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Patent GB-190911012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: BECK FREDERIC
IPC: F01C1/324
Filed: 1909-12-09
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 11,012. Beck, F. Dec. 9. Movable-abutment type; valves, distributing and cut-off.-In engines of the type in which a disk loosely mounted on a crank which rotates concentrically with the casing is linked to a reciprocating slide, which is guided vertically in the engine frame, a revolving hollow shaft is adapted to serve as an inlet valve, and if desired as an outlet valve. Fig. 1 shows a side view with the cover removed and Fig. 2 a vertical section of a two-cylinder engine. The slide i is linked by a semi-cylindrical piece j to the disk e, and is provided in grooves k in the disk e, and is guided in grooves k in the side plates of the casing. During operation the disk e fits against the casing a, and a ball bearing is interposed between the disk e and the crank-pin d. A revolving hollow shaft o is driven from the main shaft through bevel-wheels g, m and shafts h, l, and serves to control the admission of steam through the port c. The exhaust port b may be similarly controlled, or may be used without a valve.
Patent GB-190914579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Controllers for Polyphase Alternating Current Induction Motors.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
IPC: H02P1/26
Filed: 1909-06-22
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 14,579. Lamme, B. G. July 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Alternating-current induction machines; motors, controlling.-Polyphase induction motors having each phase winding of the primary winding divided into two sections are started by first connecting the sections of each phase in series, and then in succession connecting the section of each phase in parallel. In all positions of the controller the sections 3, 4, 6, Fig. 1, are connected in star, and in the first position a the sections of the different phase windings are connected in series. In the position b, sections 6, 7, Fig. 3, are connected in parallel, and in the two last positions c, d of the controller the sections of the other phase windings are connected in parallel. One or other of the connexions given by the positions b, c may be omitted. In a modification, the sections 7, 2 are successively disconnected, and the windings then connected as shown in Fig. 14, in which the windings are arranged in two independent sets of star-connected sections.
Patent GB-190915732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Wrenches, Pincers, Bolt or Pipe Cutters and the like.
Inventor: TAVERNETTI PAUL
IPC: B25B13/16
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 15,732. Tavernetti, P. July 6. Pliers; pipe and rod cutters.-In adjustable wrenches, pliers, bolt and pipe cutters, and the like, of the type in which a bell-crank lever is pivoted to one shank and is connected by a screw adjustment to the other jaw, the bellcrank lever is pivoted to one shank by a pin 7 preferably mounted on a spring arm 8 and adapted to engage a series of holes 6 in the shank of one jaw and is also pivoted to a slide embracing the shank of the other jaw. The slide 3 is adjusted by means of a nut 12 engaging a screwed extension 9 of the slide. The outer ends of the handles may be held together by links, or a chain with a turn-buckle 13, or other tightening connexion. In bolt and pipe cutters, cutting-jaws are substituted for the solid jaws and the adjustable device 13 is used to close the jaws as the cut progresses.
Patent GB-190919093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Die Stocks with Sets of Screw Dies adapted to be Alternately Shifted.
Inventor: BARTHOLOMAEUS RUDOLF
IPC: B23G5/08
Filed: 1909-08-19
Granted: 1910-08-19
Abstract: 19,093. Bartholomõus, R., and Brandt, P. Aug. 19. Stocks and dies.---In a die-stock provided with several sets of screwing-dies c, g, the dies are adjusted by a single rotary disk a having an uninterrupted cam - groove. The disk, which is operated by a handle, is clamped in position by screws e and angle-pieces d, which also press on the top of the dies.
Patent GB-190920710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Mechanism of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TONKIN WALTER WILLIAM
IPC: F01L13/02
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-09-12
Abstract: 20,710. Tonkin, W. W. Sept. 10. Cams.-The working faces A' of two cams are made of special hard material and are attached to a boss A on the shaft, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190925874-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Removing the Burr from the Mouths of Metal Cylinders such as the Shells of Cartridges.
