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Patent GB-190825226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves and Valve Gearing for Internal Combustion Engines and the like.
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-11-24
Abstract: 25,226. Swift Motor Co., and Ayton, R. W. Nov. 24. Gas and like engines, valves and valve-gear for. The pressure of a longitudinally-slit tubular distributing-valve 2 against the wall of the conduit or chamber on or in which it works is regulated or limited by divided or continuous rings 17, 17<a>. The ends of the devided ring may be connected by an adjusting-screw. The valve is notched at 15 to engage projections 14 on a disk 12 on the shaft 13, which may be driven by skew gearing.
Patent GB-190827543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress Fastenings and the like.
Inventor: LOGAN HUMPHREY THOMAS
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 27,543. Logan, H. T. Dec. 18. Hooks and eyes.-A hook-and-eye dress-fastening, of the type in which the hook has a T-shaped head to engage with the side links of the eye, has the engaging portion of the hook disposed in a lower plane than the main body, but supported by the upper face of the lowered portion being made bear against the underside of the main body. The hook B, Fig. 2, is bent from a single piece of wire to form a head having lateral extensions C, C<2> connected by a cross-bar bearing againt the underside of the main body. The hook may be made with an arrow-shaped head G, Fig 7, to engage with a cotton loop G<1> or a button-hole. The hook may also be bent so that the arms H<1>, Fig. 10, lie beneath the body portion H<2> a distance equal to the thickness of the wire. The hook may be stamped from sheet metal in the shape of a T, the T being lowered from the main body a distance equal to the thickness of the material.
Patent GB-190900028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Planing Machines and the like
IPC: B23Q1/00
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 28. Loudon Bros., and Rush, C. F. Jan. 1. Connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs; helical springs.-Consists in using in planing and like machines, the energy of the table and other moving parts, to help reversal, by employing spiral springs interposed in the driving-mechanism, the springs also serving for cushioning. A worm j is feathered on a shaft d which is driven alternately in opposite directions. Collars h, k are loosely mounted on the shaft d but their motion is limited in one direction by abutments. Spiral springs are arranged between the collars h, k and collars f, m, respectively, fixed to the shaft d. The worm j drives a gear-wheel q, which transmits motion to the driving-mechanism of the table.
Patent GB-190902462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pistols or the like.
Inventor: KREITH BELA
IPC: F41B15/08
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 2462. Kreith, B. Feb. 2. Stocks; small-arms combined with other articles; daggers. -Consists in forming four rings a, b, c, d, in front of the stock of a pistol or revolver to form a knuckle-duster. A dagger blade may also be pivoted at the side of the stock. The knuckle-duster may be made detachable.
Patent GB-190904439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft Inserting and Picking Apparatus for Looms.
Inventor: GRAF EMIL
IPC: D03D47/00
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1910-03-23
Abstract: 4439. Graf, E. Feb. 23. Welt-inserters other than shuttles, looms with.-To weave several fabrics side by side, two or more extensible weft-inserting or picking devices 1-4, Fig. 1, each of which inserts weft from a stationary spool, are arranged along; and are operated from, an endless moving band or chain &c. passed or lapped round a pulley 16. The devices may be moved in the same direction, as shown, or in two opposite directions by employing a crossed band &c. The extensible picking-device 1-4 has a needle 3, Figs. 6 and 8, provided with a weft-guide 8. The needle is guided in a casing 2, which has guiding-pulleys 5 for a belt 4 attached to the needle 3 and to a fixed support 6. The. casing 2 is reciprocated by means of a toothed wheel 2x, Fig. 6, engaging a rack thereon, or by a belt 15, Fig. 8, passing round a pulley. 16, the needle 3 moving out of the casing, as shown in Fig. 6, and doubling the length of the picking stroke. The driving-band 10, Fig. 4, may pass round and drive pulleys fixed to extensions of the spindles of the wheels 2<X> or pulleys 16.
Patent GB-190904848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bouyant Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: GUTERMAN PINKUS
IPC: B63C9/115
Filed: 1909-02-27
Granted: 1910-02-28
Abstract: 4848. Guterman, P. Feb. 27. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Belts.-In life-saving apparatus of the type in which a number of water-tight bodies are secured to a belt to be fastened round the body with or without shoulder-straps e, four hollow water-tight metal bodies a are secured to a belt b, which is provided with a clasp d. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 5212/00 and 964/07.
