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Patent GB-191030059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for all Classes of Ratchet Drilling.
Inventor: DARLING JOHN
IPC: B23B45/12
Filed: 1910-09-01
Granted: 1911-09-01
Abstract: 30,059. Darling, J. Sept. 1. Ratchet braces of the reversible type have a double but integral pawl F engaging with the undercut or wedgeformed teeth of a single ratchet-wheel D' as controlled by a handle and double cam L, M. Springs I, J co-operate with the pawl.
Patent GB-191104831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Valve Operating Mechanisms for Steam Engines having no Rotating Parts, such as Direct Acting Steam Driven Reciprocating Pumps.
Inventor: MACKAY JOHN SETON
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1912-02-27
Abstract: 4831. Mackay, J. S. Feb. 27. Spring gears operating in both directions; tappet gears; s l i d e valves. - In a directacting steam-engine, for example a direct-acting steam-pump, the distributing-valve is operated by tappet action from a spring, which is compressed by the movement of the piston-rod, and flies over a dead point at the end of the stroke to reverse the valve. The cut-off may be effected by separate tappet action. The valve 6, Fig. 1, is operated by a lever 31 on a spindle 9, a lever on which is connected bv a link 30 to a lever 26, Figs. 1 and 4, mounted loosely on a pin 14 carried by brackets 15. The lever 26 has projections 29, 29<a>, which are struck at the ends of the strokes by a lever 16, also loosely mounted on the pin 14, and acted on by a spring plunger 18, which slides in a guide 19 oscillating on a pin 20. The spring plunger 18 is gradually forced upwards during the stroke of the piston by the action of a lever 12, projections 25, 25<a> on which act on the lever 16. The lever 12 is mounted on the pin 14, and is connected by a link 13 to the piston-rod. The valve is independently moved to effect the cutoff by a lever 32, having a forked arm 37 which embraces a roller 28 on the lever 26, and camsurfaces 32<a> which are struck by a roller 36 carried by the lever 12. The lever 32 is mounted on a pin 33, which is adjustably secured in a slot in the bracket 15 in order to vary the cutoff. The valve has piston ends sliding in guides in the valve-chest, and preferably consists of two end pieces screwing into a central piece 6<a> and clamping the packing-rings.
Patent GB-191105166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electrically Driven Printing Presses and the like.
IPC: B41F13/004
Filed: 1911-03-01
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 5166. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Electricitõts-Ges.]. March 1. Systems for controlling separate or parallel operation of motors. - In multi - part rotary printing-presses in which auxiliary motors are employed, for example for inserting and arranging the paper, the control switches for these motors are arranged so that, when the motors are to be operated independently, the control of each may be obtained from a corresponding group of switches, all of which must be closed in order to start the motor, but, when it is desired to operate the motors in parallel, all the switches of all groups must be closed before they can be started. The Figure shows two motors a, b and two groups of switches I, II and III, IV, one group for each motor. These switches are connected in series with each other and with a circuitchanging switch u, as shown. In the upper position of the switch u, shown in full lines, the motors are connected in parallel with all the switches III, IV, I, II in series between the point c and the negative main, but in the lower position each motor a, b is in a separate circuit, including only its corresponding group of switches I, II or III, IV.
Patent GB-191105343-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Carburetting Gases.
Inventor: MOSS HENRY WEBSTER
IPC: C10L3/02
Filed: 1911-03-03
Granted: 1912-03-04
Abstract: 5343. Moss, H. W., and Carroll, J. S. March 3. Making acetylene by the action of water vapour on carbide. - Definite quantities of acetylene are added to a gas to carburet it, by saturating the gas with water-vapour under definite conditions and causing the saturated, gas to act on carbide. If the pressure is constant, the amount of water taken up by the gas is determined by the temperature of the saturating-vessel. This vessel may be heated by the reaction between the carbide and vapour.
Patent GB-191111008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Turbines.
