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Patent GB-190914367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Kinds of Central Draught Oil Burners.
Inventor: SHERWOOD SYDNEY HARRY
IPC: F23D3/00
Filed: 1909-06-19
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 14,367. Sherwood, S. H. June 19. Wick burners, argand.-Relates to a centraldraught oil-burner for use where a ventilating-fan or punkah is working, and consists in providing means for compelling the external draught to enter the burner through vertical perforations only. The burner is of the known type in which the external wick-tube a is surrounded by a circular air channel c and chamber c', and is also provided with a finely perforated baffle d and a bowl-shaped base piece e'. The invention consists in surrounding the bowl e' by an imperforated ring f and a perforated plate g, so that the external air supply must pass through the vertical perforations g<2>.
Patent GB-190915467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Type Writing Machines.
Inventor: CARSALADE PAUL DE
IPC: B41J19/76
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 15,467. Carsalade, P. de, and Escarras, G. July 2. Margin mechanism; letterspacing mechanism; carriage scales.-Relates to means for automatically completing the revolution for margin, in machines in which the platen is rotated for letter-spacing by escapement mechanism, f o r example by a spring drum c, Fig. 1, keyed and loose ratchetwheels k, i, and a dog n on a slide o, and is shifted axially for line-spacing. Provision is made for withdrawing the abutment u of the stop t on the slide o at the end of a line to permit the slide o to recede and free the escapement, and for restoring the slide o and the abutment u to determine the commencement of the next line. The abutment u is in the form of a bolt normally held down against the framing 3 by a blade spring, which can be strained to withdraw the abutment by means of a roller on an arm 5 of a rock-shaft 21 actuated through an arm 25 by a cam 23 on the platen shaft b. The abutment is temporarily held against the action of the arm 5 by a stop 11 on a lever 9, until the next operation of the escapement, whereby the lever 9 is tripped, either by the stop t on the dog slide or by an arm 10 on the sliding escapement shaft h. The cam 23 is adjustable by means of a knob 30, index 31, and scale 29 corresponding to a scale 28 on the platen. The shaft 21 can be rocked at any time by a finger-key 32. The cam 23 ends abruptly to restore the abutment u. The slide o is restored by a slide 13 actuated by a lever 14 and a stop 16, which is carried by a flexible arm on a disk 18 on the platen shaft and rides over a fixed cam 19. Should the abutment u return before the slide o, it is temporarily held up by the stop t or a shoulder thereon.
Patent GB-190917579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type Moulds.
IPC: B41B7/04
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 17,579. Lanston Monotype Corporation, [Bancroft, J. S., and Indahl, M. C.]. July 29. Moulds, low-quad, for type-casting machines. To the base-plate 1, Fig. 4, of the mould is adjustably secured a squaring- block 3, in the angle of which are adjustably secured the side blocks 5, 6, Fig. 3, which project beyond the inner edge of the squaring-block. The front abutment is preferably formed in two parts 9, 10, the upper part 9 projecting beyond the lower and having a recess which contains an adjustable shoe 11. The cross-block 14 carries a wear plate 15, which bears against the shoe 11 and is mounted on a two-part gate or base section 16 which projects beneath the side blocks and the upper part 9 of the front abutment. The side blocks 5, 6 are separated by an interposed point-block against which they are held by a tie-bolt. The upper or cut-off section 31 of the mould-blade is attached to a carrier 32, Fig. 9, which is disposed to one side of the mould-blade channel and is guided in a way formed between the side block 6 and the main section 24 of the blade. The squaring-block 3 is provided with an extension 34, Fig. 4, which forms bearings for the rear ends of the carrier 32 and main section 24. The carrier 32 is provided with a gauge-block 37, which projects through the front stop opening 26 in the main section in rear of the front stop 27, and serves to aline the casting-faces of the two sections. The outer end of the gauge block 37 contacts with a bearing on the front stop. The side block 6 is provided with a detachable cover-plate 42, of which the inner edge abuts against the cut-off section above its point of attachment to the carrier 32. The top bearing for the mould-blade as a whole is applied to the carrier 32, which is recessed to form a bearing 43 which is engaged by a shoe 44 carried on the end of a bolt 45. The bolt is flexed by a set-screw 46, so that the shoe is held down on the bearing 43. On the carrier 32 is pivoted a lever 48 having a laich 50, which is adapted to engage a shoulder on the crosshead 30, carrying the cross-pin 29. When a low quad is required, the latch 50 is withdrawn and the cut-off section advanced, preferably by a single actuating-member 54, under the control of mechanism such as that described in Specification 18,231/06. To prevent the entrance of foreign substances, and to supplement the action of the top bearing, cover-plates are secured to the squaring- block so as to engage the upper edges of the main section and of the carrier. Trimming type.-The jet is discharged over the corner of the squaring-plate, which is cut away for the purpose, and falls through a recess in the edge of the base-plate. Specifications 22,063/03 and 27,480/03 are referred to.
