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Patent GB-191004348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stirrup Suspension Bars.
Inventor: ARTHUR GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B68C1/18
Filed: 1910-02-22
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 4348. Arthur, G. W. Feb. 22. Stirrup-strap suspenders.-A safety saddle-bar' is constructed so that the stirrup strap may be released when the rider is thrown forwards, rearwards, or sideways. The strap rests upon the bar c provided with hinged supports d, e drawn together by a spring f. Eyes d<3>, e<3> on the supports d, e engage with the upper bar a, which is fitted with spring-pressed bits g adapted to turn and allow the release of the strap. The bar a may be hinged to the plate i; or it may be provided with a lug a<2> passing through an aperture i<2> in the plate i and kept normally in place by a spring behind the plate i. An upward pull of the strap causes the lug a<2> to be disengaged from the plate i.
Patent GB-191006486-A (GB)
Title: Production of Rubber or Substances Closely Resembling Rubber, and of Ferments for such Production.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1910-03-15
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 6486. Bloxam, A. G., [Callender, W. M.]. March 15. India-rubber substitutes.-A substance resembling rubber is obtained by the action on tar, resins, terpenes, or the like of a ferment obtained from latex. To obtain the ferment, latex is subjected to the action of a proteolytic ferment active in alkaline or neutral solution such as bromelin. In an example, 30 c.c. of latex, preferably freshly drawn, are mixed with 30 c.c. of sterilized water, and 5À5 c.c. of a solution of bromelin of 0À5 per cent strength is added. After about three days at a temperature of 35‹ C., 30 c.c. of glycerine are added to enhance the solubility of the ferment, and about 4 c.c. of a solution of ammonium persulphate to assist in the precipitation of the rubber. A current of oxygen is blown through the liquid until the rubber is precipitated. This is filtered off, and the liquid dialysed, or treated with sodium thiosulphate to render the ammonium persulphate harmless, and is concentreated in vacuo at a temperature below 45‹ C. The liquid is cooled to 0‹ C., and mixed with cooled alcohol; in a few hours a flocculent precipitate containing the ferment appears. The ferment is washed and emulsified with 100 c.c. benzene or the like preferably containing 0À5 per cent naturally coagulated rubber. To produce a substance resembling rubber, tar is diluted or thinned by heat, ammonia and solid particles are removed, and the tar is charged into trays. The ferment is spread on the surface and a slow current of oxygen is passed, the temperature being maintained at about 45‹ C. In about ten days, the contents of the trays are poured into methylated spirit, and the rubber separates into clots.
Patent GB-191007989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gears.
Inventor: CZERNIEWSKI WACLAW
IPC: F16H3/42
Filed: 1910-04-02
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 7989. Czerniewski, W. April 2. Variable-speed toothed gearing. - Continuouslyvariable gearing comprises a conical toothed wheel A with wide teeth across which an ordinary toothed wheel B is moved to vary the speed. The teeth are of uniform pitch and consequently a portion of the cone A is without teeth or is provided with teeth extending only a fraction of the length of the cone as shown in interrupted lines in Fig. 1. To ensure continuity of transmission, two wheels B are provided slidable upon shafts B<1> of triangular section arranged parallel to the surface of the cone A and connected by gearing C, D to a driven shaft D<1>. The gears B are moved together by suitable means. To prevent shocks, the gears C are connected to the shafts B<1> by springs C<2> residing between projections C' upon the gears and radial arms B<5> upon the shafts. The variable toothed gearing may be internal to the cone A. One gear such as B may be combined with two or more cones such as A. The gears B do not need to have movable teeth as described in Specification 7447/10.
Patent GB-191010138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stop and Isolating Valves.
Inventor: TURNBULL ALEXANDER
IPC: F16K1/48
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 10,138. Turnbull, A. April 26. Check valves.- A check valve usable as a stop valve comprises a lift valve member F which is pressed away from its seat H by a spring L interposed between the valve member and the seat and is closed by means of a screw - actuated spindle B. Casings. - To ensure prompt .closing of the valve with a back rush of fluid, a circular upstanding flange M is formed on the casing to surround the valve seat.
