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Patent GB-191115693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Mechanism of Cycles and the like.
Inventor: WARR RICHARD DANIEL
IPC: F16D41/26
Filed: 1911-07-06
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 15,693. Warr, R. D., Allen, D., Warr, C. J. and Warr, W. S. July 6. Control mechanism.-In means for obtaining a combined free and fixed wheel driving-mechanism for cycles &c., of the kind in which a toothed clutch-plate J rotating with the hub O is adapted to be moved axially to engage corresponding face teeth B<3> on the side of the freewheel, the axle A<3> is arranged to carry a cam device D<2>, E<2>, Fig. 15, with a fork M in engagement with the groove I of the clutch-plate, movement of the fork for bringing the two sets of teeth into engagement being effected by the operation of an arm H of the axially-movable cam E<2>. The return of the cam E<2> is effected by a spring G<3> enclosed within the fixed cam D<2>, rotation of the fork M being prevented by a pin J<2> engaging a hole in the suspension plate B<6>. The movable cam is controlled by a handle arrangement comprising a fixed plate C<4>, Fig. 19, and a spring-pressed movable plate A<4> to which a cable is connected at G<4>, the plate A<4> being held in its positions by a stud B<5> engaging the one or the other of two notches in the fixed plate. The clutch-plate is keyed to the hub by pins D' engaging semicircular grooves in the hub and in the plate.
Patent GB-191117917-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Interlocking Metal Sheet Piling.
Inventor: PEARSON ROBERT BAILLIE
IPC: E02D5/04
Filed: 1911-08-08
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 17,917. Pearson, R. B. Aug. 16, 1910, [Convention date]. Piling. - One interlocking member of sheet piles is provided with three divergent extremities such as 8, 9, 10 which approach the interior surface of the other member. This allows angular adjustment without lateral motion.
Patent GB-191120126-A (GB)
Title: Device for Stopping Railway Trains.
Inventor: VOLZ SEBASTIAN
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1911-09-11
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 20,126. Volz, S. Sept. 11. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains and for stopping trains.-The brakes are actuated by connexion of the train pipe c to atmosphere, through a whistle if desired, through a piston valve h which is normally held closed by a stop p on the end of a sliding rod q attached to a resilient member u which engages a track obstacle in connexion with the signals. When the rod q is pulled downwards, the spring i moves the valve h to the position shown. The valve may be closed by turning the spindle g<1> (in which case the rod q is depressed by the eccentric boss n and the contact u set out of action) or by resetting the valve against the action of the spring i to allow the stop p to re-enter its notch. The contact member on the engine is formed of a spring u on a lever as shown in Fig. 1, or as a wire spring u<1> on a forked lever s<1> connected by a steel band to the valve-releasing rod.
Patent GB-191126769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Suspension Devices for Motor Vehicles or other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: TORKINGTON ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1911-11-29
Granted: 1912-12-30
Abstract: 26,769. Torkington, A. W. Nov. 29. Composite and helical springs; connexions, attachments, and adfustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs. -Relates to vehicle spring suspension devices in which a movable member mounted between two springs or sets of springs is adapted, in operation, to extend one spring or set of springs and to compress the other, and consists in attaching the tension springs to the movable member in an adjustable manner. The device, which may be applied at any suitable point of the vehicle, is shown in Fig. 1 mounted between the frame and suspension springs. The suspension spring Y is pivoted at B to a vertical guideway A, in which slides a cross-piece F pivoted at D to the frame-spring Z or to a dumb-iron. Tension springs C are attached at their upper ends to arms A<2> of the guideway A, and at their lower ends to adjustable screwcouplings C' in the member F, between which member and the lower end of the guideway A compression springs H are carried. In a modification, all the springs are arranged below the point D at which the frame spring or dumb-iron is attached.
Patent GB-191128870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Canes, such as Sugar Canes Prior to Planting.
Inventor: ALTSON JULIUS LEWIS
IPC: A01G7/00
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 28,870. Altson, J. L., and Clark, J. L. Dec. 21. Plants, treatment of growing.-Canes, such as sugar cane, are treated prior to planting by notching or kerfing them between the joints, the notch extending almost through the cane so that the treated cane may be planted in one continuous length.
