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Patent GB-190906452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Water or Air or for Treating Gases with Liquids.
Inventor: HEENAN HAMMERSLEY
IPC: F28C3/06
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 6452. Heenan, H. March 18. Cooling air; cooling water.-In apparatus for cooling air or water, air is forced by a fan C through a chamber B, within which revolves a drum D consisting of a helically-wound corrugated metal sheet which dips into the water tank A. The sheet may be wound around a drum e, and strips or plain sheets may be inserted between the folds to prevent one corrugation from closing into another. The sheet may be perforated.
Patent GB-190908155-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lathing.
Inventor: COOKSON ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: E04F13/04
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 8155. Cookson, E. G. April 5, Lathing.-Lathing of-the type consisting of twoseries of wires a, b laid across each other with pieces of fire-clay c at the crossing-points, is provided in the spaces between the pieces c with a filling of fire-clay or fire-proof cement. The wires are galvanized, and the pieces c may consist of fire-proof cement. The lathing is adapted for covering metal girders and columns.
Patent GB-190914449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Mattresses.
Inventor: YATES FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A47C23/28
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 14,449. Yates, F. W., and Harman, H. June 21. Mattresses.-In woven-wire or like elastic mattresses, the elastic material is secured to rocking rails 5, attached to the side rails 4 by bolts, links, or the like 9, 10, by means of which the tension of the mattress can be adjusted. The mattress may have a rocking rail at one end only, and a fixed rail at the other end. The end thrust is partly taken by a shoulder on the rocking rail.
Patent GB-190914660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: THUM WILLIAM
IPC: C25C1/20
Filed: 1909-06-22
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 14,660. Thum, W. June 22. Cells; electrodes; electrolytes, circul a t i n g.-In apparatus for refining and separating metals, such as gold, silver or bismuth, an anode cell with perforated sides and bottom is supported above the higher part of the inclined floor of a tank, so that as the metal in the anode cell is dissolved, a circulation is set up through the bottom of the cell and along the bottom of the tank. In one arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, an anode cell 3 has a grid bottom formed by rods 10, which support a basket 11 consisting of a frame with perforated sides and a canvas bottom, on which spacing-bars 31, Fig. 13, of glass, porcelain, hard rubber, or wood support an anode plate 15, the terminal being a plate 16 with an upstanding projection. A similar connexion is made to a cathode which rests on the bottom of the tank and consists of a plate of metal, or a non-metallic conductor, such as carbon, or a plate of graphite, one-fourth to one-half an inch thick. A removable cheesecloth filter lining may be placed between the canvas and the spacing-bars. The bottom of the anode cell may have the same inclination as that of the tank. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the anode basket is dispensed with, and the cell has inwardly-turned ledges provided with grooves 27 in which transverse rods rest. The upper edges of the cell form a rim 28, over which the canvas and filter lining are passed, being held in position by a wire or rubber band; or a removable basket may be used as shown in Fig. 1. The cell has lugs 22 provided with grooves 23 to prevent leakage. In another arrangement, the anode cell has perforated sides and bottom, the rods forming the grid being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190914791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines using Humidified Air.
Inventor: SIMPSON THOMAS BOUSTEAD
Filed: 1909-06-24
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 14,791. Simpson, T. B., [Merrett, H., and Merrett, C. E.]. June 24. Valve-chests, construction of and c o o l i n g. - In engines in which the air for combustion is humidified by water or steam drawn into the cylinder on the suction stroke, the air - admission and exhaust valve-box is air-jacketed. The box 2 is formed with two or more passages 3, air passing therethrough into a casing 6 mounted on the box. A suction-operated valve 9 rests on a ring formed in the bottom of the casing 6 ; water from the cylinder jacket collects on the valve, entering the casing through a valve-controlled pipe 12. The humidified air enters the cylinder through the passage 14, the exhaust passing out by the same passage and heating the next charge of air and water.
Patent GB-190914796-A (GB)
Title: Device for Keeping Pictures in Proper Position.