IPC: B23D75/00
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 25,874. Nobel's Explosives Co., and Hodge, H. D. Nov. 9. Drilling - machines. - In an apparatus for removing the burr from cartridge shells &c., the articles are fed from a hopper into a tray 4, which is mounted in trunnions on a sliding frame 6 reciprocated by cam action. The tray bottom is formed of wire-gauze, and is inclined, the shell being fed over an inclined table 19, the edge of which corrects the position of any that are inverted. Agitators 22 are driven by belt gearing from the countershaft 10, which is itself driven from the main shaft 11. The machine may be duplex, so that the table 19 feeds into a pair of inclined adjustable shoots 21 leading to rotating horizontal tables 31. The tables are driven by belt and bevel-gearing from the shaft 11; and gradually contracting fixed shoots 42 arranged above the tables gather the shells, which are delivered to a rotating wheel 47. Irregularly toothed wheels 43, driven by belt gearing, are provided to prevent jamming of the shells in the shoot. The wheel 47 is driven by a pawl operated by an eccentric on the shaft 39, and is locked in position by a cam-operated detent. A cam on the shaft 36 operates a slide, and, by linkage, the motion is communicated to a pivoted arm, which transfers one of the shells from the shoot 42 to one of the pockets 46 of the wheel 47, Figs. 1 and 3. Beneath the wheel 47 is a fixed disk 77, which forms a bottom for the pockets of the wheel. At the receiving position, the wheel is grooved for a slide 78 which is reciprocated by cam action; after the shell is in position, this slide is withdrawn to leave the pocket bottomless. A cam-operated arm 82 holds the shell in position; and a reciprocating plunger 75 ejects it if inverted, the plunger only having a limited stroke. The plunger 75 is carried on a frame 69 which also carries a reamer 90 rotated by a pulley 96. The frame is reciprocated by linkage 73.
Patent GB-190927443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hard Metal Seals for Closing Boxes and the like.
Inventor: STROH SIGMUND
Filed: 1909-11-25
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 27,443. Stroh, S. Nov. 25. Seals.-Relates to hard metal seals for packing-cases &c., of the kind comprising a central portion, and two legs at right-angles thereto, through which a barbed spike is driven when the seal is in position. To prevent the legs which are driven in against the grain from buckling- up, they are formed with a curved, approximately semicircular, cross-section. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the central portion a is provided with a flat leg b and with three curved legs c<1>, c<2>, the middle leg c' being the longer. The modified blank shown in Fig. 8 is provided with six legs b', b<4>, b<5>, c, c', c<2> some or all of which are curved in cross-section; and the smaller legs form the connecting-pieces between the blanks, The barbed spike d, Fig. 6, which is driven through the legs, is formed. with a concave end d<2> to prevent extraction.
Patent GB-191001546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cinematographic Apparatus for the Continuous Exposure and Projection of Photographic Plates.
Inventor: ROBIN RENE ACHILLE
IPC: G03B21/32
Filed: 1910-01-20
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 1546. Robin, R. A. Feb. 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Kinematograph apparatus. - In kinematographs of the type described in Specification 16,441/09, the carriage b is traversed by means of a pin h, which engages a groove c in a cylinder adapted to be rotated by a handle. To check the motion of the carriage intermittently, the spindle k<2> of the arm k<3> which carries the pin h is provided with arms k, k<1>, which are adapted to engage with teeth in the racks l, l<1>, respectively. When a row of pictures has been exhibited or photographed, the plate is lifted by a projection g<1> on the endless band g which engages a slot on the plate-carrier f. The band g is moved by the action of a pawl g<5>, which engages the ratchet-wheel g<4> and is operated by a projection c' on the rotating drum. A sinuous series of pictures may thus be produced on the plate, which is finally deposited in the chamber b<3>, a fresh plate being brought into position. A tooth m of larger dimensions than the others is provided on the ratchet-wheel g<4>, so that the initial movement of a fresh plate is more than the normal amount. Levers j, which are capable of adjustment, are provided to retain the plates in the receiver b<3> and container b<2>, respectively, in position. A blade spring k<5>, which co-operates with an extension of the arm k<3>, serves to reduce the shock when the carriage b stops, and helps to overcome its inertia when starting. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a rotary shutter having two sets of recesses of different sizes, one set being used for taking pictures, the other for projecting them, and plate-carriers provided with springs to prevent longitudinal or lateral displacement of the plates. This'subject matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191002211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastenings for Securing Ships' Hatch and other Coverings.
