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Patent GB-190826261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Folding Boxes.
Inventor: BALCH CHARLES RANDOLPH
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 26,261. Balch, C. R. Dec. 4. Folding boxes of strawboard, leatherboard, &c., with two diagonally-creased walls adapted to fold inwards, have the side and end walls reinforced by stiffening-lips, of which two have bevelled or mitred ends and the other two have rectangular ends adapted to take beneath the bevelled lips, the box bottom being rigid or adapted to fold along a diagonal crease. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the lips e, f, hingedly attached to the creased sides a, b by stitching g or otherwise, are formed with bevelled ends, the lips o, p, which take underneath them, having rectangular ends. In modifications, the lips e, f are formed with depending attachment portions which cover the greater portions of the sides a, b, the securing-stitches being placed all on one side of the diagonal crease. In another modification, the attachment pieces are of the same depth as the sides and are hingedly attached to the bottom thereof at the outside of the box The above forms may be provided with a string with a slip-knot passing through the sides and vertical attachment appendages of the stiffening- lips. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the vertical attachments of the lips e, f are hingedly attached to the adjoining sides and are turned so as to lie against those sides when the box is to be collapsed. The box shown in Fig. 19 is intended for holding a bouquet, and comprises a hinged false bottom or box-like structure, which is situated opposite to the diagonally-creased wall 19 and has the part 4 formed with a central opening 9 having a pin 10 supported in eyes 11 and adapted to pierce the stem of the bouquet ; or the bouquet may be supported by means of cords &c. passed through holes in the part 4. The false bottom is secured in position by a flap or tongue 7 formed with an extension 13 and adapted to take over a strap or tie 15 secured across the box proper, the part 13 being turned over to lie against the outer wall of the false bottom. The wall 19 is formed with a mitred stiffening-lip 20, the adjoining walls 16 having lips 21 with rectangular ends.
Patent GB-190827669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for use in Conjunction with Well and other Fires applicable as Screens, Heaters, Blowers or the like.
Inventor: BOWES RICHARD
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 27,669. Bowes, R. Dec. 19. Blowers or draw-plates; food-warming fittings and accessories.-A screen or blower for use with domestic open fire-places consists of a convex sheet-metal structure adapted to enclose the front of the fire, and fitted with shelves to enable it to serve also as a heater, or for keeping food warm. The screen shown in Fig. 3 has the form of half a dome ; it has two shelves b, two sliding doors c, and a handle e, and at the front are two hinged doors f. The device is supported by legs h, the pivots of which, shown in Figs. 5 and 6, are locked in position when the apparatus is placed on them. The pivot comprises a flat bar k, which extends across a fork at the upper end of the leg h and works in a hole m in the lug j. When the leg is in position the bar k enters a slot in the upper part of the hole m and holds the leg firm. The legs may have castors. The lower edge of the device may be fitted with a hit-and-miss valve for controlling the admission of air. The device may be ornamented.
Patent GB-190828187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Glasses of Motor Lamps and the like.
Inventor: SALSBURY HENRY
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-12-24
Abstract: 28,187. Salsbury, H., and Whitaker, T. Dec. 24. Lenses.-Relates to glasses for motor-car lamps of the kind in which glaring in the eyes of a person approaching the vehicle is avoided, and more particularly to lamps provided with glasses which have one surface provided with prism-like faces for projecting the light in a downward or horizontal .direction. The glass a has a series of prism-like surfaces b, c formed on one surface, and is non- lenticular. The prisms have a short side b in a substantially horizontal plane, and a relatively longer side c. The glass may be formed by a number of prism-like laminae assembled together in a frame and cemented together. According to the Provisional Specification, the prism-like surfaces may be of curved form with their concavities disposed in a downward or upward direction ; or the glass may consist partly of prism-like surfaces with their concavities disposed in one direction, and partly of prism-like surfaces with their concavities in the opposite direction. The glass may also consist partly of straight prism-like faces and partly curved faces. The prism-like surfaces are formed by a suitable cutter, shaped to correspond to the shape of the prism and mounted on a mandrel which is made to traverse the faces by any suitable feed-motion. The cutter may be of emery or diamond dust. Specification No. 12,371, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190903506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Small Arms.
