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Patent GB-191019696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Operated Pianos.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1910-08-23
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 19,696. Lake, W. E., [Aeolian Co.]. Aug. 23. Expression, controlling; actions. - The mechanism that adjusts a piano for soft playing engages means for partly collapsing the striking-pneumatics so as to prevent lost motion. The pedal-rod 16, which operates the rest-rail 13, has a projection 27 for lifting a hinged board 24, which carries a flange engaging under the heads of the abstracts 22. When the soft pedal is depressed, the rest-rail is moved forward, and the movable boards of the striking pneumatics 20 are moved upwards.
Patent GB-191020374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Permanent Magnets.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
IPC: G01R11/10
Filed: 1910-09-01
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 20,374. Hookham, G. Sept. 1. Meter brakes.-A distance - piece is placed between the poles of a braking-magnet to maintain them at the correct distance apart. The magnet is preferably forged with its poles B, B slightly too close together, a brass or like spacer C being then forced between them.
Patent GB-191024036-A (GB)
Title: Registering Automatic Apparatus for Analysing Furnace Gases.
Inventor: BAILLET ALFRED LEON ERNEST
IPC: G01N7/04
Filed: 1910-10-17
Granted: 1911-10-17
Abstract: 24,036. Baillet, A. L. E. Oct. 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Recording by co-ordinates; disk-apparatus.- The recording-device of a gas analysis apparatus consists of a pencil 24, adjustable vertically and horizontally, and supported by a wire from the measuring-bell, which has a reciprocating movement, varying in extent according to the quantity measured. The supporting-wire is given a slight twist to cause the pencil to touch a paper disk 28, but the pencil is moved away from the paper in the upper part of its stroke by a guide (not shown).
Patent GB-191027141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar Holders, and the like.
Inventor: CARPENTER HAROLD FREDERICK
IPC: A24F1/00
Filed: 1910-11-22
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 27,141. Carpenter, H. F. Nov. 22. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders. -A smoke-passage of considerable length is formed within the stem by providing therein two or more spirally grooved removable bodies fitting one within the other. The passage is formed as shown in Fig. 1 at b, and by a spiral groove e cut in the removable hollow body f, communication being made through the chamber E with a similar passage h formed by grooves on an extension of the mouthpiece which fits into the removable body, the end groove communicating with the bore of the mouthpiece at k. The inner surface of the stem need not be threaded if desired, and it may be lined with a tube of aluminium or other suitable light substance, and have holes bored through it so as to assist radiation of heat. A screw plug G is fitted to the pipe to facilitate the cleaning of the chamber E.
Patent GB-191101247-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Indigo Dyeing.
Inventor: RACHOU CHARLES
IPC: D06P1/22
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 1247. Rachou, C., and Chaumat, E. Jan. 18, 1910, [Convention date]. Wool scouring and washing type.-In a continuous method of dyeing wool or other textile material, such as cotton, silk, &c., from an indigo hydrosulphite bath, the impregnated material is wrung immediately it leaves the bath, and is then thoroughly rinsed in the green state. This is effected in apparatus of woolscouring type, comprising an elongated rectangular dyeing-tank A, with a narrower and shallower part S at the exit end, beyond which is a mixing-tank B. The wool &c. charged into the first tank A is pushed slowly along, for example, by a perforated sliding plate F of the same dimensions as the cross-section of the tank; this plate is arranged to be rapidly returned to its starting-place outside the tank A when it has reached the end F<1> of its travel. When the wool has arrived at the shallow part S, it is sufficiently impregnated, and is charged by a usual device C on to an endless belt T, by which it is passed to a pair of wringing-rollers r, r<1>. The greater part of the non-adherent grains of indigo formed by oxidation in the short passage through the air is carried away by the squeezed-out liquor through a perforated plate D into a reducing-vessel R, which it leaves through a pipe E, to be delivered again at the starting-end O of the tank A. Into the vessel R is injected, through a pipe t and from an upper vessel H, a little hydrosulphite solution, the quantity being regulated by a cock c &c. to reduce sufficiently the indigo passing through the vessel R for re-use. From the squeezerollers r, r', the wool &c. passes at once to the mixing-tank B, through which it is preferably travelled by a system of forks; it is removed by a second charging-device and passed through another wringer, when it is ready for drying. The mixing is effected by a counter-current of water coming from the perforated side of a box b at the exit end of the tank B, and passing away through a perforated false bottom G and a discharge pipe I. The requisite indigo for maintaining the concentration of the bath constant may be introduced by way of the reducing- vessel R.