Inventor: JOBLING EDWARD
Filed: 1910-01-28
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 2211. Jobling, E., and Potts, E. S. Jan. 28. Hatches; cargo battens and fittings. -A fastening for securing ships' hatch and other coverings comprises a wedge - shaped block a provided with a slot e engaging a stud b, which is riveted to the coaming c and has a head d and a stem f of rectangular section. When the block a is driven downwards, its upper end forces the batten h and tarpaulin against the coaming. To release the fastening, the block a is knocked upwards and then turned downwards in its own plane, the slot e being enlarged at k for this purpose.
Patent GB-191002609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artist's Sketching Outfits.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN RODERICK DEMPST
IPC: B44D3/04
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 2609. Mackenzie, J. R. D. Feb. 2. Sketching-appliances; palettes; colour - boxes. -A portable sketching- outfit comprises a palette, colour-box, or the like provided with an easel arm by which a stretcher may be supported to one side of the palette, the whole being conveniently balanced in one hand. The complete outfit consists of two covers a, b, Fig. 1, three stretchers c, d, e, and a palette f, which are secured together by fastenings such as hasps j and turn - buttons k. The covers have projections n on which the device may rest; and a handle H is provided. To the inside of the cover b, a spare piece of canvas may be secured by drawing - pins, and the cover a has a receptacle for extra colours, oil bottles, &c. The palette f has a thumb-hole r, Fig. 3, and, to the underside, brushes are held by spring clips, and a detachable oil-cup t is secured. To the palette is pivoted an arm v, which is adjustably held in the extended position shown in Fig. 3 by a slotted stay w and a thumb-screw. To the arm v is pivoted, by hinge-pins and eyes, a stretcher c, which is held at the desired inclination by a stay 5 and a thumb-screw. Pivoted fingers 4 at the front of the arm v serve to retain brushes &c. A second pivoted arm 9 serves as a counterpoise. A modification suitable for pastel work comprises two covers, a pastel box-palette, a stretcher, and a receptacle for sketches. The palette has on the upper side a series of compartments to contain the pastels, and has means for supporting a stretcher as before described. A further modification, adapted for water-colour work, comprises two covers, a palette with deep wells, and a stretcher. To enable the sketch to be lowered nearly into an horizontal position when a wash is to be applied, the stretcher c, Fig. 12, is mounted on a frame 17, which is pivoted at its front edge to the underside of the palette f. A folding stay 22 rests against the body of the user and retains the palette horizontal when the sketch is lowered. A watertank and a cup 24 are detachably secured to the frame 17, the cup being adapted to be secured to the palette when in use.
Patent GB-191004530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Boilers.
Inventor: KING EDWARD
IPC: F22D7/00
Filed: 1910-02-23
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 4530. King, E. Sept. 29, 1909, [Convention date]. T u b e s, water.-In order to promote the water circulation in a marine - type boiler, a water-tube z is fitted at the back of the furnace so as to place the water space at the back of the combustion-chamber in communication with the water space below the return tubes c. The tube z is of large diameter, and a man-hole g is provided at the back of the boiler to afford access through the tube to the flue tubes.
Patent GB-191006390-A (GB)
Title: A Folding Corners Wardrobe.
Inventor: MAY ROBERT
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 1910-03-14
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 6390. May, R., May, F. E., and Railton, A. W. March 14. Wardrobes; shelves.-A folding corner wardrobe comprises a pair of frames, each having vertical bars A, A<1> and horizontal bars B, B<1>, B<2>; one of the frames having hinged thereto top and bottom shelves E; F, having dowel pins E<2>, F<2> to enter holes E<3>, F<3> when the wardrobe is set up. Detachable distance-pieces I may also be employed. The stiles A', hinged together at D, have their meeting edges bevelled. The shelves E, F may further be secured by hook and eye fastenings. The front feet A<2> are preferably made longer than the back ones A<3>. Rails C are fixed beneath the top bars B to support hooks C', and hanging hooks and a curtain rail G may be secured to the shelf E. The bottom shelf F may be provided with a hat-support F'.