Patent GB-190905695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Razors.
Inventor: RAGSDALE CHARLES REED
IPC: B26B21/18
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 5695. Ragsdale, C. R. March 9. Razors, safety. The flexible blade 4 is secured between a b a c kplate 1, the ends of which are connected by arms 2 terminated by a screwed sleeve 9, and a guard-plate 6 provided with openings 10 through which the lather can pass, by a spindle 8 threaded through the sleeve 9. The plate 1 has projections 3, which engage with notches in the blade and guard; the closeness of the cut is regulated by means of the spindle 8.
Patent GB-190906694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Carriers for Attaching to Hand Trucks or the like, more particularly for Carrying Lawn Mowers.
Inventor: COVILL WALTER
IPC: B62B1/24
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 6694. Covill, W. March 20. [Addition to 10,994/08.] Suspenders for articles of luggage or freight. -For carrying lawn-mowers &c. beneath handtrucks, wagons, &c., a looped device c<1>, c<2> similar to that described in the parent Specification, carries a platform or grating P extending on one or both sides of the axle and detachably supported at its end by hooks K or chains from the truck. Either edge of the platform can be lowered to rest on the ground to facilitate loading.
Patent GB-190908397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hinges and the Manner of Fastening the same.
Inventor: RIEBEL EMIL
IPC: E05D3/02
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 8397. Riebel, E. April 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Barrel and cylindrical hinges.-Hinges for cigar cases, cardboard boxes, &c. are made from two long metal strips a, b, which are formed with sockets c and gaps d. The strips are connected by a rod e, and any length is cut off to form a suitable hinge for the parts to be connected. Teeth are provided along the free edges of the strips and are pressed into slits in the parts and the ends bent over. Severing and fixing may be done in one operation.
Patent GB-190911992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands or Supports for Posts, Pillars, or the like, Employed for Various Purposes in Games or Sports.
Inventor: SPENCER GEORGE CUVIER
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 11,992. Spencer, G. C., Heath, G., and Spencer, C. G. May 21. Posts.-A base for supporting posts for handball, maypoles, &c. consists of a circular concave cast-iron plate 1 formed with a socket 3 for the post 4, hand-holes 7 to facilitate lifting, and a broad circumferential flange 2 which rests upon the ground.
Patent GB-190912645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Condensing Engines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1909-05-28
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,645. Stumpf, J. May 28. Terminal.-exhaust engines, arrangement or disposition of condensers in.-The condenser casing d is directly connected to the exhaust casing d of terminal-exhaust condensing-engines to prevent back pressure.
Patent GB-190923748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifiers and like Machines used in Milling.
Inventor: KOENIG JAMES
IPC: B07B11/04
Filed: 1909-10-16
Granted: 1910-11-16
Abstract: 23,748. Koenig, J. Oct. 16. Pneumatic separating; reciprocating sieves.- In purifying or separating machines used in flour-milling the velocity of the air current containing the separated matters is increased, and preferably continuously increased, throughout the space above the sieve to prevent deposition of the suspended matters. Fig. 2 shows the air channels or passages 7 above the sieve 8 formed of gradually-diminishing width by means of two downwardly-converging partitions 10. In a modification, the walls 10 converge more rapidly at their lower ends so as more rapidly to increase the velocity of the air current. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement, in which longitudinal members 9, shaped as shown, are placed in the air passages 7. Specification 5411/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-190929228-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Manufacture and Formation of Accumulator Plates.
IPC: H01M4/14
Filed: 1909-12-14
Abstract: 29,228. Soc. Industrielle de l'Accu Mixte " l'Energique." Dec. 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Electrodes, positive, for lead accumulators. Spongy lead obtained from minium or litharge by electrolysis is mixed with zinc oxide and compressed into plates e, from which the zinc is removed by intermittent electrolysis in dilute acid, lead peroxide being formed and some zinc dissolved during passage of the current, and the lead being reduced and more zinc dissolved in the intervals. The acid may be of density 1À16, and the current may be started and stopped automatically at half-hour intervals. Each plate e is covered by perforated celluloid sheets f and placed between outer lead grids d. Projections on those grids d pass through holes in the celluloid sheets into contact with the central mass e, and lead rivets h unite the whole. For obtaining spongy lead, a layer of minium or litharge is placed at the bottom of a lead trough forming a cathode, below an horizontal lead anode plate resting on insulators, in acid of density 1À074. The lead is washed, dried in an inert gas, and sifted
Patent GB-191003636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mine Props and Joists for Shoring.
