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Patent GB-191112249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tidal Engines.
Inventor: WARFIELD RICHARD
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1911-05-20
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 12,249. Warfield, R. May 20. Current motors, -A water-wheel driven by tidal or river currents is provided with automatic reversing paddles and works in conjunction with an automatic reversing-clutch whereby the machinery operated by the water-wheel is driven in one direction irrespective of the direction of the current. The water-wheel 10, Fig. 1, is of the undershot type and is mounted upon a shaft carrying a gear wheel 25 gearing with a pinion 26 and thereby rotating a bevel gear wheel 28, Figs. 1 and 2<A>, which in turn rotates two bevel pinions 29 loosely mounted upon the driving-shaft. The pinions 29 carry clutch members 31, which are alternatively engaged with a double clutch 33, mounted upon a sliding table 39. A pinion 40, driven by the bevel gear wheel 28, rotates a lever 43 clockwise or counterclockwise alternatively according to the direction of rotation of the water-wheel. The lever 43 engages a pin 44 on the table 39, thereby throwing the clutch over to the side required. The initial uncoupling of the clutch members is effected automatically by a nut-andscrew mechanism inside the clutch members 33. and the final reversal is effected by the lever 43 as described above. The reversal of the waterwheel thereby automatically reverses the gearing. The reversal may be effected by hand by a rack-and-pinion gearing 45. The water-wheel comprises inner disks 11, Figs. 4 and 5, and outer disks 13 which can oscillate relatively to the disks 11. The paddles 17 are arranged on spindles 18 mounted in bearings in the disks 13. The spindles 18 carry segmental gears engaging internal gear teeth on the disks 11. The effect of a reversal of the current is to turn the paddles, whereupon the disks 13 rotate relatively to the disks 11 and cams 57, 58 on the former move locking devices 59 longitudinally so as to grip the inner edges of the paddles and lock them in position. The outer edges of the paddles rest against stays 14. A gear is provided for reversing the paddles by hand when required. In a modification, a locking device is applied to the outer edges of the paddles.
Patent GB-191117508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters for Locomotive and other Smoke Tube Boilers.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1911-08-01
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 17,508. Robinson, J. G. Aug. 1. Controlling superheaters.-In locomotive or other boilers having superheating-tubes fitted in enlarged smoke-tubes, the draught through the latter is retarded or stopped when the regulator is closed by steam injected into the smoke-box ends of the tubes. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement. The steam is supplied from nozzles 9 projecting into the enlarged tubes 4 and supported in a central position by the limbs of the superheating-tubes 3. The nozzles are connected by branch pipes 8 with a pipe 6, which is preferably the supply pipe to the usual steam blower of the locomotive.
Patent GB-191117872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straightway Valves and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS JAMES
IPC: F16K5/04
Filed: 1911-08-05
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 17,872. Harris, J. Aug. 5. Plug cocks; dirt, removing. - A plug cock, having a cylindrical plug provided with a passage in the form of a groove with a curved bottom, is adapted to be actuated from either end of the plug. The plug 32 has reduced portions 22, 24 at each end surrounded by stuffing-boxes 7 and formed with square shanks 26 to receive the actuating-means. The plug is held to its seat by set-screws 41, 42 engaging recessed portions 39, 40 on the plug. The edges of these recessed portions act as stops and also serve to keep the valve seat clean.
Patent GB-191118418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for Bolts and the like.
Inventor: GILL ERNEST ALBERT
IPC: F16B39/36
Filed: 1911-08-15
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 18,418. Gill, E. A. Aug. 15. Locking nuts. - In a specially-constructed coacting nut and washer for locking on a bolt, the nut is provided with a tapered annular recess a<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, forming an inner ring a<2>, which is further divided by slots a<4>. A tapered boss b<1> on the washer enters this recess and tightens the nut on screwing up.
Patent GB-191124906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chocks for Colliery Tubs and the like.
Inventor: STONE EDMUND
IPC: B66B17/20
Filed: 1911-11-08
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 24,906. Stone, E. Nov. 8. Stops. - Chocks sliding vertically in guides are mounted at the ends of bell-crank levers and are lowered by a foot pedal and raised by a balancing-weight or by springs. The pedal g is retained by a notch n engaging a plate m, and is connected by bell-crank levers h, e and rods f to the chock a which slides in guides b. The levers e, It are mounted on shafts d, h<1>, and the chocks a on a shaft c<1>. Either the weight k or the springs o are used. The chocks a, levers c, h, rod f and springs o are in duplicate.
