baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-191101393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: COLLIS ALFRED
IPC: B60C7/20
Filed: 1911-01-19
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 1393. Collis, A. Jan. 19. Metallic spring bodies and cores.-A circumferentially - arranged continuous or sectional helical spring 8, two such springs side by side, or a series of transversely-arranged spring rings, seated on a soft bed 7 on a grooved rim 6, is supported beyond its centre by dished side plates 5 which allow lateral expansion of the tyre. Tongues 17 on the edges of the plates fit between the convolutions, and annular ribs 16 fit in grooves in the rim 6. The interior of the tread of the tyre is lined or filled with rubber 10 which is held in place by a metal band 9. An external cover may be used.
Patent GB-191103787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
IPC: F22D1/32
Filed: 1911-02-15
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 3787. Weir, W. Feb. 15. Straight tubes between headers.-Comprises improvements in feed-water heaters of the type consisting of two headers connected bv tubes. The header a, Fig. 1, is of circular form with a circular space d through which exhaust steam is admitted. The lower header b is suspended from the upper by the water-tubes e. A metal cylinder q, with drain-holes s, fills up the central space in order to deflect the steam over the tubes. Screw plugs f are provided in the outer header plates to render the tubes accessible. The headers are divided into a number of compartments by radial partitions, those of the upper header being staggered with respect to the lower so that the water passes up and down through the tubes a number of times. A casing n surrounds the apparatus.
Patent GB-191105374-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tooth Brush or the like.
Inventor: JONES FRANK SILVA
IPC: A61C17/24
Filed: 1911-03-03
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 5374. Jones, F. S. March 3. Teeth-cleaning appliances. - Relates to teeth - cleaning appliances comprising a rotary brush rotated alternately in opposite directions by a thumbpressed rack d engaging a pinion c, and a return-spring, and consists in detachably securing the brush-head b and guard b<2> by a spring catch b<1> inserted through a collar a<3> and engaging a recess a<1> at the end of an incline a<2>. The guard b<2> is free on the axis of the brushhead. The return-spring f is coiled round the spindle a in a casing e'. Pads may be substituted for the brush.
Patent GB-191119023-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Marking Device application to Piston Ring Turning Attachments for Turret Lathes.
Inventor: POTTER JAMES CHARLES
IPC: B23B7/12
Filed: 1910-12-15
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 19,023. Potter, J. C. Dec. 15, 1910. Turning piston-rings. - A turret-lathe attachment for turning piston-rings eccentric to their bores, of the kind described in Specification 29,157/10, is provided with a device for automatically marking the rings at their thinnest part to indicate the point at which the split is to be made. The marker 30 is normally held clear of the work R by a spring 33, and is retracted by a cam lever 34 to give a rebounding blow by means of a spring 32.
Patent GB-191121526-A (GB)
Title: Combined Cleaning and Levelling and Straightening Machines for Match Splints.
Inventor: PATON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1911-09-29
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 21,526. Paton, G. W. Sept. 29. [Cognate Application, 22,539/11.] Matches, making. Splints are cleaned and freed from broken pieces and arranged parallel and level for transfer to the tipping-apparatus, in one machine, shown in Fig. 2. The cleaning - means 2, Fig. 2, shown separately in section in Fig. 4, may comprise the usual shaken inclined grating, but preferably has the cross - laths 41 arranged step - wise to ensure whole splints overshooting the spaces between them. A supply-hopper preferably has its bottom formed by laths 44, Fig. 4, set at an angle as shown, having metal plates 47 at the edges adjustable to vary the oublet-spaces. From the cleaning apparatus the splints fall into a trough 3, overshooting being prevented by a guard-plate 17, this trough being pivoted at one end to a fixed standard and at the other to the cleaner 2, which shakes it. A conveyer 1 moving in this trough 3 and kept from rising by the in-turned edges thereof, comprises a chain of bottomless pockets formed by plates 14 hinged together as shown in Fig. 6; it passes from the trough round an idle wheel 8, Fig. 2, to a driven wheel 10 having teeth entering between the pockets, and thence between a springy fork 12 to prevent undue swaying, and over another idler 11 to the trough, the end of which is curved upwardly to receive it. The splints fit across the pockets and become parallel through the shaking-motion. They are delivered to a second trough 18, Fig. 2, which tapers in width to little more than the length of a splint, and has an inclined bottom, stepped at the deeper end, which is closed by a slide 20, against which the splints are piled up. The trough is shaken endways by a crank 22, and a cam-operated spring plate 27<1> taps the ends of the splints to keep them even. The slide 20 fits into a groove from which if necessary a splint can be ejected sideways by hand; when raised it allows the mass of splints to enter a compartment 32 with a slidable bottom which, when withdrawn, allows the splints to drop into a tray 34 for conveyance to the tipping-apparatus. This tray consists of a flat box open at the top for entry of the splints, and having a removable side held by a turn-button on a rod passed through a hole in the opposite side. The splints are taken out of the tray on this removable side. A main shaft 51, Fig. 2, gives motion to the cleaning apparatus, and, through a shaft 24, to the conveyer and the trough 18.
