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Patent GB-190805105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Switches.
Inventor: HIBNER PHILIP DEFORIST
Filed: 1908-03-06
Granted: 1909-04-06
Abstract: 5105. Hibner, P. D., and Lorraine, J. S. March 6. Points and switches.-Comprises improvements on the automatic point-operating mechanism described in Specification No. 25,183, A.D. 1906, whereby the switches are locked in position by the wheels of the train, a signal and switch-stand being provided, with means in the switch-stand for operating the switches by hand ; modifications in the operating-mechanism carried by the vehicle are also described. A bar 12, Fig. 1, when depressed, raises a pin 13 into position to be operated from the vehicles, thus moving a lever 18 connected to a lever 23 which operates a switch-rod 24. The switches are locked by a bar 25, Fig. 3, normally held up by a weight 26", depression of the bar 25 causing one of the notches 26<1> to engage the lever 23. The lever 18 moves a crank 29 connected by wires or rods 30, 31 to a signal and a switch-stand 45. The wires 31, Fig. 4, are attached to cranks 40 in the base of the signal. The cranks operating the cables 41 pass round and are secured to the wheel 42. This wheel is mounted on a shaft 37 to which are also secured an arm 39 and glasses 38, which are made to register with the sight apertures by detents 43 on a wheel 42 engaging with a notched spring catch 44. The switch-stand 45, Fig. 5, carrying a target and lamp has a spindle 46 to which is secured a collar 46', having a notch 46<11> engaged by a lever 50<1> when this lever is tilted. The lever 50<1> is secured to ears 52 on a ring 52<1> loosely fitted about the collar 46', the ring being retained by a collar set on the spindle 46. The lever 50<1>, used to operate the switches manually, is normally padlocked to the stand. The switches are automatically operated by the movement of the pin 13 by a spring 57, Fig. 7, secured to a lug 58 on a bar 58<1>, having a pin 60 at each end to take into notches 81 in the frames 80 on either side of the car and so hold the bar 58<1> in position. A notched quadrant 76', engaged by a spring- pressed latch-lever 79 on the handle 77, has two sets of two notches for holding the bar 58<1> in its two positions when the vehicle is either leading or trailing through the switches. The handle 77 turns a chain-wheel 74 driving a wheel 72 attached to the spindle 59 of the bar 58<1>. The spindle is normally held up by a spring 64 acting on a collar 63 on the spindle, and is journaled in a frame 62 and in a guide 61 moving vertically around the frame. The guide has lugs 61<1> which are depressed by the end of a crank 65 connected to a lever 70 held in normal position by a spring 71 ; this depression causes the pins 60 to seat in the notches 81 and to be held there.
Patent GB-190815442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exhaust Devices for Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MUNRO ROBERT MAGNUS AUGUSTUS B
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 15,442. Munro, R. M. A. B. July 21. Gas and like engines, valves for. A valve device for permitting, when desired, a free exhaust from the engine of a motor-car or like vehicle comprises a hollow casing b fitted on the exhaust pipe a. The bottom of the casing is inclined as shown, and is provided with a large aperture e which may be closed or opened by a flap or shutter d. In the position shown, the outlet e is entirely unobstructed, and the arrangement is such that the apparatus will not become clogged by dust or mud. When the flap d is closed, the pressure of the exhaust gases assists in keeping it on its seat. The flap d is pivoted on a bent lever f, and the lever f is mounted on a spindle k which may be rocked, to open or close the valve, by means of Bowden wires or other transmitting-mechanism attached to two arms upon the end of the spindle. Alternatively the valve may be opened by a Bowden wire and closed by a spring.
Patent GB-190817064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Weaving-looms.