Inventor: MAUSER PAUL
IPC: F41A15/14
Filed: 1909-02-12
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 3506. Mauser, P. Feb. 12. [Addition to 20,568/08.] Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to automatic small-arms of the type described in the parent Specification, in which the locking- levers b are actuated by a sliding cam-plate which is operated by a spring device released, on the discharge, by the forward swing of a pendulum weight, and consists, firstly, in dispensing with the pendulum weight and with the spring device, the forward impulse given to the cam-plate a, Fig. 5, on the recoil being sufficient to actuate the locking - levers b; secondly, in adapting for single loading; and thirdly, in providing a safety-device. When the gun is used as a single loader, the slide a is operated by means of projecting shoulders a<4>, Fig. 5, and the breech-block is held in its rearward position by a detent x, Fig. 20, similar to that described in Specification 4823/07, in connexion with a gun having a recoiling barrel. The detent x is adjusted to the position for automatic firing, or to that for single loading, by a cam-surface v<1> on the transverse spindle of an external lever v<2>. On this spindle is also a lug v<3>, Fig. 22, which, when the lever v<2> is turned forwards into the position shown in Fig. 20, engages a safety lever u and turns it into a position for locking the lever t<2> of the trigger-mechanism. The lever v<2> is held in position, corresponding to automatic firing, single-loading, or safe, by a spring detent w' which engages notches 1, 2, 3, Fig. 21, respectively.
Patent GB-190906385-A (GB)
Title: Device for Handling Sheets and Cards.
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 6385. Burdick, C. L. March 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sheet separators.-Relates to a band device for removing sheets or cards singly from a pile, particularly applicable for use with stencilling-apparatus, and consists of a tube 5 connected by a flexible tube 9 to a source of suction, and having a down-turned end 7 furnished with an india-rubber mouthpiece 8. Located in the tube 5 is a valve-chamber 6 having a transversely - sliding valve 10 normally positioned by a spring 13 so that the end 7 communicates with the atmosphere through ports 15, 16. By pressing the head 12 of the valve by the thumb or finger, the chamber 7 is connected to the suctionchamber by way of a pcrt 11, and a sheet is caused to adhere to the mouthpiece 8.
Patent GB-190910266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Apparatus for Steam-generator and other Furnaces, Employing Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: ESPUJOLS ROBERT LUCIEN D
IPC: F23D11/10
Filed: 1909-04-30
Granted: 1910-05-02
Abstract: 10,266. Espujols, R. L. d'. April 30. Spray burners; oil supply.- In a liquid - fuel burner for heating steam - generator and other furnaces in which the liquid fuel, compressed air, atmospheric air, and additional compressed air are supplied through four concentric passages, the spraying is effected by means of a spring- controlled self - regulating diffuser assisted by a current of compressed air, and the spray is then vaporized in the burner, the liqnid fuel, the compressed-air supplies, and the atmospheric air being heated for this purpose. In the burner shown in Fig. 2, the compressed air-supply and the liquid fuel under pressure pass respectively through chambers i, l' surrounding the burner and provided with steam jackets h, l for starting the burner. The liquid fuel then passes through a pipe n<2>, and between an adjustable conical valve v and its seating, to the diffuser b<1>, and the heated compressed air, supplied through an annular nozzle h<1> from the chamber i, is mixed with the spray. Atmospheric air is admitted through apertures l<1> and an annular passage k<1>, and additional heated compressed air is supplied through a pipe n<1> and an annular passage m<1>, the mixture also being heated by conduction. The burner mouth is formed with a contraction p<1>, and the combustion-chamber q<1> is provided with an electric igniter z and air inlets r<1>. The conical, or other suitably-shaped diffuser b<1>, Figs. 2 and 5, for spraying the oil is fixed to a rod a<1>, passing through a regulating-valve v and provided with a spring s<1>, Fig. 2, the tension of which is adjusted by a screw ab so that the diffuser is lifted off its seat by the pressure of the liquid fuel and the suction of the air supply, but is prevented from moving too far by the tension of the spring and the reaction of the combustion gases. The diffuser and its seat may be smooth, crenulated, or milled, and the rod may be provided with claws e<1>, Fig. 5, for removing foreign matter from the discharge orifice when the rod is operated by hand. Very fine grooves in the diffuser act as a by-pass when the diffuser is on its seat. The air is supplied to the burner by a pump n, Fig. 1, through an accumulator o, pressure-regulator t, and a pipe s, and a liquid-fuel pump u forces the liquid through a compressor e to the burner.
