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Patent GB-190809224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: TRINKS FRANZ
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 9224. Trinks, F. May 21,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Calculating-apparatus.-In pin-disk and camwheel calculating-machines of the type described in Specifications Nos. 5647 and 23,659, A.D. 1906, having type wheels or sectors operated by the adjusting - mechanism and set according to the number of teeth moved, the sectors are provided with teeth t<1> to engage teeth a on the setting-lever h, pivotally mounted near the cam-disk b. Opposite the sectors t, a printing stamp q is mounted and is adapted to be operated, after the setting of the sectors, by the rotation of the crank. For this purpose, a lever o pivoted at m rotates the cam p, thereby actuating the hammer q, and causing the printing-strip to engage the type-sector and print the number set thereon; the strip is also fed by means of a pawl v<1> and ratchet-wheel v. The lever h and the type sectors t remain in their adjusted positions until after the rotation of the crank is completed, and are then allowed to move back.
Patent GB-190813312-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Producing Lather for Shaving Purposes.
Inventor: KUHL FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 13,312. Kuhl, F. W. June 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). S h a vi n g -appliances; hair, curling and the like, toilet appliances for; soap holders.-Consists in a latherproducing machine comprising a rotary brush F, which engages with a stick of soap e<1> in the presence of water supplied from the tank D. As the brush rotates, the lather is collected by the hinged strip H<2>, shown in front elevation in Fig. 6, and delivered through the nozzle H<1> ; or alternatively, a sliding piece, Fig. 1, may be provided for this purpose. The soap is preferably carried in a holder, Fig. 7, and urged forward by a spring. A receptacle L for disinfecting-liquid is provided with a cover containing a slot to support shaving-brushes and the like ; and a pivoted tray N is provided for heating curling- tongs over the burner B. One side of the casing E is removable for cleansing purposes, the pipe M being provided for waste. The gas burner B may be replaced by a spirit burner fed from a tank fixed above the water-tank.
Patent GB-190813788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Meters.
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 13,788. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Martin, A. J. June 29. Motor meters.-In a meter in which a metal disk or cup rotates in a thin sheet of mercury, the walls of the mercury container are roughened to prevent adhesion of air-bubbles. The walls may be coated with lacquer, mixed with powder, such as French chalk, or the lacquered wall may be dusted with the powder before the lacquer dries. The walls may be roughened, before applying the lacquer, by etching, or by forming intersecting grooves in the metal.
Patent GB-190815201-A (GB)
Title: A Gradual Clutch for Motor Cars and similar purposes.
Inventor: CHARVIN AUGUSTE
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 15,201. Charvin, A. Aug. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Clutches.-Relates to a gradual clutch for motorcars &c. consisting of a cone disk e, movable axially on the driven shaft f, and a disk b keyed to the driving-shaft a, around the edge of which are fixed spring fingers d with hooked ends. The disc e moves axial:y inside the fingers d, which are inclined to grip the former when forced down by the action of a spring r bearing against an antifriction ball h.
Patent GB-190816895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Extracting Tin from Tin Plate Waste
Inventor: BRANDENBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 16,895. Brandenburg, H. Aug. 11. [Patent of Addition to No. 2322, A.D. 1908.] Potassium stannate; sodium stannate.-Apparatus for extracting tin from tinplate waste, by the process described in Specification No. 2322, A.D. 1908. The waste is contained in the annular space between two perforated cylindrical drums 6, 7, Fig. 1, arranged concentrically about a hollow perforated spindle 2. The outer cylinder may have part of its surface in the form of hinged flaps 11, which allow the waste to be introduced and withdrawn ; or the outer cylinder may be in two parts hinged together as shown in Fig. 4 ; or the charging-orifice may be arranged in the end of the cylinder, the orifice being closed by a sliding segmental door 13, Fig. 2. As the drum rotates, the waste is exposed alternately to the action of air and alkali lye contained in the tank 1, which is heated by pipes 8. Water is introduced through a rose 10 to make up for loss by evaporation and to settle the froth produced by the movement of the drum. Air is blown through the spindle during the operation.
Patent GB-190817663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Cutting Dies.
