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Patent GB-191019887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Determining the Passage of a Ships' Gun on Board Ship through a Given Elevation.
Inventor: MARKHOF LUDWIG JOSEF MAUTNER R
Filed: 1910-08-25
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 19,887. Markhof, Ludwig Joseph Mautner, Ritter von. Aug. 26, 1909, [Convention date] Naval mountings.-Consists in a device for use with ships' guns to indicate the passage of a gun through a predetermined elevation relatively to the horizon. A sleeve 1, Fig. 1, on one of the trunnions carries a shaft 2 capable of rotation, and to which is secured a graduated arc 3. A slide 6, movable on the arc 3 for various ranges, supports a plummet 4, and is provided with lines 7 which are vertical when the slide occupies a predetermined position. Two vanes 4 at right-angles are provided to reduce oscillation of the plummet, and a damping-magnet 11 may also be provided for this purpose. Two rods 9, Fig. 4, are carried by the slide 6, and the wire or cord of the plummet passes freely between them when the arc 3 is vertical. Friction jaws 10 on the rods 9, movable towards and from each other, are also provided to facilitate the damping of oscillation of the plummet. In operation, the slide is adjusted for range to give the correct elevation to the gun at the time of firing, the arc 3 is kept in a vertical position by means of a handle 8, and the order to fire is given when the plummet is parallel to the lines 7, the gun then being at the correct elevation independently of the position of the ship.
Patent GB-191023835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moulds for Casting Tubes and the like.
Inventor: MOLINDER HERMAN JULIUS
IPC: B22D13/10
Filed: 1910-10-14
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 23,835. Molinder, H. J. Oct. 19,1909, [Convention date]. Casting - machines. - To ensure a rotary pipe mould turning about its axis, it is moulded in sand in a conical flask which fits into a rotary casing. The one-piece flask 6 has vent-holes 24 and ribs 7 adapted to engage rings inside the casing 5, thus preventing the casing from becoming greatly heated. One part 15 of each of the rings is yielding by means of springs 17, 18 and nuts 19, 20 to avoid jamming and facilitate axial removal of the flask, after the removal of the retaining-wedges 23. The casing 5 is mounted in ball bearings 4 and driven by means of a toothed ring 21. Owing to the conical form, the flasks are always central, and the sand 9 and castings 10 are easily removed from the flasks to allow fresh sand moulds to be made therein. The metal is introduced at both ends by channels 13, 14.
Patent GB-191026554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lacing Studs for Boots, Gloves and the like.
Inventor: CLARK BYRON GEORGE
IPC: A43C3/00
Filed: 1910-11-15
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 26,554. Clark, B. G. Nov. 15. [Addition to 559/10.] Lacing-studs. - A lacing-stud A made as described in the parent Specification is provided with a tight - fitting sleeve B having a projecting flange B'. The flange B' rests on the material to which the stud is applied, the projecting portion of the shank of the stud being clinched over to attach the stud.
Patent GB-191028462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Toys.
Inventor: KERSTEN ARMIN
IPC: A63H33/40
Filed: 1910-12-07
Granted: 1912-01-08
Abstract: 28,462. Kersten, A., and Kersten, K. Dec. 7. Spinning toys.- Relates to a toy in the form of an air-ship or flying- machine connected to a wire, the lower end of the wire being connected to a handle by which the toy is operated. The air-ship is so located that its pivot, or supporting-wire, formed by, or connected to, the operating-wire, passes approximately through its centre of gravity, so that the air-ship can always take up a position with its axis tangential to the direction of motion. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the supporting-wire b forms the pivot, but in that shown in Fig. 3, the wire is so bent that its upper part forms the longitudinal axis or propeller spindle o of the air-ship, while the lower part b, if produced, would pass through the centre of gravity. The air-ship can move up and down on the wire between stops f, g, either by centrifugal force, or by the lower end h, Fig. 5, of the wire b engaging screw-threads in the handle c, or, as shown in Fig. 6, by mounting the air-ship on a pivot wire e passing through its centre of gravity, and forming the wire e into a helix p adapted to engage a similar helix q surrounding the wire b. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the air-ship as a whole can swing outwards on its longitudinal axis under centrifugal force, but in that shown in Fig. 1, a car k is carried by the propeller spindle and swings outwards with respect to the air-ship, the spindle being looped to clear the vertical pivot wire. The toy is provided with a representation of a propeller r, which is rotated by the resistance of the air. The blades of the propeller are weakened in one direction by bending to-and-fro, or by diagonal slits, hinges, or the like, to enable the propeller to adjust itself under the influence of the longitudinal motion of the air-ship, so that it always rotates in the same direction. To imitate the noise of a real propeller, a tongue y is formed on the propeller spindle and adapted to rub against the propeller r.