Patent GB-191200509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Hair Ornaments.
Inventor: MCDERMID GWENDOLINE DORIS
IPC: A45D8/34
Filed: 1912-01-06
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 509. McDermid, G. D. Jan. 6. Hair slides, ties, and like fastenings; safety-pin fastenings.- Consists in the combination of a safetypin 1 having two integral loops 5, 6 with a semidetachable band 7. The pin is intended for engagement with ribbon bows &c., and the device is then secured to the hair by the band 7.
Patent GB-191201227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chucks and like Tool Holders for Boring and Drilling Machines and the like.
Inventor: SWINBURNE HOWARD PERCY
IPC: B23B49/00
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 1227. Swinburne, H. P., and Crawford, G. S. Jan. 16. Chucks; drilling.-In disengaging - drive chucks, the tool-holder itself is disengaged by holding a sleeve 15 attached to a sleeve 1. Figs. 2 and 4, whereupon a pin 11, Fig. 5, attached to the toolholder 6, is forced down a slot 12, thereby disengaging a recess 8 in the tool-holder from a pin 9 on the drill spindle 2. This may be performed automatically at the end of an operation by a sleeve 16 being forced upwards to engage a projection on the sleeve 15. In a modification the pin 9 is dispensed with, a pair of pins work in inclined slots in the sleeve 1, and the drill spindle has a projection engaging a notch in the tool-holder. The inclined slots terminate in vertical slots.
Patent GB-191202756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Husking of Kernels, or Seeds, of the St. John's Bread or Carob Tree and the Obtainment of Products therefrom.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C08B37/14
Filed: 1912-02-02
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 2756. Johnson, J. Y., [Chemische Fabrik Dr. A. Heinemann]. Feb. 2. Hulling.-Carob beans are hulled by stirring with strong sulphuric acid at ordinary temperatures. The black liquor produced, on dilution, precipitates a black porous powder which, after washing, is employed as an absorbent or filtering- medium. The kernels are washed, with simultaneous brushing if necessary, and heated in the usual way.
Patent GB-191203703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Blocking or Laundering Shirts and the like.
Inventor: PATERSON WILLIAM
IPC: D06F71/34
Filed: 1912-02-14
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 3703. Paterson, W. Feb. 14. Ironing machines with pressing action only; tables and like work-supports for.-Condensed steam, derived from the wet starch of shirts &c. that are to be hot-pressed, is drained from the stationary felt beds by means of an ejector or suction pump. Steam is supplied to the upper movable steamheated pressing-beds, shown in plan in Fig. 3, by supply pipes A and branch connexions B, C, and the extraction of the condensed steam is effected through pipes E, F between the lower sides of the pressing-heads and a discharge pipe D. The lower felt-beds B', C', Fig. 2, are swung into position to support fixedly the work under pressure, and have ducts I communicating with the interior of the chambers by pipes L, L<1>, the upper surface of each bed, beneath the felt, being perforated. Steam passing into the ducts I passes through a reducing- valve J to a steam ejector valve, suitable connexions being provided to the upper discharge pipe D.
Patent GB-191206340-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or in connection with the Internal Flues of Steam Generators.
Inventor: WEBSTER HENRY ROBERTS
IPC: F22B7/20
Filed: 1912-03-14
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 6340. Webster, H. R. March 14. Flues, internal.-In a Cornish or like boiler, a portion of the furnace flue behind the firebridge is reduced to a diameter less than that of the rest of the flue. The furnace section a, Fig. 1, is extended beyond the fire - bridge, and is connected to the sections d, which increase in diameter towards the back of the boiler, by a conical section c. In a modification, a cylindrical section of reduced diameter is inserted between the sections a, d. A fire-brick arch e, built up in sections and resting on brackets g on the flue, is placed behind the firebridge. The gases pass between the arch and the top of the flue and through holes i in the arch.
Patent GB-191206356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cutters for Cutter Bars and Cutter Bars of Cutting Machines for use in Mining Coal.
