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Patent GB-190925210-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Inducing Sleep.
Inventor: BROWN HAYDN
IPC: A61M21/00
Filed: 1909-11-02
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 25,210. Brown, H. Nov. 2. Sleep, inducing. -A bright ball or other object A, preferably with a flat or concave background attached, is supported before the eyes of the patient by a wire B or suitably-jointed shaft, which is stuck into or otherwise secured to a pillow, cushion, or chair-back,
Patent GB-190928258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Casting Stereotype Plates.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B41D3/00
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-12-05
Abstract: 28,258. Lake, W. E., [Goss Printing Press Co.]. Dec. 3. Stereotype. - Relates to apparatus for casting curved stereotype plates, particularly of the kind described in Specification 19,089/09, and consists in making the apparatus automatic, so that the gear controlling the mould is arrested while a plate is cooling and then automatically restarted. The mould consists of a convex plunger or cope 7 arranged in a vertical position adjacent to t h e metal pot 17, and a concave drag 12 adapted to be moved on co-operating racks 13, 15, into position against the cope 7. The apparatus is driven by a motor through a shaft 24, on which is feathered a clutch-member 32 adapted to engage a member 31 on an alined shaft 29, the period of engagement being determined by a cam 42 on a parallel shaft 40 driven by wormgearing 35, 36 and bevel-gearing 38 from the shaft 24. The shaft 29 drives by worm - gearing 48 a transverse shaft 50, which carries two similar cams 55, 57 set ninety degrees apart. The cam 57 operates a rod 58, which is provided with rack teeth in gear with a sector 65 on a rock-shaft 64. The shaft 64 carries a second sector 66 in engagement with a sector 69 on a rock-shaft 67, which, by means of an arm 70 and a link 72, is adapted to turn the drag 12 into and out of the casting position. The cam 55 operates a rod 73 provided with rack teeth in gear with a sector 78 on a rockshaft 79 on the back of the cope, which carries a flanged plate 84 adapted to engage a roller 85 on the drag to secure the latter in the casting position. The foot 16 on the drag engages a rod 9 in a horizontal slot in the base of the cope, and simultaneously with the locking of the roller 85 by the plate 84, the rod 9 is moved to the rear by an eccentric pin 89 on the rock-shaft 86, operated by a link 88 from the plate 84. Loose on the shaft 86 is a bell-crank 92 actuated by a link 112 and a bellcrank 109 from a pin 36<a> on the worm-wheel 36. To the arm 93 of the bell-crank is connected a slotted link 94 adapted to rock the shaft 97, and, by means of arms 102 and links 106, to depress the semicircular valve 20 to detach the head of metal in the jet 18 from the cast plate. The valve 20 is raised to admit metal for the next cast by a hook 123, which is engaged by a roller 82 on the end of the link 73. The hook 123 is disengaged during its upward movement from the roller 82 by a projection 96 on the link 94. The electric motor is controlled by a switch 23, which is moved to the left to start the apparatus by a treadle 114, a spring pin 122 on the shaft 64 having been previously pressed in. On the completing of the cycle of operations, the pin 122 engages an arm 120 and moves the switch to stop the apparatus.
Patent GB-191000711-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Turf Weeder and Repairer.
Inventor: REITH WILLIAM ROBERTSON
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 711. Reith, W. R. Jan. 11. Weeds, destroyin,g.-In a turf weeder and repairer for use on lawns, greens, &c., in which a tubular cutter is adapted to cut out cylindrical plugs of turf which are ejected laterally by an inclined abutment, a gauge or stop is provided for controlling the depth of cut. The gauge consists of a flat plate G fixed round the tubular cutter C opposite the opening A, through which the plugs are discharged by an inclined metal tongue T.
Patent GB-191000729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttons.
Inventor: TWEET NELS
IPC: A44B1/24
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 729. Tweet, N., Howard, J., and Boyd, B. C. Jan. 11. Buttons.-A button having a yielding shank comprises a hollow hemispherical member 2 with a closing-plate 11, and a spring member s, which is bent to form a shank 5, and has bows 8 pressing against the inner side of the button, and downwardly - turned arms 9 which press against the plate 11 and have bifurcated ends to embrace the sides of the shank. Shoulders on the shank limit its outward movement through an aperture 13 in the plate 11.
