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Patent GB-190810693-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Moistening Stamps, Inking Pads and the like; and suitable also for use in Germinating Seeds.
Inventor: MURRAY JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1908-05-16
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 10,693. Murray, J. P. May 16. Stamp - inking pads.-Relates to a device for damping postage stamps or for inking rubber stamps, of the bird-fountain type described in Specification No. 10,249, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Labels &c.], which is also applicable for germinating seeds &c. A reservoir A and a small attached receiver B, connected by an opening C, are filled with water or ink. An absorbent pad H, covered with felt or other suitable material, rests on ledges F near the bottom of the receiver B. A wick K, passing over the pad H but under the felt covering, dips in the water or ink in B and keeps the pad moistened or supplied with ink. The pad H may be replaced by a germinating pan or tray filled with soil containing seeds. To fill the reservoir A, the stopper E is removed and the device turned on its back.
Patent GB-190811549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hide Working Machines
Inventor: AULSON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 11,549. Aulson, J. W. May 27. Hides and skins, raw and tanned or tawed, treating. -In a hairing, fleshing, or putting-out machine, the hide is carried on a flat yielding bed which may be moved towards or from a chain-borne series of knife blades, which are mounted on carriers with a certain angular disposition. In Fig. 2 is shown a section of the machine ; in Fig. 3 a plan view of four complete knife-carriers, and in Fig. 5 the details of the knife mountings. Two sprocketdriven chains 23, 24 at opposite sides of the machine are connected at alternate links by carriers 26, the backs of which carry rollers 29 which bear on guide-rails 30, Fig. 2, these being secured rigidly to the crofs-girders 31 of the machine framing. One half of the carriers have transverse blades 35, Figs. 3 and 5, set at an acute angle to the carriers on supports 34, and the other half have blades 33 on supports 32, which are normal to the carriers and extend outwards obliquely in pairs, which enclose substantially a right-angle. The blades are adjustable on the carriers. The bed 41 is pivotally mounted on the frame at 37, 45, Fig. 2, by equal links 38, 44, and is counterbalanced at 41x so that it may be approached to the blades by means of a toggle 47, 48 and pedal 54, or by equivalent means. The rubber bolster 57, which is clamped to the top of the bed by a bar 56, as shown in detail in Fig. 7, rests on a felt pad 58, and is free at its lower end. The bed normally falls away from the knives by an amount determined by screw stops 59. The portion of the hide which is not under treatment rests in a tray 68 above the operator's platform 55, and the part under the knives is gripped against the bed by a clamping-bar 62, Fig. 7. This is loosely pivoted on a cross-bar 43 and is engaged by adjustable stops 64 on links 63, which are also pivoted on the shaft 43 and have rollers 65 to engage with camsurfaces 66 formed on the machine framing 67 in such a way that the motion of the table to the working-position causes the bars 62, 56 to grip the hide.
Patent GB-190826019-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: STEELE-BROWN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-02
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 26,019. Brown, W. Steele-. Dec. 2. Variable speed ratchet gearing.-In variablespeed and reversing ratchet gearing of the class employing axially-movable tapering cams on the driving-shaft, this shaft a, which carries the taper cams c, d, is movable longitudinally to vary the speed imparted to the driven shaft n. The cams c, d are formed with cut-away parts as shown in Fig. 2, so that on rotation they impart a rocking movement to pivoted levers f, g, this movement being variable in amplitude. The levers f, g have roller-ended arms k, k<1> kept in contact with the cams c, d by springs r. Links l, l<1> connect the other arms of the levers f, g to ratchet grips m, m<1>, which drive the shaft n by way of claw clutch members q<1>. Other links l<2> communicate with grips m<2> which are used in reversed driving. To effect reversal, clutch members q on the shaft n are slid to the right into engagement with the grips m<2>, the members q' simultaneously becoming disengaged from the grips m, m<1>.
Patent GB-190826138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locks.