Patent GB-191126614-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cardboard or the like and Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: BAEKELAND LEO HENDRIK
IPC: D21J1/16
Filed: 1911-11-28
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 26,614. Baekeland, L. H. Nov. 30,1910, [Convention date]. Boards and compound paper.-In the manufacture of cardboard highly resistant to chemical and physical agencies, ordinary paper, asbestos paper, or the like is coated with a liquid condensation product of phenols and formaldehyde, such as is described in Specification 1921/08, [Class 2, Acids and salts, Organic, &c.], or with a solution of the same in alcohol or other solvent, and a number of such coated sheets are superimposed and pressed together. The product is then gradually heated from 40‹ C. to 100‹ or 140‹ C., when the condensation product is transformed into an insoluble and infusible body. Coated paper may be wound up and used as tubes, or the tubes may be cut and straightened out.
Patent GB-191128360-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Slide-rule for Calculating the Tractive Effort of Steam Locomotives.
Inventor: COLE HAROLD LINTER
IPC: G06G1/12
Filed: 1911-12-16
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 28,360. Cole, H. L. Dec. 16. Slide-rules are graduated so that the total tractive effort exerted by a locomotive at different speeds can be computed from the following data : -(a) diameter of driving-wheels, (b) length of stroke of piston, (c) diameter of piston, (d) working pressure of boiler. The unit tractive effort, that is, that exerted per unit of mean effective pressure in the cylinders, is simultaneously indicated. Scales showing various values of the quantities (a), (b), (c), (d) above are engraved on the rule at D, L, d, and P, respectively, as indicated by letters against the scale numbers, while the values of the total tractive effort and the varying speeds of the locomotive are set out at T and V. The scale of unit tractive effort is engraved at t. The parts D, B, C<1>, C<2> of the rule are relatively movable, while the scales at d, t and P are set out on the base A E of the rule.
Patent GB-191200706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Money Boxes.
Inventor: GATES CURTIS FREDERICK
IPC: A45C1/12
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 706. Gates, C. F.. Jan. 9, 1911, [Convention date]. Collecting-boxes; money, boxes specially designed for.-A money-box comprises a square casing 1, on the upper part of which is formed an extension 2 with intersecting coin-receiving slots 3 in its upper surface. Within the casing is a chamber 4 with the sides tapering to the coin-slot 5, which is formed in alinement with one of the slots 3 and has an inwardly projecting part 8 to prevent abstraction of the coins. Guides 6 on the sloping sides of the chamber lead to exit slots 7, cut in the walls of the casing, any coins not inserted so as to enter the chamber.
Patent GB-191202902-A (GB)
Title: A Hygienic Attachment or Cover for Telephone Mouthpieces.
Inventor: STANTON FRANCES MAY
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1912-02-05
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 2902. Stanton, F. M. Feb. 5. Hygienic devices. - An hygienic cover for telephone mouthpieces comprises conical rings r1, r2, r3, r4, made of cardboard, compressed paper, papier mache, or light metal such as aluminium, and mounted so as to leave annular air-ways a1, a2, a3. In modifications, the rings may form a spiral, or a single cone may be furnished with screened apertures x, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-191203972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tents for Aeroplanes and the like.
IPC: B64F1/00
Filed: 1912-02-16
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 3972. Piggott, W. C., and Piggott Bros. & Co. Feb. 16. Tents; shelters for housing aerial machines.-A tent for aeroplanes &c. is made T- shape in plan, and the ridge and eaves bars are suspended from poles c by overhead guyropes f, g. The front canvas a<1> may be drawn on rings to the sides, or raised up under the eaves bar, and can be secured by hooks to a line rove through eyes a<3> fixed in the ground. A strut i is suspended from the centre of the front eaves bar and short posts c<x> support the eaves bars at the back part of the tent. Guy-ropes d, h<1> steady the main poles c and a rear end pole h. In a modification, the bars are suspended from two main posts at the ends of the front part of the tent.
Patent GB-191204713-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Folding Cloche or Plant Protector.
