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Patent GB-190815644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 15,644. Sugg & Co., W., and Wright, E. S. July 23. Incandescent gas lamps.-In inverted lamps, the needle valve e controlling the supply of gas, and the lever g of the valve f controlling the supply of air to the mixing-tube d, are accessible from the outside of the lantern b, and the tube d discharges into the lower part of an expansion chamber h, into which projects the end m of the steatite or other burner mouth According to the Provisional Specification the invention is applicable to upright burners.
Patent GB-190817341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Embossed Printing.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 17,341. Lock, W. H., and Wood, F. W. Aug. 18. Embossing and stamping ; printing from engraved plates.- Presses for printing, of the type described in Specifications No. 16,704, A.D. 1893, No. 14,664, A.D. 1894, No. 14,994, A.D. 1899, and No. 13,660, A D. 1900, are constructed so as to be under more efficient control of the operator while stationed at the front of the press. The inking-apparatus, which is similar to that described in Specification No. 13,660, A.D. 1900, is arranged to be depressed, when required, by means of a footlever 1, Fig. 1, connected by a link 5 to a forked lever which compresses the adjustable rod carrying the ink-fountain and rollers. The inking-apparatus may be locked in the depressed position, and when the die is then moved to the rear of the press it is not inked, and so can be inspected without a preliminary cleaning. The wiping- paper 19 is arranged so that it can be fed onward when the press is not at work, and for this purpose the cam-actuated rod 24, which actuates by ratchet gear the feed and takeup rolls of the paper 19, may be operated to feed the paper 19 by a spring-controlled foot lever 28, which may be moved to engage a stud 30 on the rod 24, or is provided with a pawl which may be made to engage a tooth or recess on the rod. During this movement of the wiping-paper, it is scraped in the usual way. A stop 31 limits the upward movement of the lever 28. If a sheet is not fed into position, or if it is desired to stop the descent of the plunger quickly for any other reason, a spring- controlled pawl 33, Figs. 1 and 5, pivoted to a bracket 35, is adapted to be brought into the path of a rack 50 on the fly - wheel of the plunger - actuating means which is also fitted with pawls as described in Specification No. 14,994, A.D. 1899, for preventing the rebound of the plunger. The pawl 33 is held in the active and inactive positions by a spring 37 connected to a lever 39 ; this lever is mounted on the pivot of the pawl 33 and is connected to a slotted bell-crank 41 connected to a lever 44, which is normally in the dotted position in Fig. 5, and the pawl 33 is free of the rack 50. When it is desired to stop the descent of the plunger, the lever 44 is lowered and the pawl 33 engages the rack 50 and stops further descent of the plunger. Means, such as a notched sector 47, may be used for holding the lever 44 in its two terminal positions.
Patent GB-190820706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Golf Club Bags.
Inventor: CARRUTHERS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 20,706. Carruthers, T. Oct. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Golf.-A bar 1 is attached to the interior of a golf bag and is provided with two lugs 2, 3 through which spiked rod 4 passes. Projectiog from the spiked rod are two knobs 6, 7. By pressing with the foot on the knob 7, the spike is driven into the ground to hold the bag upright, and when the bag is removed a spring 5 returns the spiked rod to its normal position.
Patent GB-190826363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distribution of Energy by Interrupted Continuous Currents.
Inventor: LEPEL EGBERT VON
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 26,363. Lepel, E. von. Dec. 5. Distributing regulating; transformers. - The potential of a load circuit is raised or lowered above or below that of a continuous-current supply circuit by means of condensers and an interrupter, the interrupter being arranged to connect the supply circuit to the condensers while the load circuit is broken, or vice versa. By combining with the interrupter a suitable commutator arranged to place the condensers in series or parallel upon discharge, the potential of the load circuit may be further varied. The commutator may be arranged to charge successively the individual condensers of a battery of condensers, or the individual batteries of a series of batteries arranged in parallel. Specification No. 4316, A.D. 1878, and No. 1737, A.D. 1883, are referred to.
Patent GB-190902564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leathers or Sweat Bands for Hats.
Inventor: BRACHER LAUTER SIDNEY
IPC: A42C5/02
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 2564. Bracher, L. S. Feb. 3. Leathers or sweat-bands.-A tubular pleated or woven rope or cord B of a springy nature is secured by stitching, cementing, &c. in one or more embossed grooves a of the sweat-band A so as to render the band soft and resilient to the wearer.
