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Patent GB-190718769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Skins Textile Fabrics and the like.
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 1 8 , 7 6 9 . Smith, W. R., and Buffalo Leather Co. Aug. 20. Washing.-A machine for washing hides and skins or fabrics, or for treating them with other solutions, consists of a circular or other continuous open tank a, around which the hides &c. are urged by paddle wheels b. The wheels, as shown in the sectional view, Fig. 2, are mounted co-axially, and are driven in opposite directions by a shaft and bevel-gear d, e, f. The bides &c. float horizontally without mutual contact, and the paddles raise them in the liquid as they emerge from beneath the wheels. They are further buoyed up by air jets g on the delivering sides of the wheels, the compressed air being supplied by a blower h or similar device. The air-borne hides &c., on entering under a wheel, are tilted so that the air accumulates at the rear end and raises it further, thus presenting to the blades that side of the skin which was previously downwards.
Patent GB-190721093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: FOSTER ERNEST HOWARD
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 21,093. Foster, E. H. Sept. 23. Metal tubes.- The tubes t of a steam superheater fitted between the nests of tubes in a Sterling boiler are protected externally by cast-iron rings r, and may have cores f kept in position by studs l.
Patent GB-190724490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adding Machines.
Inventor: HINCHMAN GEORGE NICHOLS
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 24,490. Hinchman, G. N. Nov. 5. Typewriters and like machines.-The single-bank, key-set, motor-operated, adding and listing machine described in Specification No. 20,133, A.D. 1901, is modified to deal with British monetary units and is provided with key-locking arrangements and with mechanism to set the adding-wheels to zero. The adding-wheels in the left-hand order of shillings and in the pence are modified. In the left-hand shillings order, the wheel 82 is provided with ten transfer teeth 86, and to accommodate this a lost motion is introduced between the main part of the zeroizing-comb and the particular tooth engaging this wheel, whereby the tens-of-shillings wheel can thus turn no more than one-tenth of a revolution in zeroizing, all the other wheels being capable of turning through one half of a revolution. To prevent the operation of any of the key-bars 115 except that of the " 1 " key, a comb 116 is used and has a finger 117 which engages the arm 118 of the lever 119. The parts are so arranged that, when the carriage is moved to the tens-of-shillings order, the lever 119 moves the comb 116 to lock all but the " 1 " key. A further movement of the arm 118 unlocks the key-bars, and, when the carriage reaches the pence column, the arm 118 engages the arm 120 of a second comb 121 and locks all the bars except " 1 " and." 2." An intermediate wheel 77<a> is constructed to allow the adding-wheels to be actuated in two positions of the carriage. If less than tenpence is to be registered, the zero is actuated and the carriage moved along. If it is desired to write ten or elevenpence the " 1 " or " 2 " key-bar is depressed and afterwards the " 9 " key.
Patent GB-190810656-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Railway Waggons & like Vehicles
Inventor: CLEGG WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-05-16
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 10,656. Clegg, W. H. May 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings, non-automatic.-In a coupling for railway wagons and like vehicles, the outer link A of the coupling-chain is of about the same length as the combined length of the other links B, C, to which it is connected by a knuckle-joint D, E. The coupling chain is operated by means of arms J, which are connected to the link A by chains F and are mounted upon a cross-shaft K. The shaft K rotates in arms L which are supported by studs P in brackets 0 and are connected to a second shaft M which acts as a counterweight. The arms J engage guides Q fixed to the vehicle, and are shaped so that when the shaft K is raised for uncoupling purposes, the other link A is turned back over its own draw-hook. To allow for coupling on curves, the shaft K is mounted so as to have an endlong movement limited by the guides Q. The apparatus may be retained in the position shown in Fig. 3 when not in use, by the engagement of hooks U on the arms J with a bracket R.
