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Patent GB-190816613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boilers Composed of Sections.
Inventor: TORNACK MAX
Filed: 1908-08-06
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 16,613. Tornack, M. Sept. 21, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Heating water.-A sectional boiler consists of a number of rows of sections g, which are so formed and arranged that each two adjacent rows enclose a combustion chamber f, and rows of sections and furnace spaces succeed one another alternatively along the length of the boiler. Each section g is provided with ribs which, when the sections are assembled in the usual way, form the sides of the flue passages u between the water spaces in the sections. The combustion products may enter the flues u from both sides of the combustion chamber or, as shown in the middle sections of the boiler, Fig. 2, they may enter the flues from one side only of the combustion chamber. The products pass downwards through the flues u and enter large exhaust flues o, which open into a common uptake. Apertures which are closed by covers p are provided at the top of the boiler to afford access to the flues. In a modification, the ash chambers a are arranged in the flues o instead of being placed above them, as shown.
Patent GB-190817252-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manicuring Instrument.
Inventor: ASBURY DORSEY FROST
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 17,252. Asbury, D. F. Aug. 17. Manicuring-appliances.-Consists in a small disk, Fig. 1, for pressing-back the cuticle from the nails, and having a cupped lower surface 2, with a sharp serrated edge 3. The surface 4 is roughened and of larger periphery than the edge 3 so as not to injure the pocket. The disk is rotatably mounted by the shank 6 on a pocket-knife, nail clippers, or file as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190817700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woodcutting Machines for the Cutting and Automatic Assembling into Bundles of Wood Strips or Shavings to be used in the Manufacture of Baskets (Chip and the like)
Inventor: SCOURSE JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 17,700. Scourse, J. Aug. 24. Wood shavings.-In a machine for cutting and bundling wood shavings for making chip baskets, a plane 2, set on its side, is reciprocated by a flywheel and connecting-rod 3, its cutter 6 severing shavings from a piece of wood placed on the table 1. An arm 18, fixed on the back of the plane and adjusted by means of a set-screw 19, assembles the shavings against an adjustable bar 16. The cutter 6 is adjusted by means of set-screws 14, 15 to vary the thickness of the shavings cut. Two cutters 5, 7 are arranged in the plane in front of the cutter 6 to plane the edges of the shavings, and an adjusting-screw 8 and set-screw 9 enable the height of the upper cutter 7 to be adjusted to the width of the shavings. The table 1 is vertically adjustable with respect to the lower cutter 5 by means of adjusting-screws 10. Slots are provided in the table 1 for the insertion of an adjustable stop 13, by the duplication of which a number of shavings may be cut at each stroke.
Patent GB-190820288-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Terminal for Magnetoelectric Ignition Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 20,288. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. Nov. 15, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Couplings.-A terminal for connecting the lead to a magneto-electric ignition apparatus consists of a screw terminal c, carried by a simple or compound plate spring a, which embraces a boss fixed in an insulated manner to the magneto-machine. In order to give the spring a better purchase, the boss may be provided with a groove in which the spring a fits.
Patent GB-190821682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Suspending and Releasing Apparatus for Pit Cages or the like.
Inventor: BANTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 21,682. Banton, W. H. Oct. 14. Safety suspending-apparatus.-A pair of laminated springs C are supported vertically by beams B on the side of the cage, and carry at their ends gripping-blocks L adapted to engage the cage girder, the grips being normally held inoperative by connexion to the hoisting - cable. On the opposite side of the guide ropes or bars V are stationary blocks T connected by rods U. The blocks L are retained in inoperative position by wire ropes or chains H guided by pulleys K and connected to the hoisting-cable. In the event of the hoisting-cable breaking, the springs C press the blocks L against the guides and sustain the cage. The grips may also be applied by a hand-lever S, pivoted on a pin S' and connected at opposite ends to links Q coupled to one pair of gripping- blocks L. The other pair are applied by similar links Q connected by swinging-levers R to the first pair. Stops W limit the motion of the blocks L.
Patent GB-190822256-A (GB)
Title: Cased Timepiece Serving as Support for a Terrestrial Globe.
