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Patent GB-191100711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Transformers.
IPC: H01F38/30
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 711. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 10. Transformers. - The primary of a current transformer, for use with measuring - instruments &c., is inserted in a trough - shaped envelope of plastic insulating-composition, the edges of which are then welded together by heat and pressure. The primary 14, having long terminals 15, is inserted in an envelope 8 moulded of a plastic insulating - composition which softens with heat and hardens when cold. The coil 14 is placed between the tubular portions 6, 8, and rests against the bottom 7, the terminals 15 lying in grooves 13 formed during moulding. The outside of the terminal portion 10 is corrugated. The edges 16 are then turned over as shown in Fig. 8, and the whole is inserted in the finishing-dies, where it is subjected to heat and pressure to weld the edges together. The finished primary, Fig. 11, is formed with shoulders 23, between which the core 22 is mounted, and the secondary terminals pass through holes in lugs 26 formed in the finishing process. The secondary 19 is placed in the space 20 in the primary and the laminated core is interleaved with the ends of the U-shaped core 22, which is clamped by end plates 24 having legs 25. The plates 24 may have projections 28, which dovetail to hold the end plates in place.
Patent GB-191101795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cakes, Biscuits and Ices.
IPC: A23G9/44
Filed: 1911-01-24
Granted: 1912-01-24
Abstract: 1795. Thompson & Co's. Idolice Specialities, H., and Thompson, E. J. Jan. 24. Biscuits and cakes; ice creams and like preparations.-Biscuits, cakes, and ices are made to resemble externally an animal. In the case of a cake, which is formed and baked in a mould shaped to the configuration of the animal, the cake is coated with chocolate, marzipan, &c., or is formed of layers of cake, and is suitably coloured to imitate the striped or spotted appearance of the animal. Ice cream is moulded in a mould in layers or portions of suitable colours. The cake or ice may be formed with a base portion or one side of the animal may be formed flat. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1043/87, 21,855/93, 20,676/97, and 22,362/10.
Patent GB-191108189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gearing for Motor Cycles and the like.
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1911-04-01
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 8189. Triumph Cycle Co., Hathaway, C. W., and Franklin, A. G. April 1. Variable speed toothed gearing; clutches, friction. - Clutch drums F, G are arranged close to one another, so as to obtain large clutching surfaces with small overall dimensions, in gearing of t h e type in which expanding clutches on one shaft H project into the space between the gear-wheels on the other shaft R. The driving chain-wheel S is mounted on the end of the shaft H, the centre of which is enlarged at J to accommodate the expanding clutch members K. Longitudinal adjustment of a screw N expands the clutches alternately through worm and screw gearing, while rotation of the screw adjusts for wear. By engaging the left-hand clutch, the driving-shaft H is connected direct to the belt pulley, which is mounted on a sleeve forming an extension of the clutch drum F. When the right - hand clutch is engaged, movement is transmitted through the countershaft R. The gear-box A may be mounted in a circular carrier, as described in Specification 7957/11, [Class 79(iii), Motor vehicles, Arrangement &c. of parts of].
Patent GB-191109605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carding Machines.
Inventor: RAMELLA QUINTO
IPC: D01G15/46
Filed: 1911-04-20
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 9605. Ramella, Q. May 28, 1910, [Convention date]. Carding-engines.-An auxiliary carding-drum 1, Fig. 2, with which are associated clearing- rollers 3 and a fly 2, is added to a condenser carding-engine, or to the third carding-engine of a series. A portion of the fleece on the main cylinder 4 is doffed by the auxiliary drum 1, and, after being worked, is taken off the drum 1 by the doffer 5, on which it is combined with the remainder of the fleece removed from the main cylinder. Specification 7170/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-191112842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Keys or Wedges for use in Securing Rails to Railway Chairs.
Inventor: RANFORD VALENTINE BEACONSFIELD
IPC: E01B9/58
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 12,842. Ranford, V. B. May 29. Chair keys and wedges.-Keys A have a coil spring G secured by a washer H and pin I to a rod B having a projection E. This projection slides in a slot K and rests against the chair jaws to retain the key, but it is withdrawn and rests against the end of the key when the key is driven in place.
