be taken out without removing any other rollers, comprises two drums 1 capable of axial movement and provided with gear-wheels 5 which engage an intermediate gear 6 driven by a wheel 10 on the formecylinder. The ink is supplied from a duct by a roll 12, is distributed on the drums by leathercovered rollers 13, and is transferred to the inkers 21 by intermediate rollers 14 mounted in arms 15 hung from the bearings of the drum-shafts 2, and rollers 7 mounted in radial arms carried by shafts 16 and driven from the spur-wheel 6. The shafts 16 are connected by means of cranks 17 and links 18 to hand-levers 20, by means of which the rollers 7, and the rollers 14 resting upon them, are raised clear of the inkers 21 to facilitate the removal of the latter, or to enable the ink to be properly distributed. The motion of the lever 20 is limited in both directions by a pin 23 engaging the frame or an extension 23<a>. Each of the arum shafts 2 is provided with a pinion 24 located between collars 25, which gear with a wheel 27 journaled in a bracket 28, Fig. 4. In gear with the wheel 27 are pinions 29 formed with collars 30, loosely mounted on the shafts 8 of the rollers 7 between two sets of ball bearings 31. The ink-drums 1 and the rollers 7 are thus reciprocated axially, the drum of one set and the roller of the other always moving in opposite directions. The gearing for driving the inking-rollers, and the means of reciprocating some of them, are located on one side of the machine, leaving the other clear for inspection.
Patent GB-190720125-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Concentrated Acetic Acid Hydrate Solution from Dilute Acetic Acid Solution.
Inventor: BELATINI GEZA BRAUN VON
Filed: 1907-09-09
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 20,125. Belatini, G. B. von. Sept. 9. Acetic acid is obtained in concentrated aqueous solution from liquids containing small quantities of the acid, by treating the liquid with an aceticacid solvent which is difficultly soluble or insoluble in water, and which possesses a boiling-point so far removed from that of acetic acid that the solvent can be easily removed by fractional distillation. A suitable solvent is ethyl ether which, in addition to dissolving the acetic acid from a liquid such as vinegar, also dissolves those substances which give the flavour and aroma to the latter.
Patent GB-190725049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Printing.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 25,049. Lock, W. H., [Wood, H. A. W.]. Nov. 12. Rotary machines; printing -apparatus combined with apparatus for printing from engraved plates.-A rotary machine, for printing on one or more webs with relief and engraved plates simultaneously, may have relief printing-sets d, Fig. 1, and engravedplate printing-sets c. The webs a, b may be passed through the machine in any desired manner, such as the one shown, where one is perfected by relief plates and the other wholly by engraved plates. The upper web may be brought down to the lower printing-set, and perfected in both styles if desired ; or both webs may be printed on one side only in one or both styles. In a modification, Fig. 4, the engraved and relief surfaces are side by side on one cylinder, and each is inked by its own inking-devices, which are only as long as required to ink the respective surfaces. A half-width web is printed by one side, and then turned or laterally transferred at s and either perfected or printed in two styles on the same side. One impression cylinder may be used to coact with a printing- cylinder of each style of printing,
Patent GB-190728343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Gas Meters.
Inventor: THORP THOMAS
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 28,343. Thorp, T. Dec. 24, Meters.-In gas-meters of the type described in Specifications No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, and No. 9602, A.D. 1904, wherein guide-passages lead to a fanwheel rotated by the flow of gas, means are introduced for minimizing the deposit of oily matter in the guide-passages, and to facilitate the cleaning of the same. The gas inlet and outlet passages of the meter are separated by an inclined partition 3<a>, having a central cylinder 2 for the passage of the gas. In this central cylinder are placed two concentric cylinders 5, 6, connected by radial webs 8 forming passages for the gas. These webs stop short below the tops of the cylinders, and leave an annular space below the fan-wheel 14. A perforated cylinder extends from the cylinder 5 to the bottom of the casing. The inner cylinder 6 is closed near the top by a plate 11, which supports the lower bearing of the fan-wheel. The registering-index is placed at the front of the meter, and is sealed by mercury in an annular cup 25. Scrapers, worked from outside the meter, are preferably provided for cleaning the annular space beneath the fan-wheel. In the arrangement shown, a hand-wheel 35 actuates an annular bevel-wheel 29 sliding on the flange 7 of the cylinder 5, to which bevel-wheel, scrapers 31 are attached. In a modification, a worm-wheel is arranged round the lower bearing of the fanwheel spindle, and this wheel carries arms to which the scrapers are fixed. The guide-passages between the cylinders 5, 6 may be cleaned by a rod, and for this purpose the cover 18 of the meter, and the fan-wheel 14, are made readily removable. An oil trap 44 and drain-pipe 45 are provided.
