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Patent GB-191119030-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Steam Engines having a Superheater.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT HENRY
IPC: F01K7/02
Filed: 1911-08-24
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 19,030. Fowler, R. H., and Livsey, H. Aug. 24. Hand gear.-In steam-engines having a superheater, two regulator valves operated by a single lever are provided, one valve being placed between the boiler and the superheater, and the other between the superheater and the cylinder, so that, when the regulating lever is placed in the normal closed position, the valve between the superheater and the cylinder is completely closed to prevent the steam in the superheater from continuing the revolutions of the engine, the other valve remaining partly open. When the engine is to be stopped for a considerable time, the regulating-lever is moved beyond the normal closed position and closes the valve between the boiler and superheater, but partly opens the other valve to allow the escape of steam and so prevent condensation in the superheater. The guard for the regulating-lever may be provided with a stop at the normal closure position, which may be removed to allow the further movement to take place.
Patent GB-191119407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strainers for Beer-pumps and the like.
Inventor: HEELEY JOHN RATCLIFF
IPC: B01D29/05
Filed: 1911-08-31
Granted: 1912-09-02
Abstract: 19,407. Heeley, J. R. Aug. 31. Strainers. - A strainer for beer pumps &c. comprises a disk H of wire-gauze or other material held between narrow brass rings, one of which is provided with a cross-bar E to serve as a handle. The casing is formed of two parts A, B screwed together against a leather washer C, so that the part A presses on the handle E and holds the strainer in position.
Patent GB-191119778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Relieving Compression in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROWE JAMES JESSE
Filed: 1911-09-05
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 19,778. Rowe, J. J. Sept. 5. Cylinders, construction of. - An auxiliary chamber a is screwed into the cylinder head. The compression space is temporarily increased at starting by opening the valve b and simultaneously closing the valve h by the lever g and screw mechanism e. In a modification, a cam gear is used in place of the screw e. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1235/00.
Patent GB-191200304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Steam Generators.
Inventor: ANDERSON WILLIAM
IPC: F23H7/00
Filed: 1912-01-04
Granted: 1913-01-06
Abstract: 304. Anderson, W., Meikle, J., and Fulton, C. W. Jan. 4. Steam-generator furnaces; grates. - In a furnace of the type having a V-shaped fuel support, the lower ends of which merge into a channel receiving a conveyer, there being means for introducing steam into the furnace in order to form water-gas, the grate bars A are formed separate from the channel or trough B. Water is sprayed through openings D in the sides of the trough from removable pipes E, the vapour generated passing through the fuel. Fuel is fed from hoppers F by conveyers G, and ashes are removed by the conveyer C in the trough B to the front of the furnace. Secondary air, heated in passages Q in the trough, passes through flues N to the ports P.
Patent GB-191200343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: ROWSELL SAMUEL JAMES COOPER
IPC: D05B15/00
Filed: 1912-01-04
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 343. Rowsell, S. J. C., Wilkinson, C. and Atkins, A. V. Jan. 4. Boot - sole sewing - machines; presser - feet. -In place of the usual presser - foot, a weltguide is adjustably fixed to the presser-bar. The welt-guide comprises a plain short guide-piece 13 and a longer grooved guide-piece 12. A roller 14 is pivoted to the underside of the latter guide-piece and serves to guide the side of the shoe upper during a sewing-operation.
Patent GB-191208664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Holding Spherical Objects, during the Grinding, Polishing or like Treatment of said Objects.
Inventor: GREENE AUGUSTINE EDWARD
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 8664. Greene, A. E. April 12. E l e c t r o - m a g n e t i c chucks; vacuum chucks. - A work-holder for spherical objects such as balls which are to be ground or polished comprises a chuck with means for imparting a conical rotation to its axis and means for changing the angle of the cone during such rotation. The chuck 48 is pivotally carried by a rotating yoke 34 mounted on a spindle 32; the chuck is also pivoted at its end 44 to a link 43 pivoted on a cam sleeve 35 on the spindle 32, the sleeve coacting with a relatively fixed roller 10 to rock the chuck about its pivot 47 as it is rotating with the yoke 34. The spherical object 1 to be treated may be held by the chuck electro-magnetically or by vacuum. The electro-magnetic chuck, Fig. 2, is energized when required by a contact brush 62 engaging a slip-ring 65 on the spindle 32 which ring is connected with the chuck coil by wires 66, 70. The vacuum chuck, Fig. 14, is operated by pipes 88 passing through the pivots 47, along the interior of the arms of the yoke 34, and down the spindle 32 to a, suction chamber.
