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Patent GB-191020527-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Coal-fire Lighters.
Inventor: HEINRICH LUX
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 1910-09-02
Abstract: 20,527. Lux, H. Nov. 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Composition fuel.-A fire-lighter for use without matches is formed of a paste of combustible materials such as sawdust, wood-waste &c., with tar, paraffin, or the like, pressed into cubes, parallelopipeds or other shapes, preferably provided with air-channels and dried. The firelighters are then coated with an igniting-composition, in one or more places, for example at the edges or corners and at one of the bridge-pieces between two air-channels, and may be ignited by a flat piece of wood provided with a friction surface.
Patent GB-191022259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Hydraulic Apparatus.
Inventor: HELE-SHAW HENRY SELBY
Filed: 1910-09-26
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 22,259. Shaw, H. S. Hele-, and Martineau, F. L. Sept. 26. Stroke, varying. - A hydraulic relay system comprises a secondary hydraulic apparatus which includes a variable-stroke pump for moving a ram connected to the main apparatus and means actuated by this ram for stopping the effective operation of the secondary apparatus. Fig. 1 shows the small variable stroke pump 9 of the revolving-cylinder type controlling the ram 3 in the cylinder 4. The ram 3 operates the controlling- ring which regulates the stroke of the main pump 2, and is also connected through a floating lever mechanism with the rod 8 of the pump 9. The initial operation of the latter is brought about by hand through the screw gear 12, and the resulting movement of the ram 3 and the floating lever brings the pump to rest so that the controlling-ring of the main pump may remain in any required position. The apparatus shown in Fig. 2 is used in cases where it is required to set the stroke of the main pump from a considerable distance away, such for instance, as where the main pump is operating a steering-gear, for example that described in Specification 21,932/09, [Class 114, Ships, Propelling &c.]. In this example the stroke controlling rod 1 of the main pump 2 is connected to the floating link of the steering-gear. The extremity of this floating link is connected to the rod 13 of a piston 14 so that the movement of the piston will give stroke to the main pump, and the motion so set up will through the floating link reduce the stroke of the main pump to zero. At the position where the operator is situated, a small secondary pump 16, a second floating lever, and a second piston 17 are provided. The pump 16 delivers to the cylinder 15 by the pipe 19, and the other end of this cylinder communicates by the pipe 20 with the cylinder 18. From the other end of the secondary cylinder, a pipe 21 completes the circuit back to the pump 16. Movement of the piston 14 brought about by the pump 16 causes movement of the piston 17, which in turn brings the controlling-ring of the pump 16 back to the zero position. To make up any leakage in the column of liquid connecting the two pistons, the apparatus shown in Fig. 3 is used. The pipes 19, 21 are provided with pipes such as 23, which depend into the " make-up '' tank 24 and are each fitted with a non-return valve 25. These valves 25 are operated from the cam-device 32 and stop 31 through the levers 29, 26. The arrangement is such that, when the floating link is in the central position, the cam device operates the pin 31 and the valves are opened. In order to ensure that the pistons 14, 17 shall adopt a central position, the rod of the piston 14 is provided with a boss 33 which slides in a sleeve or collar 34. Springs 35 operate between fixed collars 36 and loose washers 37. Thus, whenever the by-passing device comes into operation, the piston 14 is free to move and the springs 35 ensure it taking up the central position.
Patent GB-191022783-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: KENT GEORGE PERCY
IPC: F16H9/24
Filed: 1910-10-01
Granted: 1912-01-01
Abstract: 22,783. Kent, G. P., and Mitchell, A. R. Oct. 1. Variable-speed belt or chain gearing comprises a small fixed gear-wheel 12, Figs. 1 and 2, located between two housing shells 22,. 30, and a larger gear-wheel made up or segments 13, which are adapted to be thrust out successively into the plane of the wheel 12, so as to be engaged by a belt or chain 10. Teeth upon the inner surfaces of the segments 13 engage teeth upon the wheel 12, and teeth 26 upon the outer surfaces engage teeth 29, 31 formed upon the shells 22, 30. When the wheel 12 is in operation, the segments 13 lie wholly within the shell 22. Rods 33 projecting from the segments 13 are engaged by rocking - levers 43, Fig. 3, carried by pivot joints 44, which rotate with the shell 22. Arms 42 project from the levers 43 between three fixed rails 35, 36, 37. A swinging rail 39 serves to deflect the arms 42 from one annular space between the rails to another, so shifting the rods 33 and segments 13 endways in succession. The rail 39 is operated by bell-crank levers 54, 55, Fig. 1, actuated alternatively by stops and cams. The arrangement of Fig. 1 provides for a direct drive between two shafts 3, 4 and for two other speeds through a countershaft 5 carrying the compound gear 12, 13.