Patent GB-191006680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Constant Pressure Gas Thermometers.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM
IPC: G01K5/30
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 6680. Miller, W., and Nicolson, W. B. March 17. Thermometers. - In a constant - pressure gas thermometer, the tube E leading from the mercury reservoir to the vessel A containing the gas to be operated upon is bifurcated at a point below the level of the vessel A, one tube C acts as a siphon to the vessel A, and the other tube D is made capillary in bore and acts as a mercurylevel indicator of exceedingly small volume so that very little of the gas is outside the heater.
Patent GB-191010755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Processes for the Manufacture of Nitrate, Nitrite, or Sulpho nitrate or Nitrite of Lime, Soda or Potash.
Inventor: PRICE JOSEPH
IPC: C01B21/46
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-07-29
Abstract: 10,755. Price, J. April 29, 1909. Calcium, sodium, potassium, and other nitrates and nitrites are prepared by passing either a mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen, or ammonia into solutions of basic substances at low temperatures and moderate pressures. The temperature varies between - 80 and - 120‹ C. and the pressure ranges between 20 and 30 atmospheres. The reaction may be assisted by carrying-media such as carbon, spongy platinum, aluminium, or sulphate of lime or soda, with or without the silent electric discharge. If sulphonitrates or sulphonitrites are desired, sulphates or sulphites are added to the basic solutions.
Patent GB-191010809-A (GB)
Title: Means for Securing Stoles, Cravats, Ties, Shawls and the like.
Inventor: IZBICKI MAX
IPC: A44B6/00
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 10,809. Izbicki, M. May 2. Clips, flexiblejaw.-A clip for securing a stole, cravat, neck - tie, shawl, &c. comprises jaws c, reinforced by loops b and attached by ears b<1>, so as to stand out perpendicularly from a spring back-plate a.
Patent GB-191014513-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy.
Inventor: ADAMS EDWARD GOOVAERTS
IPC: A63H7/04
Filed: 1910-06-15
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 14,513. Adams, E. G. June 15. Mechanical toys.-Relates to a toy of the type comprising one or more horses adapted to be propelled without using the hands and guided by means of reins. In the form shown two horses are mounted on a spring frame A rigidly mounted on an axle, the frame or axle being pivotally connected to a push-rod D attached by a plate and strap to the waist of the child. A post d rigidly connected to the rod D and passing through eyes formed both on the axle and top part of the frame A serves as the required pivot and also prevents the horses from pitching forwards or backwards. In a modification, a second pair of horses on a similar frame may be connected by a loosely pivoted rod to the axle of the first pair. In this case, the reins would be used as adopted for a four-in-hand.
Patent GB-191016884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Twiners.
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY ERNEST
IPC: D01H3/12
Filed: 1910-07-15
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 16,884. Bottomley, E. July 15. Twiners. - To facilitate the production of softly-twisted yarns with a low number of twists per inch, the slides are maintained in an open position until the commencement of, or some predetermined moment after the spindles commence to reverse for, backing-off, and also any upward movement of the counterfaller between the time the carriage reaches the most outward point of its run and the commencement of backing-off is prevented. As the carriage M, Fig. 2, moves outwards, the bowl N, which is set nearer to the headstock than usual, engages the end O<1> of a lever 0, thereby putting the springs S, S', which are connected to the slides K and to a fixed part of the carriage respectively, in tension. The slides K are held against the pull of the springs by a pivoted catch T engaging a slot T<1> in the slide. When backing- off commences, the backing-off plate A commences to rotate and carries a stud B into engagement with a lever C, and, through connexions F, G, H, tilts a tappet I to strike the tail of the catch T, which, in the outermost position of the carriage, is adjacent to it, and release the catch, whereupon the spring S contracts and moves the slides to lock them. The slides are held in the locked position by the engagement of the catch T with a second slot The distance through which the stud B moves before it engages the lever C is adjustable, and determines the interval that elapses between the commencement of backing-off and the locking of the slides. The catch T is provided with an extension piece which, when the carriage nears the end of the inward run, contacts with a bowl, thus raising the catch T and allowing the spring S<1> to open the slides. The counterfaller is prevented from rising rapidly or too high during backing-off owing to the slides remaining open by a chain Y, Fig. 3, connected at one end to the boot-leg W and at the other end to a bracket V on a bearing carried by the counterfaller U.