Patent GB-191208980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boiling Rice and other similar Foods.
Inventor: MONGER ARTHUR PETER
IPC: A47J36/20
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1913-04-16
Abstract: 8980. Monger, A. P. April 16. Strainers, vegetable and likc.-Apparatus for boiling rice &c. comprises an inner container c with a perforated bottom, and an outer vessel b containing water, a truncated cone - shaped ring a being provided so as to direct the water away from the sides and up through the perforated bottom of the inner vessel to keep the rice in agitation. Handles are provided on the container and also on a supporting-ring e which may be inserted between the top of the container and the top of the outer vessel so as to support the container clear of the water for steaming.
Patent GB-191209930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Launching Missiles from Flying Machines.
Inventor: WILLISCH ALEXANDER VON
IPC: B64D1/04
Filed: 1912-04-26
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 9930. Willisch, A. von. April 26. Projectiles. - An elongated missile 3, adapted to be released from a flying - machine during flight, is provided with a propeller which may be started in any known manner when the missile is launched.
Patent GB-191211768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ships or Vessels.
Inventor: STEVENSON JAMES
IPC: B63C9/28
Filed: 1912-05-17
Granted: 1913-05-19
Abstract: 11,768. Stevenson, J. May 17. [Cognate Application, 17,908/12.] Upper works form rafts.-Relates to means for releasing a ship's deck to act as a raft. The deck a, which is preferably the spar or boat deck, is constructed of a number of separate sections b, the planks b<1> of which are fixed on a rectangular frame b<2> resting on the deckbeams a<2>. The sections b are provided with floats b' and with sockets b<4> for carrying removable stanchions b<5>, ridge-ropes b<6>, and lifeline b<8>; they may also carry life-boats b<9>. The releasing-device shown in Fig. 6 comprises bolts c<11> passing into sockets a<3> secured to the beams a<2> and through eyes b<12> bolted to the frame b<2>; the bolts are at the ends of rods c<8 >carrying racks c<7> moving in slides c<9> and actuated by a wheel c<6>, on the shaft of which is mounted a worm-wheel which can be turned bv a vertical worm, on the shaft of which is a key projecting into a well in the raft so that the worm can be operated from the deck b<1>; or the releasing- means may be actuated by a hand-wheel from beneath the deck. In a modification, the sections b are made larger and are supported on longitudinal and transverse beams; the securing-means comprise catches carried by shafts carried by bearings formed in the ship's beams and engaging studs fixed upon the transverse beams. The shafts carry spur-wheels which are rotated by racks to move the catches out of engagement, the racks being rotated by worm and worm-wheel as before. In the modification shown in Fig. 17, the parts of the deck adjacent to the davits e are provided at their corners with hinged eyes b<13>, which can fold into recesses b<13*> and are connected to bridles by means of which the section can be lifted overboard by the davits.
Patent GB-191211833-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Catch-bolt or Fastener for Securing Open Shutters, or French Windows and so forth.
Inventor: SCHUSTER ANTON
IPC: E05C17/50
Filed: 1912-05-18
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 11,833. Schuster, A. May 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Door holders. - Shutters, casements, or the like are held open by a bevelled latch 3 sliding in a casing 1 and shot by a weighted arm 7 pivoted at 6. The holder 1 is secured to the wall by prongs 2. Specifications 6649/87 and 4788/01 are referred to.
