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Patent GB-190728269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Piles and the like.
Inventor: RIDLEY MARTIN NOEL
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-12-23
Abstract: 28,269. Ridley, M. N., and Muirhead, W.' Dec. 23. Piles.-Hollow piles or preparatory piles are driven into the ground by means of a pilot pile, which protrudes through the shoe of the pile proper. This pilot pile, when used in conjunction with a monkey, draws or partially draws the pile into the ground, but if used as a jumper, the driving- seat may be on the top of the pile only. Fig. 2 shows one type, in which a driving-seat c is formed at the bottom of the reinforced concrete pile and another at the top. Several driving-seats may be provided with corresponding shoulders on the pilot pile &c. The shoe may be loose so that as it is forced into the ground by the pilot pile, the pile proper follows by its own weight, or otherwise. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the ground-screw g, which is attached by means of a double bayonetjoint h, is worked into the ground, the pile is placed over the pilot pile d, and then by screwing down the nut k upon the loose collar l, the pile A is forced into the ground, the ground-screw acting as an anchor. The pilot pile may be subsequently withdrawn. This method may be used when the pilot pile is to act as a jumper or otherwise, in order to remove it in case of jamming. Fig. 4 shows a screw point, which is free to move longitudinally on the upper portion d of the pilot pile, but is free to rotate on its lower portion. It may be locked against rotation by lugs o when in its lowest position. This form of pilot pile may be used as a jumper to break up the earth in advance of the pile, and also to pull down the pile. Fig. 5 shows a reinforced-concrete hollow pile, in which the reinforcing-bars f are made to cross one another. The four-pronged pilot pile q fits over these bars. Concrete may be filled into the hollow pile, or the pilot pile may be made hollow and concrete filled into this as it is withdrawn. Sometimes the pilot pile is constructed without a shoulder to rest on the driving-seat, but a hollow monkey is passed over the pilot pile and rests on the driving-seat.
Patent GB-190803332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings for Flexible Pipes.
Inventor: DUNTLEY JOHN WHEELER
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 3332. Duntley, J. W., [Clements, G.]. Feb. 14. Couplings, disconnectible.-Hose and like pipes to be connected are provided with internal metal sleeves B with flanged outer, ends, which may be bent over as at C to embrace the outside of the hose-pipe. The sleeves are a tight fit to prevent escape of fluid between the sleeve and hose-pipe. Connexion is made by a tube, the ends of which may taper or may be partly cylindrical as shown at F with conical parts G, a central milled portion E being provided. The hose-pipes are pushed on to the connecting-piece, and are held frictionally..
Patent GB-190806583-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsible Bed Sofa
Inventor: VUILLE PAUL
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 6583. Vuille, P. Oct. 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Bedsteads; mattresses; sofas.-A sofa, convertible into a double bed, comprises a base supporting a pivoted seat and provided with removable back and arm rests 2. The space below the seat is occupied by a wire mattress 13, and by the ordinary mattress when the arrangement is used as a sofa. When opened for use as a bed, the seat is supported by pivoted legs 6. The mattress 13 is supported between pivoted frames 9, 18, and may be adjusted by means of a rope attached to the frame 18 and wound on a shaft 17 turned by a detachable handle 15. Ratchet-wheels 21 mounted on the shaft are engaged by spring-pressed pawls 22, which may be released by pressing handles 24. The frame 18 has grooves in its sides formed with notches 26, which are engaged by pivots 20 so that the position of the mattress may be adjusted. The frame 9 is stayed in position by means of links 11, 12 pivoted at 10, and the seat is prevented from turning about its hinges 4 by a movable hook 14, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190815584-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Making the Fingers Supple.
Inventor: WOOLLASTON ALFRED MONTAGUE
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,584. Woollaston, A. M. July 22. Exercising-apparatus.- Relates to exercising- apparatus for the fingers of pianists. On a baseboard a are secured prongs b carrying leather finger-rings d. Other finger rings s swivel on the ends of rods p, which slide through joints o on bars k pivoted at h to a bar f carried by lugs e. The outer bars k are slotted as shown. By rotating milled wheels x the bars k can be raised or lowered. A spring leaf z produces lateral resistance to movement of the bars k, which are connected by a lazytongs as shown or by telescopic joints.