Patent GB-190918455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dip Pipes.
Inventor: PARKER CHARLES HENRY
IPC: C10B27/06
Filed: 1909-08-10
Granted: 1910-08-10
Abstract: 18,455. Parker, C. H. Aug. 10. Dip pipes.-A dip-pipe valve e is operated by means of a bifurcated lever f working on a spindle g mounted in a cap g<1>; this cap, carrying the spindle and lever, is readily removable to permit access to the valve.
Patent GB-190918561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Spanners.
Inventor: WILLSDON CHARLES HENRY
IPC: B25B13/44
Filed: 1909-08-12
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 18,561. Willsdon, C. H., and Willsdon, W. Aug. 12. [Addition to 6225/09.] Ratchet wrenches; sliding - jaw wrenches. - In ratchet spanners of the type described in the parent Specification (1) the handle is provided with a box-like head a in which the rotatable nut-engaging member, the pawls, and the springs are located ; and (2) one of the jaws is made adjustable by means of a worm m engaging a rack l on the jaw, the movable jaw being guided in a cavity formed in the rotatable member. The pawls d are pivoted on a pin f and are engaged by a bow spring g.
Patent GB-190919241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weft Replenishing Looms.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1909-08-21
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 19,241. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Aug. 21. Weft-replenishing mechanism.-To prevent damage, which may be caused to the transferrer 11, 11' if a bobbin &c. released from the magazine and dropped to the lower discharging end thereof is not transferred to the shuttle at the proper time, the yielding retaining-means for this bobbin &c. are operated at every other pick of the loom to release the bobbin, and allow it to fall by gravity away from the moving parts of the loom. Shuttles or other weft-carriers may be used instead of bobbins. In one arrangement, a cam on the low shaft operates a lever linked to a lever 20. which intermittently acts on an extension 16<a> of the bobbin-butt supporting - lever 16, thereby freeing the butt of a bobbin remaining in transferring position, so that it may fall out of the magazine. The bobbin-tip supporting lever may, however, be operated instead of the lever 16. Coil springs, secured to collars on shafts 17, 13 and to the hubs of the bobbin-supporting levers, yieldingly press the bobbin-engaging ends of these levers into contact with the bobbin.
Patent GB-190920565-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Nut-lock.
Inventor: FAIRHURST ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: F16B39/32
Filed: 1909-09-08
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 20,565. Fairhurst, A. J. Sept. 8. Locking nuts.-In a modification of the nutlocking means described in Specification 2154/08, a split washer is used, surrounded by or attached to a spring, which may be a thinned part of the washer, one end of the spring passing through the split and engaging the bolt, and the other end being turned up so as to engage one of the faces of the nut. Fig. 2 shows one form, b indicating the washer, a the spring, c the turned-up end, and g the end engaging the bolt. Figs. 6 and 8 show forms in which the spring is attached to, and forms part of, the washer respectively. The turned-up end is replaced in these modifications by a stop p.
Patent GB-190929219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Devices for Sub-marine Boats.
Inventor: STEVENSON WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: B63G8/40
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 29,219. Stevenson, W. A. Dec. 14. Air locks.-Relates to emergency chambers for submarines, of the kind in which the man escaping first empties and then floods the chamber preparatory to escaping through an outer manhole provided with a hinged or sliding cover. The chamber 2 is closed at the top by a sliding cover 10 kept closed by a latch 11. A weight 16 is attached to a cable 15, which passes over a pulley 14 and is secured to the cover 10, which is automatically opened when the latch is released. The chamber is flooded when required by opening a sea-valve 18.
Patent GB-191000330-A (GB)
Title: Combined Sterilizer and Steam Cooker.