Inventor: SPEAR MURRAY HINCKLEY
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 17,663. Spear, M. H., and Johnson, F. D. Sept. 28, 1907. Screwing; tools.-Screwing - dies of either the integral or built-up pattern and adapted to be traversed by a lead-screw or the like have each cutting- edge formed with a part 1, Fig. 3, of true diameter, the metal behind these parts being backed off at 2, 3, and 4, Fig 2, to provide full and complete clearance behind such parts, and each cutting-edge being higher and taking a deeper cut than the preceding edge. The dies may be made as described in Specification No. 21,536, A.D. 1907, and the edges 4<a>, Fig. 2, which have only a preliminary trueing-up or turning. action on the pipe &c. to be screwed, may be formed on a separate die. In this case the clearance for the front faces is obtained by making them at an angle, for example, corresponding to a pitch of 14 threads to an inch and feeding by a lead-screw of 16 threads to an inch.
Patent GB-190821111-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Manufacture of Concrete Blocks.
Inventor: GELLERT LUDWIG
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 21,111. Gellert, L. Oct. 6. Moulding concrete blocks.-A mould b, mounted upon a support W, is provided with sides and ends hinged to the base h and normally looked together by pins k. Partitions Q may be inserted to produce a number of blocks, hooks f, pivoted to the partitions, serving to secure them in position. Tapered cores e are held in position by means of pins engaging with recesses in the pallets m which are separated from the base h by cross-pieces s so that a barrow r, Fig. 7, may be introduced beneath the pallets. The end plates are formed with recesses c and ridges d to produce interlocking blocks. Inoperation, the mould is closed, the pallets m, partitions Q, and cores e are placed in position, and the concrete is introduced and tamped ; the cores are then withdrawn, the mould is opened, the partitions are withdrawn, and the moulded blocks removed by means of the barrow r. Cross partitions may also be employed.
Patent GB-190821248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Percussion Fuses.
Filed: 1908-10-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 21,248. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Feb. 17, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fuses for projectiles.-The locking-member of percussion fuses is made independent of centrifugal forces and is released some time after firing by a movable member, which is dislodged from a safety position on firing and then moves along a long path before it releases the locking-member. In the form illustrated, the pellet B is locked by a lever F, F<1> pivoted about its centre of gravity f<3> and kept engaged by a spring f and a ball G is normally held by a spring H, the other end of which is thickened and fits a slot a<4> in the casing A to prevent the rotation of the pellet, all as shown in Fig. 1. When firing takes place, the ball G sets back past the spring H into a radial passage b<7>, moves round spiral grooves b<6>, unlocks the lever F, F<1>, and lodges itself in a recess a<5> ; the lever F, F<1> next moves back slightly and secures the ball G safely in the recess. The fuse is then armed as shown in Fig. 3. The recess a<5> is closed by a plug a<6>.
Patent GB-190825918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: TAYLOR FRANK
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 25,918. Taylor, F. Dec. 1. Circular knitting-machines.-Plain tubular fabric with spliced and slackened portions having a fashioned appearance is obtained by varying the elevation of the needle cylinders during the production of ordinary work, and by shifting the stitch cams when knitting spliced fabric. The rotary cylinder a of a multi-feed machine provided with sinkers as described in Specifications No. 237, A.D. 1900, and No. 20,540, A.D. 1901, is supported by a coarsely-threaded ring g, which is under automatic control and can be turned through a small angle by means of an arm g<2>, the cylinders being thus raised or lowered. The stitch-cams e are slid ably mounted in the stationary shell d, and attached to each is a lug e<1> which is depressed by the action of an arm j<1> of a vertical shaft j<2> on a pivoted wedge piece j resting on one of the lugs e<1>. The lower arm j<3> is actuated by contact with an arm k the roller k<2> of which runs on cams attached to the cylinder a. The shaft j<2> is raised or lowered to bring the roller on to the cams l<2> or l<1> during intermittent splicing, while during all-round splicing the roller is held clear of the cams. The stitch cams may be connected together, or may be independently operated.
