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Patent GB-191129396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Grates.
Inventor: KROEPELIN FRANZ
IPC: F23H11/04
Filed: 1911-12-30
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 29,396. Kr÷pelin, F. Dec. 30. Grates.-In a travelling grate in which the fire - bars have forked ends to engage the firebar carriers, the portions of the fire - bars and carriers in contact are below their upper surfaces so that cooling is facilitated. Figs. 1 and 2 show a longitudinal and a transverse section of one form of the invention. The carriers 10 forming alternate links of the chain have slots 9, and in these engage the lower members 13 of the forked ends of the fire-bars, the proportions being such that the upper members stand clear of the upper surfaces of the carriers. A number of modifications are described. The carriers may be mounted at the sides of the chains either parallel to them or transversely between two chains. In the latter case, of which Fig. 16 shows an example, short longitudinal fire-bars are employed, and means are provided for locking the end bars of each group. To facilitate insertion and removal of the bar, the carriers may be made in two parts. Figs. 7 and 8 show a plan and cross-section of one such arrangement, the upper and lower parts 15 and 10 being bolted together by means of side lugs. The slot in the carrier may extend only partly through it as shown in Fig. 11. In another form where the carriers are in two parts, Fig. 16, and are arranged transversely to the chains, the two parts of the carrier are separated by a small space 54 through which cooling-air passes. A toothed roller 17, Fig. 1, geared to the driving-sprocket, lifts and then drops the fire-bars as they pass over it.
Patent GB-191201077-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for use in Hanging Ladies' Dresses.
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN DUFFRYN POWELL
IPC: A47G25/62
Filed: 1912-01-13
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 1077. Collins, J. D. P. Jan. 13 Suspenders for articles of dress.-A dress is suspended by means of bars a, b connected by a bar c screwed at both ends. A bar d carrying a hook is connected to the bar a so that the whole can be suspended. The bar b may also carry a suspending-device. In use, the bar b is placed with its ends in the shoulders of the dress, which is then folded over the bar a and hung up by the hook. The bars a, b may be connected by cords only, and may be padded.
Patent GB-191201801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Biscuit Cutting and Rolling Machines.
Inventor: VICARS THOMAS
IPC: A21C11/10
Filed: 1912-01-23
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 1801. Vicars, T., Vicars, J., and Vicars, E. L. Jan. 23. Stream-cutting machines; rolling-machines.- Strips of dough extruded through orifices a are severed by a reciprocating perforated plate c into small pellets which are rolled into shape between an inclined grooved plate e and a correspondingly grooved roller f. The plate e is preferably provided with a curved portion h extending round the roller f which is dusted with flour by a brush i.
Patent GB-191201977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Steam Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: SAWYER RICHARD
IPC: F16K1/14
Filed: 1911-02-06
Granted: 1912-05-06
Abstract: 1977. Sawyer, R. Feb. 6, 1911. Actuating; loose-ball valves; seats.-A valve for use in steam heating-systems, adapted when in the closed position to allow water to pass but not steam, comprises a solid ball i of brass or steel working in conjunction with a seat i<0> of vulcanite arranged in an horizontal passageway. The ball is loosely mounted in a pivoted carrier j secured to a spindle j<2> rotated by a handle j<1>.
Patent GB-191202959-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Diaphragm for use in Sound Boxes of Talking Machines and like Apparatus and Method of Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: BOYD FREDRICK ALBERT
Filed: 1912-02-05
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 2959. Boyd, F. A. Feb. 5. Diaphragms. - A sound - box diaphragm comprises a series of paper disks A, C, D, E, F of various diameters which are combined by an adhesive with a thin flat ring or disk B of mica, copper, or other suitable substance, the paper being slightly scorched. The mica or copper disk is made smaller than the outside paper disk, so that the diaphragm is clamped by its paper edge A.
Patent GB-191203532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Distribution Systems.
IPC: H02K47/08
Filed: 1912-02-12
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 3532. British Thomson-Houston Co., Taylor, H. W., Whitaker, F. P., and Sporborg, H. N. Feb. 12. Systems for conversion employing rotary converters. - In systems where several rotary converters are used, the alternator supplying them is provided with a number of distinct windings, one for each converter, in order to insulate the alternating-current sides. The alternator windings may each have fractionalvoltage tappings for starting the rotary converters ; or one winding only may have tappings. The alternator windings may generate currents of the same or of displaced phase.