Patent GB-190728603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquards and Card-punching Machines.
Inventor: KRUEGER JULIUS
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-12-30
Abstract: 28,603. Kr³ger, J. Dec. 30. Switches.-In jacquards and card-punching machines, magnets 28, Fig. 11, are successively energized in predetermined groups by means of the contact arrangement shown in Fig. 13. A pattern card 41 made of paper and having perforated holes is used. Wide cards are divided into strips, which are passed through separate contact arrangements. The card is moved by rollers having studs, which engage perforations in the edge of the card. Contacts 40, 38 are arranged above the card 41, and the contacts 40 are provided with points to enter the holes in the card. The contacts 40 are thus divided into an upper and a lower group, and singly-insulated contacts 38 are then pressed against the shoulders of the contacts in the upper or lower group. The contacts 40 are carried in a metal frame 45 to which the current is supplied, the frame 45 being insulated from a guide in which it is raised to raise all the contacts periodically. The contacts and magnets 28 of the jacquard &c. are preferably divided into groups which are in series; the magnets and contacts in each group being in parallel. The current passes from a battery 55 to group I of contacts 38, 40 and magnets 28, and then by means of a switchboard 53 to group II of the magnets 28<1> and contacts 38<1>, 40<1>. The switchboard may be replaced by single insulated contacts, which are connected with the contacts of group II and repeat the design of group I in group II. The contacts 38<1>, 40<1> of group II then run without a card. A commutator may be employed to reverse the current periodically and prevent the production of residual magnetism in the magnets. The magnets are insulated against induction by sheetiron pieces arranged between the magnets. It is stated that a fraction only of the voltage of an accumulator or electric pile is necessary in the apparatus.
Patent GB-190807484-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Displaying Pictures, Advertisements and other Notices or Announcements.
Inventor: RALPH ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-04-05
Abstract: 7484. Ralph, R. W. April 4. Advertising; displaying.-In apparatus for displaying pictures, advertisements, and other notices or announcements, sliding brackets run on two parallel tracks, each pair bearing a lath and roller between them. A web or blind bearing advertisements is fastened to the lath of one pair of brackets and the roller of the next pair, and means are provided for successively unrolling each blind and keeping it extended fur a certain time without the use of winding-springs A pair of side frames a, a<1> support endless rails d of semicircular shape, along which slide brackets e, each having two lugs f. Each pair of brackets supports a lath in recesses h formed by ribs g, and a roller at the openings e<1>. The rollers e are provided with a track v, v<1> to cause them to revolve while the brackets are being raised. The chains l, l<1> running over sprocketwheels and provided with means n, Fig. 4, for preventing lateral motion, bear cams p which strike spring - controlled locking - catches q and remove them from the projection k of the slides e. The liberated bracket is lifted by the cam p, while the succeeding bracket is retained by the catches q. The canvas attached to the lath of the pair of brackets that is being raised is unwound, while that attached to their roller is rewound. Springs r support the, brackets at the top of the frame when they leave the cam p, and springs s cushion the falling brackets as they are pushed round the top. curve of the rails.
Patent GB-190809073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphons.
Inventor: GRAHAM SIDNEY JOHNSON
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 9073. Graham, S. J., and Fowler, A. E. April 25. Siphons.-A compressible ball 9 placed at the level of the bend is attached to the discharge leg 5 of a siphon in order to exhaust for starting, and a non-returu valve 7 is placed at the foot of the leg 5. The valve 7 is a flap covering the end of the discharge leg, and secured by means of a plug 8 in an angularly-arranged tube 6. The flow is controlled by a vent normally closed by a valve 11 operated by lever 12.
