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Patent GB-191113791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stereotype Plate Finishing Machines.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B41D5/00
Filed: 1911-06-09
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 13,791. Lake, W. E., [Goss Printing Press Co.]. June 9. Printing-surfaces.-A machine for trimming curved stereotype plates comprises a trimming- cylinder 26 rotating in bearing-rings 27 in a frame which is pivoted on trunnions 20 so that the cylinder can be tilted to a vertical position to deliver the plate after trimming. The machine is operated from a shaft 9, constantly driven by worm gear 11 from a motor 10. In the lower part of the frame 8 is a cam shaft 47, driven by worm gear 68 from a shaft 67, rotated by a belt 65 from a pulley 13, which is adapted to be clutched to the shaft 9 by the operation of a hand-lever 53. The end 56<a> of the lever 53 normally engages a stop notch in a disk on the shaft 47. The plate 34 is held in the trimming- cylinder by a stationary rib 33, Fig. 6, and a movable rib 35 provided with pins 37 which rest on levers 39, the ends of which, as the cylinder rotates, bear against cam-surfaces 41. After the plate has been placed in position and the lever 53 operated, a cam on the shaft 47 throws a second clutch on the shaft 9 into gear, whereby the cylinder 26 is driven by means of belts 77, 83 and worm-gear 29 to carry the plate past a cutter 42 driven by a belt 80, and a stationary shaving-knife 31. At the completion of half a revolution, the cam disengages the cylinder-rotating gear, while a collar 88 on the rod 87, connected to a pin on a disk 58, engages a crank 85 on the trunnions 20 and turns the cylinder into a vertical position. Sliding in the cylinder 26 are rods 90, which carry at their ends a cross-piece 92 having rollers 94 running in slots 96 in inclined bars 95. The upper ends of the slots 96 are concentric with the trunnions 20, so that as the cylinder commences to turn, the cross-piece 92 remains still; but as the motion continues, slowly descends with the trimmed plate. A bar 97, normally raised by springs 101, eases the descent of the plate. The plate is finally delivered by belts 106 driven intermittently from the shaft 47 by a rack 108, pinion 109, and ratchet 111, operated by a pin on the disk 58. After the delivery of the plate and the return of the cross-piece 92 by the lever 97, the cylinder swings back to the horizontal position by its own weight, and the driving-gear is restarted to rotate the drum to its original position, after which the whole machine comes to rest.
Patent GB-191114415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Flour.
Inventor: REMINGTON JOHN STEWART
IPC: A21D2/02
Filed: 1911-06-17
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 14,415. Remington, J. S. June 17. [Cognate Application, 18,455/11.] Malted meal; conditioning flour.-Malt is treated with phosphoric acid and added to flour to improve its baking and nutritive properties. The malt either ground or whole, is steeped, sprayed, &c. with liquid ortho- or metaphosphoric acid, or mixed with solid phosphoric acid, or the meal may be simply treated with the liquid acid in a mixing-machine till it contains 18 to 30 per cent. The acid properties of the flour neutralize excess of alkali in making buttermilk and soda cakes.
Patent GB-191116740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connection with Wind-screen Adjusters for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ARON EUGEN
IPC: B60J1/04
Filed: 1911-07-20
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 16,740. Aron, E., and Aron, H. July 20. Pivot adjustments. -- The outer or casing member a of the adjusting-device of a windscreen for motor-vehicles is formed with a tubular shank b which, besides serving to secure the member a to the top flange c of the dash-board &c., is made hollow to accommodate the locking-member g. The shank is fixed to the dash-board by the nut d. The member g has teeth at its upper end to engage the teeth e on the tube f carrying the screen A. It is moved into and out of engagement with the teeth e by a nut h as described in Specification 26,275/09. A spring pin i disengages the member g when the nut h is slackened, as described in Specification 20,647/11. The adjusting - device may be substituted for the ordinary bearings of the screen.
Patent GB-191117944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transmitting Power by Compressed Air.
