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Patent GB-191102123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Making Paper.
Inventor: MARX ROBERT
IPC: D21F1/48
Filed: 1911-01-27
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 2123. Marx, R. Jan. 27. Fourdrinier paper - machines. - The suction roll B or suction box of a Fourdrinier papermachine is partly or entirely covered with an impervious or practically impervious apron F of indiarubber &c., so that little or no air can reach the surface of the waterleaf, sheet, felt, or the like, where the suction is applied. The apron F is carried by rollers adjustably mounted on a frame E, and one or more doctors, brushes, sprays, or the like may be applied to keep the apron clean. The frame E may be pivoted so that the apron F can be raised to facilitate replacement of the wire, and it may be clamped in position or held by connterweights.
Patent GB-191105313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Clearing and Ploughing Forest Lands and the like.
IPC: A01B3/68
Filed: 1911-03-03
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 5313. Agar, Cross, & Co., [Gee, T. J.]. March 3. Sawing - apparatus combined with vehicles. -In a power - driven vehicle fitted with attachments for clearing forest lands, a pivoted frame t may be stayed in the position t<2> by rods v to form a support for a saw a'. The frame is raised and d lowered by a rope passing over a pulley s on the chimney.
Patent GB-191116137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes, or Flying Machines.
Inventor: BREGUET LOUIS CHARLES
IPC: B64C9/00
Filed: 1911-07-12
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 16,137. BrÚguet, L. C. May 13, [Convention date]. Steering and balancing; cars.-The steering- pillar of an aeroplane is provided with two hand-wheels so that the machine can be controlled by one or both of two aviators who sit facing one another in a transverse or longitudinal direction of the machine. The lever 1, Fig. 2, mounted at its lower end on a universal joint, is provided with a socket A within which is rotatable a tube B. One end of the tube B carries a hand-wheel C and the other end a sprocket-wheel E and hand-wheel D. In a modified form, the wheels C, D, Fig. 5, are mounted on a cross-bar G secured to the lever 1, and operate the rudder through toothed wheels H, I and chains.
Patent GB-191119882-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Non-vibrating Riddle.
Inventor: JOHNSON EDWIN MARK
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 19,882. Johnson, E. M. Sept. 6. Fixed sieves. - Parallel toothed rollers d driven by an endless chain e are mounted above a stationary flat riddle c to feed the chaff &c. over the sieve. The endless band f for delivering the siftings to the shoot h may be driven by the chain e. To prevent damage in the event of any obstruction getting between the teeth or tines d of the rollers and the sieve c, the latter is made in sections supported bv rods k resting on springs l. The edges of adjacent sections are connected together by a strip of flexible material. The Provisional Specification also states that a travelling belt fitted with spikes may be used instead of the toothed rollers.
Patent GB-191120428-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Firebar.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM FREDERICK PRITCH
IPC: F23H1/04
Filed: 1911-09-15
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 20,428. Smith, W. F. P., and Rees, D. T. Sept. 15. Fire-bars.-In a longitudinally-grooved firebar, a secondary groove A is provided sufficiently narrow to prevent the entrance of the cleaning-tools. The sides of the bar are extended downwards to form depending flanges B designed to assist in cooling the bar, and the grooves C between these flanges and the web may be continued in the ends of the bar.
Patent GB-191121239-A (GB)
Title: Utilisation of the Sea Tides for Energy and Power.
Inventor: HENRY AUGUSTE
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1911-09-26
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 21,239. Henry, A. Sept. 26. Tide mills.-A bell B rises in a well A connected with the sea, and by means of the helicoidal shaft C transmits motion to machinery K. On reaching the top, a valve D is temporarily opened and the water in the bell permitted to take the level of the sea. The descent of the bell brought about by the suction of the falling tide similarly drives the machinery, and on reaching the low-tide level the valve is again temporarily opened. A tank F on the bell may be used to hold water and so increase the pressure of the air within. When power is not otherwise required, the invention provides for the transmission of the sea air to domestic houses.
Patent GB-191121950-A (GB)
Title: Material for Performing a Test known under the name Wassermann Reaction to Ascertain whether a given Specimen of Blood is from a Syphilitic Patient.