Patent GB-190817205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: BRADBURN CHARLES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 17,205. Bradburn, C. F. Feb. 25. Drawings to Specification. Balances ; balance-springs; winding-indicators.- In an impulse-transmitter for step-by-step partyline telephone systems, a rotating contact-arm is driven by clock-work controlled. by a special balance and provided with a winding-indicator, the clock-work being identical with that described in Specification No. 4246, A.D. 1908.
Patent GB-190821986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dobbie Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BEAUMONT ROBERTS
Filed: 1908-10-17
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 21,986. Beaumont, R., and Hollis, T. Oct. 17. Loom dobbies ; shedding-levers ; healds. - The connectors b of the vibrator gears c of dobbies of the American or wheel type are jointed to sliding bars d, which directly operate three-armed levers m, used for operating the healds 2, 3. The bars d are recessed to receive the levers m, which may be weighted at the parts t or formed to receive counterbalancing-weights and are mounted on a shaft p adjusted in slotted bearings q by screws s and band-wheels r. The levers m and the bars d are adjustably connected by pins o, which may be slotted to receive dies, slots or holes being made in the levers and in the bars or in a projection or projections thereon to receive the pins. Slotted arms of the levers m are connected by pins v to the projections w of vertically-slotted bars x, which are guided by rods 1, z carried by brackets y and are connected to the healds. The levers mare connected by links 5 to similar levers connected to the healds. The bars d are guided by flanged grids h provided with slotted end pieces k bolted to the framework. A modification is described, in which four-armed levers are used, the fourth arms of which are connected to the healds, the connecting- links being situated beneath the bars d and the weighted parts being recessed to receive the connecting-links. The healds are mounted in rigid frames, or the heald shafts are connected rigidly by rods or bars 4 ; the healds work in guides. The various parts may be solid or hollow and may be formed of sheet metal, or stamped, pressed, or bent.
Patent GB-190827516-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Revolving Heel Pad for Boots.
Inventor: HARRISON GILBERT LAURENCE
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 27,516. Harrison, G. L. Dec. 18. Heel protectors. - A flanged rubber pad a is secured to the heel by a metal plate c, which is formed with spikes to engage the back of the heel, and with an upturned portion c<3> adapted to be engaged by a screw c<2> at the breast. In a modified construction, the plate is formed with lugs through which screws are inserted into the top lift.
Patent GB-190828262-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spanner.
Inventor: MAITRUGUE EDMOND FELIX
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 28,262. Maitrugue, E. F. Dec. 28. Spanners; combination tools.-A positive-grip rack-and-pinion spanner has a lever f pivoted to the main lever B and connected by a link e to the side checks b<1> of the pivoted jaw b. The link e and the lever f are pivoted at e<2>, g respectively in one of a series of holes. A pin. h, engaging in a groove c', prevents the movable jaw c from rising. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the toothed sector d is shaped so that it can be turned out of action with the rack c'. A pin is provided on the rack c<1>, which in conjunction with a rib on one of the side checks prevents the separation of the jaws. The movable jaw is provided with a blade i, pivoted at j, which can be folded into a recess in the rack and which enables the device to be used as cutting- pliers. The end of the lever B may be formed as a screwdriver. An awl is pivoted to the lever f and may be folded down into a groove in the lever when not in use.
Patent GB-190828365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ore Concentrators.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 28,365. Justice, P. M., [Duell; H. S.]. Dec. 29. Separating ores &c.-A concentrating table has a surface which is inclined and provided with a series of sinuous riffles. The riffles 5 converge from their upper to their lower ends and the undulations decrease in capacity in the same direction. The riffles below the riffle 7 may extend to the edge of the table or may terminate short thereof in comparatively straight ends 8. The table 1 may be mounted on a base 9, the inclination of which is adjustable at 22. _ The means for vibrating the table comprise an eccentric 13 and connecting-rod 15 adjustably connected to links 16. The ore may be fed on to the table at one corner or from a long trough 2 provided with a receiving-hopper 3 and with one or more adjustable stops 4. In a modification, the concentrating surface is concave, and the riffles decrease in height towards the delivery ends.