IPC: E21C25/10
Filed: 1912-03-14
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 6356. Mavor & Coulson, and Davies, A. W. March 14. Coal-cutting machines.-Relates to cutter-bar machines in which an axial bore in the end of the bar receives the shank of an end cutter, and consists in providing a recess across the end of the bar and shoulders on the cutter to engage the flat sides of the recess. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the shank D is secured by a pin E, and shoulders on the cutter engage the flat sides of a recess F across the bar A. As shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the shank has projecting tongues K which engage under lips L when the cutter is inserted in the transverse recess M and turned so that the shoulders G' engage flats F<1> on the bar. In this form, the pin E prevents the cutter from turning backwards and thus disengaging the tongues and lips.
Patent GB-191208231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pile Fabrics and Method for Producing the same.
Inventor: MARTIN ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: D01C5/00
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 8231. Martin, A. J., [Pastor, C. T.]. April 4. Designs on face, producing.-Designs are produced on pile fabrics of which the pile threads are less heat-proof than the weft and warp threads by applying heated embossed or perforated plates or rollers to the back of the fabric so as to render the pile threads friable at the back of the fabric, after which they may be removed by brushing or other means. The pile threads may be treated previously with chemicals to render them more easily friable, or the warp and weft threads may be similarly treated to render them less liable to the effect of heat. According to the Provisional Specification, chemicals may be applied to the face or back of the fabric by embossed rollers or plates, heat being also applied if desired, to render the threads friable.
Patent GB-191209662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Diggers.
Inventor: BLACKSTONE EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01D19/04
Filed: 1912-04-24
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 9662. Blackstone, E. C., and Watts, R. E. April 24. Potato diggers. - The fork s h a n k s i are conically arranged with respect to the axis of rotation, the apex of the cone being set towards the rear of the machine so as to cause the forks h to deliver the tubers in a l a t e r a l and rearward direction. The shanks are pivoted at their forward ends to sockets l<1> loosely mounted upon inclined studs j<1> carried by the forward large spider f<1>, the rear ends being guided in eyes k in the smaller spider g'. The axes of rotation e, e<2> of the spiders f <1>, g<1> are in different horizontal planes.
Patent GB-191212851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburetters for Internal-combustion Engines.
Inventor: GROSVENOR HUGH
IPC: F02M11/08
Filed: 1912-05-31
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 12,851. Stalbridge, Baron Hugh Grosvenor. May 31. Spray carburettors.-An horizontal tubular chamber a has in its wall minute perforations f for the fuel, which are capable of being exposed or covered by a slotted piston c. The piston c is provided with slots g, h, i which correspond respectively with the perforations f, and with the air ports j, k. The openings are also controlled by a hand-actuated slide. The piston c serves also to throttle the induction pipe, a hy-pass c<1> being provided for slow running. An adjustable plug o determines the extreme position of the piston. The aggregate area of the perforations f amounts to, or slightly exceeds, that of a single jet suitable for the engine.
Patent GB-191217538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Air and Gas Compressors.
Inventor: HAYES ROBIN ARDEN
IPC: F04D17/18
Filed: 1912-07-29
Granted: 1913-07-29
Abstract: 17,538. Hayes, R. A. July 29. Separators for gaseous substances.-In a gascompressor &c. plugs of liquid and gas are alternately picked up by rotating channels 25 having preferably a spiral twist and are delivered outwards into a rotating separating- chamber 17 fitted with radial partitions 21. The air is discharged through ducts 31 into a hollow shaft 1 communicating with a receiver. The liquid, which forms an annulus with a surface indicated by the line 30, may have its energy utilized by delivering it inwards under the compressed-air pressure through radiating partitions 37 in a chamber 16 and discharging it through nozzles 36 on to a turbine-wheel 38 geared, for example, to the compressor shaft. The turbine-wheel may be dispensed with, and backwardly-directed discharge nozzles may be employed for the liquid. In a modification, the separating-chamber 17 may rotate at a slower speed than the member carrying the channels 25, and may receive energy from the liquid delivered by the channels 25,into curved channels arranged in this chamber.
Patent GB-191218657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Liquid Carbonating or Aerating Machines.