Inventor: IMHOFF MAX
IPC: F02C5/04
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 11,008. Imhoff, M. May 6, 1910, [Convention date]. Radial - flow (unbladed) type; oppositelyrunning rotor type; working-fluid supply.- Pistons moving under centrifugal force in the rotary radial cylinders of a gas turbine effect the suction and compression of the charge and the periodic admission of the exploded gases to the reaction nozzles. Radial cylinders z, secured to a shaft w, are fitted with pistons k. As each piston k is thrown outwards by centrifugal force it draws air behind it through ports o controlled by a spring-pressed valve m, and compresses air in the cylinder space before it. When the piston strikes the valve-stem t, fuel is injected through the valve p into the compressed air, and the mixture is ignited. The explosion drives the piston inwards, causing it to strike a spring f on the stem of a valve v, which thereupon opens and admits the combustion products to a reaction nozzle d. Channels< >u in the cylinder walls permit compressed air to escape from the inner to the outer side of the inwardly-moving piston. In a modification a mixture of gas and air may be drawn through ports l and the valves m. The nozzles may co-operate with an oppositely-running vane-wheel suitably geared to the shaft w.
Patent GB-191114060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Armour Plates.
IPC: C21D9/42
Filed: 1910-10-14
Granted: 1912-01-15
Abstract: 14,060. Vickers, Ltd., and Benthall, J. L. Oct. 14, 1910. Tempering.-In a process for treating armourplates made of nickel-steel alloyed with one or more of the metals chromium, vanadium, tantalum, molybdenum, &c., the plate, after having been rolled and annealed, is cemented on the face, and, after treatment by known methods of heating, cooling, and machining, is heated uniformly to the temperature adapted to give the best tensile strength at the back of the plate. It is then quickly transferred to a second furnace wherein the face is heated to the hardening temperature, while the. back remains at its former temperature. For ' example, a plate, after cementation on the face is heated to 1,450-1,550‹ F., bent to shape, heated to 1,450-1,550‹ F., and oil hardened. It is next heated to 1,150-1,250‹ F., cooled in oil or air on supports, heated to 1,100-1,250‹ F., sprinkled, heated to 1,050-1,150‹ F., and sprinkled again. After machining, the plate is then heated uniformly to 1,100-1,250‹ F., and while still hot is transferred on a base-plate to a second furnace at a temperature of 1,850-2,050‹ F. When the face has attained the desired temperature, the plate is removed and quenched.
Patent GB-191123449-A (GB)
Title: A Positive Safety Device or Apparatus for Lift and Hoist Openings and Hatchways.
Inventor: MEDWAY MATTHEW THOMAS
IPC: B66B13/18
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 23,449. Medway, M. T. Oct. 24. [Addition to 1994/09.] Lift cages, locking and unlocking.-Relates to safety mechanism for lifts in which a movable pulley 5 is actuated by mechanical means to cause gripping of the handing-rope when the door is open, and consists in providing fluidpressure apparatus to actuate the pulley 5. The pulley 5 is mounted on a weighted ram B at the bottom of the well. The cylinder C communicates by the pipe f with the pressuresupply pipe or exhaust pipe e through a valve. The control rope 6, which is weighted at one end, passes over pulleys G, I, L down through the tube 12 of the mechanical device in the gate, and is attached to the stop M. A cam K is formed in one with the pulley I, and a weighted lever P actuating the control valve of the cylinder C bears at one end against the cam. The control rope 1 is attached to the cage at S, and after passing around pulleys 5, T, U and sprocket V of the gripping-device described in Specification 24,534/07 is attached to the weight W. When the gate is opened, the cam K moves so that the roller at the end of the lever P moves into the depression in the cam, and opens the cylinder C to exhaust. The movement of the pulley 5 causes the grip 18 to lock the handing-rope. On closing the gate, the cam is moved in the opposite direction and fluid pressure is admitted to the cylinder, moving the pulley 5 upward and releasing the grip.
Patent GB-191201569-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Means for Controlling Electrically Driven Apparatus.
