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Patent GB-191101536-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Severing Metal by Flame, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ERMEKEIL HEINRICH ROBERT EUGEN
IPC: F23D14/42
Filed: 1911-01-20
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 1536. Ermekeil, H. R. E. Jan. 20. Blowpipe burners; burners, adjusting.-In a blow-pipe for severing plates, tubes, and other metal articles, of the type in which a pair of nozzles for the flame and oxygen respectively operate on each side of the work, the two pairs being adjustable towards each other, the oxygen nozzle is arranged substantially concentric with the flame nozzle. The oxygen for combustion passes through the valve d and pipe d<1>, and is mixed at c' with the combustible gas, the mixed gases then passing through the annular passage f in the nozzle e. This nozzle has an inner tube g, for supplying the oxygen for severing purposes, which passes up the tube a through the valve b. The nozzles e, one of which carries wheels h for moving on the work are adjustable towards each other by one or more pairs of cross-links i, which are pivoted at j to collars fixed by screws p and also to collars k fixed in the required position by screws o, the links being connected by a bolt and nut n.
Patent GB-191102094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridles for Horses.
Inventor: BISHOP ARTHUR EDWIN
IPC: B68B1/04
Filed: 1911-01-27
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 2094. Bishop, A. E. Jan. 27. Bits; bridles.-A bit is made with cheek-pieces arranged so that only the peripheral parts can contact with the animal's mouth. The headpiece g is made of silk strands and is arranged so that it lies over the mane behind the horse's ears. The cheek-pieces are rings a, with outwardly-directed radial webs a', Fig. 3. The reins are secured to the dee loop a<3>. An arm d is pivoted to the ring and is connected to the bridle straps e, which at each side are buckled to straps f attached to the silk part g. A throat strap h is used.
Patent GB-191106955-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Fastenings for Attaching Material to Furniture and the like.
Inventor: STEVENSON KATE DRUSILLA
IPC: F16B21/07
Filed: 1911-03-20
Granted: 1912-03-20
Abstract: 6955. Stevenson, K. D. March 20. Wood-screws; nails.-A wood-screw or nail for attaching material to furniture &c., of the kind described in Specification 17,182/10, comprising a pin f, which enters and is retained in a socket formed in the screw or nail a, is provided with a grooved cap c, which covers the head and confines the retaining-spring k. In a modification the spring k is dispensed with, and the cap is formed as a spring or provided with spring tongues engaging one or more grooves g in the pin f.
Patent GB-191108301-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Valve.
Inventor: GLOVER THOMAS
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 1911-04-03
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 8301. Glover, T. April 3. Hinged valves.-A hinged valve particularly for use with the coin-freed mechanism of gasmeters has a ball-and-socket connexion between the hinged arm and the valve member. A spherical portion F on the back of the valve member B is held in a concave recess C at one end of a conical hole E in the hinged arm A bv a nut I screwed on to a bolt G so as to press a springy concave washer H against a convex surface at the other end of the conical hole.
Patent GB-191112042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Picture or like Projection Apparatus.
Inventor: GUERZONI JOSEPH
IPC: G03B23/06
Filed: 1911-05-18
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 12,042. Guerzoni, J. May 19, 1910, [Convention date]. Optical-projection apparatus.-Consists of an apparatus in which the plates or the like i are contained in an intermittently-rotated cylindrical magazine h from whch they are successively moved for projection to the frame e, situated between the condenser d and a mirror b, and to which they are returned after exposure. On a cam shaft l driven from a motor k is a camwheel l<2>, on to which a pulley m<1> on a pivoted arm m is pressed. A chain m<3>, passing over a pulley m<2> at the top of the arm and over a pulley m<5> attached to the casing of the apparatus, has one end fixed at m<4> to the casing while the other end is attached to a cross-piece m<6>. A rod at one end of this cross-piece is suitably guided in the casing while a rod m<10> at the other end passes through a guide m<11> and is so situated that, when the pulley m<1> enters the part l<3> of the cam, it moves up through one of the holes h<1> in the magazine h and pushes a plate into the frame c. When the plate enters the frame, its upper edge abuts against a shoe pivoted at the end of an arm n<1> of a lever n which is pivoted at n<2>. The arm n<3> of the lever n has inclined faces n<4>, n<5>, against either of which a roller n<6> can bear; the pressure of the entering plate on the shoe causes the arm n<3> to rock until the roller n<6> bears on the face n<5> with the result that the end of the arm n<9> is pressed against the side of the plate and securely holds it. Pivoted to the lever n is a rod n<11> the end of which is in the line of motion of a rod o operated through a second cam l<4> and lever o<3>, so that, when the roller o<4> enters the depression l<5> the rod o moves the rod n<11> upwards and the roller n<6> is restored to the face n<4>; the resulting downward movement of the shoe restores the plate to the magazine. The intermittent motion of the magazine is obtained from a third cam-wheel l<6>, which operates an oscillating shaft p connected to a spring-operated pawl p<2>, which periodically enters the holes h' in the magazine h and thus rotates the magazine. On the shaft l are loosely mounted sectors s carrying pins s' which are operated alternately by a pin t<1>. When the centre of gravity of either of these sectors comes into a position vertically above the axis of the shaft the sector falls and a pin s<2> on it operates a pin u<1> on the end of the shaft u and thus effects the necessary motion of the shutter v. The light after reflection by the mirror b passes through the objective f, and, after further reflections, is thrown on to a screen.