Patent GB-190811308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ring-frames for Slubbing, Roving, Spinning, Doubling and Twisting Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: BERGMANN CARL
Filed: 1908-05-25
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 11,308. Bergmann, C. July 25,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Spindle apparatus.-In ring frames, in which the cop is pushed downwards on the spindle by a cap as it is built, the driven hollow spindle rotates on a stationary sleeve b in which a rod c, carrying the cap g, is reciprocated. The cap g is mounted on a head d, which is secured to the guide - rod by a screw so that it reciprocates therewith, while it is rotated by a pin from the hollow spindle. The guide-rod is adjusted by a screw so as to vary the distance through which the cap pushes the cop. The apparatus may be employed in slubbiog or roving frames, and in fine spinning, twisting, and doubling frames.
Patent GB-190812456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Filling Jam or other Substances or Fluids into Jars, Bottles or Vessels.
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 12,456. Luke, Collier, & Son, and McMillan, T. D. D. June 10. Bottling.-In an apparatus such as described in Specifications No, 12,768, A.D. 1906, and No. 11,006, A.D. 1907, for filling jam &c. into jars &c., the inclined trough a is fitted with a number of conical tubes c which enter the jars e. The rim of each jar is pressed against a pneumatic or other cushion d surrounding the tube c. The jam &c. flows down the trough a, filling each tube c and partly filling each jar. When the jars are lowered or the trough raised, the jam in each tube c is able to run down and fill the jar below, displacing the air previously imprisoned in the upper part of the jar.
Patent GB-190814352-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable Lance.
Inventor: PRICE SYDNEY LOUIS RHYS
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 14,352. Price, S. L. R. July 7. Telescopic joints.-In the joints of a telescopic lance, when the parts are in the extended position, an inclined shoulder E, Fig. 4, on each inner tube fits against a corresponding shoulder on the outer tube, and is held in position by spring catches A, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190817002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reinforced Concrete Articles, Structures and Structural Members.
Inventor: PERCY WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-08-13
Abstract: 17,002. Percy, W. H. Aug. 13. Moulding reinforced concrete articles.-In the manufacture of reinforced concrete articles, means are provided for subjecting the reinforcing-rods to tension before the concrete sets. Reinforcing- members 1 are placed horizontallly with their ends held rigidly, and a load is applied centrally, or distributed as required, and maintained in position until the concrete has hardened. The load consists of the mould 10, which may be a rolled channel-iron girder, and the wet concrete 38, and is hung from the rods 1 by slotted plugs 31, tapered to facilitate removal. Additional loading may be placed in a box 35 slung by straps 36 from the plugs 31. An alternative form of carrier consists of a hook which engages with the rod 1, is provided with a screwed tapered plug for supporting the mould and remains in the article. If desired, the weight may be applied above the article, and carried by struts resting on the reinforcing-bars.
Patent GB-190824808-A (GB)
Title: Means for Emptying the Submergence Tanks of Submarine Boats and the like.
Inventor: SPEAR LAWRENCE YORK
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 24,808. Spear, L. Y. Nov. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Submarine vessels.- Comprises an arrangement of the air-supply pipes used in connexion with the ballast tanks, whereby waste of compressed air is avoided. Separate submergence tanks a, b, c are connected with the external water by pipes fitted with stop valves 1, 2, 3, and to a supply of compressed air by pipes g, h, i, each of which is fitted with a three-way valve. These valves enable the tanks to be put into communication with the manifold f or with the interior of the vessel. Pressure gauges r, s, t are fitted to the tanks and a similar gauge y is connected with the external water. The tanks are filled by opening the valves 1, 2, 3, and turning the three-way valves so that the air in the tanks is forced into the boat, after which the valves 1, 2, 3, are closed. To expel water from the tanks air is supplied to the tanks from the reservoirs?: n by way of the manifold f until the pressure exceeds the pressure of the external water as indicated by the gauge y. The valves 1. 2, 3 are then opened and the water is expelled. The excess of pressure necessary to expel the water is determined experimentally.
Patent GB-190828021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Convertible Settee and Bed.
