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Patent GB-191101736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato-diggers.
Inventor: GRATZ ROBERT
IPC: A01D17/10
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 1736. Gratz, R. Jan. 23. Potato diggers. - The inclined frame having side plates 3 is mounted on the wheels 1, and carries a plough 4 at the forward end. An endless lattice-work conveyer 5 is mounted in the frame, and delivers the potatoes and haulms to a screen 8 suspended by rods 7 from a projection 6 on the frame, and reciprocated by a link 13 from a crank-disk or equivalent mechanism. The h a u l m s are discharged through a spout 9 secured to the screen 8, while the potatoes fall through the screen upon a second screen 10 also secured to the links 7. The potatoes are discharged from the screen 10 either into a sack or into a basket 11 carried by a trailing truck 12.
Patent GB-191103580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver Cans.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE JAMES ANDERTON
IPC: B65H75/16
Filed: 1911-02-13
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 3580. Sutcliffe, J. A. Feb. 13. Foot - rings of sliver cans. The strengthening-band C, Figs. 1 and 9, is attached to the bottom of the can bv means of hollow rivets or eyelets D, which are made with a flange d<1> and a part d<2> adapted to be turned over against a washer E. By these means, the formation of a vacuum when removing the sliver is prevented. The body of the can and the band C may be of steel or fibre. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 3637/03, [Class 120, Spinning].
Patent GB-191106166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Devices.
Inventor: KNECHT RUDOLF
IPC: B61L3/10
Filed: 1911-03-11
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 6166. Knecht, R. March 11. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains. -Electric current collected from two wires 6, supported on adjustable angle brackets 2, 3, on the telegraph poles, by a forked collector 7, energizes a signal on the locomotive. The source of current is placed at a signal post and is connected to the wires 6 through a double-pole contact on the semaphore arm. At the ends of the line wires, an inclined arm 20 is arranged to guide the fork 7 on to the wires 6. The fork 7 is raised against the wires by springs 8. The part 3 of the brackets is slotted so as to be adjustable on the angle bracket 2.
Patent GB-191111713-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Device for the Handling Ropes of Lifts.
Inventor: BURCHETT ALBERT CHARLES
IPC: B66B1/34
Filed: 1911-05-15
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 11,713. Burchett, A. C. May 15. Lift cages, locking.-To the cage is fixed a spring catch c by means of a pivoted twisted strip and a bracket, as shown. On the cage arriving at a stopping-place, the catch is passed through a hole in a clip B fixed to the handing- rope. Similar clips are fixed to the handing- rope at each stopping-place, and are tapered at each end to allow them to pass readily through a hole in the cage.
Patent GB-191112436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Speed Control Apparatus for Motors used for Driving Reciprocating Devices.
Inventor: ECKMANN SIEGMUND
IPC: B66B5/06
Filed: 1911-05-23
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 12,436. Eckmann, S., and Wagner, J. May 23. Stop-gear.-Comprises electric apparatus for controlling an engine driving a reciprocating device, so that, if at any time the speed of the device exceeds a pre-arranged value for that particular position of the device, the power is cut off from the engine and the brakes are applied. The invention is described in connexion with a motor for operating mine cages, but the Specification states that the apparatus may be used with steam-driven winding-gear. A generator 3 is driven from the shaft of the winding-drum 2 and has in its armature circuit a solenoid 26. The field 5 of the generator 3 is in the circuit of a generator 6 driven by a motor 7 fed from mains 8, 9, 10. A rheostat 13 also in this circuit is operated from the depth indicator so that the excitation of the generator 3 varies in an inverse sense to the prearranged speeds of the cage. A trip gear shown at 17, and adapted when released to cut off power and apply the brake, is normally held out of operation by a solenoid 20 energized from the mains 9, 10. The solenoid 26 operates a switch 24 in the circuit of the solenoid 20. If the speed of the lift is in excess of what it should be, the electromotive force developed in the generator 3 increases, and the switch 24 breaks the circuit of the solenoid 20 and causes the operation of the trip gear.