Patent GB-190913469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Kindling Fires.
Inventor: BATES SAMUEL FRANKLIN
IPC: F23Q13/00
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 13,469. Bates, S. F. June 9. Lighting fires by frictional devices.-Relates to apparatus for kindling fires at a predetermined time. A bar 5 slides in guides formed on the furnace door 1, or on a plate adapted to be hung on the bars of a grate, and carries a projection 7 on which is pivoted a rod 8, one end of which, at the beginning of the operation, extends beneath a roller 11 journaled between posts 12 on the door 1, the other end bearing on matches passing through holes 17 in the bar 5. To the end of the bar 8 is attached a chain 14, which passes round a pulley 6 on the bar 5, and thence by means of a cable 16 to the actuating-mechanism, Fig. 4. This mechanism comprises a bracket with a downwardly extending arm 24, on which runs a weight 35 attached to the cable 16. To the end of the arm 24 is pivoted a rod 25 which is held by an arm 28 connected. to an alarm clock 32. At the predetermined time, the arm 25 is released, the weight 35 runs down, and the bar 5, Fig. 2, is pulled forwards. The rod 8, on passing from under the roller 11, presses the matches on to an abrading-surface 19, and thence through an opening 20 into the fire.
Patent GB-190915489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Dividing Potatoes and other Roots.
Inventor: HUBERT ERNEST
IPC: A47J19/00
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 15,489. Hubert, E. July 2. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c.-Potatoes, roots, &c. to be rasped or pulped are automatically fed to a rotatory cylindrical rasping-surface, and any rasped material clinging to the surface is removed by a brush. The roots &c. are placed on a table v and are fed by a block w to the rasping-cylinder g on which the rasping-elements are formed integrally. To each of the projecting arms 3 of the block is attached a rope 4, which passes nearly round and is fixed to a pulley 5. The pulleys 5 are mounted at opposite ends of a shaft 6 on which is mounted a larger pulley 8. A rope 9, passing nearly round and attached to the pulley 8, supports a weight 10. The brush p is mounted on a spindle o which is driven from the main shaft by a chain u. To maintain the chain u taut, a toothed wheel 14 is kept in engagement with it by a spring 15, which is attached to the lower end of a lever 13.
Patent GB-190916068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Actuating the Rudders or Controlling Planes of Aeronautical Machines.
Inventor: WRIGHT ORVILLE
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 1909-07-09
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,068. Wright, O., and Wright, W. July 15,1908, [Convention date]. Steering.-The front and rear edges of a flexible rudder are moved about their pivoted centre at different angular velocities so that the rear portion of the rudder is in lined at a greater angle to the wind than the front portion. The invention may be applied to the front horizontal rudder described in Specification 6732/04. The rudder may consist of one or more planes 1, Fig. 1, having flexible side pieces 3 and pivotably supported on fixed uprights 4. The planes are connected together by rods 8. A number of levers 5 having unequal arms are secured to a transverse shaft 6, which is mounted in brackets 7 on the uprights 4 and carries a pulley 9, around which is passed an endless cord 10. Owing to the eccentricity of the pivot of the levers 5 relatively to the pivots of the planes 1, the rear part of the planes is more inclined than the front part. In another form, the planes are in two unequal parts 13, 14, Fig. 3, hinged at 15 to the uprights 4. The extremities of the planes are connected by links 16 to levers 5 the arms of which differ in length from the widths of the corresponding parts 13, 14 of the rudders.
Patent GB-190916437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Preparations for the Hair.