Patent GB-191123953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Car Bodies.
Inventor: MACDONALD ALEXANDER GODFREY
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1911-10-30
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 23,953. Macdonald, A. G. Oct. 30. Hoods and folding roofs.-In a motor-vehicle which is adapted to be completely closed in or to be completely open, the forward transverse roof members F, G are connected together and to the member E by pairs of inwardly-folding links F<1>, G<1> so as to collapse against the member E secured to the side members S which turn upwardly about pivots on the pillars H. These pillars fold downwards with the rear hood about pivots M in the usual way. The pillars L, J fold down transversely and rearwardly respectively, and the windows drop into pockets in the bodv. The roof is supported at the front by the wind screen K'. The windows are supported in the raised position in a rainproof manner, by fitting the lower frame member Q, Fig. 6, with a bifurcated plate U adapted to engage a plate W secured to the body panel T. The pillars J are retained in the upright position by spring bolts J<4>, Fig. 5, mounted in the lower part of the pillar and provided with a recess for the finger.
Patent GB-191125504-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for Cooling Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WELLER JOHN
IPC: F02F1/34
Filed: 1911-11-15
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 25,504. Weller, J. Nov. 15. Cylinders, cooling.-Air is drawn by fly-wheels 1 having fan-blades 3 into a casing 4 and escapes by a hole in a plate 7 above the cylinder head. Ribs 9 on the cylinder head project beyond the ribs 10 on the cylinder into the air current.
Patent GB-191125845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud Guards for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: STRIDE CHARLES
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 25,845. Stride, C. Nov. 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Mud-guards carried by wheels.-Mud-guards comprise shields c mounted on one or both sides of wheels or tyre, and carrying a fringe portion f detachably attached by lacing g or otherwise. The shields c may be secured to the tyre by means of studs b moulded in the tyre and spring caps d, or the studs may be formed as hooks, or threaded to receive nuts; or the shields may be formed integral with the tyre as at c<1>, or permanently secured thereto by cementing, vulcanizing, riveting, or otherwise, or they may be secured by nipping the inner edges between the tyre beads and rim, or by lacing or wire hooks to the felloe or spokes of the wheel.
Patent GB-191128567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crucible-furnaces.
Inventor: KOCH HANS
IPC: F27B14/02
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 28,567. Koch, H. Dec. 19. Crucible furnaces.-The crucible d is surrounded by a sectional shaft formed in two parts k, m. adapted to swing upon a column g and to constitute, when closed, a combustion chamber n and an ash-pit o. The upper portions of the shaft sections are lined with fire-proof tuyere stone p held in position by angle-irons p<1>, and the abutting faces of the sections are provided with grooves r filled with fire-proof material, such as clay, sand, or the like, to ensure a tight joint. The fuel is supported on a grate q composed of six sections of which three are located in each shaft section. Each grate section consists of three parts, each of which is formed, as shown in Fig. 5, of two or three fire-bars connected by pieces q<1> adapted to engage with notches o<1> in the shaft sections. Air for combustion is supplied through a pipe b, and chamber a to the hollow crucible support c from which it escapes through openings c<1> to the ash-pit o. A crucible transporter c of the usual type embraces the crucible support c, and rests on the box a when the furnace is in operation. The shaft sections are secured together by means of lugs s, s<1> and screws t. Above the shaft sections is provided a flue v<11>, having a fire-proof lining, and a crucible connexion v<1>. The flue v<11> is rotatably mounted on the shaft g and is adapted to be raised slightly before being swung by cam mechanism. In order to prevent cooling or extinction of the fuel that remains on the grate when the shaft sections are swung open, the sections may be closed by walls of asbestos or the like x pivoted to them.