Patent GB-191105176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pirns or Bobbins for Looms with Spool-changing Mechanism.
Inventor: MARAZZI ADOLF
IPC: B65H75/10
Filed: 1911-03-01
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 5176. Marazzi, A., and Riley, W. June 3, 1910, [Convention date]. Bobbins &c. for looms with spool - changing mechanism have an enlarged cup-shaped recess c<1> formed in the end of the bore which is adapted to hold the reserve thread for threading the shuttle. The reserve consists of a few turns e of thread wound on the spindle previously to doffing or it may consist of a single thread drawn through the bore of the pirn by tweezers, a piece of suitably bent wire, or the like. A metal cap d is flanged over the outer end of the cup c<1>, and is provided with saw-toothed notchings d<1>.
Patent GB-191106441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces or Ovens for Melting Glass, Metals, or other Substances.
Inventor: ROYER CHARLES
IPC: C03B5/06
Filed: 1911-03-14
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 6441. Royer, C. March 14. Air, supplying.-In a central-column crucible or melting-pot furnace, a portion of the air for combustion passes through zigzag passages (not shown), at the sides of the furnaces B, C, as described in Specification 20,393/08, while the remainder, entering the aperture X, traverses zigzag passages Y formed in the masonry at the base of the central column. The heated air from these two sources circulates in the central column and escapes by apertures V beyond the fire.
Patent GB-191107260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Opening and Closing Mechanism for Hinged Windows or Fanlights.
Inventor: TONKS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: E05F11/04
Filed: 1911-03-23
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 7260. Tonks, W. H., and Sparks, W. March 23. Fanlight opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to apparatus consisting of a cord-operated pulley b pivoted to a bracket a on the fanlight or its frame and having a pin b<2> engaging a slotted plate e mounted on the fanlight frame or fanlight. The slotted plate e is formed with two sets of screwholes to enable it to be fitted to the face of either stile of an inwardly-opening fanlight, as shown in Fig. 1, or to the side of either stile of the frame of an outwardly-opening fanlight, as shown in Figs. 5 and 7. The pulley b is preferably of oval shape, and the cord d, which is secured to a pin b<1> on the pulley, passes through a slotted cordguide f pivotally mounted on the bracket a. In the case of outwardly-opening fanlights, as shown in Figs. 5 and 7, the motion of the pin b<2> in the slotted bracket is limited, to prevent slight opening of the fanlight after it has come to its closed position, by the engagement of a projection b<3> on the pulley with a set screw e<3> which occupies one of a pair of holes l in the bracket e according to whether the apparatus is fitted on the right or left-hand side of the fanlight. According to the Provisional Specification, the bracket a may also be arranged for fitting to the face of the fanlight or to the side of the frame, and, instead of a pin b<2> and slotted bracket e, a link pivoted to the pin b<2> is pivoted to an unslotted bracket.
Patent GB-191107834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Braiding Machines.
Inventor: VECHTEN ORVILLE ROORBACH VAN
IPC: D04C3/00
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 7834. Vechten, O. R. van, and Grace, F. J. March 29. Braiding - machines. - Relates to machines for braiding electric conductors &c. which are provided with two sets of bobbins &c. revolving in opposite directions. The inner ring of bobbins or cops are carried on a rotating table 26, which also supports the outer ring of cops &c. These are mounted in smooth-bodied shuttles 35, which are propelled by drivers 45 attached to a toothed rim 48 and fitting loosely over the convex surfaces of the shuttles. The table 26 and rim 48 are driven in opposite directions by gear-wheels 28, 49 at the ends of a driving-shaft 15. The reciprocating movement whereby the two sets of threads are braided together is obtained from a stationary double cam the curved edge 66 of which actuates take-up arms 33 and provides the reserve required to allow the inner ring of threads to pass safely over the shuttles, while a cam - groove 60 actuates radially disposed sliders 61 sufficiently to pass the threads radially beyond the noses of the shuttles. The sliders are provided with thread guiding ends 34 having flanges overhanging the shuttles and mounted in vertical recesses of the table 26. The inner threads pass down to guide-eyes 56, 57 in the lower flanges and then up, over a pin 58, to the braiding point. When the slides are vibrated, the threads extending between the eyes 57 and pin 58 are alternately caught and missed by the noses of the shuttles and are thus passed alternately over and under the shuttle threads.
