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Patent GB-190724265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guides or Pacers for the Discharge of Bowls for Indoor Games.
Inventor: JONES ALBERT
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 24,265. Jones, A. Nov. 2. Modified bowls.-A guide for delivering the ball in the game of table bowls consists of a U- shaped tube a, which has a rod c fixed to one limb, as shown. A revolving block d mounted on this rod carries a handle f, a stop e, and a spring clip g. The block slides along the rod and is held at any desired place by the clip g engaging notches i in the rod. The ball is placed on the tube as shown, and is retained by the stop e. The device is held by means of a handle b with the front k pointing downwards, and the ball h released by revolving the block d round the rod.
Patent GB-190725494-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Endless Chain Bracelet.
Inventor: EMRICH ISIDOR
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-11-18
Abstract: 25,494. Emrich, I., Emrich, R., and Emrich, A., [trading as Emrich, I., [Firm of]]. Nov. 18. Bracelets.-An expansible bracelet has each of its outer links comprised of two U-shaped members a, a<1>, Fig. 3, connected by stays b, b<1>, which may be solid or consist of two tubes, the inner tube being riveted to the members. Hollow links c connect the outer links and enclose springs e, the ends e', e<2> of which abut against a stay b<1> and the end of a link c respectively. Stops c<1> prevent the links c from coming into contact with one another. The bracelet may be arranged to have several rows f, f<1>, f<2>, Fig. 7, of spring-enclosing links working between links g connected by stays.
Patent GB-190727589-A (GB)
Title: A Point or Tip for Billiard Cues.
Inventor: PALMER WILLIAM DUKE
Filed: 1907-12-14
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 27,589. Palmer, W. D. Dec. 14. Billiards. - A tip for a billiard or like cue is formed of a piece of leather covered with a layer of gutta-percha, indiarubber, balata, or similar substance, and rolled up and compressed to the desired form, as shown. The tip a is held in a metal case b, and is attached to the cue in any convenient manner, as for example, by means of a ferrule c, or a ferrule used in combination with a lock-nut f and sleeve g.
Patent GB-190728128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HUSCHER GEORG
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 28,128. Huscher, G. Dec. 20. Centrifugal pumps.- The rotor and the walls of the working chamber of a rotary gas-engine are cooled by the circulation of water or air through passages in them. The rotor is provided with two annular chambers 2, in which are placed spiral vanes. Water is introduced through the casing at 6 to the first of these chambers, which acts as a centrifugal pump, and the water is returned to the centre and passed through the port 5 into the casing by the vanes in the second chamber.
Patent GB-190804100-A (GB)
Title: A New Form of Bagatelle.
Inventor: ROBERTERSON JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 4100. Robertson, J. Feb. 24. Bagatelle.-A piece of tin B bent to the form of a semicircle is fixed at one end of a table A. In front of the piece B is arranged a board E supported in such a manner that balls may pass freely underneath it. The board E has a number of holes or pockets formed in it, each hole bearing a distinguishing number. In playing the game, the ball is propelled by a cue or otherwise so as to cause it to travel up the inner face of the piece B and fall into one of the holes of the board E.
Patent GB-190808060-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 8060. Fairweather, W., [Babcock & Wilcox Co.]. April 11. Steam-generator furnaces; baffles.-Relates to an arrangement cf baffles whereby the furnace gases are caused to flow parallel to the tubes of a watertube boiler. The gases from the furnace 2, which has a reverberatory arch 3 extending over it, pass up among the tubes through the transverse opening 4. They then traverse the side passages between the baffles 13, which extend from the arch 3 to the roof 12, and the side walls of the boiler. The two currents of gas then unite and pass among the central tubes under the baffle 15, finally entering the stack by way of the openings 16, 17. A slight opening 11<1> is left below the baffle 11 to prevent the formation of a dead space and to allow of accumulated soot and ashes being blown into the furnace by a steam jet. The preferred forms of baffling are shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 7. Metal plates 18 with their edges fitting the tnbes 5 are bolted together through a refractory fire-brick 19 ; the fire-brick may be omitted, or only one metal plate used.
Patent GB-190811043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing-off Rolls.