Patent GB-190908196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: CHARLEY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B60K17/36
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 8196. Charley, J. J. April 5. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on; equalizing load on wheels and springs; wheels and axles, arrangement of.-Relates to motor road vehicles, traction engines, &c. provided with road wheels in sets of four, each set consisting of two pairs of tandem wheels, and comprises arrangements of springs and balance levers for each pair of wheels and steering-connexions for all the wheels. Fig. 3 shows a vertical part section of one of the tandem pairs of wheels, with the frame connexions. Each road-wheel is mounted on an axle 21 secured to a sleeve 25, which pivots for steering on a vertical pin 24 secured in a casing 37, the casing being pivoted on a transverse shaft so that the wheel may rise and fall vertically. The main frame F is supported by a spring on a bracket having an extension B' which supports one end of a spindle 35. A rocking member 28, spring or otherwise, is pivoted on the spindle 35, and the ends bear on adjustable springs 30 resting on the casings 37.
Patent GB-190908443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces for the Treatment of Gases or Gas-mixtures.
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 8443. Salpetersõure Industrie - Ges. May 22, 1908, [Convention date]. Gases, treating with electric discharge.-A furnace has a series of gas inlets and outlets alternating with each other, to avoid blowing-out the arc. The outlets nearest the electrodes are connected to a conduit separate from the main conduit, so that the less pure gases may be separately treated. In the arrangement shown, a long steady arc is produced between electrodes 7 at the ends of a shaft 3. The inlets are passages 13 through annular fire-brick blocks 1, and the products are drawn off through boxes 4, which contain cooling-coils 5.
Patent GB-190910605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Ties.
Inventor: WESTBROOK WILLIAM BEE
IPC: E01B3/32
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 10,605. Westbrook, W. B. May 4. Sleepers, composite.-Sleepers of coucrete are reinforced with wire netting 2 having its ends directed inwardly and brought substantially together. Openings 4 with one overhanging end 6 are provided for wood blocks on which the rails are secured. The sleepers are suitable for bridge and switch constructions.
Patent GB-190911286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbide Cartridges.
Inventor: BARNETT ALFRED
IPC: C10H21/02
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 11,286. Barnett, A. May 12. Cartridges of materials.-In a carbide cartridge of the type comprising a carbide block with a central hole and enclosed in a waterproof container, the portions of the container over the hole in the block are scored or embossed to weaken the material and facilitate the insertion of the water-tube of the generator. In the form shown, a moulded block e, composed of a mixture of calcium carbide and sugar, is surrounded by layers of blotting-paper d, and placed in a waterproof container comprising a box a and a telescoping cover b. The cover is secured by a material which is melted by the heat of reaction, to allow the carbide to expand as it decomposes, and is further secured by a tin-foil strip c. The portions f of the container are indented to facilitate the insertion of the water-tube of the generator.
Patent GB-190914233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Apparatus for Pumping or Propelling Liquids and Gases.
Inventor: CALVERT JAMES GARDNER
IPC: F04D3/02
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 14,233. Calvert, J. G. June 17. Drawings to Specification. [Addition to 214/09.] Helico-centrifugal fans and pumps; worm fans and pumps; casings.-In pumps and fans of the type described in the parent Specification, the passage-way is made truly cylindrical at the point where the impeller merges into the attached rotating receiving chamber, in order to reduce friction losses. In the modification in which a stationary receiving chamber is employed, fixed guide-blades are arranged in the chamber.
Patent GB-190914448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Detachable Wheels for Motor and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JACKSON RALPH
IPC: B60B3/18
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 14,448. Jackson, R. June 21. Locking nuts.-A cap or nut d, Fig. 1, sc ewing on a permanent hub and securing a detachable hub is formed with a conical end, separated by a neck g, Fig. 2, and split radially at several places f, the object being to provide a spring action serving to lock the nut.
Patent GB-190918181-A (GB)
Title: Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: JACZYNSKI JOSEF
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 1909-08-06
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 18,181. Jaczynski, J., and K÷hler, J. Aug. 6. Bottles, non - refillable. - A bottle neck is provided with an egg-shaped valve b having blade springs c to prevent withdrawal. The valve is flattened at f, g to seat against the bottle neck, and grooves l are provided on the upper part of the stopper.
Patent GB-190919656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ladies' Hat Pins.
