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Patent GB-191116992-A (GB)
Title: Process and Arrangement for Forming an Electrical Arc.
Inventor: DUSCHNITZ BERTALAN
IPC: H05B31/30
Filed: 1911-07-25
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 16,992. Duschnitz, B. July 29, 1910, [Convention date]. Arc lamps.-A lamp is started by heating suitable material between parallel, inclined, or alined electrodes by an auxiliary current, so as to render the space between the electrodes sufficiently conductive to allow the arc to start without bringing the electrodes together. The material used may be 'metals, carbon, or other conductors combustible at the temperature attained, or mixtures of conductors such as carbon, graphite, metallic powder, &c. with non-conductors such as gypsum, metal oxides, earth alkalies, cellulose products, rubber, and the like; conductors of the second class, such as magnesium oxide, may also be used alone. In the arrangement shown, an insulated conductor 6, connected to one main, is separated from one electrode 5, connected to the other main, by a layer 7 of badly-conducting material, and is scraped bare at the end, so that on starting, it makes contact with the electrode 5 through the badly-conducting material at the point 8, which therefore glows or disintegrates and thus starts the arc between the electrodes 4, 5. The conductor 6 is then disconnected by electromagnetic or other means. The electrode 5 may have a longitudinal groove to receive the conductor 6 and the separating - material. Substances normally insulating but rendered permanently conducting by the heat of the arc at points near it may be placed between the conductor 6 and the electrode 5; such substances are colloidal metals, which may be mixed with coal, and organic colloids. The conductor 6 may be inclined to the electrode 5, and may be pressed against it at the point 8 by a spring or by its own weight. The steadying-resistance in series with the arc may consist of glow lamps, or of iron wires in hydrogen; these may be placed in the main circuit if too much current is not taken at starting; otherwise they are placed in the part of the circuit not traversed by the starting-current. A high electric supply pressure may be used, to facilitate starting, the pressure at the arc falling when the normal current passes. The electrodes may be parallel and horizontal, one carrying the starting-conductor on its upper surface, under the other electrode; the lower electrode is supported adjustably by a cam.
Patent GB-191117007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Heated Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: PERRY WILLIAM PAGDEN
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 1911-07-25
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 17,007. Perry, W. P. July 25. Drawings to Specification. Spoons.-According tc the Provisional Specification, an electric heater for liquids may be in the form of a spoon. The heater consists of two flanged metal disks enclosing a resistance, and joined at their edges by screwing or by welding, soldering, brazing, or otherwise.
Patent GB-191119245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artisans' Indian-rubber Gloves.
Inventor: FINLAY HERBERT CECIL
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1911-08-28
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 19,245. Finlay, H. C. Aug. 28. Gloves; finger-stalls.-The fingers B of rubber gloves or rubber finger-stalls are made to fit the first joints of the fingers, while the index finger is provided with an artificial nail C and longitudinal slightly-undercut ribs D, Figs. 1 and 4. The thumb E, Fig. 5, is provided with an additional nail e<1>, by means of which and the nail C a small object f may be handled. The ribs may be transverse and applied to all the fingers.
Patent GB-191119537-A (GB)
Title: An Ornamental Attachment for Cuffs, Ladies' Collars and the like.
Inventor: EBERHARDT ALBRECHT
IPC: A44B5/00
Filed: 1911-09-01
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 19,537. Eberhardt, A. Sept. 1. Jewellery.-A detachable ornament, preferably of metal, is placed at the edges of collars, cuffs, &c. In one form, two arms b, Fig. 1, at right angles embrace the corners of the cuff and are held on partly by a clip l and partly by a pin c, Fig. 4, on a flap d hinged to a frame f The frame f is integral with the device and lies on the interior of the cuff, and the flap d has an eye which engages a stud e on the frame and holds the flap with the pin c in the cuff. A stay k, connecting the arms of the device extends round the link hole so as to prevent the device from being lost if it should become detached from the cuff. In another form for a collar, a plate or disk g, Fig. 5, with or without limbs b<1> is similarly fastened to each collar edge. In this form, a locket i may be suspended from the plates.