Patent GB-191102678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Beat-up Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOERTSCH WALTER
IPC: D03D49/60
Filed: 1911-02-02
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 2678. H÷rtsch, W., and Thummler, H. Feb. 2. Beat-up motions.-The crank-shaft a is driven from the driving - shaft b by eccentricallymounted gear-wheels c, d, so arranged that the backward motion of the lay is considerably quicker than its forward motion.
Patent GB-191103230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Side-bearings for Railway Cars.
Inventor: O'CONNOR JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B61F5/14
Filed: 1911-02-08
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 3230. O'Connor, J. F. Feb. 8. Axle-trucks and bogies.-A roller side-bearing for the axle-trucks of railway vehicles is provided with means for ensuring that the roller bears evenly on its track. The roller 5, which runs on a grooved track 9 on the truck bolster 2, is mounted in a rocking plate 6 pivoted on conical bolts 16, screwed into flanges 12 on the upper bearing-plate 4. The roller has trunnions 20 journaled in openings in the plate 6. To prevent the load from being taken by the pivots 16, the plate 4 has curved surfaces 13 bearing upon similar surfaces on the rocking plate 6.
Patent GB-191114993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: SNELL ALFRED CANNAN
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 1911-06-27
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 14,993. Snell, A. C. June 27. Amusement apparatus.-An amusement apparatus has a table A pivotally mounted on a central standard S so that the table is in unstable equilibrium and a person standing on it has difficulty in grasping a bolster G or the like suspended above the table. The table may have a pneumatic or other soft cover B. A circular stop E limits the motion of the table, and a connecting carpet F is provided around the edge of the table to facilitate access to it. The bolster &c. may be mounted on a cranked arm rotated by a motor H.
Patent GB-191122438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: MAUVILLIER BERNARD
IPC: F02M5/02
Filed: 1911-10-11
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 22,438. Mauvillier, B. June 10, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-The compression in the spring of a carburettor air-valve may be varied by means of a split-pin and a collar slotted to different depths. The split-pin passes through the valve spindle and a slot in the collar, the depth of the slot determining the compression of the spring. The split-pin may be placed in more than one position.
Patent GB-191123426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conveyors.
IPC: B65G63/02
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 23,426. Heenan & Froude, and Leask, H. N. Oct. 24. Conveying - apparatus.-Refuse or other material is fed down a reciprocating trough C into receptacles B which are carried on an endless band A into a position suitable for removal by independent means. The receptacles may be arranged in pairs on the band or upon a pair of bands, and the material may be fed into one set or the other down a reversible shoot D. A pair of reciprocating troughs C may be employed, to which the material is fed from a main conveyer E through a reversible shoot e and two conveyers F, F<1> leading to the troughs, or directly to one trough and by a conveyer to the other trough. Two or more sets of main and supplementary conveyers may be employed where it is desired to mix the materials.
Patent GB-191125421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means of Supporting Frames of Automobiles from the Front Road Wheels.
