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Patent GB-191119576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Diggers.
Inventor: BLACKSTONE EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01D19/04
Filed: 1911-09-02
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 19,576. Blackstone, E. C., and Watts, R. E. Sept. 2. Potato diggers.-In a potato digger having a series of arms carrying digging-forks and adapted to be revolved around a common axis in such a manner that the forks are retained in a substantially vertical or banging position, the arms are extended rearwards and provided with tines, which move the potatoes laterally so that they may not be covered over when the next row is dug. Fig. 1 shows the application to the machine described in Specification 24,901/10. Curved tines u are fastened by set-screws to bars t<1> which are secured on extensions t of the ordinary tine-carrying bars h by split eyes wand clamping-bolts x bearing against flats y. The extensions t may be parallel with the line of draught or at an angle thereto. The Provisional Specification also states that a plain rotary spinner may be placed at the rear of the forks, either concentric or eccentric with the digger shaft and driven by it, and that blades may be used instead of tines on the harrow or spinner.
Patent GB-191119664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flying Machines, Airships and the like.
Inventor: STODDART JOSEPH
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1911-09-04
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 19,664. Stoddart, J. Sept. 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Propelling.-A flying- machine or air-ship is lifted or propelled by wheels the blades of which consist o f a number of feathering vanes 5. The feathering is effected by a fixed cam 7 on which run rollers 11 on the ends of spring arms connected by rods 9 to the vanes. The vanes are tapered as shown, and are thicker at their inner than at their outer ends. The machine may be driven by a motor or by foot power. Steering.-The frame 10 which carries the propelling - wheels may be tilted by worm gearing so as to change the direction of thrust of the propellers for varying the direction of flight.
Patent GB-191122427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Receivers.
Inventor: LOOSMORE EDWARD JAMES
IPC: H04R11/00
Filed: 1912-02-29
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 22,427. Loosmore, E. J. Feb. 29, 1912. Telephones.-Relates to telephone receivers, and especially those for deaf persons, of the kind in which the diaphragm d is mounted in the screw cap e for the purpose of adjusting its distance from the magnets f, the adjustment being indicated by a pointer g and scale. In the present invention, a stop is provided, for example by the end of the screw-thread, to prevent the pointer from passing from one end of the scale to the other without a complete revolution.
Patent GB-191123585-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Apparatus for Wings of Aerial Machines.
Inventor: HASSENBACH HERMANN
IPC: B64C33/02
Filed: 1911-10-25
Granted: 1912-10-25
Abstract: 23,585. Hassenbach, H. Oct. 25. Link-work. - The flapping wings of flying- machines are provided at the inner end of the operating-arm with a crank, of which one end moves to-and-fro along a curved or straight line and the other around a closed curve so as to produce a flapping and feathering motion of the wing. Means are provided for varying the plane of action of the wing. The length of the crank on the wing arm may be varied to modify the feathering motion of the wing. The wing 4 is connected by a universal joint 3, Fig. 4, to a fixed bracket 2. and the inner end is mounted by a universal joint 6 to a shaft 8. Links 10 forming a crank of adjustable length are pivoted to the shaft 8 and to a shaft 9, which is movable by means of a screw-threaded spindle 16 between a fork 37 secured to the shaft 8. The spindle 16 is actuated by a hand-wheel 13<a> through jointed rods 13, 14, 15. The shaft 8 of each wing-controlling apparatus is connected by a pivoted link 11 to a lever 12 movable over a rack 17 and locked in position by a pawl 18 so that the inclination of the wings can be separately adjusted. The shaft 9 is connected by a link 32 to an eccentric pin 31 on a disk 28 mounted eccentrically on a disk 24, which is continuously rotated from the engine shaft 21, Fig. 6. The disk 28 is provided circumferentially with a series of holes and is normally locked to the disk 24 by a spring-actuated rod 34. When the disk 24 rotates the rod 32. which is connected by a link 33 to the frame cf the machine, it causes the crank shaft 9 to describe a curve of the second degree while the shaft 8 is moved up and down under the restraint of the link 11. In order to vary the throw of the link 32, the eccentricity of the pin 31 on the disk 24 can be varied. When the pin is at the centre of the disk, the link 32 is stationary, and the wings are in a position for gliding flight. The disk 28 carrying the pin 31 is released by withdrawing the rod 34, and the shaft 25 is braked until, by the rolling of the pinion 30 over the now stationary pinion 26, the pin 31 is brought into the required position. In a modified arrangement, the connecting-rod 32 and link 33 are dispensed with, and the pin 31 of the disk 28 is made in one with the pivot 8, which is caused to move in a circle while the pin 9 reciprocates along an arc.