Patent GB-191024595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pads for the Heels and Soles of Boots and other Footwear.
Inventor: HAMMOND JAMES HILL
IPC: A43C13/02
Filed: 1910-10-22
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 24,595. Hammond, J. H. Oct. 22. Protectors, construction of.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of half a rubber pad, which is used in conjunction with a star or other shaped metal plate 5, Fig. 2. The portions 3 of the arms of the plate support the rim 6 of the pad, and their faces may be flush with, or slightly below, the tread. The central part of the plate may be fitted with a thimble 11 to take the head of the fastening-screw. The invention is also applicable to stationary pads.
Patent GB-191027843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture and Use of Oil Gas.
Inventor: LAMKIN ARTHUR EDWIN
IPC: C10J1/26
Filed: 1910-11-30
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 27,843. Lamkin, A. E., and Godwin, L. G. Nov. 30. Oil gas.-In the manufacture of oil gas, petrol or other hydrocarbon is supplied by a pipe A' to a vaporizer A consisting of a flat wavy tube heated by burners C<1> supplied with the gas generated through a branch pipe C<3>. The oil vapour is projected from nozzles B, one or more of which may be closed by caps B<4>, into receiving tubes E, each of which is provided with a stop cock E<1>. Each of the inlet tubes E is screwed into the stop cock to permit of adjustment of the air space to the corresponding nozzle B, and the nozzles may. be of different capacities. The air and vapour pass to a receiver D<1> having a branch pipe D provided with a relief valve F, and is led away for use. Pressure in the hydrocarbon tank supplying the apparatus is maintained by air which is admitted under pressure from a pressure chamber through a reducing - valve. The Provisional Specification describes also a branch pipe leading to a gas-holder, the relief valve being fitted upon this branch ; a back-pressure valve and wire gauze to prevent back-firing; and means for enclosing the vaporizer itself or the jet orifices, or both; and states that pressure may be produced in the petrol tank by a piston arrangement and weights.
Patent GB-191104145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Fittings for Baths, Lavatories and the like.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
IPC: E03C1/23
Filed: 1911-02-18
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 4145. Shanks, J. Feb. 18. Actuating.-A waste valve H for baths and lavatory basins is raised on turning a handle J, to which is secured a sleeve j having a vertical pin - and - slot connexion with the rod I. A second pin on the rod moves in an inclined slot e in the casing and effects the raising of the rod and the valve.
Patent GB-191105431-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Macerating Crushed Sugar Cane.
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: C13B10/04
Filed: 1911-03-04
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 5431. McNiel, J., McNiel, C., and McNiel, W. A. March 4. Extracting sugar.-Sugar cane passing through a series of mills is macerated between each pair in the juice expressed further on from the front roller of a mill or from a pair of drying-rollers. Suitable apparatus comprises a trough C in which the cane is carried from the mill A to the mill B by a conveyer H, and in which liquid is maintained at the desired height by a channel E, to which the juice from the front roller B<1> or from rollers M, N is led back through a strainer Q and pipe R. The roller M is adjustably loaded. The conveyer blades L are preferably perforated, and, according to the Provisional Specification, adjustable. Specification 3937/73 is referred to.
Patent GB-191108722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transmission Gear for Motor Vehicles and the like.
IPC: B60K17/24
Filed: 1911-04-07
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 8722. De Dion-Bouton, Ltd., [Etablissements de Dion - Bouton (Soc. Anon.)]. April 7. Gearing with provision for permitting flexure or distortion.-Relates to transmission gear for motor-vehicles of the type employing transverse cardans and consists in mounting the outer cardan jaws solid with the driving axle of the road wheel and in the recesses of the centre bracket for the springs. The brackets B carrying the suspension springs are extended to form a hollow axle C upon which the wheel hub is supported by means of ball bearings. The driving-shafts E transmit motion to the shafts G by cardan joints mounted in the recesses B'. The ends of the shafts G are squared and connected to the wheel hub.