IPC: G09F13/00
Filed: 1912-01-19
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 1569. Holmes, H. T., and Automatic Advertising Co. Jan. 19. Systems for controlling travel for a fixed distance or number of revolutions.-In means for controlling electrically - driven apparatus, for instance, motor-driven advertisement bands, a shaft c<1> rotated by the apparatus to be controlled drives an arm d<2>, which closes a switch e<2>, e<3> and thereby energizes an electro-magnet f, which attracts its armature f<1> and causes the switch arm e to be moved further, into the position shown in Fig. 3, to release the arm d<2> ; at the same time, the main motor switch a is opened by the electro-magnet. The main switch remains open until the circuit of the electromagnet is opened by band or clock-work at a switch g, whereupon the armature is released and the switch a closed. A lamp h serves to indicate the condition of the electro-magnet circuit. The arm d<2> is carried by a disk d loosely mounted on the shaft c<1>, and is driven by the engagement of a oross-pin c<2> on the shaft with a pin d<1> on the disk. In order to control the intermittent rotation of the shaft c<1> in both directions, for instance, in the case of a band which is drawn from one roller on to another and, at certain times, rewound on to the first roller, the modification shown in Fig. 5 is used, the switch e<2>, e<3> being closed by the engagement of an arm D<2> with an arm E when the motor is running in the reverse direction, The arm D<2> is carried by a disk D driven by a pin C<2> on a toothed wheel C<3>, which is loosely mounted on a shaft C<1> and driven from a gearwheel c<3> on the shaft c'. A number of switches g controlling separate pieces of apparatus may be driven by a single clock-work mechanism.
Patent GB-191204431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps for Optical Lanterns and the like purposes.
Inventor: BRANSON FREDERICK WOODWARD
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1912-02-22
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 4431. Branson, F. W. Feb. 22. Arc lamps.-In a projection or other lamp having electrodes at right-angles, one electrode - holder 6 is connected by chains or the like to one or more helical springs 10 and to the other electrodeholder p<3>, which gears with a screw s rotated by clock-work. The energy required for feeding both electrodes is supplied by the helical spring or springs. The clock-work is disconnectible from the screw, so that the screw may be turned by hand or the clock- Work wound up. As shown, milled heads w, z on the screw and on the clock-work shaft which surrounds it form parts of a pin clutch device, and can be locked together by a nut 5. Alternatively, the clock-work may be slidable so as to bring a square socket at the end of its shaft into or out of engagement with a squared part of the screw. A series solenoid 20 actuates a detent for the clock-work. Each electrode-holder is guided by a pair of round rods, and the feedscrew is midway between the horizontal pair q. The upper holder is in two parts, one of which can be moved along the other by a hand-screw 16, to compensate for inequalities in the consumption of the electrodes. Pulleys are arranged so that the parts of the chains or the like between the holders and the pulleys are parallel to the guide-rods. The guide-rods and feed-screw are held by bosses at the corners of a frame a, which is vertically adjustable on a pillar c by a nut or by a rack and a pinion l operated by a milled head o. The pillar is carried by a plate d which is mounted on a base f and is horizontally adjustable, by means of a pinion h and a curved rack, about a pivot e near the axes of the vertical electrode. The base f can be slid into a lantern.
Patent GB-191207397-A (GB)
Title: Improvement to Roof Glazing.
Inventor: SUNDERLAND LEPTON DOBSON
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1912-03-27
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 7397. Sunderland, L. D., and Pickles, C. S., [trading as Sunderland & Co.]. March 27. Glazing.-Copper or like capping strips C are formed with circular heads D and are sprung over rings B inserted in holes A<2> in metal glazing-bars. Asbestos packing G is inserted between the edges of the capping and the glass. Butt joints are formed between the rows of panes by corrugated Z-shaped flashing strips, the corrugations of the parts J<1>, J<2> engaging the glass being at right-angles to one another.
Patent GB-191209527-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use on a Billiard Table for Playing Games.
Inventor: ZANGE ALBERT
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1912-04-22
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 9527. Zange, A. April 22. Table games.-A device to be placed on a billiard table for playing games consists of a conical block a provided with depressions e which are connected with the edge of the block by channels b. In a modification, the central depression is of large size and has other depressions formed in its surface.
Patent GB-191216888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Separating Oil from Steam.