Inventor: LEMARCHAND MAURICE
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 17,064. Lemarchand, M., Lemarchand, R., and Montet, V. Aug. 13. L o o m shuttles; stop - motions; shuttle-changing mechanism. - When the supply of weft in the shuttle is nearly exhausted, a projection 8, Fig. 3, w h i c h normally bears against the cop &c., is set free and allows a slide 3 made of fibre &c. to be jerked along guides 5, so that it covers an aperture in the side of the shuttle. A finger 11, which is mounted on the breast beam and normally enters the aperture during the beat-up, is then pressed back and operates a stop-motion or shuttle-changing mechanism. The slide 3 is locked in its operative position by a gravity pin 13, and the guides 5 are curved, in order that the projection 8 may not interfere with the withdrawal of the weft during the few picks that may be made before the loom is brought to rest. The end 17, Fig. 1, of the shuttle-peg spring 15 is arranged to distend the base of the cop tube, so that irregularities in the sizes of the cop tubes do not affect the relative position occupied by the projection 8.
Patent GB-190824639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: BERG M
Filed: 1908-11-16
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 24,639. Berg, M. M. Nov. 16,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Traps.-A tilting-platform trap especially for rats and mice is adapted to rest upon a barrel, pail, &c., the shelf 8 resting upon one edge and the bar 7, which is attached to a projection 5 on the vertical wall 2 surrounding the platform, extending across the receptacle. The platform 12 is pivoted centrally and is held in the horizontal position resting upon the lip 11 by a weight 14, its movement being limited by a stop 16. Brackets 9 attached to the shelf 8 are arranged to penetrate and support an inclined board forming an approach to the trap.
Patent GB-190825428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: CODY ROBERT DANIEL
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 25,428. Cody, R. D. Nov. 25. Incandescent gas lamps.-In an inverted lamp in which the mixing-tube 10 is provided with several burner mouths 13, the gas-nipple 7 is formed with several apertures arranged around a central valve-controlled aperture, and the mixing-tube is adjustably secured in the lower end of a double. armed piece 6 which is attached to the gas-supply pipe 1 and to which the gas nipple is connected. The pilot-jet tube 22 consists of two parts telescoping one into the other and the lamp-casing is secured on the mixing-tube by a collar 16 and a set-screw 17.
Patent GB-190902710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reed Motions of Looms.
Inventor: OTT FREDERICK
IPC: D03D49/68
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 2710. Ott, F. Feb. 4. Reeds.-To facilitate the passage of the warps through the reed and to reduce the wear of the reed dents, the reed is oscillated vertically in the lay as the latter reciprocates, and the mean position of the reed in the lay is varied. The reed frame 5 is mounted on a cross-shaft 8, which engages. the ends of a pair of connecting-rods 38 and is moved vertically in the lay 2 by a pair of links 10 engaging eccentrics 14 on a shaft 12 mounted in bearings 13 carried by the loom framing. The shaft 12 is turned slowly by gearing 40, 39, 35, 33, 32. The mean position of the reed frame may also be altered by adjusting the bearings 13. When the reed frame is in its lower positions, it is prevented from tilting backwards, as it beats up the weft, by springs 20 and by rods 22 engaging buffers 23 on the loom framing.
Patent GB-190906636-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Pipe, Cigar and Cigarette Holder.
Inventor: HILL CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: A24F1/00
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 6636. Hill, C. F. March 19. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders. - A tobacco-pipe bowl or a reversible cigar. or cigarette holder E, Fig. 3, is adapted to be fitted on a tube C, connected at an angle to the stem A. The bowl is provided with a short stem having a transverse hole d<2>, a stop d<1> being adapted to close the bore of the bowl and also to grip the tube C. The reversible carrier E of known type is provided with recesses e, e<1> for holding cigarettes and cigars respectively. The bore of the stem is closed at the bowl end by a plug a<1>, the withdrawal of which facilitates cleansing of the stem.
Patent GB-190909410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Fasteners of Belts or the like such as used on Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 9410. Pilkington, W. April 21. Hinges readily separable about hinge pins.- Hinged belt-fasteners consisting of single and double loop members A, B, connected by a detachable stud C of reduced diameter in the centre c<1>, have these loop members formed from sheet metal and of uniform thickness. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 24,070/04, [Class 80, Mechanism &c.]
Patent GB-190909901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas-producers.