Inventor: BINDER WILHELM
IPC: E21D11/34
Filed: 1910-02-14
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 3636. Binder, W. Feb. 16, 1909, [Convention date]. Shoring and strutting. - Horizontal roof - supporting members f are held upon mine props g by shoes b, formed with cheeks a for embracing the props, and with lugs c which embrace the members f and are secured to them by screws e.
Patent GB-191004487-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Razors.
Inventor: BURNELL WILLIAM
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 1910-02-23
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 4487. Burnell, W. Feb. 23. Razors.-The tang A of a razor of the ordinary type is provided with a tubular finger grip or sleeve C of rubber or like material, preferably roughened or serrated. The sleeve C may be arranged in a recess B in the tang, which may be indented so that the sleeve, when in position, conforms to the indentation to improve the gripping-surface.
Patent GB-191004879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: JACOBS ARTHUR
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 4879. Jacobs, A., and Gummer, W. Feb. 26. Punctures, apparatus for detecting and closing.-A short corset for supporting the tube in the neighbourhood of a weak part of the cover comprises a band A of leather &c. with lace holes at its edges. The laced joint, is covered by a tongue B secured to one edge of the band A, the ends of which and the free edges of the tongue B are skived.
Patent GB-191005472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying Bands, Wrappers, or Labels, to Boxes, Blocks, or Packages.
IPC: B65B11/02
Filed: 1910-03-04
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 5472. Rose, W., and Rose Bros. March 4. [Addition to 16,740/09.] Labelling.-In the labelling-machine described in the parent Specification, the tilting and pivoting tables are replaced by two tilting tables, and the tilting parts are provided with side projections or guides, and also with gripping-members. In conjunction with the tilting table or tables 39, which fold over the ends 48<d> of the wrappers or labels, side projections 2<d> are provided on the forward edges 1<d> to guide and retain the ends 48<d> in position. Each part 39 is provided with a gripper 46 mounted on a pivot 42. The tail-piece 51<d> of the gripper is acted upon by an arm 50d at the proper times to open the gripper.
Patent GB-191009432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Mixing and Ejecting Grout or other Plastic Materials.
Inventor: MCILVRID WILLIAM
IPC: B01F7/04
Filed: 1910-04-19
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 9432. McIlvrid, W. April 19. Connected to source of fluid pressure.-The rotating shaft of a grout mixer is supported by stuffing-boxes 7. The sleeve portions 8 are provided with annular recesses 9, to which compressed air is supplied by pipes 14 to prevent grit from entering the bearings and injuring the soft packing 10.
Patent GB-191009616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Elastic or Resilient Masses.
Inventor: PLINATUS WLADIMIR
IPC: C08L89/00
Filed: 1910-04-20
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 9616. Plinatus, W. Sept. 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Plastic compositions containing gelatine &c.- Elastic or resilient masses made from gelatinous substances, in which suitable solvents such as glycerine are employed, are made by employing as hardening-agents glycerine, wholly or partly decomposed by heating, with or without the addition of the usual hardening-agents, such as aldehyde, chromium compounds, tannin, &c. The residue or distillate obtained by the distillation of glycerine may be employed if desired. Specifications 9572/08 and 9579/08 are referred to.
Patent GB-191010852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ladders.
Inventor: HARPER GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1910-05-03
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 10,852. Harper, G. E. May 3. Ladders. - In non - slipping feet adjusted by screwthreaded rods passing through brackets secured to the ladder sides, a rubber - covered base F is connected to the screw - threaded rod A by means of a universal or ball joint D, E.
Patent GB-191019149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Milling of Flour.