Inventor: DUNLOP JAMES
IPC: F01B17/02
Filed: 1911-08-08
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 17,944. Dunlop, J. Aug. 8. [Addition to 16,237/09.] Transmitting power.-Leakage losses from the system are made up automatically by the admission of compressed air from an independent source, the admission being controlled by means dependent for actuation on a variation of the sum of the pressures in the delivery and return pipes. As shown, a pilot valve A, B of the stepped-piston type described in the parent Specification controls a lift valve D for admitting compressed air from a pipe F into the return pipe G. The lift valve is opened or closed respectively according as the pilot valve puts the lower face of a piston H under deliverypipe pressure, admitted through pipes C, J, or return pipe pressure, admitted through pipes K, J. The pilot valve moves upon a variation in the sum of the delivery and return - pipe pressures.
Patent GB-191122248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Advertising and Exhibiting Apparatus.
Inventor: GEE CHARLES ABRAM
IPC: G09F13/24
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1912-10-09
Abstract: 22,248. Gee, C. A., and Gee, F. S. Oct. 9. Moving and changing apparatus.-An exhibiting, or advertising apparatus periodically exhibits objects, such as representations of letters &c., contained in an opaque liquid within a case by moving them to and from a transparent plate in a wall of the case. A plate b, bearing letters in paint, celluloid, ivorine, &c., pivoted upon levers b', is oscillated to and from the window a' in the case a by means of a double bell-crank lever d, operated by means of cams f, f<1> on a rotatable shaft g. The cams may be adjusted to bring the letters &c. forward in succession and withdraw them all together. A cam may urge a letter &c. forward against the action of a retracting-spring. The display panels may be mounted upon a a series of weighted carrying-members about a spindle, and each member may be provided with a camcontrolled finger.
Patent GB-191127989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direction Indicators for Motor Vehicles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SANDERSON AYMOR
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 27,989. Sanderson, A. Dec. 13. Road-vehicle signals.-A direction-indicator for motor road vehicles &c. comprises a revoluble turret A with an aperture D for exhibiting a light and carrying at its upper part an arm C having windows illuminated by the same or an independent lamp. The turret and pointer are turned by mechanism operated by hand or foot, or by the steering-gear, to indicate the direction of turning of the vehicle.
Patent GB-191128062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain and similar Transmission Gearing for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 28,062. Radford, W. Dec. 13. Chain, and belt gearing; tension arrangements.-An arrangement of chain or similar transmission gearing suitable for use on internal - combustion engines comprises a triangular chain drive between the engine crankshaft A, the cam shaft B, and an idler D, the idler conveying the drive by a separate chain J to the magneto or other accessory shaft H. The idler D is carried by a plate E adjustably secured to the frame by bolts G passing through wider slots F. To adjust the tension of the chain J, the plate E may be moved radially in relation to the shaft H by means of an adjustable radius-rod K. To adjust the main chain C, the plate E may be moved along the slots F which are arcs about the centre of the shaft H; this adjustment does not affect the prior one.
Patent GB-191203540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Animal Exterminators.
Inventor: CALVERT OMA NEWTON
IPC: A01M23/38
Filed: 1912-02-12
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 3540. Calvert, O. N. Feb. 12. Electric killing-appliances.-In an electric device for destroying rats &c., a frame 1 has a central opening 5 in which is inserted a spider 6, the arms of which are recessed at 7 to support a contact plate 9 carrying a bait hook 11. The outer ends of the spider arms are provided with contact strips 12 having downwardly - projecting portions which are connected to a contact 23. Pillars 17 on the frame 1 are bored at 8 to hold spring contacts 19, 22, which are connected to contacts 20, 23 and engage pins 15 mounted on a cover 14, which is thus supported in position to prevent short-circuiting &c. The pins 15 are connected to each other and to the leading wire 21, the wire 26 being connected to the central plate 9. The animal on reaching the bait completes the circuit between one plate 12 and the plate 9; its body falls through the opening 5 into a receptacle placed below.
Patent GB-191203984-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cue Rest for Billiards.
Inventor: PROVOST GEORGE
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 1912-02-17
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 3984. Provost, G. Feb. 17. [Cognate Application, 5821/12.] Billiards, cue-rests for. -A cue-rest, particularly adapted for use near the cushions, comprises a stand a, Figs. 1 and 4, provided with an arm b carrying pivoted cue-guides c. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the arm is pivoted at b<1> and the guides c are placed on the upper and lower faces of the arm respectively, so that the arm can be thrown over and the rest used near either cushion. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the arm extends in two directions and the guides c are both on the upper face. In this form, the device may be inverted and used as an ordinary rest.
Patent GB-191208200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Glazed Frames.