Patent GB-190904245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Valves.
Inventor: GAUDIN FELIX
IPC: F16K17/10
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 4245. Gaudin, F. Feb. 20. Safety-valves; actuating valves and cocks; spindles.-A spring-loaded safety-valve, of the type controlled by the action of the steam pressure on bellows connected to the valve, has the bellows 14 formed of a series of corrugated annular metallic plates 13 alternately joined together at their inner and outer peripheries by annular screw couplings 15. The interior of the bellows is open to atmosphere through a port 19, and the external surface is subject to boiler pressure admitted to the closed chamber 2. One end of the bellows is secured to a plate 16, and the free end is attached to a plate 17, which is guided by a stem 40 and presses on the valve spindle 12. This spindle is fixed to a bridge-piece 23 loaded by adjustable springs 22, and bears on the valve through an adjustable screw 11. The valve consists of two parts, the lower part 3 being connected to the upper part 4 by thin plates 5, and is normally held against its seat 7 by a spring 6 bearing against a flange 31 screwed to the upper part. A rocking-shaft 28, provided with a forked lever 29, is adapted to engage a rod 30 for releasing the valve bv hand.
Patent GB-190905622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step Ladders.
Inventor: AYRE HOWARTH
IPC: E06C1/32
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 5622. Ayre, H. March 9. Ladders.-Relates to step-ladders convertible into long ladders, and consists in securing the front and back ladders in position by adjustable links pivoted to the back ladder and detachably connected to the front ladder by hook-shaped ends E<6> engaging studs E<7>. Each link comprises two members E, E<1> joined by a pin-and-slot connexion E<4>, E<2> and locked together by a catch E' on the member E engaging notches E<5> in the member E<1>. For the extended position, additional securing- means are provided, comprising lugs J and notches G on the back ladder engaging respectively with the top step and projections F below the top step, while pivoted hooks K engage with holes in the links E'. Spring clips L on the back ladder secure the links E, E' when the ladder is not in use.
Patent GB-190908910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boilers for Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F24C13/00
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8910. Gibson, W. J. April 15. Kitchen-range and like boilers.-In order to provide additional heating-surface in domestisfire-place boilers of the type in which an enclosed combustion chamber is formed beneath the boiler, the boiler is provided with one or more straight flues or firespaces which pass from front to back, or is formed of chambers connected by water-tubes or passages so as to provide equivalent fire-spaces. Fig. 1 illustrates the provision of a single horizontal flue G to a boiler having a sloping front B, and forming, together with curved fire-bars A, an enclosed combustion chamber A<1>. The flues may be duplicated and may be forwardly or rearwardly inclined. The front of the boiler may be wholly or partly vertical. Figs. 7 and 8 illustrate boilers comprising chambers J, K connected by a waterspace N and water-tubes P respectively so as to provide fire-spaces. Hand-holes are provided to enable such boilers to be cleaned.
Patent GB-190912151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Baby-carriages.
Inventor: BAVEYSTOCK ARTHUR ROBERT HOLLO
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 12,151. Baveystock, A. R. H. May 22. Hand-propelled vehicles for children. In baby-cars having pivoted cross - frames connected by arm-rests, these are connected to one of the frames by short links, which are fixed at one end to the frame while their other ends are capable of sliding in grooves in the arms as the vehicle is folded. Fig. 3 shows a link g fixed to the front frame b and capable of sliding in a groove h, formed in the arm-rest f. The opening in the groove is partially closed by a strip of metal j, as shown in Fig. 4, so as to engage a pin i on the link g and prevent the link from leaving the groove. A notch k is formed in each link g to engage a pin l in the arm, so as to lock the car in its open position; or a notch may be made in each strip j to engage the pin i. The links g may be secured to the rear frame a instead of to the front frame.
Patent GB-190917158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball-joints for Gas Fittings.
