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Patent GB-191100688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Stop Valves for Water Mains and the like.
Inventor: BINNIE WILLIAM JAMES EAMES
IPC: F16K17/32
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 688. Binnie, W. J. E. Jan. 10. Valves closing with rush of fluid.-An automatically - closing stopvalve for water mains &c., which closes on an undue decrease of pressure in the main, caused, for example, when the main bursts, is constructed and arranged so that the rate of closing is controlled by the pressure in the main and by a speedgovernor device. The valve G, Fig. 1, is mounted on a quickthreaded spindle H, which is loaded by removable weights H<1> acting against the upward pressure of the water on the valve, and is geared through a train of toothed wheels, enclosed within a box J, to a spindle M, Fig. 3, fitted with a governor device M<1>, M<2>. When the water pressure is reduced by the leakage beyond a predetermined amount, the valve G moves downwards, and the consequent rotation of the spindle operates the governor M<2>, which raises the disk M<1> into contact with an adjustable brake pin N whereby the rate of closing is limited. In order to prevent undue back pressure or water hammer owing to the closing of the valve, the water pressure, operating through a plunger and the lever O<1>, pushes the rod O against the disk M<1> and further retards or arrests the closing movement of the valve. The controlling-mechanism in the box J is entirely external to the valve, and is readily accessible. The gear-wheel K is movable on a squared part H<2> of the spindle H, out of gear with the pinion K<1>, to permit the valve to be tested or reset. The valve casing is formed with partitions B<1>, C', Fig. 1, which produce valve passages of substantially equal cross-sectional area throughout their length. Holes D are formed in the partitions to equalize the pressure on the two sides thereof. A bypass F, controlled by a hand-cock, is provided to connect the inlet and outlet passages. Lubricant is forced from a cup L connected by a pipe L<1> with a recess H<5> in the screw-bush H<4>. A tight joint between the valve and the screw-bush H<4> is formed, when the valve is open, by a packing H', as shown. The water main can be scoured or flushed without operating the valve by means of a screw M<4>, Fig. 3, which may be screwed down tight upon a disk M<3> on the spindle M to hold the valve open.
Patent GB-191101580-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint for Pipes or Conduits.
Inventor: HENTHORNE JOHN THOMAS
IPC: F16L13/11
Filed: 1911-01-21
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 1580. Henthorne, J. T. Jan. 21. Overlap joints held by cement and the like.- Registering grooves in the pipe ends form an annular recess R into which cement, fusible metal, &c. is run through an opening C. A tongue T on one pipe entering a corresponding recess in the other pipe secures alinement. The lower surface S of the pipes is flat, to form a seating.
Patent GB-191101640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sectional Bookcases.
Inventor: WEIS WILLIAM CHRISTIAN
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 1911-01-21
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 1640. Weis, W. C., and Pierce, P. B. Jan. 21. Book-cases.-In a sectional bookcase of the kind in which each section comprises a bottom piece 1, end pieces 2 hinged to the bottom piece so that the lower surfaces of the end and bottom pieces are flush, and a detachable back piece, the bottom piece forming the top of the next lower section, the ends are hinged to the bottom by hinges of the kind consisting of a plate 3 bent at rightangles, the portions 5, 6 of the plate being pierced for the reception of fixing-screws and a pivot pin respectively. The hinges are fixed to the bottom piece 1 and pass through coincident keys 3<a>, 3<b> in the meeting faces of the bottom and end pieces. A pivot pin 9 is driven through a hole 8 in the end piece.
Patent GB-191102999-A (GB)
Title: Motor Car Wheel without Pneumatic Tyre or Air Tube.
Inventor: BLOCH EMMANUEL
IPC: B60C7/12
Filed: 1911-02-06
Granted: 1912-02-06
Abstract: 2999. Bloch, E., and Favard, R. Feb. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Non - metallic elastic bodies and cores; tyre attachments to rims.- Metal side plates 9 secured to the felloe enclose a cushion consisting of rubber balls 13 supporting a flexible laminated steel rim 4. The balls may be enclosed in metal casings, and be provided with embedded springs. The rim 4 may be fitted with interposed layers of soft elastic material. The exterior plates 6 project laterally and are notched to engage radial ribs on the interior of the side plates. The plates are formed with lips 12 to utilize the elasticity of the rim 4 as a suspending-ring. Bow - shaped plates 15 are secured centrally upon the face of the outer lamination 6 by rivets which pass through the rim, and the solid rubber tyre 14 is vulcanized to these and the rim. Hooks secured to the rim may be used with, or instead of the plates 15.