Inventor: GARRETT PERCIVAL ALBION
IPC: B01F27/75
Filed: 1912-08-14
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 18,657. Garrett, P. A., and Elwes, C. E. J. Cary-. Aug. 14. Mixing and agitating apparatus.-In apparatus in which liquid to be aerated is supplied to an aerating-chamber 1 through a non-return valve 3, when the pressure is released from the chamber by a snift valve 18, and gas is supplied through a valve 14 opened by a cam 11 on the agitator shaft 4, the agitators consist of perforated vanes 5 mounted on shafts 6 passing through the shaft 4, and arranged so that the vanes are given simultaneously rotations about the shaft 4 and about their own axes.
Patent GB-191218676-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Telephone System.
Inventor: BAUMANN JOSEPH FRIEDRICH
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 1912-08-14
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 18,676. Baumann, J. F. Aug. 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Exchange systems; semi-automatic e x - change systems.-In a manual exchange system, line and cut-off relays are dispensed with by connecting a group of subscribers' lines to two normally rotating switches, one of which finds a calling line and the other selects an idle operator. When a call is received on the line a, b and the rotating arm g reaches the contact e<1> of this line, a circuit is completed from the battery i over the magnet h, arm g, contact e', line a, and line b to earth at G<2>. The magnet h stops the rotation of the arm g, as by energizing a local magnet having a rotating armature, and draws down the arm k, which rotates with the arm g, on to the contact l<1>. The subscriber's contact 11 is connected to a slip-ring m<1> on the second switch, this ring also being peculiar to the calling subscriber. The second switch arm rotates until a contact p<1> of an idle operator's position is found, whereupon a circuit is completed from the battery i over the magnet u, arm k, contact l<1>, ring m<1>, brush o<1>, contact p<1>, lamp q<1> to earth at G<1>. The magnet u holds the switch arm k in this position, and the lamp q<1> indicates the calling line to the idle operator. When a plug is inserted in the jack d<1>, the earth connexion for the line b is broken and the magnet h being de-energized, the two switches resume their movement. The operation of a key r<1> in the operator's microphone circuit removes the connexion to earth G' through this position, thus rendering it busy, but three operator's positions are shown at each jack field. At night, the switches b<1>, v are moved to their second positions, all calls being received by the relay w. The switch is then started to find the calling line. A registering device t is inserted in the operator's speaking circuit to record graphically, or by means of a lamp before a supervisor's desk, how long the circuit is closed. Othewise a clock-work may be used to give a signal if the time taken to answer a call exceeds a certain length.
Patent GB-191221641-A (GB)
Title: A Contrivance to Indicate Whether an Invisible Lamp is Burning or Not.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 1912-09-23
Granted: 1913-09-23
Abstract: 21,641. Martin, J. Sept. 23. Road-vehicle signals; automatic alarm signals. -A bimetallic thermal switch a, which may be formed of two pairs of metal strips riveted together, or of two steel strips having molten brass run on to them, is supported above the flame of the tail lamp of a motor-car or the like by a standard b which is adjustable by means of screw-nuts j. The bimetallic strips may have pointed projections t of various constructions, and in one form such a projection t may be screw-adjustable. The switch is open when hot, but when cold closes the circuit of a lamp or bell.
Patent GB-191223403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Heating and Evaporating Liquids by Means of Steam.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 23,403. Morison, D. B. Oct. 14. Coil-tube apparatus.-In steam-heated evaporators &c. of the type in which a series of coils are placed one above another, the ends of the coils are connected to the inlet and outlet passages by coupling-pieces arranged tangentially, so that the coil can be brought into position for removal by a rotation round its axis without lateral movement. Fig. 1 shows a coil b thus arranged, to be withdrawn through the door g, the ends of the coil being connected to inlet and outlet passages c, d by coupling-pieces e, f arranged as shown in Fig. 2. The coupling- piece e consists of a conical plug with passages o by which the coil b communicates with the passage c. The end of the piece c passes through the back wall of the passage c, and is there held by a nut m. The end of the coil b is secured in a socket l on the piece c.
Patent GB-191228076-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Carbazole Derivatives.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
IPC: C07D209/88
Filed: 1912-12-05
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 28,076. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Dec. 5. Leucoindophenol sulphonic acids are obtained by treating with sulphites the indophenols produced from p-nitrosophenols and carbazole or its N-substituted derivatives. Specification 10,875/13 is referred to.
Patent GB-191304772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Spanners.
