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Patent GB-190809565-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Nut Facing.
Inventor: RICHARDS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1909-05-03
Abstract: 9565. Richards, C., and Richards, A., [trading as Richards & Sons, C.]. May 2. Lathes; endfacing.-In a nutfacing machine, to facilitate the removal of the nut after the operation, a spanner e with nut-shaped holes in its ends is mounted in a slide a<x> so as to move at rightangles to the driving-spindle d and when required hold the nut f from rotation. The spanner is operated through links g, h and a treadle i pivoted at j, and the treadle i is operated by another treadle k pivoted at l. At the same time, the treadle k moves the driving-belt for reversal through a bellcrank k<2>, enough lost motion being allowed between the treadles to allow the spindle to come to rest before the spanner reaches the nut. The spanner may be operated by a hand-lever in connexion with one treadle.
Patent GB-190809591-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Internal Combustion Motor.
Inventor: STURM HERMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1909-05-03
Abstract: 9591. Sturm, H. R. May 2. Gas turbines.-The turbine comprises an impact wheel 9 and stationary explosion chambers K, in which the mixture is compressed by a rotating eccentric 2. The impact wheel is mounted on a shaft 1, and the shaft also carries a disk to which is attached a concentric ring 8 and the eccentric ring 2. A noa-rotating ring 3 bears upon the ring 2 and is connected to a fixed ring 5 by jointed plates 6 so that, as the eccentric 2 sweeps round, the chambers K are varied in volume. Combustible mixture is stored in the chamber S within the ring 8. The chambers K act successively, and the complete cycle of suction, compression, explosion, exhaust, and air-scavenging is gone through in each chamber once every revolution. In Fig. 1 a chamber K is shown receiving mixture from the chamber 8 through ports 21 in the rotating rings 8, 2 and a port 23 in the ring 3. On further movement of the eccentric 2, the ports cease to register and the volume of gas admitted is compressed. Each chamber K is provided with an outlet port 24 in the ring 5. The port is normally closed by a running ring 10 placed between the ring 5 and the impact wheel 9, but the ring 10 and the rim of the impact wheel are also provided with ports 25 of considerable length. The mixture is fired by a spark-plug 34 when the port 24 of the chamber is uncovered. The gases rush out upon the vanes 99 of the impact wheel. The vanes are slanting and are arranged more closely together in the neighbourhood of the port 25. Each vane is provided with a hole 26, so that the gases pass through the vanes and right round the wheel to a lateral exhaust port 32 in the disk of the wheel. Before the port 24 in the chamber in which the explosion has just occurred is again covered the port 23 in the ring 3 registers with a port 31 in the rotating ring 2, and a volume of air is sucked in from the chamber L to scavenge and cool the explosion chamber. The chambers fire in rotation. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the gas in the chamber M is about to be fired, that in the chamber N is being compressed, the chamber 0 is receiving a charge, and the chamber P is being scavenged. Fig. 2 shows how the rotating parts 2, 8, 9 are secured to one another and to the shaft 1. The outer casing 12 is fixed to side plates 7, 11, which at the centre form bearings for the shaft. The plate 7 is held by screws 14 to the ring 5, a spring 15 being inserted to allow some play. The fixed disk 4 also extends to the shaft to form a bearing. The rotary parts described above may be fixed, and the stationary parts arranged to rotate, in which case the casing 12 may be used as a belt pulley.