Patent GB-191001103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capstans.
IPC: B66D1/74
Filed: 1910-01-15
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 1103. Soc. Hillairet-Huguet. Feb. 27, 1909, [Convention date]. Capstans.-In a power-driven capstan, the lower part A is stationary, although of the usual conical form to guide the cable to the upper winding-part K, which fits closely over the part A. An inspection door B is provided. In a modification, the part A is recessed to receive a loose ring which conforms to the surface of the part A, and for inspection purposes the ring is rotated until openings in the ring and the fixed part correspond.
Patent GB-191002494-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Drying Films.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: G03D15/02
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 2494. Fairweather, W., [Selig Polyscope Co.]. Feb. 1. Drying-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for drying films, and more especially moving-picture films which have been developed and washed. The apparatus may also be used for removing particles of dust from films. The film is passed through a suction device which is constructed also to wipe the surface, and is then passed through a heated air-chamber. The suction apparatus comprises two drums 14, 19, Figs. 1 and 3. The lower drum 14 is flanged and formed with a slot 17, and is covered with some water-absorbing material. The upper drum 19 is formed with a slightly smaller slot 21 registering with the slot 17, and is also covered with fabric. Both drums are connected with the exhaust pipe 23. The film is drawn over the lower drum 14, the covering absorbing surface moisture, and the larger nozzle 17 overcomes the suction of the upper nozzle 21 and thereby prevents the picture surface of the film from touching the nozzle 21 and removes any surface moisture from the film surface. The film is then passed through the drying-chamber 25, fitted with supporting-rolls 26, a warm-air supply-pipe 27, and an exhaust fan 28.
Patent GB-191003518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Employment or Running of Electric Lamps on Alternating Current Circuits.
Inventor: ASHTON ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: H05B39/00
Filed: 1910-02-12
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 3518. Ashton, A. W. Feb. 12. Drawings to Specification. Distributing by condensers.-Lamps designed for a particular voltage are arranged to run on alternating-current circuits of a high voltage by placing in series with them a condenser which produces the desired phase difference between the current and electro - motive force of the system. When arc lamps are employed for lighting and induction motors for power, the condensers in series with the arc lamps partly neutralize the lagging currents taken by the motors.
Patent GB-191004924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Means for Measuring the Flow of Water, Steam, or other Fluids.
Inventor: GABBOTT EDGAR PARR
IPC: G01F1/38
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 4924. Gabbott, E. P., and Timmis, A. C. Feb. 28. Liquid-stream indicators.- Liquid meters of the type in which two tubes are inserted in the liquid conduit, one pointing up stream and the other down stream, are provided with a chamber containing a flexible diaphragm of which one side communicates with one tube, and the other side with the other tube for the purpose of indicating the rate of flow of the liquid. Where compressible gases, such as steam, are to be measured, a Bourdon-tube is used in conjunction with the lever mechanism for producing the movement of the indicating - needle from' the movement of the diaphragm. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus, in which the tubes b, d, arranged in the pipe a, are connected to opposite sides of the diaphragm g in the chamber f. The movement of the diaphragm is .transmitted to the arm i through the lever h and spindle h'. The lever or arm i is coupled to the oscillating sector i<2> by means of the rod i<1>. Fig. 4 shows a form of the apparatus for use in measuring compressible fluids. The tubes c, e communicate with coils or vesels c', e', containing relatively large water surfaces for the purpose of preventing the movement of water within the pipes c, e due to the motion of the diaphragm'appreciably affecting the difference of pressure thereat. The lever i is connected by a link n to another multiplying-device, consisting of a link n<1> pivoted to a lever o, which is itself pivoted and connected to a Bourdon tube q by a link p. The Bourdon tube is open to the pressure above the diaphragm. A lever r is connected at one end to the upper end of the link n<1>, and at the other to the toothed quadrant i<2> actuating the needle k.
Patent GB-191006053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Endless Conveyors for Automatic Stokers.