Patent GB-190903900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Signs, Devices or the like.
Inventor: HAWKES OBED CHARLES
IPC: G09F13/00
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 3900. Hawkes, O. C. Feb. 17. Signs. - Advertising signs, devices, &c. are formed by incising a sheet of opaque material and cutting away the apexes of the incisions to form slots, or by slitting and bending a piece of sheet material to form bevels and slots, so that in the daytime the sign will appear as an ordinary incised one, and at night lights at the rear shine through. According to the present invention, the material 2, in which the sign . is formed, is unsupported on the rear face, and bars 5, attached to the rear face, bridge the slots 3 and support the unattached parts, and at the same time, prevent warping of the slots. The sign is mounted in a glazed frame containing lamps 6, which may be of the same or different colours. In the latter case, the lamps are switched on or off by a rotating switch 7.
Patent GB-190909336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking Nuts and the like.
Inventor: JACOBS MORRIS
IPC: F16B39/32
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 9336. Jacobs, M. April 20. Locking nuts.-In a nut-lock of the type in which a roller lies in a wedge-shaped cavity in one part and engages the screw-threads of the other part, the roller 3, Figs. 1 and 2, is retained in the cavity 4 by the screw-threads 5 of the nut, which are continuous. The threads of the bolt project into the cavity 4 through slots between the threads of the nut, and are engaged by the roller 3, which is either grooved or roughened. The ends of the cavity 4 are closed by plugs 6. A hole 9 enables the roller to be pushed to the wider end of the recess when the nut is to be unscrewed, and may be used also as an oil-hole. Fig. 12 shows a modification in which the roller is replaced by a rocking bar 29, and the cavity 32 is formed in the bolt 30, the end of the cavity being closed by a notched disk which turns with friction on a pin driven into the end of the bolt. The. face of the bar 29 is grooved and rounded to engage the threads of the nut.
Patent GB-190913465-A (GB)
Title: Typewriter Carriage Stop Mechanism.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: B41J25/18
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 13,465. Fairweather, W., [Emerson Typewriter Co.] June 8. Tabulating - mechanism; tabulating-key actions.- The column kevs 30 actuate links 34 connected to bars 35 having stop-pins 36 projectable into the path of a lug 37 on the carriage frame 14. Letter-spacing mechanism. - The bar 17 carrying the carriage rack 16, which normally rests against a flange 15 on the frame 14, is provided at each end with a hanger 20. Adjustable conical-ended pivot screws engaging recesses in the hangers permit endlong adjustment of the rack. Carriage-releasing arrangements; of the kind in which the column keys actuate a U-shaped lever adapted to engage the pivoted carriage rack. Fingers 41 on the bars 35 engage a pivoted yoke 42, 43 in a notch 45 in which is located the inturned lower end 46 of a U-shaped lever 47 pivoted in a loop 50 on the framework. The upper end 48 of the lever o-acts with a flange 18 on a bar 17 to which is secured the carriage rack 16. Depression of a column key lifts the rack 16 away from its escapement dogs 29, the upward swing being limited by stops 52. Carriage brakes.-The upper end 48 of the carriage-release lever 47 exerts a braking-action against the rack flange 18 when the carriage is released to move to the left. The stope 52 which limit the upward movement of the rack increase the braking action. Paper - carriages. - The stop lug 37 on the carriage frame 14 is provided with a finger 38, which engages beneath an undercut guide bar 39. This feature combined with the guide rod 12 and roller 40 facilitates the travel of the carriage. Line-locking devicea. - The pivot screws supporting the pivoted carriage rack are provided with smooth shanks furnishing bearings for the hangers 25 of arms 26 carrying a line-lock bar 27.
Patent GB-190915723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Spray and Vapour Burners for Heating Steam Boilers and for like Purposes.
