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Patent GB-191116065-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electrocuting Trap.
Inventor: HERTZBERG HARRY
IPC: A01M23/38
Filed: 1911-07-11
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 16,065. Hertzberg, H., Low, A. A., and Wohl, M. J. July 11. Animal traps.-Relates to a trap in which the animal, on seizing the bait, receives an electric shock and at the same time is precipitated through a trap-door into a waterreceptacle below. The bait-lever 11, Figs. 1 and 3, forms part of the primary circuit of an induction coil 13 and is also connected by wires 14 to the secondary circuit of the coil, which is connected to a metallic plate 10 on the trapdoor 4. When the animal seizes the bait and thus makes contact at 18, the electro-magnet 20 is energized and tilts the mercury switch 22 to complete the circuit 21, rotate the motor 24 and thus tilt the trap-door 4 by the spurwheel 8 and links 7, 9. The completion of one revolution of the wheel 8 returns the trap-door 4 to its normal position and causes a cam 26, mounted on the shaft, to lift a rod 27 and so tilt the switch 22 and open the circuit 21. The water-receptacle 3 is provided with guides 31 for a slide to prevent the escape of the animals. The electrical apparatus may be enclosed in a superstructure 33, and the box 2 may be provided with a register or counter 28 for the animals, which register is provided with a part 29 operated by the lever 7. Two trap-doors may also be provided.
Patent GB-191117439-A (GB)
Title: Device for Lessening the Pressure on the Bearings of Underwater Drum Sirens.
IPC: G10K7/00
Filed: 1911-07-31
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 17,439. Neufeldt & Kuhnke. July 30, 1910, [Convention date]. Sirens. - In drum sirens operated by water under pressure, for submarine signalling, one or more apertures are provided in the end face of the drum nearest the bearing so as to relieve the bearing from the axial pressure of the water. In the Figure, T represents the drum of a siren driven by the shaft W. The water enters axially as shown at D, and apertures O<2> are formed in the end face of the drum, so that the pressure of the water is transmitted to the casing instead of to the bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-191118165-A (GB)
Title: Parachute for Aeroplanes and other Air Ships and Devices for Releasing it Automatically in Case of Danger.
Inventor: GREGOIRE JOSEPH
Filed: 1911-08-10
Granted: 1912-08-12
Abstract: 18,165. Gregoire, J. Aug. 10. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Parachutes.-A parachute provided upon an aerial machine to enable the aviator to save himself, with or without his machine, is adapted to unfold and, if desired, to be detached automatically upon undue inclination of the machine. A cord for effecting the release of the parachute by hand is also provided. The parachute frame comprises a central beam 1 against which the hinged arms 2, urged into the expanded position by springs 4, are adapted to fold. The arms are normally retained in the folded position by a clip 6, the arms of which are hinged to a rod 5 depending from the beam 1. The clip is kept closed against the action of springs 14 by the engagement of its lower arms with a casing 9 having notches 12 whereby these arms are released upon rotation of the casing 9 by a coil spring in a casing 13. The casing 9 is prevented from rotation by the engagement of a recess 25 therein with a fixed pin 26, and is released by a pendulum 20 carrying a disk 19 adapted to slide the casing upwards on the rod 5. For releasing the casing by hand a cord 30 is provided. In a modification, the casing is replaced by a sliding disk having a flange for the engagement of the hooked ends of the clip 6. The parachute may be detachably mounted on the machine by wedge-shaped projections 31<1> and spring bolts 35 on the beam 1 engaging supports 33. The bolts may be withdrawn by hand or automatically, in the latter case by cords 37 connected to the arms of the clip 6. The parachute may be attached to the body of the aviator or to his seat.
Patent GB-191119490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rear Lights or Danger Signals for Road Vehicles and Cycles.
Inventor: POLKEY JOHN
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1911-09-01
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 19,490. Polkey, J. Sept. 1. [Cognate Application, 20,001/11.] Brackets, electric-lamp.-The clip f, Fig. 10, of a reflector signal for cycles &c., in which an electric lamp may be placed, is attached to the casing by means of a metal strap e. Tongues h, Fig. 5, are cut in this, are bent up and pressed through slits in the wall of the casing, and then bent over to grip the latter.