Patent GB-191105388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: STIMSON EDWARD FREDERICK
IPC: F24B1/182
Filed: 1911-03-03
Granted: 1912-03-04
Abstract: 5388. Stimson, E. F. March 3. Combined or convertible open fire-places and cooking-stoves; grates.-A fire-place with a back flue, particularly one fitted also with a hinged hot-plate and an oven behind the canopy, has an horizontally sliding grate which may be pushed backwards to put it into communication with the back flue and thus accelerate the combustion in the fire. Fig. 2 shows such a grate a in a stove of the kind with a hinged hot-plate h and an oven m. The grate moves on shoes, rollers, &c. a<2>, running on guides b on the side walls of the stove, and is set in its forward position by a stop t entering a slot t' and passing behind a lug t<2> in its rear position. The hotplate h is counterbalanced, and two devices for moving it by means of the sliding fire-grate are shown. In one of these, pins r on the counterweights h<1> pass through slots r<1> in the side walls of the stove, and are engaged by vertical bars q on the sides of the grate. In the latter part of the backward movement, the pins r pass into hooks s, which initiate the upward movement of the hot-plate when the grate is drawn forwards again. In the other device, which, when fitted, makes it possible to move the grate without moving the hot-plate, a pin h<6> on a link h<2> connected to the counterweight h<1> is moved in slots h<3> by means of a bar h<4> on the sides of the grate. This bar is cut at h<5>, so that by lifting the grate a little, it may be pushed back, the bar h<4> passing beyond the stud h<6> without moving it. The flues e, l, &c. are formed by detachable plates; the plates i slide in guides i<2>, and the plates g are fitted with hooks g<2>, by means of which they are hung on lugs. The oven m is also detachable, and is slipped into place from the front. Above it may be fitted a preferably open-topped crown v, Fig. 3, which may be fitted by removing a part y of the front plate of the stove. Baffles n and a boiler p are fitted in the flue e, and an ash-pan d is provided.
Patent GB-191105713-A (GB)
Title: The Production of Graphite and other By-products in the Manufacture of Ammonia.
Inventor: COLLETT EMIL
IPC: C01B31/00
Filed: 1911-03-07
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 5713. Collett, E., and Eckardt, M. March 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Carbon.-In connexion with the manufacture of ammonia by the action of water on calcium cyanamide, under pressure or otherwise, the residuum is treated with acid, say nitric acid, and the soluble products being separated, an insoluble residue of comparatively pure graphite is obtained which may be further treated as usual.
Patent GB-191107344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Lighting Arrangements for Billiard Tables, Shops and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL HERBERT
IPC: F21V21/10
Filed: 1911-03-24
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 7344. Mitchell, H. March 24. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Pendants.-Electric-lighting devices for billiard tables, shops, &c. comprise a tube or fitting a carrying electric lamps and shades suspended horizontally by cords b, so as to be readily detachable therefrom and from the wires d', supplying the current. The cords b are provided with eyes h, which are engaged by hooks g provided on the tube a. The conducting wires d are connected with the supply wire d<1> by the socket c and plug k, which are placed either on the tube a or at the ceiling.
Patent GB-191110552-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dental Articulator.