Inventor: IMRIE HENRY
IPC: E06B3/56
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 8200. Imrie, H., [Packscher, A.]. April 4. Glazing. - Putty is prevented from flowing or sliding off the bars of window frames &c., bv inclined grooves or ribs b, which cause fresh putty to tend to move towards the glass.
Patent GB-191210772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Redmite Traps.
Inventor: VAUGHAN CHARLES JAMES
IPC: A01K31/12
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 10,772. Vaughan, C. J. May 7. Insect traps.-A trap for catching redmite and other insects which infest caged birds, comprises a fluted perch which fits into a tube C passing into a box A containing cotton-wool. The box A is secured to the bars of a cage by metal attachments D.
Patent GB-191214163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Helm Signals.
IPC: B63H25/36
Filed: 1912-06-17
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 14,163. Peters & Bey, J. H., and Peters, P. June 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Mechanical telegraphs; rudders, signalling position of. - A pair of pointers, so coupled together to the usual helm pointer as to move together to the same side of the ship, are adapted to move over transparent indicating- plates on opposite sides of a lamp-containing casing mounted on the helm stanchion to indicate the position of the rudder. The indicating plates e, f are marked with the words ' Star- ' board ' and ' Port ', the same word appearing on the same side of the ship on both plates, and also with scales. The pointers g<1>, h<1> are mounted on arms g, h coupled together bv the spur-gearing g<2>, g<3>, h<3>, h<2> so that both pointers move at the same rate in the same direction, and the arm h is fixed by the bolt k<2> to the disk k which is coupled to the helm pointer n by the plates k<3> embracing the plate m mounted on the latter. A removable lantern i is provided inside the casing. If the pointer n is directed towards the steering-wheel, the casing must be turned through 180 degrees, and the plates e, f interchanged. If the pointer n be deflected to ' Port ' when the wheel is turned to starboard, according to the English rules, the bolt k<2> is fixed in the other side of the disk k, the casing being turned through 180 degrees. The arms g, h may be coupled by a differential bevel-gear instead of as shown. In a modification, the pointers, instead of moving bodily over the scales, rotate about a spindle fixed to their lower ends and connected to the disk k by bevel wheels, the scales in this case being sectorshaped.
Patent GB-191214770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for the Treatment of Dough and the like.
Inventor: FOUCAR PHILIPP EDUARD
IPC: A21C3/00
Filed: 1912-06-24
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 14,770. Foucar, P. E. Oct. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Dough dividing and working machines, - In machines for moulding and shaping dough, the working surface a is provided with a covering of plush, velvet, short-haired sheep-skin or other material f having a short upright pile g to obviate the necessity for dusting with flour to prevent stacking. The surface is cleaned by brushing, blowing, or suction.
Patent GB-191221235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates for Gas Producers.
Inventor: WINGEN JEAN
IPC: C10J3/34
Filed: 1912-09-18
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 21,235. Wingen, J. Sept. 18. Grates.-Rotary grates for gas-producers are provided with projections l in the form of shares to divide the fuel and force it towards and from the centre. The grate is preferably approximately conical with an approximately triangular base, the projections l being situated at its corners and at unequal distances from the centre. The projections l are held by dovetails l<1>engaging vertical grooves l<2 >in the edge of the grate so as to be detachable and receive air from a conduit g through openings m<1> and deliver it through openings m. Small triangular projections j distributed over the grate surface and a cap i also supply air.
Patent GB-191222780-A (GB)
Title: A Variable Choke Tube Carburettor.
Inventor: MARCH VERNON
IPC: F02M9/10
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 22,780. March, V. Oct. 7. Fluids, regulating volume of flow or pressure of.-The casing A of a carburettor is rectangular in section and contains a flexible plate B which, through the plunger C, may be actuated to vary the passage over the nozzle D. The plate B may be straight normally instead of curved as shown.
Patent GB-191223092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Liquid Fuel and Gas Purifiers and Cleansers for Carburettors.