Patent GB-190811111-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Indicating Partners at Whist Parties
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 11,111. Castell Bros., and Castell, J. May 22. Card games.-For indicating partners at whist parties, dances, &c., each card of a pack of cards is vertically divided, as shown in Fig. 1, the halves being marked "Lady" and "Gentle- " man" on the back respectively, and provided with devices for attaching to the person. Reference is made to Specification No. 3540, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190812575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Mechanism
Inventor: BOWES GEORGE SIDNEY
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 12,575. Bowes, G. S. June 11. Actuating valves; lift valves; spindles.-Means are described for reducing leakage in and facilitating 'the opening of hydraulic and; other valves. The hollow stem 25 of the exhaust valve 12 surrounds the spindle 22, on which is the perforated enlargement 23 and the pilot valve 16, seated in the tubular admission valve 9. The stem 25 is screwed into the bracket 28 -having a stud 29, on which is mounted a roller 34 adapted to engage a cam-slot 30 in the plate 31 attached by the bolt 32<a> to the forked bracket 35 on the top of the spindle 22. The arrangement is such that the valves 9, 12 move in opposite directions and only one is off its seat at the same time. A motion of the lever 32 closing the valve 12, first unseats the pilot valve 16 and allows water which is always in the chamber 13 to pass through the perforations 23 to the space above the valve 9. Further depression of the spindle 22 causes the unseating of the valve 9, and water can then flow freely from the inlet 4 to the outlet 5. Reversal of the lever permits the valves 9, 16 to become seated and then opens the exhaust valve 12.
Patent GB-190816287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Rock Drills.
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 16,287. Christiansen, C. July 31. Rock drills.-In a hammer drill with the hammer and fluid-pressure feed-cylinders arranged side by side, the feed cylinder 4 is rotated by a handle 10, and acts through a rectangular piston-rod 6 to rotate pinions 7, 8, the drill chuck 9, and the drill. Pressure fluid enters through an inlet 12 to act on the piston 5 to feed the drill forward. A two-part nut on the rear of a tube 15, carried by the hammer cylinder 1, may be put in engagement with a screw-thread on the outside of the feed-cylinder 4 in order to feed the drill by hand.
Patent GB-190817171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Fans and Pumps.
Inventor: CAPELL GEORGE MARIE
Filed: 1908-08-15
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,171. Capell, G. M. Aug. 15. [Cognate Application No. 3619, A.D. 1909, dated Feb. 13.] Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to centrifugal fan and pump impellers of the kind described in Specifications No. 25,468, A.D. 1896, Nos. 10,328, and 16,734, A.D. 1906, and No. 24,613, A.D. 1907, in which the blades are fitted with tail blades to reduce the disadvantageous effect of cavitation. The tail blade is not detached from the main blade, but is provided with openings for the passage of the fluid. The main blade may also be provided with openings. Fig. 1 shows blades a fitted with scoops b and tail blades c riveted to the back of them along the line d. Openings e<2> of rectangular, semi-circular, or other shape are cut in the tail blade, the loose tongue e of metal being bent back as shown. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modification in which the loose tongue c<1> is bent outwards and riveted to the back of the main blade. In a further modification, a single-inlet fan has the turnedup part c' centrally situated and provided with an opening. The port e<2>, Fig. 1, may be shielded by a metal strip riveted to the blade c instead of by the tongue e. Side cheeks parallel to the fan disk f may run from the edges of this strip to the blade c. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which the main blades are provided with openings k leading to the cavitation space at the rear. Lips n are shown at the outer edge of each opening. Alternatively, the lips may be formed by a backward bend of the inner edges of the openings, or both such lips may be provided. The tail blades are provided with similar openings. The lips n may decrease in size towards the periphery. The Provisional Specification also states that the lips may be made separately and be secured by riveting or otherwise to the blades.