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES CADOUX
IPC: F23D5/00
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1910-08-08
Abstract: 15,723. Hudson, J. C. July 6. Atmospheric spray burners; flame spreaders and deflectors.-A liquid-fuel burner for vertical and other boilers, having a spraying arrangement of the kind described in Specification 14,486/04, is made with igniting and deflecting plates, or with an igniting-bowl carrying projecting arms which project into the hottest part of the combustion chamber and conduct heat to the igniting surface. The air tube A, Fig. 1, is provided with a bend F having a contracted nozzle G within the fire-box B. The mixture of oil vapour, air, and steam is projected into the bowl-shaped deflecting-plate H, which is provided with a cone piece I and projecting arms K, and is ignited. The flame is deflected upwards, and since the arms K are in its hottest part, the deflecting-plate H is kept at a high temperature. In modified constructions, the bow H is replaced by a plate L, Fig. 3, around which the flame passes, or by a series of cross-bars, or by a plate placed in front of the opening between two other plates.
Patent GB-190918432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Instruments known as Trephines.
Inventor: HUDSON WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 1909-08-10
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 18,432. Hudson, W. H. Aug. 10. Trephining-appliances.-The cutting-heads of trephining-appliances are provided with rearwardly-extending wings disposed at an acute angle to the axis of the tool so that, as soon as the skull is perforated and resistance to forward movement is relieved, the wings take on a screw-like action and bite into the walls of the perforation, thus checking any further movement of the tool. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the wings 4 extend laterally and rearwardly from the cutting-teeth 3, and are extended as wings 5 at a less inclination to the axis of the tool. The centre pin 8 has a body portion 9 formed with grooves which serve as clearance channels, and one of which serves also to engage the holding-lug. The tail 13 extending into the bore 12 is also fluted to prevent dust from collecting. Fig. 4 shows a perforator in which the point 16 is provided with wings 17 and with further wings 18 branching from these. Fig. 6 shows a follower having teeth 14 provided with wings 15. Figs. 8 and 10 show a modified form of perforator in which the curved cutting- blade 25 is continued to form wings 28 on each side of the tool. Two other pairs of wings 26, 27 are also provided, but do not extend to the point of the instrument.
Patent GB-190922599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Tipping Wagons or Trucks and returning them into the Upright Position.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: B65G67/46
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 22,599. Thompson, W. P., [Gravenstein, E.]. Oct. 4. Vehicles, manipulating. - Apparatus for overturning wagons and returning them to the upright position comprises a shoe j placed on one of the rails o n t o which the wheels at one side of the wagon are run. The shoe is connected to a vertical rod moving in a frame mounted on a base b having a lug engaging the rail. The rod is raised by a pinion k operated by a ratchet handle and engaging a rack formed on the rod, and is sustained by a pawl s. The shoe is pro vided with two lugs m, on which the wheels rest when the shoe is hoisted, and which are curved to prevent longitudinal displacement of the vehicle. The vehicle is righted by a hook secured to the remote edge of the body and attached to the end of a cord o, which is wound in bv a winch p. Ratchet mechanism r is provided to prevent running-out of the cord o under the weight of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190922984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Tapping of Rubber Trees and the like.
Inventor: SPENCE WILFRID L
IPC: A01G23/10
Filed: 1909-10-08
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 22,984. Spence, W. L. Oct. 8. Tapping trees.-The flow of latex from rubber trees is forced by applying a ring of pressure around the trunk of the tree, and causing this ring to move towards the incisions. A rope may be wound around the tree starting at a point remote from and finishing near to the incisions. The first turns may be unwound as the winding proceeds, if desired. A rubber band or helical spring may be stretched around the tree and rolled towards the point of collection. For localizing the pressure, packing may he placed between the ring and the trunk.
Patent GB-190923306-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Covering Golf and other like Balls and Apparatus Employed therein.
Inventor: MURPHY GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B29C43/00
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 23,306. Murphy, G. H. Oct. 12. Balls. - To apply a gutta-percha cover of uniform thickness to a golf or like ball, a hemispherical mould b, Fig. 3, the size of half the completed ball, is placed within a sleeve a together with sufficient gutta-percha k to form half the cover. A loose ring c containing the wound core i is superposed on the mould b, and an upper mould part d is added, the internal surfaces of the parts c, d being of the same size as the core. The mould sections are pressed together, and the gutta-percha k is forced into the shape shown. The parts c, d are next replaced by a mould part e, Fig. 4, containing the requisite quantity of gutta-percha to complete the cover, and pressure is again applied. The contacting portions of the two mould parts b, e are preferably of knife-edge formation.