Patent GB-191201674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor-propeller Groups for use in Aviation.
Inventor: BOUCHAUD-PRACEIQ EDOUARD
IPC: B64D35/08
Filed: 1912-01-20
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 1674. Praceiq, E. Bouchaud-. Jan. 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Motor power plant.-In order to avoid gyroscopic effects, two motors of equal weight are placed back to back and connected directly to screw propellers or coupled to vibrating wings; they are driven in opposite directions. The motors 1, 2 may be of the rotary or non-rotary type and be coupled together by bevel gearing 3, 6, 7. Disconnectible couplings may be used between the motors and the propellers.
Patent GB-191205380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weather Excluders for Doors, Casements and the like.
Inventor: GROOME ARTHUR REGINALD
IPC: E06B7/20
Filed: 1912-03-04
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 5380. Groome, A. R. March 4. Draught-excluders.-A bar 1, which may be fitted with a felt or like strip 2, and is hinged to the bottom of the face of a door or casement 4, is raised, when the door &c. is opened, by a projection 7 on the floor or door-post on the hinged side and drops on the floor, when the door is closed, by its own weight, or with the aid of a spring, or a metal weight 11. A projection or ball 8 may be fitted to the bar 1 to engage the projection 7, the sides of which may be bevelled; and a felt or like strip 3 may be fitted to the bar or to the door. The bar 1 may be held out of action by a hook 12 and eye 14, and a stop may be arranged to limit the upward movement of the bar.
Patent GB-191208892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spraying Devices.
IPC: F23D11/24
Filed: 1912-04-15
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 8892. Thornycroft & Co., J. I., and Mackie, R. April 15. [Addition to 3535/11.] Nozzles for producing whirling sprays.-One of the disk elements a is formed with one or more channels which are for the most part straight and terminate in a curved end b<3>.
Patent GB-191211026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: MCKAY THOMAS CAMERON
IPC: F01B17/04
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 11,026. McKay, T. C. May 9. Slide valves; pistons (main) acting as sole valves.-In steam-engines of the type in which the cylinders are arranged in pairs, and the admission and exhaust are controlled by the pistons only, which also serve as steam receivers, a belt or the like c, Fig. 1, divided into four passages d, e, f, g, Fig. 2, is arranged between the two cylinders at about the middle of their length, and the pistons are provided with ports communicating with the passages. Steam enters the receiver t formed in the piston b, and passes through the ports q, r, in the piston, when it is at the middle of its stroke, and the passages f, c in the belt, to ports l, k in the piston a, leading to the respective ends of the cylinder A. Steam exhausts from the cylinder A when the piston a passes ports leading to a belt h, from which it passes through a port w to a receiver u in the piston a and then through ports p, s, the passages g, d, and ports m, n in the piston b, to the ends of the cylinder B. Steam exhausts from the cylinder B through ports in a belt j around the cylinder. The piston b is formed with insulating-spaces x.
Patent GB-191216477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roller Skates.
Inventor: MARZOLL HANS
Filed: 1912-07-15
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 16,477. Marzoll, H. July 15. Skates.-In a roller skate of the kind in which a single roller a is mounted between two spring bows b, the forward ends c of the springs b are fixed to the sole-plate d and the rear ends e are arranged to slide on a stud m. A brake roller i is mounted on a similar spring bow h. In a modification, a second roller s, Fig. 3, is mounted on a pair of curved springs r fixed at t and free to slide at x. In this case, the spring n rests on the spring r so that their mutual pressure reduces pressure on the plate d.
Patent GB-191217257-A (GB)
Title: Process for Recording and Reproducing Sounds.