Patent GB-190810930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for the Manufacture of Crimped or Pleated Capsules of Paper or analogous Material to serve as Caps for Bottles or similar Receptacles, or as Cups for Confections and analogous uses.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES BLYTH
Filed: 1908-05-20
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 10,930. Smith, C. B. May 20. Pleating and crimping. -A machine for crimping or pleating a paper or like blank to form a capsule for bottles &c., or a cup for confectionery, is constructed so as to form in one operation a complete capsule &c. with an angular groove at a suitable place for enabling the capsule to grip a bottle shoulder for receiving a rubber ring &c. which ties the capsule, and the machine permits of a number of capsules being formed at one blow of the plunger, enclosed one within the other and capable of separation by hand. As shown, the capsules are pleated by a weighted die 1 of inverted truncated conical form formed with flutings, of gradually diminishing width from the base towards the apex, which coact with similar flutings in the female die 12. To permit the blanks to be fed over the die 12, the die 1 is raised by a plunger 2, which is reciprocated by links 5, 6 and a lever 4 actuated by a toothed wheel 7. After the blank is pressed between the dies 1, 12 by the weight of the die 1, the plunger 2 moves relatively to the die 1 and forces the capsule through the central opening 13 in the die 12. The head of the plunger 2 and the side of the opening 13 are formed with flutings, those 2<a> of the plunger being of a height equal to the length of the flutings of the die 1. The form of the final pleatings &c. depends on the form of the flutings of both the dies 1, 12 and the plunger 2. In order to form a groove in the capsule, near the end of the stroke of the plunger 2, a series of slides 14, Fig. 4, with circular inner ends, are forced inwards so as to press the paper into a groove 15 in the plunger by means of a spring- controlled plate 18, which receives a limited rotary motion from the arm 20b of a bell-crank 20 actuated by an abutment 21 on the plunger 2. The plate 18 actuates the slides 14 by pin-and-slot connexions 16, 17. The die may be actuated by a spring instead of by gravity. A series of dies 12 may be mounted on an intermittently revolved table, and coact in turn with a reciprocating die, and an automatic feeder may be used ; or, instead of an intermittently revolving die-table, a table 22 may be intermittently revolved by a reciprocating bar 25 provided with a spring - controlled pawl which engages a ratchet on the table, which is pivoted at its centre. This table is provided with a series of openings above which the blanks are placed. A spring pawl holds the table in the correct position when a new set of blanks bas been fed over the die 1. The bar 25 is reciprocated by a projection 26 on the wheel 7. The dies 1, 12 may be arranged vertically, and the means for operating the devices may be varied. According to the Provisional Specification, the crimping-die may be replaced by folding knives or blades.
Patent GB-190811118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus
Inventor: DANIELLS WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 11,118. Daniells, W. C. May 22. Contacts, mechanical.-A rising rail on the track engages a lever c on the engine which turns a shaft on which is fixed one or two chain-wheels b. The chain e is connected to rods f, controlled by springs g, which operate bell or whistle signals. The lever c and wheels b may be duplicated on each side of the engine. The contact rail is lifted by a counterweight when the semaphore is at 'danger.'
Patent GB-190814623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Soap and similar Articles.
Inventor: LINDSAY GEORGE MATTHEWS
Filed: 1908-07-10
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 14,623. Irvine, G. M. L. Moore-. July 10. Casting soap, butter, wax, jellies, &c.-Soap in the fluid condition is forced by a reciprocating plunger E from a receiver A into vertical or horizontal moulding tubes D mounted in a cooling or refrigerating chamber C. The plunger E is operated by a crank-shaft e<1>, which carries an eccentric e<2> for actuating a valve F for shutting off the supply of soap from the storage tank or mixing-pan B when the plunger is moving forwards. The plunger is fitted with a valve which allows air to pass as the plunger recedes, to prevent the soap from being drawn back from the moulding-tubes D. The moulding-tubes are polished internally, and may be of square, circular, elliptical, or other section. Appliances having reciprocating knives, wires, &c. may be fitted at the delivery ends of the tubes to cut the soap into bars of the required length, or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, means may be arranged at the entrance ends of the tubes to introduce disks, blocks, or stamps at regular intervals by means of a moving perforated or recessed belt so that the soap is delivered from the tubes already formed into bars or tablets. The apparatus may also be used for casting other materials, such as butter, waxes, jellies, &c.
Patent GB-190814674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: FEATHERSTONE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-10
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 14,674. Featherstone, W. July 10. Tap filters.-A casing a is fitted with cups f containing filter pads g of felt or other suitable material. Sector-shaped openings in the pads correspond to perforated portions i of the cups, so that the water takes a prolonged path through the filter. Pins k on the containers enter holes in the pads and prevent relative movement. The cups may be square or hexagonal, or may be provided with grooves, which engage projections on the casing so that the cups do not rotate. The shape of the openings in the pads may be varied.