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 22,256. Werner, C., [Firm of]. June 20, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Universal clocks.-A terrestrial globe, detachably mounted on the casing of a clock provided with an ordinary dial, is rotated by the clock-work once in twenty-four hours. A rigid meridian are e screwed to a bracket f supports the axis of the globe, the south polar extension of the axis carrying a bevelwheel g and resting in a step-bearing h. The wheel g meshes with a wheel c which is fixed to a vertical arbor b. A graduated equatorial ring arranged around the globe indicates universal time.
Patent GB-190825690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trawl Warps for Deep Sea Fishing
Inventor: BRUNNER EDWARD
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 25,690. Brunner, E., [Bensaude & Co.]. Feb. 10, 1909. Ropes, serving as electric conductors.-Relates to trawl warps for deep-sea fishing used in connexion with electric lights placed beneath the water for the purpose of attracting fish into the nets. The warp is constructed with a hemp core A, wire strands C around the hemp core, and an insulated electric conductor B in the centre of the core.
Patent GB-190904914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Agglomerating or Briquetting Copper Ore Concentrated preparatory for Smelting.
Inventor: ROUSE THOMAS
IPC: C22B1/24
Filed: 1909-02-27
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 4914. Rouse, T. Feb. 27. Briquetting processes. - Copper ore concentrates are briquetted by a weak solution of water-glass containing hydrated ferric oxide. The amount of ferric oxide employed is varied according to the amount of iron already present in the ore. If the concentrates are wet, the moisture is taken up by the addition of fine coal, coke, or charcoal in quantities not greater than that necessary for smelting the ore. Ore dust and flue dust may be added to the mixture before briquetting. If the briquettes are to be smelted immediately, they are heated to 400‹ F. for a few minutes on their way to the furnace; if they are to be carried to a distance, the heating is maintained for half an hour. According to the Provisional Specification, the hydrated ferric oxide may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190905963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: BROWNING ERNEST MERCER
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-03-12
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 5963. Browning, E. M. March 12. Incandescent gas burners.-The inverted burner head 1 on the ordinary mixing-tube 2 forms a superheating-chamber for the gas and air mixture which is emitted through the annular space 6 between the burner head and the cone-shaped body 3, in which is the by-pass 8 leading to the igniting-jet 10. This is arranged in a space 10<a> to protect it from draughts. In a modification, the cone-shaped body is hollow, having the by-pass arranged in its wall. According to the Provisional Specification, the annular space 6 is slightly smaller in area than the mixing-tube.
Patent GB-190915370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Radiators for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HODGSON LEONARD
IPC: F28D1/03
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-07-01
Abstract: 15,370. Hodgson, L. July 1. P l a t e apparatus.- Strips of metal are corrugated hexagonally at their ends and in the manner shown in Fig. 1 between, so that when assembled in a motor radiator thin water spaces e, f are left surrounding air spaces in the form of tubes. In a modification, the intermediate corrugations are also hexagonal.
Patent GB-190930471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Valves of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LORENZEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-12-30
Abstract: 30,471. Lorenzen, C. Dec. 30. Cooling. - A rotary cylindrical inlet and exhaust valve 2 for internal-combustion engines is made hollow for the passage of cooling-water, which is circulated through the valve by means of screw-threads 21 on the interior of the hollow spindle-portions at each end. A fixed blade 22, which is bent through one turn in the opposite direction to the rotation of the valve, prevents rotation of the column of water.
Patent GB-191000752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Magnetic Relays.
IPC: H01H50/54
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 752. Nash, G. H., and Western Electric Co. Jan. 11. Electro-magnetic switches; contacts.-Relates to means for adjusting the armature and fixed contacts of relays. The retracting-spring h of the armature d is adjusted by a screw s or by a slider m which varies its effective length. The fixed contacts k, l, two of which are shown in Fig. 1, have inclined ends k<1>, l<1> which engage the insulated coned ends of the adjusting- screws t.
Patent GB-191009479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Skirts, Blouses and the like.
