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Patent GB-190720586-A (GB)
Title: Combined Moving and Self-indicating Shooting Gallery Apparatus.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND ISAAC
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 20,586. Sutherland, I. Sept. 16. Kinematographs. -A kinematograph throws pictures on a screen placed in front of a target 20 or on the target itself, the film being momentarily stopped to indicate the value of the s h o t by electric contact-breaking apparatus and a friction-clutch disconnecting-device. The back of the target is provided with electric contacts, consisting of.. overbalanced levers bearing against insulated contact-pieces 53. The impact of a bullet breaks an electric circuit through an electro-magnet 16 and releases two levers 11, 33. The lever 11 operates a spring friction-clutch to throw the loose driving- pulley 4 of the kinematograph out of gear, instantaneous stoppage being effected by a lug 22 on an arm 21 attached to the pulley spindle 5 engaging a spring 23 on the lever 11. Electric contact is also made between spring pieces 25, 26 by the lever 11 causing a lamp in front of the target to light. The lever 53, acting through levers 32, 30, causes an opaque disk 29 to fall between the lantern and the target, the motion of the disk being regulated by means of a pin and slotted link and a piston and cylinder dash-pot arrangement 39. If a screw is used in front of the target, the bullet hole in the screen made visible by the momentary dimming of the lantern by the disk and the lighting of powerful electric lamps between the target and screen, the impact of the bullet on the target effecting all the above operations. Two screens connected by an endless rope may be used, one screen behind the mantlet for patching or repairs while the other is in use. A glass tank containing glycerine or the like may be interposed between the lantern and film.
Patent GB-190724144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Baths and the like
Inventor: DARBY EDWIN
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 24,144. Darby, E., and Darby, F. Nov. 1. Baths.-A bath 2 pivoted about its waste pipe 9 is formed with an inclined recess 3, so that it may be tipped up without interfering with the taps 5. Holes 7 opening into a passage 8 provide an overflow.
Patent GB-190727340-A (GB)
Inventor: MCMILLAN DAVID
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 27,340. McMillan, D. Dec. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Violins etc.; banjoes &c.-The tail-piece of a violin or like stringed instrument is made of catgut. The catgut a is looped round a grooved stretches f of varnished wood, as shown, and its ends are attached to screwed sockets b, c. The sides of the loop are tied together as shown at d and the strings h<1> are attached to the portion i of the loop.
Patent GB-190804992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Drying and or Cooling or similarly Treating Textile Fabrics, Warp Yarns and the like.
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH JOE
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 4992. Charlesworth, J. March 5. Fans or beaters for use in apparatus for drying fabrics are made telescopic so as to be adapted for use on different widths of material. The fan is formed by end plates h', h<3> slidably mounted on a shaft c, and a central part h<2> fixed to the shaft. The end plates slide in ways h' over the central part.
Patent GB-190810884-A (GB)
Title: Devices adapted to Utilize Pneumatic and Liquid Agencies for Starting and Steering Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN SHURBON
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 10,884. Clarke, J. S. May 19. Gas and like engines, starting. Comprises means for mechanically turning the engine of a motor road vehicle for the purpose of starting. Fig. 1 shows a general arrangement of the vehicle, and Fig. 3 an enlarged transverse vertical section on the line 3-3, Fig. 1. In the form illustrated, the motor M, driven by compressed air, is fed from the pressure tank T through pipes, P F. It. may also be used as a pump to restore the pressure in the reservoir, being- driven from the main shaft 5 through friction wheels H, J, as shown in Fig. 3. To use the motor M for starting the vehicle, a lever L pivoted at m and carrying the intermeshed wheels 2, 2, to which are fixed their respective friction wheels N, J, is thrown over to its furthest position; the wheels N, H then come into operative contact, and the wheels J, Hare disengaged. This movement also opens the valve 3 by means of the parts 0, 4 and admits pressure to the motor M, which then drives the shaft S through the parts 2, 2, N, H. The lever L, normally controlled by a spring l, is operated through a pedal-R, shaft V, bevel gears 5, 6, and lever W. The free end of the lever W engages by a link 8 with toggle-links 9 and catches 10, which normally engage the apparatus connected with the cylinder 18. When the pedal R is operated, the catches 10 are liberated by the toggle, and the head-piece 14 is pulled along the guides 15<1>, thus carrying over the lever L.