Inventor: HARRIS JOHN
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 1910-01-06
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 330. Harris, J. Jan. 6. Cans and vessels, cleaning.- A combined sterilizing and cooking apparatus comprises a metal-lined cabinet closed by steam-tight doors B and provided with a grating K, through which project steam-supply pipes terminating in nozzles &c. P. The doors B are secured by catches E, and packing D is inserted between the doors and the frame. The steam supply is controlled by valves N, and a storage cupboard W is arranged beneath the steam chamber. When used for sterilizing milk-cans, milk-churns, and other domestic utensils, the vessels are placed over the nozzles in an inverted position on the grating K. An outlet G for the steam and a drainage pipe for the water of condensation are provided.
Patent GB-191004771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Files.
Inventor: WAKFER WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B23D73/00
Filed: 1910-02-25
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 4771. Wakfer, W. H., and Peck, S. Feb. 25. Files and rasps. -The teeth of files are arranged in triangular sections b, c, the teeth in any one section being inclined in the opposite direction to those in the adjacent sections. Cross-cut teeth e may be formed through the teeth. of each section, as in Fig. 2. The sections may be formed as shown in the upper part of Fig. 1, with the apices of the triangles removed. The tang may be of polygonal section. Rasps are formed in a similar manner by increasing the pitch and depth of cut.
Patent GB-191010285-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Concrete Floor and Ceiling.
Inventor: VIRCK JOHANN
IPC: E04B5/23
Filed: 1910-04-27
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 10,285. Virck, J. Feb. 9, [Convention date]. [Addition to 2993/10.] Joist floors with slab or block filling.- Consists in forming the concrete beams a of T-section instead of rectangular section, so that the spaces between the flanges b of the beams can be bridged by comparatively weak concrete slabs a<1> or bricks e. The flanges of the beams may be plain, rabbeted, or bevelled, and a layer of insulating-material f may be placed between the floor and ceiling.
Patent GB-191014939-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Fastening Curtains and the like in a Readily Detachable Manner.
Inventor: DOETSCH HANS
IPC: A47H13/01
Filed: 1910-06-21
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 14,939. D÷tsch, H. Feb. 15, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Curtains, suspending. -Curtains are gripped between jaws b, c formed by dividing a ring a as shown, pressure being exerted by a screw device such as a nut f engaging right and left threaded screws d, e. The ring may be provided with a hinge to allow it to be used upon a fixed rod.
Patent GB-191019187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Stamps.
Inventor: REED SIDNEY
IPC: B41K1/38
Filed: 1910-08-16
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 19,187. Reed, S. Aug. 16. Hand - stamps; holders for detached types &c. -A hand-stamp is provided with a segmental face provided with dovetailed grooves b to receive lines of type a, the object being to concentrate the hand pressure on each line of type separately. The stamp head may be made of brass or other suitable material, and is provided with a wooden handle. The type-bars are held in the grooves by friction.
Patent GB-191019418-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Printing Tickets or Labels more particularly for Ticketing Goods.
Inventor: WRONKER HERMANN
Filed: 1910-08-18
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 19,418. Wronker, H. Aug. 18. Feeding webs.-Labels or tickets are printed by a hand-operated rotary machine fitted with a series of adjustable type disks. The material is fed in web form from a roll b past a guidebar u over an impression-roller e, guide-roller c, and over the roll b, where a tensioning-brake on a spring-bar r, adjustable by means of a ratchet-wheel s, presses on the web and web roll to tension the web. The bar u prevents the web from passing between the uprights at any time. The paper is fed forward while printing is taking place and while the web is being perforated by a steel comb q on the carrier d.
Patent GB-191021848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Heating Radiators.
Inventor: CUNNINGTON JOSEPH HERBERT
IPC: F24C7/10
Filed: 1910-09-20
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 21,848. Cunnington, J. H. Sept. 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Heating by electricity.-A radiator consists of a number of units which are hinged together. Each unit consists of a lamp 5 or resistance secured in sockets fixed by bushes 7 to a flat or curved reflector 2. The hinge pins 14 may be removable. The radiator may be suported in a frame similar to a picture frame, to hang on a wall. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 25,855/05.