Inventor: JAMES HORACE
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 1910-04-19
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 9479. James, H. April 19. Skirt and blouse and like grips.-A fastener for securing skirts &c. to blouses &c. comprises two members A, B, hinged together in a direction parallel to the top of the former garment, which may have co-operating-pins g and openings g<1> to prevent detachment of the skirt. These members are held closed by a coiled spring E arranged at the hinge, Fig. 5, by a spring joint D, Fig. 3, or by a safety pin engaging with the blouse. The last arrangement is shown in Fig. 1. The safety-pin C is secured to the member B in a plane at right-angles thereto. The member A is placed beneath the skirt band, and the member B is folded down over it, whereupon the safety-pin projects behind. When this is secured to the blouse, the device is fixed in its closed position. Where a spring joint of either form is used, a safety-pin is secured to one member for holding the blouse; and it may be arranged as just described. The members A, B may comprise parallel ribs and corresponding recesses co-operating to grip the skirt. Slots may be formed in one of these members for the attachment of a waist band. As shown in Fig. 8, the blouse is gripped by ribbed members Ba hinged to the member A and cooperating with recesses therein. The ends of waist bands are attached to the members Ba to operate them.
Patent GB-191009918-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Signal or Indicator for Cards, Folios, or Books.
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 9918. Allwood & Sons, W., and Allwood, W. R. April 23. Indexing.-In an indicator for cards, folios, books, &c. of the kind consisting of spirally coiled strips of resilient material, the coils a', a' are superimposed, and a ball or tablet a<4> is provided at one end.
Patent GB-191012048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Delivery Apparatus for Printing Machines.
IPC: B41F13/70
Filed: 1910-05-14
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 12,048. Mann & Co., G., and Evans, A. B. May 14. Delivery apparatus.- Sheets are delivered by a drop - sheet delivery arrangement on to a board arranged near the impression cylinder. The sheets are received on tapes or bands of which the ends nearer the cylinder are wound round a spring roller or the like, or are weighted and passed over pulleys, and the other ends are attached to a bar which reciprocates over the delivery board. As shown, the sheets are delivered from an impression cylinder m by means of shoe-flies t, strippers u, and rollers w, v, and a guide x directs the sheets on to tapes r attached to pulleys on a shaft c, which is reciprocated in guides a arranged over a box b near the cylinder m by means of a connecting-rod c and suitable crank and link mechanism. As the shaft c moves to the left, the tapes r unwind from pulleys o on a shaft n, and, as the shaft c returns towards the cylinder, the tapes r are wound upon the shaft n by means of tapes q arranged at the sides of the tapes r. These tapes are fixed to pulleys on the shaft n and to spring-controlled barrels i<2> freely mounted on the shaft c, the barrels acting to keep the tapes taut in all positions. The sheets fall on to the board b as the bar c returns, the sheets being kept down by smoothers y.
Patent GB-191012158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic or Semi-automatic Rifles and other Fire-arms.
Inventor: ASHTON THOMAS ROBERT RANEY
IPC: F41A3/32
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1911-05-17
Abstract: 12,158. Ashton, T. R. R. May 17. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breechblock.-Relates to "long-recoil" guns having a tilting breech-block as described in Specification 28,246/09, and consists (1) in means for causing positive extraction, and (2) in a safety device. To cause positive extraction, a laterally projecting lug a', Fig. 2, on the breech-bolt, engages a rearwardly inclined cam-surface d<2>, Fig. 1, on the breech-frame. Thus when, at the end of the recoil, the rear end of the bolt is raised by the inclined surface h, the breechbolt, together with its extractor f, is positively retracted relatively to the breech-frame. In a modification, the lug is on the frame, and the cam-surface on the breech-bolt. To ensure safety, the head c<1> of the firing-pin is located in a recess in the breech-block, and the hammer has a projecting nose e<1>, which registers with the recess only when the breech-bolt is in the lowered or locked position.