Inventor: HOLZBECHER CLARA
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1909-06-24
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 14,796. Holzbecher [nÚe Gutmann], C. June 24. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-A device for keeping pictures in position on a wall consists of a small sheet-metal plate having three pointed flaps a, b, c, two of which a, c are adapted to be pressed into the picture frame, the third b being pressed into the wall. The flaps are stamped out of the material of the plate.
Patent GB-190917637-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Invert Sugar and Glucose in Transportable Form.
Inventor: STEEL WILLIAM HARVEY
IPC: C13K3/00
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 17,637. Steel, W. H. July 29. Drawings to Specification. Invert sugar ; glucose.-Semi-liquid invert sugar is enclosed for transport in a shell of glucose. The glucose is run into an annular or like mould, and the shell thus formed is filled, after removal of the inner part of the mould, with invert sugar ; it is then closed, preferably by a cap of warm glucose, and removed from the mould.
Patent GB-190918664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ventilators for Hats, Helmets and the like.
Inventor: MACLEOD ALEXANDER CHARLES ROSS
IPC: A42C5/04
Filed: 1909-08-13
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 18,664. MacLeod, A. C. R. Aug. 13. [Addition to 17,452/08.] Ventilating.-A ventilator for hats, helmets, &c., which prevents the ingress of rain and sunshine, comprises a metal or other frame A attached by bent clips a' in an aperture in the wall of the hat and having a cover - plate B, which is preferably removable and is provided with an horizontal slit, the upper part e of the plate B being dished outwards and the lower part f being dished inwards. A slot c in the cover B engages with a hook b on the frame A, and the plate is kept in position by a spring d secured thereto. The cover preferably completely conceals the frame.
Patent GB-190919136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Inventor: WHALLEY GEORGE
IPC: D06F61/02
Filed: 1909-08-20
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 19,136. Whalley, G., Edmondson, J., and Whalley, J. Aug. 20. Folding mangles and wringers. - The roller framework a is pivotally mounted at h, and when turned down through a right-angle, engages a wooden roller o. In the operative position, this roller serves as a guide for the articles as they pass to the rollers. A catch n, pivoted at n<2>, serves to retain the mangle w h e n erect. The pressure dies s are shaped as shown to enable longer springs q to be employed.
Patent GB-191002471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BARKER JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B60C19/12
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 2471. Barker, J. C. Feb. 1. Jackets and covers.-In pneumatic tyres such as are described in Specification 11,969/09, in which a separate inextensible lining d is fitted between the air-tube a and the outer cover b, so as to leave a space at the tread, an arched band f. of rubber, or rubber and fibre, is fitted as shown, leaving a space g for deflexion.
Patent GB-191010690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Teat-cups for Milking Machines.
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN HENRY
IPC: A01J5/08
Filed: 1910-04-30
Granted: 1911-07-31
Abstract: 10,690. Davies, J. H., and Ransome, E. L. April 30. Cow - milkers. - The flexible lining e of a pneumatic teat - cup is attached to the lower end of the casing b and has its upper end stiffened by a ring d to form a non-return valve which fits the seating c. The top of the outer casing forms a chamber which is closed by a mouthpiece a. When air from a pulsator is admitted by the pipe f to the outer chamber, the valve opens and air enters the upper chamber, passing downwards round the teat to the milk - pipe when the outer chamber is exhausted. The root of the teat is thus pulsated and a definite quantity of air, which may be filtered at a point remote from the teat-cups, is admitted behind the milk at each pulsation, the total quantity being variable by altering the speed of pulsation. The suction in the upper chamber retains the cups in position when the teat is released by the lining. Springs may be employed to assist the action of the valve.
Patent GB-191014223-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Planting Potatoes.
Inventor: CAMERON ARCHIBALD VARVILLE
IPC: A01C7/02
Filed: 1910-06-13
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 14,223. Cameron, A. V. June 13. Potato planters. -Apparatus for use in planting potatoes comprises tubes A, B, baskets N, P, a band or belt F, and shoulder straps H, J. The tubes A, B are fastened to a frame C detachably 'connected to the band F, and are arranged to deliver potatoes into two adjacent furrows. A clip on the lower part of the frame engages one of the worker's legs. The baskets are hooked to the band F, and are supported by a frame hooked to a ring in which the straps H, J terminate behind the worker. The tubes A, B may be telescopic, and one of them may carry a guide or gauge rod.