Inventor: LYNES WILLIAM
IPC: F16L27/04
Filed: 1909-07-23
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 17,158. Lynes, W. July 23. Gas supply.-Ball joints for gaseliers &c. are provided with a dust trap carried by a diaphragm b, which prevents dust from reaching the spherical members of the joint. The trap is preferably of the type comprising a central hollow boss e with lateral apertures f and an enlarged crown e<1>, and the dust is deposited in an annular recess formed by a shoulder on the diaphragm b. The diaphragm is held between the two portions l, h of the fitting, or may be screwed in place as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190917928-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of a New Pharmaceutical Compound.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-08-03
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 17,928. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Aug. 3. p-Aminobenzoic isobutyl ester is prepared by esterifying p-aminobenzoic acid or its derivatives with isobutyl alcohol or its derivatives in the usual manner, by reducing p-nitrobenzoic isobutyl ester, or by reducing the isobutyl esters of dyestuffs prepared by combining p-diazobenzoic acid with azo components such as #-naphthol. The ester, and its salts with acids, possess anaesthetic properties. p-Nitrobenzoic isobutyl ester is prepared by saturating a solution of p-nitrobenzoic acid in isobutyl alcohol with hydrochloric acid gas.
Patent GB-190924674-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for the Purpose of Opening Cotton, Wool, Cotton Waste and other Fibrous Material.
Inventor: HOLDEN CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: D01G9/00
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 24,674. Holden, C. E. Oct. 27. Openers.-In a machine for opening and cleaning cotton, cotton waste, wool, wool waste, feathers, animal and vegetable down, and such like fibrous material, the material is fed by a hopper feeder 1, Fig. 2, or other suitable device into one end of a chamber 10 having two horizontal shafts 5, 6 rotating in the same direction and carrying helically-mounted beaterblades, the blades of one shaft being interposed between the adjacent blades of the other and parallel thereto. Teeth 23 arranged in any convenient place are employed to obtain a combing or further opening action. Beneath the shafts 5, 6 are arranged grids comprising bars 8 freely mounted in frames 25, Fig. 4, and keyed to belts, links, or frames 11 having projections 12 to which are attached rods 14 whereby the inclination of the bars 8 can be adjusted for different qualities of material. Above the beater-blades are mounted a series of vanes 19 carried in suitable brackets and provided with mechanism similar to that used with the bars 8 for adjusting the angularity. A suction fan 17 is connected at the feed end of the machine with the space beneath the grids, and the dirt, dust, and foreign material falling through the grids may be carried away by a scroll conveyor 18, or by additional fans and dust trunks. The material is delivered from the machine through any suitable outlet, and the delivery may be effected by the centrifugal force of the beaters, or by a fan situated on the beater shaft 6, or in any other way. The velocity of the material through the machine may be varied by altering the angularity of the vanes 19, or by regulating, by means of the fan 17, the velocity of the air through the grids.
Patent GB-190929761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Belt Buckles.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES PERCIVAL
IPC: A44B11/28
Filed: 1909-12-20
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 29,761. Robertson, J. P. Dec. 20. H o o k fastenings.- The two parts D, E of a hook, button, clasp, or other fastening are detachably secured to the ends of a dress belt by means of bars F rotatable about the points G and adapted to receive stitched loops on the ends of the belt. The ends of the bars F are then secured by the hooked ends L of pivoted strips H.
Patent GB-190930123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyors or Screens for Coal and other Minerals or Materials.
Inventor: BARKER WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B65G27/00
Filed: 1909-12-24
Granted: 1910-12-28
Abstract: 30,123. Barker, W. H. Dec. 24. [Cognate Applications, 2068/10 and 9142/10.] Jigging conveyers. - Rolling supports for oscillating conveyers which impart an up-anddown motion to the trough as it moves to-andfro, are formed of blocks or rollers c curved to surfaces of equal or unequal radii at top and bottom which co-operate with plane, convex, or concave races g on the frame a and on the trough b. The supports may be continuous throughout the breadth of the trough or may be arranged only at the sides and connected by cross-rods d. The rolling surfaces may be kept in contact by shrouded teeth, and the trough may be prevented from rising by springs c'. A quick-return motion is imparted to the trough by operating the trough by a rod o connected to a Whitworth quick-return motion, Fig. 1, or to Aitken gear, or to eccentric spur gearing. Fig. 7 shows a form in which the block c is rectangular and co-operates with convex surfaces i. Fig. 12 shows a triangular pivoted support which is plane on the upper surface. As shown in Fig. 14, the support is a roller mounted in the trough and rolling upon a fixed curved surface h.