Patent GB-191122424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Briquettes.
Inventor: GRIPP FRIEDRICH OTTO
IPC: C10L5/14
Filed: 1911-10-11
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 22,424. Gripp, F. O. Oct. 11. Composition fuel.-Close-burning coal, coke, ore, or other material difficult to agglomerate by pressure alone, is mixed with a binding-agent made by adding hot liquid pitch, or other ingredient that liquefies when heated, to wet caking coal, the mixture being strongly compressed to form briquettes. A mixture of pitch, tar, naphtha, and mazut, or of two parts of resin and one part of mineral oil, may be used instead of pitch. A binding-agent consisting of three parts by weight of finely-ground dry caking coal, one part of preferably cold water, and one part of the hot liquid ingredient may be added to about 20 parts of the material to be agglomerated and the product pressed at about 400 atmospheres.
Patent GB-191122633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Milking Machines.
IPC: A01J5/10
Filed: 1911-10-13
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 22,633. Malkemaskinekompagniet Patent Gandil. Oct. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Fluid-actuated gears.-The valve 30 of a milking-machine pulsator is actuated by the stops 53, 54 on the piston-rod 34, attached to two pistons 35, 36, the latter having twice the area of the former, which is under constant pressure supplied by a pipe 40. The pressure on the large piston 36 is controlled by a slidevalve 42, which connects the pipe 41 alternately with the atmosphere through a port 43 and with the valve chamber 29, to which compressed air is supplied by the pipe 37. The valve 42 is actuated by stops 55, 56 on the pistons 46, 47, which are moved by the pulsating pressure admitted from the ports 32, 33 of the valve 30. The tap 39, turned through 90 degrees in a clockwise direction, admits air under pressure from the supply 52 to the pipe 37 and valve chambers. In the ' off ' position, as shown, the cock connects the pipe 37 and valve chambers 28, 29, to the atmosphere by a pipe 51.
Patent GB-191123861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes and Apparatus for the Direct Production of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: HERRMANN JULIUS
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 1911-10-27
Granted: 1912-10-28
Abstract: 23,861. Herrmann, J., and Otto, C. J. L. Oct. 27. Ore and oxide processes; ore, oxide, castiron, and scrap processes.-For the direct production of iron and steel, iron ore, together with sufficient wood or peat charcoal for starting the reaction and with scrap steel or pig iron, is heated in a high-pressure gas-fired furnace which is in communication with a chamber containing carbonaceous matter heated by electricity to a temperature sufficient for the reduction of the carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide. Part of the carbon monoxide passes by diffusion into the ore - chamber and reacts with the ore, while the remainder is burnt in the gas furnace. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the ore is contained in a crucible d, which is heated bv the combustion of gas supplied from a generator III to tuyeres b, b<1>, air for combustion of the gas and for the generator being supplied under pressure through a recuperator heated by the waste gases escaping from the pipe v. The pipe v may be more or less closed by tilting the furnace so as to bring such pipe in front of a fixed wall h, or a slide may be provided in the outlet pipe. The carbonaceous material is heated in a chamber k by an annular electric resistance s formed, for example, of silundum, and hoppers y are provided from which ore may be supplied to such chamber in the event of chemical equilibrium being set up and the diffusion process ceasing. Electric resistance coils c, arranged around a basket-like receptacle, are provided at the base of the crucible. In a modification a number of crucibles are arranged in a single furnace and heated by gas only. Specifications 1316/96 and 9346/03 are referred to.
Patent GB-191125448-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Measuring Gases or Liquids in Fixed Proportions and Discharging them Mixed or Separately.
