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Patent GB-190806242-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Turning Sheets of Music and the like.
Inventor: POWER PIERCE MICHAEL JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 6242. Power, P. M. J. March 20. Leaf-turners. - A leaf-turner comprises a series of turning- arms b, b<1>, b<2> having leaf-engaging fingers c. Each arm is connected to a pair of springs d, e by means of cords r which pass in opposite directions around the hub of the arm. The springs are attached at their other ends to a plate f, pivoted on a pillar s and capable of being moved by means of an arm g so as to put either set of springs d, e in tension for the purpose of moving the arms b, b<1>, b<2> either forward or backward. The plate f is held in the desired position by the engagement of cut-away parts h, h<1> of the arm g with a slot in the casing of the apparatus. The hubs of the arms b &c. are arranged one above another on the spindle a, the arms being cranked downwards. Each arm is provided with three projections j, j<1>, j<2>, which are adapted to be engaged by fixed projections m, m<1> and pivoted plates n, n<1> on a pneumatically-operated sliding plate k. The plates n, n' are arranged as shown in Fig. 3, and are only capable of inward motion. The sliding plate k is attached to a guide-plate v and normally is retained in position by springs l. A bulb o, interposed between a hemispherical casing t and a musbroom piece u attached to the plate v, is connected to a pressure bulb p and is thereby adapted to actuate the sliding plate k. On the inflation of the bulb o, the plate m is disengaged from the projection j of the foremost arm, and the catch n at the same time engages the projection j<1> of the suceeding arm, so that on the rotation of the first arm to the other side its projection j<1> is engaged by the pivoted catch n<1>. A clamp r is provided for securing the apparatus to a music desk. By arranging the catches m<1>, n' at a suitable distance from the pivot, the projection j<3> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190808124-A (GB)
Title: Ruffing and Stitching Machine.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 8124. Fairweather, W. April 13. Ratchet gearing.-In a sewing-machine, a silent ratchet gear operated from an adjustable eccentric such as is described in Specification No. 24,478, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Sewing &c.], includes an arm 89 pivoted on the shaft 41 and a lever 87 pivoted to the arm 89. The jaws 86, which grip the usual flange on the cam wheel, are formed on the lever 87, which is normally held by the co-operation of the spring 93 and the stop 108 so that the jaws are slightly eccentric with regard to the shaft 41. Reverse movement of the wheel is prevented by a brake band.
Patent GB-190808613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Burners
Inventor: PRAAG DAVID JOHN VAN
Filed: 1908-04-18
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 8613. Praag, D. J. van. April 18. Atmospheric gas and vapour burners.-In an atmospheric burner of the type in which the gas or vapour on its discharge from the nipple passes through a convergent nozzle c and a supply pipe b arranged in the burner tube a, the supply pipe b opens or projects into an extension pipe d of larger diameter: The inner end of the pipe d may be cut away at an angle to its axis; or it may be closed, a circular hole being then provided in the side of the tube. In some cases, especially when the gas pressure is low, the extension pipe may be replaced by a tube composed of one or more thicknesses of wire-gauze. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the gas nipple g is attached to the burner tube. In this case, the sides of the convergent nozzle c may be curved as shown in Fig. 5, or straight, as shown in Fig. 1. Air holes, e are provided. Relative dimensions of the various parts are given in the Specification. According to the Provisional Specification, gauze may be placed across the burner tube or beneath the outlet holes of the burner; the application of the burner to cooking and heating stoves is mentioned.
Patent GB-190813281-A (GB)
Title: Negative Washing Holder.
Inventor: RUBENKING JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 13,281. Rubenking, J. H. June 22. Trays, dishes, and containers.-In a washing-tank, the plates are held between the corrugated lid 15 and sets of corrugated strips 16 supported by spring arms 17. The tank 7 is partitioned, and vertical sets of perforations 10, 13 are provided in connexion with an inlet 8 and an outlet 9 to obtain a horizontal flow of water. The corrugations on the lid are separated by rubber strips which engage above the partitions, forming watertight joints between the several compartments. The links 19 for the lid are connected by a pin and slot to retain the lid in open position when the cover can be utilized as a rack.
