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Patent GB-190803481-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Changing Automatically the Speed Ratio of Pulleys, Shafts, and the like.
Inventor: HOEHNE KURT VON
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 3481. H÷hne, K. von. Feb. 15. Motor road vehicles.-A belt pulley, for motor road vehicles, comprises sectors which can be moved by centrifugal action to vary the diameter. The hub of the driven pulley has a number of fixed spokes c, of U-shaped cross-section, in each of which slides a spoke d, formed at its outer end with a sector e, of the periphery. A plate f covers each slide way, and springs g tend to expand the pulley. A stop h limits the movement of the spoke d, which also carries a pin k, engaged by a fork l, which is pivoted at m, and has attached a weight n, exceeding the combined weights of movable spoke and sector. Increase in speed of the shaft a causes the weights n to draw in the sector and so increase the velocity ratio. A continuous circumference may be obtained by providing a steel band with overlapping ends.
Patent GB-190805985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the connection Nipples of Flexible Metallic Tubing.
Inventor: SINGLETON JOHN EUGENE ERNEST
Filed: 1908-03-18
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 5985. Singleton, J. E. E., and Spreadbury, E. L. March 18. Hose, connecting to couplings; screw unions.- A coupling for flexible metallic tubes has a tapered nipple b<3> with an external thread corresponding in pitch with the convolutions of the tube. The nipple is screwed into the flexible tube, whereby the end of the latter is slightly expanded. The expanded tube-end is nipped and held in place by screwing up an internally taperered nut C previously slipped on to the flexible tube. The coupling may be provided with a milled flange b, and a screwed part b<1> adapted to screw into the pipe &c. to which the flexible tube is to be connected.
Patent GB-190807550-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Apparatus for Stopping Looms when a Predetermined Length of Fabric has been Woven therein.
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 7550. Meters, Ltd., and Orme, T. A. April 6. Looms, measuring and indicating lengths woven in ; stop-motions.-In mechanism for stopping a loom when a predetermined length of fabric has been woven, a loose disk a carrying a pointer is moved by band until the pointer comes opposite the number on a fixed ring corresponding to the length of fabric to be woven. The disk a is then locked to a disk g by a pin g<2>, adapted to slip into any one of a number of holes or radial slots cut in the disk g, which, when the loom is working, is rotated slowly by a worm h and a train of wheels driven from any revolving part of the loom. When the required length of fabric has been woven, a notch in the disk a comes opposite to a flexible pivoted lever o and allows this lever to move into such a position that an abutment on the lay or other moving part of the loom strikes the lever and causes the stoppage of the loom. During the working of the loom, the pointer always indicates the length of fabric woven. The worm h is driven by a flexible connexion n, such as that described in Specification No. 26,118, A.D. 1905, which is connected by a screwed piece n<1> to a revolving part of the loom. In a modification, the loose disk a is driven from the disk g by a pawl adapted to engage teeth on the disk g.
Patent GB-190808046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spraying or Distributing Liquid or Powdered Substances.
Inventor: ATKINSON HENRY GARDINER
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 8046. Atkinson, H. G. April 11. Spray burners; oil supply.- Paint-removing lamps of the type in which a charge of air pumped into a closed vessel forces out the liquid &c. contained therein, are so constructed that the valve regulating -the flow of liquid &c. is easily controlled by the hand holding the vessel. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in which the pump 7 forces air into the vessel 5. The liquid &c. is forced up a pipe 22 to a valve 16. This valve is connected to a plunger 19 which is fitted with a cup-leather packing and may be depressed by the thumb of the hand holding the vessel allowing the liquid &c. to pass by way of a channel 15 to the outlet tube 12. The outlet tube connexion 24 and the cylinder 18 are screwed or soldered to a disk 23, and this is held to the threaded neck of the bottle by a screwed collar 25.
Patent GB-190811528-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Stoppering Bottles, Oil Cans and the like.
Inventor: HAYWARD HORACE DAVID
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,528. Hayward, H. D. May 27. Tubes or containers for artists' colours and the like. - Bottles, oil cans, &c. are provided with an orifice 6, opened and closed by a nozzle 3 rotatable about a pin 2. Stops are arranged to limit the rotation of the nozzle. The part 12 provided with the outlet 6 may be a screw-threaded plug or a cap. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 23,706, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Bearings &c.], No. 25,817, A.D. 1902, and No. 221, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Stoppering &c.].
