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Patent GB-191126709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Condensers.
Inventor: SEIBT GEORG
Filed: 1911-11-29
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 26,709. Seibt, G. Dec. 9, 1910, [Convention date]. Condensers.-Variable-capacity electric condensers of the rotary-plate type comprising two or more sets of movable elements are so constructed that either all three or at least two of the following parts are worked out of a single metallic body, viz., the plates, the carriers of the plates, and the distance-pieces between the plates. By this construction, the thickness of the plates is increased and the air-gap is diminished, while the diameter of the condenser also is reduced. The air-gap between the plates is rendered more uniform. According to one method, two semi-cylindrical blanks of suitable metal, such as magnalium or aluminium, having axial projections at their ends, are surrounded by a clamping-ring so that the studs may be turned conical in a lathe. Collars are then applied to the studs, and the cylinder is turned down to size, whereupon shallow grooves are turned in the periphery with a chisel. The whole is then fitted to a suitable socket, the studs are removed and a hole is drilled down the axis. The socket is next removed and a spindle is screwed within the resulting longitudinal groove in each blank. The grooves are next worked down uniformly and accurately to their proper depth to form the movable plates, with their attached distance-pieces and carrier, as shown in Fig. 2. For this purpose, a lathe with a very accurate micrometer adjustment for the slide rest is employed. The slide rest carries a special double milling-cutter, Fig. 3, having two disk cutters clamped upon a mandrel. The width of the cutters is less than the space between the adjacent faces of two movable plates, and the space between the cutters is equal to the thickness of a plate. The facing-edges of the cutters are backed off considerably. The thickness of the plates relative to their diameter makes them very rigid and, both faces being cut at once, the plates are not subjected to bonding-strains. The fixed plates, according to another method, are formed separately and may be slipped into grooves cut in the internal surface of a cylinder one half of which forms a combination of distance-pieces and carrier for one set of plates, Fig. 5. The plates are retained in position by means of bars S screwed to the carrier. Alternatively, they may be cut with the carrier and distance-pieces from the solid in a manner similar to that described above.
Patent GB-191201131-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Rolling Targets that are Globular, Spheroid and the like in Shape.
Inventor: FOSTER ROBERT
IPC: F41J9/02
Filed: 1911-03-20
Granted: 1912-04-22
Abstract: 1131. Foster, R. March 20, 1911. Ball-shying pastimes for fairs and the like.- Relates to target apparatus for shooting-ranges and for ball-shying games. The targets consist of globular, spheroidal, or like rolling bodies, and the apparatus comprises a switchback gravity track down which the targets roll, a device for feeding the targets separately to an elevator, means on the elevator for delivering the targets down the starting-point of the track, and a series of displaceable shot-indicators behind the track. The rolling targets knocked from the track fall on to an inclined grating or on to a travelling belt and are conducted to the foot of the elevator. The lower portion of the track may be detached from the remainder to form a see-saw, and is shaped so that the targets roll from side to side as they pass along. Steps down which the targets drop may be arranged along the track. The elevator and its feeding- device are shown in Fig. 4. The targets 1 fall successively into a recess 32, and are transferred to pockets 37 by means of a slide 23 operated in one direction bv rollers 40 on the elevator belt 36 and returned by a weight 28. Attached to the bracket carrying the roller 40 is a metal strip 42, which is forced forward as the bracket meets the upper pulley of the elevator and thus the target is again projected down the gravity track. In a modification, Fig. 13, the targets pass down a shoot 61 and are allowed to pass to the elevator pockets 37 one by one by an arrangement of stops 65, 66 carried by inclines 62, 63 pivoted on pins 80, 81 and oscillated by the rollers 40 of the elevator. In a further modification the targets run down a shoot which terminates at the elevator belt in a spring support whereon the front ball rests. Pockets carried by the belt press back the spring support and take the targets over the top pulley and discharge them down the gravity track. One of the displaceable shot-indicators situated behind the gravity track is shown in side elevation in Fig. 8, and consists of a plate 11 pivoted to, and supported by, a forked member 16 which rests on two supports 19<a>, 19<b> and embraces a fixed upright 20. The extremities of the plate 11 carry guide brackets 17 with adjusting-screws 18, and the arrangement is such that the plate 11 is momentarily knocked straight back or into an inclined position according to the point of impact of the projectile, the weight of the parts, or a cord attached to a lug 16<a> if necessary, returning the device to its original position.