Patent GB-191126590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: BENNIS EDWARD
IPC: F23K3/16
Filed: 1911-11-28
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 26,590. Bennis, E. Nov. 28. Mechanical stoking.-In a shovel-type stoker, the shovel shaft is mounted in bearings formed in the removable top or cover of the shovel box. As shown in Fig. 3, fuel is fed from a hopper A by a reciprocating pusher H to a shoot G, and is deposited in front of the shovel D, which is carried by arms d<1> fixed to or formed in one with the shaft d. The shoot G is narrower than the shovel box B to allow room for the movement of the arms d'. The removable cover b<2> of the shovel box is recessed to form an oil-bath for the shaft d, and a semi-cylindrical coverplate F extending between the cap-plates of the bearings is provided. The shovel is operated in the usual way by a tappet E', lever arm e, and spring E. The pusher is reciprocated by a cam K, and its travel may be adjusted by the screw h<1>.
Patent GB-191128282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brushing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: D06G1/00
Filed: 1911-12-15
Granted: 1912-12-16
Abstract: 28,282. Boult, A. J., [Tailor's Accessories Co.]. Dec. 15. Cleaning clothes, fabrics, and the like.- Brushing-apparatus for cleaning cloth, clothes, &c., comprises a rotary brush 20 with a suction device 1 supported in a loop of the endless driving-band 61 which passes over two pairs of pulleys 62, 63. The counterweight 60 preferably has an independent connexion 57 to the brush-device. The pulleys 62 may swing transverselv on an axis 69. The brush-device carries a small roller to hold the cloth &c. down in brushing.
Patent GB-191200616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Jewellers' Trays, Pads and the like.
Inventor: HARTNETT JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A47F7/024
Filed: 1912-01-08
Granted: 1913-02-10
Abstract: 616. Hartnett, J. T. Jan. 8. Theft alarms.-Attempted withdrawal of an article from the jeweller's pad, tray, &c. described in the Specification 21,376/10, [Class 3 (ii), Advertising and displaying other than &c.], moves the reciprocating locking-frame transversely and acts through a system of levers to actuate an alarm or signal. This is effected by mounting the frame 5, Figs. 1 and 2, on spring-supported bolts 11, which allow the frame to move towards the front 1, and thereby actuate levers 17, which coact with connected levers 20 and operate the pull-off rod 23 of the alarm bell 6. Or the levers 17 may be brought to the centre as in Fig. 4, and all act on a lever 24 to actuate the pull-off rod of the alarm. As an additional prevention, actuation of the locking- frame to release the articles may also actuate the bell by arranging the push-piece 33 to actuate a lever 38, which operates the lever 24. The lever 38 may also serve to operate a visible signal, and for this purpose a slide 45, Figs. 4 and 7, moving behind an aperture is held by springs 47 against the end of the lever. When this lever is actuated, the slide is released, and this slide can only be replaced in position by a key-operated lever 50. Instead of actuating an audible signal, a visible signal such as electric lamps may be employed.
Patent GB-191208727-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Applying Adhesive Matter to Paper Strips.
Inventor: SOERGEL OSKAR
IPC: B05C1/16
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 8727. Sorgel, O. April 12. Coating webs. - Apparatus for coating paper strips, such as fly-paper, with adhesive comprises a coating- roller g dipping into a jacketed trough h containing the adhesive; the roller is provided with a gap s in its circumference so that the paper is coated in patches. The paper a passes between feed-rollers d, e, and through a slot m, and is pressed on the roller g by rollers o. It is tensioned by passing around a roller on a carriage p mounted on an inclined runway q.