Inventor: CLEE RHYS
IPC: A44B9/10
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 19,656. Clee, R., and Hammonds, J. Aug. 27. Point-protectors for pins.-Point protectors comprise a case G having a chamber closed by a plate N containing two parallel spring-limbs of wire E, Fig. III., which engage with a groove in the pin after the manner of a collar-stud fastening. The limbs may be formed separately. The plate N is furnished with a tubular shank H.
Patent GB-190921253-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coal Washer.
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-09-19
Abstract: 21,253. Benson, R. S., and Head, Wrighton, & Co. Sept. 17. Inclined-trough washing- apparatus.-An apparatus for washing coal or separating other materials of different specific gravities comprises an inclined trough down which the light material is washed by a current of water while the heavy material is caused to move up the trough by imparting reciprocating motion to the trough. The material is supplied from a hopper c to a deck e and is washed down the trough a with the aid of a water supply l. The trough is reciprocated, preferably by means of the mechanism described in Specification 14,412/00, [Class 80, Mechanism &c.], and is provided with riffies f and also with baffles on its floor. The light material passes with water over a screen h, while the reciprocation of the trough and the action of the riffles f and baffles causes the heavy material to pass up the trough under the deck e and to be discharged at d.
Patent GB-190925105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Mechanism of Printing Presses.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B41F3/80
Filed: 1909-11-01
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 25,105. Lake, W. E., [Goss Printing Press Co.]. Nov. 1. Driving printing-machines.-Relates to variablespeed gearing for printing-presses of the kind in which a driving-shaft can be connected to a driven shaft, either through a friction clutch for the high speed or through countershaft reducing-gear for the low speed, one of the members of the reducing- gear being provided with ratchet mechanism so that the reducing-gear is automatically disconnected when the high-speed clutch is brought into engagement. For the high-speed, a friction clutch member 28, Fig. 2, on the driven shaft 25 is engaged by a member 23 slidable on the driving- shaft 13. A pinion 12 on the shaft 13 receives power from a high-speed motor, and a gear 35 on the shaft 25 drives the press. A countershaft 20 is geared by a wheel 19 to a pinion 17 loose on the shaft 13 and by a pinion 22 to a wheel 33 loose on the shaft 25. Pawls carried by a disk 15 secured to the pinion 17 may be engaged and driven by a ratchet-wheel 18 fixed to the shaft 13. The wheel 33 may be clutched to the shaft 25 by a sliding clutch 29. With both friction clutches disengaged, the press is not driven. When the clutch 29 engages the wheel 33, the wheel 18 drives the pinion 17 and the low-speed countershaft drive comes into operation. On sliding the clutch 23 into engagement, the high-speed drive is brought into action, without previously disengaging the clutch 29. The pawls then overrun the wheel 18. The shaft 25 is provided with a drum 34 which may be gripped by a brake 122 to stop the press. The two clutches and the brake are operated in succession from a rock-shaft 40 by a single handlever 42, which carries two pawls 50, 52, Fig. 5, and a cam 53.
Patent GB-190928965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
IPC: B60C19/04
Filed: 1909-12-11
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 28,965. Burnett, C. Dec. 11. Tyre attachments to rims.-Pneumatic and other elastic tyres are provided with rings f, Fig. 1, embedded in the abutting edges and held together by pivoted catches G. In another 'form, Fig. 2, the edges of the tyre are held together by the continuous or discontinuous flanges h<1> of a split channel-ring H of any suitable width. The tyre is removable as -a whole, and is retained on the wheel by the removable side plates B<2>, the transverse bolts D being permanently secured in the felloe by means of the countersunk collar d<1>. The tyre may be thickened as at c', and the rim flanges may be extended as at b<1>, the extensions being clear of the tyre except when the wheel is under load. The tread of the tyre may be provided with non-slipping recesses, as described in Specification 1933A/06.
Patent GB-191003255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Automatically Controlling the Supply of Gas to Burners.