Inventor: SCHILLING WILHELM
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 28,021. Schilling, W. Dec. 23. Bedsteads; settees.-A settee convertible into a a bedstead comprises a seat and a back supported on a base d and adapted to be turned out to the position shown in Fig. 1 to form a bedstead. The seat and the back are connected by stopped hinge links f and by bolts g having heads p pivoted on the seat and sliding in rotary heads i. Pivoted legs e are secured in position when required by means of a link m carrying a pin n sliding in a guideway on a plate o and adapted to engage a notch s therein. Disengagement of the pin n from the notch s is effected by turning a cam-arm t pivoted on the pin n. A hinged footboard and wedge-shaped pillow c are connected to the seat at k, and are adapted to fold thereon.
Patent GB-190900701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Toy Rifles, Guns and the like Arms.
Inventor: SCHROEDEL GEORG
IPC: F41B7/00
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 701. Schr÷del, G. Jan. 11. Guns.-Toy rifles, guns, &c. are adapted to discharge a projectile and also to make a noise resembling the report of a shot being fired. The noise-producing mechanism may be operated by the trigger of the gun or by independent means. In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 1, an arrow p is projected by a spring t when a spring-controlled locking lever v is tripped by a rod y operated by the trigger z. The noise is produced by a spring h mounted in the stock c and provided with a hammer i. The spring is drawn back, and then released, by a star-wheel e operated from the outside of the stock by a crank f and a handle. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the star-wheel e is arranged to be operated from the trigger z by a lever 14, which engages pins 13 on the starwheel, return movement being prevented by a pawl 12 and a ratchet-wheel. The lever 14 is controlled by a spring, and is so pivoted that it can pass over any pins below it on its return to normal position. In a further modification, the star-wheel is operated by spring driving-mechanism, and is normally held by a pawl on the trigger engaging a ratchet-wheel on the spindle of the star-wheel. The driving-spring is enclosed in a barrel, and is wound up by means of a key.
Patent GB-190904151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Vehicles.
IPC: B60K3/00
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 4151. Tritton, W. A., Starkey, J., and Foster & Co., W. Feb. 19. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies on.-Relates to means for supporting the boiler and engine in heavy motor-vehicles of the traction-engine type, and consists in disposing the springs so that the spring-borne mass is supported at four points about the rear axle, the points of support being as high as possible in relation to the centre of gravity and widely spaced. Fig. 3 shows a rear view of the application to a vehicle with laminated springs, and Fig. 5 a side view of a modification in which helical springs are used. The spring-borne mass is suspended at points above the axle, and at some distance in front and behind it, as shown in Fig. 5. The laminated springs have central shackles engaging projections on the axle bearings, while the ends of the springs rest on adjustable studs t. When helical springs 7 are used, the adjusting-pins 9 bear upon washers 10 resting on the tops of the springs.
Patent GB-190905163-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Stop Motion for Looms.
Inventor: LEVER JAMES
IPC: D03D51/00
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 5163. Lever, J., and Dixon, T. March 3. Stopping - arrangements; brake mechanism; stop-motions, shuttle; frogs.-A projection k on the stop-rod actuates a projection on a rotary frog a having a projection c, which engages a hook d<1> on the draw-rod d and lifts it into engagement with a stop-rod extension h, so that the draw-rod is moved against the action of a spring f, and, after a movement limited by a slot d<2> in the draw-rod, actuates a brake c or other loom stop. The hook may come into position to catch a snug or projection on the flywheel ; or the device may be applied to a boss or disk on the first or second motion shaft. A projection a<1> on the frog engages a projection m on the setting-on handle, and a projection o engages the lifting-finger p for the stop-catch of the take-up motion. According to the Provisional Specification, the frog may be connected to the hook by means of a wire, chain, connecting-rod, strip, or other means.
Patent GB-190905772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Hydraulic Hoist and the like.
IPC: B66B1/04
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 5772. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., Matthews, R., and Wale, C. March 10. Combinations of interdependent valves.-The working valves of hydraulic ammunition hoists &c., comprise a pair of lift valves a, a<1> fitted with pilot valves d, d' connected to a lever e coupled by an adjustable link to a hand-lever f. A spring h acting on the lever e between the pilot valves d, d<1> tends to close both valves. The valves a, a' are fitted with pistons sliding in chambers c<2>, c<3>, the pressure on opposite sides of the pistons being equalized by passages with non-return valves. When the pilot valve d is lifted, thereby relieving the pressure in the chamber c<2>, the valve a is opened. Similarly, when the pilot valve d<1> is lifted, the valve a<1> leading to waste is opened.