Patent GB-191209673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Direction "Tell-tale" or Indicating Apparatus.
IPC: G01P13/04
Filed: 1912-04-24
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 9673. Clarke, J. C., and Chadburns (Ship) Telegraph Co. April 24. Revolution-direction indicators. - The apparatus comprises a pointer mounted in front of the order-telegraph pointer and controlled by the engine-shaft, both pointers being operated electro - magnetically. A 'flag' indication is given in the engine-room simultaneously with the closure of the direction circuit. Fig. 5 shows apparatus for operating a pointer which is rigidly connected with a disk 30 provided with a slot 31 engaging the forwardly-bent end of a rod 29 mounted on a rocking bar 27. This bar bears by means of screws on the rocking armatures 25, pivoted at 26, of the magnets 24, so that, when one of the magnets is energized, the rod 29 turns the disk 30 and moves the pointer. The circuit of the magnets is at first completed from a plate 80 to a plate 83 through a pivoted arm 81, which thus rests on a contact 82. When, however, the arm 81 is raised by a pin 84 on the rocking of the bar 27, the circuit is completed through a safety resistance 87. When neither magnet is energized, the disk is returned to its mean position by the spring-controlled cam roller 32. Two such devices are provided, one behind the other so that two pointers may indicate on the same dial. The electro-magnet circuits of one of the devices are controlled from the order telegraph by means shown in Fig. 8. Each circuit is closed by way of an insulated ring 62, and one of two insulated part-rings 52, connexion being made by spring-pressed studs 61, 60, mounted in the arm which turns with a shaft 51 actuated from the telegraph gear by means of Geneva-stop mechanism 54, 55. In the second of the pointer-controlling devices the circuits are closed by means operated by the engine shaft and shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The shaft 2 driven by the engine turns a bevel-wheel 3 and thus, by bevel-wheels 4, 4, 7 and the wheeltrain 8, revolves a rotation-resisting device 10, which may be of the fan type or, as shown in the drawing, a ball governor. When the shaft is running, the retarding action of the resisting- device 10 causes the spindle 5 of the bevel-wheels 4 to perform a limited rotation about the axis of the shaft 2, carrying with it the disk 16, which actuates the disk 14 by a tooth 15 engaging a notch, Fig. 2. Connected to the disk 14 is the contact-arm 13, which closes one or other of the pairs of contact-springs 11, 12 and thus energizes the magnets of the second pointercontrolling device. When the shaft ceases running, the arm 13 is returned to its mean position by a spring. The governor also operates a 'flag ' indicator placed in the engine-room and shown in Figs. 1 and 3. A sleeve 74, Fig. 1, engages rods 73, by which it revolves the shaft 71, which a contact-arm 70, shown as at right-angles to the plane of the drawing. The arm 70 is thus caused to close the circuit of an electro-magnet 69 by connecting the springs 72, and the magnet armature 69<Î> turns the shaft 67, raising the disk 65 to a position behind the window 68.
Patent GB-191210349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Zinc and other Metals of a similar Nature.
Inventor: SPECKETER HEINRICH
IPC: C22B4/04
Filed: 1912-05-01
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 10,349. Specketer, H. June 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Electrode furnaces.-In an incandescence furnace for producing zinc or like metals, the pulverulent charge is frequently turned over to prevent concentration of heat in the bottom layers. This turning may be effected by blades on a rotating shaft, or by continuous or intermittent rotation or rocking of the furnace about a horizontal or nearly horizontal axis. In the rotary furnace shown, electrodes B form the ends of a heating space which is preferably rectangular. Connexions to the electrodes are on opposite sides of the furnace, to diminish the risk of short-circuiting through the lining. An outlet E and condenser F for zinc vapour are at one end of the furnace; charging and discharging holes C, D are arranged as shown. The temperature should not exceed 1,300‹ C. Oxidized or sulphur-bearing materials may be treated.
