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Patent GB-191029930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stud and Socket Fasteners.
Inventor: CARR FRED SUMNER
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1912-01-23
Abstract: 29,930. Carr, F. S. Dec. 23. Stud-and-socket fastenings. -Relates to a stud-and-socket fastener of the type described in Specification 8153/09 wherein the stud is released by tilting the socket. The stud member comprises a shank 12 having a conoidal head and an annular shoulder 19. The socket member comprises an outer plate 20 and an inner plate 22 having apertures through which the stud can pass and provided with a spring 26 for engaging it. The stud engaging ends of the spring 26 are bent so as to form two parallel portions 26<a>, which are tangential to the stud member, and two curved portions which together fit closely round half of the annular groove of the stud. Stops 28 are provided to so limit the movement of the free ends of the spring that extra tension is put upon it when inserting the stud. The parts can be readily disconnected by tilting the socket in the direction shown by the arrow x, Fig. 5, whereby the parts 26<a> of the spring are forced apart, thus releasing the parts 26<b> of the spring from the annular shoulder 19 of the stud. The shoulder 19 may be square or undercut to prevent disconnecting by direct outward pressure or may be slightly bevelled so that while considerable resistance is offered to such pressure, an abnormal force applied to the socket or stud member will cause the parts to separate. The stud may be of such length that a number of sockets may be threaded on to it in which case the stem is tapered as shown in Fig. 11. A strut 35, Fig. 5, is provided to prevent the shoulder 19 from catching the edge of the plate 20 and to prevent inward bending of the plates.
Patent GB-191100145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Apparatus for Forwarding Liquids.
Inventor: WEGMANN EDUARD
IPC: G01F3/28
Filed: 1911-01-03
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 145. Wegmann, E. Jan. 3. Direct air and steam pressure a p p a r a t u s, automatic.-Im air or steam pressure apparatus for raising liquids, of the type in which the forcing - chamber is balanced on a rocking shaft by a counterweight and controls the inlet and outlet valves for gas and liquid by its movement, the forcing-chamber is mounted upon a thin solid shaft, and the parts subject to wear are made removable. The chamber 1, Fig. 1, which is mounted upon a shaft 3 and supported by rollers 8 upon balanced levers 6, is connected to the inlet pipe 17 for gas and liquid and to the outlet pipe 11 by flexible tubes 18, 19. A valve 20, which controls the admission of liquid from the pipe 10 and of gas from the pipe 12, is operated by a rod 9, projecting from the forcing-chamber 1, in such a manner that the supply of liquid is turned off and the gas turned on at the moment when the forcing-chamber reaches its lowest position. A non-return valve 15 is fitted in the discharge pipe 11, and in addition a valve 16 may be fitted which is opened and closed as the chamber 1 falls and rises respectively. A separate flexible tube 21 leads to a relief valve 22 which is opened by a rod 23 when the chamber 1 reaches its highest level. The single admission pipe 18 may be replaced by separate flexible pipes .for liquid and pressure medium respectively, in which case a change-over valve mounted upon the chamber takes the place of the valve 20.
Patent GB-191113298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Feeders for Coal or other Substances.
Inventor: WATKINS ARTHUR LIDDON
IPC: F23K3/00
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 13,298. Watkins, A. L., and Mason, A. June 2. Feeding - devices for granular and like materials.-In mechanical feeders for coal &c., of the type in which one or more pockets are arranged upon a movable carrier situated at the lower end of a vertical hopper, a discharge plate with one or more openings of approximately the same size and contour as the pockets is arranged beneath the carrier, and some or all of the openings are fitted with shutters so that the number of times, or the degree to which, a pocket is discharged per revolution of the carrier can be varied. The invention has particular reference to a mechanical stoker for use with wood refuse. The plate C at the bottom of the hopper A is provided with two orifices C' fitted wth sliding shutters D, and the plate E rotating above the plate C has three pockets E<1> and carries an agitating-arm J which may have a cutting-edge. The plate E is carried by a spindle F driven by gearing H<1>, H<2>, and each shutter is provided at its outer end with a handle D<1> and at its inner end with a stop or projection D<2>. A pocket discharges itself more or less completely when in register with an orifice, according to the position of the shutters. Revolving paddleblades K with recurved tips throw forward the material delivered through the orifices. When feeding small coal &c., a guard plate C<3> is arranged over the orifices C<1>. The pocketcarrier may oscillate or reciprocate. The Provisional Specification also states that the feeder may consist of a rotating cylinder which is adjustable axially so as to bring either of two series of pockets into operation.