Inventor: SANDERS FRANK THOMAS
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 26,138. Sanders, F. T. Dec. 3. Escutcheons, keyhole.-In sliding nozzle or escutcheon locks, the nozzle a is fitted to the front plate c of the casing by means of a notched extension a', the notches of which engage the edges of the slot b in the front plate. The slot b is formed by stamping out pieces e which are bent up at right-angles and serve as stops to limit the motion of the nozzle. The slot b is provided at one end with an extension d which enables the nozzle to be placed in position, the nozzle being prevented from becoming detached during the working of the lock by means of the lug g of the bolt f.
Patent GB-190827681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: MENDIZABAL CARLOS
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-12-20
Abstract: 27,681. Mendizabal, C. Dec. 19. Governing and regulating; fixed-abutment type.- Relates to means for varying the capacity and direction of flow. Fig. 1 shows an outwardlysliding-vane type of pump in which the capacity and direction of flow are varied by altering the shape and position of the crescent-shaped chamber f by rotating the eccentric casing-block p in the casing o. The extreme positions of the chamber f are shown at q, q<2> ; q<1> is a mean position in which no flow takes place. In a modification, Fig. 2, the movable part r containing the working chamber, is arranged to oscillate about a hollow pivot r<1> which also forms the inlet or discharge pipe. The pumps and engines may be used in hydraulic power-transmission systems. The pumps may be arranged in parallel and the engines in series, and the system may include pumps or engines of constant flow.
Patent GB-190902634-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Automatically Adjusting Instruments such as Guns, Telescopes, and the like on Ships to Compensate for the Various Disturbing Movements of the Ships.
Inventor: RYAN JAMES BOLAND
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 2634. Ryan, J. B. Feb. 3, 1908, [Convention date]. Naval mountings; mounts, self-adjusting, for keeping plane of sights vertical.-Relates to means for automatically controlling a ship's gun or sighting- telescope to compensate for disturbing motions of the ship, of the kind in which the direction of movement is controlled by an inertia device, and consists in regulating the velocity of movement by inertia and hand-operated means and also by automatic means connected with the gun-training gear. The gun 10 is moved in elevation through the medium of gearing 14, 15, 12, 11 by a reversible motor 18, the armature 21 of which is excited by one or other of two circuits made respectively by contacts 68, 69, which are moved into engagement with an arm 74 by a pendulum device 48 when the ship rolls, thus causing the gun to be moved in the contrary direction to that due to the disturbing- motion. The pendulum 48, is attached to a disk 50, connected to the ship by a gimbal joint and adjustably attached to a bracket 60, which carries terminals 72, 73, and spring contacts 68, 69 and which moves, due to the disturbing motion, on a slide 61. When the contact 69 meets the arm 74 owing to a motion of the ship in the clockwise direction, current flows from the battery 84, and, a solenoid 29 being energized, its core 29<a> is raised so as to connect the contacts 34, 35 and allow current from the mains 24, 25, to flow by way of a variable resistance 40 through the motor armature 21, moving it in the direction to give an anti-clockwise motion to the gun 10. Motion of the ship in the anti-clockwise direction causes the contact 68, 74 to be made, the solenoid 28, is thus energized, aud the motor armature 21 caused to revolve in the direction to give a clockwise motion to the gun. The velocity of the correcting-motion that is given to the gun by the motor 18 may be varied by rheostats 113 , 107<a>, 101<a>, 95 placed in the field circuit of the motor. The rheostat 107<a> is adjusted in accordance with the readings of a clinometer 110 ; the rheostat 101<a> can be adjusted by the gunner watching the target; the rheostat 95 is automatically adjusted by a pendulum device 90 exactly similar to the one already described ; and the rheostat 113<a> is moved by a link 125 actuated by a wheel 123, which is set in motion when the turret is revolved to train the gun. The sighting- telescope 75 carries the contact-arm 74 and is connected by an adjustable link 76 with the gun trunnion 8.
Patent GB-190904480-A (GB)
Title: A Relay for Telephone and Weak Alternating Currents.
Inventor: NIKIFOROFF ALEXANDER
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1910-02-23
Abstract: 4480. Nikiforoff, A. Feb. 23. Drawings to Specification. Transformers.-The hollow core of a telephone induction coil is built up in longitudinal sections.