Patent GB-191206255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shelf Supports.
Inventor: OPPENHEIM FREDERIC
IPC: A47B57/30
Filed: 1912-03-13
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 6255. Oppenheim, F. March 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Brackets, adjusting and securing.-A shelf support consists of a piece of sheet material having one or more ledges and one or more slots, the ledge or ledges being adapted to support a shelf after passing through one or more slots in the fitting above, which it also supports. The plate a has ledges b, c, d projecting at right-angles thereto, and a series of slots e, f, g, through which the ledges of a lower fitting are projected, the ledges then supporting one end of a shelf k. The plate a may be strengthened by corrugations i and may be transversely off-set at j to enable the fittings to lie flat against each other when interlocked.
Patent GB-191212558-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Connecting the Parts or "Joints" of Fishing Rods.
IPC: A01K87/02
Filed: 1912-05-28
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 12,558. Hardy, J. J., and Hardy Bros. May 28. Rods.-In means for connecting the parts of fishing-rods, one member d has attached to it a longitudinally split resilient sleeve e having an inturned lip e<1> engaging a bead c on the other member. The joint is secured by an external sliding sleeve b.
Patent GB-191216422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ship Propellers.
Inventor: MAUBLANC LEON
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1912-07-13
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 16,422. Maublanc, L., and LalliÚ, N. July 13. Screw propellers.-Each propeller blade is made of small diameter, is secured at the rear end to the shaft, and extends forwardly for some distance. The parts 7, 8, which are secured to the hub 2, are as narrow as consistent with strength and have a small pitch corresponding with the real speed of the water due to the main propelling-parts of the blades.
Patent GB-191217317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Catamenial Appliances.
Inventor: WEINHOLT JESSIE FRANCIS MAUD
IPC: A61F13/64
Filed: 1912-07-25
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 17,317. Weinholt, J. F. M. July 25. Catamenial appliances. - A catamenial appliance is provided with a waterproof sling k adapted to carry the absorbent pad and having tapered ends l, to which are attached end portions m of light woven fabric provided with tape loops n connected to loops e, f on an adjustable belt a. The loop f is attached to the loop n by an adjustable strap g. The absorbent pads are in the form of bags of open-work material enclosing the absorbent, and are formed with end portions not containing absorbent which are either provided with suitable fasteners, or are gripped between fasteners o on the sling and coacting fasteners carried by loose strips.
Patent GB-191218291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: PACK SAMUEL BERNARD
IPC: A47L11/33
Filed: 1912-08-08
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 18,291. Pack, S. B. Aug. 8. Carpet-sweepers.-In a combined sweeper and vacuum cleaner, the sweeper comprises pivoted pans 26 and a rotary brush which is normally in the inoperative position just in contact with the floor. Downward pressure on the handle causes the diaphragm 18 to press on the bottom of the casing A, so that the spring- mounted axles of the wheels 6 and the nozzle 7 yield upwards to enable the brush to engage the floor effectively.
Patent GB-191220075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Converting Mineral Oil into Volatile Spirit.
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 20,075. New Oil Refining Process, and Neilson, R. G. Sept. 3. Hydrocarbon oils, cracking. - An apparatus for converting mineral oil into volatile spirit or petrol, particularly by the process described in Specification 13,675/08, in which oil and water are admitted to a heated retort packed with scrap iron, comprises a vertical or nearly vertical retort 1 from which a pipe 12 leads vapours to a reflux condenser 13 in which the heavier constituents of the vapour are condensed, the uncondensed volatile spirit passing to a condenser 16. The retort is fed with mineral oil, liquid from the condenser 13, and water by pipes 6, 20, and 9 respectively. Unvaporized oil flows away by a pipe 22
Patent GB-191221920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Invalid Chairs.
Inventor: MURDOCH LEWIS MALCOLM
IPC: A61G5/06
Filed: 1912-09-26
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 21,920. Murdoch, L. M., and Broughton, T. Sept. 26. Guiding vertical play; springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies on. - An invalid's wheeled chair or carriage is fitted in front of the footboard with a transverse roller h. This takes the place of the usual front wheels and also serves as a handle when the chair is carried up or down stairs, recesses i being provided to form grips. The wheels l are resiliently mounted against the action of the spring p, the axle m being guided by bolts q and guides n inclined at right-angles to the curved portions of the rails a.
