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Patent GB-191007531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Wire Straighteners.
Inventor: VANDERCOOK FRANK EDWARD
IPC: B21F1/02
Filed: 1910-03-26
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 7531. Vandercook, F. E. June 23, 1909, [Convention date]. Straightening. - A rotary wire-straightener comprises a slotted tubular-ended rotary spindle a, which carries a peripherally grooved collar c, over which the wire d is drawn as it passes from one end to the other of the spindle. The spindle ends have conical bushings b, b<1>, which are loosely fixed by screws 2 so as to be adjustable endways. The collar is fixed by a screw to the spindle, so that the groove of the size to fit the wire is in alinement with the slots a' in the spindle; the grooves have convex bases. The spindle is fixed by a screw 8 to a hollow arbor f lubricated from cups 4, and rotated by a pulley f', and, in order that the non-rotating wire may be easily drawn through the apparatus, it is coated with oil received from the receptacle 6.
Patent GB-191015572-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nut Lock.
Inventor: BARRY EDWYN LAKE
IPC: F16B39/22
Filed: 1910-06-29
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 15,572. Barry, E. L. June 29. Locking nuts.-In a nut-locking device of the kind in which a split conical ring lies in a recess in the nut and is tapped to fit the bolt, the surface of the ring is curved in profile and the recess in the nut is shaped correspondingly. Fig. II shows the parts in position before screwing up, B indicating the nut and C the ring. Fig. IV shows a modified form in which the ring C is in contact with a separate recessed ring E below an ordinary nut.
Patent GB-191017642-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Garment Seam for Loosely Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: BRATKE RICHARD
IPC: D05B35/02
Filed: 1910-07-25
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 17,642. Bratke, B. July 25. Seams.-A garment seam is formed by folding back the edges a, b of the cloth. sewing the turned-back portion to the body of the cloth, and sewing the two portions together by stitching c through the extra thickness of cloth.
Patent GB-191018965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Chutes for Coin-freed Telephone Boxes and the like.
Inventor: BREAKELL FREDERIC WILLIE WADE
IPC: G07F1/02
Filed: 1910-08-12
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 18,965. Breakell, F. W. W. Aug. 12. Testing coins.-To prevent the insertion of bent coins in telephone and like apparatus, a supplementary shoot b is secured over the ordinary shoot a, and is provided with a slot, which only permits the passage of a coin of the requisite denomination if it be perfectly flat. The upper edge of the shoot is cut away at b<3> and lateral openings b<2> are formed so as to facilitate the removal of a coin that jams. Alternatively, the shoot b may replace the shoot a..
Patent GB-191023018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Ball Valves.
IPC: F16K15/04
Filed: 1910-10-05
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 23,018. Liebert, E. H., Neukomm, E., and Petrie & Co. Oct. 5. Check valves. - The lift of the balls in a multiple-ball check valve is limited by downwardly projecting rings secured concentrically over the balls. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the balls e seat in pockets b formed in a plate a, and the rings f, which are rectangular in section, are caulked into dovetail grooves g in the plate. In a modification, the rings are formed on a separate plate secured above the seat plate.
Patent GB-191023830-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Two Cycle Internal Combustion Motor.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1910-10-14
Granted: 1911-10-16
Abstract: 23,830. Lamplough, F. Oct. 14. Revolving - cylinder pumps; strainers.-A lubricating-pump has a revolving cylinder with reciprocating piston and a filtering-device on the suction pipe. An eccentric ring f, Fig. 5, mounted in a bearing g, carries a pin f<1> which engages a plunger h reciprocating in a cylinder i<1> diametrically arranged in a disk i keyed on the shaft b. As the disk i rotates, the end of the cylinder passes over a grating (not shown) and oil is drawn in. On the delivery stroke of the piston the cylinder end is closed, and the oil is expelled through a spring lift valve h<3> carried by the piston. The suction pipe carries a filter o, Fig. 2, consisting of a dished disk having cross-bars o<1> carrying a disk of wire gauze, through which oil passes from the tray n.
Patent GB-191026647-A (GB)
Title: Improvemnts in Combined Semaphores and Indicators for Railway Signalling.