Inventor: PEET EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 1912-02-26
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 4713. Peet, E. G. Feb. 26. Seed and plant protectors.-Collapsible cloches for protecting plants are made of wire, cane, &c., and textile or other material. Fig. 3 shows a circular cloche consisting of a tube of textile material connected to wire or cane rings held apart by rods C, which are hinged to one ring and fit into sockets on the other. Fig. 4 shows a rectangular cloche opened out flat; it consists of wire frames hinged together and covered with textile materials. When in use, the first and last frames are connected by hooks A. Covers of glass framed in metal &c. fit over the cloches. The cloches, when collapsed, may be placed in the covers for storage purposes.
Patent GB-191206363-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Composition of Matter and Process of Making the same.
Inventor: GOLDSMITH BYRON BENJAMIN
IPC: C08G8/28
Filed: 1912-03-14
Granted: 1913-03-14
Abstract: 6363. Goldsmith, B. B. March 14. Phenol-aldehyde condensation products.-Resinous products are obtained by heating together a phenol and hexamethylenetetramine without addition of condensing-agents ; the reaction may be effected in the presence of a solvent. Suitable phenols are phenol, cresol, guaiacol, eugenol, beechwood-tar creosote, a- or #-naphthol. resorcin, salicylic acid, pyrogallol, pyrocatechin, and hydroquinone. Ammonia is evolved in the process and may be collected and used for preparing more hexamethylenetetramine. The resinous product formed may be dissolved in solvents, such as acetone, for use as a varnish, or may be converted into an insoluble product by heating under pressure.
Patent GB-191206875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Smoke Consuming Devices.
Inventor: BOLGIANO JOHN
Filed: 1912-03-20
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 6875. Bolgiano, J. March 20. Water chambers in fireboxes.-A water chamber of the kind in which air passes to the space above the grate between the fire-box wall and the rear wall of the chamber, which is connected to the water space of the boiler, consists of a chamber 6 having a corrugated wall which, being placed against the face of the water leg 3 of the boiler, forms a series of vertical passages 5 for the air, which is heated in passing through them. The chamber 6 is preferably formed with a foot 8, extending over the edge of the grate.
Patent GB-191208999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Generation of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: SHEPHERD HEBER
IPC: C10H5/00
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1913-04-16
Abstract: 8999. Shepherd, H., and Haworth, T. April 16.. Liquid raised up to solid; regulating head of liquid directly; liquid-level indicators, applications of.-In acetylene generators of the gasbell type, the external casing a, Fig. 1, is formed with an internal lining b, and the gas bell g is held in position by springs h fixed to or formed with the sides of the vessels. The carbide is contained in a vessel d over which the bell g is fitted, and water rises in the space between these vessels and overflows through an aperture e<1> on to the carbide, this aperture being protected by a perforated shield f. Apertures c', Fig. 5, are provided at the top of the jacket b and one or more V-shaped openings c<2> in this jacket serve as a water gauge when the generator is being filled. A lip may be formed on the holding-spring to retain the bell in a raised position.
Patent GB-191212702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change-speed Gears.
IPC: B62M11/14
Filed: 1912-05-29
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 12,702. Schweinfurter Prõcisions-Kugel-Lagerwerke Fichtel & Sachs. May 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Variable - speed epicyclic gearing. - In epicyclic gearing, suitable for cycles, motorcars, machine tools, &c., two trains, comprising planetpinions 5, 6 arranged side by side in a carrier 4 and gearing with a driving-annulus 10 and a driven annulus 11, are employed. The teeth of the sun-pinions 12, 13 are in constant mesh with the corresponding planet-pinions, and are also adapted to engage teeth 14, 15 formed on the carrier 4. The sun-pinions are also provided with teeth to engage teeth 16 on the fixed spindle 19, and are moved by means of collars 17, 18 pressed apart against abutments on a spring-controlled operating-rod 20 by a spring 23. The movement of each of the cotters is limited by the ends of the slots in the spindle 19. In the mid-position of the controlling-rod, each of the sun-pinions engages both its planetpinion and the carrier 4, and the gear rotates solid. By moving the rod in one direction or the other, one of the sun-pinions is released from engagement with the carrier and fixed by engaging with the teeth 16, thereby making its train operative, the other train being maintained inoperative by the engagement of the sun-pinion with the carrier.