Patent GB-191121639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD FRANCIS LAUDER
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1911-10-02
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 21,639. Muirhead, F. L. Oct 2. Telephones, mounting and supporting; mouthpieces and earpieces.-Relates to means for automatically closing up the orifices of telephones for ships &c. and at the same time breaking the circuit by turning the instrument into the inoperative position. The telephone is mounted upon a drum a, b, b<1>, rotatably carried by the fixed frame d. When the drum is in the position shown in Fig. 3, the mouthpiece h and receiver tube k are closed by weightactuated valves, such as heavy balls l, which roll back when the apparatus is raised to the operative position. The circuit is simultaneously closed by the insulated ring m<3> which connects the springs o, being mounted on the spring-controlled piston m which engages a cam n on the fixed support. A diaphragm p separates the receiver from the transmitter.
Patent GB-191122738-A (GB)
Title: Telemotor Apparatus.
Inventor: MCLEOD THOMAS
IPC: B63H25/22
Filed: 1911-10-16
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 22,738. McLeod, T. Oct. 16 Steering-gear. - Between the telemotor and the motor actuating the steering-gear, an automatic adjustment is fitted comprising two bypass valves adapted to be both held open when the steering-wheel is in mid-position, while in other positions one or other is closed. The bypass casing, shown in Fig. 4, contains the two spring-actuated valves 11, 12, the former in a chamber 20 open to the pipes 10, 26, and the latter in a chamber 19 open to the pipes 9, 25. When the steering - wheel is in inidposition, both valves are then held open by a cam 18 and an arm 17 on a rock shaft 16 carrying the rocker 15. Leakage is thus made good from a reservoir 24, through the pipe 23 and non-return valve 22. In any other than midposition, communication with the reservoir is cut off by the closure of one of the valves 11, 12. The steering-wheel 8 operates two rams working in cylinders 3, 4 by means of the racks 5, 6 and a central pinion. The motor consists of two rams 27, 28, Fig. 3, working in cylinders 29, 30. By means of the springs 39, 40 and the sliding sleeves 35, 36, 37, 38, the rams are returned into the neutral position when the steering-wheel is in mid-position.
Patent GB-191127928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Governors.
Inventor: BATES WALTER JAMES
IPC: G05D13/10
Filed: 1911-12-12
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 27,928. Bates, W. J. Dec. 12. Centrifugal governors. -In a centrifugal governor, the weights f are carried on bellcranks pivoted on arms c projecting from the sleeve b. The shorter arms of the cranks bear on a cross-piece j removably held in a slot in the spindle a.
Patent GB-191128911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spacing and Securing Devices for the Reinforcing Members in Reinforced Concrete Construction.
Inventor: HOUGH WILLIAM BALDWIN
IPC: E04C5/18
Filed: 1911-12-22
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 28,911. Hough, W. B. Dec. 22. Reinforced concrete.-To space the bars relatively to the mould, and to each other, a strip of metal 1 is bent at intervals to form chairs 2. Fig. 2, which are prevented from spreading by welding or otherwise securing ties 3 across the gaps. In a modification, two adjacent bends form each chair so that the strip 1 lies on the mould. Fig. 7 shows a form in which the strip 1 consists of wires twisted together but opened out and bent to form the chairs, and bridged by the ties 3.