Inventor: ROLLASON ARTHUR
IPC: B02C11/08
Filed: 1910-08-15
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 19,149. Rollason, A. Aug. 15. Processes for reduction of grain.-In the milling of flour, dry air which has previously had its moisture contents reduced below 3À5 grains per cubic foot is circulated through the milling- chamber and is brought into contact with the rolls, centrifugals, sieves, &c:, as well as with the grain. The dried air may be circulated through the whole or any separate portion of the milling-machinery, and is admitted at a temperature of about 50‹ F.
Patent GB-191020106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking Desks.
Inventor: LEESE HARRY MILNOR
IPC: E05B65/462
Filed: 1910-08-29
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 20,106. Leese, H. M. Aug. 29. Drawers, securing simultaneously. -Related to locking-means of the type in which a series of desk k drawers are locked simultaneously by hooks on vertical sliding rods. Each drawer B is locked by a hook D<5> on a rod D, which is depressed against springs by a lever C' linked to a rocker C<1> mounted on the desk top; a recessed bevelled spring catch E engaging a projection C<4> on the lever to secure the desk top. The desk is unlocked by inserting a key in the key hole C<6>, forcing back the spring plunger G, and rotating the rocker C<1>.
Patent GB-191021572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Multiple-band Belts.
Inventor: DESMOLIERES HUBERT
IPC: F16G1/26
Filed: 1910-09-16
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 21,572. DesmoliÞres, H. Sept. 30, 1909, [Convention date]. Belts.-A multiple-belt consists of a number of longitudinal bands A connected to stiff transverse blades b through the medium of pieces B of leather or the like permitting flexibility without deformation. The strips B are secured at each end to the bands A, and raised in the middle where the cross-pieces b are fastened. Each strip b may be in sections hinged together.
Patent GB-191021838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Drawing-off of Thread from Stationary Weft Spools in Looms.
Inventor: GRAF EMIL
IPC: D03D47/00
Filed: 1910-09-20
Granted: 1911-09-20
Abstract: 21,838. Graf, E. Sept. 20. Spools.-A large stationary spool a, Figs. 1 and 3, having a drumshaped body of conical or partly conical shape is used in stationary looms, the weft being drawn off over the projecting rim c at the base or foot of the cone. The thread is wound from the hanks, bobbins, or cops directly on to the spools, the layers being disposed copwise as shown in Fig. 3, or parallel as shown in Fig. 1. In the latter case, the spool may have a curved or conical guiding-surface d.
Patent GB-191025991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Electric Battery Lamps more especially suitable for Mines.
Inventor: RUTTER THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 25,991. Rutter, T. C. Nov. 8. Electrodes; separators. - A battery or accumulator in a lamp has circular plates, alternately positive and negative, separated by insulating distance - pieces, as illustrated. A switch rod k passes through a central hole g<1> in the battery.
Patent GB-191027372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Letter Clips and Calendars, Memorandum Pads and the like.
Inventor: MYERS LEOPOLD
IPC: B42D5/00
Filed: 1910-11-24
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 27,372. Myers, L. Nov. 24. Match-striking surfaces. -A letter clip and calendar or memorandum pad has a stamped metal back plate 1, provided with a recess 12, which may be serrated &c. to form a striking surface.
Patent GB-191028746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: BOUCHER ANTHELME
IPC: C25C1/06
Filed: 1910-12-10
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 28,746. Boucher, A. Oct. 15, [Convention date]. Iron, obtaining.-Cast-iron anodes are used in an electrolyte kept in the ferrous condition by circulation through a vessel which is separate from the electrolytic cell and contains iron in the form of turnings, scrap-iron, or the like, suspended solid matter being excluded from the electrolytic cell. The electrolyte may be a solution of ferrous chloride or sulphate, or both. Either the anodes or the cathode may be rotated. The current density may exceed 10 amperes per square decimetre. Pure compact iron is deposited.