Patent GB-191201563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screws.
Inventor: STEINMAN MAURICE
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 1912-01-19
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 1563. Steinman, M. Jan. 19. [Cognate Application, 5858/12.] Wood - screws; screwnails. - A wood - screw for use in boxes, cases, furniture, &c. has, in place of the usual driving-slot in the head, a pair of oppositelysloped recesses d with abrupt shoulders e. A specially-shaped driver f engages the shoulders to insert the screw but cannot withdraw it. The recesses in another form do not extend to the edge of the head, and the end of the driver is shaped like the letter W. The screw may terminate in a spike a, and may have a second thread immediately under the head. In a modification, the edge of the screw head has ratchet teeth, and edge of the screw head has ratchet teeth, and is engaged by a tool which turns it in one direction only.
Patent GB-191203854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wind Screens for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MOORAJ GULAMALI GULAMHUSEIN
IPC: B62K27/16
Filed: 1912-02-15
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 3854. Mooraj, G. G. Feb. 15. Wind and like guards.-A wind-screen for a motor-car &c. comprises a curved sheet a of celluloid &c. carried by a frame secured by sockets e, e<1> to the steering-post. A socket connexion d permits adjustment of the screen to and from the driver's face. A second socket d<1> may receive a screen for a passenger.
Patent GB-191205142-A (GB)
Title: Improved Composition for use in Treads, Floorings, and other purposes.
Inventor: CALVERT GEORGE
IPC: C04B28/32
Filed: 1912-02-29
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 5142. Calvert, G. Feb. 29. Metallic plastic compositions.-A composition of lead in a divided or granular state and Sorel cement, with or without the addition of any other soft metal such as copper, or abrasive or fillers such as stone-meal, wood-flour, and carborundum, is used for treads, floorings, lapidaries' stones, polishing-wheels, and buffs. The proportions preferred are 1 part by volume of lead, 1 part of binder, and 1 of carborundum when used. Specifications 1551/92 and 23,993/97, [both in Class 87, Moulding &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191205372-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manner of Manufacturing, and, Form of, Machine-cut Nails, Holdfasts, Dog-spikes and the like.
Inventor: FERGUSON JOHN JAMES
IPC: B21G3/26
Filed: 1912-03-04
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 5372. Ferguson, J. J., and Dick, W. March 4. Hook-headed nails &c. - Dog - spikes and like nails are made with chisel points and with heads at or almost at right - angles to their shanks a<2>.
Patent GB-191209563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spraying Devices.
Inventor: ATKINSON HENRY GARDINER
IPC: B05B15/652
Filed: 1912-04-23
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 9563. Atkinson, H. G. April 23. Nozzles with hinged joints; cleaning-devices. -A spraying-device for horticultnral, agricultural, and other purposes comprises an adjustable spraying-nozzle and an automatic cleaning- device. The chamber b, Fig. 2, is carried by the inlet pipe k secured to the plate o which carries a pin s. This pin engages one of a number of holes r in a cap fixed to the body n to regulate the angular position of the nozzle portion. The liquid enters the chamber b through a tangential passage c. The chamber b, Fig. 1, is fitted with a cover d and provided internally with a spring-pressed plunger f carrying a tapering projection g, which enters the spraying-orifice a, but on the entry of liquid is forced back against the pressure of the spring.
Patent GB-191214334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Underwaists.