IPC: B61L17/02
Filed: 1910-11-16
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 26,647. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Ferreira, L. de M. G. Nov. 16. Visual outdoor signals; slots, reversers, and like apparatus.-A combined semaphore signal and route indicator is provided with a selecting- device consisting of a number of electromagnets, the armatures of which are normally in the path of, but do not engage, the indicator boards, which are contained in the upper part of the casing, and are lowered into view by a carrier operated simultaneously with the semaphore when the corresponding electro-magnet is energized. The improved means for lowering the selected indicator board into view consists of a carrier k supported on a counterbalanced chain h passing over chain-wheels g on a shaft d rotated by a connexion to the semaphore arm. Each board has a hook n<1> for engaging the hook o<1> connected to the armature of an electromagnet r. Normally, the hooks on the boards are raised slightly from the hooks o<1> by the carrier k. When the latter is lowered, those magnets that are not energized retain the corresponding boards. A switch s breaks the circuit to the magnets when the carrier is lowered.
Patent GB-191105942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Devices for Shafts and the like.
IPC: F16J15/44
Filed: 1911-03-09
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 5942. Aktiebolaget de Lavals Angturbin. March 9, 1910, [Convention date]. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for. - To prevent distortion due to heating, the carrier 3 for labyrinth or other packing for turbines, blowers, or pumps, &c. is formed with deep recesses 5 which permit free expansion.
Patent GB-191110387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manhole, Hydrant, Surface Box, Gully, and other Road Covers and Grates.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1911-04-29
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 10,387. Adams, S. H. April 29. Gratings; inspection openings, closures for.- Relates to manhole, hydrant, surface-box, gully, and other road covers and grates of the kind adapted to be reversibly mounted in a frame, and consists in providing the cover or grate with an integral body portion having studs, projections, grooves, or the like forming a wearing surface on both the upper and under surfaces. Fig. 1 shows integral projections d on both sides of a cored-out cover c, and removable studs m round the upper surface of the frame. Fig. 5 shows a cover c with grooves e, and Fig. 8 shows a gully grate c with projections d on both the top and bottom surfaces. Fig. 9 shows a cover with the upper wearing surface formed of wood - blocks k, the lower wearing-surface having projections d. Specification 1130/07 is referred to by way cf disclaimer.
Patent GB-191111878-A (GB)
IPC: B63H25/10
Filed: 1911-05-17
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 11,878. Martin, R. F. Wykeham-. May 17. Steering-gear; rudders. - Steering-gear for ships comprises the combination of a tiller pivotally connected to the rudder head with a toothed rack member carrying on a universal joint a sleeve through which the tiller is free to slide and means for moving the rack in suitable guides. A bar A, Fig. 1, has a toothed rack A<1> on the upper side and a bracket B on the lower side. In the bracket is universally mounted a sleeve D adapted to carry one end of the tiller H, the other end being forked at H<1> to fit round the rudder head J, to which it is pivotally attached by the bolt H<2>. The bar A has grooves into which project guide-bars E which are carried by angle-irons F on supports G. A pinion K on the hand - wheel shaft L engages the toothed rack A', this shaft being, if desired, out of the centre line of the ship. In a modification, the rigid rack may be replaced by a flexible rack so that the ends beyond the guide may not project but hang down when the helm is hard over. The ends may be connected or attached to springs or counterweights. Twin chains with the sleeve bracket between them may be used.
Patent GB-191113520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combined Internal Combustion Engines and Variable Speed Gears.
Inventor: ROWE JAMES JESSE
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 13,520. Rowe, J. J. Dec. 6. Variable-speed toothed gearing combined with an internal-combustion engine comprises an arrangement having fly-wheels p, q, and the gearing inside the crank case r. The driving - shaft b carries the fly-wheels p, q and the crank s, and has spur gears c<1>, d<1> formed integrally with it. Gears c, d meshing with the gears c<1>, d' are loose upon a parallel driven shaft a, and are adapted to be connected to it alternatively by a sliding double-ended claw clutch i. The clutch i, which is undercut to allow the gears c, d to have extended bosses c<2>, d<2>, is operated by a rod j inside the shaft a. If there are two or more crank-shafts, they may be arranged at equal distances round the driven shaft.
Patent GB-191114897-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tyre Lever.