Inventor: MILSON JOHN REED
Filed: 1908-05-21
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 11,043. Milson, J. R., and Stetson, W. May 21. Combing-machines; gill boxes; rollers. - The drawing-off rolls for combing-machines, gill boxes, &c. comprise a pin roll and a nip roll meshing with each other, one or both having a number of rows of teeth. A clearer roll meshing with the nip roll may be provided. Cushioning or yielding material is also provided at the points where the fibre is nipped. Fig. 1 shows the drawing-off rolls applied to a Noble's eombing-machine. The pin roll 8 is constructed in the form of a cage having bars 33 of teeth extending between two gears 31, 32 which prevent the fibres from being cut, and a bush 34 of cushioning-material is forced into the position shown and held by a nut 39. The bush has grooves into which the inwardly projecting parts of the cage take. The nip roll 10 is corrugated as shown in Fig. 6, and, together with the clearer roll 20, is mounted in yielding bearings, the tension of which may be adjusted in any known manner, as, for example, is shown in Fig. 4. If desired, the cushion may be in the form of strips secured to or between the rows of teeth of either roll. The rows of teeth of the pin roll may be secured in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190813972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-bar Guiding Mechanism for Typewriting Machines
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 13,972. Gr³tzmann, P., and Nahmaschinen-und Fahrrõder-Fabrik B. Stoewer Akt.-Ges. July 1. Typewriters.-Means for alining the type-bars of a typewriter at the printing point comprises a roofshaped guide consisting of two parts d, e secured by screws &c. to the framework. The guide-slot g widens out towards the front of the machine. The guide is placed over the bearings of the type-bars c so as to prevent paper, rubber, dust, &c. from falling into the bearings.
Patent GB-190815622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Holders for Flax Hackling Machines and the like.
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 15,622. Barbour & Sons, W., and McKee, J. A. July 23. Holders for flax &c.- The bunch of fibres 1 is held between two rectangular-metal plates 2, 3 faced with india-rubber 5 &c. A pillar 6 projects upwards from the lower plate and passes through a hole in the upper plate, and the top of the pillar is formed as a notched head 7 adapted to engage pawls 10; 11 pivoted to a cross-head 14 and pressed against the head of the pillar by springs 17. The cross-head is mounted on stud-bolts 15 and is pressed upwards by springs 16. The arrangement is such that, by pressing together the plates of the holder, the pawls can be freed from their notches, and the flax released. In a modification, the pillar passes through an opening in the lower plate and carries a spring which replaces the springs on the cross-head.
Patent GB-190824901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling from a Distance the Supply of Gas to a Gas Burner.
Inventor: FINCKE FRED OSCAR HERMAN
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 24,901. Fincke, F. O. H. Nov. 19. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates to means for lighting and extinguishing gas burners from a distance, in which the movements of a piston operate by pneumatic means another piston which controls the gas ports. Fig. 1 shows the piston 35 pushed in against the spring 36 by a rod 37, and the piston 17 consequently pushed along the cylinder 16, so that the channels 18 form a gas passage from the supply pipe 12 to the burner 14. The piston 35 is held in position by the pressure against the rod 37 of a lever 43, which is pivoted at 45, has an aperture for the passage of the rod 37, and is held down in the position shown by a spring 47. The raising of the lever 43 allows the piston 35 to fall and the piston 17 then moves to close the gas passage. A by-pass is provided from the supply 12 to the burner. The cylinder 35 may be held up by a detent on a locking-lever which can be released by a hand-operated button. In other forms of burners the cylinder may be made in two or three parts ; perforated gaskets may be interposed between the piston and the outer cylinder ; and the piston may have channels arranged so that its two positions supply gas to the burner and the by-pass respectively.
Patent GB-190826585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Tyres or Covers for same.
Inventor: WATTS CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 26,585. Watts, C. J. Dec. 8. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-In the tread surfaces of elastic tyres or tyre covers formed with recesses or grooves for non-slipping purposes, the surface of the recess or groove a, Fig. 2, is ribbed, corrugated, or otherwise formed so as to increase its area. Various forms of recess are described, such as a diamond-shape, a circular form with radial ribs, and the form shown in Figs. 4 and 6.
Patent GB-190827142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Railway Points and Switches.