Patent GB-191010474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: HIRSCH HENRY
IPC: H01H17/00
Filed: 1910-04-28
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 10,474. Hirsch, H. April 28. Switches; cases.-A water-tight electric switch, adapted to be suspended so that it can swing freely in all directions, comprises a sliding member by means of which a rotary switch can be operated by a pull in any direction. The switch casing comprises an upper body a, provided with a hook d by means of which the switch can be suspended, and a cap b which screws into the body a, a washer c being placed between the two parts. The fixed contacts h, j of the switch are connected to terminals f, g which are mounted on an insulating-member e. The movable contacts are carried by a wheel m, which is rotatably mounted on a sleeve n carried by the member e. A ratchet collar p fixed to the wheel m is adapted to be engaged by a pin q carried by a rod r which slides vertically in the sleeve n. The lower end of the rod extends through a stuffing-box u in the cap b and is furnished with a ring w to which the operating- cord can be secured. The wheel m is rotated to make or break the circuit by pulling down the rod r against the action of a spring s. In a modification the body a is open at the top and closed by the cap b to which the hook d is secured. In a further modification, the hook d is replaced by a hoop or stirrup which embraces the upper end of the body a.
Patent GB-191012198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lifting Invalids in Bed.
Inventor: MICKLETHWAIT RICHARD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1910-05-18
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 12,198. Micklethwait, R. May 18. Bed-lifts.-A device for lifting invalids comprises a base portion a, a standard c carrying a swivelling arm e, and a lever g pivoted to the standard at f for raising and lowering a frame n through a rope l passing over pulleys j, k. The lever g is adjusted in position by means of a cord r and hook h. In operation, the webbing q is passed under the body of the patient and the ends wound round laths p, which are then engaged in recesses o of the frame.
Patent GB-191017454-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Device for Hoists and the like Employed in Charging Shaft Furnaces.
IPC: C21B7/18
Filed: 1910-07-22
Granted: 1911-07-24
Abstract: 17,454. Benrather Maschinenfabrik- Akt.-Ges. July 22, 1909, [Convention date]. Hopper-charging apparatus, controlling.-In connexion with charging-hoists for shaft furnaces, when the closure for the furnace mouth does not return to its seating, a safety device renders the hoisting-mechanism inoperative by locking the starting-levers, by putting the driving-medium out of operation, or by applying brakes. As illustrated, the furnace is provided with a counter-balanced bell which is opened upon lowering the bottom of a charging bucket. The circuit M of the hoisting-mechanism is provided with a switch d which closes the circuit when the coil f of an electro-magnet is energized, the circuit from the coil being controlled by a switch y and by switches c operated by connexions b with the counterbalancing-gear of the bell a. When the bottom of the bucket has been raised sufficiently to permit the complete closing of the furnace mouth by a bell a, the switch g is automatically opened, and the hoisting-mechanism is stopped unless the switch c is closed by the upward movement of the bell.
Patent GB-191018095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Machines.
IPC: H02K21/32
Filed: 1910-07-29
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 18,095. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. Oct. 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Magneto - electric machines for ignition in internal - combustion engines. The end plates are held in place by bolts arranged within the outer profile of the machine as determined by the magnet and base-plate. If there are three bolts, they are arranged either as shown in Fig. 3 at C, D<1>, D<2>, or as shown in Fig. 5 at C<1>, C<2>, D. If there is no space between the magnet and base-plate, bolts H1, H2 placed in recesses in the base-plate, replace the bolts D1, D2. In the case when only two bolts are used, they are both placed on the vertical axis, the lower one being situated in a groove in the base-plate as in Fig. 5. A spring G, pressing against the upper bolt, may be provided to retain the dust-cover F.
Patent GB-191019457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Harness.
Inventor: MILLARD ARTHUR
IPC: B68B7/00
Filed: 1910-08-19
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 19,457. Millard, A. Aug. 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fastening. - A horse collar is partly supported and held in position by two straps, one on each side of the animal, each connected to the collar and the saddle. As shown in the Figure, the terret is put through the eye C, to which a spring B is connected. The hook A, secured to the spring, is made fast to the lower part of the collar or hames. The tension of the spring may be adjusted by means of the holes in the strap C.