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 1911-10-05
Granted: 1912-10-07
Abstract: 21,950. Weiss, R., and Roborat Co. Oct. 5. Bacteria, cultivating; serums, - The blood serums, organic extracts, &c., required for carrying out the Wassermann test for diseases, are separately absorbed into fuller's earth, filter paper, or linen, and dried first in a current of air or other gas and finally in a vacuum desiccator. The dried material is stored in sealed receptacles or in receptacles containing or plugged with drying-reagents and in some cases having an atmosphere of hydrogen.
Patent GB-191125930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: KALABA MORRIS
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 25,930. Kalaba, M. Nov. 20. Aerial machines with aerostats; aerostats.- An aeroplane is fitted with gas-bags of bellowslike shape, which are extensible and contractible upon vertical guides under inflation and de flation for balancing the machine. Each bag G is of fabric enclosed in a cover formed of hinged metal plates G<1>. The outer hinges G<2> carry rings H adapted to slide on vertical guide rods F. The bags G are connected by pipes I to gas tanks L fitted with a pump J adapted to draw gas from the tanks into the bags or vice versa. Aerial machines without aerostats; parachutes.-The bags G may contain air instead of a light gas. In the event of a fall, the bags are inflated to check the descent.
Patent GB-191127830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stoves.
Inventor: STIMSON EDWARD FREDERICK
IPC: F24C1/02
Filed: 1911-12-11
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 27,830. Stimaon, E. F. Dec. 11. Combined or convertible solid-fuel and gas stoves.- The gas-fire c when not required slides into and is contained within a recess a<1> at the side of the grate, for example, occupying the place of the usual "sham" in a kitchen stove. The gas-fire is mounted by means of pivoted arms d on a block sliding in the recess. The movable portion of the gas-fire comprises a frame carrying the "fuel" and a burner c<1> which, in the operative position, in conjunction with a fixed gas jet g, forms an atmospheric burner, thus avoiding the use of movable gas pipes and joints. Instead of a single gas jet there may be several, each co-operating with a separate burner. A plate h pivoted to the front of the stove forms a top or canopy for the gas-fire when in use. The end plate of the fire closes the recess a<1> when the fire is out of use.
Patent GB-191200728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Electric Accumulator Electrodes.
Inventor: PAPE RICHARD
IPC: H01M4/70
Filed: 1911-05-18
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 728. Pape, R. May 18, 1911. Electrodes.-A hollow cylindrical or prismatic grid for an accumulator electrode, cast in one piece, has longitudinal ribs a<1>, a<2> extending only partly across annular ribs b, some being situated towards the inside and others nearer the outside, for instance alternately inside and outside as shown. The outer longitudinal ribs a<1> may be rhomboidal in section, the inner ones a<2> may taper outwards, and the transverse ribs b may taper outwards to a small extent, but ribs of other shapes may be used. Holes c may be formed in the transverse ribs band may be filled with active material; or some or all may form, with corresponding holes in the active material, channels for circulation of electrolyte. A terminal lug may be cast towards one side, or preferably in the centre. Such electrodes may be cast in moulds described in Specification 905/11.
Patent GB-191203428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closures for Containers, such as Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: BEALS WALTON WINDSOR
IPC: B65D47/24
Filed: 1912-02-10
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 3428. Beals, W. W. Feb. 10. Venting - apparatus. -A valve closure for bottles, jars, salt cellars, &c. consists of a stopper comprising a tube having an air inlet 10 and a liquid outlet 10<a> controlled by a piston 3. The piston is drawn up against a spring, and is held in the open position by giving a halfturn to the handle.
Patent GB-191205783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Turning Pages of Music.
Inventor: ROMEIS LUKAS
IPC: B42D9/06
Filed: 1912-03-07
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 5783. Romeis, L., and Claus, P. March 7. Leaf-turners.-A leafturner having a magnet carried by a turning- lever and adapted to engage with iron plates on each page of music has a three-armed turning- lever which is operated by a cord and returned to its normal position by two springs. The turning-lever is pivoted on a support a, and has three arms d, g, f, the arm d carrying an adjustable magnet e, the other arms being bifurcated. A curved bracket i guides the arm d by the eye k, and carries a spring l. A second spring m operates with the spring l to return the arm d to its normal position. The cord h is secured to the arm d and passes within the bifurcations of the arms g, f, and over the roller n to a pedal. Insulated iron clamps o are mounted on the music leaves, so that when the pedal is operated, the magnet seizes the front clamp and the leaf is turned over, the clamp being released from the magnet by the oblique surface of the resilient hook p.