Patent GB-190900092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Transformer Distribution Systems.
IPC: H01F27/34
Filed: 1908-01-02
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 92. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Jan. 2, 1908, [Convention date]. Electro-magnetic switches.-The action of a relay controlling an automatic switch for placing two or more transformers in parallel upon an increase of load, is reduced, after operation by shunting a portion or the whole of the relay winding by the transformer or transformers that are switched in, or by arranging a closed-circuit winding upon the relay core. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the whole of the relay winding c is shunted by the transformer II when this is switched in. In a modification, the transformer II is connected to an adjustable intermediate point on the winding c. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the transformer II is connected to one end of the relay winding c, and the lead common to all the transformers is connected to an intermediate point e. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, a secondary winding k is placed on the relay core, the circuit of this winding being closed by the transformer switch i shown in Fig. 8. The action of the winding k is varied by varying the leakage between the windings c, k. In a modification of this arrangement, Fig. 8, the circuit of the winding k is closed through an inductive or ohmic resistance m. Further adjustment is obtained by means of an adjustable screw h.
Patent GB-190900935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines.
Inventor: PENNINGTON DAVID JACKSON
IPC: D06F65/08
Filed: 1909-01-14
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 935. Pennington, D. J., and O'Brien, E. Jan. 14. Ironing-machines with rollers rotating against concave surfaces. - The roller is raised and lowered by means of lifting-rods D attached to arms C which carry the roller and are pivoted about the driving-shaft b<5>, which is driven from the main shaft b<4> through worm gearing. The rods D are resiliently connected at their lower ends to crank-pins d, one of which is on a disk E adapted to be rotated by a worm e from the shaft t4 through a connecting-pinion F, which may be slid into and out of engagement as desired. The rods D are attached to the arms C by means of eccentrics G, which are rotatable by worm gearing and a hand-wheel g<2> in order to adjust the pressure upon the bed.
Patent GB-190906180-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Wheel-lock.
Inventor: CARLISLE WALTER
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 6180. Carlisle, W. March 15. Locking by positive detents.- The wheels ot road vehicles are locked by the engagement of spring - pressed bolts with notches formed on the edges of the wheel naves. Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the device. The bolts 1 have tapered ends, and slide in bearings 4, 5 formed on the ends of a bracket 6 clipped to the axle 7. The bolts are held withdrawn against the action of springs 10, through links 15, 16, 17, 18, and a rock-shaft 19, by a hand-lever 22, which can be held in notches 23, 24 formed in a bar 25 secured to the side of the vehicle body. The links 15, 16 are connected to the bolts 1 by slotted connexions.
Patent GB-190907441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps or Engines.
Inventor: LITTLE WALTER PARK
IPC: F04C2/36
Filed: 1909-03-29
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 7441. Little, W. P., and Walker, C. March 29. Movable-abutment type; valve-gear.-Relates to rotary engines or pumps, in which the inlet and outlet passages are formed in the piston body, which is provided with vanes projecting from an end face, and co-operating with rotary abutments formed by cylindrical shells suitably slotted. An annular working-chamber b is formed in one face of a block a, and receives vanes c, c<1> projecting from the face f<1> of the piston-block f, which is secured to the shaft g. Ports n, o, arranged one on each side of a vane, lead respectively to an annular supply passage p and an annular discharge passage q, the latter passage being formed in the piston-body. Pipes r, s register with these passages, and a reversing-valve u serves to interchange their functions. The abutments e, e<1> are slotted rings formed on disks i carried by spindles j, which gear with a central pinion m on the shaft g. The number of abutments and pistons may be varied.
Patent GB-190909590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soap Cooling Frames.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: C11D13/12
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 9590. Bloxam, A. G., [Jacobi, A.]. April 22. Casting soaps.-In an apparatus for cooling soap, hollow metal plates a, adapted for the internal circulation of a cooling- liquid, have projections b, b<2>, b<3> at each side to prevent relative movement of the mould frames c and the plates. The projections may extend beyond the cooling-surfaces to engage the mould frame. In modifications, several projections may extend from each edge, or a single projection may extend the entire length of each edge. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement in which the projections d are on the faces of the plates, near the edges, and engage corresponding recesses in the frame.