Inventor: CHURCHILL-SHANN MONTAGUE
IPC: B01D35/00
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-11-10
Abstract: 23,092. Shann, M. Churchill-, and Goldsworthy, W. H. Oct. 9. Filters; filters, heating.-In a combined liquidfuel cleanser and carburettor, the liquid fuel is supplied to a mass of wood-wool or wood chips heated by the exhaust gases from an internalcombustion engine, whereby tarry substances are absorbed from the liquid fuel in the process of its conversion into vapour. The liquid fuel is fed by a pipe r to a space between a perforated tube f and a pipe e, the latter being one of several pipes through which hot exhaust gases are passed. The liquid fuel is vaporized and cleansed by its passage through the wood-wool i.
Patent GB-191224421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Mice, Rats and the like.
Inventor: JAEGER MICHAEL
IPC: A01M23/14
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 24,421. Jaeger, M. Oct. 25, 1911, [Convention date]. Animal traps.-In a self-setting trap of the type in which the depression of a platform closes the entrance to the trap, which is opened by the depression of a second platform, the second curved platform i is mounted on a rod i<1> which is continued to form a crank k, the crank-pin k<1> carrying a counterweight k<2>. A connecting- rod l passes through an eye on the sliding door g and loosely engages it, being provided with a hooked end l<1> which engages the eye on the door to raise this when the platform i is tilted. The door g is supported in the open position by a prop f on the weighted platform e. The sides of the trapping-chamber a are removable and serve as bait-receptacles.
Patent GB-191300248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Storing and Delivering Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: HOFFMANN HERMANN
IPC: B67D7/32
Filed: 1913-01-03
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 248. Hoffmann, H. Jan. 3. Pumps for volatile liquids.-A pump for delivering inflammable liquids from a storage tank, to which inert gas is supplied as the liquid is drawn off, is connected on its suction side to the top of the tank by a valve-controlled passage, so that whenever the delivery of liquid is stopped the suction pipe of the pump can be put into communication with the gas space of the tank, and the liquid in the suction pipe thus allowed to run back ; further, the valve controlling the connecting passage is adapted to be opened automatically whenever the pressure of the inert gas falls below a certain limit, so that no liquid can be pumped under these conditions. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the suction side 14 of the rotary pump 12 is connected by the passage 18 with the top of the storage tank 19. When the pump is working and the pressure of inert gas in the supply pipe 7 is sufficient, the valve 8 controlling the passage 18 is held shut as shown in Fig. 1 by the pressure of the gas acting on a piston 6 against the action of a spring 10, but as soon as the pressure of the gas falls, or as soon as a hand-controlled valve 20 is shut, the valve 8 opens under the action of the spring 10 and the liquid in the suction pipe 16 runs back into the tank 19. When the valve 8 is shut, the inert gas flows into the pipe 18, to take the place of liquid pumped from the tank 19, through a passage 11 formed in the wall of the piston 6.
Patent GB-191301915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Tungsten.
IPC: C22B34/36
Filed: 1913-01-23
Granted: 1914-01-23
Abstract: 1915. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 23. Pyrometers.-The temperature of a porcelaintube electric furnace is gauged by bringing the interior to the same colour as that of a carbon electric - lamp filament run at a certain percentage of the voltage required to give the normal efficiency of 3À1 watts per candle. Specifications 15,915/06, [Class 39, Electric lamps &c.], and 18,467/11, [Class 39 (ii), Electric lamps, Incandescent], are referred to.
Patent GB-191310752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gears for use in connection with Motor Vehicles, and other Machinery.
Inventor: WIRTZ LUIS
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 1913-05-07
Granted: 1914-06-08
Abstract: 10,752. Wirtz, L. May 7. Variable-speed epicyclic gearing; clutches.- Variable-speed epicyclic gearing, suitable for motor - vehicles, has a controlling - element or sun-gear 4, which is prevented from rotating backwards by a ratchet clutch. This ratchet clutch operates on a member 26, which has clutch teeth 25 normally engaging teeth 4<c> on a sleeve 4<a> extending from the gear 4. A driving shaft 1 is secured to a casing 2, which carries planetgears 13, 12, 7 meshing with the gear 4 and with other gears 9, 8, respectively. The gears 9, 8 drive a driven shaft 5 between them through differential epicyclic gearing 9<a>, 11, 8<a>. A disk 14 extending from the sleeve 4<a> is adapted to be clutched fast to the casing 2 for a solid high-speed drive, or allowed to slip for lower speeds. When the disk 14 is free from this. clutching action, the shaft 5 is driven at a definite low speed through the gearing 9<a>, 11, 8<a>. When the member 26 and with it the gear 4 is held against any movement, the shaft 5 is driven reversely. The slipping clutch comprises balls 15, which are thrust against the edge of the disk 14 by springs 17 acting against a sliding ball carrier 15<a>. This edge is formed with undulations 14<a> and is supported at the back by stationary balls 2<b>. The balls 15 ride over the undulations 14<a> when the clutch slips. This clutch is operated through a lever 19, a rod 22, a lever 23, and a central sliding member 24. In a modification, the ball clutch is operated through screw and other gearing. The intermediate speeds may be made definite in value by means of an escapement device comprising a toothed wheel released for adjustable intervals by a roller engaging a chain which is in effect an adjustable cam.
