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Patent GB-190922234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electrically Operating Planing Machines and the like Reciprocating Tools.
IPC: B23D7/00
Filed: 1909-09-30
Granted: 1910-10-31
Abstract: 22,234. Lancashire Dynamo and Motor Co., and Mason, G. E. Sept. 30. [Cognate Application, 10,749/10,] Dynamos and motors combined for transmitting power.-The driving-motor M, Fig. 1, of a planing machine or other reciprocating tool is supplied with current from a generator B, which is driven by a compound-wound motor A. Hand switches D, E are inserted in the circuits of the armature and field of the motor B, and the field Sb, which is in shunt to a large resistance V<b> to provide a discharge path when the circuit is broken, is controlled by a tappetactuated switch G. The arms t<1>, t<2> of the switch reverse the polarity of the ends of a fixed potentiometer resistance Q at the end of each stroke of the machine. The remaining arm t' changes the amount of resistance Q in shunt to the field from q, q<1> for the slow working stroke to q, q<2> for the quick-return stroke. A diverting resistance D<b> is also connected across the armature terminals. In a modification, the switch G is actuated by the tappet as before, to reverse the polarity of the resistance terminals; and a separate two-arm switch electrically interlocked with the switch G is actuated according to the direction of rotation of the motor to control the amount of resistance in shunt to the field. The actuating-arm for this switch fits loosely on the motor shaft, so as to be thrown from one limit stop to another as the direction of rotation, and therefore of the friction torque exerted by the motor shaft, changes. In a further modification, a resistance R, Fig. 3, permanently in the field circuit, replaces the potentiometer resistance. The polarity of the field is reversed by a tappet switch G', and the amount of resistance R is varied by the same switch, the " forward " reversing-contact g<4> being connected to a point r' of the resistance, and the return contact g<1> to the point r<2>. An additional switch F is provided in a shunt about the resistance that is added for the working stroke, and is operated so as to increase the speed of the driving-motor between the cutting intervals when the cutting- stroke is not continuous. An auxiliary switch operated by an advance tappet on the planer may also be employed for opening or closing a shunt about the added resistance, just before the planer reaches the end of its return and working strokes respectively. A smoother reversal is thus effected.
Patent GB-190929864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Old, or Waste, Vulcanised Rubber, for the Recovery of Rubber therefrom.
IPC: C08J11/16
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 29,864. Dreyfus, C., Friedl, A., Bentley, W. H., and Clayton Aniline Co. Dec. 21. Utilizing waste india-rubber.-Old or waste vulcanized rubber is treated with acids and alkalies to remove mineral matter and free sulphur, and is then agglomerated by being agitated and heated with aniline or a homologue thereof. 500 lb. of comminuted rubber are mixed with 2,000 lb. of ten per-cent sulphuric acid; the mixture is agitated for twenty-four hours, and is then heated to boiling-point. The residue is washed and boiled with 1500 lb. of ten per-cent caustic soda solution. It is then dried and mixed with from three to five times its weight of aniline or one of its homologues; it is then agitated and heated to 140-170‹ C. until agglomeration takes place. The aniline is then removed, the last traces being pressed or washed out.
Patent GB-191002451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tide Indicators.
Inventor: LENTHALL CHARLES BERTRAM
IPC: G06G1/02
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 2451. Lenthall, C. B. Feb. 1. Calculating-apparatus. -Relates to means for calculating the height of the tide for any time at a place for which the height of the mean spring tide and the time of high water are known. A pivoted arm moves over a scale divided in one form into six hours and the quarters, or, as shown, into four, five, six, seven, or eight hours and quarters, and a scale A is fitted sliding parallel to the diameter of the circular scale and graduated to show height of tide. Setting is effected by bringing the half mean spring height of tide opposite the centre of rotation of the arm, and bringing a slider on the arm to the high-water for the day, the arm being coincident with the diameter. On moving the arm round through the interval that has elapsed since high-water, the reading on the scale A opposite the slider on the arm gives the required height. A simple slider may be employed as described above or, as shown, a pin on a nut L carried by a screwed arm N and adjusted by bevel gear from a milled head P may have a pin engaging a light sliding slotted plate J carrying the pointer H. The scale may be operated by means of a pinion. Instead of mechanical parts, suitable circles and lines may be employed as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191004117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Air in connexion with the Heating and Ventilating of Buildings.