Patent GB-191120776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Machines.
Inventor: WATZLAWIK FRITZ
IPC: D01H7/28
Filed: 1911-09-20
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 20,776. Watzlawik, F. Sept. 21, 1910, [Convention date]. Spindle apparatus.-A flyer arm b is pivoted in a disk a and carries a weight d, to which is pivoted a weight f, which, as the weight d is drawn inwards by reason of the flyer arm being moved outwards by the cop, flies outwards and thus compensates for the diminished centrifugal force of the weight d. At the commence. ment of the building of the cop, the weight f abuts against a stop h.
Patent GB-191124241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: DOETTLOFF EGMONT
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1911-11-01
Granted: 1912-11-01
Abstract: 24,241. Doettloff, E., and Thomsen, P. Nov. 1. Exhaust, valves for.-A superheater in a locomotive, especially one of the type in which the superheater-tubes are placed in the smoketubes of the locomotive, is provided with a valve so arranged that, when the steam is shut off from the cylinders, it passes through the superheater to the blower, thus preventing overheating of the superheating-tubes. The steam passes from the main steam-pipes c through a chamber h and the superheating-tubes l to a chamber i, whence a pipe m leads to the blower. From the chamber i the steam passes to a chamber k and thence to the cylinders. The controlling-valve n, which is of the kind described in the Specification 24,655/07, [Class 135, Valves &c.], is formed as shown, and can be made to allow the steam to pass through the superheater to the cylinders as shown in Fig. 1, through the superheater to the blower only as shown in Fig. 2, or to allow part of the steam to pass through the superheater to the cylinders and part direct to the cylinders as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191124292-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Copying or Enlarging Cameras.
Inventor: BECKER JOSEPH
IPC: G03B27/36
Filed: 1911-11-01
Granted: 1913-02-03
Abstract: 24,292. Becker, J. Nov. 1. Enlarging, copying, and reducing.-In enlarging-apparatus, the three sliding frames L, O, I, Fig. 1, carrying the lens, object, and sensitive plate respectively are connected in a similar manner to that described in Specification 13,879/12 as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), by rods 20, 21, 22, which are pivoted to the frames and to each other in such a manner that the image is always in focus. It is shown in the Specification that the focus will be maintained if the following conditions hold, namely (1) that the points A, D, A<1> lie in a straight line parallel to the direction of motion of the frames L, O, I; (2) that AB= BA<1>; (3) that AB<2>- BD<2>=f<2>; (4) that DA=FP; and (5) that DA<1>=F<1>P<1>. To facilitate obtaining these conditions, the supports 13, 14 of the frames have telescopic parts, and the apparatus is initially set by removing the links 20, 21, 22, Fig. 1, moving the pivot axis D to coincide with the pivot axis A, and adjusting the object plane into the focal plane of the lens by focusing on infinity. The object frame is clamped in this position on its slide by the screw 115. The image frame is similarly set relatively to the pivot axis A'. If now links 20, 21, 22, constructed in accordance with conditions (2) and (3) above, are fastened at A, D, A<1>, the necessary conditions will be satisfied. Alternatively links 20, 21 of any length are fastened to the pivots A, A', a telescopic link BD is used, the apparatus is focused on infinity as described above and then refocused in any arbitrary position, to determine the length of the link BD, the telescopic parts of which are now clamped. Modified constructions of linkages are illustrated in Figs. 15, 16, 17, and 18. In the constructions shown in Figs. 16, 17, 18, a duplicate set of links, shown shaded, is used, whereby the pivots A, D, A' are always collinear, and the strain on the guideways is lessened. Such link-work is mounted laterally of the guideways, which are modified accordingly.
Patent GB-191126846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Razor Stropping Devices.