Patent GB-190813392-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Measuring Appliance, for use more especially in the Game of Bowls.
Inventor: SUMMERS THOMAS OLDBURY
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 13,392. Summers, T. O., and Hill, T. June 24. Bowls.-A measuring-appliance for use in the game of bowls consists of a case a which carries a pointer f and contains a barrel b on which a flexible cord c is wound. The cord passes out of the case through a nozzle g and is attached to a cap d<1> which carries a ring or pointer h<1>. The nozzle g is somewhat bell-mouthed and a ball h is retained in it by a screw cap g<1>. The cap is unscrewed a little to allow the cord to run freely, but when a measurement is made the cap is screwed up to lock the cord and prevent a further length from being drawn out. The pointer f is pivoted to the case so that it can be turned back when not in use. The cap d<1> fits over the nozzle g when the cord is wound in. In a modification, the cord may be nipped in the nozzle by means of a turnscrew. The barrel on which the cord is wound may also be spring-actuated.
Patent GB-190814376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clip-stay-members, for use in Re-inforced Concrete.
Inventor: MCDOWALL ROBERT MOFFAT
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 14,376. McDowall, R. M., and Mitchell, A. July 7. Reinforced concrete; beams; columns.-Bonds or cross-stays for connecting the main bars of reinforced concrete are made of flat iron having open eyes or hooks at the ends and one or more twists in the length to grip the concrete. Figs. 1 and 3 show the application to columns, and Fig. 5 to beams. The bonds may be placed diagonally or perpendicularly to the main bars, and may have intermediate eyes Y<1>, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190814939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressors.
Inventor: SCHMIDT EUGEN
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 14,939. Schmidt, E. July 14. Compressing.-Relates to air-compressors with rotary valves, and consists in particular arrangements of the valves, and in means for actuating them such that the driving-shaft of the compressor may be reversed without interfering with the compressing action. Fig. 1 shows a compressor furnisbed with a single inlet valve 1 admitting air to the two ends of the cylinder alternately, and an outlet valve 2. These valves are driven with an angular velocity half that of the driving-shaft of the compressor by shafts 11, Fig. 2, carrying arms 12, which drive other arms 13 attached to the valves. The dimensions of these arms are such that when the engine is reversed they remain out of contact until the piston has traversed such a space that it and the valves are in appropriate relation for the reversed motion. The ends of the cylinder may also be connected to the pressure pipe by additional pipes furnished with non-return valves.
Patent GB-190817076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tightening Piston Rings
Inventor: MARTIN HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 17,076. Martin, H. J. Aug. 14. Pistons.-In the piston packing described in Specification No. 500, A.D. 1869, the doublebeat valve admitting steam behind the packing is replaced by a solid plug b, and the inner expanding ring f is formed with peripheral flanges e, e'. The steam is admitted to the space d at the back of the packing through ports a, a<1>, c, c' controlled by the plug b.
Patent GB-190817650-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means of Locking the Shaft Bars of Tip Carts and like Vehicles.
Inventor: EARLAM JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 17,650. Earlam, J. Aug. 22. Fastenings for tip-carts &c. The body of the tip-cart is locked to the shafts by a bar d, pivoted to the shafts by bolts e and provided with loops d<1>, which can be turned i n t o engagement with the body planks c by a handle f. The bar may be locked against accidental displacement by a pin i passing through lugs g, h on the bar and shaft respectively. Metal plates k project the ends of the body plates c.
Patent GB-190822071-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pivot for Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-10-19
Abstract: 22,071. Preston, J. H. Oct. 19. Pivots.- Relates to means for securing and pivoting windows. The pivot is slidably mounted in a plate on the window and can be secured in any position by a screw d. The pivot is formed for part of its length with a flange c which works in a recess a formed in a plate secured to the frame, and so limits the opening of the window.