Patent GB-190904732-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Sliding Seat and Adjustable Back for Easy or other Chairs and other similar Upholstered Seats or Lounges.
Inventor: MATTHEWS ALBERT
IPC: A47C1/024
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 4732. Matthews, A. Feb. 26. Rocking, swing, &c. seats.-A chair having an automatically - adjustable back has the front of the seat H supported by wheels F running in inclined grooves G in the frame ; the rear of the seat is rigidly secured to the back I, which is suspended from an iron bar K or from a shaped cross-rail L. The elasticity of the materials employed is stated to give the necessary freedom of movement.
Patent GB-190909350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Systems for the Purposes of Stenography or Dictation.
Inventor: MCKENNA THEODORE
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 9350. McKenna, T., [General Acoustic Co.]. April 20. Drawings to Specification. Direct-call systems.-In a system of telephonic intercommunication between managers and stenographers, some of the stenographers are under the sole control of one manager while others are provided with keys whereby they may put themselves into communication with any one of the managers. The managers may also intercommunicate. The line connexion between any two stations is through three wires, so that separate talking and signalling circuits are provided for each person, one wire being common to both circuits. A battery is provided at each manager's station, and, when managers are in communication, the circuit arrangements are such that a battery is in each separate circuit.
Patent GB-190910464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brickmaking Machines.
Inventor: AUSTEN GEORGE
IPC: B28B5/08
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 10,464. Austen, G. May 3. Rotary-mould-table machines.-A rotary-mouldtable machine is provided with moulds b hinged to an intermittently-moving table a at c and provided with handles b<1>. The moulds are filled from a pug-mill h at 1, scraped by hand at 2, inverted partly by the rail q and completely by hand at 3 to discharge the bricks on to a receiving-table o, sanded at 4, partly re-inverted by a rail q<2> and sand removed from the hinges c by a brush x at 5, and completely re-inverted at 6. Blades i, Fig. 3. mounted upon rocking shafts i<1>, force the clay through a die h<1> into the moulds. The die is made smaller than the moulds to ensure filling of these, and is provided with a yielding side h<14> to prevent straining of the blades i. The receiving- table o is supported upon springs p, Fig. 6, adapted to yield under the weight of a brick, and, when lowered it is retained by a hanging stop y engaging a cross-bar o'. On the movement of the table a, Fig. 1, projections z carried by the table deflect the stop y, allowing the table o to return to its normal position, the discharged brick having been previously removed. Intermittent movement is imparted to the table by means of a crank-operated claw e<1>, engaging with a pin-wheel d<2>, connected to the table by bevel-gearing d<1>, d. A notched bar g, engaging with the pin-wheel d' locks the table after each movement, and is deflected by the bead of the claw e<1> on its forward stroke. Sanding of the moulds is effected by an air blast through a pipe s, sand being supplied through a flexible tube from a hopper l. A soft brush u arrests sand blown up during the movement of the table. Plates n, Fig. 2, on the table a scrape the mouth of the die h prior to the passage of the mould beneath it.
Patent GB-190910973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brackets or Stands for Displaying or Supporting Various Goods and Articles.
IPC: A47F5/13
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 10,973. Harris & Sheldon, and Howell, A. C. May 10. Stands and upright supports; brackets; hat and coat stands.-Consists in the application to display stands shop fittings &c. of a grip device comprising a bent spring c, Fig. 4, with apertures c<1>, c<2> through which a relatively adjustable member b passes. In one type of construction the spring c is fixed at the top of the stand a, Fig. 4, and the rod b supporting the article slides through the spring and passes tbrough the opening a<2> in the stand head. A check wire d connects the ends c<5>, c<6> of the spring and limits the extent to which the spring can be compressed. In another modification, the spring c, Fig. 9, is fitted with a socket and display arm f, and slides on the vertical support e. Alternatively one end of the spring c is fixed to a support, and the supporting - arm of a display frame slides through the spring. In a further modification, two sliding arms b<3>, Fig. 12, are passed through the spring c and carry at their ends fittings such as b<4> for hats or other articles, the separation between the ends being adjustable. The arms b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 15, passing through the spring may alternatively be semicircular m section, in which case the openings in the spring c are oval ; this construction allows for an angular adjustment in the spring. Or the two sliding rods b<1>, b<2> may be curved.