Patent GB-191111010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ploughs.
Inventor: GEORG OTTO
IPC: A01B15/18
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 11,010. Georg, O. May 6. Drain p l o u g h s ; ploughs.-In a plough for cutting turf for making a drain, two coulters d, e are adjustably fastened to the beam b by a U-shaped bolt f and distancepieces g, which are so shaped that the coulter d may be secured at varying distances from the beam b and in position to make a vertical or inclined cut.
Patent GB-191113287-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blouse and Skirt Retainer.
Inventor: TREDGOLD BLANCHE MARGUERITE
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 13,287. Tredgold, B. M. June 2. Skirt and blouse grips.-In a skirt and blouse retainer of the type in which a fastening-plate b is strapped round the waist, pairs of sockets c, c' are' mounted on the outer and inner sides respectively of the plate, and engage with spring studs pinned or sewn to the blouse and skirt.
Patent GB-191118224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wardrobe Hooks and Suspenders.
Inventor: HARISCH JOHANN
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 1911-08-11
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 18,224. Harisch, J. Aug. 11. Hooks fixed to walls and the like.-An S- shaped hook consisting of a metal strip is hinged to a tongueshaped spike 4, Fig. 1, by means of which it is secured to a wardrobe wall, door, partition, &c. The spike 4 is bent through a slot in a strip 3, and the weight of the garment on the hook tends to press the spike more firmly into the wall &c. When not in use and folded, the bend of the hook forms a protection for the point of the spike. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the spike is supported by a spring 5 attached to the hook 2. The hook may be replaced by a plate formed with eyelets to be sewn on to a garment.
Patent GB-191118284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless Telephony.
Inventor: MATTHEWS HARRY GRINDELL
IPC: H03B11/02
Filed: 1911-08-12
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 18,284. Matthews, H. G. Aug. 12. [Cognate Application, 25,718/11.] Wireless telephony.-In a system of wireless telephony, the microphone d and source of current a are in series with the part b<1> of a motor-driven high-frequency commutator b in the primary circuit 1 of the aerial transformer, and a third winding 3 of the transformer is connected to the part b<2> of the commutator, and by means of switches v<1>, v<2>, v<3> to the microphone, source of current, &c. The parts b', b<2> of the commutator are arranged so as to close their circuits alternately. The key o makes the necessary connexions for transmitting or receiving. With the switches in the position shown, the primary circuit 1 passes from the accumulator a by wire s<1> to the key o, winding 1, contacts q<1>, q<2> of the commutator b, microphone d, and switch v<3> back to the accumulator. The circuit of the third winding 3 includes the commutator contacts r<1>, r<2>, switch v', key o, and wire s<2>. By adjusting the switches v<1>, v<2>, v<3>, the circuits can be varied in several ways. Condensers k, m<1>, m<2> shunt the microphone and commutator contacts. A condenser and spark-gap may bridge the secondary winding 2 connected to the aerial.
Patent GB-191125702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process for the Production of Porous Metals and Alloys.