Patent GB-190907243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: YOULE HERBERT
IPC: B26B21/10
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 7243. Youle, H. March 26. Razors, safety. The double-edged thin blade of a safety razor has holes which engage with pins E on a support and guard C pivoted by the shank B to the usual handle, and is held on the support by a slightly hollow back-plate which has holes engaging the pins E and is secured by a hinged arm G, the hooked end H of which clasps the ends of the support, blade, and backplate. The arm is slightly curved so as to give an elastic pressure and it may be finally secured by a set-screw, spring catch, &c.
Patent GB-190907306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wind Screens and like Fittings of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: MITCHELL HENRY HORACE
IPC: E05C17/30
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 7306. Mitchell, H. H. March 26. Wind - guards. - A wind-screen for a motorvehicle is adjustably secured by a rigid or telescopic stay, Fig. 4, connected at each end by a ball joint to an attachment - plate, the upper plate c being secured to the wind guard, and the lower plate D, at one side, to the floor of the vehicle. The balls E are connected to the stay by reduced necks e', and one or both of the sockets may be slotted as shown at c<3>. The rod a<1> is adjustably secured by a screw B. The upper ball joint may be replaced by a simple knuckle joint.
Patent GB-190908092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for Producing Blocks or Coatings of Ice.
Inventor: BANNISTER MAUNSEL CASWELL JOHN
IPC: F25C1/00
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 8092. Bannister, M. C. J. April 5. Ice making, drum apparatus for.-A rotating wheel B, having baits or compartments C in which superposed films of ice are formed on its periphery, rotates in a chamber so that at one point of its revolution it dips into water nearly at the freezi n g - point, and during the remainder of its revolution it is in contact with cold air supplied to the chamber. The air is circulated over ammonia or like expansion coils A and forced through the chamber by a fan I. The water is circulated by a propeller F and falls over a weir G so that it is maintained at a constant level. Ice is prevented from forming on the surface of the water by means of a non-conducting layer, for instance, a set of floating india-rubber balls. The formation of white ice or icicles on the baits is prevented either by means of a scraper or by reducing the speed of rotation. The ice is thawed off by hot air or steam which may be admitted to the wheel by an inlet K. A swinging circular saw D may be employed to separate the ice blocks if they project beyond the compartments.
Patent GB-190908338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Film Steadiers for Moving Picture Machines.
Inventor: HAMMOND JOHN LOUIS
IPC: G03B1/42
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 8338. Hammond, J. L., and Patton, J. W. April 6. Kinematograph apparatus.-A film-steadier c, Fig. 1, is pivoted at one end upon an upright carrier d with a reduced upper end portion, so that it can be swung towards and away from the guide-roller o. The carrier c<1> is hollow as shown in Fig. 4. A friction roller h of soft rubber or like material has metal journal extensions h<1>, h<1> provided with bearings in journal blocks i, i, which are mounted in vertical barrels j, j and are capable of sliding therein against springs j<1>, j<1>; the friction roller h thus holds the film against the guide-roller o. The slight lift allowed to the carrier c<1> by the coiled spring g' enables it to engage at its free end in the stationary seat p of the machine, whereby it is securely held in position.
Patent GB-190908977-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Securing the Lids on Preserved Food Cans before the Sealing of the Can.
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 8977. Bremer & Br³ckmann. May 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Ends.-The lid b of a preserved-food can is kept in place before the sealing operation by bending in its depending flange a at one or more places c so as to grip the horizontal flange d of the body e.
Patent GB-190914310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Apparatus for Producing or Throwing Multicoloured Effects On, To, or Through suitable Screens, Vapours, or Liquids.
Inventor: HARPER MARTIN ALBERT JOHN
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 14,310. Harper, M. A. J., and Harper, J. R. June 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Optical-projection apparatus. - In apparatus for throwing multi-coloured effects on to or through screens, vapours, or liquids, a multicoloured cylinder F, Fig. 1, or globe or other shape surrounding the illuminant, is rotated by the ascending hot gases acting on a fan S, and is enclosed in a reflector C which throws the light on to a screen B. The reflector may be conical as shown, or spherical or concave, and may be combined with lenses. The globe or chimney of the lamp may act as the multicoloured cylinder. The fan S is disposed within the circumference of the cylinder, which is itself mounted on a jewelled centre R and steel pin. Two cylinders F, F', Fig. 2, rotating in opposite directions may be used, the vanes for this purpose being oppositely inclined, and it is advantageous when using only one cylinder to place a fixed set of vanes with oppositely-inclined blades below the moving set. To prevent white light from reaching the reflector, the vanes are constructed of translucent and coloured material and overlap each other, while the lower part of the cylinder is protected by diaphragms U, U<2> of similar material.