Patent GB-191207517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Screw Propellers.
Inventor: PRICE JAMES
IPC: B63H3/04
Filed: 1912-03-28
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 7517. Price, J. March 28. Screw propellers.- Feathering propeller blades B3, B4, Fig. 2, are set to turn freely in a block C keyed to the shaft. Sleeves S1, S2, slidably mounted on the block C, are provided with slots, the closed ends of which engage with the projecting pins P of the blades. The sleeve S1 is moved axially for feathering or reversing by means of a lever acting on a collar, while the sleeve S2 moves with the sleeve S, but is elastically connected with it through the medium of a spring, thus avoiding backlash. The propeller may be arranged to feather automatically.
Patent GB-191208682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Geysers.
Inventor: BELLING CHARLES REGINALD
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 8682. Belling, C. R. April 12. Resistances. - A heating resistance for a geyser consists of a ribbon h insulated by mica sheets from a tube or plate, provided with ribs forming a spiral or sinuous water passage. The ribbon may be cemented to the mica, or held in place by asbestos cord between. the turns. The surface of the ribbon is preferably matted on the side facing the ribbed member, and polished on the other side, or both sides may be matted; laquer or enamel may be applied to preserve the polish. The surface of the ribbed iron tube may also be matted. Massive contact blocks are used to prevent overheating at the ends of the resistance.
Patent GB-191208710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Punches for Punching Tickets or the like.
Inventor: CLEVERLY WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 8710. Cleverly, W. B. April 12. Ticket punches. -A punching-device for tickets &c. comprises a number of solid block punches c in the form of letters. numerals, characters, &c. mounted in dovetail grooves in a holder d carried cl 1,) a spring - raised plunger b provided with a head b<1> adapted to be depressed by a cam lever k. The plunger b works through a guideblock c fixed to the casing a by a screw n. The punches e coact with the corresponding die blocks f<1> slidably mounted in a bolster f secured to the casing. The punches and die blocks are replaceable to prevent fraud.
Patent GB-191211515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeler Motions for Weft Replenishing Looms having Movable Shuttle Boxes.
IPC: D03D51/34
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 11,515. British Northrop Loom Co., and Hollins, D. M. May 15. Weft-replenishing mechanism. - In looms having two drop-boxes at one end, weft-feeler mechanism, comprising an upper feeler 9 carried by an arm 13 fixed to a stud 13<1> and a lower feeler 10 carried by an arm 20 fixed to a stud 19 carried by a bracket 19<1>, is arranged so as to feel on the weft in the inactive shuttle, when two shuttles are in use. An arm 18 fixed to the stud 19 is connected by a link 21 to an arm 22 on a spring-controlled stud carrying a plate 26, a pin 17 on the arm 18 engaging a slotted arm 16 on the stud 13, so that both feelers control the plate 26. When the lower shnttle box and shuttle 12 are moved to the level of the raceway, the weft on the shuttle 11 engages the feeler 9, thereby rocking the arms 13, 16, 18, 26 against the action of the spring unless the shuttle is substantially exhausted. When the latter is the case, the arm 26 remains in position to engage, when the lay beats - up, with a transmitting latch - lever 5 pivoted on the breast beam, whereby the rockshaft 8 of the replenishing-mechanism is actuated. When the upper shuttle box and shuttle 11 are moved to the level of the raceway, the lower feeler coacts in a similar manner with the weft in the shuttle 12. When weaving with one shuttle only, the upper feeler is lengthened or adjusted to coact with the shuttle in the upper shuttle box, which is maintained on a level with the raceway, and, by means of cam-andlever mechanism connected by a spring 29 to an arm 27 fast to the stud 18, the feeler is moved into contact with the weft at every other pick and is moved clear of the shuttle before it is picked.