Inventor: FLECK ROBERT
IPC: B25B13/16
Filed: 1913-08-25
Granted: 1914-02-25
Abstract: 4772. Fleck, R. Aug. 25. Sliding-jaw wrenches.-An adjustable spanner is provided with a handle or body part a having a jaw b, a bearing-surface d, and a projection f, and a movable part c having a jaw b<1>, a toepiece g, a shoulder h, and a contact-part c', the parts being adjusted and held by a screw e. A spring i normally tends to push the movable part into the extended position, and side displacement of the parts is prevented by a screw k working through a slot j in the movable part or by a metal strip l, Fig. 4, fixed to the handle part and bent round to embrace the movable part. The spanner may be double-ended. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the movable part c is provided with a series of holes o, and the handle part is provided with a corresponding series of holes p inclined to the series o, the parts being locked together by a pin q passing through alining holes.
Patent GB-191305045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerators for Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: BRUENINGHAUS ALFRED
IPC: F28D19/04
Filed: 1913-02-27
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 5045. Br³ninghaus, A. Feb. 27. Regenerators.-In order to allow of regenerative working without reversal of the flame direction, the regenerator chambers are made movable so as to be placed alternatively in the path of the hot gases and the air or gas to be heated, this being effected by rotating them about a vertical axis or running them along an horizontal track. According to the former arrangement, Fig. 1, the two chambers b rotate about a vertical axis g and are provided with ports a, c and f, d adapted to register with fixed ports h, the upper of which communicate with the furnace and the lower with the air supply. Where the gas is also heated, four chambers rotatable on a common axis are employed. According to the second form of the invention, Fig. 5, the four ports of the movable chambers register alternatively with the hot-gas and chimney ports l, n and the air-supply and admission ports p, t and r, u.
Patent GB-191307560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Sponges.
Inventor: WANKLYN HERBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 1913-03-31
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 7560. Wanklyn, H. A. March 31. Sponge substitutes.-Consists in perforating rubber sponge to make it capable of absorbing a larger volume of liquid. Preferably, the article is made from two pieces of sponge, united at their edges to form a hollow body, as shown. The inside may be strengthened by a stiff disk.
Patent GB-191309839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Astragals for Windows and the like.
Inventor: HAPPER JAMES ROBERT
IPC: E04D3/14
Filed: 1913-04-26
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 9839. Happer, J. R. April 26. Glazing.-The glass panes are .secured to reinforced cement glazing-bars by capping-strips f, j and nuts e on bolts c, secured to the rereinforcement a by clips d. Packing-strips h, k of lead, and beading cords l of asbestos, are provided for the glass.
Patent GB-191311119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tube Mills.
Inventor: FENNELL WILLIAM
IPC: B02C17/20
Filed: 1913-02-03
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 11,119. Fennell, W. Feb. 3. Ball and like mills.-Short hollow grinding-bodies used in tube mills for grinding cement &c. are formed with one or more lateral grooves, recesses, holes, or passages extending from the outer surface inwards to any desired extent, but preferably so as to pass completely through the wall of the hollow body and communicate with the longitudinal hole or passage. The grinding- bodies may be in the form of a helical spring with the external surface flat or straight longitudinally, as described in Specification 2799/13. Or they may be in the form of a tube 6 with recesses or passages 7, either circular or slotlike; in the latter case the recesses may be curved or straight, and either at right-angles or inclined to the axis of the grinding-body. The bodies may be of circular, oval, or other curvilinear shape in cross - section. The unrecessed or unperforated portions of the outer surface of the grinding-bodies are wider than the recessed or perforated portions to prevent the bodies from interlocking. The grinding- bodies may be made of hardened and tempered steel &c., and, when not of helical shape, they may be made from strip metal in which the recesses or passages are punched and which is then cut into short lengths that are bent to bring the longitudinal edges together. Specification 22,059/12 is also referred to.
Patent GB-191311186-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Making Patterns for Foundry Moulding.
Inventor: BELL THADDEUS RANDOLPH
IPC: B22C7/00
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 11,186. Bell, T. R. May 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Patterns.-A pattern is made by electrolytically coating an ordinary pattern of wood, plaster of paris, &c. with copper or other metal after first coating with a suitable conductor.