Patent GB-191109528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: SANDRINI ALFREDO
IPC: H01M6/04
Filed: 1911-04-19
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 9528. Sandrini, A., and Sanguineti, C. April 19. Electrodes; electrolytes.-In a primary cell, in which a porous jar, waterproofed externally, and made of a composition containing carbon and manganese dioxide, forms one electrode, the other electrode is a rod of 8 parts of zinc and 2 parts of aluminium, or of zinc covered with a permeable fabric, and the electrolyte ordinarily consists of 2 parts of sodium bichromate, 8 parts of salt, and 0À6 part of pyrosulphuric acid, water being poured on the mixture in the jar. For a constant-current battery, the electrolyte may contain 8 parts of bichromate, 2 parts of salt, and 1 part of acid, made into a concentrated solution by heating and then poured into the jar. The jar is made of 40 parts of retort carbon, 40 parts of manganese dioxide, 7 parts of tar, 0À6 parts of sulphur, and 12À4 parts of water, heated in a mould to 250‹ C.
Patent GB-191112188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Aerial Flight.
Inventor: BELL ISAAC
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1911-05-20
Granted: 1912-08-20
Abstract: 12,188. Bell, I. May 20. [Cognate Applications, 20,089/11 and 26,471/11.] Motor power plant.-The crank-disks f, g for actuating the planes of an aerial machine are rotated by worm-gear driven by two motors d through automatic clutches d<1>.
Patent GB-191115774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing and Polishing Machines.
Inventor: BARRETT SAMUEL
IPC: D06F65/08
Filed: 1911-07-07
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 15,774. Barrett, S. July 7. Ironing-machines with roller and stationary iron. - A rotary padded drum b works in contact with a heated boss or roller k having differently shaped formations t on its periphery and mounted so that it may be turned to present any one to the article under treatment. The boss is turned by means of a handle m and is retained in position by a nut h on a pin n secured to the boss and moving in a slot in the end framework. The boss may be supported at one end only. The drum may be provided with the pressure arrangements described in Specification 30,018/09.
Patent GB-191122041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Registering or Indicating a Vessel's Position.
Inventor: PEILE FREDERIC GERALD STUART
Filed: 1911-10-06
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 22,041. Peile, r. G. S., and Bircham, F. R. S. Oct. 6. Course-recording apparatus. -Relates to apparatus in which the amount of travel of a ship in any of the main directions is totalled. The setting of a course-pointer C, Fig. 1, moves a parallel-motion device F, G, G' by means of a crank E, and rotates one or both of the eastwest and north-south spindles J<2>, K<2> by means of racks J, K. Counting-devices are arranged at each end of both spindles, but any one counter onlv records rotation in one direction of its spindle. As shown in Fig. 2, the counter spindle P<2> is driven by a wheel P when the face P<3> is engaged by movement of a clutch R to the left, due to translation of a spindle M<1> under the influence of a sprang O, such movement being possible when a projection M<3> on a disk M fast on the spindle M' falls into a recess N' on the wheel N<2>, which is continuously driven from the propeller &c. The disk M normally rests with a flange on it abutting against a stop M<5>, but on engagement of the projection M<3>, as above, it rotates with the wheel N<2> and so drives the counter till a pin M<2>, engaging a pin L<7> on a disk L<2>, causes disengagement of the projection M<3>, whereupon the disk M is returned to its initial position under the influence of a spring M<6>. The position of the pin L', which therefore determines the amount of actuation of the counter at each revolution, depends, in this case, on the amount of counter-clockwise adjustment of the shaft J<2>, an arm L<5Î> on a disk L<5> on this shaft engaging the pin L' to rotate the disk L<2>, which normally rests with a projection L<6> against a stop L<3> under the influence of a spring L<4>. A spring- pressed pin L<8> yields on clockwise rotation of the shaft J<2>, and the counter is not thereby affected by such rotation. Specification 7840/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191201080-A (GB)
Title: A Device for the Automatic Separation, Cleansing and Loading of the Sand Raised in Dredging Gravel.