Patent GB-190908184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulp Articles and Processes for Making the same.
Inventor: PORTER MAJOR DANE
IPC: C08L1/02
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 8184. Porter, M. D. April 5. Fibrous plastic compositions.-A plastic material, suitable for making hollow-ware such as pails, buckets, bottles, cans, or boxes, consists of wood pulp, an insoluble silicate, casein, a precipitated insoluble resinate, and a preservative. In an example, 100 lb. of dry wood pulp are mixed with 200 lb. of talc powder, water is added to bring the mass to a creamy consistency, and 10 lb. of sodium resinate and 5 lb. of casein are mixed therewith. Finally 5 lb. of a metallic salt, such as aluminium sulphate, capable of reacting with the sodium resinate to form an insoluble resinate, are added. Any superfluous water is removed by straining, and the material is then moulded and dried at 140‹ C.
Patent GB-190913311-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Safety Device for Firearms.
Inventor: FROMMER RUDOLF
IPC: F41A17/20
Filed: 1909-06-07
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 13,311. Frommer, R. June 7. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breechblock.-Relates to automatic small-arms of the type described in Specification 20,362/01, having a spring catch V which engages a bevelled recess in the breech-block in both the open and closed position, and which, when the last cartridge has been fired, is locked in engagement with the breech-block by a lever S operated by the feeder, and consists in providing an automatic safety device, released by a lever 8 in the grip, which not only locks the firing-mechanism but also the catch V. It also supports the nose of the lever S in the correct position for ensuring engagement of the button 11 on the lever with a hole in the cover-plate when the plate is being placed in position.
Patent GB-190921935-A (GB)
Title: Improved Packing for Bottles and other Vessels.
Inventor: FREERKS CORA ALMA ALICE
IPC: B65D81/02
Filed: 1909-09-25
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 21,935. Freerks, C. A. A. March 17, [Convention date]. Wrappers for bottles &c. are adapted to receive several bottles in recesses b, and are provided with curved bars c, Figs. 1 and 2, between the recesses. The bars serve to receive the necks of adjacent bottles and also support the superimposed rows of bottles, as shown in Fig. 2. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the packings receive the shoulders, the necks being disposed in the curved bars. Packings may be made, so that, when cut along the centre line, two strips as shown in Fig. 1 are produced. The packings may be corrugated; and strips may be provided to neutralize the conical shape of the bottles.
Patent GB-191002742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Matrix Setting and Line Casting Machines.
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 2742. Degener, H., and General Composing Co. March 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Magazines; keyboards; distributing matrices. -(1) In magazines of the kind in which the distances between the channels d vary according to the thickness of the matrices f and are different for different founts, the distances are increased sufficiently to serve for all founts, as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2. (2) Matrices usually set by hand are taken up on the keyboard by providing additional keys, magazine channels, and distributing-teeth.
Patent GB-191006587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal-cutting Machines.
Inventor: THOMAS LOUIS
IPC: E21C25/20
Filed: 1910-03-16
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 6587. Thomas, L. March 16. Coal - cutting machines. -A coalcutting machine comprises a number of arms 1, pivoted to a support 2, which is stationary relatively to the carriage, the arms being oscillated by a common actuating-bar 4, which may be situated on either side of the support. The arms carry doubleacting cutters 3 capable of a slight rocking movement, and pivoted scrapers 15 for removing the dust. Additional scrapers carrying arms may be provided. The end cutter is mounted on a swinging sector 10, so that it is completely disengaged from the groove at the end of alternate strokes. The support 2 can be angularly adjusted for making inclined cuts.