IPC: B60G11/08
Filed: 1911-11-15
Granted: 1912-11-15
Abstract: 25,421. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., Remington, A. A., and Rowledge, A. J. Nov. 15. Springs, arrangement of.- Comprises means for supporting the frame from the front road wheels which permits of the frame rolling and also of vertical movement of each wheel independently of the other. The front wheels B are each mounted on a short stub axle b connected by pivoted links c to the frame A. Running transversely beneath the frame is a spring 1) pivoted at its centre e to the frame and connected at the ends by pivoted links to the stub axles. The spring D may be replaced by a bar pivoted to the frame at the centre and supporting it through the medium of a spring. The lower of the pair of links c may be longer than the upper, or may be formed by the spring D. The weight of the frame may be supported on the spring D through the medium of a spiral spring E. Specifications 16,879/11 and 25,420/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191127573-A (GB)
IPC: C12N1/04
Filed: 1911-12-08
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 27,573. Ohlhaver, P. D. H. March 1, [Convention date]. Preserving yeast.-Dry yeast is treated to preserve its vitality by enclosing it in an airtight receptacle along with but separated from an hygroscopic substance, such as calcium or magnesium chloride, sulphuric acid, calcium carbonate, &c. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the use of starch and starchy substances, and the separation of the yeast and hygroscopic substances by a porous partition of perforated tin, linen, gauze, &c. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191127979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Flyers and Spindles of Spinning, Doubling, Twisting and like Machines used in the Production of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: STELL ALFRED
IPC: D01H7/40
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 27,979. Stell, A., and Stell, J. Dec. 13. Ball bearings.-In spinning, doubling, twisting, and like machines for producing yarns and threads, the flyers 7 and spindles 8 are supported at their upper ends by driving- pulleys 6. The pulley encloses two rows of ball bearings 9 running on races on a sleeve 2 fixed to a rail 3 by a nut 4 and retained by a cap 10 which supports the weight. The pulley forms a receptacle for lubricant. A tube 13 forming a passage for the thread is fixed to the part 8<a> of the spindle and projects through the sleeve 2.
Patent GB-191128695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles for Aprons and the like.
Inventor: STAKEMANN HUGO
IPC: A44B99/00
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 28,695. Stakemann, H. Dec. 20. Clips, pivoted-jaw. A clip for connecting the ends of the shoulder straps of an apron to the waist - band comprises a frame a having a central aperture and having a hinged shackle e which is held in a fastened position b y a lug c. The ends d of the shackle c are held in an eyelet b on the frame by turned - over lugs f. The ends of the shoulder - straps are passed beneath the waist-band knot and clamped thereto by the frame a being placed over the knot and the shackle being turned over and fastened.
Patent GB-191200638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in an Auxiliary Driving Device for Bicycles.
Inventor: MATTKE KARL
IPC: B62M1/18
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 638. Mattke, K. Jan. 9. Body motion and weight of rider, propelling by.-Auxiliary driving-mechanism for bicycles, of the kind in which up-and-down movements of the saddle transmit motion to the driving-wheel, comprises a toothed saddle support a, guided with its lower end in a sleeve d, and gearing with a toothed wheel b mounted loosely on the axle of a chain-wheel c. The saddle is driven down by the weight of the cyclist, and is returned by an adjustable spring e located in the sleeve, the up-and-down motion rotating the toothed wheel, and, by means of pawls, carried by the toothed wheel and engaging in a ratchet-wheel keyed on the axle of the chainwheel, rotating the driving-wheel. A bolt h locks the saddle support when the auxiliary driving-mechanism is not in use. The pedaldrive of the bicycle may be of the free-wheel type so that the auxiliary mechanism alone may be used.
Patent GB-191202783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors.
IPC: F01B3/02
Filed: 1912-02-02
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 2783. Soc. des Moteurs Gnome. Feb. 28, 1911, [Convention date]. Engines with main shaft parallel to axis of cylinder; driving-gear.-A swash-plate consisting of two disks 4, 4<a> bolted together is mounted between disks 3, 3<a> on the main shaft 2. Square rods 6 having cylindrical ends are pivoted to the plate and slide in bearings in the pistonrods 11 as shown. One rod is bolted to the plate to restrain its motion. Spherical bearings may be provided in the piston-rods to permit oscillating motion in the pistons to distribute the fluid.