Patent GB-191012862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Stands for Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: FIXLER EDGAR LAWRENCE
IPC: B60L5/16
Filed: 1910-05-26
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 12,862. Fixler, E. L., and Burgess, W. May 26. Supporting and controlling arrangements for collectors.- Trolly stands for electricallypropelled vehicles are provided with means whereby, when the pole is lowered, the pole socket is automatically held in its inoperative position, and the pole released from the socket; the movable portion of the trolly stand is also mounted to rotate between two series of conical rollers. The socket part 18 is pivoted upon the plate 8, having inclined tracks for engagement with a series of conical rollers 5, 10 journaled upon shafts 11 secured to rings 7, 12. The plate 8 is formed with a bracket 49, on which is pivotally mounted a shaft 47, bent up at one end so as to carry a weight 50. This shaft carries a ring, rigidly secured to it, and formed with projections 47b, 54, 55. Mounted loosely on the shaft is a hook 46 and a cylinder 52 having projections 51 at its ends, the two parts of the cylinder being connected at the centre by a loop-piece 53. The trolly-pole 29 is held by the jaws 32, 33, and locked therein by the engagement of the hook 34 on the pole with the hook 40 pivoted at 39 to the pole-socket jaw 32. The hook 40 carries at its lower end a central hook 45 and laterally-extending plates 42 engaged by springs 44. When the weight 50 is thrown over so as to move the projections 51 and hook 46 into a vertical position, and the pole is lowered as shown in broken lines in Fig. 2, the plates 42 are pressed back, and the pole hook 34 liberated simultaneously with the engagement of the hooks 45, 46, which then hold the pole socket in its inoperative position. Fig. 8 shows the position of the hook and projections in their inoperative position.
Patent GB-191013304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casting Metals of High Melting Point.
Inventor: QUENEAU AUGUSTIN LEON JEAN
IPC: B22D18/04
Filed: 1910-06-01
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 13,304. Queneau, A. L. J. June 19, 1909, [Convention date]. Casting-machines; moulds; electricity, heating by.-In apparatus for casting metals of high fusion point such as brass, phosphor bronze, manganese steel, &c., the casting-metal is maintained at a high temperature by an electric current, and the casting is performed under pressure. A casting- furnace is employed in which a metal casing A, made air-tight at the joints by non-conducting material d, surrounds a melting-pot C, the space between being loosely filled with fireclay. The pot is supported on a conducting pedestal f, which transmits the current from a terminal c<1>, a second terminal c transmitting current to a combined dip nozzle and electrode l. The nozzle may be of graphitized carbon, and is flanged to rest in a containing recess in the furnace cover, a screwed cap n keeping the parts in position. A mould w is attached to the furnace, to connect with the dip nozzle, by a screw-threaded projection v. A conduit D and threeway cock E lead to a source of pneumatic pressure. In a modification, the nozzle consists of two elements, one surrounding the other and insulated therefrom, and in this case one of these may be heated mainly by radiation. In adapting the apparatus for polyphase currents, there may be a water-cooled terminal connected to the outer of the two elements of the dip nozzle, the inner being connected to the terminal c. A second conducting pedestal f insulated from the first may also be introduced to connect with another terminal.
Patent GB-191015748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes and in the Methos of Making same.
Inventor: BURGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: A46B3/00
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 15,748. Burger, C. June 30, 1909, [Convention date]. Bristles, fixing.-The brush is built up by spreading layers of bristles c between narrow bars a, each bar having transverse projections and. recesses corresponding to recesses and projections on the next bar, bars and bristles being secured together by dipping the back of the stock into pitch, glue, &c., and a holder b being affixed in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-191018182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Wagons.
Inventor: BREDA GIOVANNI
IPC: B61G5/04
Filed: 1910-07-30
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 18,182. Breda, G. July 30. couplings, automatic.-Hooks A with recesses a are engaged by the members b, Fig. 3, of a stirrup-piece moving transversely under the action of a counterweight D. On entering the box B, the hooks press up the catch C, Fig. 3, and engage the stirrup. Couplings, automatic, convertible to non- automatic.-During the transition period, the automatic coupler-head may be pivoted at N and the rod i at n, so that when it is desired to use the ordinary draught-hook P, the catch M is released, allowing the coupler-head to fall. Combined buffer and draw gear.-In the final stage, the couplers also act as buffers. The draw-bar is slotted at q so as to avoid compressive strains and a cross bar r transmits shocks to the springs s.