Patent GB-191030305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Air Distribution Retarders for Motors of Air-driven Torpedoes.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER EUGENE
Filed: 1910-12-30
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 30,305. Schneider, E. Dec. 30. Piston valves; actuating. - Relates to the retarding valve described in Specification 18,241/08, [Class 9, Ammunition &c.]. According to the invention, the valve 11 is actuated by the initial air pressure in the pipe 4 which is constant instead of by the reduced pressure in the pipe 6 from the regulator 5 which is adjusted according to requirements. The valve 11 is arranged to cover the outlet 7 in the closed position; holes 21 are made in the valve to allow the reduced air pressure from the conduit 6 to act underneath as well as above the valve and therefore to be ineffective. The valve is actuated by the initial air pressure from the pipe 4 through a pipe 20 acting on a piston or plunger 16 arranged on the valve.
Patent GB-191100258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricant Containers.
Inventor: CARRINGTON HENRY PROBASCO
IPC: F16N3/12
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 258. Carrington, H. P. April 29, 1910, [Convention date]. Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles.-A portable lubricant container for motor vehicles &c. comprises a cylinder 1 formed at one end with a screwed nozzle 3, to receive either a closure cap or an interchangeable spout 7, and at the other end with a aperture reinforced by a nut 6. A detachable rod 19 screwed into the nut 6 loosely engages a socket in a piston 9 to express the lubricant which may be of semi-solid consistency. A pair of pivoted levers 13, lying in slots 11 and pressed upwards by springs 14, engage frictionally and centre the lower end of the rod 19. The piston has a recess 18 which accommodates the nut 6 when the container is full, and an extension 10 which enters the nozzle 3 to discharge the last portion of the lubricant. One operating-rod and spout may be used with several containers. For use with fluid lubricant the nut 6 and rod 19 may be left unthreaded.
Patent GB-191100977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expanding Link Bracelets or like Articles of Jewellery.
Inventor: HARRIS HARRY
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 1911-01-13
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 977. Harris, H. Jan. 13. Bracelets.-An expanding bracelet comprises a series of engaging links a, b, each hollow link a having strengthening guide-bars e, f forming a guideway g. The two adjacent links b have bars i, k working in slots in the link a and provided with collars m, n which slide in the guideway g, the bars i, k being at right-angles to the bars e, f. The links are normally held closed by springs l acting between the bars i, k and the ends of the link a; in this position, the links b embrace the link a. Fig. 4 shows links a, b of a more elaborate design.
Patent GB-191106859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Controlling Devices.
Inventor: RINGELHAN GUSTAV
IPC: B60K31/02
Filed: 1910-09-05
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 6859. Ringelhan, G. Sept. 5, 1910. Drawings to Specification. Differential governors; transmitting - mechanism.-A speed indicator, as described in Specification 20,653/10, [Class 106(iii), Fares &c.], is used to close an electric circuit containing a battery and an electro-magnet, the index striking against a spring contact adjustable from the outside of the indicator. The electro-magnet attracts an armature which is either in the form of a two-armed lever attached to the mixture supply valve of an internal-combustion motor, or is attached to a supplementary air valve to reduce the quality of the mixture from the carburettor.
Patent GB-191112669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spools or Reels.
Inventor: LAPIN JEAN
IPC: B65H75/14
Filed: 1911-05-25
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 12,669. Lapin, J., and Casteele, E. van de. May 25. Bobbins. - Relates to wooden spools, reels, or bobbins provided with a thin metal casing in several parts. The wooden body of the spool consists of a cylindrical shaft 1 and an end disk 2. The disk is covered by a cap 3 of very thin copper, and the shaft is covered by a casing 4 of thin copper sheet provided with an annular shoulder 5, on which an annular disk 7 of aluminium is secured by turning over the edge 8 of the casing 4. The wooden interior of the spool may be renewed.
Patent GB-191113731-A (GB)
Title: Method of Supplying Electric Furnaces with Triphase Currents.
IPC: F27D11/00
Filed: 1911-06-08
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 13,731. Soc. Anon. ElectromÚtallurgique (ProcÚdÚs P. Girod). June 9, 1910, [Convention date]. Furnace details.-An electrode furnace supplied with three - phase current has three electrodes f, g, h connected with the secondaries of transformers a, b, c in star connexion, and a conducting-sole d', d<2> connected with the neutral point d of the star, the connexions of one phase being inverted. The pressure between the electrode f with inverted phase and each of the other electrodes g, h is then the same as the phase pressure, the pressure between the two electrodes g, h being the line pressure.