Patent GB-190815945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON EDMUND JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,945. Thompson, E. J., and Sills, B. H. July 27. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. A valve i determining the quantity of fuel escaping from the nozzle c is operated by the suction-controlled sleeve C which controls the air supply. The valve i rotates on a screwed pillar f, and has a projection engaging an inclined slot 13 in the parallel part p of the sleeve c, such part being of the same diameter as the nozzle. As the sleeve C lifts, the projection leaves the groove 13, but a notch in the end of the projection is engaged by a wire w the lower end of which is carried by a laterally-adjustable block. The sleeve C is angularly adjustable relatively to the casing.
Patent GB-190824432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surveying Instruments
Inventor: GREENFIELD ALBERT PERCIVAL
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 24,432. Greenfield, A. P., [Smith, J. T.]. Nov. 13. Surveying-instruments; theodolites; levels.-Relates to means for clamping the traversing-plate of the tripod head of surveying-instruments, such as theodolites, levels, &c. The traversing-plate b is mounted on a supporting-plate a provided with the lugs a<1> of the leg hinges, and is formed with a crown part b<1>, on which the theodolite &c. is mounted. Clamping-arms c are adapted to be drawn tightly against the underside of the plate a by means of a cone d screwel on to a central hollow pillar e, which slides vertically on a sleeve b' depending from the crown b<1>, and terminates at its upper end in a flange e<1>. Screws f prevent rotation of the pillar e, while allowing an axial movement. The clamping is effected by means of a screwthreaded sleeve g, which engages the internallythreaded crown b<1>, and has an internal flange g<1> engaging the underside of the flange e<1>. The sleeve g is rotated by means of two wings i<1> on a ring i encircling the crown b<1> ; these wings carry plus h, which extend through circumferential slits in the crown b<1> and engage in holes g<2> in the sleeve g. By providing a number of holes g<2>, the angular relation of the wings i<1> with respect to the sleeve g is capable of adjustment.
Patent GB-190824794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Continuous Current Motors.
Inventor: SCHARF PAUL
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,794. Scharf, P. Nov. 18. Field-magnets.-Continuous-current motors have in addition to the ordinary brushes l, m in the neutral plane, one or more pairs of brushes i, k on the pole axis, these auxiliary brushes being either short-circuited or connected through a resistance or a field coil. The starting torque is thereby increased and, in the case of series motors, the tendency to running away at light load is counteracted. Specifications No. 13,706, A.D. 1905, and No. 23,256, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190827526-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Permutation Lock.
Inventor: PARKER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 27,526. Parker, E. Dec. 18. Locks, permutation.-A box-lid is locked or a case is anchored to a fixture by means of a spring catch F, which is released from engagement by a bar A withdrawn by means of a spring G when a series of sliders L are placed in the proper position. The sliders L each carry a pin Q, which can be placed in either of two holes P', P' in the slider. In the normal position of the parts with the box &c. locked, the pins Q in the holes P' of the sliders are in engagement with notches B in the edge of the bar A and lock this against movement. The sliders carrying these pins must be pulled.forward before the box &c. can be opened ; if any of the remaining sliders be moved, the pins Q in the holes P<2> of the sliders are brought into engagement with the notches C in the bar and again lock it. The proper combination is identified by letters &c. on the free ends of the sliders.
Patent GB-190900205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeronautic Apparatus.