Inventor: MCINDOE JOHN FRANKLIN
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1911-11-30
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 26,846. MacIndoe, J. F. Nov. 30. Stropping-apparatus.-In a razor-stropping device of the type in which the razor blade is moved transversely to the strop during its longitudinal movement, a handle 1 is attached to a frame 2, in which is mounted a threaded shaft 12 having secured to one end a small spurwheel 11, a spur-wheel 10, rotatable with a roller 9 mounted in the frame, meshing with the wheel 11. The threaded shaft passes through an internally threaded portion 3<1> of a bladeholder 3, to which is secured a pinion 13 in mesh with an elongated toothed portion 14 of a roller 15; this roller serves to reverse the blade-holder. When the device is moved back and forth along the strop 16, the blade-holder is drawn transversely across the strop by means of the threaded shaft, which is rotated by the roller through the spur-wheels.
Patent GB-191127889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Devices for Adjustably and Detachably Securing Hats or Bonnets in Hat or Bonnet Boxes or other Receptacles.
Inventor: HORNER EDGAR CHARLES
IPC: A45C11/02
Filed: 1911-12-12
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 27,889. Horner, E. C. Dec. 12. Hat - holders. - An adjustable and detachable device for securing hats and bonnets in hat boxes &c. comprises a wira core 1 carried by a slotted radial arm 2 formed of wire, the clamping-means for attaching the device to the bottom of the box &c. consisting of a turn-button 5 adapted to enter the slot in the arm when turned parallel with the same, and when turned at right-angles to the slot to press upon the upper face of the arm to force it into contact with a metal plate 3 having upstanding teeth 4 forming a friction surface.
Patent GB-191128859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Storage Battery Separators.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
IPC: H01M2/16
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 28,859. Taylor, W. Dec. 21. Separators for use in accumulators consist of California red wood (sequoia sempervirens) or other wood of the genus sequoia. They may be treated with acid, alkali, and water to remove components deleterious to lead. They may be soaked and dried without shrinkage taking place. Specifications 15,681/93 and 28,858/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191129180-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition for use in Casting for Constructing Moulds, Cores and the like.
Inventor: BAINBRIDGE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B22C1/26
Filed: 1911-12-28
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 29,180. Bainbridge, J. W. Dec. 28. Mould and core materials.-Foundry sand is mixed with a thin paste consisting of rape or linseed meal and molasses with water. Camphor or essential oils of lavender or the like may also be added. A large proportion of the sand employed may be spent sand. The paste may be prepared in vats, frequently stirred, and poured over the sand spread in a layer, the sand being previously moistened with water; or the sand may be thoroughly mixed with the paste and be afterwards moistened. For some purposes coal dust may be mixed with the sand.
Patent GB-191201205-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Electric Wire Connection and Cord Grip.
Inventor: DAY GERALD ST JOHN
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 1205. Day, G. St. J. Jan. 16. Holders.-A combined wire connection and cord-grip comprises a terminal A, Fig. 1, having a lateral extension a' adapted to fit in holes b<1> in the halves of a split cone B, and has a screwed stem a carrying a screwed flange a<3>, between which and a fixed flange a<2> the wire end is gripped. The stem is engaged by a screwed plunger e, Fig. 3, which, when turned, draws down the terminal and thus closes the parts of the cord-grip on to the wire f. In a modification, the split cone may be forced down by a screwed cap; by unscrewing the contact plunger or the screwed cap, the combined terminal and cord-grip may be removed from the holder without further operation.
Patent GB-191204129-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Facilitating in the case of Locomotive and other Tubular Boilers, and Raising of the Temperature of Motivepower Steam, Exhaust Steam, or Feed-water.
Inventor: CAILLE CHARLES
IPC: F22G7/10
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 4129. Caille, C. April 1, 1911, [Convention date]. Feed-water, heating. - Tubes are arranged concentrically within the flue-tubes of a locomotive or like boiler to conduct hot gases to a steam-superheater, or feed-water heater in the smoke-box. Tubes conduct hot gases to a tubulous superheater e enclosed by a casing d. The gases are deflected by a baffle k, and their outlet is regulated by a damper n. The tubes j may extend into the fire-box, and may be formed with trumpet-shaped mouths and bent upwards towards the top of the fire-box.
Patent GB-191207095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Silicon Sheet Steel.