Patent GB-190923713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: BAUMANN GOTTFRIED
IPC: B64C33/00
Filed: 1909-10-16
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 23,713. Baumann, G. Oct. 16. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement and construction of; propelling.-An aerial machine is supported and raised by flapping wings d provided with valves e. The wings form a single frame pivoted at the centre. Each wing is built up of sections which decrease in length from the machine outwards; the flaps are pivoted between the cross-pieces h, Fig. 6, the axes of each section being displaced with respect to those on adjacent frames. Stops i limit the degree of opening of the flaps; and a spring l bear under the flaps and tend to keep them closed. The wings are driven by the motor b through the cranks p and links o. Parachutes.-A parachute v is arranged above the machine. Steering is effected by lateral elevators t, which have a supporting effect, and by a rear vertical rudder.
Patent GB-190924938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Blowing Engines, Compressors, and the like.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN SCARISBRICK
IPC: F16K15/10
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,938. Walker, J. S., Walker, T. A., and Walker, E. R. June 16. Check valves. - An automatic valve of the grid type for air compressors and blowers and for other fluid-pressure engines, comprises a valve plate A secured between the flanges of a hollow bolt B and sleeve C, which slide through a removable bush J secured by screwing into the boss G<2> of the guard G and by a nut M. The boss G<2> is in the form of four prongs, which pass through openings in the valve plate. The valve is supported against its seat by a spring K ; and a second spring L may be provided to come into action when the valve is partly open. The hollow bolt B, which is provided with a screw plug 0, may serve to receive a lubricant, which can pass out to the working surfaces through side holes P.
Patent GB-190925785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Dynamo Machines.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
IPC: H02K19/30
Filed: 1909-11-08
Granted: 1910-11-08
Abstract: 25,785. Parsons, C. A., and Law, A. H. Nov. 8. Drawings to Specification. Exciting.-The voltage of alternating - current machines is regulated by the use of a small auxiliary exciter operating on, or in conjunction with, tho main exciter, and provided with one or more leakage paths, which are supplied with a current proportional to the main alternator current, for example as described in Specifications 24,141/05 and 13,712/07. In one arrangement, the main exciter is shunt-wound, and has additional fieldmagnet coils energized by the small exciter, whereby the main exciter can be designed with a practically straight characteristic curve. The auxiliary exciter may energize all the coils of the exciter ; or it may be connected directly in the main-field circuit of the alternator or in the shuntfieJd circuit of the exciter, so as to operate as a booster. The windings on the leakage paths may either be in the main circuit of the alternator, or may be arranged as a shunt to a resistance or inductance ; or they may be supplied by current transformers. In the case of polyphase machines, the leakage paths may be operated from one phase only.
Patent GB-190926278-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Twist-drill.
Inventor: ACCLES WILLIAM SLOAN
IPC: B23B31/00
Filed: 1909-11-12
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 26,278. Accles, W. S., [Pratt & Whitney Co.]. Nov. 12. Drills. - A twist drill is formed from a flat rectangular bar of steel of proper dimensions which is twisted to form a cutting-part a, of uniform or varying twist, and a shank b of uniform twist selected to obtain sufficient resiliency and grip. The shank has the usual tang, and is preferably tapered to fit a Morse taper socket.
Patent GB-191001430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Night-lights.
Inventor: VERKADE JOHAN ANTON EDUARD
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 1430. Verkade, J. A. E. Jan. 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Night-lights are provided with a metal wick a coated, as by braiding, with fibrous material, together with a perforated tubular wick-holder b having a flange b<2> at its base. The wick is doubled, and either the ends a<1>, Fig. 2, or the loop a<2>, Fig. 5, project at the top and are spread out so as to give a flame of the desired size. Projections c<1> on the body of the nightlight prevent deformation of the wick in transit. With this construction of night-light, a flame of unvarying height is obtained.