Inventor: GYSI ALFRED
IPC: A61C11/02
Filed: 1911-05-01
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 10,552. Gysi, A. March 27, [Convention date]. Teeth, artificial. - In an articulator, the masticatory movements of the individual are reproduced by the engagement of exchangeable guide-pieces on the movable upper part with pins on the fixed lower part, and the upper part is pivoted in a special manner along an axis which lies behind and lower than the condyles, but above the level of the teeth. In the articulator shown in side elevation in Fig. 2, and, in part, from behind in Fig. 4, the movable upper part 2 is pivoted to the lower part 1 by pins 18, which are adjustable along and rest in a groove 19 forming the axis mentioned above; the parts are held together in the closed or open position by a spring 17. At each end of the upper part there is rotatably mounted a split arm 21 in which is pivoted, about a pin 24, a guide-piece 23 formed with a cam-surface 30 and a flange 23<1> having a cam 29 on its outer side, the cams corresponding to the vertical and lateral components of the masticatory movements of the patient's jaw as traced by a recorder. A pin 13, vertically adjustable on the arm 8 for the upper cast 11, rests on a plate 15 which is attached to the arm 3 for the lower cast 6 and slopes upward at the same angle as the surface of sliding of the lower incisors on the upper. The masticatory movements are reproduced by setting the arms 21 and guides 23 so that the cams 29, 30 are at the correct angle and in contact with fixed vertical pins 31 on the lower part; the upper part is then turned to and fro first about one and then the other pin 18 so that, when turning about the righthand pin, the left-hand pin 18 and right-hand guide 23 are disengaged from the groove 19 and the pin 31 respectively, and the cams 30, 29 directly control the vertical and lateral components of the movement of the teeth 12, and, indirectly, as the pivot pin 18 must move along the groove 19 as the cam 29 is kept in contact with the pin 31, the horizontal forward and backward movement, the pin 13 preventing any crushing of one jaw on the other.
Patent GB-191120000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Closets particularly for use on Railway Carriages.
Inventor: BERESFORD HERBERT JAMES
IPC: B61D35/00
Filed: 1911-09-08
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 20,000. Beresford, H. J. Sept. 8. Butt joints, with bolts and flanges.-An adjustable soil pipe e is joined to the closed basin by bolts k, the heads j of which are retained in an annular under-cut recess h at the top of the pipe.
Patent GB-191122660-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Obtaining Static Electricity from either Positive or Negative Pole of the Secondary of an Induction Coil.
Inventor: BLAKE GEORGE GASCOIGNE
IPC: A61N1/10
Filed: 1911-10-14
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 22,660. Blake, G. G. Oct. 14. Condensers; converting alternating and direct currents; transformers. - Apparatus for obtaining static electricity from either pole of an induction coil of the kind used for R÷ntgen rays comprises a high resistance, which is stated to combine condenser action with conduction, for checking the current while allowing static 'charges to pass. Absolute alcohol is employed for this purpose. The complete apparatus is shown in Fig. 1, and its electric connexions in Fig. 6. A stand A carries an ebonite rod U terminating in a brass knob W, to which is attached a smaller knob X. Static electricity passes into the knob W from an adjustable point Z in an egg-shaped brass knob P attached to the rod U. The resistance tube H, Fig. 2, is of glass having a metal-shod end K, which rests in a cup in the knob P and is in connexion with mercury in the base of the tube H. It is supported by a clamp on an insulating-rod G fixed upon the stand. The tube H is filled to within two inches of the top with absolute alcohol, and carries at its upper end a three-part metal cap, the part 2 of which screws into the part 1 and is fitted with a copper wire R, coiled at the central part and dipping into the alcohol. The tube is sealed with a screw plug 3, which is arranged, except when screwed down tightly, to provide a vent for the gases in the tube, and at the same time act as a clamp for an elliptical loop at the end of the conducting- wire 14. This wire is connected to a valvetube 8 supported in an arm 4 on the stand. An inductance 9 is also carried by the stand and connected by its lower terminal to the valve-tube 8. Its upper terminal 10 is adapted to be connected to either terminal of the X-ray coil. The knob W forms a terminal of the apparatus, from which static charges may be taken direct or through a spark-gap for any purpose. For medical purposes, the patient may stand upon an insulating stool T, Fig. 6, and may be charged directly by contact with the knob W or by means of an insulated knob F held near the knob W in the operator's hand, the free terminal of the coil being connected through a plate and point gap S<1> to earth. The patient may be discharged by conduction through the operator's body, by means of a wooden cylinder 21 suspended over his head from a metal arm 19, or by way of a wooden block 24 having a hook 25 to which the electrode F may be connected. The arm 19 and block 24 are carried by an adjustable sleeve 17 on a metal arm 15 screwed to the stand A, and are counterbalanced by a weight 23. The valve-tube 8 may be omitted.
Patent GB-191126664-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Safety Appliance for Locking the Wheels of Colliery Trams, Trucks, or the like.
