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Patent GB-191116066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings for Eye-glasses, Spectacles and the like.
Inventor: CLULEE STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G02C5/12
Filed: 1911-07-11
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 16,066. Clulee, S. J. Oct. 20, 1910, [Convention date]. Spectacles.-Relates to spectacles in which the plaquets are pressed apart by means of fingergrips 15. The extension 4 of the bridge 3 has shoulders 7, 8 and a central screw-threaded aperture 9. The centre portion of the operating- arm 12 passes over the shoulder 7, and is secured by the screw 11. The lower shoulder 8 has a flange 27 over which is passed a volute spring 26, the inner end 28 of which is passed into a vertical slot in the stud 8 (to prevent bodily rotation of the spring), while its outer end 32 presses against a finger 22 integral with the arm 12, and rests on the lug 23. Instead of having shoulders 7, 8 integral with the bridge, a single stud may be employed fixed in an opening in the bridge and having upper and lower shoulders. The operating arm is bent round at 19 into a coil, Fig. 1, the end of which extends laterally at 20, and is either integral with, or joined to, the plaquet 21. The upper end of the plaquet is made convex and has a central rectangular aperture, through which passes a rectangular projection 49 on a gripping-pad 24, also having a convex surface. This projection is considerably smaller than the aperture and has prongs radiating from its end, so as to prevent its escape from the aperture, while at the same time allowing a free adjusting motion of the gripping-pad 24.
Patent GB-191121336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fountain or Reservoir Brushes.
Inventor: WURFSCHMIDT HUGO HARALD
IPC: A47L13/26
Filed: 1911-09-27
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 21,336. Wurfschmidt, H. H. Oct. 4, 1910, [Convention date]. Hand pumps. - The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises a force-pump arranged within the reservoir of a brush or pad. Depression of the piston 7<1> (cancelled Fig.), which has packing-rings 9', closes the slots 5<1> and sprays out the liquid through a valve 2', air being drawn in on the return movement. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191123270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pattern or Sample Books or the like and in the Method of Binding same.
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1911-10-21
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 23,270. Debenhams, Ltd., and Benham, E. W. Oct. 21. Bookbinding.-A pattern or sample book is formed by securing the patterns &c. a edge on around a roller e by means of cords, wires, &c. b which pass through the patterns near one edge thereof and have their ends tied as shown in Fig. 4. To prevent lateral movement the edges of the patterns may be glued &c. to the roller, or a flexible backing may be interposed between and glued to both the pattern edges and the roller, or the roller may b provided with end flanges. The roller may be furnished with a handle which may take various forms, for example a bail, spring or otherwise, a strap, or a handle pivoted or fixed to a spindle passing through the roller. A cover may be provided.
Patent GB-191124445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Water Heaters.
Inventor: NICHOLS ANDREW PETER
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 1911-11-03
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 24,445. Nichols, A. P. Nov. 3. Resistances.-A resistance for heating water consists of coils 19 situated in ducts 8 in a cylinder 5 of porcelain or other insulating-material through which the water passes. The ducts are joined alternately at the top and bottom by grooves closed by washers 16 and plates 15 joined by long bolts, and the coils 19 are joined by wires passing through the grooves.
Patent GB-191124782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Shearing Sheep and other Animals.