Inventor: WEBSTER EDITH ADEY
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 1909-07-14
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 16,437. Webster, E. A. July 14. Hair washes, pomades, and the like.-These are compounded of tincture of cantharides, oil of lavender, oil of rosemary, and eau-de- Cologne in the proportions of 30 minims of the three first-named to 50 minims of eau-de- Cologne. To make a pomade, these quantities are incorporated with 1 lb. each of coco-nut oil and vaseline. To prepare a lotion, the ingredients are mixed with distilled water coloured with saffron.
Patent GB-190918340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Picture Machines and in the Films used therewith.
IPC: G03B33/00
Filed: 1909-08-09
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 18,340. Marks, E. C. R., [Natural Color Moving Picture Co.]. Aug. 9. Kinematograph films; three-colour systems. - Relates to apparatus for exhibiting kinematograph pictures in natural colours, of the kind in which a number of like images are arranged side by side upon a common film and projected through primary - colour screens to be superposed on the picture screen. The invention consists in arranging the colour screens with the red in the middle, the yellow and green being outside. The rays pass through prisms 4, 5, 6, 7 and lenses 1, 3, which are provided with means for minute angular adjustment. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 3766/06.
Patent GB-190923311-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Storm-garments.
Inventor: CARPENTER WILLIAM HARVEY
IPC: A41D3/08
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 23,311. Carpenter, W. H. Oct. 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Capes; wearing - apparel with transparent parts. -The front of a cape or like garment has a transparent sheet 2 of celluloid &c. sewn in so that articles inside the cape can be seen. Side openings are provided for the hands, and are covered with flaps 4.
Patent GB-190924459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ladies' Hand Bags and the like.
Inventor: WOOLNOUGH ROBERT ALGAR
IPC: A45C3/06
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 24,459. Woolnough, R. A. Oct. 25. Hand-bags &c.- Ladies' hand-bags are provided with a chain or strap A, which has a fastening F at one end and which passes over the bag and through a slot therein and is attached at the other end to a purse C, card-case, note - book, &c., which is suspended inside the bag. A strap N, attached at one end to the flap H on the bag, and at the other end to the strap A, may be provided. In some cases, the strap passes also through the part H; also two straps A may be used. The strap or straps may be combined with hurdles.
Patent GB-190924867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Shaping Garments or Articles of Wearing Apparel, or Portions thereof.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: D06F71/18
Filed: 1909-10-29
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 24,867. Brown, J. A. Oct. 29. Ironing-machines with pressing action only.- Coats and other articles of wearing-apparel are shaped by pressing them upon a heated and shaped support b by means of a mechanically-operated flexible hood or apron 10. The front and rear edges of the apron are adjustably secured by cords and springs to angle-irons supported at their ends by links 19, 20 carried by arms 13, 14 pivotally mounted in the framing and geared together by teeth 15, 16. The links 19 are provided with rollers 36 which, during the movement of the levers 13, traverse cam-ways 37 and so vary the pressure of the apron. In the operation of the machine, the garment is laid upon the support b, which may be heated in the manner described in Specification 13,871/09. The spring-controlled rod k is then operated so as to shift the driving-belt to the fast pulley h, where it is retained by the engagement of a recess w<1> in a weighted lever x with a projection w<2> on the framework. Crankdisks r are now rotated, and, by connecting-rods u, cause the arms to lower, and stretch and press the apron upon the garment. When the crank-disks have completed a half-revolution, a projection v raises, and so disengages the lever x, and the rod k is thereupon actuated by its spring to shift the belt to the loose pulley.
Patent GB-190925195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hopper Dredgers, Hopper Barges and the like.
Inventor: BROWN WALTER
IPC: B63B35/30
Filed: 1909-11-02
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 25,195. Brown, W. Nov. 2. Dredgers; barges. - Relates to hopper dredgers, hopper barges, &c. of the kind described in Specification 10,849/09, in which the hoppers B communicate through doors C with suction keelsons A, and through a valve-controlled opening G direct with the sea. The valve F in the opening G is hinged along one edge, and is opened downwards by means of a rod I, which is connected to a link H and passes through a tubular guide K. The rod I is operated by means of a hydraulic ram &c. or a worm M gearing with a worm-wheel L on a nut engaging a screw-threaded part of the rod I.
Patent GB-190926130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburettors.