Patent GB-191212922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches and Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: FIPPARD ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: F16H33/06
Filed: 1912-06-01
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 12,922. Fippard, A. J. June 1. Clutches; variable-speed gearing.-Relates to power-transmision devices applicable to propeller shafts in which the speed of the driven part depends upon the degree of compression of springs forming part of the apparatus. A shaft a has a balanced crank c carrying connecting- rods d pivoted upon pistons e bearing on springs g in cylinders f secured to the other shaft. The springs bear on covers h which are adjustable by cables i secured to an operating-collar to vary the compression of the springs and thus the power transmitted. Tension springs may be used. In order to secure a constant drive of the driven shaft 3, Fig. 3, weights 6 are attached to small springs 5, and, when a certain speed is exceeded, fly out and compress the main springs 4 so that the shaft 3 is no longer driven. A governor on the driven shaft, or an electric control, or a combined electric and mechanical control, may be employed to adjust the compression of the springs.
Patent GB-191216900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Displaying Advertisements in connection with a Transparent and Reflecting Screen.
IPC: G09F13/12
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 16,900. Macho & Co., L. Aug. 29, 1911, [Convention date]. Reel and web apparatus.-Relates to means for intermittently displacing and reversing a band carrying advertisements behind a screen which is both reflecting and transparent. The band 7 moves horizontally beneath a transparent mirror 4, and is wound from and to rolls 8, 9 over guide rolls 5. The motor 10 drives through reduction gearing 13, a wheel 15 to which is intermittently clutched a pinion 16 geared to the shaft 19 driving either of the two main rollers 8, 9. This clutch 22 is actuated when a stop 41 on the band rocks a lever 24, releasing a pin 32 on a lever 31, the other end of which moves a lever 36, which actuates through a suitable linkage the clutch 22, and stops the movement of the band. Actuation of the lever 36 closes a clutch 47 driven in a manner hereinafter described from the shaft carrying the gear wheel 15, and this clutch is maintained closed by a catch 43 engaging a pin on the lever 36. A cam 48 is mounted on the clutch shaft and movement of this returns the lever 31, releases the catch 43, by which means the clutch 47 is opened, and the clutch 22 closed, and the band again started. At the same time, the pin 32 on the lever 31 drops behind the end of the lever 24, and the parts are then in position to stop the band when the next advertisement is in place. The driving of the shaft of the clutch 47 is effected by fast and loose wheels 45, 46 respectively, the former being mutilated and the latter carrying one part of the clutch, the other part of the clutch being feathered to the shaft. By the use of the mutilated gear, the cam is brought to a disengaged position after the clutch 47 is opened. The reversing of the band is effected by shifting the shaft 19, which is held in an engaged :position with either of the rollers 8, 9 by catches 65. These catches are released by stops 72 on the band rocking levers 58, 59, movement of which also shifts the shaft 19 through subsidiary levers 62 and springs 61. Lamps are provided inside and outside the casing which are lighted according as the band is stationary or moving. To effect this, the lever 31 reciprocates a rod carrying a conducting arm engaging contacts in the circuits of the two sets of lamps.
Patent GB-191217267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Projectiles.
Inventor: ACKERMAN ALBERT AMMERMAN
IPC: F42B14/02
Filed: 1912-07-24
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 17,267. Ackerman, A. A. July 24. Projectiles. - Relates to driving - bands provided with a soft packing and follower ring. According to the invention, the driving-band C has a recess in which is seated a split metal ring E surrounded by a ring D of semi-plastic material, and a follower ring F is provided with a wedging-surface f engaging the split ring and with a wedging-surface f<3> engaging the compression slope a' of the gun, so that. when the gun is loaded, the follower ring is displaced and expands the split ring and the surrounding packing D. Wedges c, c<1>, and f<1> are also provided, and the packing D preferably contains lubricating-material. In a modification, the follower ring is made of two concentric parts riveted together.
Patent GB-191220069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mounting of Inking Rollers for Printing Cylinders.
Inventor: SMITH ERNEST JAMES
IPC: B41F31/30
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 20,069. Smith, E. J. Sept. 3. Inking-apparatus. - The inking-rollers, distributing-rollers, and forme rollers of a rotary machine are divided into sets d, e mounted in pivoted frames f, i, and coupled together by a lever m and strut o, so that the frame f is raised at the same time as the frame i is lowered, to remove the rollers from contact with the printing-cylinder a or ink-drum b, the individual adjustment of the rollers not being disturbed. Eccentric gear as shown at i, or worm gear, may be employed to move the frames.