Patent GB-190811972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Holders for Pens, Pencils, or like Articles.
Inventor: COWAN JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 11,972. Cowan, J. H. June 2. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-Pocket holders for pens &c. consist of a thin bar 10 to which is attached an elastic band 13. When in use, the bar lies preferably on the rear side of the lining, the elastic being stretched between the ends 11, 12, which may pierce the material. Various modifications are shown. In one form, Fig. 9, the bar is inserted from the front of the lining like a needle, a line 30 being provided on the bar to indicate at what point the end 25 should be forced out again through the cloth. In another form, Fig. 12, the ends of the bar are provided with movable heads 38, similar to collar studs.
Patent GB-190814891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Vehicle Wheels more particularly with regard to the Securing of Flanges for Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: MACBETH NORMAN
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 14,891. Macbeth, N. July 14. Felloes or rims.-A continuous or sectional wooden &c. hoop b is removably attached by radial bolts c to the wheel felloe, which is provided with a metal band a. Detachable side flanges e are secured to the hoop by transverse bolts g. The distance between the flanges may be varied by using hoops of different widths or by interposing washers between the hoop and flanges. In applying the hoop to wheels with rims having side-retaining flanges a', these flanges are removed. The hoop may be used with rims having no wooden felloes, and the bolts which attach the hoop may be used to secure sockets for the spoke ends. One of the detachable side flanges may be shrunk on the metal band a. The flanges and hoop may be used with pneumatic or other elastic tyres, but is particularly applicable to tyres such as described in Specification No. 5374, A.D. 1907. The outer surface of the hoop may be recessed.
Patent GB-190820864-A (GB)
Title: A Rotary Motor, Meter, Pump, Blower, or Exhauster.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 20,864. Hamilton, J. Oct. 3. Fixed-abutment type.-The eccentric piston-drum of a rotary engine, pump, or the like is linked by a hinged vane to a rotary casing, mounted within a stationary casing, wear between the vane, drum, and casing being reduced by this arrangement. A fixed casing A, containing reversible inlet and outlet passages Q, R, is provided with journal flanges G, on which is mounted a rotary casing B formed in two parts, connected by bolts L passing through apertures M, formed in the piston C, which is secured to an eccentrically-placed shaft J. The piston C is linked by a vane N to the casing B and is recessed to receive the vane N in its closed position. Ports S are provided in the rotary casing, and the various contact-surfaces may be grooved or serrated for packing purposes.
Patent GB-190905246-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Regulating, Controlling or Governing Device which is also applicable for other purposes.
Inventor: BROWN FRANCIS HARVEY
IPC: G05B6/05
Filed: 1909-03-04
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 5246. Brown, F. H. March 4. Pneumatic, hydraulic, and like vibration-dampers. -Consists in transmittiog vibrations to be damped or cushioned to a lever 20 which rocks a shaft 16 having an arm 15 projecting inside a closed casing and situated between two diaphragms 13, 14 which are subjected to fluid pressure on both sides. The movements of the diaphragms are limited by resilient stops 43, 44.
Patent GB-190906179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Tables, Trestles and the like.
Inventor: WHITE JOB COSSUM
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 6179. White, J. C., and Turner, E. A. G March 15. Trestles.-Relates to trestle-frames for supporting table-tops, hammocks, &c., of the type comprising two or more members a, which are braced by crossbars b pivoted to each other at c and to the frames a at d and e, and consists in forming the bars with a hinged butt-joint f to allow the structure to be collapsed. A table-top j may be hinged at k to one end member.
Patent GB-190906313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Transformer Distribution Systems.
IPC: H01F27/34
Filed: 1909-03-16
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 6313. Allgemeine Elektricitõts - Ges. March 17, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 92/09.] Electro-magnetic switches.-In an arrangement for automatically connecting one or more transformers in parallel with one continuously in circuit as described in the parent Specification, the windings f<1>, g<1> of the relay are connected to the high-potential circuits by means of series transformers o, o<1>. The windings f<1>, g<1> may be arranged to assist or oppose each other ; the strength of current in the winding g<1> may be regulated by means of an adjustable choking-coil or resistance w placed in parallel with the winding g<1>, or by either of the methods shown in Figs. 5 and 6 of the parent Specification.