Patent GB-191215693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Containers for Pulverulent and other similar Substances such as Tooth Powder and Powdered Soap.
Inventor: MATTHEWS HAROLD EVAN
IPC: A47K5/10
Filed: 1912-07-04
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 15,693. Matthews, H. E. July 4. Powder distributors.-Relates to dredgers of the kind having a non-detachable cap which may, however, be moved so as to cover or uncover the distributing-orifices, and consists in the provision of a cap designed to admit the insertion of a brush and having rotary and longitudinal movement. Fig. 1 shows the cap e closed, and Fig. 2 open. It is guided by curved or bayonet slots h, and when open permits the insertion of a toothbrush along the row of perforations d in the base c. A flexible diaphragm may be provided to eject the powder.
Patent GB-191223638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horseshoes.
Inventor: HARCOURT FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: A01L7/04
Filed: 1912-10-16
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 23,638. Harcourt, F. G. Oct. 16. Renewable calks.-Flanged calks 7 are fitted in the toe and heel of the shoe in recesses 1, which may be open on the inner curved side. The outer surface of the calk has two or more spurs or may be roughened, and on one side two or more pins or projections 10 are provided, which enter corresponding perforations in the front wall of the recess, the calk being secured by a bolt or linch-pin 11. For further securing the calk, a piece of leather or suitable packing may be placed in the bottom of the recess to throw the perforations for the linch-pin out of line, the perforation in the calk being slightly flared to facilitate the insertion of the pin. The calks and recesses are formed without undercut parts by the operation of a simple die. The shoe is thickened at the part where the recesses are formed.
Patent GB-191224040-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Removing Metal Capsules from Bottles and the like.
Inventor: BRAUN HENRY CHARLES
IPC: B67B7/02
Filed: 1912-10-21
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 24,040. Braun, H. C. Oct. 21. Cutting-appliances for capsules.-A machine for removing hard metal capsules, such as those made of aluminium, from bottles comprises a base-plate a supporting a standard b in which is pivoted a spring-controlled lever f carrying a verticallyguided rod n. On the rod n are mounted spring- controlled, laminated, wedge-shaped knives r. The bottles are laid upon a table v supported on a spring strip 2. To accommodate bottles of different sizes, the height of the table is adjusted by a screw 4, the position of the bottle is regulated laterally by eccentric blocks w, and its position lengthwise of the table by an adjustable stop 7. After being sheared by the knives, the capsule is knocked off, by fixed pins 12, as the bottle is removed.
Patent GB-191224815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Turning Over Granular Materials.
Inventor: ARNOLD LUDWIG
IPC: C12C1/15
Filed: 1912-10-29
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 24,815. Arnold, L. Nov. 18, 1911, [Convention date]. Malt turners and the like.-In a machine for turning-over granular materials, such as malt, comprising pivoted shovels carried on rotary arms, the movement of the shovels is limited by stops on the ends of the arms beyond the shovels, so that the malt cannot fall between the shovel and the stop and get bruised there. Two shovels c may be carried on an arm a and connected by a stirrup-piece d which strikes against stops b on the arm a. The space between the stops b may be protected by a shield f attached to the stirrup d.
Patent GB-191230053-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Double-sided Chuck more particularly intended for Turning, Boring and Finishing Nuts.
Inventor: JONES HERBERT
IPC: B23B31/171
Filed: 1912-12-31
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 30,053. Jones, H. Dec. 31. Turning nuts; chucks.-A lathe of the centraldrive type, for machining nuts, has a chuck driven by teeth on its periphery and journaled in a headstock by surfaces a, Fig. 5. Cams e, Fig. 3, engage a number of jaws f sliding in ways on a side-piece b held in position by screws and a corresponding part c. Springs i open the jaws. Ratchet teeth r coact with a pawl pivoted to the headstock to operate the chuck by reversing its rotation.
Patent GB-191306531-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for use in the Bath.
Inventor: GODSON SUSANNAH SARAH
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 1913-03-17
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 6531. Godson, S. S., Godson, E. A., and Godson, L. E. March 17. Cloths stretchedover backings. - Relates to toilet washing - appliances comprising a removable outer cover, mounted on a backing carried by a handle, and consists in it blade A to which is secured a loofah or like pad by tying in the holes B or D, a removable washing- bag F being then secured over the pad by tying in the holes C. Several bags may be used by different persons in connexion with one padded blade.