Patent GB-191006677-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Working the Knives used in Machines Designed for Detaching Postage Stamps, Labels and the like from the Sheet.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 6677. Meyer, F. March 17. Guillotine type.-In a machine such as described in Specification 14,375/08, and in which the cutter is operated by a stamping-rod through slotted links which automatically release the cutter at the end of its stroke and allow the stamping-rod to descend alone, the links are so constructed as to be engaged by the stamping-rod as it rises and to raise the cutter, thereby dispensing with the use of springs for this purpose. The cutter b, supported by slotted links a, is depressed when tappets k on the stamping-rod engage the stepped portion of the slot g. A pin-and-slot connexion d, e serves to rock the links a during their descent, to enable the tappets k to continue their downward movement in the slots h without further affecting the cutter. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that this further movement of the stamping-rod may serve to affix a severed stamp. The cutter is raised again by the upward movement of the stamping-rod.
Patent GB-191013929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labeling Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: B65C3/10
Filed: 1910-06-08
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 13,929. Thompson, W. P., [Woodland, F. O.]. June 8. Feeding sheets. - In machines for labelling bottles &c., the label-pickers or adhesive separators 33, Fig. 3, are carried by arms 25 pivoted at 27 and rocked by a crank 28 and a rod 29 to carry the bottom label of the pile L to the bottle B on the rest 4. As the pickers rise, they receive adhesive from a device 51 carried by arms 53 rocking on a pivot 54. The label-pile support 40 is carried by pins on a frame 41 pivoted at 43, in such a position that the lowermost label is normally radial to the pivot 27 of the arms 25. In order to stop the feed of the labels, the frame 41 is rocked upwards by means of a hand-lever 45.
Patent GB-191016104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: FAIRLIE THOMAS WHITELAW
IPC: G03B21/62
Filed: 1910-07-06
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 16,104. Fairlie, T. W., and Draper, W. July 6. Optical projection apparatus.- In screen apparatus for the projection of pictures so that they will be visible in daylight, a series of movable gauze screens e are employed in combination with a translucent p r ojection screen a, the gauze screens e being arranged at suitable d i stances from each other in front of the projection screen a and provided with means for varying these distances, for adjusting the screens angularly, or for throwing them out of action.
Patent GB-191017715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carpenters' and similar Benches.
Inventor: GREAVES WILLIAM
IPC: B25H1/04
Filed: 1910-07-26
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 17,715. Greaves, W. July 26. Benches, work. -Portable workbenches, of the type wherein the bench top is adapted to form, when out of use, a cover or lid for a tool chest, are provided with means whereby the bench may be secured in an approximately horizontal plane upon either an inclined or horizontal supporting-surface. The bench top a is provided with a vice b, the usual stop recesses c, and clamping-dogs e for fixing it to a table or the like. To enable the bench top to be clamped in an horizontal position on an inclined surface, a bar g is provided having pins g<1> adapted to fit in any of the holes g<3> formed in cross-pieces a<1>. The bench top is provided with a projecting lip a<2> adapted to engage a groove in the box d. The box has a gap a<3> opposite this groove to allow the screw and guides of the vice to pass. The bench top and box may be locked together by screwing-up the clamp.
Patent GB-191019234-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wrench.
Inventor: NOLDEN MAX
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 1910-08-16
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 19,234. Nolden, M., and Meyer, P. Aug. 16. Pivoted-jaw wrenches. -A pivoted - jaw spanner for hexagonal nuts is provided with a fixed jaw having two faces a, b, and with a pivoted jaw having three faces c d, e, so that the nut is engaged on five sides. A projection g is formed on the pivoted jaw beneath the face e, which is adapted to engage a corresponding recess h in the closed position of the spanner. An abutment x is provided to limit the opening movement.
Patent GB-191019390-A (GB)
Title: Advertising Showcard having Detachable Letters or the like.
Inventor: PETITJEAN EUGENE
IPC: G09F7/02
Filed: 1911-03-18
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 19,390. Petitjean, E. March 18, 1911. Signs, supporting and securing. - Detachable letters', numerals, &c. c are attached to a show card a by means of plates d<1> having pins d projecting from one face and engaging holes, slits, pockets, &c. in the card a, and points d<2> on the other face, engaging the letter &c. c. The card may be made of cloth, cork, metal, transparent oil-cloth, or paper &c., or of cork faced with paper, cloth, or leatherette. The letters &c. may be of wood, cork, cardboard, paper, metal, or cut glass.