Inventor: WISCHNER HEINRICH OSKAR
IPC: F22B37/26
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 16,888. Wischner, H. O. July 19. Separators. - Projections of pear - shaped section and provided internally with a tube d are formed at intervals on partition walls a, which are so arranged that the projections leave a sinuous path for the steam. The oil separated from the steam in its sinuous path is collected in semicircular grooves f on the projections and drained through openings g into the spaces e around the tubes d. Similar grooves on the walls a drain into spaces c between the walls. The walls are supported on a plate h corrugated transversely to the path of the steam and formed with slots k, which discharge the oil into a chamber below.
Patent GB-191217245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Heating Curling Irons, Shaving Water and for other like purposes.
Inventor: DUTTON WALTER NELSON
IPC: A45D1/20
Filed: 1912-07-24
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 17,245. D u t t o n, W. N. July 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Supports for articles to be heated. - A tubular support 16 for curling or marcel irons 17 may be secured on a Bunsen burner 8 by spring clips 18. The support may be flattened, as shown, and provided with upturned ears 21 and a pivoted bar 19 for supporting a pan of water 20.
Patent GB-191217638-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Lathe.
IPC: B23B7/02
Filed: 1912-07-30
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 17,638. Veritys, Ltd., and Rogers, D. E. July 30. Turning wood-screws; screwing; chucks.-An automatic hollow-spindle lathe has the operating - cams mounted around the headstock spindle between the bearings, and the tool slides are so mounted that they are easily removable. The hollow spindle c is rotatably mounted in bearings d, c on the bed y, and adapted to slide axially therein is the hollow spindle chuck f<2> actuated by levers f<6> to grip the bar a and spring - retracted. The sleeve i holding the levers and a coned sleeve g rotate with the spindle, the coned sleeve having an annular groove into which fits a ring connected to another sleeve h, which is slid axially to and fro to operate the levers by a fixed pin h<5> engaging a cam-groove in the sleeve. The sleeve is rotated at a suitable rate through projections x<2> on a worm sleeve x engaging slots h<4> in the sleeve, the wormwheel being rotated through gearing x<3> driven from the lathe. The cams for regulating the tools are mounted on the sleeve of the wormwheel x between the spindle bearings, and actuate the tool slides by means of levers, which can be easily removed to allow removal of the slides mounted in slots on the front of the head d. The cam x<1> operates a lever o which actuates a slide 2 carrying a gauge stop 3; cams j, l actuate levers p, q, which operate slides 4, 5 carrying turning-tools; a cam m actuates a lever r which in turn actuates another lever r<4> which actuates a screwing- attachment 8 to screw the rod; a double cam n reciprocates a rod u in one direction through a rod s<3> and in a direction at right-angles through a lever t, the rod u actuating an arm u<6> which is adapted to take the finished screw pin and bring it to a position opposite a small screw v which nicks the head.
Patent GB-191220063-A (GB)
Title: An Advertisement Cushion or Pad.
Inventor: ERNESTO ANATRA
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 1912-09-03
Abstract: 20,063. Anatra, E. Sept. 4, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Advertising on cushions or pads.-Advertisements are applied to the exterior surface or removable covering of paper, textile fabric, &c. of a cushion or pad which may be stuffed with hair, wool, fibre, sawdust, &c. or inflated.
Patent GB-191222259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Fuel Vaporisers for Internal Combustion Engines and other purposes.