Patent GB-191311537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Punts, Dingheys and similar Craft.
IPC: B63B3/00
Filed: 1913-05-17
Granted: 1914-05-18
Abstract: 11,537. Hammerton, W., and Hammerton &. Co. May 17. Punts; dinghics. -- Punts, dinghies, and similar craft are constructed with their sides or bottoms, or both, of single sheets of aluminium. The sheets b, d are secured to recessed keelsons a and top strakes f which are connected by bottom stays c and side stays c, Fig. 6, or bent timbers j, Fig. 10. A keel m and rubbing strips l, n may be provided, and the sides or bottom may be carvel or clinker built of wood as shown at h. Fig. 10.
Patent GB-191312924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trucks for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: B61F3/16
Filed: 1913-06-04
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 12,924. Willis, P. R. J., [Armstrong, W. H.]. June 4. Axle-trucks and bogies; axle-bearing guiding- arrangements.-An axle-truck has separate short axles for each wheel mounted in bearings which permit of endlong movement of the axles, for example on curves, against the action of spring- urged thrust bearings. A bogie truck with spring-supported bolsters 12 is described in which bearings 19 at each side of each wheel 17 are secured to side frames each comprising bars 7, 9, 90. This truck frame is strengthened by diagonal bars 70 extending between the inner bearings and the cross-member 15. The bearings proper comprise rollers 24 surrounding a wear-resisting sleeve 22 on the axle 18. Endthrust is taken by balls 43 interposed between an annular shoulder formed on the shaft and a collar 35 screwed into a ring 37 adapted to slide with the collar against the action of a spring 51 bearing against a disk 49 provided with an extension 48 fitting into a recess in the reduced end 34 of the axle. Abutment of the ring 37 against a ring 45 secured to the casing 41 prevents contact between the balls 43 and the axle, except when the axle is displaced. The resistance of the spring 51 is adjusted by a stud 54 passing through the fixed end plate 52 and screwing into the disk 49.
Patent GB-191314576-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Division of Circles.
Inventor: HEINIMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1913-06-24
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 14,576. Heinimann, A. June 24. Dividing-instruments.-A device for dividing circles into any given number of equal parts comprises a circular base-plate a with side arms b, c determining a diameter of the circle x to be divided, when the device is placed concentrically on it. A second plate d is turned until a pointer f<1> reads off on a scale e the given number of parts, and a pin i is placed through the proper one of the perforations p agreeing with a subsidiary scale c, when it should also pass through one of a series of perforations o on the plate a. The plate d is then clamped and the segmental plate turned until its lower edge lies along the determined diameter, which gives the first dividing line. To continue, the plate d is unclamped and turned until its upper edge is in contact with the upper edge of the plate l, when the initial proceeding is repeated.
Patent GB-191318852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Developing Rinsing, Fixing, Toning and Washing Apparatus for Photographic Purposes and the like.
Inventor: GRABER ELLIS
IPC: G03D3/13
Filed: 1913-08-19
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 18,852. Graber, E. Aug. 19. Developing &c. apparatus for successive treatments of long films and bands.-In apparatus for developing and finishing photographs on a long strip of paper or card by passing the paper through a number of tanks in a sinuous cr zigzag manner over and under rollers, as illustrated in Fig. 1, the driven rollers g, l, m, m<1>, s, s<1>, t<1>, u<1>, v<@> are provided with chainwheels y, Fig. 4, which are loosely mounted on the spindle y<1> and held in frictional contact with the flange y<2> on the rollers by an adjustable spring y<3>. The developing, rinsing, fixing, and washing baths c, h, k, n, Fig. 1, are fitted with vertically adjustable frames e<1> carrying rollers at their lower ends. Washing-sprays i, o are also provided. Two hot toning-baths p, p<2> are provided, either of which can be thrown out of use as required by means of swinging frames q' carrying rollers q for depressing the paper into the baths. The baths are heated by Bunsen burners p', and agitators or wiping-strips r for removing any scum from the paper are reciprocated by the chain driving the rollers and an eccentric. The paper passes from the toning- baths through the rinsing, hardening, and washing baths t, u, v, and additional sprays are fitted to spray both sides of the paper. The various baths are provided with waste-cocks leading to the common waste-pipe 3.