Inventor: WILSON CHARLES JAMES
IPC: B01F15/04
Filed: 1911-11-15
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 25,448. Wilson, C. J. Nov. 15. Gas meters.-A tank for measuring gases is divided into a considerable number of compartments of different sizes, as that by choosing the appropriate compartments the apparatus can be made to measure out gases or liquids. A convenient division is into compartments #, , ¢, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and 46# per cent of the whole tank. The tank is inverted and used as a gasometer bell. The tank a is divided 'as shown in Fig. 2. The gas main b communicates with the compartments through branches b' fitted with cocks b<2>. Branches b<3> allow the admission of the gases. The main c communicates with the pipes b' below the cocks b<2> and also with the compartment a<1> by pipes c<1> provided with cocks c<2>. The pipes c<1> also communicate with pipes c<4>, which are transparent and serve to indicate the level of water in the various compartments. In another form, the compartments are for the most part, arranged concentrically in a cylindrical tank. Gauge pipes are provided to prevent overfilling of the compartments.
Patent GB-191128773-A (GB)
Title: A Tubular Form of Tin-opener, & Cap Combined.
Inventor: FOX ERNEST ALFRED
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 28,773. Fox, E. A. Dec. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Opening by cutting; lids and covers. - A tubular tin - opener of oval or other section having sharpened V- projections A has a lid S hinged to a flange C, the turned-over part F of the lid being held by a pin G, which projects and constitutes a means for removing the cutout part of the lid. When the lid is closed, the opener serves as a cover.
Patent GB-191201681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Supply Systems having Variable-speed Generators.
IPC: H02J7/22
Filed: 1912-01-20
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 1681. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Garton, E. Jan. 20. Lighting and heating systems ; regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for. - An electro-magnetic regnlator of the vibrating type is combined with a switch controlling the connexions between a variable-speed generator and its load circuit and two resistances, one in series with a secondary battery and the other in series with the load. The regulator is provided with a voltage coil and a second coil adapted to be placed across the field winding of the generator or across the mains by the action of the regulator. In the arrangement shown, the regulator d is provided with a voltage coil b and an additional coil g, which is connected across the field winding f of the generator when the moving contact o of the regulator d is in the position shown. The contact o is spring-controlled and is arranged to short-circuit a resistance e in the field circuit of the generator and place the coil g across the mains when it engages the fixed contact p. The windings of the cut-out ' switch h are similar to those described in Specification 26,119/11, the switch being provided with an extra pair of contacts arranged to short-circuit a resistance m, in the battery circuit and a resistance n in the load circuit when the battery supplies the load.
Patent GB-191209344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Promoting Circulation in Steam Generators or the like.
Inventor: HUGHES EDWARD MORGAN
IPC: F22D7/00
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1913-04-21
Abstract: 9344. Hughes, E. M. April 20. Partitions, internal.-To promote the water circulation in a return-tube boiler, part of the return-tubes are enclosed by a chamber having inlet and outlet pipes leading into the water space. In addition, similar chambers may be provided in contact with the furnace flue and combustion chamber. Figs. 1, 2 show a chamber 1 enclosing a group of return-tubes d and provided with an inlet pipe 3 opening into the lower part of the boiler and an outlet pipe 4. A pipe 5 allows steam to escape into the steam space. The chambers 2 in contact with the furnace flue c and the chamber 2<a> in contact with the combustion chamber are provided with inlet and outlet pipes 3. 3<a> opening into the boiler below the chambers, and with steamescape pipes 5. The chambers 2 may be replaced by a single longitudinal or annular trough-shaped chamber. In one modification. the chamber straddles the space between two adjacent flues.
Patent GB-191219850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Differential Gears.
Inventor: MORRIS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: F16H48/08
Filed: 1912-08-30
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 19,850. Morris, G. W. Aug. 30. Differential or balance gearing suitable for traction engines is provided with a collar 27 which prevents differentially-driven shafts 6, 7 from having relative longitudinal movement. The collar 27 is connected to the shaft 6 and is located in a recess 25 in a sleeve 24, which is secured to the other shaft 7 and transmits power thereto. The bevel - wheels 13, 17 of the balance gear are secured to the shaft 6 and sleeve 24 respectively.
Patent GB-191220563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stowing and Launching Ships' Boats.