Patent GB-190917273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cheese-making Apparatus.
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A01J25/11
Filed: 1909-07-24
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 17,273. Allen, J. E., [trading as Allen, R.]. July 24. Cheese. - The milk for cheese - making is brought to the required temperature in a jacketed vessel a of copper or tinned plate. The jacket tapers towards the top and does not extend quite to the bottom of the vessel. Steam is supplied by a perforated pipe c near the bottom of the jacket; and condensed water or steam escapes by a nozzle c<3>, provided with a cock. A safety-valve d is also fitted. Liquid is withdrawn from the vessel by a tap a'.
Patent GB-190922271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casting Reels.
Inventor: PAYNE SYDNEY
IPC: A01K89/015
Filed: 1909-09-30
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 22,271. Payne, S., and Chippindale, J. T. Sept. 30. Reels, rods.-A reel of the type which has its axis parallel to the rod so that the line will draw off without turning the spool has the groove a' which is to receive the line of V-shaped crosssection. A laterally projecting guide-hook i receives the line, so as to present it to the wheel in a direction at right-angles to the axis.
Patent GB-190922924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Stamps.
Inventor: GRABER ERNST
IPC: B41K1/02
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 22,924. Graber, E., and Frey, O. Oct. 7. Hand stamps.- The centre portion 7 of a hand stamp is separate from the outer portion 6, and normally retracted by a spring 4, but may be pressed forward for separate inking, printing, &c. For t h i s purpose the stem 1 of the outer stamp has a handle 3, and the stem 2 of the inner stamp has a handle 5, so that if desired the outer stamp may be lifted while the stamping operation is performed.
Patent GB-190924533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Elastic Tyres or Wheels for use upon Motor or other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: KENRICK ARCHIBALD
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 24,533. Kenrick, A. Oct. 26. Spring wheels with continuous outer flexible ring.- The wheel is suspended by radiallyadjustable pins D from rings of looped wire A. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, notched bars B passing through the loops are secured to the pins D by split pins in such a manner as to have some circumferential freedom. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the bars B are fitted with roller-sleeves F, and may be pivoted to the pins, as shown, or in the sides of a channel rim. The several rings may be so proportioned as to form a convex tread.
Patent GB-190924890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: ROSE GEORGE DAUBNEY
IPC: B60C7/02
Filed: 1909-10-29
Granted: 1910-10-31
Abstract: 24,890. Rose, G. D., and Lawrence, A. A. Oct. 29. Non-metallic elastic bodies and cores; tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-Solid tyres and the treads of pneumatic tyres are built up of ropes A of coir or other fibrous strands or fabric strips, impregnated with rubber &c., by winding the ropes in zigzag fashion around pins d on circular frames D, and winding inextensible cords or wires E circumferentially around the pins and putting rubber or like solution between each complete circle of wound rope. The pins and layers of rope are taken from the frame D and compressed laterally by the press shown in Fig. 3, the pins d being then withdrawn and replaced by interlocked binding. cords or wires F. When applied as a tyre tread, the structure is backed by india-rubber &c. K, and is secured to the fabric H of the tyre by strands G, preferably secured to the cords or wires E. Instead of ropes, a multiplewoven fabric of the required cross-section may be used. In the case of solid tyres, the distance between the inner and outer circles of pins is considerable, as shown in Fig. 5, and short pieces A<1> of rope are inserted between the loops of the rope at the outer periphery.
Patent GB-190930469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Producing Illuminant Signs.