IPC: F23H11/04
Filed: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 6053. Bertrand, J. & J. March 10, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Grates.-A travelling grate is formed of elements 1 threaded on to transverse bars 2 the ends of which form pivots for the links of two endless chains 4. The holes in the elements are slightly larger than the bars to allow movement to facilitate the clearing of ashes &c. Guide-bars 13, either straight or with undulations, may be provided.
Patent GB-191014859-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Welding Process.
Inventor: PRESSER ERNST
IPC: B23K11/24
Filed: 1909-09-20
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 14,859. Presser, E. Sept. 20, 1909, [Convention date]. Commutator switching - arrangements. - In electric welding, a continuous current is used in connexion with a condenser continually charged and discharged by current changers to obtain an alternating current without the use of rotary converters. In Fig. 1, the generator c is shown connected to the brushes e, f of the rotary current changer i, n, and the brushes g, d are connected to the welding-jaws h, through a fluid or other condenser q. In a modification, the brushes g, d are connected through the condenser to the primary of a transformer, the secondary terminals of which are attached to the welding-jaws.
Patent GB-191015333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Suspension Devices.
Inventor: HALL JOHN WOOD
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1910-06-27
Granted: 1911-06-27
Abstract: 15,333. Hall, J. W., and Speed, G. J. June 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Brackets, lamp.-A lamp-suspension device of the kind in which a ball-bearing attachment is provided between the lamp and the vehicle on which the lamp is carried is constructed as shown. A strip of metal 25 secured to the back of the lamp is bent over to form guides for retaining the plate 26 in place. The cup 28 screws into this plate. The rear cone 29 has a screwed projection 30 carrying the forward cone and also a squared portion 31 carrying a washer 32. The part 31 passes through the forward plate 34 of the parallelogram lamp-support.
Patent GB-191016469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Seed and Food Cups and Water Founts for use in Bird Cages, Aviaries and the like.
Inventor: NICHOLS WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 1910-07-11
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 16,469. Nichols, W. E. July 11. Cages; feeding and drinking appliances for animals.-To prevent the fouling of the food or water in bird-cages, aviaries, &c., an awning or hood a with au arched or domed part a' is attached to the side b of the cage, and carries at its inner end a<2> a U-shaped closure loop d, which normally rests on the food receptacle c but which falls into the vertical position, when the receptacle is removed, to close the aperture in the cage. In a modification, the hood a is fixed on the outside of the cage and may be attached to the upper part of the food receptacle or to the cage, the guard d being dispensed with. The inner end a<2> of the hood may be provided with a series of clips to engage the wires of the cage, and the closure d may be replaced by a spring.
Patent GB-191016887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Projecting Lanterns for Advertising and the like.
Inventor: EXNER WILHELM
IPC: G03B1/38
Filed: 1910-07-15
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 16,887. Exner, W. July 15. Optical-projection apparatus.-In an opticalprojection apparatus the screen o on which the projections are displayed is formed as part of the lantern-casing, and the advance of the film k is effected by a projection g on a motordriven worm-wheel d, engaging radial arms h, connected with a spiked drum e which engages the film.
Patent GB-191018581-A (GB)
Title: Rear Vehicle Automatic Caution Signal.
Inventor: PARFITT GEORGE
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1910-08-06
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 18,581. Parfitt, G. Aug. 6. Road-vehicle signals.- A rear signalling-device is constructed to show the inscription " Slow up " when the brake is applied, and to expose the number of the vehicle when the brake is released. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the brake operates through a Bowden cable g and pinions f, e, a pivoted plate b, the two sides of which are marked with the signal and with the vehicle number respectively. In another form, the pivoted plate is replaced by a spring-returned roller blind, which may be illuminated. According to the Provisional Specification, the device may comprise a mechanical flag, and may be fitted at each end of an electric tram and operated from the controller drum.
Patent GB-191020839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knot Holders for the Cords of Window Blinds and analogous purposes.