Inventor: CONNELL HOWARD ROBLIN
Filed: 1912-03-22
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 7095. Connell, H. R. March 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Physical or molecular structure, altering by mechanical treatment; rolling.-For the finishing process in the manufacture of sheet siliconsteel, the sheets are reheated and, after being given a pass through rolls, are discharged at about the temperature of recalescence, which is between 703 and 747‹ C. This gives the product improved magnetic properties.
Patent GB-191208143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems for Washing Out and Refilling Locomotive and other Boilers.
Inventor: GROOM JOSEPH
IPC: B61C8/00
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 8143. Groom, J. April 4. Emptying; washing- out; filling.-Relates to apparatus for emptying, washing-out and refilling locomotive boilers, of the kind described in Specification 14,840/08. In addition to the usual means comprising a flap in the blow-off pipe for controlling the water supply to the heater by the weight and velocity of the blown-off prod u c t s, thermostatic means controlled by the blown-off steam are provided. The supply of water to the heater is thus maintained after the water has been blown-off and the velocity of the steam remaining is insufficient to depress the flap. The heater is provided with an additional and constant supply of steam, which is controlled simultaneously with the water supply to the heater. A thermostat 49 in the pipe 10 conveying blown-off steam from the separator 3 to the heater 11 controls a valve 50 in a by-pass 52 in the water-supply pipe 43. The valve 30 in the water-supply pipe operated by the flap 28 is connected by a rod 42 to @ valve 31 in a pipe 39 conveying the exhaust steam from the washing-out water and refilling- water pumps 15, 16 to the heater. Live steam is admitted through a branch pipe 60 to both the refilling and washing-out water tanks 1, 2. The steam supply to the tank I is controlled by a thermostat 64. The temperature of the washing-out water is regulated by a thermostat in the suction pipe 13 of the pump 15. The thermostat controls the admission of cold water to the pipe 13 from the water main 44. The tanks are connected by a pipe 79 so that water may be pumped from one tank to the other. A connexion between the pipe 79 and the sludgetank 6 allows the tank to be flushed out. The supply of steam to the pumps is regulated by governors 82 controlled by the pressure in the discharge pipes.
Patent GB-191208546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of White Pigments.
Inventor: POPE SAMUEL
IPC: C09C1/14
Filed: 1912-04-11
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 8546. Pope, S. April 11. Separating by gravity.-A series of vessel a, b, c, d, e, as described in Specification 16,974/11, is used in the preparation of normal or basic lead sulphate. Each of the vessels is provided with agitating-means, such as stirrers f, and has a tubular extension o with valves n, p, for removing sediment such as metallic lead. The liquid flows from each vessel to the next lower one by the overflow i and passes downwards by a pipe j to the bottom of the next vessel and then passes upwards to the next overflow. Or it may pass downwards in the vessel and upwards in the pipe j. Or it may pass from the bottom of one vessel to the bottom of the next as shown by the dotted lines m, so that the flow is upwards and downwards in alternate vessels. The liquor is led from the last or any intermediate vessel to a receptacle for the separation of the pigment, the motherliquor being returned for re-use. Any motherliquor that may be withdrawn from the cycle may be treated to obtain its lead as sulphate, which is then added to the next charge for conversion into basic sulphate.
Patent GB-191212672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Testing the Sparking Plugs of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MACKAY ALLAN CAMERON
IPC: H01T13/58
Filed: 1912-05-29
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 12,672. Mackay, A. C. May 29. Sparks, testing by.- A holder for engine sparking - plugs during testing consists of a strip of spring steel bent to the shape shown. The end C is inserted into a plug-hole in the cylinder, and the plugs are sprung into the recesses A.
Patent GB-191215077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Document Files or Binders.
IPC: B42F13/42
Filed: 1912-06-27
Granted: 1913-06-27
Abstract: 15,077. Petty, F., and Petty & Sons. June 27. Flexible - wire files; covers. - A permanent binder for storing documents removed from a temporary file has self - supporting binding- members 1 upon which the alined perforations of the documents 3 are threaded in the act of removing them from the temporary file. The members 1 are mounted on the side 2 of a cover of the form shown, and after passing through the side 2<a> of the cover are secured by interlooping or by a fastener or in other manner.