Patent GB-191004178-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in connection with the Manufacture of Cigars.
Inventor: MAURIK JUSTUS VAN
IPC: A24C1/32
Filed: 1910-02-19
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 4178. Maurik, J. van. Feb. 19. Cigar - - making machines.-In machines for finishing the tip of cigars by means of heated dies, rotated heated thimbles a are fixed in receptacles b, which are rotated by vertical shafts c. The receptacles contain liquid, and are heated by gas-jets j. The thimbles are exchangeable.
Patent GB-191006011-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Endless Chain Conveyor.
Inventor: FOULSTONE HERBERT
IPC: B65G19/20
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 6011. Foulstone, H. March 10. Endless-chain scraper and trough conveyers; scrapers, construction of.-A scraper chain conveyer comprises links a connected by side plates b which are provided with scraper arms d. The scraper may be made integral with the plates b as shown, or may be secured thereto. Projections on the driving wheels of the conveyer enter the spaces between the side plates. Rollers may be provided at the joints c to lessen the friction.
Patent GB-191008212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aeroplanes.
Inventor: HAWKINS CHARLES ARTHUR BEAUCHA
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1911-05-05
Abstract: 8212. Hawkins, C. A. B. P., Ogilvie, B., and Nairn, C. J. April 26, 1909, [Convention date]. Balancing automatically by lateral planes connected together. The side balancing - planes b, c are connected together by a lever d pivoted at e to the main plane a in order to balance the air pressures on the two planes.
Patent GB-191008332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone System and Individual Transmitter.
Inventor: CHISHOLM CHARLES LOGAN
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 8332. Chisholm, C. L. April 6. Plug couplings. - An insulating-block 12, Fig. 7, attached to the casing 1 of a portable telephone transmitter is formed with recesses 13 containing pins 15 adapted to engage the coupling-members shown in Fig. 6. The insulating- block 29 has split tubular projections 23, 24 containing split metal sleeves extending nearly to the end. The leads are attached to metal plugs 33. When the parts are coupled, a spring-pressed pin 35 opens a contact between the parts 34, 38.
Patent GB-191009585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Portmanteaux, Trunks, Doors and the like.
Inventor: BOONZAIER WILHELM GOERT
Filed: 1910-04-20
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 9585. Boonzaier, W. G. April 20. [Cognate Application, 13,265/10.] Multiple fastenings for bags, trunks, doors, &c. - The fastening is of the type locked at the middle and ends simultaneously by a single movement of a lock-bar. A button 15, when pressed, turns the spring-controlled plate 22 out of the way of the catch 14, which is then spring- pressed to lock the bar 2, and can only be released by a key. The bar 2 operates end fasteners 5 or sliding bolts.
Patent GB-191012112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Lessening the Sound of Discharge of Guns.
Inventor: CHILDRESS GEORGE FURGISON
IPC: F41A21/30
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 12,112. Childress, G. F. Oct. 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Sound of d i scharge, m o d i f ying. - Relates to silencers in which the muzzle attachment contains a series of chambers for imparting whirling movements to the escaping gases, and consists in providing a series of hollow balls for this purpose. The chamber 3 attached to the muzzle 1 contains the hollow aluminium balls, each having apertures 14, 15, in line with the bore 2, and each consisting of hemispheres 8, 9, Fig. 3, lap-jointed over their lower halves and separated at the top so as to provide a passage 13 for the gases to enter. The gases first strike a surface 15a, then impinge upon the walls, and finally escape through the aperture 15 into the next hollow ball. The balls are held against displacement in the casing by grooves 17, 18.
Patent GB-191016693-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Preparing Oxygen for use in Respirators, Life Saving Apparatus, Recharging Oxygen Cylinders, and for other purposes.