Inventor: NYBOER AREND REINT
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 20,563. Nyboer, A. R. Sept. 9 Boat raising, lowering, disengaging, securing, and supporting gear. - The boats a are supported inboard on chocks which combine supports d carried by frames e<3>, e<5> hinged together at e<6> and to the deck at e<2>. The bow and stern frames are connected by links f, f<1>. The frames are kept in their operative positions by rods f<2>, f<4> hinged to a bracket f<3>. The rod f<4> is kept in position by a pin f<5> on the removal of which the frames collapse, a stern link f<6> sliding off a catch f<7>. The gripes take over hooks g<4> formed on rock-shafts g<2>, g<3> which are linked together so that the gripes on both sides of the boat can be released simultaneously. The boat hangs by falls b from davits c<2>, c' mounted in vertical pillars c', c<3>. The davits are turned outboard by worm gear c', Fig. 9, the worm c<6> being carried by a lever c<@> pivoted on the pillar at c<9> so that the worm can be moved out of gear when a whole series of davits are to be simultaneously turned by bevel-gear c<12> operated by a shaft c<13> controlled from the bridge. The davits are connected by a link i having a slotted end i<1> and also by a link h which has a slotted connexion at one end with an arm h fast on the davit c and at the other end has a slidable connexion with a quadrant h<2> fast on the davit c'. In getting the boat outboard, the link h is pushed to the right and secured by a screw h<10> in the end of the slot h<11> in the quadrant h<2>. The davit c is then moved inboard to the right until the lever h<1> reaches the end of the slot h<3> where it is fastened by a screw. The dead centres now being past, the motion of the davits is reversed until they are fully outboard. When the boat is waterborne, the falls are released by withdrawing bolts b<3>, Fig. 2, which work in plates b<4> and have racked ends b<5> engaged by a pinion b<6> operated by a hand-wheel. Simultaneous release of the bow and stern bolts is secured by a rod b<9> working in guides b<10> and having racks b<8>, b<11> engaging the pinions b9, b<12>. Arrangements are also described by linking up all the chocks and gripe-releasing devices, so that the whole can be controlled from the bridge.
Patent GB-191221166-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Disinfecting and Flushing Water Closets.
Inventor: HELE-SHAW HENRY SELBY
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 1912-09-17
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 21,166. Shaw, H. S. Hele-. Sept. 17. Closets, disinfecting; closets, flushing.-A device for spraying a closet basin with liquid before use consists of a pump 7 in a reservoir 8 and connected to a sprayer 13 by a pipe 12 containing a check valve. When the seat is depressed, it presses down a knob 4 on a pistonrod 5 against the action of a spring 9. The piston is depressed and the basin is sprayed. The liquid used may be a disinfectant, preferably of a saponaceous kind. According to the Provisional Specification, the reservoir may be placed above the seat and a discharge valve or siphon may be operated by the seat or by a footboard.
Patent GB-191222041-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Solid Bodies from Metallic Powders.
Inventor: LEISER HEINRICH
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 1912-09-27
Granted: 1913-09-29
Abstract: 22,041. Leiser, H. Oct. 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Resistances for heating. A process for making shaped bodies of metals and alloys from metal powders without shrinkage is stated in the Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) to be applicable to making electric heaters. The process consists in employing dry mixtures of the crystalline varieties with smaller amounts of the amorphous varieties, and compressing and then heating these to temperatures far below the melting- points, to convert the amorphous constituents into the crystalline form. Metals such as osmium, tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, uranium, thorium, iron, nickel, and cobalt, may be employed, and alloys may be made. The density, porosity, resistance to chemical action, and the like depend upon the proportions, pressure, and heating. The application to electric heaters does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191222864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Supply Devices for Firemen.
Inventor: HALLORAN JAMES DAVID
IPC: A62C31/28
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 22,864. Halloran, J. D. Oct. 7. Respirators.-In a device for supplying air to firemen by means of the suction induced by the passage of water through the nozzle of the firehose, the nozzle B is provided with a nipple C. to which is connected a suction pipe D having a flexible section D' and a rigid section D<2>, in which are funnels F leading to flexible pipes G for supplying air to the firemen's breathing- masks. The masks are provided with perforations for exhaled air, and with a supporting- flange to enter the mouth of the wearer. Checkvalves are arranged in the couplings I connecting the funnels F and pipes G.
Patent GB-191228094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint Boxes for Electrical Cables.