Inventor: MONAGHAN EDWARD
IPC: B61H9/04
Filed: 1911-11-29
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 26,664. Monaghan, E., Cleves, W. T., and Thomas, D. D. Nov. 29. Locking by positive detents.-Colliery trams, trucks. &c. are locked against backward movement or movement from rest by levers A pivoted to the truck and adapted to engage grooves, slots, &c. c<2> in the flanges of the wheels. The end levers A rest upon stops D when inactive, and the central lever may be retained out of action by a chain, ring, or U-member E. To enable the levers A to be disengaged from the grooves c<2>, the levers may be arranged to have slight longitudinal movement, which is normally prevented by removable blocks.
Patent GB-191128459-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electric Conductors.
Inventor: KALLMANN MARTIN
IPC: H01B7/00
Filed: 1911-12-18
Granted: 1912-12-18
Abstract: 28,459. Kallmann, M. Dec. 16, 1910, [Convention date]. Cables and conductors; armouring.-Armoured flexible ribbon conductors are made with very thin copper tape strips insulated from one another and secured either by adhesive or mechanical means to a flat thin pliable ribbon, such as steel, of greater mechanical strength than the conductors. The mechanical means for joining the armouring to the conductors may consist of clips c, as shown in Fig. 2, passed through spaced perforations in the armour strip a protecting the insulated conductors b, b<1>. These clips may be made to embrace distancepieces d, as shown in Fig. 4, to space the conductor from the wall &c., or, as shown in Fig. 6, lugs c<1> may be formed in the armour a and be bent up to fasten the conductors b, b<1>.
Patent GB-191200128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Influence Machines.
Inventor: PARFUS ANTONIN
IPC: H02N1/10
Filed: 1912-01-02
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 128. Parfus, A. Jan. 2. Influence machines.-A glass or insulating bell-shaped rotary member d is mounted upon a shaft e. Two glass tube inductors i project into the rotary member d, and have tin-foil strips l between the glass tube 'and its paper lining k. Each inductor i has a charging-point or brush n, and main combs q and collecting- combs v are provided, the main combs being arranged opposite to the inductors. A selfexciting device, consisting of tin-foil condensers s, t on the bell d, making contact with the brushes r, n, may be provided.
Patent GB-191202814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baling Presses.
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 2814. Welger, Geb. Feb. 3, 1911, [Convention date]. Baling-presses.-An horizontal press for short straw goods, hay, wood wool, flax, &c. is provided by means whereby bales of a uniform density may be produced. A plate or rake c is pivoted at b so that, when the plunger d advances, the edge c<1> of the plate describes a path x, and the material in the feed-shaft e falls gradually over the edge c<1> and is thus distributed over the entire face of the bale and firmly pressed by the plunger which immediately follows. The plate c may be indirectly controlled by the plunger, or may be mounted on it and deflected by links or fixed abutments.
Patent GB-191205314-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bird Frightener and Toy.
Inventor: COTTON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A01M29/06
Filed: 1912-03-02
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 5314. Cotton, R. J. March 2. Wind-propelled toys.-A doll, scarecrow, or the like is mounted on a pivot point working freely in a hard hollow near the centre of gravity, so that the slightest wind or pressure causes it to turn or tilt. A wire or cane framework is shown having a metal point A working in the hollow of an inverted bottle B, which is' mounted on a stake or on a movable stand C having a cross-shaped base D and securing-stake C<2>. Bells and other light articles may be fastened to the figure.
Patent GB-191210260-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Cleaning Materials, such especially as Wool, Silk Waste, and Waste from other Materials.
Inventor: FABRE RENE AUGUSTIN GUILLAUME
IPC: D01C3/00
Filed: 1912-04-30
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 10,260. Fabre, R. A. G. May 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Fats, extracting by solvents. Wool, silk, and other waste &c. are cleaned and the grease removed by repeated treatment with a cleansing- liquid, such as carbon tetrachloride or ethylene trichloride, in a slowly-rotating perforated cage a which is carried by a perforated tubular shaft b in a casing d. The rotation velocity is afterwards increased, and the greater part of the solvent is removed by centrifugal action. Steam or other vapour is next admitted through the shaft b while the centrifuging continues, and the remaining solvent is eliminated as vapour. Ths solvent is recovered for re-use.
Patent GB-191212227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sight Testing Apparatus.