Patent GB-191204381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROBINSON HERBERT WILLANS
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 4381. Robinson, H. W., and Nicholson, A. H. Feb. 21. Spray carburettors in which the primary air, secondary air, and fuel valves are simultaneously actuated are provided with a device actuated by the throttle valve, which, when the throttle is fully opened, opens freely all three valves. The secondary-air valve d is connected by a lever g to a fuel-valve i, which carries on its stem h the primary-air valve consisting of ported sleeve n working over the fuelnozzle. The throttle c carries an arm q which, when the throttle is fully open, engages the lever g and moves it in the direction to open the valves d, i, l. Mixing is facilitated by a number of slots p in the primary-air pipe.
Patent GB-191206043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread-guiding Devices for Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B65/00
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 6043. Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co., [Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.]. March 11. Sewing - machines; governing under thread. -In a multiple - seam sewing - machine, the looper threads are led along a common horizontal covered passage 704 and separate grooves 707 in an oblique part 705 to slots in a movable vertical member 711, and thence through thread eyes 713 at its lower end into a covered passage 298 in the work-support which leads to the loopers. Normally the part 711 occupies a position indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1, in which the thread eyes lie in the passage 298. To facilitate threading, the part 711 is moved upward by means of the projection 716, and thereby the threads are brought out of the passage 298 and the grooves 707 as shown. The threads are passed through slots into eyes in a block 725 at the end of the passage 704 and are slipped into the eyes 713 through slots 715, Fig. 9. A spring plunger 717 slips into a recess 718 in the part 711 when it is raised, retains it in position and also prevents further upward movement. If further upward movement is desired, the plunger is displaced by a tool passed through a hole 720. The device is secured to the machine frame by means of screws 721, 722. The invention is also applicable to a single-needle machine.
Patent GB-191207879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pack Saddles.
Inventor: SCHALLER KARL FRANZ
IPC: B62B13/06
Filed: 1912-04-01
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 7879. Schaller, K. F. April 1. [Addition to 19,608/07.] Pack-saddles.-The pack-frames used upon the pack-saddle described in the parent Specification are provided with permanently attached hinged sledge - runners, and the load - carrying bars are adjusted to any desired position by means of a lever and toothed-disk arrangement. To the back of each pack-frame, preferably to the bars 2, Fig. 2, that correspond to the load-carrying bars 1, Fig. 10, are hinged at 4 two sledge-runners 3 of wood, metal, &c. provided at each end with means, such as eyes, for fastening a hauling-rope. The upper and lower parts of each runner are connected by two stays upon which are pivoted spring-controlled levers 8, Fig. 9. The hooked ends of these levers snap over projections 9 on the frames and hold the runners upright. By releasing the levers the runners may be folded flat against the frames and held by means of spring catches 10, Fig. 2, adapted to engage holes in plates on the runners. Fig. 9 shows a modified fastening, in which a barbed head 12 engages between spring catches 13 on the runner. All the runner fastenings are self-disengaging in order that the runners may be readily moved to either position. An ammunition box K may be carried on the sledge along with the machine gun and is secured by two rigid and two spring angle-pieces 14, 15, Fig. 2. In the case of pack-frames with arrangements for securing the gun carriage or stand and spare barrels, the ammunition box may be carried, after removing the barrels, between the rigid and spring angle-pieces 16, 17, Fig. 9, and the two securing-clips for the barrels receptacle. The adjusting-bars 20 are connected to a lever 21, Figs. 10 and 12, formed with a toothed disk adjustably engageable with a similar unrotatable toothed disk 25, which can be slid axially and secured by a nut 28. Specifications 27,951/06 and 15,294/11 are also referred to
Patent GB-191219702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Process and Apparatus for the Conversion of Heavy Hydrocarbons into Lighter Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1912-08-28
Granted: 1913-06-06
Abstract: 19,702. Lamplough, F. Aug. 28. [Cognate Application, 28,101/12.] Hydrocarbon o i l s , cracking.-Heavy hydrocarbons are converted into light hydrocarbons by bringing them together with water or steam into contact with nickel in a retort maintained at a dull red heat. The operation may be effected under pressure. The retort D consists of tubes D<2> containing nickel rods, balls, &c., and communicates with a condenser F having a pressure - regulating relief valve H at its outlet. The oil and water are fed to the retort by separate pumps A, B which are operated by the same driving-mechanism in such a manner that the proportion of the oil and water may be regulated and is independent of the speed of the driving - mechanism. A pump E<2> delivering fuel to the furnace E may also be operated from the same driving- mechanism. A maximum yield is obtained by treating first at an incipient red heat, distilling off the light spirit, and repeating the operation with the residue at successively higher temperatures. The gas that is formed is burnt. The Provisional Specifications also describe alternative forms of the nickel filling, the pump gearing, and the means for producing pressure.