IPC: H02G15/113
Filed: 1912-12-05
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 28,094. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Nichols, W. H. Dec. 5. Couplings.-Junction boxes, particularly of the kind described in Specification 24,155/97, are provided with two-part glands, for introducing the cables, formed separately from the body of the box, whereby any given box may, by fitting thereto the suitable glands, be used with any combination of differently-covered cables. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the gland in two parts b, c is secured round the cable by screws g passing through side lugs, and projections h allow the gland to be clamped to the box a by bolts and nuts k, l. A split collar y serves for gripping the armouring-wires on to the tapered projection x, but when a tapearmoured cable is used the projection and collar may be parallel. The projection may be omitted in the case of leadcovered cables, the gland being then arranged as shown in Fig. 2. The part c of each gland may if necessary be cast with a support 21, Fig. 8, to support the end of a trough in which the cable is laid. The glands may be made of brass or have brass ferrules, in order that a wiped joint may be made where the lead sheath of the cable enters the gland.
Patent GB-191229836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yielding Wheel-hubs.
Inventor: DOERGE FRIGYES
IPC: B60B9/00
Filed: 1912-12-27
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 29,836. D÷rge, F., and Schirl, T. Dec. 27. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs.-The invention relates to constructional details of wheels in which radial movements of the spoke-ring are absorbed by transverse springs through the action of ball-and-cup devices. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two plates b<1>, b<2>, with overlapping sleeves sliding oa the axle-box, are pressed apart by a series of springs 5, and a large spring c, and carry balls h<1>, h<2>, which engage separately a series of conical recesses in disks 3. The disks are fitted in fixed and adjustable plates c<1>, c<2> on the hub. In the form shown in Fig. 3, disks 6 on the axle-box are formed with a single series of conical recesses, the two series being in staggered relation and engaging alternately spring-pressed balls 2 on each side of a box-holder fixed to the hub c. The driving- effort is transmitted by a floating ring y and links z<1>, z<2>, and x<1>, x<2>, pivoted to this and the hub and axle-box respectively. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a plate 22 fixed to the hub and a plate 6 on the axle-box are formed with registering recesses 8, each enclosing a loose ball. A laminated spring 23 acts on the disk 6. In the form shown in Fig. 6, a plate 24 fitted to the axle-box is formed with a single recess 8 in alinement with the axle engaging a single ball spring-supported in a plate i secured to the hub. The holder 15 may be in the form of the recess 8, the ball then being loose.
Patent GB-191302552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typographical Composing Machines.
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 2552. Linotype & Machinery, Ltd., [Mergenthaler Setzmaschinen - Fabrik Ges.]. Jan. 31. Assembling matrices. -To facilitate the moving of matrices from one level to another by hand, the rear wall of the assembler is formed by one or more spring- pressed plates 11 which yield to allow the matrices to be tilted.
Patent GB-191304039-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Collapsible Escape Ladder for use on Land or Sea.
Inventor: CAVERLEY WILLIAM WELLS
IPC: E06C9/08
Filed: 1913-02-17
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 4039. Caverley, W. W. Feb. 17. Ladder escapes.-Ladder-escape apparatus for ships, houses. &c. consists of platforms F connected by folding ladders I and suspended by folding links G from brackets E on a rock-shaft P, whereby the apparatus, when folded, is swung inwards. The ladders are constructed with the treads pivoted to pairs of sides I<1>, I<2>, which are pivoted to the platforms above, and slide in guides on the platforms below, the ladders being locked when in use by spring catches F<7> engaging projections I<7> on the sides I<1>. The ladders are provided with folding hand-rails N. supported by bars N<1>, N<2> pivoted to the sidemembers I' and engaging clips N<6>, N' on the side-members I<2>, the hand-rails being operated by the movement of the ladder, by links N<5> pivoted to the side-members I<2> and to the bars N<1>. The links G are connected by diagonal wires, which keep the platforms in alinement and tend to draw the ends of the links together, and by telescopic spring rods W. The platforms are raised and lowered by ropes K passing over pulleys L to counterweights working in tubes Y on the inside of the ship &c. When the apparatus is to be raised, the bottom catch F<7> is first released by hand; the remaining catches are then released automatically in turn by the lower platforms coming into the folded position.