Inventor: HANNOVER HARALD IMMANUEL
IPC: B22F3/11
Filed: 1911-11-17
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 25,702. Hannover, H. I. Nov. 17. Electrodes.-Porous metals suitable for accumulator plates are produced by heating an alloy somewhat above the melting-point of the more easily fusible parts, and driving out the melted parts from the rest of the mass by gas pressure, suction, liquid pressure, centrifugal force, shock, or vibration. Plates cast from alloys of antimony and lead containing more lead than the eutectic alloy may be treated by the process, the resulting plates consisting substantially of lead. In using centrifugal means, plates may be arranged at right-angles to radii, each plate being placed in a mould, the outer part of which is formed of wire gauze through which the liquid parts are driven, and one or more sides of the mould being pressed against the plates during rotation or intermittently between periods of rotation. To avoid the subsequent tendency of the plates to bend, the centrifugal operation may be performed in two stages, between which the plate may be reversed. The metal may be cast in thick blocks which are afterwards sawn into plates. Plates may be produced which are porous only locally, for instance by covering the other parts by suitable solid material during the operation, or by forming parts of the plates of metal from which no particles can be removed at the operating-temperature, or by stopping the operation before the liquefied parts have been removed from the deeper portions. The pores may be filled with other substances, for instance powdered filling-substances introduced in a liquid or air current or chemically precipltated in the pores. When a porous metal has been produced by the process, porous metals or alloys having higher melting points may be obtained by precipitating them electrolytically in the pores of the porous metal and treating the formed body by the process so that the original porous metal is driven out.
Patent GB-191126146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Small Firearms.
Inventor: BRAEUNING KARL AUGUST
IPC: F41A3/26
Filed: 1911-11-22
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 26,146. Brõuning, K. A. Nov. 22. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; adapting for blank ammunition proctice.-Relates to automatic guns in which the locking-means is operated by the non-rotary firing-pin which is driven back by the gas pressure, and consists in forming the locking-means as a rotary bolt E mounted in a recess in the non-rotary breechblock, and rotating on the firing-pin as pivot. The gas pressure may be communicated to the firing-pin in various ways, a suitable method being by a gas piston which is either mounted in the breech-block or at the rear end of the barrel. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the gas piston B is mounted in the breechblock A, and abuts at its rear end against a projection C' from the firing-pin C. A special cartridge is used, having an aperture R<1>, Fig. 7, in the base to allow gas to pass backwards and enter the gas cylinder A<3> in the breech-block, through a passage A<2>. The firing-pin C has a stud C<2> which actuates the rotary locking-bolt E. The sear D is mounted on the firing-pin and besides acting as the firing-sear, also forms a detent, when the breech is open, to retain the firing-pin in its unlocking position relatively to the breech-block, as shown in Fig. 3, until the breech is closed again. For rendering the gun non-automatic, the piston B is locked by the partial rotation of a sleeve O. In the construction shown in Fig. 11, ordinary cartridges can be used. The piston B is mounted in a cylinder W<1> formed in the barrel and extends rearwards into the breech-block. A valve P is provided for adjusting for automatic use. In order that the gun may work with blank ammunition, in the construction shown in Fig. 1, the gas hole in the base of the cartridge is made larger, or several holes are provided; in the construction shown in Fig. 11, the valve P can be adjusted to make the gas passage larger.
Patent GB-191126680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dart or like Boards.
Inventor: LAMB JOHN
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 1911-11-29
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 26,680. Lamb, J. Nov. 29. Targets.-Relates to targets for use with projectiles in the shape of darts, and consists in making the wire framework readily detachable to facilitate cleansing the board and the obliteration of the dart indentations. The wire framework has circumferential and centre rings b<1>, b<2> connected by radial wires c and is secured to the board by set screws e. The numbers 1, 2, 3, &c. may be painted on the board or may be on separate plates adapted to be inserted at the periphery of the target between the framework and the board.
Patent GB-191126753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Wheels.
Inventor: LATRILLE ALBERT
IPC: B60B9/20
Filed: 1911-11-29
Granted: 1912-11-29
Abstract: 26,753. Latrille, A., and Charmantier, L. Nov. 29. 0 Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions.-An inner hub body b, grooved at c, is formed with a second groove d corresponding in section to the headed base of an ordinary pneumatic tyre cover. Partly embedded in the outer part. of the cover are blocks o of vulcanized fibre, which may be held further by a band of leather, engaging recesses in a sheet-metal outer hub e. The outer hub is bent to form side flanges sliding against the part b and inside detachable plates r, s. Secured to the outside of the part e are two plate f between which the spokes h are bolted. Specifications 21,114/04, 13,807/07, and 5109/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191129130-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Amusement Device.