Patent GB-190907454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Method of Driving Hollow Reinforced Concrete Piles.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E02D7/28
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-05-28
Abstract: 7454. Stewart, W. J. May 28, 1908. Piles ; p i l e s, driving. - Relates to the method of driving hollow reinforced concrete piles by means of a driver acting within the pile, and formed with projections engaging with projections on the interior surfaces of the pile. The improvements comprise the use of segmental projections 11, Fig. 1, on the driver, and corresponding segmental projections 10 on the pile, or, as an alternative, pivoted levers 13, Fig. 4, which are separated by means of disks 15 on a rod 16, may be caused to engage with shoulders 12, on which are placed cushions 6. A collapsible shoe, Fig. 7, may be employed in combination with these drivers. This comprises arms 19, to which a light mantle 22 is temporarily secured, and movably pivoted to the driver by means of pivots 21 running in slots 20. When the driver is withdrawn, the mantle 22 is left in the ground, the disk 23 rises into a cavity, and the arms 19 collapse. The driver may be constructed of T-irons, Fig. 6, bolted or riveted together and carrying collars or projections, not shown. Specification 28,269/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190908003-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Stails to the Stocks of Brushes.
Inventor: TAYLOR ABRAHAM
IPC: B25G3/30
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 8003. Taylor, A. April 3. Fixing by screwed sockets.- Relates to brush handles having a screw - threaded e n d adapted to engage with a correspondingly threaded hole passing entirely through the stock. A square portion d of the handle a is left unturned, and the thread b is cut on its lower portion, thus leaving shoulders e at the corners adapted to bind against the stock c. A band f may be left outstanding on the stock and flattened at g, so that the inclined hole may be bored equally deep all round, enabling the four shoulders e on the handle to lie flush with the stock.
Patent GB-190918534-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Distributor for Electric Ignition Apparatus.
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 18,534. Bosch, R. [Firm of]. July 20, [Convention date]. Rotary distributors. -In electric ignition apparatus for internalcombustion engines, of the kind comprising a multiple distributor having a stationary part and a rotating part, and in which two currents from independent sources or from a single source may be distributed to the various sparking-plugs, the rotary part of the distributor has one source of supply constituted by an insulated line a passing through its shaft g and a second source constituted by an axially-disposed wiping contact b on the end of the shaft. The carbon brushes i, k, which distribute the current to the stationary contacts f, f<1>, may be mounted on opposite sides of the block h carried by the end of the casing, as shown, or they may be mounted on the same side or on the circumference of the block.
Patent GB-190918818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bags for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: PICKFORD JACK STANSFELD
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1909-08-16
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 18,818. Pickford, J. S. Aug. 16. [Cognate Application, 24,512/09.] Fabric bags. - Bags for laundry purposes are made of two or more sections I, J, of different materials, one or more of the sections being of open - meshed material. The mouth portion I is made of finer material so as to take up a small space when tied up, and a thickened rim D is provided at the mouth to prevent the tying - cord from slipping off. The mouth portion is tapered and the bottom rounded.
Patent GB-190919111-A (GB)
Title: Process for Regenerating Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH JEAN
IPC: H01M10/42
Filed: 1909-08-19
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 19,111. Friedrich, J. Aug. 19. Electrodes, regenerating. - In a process for regenerating lead accumulators, no solid substance is added to the regenerating-solution, the working electrolyte being drained off, the cells washed out with water, and then filled with water. A current is then passed through the cells in a direction opposite to the direction of charging, the sulphuric acid that remains in the cells rendering the water sufficiently conductive. During this process, the acidity of the electrolyte increases, and water is added to counteract it. When the plates are completely reversed, they are charged in the usual direction to complete the regeneration, and are then charged in the working electrolyte.