Inventor: GRIFFIN MASON WINFIELD
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 27,142. Griffin, M. W. Dec. 14,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Points and switches, railway, operating mechanically from the vehicles. The tongues 5, 6 are normally retained in position for the main line by a spring 8, but are moved over by the depression of treadles 17, 17<1> connected through rods 13, 23 with pivoted levers 11, 18 carrying at their end a roller 10, 19. The roller on the lever 11 is adapted to engage a wedgeshaped projection on the end of the tongue 6, while the roller on the lever 18 engages on end of the pivoted lever 20 connected to the tongue 5. Instead of the treadles being of the form shown in Fig. 3, they may consist of a vertical lever 33 as shown in Fig. 6. To operate the treadles the cars carry a number of rollers 26 by means of an adjusting-screw 27 and guiding-rod 31.
Patent GB-190902144-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Controlling Switch for Electric Transformers.
Inventor: TERREY EDWARD FREDERICK
IPC: H01F27/34
Filed: 1909-01-29
Granted: 1910-01-31
Abstract: 2144. Terrey, E. F., Peatey, H. S., and Hunt, J. Jan. 29. Electro-magnetic switches. - For putting a transformer into circuit when the consumer's switch is closed and for cutting it out again when the consumer's switch is opened, an automatic switch is used wherein a pivoted beam a is normally held down on one side by a weight c, or alternatively by a spring, so that contact-forks d attached to the beam lie in mercury cups e. When the consumer closes a switch r in order to turn on lamps q, a circuit is completed through the mercury cups e, a resistance p, and a solenoid i, which tips the beam to the other side. Circuits are thus closed from the primary of the transformer n to the dynamo o through mercury cups h, and from the secondary of the transformer to the lamps through mercury cups g, the latter circuit traversing a solenoid j and rendering it active to hold the beam in position against the weight. The tipping of the beam also breaks contact between the mercury cups e, and deenergizes the solenoid i. When the consumer's switch r is opened again, the solenoid j fails, and the apparatus returns to its normal position. A modified form has a metal spring and screw contact to replace the mercury cups e and the fork d, and has further, in place of the solenoid j, a pair of series coils wound in opposite directions. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 8951/07.
Patent GB-190906719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pumps.
Inventor: WATSON HENRY BURNETT
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 6719. Watson, H. B., and Billetop, T. C. March 20. Valves, facilitating removal of.-The suction and delivery valve seats of a pump are incorporated in a single box casting forming the pulsation chamber, separate from the suction and delivery chambers, but with its parallel plane faces jointed to them. The delivery port is formed in this casting or in the suction chamber, so that access to the valves is obtained by removing the domed cover forming the delivery chamber, no pipe joints being disturbed. In duplex pumps, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the suction valves 5 and the delivery valves 6 have seatings in a single casting 7, which has parallel plane faces 9, 10 and contains the delivery outlet 17. The suction chamber 15 is formed integral with the cylinder casting, the pulsation chamber 8 in the space in the casting 7 between the valves, and the delivery chamber 12 is above the valves 6 and is closed by the domed cover 11. By removing the nuts 22 and taking off the cover 12, the whole of the valves can be lifted, the suction valves being concentric with, and small enough to pass through, the delivery valve ports. As adapted for vertical pumps, the valve casting has delivery passages leading to the delivery branches, which are cast on the cylinders instead of the valve casting.
Patent GB-190911236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ejectors for Vacuum Brake Apparatus of Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
IPC: B60T13/46
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 11,236. Gresham, H. E., and Kiernan, G. May 12. Aspirating apparatus, ejector.- E j e c t o r s for vacuum-brake apparatus are constructed with a ring of small steam jets, which induce air internally and externally. Figs. 1 and 2 show a ring of jets c formed in the thickened end of the nozzle a, which has a central air-conduit d. Fig. 3 shows another construction, in which the nozzle a is notched or grooved at c. When the nozzle is inserted, the notches and the ejector casing form a series of apertures through which steam issues from the inlet b. In both forms, the area of the jets is not affected by movement of the nozzle a.
Patent GB-190915742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pumps.