IPC: A41B13/08
Filed: 1912-06-19
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 14,334. Spirella Co., [Spirella Co.]. June 19. Undergarments.-Relates to undergarments of the kind adapted to support nether garments, in which the buttons &c. a r detachablv secured so that they may be removed for laundering, and consists in the provision of reinforcing - strips extending from edge to edge of the garment, short portions of which are unattached to form loops for the attachment of garment - securing devices. The garment comprises a body portion A and shoulder straps 3 provided with horizontal strips 5 and crossed tapes 13, 14, 15, sewn throughout their length to the body part with the exception of parts as 17, 18, 19, 22 of the straps 5, which are unattached and form loops for attaching detachable buttons 21 or hose-supporters 24. The buttons, Fig. 2, comprise elastic loops 8; which pass through the button head 10 and are attached by passing the loop through a loop 17 on the body part and over the head 10. The hose-supporter, Fig. 3, comprises an elastic strip 24 carrying the hose-grip, and a slide 25 having an eye 26 carrying a detachable button 31. An inelastic part 28 is attached at the end of the elastic, and is passed over a loop on the garment and attached to the button 31 by means of a button-hole 29. The loops 17 &c. may be strengthened by reinforcing-strips 22.
Patent GB-191215196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lenses, Condensers, Reflectors and other such Glass or similar Articles or Bodies used in connection with or in relation to Means of Illumination.
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1912-06-29
Granted: 1913-06-30
Abstract: 15,196. Oldfield, J. & R., and Oldfield, R. A. June 29. Optical-projection apparatus. - Lenses, condensers, reflectors, &c. are resiliently mounted by means of bow-shaped spring members a with arms a<1> extending circumferentially round the lenses &c. and having flanges &c. a<2> to prevent transverse movement.
Patent GB-191216100-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Sewing Accessories and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS MAUD
IPC: D05B91/14
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 16,100. Adams, M. July 10. Pincushions. - C o nsists in a work - companion comprising a reel-holding rod a, pre ferably hollow to enclose knitting - needles crochet-hooks, or the like, and provided at each end with a stop which may be removable. The stops shown consist of a knob b, sprung or screwed into position, and a pincushion c held by disks f; but the handle b may also be replaced by a pincushion. The rod may be graduated to serve as a measure of length.
Patent GB-191218585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Feeds.
IPC: A23K1/14
Filed: 1912-08-13
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 18,585. Quaker Oats, Ltd., [Quaker Oats Co.]. Aug. 13. Food for animals.-Fine and dusty mill offals are heated by steam and 'mixed with a small quantity of molasses to act as a binding- material. The product is mixed to form a dough, moulded into macaroni shape, and dried, roasted, or baked.
Patent GB-191220004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Looking Glasses.
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 1912-09-02
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 20,004. Asprey & Co., and Gee, C. E. Sept. 2. Pivot adjustments; spring hinges.-Pivot fittings for looking-glasses comprise a ratchet fixed to one of the trunnions, a pawl for engaging the ratchet to hold the glass in adjusted position, and a spring for returning the glass to a predetermined position when the pawl is released. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the spring I is attached at one end to the ratchet D and is retained between stops J, K on the pawl F. When the pawl is released by pressing the boss L, the glass returns until a shoulder on the ratchet engages a fixed stop H on the frame C. A second shoulder M limits the movement of the glass to prevent fracture of the spring. An additional spring N acting upon the stop K may be provided. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the pawl f is released by pressing the boss n of a pivoted frame m carrying an arm l which bears against a spring arm i having its lower end fixed and its upper end forked to engage the pawl f.
Patent GB-191220692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MAKIN EDWARD
IPC: F22B11/00
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 20,692. Makin, E. Sept. 11. Feed-water, heating.-Relates to a coiled watertube l placed in a boiler flue and connected at one end to a pressure header c and at the other end to the lower part of the boiler. Specification 28,689/09 is referred to. To allow water to circulate through the coil in a reverse direction when the pump d supplying water to the header is not working, the coil is provided with a relief pipe n, which places the feed-pipe i on the boiler side of the non-return valve k in communication through a cock o with the upper part of the boiler.
Patent GB-191222197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ignition Systems for Motor Vehicles'.
Inventor: RIKER ANDREW LAWRENCE
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 22,197. Riker, A. L. Sept. 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Lighting by electricity. - The engine of a motor vehicle drives a dynamo-electric machine 4, which generates alternating current for igniting and continuous current for charging a battery 10, through the reverse-current switch 16. The battery is used.for lighting and may be used for igniting.
Patent GB-191222448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Flow Meters.