Patent GB-190819525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Continuous Kiln.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 19,525. Smith, W. H. Sept. 17. Kilns.-In a gas-fired tunnel kiln for burning china, earthenware, tiles, glazed, enamelled, or terra-cotta ware &c., the trucks b are formed with transverse passages d below the platform for carrying the goods. At the centre part of the kiln, these passages register on one side with flues leading from fire-holes e and on the opposite side with flues f which extend over the kiln roof and through the wall of the preliminary heating chamber. The rails may be inclined to facilitate the transport of the trucks through the kiln.
Patent GB-190824216-A (GB)
Title: Wheel Hub
Inventor: TURCO ERNESTO
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 24.216. Turco, E., and Cornero, C. Nov. 11. Annular wheels.-Relates to hubs for the wheels of road vehicles, gun carriages, and railway wagons, in which the axle is fitted with a ring bearing against the bottom of a spoke ring of larger diameter. The spoke ring 4 is supported by washers 2, which are separated by ball bearings from blocks 3 keyed to the axle 1. The ring 5 is fixed to a free axle, or is loose on a fixed one.
Patent GB-190825258-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Enabling Safety Razor Blades to be Sharpened.
Inventor: POOLE HARRY
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-11-24
Abstract: 25,258. Foole, H. Nov. 24. Sharpening.-A razor-stropping device by means of which safety-razor blades of the Gillette type may be sharpened on an ordinary strop consists of a handle a, upon which is rotatably mounted a frame b, c, e and of clamping-plates m, n for holding the razor blade, these plates being rotatable about the axis of the handle by turning the latter. In one form, Figs. 1 and 2, the plates m, n, between which the blade is placed, are squared at one end i to fit in a square socket in the handle, and are circular at the other end k to enter a circular hole in a screw nut j in the end c of the frame. The blade-holder is removed by unscrewing the nutj. In a second form, Fig. 4, the inner ends of the plates are formed into a hinge o', which is supported by a pin p in ears formed upon the handle part g. In another form, the screw nut j may be replaced by a bush and the blade-holder mounted on a spring-controlled handle a, by pulling which in an axial direction the hinged part of the bladeholder is withdrawn from the bush in the plate c to allow the insertion of a blade. In stropping, the frame members e are pressed on the strop and the handle is turned slightly to bring the blade into contact with the strop, the frame members e serving to give the blade the proper inclination to the strop.
Patent GB-190825338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Airing or Warming Beds and for Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: PINCHBECK HERBERT
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 25,338. Pinchbeck, H. Nov. 25. Bed-warmers.-Consists of a circular pan for hot water, of flattened section, and with internal channelled ribs e crossing each other, and a filling- orifice. A handle-socket f, with a strengthening- stay k, is provided and secured through three thicknesses of metal.
Patent GB-190825818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gymnastic Apparatus, Swings and the like.
Inventor: HEFFERNAN TOM
Filed: 1908-11-30
Granted: 1909-11-30
Abstract: 25,818. Heffernan, T., and Head, G. B. D. Nov. 30. Gymnastic apparatus; swings.- Gymnastic apparatus, swings, and the like are suspended in doorways by means of hooks a with points to engage the moulding. The lower parts care connected by straps, wires, &c. f carrying a ring h, and are covered with leather &c. d.
Patent GB-190826099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Machines, applicable to Building Block Compositions and the like.
Inventor: SMALE FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 26,099. Smale, F. R., and Alderson, W. R. Dec. 3. Moving-beater apparatus.-Materials for building- blocks &c. are mixed by means of helical stirring- blades in a trough provided with hinged doors for discharge. The blades j are mounted on square blocks i, Fig. 3, threaded on a squared shaft k, after the fashion of the blades described in Specifications No. 2231, A.D. 1887, and No. 22,074, A.D. 1900. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the apparatus, with the discharge doors n.
Patent GB-190900352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing, Blocking and Stamping Presses.
Inventor: NEDDEN HERBERT ZUR
IPC: B30B1/14
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 352. Zur Nedden, H. Jan. 6. Platen machines. -In platen printing, blocking, and stamping presses, for use where heavy pressure is required, and having the bed located over the horizontal platen, the bed c is rigidly fixed to draw-rods d, which are pivoted to parallel links e, f and are operated by the crank g. By fitting a roller i n k i n g - arrangement at the back of the bed, the press can be used for colour-embossing as well as for blocking and stamping.