Patent GB-191023008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas Burner Taps.
IPC: F16K5/10
Filed: 1910-10-05
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 23,008. Richmond Gas Stove and Meter Co., and Sherburn, W. H. Oct. 5. Atmospheric gas burners; burners, regulating.-Comprises a special arrangement by which the gas-supply to two burners or series of burners is regulated by one tap. The tap b communicates by passages e with two casings c, which carry threaded tubes i, upon which the air - regulators h are adjustable. Gas is supplied to the tap by a passage d, Fig. 3, and can be supplied either to one or to both burners, or can be cut off, by suitably turning the tap b. The gas nipples comprise annular series of apertures, and also lateral apertures, in the ends of stems j, which pass through the tubes i, and have shoulders k working in connexion with the ends of the tubes i. The stems j have a screw adjustment, by which the gas-passage can be regulated, and the lateral apertures in the nipple can be more or less covered.
Patent GB-191023422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to "Burning-off" Lamps.
Inventor: ROBBENS GEORGE
IPC: B44D3/16
Filed: 1910-10-10
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 23,422. Robbens, G., and Curtis, T. Oct. 10. Oil reservoirs; flame protectors.-Burning-off lamps are provided with a detachable jacket which encloses the lamp body or reservoir and the nozzle, and is provided with a hinged flameshield. The parts of the casing a, which is lined with asbestos, are hinged as at b and are secured by a catch c, and the projecting parts d, which come together to form a split tube for enclosing the rear of the burner, are furnished with a back plate d' having a passage e for the regulating-valve stem. A tubular member i is slipped over the tube d to protect the rest of the burner, and to this tube a wind-shield k is hinged.
Patent GB-191024485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Resistances.
IPC: H01C10/12
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 24,485. Field, M. B., and Ferranti, Ltd. Oct. 21. Resistances.-A resistance consists of one or more cells each containing a springy powder such as a mixture of plumbago and mica, enclosed by a flexible diaphragm, to which pressure may be applied to vary the resistance. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the diaphragm consists of a number of mica disks rendered flexible by slits or perforations, but arranged so as to retain the powder, and secured between flanges on the walls i, j of the cell, which may be riveted together. The wall i forms one electrode, the other electrode consisting of two smaller copper disks secured on opposite sides of the mica cover by a rivet d. One copper disk has radial slits, and the other has radial projections, and is separated from the mica disks by an asbestos washer. Each cell fits into the part of the next, as shown, and is insulated from it by a ring x. Pressure is applied to the end diaphragm by a screw, the cells being prevented from rotating by glass rods passing through holes p and secured to the frame. In a modification, the cover consists of a corrugated metal disk suitably insulated. In another modification, the walls of the cell are non-conductive, and a flexible diaphragm is provided at each end. When the resistance is to be only in circuit for a short period, the diaphragms may be of leather. The resistance may be used as a lamp-regulator or as a motorstarter. In the latter case, plugs may pass between springs to short-circuit the resistance when a maximum pressure has been attained, and to disconnect it for a minimum pressure.
Patent GB-191027846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: PEDERSEN JOHANNES THEODOR
Filed: 1910-11-30
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 27,846. Pedersen, J. T. Nov. 30. Revolving-cylinder pumps; stroke, varying.- A multiple-delivery pump for supplying lubricant to machines consists of a casing a, having an inlet a<1> and outlets a<2>, in which rotates a cylinder member c. A piston d slides in a slot c<2> formed in the cylinder member, and is caused to reciprocate by the portions d<1>, d<2> engaging the pins e, f, which are secured to the cover b of the casing a and project into a circular recess formed in the face of the cylinder member c. The discharge may be regulated by adjusting the screwed pins f, which have tapered ends, thus varying the discharge strokes. The inlet ports are connected to the inlet a' by a circular channel 6. In a modification having only one outlet, a single pin actuates the piston, which may be single or double acting. The part c may be backed by a spring washer 14 and surrounded by a packing-ring h.