Patent GB-191201397-A (GB)
Title: Telescope with Variable Magnification.
Filed: 1912-01-17
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 1397. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. April 15, 1911, [Convention date]. Periscopes. - A periscopic telescope with variable magnification comprises two objective systems of different focal lengths alternatively adjustable in the path of the light rays by rotation about an axis perpendicular to the optical axis of the telescope; the systems comprise reflecting surfaces parallel to the axis of rotation and have the same focal-image plane when in working position. Figs. 1 and 2 show a periscope with the objective systems of greater and shorter focal length in operation respectively, the first system comprising a telephoto combination 2, 3 with a surface 4 reflecting on both sides, and the latter an ordinary objective lens 1. The two systems in combination with a collective lens 5 have an invariable focal plane 6. The systems are mounted in a casing which can be rotated by a card passing over a pulley, stops being provided to determine the current positions.
Patent GB-191201560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Venting of Casks and the like.
Inventor: BUNCE ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: C12L9/00
Filed: 1912-01-19
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 1560. Bunce, E. G. Jan. 19. Venting-apparatus.-A venting-plug for a cask &c., adapted to serve also as a boring-tool, comprises a stem a with a gimlet end a' and a detachable casing b perforated at b<1> and having a screwed cap f. A. loose sleeve i and a handle g are fitted on the stem a and held by a nut h. The casing b is provided with a cock d and means for attaching a pipe e.
Patent GB-191204410-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Process of Fusing and Purifying Copper.
Inventor: ROCKEY WALTER SPRECHER
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 4410. Rockey, W. S., and Eldridge, H. Feb. 21. Dry processes of refining copper; crucibles.- Copper is fused by contact with combustion products, and then flows into a partly-closed crucible in which it is further heated under protection from contact with furnace gases. The copper is fused in a chamber B heated by a blow-pipe D, and the crucible I, which has a conical cover I<1> with a central opening P, and an outlet pipe L inclined upwards, is contained in a second and similarly-heated chamber H.
Patent GB-191205702-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Hardening Low Carbon Steel.
IPC: C23C8/04
Filed: 1912-03-06
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 5702. Schubert, Geb. March 7, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Case-hardening.-Articles of low-carbon steel are hardened at desired parts only by applying a hardening agent in combination with a binding medium to the parts to be hardened, the parts to remain soft being left uncovered, the articles thus treated being packed in calcined quartz sand and heated to about 850‹ C. The article may be first coated with the binding- medium and the hardening-agent then applied, or a mixture of the hardening-agent and the binding-medium may be used. After the process, the article is preferably allowed to cool in the sand, then removed and reheated to about 760‹ C., and quenched. A metal rod is introduced in contact with the coating for determining the hardness attained.
Patent GB-191205968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Side and like Lights.
Inventor: CHARLTON ROBERT
IPC: B63B19/00
Filed: 1912-03-09
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 5968. Charlton, R., and Gill, F. March 9. Ventilators, terminal.-Relates to ship's sidelights of the kind provided with valve-controlled passages for admitting air for ventilation when the glass-holder is closed. The air inlet e is connected with the usual outlet by a spiral passage b fitted at the lowest point of its first convolution with a non-return valve h, which is opened by and draws off any water carried round to this point. Float valves in the outlet prevent any water not so discharged from entering the cabin.
Patent GB-191210842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picture Cards, Prints and the like.
Inventor: STIEBEL ALFRED
IPC: A63H33/22
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 10,842. Stiebel, A. May 7. Mechanical toys. - In a picture card, print, &c., one or more portions d of the picture or design are made separate from the card a bearing the main portion of the design but attached thereto by means of light springs e, which are arranged with their axes at right - angles to the card a and form the sole connexion between the card and the portions d. The portions d thus stand out a considerable distance from the card and are capable of movement or vibration in all directions.
Patent GB-191216261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moulds for Compressing Heels.