Inventor: FABRIS GEORGE
IPC: G09F13/44
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 30,469. Fabris, G., and Freeman, W. A. Dec. 30. Actuating valves and cocks.-A rotary cylinder b bears sets of cams d, which control gas-valves h, connected to a number of gas lamps contained in the various compartments of a box-sign l, so that the sign-compartments can be progressively or simultaneously lighted up in one colour by one set of cams, and then similarly lighted in a different colour by the next set of cams, and so on for subsequent sets of cams. Pilot lights are fitted to the various lamps.
Patent GB-191001434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Propulsion and Control.
Inventor: PIEPER HENRI
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 1434. Pieper, H. Feb. 9, 1909, [Convention date]. [Addition to 28,082/09.] Regulating and control - transmitting apparatus.- Relates to vehicle propulsion and control systems of the kind described in the parent Specification and consists (1) in a modified a r - rangement of circuits whereby only five line wires are required to connect the controllers, and (2) in supplying the excitation c u r r e n t for each dynamo from the corresponding battery through a system of relays. (1) The lever 23, Fig. 1, for reversing the gas - engine 3 is operated by solenoids 28, 29 as described in the above-mentioned Specification, and is provided with a series of contacts adapted to couple the dynamo to the battery 16 for forward or reverse running, and to complete the ignition circuit. The controller barrels arranged at each end of each vehicle are coupled to each other by a series of five wires, in circuit respectively with the dynamo field, the solenoids 28, 29, the clutch, and the brake. In a modification, the solenoids 28, 29 are not coupled directly to the controller, but are operated through relay magnets which also complete the armature and ignition circuits for forward or reverse running. (2) In order to allow each battery to supply the excitation current for the corresponding dynamo, the field circuit on each vehicle is coupled to the battery by a switch 214, Fig. 5, operated by a solenoid, all the solenoids being energized when any controller is moved from the central position. For increasing the speed, resistances are placed in the field circuits by auxiliary brushes 218, 219.
Patent GB-191003451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forging Machines.
Inventor: MASSEY HAROLD FLETCHER
IPC: B21J13/08
Filed: 1910-02-12
Granted: 1911-02-13
Abstract: 3451. Massey, H. F. Feb. 12. Forging - machines.- In forging- machines, in which reciprocating tools are brought into contact with the work, the stationary or reciprocating tools are fed by power which is hand-controlled. The arrangement may be applied to machines having two or more reciprocating tools operating at once on the work. The feed may be effected by a wedge, cam, screw, &c., and may be controlled by the operator by means of a lever, treadle, handwheel, rope, &c. In the machine shown, the driving-shaft b carries an eccentric d acting on a rocker e carried by a frame f, which slides in and is supported by the tup h through a screw j. The tup is connected by rods l to a plate m, which is impelled upwards by a spring n supported by a nut o on a screw h. The screws j, h are simultaneously rotated, through the gearing shown, by the shaft 2, which tends to rotate in the direction of the arrow C by reason of the cord 3 and weight 4, Fig. 1, and thus raise the tup. One part of the clutch 7 is driven from the shaft b; the other part is feathered on the shaft 2 and has a screwed boss 8 carrying a screw collar 9 connected by links to the handle 10. If the handle is operated to close the clutch 7, the tup is fed down, but if it is held after having been moved to close the clutch, the rotation of the clutch automatically screws the boss 8 through the collar 9, thus opening the clutch, so that each position of the handle 10 corresponds to a definite mean position of the tup.
Patent GB-191003738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers Stretchers.
Inventor: MACOMBER ISAAC BORDEN
IPC: A47G25/66
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 3738. Macomber, I. B. Feb. 15. Trouser stretchers.- An "insertion" stretcher is made of a pair of bow-shaped members a, Fig. 1, separated by cross-struts 4, and each hinged about its middle to the long arms 7 of separating-levers. The bend of each lever is surrounded by a V-shaped strip 12, and a pin 13 is run through the in-turned ends of the strips, thereby y jointing the levers together. The short arms 8 of the levers are actuated to separate the members a by means of a piece 14. which embraces and slides on the arms. A handle 16 has its ends bent at right-angles through holes in the piece 14, and is pulled out after the stretcher has been inserted in the trouser leg. The bent ends of the handle engage, and are locked by, the rounded ends 9 of the lever when the handle is drawn right out