Patent GB-191018012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Contact Mechanism for the Automatic Stopping of Machines.
Inventor: HALLSTREAM VICTOR
IPC: H01H1/20
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 18,012. Hallstream, V. July 28. Switches.-A contact or switch device for use in the automatic stopping of machines consists of a pair of resilient stationary contacts A, B and a sliding contact-block H with a cushioning- spring M mounted on a longitudinally-guided rod G automatically actuated by the machine to be stopped. The end of the spring is carried in a collar N, which is adjustable along the rod, and secured by a set-screw.
Patent GB-191019353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Torpedoes.
IPC: F42B19/16
Filed: 1910-08-17
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 19,353. Whitehead & Co. Sept. 25, 1909, [Convention date]. Channels and reservoirs in torpedoes. -The oil reservoir w for lubricating the engine shafts of a torpedo is arranged on the floor of the hull beneath the crank chamber, the oil being forced up under pressure.
Patent GB-191026789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Waterproofing Solutions.
Filed: 1910-11-17
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 26,789. Muskett, E. A., and Rubber Substitute, Ltd. Nov. 17. Coating-compositions.-A waterproofing composition for leather, paper, fabrics, &c. consists of menhaden oil containing finely - divided cotton, which is dissolved by adding to the mixture chloride of sulphur dissolved in a volatile hydrocarbon, such as petrol. Chalk and painters' driers mav be added. Specification 21,229/01, [Class 91, Oils &c.], is referred to. According to the Provisional Specification, any suitable drying-oil may be used instead of the menhaden oil.
Patent GB-191028412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Level Indicators.
Inventor: LANDER FREEMAN LEWIS
IPC: G01F23/42
Filed: 1910-12-06
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 28,412. Lander, F. L. Dec. 6. Indicators actuated by floats.-In a liquid-level indicator, particularly applicable to liquid-fuel tanks, a graduated tape 9 attached to a float 8 in the tank indicates the liquid-level through a window 12 in the indicator casing 7. The tape passes over a roller 14, and carries a counterweight 17.
Patent GB-191102159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: CHURCHILL HUGH CHILCOTT
IPC: B41J11/48
Filed: 1911-01-27
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 2159. Churchill, H. C. Jan. 27. Web feeding and guiding arrangements; platen-roller detents and couplings.-A tally strip a and a superposed carbon strip are fed together, under the end of a main sheet or account form b, over a subsidiary platen c, which is normally loose on the platen spindle e, but can be coupled to the spindle e by handoperated devices, for example by means of a spring-projected clutch member u<1> on depression of a spring-pressed latch t, which co-operates with a control lever g returned by hand to throw out the clutch. When the clutch is thrown out, the subsidiary platen c is held by means of a ratchet-wheel h and a spring- pressed detent i, which is withdrawn by cooperation of the lever g with an incline j on the detent when the clutch is thrown in. The clutch mechanism is carried by a framework l mounted on the usual paper-carriage. The framework l also carries the roll of tally strip and carbon strip and a winding-roller geared to the subsidiary platen c by wheels q<1>, q<2>, q<3>. The paper-apron is provided with a side guide for the strips. A paper-finger v is carried by a pivoted arm v<1>.
Patent GB-191107664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coke or like Ovens.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: C10B5/02
Filed: 1911-03-27
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 7664. Boult, A. J., [Putsch, A.]. March 27. Gaseous-fuel furnaces.-Consists primarily in constructing the heating flues of a coke oven or the like of triangular cross-section, thus forming a braced heating-flue wall, and comprises also a particular relative disposition of heating-flues, sole flues, regenerators, &c. The vertical heating-flues 21, 22, Figs. 5 and 6, are constructed of Y-bricks, the stems 25 of which alternate with bricks 27 in both horizontal and vertical sections of the flues, the Y-bricks of one course being staggered and reversed with respect to those of the next course. With the gas and reversing valves in one of their two working positions, gas passes through conduits 29, 30 to flues 31, 32 and meets hot air from regenerators 12 and sole flues 14. The combustion products flow through uptakes 21, Figs. 4 and 5, and downtakes 22 and escape through sole flues 14<a> and regenerators 12a to the stack. On reversal, the path of the gases in the heating-flues 21, 22 is reversed, and the functions of the flues 14, 14<a> are exchanged. Normally-closed observation openings 39 are arranged in alignment with small openings 39<a>, and chambers 20 furnished with removable plates 43 provide access to covers 43<a> and observation openings 41. The ovens are tapered upwards by gradually enlarging the flues or flue walls.