Inventor: FALKINER RALPH SADLIER
IPC: B26B19/24
Filed: 1911-11-07
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 24,782. Falkiner, R. S. Nov. 24, 1910, [Convention date]. Horse and like hair clippers. - Consists in driving - mechanism in which the driving-shaft 2 is mounted in a tubular casing 1, a loose bevelgear 4 being adapted to be clutched to the shaft to transmit motion to the flexible or other shafting leading to the hand piece to be driven. Several such devices may be mounted on the shaft 2 and in the casing 1 to drive a corresponding number of flexible shafts The bevel-gear 4 is arranged within a grease-tight chamber 7, the ends of which provide supporting- bearings for the shaft 2, a removable cover 8 being provided. The clutch part 12 adapted to connect the loose gear 4 to the shaft comprises a bush or sleeve having a collar 13 and screwed on to a sleeve 9 slidably feathered to the shaft. The clutch is operated by a lever attached to a spindle 20 carrying a fork 18 engaging projecting pins on opposite sides of a transversely-divided grooved ring 15 encircling the collar 13 on the clutch member 12. The flexible shaft 6 may be of gut or other suitable material and is arranged within a helically wound cover 21 secured at the lower end to a sleeve 27 by a screw 28 or other means, and at the upper end within the split end of a sleeve 22 by means of a clamping-nut 22<a> screwed thereon. The sleeve 22 is clamped on to a radially projecting cylindrical portion 23 of the tubular casing 1 by means of a thumb - screw upon a bolt passing through lugs upon the upper split end of the sleeve. The upper end of the flexible shaft 6 is provided with a solid portion 29 formed with a feather 30 and adapted to slide into a sleeve 31 to which the driven bevel-pinion 5 is secured, the sleeve 31 being mounted in a bearing 32 within the projecting portion 23 of the tubular casing. The lower end of the flexible shaft 6 is connected to the hand-piece by means of a swivel or pivotal joint comprising a casing 34 formed in two portions and held together by a bolt 35 allowing relative rotary motion between such portions. A pair of bevel - wheels 33 are mounted upon the bolt 35 and mesh with bevel-pinions 36 upon the ends of the respective shaft portions 6, allowing rotary motion to be transmitted at varying angles. The bevel - wheels 33 are coupled together and provided with a strengthening-sleeve 38.
Patent GB-191127207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gas Valves.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN GLENN RAYMOND
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 27,207. Chamberlain, G. R., and Schroeder, A. G. Dec. 5. Overlap joints with packing at base of socket; bayonet joints with valves. - A coupling-member 15 is connected to a rotary gasvalve 7 by a bayonet-joint, a stop-pin 18 being provided to engage a shoulder 22 on the coupling when the valve is turned into the open position by means of a handle 12, so that the coupling can be disconnected only when the valve is in the closed position. To attach the coupling, a pin 14 on the valve member is first moved into a position near to the pin 18, the valve being closed. The coupling is then slipped over the end of the plug and rotated to carry the pin 14 into the bayonet-slot, packing 17 being provided to form a tight joint. The valve can then be rotated by the handle 12, the stop - pin 18 serving to determine the open position of the plug. The gas-plug has an interrupted passage connected by ports 8, 9 which are moved into and out of engagement with a recess 10 when the plug is rotated. A nut 19 secures the handle 12 to the gas-cock, the handle being extended to project through a cover 5.
Patent GB-191127493-A (GB)
Inventor: HARPER JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1911-12-07
Granted: 1913-03-07
Abstract: 27,493. Harper, J. R. Dec. 7. Movable - abutment type ; valve - gear; valves, distributing etc; packing drums, vanes, etc.; balancing moving parts.-Relates to rotary engines and pumps of the kind described in Specification 20,174/09 comprising a rotary abutment a<5> which cooperates with one or more drums c<8>, c<9> carrying piston vanes d<2>. The abutment in its rotation acts as a cutoff valve, its hollow shaft b9 enclosing two concentric sleeves c, c<1> having ports e<3>, e<4> arranged to register with ports e<5> formed in the abutment recesses d<3>, d<4>. The two sleeves c, c' are controlled by external levers fitted with locking and indicating devices, and may be set for forward or reverse working; and when one sleeve is locked to give a fixed admission edge, the other sleeve may be hand- or governor-controlled to vary the cutoff. A lever g<4> reverses the exhaust valves f<9>, f<10>, which are provided with special circumferential recesses g<1> adapted to connect the working-chambers with certain ports g<3> arranged in the casing to communicate at intervals with the abutment recesses d<3>, d<4>, which thereby discharge additional motive fluid into the working chambers. The abutment and pistons are provided with various types of spring-pressed packing having vents to allow any fluid that may be trapped behind them to escape; examples are shown in Figs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The outer casing a comprises sections a', a<2>, which are supported on its axial line by separately constructed bearers a<4>. The abutment shaft is mounted in ball bearings and also in conical bearings spring- controlled to allow axial play. The abutment is carefully balanced, and holes may be drilled therein to receive balance weights. The pistons may be balanced by arranging a number on the same shaft with successive vanes diametrically opposite. This arrangement may be employed in compounding.