Patent GB-191114787-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of a Liquid for Removing Old Lacquer or Varnish from the Oil-paintings of Old Masters.
Inventor: RUBINI MERO
IPC: C09D9/00
Filed: 1911-06-26
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 14,787. Rubini, M. Aug. 24, 1910, [Convention date]. Varnishes, removing.-A composition for removing varnish or lacquer from the surface of oil paintings consists of spirits of wine, oil of cloves, ether, paraffin oil, turpentine, and sodium chloride dissolved in distilled water.
Patent GB-191116064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Splitting and Peeling Fruit, particularly Bananas.
Inventor: BRAGG GEORGE JAMES
IPC: A23N7/00
Filed: 1911-07-11
Granted: 1912-10-11
Abstract: 16,064. Bragg, G. J. July 11. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c. - In a machine for splitting and peeling fruit, particularly applicable for treating bananas in the green state, the fruit is passed down a shoot to spring - mounted geared rollers 6, which deliver it between a pair of rotary cutters 2 in the correct position for being divided longitudinally into halves, the split fruit afterwards being passed down diverging shoots 11 to pulp-gathering heads 12 comprising blunt blades 15 inserted in skeleton cylinders. The fruit is pressed against the blades by rotary drums 17 so that the pulp is divided into short lengths and passes between the blades into the interior of the cylinders, while the peel remains on the surface of the blades until it is removed by a stripping-blade 18. The rotary cutters 2 may be positively driven or rotated by the weight of the fruit assisted by a slight push given by the operator.
Patent GB-191120857-A (GB)
Title: Overturning Ploughs with Several Shares.
Inventor: HACKENBERGER OSKAR FRIEDRICH
IPC: A01B3/18
Filed: 1911-09-21
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 20,857. Hackenberger, O. F., and Hackenberger, E. F. Sept. 21. Ploughs.-In a reversible plough in which double plough bodies are fastened to a jointed parallelogram, special means are provided for automatically turning the bodies about horizontal axes when the parallelogram is adjusted. The spindles carrying the plough bodies are mounted in arms projecting downwards from the sides 4, 6 of the parallelogram 3, 4, 5, 6, and are connected by bevel-gearing to spur-wheels 16 which engage with toothed segments 17 when the parallelogram is adjusted by means of a lever 27 and locking-quadrant 29. The ploughs are normally held in position by spring catches which are raised by the engagement of projections 12 with a lever 24. The segments may be turned up to allow of both ploughs being placed in their outer positions by hand for use in potato fields, the parallelogram being in its central position. The ploughs are raised or lowered by tilting the standards of the rear wheels 22 by means of a lever 20.
Patent GB-191127443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps and Regulators.
Inventor: LORD GEORGE SPENCER
IPC: F16T1/06
Filed: 1911-12-07
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 27,443. Lord, G. S., and Barlow, P. Dec. 7. Steam - traps.-An expansion tube a, in which condensed water collects, is pivoted near the inlet a<1> to a frame b, and is held at the other end by the forked end j<2> of an inextensible rod j, which is adjustably secured to the frame at j<1>. The tube a carries at its outlet end a valve member d which, on expansion of the tube produced by entrance of steam, rises relatively to the frame against the action of a spring g<1> until the valve stem e engages a stop g and thus closes the valve. The frame b may be fixed and the tube a connected to the inlet and outlet pipes by flexible tubes, or the tube a may be fixed and the frame movable.
Patent GB-191127521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Moving Targets and in Apparatus to be used in connection therewith.