Patent GB-191113830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Circuit Controlling Devices.
Inventor: DUNNING PARKER
IPC: H02K17/30
Filed: 1911-06-09
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 13,830. Dunning, P. June 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Automatic circuit-breakers.-In a controller comprising a starting- switch and a running switch operated by one handle which is arranged to move in one direction to open the running switch and close the starting-switch and to move in the opposite direction to close the running switch and open the starting-switch, the running switch is provided with a retaining-latch and a no-volt tripping-magnet. The movable contacts are carried by bars 15, 16, which are attached by rods 21, 23 to levers 19, 20 on the shaft 12. Two lugs on the levers are connected by a spring 25, which tends to depress the bars 15, 16 to keep both switches open. A dog 26 provided with a lug to engage the levers 19, 20 is secured at each end of the shaft 12, and stops 29 engage lugs 28 on the levers when the switches are open. When the shaft 12 is turned in one direction, the bar 15 is raised, and its contacts engage a row of fixed contacts. When the shaft is rotated in the opposite direction the contact-bar 15 is lowered, and the contacts 17<1>, 18<1> are closed. The contacts 18<1>, 17<1> are held closed by the engagement of a pivoted member 30 and a latch 14. The member 30 is released when the voltage fails by the dropping of the core 33 of the no-volt coil 34. The lower part of the casing 11 is preferably separable from the remainder, and contains oil. Switches, latching.-A device for latching the handle to prevent incorrect sequence of movements is shown in Fig. 4 and consists of a curved arm 36 on a pivot 37 arranged to engage a lug on the handle. The handle cannot be moved to the left from the zero position, but may be moved to the right to raise the starting contactbar, thereby raising the arm 36. The handle may then be moved quickly from right to left into running position before the arm 36 drops.
Patent GB-191114695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Piles.
Inventor: LEIGHTON JOHN MURRAY
IPC: E02D5/44
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 14,695. Leighton, J. M. June 21. Piles.-Concrete piles made by the aid of preparatory piles are constructed with flattened or enlarged lower ends. The preparatory pile a, Fig. 3, is withdrawn a short distance, and the earth is removed by an expanding boring-implement f. The tube is then withdrawn and the cavity filled up with concrete. The point h of the preparatory pile may or may not be recoverable. Alternatively, the pile may be made cylindrical throughout.
Patent GB-191118074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Making Glass Vials and the like.
Inventor: GRAY JOHN
IPC: C03B23/11
Filed: 1911-08-09
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 18,074. Gray, J., [Burrows, W. R.]. Aug. 9. Making vials and the like from tubing.-Relates to the manufacture of vials &c. by automatic mechanism from a length of glass tubing. The steps in the process are: (1) forming the neck on the lower end of the tube, Fig. 33; (2) severing a length from the lower end of the tube so as to form a vial, Figs. 34 and 35; and (3) opening out the lower end of the tube ready for the formation of the next neck, Figs. 37 and 38. Two lengths of tube 65, Figs. 1 and 2, are operated upon simultaneously, and are mounted in chucks 69 which rotate upon their own axes and also revolve intermittently about a shaft 75. The bottom of the tube 65 is first heated by burners 49, Fig. 1. It is then revolved through a quarter of a revolution about the shaft 75 and operated upon by the pincers 123, Fig. 2, to form the neck. The shaft 75 revolves a further quarter-revolution and brings the tube 65 above one of two pairs of grippers mounted on an intermittently rotating bar 154. The chuck 69 is released, and the tube 65 falls into the gripper and is rotated while burners 181, 182, Fig. 1, sever the part held in the gripper from the main part held in the chuck 69 as shown in Figs. 34 and 35. The bar 154 then rotates somewhat and carries the vial thus formed beneath a plate, which descends and flattens the bottom, while compressed air is admitted to the vial to prevent the bottom from being deformed. The further rotation of the bar 154 brings the finished vial to a suction delivery device which removes it from the machine. The lower end of the tube, from which the vial has been severed, is heated and opened by a suction device 93, Fig. 2, and by the introduction of a water-cooled plug so as to be ready for the formation of the neck of the next vial.