Patent GB-191019844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A5/32
Filed: 1910-08-25
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 19,844. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Aug. 25. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to semiautomatic wedge-breech mechanism of the kind described in Specification 6663/10, and consists in pivoting the spring-case to the gun so that, when the action is to be changed from automatic to quick-firing, the spring-case is swung aside to disengage the rack from the toothed segment on the breech-actuating spindle, and is retained by a catch. At the end of the quickfiring breech-opening movement, the pawl-tripping tooth on the segment effects a compression of the spring, which therefore still acts as a buffer to the opening moevment. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the gun-breech, and Fig. 12 a sectional plan showing the spring-case in the quick-firing position. The spring-case D' is pivoted at d<1> to the gun, and is further supported by a circular guide-rib d<2>. It is retained in the disengaged position, shown in Fig. 12, or in the semi-automatic firing-position, with the rack D<2> in engagement with the toothed segment C<Î> on the breech-actuating spindle C<2>, by a catch D<5>. The notch d<2Î> on the rack D<2>, a swelling d<1Î> on the pawl d, and a projection d<ÎÎ> on the spring-case are arranged so that, when the spring-case is in the quickfiring position, the pawl d is rendered non-effective. The pawl-tripping tooth c<Î>, at the end of the quick-firing opening movement, engages with the tooth d<6> on the rack D<2>, and compresses the spring D, as stated above. The latch c' of the actuating-handle C<ÎÎ> has two projections c<2>, c<3> adapted to engage respectively with a recess in the gun, and a recess c' in an arm c<5> connected to the spindle C<2>. The handle is only coupled to the spindle C<2> when it is grasped by hand, and the latch c<1> thereby actuated to lift the projection c<3> into engagement with the recess c'.
Patent GB-191025532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Buttons to Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS
IPC: A44B1/36
Filed: 1910-11-03
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 25,532. Smith, T., and Rushbrooke, G. Nov. 3. Button - fasteners.- Button - fasteners for attaching eyed buttons, which are removed before washing, are fixed on a strap separate from the garment. Each fastener comprises a plate A, Figs. 2 and 3, having a piece of wire passed therethrough forming unequal legs B. The legs are passed through the strap D and a disk C, being then bent to form a hook and jaw-piece respectively.
Patent GB-191026118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HUDSON HENRY JOHN
IPC: F01C1/44
Filed: 1910-11-09
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 26,118. Hudson, H. J. Nov. 9. Fixed-abutment type; working-fluid supply.- An internal-combustion rotary engine comprises a drum b provided with a hinged vane eccentrically mounted within a water-jacketed circular casing a. Mounted upon the same shaft e as the drum b is the drum d of a gas compressor c, of similar construction to the motor, but not water-cooled. Ports j, j<1> in the drums d, b periodically register with a conduit g, whereby compressed gas passes from the compressor to the motor where it is ignited in the usual manner.
Patent GB-191028480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Bending the Plates of Laminated Springs.
Inventor: BULL FRANK SMITHARD
IPC: B21D7/06
Filed: 1910-12-07
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 28,480. Bull, F. S. Dec. 7. Angular bending; bending-formers.-In bending the plates of laminated springs for road vehicles &c. by an apparatus similar to that described in Specification 5152/96, the plates are bent, both halves in one operation, on separate camber blocks so as to avoid the necessity of any subsequent hammering before the plates are assembled. The camber blocks n are adjustably secured to a table by bolts p, and the plates j are bent by rollers k on arms g, which are pivoted on a block c adjusted by a screw c. The rollers are mounted in slides l, which are pressed against the work by springs, and are carried in boxes i adjustable in slots h in the arms. The pressure of the rollers is adjusted by the screw c. A single plate may be bent on any of the blocks separately.
Patent GB-191100652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: SPIERS THOMAS ARTHUR
IPC: D04B15/76
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 652. Spiers, T. A., and Preston, E. E. Jan. 10. Circular machines.-Pattern wheels 1, of the type mounted obliquely and geared to the needles, and employed in place of a clearing- cam to produce designs in tuck stitches by raising some but not all of the needles to the clearing position, are provided with removable needle-lifting bits 4, by altering the position of which the design to be produced may be varied. The bits 4 are mounted in radial tricks 5 and secured by a retaining cover-plate 9 or equivalent means.