IPC: E02F7/06
Filed: 1911-08-12
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 1080. Drouard FrÞres. Aug. 13, 1910, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Conveying and elevating apparatus.-In apparatus for separating, cleansing, and loading and for use in connexion with movable plant for dredging gravel, the sand is raised from a basin by an elevator on to a conveyer band by which it is transported to a wagon.
Patent GB-191202610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dial Calculators.
Inventor: BUCKLE EDMUND
Filed: 1912-02-01
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 2610. Buckle, E. Feb. 1. Scoring and marking apparatus.-An adding and subtracting apparatus may be used as a billiard scorer, in which case the thin end of a cue can be utilized, instead of a style, to depress the pivoted annular member B, Fig. IV, and release the clock-driven or like mechanism S. The pressure upon the cue may, by its action on the annular member B, directly drive the ratchet-wheel Q, Fig. VII, the differential movement in all cases being determined by the engagement of the arm F on the disk A, Fig. I, with the stylus or cue. The wheel Q rotates the disk A and the totalizing pointers R, R<1> through the connexions shown.'
Patent GB-191202907-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Ships.
Inventor: CARMICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B63B3/14
Filed: 1912-02-05
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 2907. Carmichael, J. Feb. 5. Tanks.-The tank top a is carried out horizontally to the ship's side in such a manner as to form a recess d adapted to accommodate a gutter or bilge waterway for drainage, and to which the gusset plate of an ordinary frame, or the lower end of the frame in the Isherwood system, may be secured. The lower, part of the recess is united by means of a Z-bar h with the tank top, and an angle-bar g unites it with the shell plating.
Patent GB-191208640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slip-ring Collector Devices for Electrical Instruments and Machines.
Inventor: DENNY ARCHIBALD
IPC: H01R39/42
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 8640. Denny, A., and Edgecombe, F. T. April 12. Collectors.-A slip-ring collector device for electrical instruments and machines, and also for use with torsiometers, comprises a strip of flexible conducting-material, say wire-braid A, tensionally held at its ends by a semi-elliptic leaf-spring C carried by a plunger D. The plunger is guided in lugs E, F on a bracket G and is pressed down by a spring H, the conducting-strip being applied radially to the slipring K. The leaf-spring C is insulated from the plunger D, and the strip is connected to a lead M. The strip may be retracted from the slip-ring by means of a handle R, and retained in the retracted position by turning the handle to rest in a notch S in the bracket. Specification 11,174/11, [Class 106 (ii), Dynamometers &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191216294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bearings.
Inventor: WALLACE JOHN
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 1912-07-12
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 16,294. Wallace, J. July 12. Oil, retaining. - To prevent the escape of lubricant from the top half of a bearing for turbine shafts &c., an arc-shaped strip E, preferably semicircular, is placed in a groove in a half-ring B at each end of the bearing and is pressed against the shaft D by a number of springs F.
Patent GB-191217671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compound Railway and like Rails.
Inventor: WEEBER CHRISTIAN FREDERICK
IPC: E01B5/08
Filed: 1912-07-30
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 17,671. Weeber, C. F. July 30. Rails, metallic built-up; rail joints.-Rails are composed of two similar sections laid side by side with a continuous longitudinal joint but with staggered ends which may be square or bevelled; each section has flanges 8, 7 projecting inwards and outwards, and a strap 9 is bent to grip the outward flanges 7 and secure the sections together. The sections may enclose bars 21, Fig. 4, or rods 26, Fig. 5, with bolts 23 entering a round hole 22 in one section and a slot 24 in the other. Bolts may be dispensed with, Fig. 3, and the flanges 8 may engage tongues 12 on the strap 9, which may also have shoulders 13. Brackets 15 may be attached to prevent the formation of ruts in the streets. At the joints, the arms 10 of the strap 9 are slotted to form ears 14<b>, Fig. 7, one of which engages a notch 14<d> cut in the base flange at one end of each section.