Inventor: BATHE CHARLES
IPC: B60C25/02
Filed: 1911-06-26
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 14,897. Bathe, C. June 26. Tyres, elastic, and tyre covers, tools for removing and replacing.-A stop lever for use in mounting and dismounting tyres comprises a bar a, Fig. 2, formed with a hook b at one end and flattened and suitably shaped at the other end c to form a handle. It carries a chain or other flexible connexion d with a hook e near the middle, and hooks g, eyelets or the like disposed at convenient positions on the bar. In mounting the tyre, the hook b is engaged in the overturned rim edge, the chain being passed over the tyre, the hook engaging one of the wheel spokes and any slack being taken up on the hooks g. The end b is passed under the tyre edge in dismounting the tyre and is held in a radial position by the chain. The chain may be detachably connected to the bar by a spring hook f and may be provided with a swivel joint midway of its length; and the hook e may be covered with rubber.
Patent GB-191117910-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Silencing the Exhaust Gases of Internal Combustion Engines by Converting the Intermittent Flow of Gas into a Continuous Flow.
Inventor: CLARKE HILLS
IPC: F01N1/12
Filed: 1911-12-12
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 17,910. Clarke, H. Dec. 12. Exhaust-silencers.-Comprise a spiral deflator D housed in a chamber A and surrounding a pipe E having perforations increasing in size from the silencer inlet to the outlet. The gases enter by a deflecting-plate G and issue from the central pipe.
Patent GB-191129089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps or Compressors.
Inventor: FRAME WILLIAM JOHNSTON
IPC: F04D17/18
Filed: 1911-12-27
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 29,089. Frame, W. J. Dec. 27. Right to Patent relinquished. Centrifugal ejector pumps.-The outlets of the channels in the impeller b<1> of a centrifugal ejector pump are made wider axially than the corresponding inlets of the stationary diffusion passages a<4>, so that the pressure of the denser fluid at this point exceeds that of the air or gas to be compressed or entrained. The air enters at d and passes into the passages a' through ports in the impeller. Leakage-preventing ribs b<5> are provided on the impeller and casing. The casing is formed of parts a, a', either or both of which may carry vanes in the passages a<4>, or the vanes may be cast in a separate ring.
Patent GB-191208059-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Advertising Device for Street Use.
Inventor: RUDLAND WILLIAM
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 1912-04-03
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 8059. Rudland, W. April 3. Moving and changing apparatus.-A portable post, which may be adapted to be carried by a sandwichman, comprises a hollow casing a containing a slidable block which carries pointers b adapted, when raised, to be projected through slots h in the casing by means of inclines k. The pointers may however be projected or retracted by means of springs, elastics, &c., and may carry information relating to the advertisements on boards c. The raising of the slidable block may be effected by a handle f and a rod f, or by a handle and a wire--passing over a pulley in the casing. A catch h<1> may lock the handle when the block is in its raised position.
Patent GB-191212707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: RAVIGNEAUX POL
IPC: F16H3/50
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 12,707. Ravigneaux, P. Dec. 13, 1911. Variable-speed and reversing epicyclic gearing comprises two co-axial wheels 1, 3 and a planet wheel 5 supported in a carrier 2, which encloses the wheel 3 and carries coupling-claws such as 2<1> connected to its wall between the two central wheels, and carries claws such as 2<11> connected to its wall on the other side of them. An arrangement shown in Fig. 1, suitable for motorvehicles, is adapted to yield two forward speeds and a reverse. The claws are in the order 1<1> on the wheel 1, 2<1> on the carrier 2, 3<1> on the wheel 3, and 2<11> on the carrier 2. The wheel 1, which in all cases is the driving-wheel, has a feather connexion with a clutch cone B, which can be connected at will to a fly-wheel M. A driven shaft R and a non-rotary member F are adapted to be operated from one end of the gearing so as to bring claws R<1>, F<1> upon them into engagement with the claws 1<1>, 2<1>, &c. A solid high-speed drive results when the claws R<1> engage the claws 1<1>. When the claws R<1> engage the claws 2', and the claws F<1> engage the claws 3<1>, the wheel 3 is held stationary, and the wheel 5 turning on it causes the shaft R to be driven at a reduced speed. In the configuration shown, the carrier 2 is held fast and the shaft R is driven reversely with the wheel 3. In a modification, an extra speed is produced by the use of a pair of extra bevel-gears. In an arrangement shown in Fig. 2, spur and chain gearing together are employed in the primary epicyclic train, a pair of extra gears with extra claws 4 being used to get the extra speed. The shaft R then carries two relatively-movable sets of claws. In a further modification, the chain gear pair is replaced by an internally-toothed ring. Frictional coupling-means may replace the claws.