Patent GB-191315396-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Transporting Loads.
IPC: F41A9/01
Filed: 1913-07-03
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 15,396. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Farquharson, D. B. July 3. Overhead travellers and transporters. - Beneath the rail a of an overhead runway is secured a plate b having a series of oblong holes punched therein constituting a rack. The carriage c is propelled by a pinion d<1> engaging the rack. The pinion is actuated from a hand chain e<2> through spur gearing e<3>, d<2>. The load is suspended from the hook f<2>. The carriage can be locked by a headed bolt h which is raised by a spring into contact with the rack by jerking a lanyard h<2> so as to release a weighted catch k. The rack can be arranged on turntables.
Patent GB-191317260-A (GB)
Title: Shuttle for Embroidering Machines.
IPC: D05C11/18
Filed: 1913-07-28
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 17,260. Vogtlandische Maschinen- Fabrik (vorm. J. C. & H. Dietrich Akt.-Ges.). Aug. 27, 1912, [Convention date]. Embroidery machines; lock-stitching by shuttles.-A shuttle for embroidery machines is formed with a guide groove in the rear of the shuttle body in which an edge 14 of a race plate 15 runs.
Patent GB-191319195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Drawing Compasses and Dividers.
Inventor: MYERS LEOPOLD
IPC: B43L9/12
Filed: 1913-08-25
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 19,195. Myers, L. Aug. 25. Compasses and dividers.-Compasses and dividers are manufactured from a rectangular - section metal blank a which is cut off from a drawn metal strip and is then divided into two equal parts d, e along the line 8, 7, 10; each portion forms one leg of the compasses &c. The legs are suitably chamfered at 11, 12, 13, and the leg e is reduced at its upper end to form an ear 18 which fits between ears 16, 17 formed on the end of the leg d. A hole 14 to receive a steel point b is drilled in the lower end of each leg, and the extreme ends 15 are milled or turned off. The pencil &c. may be attached in any suitable way. The leg d may be formed with three ears at its upper end, in which case the leg e has two corresponding ears. The compasses &c. may be formed with knee joints.
Patent GB-191321079-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cylinder or Ball Mill for use in Grinding Potters' Materials and the like.
IPC: B02C17/04
Filed: 1913-09-18
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 21,079. Maddock, W. E., and Boulton, Ltd., W. Sept. 18. Ball mills.-The cylinder a of a ball mill for grinding flint, Cornish stone, and glazing- materials for potters' use is mounted on an inclined shaft b driven by bevel-gearing from the driving-shaft d. The cylinder is lined with hard material, and has a feed-opening c at its end through which the grinding operation can be observed. The ground material may be discharged through an opening fitted with a plug i. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 15,810/88, 20,806/96, 21,996/06, 251/08, and 5001/09.
Patent GB-191326853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Hot-water Jugs, Tea and Coffee Pots and other Vessels for containing Hot Liquids.
Inventor: SHERWOOD WILFRED
IPC: A47J45/08
Filed: 1913-11-22
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 26,853. Sherwood, W. Nov. 22. Handles of metallic jugs, tea and coffee pots, saucepans, &c. are made of metal and have solid attachment ends or terminal fittings consisting of long tapering and spread-out fingers or branches c<1>, Fig. 3. These branches, which may be from two to four in number at each end of the handle, are soldered or otherwise attached at their smaller ends to the wall of the vessel, their other ends converging into a common shank c<5> soldered into the hollow handle. By this construction, overheating of the handle is prevented. The shanks c<5> may have an opening c<6>, Fig. 5, leading from the space between the fingers c<1> to the inside, of the handle. In the case of solid or " wire " handles, the terminals are made integral with the body of the handle.