IPC: A43D83/00
Filed: 1912-07-11
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 16,261. Barclay, W. R., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. July 11. Heels, machines for. - A heel-compressing machine of the type described in Specification 22,839/02 is provided with a swivelling breast part E for the heel mould. The swivel mounting permits the breast-engaging surface to be vertical when the mould is open, and to be inclined at the desired breast angle when the mould is closed. The part E is formed with a cylindrical rear portion E<1>, which is received in a correspondingly curved portion F<Î> in a support F<1>. Circular ribs at the ends of the curved part E<1> fit into suitable cover-plates secured to the support F<1>. A spring H, when the mould is open, causes the part E to turn on its axis until the faces E<3>, F<ÎÎ> engage, the breastengaging surface then being vertical. The hreast - engaging surface is adapted to be engaged by the end of the side dies D as the heel is compressed, and so to be turned to the desired angle for the breast. The support F<1> is detachably secured in the machine, and other supports carrying heel breast members for different angles may be inserted. Packing - pieces F' enable the machine to be used for heels of different sizes. The breast part E may be mounted to turn about an actual pivot.
Patent GB-191217057-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Changing Heavy Non-drying Hydrocarbon Oils into Drying Hydrocarbon Oils.
Inventor: GREENSTREET CHARLES JASON
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1913-10-22
Abstract: 17,057. Greenstreet, C. J. July 22. Hydrocarbon oils, cracking. - Heavy non- drying hydrocarbon oils are converted into drying oils by passing them in admixture with steam through a continuous unobstructed coil of pipe 7 heated to 800-1000‹ F. If necessary, the operation may be repeated, and the final product fractionally distilled. A boiler 12 supplies steam to an atomizer 9, by which the oil, fed under pressure through a pipe 13, is supplied to the heated coil 7. The burner 23 for heating the coil 7 is also supplied with steam from the boiler 12. The products pass to a series of condensers 18, 20, &c. Water may be introduced into the coil 7 instead of steam. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 19,036/95.
Patent GB-191219797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles to Facilitate the Threading of the same.
Inventor: PHETHEAN WILLIAM
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1912-08-30
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 19,797. Phethean, W. Aug. 30. Shuttles adapted to be threaded by hand have a wire piece h, Fig. 1, bridging a recess e, which communicates with the side of the shuttle by means of a vertical slitc, Figs. 1 and 2, leading to a slotted eyelet b. Felt or bristles may be placed in the recess e to increase the drag on the weft.
Patent GB-191221108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hydrocarbon Nozzles of Spray Carburettors.
Inventor: CREMIEU-JAVAL EDGARD
IPC: F02M19/03
Filed: 1912-09-16
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 21,108. Javal, E. CrÚmieu-. Sept. 16. Liquid flowing along wires or bristles. - A spraying-jet for carburettors, liquid - fuel burners, &c. comprises a bundle of bristles, wires, plates, reeds, filaments, or the like which are arranged longitudinally in the path of the liquid and secured to a loose base plate. A spreader may be employed to regutate and adjust the spray. Figs. 1 and 4 show the bristles &c. d arranged within a tube c and secured to a base e formed with orifices and notches g to allow the passage of liquid. The bristles &c. are thus readily detachable for cleaning &c. The wires &c. may be notched and may have enlarged ends. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, air or steam may enter through the tubes h and hydrocarbon or other liquid through the tube i, so that the liquid and air &c. flow independently to the outlet of the nozzle. Fig. 7 shows a form with one central orifice h for air or steam. To regulate the egress of liquid, an adjustable conical plug i<1> is carried by one of the bristles h<1>, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191221540-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Thermic Cut-out for Electric Lighting and Power Transmission Circuits.
Inventor: TASSO ARNALDO
IPC: H01H37/46
Filed: 1912-09-21
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 21,540. Tasso, A. Sept. 21. Thermal cut-outs.-A thermal electric cut-out comprises a flat spring b rigidly but adjustably supported at one end and secured at the other end to a cylinder or the like g of insulating- material having a spring fulcrum h, the cylinder being actuated by a thermal rod l<1> in such a manner that the tilting of the cylinder due to expansion or contraction of the rod bends the end of the spring b and causes it to jump from one position to another, thereby carrying contact springs e, e<1> into or out of contact. The spring b is adjusted on the base a by a setscrew r placed behind the screws s that secure the cover t to the base. The screws s are provided with holes through which passes a string which serves for sealing the cut-out. The rod l<1> may be made of a bundle of wires insulated from each other and mounted in series, or it may comprise a single piece obtained by punching or otherwise, an enlargement l being provided towards the centre. The lower end of the rod is secured to a screw m by an eccentrically-arranged smaller screw m<1>, the tension of the rod being adjusted by turning the screw m.