Patent GB-190919207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Presses.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B41F1/28
Filed: 1909-08-20
Granted: 1910-08-22
Abstract: 19,207. Boult, A. J., [Automatic Press Feeder Co.]. Aug. 20. Feeding sheets ; delivery apparatus. -A platen press is fitted with means for automatically feeding and delivering sheets. The mechanism may be built as an attachment particularly adapted for a Gordon press. The sheets are fed from a belt by a buckling oscillating roller in the manner described in Specification 11,180/10, and the buckled sheet is deflected by a cam-actuated finger 40, Fig. 4, to feed-rollers 54, 55 ; a guide 60 directs the sheet to rollers 56, 57 which forward it to tapes 61 in line with the platen 2. The tapes 61 feed the sheet to registering-stops 145, which register the sheet longitudinally, and which are moved from the paper by rods 148 against the action of springs 150 by a cam-actuated bell-crank 151. As the sheets are moved by the tapes 61, they are acted on by a stop mechanism of the kind described in Specification 11,181/10, [Class 100(ii), Printing processes &c.]. The sheet is taken from the stops 145 by a sliding carrier 155, Figs. 3 and 6, carried by arms 156, which are integral with, or connected to, racks 204, Figs. 3 and 4, moving in guides 157 and reciprocated to an extent adjustable by means of screw stops 205. The racks 204 are reciprocated by gears 203, 201, 200 actuated by a vertically reciprocating rack 198, operated by a link 194 and a crank 193 on the shaft 48. The rack 198 is connected to the link 194 by an adjustable flexible connexion. The The carriage 155 is provided with a spring-pressed upper gripping member, which is opened to receive the sheets by a cam 186, Figs. 3 and 4, acting on studs 187, Fig. 3, on the grippers, and registering- pins 162 are provided on the grippers. The sheets are prevented from adhering to the type bed by means of adjustable frisket fingers 164, Fig. 4, carried by arms on a hollow shaft 166 freely mounted on a shaft 166<a>, which is mounted so as to be moved by a parallel-rule motion by links 169, 170, 171, operated by an arm 174, link 175, lever 176, and a cam on the shaft 48. In addition to the parallel motion of the shaft 166<a>, the fingers 164 are turned about the shaft by a cam-operated plunger 179 which acts on an adjustable spring- controlled bell-crank 167 on the shaft 166. As the carriage 155 carries the sheet from the platen, projections 188 deflect the sheet into the bite of delivery bands 189, 190. When the device is an attachment to a Gordon press, it is connected to a frame 206 by parallel links 209, secured by a bolt 210 and is provided with levelling-screws 212.
Patent GB-190924420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sheaves and Pulleys or the like.
Inventor: RAMSAY HUGH
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 24,420. Ramsay, H. Oct. 25. Bushes.-The boss of a sheave or pulley is fitted with a sleeve C loose relatively to the sheave and to the supporting-pin. The sleeve is held in position by a ring H.
Patent GB-190928270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Tanks.
Inventor: ULLMAN JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 28,270. Ullman, J. A. Dec. 3. Gauge glasses and the like.-In storage tanks for liquid fuel &c., a gauge 12 consisting of a glass-tube enclosed by a slotted metal sleeve is fitted to the discharge pipe 3, and an air vent is formed in the cap 13 to prevent the pipe 6 from acting as a siphon and so emptying the tank. In the application of this discharge system to a force-feed system, the air vent is replaced by a connexion with the pressure fluid.
Patent GB-190928820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines.
Inventor: PATON JOHN MCCLURE CALDWELL
IPC: D06F65/02
Filed: 1909-12-09
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 28,820. Paton, J. M. C., and Philps, A. M. Dec. 9. Ironing-machines, feeding-arrangements for. -The feed bar c of Decoudun machines is made hollow, Fig. 3, or fitted or formed with conduits g, Fig. 4, or with pipes h, Fig. 5, clipped thereto, and is heated by steam, hot water, &c. circulating through the conduits.
Patent GB-191005450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calendars.
Inventor: ATHERTON HERBERT
Filed: 1910-03-04
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 5450. Atherton, H. March 4. Calendars.-A perpetual calendar for indicating the day of the week of any date between the years 1800 and 1920 A.D. comprises fourteen circles, seven of which contain the days of the month, and the remaining seven the years, as shown in the Figure. Corresponding to each circle there is the name of an advertizer, or some other reference; and when the two references corresponding to any date are sought for jointly in a table, the day of the week can be found.
Patent GB-191006606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal-cutting Blow-pipe Apparatus.