Filed: 1912-07-24
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 17,257. Els÷ Magyar Hanglemezgyßr, R. T. Oct. 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Phonographs etc.; feed - motions; turntables; styli.-The sound-box n is traversed by a radial feed-screw k, unsupported at one end and rotated by gears d in a housing c on a sleeve b mounted on the turntable spindle a. A plate f integral with the sleeve b has a pin g engaging the record h to rotate it. The half-nut o has a vertical pivot carrying a link which is attached to a pivot on the lower portion of the sound-box. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the sound-box may be traversed by attaching one end of a U-shaped arm to the tone arm, the other end having a point engaging a disk secured on the spindle either below or above the turntable ; a cam on the end of a rod may be rotated to disengage the feed-arm. The stylus-bar has both a reproducing and a recording stylus, with a lever to position them. The sound-box may be replaced by a planing-device comprising either a drum with a grindstone at the rear of a slot leading into the interior and a cover for removal of the shavings, or a disk with a removable and adjustable knife or grindstone. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191218959-A (GB)
Title: System of Reinforced Concrete Slabs for Improving and Consolidating Railway Tracks.
Inventor: LIEBEAUX GASTON-VICTOR
IPC: E01B1/00
Filed: 1912-08-19
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 18,959. LiÚbeaux, G. V. Aug. 26, 1911, [Convention date]. Foundations.-Consists in placing slabs of reinforced concrete &c. beneath the ballast under railway sleepers to distribute the pressure evenly. The slabs p are placed one at the end of each sleeper t but at the joints may be large enough to cover the two joint sleepers. The slabs should be placed on a thin layer c of sand, slag, &c., and may touch adjacent longitudinal or transverse slabs, or À both. Conical holes may be made in the slabs to allow the ground s underneath to be consolidated by ramming. The ballast B which transmits the pressure from the sleepers should be good ballast, but the remainder b may be spent ballast or packing. The upper surface of the slabs is sloped to throw off any water, suitable side drains being provided. The reinforcement may comprise two lateral armourings connected by cross-irons and a central armouring.
Patent GB-191220668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Folding Machines.
Inventor: KLEIM GUSTAV
IPC: B65H45/18
Filed: 1912-09-10
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 20,668. Kleim, G. Feb. 17, [Convention date]. Folding paper.-A machine for folding a predetermined number of sheets together to be bound into school, copying, or business books comprises one folding-device which consists of a folding-blade and a pair of oscillating rolls which return the folded sheets to the first folding-table, and from this they are delivered to a second folding-table. When a given number of sheets are collected on this second table, a second folding-blade folds the whole lot through a second pair of folding-rolls. As shown, the sheets are fed singly from a pile a and are forwarded by a drop roller g and band d to a depressible registering stop m on a folding-table k. A cam-reciprocated blade n folds the sheet into a pair of rolls o which have an oscillating movement, the reverse movement of the rolls serving to return the sheet to the table k. A second drop roller g' then feeds the folded sheet on to a table r which is inclined as shown in Fig. 3. When a given number of sheets have been collected on the table r, they are all folded at the same time along the lines of the previously formed folds by a folding-blade t on a spring- controlled lever w controlled by a cam x preferably arranged on the same shaft as the cam that controls the blade n. The lever w is also controlled by a cam y driven by a variable-speed gear and so arranged that the blade t is operated once for a given number of actuations of the blade n.
Patent GB-191220755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Decking Plant for Collieries and the like.
IPC: B66B17/20
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 20,755. Leech, W. J. B., and Rother Vale Collieries, Ltd. Sept. 11. Cage and platform lifts.-Relates to decking-plant for collieries &c. in which the full tubs are discharged from the cages and the empty tubs simultaneously loaded into the cages by fluid-pressure ram apparatus, and consists in the employment of a compressedair or other fluidpressure device adapted to be put into its working stroke by the attendant and to have an automatic return movement. The usual tub lifts A for empty tubs are electric and have decks to correspond with the main cages B. On the opposite side of the shaft, the usual decked drop cages C for full tubs are provided. A compressed-air cylinder D is mounted in front of the cage A at the upper level, the ram E of which actuates hinged push-rods F, one for each deck of the cage, which rods are carried by a guided carriage G. The air enters the valve box 0 at the high-pressure end of the cylinder by a branch pipe K from the main J. A branch pipe L leads to a reducing and safety valve N, from which a pipe M leads to the low-pressure end of the cylinder. A sliding rod R connected to the control lever Q carries tappets S, T, adapted to be engaged by a lug U on the carriage G. When the cage B comes to the pit-head, the tub-locking devices are released and the attendant operates the lever Q to admit high-pressure fluid to one end of the cylinder and fluid of low-pressure to the other end. The carriage moves forward and the rods F push the empty tubs into the cage B and these push the full tubs into the drop cages. At the end of the stroke, the tappet S is engaged, the lever Q automatically thrown over, and the high-pressure end of the cylinder D opened to exhaust at P. The return of the ram is accomplished by the low-pressure fluid in the other end of the cylinder. Stops W prevent overrunning of the carriage.