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
IPC: E06B9/78
Filed: 1910-09-07
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 20,839. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. Sept. 7. Knot-holders.-The shell of the knot-holder of a window or other blind cord is detachably secured to the base or body part by a spring snap action. Fig. 4 shows a bayonet-joint connexion with spring action. The slots d having locking-pockets d' are cut in the base or body part, which is secured by a screw to the blind stick, and has a rim or flange a<2>, against which the shell abuts. Studs e<2>, to engage the slots, are indented in the shell e, and are brought into engagement with the pockets d', the tongues a<3> yielding till the studs are sprung into the pockets. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the spring action is obtained by yielding spring tongues e<3>, which are cut from the shell and carry the studs e<2>. In the modification shown in Figs. 13 and 14, the base part has a pair of spring tongues f with outwardly bent rounded ends which engage slots e<4> in the shell when this is forced home on the base. The shell is disconnected by a slight rotation. The bayonet-slots may be formed in the shell and the studs on the base or body part. The studs may be cross-cut and of spring construction. The slots may be creased or sunk in the metal, in which case the snap action is obtained by the yielding of the metal or by mounting the studs on spring tongues, as shown in Fig. 11. In order to prevent the rotation of the base, the shank of the screw has longitudinal serrations c<1>, Figs. 8 and 9, into which the rim or collar a<4>, Fig. 9, on the base is expanded when the screw is tightened
Patent GB-191023922-A (GB)
Title: Improved Preparation for Treating the Hair.
Inventor: BURTON JULIA
IPC: A61K8/23
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 23,922. Burton, J. Oct. 15. Hair washes.-Consists in a mixture of hairoil and flowers of sulphur, preferably in the proportion of four tablespoonfuls to one teaspoonful, to which one tablespoonful of spirits of camphor may be added. Olive oil or any prepared hair lotion may be used for the first ingredient.
Patent GB-191024330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Washing Machines.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE WASHINGTON
IPC: D06F15/00
Filed: 1910-10-20
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 24,330. Taylor, G. W. Oct. 20. Washing-machines with plungers.-Relates to various improvements in the washing-machine described in Specification 21,874/08. The reciprocated and oscillated plungers f are operated from a shaft o driven by sprocket gearing from a loose pulley on a shaft i. Fixed to this second shaft are another belt - pulley and a chain-wheel 13, which latter drives a wringer 9. By means of a belt fork 27 the single driving- belt may be shifted to drive either the washing- apparatus or the wringer or to be inoperative. The belt-fork is slidable on a rotatable arm, and is operated by means of a connecting-rod and a hand-rotated crank-disk 30 supported by the arm. The disk is locked in each of its positions by a spring bolt 33. Each washing- receptacle e contains a perforated false bottom 17 provided with a flexible edge and raised or lowered by a hand-lever 22, arms 20, and rods 19. The wringer may be slid from above one receptacle to above the other, being shifted by a lever 10 and links.
Patent GB-191024371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Talking Machines.
Inventor: DENNISON WILBURN NORRIS
Filed: 1910-10-20
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 24,371. Dennison, W. N. Oct. 20. Tone-arm joints. - A disk talking-machine sound-box is traversed over the record by a tone-arm which travels in a vertical plane or in a plane at right - angles to the record disk, whereby the stylus is maintained in a correct tangential position throughout its traverse, and whereby a greater length of tone arm can be used in a given space. Fig 1 shows a form in which a trumpet 5 is connected by a curved pipe 4 with a tone-arm 3 on an horizontal pivot 2, and which is further connected by another horizontal joint with the bent end of another tonearm 9, which carries the sound - box 6. By suitably proportioning the lengths of tubes 9, 3, the sound-box is maintained practically vertical throughout its traverse, or it may be arranged to be vertical twice within its traverse. In another form, the tonearm 9 is provided with the usual pivoted swan neck and adapted to carry a cam-surface riding upon a roller attached to the cabinet, whereby the sound-box is maintained vertical throughout its movement. Fig 5 shows another form in which the vertical tone-arm 3 moves along the line indicated by the arrow, and carries the sound-box 6 by a pivoted swan neck 13 and short horizontal tube 9. This latter tube is kept horizontal, or parallel to the turntable, by a connecting-lever 14 forming one limb of a parallelogram. Fig. 8 shows a similar form, in which the short connecting-tube 9 is maintained horizontal by the connecting - link 14. The vertical tone-arm 3 may be counterweighted.
Patent GB-191103528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picture-frames.