Inventor: WILKES ISAAC THOMPSON
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1909-11-11
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 26,130. Wilkes, I. T., Coombs, G. E., Hatcher, G., Burt, W. E., and Moores, W. Nov. 11. Carburetting.-In a carburettor for lighting or motive-power purposes, of the kind in which the outlet for the mixture is arranged to be always at the same position with respect to the level of the liquid in the carburettor, air is admitted through a pipe a<1> to a system of perforated pipes a<2> in the carburettor a, within which may be arranged porous partitions c, which may be treated by the process described in Specification 11,751/05. The carburetted air passes out through a float b and a pipe b<1>, which is flexibly jointed at b<3>. The float b may be in a separate chamber within the carburettor.
Patent GB-190928468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metal Cores for use in Casting Hollow Bodies.
Inventor: KURZE WILHELM
IPC: B22C9/10
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 28,468. Kurze, W. Dec. 6. Moulds; cores ; core-bars.-In a longitudinallydivided core made up of sections a, held together by a conical centre-piece h, passages k and spaces i allow of gases escaping and of air reaching the outer walls l. Iron wedges may be fitted between the sections to prevent the penetration of the metals. Core materials.-For soft castings the core sections may be completely coated with silicic acid, linseed oil, sugar solution, or other substance, applied in layers. The contraction spaces may also be filled with substances such as molasses, sand, and sawdust, and the outer space with refractory earth.
Patent GB-191002353-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Signalling Device for Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSSO VIRGILIO
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1910-01-31
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 2353. Rosso, V. Jan. 31. Road-vehicle signals. - Stencil signals in a casing at the rear of a motor-car are normally hidden by sliding shutters which can be moved by the chaffeur to signal intended turns and stops. The signals are stamped in the upper half of a stencil-plate 3, Fig. 4, supported behind a glass sheet 2, and the vehicle number and regulation red light are stamped in the lower half. The shutters 9 are pivotally connected to telescopic levers 13, which are mounted on sleeves on a rod 17, and can be rocked against the action of springs 18 by wires 21. The wires controlling the direction-indicating signals are led over pulleys to a handle 25, Fig. 5, having a spring catch 29 moving over a quadrant. The wire from the " stop " signal is connected through a strong spring to a pedal, which may be the brake pedal, and optionally also to the hand-brake lever. The stencil-plate 3 and shutters 9 are blackened, and a sheet of opal glass 8 is provided at the rear so that a signal becomes visible either by day or by night when a shutter is raised. A split tube 11 is fitted as a guard on the upper edge of the glass 8 and serves for the attachment of wire stays 12. The casing is illuminated at night by an oil or other flame lamp 35, carried by a flanged plate 37, 38, which slides in guides 40 on the back or cover of the casing. The plate 38 carrying the lamp 35 can be slid up through an aperture in the bottom of the casing and secured by a bolt 41. Electric lamps 34, energized by the levers 13 engaging spring contacts 44, may also be employed, and in that case a warning-bell is connected in the circuit.
Patent GB-191007276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit Controlling Devices.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1910-03-23
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 7276. Newton, P. A., [Kelly, J. F.]. March 23. Tune-sheets; tracker-bars; actions. - In electric switches designed for automatically playing pianos and other keyboard instruments, but adapted to be employed as the transmitting- agent in an automatic telegraph, and for other purposes, a number of contacts 10 are mounted in a curved guiding-member 22, which projects below the surface of mercury or other conducting-liquid 20 and guides a perforated sheet of non-conducting material 23 to control the access of the mercury to the contacts.. The keys 2 of the musical instrument are connected by rods 13 with the armatures 11 of electro - magnets 3, which are connected by wires a to the contacts 10. When one of the perforations in the music sheet 23 comes opposite a contact 10, the circuit is completed through the mercury 20, battery 15 and corresponding electro-magnet 3, which thereupon attracts its armature and draws down the corresponding key of the piano. The music sheet is drawn from a reel 26 over the curved side 25 of the mercury holder and under the guide-bar 22 to another reel 27, means being provided for rotating the reels. The music sheet is preferably made of paper treated with a soft or semi-solid paraffin, which makes the paper less hygroscopic and increases its dielectric power.