Patent GB-191221534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: STEINMUELLER LEBRECHT
IPC: F22G5/20
Filed: 1912-09-21
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 21,534. Steinmiiller, L. Sept. 21. [Addition to 20,466/11.] Moderating superheat.-Water is supplied to the saturated steam as it leaves the generator and before it enters the intermediate heater of the superheating-arrangement by a Dubian pump fitted in the water space of the upper drum. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The bell 1 of the pump is fitted near the outlet opening of the front header 10, and is connected by the open-ended tubes 2 with a chamber 3 surrounding the steam-delivery pipe 5. The chamber 3 is provided with an overflow 6 and with orifices 4, through which water enters into and is entrained by the steam passing through the pipe 5. To prevent such an accumulation of steam as would lower the waterlevel below the ends of the tubes 2, the bell 1 is fitted at the lower part with a slide valve 8, or with a tube 7 of comparatively large cross-section opening into the steam-space by a cap 7<a>. With the arrangement as described, an increase in the temperature and quantity of steam generated causes an increase in the amount of water supplied to the steam, and vice versa. The supply of water can be varied by providing tubes 2 of different cross-sections, or arranging them with their lower ends at different levels, as shown in Fig. 1. A number of bells may be provided, these being preferably formed by dividing a single bell by vertical partitions. For boilers having a number of upper drums, the steam-spaces are connected together and a chamber provided in the less highly-heated drum, this chamber being adapted to collect the water entering with the steam from the other drums and to supply it to the steam leaving the boiler. Fig. 6 shows this arrangement. The tubes r from the steamspaces of the various drums open into a chamber s provided with an outlet opening s<1> for steam and excess water. The pipe t leading the steam to the intermediate heater b passes through the chamber s and is supplied with water by curved tubes v. If too much water is supplied by the tubes r, the number of these tubes may be reduced, or a partition s<2> may be fitted in the chamber s, in which case the end plate s<3> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191223445-A (GB)
Title: Gripping or Safety Device for Cages.
Inventor: GOMBERT-HAFNER FRIEDRICH
IPC: B66B5/20
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 23,445. Hafner, F. Gombert-. Oct. 14. Catch gear of mine-cage type.-Safety suspending-apparatus for cages comprises sliding rods on each side of the cage connected by lever mechanism to pivoted eccentrics which are caused to grip the guides when the hoisting- rope breaks. The rod i moves in guides m, and is connected by links to the main central rod k; which is held up against the pressure of a spring. The rod i is connected to verticallysliding spring-pressed rods g connected in turn by levers and links to rods d pivoted to eccentric grips c pivoted to brackets b carried by the cage. A pawl may be fitted to retain the grip in an advanced position.
Patent GB-191225370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Refractory Heat-insulating Material.
IPC: C04B35/14
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-11-05
Abstract: 25,370. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 5. Electrode furnaces. - A firebrick furnace chamber, shown with vertical and horizontal electrodes 2, 3, opens into a condensing-chamber 5 having a sheet-iron cover. A mixture of silica, carbon, and rutile is fed into the furnace by a hopper 4, and a flaky sublimation product containing silicon, carbon, oxygen, and small proportions of titanium and impurities, is condensed. The product is useful as a refractory and heat-insulating material.
Patent GB-191227980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Files or Rasps.
Inventor: WAKFER WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B23D73/00
Filed: 1912-12-04
Granted: 1914-01-05
Abstract: 27,980. Wakfer, W. H., Peck, S., and Levick, H. S. Dec. 4. Reciprocating-saw machines. - A multiple hack-saw machine for cutting grooves in files has the blades b, Figs. 3 and 5, threaded on wires u and spaced by slots in bars t with transverse slots to receive the wires; tensioning- screws p are provided. The vice for holding the file blanks has a number of grooves x, y, Fig. 6, cut in the jaws which correspond to the position and direction of the grooves to be cut.
Patent GB-191300301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Friction Gearing.
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN CARL JULIUS VALDE
IPC: F16H15/46
Filed: 1913-01-04
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 301. Christiansen, C. J. V., and Clorius, O. T. Jan. 4. Variable-speed friction gearing, suitable for lathes, comprises a stepped cone member h and a number of disks o which are alternatively thrust upwards into engagement with the member h by a longitudinally - movable non-revoluble spindle f. The disks o are coupled to turn together and with a transmission device n by pin-and-slot arrangements p, q. The spindle f operates to raise the disks o singly by means of a projection r with sloping sides. A ball bearing is interposed between the projection r and the disk o in operation. Each disk may have a separate bearing, or one bearing may slide along with the spindle f. Resilient mounting of the cone h is provided by eccentrics d and a weighted arm s.