Inventor: GREER JOHN
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 15,742. Greer, J. July 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Valves, arrangement of; valve-gear. - The outlet valves of a pump used, for instance, for pumping hot liquids are controlled by a spring which is not immersed in the liquid. To the outlet valves 10 are pivotally attached rods 11, which pass through stuffing-boxes 17 in the cap 9 and fit loosely in recesses 18 of a yoke 19. At the middle of the yoke is a spring 20, connected at its lower end to the cap 9, and at its upper to an adjustable screw 22. The yoke acts as a lever and ensures quick closure of the valves. The inlet valves 8 are of the usual type.
Patent GB-190917821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Torque and Radius Rods for use on Motor Vehicles.
IPC: B62D19/00
Filed: 1909-07-31
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 17,821. Maudsley Motor Co., and Rowland, A. M. July 31. Vibration-dampers.-Comprises a torque and radius rod system for motor vehicles which acts as a shock absorber and damps the vibration of the vehicle. A radius rod F is provided at each side of the vehicle, and is formed at its rear end with an adjustable brake band C which acts on a drum B keyed to the vehicle axle. Arms H are bolted to the brake-drum and carry a block J mounted between buffer springs L in the torque rod M. Thus any vibration due to movement of the vehicle axle relatively to the frame is damped by the brake or springs. The forward ends of the rods are connected to the frame through universal joints P.
Patent GB-190926172-A (GB)
Title: Improved Otter Board for Trawling Gear.
Inventor: CATTEE ALBERT FREDERICK
IPC: A01K73/045
Filed: 1909-11-12
Granted: 1910-11-14
Abstract: 26,172. Cattee, A. F., and Leak, W. P. Nov. 12. Trawling-gear.-Otter-boards a have carriages b carrying rollers c set on at an angle, and the towing-chains are attached to vertical bars on the backs of the boards.
Patent GB-190927062-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Suspending Painters' Cradles and the like on the Exterior of Buildings.
Inventor: WEBSTER FRANK
IPC: E04G3/34
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 27,062. Webster, F., and Humphreys, H. Nov. 22. Fittings for exteriors of buildings.-A painter s cradle is suspended from one end of a counterweighted beam a, which is carried on a rectangular framing n mounted on adjustable wheels b so as to run along the coping of a building. The framing is traversed by an endless rope passing over a wheel d, and is prevented from leaving the coping by adjustable vertical guide-pulleys f.
Patent GB-190928531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivel Couplings for Connecting Inflating Pumps to Tyre or the like Valves.
Inventor: FLETCHER ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: B60C29/06
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 28,531. Fletcher, R. A., and Sershall, S. H. Dec. 7. Overlap joints, cupleather; swivelling joints. - Swivel couplings for connecting pumps to inner - tube and like valves are made with a rotatable tailpiece 10, shaped as shown at 17 for holding the flexible tube, and embraced by a body part 9. A cup-leather 18 is secured to the tailpiece by a screw pin 19, and rides within the cylindrical part of the body 9. A cap 8 is threaded as shown at 11 and provided with a, washer 13 to make air-tight connexion with the valve nipple, and this cap is screwed on the outside of the body down on to a leather washer 14<a>. A passage - way 20 admits air from the pump tn the valve.
Patent GB-191002548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Sheet Glass.
IPC: C03B15/02
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 2548. Marks, E. C. R., [Player, J.]. Feb. 1. Drawing; annealing.-Relates to the method of drawing sheet glass according to which the sheet is drawn up from a mass of molten glass 2 bent round a roller 8 and passed through an annealing-leer 5 on a conveyer 9. According to the present invention, after the drawing has been started by a bait as usual, it is continued by the frictional contact between the drawn sheet and the conveyer 9, which may be horizontal or slightly inclined, no grippers being employed as hitherto. In the case of thin sheets, the friction may be increased by loading the surface with a layer 19 of powdered plumbago &c. discharged from a hopper 14. The plumbago is heated while in the hopper 14, and the rate of discharge is regulated by a handoperated valve. Such a layer also assists annealing. The plumbago &c. is removed by a rotating brush 20, and is returned by conveyers 23, 24, 25, 26 to the hopper 14. The glass is cut into lengths as it emerges from the leer 5, as usual.
Patent GB-191011586-A (GB)
Title: A Clinical Manometer for Determining Blood Pressure.