Patent GB-191223019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Drying Sugar, Light Granulated or other like Material.
Inventor: BLAKE MATTHEW
IPC: C13B40/00
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 23,019. Blake, M., and Smart, R. H. Oct. 9. Pans; materials descending by gravity.-Relates to apparatus employing a series of jigging or reciprocating troughs, particularly for use in drying sugar, light granulated material, &c. The material is fed from a hopper or measuring- box 1 by a screw conveyer 2 to a trough 8 reciprocated by a rod 13 jointed to an eccentric on a driven shaft, and heated by a jacket 20. The sugar &c. travels along the trough, and when dry falls into a hopper or on to a conveyer; or as shown in Fig. 2 a series of superposed driers may be used, each fed from the next above. The jackets are supplied with steam through flexible pipes, and the exhaust steam passes to a trap 24, Fig. 3, comprising a closed cylinder into which the steam is discharged near the bottom and several valved discharge pipes 36 at different levels. The whole drying-apparatus may be enclosed in a chamber with side doors. Alternatively the troughs may be heated by hot air introduced beneath them, or by heating - pipes, gas burners, &c. A fan &c. may withdraw the moisture from the material.
Patent GB-191226505-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for Manufacturing Potter Ware.
Inventor: MAURICE SCHMITT
IPC: C04B28/10
Filed: 1912-11-18
Abstract: 26,505. Schmitt, M. Nov. 18, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Flowers and plants, pots and the like for growing.-Flower-pots &c. are moulded from a concrete consisting of cement or lime, and sand gravel, or the like. The concrete may be coloured, and the articles may be reinforced with iron or brass wire.
Patent GB-191227429-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Producing Various Hydrocarbons from Carbides.
Inventor: TISCHENKO GEORGES
IPC: C07C1/32
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1914-01-28
Abstract: 27,429. Tischenko, G., and Plauson, H. Nov. 28. Hydrocarbons are prepared by heating carbides, singly or mixed, to a temperature above 500‹ C. under any pressure, and passing steam through the hot carbide or allowing water to drip thereon. According to examples, benzene, ethylene, and other hydrocarbons are obtained from calcium carbide, a pentine, a terpene, and propylene and its polymers from mixtures of calcium and aluminium carbides, and pentane from cerium carbide. When employing a high vacuum gaseous hydrocarbons are formed which, after removal of accompanying liquid products are passed through a tube heated to below 500‹ C., whereby liquid hydrocarbons result.
Patent GB-191227904-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Casement Windows and Fanlight Stays.
Inventor: GANN CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 1912-12-04
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 27,904. Gann, C. T. Dec. 4. Stays.-A window stay comprises a notched bar G, Fig. 5, pivoted to the window by a double joint F and passing through a guiding and retaining device consisting of a slotted cylinder D', Fig. 3, rotatably mounted on a shoulder C of a toothed clutch member B, Fig. 2, fixed to a plate A, Fig. 1, on the window frame. A second toothed clutch member E, Fig. 4, is arranged in the cylinder D' in engagement with the member B and is provided with a pair of slots E<1> through which the stay G passes and with the bottom edges of which the notches of the stay engage under the action of a coiled spring provided in the cylinder D<1>. To adjust the stay, it is lifted to release its notches from the edges of the slots E' and to raise the clutch E from the clutch B. In a modification, the clutch member E is omitted, the notches of the stay simultaneously engaging with the edges of the slots iu the cylinder D<1> and with the teeth of the lower clutch B. When the stay is applied to a fanlight, an operating-cord is attached to the free end of the stay and passes over a pulley arranged on the outer end of the cylinder D'.
Patent GB-191228821-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of a Substance similar to Caoutchouc.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C08L9/00
Filed: 1912-12-14
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 28,821. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Dec. 14. Plastic compositions containing synthetic and natural caoutchouc. - The autopolymerization product of #:gamma-dimethylerythrene is converted into a stable product by admixture with tannin or tannin-like substances. The Provisional Specification describes also the use of natural caoutchouc as an alternative to tannin &c.
Patent GB-191229026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets and the like.