Inventor: CONSTANTINESCO GOCU
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1913-09-30
Abstract: 22,259. Constantinescu, G. Sept. 30. Vaporizers, external.-The iuvention relates to a combined preheating fractionating liquid - fuel vaporizer and mixture-regulator, for use in conjunction with a main vaporizer. Liquid fuel from a float chamber b drops from an aperture h, controlled by a valve g, on to the cap k of a tubular perforated member j in a chamber a. A pipe o leads the fuel collecting in the chamber a to the main vaporizer, the vaporized fuel from which passes by the tube l through the member j, which thus, as well as the chamber a, becomes heated, so that the fuel falling upon the cap k is preheated and partly vaporized. Light fuel is used at starting, and some air may be admitted to the chamber a or pipe l to assist volatilization ; or the chamber a may be suitably heated in order to start upon heavy fuel. The mixture regulator consists of a rotary sleeve q having air. apertures r and vapour apertures n, the profiles of which are so calculated .that the mixture is of constant quality. Thus, if the apertures r are circular, the apertures n will approximate to the form shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191222295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: CREQUY PAUL DE
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1912-10-01
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 22,295. CrÚquy, P. de. Oct. 1. Sheering and balancing; planes, construction of.- The supporting-planes 2 of an aeroplane are pivoted at their inner ends and to the frame 1 of the machine, and are interconnected by cords 11 so that an upward movement of one plane produces a similar movement of the other plane. The planes are connected to the frame by stays 3 having springs inserted in their length. The springs are contained in a casing and are compressed by pistons attached to the stays. In a modified form of stay, two tubes 5, 5A, Fig. 2A, are pivoted to the frame 1 and the plane respectively and contain three springs the middle one being stronger than the end ones. When the wing moves downwards, the piston 4 compresses the middle spring, and when the plane rises the end springs are compressed by the piston 4 and the end of the inner tube 5. Crossed cables 13, Fig. 4, secured to sectors 14 on the planes may be used to connect the planes. The auxiliary springs 10, Fig. 6, may be in two parts and adapted to come into action after the stays 3 are extended a certain degree. The planes 15 are provided with flaps 17 pivoted about axes in the line of flight and controlled by a cord 18 to reduce the lift of the plane at both sides of the machine simultaneously. The elevator 25, Fig. 5, is turned upwards at its front end and downwards at its rear end and is pivoted at 26 to the frame 1. The rear end is weighted by a bar b and its upward movement is limited by a bar 29 on the frame 1. The elevator is placed in front of the body and above the centre of gravity of the machine and is adapted to remain in an horizontal position when the front of the machine dips so as to check automatically the diving movement. The elevator may be controlled by the pilot by a cord 27. A similar stabilizer may be provided at the rear comprising a flat plane with the weighted bar at the front.
Patent GB-191227336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Camp Beds and the like.
Inventor: PROCTOR JAMES ROBERT
IPC: E04H15/32
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 27,336. Proctor, J. R. Nov. 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Folding bedsteads; hammocks.-A camp bed &c. of the kind adapted to be supported at one end from a fitting attached to a tent pole comprises cross-bars g, i supporting fabric f, the bar i being supported by one or more legs and the bar g being attached to the pole by a flexible connexion. The pole is encircled by a divided ring b secured by clamps c and carrying outstanding hooks d. The connexion between the bed and the ring b consists of a loop p pivoted to projections q on a disk r through which extends a bolt s passing through the cross-bar g and carrying an adjusting-nut t. Straps are provided on the bed for securing it when collapsed.
Patent GB-191227961-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for the Automatic Regulation of Electric Machines.
IPC: H02P9/22
Filed: 1912-11-15
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 27,961. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. Nov. 15, [Convention date]. Regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for. -A quick-acting regulator for field regulation consists of an elastic column of loosely-arranged granules of carbon &c. pressed more or less tightly together by an electro-magnet controlled by the voltage or current. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the resistance formed by the carbon granules, to which small mica disks may be added, is connected in the field circuit C of the dynamo. The armature D of the electro-magnet G is pressed against the granules by a spring F. If the voltage rises, the armature D is raised to increase the resistance in the field circuit. The electro-magnet may be connected in the armature circuit to make the regulator responsive to current changes. When used on a series machine, the resistance is arranged in parallel with the field coils. The regulator may be employed, as shown in Fig. 4, to keep the speed of an electric motor A constant. The motor shaft carries a small generator K, which supplies the winding H of the regulator, and the resistance is connected in the motor field circuit. The regulator may be arranged to affect an opposing-coil on the field magnets of a machine ; or it may be arranged, as shown in Fig. 17, so that the current in both field coils is affected. The container E of the granular resistance may be made of elastic material, or of metal lined with felt. The base only, or the cover as shown in Fig. 8, may be elastic ; or one of the sides may be formed by a spring-pressed piston. The granular mass may be subdivided by plates of metal, carbon, &c., which may be separated by strips x of caoutchouc &c. The vessel may be divided into parallel compartments by insulating- strips y, Fig. 12 ; or the base and cover may be provided with teeth, as shown in Fig. 13. The armature of the regulator is supported by two springs connected together at each end.