Patent GB-191114751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastening Devices or Latches for Doors, Windows or the like.
Inventor: MONEY GEORGE JOHN
IPC: E05B65/06
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 14,751. Money, G. J. June 21. Latches, swinging.- The swinging beam d is loosely pivoted by means of a knife-edge f within the frame above the door, and has a latch portion e adapted to engage a recess l in the top of the door. As the door is closed, a striking-plate k thereon acting on a roller i raises the heavier end h of the beam and lifts the beam off its pivot until the recess l is in position to receive the latch end e, whereupon the beam falls to secure the door. To release the fastening, the latch and beam are raised by means of a rod s running along the edge of the door and operated by an ordinary or push-and-pull handle or by means such as that shown in Fig. 3, wherein plates m, n are mounted on the face of the door and carry arms t, q, which actuate the rod s when the plates are pressed. A similar device may be provided at the bottom of the door.
Patent GB-191118118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies' Hat Fasteners.
Inventor: OTTERSTEDT ALWINE VON
IPC: A44B9/06
Filed: 1911-08-10
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 18,118. Otterstedt, [nÚe Mellinghaus], A. von. Aug. 10. H a t s, securing to head.-Two forks b are thrust into the hair from opposite sides of the hat, so that the prongs c of one fork mesh and b e c o m e wedged with those of the other fork. The ends e of the forks are pointed so as to pass through the hat from the inside, knobs g being afterwards screwed on the points. The forks may be curved in cross-section.
Patent GB-191125045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Watches or Watch Cases for use connection with Bracelets or Wristlets.
Inventor: DENNISON GILBERT
IPC: G04B37/14
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1912-11-11
Abstract: 25,045. Dennison, G. Nov. 10. B o w s. - A wristlet watch is provided with t w o non - detachable hinged bows a, a<1>, the upper bow a<1> enclosing the winder b and being hinged by means of ball joints to a cross-bar c<1>. The other bow a is similarly hinged to a short cross-bar c secured to the lower portion of the watch. The ends of the attachment straps d are attached to the bows, or a single strap passing through the bows may be used. The bows may be fixed or may be hinged by any other form of joint. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 15,249/05 and 7401/10.
Patent GB-191128128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Partitions and the like.
Inventor: AAB HERMANN
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 1911-12-14
Granted: 1912-12-16
Abstract: 28,128. Aab, H. Dec. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Partitions. - Reinforced partitions are con. structed by attaching wires c, d to hooks a fixed in beams b and by inserting plaster &c. in between moulding-boards c, which are removed when the plaster &c. has set. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 18,803/92, 2828/04, and 2470/05.
Patent GB-191128642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Minimising or Preventing the Fraudulent Refilling of Bottles or the like Vessels.
Inventor: NOSWORTHY WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 28,642. Nosworthy, W. H., and Prescott, S. J. Dec. 19. Bottles, non-refillable. -A hemispherical valve 1 is mounted on a valve seat 4, and is protected and guided by a flanged disk 3 which also acts as a valve. The flanged disk is seated on a cork disk 14, and when not in use is held down by a cork closure 9. In a modification, a spiral spring is inserted between the top of the valve 1 and the underside of the disk 3.
Patent GB-191129381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing and Compressing Fluids.
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1911-12-30
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 29,381. HarlÚ et Cie. Dec. 30, 1910, [Convention date]. Aspirating-apparatus, ejector; nozzles; regulating.-Apparatus for entraining any fluid by a jet of gas or vapour consists of two disks, at the centre of which the inducing-fluid is introduced. The disks diverge at an angle such that the jet of inducing-fluid fills the space between them, and the induced fluid enters through openings in the diverging portions of the disks. The disks 12, 13 converge at their central portion to a narrow passage 4 from which the diverging space 5 begins. The inlets 6 for the induced fluid are formed as a series of narrow concentric circles. The mixed induced and inducing fluids are received in an annular collector 10. The distance between the disks 12, 13 can be adjusted by a screw 15 attached to the disk 12 and a nut 14.