Patent GB-191217824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
IPC: D04B15/32
Filed: 1912-08-01
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 17,824. Blackburn & Sons, G., Blackburn, R., and Widdowson, T. Aug. 1. [Cognate Application, 19,469/12.] Circular machines.-Relates to apparatus for the automatic production of shot work in seamless hosiery. The machine is provided with supplementary cams H, H<1>, H<2>, H<3> in addition to the ordinary knitting cams and pickers, and with a supplementary feeder so that an extra thread of a different colour from the main thread may be knitted on alternate needles when making the leg and foot to produce the shot effect. Needles with extensions C<3> are arranged all round the cylinder to alternate with ordinary needles, Fig. 10, while all the needles arranged round about one-half the circumference of the cylinder have somewhat longer knitting butts C<1> than the rest to enable them to be elevated during the formation of heels and toes. In the production of shot work the ordinary knitting cam F<5> is depressed, Fig. 6, and the cams H to H<3> are raised all together. The needles with the extensions C<3> then ride up on the cam H<3> and take the thread from the supplementary feeder while the remaining needles are not operated until they arrive at the cam H<4> and do not knit at this feeder. The feeder E is pivoted on a bracket of the latch guard and is jointed to a block M which when the feeder is placed out of action, fills up the space left in the latch guard. The sinker cam rib at this point is attached to a slide O<2> movable by a lever P to allow the sinkers to be withdrawn when the feeder E is in action.
Patent GB-191218443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Rock-drilling Tools.
Inventor: CHALKLEY GUY AUBREY
IPC: E21B10/58
Filed: 1912-08-10
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 18,443. Chalkley, G. A. Aug. 10. Percussive drills.-In a rock-drilling tool for use particularly with hammer drills of the type in which a bar or holder is provided with a relatively thin blade, the forward part 4 of the blade fits in a slot extending across the end of the holder 2, and the shank 6 of the blade frictionally engages a recess in the holder. The shank 6 may be slightly tapered in each direction, or it may have parallel sides. The blade rests on shoulders 10 and may be detached by inserting a drift in a slot 11. Passages 12 may be provided to conduct fluid to the cutting- point.
Patent GB-191218600-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Preparing Bleaching and the like Fluids.
Inventor: BUCKLEY CROSSLEY ANDERSON MONT
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 1912-08-13
Granted: 1913-09-15
Abstract: 18,600. Buckley, C. A. M. Aug. 13. Alkalis, hypochlorites, and chlorine water, obtaining; cells; electrodes; electrolytes, circulating.-In apparatus for making bleaching and like solutions, the anodes d, which are in a tank or compartment separate from that containing the cathodes, are placed between non-conducting inclined or vertical plates e to promote circulation of the electrolyte within the cathode compartment. Cooling-coils j may be arranged so as to assist this action. The tanks communicate near their lower ends by a short pipe g and valve, and a longer pipe or passage i extends from the top of the cathode tank to the bottom of the anode tank. Caustic solution, the collection of which may be facilitated by making the cathode tank with a sloping bottom, can thus be admitted at a regulated rate into the anode tank, or excluded therefrom, accordingly as hypochlorite or chlorine water is required. Other pipes for continuous or intermittent supply and discharge are provided. The tanks, pipes, cooling-coils, and partition i are of non- conducting material or are insulated. In a modification, the bottom of the cathode cell slopes in two directions so as to form two recesses above either of which the movable cathodes can be placed; caustic solution can be run off directly from one of the recesses. The cock in the short pipe g may be a three-way one, to facilitate emptying.
Patent GB-191220900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Gases from Coke Ovens and of like Gases and the Recovery of Products therefrom.
Inventor: COLEMAN WALTER HENRY
IPC: B01D53/34
Filed: 1912-09-13
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 20,900. Coleman, W. H. Sept. 13. Ammonium sulphate.-Gas from coke-ovens, retorts, producers, &c. is treated with a countercurrent of ferrous sulphate solution, so that at the gas inlet there is an excess of ammonia and sulphuretted hydrogen, and at the gas outlet an excess of ferrous sulphate, the maintenance of either or both of these excesses being effected by adding to the washer sulphuretted hydrogen and ammonia or ferrous sulphate obtained in later stages of the process. The liquor is then heated to render all the cyanogen compounds insoluble, the excess of ammonia and sulphuretted hydrogen expelled being returned to the gas, and the precipitate is separated, leaving. a solution of ammonium sulphate. The filter cake is treated with less dilute sulphuric acid than is equivalent to the ferrous sulphide present to obtain a neutral solution for re-use, and the sulphuretted hydrogen may be converted to sulphuric acid for use in the process or into sulphur.. The residue is freed from its remaining ferrous sulphide by more sulphuric acid, leaving the insoluble cyanogen compounds. The gases are freed from tar before entering the scrubers either above their dew-point, or after cooling. In the latter case, the ammoniacal liquor deposited is distilled with lime, the vapours being returned to the gas before it enters the scrubbers.