Inventor: HARRISON CLARK WAY
Filed: 1910-02-10
Granted: 1911-03-10
Abstract: 3255. Harrison, C. W. Feb. 10. Liquid-seal valves; actuating valves.-Relates to apparatus for automatically controlling the supply of gas to a series of burners, particularly those in " flash " advertisements, of the kind in which a series of short tubes leading to the burners are adapted to be sealed and unsealed by mercury &c., the level of which rises and falls periodically. This rise and fall of the sealing liquid is effected by a reciprocating plunger c', Fig. 1, operated by a cam c' or other device driven by a clock movement or other motor. The tubes B are placed in separate chambers A, which communicate with a common chamber C, and are carried by screwed members a<3> joined to the chambers A by screwed unions a<Î>, by rotation of which the tubes can be raised or lowered. The by-passes are formed at a<5> in the upper members a<3> and are controlled by screws a<6>. A screw c<6> between the operating- device and the plunger c' &c. permits the adjustment of the plunger &c. relatively to the liquid. Vertical transparent gauge tubes c<12> are provided near the opposite ends of the apparatus to facilitate correct levelling. In a modification, Fig. 4, the plunger is replaced by an inverted cap or bell c<10>, water replaces the mercury, and the tubes B are opened and closed by floating tubular valves d each containing sufficient mercury to act as a seal. The bell c<10> may be replaced by a bellows-device
Patent GB-191005076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weft Replenishing Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: HARLING JAMES
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1910-03-01
Granted: 1911-03-01
Abstract: 5076. Harling, J., and Harling, R. March 1. Weft-replenishing mechanism.-When the weft-fork or feeler mechanism is operated, the knocking-off handle causes the driving-strap to be moved on to the loose pulley, and a lug r on a lever s, Fig. 3, actuated from the knocking- off handle, moves axially a grooved pulley. An inclined part on this pulley then rocks a lever, which is mounted on a loose boss and is connected by a stud to a pawl mounted on the loose pulley, the pawl being thus moved into engagement with a ratchet-wheel fast on a sleeve carrying a spur-gear f. This gear, which is thus driven from the loose pulley, drives a wheel v. The wheel actuates pirn or cop changing mechanism, and afterwards, by means of a bowl 11, actuates a nose 12 on a bar or lever 13 linked to a lever 15, which re-starts the loom. The wheel v is normally prevented from moving by the engagement of a spring-actuated hook 21 with a stop-pin 22. The hook 21 is carried on one arm of a catchlever 19, adjustably connected to the usual brake-lever 16, which is provided with a rod 17 terminating in a catch engaging the usual weftfork lever, so that, when this lever is moved, the brake-lever is free to turn and release the hook 21 from the stop-pin 22. The brake is arranged to stop the loom at back centre. When the wheel v is rotated, a crank y connected by a link z to a lever 1 on a shaft 2, Figs. 3 and 4, causes a carrier-lever 24 on this shaft to be moved to the left, a nose 39 engaging a pin 38 on an eccentric 36 on a shaft 33 carrying another eccentric 34. The eccentrics are thus rocked against the action of a spring 37 so as to release the bottom pirn from the magazine 31, which has an opening through which the pirn tips project, the bottom pirn entering the pirncarrier 25 where it is temporarily supported by a bolt acted upon by a spring 50. A bowl 3 of the wheel v then actuates a lever 5 connected by a strap to an arm 8 on a shaft 9 provided with an arm 10, which strikes an adjustable pin or stud 64 on an arm 59, to which a rod 57 is adjustably connected. This rod is connected by a chain to an eccentric 52 on a square shaft 51, which is thus rocked against spring action, and a striker 56 is actuated to feed the fresh pirn into the shuttle and eject the empty pirn into a shoot 67. During the forward movement of the lever 24, a bowl 47 actuates a pendent lever carrying a pawl, which rotates a ratchet-wheel on a shaft carrying one of two pulleys over which a strap provided with hooks for the weft ends passes. To prevent breakage of the loom, if it should be stopped with the lay not quite at back centre, the arm 1 is made in two parts jointed together and connected by a spring.
Patent GB-191010805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Vaporising the Heavy Volatile Oils or Essences in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEFORT AUGUSTIN
IPC: F02M21/00
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 10,805. Lefort, A. April 30, 1909, [Convention date]. Ball and float valves. - The supply of liquid fuel to a chamber 14 is controlled by a spherical valve 2 carried in a conical cup 9 a n d actuated by a float 6. The seating of the conical cup is grooved to permit the flow of fuel. The rod 7 of the float is guided by a cross-bar 10.