Inventor: GOWLLAND CHARLES SEPTIMUS
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 1912-05-23
Granted: 1913-05-23
Abstract: 12,227. Gowlland, C. S. May 23. Sight-testing apparatus.-In stationary ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, &c., the mirror d is mounted on a spring - urged tiltable plate e so that it can he inclined in any direction and will return to its original position on release. The plate e is mounted on a hinged eyepiece secured to the body-tube a by a catch a* and the lamp used for illumination can be masked. The lenses used for ophthalmoscopy can he turned out of the way by a movement of the rod n to adapt the instrument for use as a retinoscope, adjustable fixation points q are provided and the mirror s enables the patient to read test-type above and behind him. The tube of the instrument is capable of fine lateral adjustment.
Patent GB-191216585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Tubes or Twist Tubes for Ring Spinning Machines.
IPC: D01H7/92
Filed: 1912-07-16
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 16,585. Josephy's (Erben), G. July 2, [Convention date]. [Addition to 16,495/12.] Twist tubes.-The conical bore of the twist tube described in the parent Specification, wherein the roving is automatically fed by centrifugal force through the bore to the drawing-rollers, is replaced by a cylindrical bore inclined to the axis of the tube so that it diverges therefrom from the inlet end R to the outlet U. The inclined bore can also be applied to tubes which are pointed at both ends.
Patent GB-191220393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-cocks and Valves.
Inventor: CLEARY FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: F23Q9/02
Filed: 1912-09-07
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 20,393. Cleary, F. G. Sept. 7. Actuating; valves controlled from a distance. -A gas-controller actuated by clock-work or by means of fluid pressure has a lift valve moved off its seat by a screw. The valve d is pressed to its seat by a spring e and has a tail-piece g fitting in a socket formed in the screwed spindle f. A removable cover a<1> facilitates cleaning. When actuated by clock-work, long and short tappet arms on a 24-hour dial are adapted to engage cam-surfaces t, t<3> on a member secured to a rotatable shaft k fitted with a spring or weight tumbler device m, k<3>, m<2>. This shaft is connected to the screw f either directly, or through gearing or through a lost-motion device comprising a striker k<6> and pin f<1> on a disk f<2> secured to the screw. The periphery of the dial is toothed to engage a removable pinion on a setting-key.
Patent GB-191222939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Menthol Cones.
Inventor: SHIRLEY ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1912-10-08
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 22,939. Shirley, A. W. Oct. 8. Menthol holders. - The plug d which serves to attach a menthol cone c to its holder a is made of porcelain or other ceramic material of similar colour to the menthol.
Patent GB-191228253-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing Imitation Oil Paintings.
Inventor: NICHOLS JOHN TUCKER
IPC: B44F11/02
Filed: 1912-12-07
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 28,253. Nichols, J. T. Dec. 7. Electrotype; embossing.-In order to produce a block for use in embossing pictures, prints. maps, &c. in imitation of oil paintings, transparent wax, such as bees-wax, reduced by turpentine to the same consistency as artists' colours, is painted upon a copy of the picture &c. by means of artists' brushes so as to impart to the picture all the effects in relief of an oil painting; the surface is subsequently coated lightly with black-lead and an electrotype obtained in the usual manner. The picture &c. to be treated is placed face downwards on the electrotype and embossed, preferably by means of a scraper or proofing press, thereby acquiring all the effects in relief that were imparted to the waxed picture.
Patent GB-191229461-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means and Method of Operating Liquid Electric Controllers and Starters.
IPC: H02P1/34
Filed: 1912-12-21
Granted: 1913-12-22
Abstract: 29,461. Baerlocher, R. F., and West & Co., A. Dec. 21. Fluid, actuation.-A motor-starter of the liquid type is operated by a float 5, Fig. 1, the inlet valve 7 for the operating-tank 4 being geared to the outlet valve 11 and to the lever 13. The valve 7 is open when the valve 11 is closed, and vice versa, an additional valve 18 being provided to adjust the speed of flow into the tank 4 after the valve 7 has been opened. Where there is no continuous water supply, the waste water is collected in the lower part of the tank 4 and pumped into the upper part by a motor controlled by the starting-lever. Another means for adjusting the level of water in the tank 5 consists of a pipe 30, Fig. 3, connected to it by a rotatable flanged elbow 31, the slope of the pipe being adjusted by a link 33 pivoted to pins 34 on an adjustable collar 35.