Patent GB-191225181-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Winding Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Tyres and for other purposes.
Inventor: PRICE GEORGE WALTON
IPC: B29D30/02
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-11-04
Abstract: 25,181. Price, G. W., and Bridge, R. Nov. 4. [Cognate Application, 10,490/13.] Tyres, elastic, special apparatus for making.- A machine for winding a strip of rubber or fabric to form a tyre or similar article comprises a chuck consisting of a rotatable disk f, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with radial grooves in which slide arms e having curved flanged ends i to grip a mandrel g and operated through the links j by a nut m traversing a screwed shaft n, a compressing- roller t carried by a weighted hand-lever v pivoted above the chuck, and a bobbin p carrying the strip and controlled by an adjustable brake band r. Trimming, cutting, grinding, polishing, or other tools, for finishing the external surface of the wound strip may be carried on a standard z, with a compound slide y.
Patent GB-191225199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Check Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D49/52
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 25,199. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Nov. 4. Checking shuttles.- Relates to shuttlechecking devices of the kind described in Specification 18,174/11, mounted and supported independently of the shuttle binder. The device comprises a lever 9 pivoted, at a point between its ends, to an adjustable stud 8 and, at its inner end, to a second leather-faced curved lever 11 carrying an adjusting-screw 13 adapted to bear against the outer end of the lever 9 when the shuttle is not in the box. A spring 15 is inserted between the levers 9, 11 and is held in place by projections thereon. The motion of the lever 9 is limited by a suitable stop or by engagement with the pivoted end of the shuttle binder 6, the screw 13 limiting the movement of the lever 11.
Patent GB-191225606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Element Devices applicable to Electric Circuit Breakers and other Apparatus.
Inventor: STATTER JOHN GRICE
IPC: G04F1/00
Filed: 1912-11-08
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 25,606. Statter, J. G. Nov. 8. Dash-pots. - Relates to dash-pot devices of the sucker ' pattern described in Specification 16,846/04, and applicable to electric circuit-breakers and other apparatus, and consists in providing means for setting the suckers at different distances apart without distorting the sucker faces, so as to vary the time-lag. In a device having inverted cone-shaped suckers, as shown in the Figure, the lower sucker B is mounted on a screwthreaded tube E and adjusted in height by turning it about the vertical axis, for which purpose the casing A is provided with a rotatable lid H having pins K engaging the outer rim of the sucker. The tube is secured to the bottom of the casing by a nut J. In order to compensate automatically for changes in viscosity of the lubricating-liquid due to changes of temperature, the upper sucker C is supported on a rod F of steel or other substance less expansible by heat than the brass tube carrying the lower sucker, the different amounts of expansion bringing the suckers closer together when the viscosity is less, and further apart when it is greater. In a modification having cone-shaped suckers with the narrow end uppermost, the lower sucker is fixed, and the brass tube is raised or lowered for adjustment purposes by turning, an inner steel rod supporting the upper sucker and affording automatic compensation as in the first modification. In the case of flat suckers, adjustment may be effected by sloping wedges fitting under the sucker at three or more points of its rim and made to travel inwards or outwards after the manner of an ordinary scroll-chuck. Indicators for showing the distance apart of the suckers and the consequent time lag are provided in all the modifications, and stops are fixed to limit the amount of separation. Specification 20,468/08 is also referred to.
Patent GB-191225912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Elastic Substances.
Inventor: REESER WILLI ERNST
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 25,912. Reeser, W. E. Jan. 19, [Convention date]. Fats and fatty oils, sulphuretted. Vegetable or animal oils or fats are halogenized at a temperature varying from 15 to 60 C. by treatment with a halogen, and the halogenized product is converted into a rubber-like substance by heating with sulphur at a temperature of 150-200 C. or higher. The oil or fat may be dissolved in an inert solvent, such as carbon bisulphide or chloroform, prior to halogenizing. and the halogen acid formed may be washed out, expelled by inert gas, or precipitated. The solvent is subsequently expelled. The elastic product may be washed in a roller machine. The treatment may be applied to castor oil. rape-seed oil, linseed oil, wood oil, fish oil, bone fat, &c.