Inventor: WILLIAMS HENRY WARD
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1909-04-26
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 9901. Williams, H. W. April 26. Producers.-A waterjacketed gas-producer has the outer wall e of the jacket built up of a number of inter-fitting metal sections to facilitate erection and renewal, and for this purpose a flange and shoulder e<1> is formed on the edge of one section to fit and centre the edge of an adjacent section. In a modification, an outer jacket, similarly constructed, and enclosing a series of water-tubes, is provided to utilize the exhaust heat of an engine using the gas. The steam generated in the jacket escapes through a pipe g to the space below the combustion chamber, the lower part a' of which is constricted to retain the fuel. The gas passes from the producer through a washer of the kind described in Specification 572/08. The fuel is supplied from a hopper b through a rotary apparatus c.
Patent GB-190910904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obstetric Appliances.
Inventor: ENGLISH JAMES HARVEY
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 1909-05-08
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 10,904. English, J. H. May 9, 1908, [Convention date]. Obstetric appliances.-An appliance for assisting women in labour comprises a strap 2 attached to the foot of a bedstead and carrying adjustable straps 10 fitted with hand holds 9 and stirrups 7.
Patent GB-190915667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobiles for Military and other use.
Inventor: BOUSCAL JUSTIN
IPC: F41H7/00
Filed: 1909-07-05
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 15,667. Bouscal, J. July 5. Land and water vehicles.-Comprises a combined motor-vehicle and boat which may be armoured for military purposes. The sides of the vehicle are formed of vertical overlapping iron or steel plates covered by a metal roof, and provided with a semi-conical front A<3>. The axles are above the floor and are passed through stuffing-boxes in the sides of the vehicle. The front wheels C are webbed for steering in the water and the rear wheels, which are motordriven, are provided with paddles. Doors D in the sides of the vehicle are provided with steps and are let down and raised by flexible bands D<2>. Guns may be fired through windows J of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190915964-A (GB)
Title: Cycle Tube Protector.
Inventor: DANIELS CHARLES
IPC: B60C19/12
Filed: 1909-07-08
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 15,964. Daniels, C., and Haley, C. July 8. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.- Pneumatic tyres are protected by arched steel hoops 1 having their ends free to slide one on the other and guided by pins 3 engaging in slots 2. The hoops are secured between the airtubes and outer covers by bolts opposite the overlapping ends, which pass through eyelets in the covers. The ends of the hoops are provided with rubber or like coverings 4, and the edges 6 are turned over wires.
Patent GB-190916230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Resilient Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS
IPC: B60B9/18
Filed: 1909-07-12
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 16,230. James, T. July 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions. - Wheels of the kind in which a pneumatic cushion is enclosed between inner and. outer rims are characterized by the combination with the inner rim of a camplate which can be rotated so as to cause the centralization and locking of the inner rim in case of deflation of the cushion. The cam plate 8, Figs. 1 and 2, is rotatable upon pins 10 secured to the inner disk wheel 1 by means of a lever inserted in a socket 8<d>. The cam-surfaces 8<a> engage bars 12 passing through slots 11 and carrying pins 13 which are guided through sleeves 14 on the inner rim and forced into engagement with sockets 4<a> formed in the outer rim. The plate is locked in position by a spring pawl 18, and when released its return is limited by. hooks 18* in addition to the pins 10 which engage the bars 12. The pins are forced back by springs 16. Relative rotation of the two rims is limited by pivoted links 19.
Patent GB-190924116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hose Connections.
Inventor: SPENCER IRA HOBART
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 24,116. Spencer, I. H. Oct. 20. Overlap joints with outer pipe gripping by elasticity of material, for hose-pipes, particularly those used in cleaning - apparatus. The flexible end of one pipe is formed as a socket 7, which is sprung on to the flexible end of the other pipe, a projecting ring 11 on one pipe engaging a corresponding groove in the other. A sliding ring 15, movable between stops 9, is used to prevent separation of the parts. The ring 15 may have a rubber covering to prevent damage to furniture &c. A shoulder 14 may be provided on the inner pipe, and used to engage a lip on a valve &c. when connecting the pipe thereto in the manner described in Specification 17,966/08.