Patent GB-190911481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Holding and Turning Over Music Leaves and the like.
Inventor: FEVEZ LOUIS AUGUSTUS MARIE
IPC: B42D9/08
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 11,481. Fevez, L. A. M., Gibbons, A.C., and Myram, H. May 14. Leaf holders and t u r n e r s.-A leafturner, comprising a series of arms i mounted on spring- actuated hubs j, has vertical portions i<3> which are normally held in slots m in a plate n. The turning-arms, when in position in the slots m, engage a slot o' in a sliding plate o reciprocated by a slotted lever p, which engages a pin p<1> and is suitably actuated by a hand-lever or pneumatic bulb. The slot o<1> terminates in an opening o<2>, through which each arm escapes in turn, being held until the slide o is allowed to return by the edge q<1> of a contact-piece q. The leaf clips consist of pairs of fingers i<1> of celluloid &c. which rest on collars i<2> mounted on the upturned parts i<3> of the rods. The music is held between rods b, c connected in the manner of a parallel-rule and pressed together by rubber or like springs g. One of the rods has a tapered end b<1> adapted to fit a socket in the ledge or base of the leaf-turner.
Patent GB-190919318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers, Indicators and Check Tills.
Inventor: GLEDHILL ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: G06C11/02
Filed: 1909-08-23
Granted: 1910-09-23
Abstract: 19,318. Gledhill, A. H. Aug. 23 Type-bar actions; hammer - impression arrangements; alining for impression.-In a cash-check till, the amount of the transaction is set with a stylus on type-bars 1, Fig. 1, attached to chains 3 led over rollers on zeroizing- levers 5 and secured to the frame at 7. A totalizer 36 is also actuated by the slides. An auxiliary slide 14, Fig. 3, carrying corresponding types cm be set for "members," "non-members," or "ex- " change " transactions and controls a pair of shutters 15, 16 for two-thirds of the writing aperture, the remaining part being normally open for the most usual transaction, i.e. " members." A numbering-device 78, Fig. 1, prints on both voucher and record strips. The hammer 20 is carried on a vertical slide thrust upwards by a spring, but held by a lever on a rocking shaft 29 until an arm 28<a>, Fig. 11, thereon is released from a catch-plate 32. This plate is moved along its shaft by pressing on a printing-lever 33, which simultaneously throws up a roller 72, Fig. 1, to aline and lock the type-bars, and withdraws a locking-pin 35, Fig. 11, from a disk 32 feathered on the operating-shaft 13. On operation of the handle, a cam 30 rocks the shaft 29 to depress the hammer and a spring 32a resets the disk 32 to hold the hammer a n d lock the main shaft. A cross-bar 9 in arms 10 operated by a cam 11 resets the slide.
Patent GB-190922132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Devices for Small Arms.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41G1/04
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 22,132. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Peddie, J. T. Sept. 28. Sights.-Relates to tubular fore-sights, and consists in so shaping them as to avoid the reflection and diffusion of light therefrom to the observer's eye. The outer upper surface a<2> is tapered towards the remote end; and the inner surface is so shaped that the remote end of the aperture is not presented with a diminished diameter at the greatest angle of elevation. In the form shown in Fig. 1 this is accomplished by flaring the lower part a<4>, and in that of Fig. 5 by providing a small inner aperture by means of the flange a<5>.
Patent GB-190925287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Means for Regulating the Gas Supply to Burners and the like.
Inventor: BEST WILLIAM
IPC: F23D14/48
Filed: 1909-11-03
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 25,287. Best, W. Nov. 3. Atmospheric gas burners; gas supply.-Relates to regulating-devices for gas-burners, and consists in providing means which cannot be altered without access being obtained to the interior of the regulator. The regulator is made to form a screw connexion between the burner and gas-pipe, and consists of two parts 1, 2, Fig. 2, connected by a passage 4. The part 1 contains a screwed valve disk 5, provided with perforations 8 and a projection 7. The base of the disk has a cross cut 9 which enables it to be turned by a screwdriver or key to regulate the flow of gas. The disk may be placed in the part 2, and may take the forms shown in Figs. 4, 8, and 7.