Inventor: KAY JAMES
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 1910-02-19
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 4117. Kay, J., and Strang, T. W. Feb. 19. [Cognate Application, 18,126/10.] Air-heating furnaces.-Apparatus for heating air applicable for heating and ventilating buildings, comprises a furnace D from which the gases pass through a flue or flues E, extending beyond the range of the flame, before coming into contact with air-heating pipes A arranged in a chamber C. The pipes A are made of fire-clay and provided with removable metallic linings B to prevent mixing of the air with the gases. The furnace gases pass over a baffle K and through a damper-controlled outlet G to a chamber I having an outlet J leading to a chimney. The heated air enters a chamber L located above the chamber I and finally escapes through outlets M leading to distributing-conduits. Specification 9992/92 is referred to.
Patent GB-191004609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps.
Inventor: LYON JAMES
IPC: B66B7/06
Filed: 1910-02-24
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 4609. Lyon, J. Feb. 24. Coupling.-An eye-block A has internal inclines B and a wedge D grooved to receive a rope which when pulled is gripped between them. A screw F and inclined recess prevent accidental escape of the wedge.
Patent GB-191009980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alcohol and Nourishing Food for Animals from Potatoes.
Inventor: STEFFEN CARL
IPC: A23K1/14
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-04-24
Abstract: 9980. Steffen, C. April 26, 1909, [Convention date]. Materials for making alcohol; mashing processes.-In treating potatoes to obtain alcohol and food for animals, the potatoes are cut into slices, and the slices are washed with a diastase solution at a temperature of about 70‹ C., at which the starch is converted into paste and is then saccharified by the diastase. The slices are pressed and dried to form food for animals. The liquors are united and fermented. In a modification, the slices are washed first with cold water to separate the starch on the surface, and this is subsequently added to the diastase liquor.
Patent GB-191011173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: FERGUSON FRANCIS HENRY
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1910-05-05
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 11,173. Ferguson, F. H. May 5. Incandescent gas burners.-The burners are provided with horizontal mixing-tubes loosely supported at both ends so as to be capable of removal without unscrewing. The lamp is supported by a central gas pipe terminating in central chambers d, e for the main and by-pass supplies, respectively. Pipes f lead from the chamber d to the nipples g of the burners. The end h of the mixing-tube fits loosely over the nipple fitting, and a lug k on the end i rests in a socket l on the central pipe. A rack n on the air-regulating sleeve m engages with a pinion by which it can be turned from outside the casing. The burner nozzle j is attached to the mixing-tube i by means of a bayonet-joint.
Patent GB-191017165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Running Fish Wires through Electric Conduits and the like.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 17,165. Lake, W. E., [Crawford, F.]. July 19. Fish-wire apparatus.-A machine for threading fish - wires through conduits &c. for the purpose of laying wires and other lines therein is constructed with a continuous rotary clamp for engaging the wire and forcing it in the desired direction. The clamp consists of two resilient members 1, 2, which can be drawn together by the nut 5 so as to embrace a fish-wire 11, preferably flat, between their surfaces. Bolts 10, as shown in Fig. 7, prevent the members 1, 2 from moving relatively, and a spring-pressed ratchet clutch allows the members to be rotated continuously in one direction, even when the crank 8 is turned to-and-fro through part of a revolution only. Rollers 12, 13 keep the wire in position on the rotary clamp as it passes from the containing-spool 28 to the flexible guide 45 leading to the orifice of the conduit, and bolts 22 allow the frame 19 carrying the rollers to be brought into correct adjustment with regard to the rotary clamp 1, 2. The frame carrying the rollers 12, 13 is provided with a guiding member which is comprised of two parts 15, 16 held together by bolts 17, and is so shaped on the side towards the clamp that the wire passes in a straight line through the guide. The containing-spool 28 is so constructed that the wire is wound thereon in a flat spiral; a bent metal strap guard 33, the ends of which are attached to frames 26, prevents the wire from uncoiling out of the spool. In use, the head 50 of the fish-wire is placed in the orifice of the conduit, and the clamp is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow; when the wire has been driven through the conduit, the line to be placed in position is secured to the head 50, and then, after slacking the nut 5 so as to disengage the clamp 1, 2, the fish-wire may be hauled back by rotating the spool in the direction opposite to that indicated by the arrow marked thereon.