Patent GB-191101252-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Rapidly the Establishment or the Variation of the Electro Motive Force of a Dynamo Electric Machine.
IPC: H02P9/12
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1912-01-17
Abstract: 1252. Soc. Alsacienne de Constructions MÚcaniques. Jan. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Exciting.-To accelerate the building-up or the variation of the electro-motive force of a dynamo-electric machine, or to maintain the voltage constant, the armature F, Fig. 1, of a booster is inserted in series with the field wind. ing B of the main machine A, and the booster is provided with two field windings G, H, the winding G, connected across the winding B having a tendency to cause the booster to increase the exciting-voltage, while the winding H connected. to the terminals of the machine to be controlled causes the booster to reduce the exciting - voltage. The booster F is designed with low self-induction, for example, by laminating the field iron. On closing the switch E, the field of the booster due to the winding G builds up rapidly, and its voltage is added to that of the exciting-source C. When the voltage of the machine A approaches the value predetermined by the adjustment of the main rheostat D, the ampere-turns of the winding H wholly or partly neutralize the effect of the winding G, thus bringing down the exciting- voltage to the required value. Similar actions take place when the rheostat D is adjusted. The winding G may be shunted both across the armature F and the winding B. The main rheostat D may be arranged in circuit with the winding G instead of in the position shown. The booster F may be provided with an additional field winding connected across the terminals of a choking-coil in series with the armature A. The invention is particularly applicable to variable-voltage generators supplying current to the reversible motors of rolling- mills, and also to fly-wheel machines. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the winding G may be omitted. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191104299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings.
Inventor: BOROFSKI HEINRICH
IPC: F16D3/04
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 4299. Borofski, H. June 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Linkages for conveying circular motion. -Relates to a coupling allowing relative eccentric displacement of driving and driven members, applicable in connexion with circular saws, the spring-mounted front wheels of threewheeled motor-vehicles, &c., and of the kind in which disks on the driving and driven members are connected by two or more pairs of jointed links pivoted respectively to the disks and also at their joint connexion to an intermediate floating ring, which maintains the joints at a constant distance apart. The invention consists in utilizing links e, l, f, k, of segmental annular form so arranged as to combine to form a closed circle when the driving and driven disks b and g are co-axial, the links e, f, being pivoted at c, d to the disk or pinion band jointed respectively to the links l, k pivoted at i, h to the disk g, the joint connexions being formed on the floating ring m.
Patent GB-191106856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: ROBIN JOSEPH THEODORE
IPC: H01K9/00
Filed: 1911-03-18
Granted: 1912-03-18
Abstract: 6856. Robin, J. T. March 18. Multiple - filament-lamps; caps; holders; filaments, s u p p o r t s for.- Two or more filaments or groups are connected each to a corresponding pair of diametrically opposite contacts on the cap of a lamp, the cap or holder being so constructed that any pair or two pairs of these contacts can be connected to the supply, but the arrangement cannot be altered without removing the lamp from the holder. Preferably, as shown in Fig. 1, bayonet pins on a cap are carried by a split ring e<1> which fits the holder and can be adjusted, when the lamp is removed, to positions determined by the engagement of two inward projections e<2> with corresponding recesses in the cap, so that the plungers in the holder bear on any one or on two adjacent pairs of contacts. In a modification, Fig. 9, a holder has multiple pairs of slots f<3> to receive ordinary pins on a cap. The separate filaments or groups may be wound concentrically between corresponding sets of supports a<2>, b<2> at the ends of a central stem, as shown in Fig. 1. According to the Provisional Specification, (1) the bayonet-pins are mounted on a spring clip with inwardly projecting ends to engage holes in the cap; (2) an insulating plate having contact-pieces is pivoted on the end of a four contact lamp cap and can be adjusted to make the various connexions; (3) a holder, having elongated bayonet-slots, with multiple recesses corresponding to the various contact positions, is used with a cap having multiple contacts and ordinary pins.