Patent GB-191212716-A (GB)
Title: An Iceless Refrigerator.
Inventor: BENNETT ALBERT HENRY
IPC: F25B17/00
Filed: 1912-05-30
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 12,716. Bennett, A. H. May 30. Actuating.-In an ammonia absorption apparatus for refrigerating in which one vessel a serves alternately as the evaporator and the absorber and is heated by a burner g, three valves i<1>, j<1>, g<1>, of which the valve i<1> supplies water from the tank d through the cooling-coil c and jacket b to the outlet j, the valve j<1> controls the lower outlet pipe of the jacket b, and the valve g<1> the gas supply to the burner g, are operated simultaneously by a thermal element when the temperature of the ammonia solution rises. The thermal element may be a tube l<1> filled with a solution of barium chloride, which terminates in a flexible tube l<2>. One end of the flexible tube is attached to a bell-crank lever having a trigger which releases a weight k<1> on a rod connected to the valves i<1>, j<1>, g<1>. In a modification, a vessel q, Fig. 3, containing a solution has a flexible wall connected by a rod q<1> to a bell-crank lever q<2>, one end of which is fitted with a trigger to release the weight k<1>.
Patent GB-191214473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Mechanical Filtration of Water.
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 14,473. Ozonair, Ltd., and Joseph, E. L. Feb. 21. Filters, air supply for ; filters, cleansing.-Nozzles for use in pipes plaid in filter-beds for supplying air to assist in cleansing comprise an inner conical jet s and an outer conical chamber q with lateral perforations u and an upward prolongation. Water drawn through the perforations by the air current is thoroughly mixed with the air, and the filtering- material is stirred up and aerated. Ozonized air may be employed, and the nozzles may be made of material that will not corrode. The outlet openings in the false bottom of the filter may be provided with fittings of the form described in Specification 4406/12.
Patent GB-191218168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means Employed in Cooling Internal Combustion Engines of Aeroplanes and other Power-propelled Aerial Bodies.
IPC: B64D33/10
Filed: 1912-08-07
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 18,168. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., and McCormack, A. Aug. 7. Drawings to Specification. Propelling.-In an air-cooled engine having water cooled exhaust-valve boxes, the cooling- water is cooled in a radiator situated immediately behind the propeller.
Patent GB-191219037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Starting Internal Combustion Motors for Motor Cars, Aeroplanes, Boats and other purposes.
Inventor: CLOSSON WALTER
Filed: 1912-08-20
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 19,037. Closson, W., and Miessen, J. Aug. 20. Turning-gear.-A slide 15 is carried by a screwed spindle 5 and may be disengaged therefrom. When disengaged it is moved by a spring 30 and turns the engine-shaft 1 by means of a cord 31 passing around a free-wheel pulley 33. The slide 15 carries a wedge 17 which engages pivoted levers 19, 19<1>, Fig. 2, the other ends of which carry pieces 42, 42<1> engaging the thread of the spindle 5. When the engine is running, the slide is moved against the pressure of the spring until a roller 28 on the slide moves the lever 9 and disengages the clutch 7, 8 through which the spindle is driven. At starting, a piece 47 moves the wedge 17 to disengage the pieces 42, 42<1> and a latch 37 holds the levers 19, 19<1> in their open position. At the end of its travel, the wedge 17 strikes a buffer 35 which moves it back, and the latch 37 is lifted by an inclined plane 44, thus allowing the levers 19, 19<1> to move inwards and engage the screwed spindle 5.
Patent GB-191220311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trunk Pistonsand making the same.
Inventor: SPENCE WILFRID L
IPC: F02F3/00
Filed: 1912-09-06
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 20,311. Spence, W. L. Sept. 6. Pistons; connecting-rods.-A piston for a highspeed internal-combustion engine is made by stamping or drawing electric spot-welding and grinding, without any cutting operation, except for the gudgeon-pin sockets. The piston consists of a relatively thick cupped head A welded at an annular surface F to a thin body portion D, which may be open ended, or closed as shown, to form a heat-insulating chamber. The body may be in one piece or of several pieces welded together, and is made in three diameters D<1>, D<2>, D<3>, the guageon-pin sockets H being secured to the middle portion D<2>. The two sockets H may be formed in one piece or separate, and are forged or stamped. The portion D<3> of the piston may be of the same diameter as the cylinder and carry scraper rings, or may carry sleeves of the same diameter as the cylinder. The edge L may be curved in, as shown, or provided with a strengthening-ring. The helical packing- ring C is secured by a ring G or by the shoulder on the piston.