Patent GB-191127973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding or Adjustable Bracelets, Wristlets and Analogous Articles.
Inventor: JONES RICHARD HENRY
IPC: A44C5/22
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 27,973. Jones, R. H., Jones, F., and Jones, E., [trading as Jones & Sons, R. H.]. Dec. 13. [Cognate Application, 10,761/12.] Chain or cord fastenings.-Relates to expanding bracelets, watch wristlets, &c., and to other articles constructed of flexible chain-work such as garters, and chains used in closing the mouths of bags, purses, &c., and comprises relativelyslidable links having an adjusting-chain passed therethrough, connected at its ends to a winding-device which serves either automatically or by positive action as a fastening to hold the bracelet in its contracted condition. Figs. 3, 5, 8<A>, and 9 show a watch wristlet comprising two lengths of chain-work A, A<1>, which are connected to attachments a<2> on the watch and to a case d<1> containing the winding - mechanism, and which consist of links a having pins a<5> sliding in slots in the links b and tubular guides g for the adjusting-chain f. The case d<1> contains a drum d, to which the ends of the chain are attached, the drum being rotated to wind up the chain by a handle d<3> and locked in position by a ratchet-wheel and pawl e, e<1>, Fig. 9, the pawl extending through the case to form a release pusher e<2>. In a modification. Figs. 13 and 15, the winding-device takes up the chain when rotated in either direction and has a positive locking and releasing mechanism. The winding- drum d is rigidly connected to a rotatable operating-disk d<3> constituting the cover of the case and surrounds a sleeve d<6> attached to the bottom of the case. The upper portion d<7> of the sleeve forms a guide for two sliding bolts g, g<1>, which engage, when pressed outwards by inclined camedges i<1> on a pusher i, with an annular series of teeth h carried by the disk d<3>. The pusher i has at its inner end a sleeve i<3> containing a spring i<4>, which contacts frictionally with the inside of the sleeve d<6> to retain the pusher in position. The teeth h are suitably rounded to press back the bolts when the pusher is pulled out. Springs may be used to withdraw the bolts, or the cam may be arranged both to release and engage the bolts, or a rotary campiece may be used. As shown in Fig. 20, a volute spring m is attached to and automatically rotates the drum d, which is locked by projections n<1> on a pusher n engaging in notches d<6>, d<7> on the upper edges of a central fixed sleeve d<5> and the drum respectively.
Patent GB-191129318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary or Storage Batteries.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: H01M10/12
Filed: 1911-12-29
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 29,318. Clark, W., [Compagnie Internationale des Accumulateurs Vedeka]. Dec. 29. Electrodes and separators for lead accumulators. Electrodes comprising masses of active material with embedded conducting-wires supported by insulating-network and enclosed in porous insulating - sheaths have network separators between them and are compressed yieldingly in a direction normal to the surface, for instance between end plates t, Fig. 5, by rubber bands r, or springs bearing against the container. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the active mass d containing wires b and optionally nitrated cotton threads f is held between layers of a pyroxylin network a in a sheath s of a pyroxylin network of closer mesh, these networks and the separators being made as described in Specification 2493/11. The electrode is constructed by placing the successive layers in a mould and compressing, the sheath being secured by sewing or by celluloid solution. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the electrodes m are pasted pyroxylin grids made as described in Specification 28,867/11. The active material is prepared from lead sulphate, preferably in the form of minute acicular crystals. These are obtained by mixing a hot concentrated solution of lead nitrate with hot sulphuric acid of 50‹ Be., and are washed with water. Preferably, to render the electrodes porous, the lead sulphate is mixed with half its weight of potassium - sulphate crystals and made into a paste with potassiumsulphate solution, the electrode subsequently being formed (reduced) in an ammoniacal solution of ammonium sulphate, when the potassium sulphate dissolves. The electrodes with or without potassium sulphate, are exposed to ammonia gas or solution before being formed. as described in Specification 66/10. Sufficient electrolyte for working is retained in the electrodes, sheaths, and separators. According to the Provisional Specification, 5 per cent of caustic soda or potash may be added to the electrode paste as a hardening-agent, and the' nitrated cotton threads f are treated with acetone.