Patent GB-191224758-A (GB)
Title: Method for the Transmission of Photographs and other Pictures by Means of Ordinary Telegraph and Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: ELLERO UMBERTO
IPC: H04N1/405
Filed: 1912-10-29
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 24,758. Ellero, U. Oct. 29. Types for use in a typewriter, for producing dots of varying degrees of blackness for building up a picture in a system of facsimile telegraphy, are formed as shown of four elements consisting of a black or white square with a white or black square dot of varying size at the centre. Specification 7280/12, [Class 100 (ii), Printing processes &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191225055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Reclaiming Rubber from Waste.
Inventor: ZAPPERT ERNST
IPC: C08J11/10
Filed: 1912-11-01
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 25,055. Zappert, E. Nov. 1. Devulcanizing waste rubber.-India-rubber is comminated and treated simultaneously with an acid such as sulphuric, and an oleaginous solvent such as the oily distillates of vegetables, wood, and the like. The temperature is preferably one above 310‹ F.
Patent GB-191227437-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for the Trimming of the Edges of Wall Paper and the like.
Inventor: ILETT GEORGE CHARLES
IPC: B44C7/02
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 27,437. Ilett, G. C., and Ilett, A. E. Nov. 28. Cutting - appliances. -In devices for trimming wall paper &c. of the type comprising a metal guide a and rotary cutters g, i mounted on parallel spindles secured to a bracket c carried by the guide, the cutter g is mounted on a sleeve f on a threaded spindle d and locked by a ring h and coacts with the cutter i on a smooth spindle e, the working contact between the cutters being maintained by a spring j which may be let into a recess in the bracket c.
Patent GB-191305639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Apparatus for the Manufacture of Tubes, Wires, Cable Casing and other Products of Indefinite Length from Molten Lead or other Metals or Alloys.
Inventor: DEBAUGE HENRY
IPC: B21C23/30
Filed: 1913-03-06
Granted: 1914-03-06
Abstract: 5639. Debauge, H. March 6. [Addition to 3944/13.] Pumpsformolten metals. -Relates to the continuously - acting pump described in the parent Specification for supplying molten metal to machines for making tubes, wires, cable casings, and other products of indefinite lengtb. Figs. 1 and 2 show the general arrangement of the machine, Fig. 3 shows a detail view of one of the pumps, and Fig. 8 shows the apparatus in a tilted position. The pump has three or more cylinders bored in a block 36 immersed in the molten metal, and the actuating-mechanism is mounted separately in a water-cooled casing 1 as described in the :parent Specification. The pistons 16 are operated by eccentrics 52 on a shaft 12 engaging with openforked connecting-rods 14, Fig. 3, which in turn engage with slide blocks 15 operating the pistons through spherical bearing-surfaces so as to keep the pistons in accurate alinement. The actuating- mechanism can be put into and out of operation by a clutch 68 operated by a knob 65. Each pump cylinder is fitted with ball suction and delivery valves, and is also provided with a screw plug 20, containing an internal passage by which air can be expelled from the cylinder at starting, and with a relief opening 21 for the escape of molten metal leaking past the piston. The delivery passage 40 from the pump cylinders leads to a chamber containing a relief valve 23 controlled by a spring- pressed plunger 22, the pressure on which is regulated by a screw cap 72 and the action of which is indicated by a pointer 27. A hand-operated three-way cock 26 controls the admission of the molten metal to the squirting-die 42, or may allow the metal to flow back to the supply-tank. The whole apparatus can be tilted about the shaft 12, after a clamping-nut 63, Fig. 1, has been released, by the rotation of a band-wheel 11, Fig. 2, carrying a worm-wheel engaging with a trunnion 58. When the apparatus is tilted to the left from the position shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the air-escape plugs 20 come to the surface of the metal in the container and the air can be readily discharged. When tilted to the right, as shown in Fig. 8, the suction passage 18 still dips into the molten metal and the delivery of metal from the relief passage 70 can be observed. Passages 56, Fig. 1, formed in the block 36 enable molten metal to circulate between the pump cylinders and thus secure a uniform temperature. The metal-supply tank 7 is surrounded by a furnace.