Patent GB-191210452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seals.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1912-05-02
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 10,452. Lake, H. W., [Soc. Brevetti Postali e Ferroviari]. May 2. Seals.-A compressible cordage seal consists of a hollow soft-metal body a open at one end and having openings b, c at the other for the passage of the cord, and enclosing a spirally wound hard metal strip e, provided with teeth which project inwards towards the longitudinal axis of the body. If it is desired to supply the seal with the cord attached, one end of the cord is passed through the perforation c and is gripped by the compression of a portion of the seal, deformation of the perforation b being prevented by the temporary insertion therein of a metal pin. After passing around the article to be sealed, the cord is passed through the perforation b, and a lug d is bent over to engage the cord and hold the seal in position until compressed.
Patent GB-191210827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dredging Machines.
Inventor: WIENEN PIETER HENDRIK VAN
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 10,827. Wienen, P. H. van. May 7 Suction apparatus.-A nozzle for a suction dredger has a rectangular mouth with a throttle plate e. A water inlet extends the whole width of the nozzle, and is controlled by a valve i and chains l. A deflecting-plate m is adjusted by rods n sliding in guides o.
Patent GB-191211689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming Costumes and the Method of Manufacturing the same.
IPC: A41D7/00
Filed: 1912-05-16
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 11,689. Sports and Pastimes, Ltd., and Fattorini, A. May 16. Drawings to Specification. Buoyant bathing - dresses. - The portion of a bathing-dress which lies from about the level of the hips to a short distance down the legs is formed of thicker or more closely knitted material than the rest of the garment.
Patent GB-191217628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Stools and the like.
Inventor: BOEHLER VALENTIN
IPC: A47C3/28
Filed: 1912-07-30
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 17,628. B÷hler, V. July 30. Revolving seats ; seat adjustments.- In a stool having a rotatable seat supported by a pillar b vertically adjustable by means of a cone e and balls m wedging against a tube a and released by a lever i as described in Specification 17,001/02, the tube a is supported by tripod legs connected to a fitting f by screws g, h. The pillar b carries a cup c which rests on a ball race d on the cone e.
Patent GB-191218991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coupling or Clutching Apparatus.
Inventor: DAALEN HERMANN BERNARD VAN
IPC: F16D27/00
Filed: 1912-08-19
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 18,991. Daalen, H. B. van, and Schreiber, H. P. Aug. 19. Clutches, f r i c t i o n ; controlling c l u t c h e s . -Relates to electric switch gear particularly for operating electromagnetic friction clutches on p e t r o l - electric vehicles. The driving part a, Fig. 1, carries a coil b adapted to attract segments e carried bv the driven shaft d to transmit the drive between the two shafts. An electric switch f, Fig. 3, coacts with contacts g in the circuit of the battery supplying the coil b, and contacts h in the generation circuit. Linkwork l connects the switch to a governor i operated from the driven shaft. When the speeds of the driving and driven shafts become equal, the clutch is energized and the generator circuit is broken.
Patent GB-191222337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Side Car Attachments for Motor Cycles and the like.
IPC: F16B7/22
Filed: 1912-10-01
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 22,337. Rollo Car Co., and Farren, J. Oct. 1. Couplings, disconnectible; rod couplings.-In side-car attachments or couplings for motorcycles &c., in which a pair of interengaging elements attached respectively to the cycle and the side-car are secured together bv an embracing sleeve or other fastening, the interengaging portions a, c of the elements are made of a concave and convex form both in the longitudinal direction, Fig. 2, and also in the transverse direction, Fig. 3. The members when placed together are held by a split sleeve e which may be slid into position and then given a part turn in order that a peg f on the member c may prevent longitudinal displacement of the sleeve; or the sleeve may be adapted to engage one of the members by a screw-thread.
Patent GB-191225161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographic Apparatus for Projection in Natural Colours by the Three-colour Process.