Patent GB-191121322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Power and Electrical Installation of Power Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: F02N15/02
Filed: 1911-09-27
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 21,322. Lanchester, F. W. Sept. 27. Gearing varying in ratio as drive is applied to one or other terminal, shaft; clutches.-A dynamo-electric machine m is connected to an engine shaft n through two sets of worm gearing of different ratios, so that when the engine shaft drives through the shaft d the machine m acts as a dynamo and generates current, while, when the machine is used as a motor it drives the engine shaft for starting purposes through the shaft e. The worm wheels j, l, on the engine shaft are connected thereto through free-wheel clutches, so that each gear operates in one direction only. The gear c, f by which the dynamo is driven may be connected to the shaft a by a centrifugal clutch q so that this clutch is released when the speed exceeds a certain limit.
Patent GB-191121968-A (GB)
Title: Sole-sewing Machine for Connecting the Upper of a Boot or Shoe Directly to the Sole.
Inventor: KEATS JOHN CHARLES
IPC: D05B67/00
Filed: 1911-10-10
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 21,968. Keats, J. C. Oct. 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Boot-sole sewing-machines, welting and turnshoe; needles, driving; feed by awl; hook needles, threading-devices for.-The shoe is supported in an upright position in correct relation to the stitching-parts by means of a support i having horizontal hooked extensions m. The support can be raised and lowered by a screw j and wheel l. The awl and needle holders are mounted revolubly upon a shaft 14 which does not rotate but is vibrated axially by a lever 13 to which it is pivotally connected. The awl is constrained to move axially with the shaft and feeds the work. The needle is held from lateral movement. The awl and needle holders are oscillated by cam-levers r, v, toothed sections of which engage the toothed barrels of the holders. The needle-threading looper 7 is revolubly mounted on a lever 2 pivoted to the frame and vibrated by a cam - lever 9. The looper is oscillated by a cam-actuated segment 3. A straight needle and awl, actuated by racks and pinions, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5, may be used.
Patent GB-191204137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Boats and the like.
Inventor: CONDER ALFRED HARTWELL
IPC: B63C13/00
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 4137. Conder, A. H. Feb. 19. Boats adapted to run on land; keels. - To facilitate launching of a boat from the shore, a recess b is provided in which a wheel a is located. The wheel a is mounted on a lever cl pivoted at one end, so that by removing the strut y, the wheel may be drawn within the boat. In place of the strut y, a screw-and-nut mechanism may be provided. The perimeter of the wheel is fitted with a broad flexible band li, which prevents the wheel from sinking in the sand and folds up when passing through the slot into the recess L. More than one wheel may be fitted.
Patent GB-191207120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: PARTINGTON ALFRED
IPC: D01H3/12
Filed: 1912-03-23
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 7120. Partington, A. March 23. Mules. - An antisnarling device, which delays the starting of the rollers at the commencement of the outward run in accordance with the tension in the yarn, comprises a charge rod mounted upon a frame carried by the faller shafts and adapted to come into contact, at the end of the inward run, with the spectacle spring of the roller catch-box, the position of such charge rod being adjusted relatively to the frame in accordance with any undue rise of the counterfaller. The charge rod comprises two parts d, d<1>, which can be adjusted relatively to one another manually by a screw and handle d<2>, and is mounted in a frame c carried by the winding-faller shaft a. As the counterfaller rises, after the normal slackness in the yarn has been taken up, an arm on the faller shaft b comes into contact with a projection i<1> on a quadrant i, moving the quadrant and rotating a shaft f, and thereby adjusting, through the pinion e and rack d<3>, the charge rod in the frame. As the winding- faller shaft a begins to rotate, a cam a<1> operates an arm k, releasing a ratchet on the shaft f and allowing the spring l to return the charge rod to its original position.