Patent GB-191027642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables for Billiards, Bagatelle and the like.
Inventor: CRABB HUGH ALEXANDER
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1910-11-28
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 27,642. Crabb, H. A., Hutchinson, C. H., and Perl, A. H. F. Nov. 28. Billiards, tables for. - Relates to billiard tables, especially those of small size. The slate bed a<1> rests in a ledge or groove d formed on the inner edge of a wooden base or frame a, Fig. 2. The cloth c is stretched over the slate, and is further stretched and secured in place bv means of an upper frame or surround, b, the inner surface f of which is shaped to fit over the base a and the edge of the slate a<1>. The cushion consists of an endless strip of rubber i fitted into a groove h on the inner edge of the frame b and held in place by metal caps or retainers j, Fig. 3, fixed at the pockets. The cloth is held in position at the pockets by means of short lengths of tubing n provided with roughened edges n<1> which, when the tubes are driven into the pocket holes, engage the cloth and stretch it over the edges of the pockets. Balls falling into the pockets are retained by flat springs l, or they may fall into conveying - channels of the known type. The table may be mounted on known swivelling devices in order that it may be turned to bring the balls into convenient position for playing. Adjustable feet may be provided to screw in and out of the legs.
Patent GB-191101869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Meters.
Inventor: KENNEDY-MCGREGOR JOHN ALEXANDE
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 1911-01-25
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 1869. McGregor, J. A. Kennedy-. Jan. 25. Gas meters. - A prepayment meter of very small size, intended for individual burners, is installed by the use of a plug adapted to be inserted in place of the ordinary control cock adjacent to the burner. As shown, the plug comprises a part v, Fig. 8, which may be rubbercovered, inserted in.place of the ordinary plug. The part v carries an extension in which is a rotatable plug w with ports and passages arranged so that, when the tap is ' on,' gas passes from one side of the plug v to the meter and from the meter to the other side of the plug, while, when the tap is ' off,' gas is cut off from both meter and burner. A suitable form of meter comprises two bellows a, b, Fig. 2, having their moving sides connected by a link d'. The distributing-valve of the meter is actuated by a pin h<1> and pawl t' alternatively struck by a spring-held link f oscillated by a slotted link e' carried by one of the bellows. An anti-fluctuator k is provided.
Patent GB-191102575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gears and Clutch Mechanism for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: PLAYER JOSEPH WILLIAM
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1911-02-01
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 2575. Player, J. W. Feb. 1. Clutches, friction.- Three-speed gearing of the kind described in 7674/06 is arranged together with a clutch in the hub of a motorcycle, the belt pulley carrier T, T<2> being constructed so as to overhang the hub, which may therefore be as long as possible. The driving-sleeve Z of the change-speed gear is formed internally with a clutch surface which is engaged by radiallymovable members W connected to the driving-pulley.
Patent GB-191103264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Garments, particularly Ladies Underwear.
Inventor: HUGHES-MAHONE NORAH EDITH
IPC: A41B9/00
Filed: 1911-02-08
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 3264. Mahone, N. E. Hughes-. Feb. 8. Chemises and like undergarments; expansion and contraction, facilitating.-Garments, particularly ladies' underwear, are made discontinuous or open at the sides and at other desired places, such as the shoulders, the neck, and under the sleeves or arm portions in a chemise or like garment, or at the waistband in a pair of drawers. These openings are closed by ribbon or the like b laced through the edges of the garment. The closing-means may comprise loops, eyelets, hooks, or the like attached at intervals to the edges; or a cord d may be secured at such places so as to form loops, the ribbon being led through these. The ribbon may be continued, or adapted, to take the place of the usual ornamental ribbon. By slackening or tightening the ribbon, the garment may be adjusted.
Patent GB-191108709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Calculating Machines.