Patent GB-191223393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Partitions for Drawers, Boxes, Shelving and other Receptacles.
Inventor: GIBSON ALFRED HERBERT
IPC: A45C5/00
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 23,393. Gibson, A. H. Oct. 14. [Cognate Applications, 25,290/12 and 26,152/12.] Cabinets; drawers; shelves. - Drawers, cabinets, shelving, &c. are subdivided into compartments of variable dimensions, the sides of which vary in length by multiples of a given standard dimension. In order to produce this result, slotted partitions 3 are constructed which vary in length by multiples of the standard dimension and have a series of slots 4, the distance between the centres of adjacent slots being equal to the standard. The compartment which is to be subdivided has sides similarly slotted and of standardized dimensions, or a compartment of standardized dimensions may be formed within an existing non-standardized compartment, as shown in Fig. 8, by means of members 1<a>, 1<b>, 1<c>, 1<d> and distance-pieces 8. The corner slots 2<Î> in the outer rectangle and the end slots in the partitions are formed at a distance from the corner of the rectangle or from the shoulder 5<1> respectively less than the standard distance by the horizontal width of the shoulder of the tenon joint. Other forms of the slot, such as those shown in Fig. 7, may be employed. Unslotted partitions, such as 6, 6<a>, 6<b>, and abutments 6<c> for stationery &c. to rest against may be used. The various partitions &c. may be of skeleton metal framework or may be moulded from plastic material. The slots may be formed as shown in Fig. 9 by grooving studs 9, 10, or may be formed between studs 10<1>.
Patent GB-191226912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Starting Switches for Electric Motors.
Inventor: MIDDLETON VICTOR GEORGE
IPC: H02P1/02
Filed: 1912-11-22
Granted: 1913-11-24
Abstract: 26,912. Middleton, V. G., Baker, C. J., Farndon, F., and Morris, D. K. Nov. 22. Automatic circuit-breakers.-A switch of the overload circuit-breaker type, used for closing the circuit of an electric motor, is provided with means for raising the rating of the circuitbreaker operated by pressure on the switch handle during closure, the overload rating being restored to its normal value when the handle is released. The application of the invention to a known type of thermal circuit-breaker is shown in Fig. 1. The switch handle 41 is connected to an arm 39 attached to a drum which varies the number of a series of shunts 37 across the thermal elements 34, the excessive heating of which causes the switch to be tripped open. When the handle is in the ' starting ' position as shown, the arm 39 reduces the resistance in shunt with the elements 34. When the handle is released, it falls automatically to the middle dotted line ' on ' position, and the shunts are restored to their normal condition. In a modification, the operating-arm carries an elliptical head which is turned with its major axis across the thermal strips in the starting position, and in another modification the thermal elements are shunted by an auxiliary contact when the switch is in the starting position. In the electro-magnetic form of circuit-breaker shown in Fig. 4, a spring-controlled armature 23 is allowed to recede from its magnet 22 when the switch is in the starting position, but is moved towards its magnet by the bell-crank lever 28 when the switch handle returns to the ' on ' position. In a modification, the core of the electro-magnet rests upon adjustable levers. The time of opening the switch may be increased by varying the leak of the dash-pot employed, or by using metal strips or sheaths about the thermal elements.
Patent GB-191228030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Chairs.
Inventor: DAY EDWARD ALBERT
IPC: A47C4/20
Filed: 1912-12-05
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 28,030. Day, E. A. Dec. 5. Folding and collapsible seats. - In a folding cane or wicker chair of the kind in which a seat A is hinged to the back and front members B, D, the hinges are formed by loops or eyes M on the members B, D engaging over the projecting ends of rods A<1> on the underside of the seat A. Braces G, N are similarly pivoted to rods G'. The arms F are-hinged to extensions D<2> of the members D and are connected at the rear by a bar O which normally rests on ledges R. When the chair is to be folded, the bar 0 is lifted over the ledges R, the seat folding against the back B while the member D moves parallel with the back O.