Patent GB-191218255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Heated Boilers.
Inventor: WILSON WALTER AUDAER
IPC: F24H1/36
Filed: 1912-08-08
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 18,255. Wilson, W. A. Aug. 8. Boilers.-The products of combustion from an horizontally placed burner A pass over the whole surface of a saddle-shaped boiler B in one direction, being directed by baffles S and casing C. The heating-surface may be increased by the provision of ribs R.
Patent GB-191222417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Controlling the Change Speed Gears and Engine Clutches of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LINES CECIL BERTRAND
IPC: G05G9/10
Filed: 1912-10-02
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 22,417. Lines, C. B. Oct. 2. Controlling different functions by same handle or lever; controlling-apparatus, arrangements of foot and transmission gear in conjunction with. -The mechanism described in Specification 13,598/12, by means of which the clutch pedal 2 is adapted to be displaced laterally as well as longitudinally to control the operation of the clutch and the change-speed gear, is modified so that the lateral movement of the pedal imparts a rotary movement to the change-gear operating-shaft 16, through the medium of a link 12, which is connected to a sliding member 13 operating a crank 15 on the shaft 16. The link 12 may be connected directly to the crank 15. In another form, the link 12 is arranged below the pivot 6 of the pedal.
Patent GB-191225549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Blowing Machines.
Inventor: POLLRICH PAUL
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 1912-11-07
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 25,549. Pollrich, P. March 18, [Convention date]. Rotary-tube pumps; casings; fan apparatus. -The rotor of a centrifugal fan comprises a hollow cylindrical member c with a number of straight radial tubes d, the outer ends of which are smaller in section than the inner ends and are located flush with the periphery of the cylinders. The casing of the fan is supported on the bed-plate of the driving-motor, the spindle of which carries the impeller.
Patent GB-191302615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Grenades.
Inventor: MACHENBACH RICHARD
IPC: F42B30/04
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 2615. Machenbach, R. Feb. 15, 1912 [Convention date]. Projectiles.-Relates to means for forming a gas check with the guide-rods used with grenades when fired from a gun of less calibre than that of the grenade or shell. According to the present invention, a bolt g, Fig. 1, fitted to the cartridge f is shot into a copper or like socket c at the rear of the guide-rod a to expand the socket so as to produce a gas-tight packing. The diameter of the bolt is greater than that of the recess in the socket. In a modification, the bolt g, Fig. 6, has packing-rings i of copper, the bolt itself forming the packing. The socket is screwed to the guide-rod, as shown in Fig. 1, or may be secured by a stud which is screwed both to the guide-rod and the socket, or a copper sleeve may be drawn over the guide-rod. Longitudinal passages h, or lateral passages are provided for escape of air.
Patent GB-191304754-A (GB)
Title: Driving Device for Speedometers.
Inventor: PERROT HENRI
IPC: B60Q1/54
Filed: 1913-02-25
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 4754. Perrot, H., and M a t t h e w , J. S. Feb. 25. Speed-indicator transmission mechanism.- The gear-wheel 10 carried by the flexible shaft 9 is mounted in a housing 11 adapted to be secured in a readily detachable manner to an extension 8 which is secured to the gear box 3 or to a part stationary in regard to the propeller shaft 4 and the driven shaft 2. The housing 11 and the wheel carried thereby are made in several sizes to suit any gear ratio, the driving-wheel 1 being constant for all sizes of road driving- wheels. The propeller shaft 4 is connected by a universal joint to the driven shaft 2 and is mounted in a housing 5 terminating in a spherical head 6 mounted in a corresponding bearing carried by the extension 8.
Patent GB-191307807-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Liquid Fuel specially applicable for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TERRY TOM
IPC: C10L1/12
Filed: 1913-04-03
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 7807. Terry, T. April 3. Oils for burning.-A fuel for internal-combustion engines is prepared by mixing benzol and crude or refined petroleum, and treating the mixture with a mixture of caustic soda or carbonate and montreal ash, potash, or nitrate of soda.