Inventor: HARGER JOHN
IPC: A62B21/00
Filed: 1910-07-13
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 16,693. Harger, J. July 13. Oxygen.-In the manufacture of self-heating mixtures for preparing oxygen, such as mixtures containing a highly oxygenated salt, e.g. potassium or sodium chlorate or perchlorate, and, as a catalyst, manganese dioxide or ferric oxide or other like peroxide, the constituents are very finely subdivided and thoroughly mixed, and the mixtures are compressed under high pressure into suitable form, with one or more rods, wires, &c. passing therethrough to prevent breaking-up during use. If precipitated manganese dioxide, ferric oxides, &c. is used, little or no combustible substance is required in the mixture; when, however, combustibles &c. are used, lamp-black or a substance not generally regarded as a combustible, such as potassium ferrocyanide or ammonium bichromate, is employed. The precipitated oxides used as catalysts may be obtained as waste products of certain processes, for example if " Weldon mud " be treated with dilute acid to remove calcium carbonate, suitable precipitated manganese dioxide results. In an example, suitable proportions of chlorate, catalyst, and lamp-black are sieved through a "70 mesh" sieve, and the thoroughly mixed powder, preferably moistened, is compressed and moulded about one or more wires &c., each rod being provided with a match-head or other known igniter at one end to start the combustion. In a modification, the moulded bodies may be made with a core of the mixture described above, with or without an increased proportion of heating- agent, surrounded by a mixture of chlorate and catalyst, or vice versa. The compressed rods may be placed or fed end to end in use to provide a constant supply of oxygen. According to the Provisional Specification, the heat-producing agent may, in some cases, be kept separate from the oxygen-yielding mixture, as by using separate but contiguous vessels. A catalyst mentioned is ferric hydrate. Suitable combustible materials mentioned are powdered charcoal, wood flour, powdered coal, powdered metals, phosphorus, and hydrocarbons. In some mixtures, where carbon dioxide is formed, caustic potash or soda is admixed to combine with the dioxide. Other heat-producing agents are iron sulphide, finely divided iron, or lime, sodium, sodium peroxide, &c. used in conjunction with moistening.
Patent GB-191026600-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combination for Smokers.
Inventor: WILCOX ERNEST EDWARD
IPC: A24F3/00
Filed: 1910-11-16
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 26,600. Wilcox, E. E. Nov. 16. Tobacco pipes.- A small cylindrical match box B is combined with a tobacco pipe A by means of a swivelled spring clip or a closed band. The box is provided with a cylindrical cap C.
Patent GB-191027459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wire Stitching Machines.
Inventor: RUDD ERNEST HAROLD
IPC: B42B4/00
Filed: 1910-11-25
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 27,459. Rudd, E. H., and Wheatley, J. B. Nov. 25. Stapling and discontinuous wire stitching. - Wire - stitching machines for stapling books, pamphlets, &c. are provided with mechanism for automatically and continuously feeding the sheet-sets into position for the intermittent stitching operation and for spacing the stitches. The sheet-sets are opened out and placed in a trough A, which is provided with slots in which travel two chains C, D, having pushers C<3>, D<3> standing out at intervals from the links. The position of the chains may be varied by adjusting the sprocket-wheels C', D', C<2>, D<2> at the ends of the trough. Projecting pins H<2>, K<2> are arranged in the path of the projections on the links, and are connected to the stapling- mechanism so that, when struck by the pushers, a staple is driven. The sheet sets are carried forward by a pusher on the longer chain C. The pusher passes out of operation through the base of the trough, and immediately afterwards a preceding pusher strikes the staple-operating pin H<2>. A staple is. then driven. A pusher on the second chain D carries the sheet set further under the stapling-mechanism, and when the pin K<2> is operated, a second staple is driven. Two forms of pushers for the spindles are shown in Figs. 3 and 5. A removable slide R is provided in the side of the trough to give access to the stitcher-jaw. Other sets of chains may be arranged in the trough.
Patent GB-191029383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Settling Apparatus.
Inventor: DORR JOHN VAN NOSTRAND
IPC: B01D21/06
Filed: 1910-12-17
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,383. Dorr, J. Van N. Dec. 17. Decanting and settling.-A spring is interposed in the driving-gear of mechanism which causes settled matter at the bottom of a tank to move towards a discharge orifice, and the resistance due to the settled matter is thereby caused to operate an indicator or alarm. In the apparatus shown, a shaft b carries arms c provided with blades d. The shaft b is turned by means of an arm h carrying a spring i, against which bears a lug f<2> projecting from the face of a wheel f mounted loosely on the shaft b and driven by a worm g. The compression of the spring may be shown by an indicator, and an electric bell on the arm h is rung automatically when the resistance becomes dangerously large.