Inventor: MAITRE JOHN BRACHE LE
IPC: F41J9/14
Filed: 1911-12-08
Granted: 1912-12-09
Abstract: 27,521. Le Maitre, J. B. Dec. 8. Targets.-Relates to kinematograph targets and consists in (1) means for moving the screens to obliterate shot-holes, (2) wireless electric apparatus and apparatus actuated by soundwaves for stopping the film, and (3) rotary shutters operated by centrifugal action. Fig. 1 shows a screen 11 which is unwound from a spring roller 1 on to a reel 3 by a lever 9, pawl 10, ratchet-wheel 7, and an endless chain 6. The reel 3 may be operated continuously by a spring, gravity, or other motor. A stationary sheet 12 is renewed by unwinding from a spring drum 13 and clamping the free edge of the sheet at the opposite edge of the sheet 11. Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic view showing two methods of stopping the film. According to the first arrangement, a primary coil and a secondary sparking-coil are inserted in the hollow butt of the rifle along with a battery or source of electric energy, and the wires of the primary coil are attached to contact-pieces which are bridged over by the trigger, preferably as described in Specification 25,851/10, when a shot is fired. The waves from the sparkgap in the rifle butt influence a coherer 25 so as to allow a current to flow from a battery 26 through a relay 27, which in turn closes a circuit through a clutch solenoid 29 and stops the picture-projecting apparatus. To re-start the picture-projecting apparatus, a switch 30 is momentarily opened. According to. the second arrangement, sound-waves set up when the rifle is fired enter a funnel containing a flexible diaphragm with a contact piece 38, which completes an electic circuit through a stationary contact 39, adjustable by a screw, and thus operates the relay 27. Fig. 5 shows centrifugal shutter apparatus in which the shutters 46 are carried by flexible spring strips 47 secured to a fixed collar 44 and a sliding collar 45 on a shaft 43 of the kinematograph machine. When the shaft is rotated, the collar 45 slides on it against the force of .a spring 49 and the shutters fly outwards to come opposite to the aperture of the kinematograph.
Patent GB-191207741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WOOD FRANK ALLAN
IPC: F02M9/127
Filed: 1912-03-30
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 7741. Wood, F. A. March 30. Spray carburettors.-The air and fuel valves are simultaneously actuated by suction, and the relative positions of the valves can be varied. The valve C, which controls air ports a<5>, is actuated by suction transmitted to the chamber a<3> containing a piston D subjected on its underside to atmospheric pressure through an aperture a<7>, The fuel is controlled by a plug H, which is connected to the air-valve C by a lever K and link M, Fig. 3. The lever K fits loosely on the spindle of the plug H, but is connected to a lever J which is fixed to the plug spindle through a milled disk P and a pin working in the slot p<3>. By means of this disk, the relative positions of the levers, and therefore of the air and fuel valves, can be adjusted. The extent of opening of the fuelvalve is adjusted by means of a pin m<3> and holes k<1>. A groove e<2> in an extension e<1> of the throttle E allows air to pass the fuel-orifice when the throttle is closed, and prevents dripping of petrol. A small air-port f<1> leads to the petrol passage.
Patent GB-191208209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain-pens.
Inventor: MEYER HARRY
IPC: B43K5/04
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 8209. Meyer, H. April 5, 1911, [Convention, date]. Reservoir pens. - A reservoir pen is provided at its rear end with a filling-bulb o permanently connected to the pen, a lateral air duct d, and a screw valve f having a centrally - bored stem g adapted to make or break the communication between the reservoir b and the bulb o through the duct d and bored stem g. The valve f is operated by the engagement of the screwed stem g with a screw thread on a small cap e; a packing-disk h ensures a close fit between the valve and the cap. The bulb o is protected by a detachable hood p. When the pen is not in use, the valve f is screwed down to close the duct d.
Patent GB-191209214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Weighing Liquids.
Inventor: BOEHMER AUGUST
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 1912-04-18
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 9214. B÷hmer, A. April 18. Weighing indirectly the liquid contained in tanks.-Relates to apparatus for weighing indirectly the liquid in a tank with the aid of an auxiliary weighing - receptacle, the crosssection of which is in a known proportion to that of the tank. In the present invention an auxiliary liquid, such as mercury, is forced into the weighing-receptacle by the liquid in the tank and the receptacle is afterwards weighed, or the mercury is subjected to the hydrostatic pressure of the tank liquid during weighing. In one arrangement a pipe depending from the base of the tank dips into mercury contained in the weighing-receptacle which is balanced on one arm of a steelyard. In another arrangement the tank communicates with an air-tight vessel containing mercury which is, by the liquid pressure, forced up a tube into the weighing-receptacle. The weighing-receptacle with its contents is then disconnected for weighing. In a modification, Fig. 3, for weighing liquids under pressure a pipe o from the tank dips into mercury in the weighing-receptacle n suspended from the scale beam, and a mercurysealed space beneath the bottom of the weighing-receptacle is connected by a conduit t with the gas chamber of the tank.