Patent GB-191204217-A (GB)
Title: A Bread Buttering and Cutting Machine.
Inventor: WILLIAMS SAMUEL DICKINSON
IPC: B26D7/34
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 4217. Williams, S. D., and Sanders, H. C. Feb. 20. Butter-spreaders; coating bakers' goods.- Machines for producing buttered slices of bread comprise a revolving knife, a stationary buttercontainer with perforated cover and piston feed-mechanism, and a fixed or reciprocating bread-carrier. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the loaf rests in a channel a, which is reciprocated across the bed-plate by a crank and connecting-rod g and is guided by rods b moving in brackets c. The rod g carries at one end a pinion d engaging a fixed rack c beneath and a rack f secured to the channel a above, the bread-carrier thus having a stroke twice as great as the diameter of the crank-disk. The crank-disk is driven through bevel and spur gearing by a hand-wheel l or by power. The cutting-disk n is secured to an intermediate shaft m. A cam on the shaft of the crank-disk acts on an arm x coupled by a rod v and arm z to a rocking-shaft y, by which the loaf is fed forward after the removal of a slice. An arm A on the end of the shaft y oscillates a rack B gearing with a pinion C carrying a pawl D, and a ratchet-wheel E mounted on a screwed piston-rod F is rotated at each forward movement of the pawl D thereby causing the head G to push the bread along the channel a. Butter is fed through the perforated end r of the vessel O by similar ratchet-operated screw mechanism or by springs, weights, or compressed air acting on the piston H. The supply of butter is cut off by a perforated slide s operated by a lever t, Fig. 3, which is controlled by a part of the moving carriage so that butter is supplied only when the bread is suitably placed. The area of the perforations on the end of the butter vessel may be adjusted by an iris diaphragm. The butter-vessel, which is preferably made of glass, may be adjusted bodily on the base by a handscrew L, this adjustment being necessary when the thickness of slice is altered. The machine may be used for spreading margarine, dripping, jam, or other material on slices of bread. The butter-receptacle may be jacketed for the purpose of controlling the temperature. In a modified form, the bread-carrier is stationary, and the rotating knife has a curved blade. Butter is fed through a perforated cover, as before, the cover being given a slight rotary or tilting motion to effect the spreading. The Provisional Specification also states that by the addition of a gas or electric-heater, the machine may be adapted for the production of buttered toast.
Patent GB-191207367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Furnaces.
Inventor: RENNERFELT IVAR
IPC: F27D11/08
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 7367. Rennerfelt, I. March 26. Electrode furnaces.-An arc furnace consists of a cylindrical crucible mounted to oscillate about a horizontal axis and having one or more approximately-horizontal electrodes 7, Fig. 1, passing through each side face, and one or more vertical electrodes 6. The side-electrodes 7 pass through shields, two forms of which are shown in Figs. 1 and 6. The vertical electrode 6 may be connected to the neutral wire of a three-wire continuous-current supply; or to the middle point of a two-phase supply, transformed from three-phase; or to one terminal of a singlephase supply. Arcs struck between the side and vertical electrodes 7, 6 are deflected downwards automatically and may be used for starting the furnace with cold scrap. After sufficient scrap has been added and become molten, the vertical electrode may be lowered to dip in the charge, to which the arcs are transferred. When the furnace oscillates, the charge absorbs heat from the hot walls and is mixed by the action of a rib 5 on the bottom. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the shields 18 are flat and cau be withdrawn entirely. They are raised and lowered by ropes from trollies 10, or by hydraulic or pneumatic rams, or otherwise, to move the side-electrodes 7 parallel to themselves. The vertical electrode 6 is only adjustable axially, and passes through a cooled holder without insulation, but the side-electrodes 7 have insulated water-cooled holders 35 containing tubes 30, in which the electrodes are movable by racks. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the side-electrodes 7 pass through curved shields 17, adjustable on horizontal pivots to determine the position of the arcs. Each such electrode is held adjustably by coppergauze packing in a copper or like tube 12, which is clamped to supply wires and is slidable in asbestos packing through a water-cooled aperture 13 in the shield.