Inventor: BOESINGER ENGELBERT
IPC: A47G1/10
Filed: 1911-02-11
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 3528. B÷singer, E. Feb. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Picture frames.-Relates to picture frames of the kind comprising an upper and lower frame between which the picture is clamped. The upper frame b, Fig. 1, is made of a decorative composition, and is secured by means of an adhesive or by welding to a protecting glass plate a extending to the border of the frame, while the lower frame e, after the picture f is placed in position, is attached to the upper frame by means of flat angle-iron plates c and screw bolts d which are partly embedded in the upper frame so as to be invisible from the front. The glass plate a may be made in two portions, the upper frame e being secured to the outer or frame-like portion only.
Patent GB-191119027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Raising Submerged or Damaged Vessels and Refloating Vessels which have Run Aground.
Inventor: BLENKINSOP FREDERICK LINTON
IPC: B63C7/06
Filed: 1911-08-24
Granted: 1912-08-26
Abstract: 19,027. Blenkinsop, F. L. Aug. 24. [Cognate Application, 27,495/11.] Sunken ships, raising.--In order to pass chains under the keel of a sunken vessel, whereby the lifting-balloons may be brought into use, the keel is raised by using sliding wedges N at the bow and stern coupled by horizontal cables 0 to which the lifting-balloons A are provisionally attached. As the wedges are drawn towards each other, the lifting- cables are passed under the keel and balloons detached from the horizontal cables are attached thereto. The wedges may be replaced by steel cables of suitable diameter. The balloons A have an inner rubber or watertight lining, a body of canvas, and an outer protecting-network of cords C, chains D connecting the balloon with a bar E<1>, Fig. 3, from which depend a number of hooks G. A non-return air-supply valve and a safety-valve are provided at the base of each balloon within the protection of the network. When the centre balloons are afloat, they are deflated and the cables 0 are tightened; the balloons are then re-inflated, and this operation is repeated as necessary until all the lifting- balloons are properly arranged. The first Provisional Specification also states that holes in the ship may be provided to which the balloons may be attached.
Patent GB-191204118-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Closing Water Supplies to Taps and other Fittings.
Inventor: BARNES ALBERT
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 4118. Barnes, A. Feb. 19. Repairing.-A device for facilitating repairs to water-taps and similar fittings comprises an auxiliary lift valve K secured to a socket B having pins 0 which slide in grooves N in a casing A which also carries the auxiliary valve seat E. The socket is screwed internally at M to receive the tail of the main valve casing and is recessed externally to receive a cap F adapted to be screwed on to the casing A to actuate the auxiliarv valve. The auxiliary valve member may have a ground metallic face and may be faced with a washer of leather, rubber, or fibre. According to the Provisional Specification, the socket may be actuated by screws engaging lugs on the casing and on the socket.
Patent GB-191206567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines with Asymmetrical Arrangement of Cylinders.
Inventor: BRENOT MAXIME CHARLES
Filed: 1912-03-16
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 6567. Brenot, M. C. March 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Systems, electric.-Ignition in asymmetricallyarranged cylinders is effected with an ordinary magneto by arranging cams to move into and away from the path of the rotating interrupter. As shown in Fig. 2, the interrupter rotates at twice the speed of the cams c, d, the contacts being opened in sequence by the cam c, cam d, fixed abutment h, and fixed abutment i, the angular intervals between ignition in the cylinders being 180 degrees. 180 degrees + a, 180 degrees, 180 degrees - a, in order, where a is in the angle between the pairs of cylinders. In a modification, the interrupter disk carries two cam-bowls k, Fig. 3, displaced at an angle a, each cam c, d having two acting surfaces.
Patent GB-191208289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to the Centre Bearings for Spools or Tuft Yarn Carriers Employed in Looms for Weaving Tufted Fabrics.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D39/06
Filed: 1912-04-06
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 8289. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. April 6. Creel -frame arrangments.- In a loom for weaving tufted fabrics, a bearing for supporting the adjacent ends of contiguous tuft-yarn spools comprises a fixed part 8<a>, Fig. 2, and a hinged part 9, which is adapted to be locked in position by a spring-controlled catch 10 with a handle 10<2>. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the catch 10 is replaced by a latch-lever 13 controlled by a spring 16.