Patent GB-191210332-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Checking or Preventing Slamming of Swinging Doors.
Inventor: HUELSEN WERNER
IPC: E05F5/04
Filed: 1912-05-01
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 10,332. H³lsen, W. May 1. Checks.-A door - check comprises a lever pivoted to the door and adapted, when the door is slammed, to turn upon its axle by centrifugal force so that a spring carried by the lever engages an abutment on the door frame to check the door, after which the lever returns to its normal position so that its spring can engage a second abutment to check slightly the final closing movement. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the lever a is pivoted on an axle d carried by lugs b of a plate c on the door and carries a spring f adapted normally to engage an abutment h' on the door frame and slightly check the closing movement. When the door is slammed, the lever a turns on the axle d and the spring f engages an abutment h<3>. As the lever turns outwards, the axle d is raised by the engagement of a conical-headed screw j on the axle with the edge of the lug b so that after engaging the abutment h' the lever returns to its normal position by gravity. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the lever is pivoted to an axle d<1>, which is carried by the axle d and rests upon an inclined lug s bent up from the plate c. As the lever swings outwards, it rises upon the lug s to enable it to return by gravity. In a further modification shown in Fig. 8, the raising of the lever is effected by a loop f<3> on the end of the spring f engaging an adjustable cone t of elliptical section upon the plate c. The devices may be used for right and left hand closing doors by reversing them, an additional conical screw such as j being provided upon the other end of the axle d and a second lug s being bent out of the base-plate. The plate c in the device shown in Fig. 1, is adjustable by means of a slot and screw m to enable the movement of the lever a to be regulated.
Patent GB-191210788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: MITCHELL LEWIS
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 10,788. Mitchell, L., and Hamer, G. T. May 7. Couplings, disconnectible, adapted for hydrant and stand-pipe connexions have radially moving blocks b with screw - threaded inner faces adapted to project through openings in a socket member a and engage the screw-threaded spigot member d. The blocks are pivotally mounted and are moved into engagement by an external sliding sleeve c. To ensure the blocks moving out of engagement on sliding back the sleeve, the sleeve may be suitably tapered or springs may be used. The sleeve c carries pins e which engage with corresponding slots b<2> in the blocks b leading to an annular groove a<2> on the socket. By rotating the sleeve when coupling has been effected, the pins enter the groove a<2> and lock the sleeve against endlong movement. In a modification, the blocks are slidably mounted and are connected to plate springs which move them out of engagement.
Patent GB-191214980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: HADWIN HARRY
IPC: F16G3/08
Filed: 1912-06-27
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 14,980. Hadwin, H. June 27. Rivets; washers.-In a plate fastener for driving-belts, rivets c with hollow ends are employed for securing the plate b to the belt ends a. The rivet heads, or washers used in connexion therewith, are provided with annular ribs c<2>, Fig. 4, or radial ribs c<3>, Fig. 5, and grooves are provided near the ends of the rivets, as shown in Fig. 4, to engage the plate when it is forced into position. A tool d, Fig. 3, is employed for forcing the rivet into the desired position, and a tool e is employed to spread the end of the rivet.
Patent GB-191219263-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Washing Sponge and the like.
Inventor: WICKHAM MARIAN POWELL
IPC: B01D41/02
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 19,263. Wickham, M. P., Henderson, G. E. W., and Slater, J. W. Aug. 22. Stirring loose materials with liquids.- Sponges, pulp, fibres, &c. are washed in a tank 1 by means of rotary beaters 2, 3 and squeezing- rollers 4. The material, after treatment by the beaters, passes up between the rollers, is sprayed by liquid from a pipe 11, and again circulates; or it may be allowed to collect on sliding shelves 8 for removal. Perforated screens 6, a discharge siphon, and scum-collecting troughs 12 are provided. The beaters 2 are preferably three-armed.