IPC: G01F1/37
Filed: 1912-10-02
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 22,448. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 2. Index-hands and pointers; adjustable-ratio transmission.-In a liquid-level pressure gauge, the difference of pressure affects the level of the mercury 16 upon which rests a float 23 connected to a lever 24 provided with trunnions 25 which are journaled, preferably in jewelled bearings, in an angularly-adjustable ring 26. The axis of the trunnions is oblique, so that as the mercury rises, the float 23 travels along the path 29. The lever 24 carries a magnet 30 which during its movement induces a corresponding movement in the magnet 31 pivoted at 32 and provided with an index 34.
Patent GB-191228584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Decorticating Machines for Treating Plants for Extracting Rubber.
Inventor: PALMER JOHN LILLY
IPC: A01G23/10
Filed: 1912-12-11
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 28,584. Palmer, J. L. Dec. 11. Impact pulverizers; reducing plants, barks, and fibres containing rubber and other guns. -In a machine specially applicable for removing or loosening the bark from or on pieces of Landolphia vine, the material is fed by a travelling bed under revolving strikers, hammers, or decorticators. The bed comprises a series of fluted or like rollers 2, Figs. 1 and 2, mounted in a frame 3, each roller being provided with a worm-wheel 7 engaging a screw 8. Above the bed are steel rods 9 mounted on shafts 10 carried by rotatable disks 11. In a modification, instead of steel rods, a U-shaped member is revolubly mounted between the disks 11, the horizontal portion of which forms the striker proper.
Patent GB-191300494-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Mechanically Discharging Metallurgical Furnaces, particularly Zinc Muffle Furnaces.
IPC: C22B19/06
Filed: 1913-01-07
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 494. Meguin & Co., F., and M³ller, W. Jan. 7. Discharging retorts.-In an apparatus for discharging zinc and like retorts and muffles by a current of steam, the end of the supply pipe a is surrounded by a chamber c having a rearwardly-directed discharge orifice d. When used in hot retorts, water may be supplied through the pipe a and converted into steam by contact with the hot walls of the chamber c. The head b is preferably tapered as shown, and ribbed to facilitate insertion into the retort, and auxiliary discharge orifices e, e<1> may be provided so that the materials are loosened before being acted upon by the main stream from the orifice d. The supply of steam or water can be regulated by a valve g, and an exhaust pipe h concentric with the supply pipe a may be provided to carry off surplus fluid.
Patent GB-191301616-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for the Condensation of Vapours of Volatile Metals, especially of Zinc Vapour.
Inventor: TIMM FRIEDRICH CARL WILHELM
IPC: C22B19/18
Filed: 1913-01-20
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 1616. Timm, F. C. W. Feb. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Distilling metals.-Metallic vapours, such as zinc, sodium, potassium, arsenic, lead, antimony, mercury, &c., are condensed by passing downwards through a receptacle charged with fragmentary or porous substances. When the condenser becomes too hot, it is cut out and another condenser is introduced in its place. The hot condensing-medium is cooled, in some cases after the residual zinc has been removed by the passage of hot gases therethrough, by air, gas, steam, water, or other cooling-medium circulated through pipes, coils, hollow plates, &c. embedded in the charge, or by water supplied to the upper surface of the charge and air drawn through it; or the charge may be removed from the condenser, and either cooled and replaced in the condenser, or, if the charge consists of coke charged into the reductionfurnace, the residual zinc being thereby recovered. Before reaching the condenser, the gases may pass through a large chamber wherein they are freed from dust and cooled almost to the dew-point of the vapour to be condensed. When more than one metallic vapour is present in the gases, the preliminary cooling may be carried to the liquefying-point of one constituent for example, lead, which is then removed by passing downwardly through the first of a series of condensers. The gases issuing from this condenser pass through a second condenser, working at a lower temperature, where another metal, for example zinc, is removed. When the zinc-condenser becomes too hot, it is employed for lead, a fresh condenser being introduced to remove the zinc. When the preliminary cooling is not carried so far, and the lead-condenser becomes too hot, it may be cut out and cooled, being afterwards employed first as a zinc-condenser and then again for lead. Similarly, when several vapours are present, several condensers, working at different temperatures, are employed. For condensing a single metal, the apparatus may comprise a condenser A, fitted with a space below the charge to receive the condensed metal which is run off through a trap J, a cooler L, filter M, pump K, and valves E, F, G, H, for permitting either the metallic vapours or cooling-medium to be passed through the condenser. An opening is provided in the wall of the condenser below the grate C for removing any solidified metal from the space below the grate.