Patent GB-190909679-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheeled Stand or Carriage for Bicycles.
Inventor: GILL THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: B62H3/00
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 9679. Gill, T. W. April 23. Stands. - A folding bicycle stand comprises two posts or rods e, f fixed on axles c, d, on which are mounted two pairs of wheels a, b. One of the posts f is provided with a forked projection g for holding the front wheel of the bicycle ; the other post e is fitted with a swing link h, which can be slipped over the post f. Side arms k, pivoted on each side of the post e, are provided with adjustable clips n, fitted with linch pins and chains for attachment to the frame of the bicycle; similar clips o may be fitted to the posts e, f. Forward extensions of the side arms k are clamped to the post f by means of a screw, which passes through a slot m in the post, in order that the side arms may be adjusted to any desired angle.
Patent GB-190909881-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Map.
Inventor: KLINNER HERMANN
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 1909-04-26
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 9881. Klinner, H. April 26. Drawings to Specification. Maps.-The towns &c. on a map are connected by lines on which are marked the time it takes a conveyance to run from town to town, the distances, and the fares. The type or colour of the figures is different for the different items.
Patent GB-190912209-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Fastening Metal Strips to Masonry.
Inventor: ZEGLIN HERMANN
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 12,209. Zeglin, H. May 24. Holdfasts. - Metal protecting-strips &c. are secured to masonry by means of dowels 4, Fig. 1, clamped to the strip and then embedded in the masonry. Each dowel has a bent head 5 engaging shoulders 3 on the back of the strip, and is jammed or expanded therein by widening the slot 6 by means of a key 7, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190913305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating Writing.
Inventor: LACY JOHN HUGH
IPC: B43L15/00
Filed: 1909-06-07
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 13,305. Lacy, J. H. June 7. Wrist attachments for facilitating writing.- In wrist-pads for facilitating writing, of the kind consisting of a base provided with antifriction devices such as balls, and with means such as a wrist strap, to retain the device in contact with the hand, the base consists of two plates 1 soldered or brazed together, the balls 4 being mounted in hemispherical recesses 2 in the upper plate and downwardly-flared openings 3 in the lower plate. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a sliding cushion 8 is provided, and the device is attached to the hand by a hook 7 for the little finger and a clip 5 for the wrist. In a modification, Fig. 5, the base 1 is provided with two arms 12, 13, which are engaged by the third and fourth fingers. A smaller base, Fig. 8, having one ball bearing only may be used, the device being secured to the hand by a strap 19, or by a finger-engaging hook.
Patent GB-190913381-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Feeding and Cutting Mechanisms for Plastic Material.
Inventor: HOPKINS ARCHIBALD ELMER
IPC: B28B11/16
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 13,381. Hopkins, A. E., and Fellows, O. S. June 8. Stream-cutting machines.-A strip of material fed through a shoot D<4>, Fig. 1, is severed by knives d<2> carried by an intermittently rotating table D, against which the strip is forced by arms G, G<1>, operated by an eccentric g. A knife g<2>, Fig. 10, scores the strip opposite the knives. The arm G is prevented from rotating by means of a link h<1>, Fig. 1, pivoted to a pin h<2> and hinged to an arm h ; the arm G<1> is capable of a slight oscillatory motion by means of a pin-and-slot connexion g<5>, Fig. 10, and is retracted by a spring g<6>. A guard D<3> retains the severed pieces until they come opposite to a delivery shoot x, into which they are discharged by means of a plunger carried by links i, i<1> and operated by a cam disk I<1>, lever i<4>, and link i<6>. The end of the link i<6> is slotted to embrace a roller i<7>, Fig. 14, and is held in engagement therewith by means of a spring-pressed finger i9, which rides over the roller in case of obstruction. The end of the guard D<3> is cut away as shown in Fig. 12<a> to form a die to trim the edges of the cut piece. The table D is carried by a hollow spindle C', Fig. 4, mounted within a bearing C and is operated by means of a pinion d' meshing with an internal gear d ; the pinion d<1> is carried by a shaft D<1> which is operated intermittently by geneva-stop gearing D<2>, e<1>, driven continuously from the main shaft through gearing. The table may be rotated continuously, and the knives d<2> may be so arranged on the table that the strip is engaged from the outer side.