IPC: F23D14/46
Filed: 1910-03-16
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 6606. British Oxygen Co., and Murray, K. S. March 16. Blowpipe burners.-The spring-operated valve 3, Fig. 1, of a metal-cutting blowpipe for controlling the supply of oxygen for cutting is controlled by a lever 11 having an adjustable screw 10 for acting on the valve 3, and is arranged together with the valves 16, 15, Fig. 2, for the combustible gas and the internal oxygen supply at or near the end opposite the nozzle, the parts of the blowpipe being readily detachable. A spring 4, Fig. 1, held in position by a screw cap 8, acts through a sleeve 5 on the spindle of the valve. The oxygen for cutting and for combustion is supplied through valved passages in the distributing box 1, passages in the junction-box 23, and tubes 24, 25, Fig. 2, to a central passage and an annular passage respectively in the nozzle, and the oxygen issuing through the nipple 33, Fig. 1, draws in combustible gas through the valve 16, Fig. 2, passages in the box 1 and the junction-piece 23, and a chamber 28 surrounding the tubes 24, 25. Specification 28,807/04, [Class 51, Furnaces &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191007609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Package Lining.
Inventor: DAVIS FRANK SHELTON
IPC: B65D5/62
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 7609. Davis, F. S. March 29. Wrappers.-Tea is packed in a carton or wrapper 1, Figs. 1 and 3, provided with openings A and a covering 7 of metal foil. The object of the openings is to enable the tea to be felt through the covering. In a modification, the flaps B are replaced by short pieces like the piece 6.
Patent GB-191009462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Making Compartments such as Hulls for Ships.
Inventor: DUNN WILLIAM ABERCROMBIE
IPC: B63B3/20
Filed: 1910-04-19
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 9462. Dunn, W. A., and Miller, A. M. April 19. Plating; keelsons.-Relates to structures built up of a series of flanged plates, the flanges serving to strengthen them. In the application to ships, the plates are formed with ribs or flanges 2 disposed at a short distance from each edge, and arranged so that the end of one plate overlaps the end of an adjacent plate to which it is riveted. Longitudinal I-beams are used as keelsons and engine-bearers, and may run the full length of the vessel. In a modification, the plating is carried out vertically, the ribs 2 in this case acting as transverse frames.
Patent GB-191010061-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stop for Doors.
Inventor: SHEPHARD WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: E05C17/44
Filed: 1910-04-25
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 10,061. Shephard, W. A. April 25. Door holders.- The vertical rod 7 of a spring - depressed doorholder is held out of contact with the floor by means of a spring-controlled trigger 20 pivoted to the bearing 16 and adapted to engage a notch 22 formed in the rod.
Patent GB-191010219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Suspensions for Vehicles.
Inventor: SAINT-SENOCH PIERRE-HAINCQUE D
IPC: B60G17/052
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 10,219. Saint-Senoch, P. H. de. April 28, 1909, [Convention date]. Composite and pneumatic springs.-Relates to suspensions for automobiles &c. of the kind in which the pneumatic cylinder is in communication with a reservoir of compressed air on the vehicle. According to the invention, the piston 3 and piston-rod are formed with a passage 7 through which the air in the cylinder 6 can pass to and from a reservoir 11. When the piston descends to near the bottom of the cylinder, the passage 7 is closed by a fixed plunger 18, and the piston is thus cushioned. Between the reservoir 11 and the cylinder is arranged a valve box 10 divided into two chambers 13, 14 by a partition 15 fitted with a valve 16. The air can pass freely from the cylinder to the reservoir through the valve 16, but it can return only through a by-pass 20 having a constricted passage which can be regulated by a screw 21. Thus, rebound of the spring is damped. Figs. 2 and 3 show in detail a modification of the fixed plunger 18 in the cylinder. It is grooved as at 19 so as to cut off the passage when the piston reaches the plane a-b.
Patent GB-191012993-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for the Prodution of Clear Beer More or Less similar to what is known as Non-deposit Beer.
IPC: C12H1/00
Filed: 1910-05-28
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 12,993. Hotblack, F. M., and Kidd & Hotblack. May 28. Fining and clarifying beverages.-Beer from the fermenting-vat is fined with gelatine or other material, and is decanted into bottles or other closed vessels and allowed to remain at ordinary temperature until a pressure of from 15 to 30 lb. is attained. The beer is cooled to a low temperature to precipitate albuminoids &c. and is decanted and racked or bottled at a low temperature.