Inventor: FRANKLIN MARGARET MARTIN
IPC: A61F5/03
Filed: 1912-12-17
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 29,026. Franklin, M. M. Dec. 17. Corsets.-A corset is made of non-elastic material with the back part higher than the front, and has vertical back-boning A, A<2> and side-boning D, D<1> and D<2>, D3 inclined towards the front and back, and front busks B, B<1>, the busk B<1> being separated from the corset by lacing a.
Patent GB-191229458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Exercising Devices.
Inventor: FINNEY CHARLES LEROY
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 1912-12-21
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 29,458. rinney, C. L., and Elliott, F. D. Dec. 21. Punching-balls. - A punching-ball 34 is suspended from a ring 35 loosely resting in a groove 15 in a ring 10, fixed by straps &c. 8, 20 to the shoulders of the user.
Patent GB-191308996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Metal & other Substances Photo Frames and Picture Frames.
Inventor: RICH HERBERT CHARLES
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 1913-04-17
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 8996. Rich, H. C. April 17. Card and lilce stands. - A photograph or picture frame of metal stamped, cast, moulded, or jointed, consists of a flanged back portion c which springs into place within the outer of two unequal flanges, on the front portion and is held in place by catches b, d. An ordinary strut e for holding the frame vertically or horizontally is pivoted at f to the frame back c, and has a catch g adapted to slide in a quadrant groove h in the back c.
Patent GB-191309163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Counting Out Coins, and the like.
Inventor: KINBERG GOTTFRID HILDING
IPC: G07D9/04
Filed: 1913-04-18
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 9163. Kinberg, G. H. April 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Counters for coins etc.; stop-mechanism.-In apparatus wherein the coins are conveyed singly from a feed-funnel to a delivery shoot by means of an apertured horizontal disk, the toothed member provided for automatically stopping the disk after the delivery of a predetermined number is set according to this number and a device is provided to allow for the presence of coins in apertures between the feed-funnel and the delivery shoot when the operations first commence. The spindle c, rotated by the operator in order to turn the disk, carries a projection h adapted to move a pivoted sector k through one tooth for each rotation. When the predetermined number of coins has been delivered, the sector has reached the position shown dotted, and the stop r, by engaging a tappet g, prevents further rotation. By depressing a key m, a detent l is raised and the sector is urged to the right by a spring until arrested by a stop n adjustably arranged on a pivoted arm p. This stop n can be adjusted by means of the bar q so as to set the sector in the initial position demanded by the number of coins to be passed out. When first starting the apparatus, the necessary filling of apertures above referred to is allowed for by depressing a rod u, which shifts the stop n out of the way and allows the sector to move one tooth farther to the right until it meets a stop s; an additional half-rotation is thus permitted to the disk. If it is desired to count continuously, the bar q is raised to its fullest extent and the rod u is depressed, whereupon a short tooth on the sector is situated below the projection h, which therefore cannot affect the sector.
Patent GB-191310570-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Locking Screwed Caps in Position.
Inventor: KESSLER KARL
IPC: F16B39/22
Filed: 1913-05-05
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 10,570. Kessler, K. May 7, 1912, [Convention date]. Locking nuts.- To lock a screwed cap on a bolt, spindle, lubricating - axle, &c., a blade spring h, secured frictionally or otherwise in a cylindrical recess in the bolt, bears against the flat sides of a pin g of angular cross-section, projecting from the cap f into the recess.
Patent GB-191315431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flush Bolts or Fastenings.
Inventor: WESTLAKE HENRY WEBB
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1913-07-04
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 15,431. Westlake, H. W. July 4. Sliding bolts.-A sliding bolt G is secured by a tab C, which is pivoted to a lug D on the bolt and can be turned to pass or engage the stopplate E, the parts being contained within the recessed portion F of a plate H, which is flush with the surface of the fastened structure.