Patent GB-190924479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Railway Points and Switches.
Inventor: TORRES FRANCISCO REXACH Y
IPC: E01B7/04
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 24,479. Rexach y Torres, F., La Pena y Martinez, F. S. De, and Rexach y Mornan, U. Oct. 25. Mechanically operated from vehicle; spring control; point tongues, construction of.-In railway points of the class that are connected to a movable arm adapted to be operated mechanically from the vehicles, one of the tongues is formed with side teeth adapted to fit corresponding recesses in the stock rail, and the movable arm is provided with a spring retaining-device. The rod 13 is rigidly attached to a wedge-shaped arm 9, pivoted at 8 and adapted to be moved transversely by rollers 39, 40 carried by the vehicles. The arm 9 is also connected at its free end to the other tongue 6 by a pin-and-slot connexion. The tongue 6 is provided with side teeth 6<b>, adapted to engage corresponding recesses in the stock rail 4 to hold the tongue rigidly in position. The arm 9 is also provided at its free end with a spring-pressed nose 9<a>, Fig. 2, adapted to engage the edge of the web of the stock rail and thus ensure the engagement of the teeth on the tongue with the recesses in the stock rail.
Patent GB-191007096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetos for Ignition Purposes of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
IPC: F02P1/00
Filed: 1910-03-21
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 7096. Baker, J. March 21. [Cognate Application, 13,278/10.] Magnetos, driving.-Ignition magnetos are driven through a clutch which permits the armature to be rotated at starting by means of a cord wound round a sleeve loose on the spindle, and connected thereto by a pawl and ratchet-wheel ; means may be provided for angularly adjusting the driving and driven spindles. The armature spindle A and driving-spindle B, Fig. 1, are connected by a toothed clutch C, C<1>, the member C of which slides on a squared portion A' against the action of a spring J. Mounted loosely on the spindle A, and connected to a ratchet-wheel E by pawls, is a sleeve D, around which is wound a cord F. This cord is arranged to be pulled, and so, through the ratchet E, to rotate the armature for starting purposes, and also to wind-up a spring coiled round the member G to re-wind the cord when released. In a modification, Fig. 3, an intermediate shaft A# is employed, supported in ball bearings a, and having a gearwheel L to drive the distributor spindle K ; and the spindle A is preferably extended at A<2> and supported in a ball race. The portion B# of the spindle B is provided with radial teeth which fit corresponding teeth in the spindle A# and thus provide for angular adjustment of the spindles.
Patent GB-191018941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type Line Casting Moulds.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B41B11/52
Filed: 1910-08-11
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 18,941. Boult, A. J., [Typograph Ges.]. Aug. 11. Moulds for type-bar making machines. The mould-slot g is formed by side blocks b, b<1> and end blocks c, c<1> which are inserted in a frame a mounted on the mould-carrier, the length and width of the slot being adjustable by inserting blocks of the required size. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the blocks b, b<1> are channelled to fit over ribs d, d<1> in the frame a and the blocks c, c' are formed with shoulders i, i<1> which fit grooves in the block b. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the blocks c, c<1> are of channelled crosssection, and are adapted to fit over reduced parts at the ends of the block b. The blocks are secured with their faces in one plane by means of plates k, k<1> which enter grooves m, n in the blocks b, b<1>, c, c<1>, and are secured by screws o to extensions of the frame a. To permit assemblage of the parts, the block b' is formed with the back flange x of less height than the front flange, or, as shown in Fig. 5, the block b' may be formed without a back flange. The blocks c, c<1> are formed with teeth p to facilitate manipulation.
Patent GB-191022347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges.
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM
IPC: E05D11/06
Filed: 1910-09-27
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 22,347. Hughes, W., and Selley, W. Sept. 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Plate hinges.- Hinges of the kind comprising two plates lying flat against each other, a pivot pin on one of them working in a hole in the other, and one of the plates having at one end an upstanding projection to form a limiting stop for the other plate, have such stop constructed so as to permit of an equal pivotal movement in either direction. The stop c is preferably formed solid and integral with the plate a and has a concave inner edge, and the end of the plate d carrying the pivot f is correspondingly shaped.