Patent GB-191022682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Axle Trucks for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: CURWEN MASKELL EWING
IPC: B61F5/32
Filed: 1910-09-30
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 22,682. Curwen, M. E., [Brill Co., J. G.]. Sept. 30. Axle-trucks and bogies; springs, arrangement of.-Relates to swinging-link suspension devices for supporting the truck frame from the axles so as to allow radial movement of the axles. There is no sub-truck frame, the motor casing being connected to the main truck frame by pivotal connexions so that it may follow the movements of the axle. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the links 17 have a ball-and-socket connexion 21 with the caps 22 of springs 23 carried by lugs 24 on the axle-box, and they support the truck frame 2 by means of the yoke-brace 16. The truck frame 2 may be pivotally connected to the car body, but preferably, and as shown, is fixed thereto by the chords 42 and springs 43. To prevent undue oscillation, and to give an increased tendency to return to the normal position when displaced, the connexion for the lower ends of the links consists of two pins 19 on a saddle 20 resting against the yokebrace 16, with which pins the T-shaped end 18 of the links engages, Fig. 2. Normally the weight is shared by the two pins, but it is taken by one only when the links are inclined. In a modification, Fig. 18, the pins 68 are secured to the link and pass through openings 70 in a block 69 trunnioned at 71 in the saddle 72, which bears against the yoke-brace 16. Or the two-pin support may be dispensed with and a ball-and-socket connexion similar to that at 21 be employed for the lower ends of the links. The motor casing 6 is supported at one end upon the axles as usual, and at the other end it has a pivotal connexion with the cross members 9 of the truck frame 2. Three such connexions are shown. In one form, a vertical bolt 29, Fig. 3<a>, passes through the members 27, 28 secured respectively to the brake-supporting angle-bars 26 fixed to the motor casing and to the cross-member 9. Or, to allow of slight universal movement, the vertical bolt 57, Fig. 9, passes through a block 54, horizontally trunnioned in the block 50 secured between the bars 48, 52 bolted to the motor casing. The third form of connexion consists of a ball-and-socket 62, 63, Fig. 13. The brake mechanism is mounted upon the motor casing 6 by means of angle-irons 26, to which are fixed brackets 30, 31, 40 supporting the brake shaft 32 and the hangers 39 for the brake shoes 38.
Patent GB-191026420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Controlling the Speed of Electric Motors.
IPC: H02P1/18
Filed: 1910-11-14
Granted: 1911-11-14
Abstract: 26,420. Adams Manufacturing Co., [Cutler Hammer Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 14. [Addition to 13,406/10.] Controllers, actuating and retarding mechanism for; controllers with auxiliary switches.- In a solenoid motor-starter of the type described in the parent Specification, the travel of the speed-regulating arm 20 is varied by making the core 25 adjustable on its stem 26. This is effected by rotating the knurled head 31 of the core, and afterwards tightening it on the screwed stem by means of a nut 32. The stem is connected below to a dash-pot, and has a slot 27 which is entered by a pin 27 on the arm 20 that moves over the field resistance contacts 22. The armature resistance is cut out by an arm 3, which is held on against its spring 4 by means of a spring catch 14. In the no-resistance position, a brush 8 moves on to a contact 11 and completes a circuit through the solenoid, which thereupon cuts in field resistance. At the limit of its travel, the core pushes up a pin 34, raising a switch 36, and inserting sufficient resistance in the solenoid circuit to reduce the current to a hold-on value.
Patent GB-191027384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Trussing Casks and the like.
IPC: B27H5/10
Filed: 1910-11-24
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 27,384. Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers, Brooks, A., and Whiteman, E. W. Nov. 24. Machines and apparatus for trussing casks &c. The interior of a trussing-bell consists of a number of conical segments c, Fig. 1, which can be adjusted towards or from the axis by means of vertically-moving pairs of wedges f operated by screws h and acting on lugs g on the segments, the wedges of one segment being formed integral with those of the next, so that a single screw operates a pair of segments. In order to adjust the bell, a frame with pinions k, Fig. 3, and a toothed ring m is placed on top of it, the axles of the pinions are connected to the screws h, and all are moved together by means of a hand-wheel n. The segments are held against the wedges by springs. Magnets may be pro vided to hold the hoops in place in grooves d.
Patent GB-191029477-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Cleaning or Purifying an Elastic Fluid.