Patent GB-190929368-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Forcing and Inducing Draught in Boiler or other Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVISON MATTHEW
IPC: F23L1/02
Filed: 1909-12-15
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,368. Davison, M. Dec. 15. Blast apparatus, injector.-An injector g for use in connexion with furnace blast apparatus is fitted with a hit-and-miss regulator q held in position by a nut r on the steam-pipe.
Patent GB-190930244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dip-pipes and Hydraulic Mains.
Inventor: WILKINSON HURDMAN
IPC: C10B27/06
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 30,244. Wilkinson, H., and Wimhurst, F. L. Dec. 28. Hydraulic mains. - In order to utilize the difference in specific gravities of tar and ammoniacal liquor for unsealing the dip-pipes, each dip-pipe is surrounded by an open-bottomed chamber A, which is immersed in the tar. The chamber A is connected by a weir with a side chamber which has a sloping bottom, a threeway cock being provided so that the ammoniacal liquor may be withdrawn through the side chamber to unseal the dip-pipes, or supplied thereto from the hydraulic main to seal the same.
Patent GB-190930369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: BOYD JAMES CHERREY
IPC: B63H1/14
Filed: 1909-12-29
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 30,369. Boyd, J. C., and Solomon, L. Dec. 29. Screw propellers.-In screw propellers of the type comprising a series of separatelyformed blades secured to the propeller shaft, e a c h individual blade 6 is separate and isolated from the other blades, and is bent at its outer end 7 to form an angularlydisposed wing. The blades 6 are arranged in staggered relation to each other, and are provided with spigots 12 to retain them in position. Each boss 9 is secured to the shaft by two set-screws 11,
Patent GB-191001408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dish-washers.
Inventor: BERGSTROEM CARL JOHAN OSCAR
IPC: A47L15/32
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 1408. Bergstr÷m, C. J. O. Jan. 19. Plates, dishes, and the like, washing.-The dishes are held in an inclined position in a cage 4, which is caused to rotate by an inclined jet of water from a nozzle 14. The tank 1 containing the dishes is filled with water to a suitable height, the water being strained by a sieve 9 and supplied by a centrifugal pump 11 to the nozzle. A brake 27 is applied to the shaft on which the cage rotates in order to increase the cleaning effect of the water. Fig. 5 shows a construction of nozzle comprising a tube 14 which can slide and rotate in a casing 13. In order that the nozzle can be easily pushed back into the casing out of the way of the cage, grooves 23, 24 are provided in the casing and tube respectively, so that when the tube is rotated to bring the grooves into line, thus shutting-off the water supply, the water enclosed in the casing can escape through a pipe 25 connected to the suction side of the pump. Holes 19, 20 are also provided in the back end of the tube so that it can be readily drawn out of its casing into the operative position.
Patent GB-191001677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Determining when a Secondary Battery has Received its Full Charge.
IPC: H01M6/50
Filed: 1910-01-22
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 1677. Hazlehurst, A. N., and Longstreths, Ltd. Jan. 22. Charge indicators; gas exits.-The state of charge of an accumulator is tested by passing the gas given off by it from a casing through a liquid, and observing the rate at which the bubbles rise; when the battery is fully charged, the rate should be a maximum and constant. A test cell, consisting of lead plates in sulphuric acid, may be connected in series with the battery, and the gas from it made to bubble through the liquid separately, so that the rates of flow may be compared. For this purpose, a celluloid box is divided by partitions, two of which B, B<2> form a chamber containing the liquid, and have small holes B<1>, B<3>. Gas from the battery is delivered by a tube D over a partition C to the hole B<1>, and the gas from the lead-cell E passes over a partition C' to the hole B<3>. A cork H fits into a celluloid collar on. the cover and has a gas vent P consisting of a glass tube with a bulb in which is a small hole. The terminals are covered by celluloid caps containing vaseline. The apparatus may have a single orifice B<1>, the lead cell not being used, and the partitions and casing may be cylindrical tubes.