Patent GB-191016981-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Treatment of Bituminous Coal.
Inventor: DIXON WALTER
IPC: C10B1/04
Filed: 1910-07-16
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 16,981. Dixon, W. July 16. Retorts and methods of working.; coke ovens. -A retort, which is suitable for carrying out the process described in Specification 10,804/07, is formed with a tapered upper part E which is heated, an intermediate part G which is cooled, and a lower part H which is curved and watersealed, the relative capacities of the three portions being such that the quantity of material which, after carbonization, fills the upper portion of the retort, is, when such material has descended into the intermediate and lower parts respectively, just sufficient to fill the same. Steam-pipes L, M, are provided for injecting steam above or below the intermediate portion, or in both these places. When discharging, a quantity of material is withdrawn equal in volume to the upper part of the retort, which is then charged with a quantity of coal such that, after carbonization, it just fills the upper part.
Patent GB-191017197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Laying Welts, Rands and similar Strips of Material.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A43D43/00
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 17,197. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. July 19. Welts and welting, machines for.-A machine for laying welts, rands, and similar strips, particularly for attaching a false welt to a shoe sole, comprises an applying-wheel 41, Fig. 1, mounted on a shaft 37 journaled in a frame 25, a shoe-supporting wheel 33 mounted on a shaft 31 journaled in a vertically-adjustable frame 3, and an edge gauge comprising a roller 43 rotatably mounted on a bracket 45 adjustably secured to the frame 3. The frame 25 is pivoted at 27 to the frame 3, and is adapted to be raised for the purpose of introducing the work between the wheels 41, 33 by treadle connexions acting through a spring-pressed rod 17. The welt is guided by a plate 49, Figs. 1 and 2, integral with a collar 53 projecting from the frame 25, and a finger 51 secured to a pin 55, which is adjustably clamped in a bore in the plate 49. A pin 61 lies across, and presses the welt against, the operative surface of the wheel; this pin extends between slots in the plate 49 and finger 51, and is adjustably clamped to the plate by a nut 50. The finger 51 is extended to a position opposite the edge gauge, and is made of resilient material to force the welt against the gauge, and to enable it to yield to variations in the width of the material. The welt is guided by a bent wire guide 77, Fig. 2, located so that the welt is properly fed between the pin 61 and the wheel 41. The shafts 31, 37 are driven by gearing 39, 35, 73, 71 from a driving-shaft 63, which is provided with an adjustable crank 67 and flywheel 65. In operation, a piece of welt is drawn over the wheel 41, beneath the pin 61, and between the plate 49 and finger 51, and is carried round to the lower side of the wheel. A sole is then placed in position, and the shaft 65 rotated in a direction to cause the welt, as it is pressed on to the sole, to travel away from the operator; this enables him to have an unobstructed view of the work.
Patent GB-191018694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating-shaft Tops and the like.
Inventor: BARNARD HENRY OSMOND
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1910-08-08
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 18,694. Barnard, H. O. Aug. 8. Ventilating - shaft tops. - A number of curved plates v are arranged as shown with narrow unobstructed openings between them. The plates v are preferably of parabolic crosssection, and the width of the openings s is preferably between o n etwelfth and one-ninth of the height. T h e cross-section of the shaft is preferably gradually enlarged to that of the top, and the cap t may be a flat plate or be made up of curved plates completely closing the end, or having a narrow opening between them at the top. The lower part of the coupling- shaft k, which is of smaller cross-section than the top, may be enlarged, and be fixed to, and stand off from, the shaft p to which it is applied, so that rain may escape between them; or the top may have a wind-vane g, Fig. 5, and be mounted on a central spindle x with rollers r between the shafts. As applied for ventilating railway carriages, the curved plates may meet at the front and rear in edges e, and the height may be diminished as shown in Fig. 6.