Patent GB-191221199-A (GB)
Title: Device for Detecting Suspended Matter in Gases.
Inventor: STRONG WILLIAM WALKER
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 1912-09-17
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 21,199. Strong, W. W. Sept. 17. Explosive gases, detecting.-In a device for detecting the presence of smoke or other suspended matter in gases, the gases pass between electrodes in communication with the secondary winding of a step-up transformer, this high-tension circuit being provided with current-measuring devices, the current passing between the electrodes being substantially proportional to the amount of suspended matter contained in the gases. As shown, electrodes 3, 4, in communication with the secondary winding S of a transformer, are arranged in a chimney. When a certain density of smoke is reached, the current passing between 3 and 4 breaks down the resistance between the electrodes 6, 7 of a low tension circuit containing an alarm or the like 10. In a modification, the electrodes 6, 7 are dispensed with, and a galvanometer-rheostat, Fig. 3, is arranged in the high-tension circuit, the end of the needle N making contact with one of a series of mercury cups C to vary the current in a circuit having recording-means, draft-regulating means or the like. In a further modification, plane electrodes are used, with a quadrant electrometer in the hightension circuit which closes an alarm circuit on a predetermined deflection of the needle. The gases may be ionized before passage between the electrodes 3, 4, by X-rays, a Nernst glower, radio-active substances, or the like.
Patent GB-191223950-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metallic Rope Fitting.
Inventor: TREWHELLA BENJAMIN HOSKING
IPC: F16G11/04
Filed: 1912-10-19
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 23,950. Trewhella, B. H. Oct. 19. Couplings; loops. -A fitting for forming a loop in the end of a wire rope or for coupling the ends of ropes comprises a metallic casing or band 1 having a longitudinal passage of elongated cross-section, two opposite walls 2 of which are parallel, the other walls 3, 4 being tapered. One wall 3 is smooth and the other 4 is spirally grooved to fit the strands of the rope which is secured in the band 1 by a wedge 6 inserted between the rope portions, one tapered side 8 of the wedge being spirally grooved and the other 7 being smooth. When tension is put on the rope portions, the wedge and casing are moved and tighten the fitting.
Patent GB-191225366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dynamos.
Inventor: BREEDEN CARL LOUIS
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 25,366. Breeden, C. L., and Moore, H. E. Nov. 5. Exciting.-A generator for use in conjunction with secondary batteries, such as one for lighting m o t o rvehicles, has a shunt coil d, a series coil e, and an additional shunt coil f which is connected to an auxiliary brush g and to the load side of the coil e. At low speeds, the currents in the coils e, f both flow towards the main brush c and assist the coil d to build the field rapidly. As the speed increases, the current in the coil f sinks to zero and reverses while that in the winding e diminishes. Further increase in speed increases the reversed current in the coil f and reverses that in the coil c also, so that all the current from the external circuit returns through the coil f.
Patent GB-191225601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sinking or Driving Shafts, Wells and the like in Soft or Running Strata and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CROMPTON JOHN
IPC: E02D5/66
Filed: 1912-11-08
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 25,601. Crompton, J. Nov. 8. Wells, shafts, etc.; well ancl shaft sinlcing by boring.-For sinking shafts, wells, &c., in peat-bog, foam, quicksand, gravel, &c., an inner segmental cylinder c, forming part of the lining, carries detachable brackets e having nuts through which are threaded screwed rods f carried by fixed brackets b on an outer cylinder a, this outer cylinder being forced downwards or forwards when the screwed rods are turned. The screws may be turned by ratchet gearing or the like from a platform. As the sinking proceeds, fresh rings of lining c, which may consist of four flanged segments, are added in turn, the brackets e being removed to the last ring.