Patent GB-191107043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multi-stage Steam or Gas Turbines, with Axial or Radial Admission.
Inventor: JOSSE EMIL
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1911-03-21
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 7043. Josse, E., and Christlein, P. March 21. Drawings to Specification. Working-fluid supply.-Multistage turbines, having steam passages of ordinary construction with parallel walls, are constructed so that at each stage the velocity of the working fluid is considerably in excess of the " critical velocity " (about 450 metres per second). According to the Specification the efficiency is greatly increased by this means.
Patent GB-191107191-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Skirt.
Inventor: GUTERBOCK SIDNEY
IPC: A41D1/14
Filed: 1911-03-22
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 7191. Guterbock, S. March 22. [Cognate Application, 20,882/11.] Riding-habits. -Riding-skirts of the kind having a vertical division down the front and back are constructed so that the free edges h, g; Figs. 1 and 2, of one division overlap considerably. A skirt for walking or riding astride is completely open along the edges g, h, and for a considerable distance along the rear edges c, d. For walking, the fasteners e, f are engaged behind, and the front edges g, h overlapped and secured partly by the fasteners j, k, m, n, j<1>, k<1>, and partly by hooks and eyes o, p. Straps r, s, t, u are looped round the insteps and knees respectively. When riding side-saddle, the rear division of the skirt is made complete. The left-hand part is then passed round both legs, and the right knee and instep are held by straps w, v respectively. In this case, a much shorter right-hand part is worn, sufficient to hang down apron-wise and cover the saddle. Loops may be provided round the waist to receive a belt.
Patent GB-191109365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Crossing Signals.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B61L29/24
Filed: 1911-04-15
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 9365. Lake, H. W., [Whyte, J. A.]. April 15. Displaying announcements.-A pair of signs and a pair of lenses visible in opposite directions are illuminated by one source of light in a casing. Light from the lamp 11 is reflected by reflectors 5 on to the sign-boards 2. The lenses 6 are also illuminated directly by the lamp. The lamp and a bell may be controlled by known relay circuits.
Patent GB-191110718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for the Attachments of Veils to Hats.
Inventor: WEISSHAPPEL RUDOLF
IPC: A42B5/00
Filed: 1911-05-03
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 10,718. Weisshappel, R. May 3. Clips, pivoted-jaw.-A veil fastener of the type having parts hinged together is made adjustable for veils of varying thickness. A lever 2 in the form of a loop is hinged at 1 to the body of the fastener, and when closed is secured by the engagement of a sliding bolt 5 with one of the holes in an arm 6 extending from the back of the body. The adjustable securing means for the lever 2 may alternatively comprise a spring tongue and toothed rack, and the hinge 1 may be mounted to have a limited sliding movement under the control of a coiled spring. The device may be attached to a hat by a safetypin 9.
Patent GB-191111378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for Safes, Strong Rooms, and the like.
Inventor: MASTERS WILLIAM
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1911-05-11
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 11,378. Masters, W. May 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Multiple-bolt fastenings.-The door of a safe, strong-room, etc., is secured at its edges by pairs of bars, which are operated from a central handle to slide in opposite directions in guides B, and carry sets of bolts A engaging side by side behind flanged projections E.
Patent GB-191121201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Level Indicating Apparatus for Steam Boilers and Observable at any Desired Place.
Inventor: FUKUTOME SHIZUHARU
Filed: 1911-09-26
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 21,201. Fukutome, S. Sept. 26. Indicators actuated by pressure of head of liquid.-In a water-level indicator for boilers of the kind comprising a pressure-gauge having separate connexions with the boiler above and below the water-level, to ensure the connexion opening above the water-level being full of water, means are provided for pumping water into it. The connexion 4<1> between the pressure-gauge 36 and the space above the water-level in the boiler shown passes through the lower part of the boiler shell and terminates .in a bell-shaped mouth 5<1>, into which is directed a tube 13 for supplying water from a pump. In modifications, mercury and air-gauges are employed, and cocks are provided in the gauge connexions for cutting off and draining the pipes communicating with the boiler, and for supplying water or air to the gauge.