IPC: G03B33/00
Filed: 1912-11-02
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 25,161. Soc. des Etablissements Gaumont. Jan. 29, [Convention date]. Optical-projection apparatus; kinematograph apparatus.-In apparatus for projecting in superimposition on the screen three coloured images, the three objectives A, B, C and the three condensers F<2> are mounted upon the same support adapted to slide vertically to permit of correct marking of the film. An adjustment of the objectives additional to those obtained by the means described in Specifications 3220/12 and 24,873/12 and consisting in rotating the three objectives as a whole about the horizontal axis of their common fitting is obtained by mounting the three objectives A, B, C in a cylindrical fitting A' rotated in the tube o<1> by engagement of the toothed sector P' with the screw N'. The objectives are focused simultaneously by longitudinal movement of the tube o<1> from the rack and pinion E'. In a modification, the devices for longitudinal and rotary adjustments are combined in a single fitting. The three superposed colour-screens A<2>, B<2>, C<2> are carried in a small detachable frame at the front of the box carrying the objectives.
Patent GB-191227679-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Oils or Spirits adapted for use in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FAZI ROMOLO DE
IPC: C10L1/08
Filed: 1911-11-11
Granted: 1913-01-13
Abstract: 27,679. Fazi, R. de. Nov. 11, 1911. Oils and spirits for burning; mineral oils, purifying.-Petroleum or shale-oil distillates are agitated with oil containing aromatic hydrocarbons, such as tar oil, and with a small quantity of sulphuric acid, allowed to settle, decanted, and afterwards mixed with calcium oxide, which is slaked in the presence of the oil. The tar oil aids in the removal of impurities and also improves the calorific value of the fuel. When crude oils are created, a large proportion of tar oil is used and the product is subsequently distilled. The product may be mixed with small quantities of oil of bitter almonds and sulphuric acid, and afterwards decolorized by treatment with a quantity of lime which has just been slaked. The product may be mixed with gasoline. Specification 25,177/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191229667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Feathers and other Ornaments and the like and in Material therefor.
Inventor: WONTROPKA JOSEPH
IPC: A41G11/00
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 29,667. Wontropka, J., [Grosslaub, C. R.]. Dec. 24. Trimmings.-A material for the manufacture of trimmings &c. comprises a fringe d, Fig. 2, composed solely of horsehair or similar hair or fibre &c. and a foundation margin b of horsehair or the like and closely-woven cotton or other similar material. The horsehair threads a, Fig. 1, are closely woven at intervals with cotton threads &c., with or without widelyspaced cotton threads c. The material is then cut along the lines A, B, and the widely-spaced threads c are withdrawn.
Patent GB-191302328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Walls, Partitions and the like.
Inventor: HEAP WILLIAM BEASLEY
IPC: E04B2/28
Filed: 1913-01-29
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 2328. Heap, W. B. Jan. 29. Slabs.-Partition walls are formed of slabs C with vertical joints halved together as shown in Fig. 6 and with grooves of the shape shown in Fig. 4 to receive vertical rods or wires B, which are fixed to the floor and ceiling prior to the building up of the slabs. Bent sheet metal ties D are threaded on the rods B and are placed between the grooved horizontal edges of the slabs; the flanges F and tongues G of the ties D are bent up and down at intervals. The rods B may be omitted.
Patent GB-191310578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WALTER EDWIN
IPC: B60B9/04
Filed: 1913-05-05
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 10,578. Robertson, W. E. May 5. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring, and rubber-ring and like cushions; spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs.-The interior surface of the rim is formed with a series of equally-spaced depressions 4 faced with a rubber strip 8. Curved plate springs 13 are secured to the ends of the spokes in pairs, and to the rim, and lie within but spaced from the depressions. The ends of two springs are secured to the rim upon brackets 11 lying between adjacent spokes.
Patent GB-191312589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Cylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WEST ALBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F02B57/08
Filed: 1913-05-30
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 12,589. West, A. W. May 30. Drawings to Specification. Boxes. - In an internal-combustion engine, the front end of a cylinder which forms a pump is closed by a curved plate which is actuated by the connecting-rod and acts as a pump distributing-valve. The connecting-rod passes through a ball-and-socket joint..