Inventor: KIRALFY IMRE
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 1911-12-27
Granted: 1912-12-27
Abstract: 29,130. Kiralfy, I. Dec. 27. Railways for recreation.-A car runs on a track which is so arranged that the car is both rotated and tilted. The car a, Fig. 2, is circular, and the seats a<1> are provided with arms a<Î> by means of which the passengers may be locked in the seats. A padded knee board is also arranged in front of the seats. The car may be mounted on wheels, castors, or the like, and has a flanged ring d<2> fixed to the underside, which engages a pair of safety rails d<4> fixed to the track b. The car may be propelled by any suitable means, preferably by a dog d<1> on a power-driven chain a<11> which engages the ring d<2>. The track b, which may be straight, circular, or of any shape in plan, assumes various angles between horizontal and vertical, and the car also is forced to tilt. When in an inclined position, the side a' of the car rests on a part b<11> of the track at right-angles to the part b and is thus forced to rotate. In a modification, the car while loading is secured to a counterweighted platform d<5>, Fig. 9, which is mounted on an axle d<6>. When the car is loaded, the platform is rotated so that the car is placed on its side on the track between two dogs d<10> secured to a driving chain d<9>, as shown in Fig. 10. The dogs have friction rollers, so that the car is forced to travel with the chain and roll along the track. The device may be constructed on a small scale for use as a toy.
Patent GB-191202651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for use in Securing Ladies' Hats.
Inventor: SCRAGG GEORGE HENRY
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1912-02-01
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 2651. Scragg, G. H., and Tobler, V. Feb. 1. Pins, dress and like; point-protectors.-In means for securing hats, hairpins are passed through guides which are either fixed to or attached to slide partly round the edge of a bandeau or hat. The guide b through which the hair-pin a passes is fixed to the hat or bandeau, or slides in a base d or on a wire attached to the hat &c. The guide b may be retained in any position in the slide d by its spring action or by any suitable catch etc.; catches may also be provided on the pin a to engage the guide b. The pin may be removable from the guide bv such means as having movable enlarged points. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 27,374/11.
Patent GB-191205827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Either Side" Brake Mechanism for Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: B61H9/00
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 5827. Adams, F. E., and Bythway, E. M. March 8. Hand actuation; force-transmitting mechanism. - In eitherside brakes for railway wagons &c., the brakes are locked on or off by a rack i extending from an arm h on the brake-shaft a and engaging a fixed bracket j, and main hand-levers c, c' at diagonally-opposite corners are connected by the mechanism shown in Fig. 3. The rack i is formed with a notch i<2> which retains the brake off, and with teeth i<1> which lock the brake on, and is disengaged by a lever l which is fitted with a roller engaging under the rack, and is operated by levers and rods m connected to a shaft n fitted with a handle o. When the main lever c is raised to release the brakes, it engages a catch p connected to the lever o, so as to raise the rack i and ensure engagement of its notch i<2>. The locking-gear is operated from the opposite diagonal corner by a handle o<1>, Fig. 3, connected by arms u and a rod u<1> with the cross-shaft n. The main lever c<1> diagonally opposite the lever c is mounted on a shaft a<1>, an arm v<1> on which is provided with a pin v<3> engaging a curved slot formed in an arm v on the brake shaft a. Instead of the lever c<1>, a lever c<2> may be provided on the opposite end of the shaft a, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 3, a corresponding unlocking-lever o<2> being fitted at the opposite end of the shaft n. The hand-operated gear actuates brake blocks g at one side only of the vehicle, through the usual lever e and rods f. The brake blocks at the other side of the vehicle are connected to a sleeve, which is mounted loosely on the end of the shaft a and connected to the power apparatus, a fixed collar being provided for preventing movement of the sleeve along the shaft. The power apparatus may be applied to the hand-brake gear.
Patent GB-191208372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles and in Means for Threading the same.
Inventor: MOSSOP JOHN
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 8372. Mossop, J. April 9. Shuttles are threaded by pushing the end of the weft into a recess c by means of a handtool comprising a needle having a forked end and then inserting the tool into a cross passage b and pushing the end of the weft through the outlet d. The passage b is lined with suitable material, and the passage b and outlet d may be arranged at right-angles to the axis of the shuttle. Specifications 8884/00, 11,727/07, 23,613/10, and 6224/11 are referred to.