Inventor: STERLING FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 11,586. Sterling, F. H. May 10. Sphygmometers.-A clinical manometer for determining the pressure of the blood comprises a curved manometer tube 2 having a collapsible bulb 3 containing mercury at one end and a bulb 4 containing air at the other end. The tube is mounted in a casing 1 and the bulb 3 is in communication with india-rubber pads 7 placed diametrically opposite and projecting below the casing, the space between the bulb and pads being filled with water or other liquid. A third pad 9 is placed between the pads 7, and on the top of this pad rests the flat end of a plunger 10 connected to a spring-controlled index-hand 11 serving to indicate when the pulsations are nullified by the pressure of the pads 7 on the artery. The casing 1 is mounted on a carrier 23 provided with slotted members 24, 25, by means of which the casing is attached to a plate 28 provided with swivelling screws 29. The plate 28 is mounted on a hand-rest strapped to the arm and the hand of the patient, the screws 29 pressing the pads 7 on the artery. The reading of the manometer tube is observed when the index hand 11 ceases to vibrate. The bulb 3 may be dispensed with, in which case the liquid filling the space between the pads 7 and the tube 2 is employed to give the indications.
Patent GB-191011950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 1910-05-13
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 11,950. Warwick Machinery Co., and Samuelson, r. May 13. Axial-flow type.-The intermediate guidevanes g in a turbine of the Curtis type are secured to an annular projection e formed integral with or secured to the diaphragm c or formed integral with or secured to the plate a in which the inlet nozzles b are formed.
Patent GB-191015070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Intermediate Products for use in the Manufacture of Azo Dyes.
Filed: 1910-12-21
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 15,070. Levinstein, H., Baddiley, J., and Levinstein, Ltd. Dec. 21. Naphthylamine and aminonaphthol sulphonic acid derivatives.-Intermediate products for the manufacture of azo dyes are produced by condensing naphthylamine- or heteronuclear aminonaphtholsulphonic acids with a glycerine chlor- or brom-hydrin. In examples, 2 : 5 : 7-aminonaphtholsulphonic acid, 1 : 8 : 3 : 6-aminonaphtholdisulphonic acid, 2 : 8 : 6- aminonaphtholsul phonic acid, 1 : 6-naphthylaminesulphonic acid, 2 : 6-naphthylaminesulphonic acid, Cleve's acid, and 1 : 8-naphthylaminesulphonic acid are used, and suitable hydrins are epichlorhydrin, alpha-monochlorhydrin, alpha- or #-monobrombydrin, and alphadichlorbydrin.
Patent GB-191020137-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Water Pipe Cleaner.
Inventor: EDMONDS JOSEPH EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 1910-08-29
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 20,137. Edmonds, J. E. J. Sept. 10, 1909, [Convention date]. Cleaning internally, rotary appliances for.- Water mains and sewer and other pipes are cleaned by a device carrying longitudinallyarranged brushes, a conical or dome-shaped front 1, a rubber disk 12 and propeller or turbine vanes 8 at the rear. The device is carried along and revolved by the action of the water in the pipe. The cylindrical body is made of non-corrosive and light material, such as aluminium, and is made hollow so as to make the device nearly float. The brushes fit into grooves 4 in the body, and are held in position by means of clamp plates and screws. The rubber disk 12 fits the pipe to be cleaned.
Patent GB-191023927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Small-arms.
Inventor: TOMISCHKA ALOIS
IPC: F41A21/48
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 23,927. Tomischka, A. Oct. 18, 1909, [Convention date]. Barrels; breech actions, sliding breech-block. -Relates to barrels which are secured in place by engagement in a dovetailed slot in the frame, and consists in the provision of a special lug c fitting in a forwardly - closed housing in the frame, and provided with a downwardly and rearwardly extending projection c<1>.
Patent GB-191025083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Inventor: HUNTINGDON FREDERIC DAN
IPC: E04B5/43
Filed: 1910-10-28
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 25,083. Huntington, F. D. Oct. 28. Reinforced-blockwork girders and beams. - The junction, over a column, of beams formed of concrete saddle-shaped blocks strung on a metal joist, is effected by bars p, Fig. 3, bolted to the webs, and rods r hooked over the bars p and with eyes to engage the column bars c; the space over the column is then filled in with cement. The beam blocks have sloping joints, which are grooved and provided with shear members j, Fig. 8, engaging the metal joists.; the interior of the blocks is filled with grouting through holes provided for this purpose.