Inventor: METCALF GEORGE ALPHONZO
IPC: B64C27/28
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 205. Metcalf, G. A. Jan. 4. Aerial machines without aerostats; p r o p e l l i n g ; steering; framework.-In an aerial machine provided with screw propellers, the line of action of which can be varied for steering and for regulating the altitude of the machine, the passenger platform 10 supports a standard 14 provided with arms 20, upon which sleeves or carriers 21, provided with hand-levers 23, 24, are rotatably mounted. In the carriers 21 are journaled the shafts 27 of screw propellers 37, these shafts being driven by the countershafts 19 and the main shafts 17 working within the carriers 21 and the standard 14 respectively. The plane of the propellers is arranged as close as possible to the axes of the carriers 21, so that bodily lateral movement of the propellers is reduced to a minimum and control facilitated. Adjustable vanes 55, Fig. 4, pivoted upon the carriers 21, may be employed for independent steering or to modify the action of the propellers by deflecting the air currents ; or auxiliary propellers 39, Fig. 5, may be provided for the same purpose. The propellers 39 are journaled in a yoke 41, adapted to turn upon the shafts 27, and are controlled by hand-levers 43. Rods 34 serve as protectors or buffers for the propellers. An horizontal as well as a lifting force is derived by inclining the propellers in the same direction, while, by inclining them in opposite directions, the machine can be caused to describe a curved path.
Patent GB-190901099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Welding of Railway Rail Joints
Inventor: BUSSE ARTHUR
IPC: E01B11/44
Filed: 1909-01-15
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 1099. Busse, A. Jan. 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Rail joints, welded, and with piece of rail inserted between rail ends.-Fish-plates are welded as by arcwelding to rail ends along the underside of the rail heads and the upper side of the rail feet. Fishplates having a tread portion entering a recess in the rail ends may be used, and a base-plate may also be welded at the joints. The worn ends of the rails may be cut away and a new piece of rail inserted, longer fish-plates being used and welded to the old and new rails. The fish-bolts and nuts may also be welded in place.
Patent GB-190915435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transport Envelopes or Boxes.
Inventor: JACKSON CHARLES
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 15,435. Jackson, C. July 2. Securing bags, special means for.-A device for preventing tampering with containers consists of one or more tubes, with spring tongues S, Fig. 3, or with grooves, as shown in Fig. 4, and a rod, wire or the like with deep slots or featherings. The tube is fixed in one part of the envelope, and the wire is carried by the other enclosing part or lid. The two parts of the envelope may be placed in such a position that the wire does not engage with the tube, and then the envelope may be opened at will.
Patent GB-190917480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Lamps.
Inventor: GREENBERG GEORGE GERSHOM
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1909-07-27
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 17,480. Greenberg, G. G. July 27. Vehicular lanterns and casings.-Relates to identification lamps for motor vehicles of the kind in which the front face of the lamp casing serves for the identification plate, and in which the identification numbers are attached singly and removably. The casing 10 is rectangular and narrow, and is provided with means for rigidly securing it to the back of the vehicle. The casing is formed of sheet metal, and is bent to form flanges 15, 15<1> and a top strip 15a. The end walls 14 are cut to receive tongues 16, which are bent inwards to form with the flanges 15<1> a guide for holding a transparent plate 17. The identification numbers 24 are usually formed of enamelled metal, and are provided with tongues 25, which pass through holes 26 in the top strip 15<a> and the bottom flange 15. The top of the casing is closed by a hinged door 18 having a flange 20, which overlaps the edge of the transparent plate 17 when in the closed position. A flat rectangular reflector is provided, and extends the whole length of the casing. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 9262/05 and 2560/08.
Patent GB-190919700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Flying Machines.
Inventor: WUNDERLICH ALFRED
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 19,700. Wunderlich, A. Aug. 27. [Addition to 1307/08.] Aerial machines without aerostats ; propelling.-Modifications of the machine described in the parent Specification, in which the lifting and propelling force is derived by sucking air from chambers 1 open at the top and closed at the bottom, and allowing it to escape from chambers 2 closed at the top and open at the bottom, consist (1) in the substitution of screw propellers 4 arranged in the walls of the chambers for the fans previously employed, and (2) in means for controlling the direction of discharge of the air from the compression chambers 2. For the latter purpose, the bottom and end of the chambers 2 is adapted to be closed by a series of pivoted flaps 11, 13 respectively, so connected that when the flaps 11 are open the flaps 13 are closed, and vice versa. Thus either a lifting or a propelling force, or, with an intermediate position of the flaps, both a lifting and a propelling force, can be derived from the escaping air. The forward end of the chamber may also be provided with flaps for effecting backward propulsion. The flaps are adjusted by a hand-wheel 17, a gear-wheel 19, and levers 14, 15, mounted on the shafts 10 of the flaps and connected by means 16. Planes, construction of.-The flaps 11, when closed, act with the incline 9 as a plane to sustain the machine. The shafts 10 are preferably arranged on an oblique line for this purpose.