Patent GB-191220976-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Device for Reversing One or More Electric Motors for Operating Tanning Tubs.
IPC: C14B1/00
Filed: 1912-09-14
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 20,976. Herrenschmidt & Co. Oct. 18, 1911, [Convention date]. Make-and-break switches, mechanical. - A switch arm 7, Fig. 1, is periodically reversed by a pinion 6 and sector 4, the pivoted sector arm 3 being pressed by a weighted extension 5 against the periphery of a stepped cam 1 driven by an electric motor. A number of cams may be mounted on a common shaft, each cam controlling a separate switch, and the cams may be arranged so that the switches are reversed successively. The switch devices are used for reversing electric motors employed for rotating tanning-tubs.
Patent GB-191221427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Lifting, Lowering, and Tilting Apparatus for Invalids.
Inventor: PAYNE EDGAR GEORGE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1912-09-20
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 21,427. Payne, E. G. Sept. 20. Bed - lifts. - A combined lifting, lowering, and tilting apparatus for invalids has a framework consisting of ends A, tie rods T, and stays X, forming the support for the invalid - carrier Z and its operating- mechanism. The main shafts H, J, provided with squares g for the handle P, are connected together by the male clutches M, N when engaged by the movable female clutch R. The worms K, K<1> on the shafts H, J engage the worm wheels E on the shafts C, C', which shafts carry cable drums D to wind up the cables V. By connecting or disconnecting the the shafts H, J by the clutch R, the carrier Z may be tilted longitudinally at either end of the apparatus. The transverse shafts C, C' may also be made in two lengths and provided with similar clutches, as shown in Fig. 7, so that the carrier Z may be tilted transversely, and by connecting the clutches M, N, and also M', N', the carrier may be bodily raised or lowered. Specification 7464/05, [Class 78, Lifting &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191224937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of High Frequency Currents adapted for use in Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: H03C1/10
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 24,937. Thompson, W. P., [Compagnie Universelle de Telegraphie et de Telephonie sans Fils]. Oct. 31. Wirless telegraphy and telephony; electric oscillations, producing.-In systems of wireless telegraphy and telephony using high-frequency generators, a train of undamped waves is superposed upon a fluctuating train of waves of the same frequency and phase, this fluctuation being produced in the case of telephony by a microphone, and in the case of telegraphy by using an alternating current to excite the highfrequency generator. In the system shown in Fig. 1, the aerial A is connected to two generators M1, M2 of the same frequency, the fieldexciting currents of which are supplied respectively by a direct-current generator E, and an alternator E2 or a microphone. The generator M2 may be of smaller power than the generator M1. In the system shown in Fig. 3, the field windings of the generator M are supplied with a strong direct current from a dynamo E through a high impedance R, and with a weaker fluctuating current from the battery B and microphone T.
Patent GB-191228542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: BYNG ERNEST GUSTAV
IPC: H05B3/00
Filed: 1912-03-19
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 28,542. Byng, E. G., and Collings, J. H. March 19. Holders.-Double-ended lamps for heating are supported horizontally in bayonet-holders formed as half sockets. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the holder c and a china block e are secured by means of a screwed ring f to a plate b soldered to the frame a, a single spring contact h being connected with a conductor k. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the holder is flanged to receive the block, and is secured by screws g to the frame. The other holder n may be formed as shown in Fig. 1 with a semicylindrical part without bayonet slots.
Patent GB-191300538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saws.
Inventor: WILSON ARTHUR KINGSFORD
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 1913-01-08
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 538. Wilson, A. K. Jan. 8. Saws.-Cross-cut hand-saws are provided with a set of teeth a of fine pitch in front of the main teeth b to enable a metal nail &c. to be cut through. These fine teeth also facilitate starting a cut.