Patent GB-191226251-A (GB)
Title: Improvement on and in connection with Bricks for the Construction of Chimneys and the like.
IPC: E04H12/28
Filed: 1912-11-15
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 26,251. Coke Ovens & By-Products Co., and Schuster, N. Nov. 15. Bricks, special shapes of.-Bricks for circular chimneys, water towers, &c., are tapered radially and formed with a number of recesses a on the top and bottom faces, extending for about one - third the thickness of the bricks.
Patent GB-191226370-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Recovery of Sulphur from Pyritic Ores.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
IPC: C22B1/14
Filed: 1912-11-16
Granted: 1914-02-16
Abstract: 26,370. Hall, W. A. Nov. 16. Sulphur evolved from pyrites in water-jacketed pyritic smelting-furnaces is recovered and the discharge from the furnace of noxious gases is prevented by introducing a reducing-gas in the upper level of the furnace, with or without steam or water vapour, and passing the products of combustion carrying the elemental sulphur through separating - devices, for example the Thiesen type of washer or condenser. The reducing-gas may be water-gas or producergas, and may be admitted at or near the point of introduction of the pyritic charge, together with a volume of air less than would ordinarily accompany the charge. The volatilization of the sulphur from the pyrites is effected by the temperature imparted to the upper portions thereof by the combustion of the sulphur and iron in the fusion zone. The stable equivalent for the iron is atmospheric oxygen from the air admitted through the tuyeres and the silica of the quartz which is present as usual in smelting.
Patent GB-191227338-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stop or Combined Stop and Closing Device for use in Connection with the Doors of Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: DIXON HORACE HENRY
IPC: E05F1/10
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 27,338. Dixon, H. H. Nov. 28. Operating doors by springs stops.-In a door stop or combined door-closing device and door stop of the kind in which a strap or band, attached at one end to the door, is adapted to be wound upon a spring-operated shaft mounted in a casing on the door frames, means are provided for positively limiting the extent to which the strap may be unwound without necessarily completely unwinding it. As shown, the leather, sheet-metal, or other flexible strap 4 is attached to a member 13 centrally swivelled on a plate 14 fixed to the hinge side of the door, and is wound upon an enlarged part 11 of a shaft 3 mounted in the casing 1 on the door frame. A clock-spring 7, which is wound up during the opening of the door, serves to rewind the strap and close the door. The unwinding of the strap is limited by the abutment against the bottom 21 of a cylinder 16 fixed within the casing 1, of a member 18 slidably keyed to the shaft 3 and provided with a projection 19 engaging a helical groove 20 in the cylinder 16.
Patent GB-191227797-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam-engine Air-pump.
Inventor: KEATS ROBERT FORD COURENAY
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1913-01-03
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 27,797. Keats, R. F. C., and Pittard, W. E. Jan. 3, 1913. Steam-engine air-pumps.-In a steam-engine airpump of the suction valveless type having both faces of the piston conically recessed and the cylinder cover fitted with a projection shaped to fit the upper recess in the piston, the valve passages in the cylinder cover are provided with auxiliary passages leading into the uppermost part of the cylinder so that the whole of the fluid above the piston can be readily discharged on the up-stroke, and on the down-stroke the water in the valve passages falls back into the recess in the piston. In the arrangement shown in the Figure, the cylinder cover is provided with a truncated conical projection E fitting the upper recess in the piston A, and auxiliary passages P<1> lead from the uppermost part of the cylinder into the main valve passages P. The piston is fitted with packing grooves R increasing in depth towards the middle, the deeper grooves acting as reservoirs to keep the smaller grooves charged with water. The suction ports F are provided with grooves M.
Patent GB-191227893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blanks for Covering Boxes or the like, having Rounded or Bevelled Corners.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: B65D5/20
Filed: 1912-12-03
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 27,893. Haddan, H., [Stokes & Smith Co.]. Dec. 3. Covered boxes.-A blank for covering boxes having rounded or bevelled corners comprises a bottom 1, ends 3, sides 2 with extensions 4 designed to be folded around the box-corners, and tongues 5 which are folded over the boxcorners in advance of the extensions 4. The tongues 5 may be slitted at 8. The upper portions of the sides and ends are folded inside the box.