Patent GB-190921189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessels for Aerial Navigation.
Inventor: POTTER WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B64C25/00
Filed: 1909-09-16
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 21,189. Potter, W. J. Sept. 16. Drawings to Specification. Elliptic and semi-elliptic springs.-Consists in making springs for supporting aerial machines when on the ground and for deadening the shock of landing, of laminated form and of ash-wood.
Patent GB-190924119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Paints, Varnishes and Stains.
Inventor: PERRY ROBERT SWAIN
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,119. Perry, R. S. Oct. 20. Paints, varnishes, and stains are rendered rust-preventing by the solution in the vehicle of a metallic salt of an organic acid, such as chromium linoleate or resinate. The salt must be freely soluble in linseed oil, but not so in water, and must have the following characteristics: (1) That the base-metal is precipitable in ammoniacal solution, as a sulphide or hydrate, by hydrogen sulphide, and is electronegative to iron when placed in contact therewith and embedded in ferroxyl indicator; (2) that in the presence of distilled water it does not electrically excite iron much more than do similar compounds of chromium; and (3) that in the presence of distilled water and iron, its tendency to dissociation is substantially as low as that characteristic of chromium resinate. A number of such ingredients may be used together. Specification 20,707/89 is referred to.
Patent GB-190929875-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Preparation of Dates or other like Fruits for Food.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 29,875. Bloxam, A. G., [SociÚtÚ le Ferment]. Dec. 21. Bacteria, preparations for administering.- Dates, prunes, figs, &c. are stuffed with a paste containing lactic ferments. A paste obtained by mixing almonds which have been treated with boiling water, skinned, and crushed, with a centrifuged culture of lactic ferments, is inserted in the stoned fruit. The fruit is finally immersed in boiling water.
Patent GB-191009931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Storage of Carcases or Parts of Carcases of Meat.
Inventor: STRAITON JOHN
IPC: A22C15/00
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 9931. Straiton, J., and Straiton, J. April 23. Butchers' fittings.- Meat is suspended in stores, chambers, ships, and road and railway vehicles, so that the tiers do not overlap. The pieces f<1> of the upper tier are hung by hooks f on chains a supported on centre rails g, and the pieces i<1> of the lower tier are hung by chains b, c from side rails j, the chains being connected to a ring e to which the slack of the chain a is also connected. From the ring l hangs the chain d, into which passes the hook i of the lower piece. Two centre rails and chains may be provided, and the rails placed between refrigerating-pipes l supported on girders m.
Patent GB-191011209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Hopper Fed Jib Conveyors.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE RICHARD
IPC: B65G65/00
Filed: 1910-05-06
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 11,209. Sutcliffe, R. May 6. Adjustably supporting endless-chain conveyers; feeding - devices. - Relates to jib conveyers fed from storage hoppers, and comprises means for adjusting the inclination of the hopper. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the conveyer. The conveyer is pivoted at n<1> on the end drum and carries a hopper c pivoted on the conveyer frame at q. The inclination of the hopper is adjusted by means of right and lefthanded screws r, so that whatever the inclination of the conveyer, the hopper may be always kept in such a position that the material will slide down its sides. In a modification, the hopper and the conveyer are pivoted on brackets which carry the end drum shaft so that the weight both of the hopper and the hinged end of the conveyer is taken by the brackets, thus reducing the friction on the drum shaft.