Inventor: BEHR BERNHARD
Filed: 1911-04-07
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 8709. Behr, B. April 7. Multiplying and dividing apparatus.-In machines of the Thomas type, the setting-slides a for the multiplicand are connected by chains s with spring drums, and are provided with fixed teeth b<1> engaging with the teeth of spring- controlled pivoted racks c. The racks can be independently, or simultaneously, by means of a rod o, rocked upon their pivots, whereupon the slides are returned to their initial positions by their spring drums.
Patent GB-191112438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar-studs and the like.
Inventor: BEST PERCY ALFRED
IPC: A44B3/02
Filed: 1911-05-23
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 12,438. Best, P. A. May 23. Studs.-The rear face b of the base a of a stud is curved to fit the wearer's neck and to prevent turning. The front face c of the base may be convex so that the shirt band retains its proper curvature. The base of the stud may be rectangular, oval, or circular in shape and may be skeleton in form. The head may be hinged, rigid, or separable.
Patent GB-191118941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines.
Inventor: CHACE RICHARD BORDEN
IPC: D01G19/26
Filed: 1911-08-23
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 18,941. Chace, R. B. Dec. 20, 1910, [Convention date]. Combing-machines. - In a Heilmann combing- machine, the backwardly and forwardly rotating piecing-roll is driven by means of a train of gearing which always maintains the shaft in positively-controlled and constant gear connexion with the main driving- shaft. In the preferred form of the invention, the piecing-roll shaft 10, Fig. 6, has mounted upon its extremity one element 25 of an epicyclic train of gearing. The second element 26 is mounted upon a sleeve on a shaft 27 journaled in an arm 16 of the frame and in the hollow extremity of the shaft 10. The intermediate element 29 of the train is secured to the shaft 27. A gear 30 is mounted upon the sleeve and. is driven by a gear 31 on a shaft 32 upon which is a starwheel 33. The shaft 27 is driven through a gear 35 by a gear 34 mounted upon a sleeve on the shaft 32, which sleeve also carries a mutilated pinion 36. The starwheel 33 and mutilated pinion 36 are driven intermittently by a member driven directly from the main drive shaft, in such a manner that when the star-wheel is rotated the mutilated pinion is locked, and vice versa. When the mutilated pinion is locked, the intermediate element of the epicyclic gear is held from rotation, and the piecing- roll shaft is rotated in one direction; whereas, when the star-wheel is locked and the second element of the epicyclic gear is held from rotation, the piecing-roll shaft is then rotated in the reverse direction. The star-wheel 33 is driven by a stud 45 on a plate 44 secured by bolts 53 to one face of a gear 41, Figs. 2 and 4, which is mounted upon a countershaft 39 driven through spur gearing 47, 48, 50, 51, 52 from the main drive shaft 15. The plate 44 also carries an interrupted circular lock-ring 46. The gear 41 is also the driving-gear of the mutilated pinion 36 and has a single group of teeth adapted to engage with one or other of the two groups of teeth on the pinion 36. A plate 42- carried at the side of the pinion 36, arranged to overlap the gear 41 and to be engaged by the edge of a corresponding finger 43 secured to the gear 41, is provided to start the pinion slightly in advance of the engagement of the teeth and thus avoid the effects of wear on the teeth. The epicyclic gear may be enclosed in a box-like frame containing lubricant. In a modification, the epicyclic train is composed of spur-wheels instead of bevel-wheels. The combing-cylinder shaft 12, Fig. 2, is driven by spur gearing 14, 13 from the main driving-shaft 15. The feed-roll 6 is driven by a pin-wheel 24 on the combing-cylinder shaft 12 and a starwheel 22 on a counter - shaft 21 and by spur-gearing 20, 19.
Patent GB-191122723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Lamps.
IPC: F21L23/00
Filed: 1911-10-16
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 22,723. Bryan, C., and Wilson, Browne, &. Son, J. Oct. 16. Wick - operating devices.-In safety lamps for mines, motor-garages, &c., the wickregulating shaft 5 may be operated from outside the lamp by means of a shaft 6, Fig. 3, turning in bearings 7 and having a tapered square head 8 adapted when pushed inwards to engage a socket 10 on the end of the shaft 5.
Patent GB-191122812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Winding Machines for Yarns, Threads and the like.