Patent GB-191029156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magazine-rifles and the like.
IPC: F41A9/52
Filed: 1910-12-15
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 29,156. Aktiebolaget Svenska Vapenoch Amunitionsfabriken. Dec. 18, 1909, [Convention date]. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to magazine cut-offs and consists in forming the cut-off as an adjustable stop adapted to prevent longitudinal movement of the uppermost cartridge when it is required to use the fire-arm as a single-loader. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the stop comprises a pin e having a cut-away face f, which is in alinement with the guidesurface c extending from the magazine a to the barrel b when the weapon is used as a magazine fire-arm. By means of a lever g, the pin may be turned into the position shown in Fig. 1. The face f and the breech-bolt d then engage the ends of the cartridge, and longitudinal movement of the cartridges is prevented. In modifications, (1) the pin slides laterally and has two recesses which are normally in position for guiding the cartridges to the barrel; (2) the upper end of the lever g is bevelled to lie flush with, or to be set at an angle to, the face c; (3) the lever has its upper end bevelled and slides upwards and downwards instead of being pivoted.
Patent GB-191101306-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Earthenware Vessels for the Cooling or Cool Storage of Milk and other Liquids and Solids.
Inventor: BILTON FREDERIC ALLAN
IPC: F25D7/00
Filed: 1911-01-18
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 1306. Bilton, F. A. Jan. 18. Cooling liquids; refrigerators.-Milk, butter, &c. are placed in an inner glazed earthenware bowl which is enclosed by an outer porous unglazed earthenware vessel. The space between the inner and outer vessels is filled with water, which evaporates from the outside of the outer vessel. The inner bowl is provided with a cover.
Patent GB-191106863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Signs, Advertising Devices and the like.
Inventor: WALLACE GEORGE
IPC: G09G3/00
Filed: 1911-03-18
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 6863. Wallace, G., and Graham, J. E. March 18. Mechanically - interconnected switches. - A device for closing and opening the circuits of electric lamps for advertising-signs and the like comprises a series of pivoted switch levers d mounted so that, when the first is overbalanced, it causes the others to overbalance in succession to complete electric circuits. The levers d are pivoted at c so that the upper part overbalances the lower part, which carries a U-shaped contact, one leg adapted to dip in a continuous mercury trough k and the other in a series of mercury cups n connected to the lamps. Means are provided for restoring the levers to their original position. For example, a sliding rod r carries a pin 2 which overbalances the first lever d and thus sets the others in operation as described above, when the rod is moved to the right. When the rod is returned, pins s for each lever d reset the whole series, breaking all the circuits simultaneously. To delay the extinction of the lamps, the rod may be provided with a dash-pot or its equivalent. If desired, the last lever of one set may overbalance the first lever of a second set and so on. The reciprocations of the rod r may be used to drive an additional switch, Fig. 4, through a ratchet device 43. The switch consists of a wheel 44 dipping into a mercury cup 45, and opposite pairs of contacts 46 of increasing length which dip into mercury cups 47 ... 50 as the wheel rotates. This switch serves to control sets of lamps of different colours. Clockwork or other devices may be used to actuate the rod r. Electro-magnetic actuation.-The rod r may be reciprocated by electro-magnets or solenoids, as shown in Fig. 1, in which case the first and last levers have extra contacts for energizing the magnets v, v<1>. In the position shown, the magnet v is energized by the contact on the first lever, and draws in its core t to move the rod r. The pin 2 strikes the first lever d, overbalancing it and causing it to strike the second lever, and so on in succession to close the lamp circuits. When the last contact n is made, the magnet v<1> is energized, and moves the rod r in the reverse direction, causing the pins s to strike all the rods simultaneously and overbalance them, to put out the lamps. The circuit of the magnet v is thus again completed, and the whole device continues to work automatically.