Patent GB-191303133-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Acetic Acid Esters of Amyl Alcohol and its Homologues.
Inventor: KAUFLER FELIX
Filed: 1913-02-06
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 3133. Kaufler, F. Feb. 6. [Addition to 2779/13.] Amyl acetates and homologues thereof are prepared by the action upon chlorhydrocarbons of porous voluminous sodium acetate in the presence of a catalyst such as a copper salt.
Patent GB-191306627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Cutting Machines and the like.
IPC: E21C31/00
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 6627. Beckett & Anderson, and Anderson, R. C. March 18. Coal-cutting machines. -In a machine for cutting coal &c. in which a single electric motor propels the machine and also drives the cutting- member, the bevel pinion k driving the cutter is mounted on a shaft h having a single hearing j. The shaft h is in line with the motor armature shaft c, and is adapted to be connected thereto by a clutch d d<1>. The shaft c is supported by bearings b which may be combined journal and thrust bearings and may have packing-rings m for excluding dust. Thrust washers w may be provided for the bevel pinion.
Patent GB-191309065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: BOURDELLES EMILE
IPC: F41A3/10
Filed: 1913-04-17
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 9065. Bourdelles, E. May 31, 1912, [Convention date]. Ordnance, adapting for miniature-ammunition practice; design.-Consists in attaching to a gun a second barrel which may be fixed on the outside or the inside of the main barrel to enable projectiles of different calibres to be fired, thus utilizing the increased strength of modern steel and at the same time furnishing the necessary mass for the operation of the .recoil brake. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the main barrel a carries a screwed collar d into which screws a second barrel b of smaller calibre, this barrel engaging at its rear end a nose c on the breech of the gun. The barrel b may be unscrewed, withdrawn, and inserted in the main barrel a for use with projectiles of smaller calibre, screw-threads a<1> in the muzzle g being provided for the reception of the screwthreads b<2> on the barrel b. When the main barrel alone is being used, the threads a<1> are protected by a screwed sleeve h, Fig. 5. More than one auxiliary barrel may be provided.
Patent GB-191313593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Toy Pistols, Alarms and the like.
Inventor: METZ PAUL
IPC: F41C3/06
Filed: 1913-06-12
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 13,593. Metz, P., and Bradley, O. June 12. Pistols.-In a toy pistol for firing explosive corks and having a closure inserted in the barrel to prevent forward expulsion of fragments of cartridge and an opening to the rear of the closure, the opening is of a size and character to permit loading as well as serving for the lateral expulsion of products of combustion and fragments of cartridge. The closure is a cup-shaped metal stopper e and the opening f is preferably on the underside of, and extending half-way round the barrel. Parts f<1> are slightly inturned to assist in retaining the cork in firing position. The closure may be secured by riveting.
Patent GB-191319746-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleaning Iron, Steel and other Surfaces such as the Sides and Bottoms of Ships.
Inventor: MACNICOL ARNOLD NESBITT
IPC: B63B59/10
Filed: 1912-11-29
Granted: 1913-12-01
Abstract: 19,746. Macnicol, A. N. July 13, 1912, [Convention date]. Cleaners for mechanically removing incrustation.-Apparatus for cleaning iron and other surfaces such as the sides and bottoms of ships, of the kind which is self-propelled and is provided with steering-mechanism to retain the apparatus in the line of travel, is held to the work by the reaction of a jet of water. A main brush 2 and smaller brushes 19 are mounted within a frame 3 provided with rollers 13, 15 which bear against the surface, the brushes and rollers being driven by an electric or compressedair motor 4 as described in Specification 27,521/12. A pump 1, also driven by the motor, ejects water from the interior of the apparatus in a direction at right-angles to the surface; or water may be supplied to the jet from an external source such as a hose. The raising, lowering, steering and scraping apparatus are as described in the above-mentioned Specification.