Patent GB-191315771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sugar Washing Apparatus.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: B04B15/12
Filed: 1913-07-08
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 15,771. Haddan, R., [Sugar Centrifugal Discharger Co.]. July 8. Washing sugar.-In apparatus for washing sugar in a centrifugal by a jet of water &c., means are provided for automatically cutting off the water after a predetermined time, for oscillating the nozzle b<8> during spraying, and for adjusting the position of the nozzle and of a damper m. In operation, a lever c is raised by hand to open a valve a<3> between the supplypipe a and the discharge pipe b and to turn a shaft f by means of a pin f<6> and a lever f<5>, whereby arms f<1> fixed to the shaft and supporting a guide-rail e<1> for a carriage e are lowered against the action of a spring f<3>. The carriage e is thereby lowered into engagement with a screw d upon a shaft d<1> rotated from a motor d<3>, and travels along the rail e' until it engages a dog g<2> and so releases a catch g and allows the lever c to be depressed by the action of the spring f<3>. The carriage c is returned up to an adjustable stop e<6> by a spring within the rail e<1> which is engaged by a pin e<2>. The pipe b is oscillated by an eccentric o<5> through links o<4>, o connected by a pin o<2>. The links are disconnected, when the lever c is depressed, by means of a link p<1>, a lever p, and a telescopic link p<5>. The pipe b turns in a box b<3>, is flanged to enclose packing b<4> and springs b<1>, and can be turned in its attachment o<1> to the link o. The nozzle b<8> swivels upon the pipe b, so as to adapt it to centrifugals of different size. The damper m swivels on a post m<1> hinged to a bar m<2> adjustable in a bracket m<3>, which is fulcrumed on a bolt m<4> vertically adjustable in a bracket b<10>, and is fastened in position by a setscrew m<5>.
Patent GB-191315820-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Controlling Mechanism for Valves and similar Obturators.
Inventor: BLOCH ARMAND
IPC: F23Q21/00
Filed: 1913-07-09
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 15,820. Bloch, A. July 12, 1912, [Convention date]. Actuating.-A valve device for controlling the supply to gas burners from a distance or for automatically controlling the supply to a flash sign is actuated by pressure acting directly on a member supporting the valve, produced by the electrolvsis of an aqueous electrolyte and reduced by exploding the mixture. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the electrolyte is contained in a chamber closed by a flexible diaphragm 8 which supports the valve member 7. The electrolyte is decomposed by current passed between the insulated electrode 12 and the casing 13. The apparatus is so arranged that when the valve is closed the electrode 12 is withdrawn from the liquid, so that a spark can be formed between this electrode and the casing or between a pair of auxiliary electrodes to cause the explosion of the gaseous mixture. The liquid may be decomposed to open the valve. Modifications are described in which a bell is substituted for the diaphragm and in which a mercury seal valve is used instead of the lift valve.
Patent GB-191316040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
IPC: H01H9/26
Filed: 1913-07-11
Granted: 1914-08-11
Abstract: 16,040. Berry, A. F. July 11. [Cognate Application, 26,494/13.] Switchboards; interlocked switches.-A switchboard, controlling a number of circuits for the utilization of electric energy, is provided with one or more movable locking-devices arranged so that not more than a certain number of the circuits can be closed at one time. In the form shown in Fig. 1, circuits n, n<1>, n<2>, n<3>, n<4> are controlled by switches, the handles of which carry pointed or rounded fingers w<1>, fitting into slots in a tube s. The tube contains a number of balls r, which are displaced by the projections w<1>, and completely fill the tube when four of the switches have been closed, thus preventing closure of the remaining switch. Plug - boards. - A modification, as shown in Fig. 3, comprises a number of sockets, into any of which a limited number of connecting-plugs may be inserted. Sliding shutters 5, 5<a>, which may be moved to cover any two sockets, serve to prevent more than a definite number of plugs from being inserted at the same time.
Patent GB-191316972-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Elastic Fabrics.
Inventor: KOPS WALDEMAR
IPC: D03D15/56
Filed: 1913-07-24
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 16,972. Kops, W. July 24. Elastic fabrics; cutting-out, weaving to facilitate.-A parallel-sided fabric having elastic portions b, b<1> and intermediate inelastic sewing- sections a, a<1> has inelastic warp threads and elastic warp threads c, the weft thread 6 being extended through varying distances across the warp threads, instead of using additional weft threads as described in Specification 24,629/12. The weft thread is, moreover, largely confined to the inelastic sections, and in these sections passes over and under each warp thread, while in the elastic sections it passes under and over groups of two warp threads. The elastic sections are arranged diagonally, and the fabric is cut along the lines 7 into several pieces, which may be used in the gores of corsets, slippers, &c.