Patent GB-191227435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings for use in connection with Machinery, Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: ILETT GEORGE CHARLES
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 27,435. Ilett, G. C., and Ilett, A. E. Nov. 28. Ball bearings.-The inner race of an adjustable ball bearing for machinery, vehicles, &c. consists of two cones c, d screwed with right and left handed threads on to a sleeve b. The cones are stepped at e or serrated so as to interlock, and are adjusted towards or away from one another by turning the sleeve b. After adjustment, the cones are locked by a screwed ring g. The outer race consists of a sleeve f, formed at one end with an opening i through which the end j of the sleeve b projects, and screwed at the other end to receive a locking-ring h.
Patent GB-191305347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drying Oils.
Inventor: ACLAND LAUCHLAN HENRY DYKE
Filed: 1913-03-03
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 5347. Acland, L. H. D. March 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fatty oils.-The drying properties of linseed oil, ceara-seed oil, or funtumia elastica seed oil, are increased by mixing either two or all of the oils together. Lead, manganese, or other driers may he added.
Patent GB-191310786-A (GB)
Title: Machines for Distributing Insecticides, Manure and the like.
Inventor: RANDELL FRANK
IPC: A01M9/00
Filed: 1913-05-07
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 10,786. Randell, F. May 7. Manure and like distributors.-Apparatus for distributing insecticides, manures, and other powders by means of an air blast comprises an air-pump having a reciprocating piston and a conical hopper provided with an adjustable valve outlet and a rotary agitator adapted to be raised intermittently. The pump a forces air into a tube o into which the powder passes through a hole in a rotary plate j, which registers periodically with a hole in an adjustable plate l at the base of the conical hopper e. The piston and outlet of the pump are provided with non-return valves n, p, respectively. The hopper outlet is closed while the piston b descends. The piston may be driven from a shaft c operated by means of a hand-crank d. The shaft c is connected by bevel gearing g to a shaft k carrying the valve plate j. The agitator f is mounted loosely on the shaft k and pushed down by a spring h. It is rotated by engagement with a cam i which lifts it when it meets an obstruction. Attached to the delivery pipe o is a flexible or other tube carrying a nozzle which may consist of two cones q, r, with an outlet space s between them. The apparatus may be carried like a knapsack, wheeled like a barrow, or drawn by horses, and may be driven from the travelling wheels. According to the Provisional Specification, the apparatus may comprise a fan, bellows, &c., and the air blast may be continuous.
Patent GB-191311639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Life Preservers.
Inventor: PUSKANEN JOHN JACOB
IPC: B63C9/06
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 11,639. Paskanen, J. J. May 19. Buoys.-A collapsible life-buoy of the kind adapted to contain one or more persons comprises a waterproof receptacle 1 made in two thicknesses and adapted to be tightly closed beneath a shoulder 4 on a plug 5. Passing through the plug is an air-tube 6 having at its upper end a valve 8, which is normally kept closed by a spring 9 and can be opened by pulling on the string 6<a>. Buoyancy is imparted by a pneumatic tube 12, which is fastened within the buoy by straps 16. Brace members 18, 19, 20 are provided in the lower part of the receptacle and are connected together by pivoted bars 26, 29, 30. A weight 38 is suspended from the bottom of the buoy. Fig. 4 shows the b u o y in its collapsed condition.
Patent GB-191311709-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Creasing Trousers and other Garments.
Inventor: STANLEY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 11,709. Stanley, R. J. May 20. Trouser presses; pleating.-A roller creaser for trousers has the rollers A mounted on either side of the fulcrum B, and the rollers themselves have rough designs or serrations worked or cast on to them. In one form, the rough surface is applied as a covering to the roller.
Patent GB-191312819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trucks.
Inventor: MEACHAM HERBERT EDGAR
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1913-06-02
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 12,819. Meacham, H. E., and Perkins, W. J. June 2. Adjusting height of body from ground.-The platform of a truck is raised or lowered vertically by means of two bridgepieces 5 having inclined surfaces 6 engaging corresponding wedge-pieces 7 on the platform, the two bridge-pieces being moved towards or away from one another by right and left handed screws on a longitudinal shaft 9. The bridge pieces 5 slide on brackets 4 secured to the underframe at each side of the truck, and the wedge-pieces 7 on the platform are guided vertically by upturned portions 8 on the brackets 4.