Patent GB-191015032-A (GB)
Title: A System of Connection for Electric Welding by Continuous Current and the use of Condensers.
Inventor: PRESSER ERNST
IPC: B23K11/24
Filed: 1910-06-22
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 15,032. Presser, E. June 22. [Addition to 14,859/10.] Commutator switching-arrangements.-In the welding-apparatus described in the parent Specification, in which a transformer is supplied from a continuous-current generator by means of a mechanically-driven reverser b, a condenser c being included in the circuit, the primary winding d is connected in parallel with one or more condensers f, by which sparking at the reverser is reduced. Fluid condensers of large capacity may be used.
Patent GB-191015324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: F02M9/08
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 15,324. Lake, H. W., [Soc. Anon. Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre]. June 25. Fluids, regulating volume of flow or pressure of.-A circular air passage B of variable area is formed by two tapering grooves in the peripheries of geared disks D, D<1>. The passage is varied by rotating the disks.
Patent GB-191017924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Tyres of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: ROSE FREDERICK
IPC: B60C9/02
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 17,924. Rose, F., and Rae, A. July 28. Jackets and covers.-A tyre foundation comprises transverse or oblique strips of fabric a, which may be cemented to a fabric base c; they are arranged'in layers so as to overlap, and are cemented together. In the form shown in Figs: 1 and 3, the strips have tongues b, preferably slit as shown in Fig. 3, which project to the tread surface between blocks f comprising obliquely-arranged fabric strips, such as described in Specification 11,645/10. Rubber strips h may be' placed between the blocks f and the tyre foundation. In a modification, the tongues b are not provided, and the blocks f are separated by rubber strips.
Patent GB-191018194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Baking Ovens.
Inventor: IHLEE FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: A21B1/14
Filed: 1910-07-30
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 18,194. Ihlee, F. C. July 30. Grates.-In bakers' ovens of the type in which the heating elements are formed by tubes with closed ends partly filled with liquid, the parts of the tubes within the furnace are arranged so as to form an enclosure for the fire on two or more sides, in order to protect the furnace lining and to secure increased heat transmission. As shown in Fig. 2, which represents a transverse section through the furnace, the tubes upon entry into the furnace divide into three groups, one descending at the back and one at each side of the grate, spaces being left between the tubes to allow the gases to pass to the flues. In a modification the fire-bars shown are dispensed with, and the ends of the tubes are continued in a horizontal direction to form the grate.
Patent GB-191020595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Stiffeners to Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: VORWERK WILHELM
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1909-10-30
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 20,595. Vorwerk, W. Oct. 80, 1909. Stiffeners.-The end-covers of stiffeners are formed of doubled tapes 11 sewn along the lines 13 to form pockets 12. The pockets are connected by threads 14 which are carried in the air from the seams 13. The tapes are then cut along the lines III, III and the pockets turned.
Patent GB-191024726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step-ladders, Trestles, and such like.
Inventor: SALISBURY ROBERT
IPC: E06C1/393
Filed: 1910-10-25
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 24,726. Salisbury, R. Oct. 25. Trestles are provided with folding platforms C pivoted to the back legs, and operated by pivoted slotted bars h, having loops h<3> engaged by cross-rods i, to lock the bars against movement. The spread of the trestle is regulated by a pivoted slotted bar f with one or more loops f<4> engaging with a cross-rod d, which carries a collar e and wing-nut d<3> to clamp the bar f in position.
Patent GB-191029397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: POINDEXTER ALFRED MORGAN
IPC: B26B21/28
Filed: 1910-12-17
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 29,397. Poindexter, A. M. Dec. 17. Razors, safety. The guard 11 is provided with teeth 1, 1<1> of graduated length, the blade 2 being held thereon with its edges oblique to the edges of the guard and parallel with the base of the teeth, so that a shearing cut is obtained. The blade is clamped on the guard by a cover-plate 3 secured by a screw 6 passing within the handle 5 and engaging a pin on the plate 3. The handle is preferably square in cross-section.