Patent GB-191208156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Automatic Coupling Devices for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: PROKIN FEDOR
IPC: B61G1/28
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 8156. Prokin, F., Sakandin, I., and Misskewicz, A. April 4. Couplings, automatic, of the kind in which each coupler - head carries a hook-shaped bar which enters a funnel - shaped opening in the opposing head and engages a vertically-sliding bolt. The bolts are adapted to be both lifted for uncoupling by operating the same transverse shaft from the side of the vehicles. The bolt v slides in a housing a, and is formed with a vertical slot in which the shoulder j of a bolt i, Fig. 7, is arranged to slide. The bolt i is raised to lift the bolt v for uncoupling by a lever 0 on an operating- shaft M, which carries a second lever X for raising the bolt i on the other vehicle when the shaft M is turned in the opposite direction. To each bolt v are pivoted two pawls K, P. In the coupled position, Fig. 3, the pawl P engages a recess b in the housing a to prevent the bolt v from rising. In the uncoupled position, Fig. 4, the pawl K rests on the horizontal end portion of the coupling-hook e until the vehicles are separated. Each coupler-head E is carried by a shaft l mounted in a bearing-block, which is mounted by a vertical pivot pin B on the end of the draw-bar H. To support the coupler-heads in the set-for-coupling position, the end of each draw-bar H is fitted with a support L, on which rests the inner end of an arm F pivoted on the coupler - head. When two vehicles meet, the outer end of each arm F is pushed back by the funnel A on the opposing head, so that the inner ends are no longer supported, and the coupling is free to fall into the out-of-use position, Fig. 12, when the vehicles are uncoupled. Couplings, non-automatic.-A link f, Figs. 5 and 12, with slotted arms pivoting on the shaft l, is provided for non-automatic coupling. Combined buffer and draw gear; draw-gear.- The draw-bars H are pivoted to rods D, the inner ends of which pass through the ends of a sliding member s<2>, Fig. 9, and are retained by nuts. Each rod D carries a cross-piece s which bears through volute springs t on the underframe S. Buffers.-Dead buffers m, Fig. 11, may replace the usual side buffers.
Patent GB-191208256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Illuminable Road Signs or the like.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES THOMAS MITCHELL
IPC: G09F13/06
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 8256. Johnston, J. T. M. April 4. Signs. - An illuminable sign B is combined with a magazine A containing a number of separate stencils and is provided with a lamp C to illuminate the displayed stencil B and a lens D for giving a warning light and a flag or semaphore F. The lens D is backed by a reflecting surface and is hinged so as to be foldable over the transparent top A<6> of the case. The lens D is illuminated by a lamp C with the help of reflectors E, E<1>. The flag or semaphore F and legs G are hinged so that they can be folded down upon the casing. The casing, stencils, and warning lenses may be duplicated to give indications in two directions. Reflectors may be employed to utilize the light of street lamps or approaching vehicles.
Patent GB-191208322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Insecticides, Sheep Dip, Vermifuges and the like.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL ISAAC SHIMWELL
Filed: 1912-04-06
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 8322. McDougall, I. S., McDougall, I., and McDougall, S. April 6. [Addition to 3204/11.] Vermin-destroying compositions, sheep dips, and the like; medicines for internal use.-In the manufacture of sheep dips, insecticides, and medicines for internal parasites, having as their active ingredient a substance extracted from certain plants of the Derris family or from the tree perkakal, the root or bark is ground to powder and mixed with other materials so that a water extract may be obtained directly ready for use instead of first making an extract and then adding other ingredients as described in the parent Specification.
Patent GB-191211858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships.
Inventor: CLIFT ROBERT SMITH
IPC: B63C9/28
Filed: 1912-05-18
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 11,858. Clift, R. S. May 18. Upper works form rafts.-Relates to ships provided with a releasable or detachable deckhouse comprising part of the vessel under normal circumstances, but adaptable to serve as a boat in case of accident. The side-plating of the hull of the vessel is continued upwards and overlaps the sides of the pontoon to prevent lateral displacement. The upper part 10 of the stern is constructed to form a compartment separable from the rest of the ship. The upper part of the compartment normally forms a continuation of the upper deck. The pontoon is supported on the deck 9 as shown, and the side plating of the ship is carried up beyond this deck outside the pontoon 10, keeping it in position. Pivoted arms 16, 20 secure the pontoon in place and are released by the withdrawal of locking-pins. The compartment is entered from above and provided with a double bottom for the storage of fresh water.