Patent GB-191222785-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Adjustable Mirror and Hat Holder for Application to the Backs of Seats in Theatres and other places.
Inventor: MURGATROYD STANLEY GORTON
IPC: A47C7/64
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-10-07
Abstract: 22,785. Murgatroyd, S. G. Oct. 7 Hat-holders.-A combined folding mirror and hat-holder, for application to the backs of seats, comprises a plate or mount K provided at the back with springs C engaging projecting lugs D on the hinged mirror H and hat-holder F. The hat-holder is provided with a pin-hole J and is of the curved and forked shape shown in Fig. 1, and the mirror also is curved, so that both automatically fold under spring action if a person, passing in either direction, comes iuto contact therewith. In Fig. 7 the device is shown open for use, and in Fig. 2 closed up.
Patent GB-191226595-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Extraction of Sulphur from Metallic Sulphides.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
IPC: C01B17/06
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 26,595. Hall, W. A. Sept. 11. Sulphur is obtained, in a development of the process of Specification 20,758/12, from the sulphides of zinc, copper, and lead, by treating these with a reducing-flame, and a limited amount of steam, or of water which will be converted into steam, insufficient itself to decompose the sulphide to any considerable extent, but sufficient to prevent substantial loss due to formation of sulphur dioxide and carbon oxysulphide. In these circumstances more air can be admitted with the producer-gas used than would otherwise be practicable, giving better combustion, higher temperature, &c. Preferably a furnace of mechanical type is used, containing superposed shelves for the sulphides, which it is necessary to agitate as much as possible. The furnace is heated internally by producer-gas and air, the air being so regulated as to give a flame sufficiently reducing to combine with free oxygen. The steam or water passes through inlets, preferably located between the shelves, and is provided, preferably, in larger quantity between the lower shelves of the furnace. The furnace having reached the proper temperature the metal sulphide is led into it, preferably in a continuous stream, with the least practicable admission of air. A slight internal pressure may be maintained by means of the expanded gases. The combustion products pass up through a long discharge pipe into which may be passed more steam to react, at the lower temperatures reached, with carbon oxysulphide forming hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide; the hydrogen sulphide then reacts with excess of sulphur dioxide. Thus the products of combustion are led from the discharge pipe, surcharged with sulphur vapour and without any appreciable admixture of sulphur dioxide, and to a condenser or gaswashing apparatus, such as the Thiesen apparatus, wherein the sulphur is precipitated.
Patent GB-191229014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grenades Projected from Small Arms.
IPC: F42B30/04
Filed: 1912-12-17
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 29,014. Roth Akt.-Ges., G. Dec. 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Projectile fuses.-Relates to fuses for comparatively large projectiles fired by means of a stem which alone enters the barrel of small-arms, and consists in withdrawing the friction wire, which ignites the time fuse, by the known safety-device of the percussion fuse, the safety-device being retained on the gun when the projectile is discharged. In the form shown, the percussion pellet e is locked by a strip f which engages with the foresight o as described in Specification 18,425/09, and this strip f, according to the present invention, engages also with the wire n of a friction primer for the time fuse m. When the projectile is discharged, the wire n is withdrawn and the time fuse is thus ignited at the same time as the percussion pellet e is released. When the pellet e strikes a percussion cap d, or when the time fuse has completed its time, a charge p is ignited, and impels a striker l against a detonator c which explodes the charge b in the shell.