Inventor: MCKEAN JOHN OLIPHANT
IPC: B65H54/52
Filed: 1911-10-16
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 22,812. McKean, J. O. Oct. 16. Winding-machines.-The cop holder of a machine for winding yarns, threads, &c. is arranged so as to pivot about an axis in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the cop-driving drum, and is weighted so that the small end of the cop is more forcibly pressed against the driving-drum than the large end. The holder comprises two arms 4<a>, 4<b>, which carry the cop spindle and the adjustable weight 14 respectively, and is pivoted in an adjustable socket 6, the axis of which intersects the axis of the cop. The socket turns about a shaft 12 as the cop grows, and is connected by means of an arm 16 and rackbar 18 with the usual stop-motion mechanism for lifting the cop upon breakage of a thread or the completion of the cop.
Patent GB-191123921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chimney and Ventilating-shaft Tops.
Inventor: HAHN KARL EMIL GUSTAV
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1911-10-28
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 23,921. Hahn, K. E. G. Oct. 28. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-A cone d with a cover-plate f is fitted within the top, the wall of which expands conically above the cone, is then cylindrical, and finally contracts conically at the top. Tubes h incline downwards and outwards from the top, laterally of the cone d. A cover i may be provided.
Patent GB-191125348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cabinet Playing Mechanism for Pianos and the like.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1911-11-14
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 25,348. Atkinson, C. W. Nov. 14. Piano-players.-The pneumatic action described in Specification 6503/10 is applied to a piano-player, suitable mechanism being provided for operating the piano-keys. In Fig. 2, the action a is arranged at a lower level than the keys h, and an extension i of the casing carries a support j, provided with pivoted strikers g<1>. Rods k connect the levers g, which are operated by the pneumatics d, and the strikers g<1>. The wind-truck c is arranged near the keyboard. In a modification, the action is inverted and the levers g operate the keys. Alternatively, the striking pneumatics may be arranged vertically and operate the keys through bell-crank levers.
Patent GB-191204241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Marking Machines.
Inventor: IELFIELD FRED CHARLES
IPC: B65H3/04
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 4241. Ielfield, F. C. Feb. 20. Postmarking-machines.-In a mail-marking or stamp-cancelling machine, the letters are placed on edge on a table 2 with their leading edges against a guide 5, and are pressed towards a plate 11 and against the projecting flange 9 on a wheel 8. Encircling the wheel 8 and a pulley 7 is a feed-belt 6 which conveys the letters separately past the sharpened separator plate 10 removably attached to the guide 5 by a screw. The wheel 8 is carried by an arm 19 pivoted to a block 14 longitudinally adjustable in a slot 18. The block 14 carries an arm 20 through which passes a rod 22 carrying a nut 25, by means of which the protrusion of the wheel 8 through the plate 11 may be determined. The wheel 8 is pressed against the letters by a spring 23, the pressure of which may be adjusted by altering the position of a collar 24. After passing the plate 10, the letter is carried by the belt against a stop 27 on the guide 26, by which it is arrested until disengaged therefrom by a roller 38 on a pivoted plate 37, oscillated by a cam 39 on the shaft 31 of the printing-roller 28. When thus released, the letter passes on between the printing-surface 29 and the impression roller 30, which is carried by a rock arm 33 pressed toward the printing-roller by a spring 33<a>. After marking, the letter is conveyed onward past a roller 42, which deflects the belt 6 inward so that a good grip of the letter between the roller and the belt is obtained, and is stacked by arms 41 on a rotating stacking- wheel. The various roller shafts are geared together beneath the table. The printing-surface 29 is inked by a roller 32.
Patent GB-191204244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cementing Machines.
IPC: A43D25/18
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 4244. Marks, E. C. R., [Hazen-Brown Co.]. Feb. 20. Coating-machines.-An apparatus for applying cement, particularly hot cement, to the parts of boots &c. during manufacture comprises a steam-jacketed cement-tank 10, containing a cement-applying roller 13, above which is supported in a swinging arm 16, a serrated feedroller 14, driven at a speed slightly less than that of the applying-roller. The feed-roller acts by gravity, and its position is adjusted by a screw 25 taking into a lug 26 on the framework, and having an abutment 24 which contacts with an arm 23 on the shaft of the swinging arm 16. The amount of cement on the applying-roller is regulated by a leather scraper 28 provided with adjusting-screws 30 at each end.