Patent GB-190913834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazine Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: TUBBS CHARLES FRANKLIN
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1909-06-12
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,834. Tubbs, C. F. June 12. Arc lamps.-In a magazine lamp, a switch in the circuit of a feeding electro-magnet consists of a contact 6, Fig. 3, movable about a pivot 5 under the action of a link 3 and differential regulating- lever 1, and a quickly-moving contact 7 carried by an arm which has a lost-motion connexion to a bell-crank lever 9. This lever is acted on by a throw-over spring 14 and connected by a pin-andslot to an arm 12 linked to the weight 15, Fig. 1, which is raised by the electro-magnet. The weight 15 is attached to links 16 pivoted to levers 17, which carry pawls 18 acting on ratchet-wheels 20 attached to chain-wheels on the inclined magazines 24. The electrodes are pushed towards the centre of each magazine from both sides by spring-urged arms, and each feeding-chain has rows of plates alternately closing each half of the magazine, so that electrodes are taken alternately from the two halves. Otherwise the chain may open and close gates on the magazine for the same purpose. The magazines are swung to strike the arc by a device which has little effect on them during normal movements of the regulating-lever. For instance, the regulating-lever may be connected to a second lever and link 31 to the junction of two togglelinks 34. The burning electrodes are engaged by spring jaws 27 which are cut away on adjacent sides so that immediately after the ejection of stumps new electrodes can make contact.
Patent GB-190920697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reservoir Penholders.
Inventor: HUGHES GIBBARD RICHARD
IPC: B43K5/06
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 20,697. Hughes, G. R. Sept. 10. Reservoir pens. -A fountain pen is filled by means of a piston E provided with clutches F, which hold the piston either at the top of the reservoir W or secure it to the bottom of the piston-rod B. The clutches F are mounted in standards on the piston, a n d are pivoted to operating-levers C also mounted in the standards and pressed outwards by springs D. To attach the piston to the rod, the rod is withdrawn, the levers Care pressed together, thus causing the projections I on the inner sides of the clutches to engage in a notch J in the rod, and the piston is pushed in until the clutches are clear of the recesses L. A check-ring limits the upward stroke of the piston. The piston is preferably of cork, secured between two disks of vulcanite or the like, and the vulcanite piston-rod B may be strengthened by a metal lining.
Patent GB-190922537-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inverted Umbrella Stand for Domestic Use and also for use in Warehouses, Showrooms, Shops and the like for Storage or Show Purposes.
Inventor: FENNELLY THOMAS
IPC: A47G25/12
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 22,537. Fennelly, T. Oct. 4. Umbrella stands; brackets and racks; rack stands.-Stands for umbrellas, sunshades, sticks, &c. for show or storage, comprise brackets supporting two rods A, B, a small distance apart diagonally, the umbrellas &c. being held inverted. The bars may be covered with india-rubber, felt, &c., and may be coated with luminous paint. They may be connected at intervals, as at C<1>, C<2> to form compartments, and may have pegs for hats, and curved rods for sticks. A tray for moisture may be used, and the stand may be suspended from a wall or fitted to a pillar &c. The Provisional Specification also states that the brackets may be hinged for folding and that the bars may be removed or set at different angles ; also that spring clips may be used in addition, and may be covered with felt &c., and coated with luminous paint.
Patent GB-191000058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Valves.
Inventor: WILSON FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: F04B39/10
Filed: 1910-01-01
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 58. Wilson, F. W., and Mathewson, A. E. Jan. 1. Check valves.-Non-return spring valves for use in air-compressors &c., are built up of a number of similar superimposed metallic washers, rings, or the like, any two or more of which are bent, corrugated, or dished, so as to act as spring or cushioning elements. Fig. 1 shows a valve consisting of six washers B, four of which are dished while the remaining two are flat. Fig. 3 shows multiple valves on a large scale, the two valves B, B<1> being each built up of a number of centrally-dished and flat annular rings and enclosed in chambers N, N'.