Patent GB-191214312-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means or Apparatus for Charging Hops into Brewers' Worth Pressure Boilers.
Inventor: BEARMAN FRED JACOB
Filed: 1912-06-19
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 14,312. Bearman, F. J. June 19. Wort, hopping.-In boiling wort under pressure, means are provided to feed hops into the boiler without interrupting the boiling. A closed vessel d, into which the charge of hops is placed, is connected to the boiler a by pipes c, g fitted with valves e<1>, g<1>. When the valves are opened, the wort rises in the pipe c and washes the hops down the pipe g into the boiler.
Patent GB-191216136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Beating or Pounding Up the Feather of Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D49/00
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 16,136. Bennion, C. F., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. July 10. Pounding-up and like.-The acting faces A*, B* of a tool for pounding-up the feathers of boots &c. are arranged to adjust themselves automatically to the varying condition of the different parts of the work, by forming the face B* on a part B pivoted at B<1> in a tool head A<2>, on which is formed the face A*. The part B is normally held in a position in which the two faces are approximately at right-angles to each other by a spring-pressed plunger C, while its movement is limited by pins B<2>, A<6>. The head A<2> is formed on a rod A, the end A' of which is adapted to be forced by pressure of the work into contact with a number of rolls carried by a rapidly-rotating carrier; the inward movement of the rod may be limited by contact of the inner surface A** of the head with a screw abutment threaded in the machine frame.
Patent GB-191217476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Omnibuses.
IPC: B62D31/04
Filed: 1912-07-27
Granted: 1913-09-29
Abstract: 17,476. London General Omnibus Co., Rackham, G. J., O'Neill, J., Messervy, L., and Iden, W. J. July 27. [Cognate Application, 216/13.] Ingress and egress of passengers, controlling.- Fig. 4 shows a fare-prepayment omnibus with rear platform divided by rail E, and with entrance B and exit C separated by partition F. The stairway is disposed within the body with the top steps at A.
Patent GB-191217643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat Launching Gear, specially applicable for Lowering Ships' Boats at Sea.
Inventor: MOWATT HARRY
IPC: B63B23/04
Filed: 1912-07-30
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 17,643. Mowatt, H., and Butterworth, G. H. July 30. [Cognate Application, 4628/13.] Davits; boat raising and lowering gear.-In a boat-launching gear of the type comprising two pivoted davits with toothed segmental or like lower parts geared together by a longitudinal shaft, the davits A are pivoted on studs carried on end bracketcasings B, and both fall ropes are led to one of these casings, which contains the davit and fall operating gear. The davits have turned-in upper ends, one or two tie-rods U, Fig. 3, and guides a<5>. They are geared together by pinions F on a hollow shaft E through which passes the fall rope for the remote davit. The davit-tilting gear is operated by a handle H, Fig. 9, and worm and spur gearing. The fall gear comprises a double drum M driven by reducing gearing from a shaft n' which may be driven by an electric motor or turned by a detachable crank which also fits the spindle n<7> later in the train of gearing. A band brake normally held on by a spring is fitted to the drum M, and an automatic centrifugal brake to the shaft n<1>. This brake comprises friction blocks r<2> linked together by springs r<3> and carried on pins sliding in slots r<6> in arms carried by the rotating shaft. The slots r<6> are oblique and assist the outward movement of the blocks when the boat is being lowered and resist it when the boat is being raised. The davits are hollow to house the fall ropes, and the casings B are filled with oil. The pitch line of the teeth at the lower end of the davit may be straight, so that the velocity ratio between the pinion F and the davit decreases as the inclination of the davit increases. One or both pinions F may be replaced by worms. The falls are stayed apart by a spar Q, which serves to support the boat covering. The spar passes through links q<1> having stops q3 to limit the twisting of the falls.