Patent GB-191201079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Current or Energy Measuring Instruments.
IPC: G01R11/40
Filed: 1912-01-13
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 1079. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 13. Electro - magnetic current meters; power meters; commutator motor meters. - In a measuring-instrument comprising two systems each with a moving and a fixed coil, auxiliary windings are provided to neutralize the effect of the leakage flux from one coil of one system on the other coil of the other system. The instrument may be used for measuring total current, power or energy in a polyphase or three-wire system. In the watt-meter shown, each of the fixed current coils A, A<1> is connected in series with an auxiliary winding a, a<1> placed over or adjacent to the other fixed coil. The moving pressure coils B, B' are connected between the mains of a three-wire system.
Patent GB-191203967-A (GB)
Title: Waste-preventing Cock for Water.
Inventor: RIGOT GEORGES
IPC: F16K21/12
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 3967. Rigrot, G. Feb. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Waste-preventing valves.-A waste-preventing valve closing after a predetermined interval of time consists of a main valve b suspended on a diaphragm a and normally kept closed on its seat R by the pressure of water passing from the inlet S through an aperture in a plate b<2> removably secured to the valve. The effective area. of the aperture in the plate b<2> can be varied by changing a needle b<1> which passes through the aperture, for another of different diameter, the needle b<1> being removably secured in a screw-plug p. The plate b<2> can also be replaced by another having an aperture of different size. To open the valve b, the pressure behind the diaphragm a is relieved by opening a valve g and allowing the water behind the diaphragm to escape through channels e, q to the outlet m. The valve g is operated by a plug k having a projection j adapted to engage a stem i depending from the valve g. The plug k also has an opening l controlling the passage m. through which the water passes when the valve b opens. The opening l is arranged so that the passage m is closed when the plug k is turned to open the valve g. An air-reservoir may be screwed to the casing at n.
Patent GB-191205883-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for use in the Coaling of Ships or like Operations.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES
IPC: B65G47/58
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 5883. Robertson, J. March 8. Elevated structures carried by pontoons.-An elevator 7 is pivotally suspended by a spindle 12 mounted in blocks 5 sliding in vertical guides 8 at the top of the structure. The elevator, which is balanced by a counterweight 35, is adjusted vertically by rams 8<a> or by a handchain 43, and transversely by a ram 17 pivoted at 18 and actuated by the pump described in Specification 9402/10, [Class 102 (i), Pumps &c.]. The elevator buckets are tripped by a pin on a vertically adjustable shoot 20 carrying a pivoted shoot 21 delivering to a shoot 22 mounted on the structure. The apparatus is especially for transporting coal from a barge to a ship's bunkers.
Patent GB-191210988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Instep Supports.
Inventor: KORN STEPHAN
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 1912-05-08
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 10,988. Korn, S. May 8. Foot-arch supports.- A foot-arch support consists of alternate layers of woven fabric c and celluloid, galalith, or other material b, not deformed by the heat and moisture of the foot. It may have upwardly turned extensions at one or both sides, and may be attached to the insole of a boot or to a removable sock. The heel of the boot is preferably extended on the inside to support the device.
Patent GB-191211044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Piston Rods or the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE HUNTER
IPC: F16J15/28
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1913-05-09
Abstract: 11,044. Robinson, G. H., and Beldam, C. A. May 9. Packing, metallic. - Packing for piston-rods &c. consists of two or more segmental rings a, b, k, one within the other, the engaging surfaces of the rings being conical, or spherical as shown. The rings fit within one another in such a manner that they are provided at one end with flush surfaces which abut against an annular plate g. Gaps are left between the segments of the rings to allow for wear. The segments of the ring b are resiliently connected, for instance by springs f attached to lugs on adjacent segments. The packing is pressed axially by a spring-loaded ring i.