Inventor: SPENCER GEORGE MACK
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,477. Spencer, G. M. Dec. 19. Impurities, separating from gases.-An elastic fluid is purified by causing it to flow downwards into the lower part of a chamber 10 through a pipe having a right-angle bend 15, the impurities separated by impact at the bend being driven along by the current. After reaching the chamber, the fluid is deflected downwards through a slot 17 so as to drive the impurities to the bottom of the chamber, or into a liquid or adhesive, and then expands while flowing in an unobstructed path to an outlet 11. The fluid may be drawn through the chamber by a pump. The device may be used for the purification of air for use in air-brake systems on railway and tramway vehicles, or for use in mines, quarries, and air-hoists.
Patent GB-191100927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying, Bleaching, Cooling and Conditioning Grain.
Inventor: LAYFIELD ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: F26B17/14
Filed: 1911-01-13
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 927. Layfield, A. E. Jan. 13. Bleaching and conditioning grain.-Apparatus for drying, bleaching, cooling, and conditioning grain comprises a chamber a, down which the materials fall, and side chambers b to which air may be supplied for cooling. The distributing-plate d, the hopper e, the baffles g, j, and the inner wall c of the chamber b are formed of perforated fire-tiles. Means for heating and sulphur-burning are provided at the lower part, dampered flues being arranged in the outer wall.
Patent GB-191111663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: JANOVSKY ALBERT
IPC: A24F5/06
Filed: 1911-05-15
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 11,663. Janovsky, A. May 15. Tobacco pipes. - In calabash or like pipes having a bowl lining 1 of meerschaum &c., the stem is chambered out as shown, and a removable perforated plug 5 is provided to allow access to the stem for cleaning purposes. A mouthpiece 7 is removably attached to the stem, preferably by means of a stopper 8 of hard-wood.
Patent GB-191113698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: LAWRENCE ERNEST MINTURN
IPC: A62C11/00
Filed: 1911-06-08
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 13,698. Lawrence, E. M. Feb. 25, [Convention date]. Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles. - Fire - extinguishing-liquid is expelled from a casing by means of a piston 28, which is actuated by compressed air introduced into the casing on one side of the piston by means of an air-pump. The airpump comprises a cylinder 11 and a piston 14, the stem 12 of which is provided with a handle 22. The air is drawn in through ports 10, and is forced into the upper part of the casing, through ports i a cylindrical member 19, which is surrounded by a rubber sleeve 20. When the casing is charged with compressed air, the handle 22 is screwed on to a boss 9, thereby causing a washer 16 on the piston 14 to close the upper end of the cylindrical member 19 and prevent escape of air. The liquid is discharged by opening a valve 7. A guard 33 on the piston 28 is adapted to engage the upper end of the casing and prevent the piston from impinging against the valve member 19.
Patent GB-191114805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02M19/03
Filed: 1911-06-26
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 14,805. Pugh, C. H., and Bull, G. F. June 26. [Cognate Application, 20,227/11.] Spray carburettors. - The fuel nozzle 37 extends into a contracted portion 23 of a cone 22 through which air is drawn from an undisturbed area in a chamber between the float-chamber 25 and the enclosing walls of the casing. This air is used only for spraying, the air for forming the mixture being drawn through openings 7 controlled by a ported diaphragm 10 actuated by a Bowden mechanism 16. The mixture is controlled by a valve 40 also actuated by a Bowden mechanism 45. The float-chamber 25 is carried by a slotted bracket 24, and has a block 32 to which the fuel nozzle is fitted. Provisional Specification 14,805/11 describes also a method of attaching the float-chamber by a pair of horizontally - arranged but verticallyseparated brackets. The chamber rests upon the lower bracket, and the top bracket is in the form of a divided clip encircling the upper part of the chamber.
Patent GB-191115532-A (GB)
Title: Device for Measuring the Current Velocity of Fluids, Vapours and Gases Flowing through Pipes.
Inventor: SCHULTZE GUSTAV ADOLF
IPC: G01F1/22
Filed: 1911-07-04
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 15,532. Schultze, G. A. July 4. Anemometers. - Apparatus for measuring the rate of flow of fluids, gases, &c. in pipes consists of a conical vessel b containing a body c connected by a wire to an indicator d moving in a graduated glass tube a. The flow of the gas raises the body c until a position of equilibrium is obtained. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 15,195/05, [Class 110, Rotary engines &c.].