Patent GB-191215231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: BOUCHEZ CHARLES
IPC: B60B9/00
Filed: 1912-06-29
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 15,231. Bouchez, C., and Freschetti, J. June 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical springs.-The axle-box or hub A and the frame E are constrained by guiderods B, E<1> respectively to move perpendicularly to one another and to the outer frame D, which is rigidly secured to the wheel rim G. The movements are controlled by springs C, I mounted on the rods B, E<1>.
Patent GB-191216855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Nitrogen from Products of Combustion.
Inventor: HARGER JOHN
IPC: C01B21/04
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-07-21
Abstract: 16,855. Harger, J. July 19. Nitrogen.-An inert gaseous mixture consisting principally or entirely of nitrogen and carbon dioxide, and which may be separated into its components, is prepared by passing a mixture of air and combustible gases in combining proportions, or the products of a carefully regulated combustion, under high pressure and relatively low temperature over a catalytic agent such as titaniferous bog iron ore, fireclay, or asbestos, with or without the employment of a mixture of copper and copper oxide which acts as an equilibrator. Preferably a gas-fired boiler is the source of the products of combustion, the catalyst being conveniently placed in the boiler tubes. The gases are delivered from an air-compressor and mixed in the right proportions for complete combustion, a convenient combustible being mine gas, containing a small proportion of methane, alone or mixed with producer-gas. A coal-dust fired boiler may also be used, or the exhaust from a gas - engine, except from an air - scavenged engine, or, less suitably, ordinary flue gases. For use, the bog iron ore may be mixed with fire-clay and moulded or burnt into small bricks &c. The heat of the burnt gases after passing over the catalyst may be used to heat feedwater, or the air and gas supply in the case of a gas-fired boiler. Any excess of oxygen in the gases passing from the catalyst is removed by the copper in the equilibrator, and any carbon monoxide is oxidized by the copper oxide. The equilibrator is preferably constructed to contain the catalyst and the copper and copper oxide in two compartments of the same apparatus, made of iron, the second compartment being fitted with a silica observation plate. Copper and copper oxide may be placed in the boiler tubes to act as both catalyst and equilibrator. The gases obtained are first scrubbed with limestone to remove sulphur dioxide, but sulphur compounds are preferably removed from the gas before reaching the gasengine, when such is used. The carbon dioxide is then extracted by compressing (if not already sufficiently compressed) and cooling the gases in presence of water, and finally cooling by expansion so that the dioxide is liquefied and can be trapped off, for example, by causing the compressed gases to expand while doing work in an air-engine, the exhaust from which is used to cool the compressed gas which is led to the air - engine, water being thoroughly removed from the compressed gas before being cooled. Heat evolved during compression may be used for heating feed-water &c. The gases which leave the motor are free from all traces of water or carbon monoxide and contain only a small quantity of carbon dioxide. Or the compressed mixed gases are cooled to air temperature and led away for use. Specification 28,075/11, [Class 1(i), Chemical processes &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191223857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Congealing of Shifting Sand in the Sinking of Mine Shafts.
Inventor: FILS EVENCE COPPEE
IPC: E21D1/12
Filed: 1912-10-18
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 23,857. CoppÚe, E. Oct. 18. Freezing the ground. - In sinking shafts through a bed of shifting sand, the bed is congealed from its base upwards. Below the bed, a cross gallery is bored from a previously-sunk shaft to the locality of the proposed shaft, and from this gallery an annular gallery C is formed around the site of the proposed shaft. A series of tubes D are arranged and concreted in along the length of the gallery C, which serve as guides for the boring-tools and also receive the congealing - tubes. The tubes D are provided at their base with lateral branches E for clearing away debris, each branch having two cocks F, F<1> constituting a lock chamber between them.