Patent GB-191121611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: MICHELL ANTHONY GEORGE MALDON
IPC: F04D13/04
Filed: 1911-09-30
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 21,611. Michell, A. G. M. Sept. 30. Multi-stage centrifugal pumps; casings.-The discharge from an impeller 3 mounted on a driven shaft 1 drives a turbine-wheel 5, which is cast in one with or secured to an auxiliary pump impeller 9. The impellers 3, 9 work in series, the turbine 5 and impeller 9 being connected by bars 8 which allow the water &c. to pass. The combined part 5, 9 runs on a stationary spindle 11 lubricated by a passage 30, a thrust bearing 16 being provided. The thrust on the impeller 3 is taken by a balancing- device 25. The electric driving-motor may be mounted on the casing 27.
Patent GB-191121918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governing Mechanism for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
IPC: F01D17/18
Filed: 1911-10-04
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 21,918. Warwick Machinery Co., [Compagnie Francaise Thomson - Houston]. Oct. 4. Regulating mixed-pressure turbines. High- and low-pressure steam-chests are each provided with two valves or sets of valves arranged in series. The first set is controlled by means responsive to the fluctuations of the pressure of the low-pressure supply and determines the ratio of the amount of high- and low-pressure steam used. The second set is controlled by a speed-regulating governor. In the modification shown in Fig. 1, gridiron valves 6, 17, in the high- and low-pressure steam-chests 1, 15, are actuated by a rod 5, the movement of which depend upon the pressure of the low-pressure steam supply. The valves 6, 17 are arranged to open their respective ports successively. When the rod 5 is in its lowest position, the low-pressure ports are all open, and the highpressure ports are all closed. As the rod is raised, the low-pressure ports are closed in succession, and the high-pressure ports are open in succession until finally the high-pressure ports are all open and the low-pressure ports are all closed. On a rod 13 are mounted highpressure valves 10, 11, 12 and low-pressure valves 23, 24, 25, the valves of each set being adapted to open successively as the rod 13 rises. This rod is controlled by the speed-regulating governor. In a modification, high - pressure valves 38, 39, 40, 41, Fig. 2, are mounted upon a rotary shaft 60 and are adapted to be opened successively. These valves and a low-pressure throttle vavle 47 are controlled simultaneously by a piston 53 subjected to the pressure of the low-pressure steam supply. The high and lowpressure valves act in opposition in the same way as in Fig. 1. High-pressure valves 42, 43, 44 45, opening successively, and a low-pressure throttle valve 49 are simultaneously opened or closed by a speed-regulating governor 61. The valves may be operated hydraulically or electrically, if desired.
Patent GB-191129149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumb Returner or Trash Bars for Sugar Cane Mills.
Inventor: MAXWELL WILLIAM
IPC: C13B10/06
Filed: 1911-12-28
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 29,149. Maxwell, W. Dec. 28. Roller mills.-The wedges h, i for adjusting the lateral position of the dumb-returner or trash-bar e of a sugar-cane mill are raised or lowered by means of long screwed rods j, k which extend above the top roller b and are supported by brackets l, m on the inner faces of the mill housings a. The vertical faces of the wedges bear against the bar, and the inclined faces against joggles n, o on the housings. The wedges may taper inwards towards the housings and may engage in recesses in the trash - bar. Additional securing - bolts p, q carried in rocking-nuts, or passing through slotted holes p<1>, q<1>, and provided with nuts p<2>, q<2> may be provided below the trash-bar. The trash-bar is supported on projections g on the housings, and may be in one piece or builtup. The bar may pass through openings in the housings.
Patent GB-191203385-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Making Motion Picture Films.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G03F7/28
Filed: 1912-02-10
Granted: 1913-02-10
Abstract: 3385. Thornton, J. E. Feb. 10. Chromo-gelatine and like processes; kinematographic picture films.-Kinematograph films in which the picture images are in solid pigment of any degree of opacity and any shade of colour are produced without the use or aid of silver sensitive salts. The film basis of cellulose, celluloid, or paper is sensitized by coating with a colloid and a bichromate and is exposed under a positive to a strong light. In order to obtain a sufficient exposure, the two films are exposed over a considerable length, and a printing illuminant of high illuminating but low heating power such as Cooper-Hewitt tubes, is used. The printed film is exposed to moisture to render the colloid tacky and is then developed by applying pigment in very fine powder which will adhere only to the parts that have not been hardened by exposure. Coloured paints or pigments may be sprayed on, and for black pictures graphite or lamp-black are used. Moist colours consisting of similar pigments in a suitable media such as water or gum may alternatively be applied. The film is dried in a warm chamber and the surplus non-adherent powder removed. The print is now fixed' and secured against damage by a thin coating of weak gelatine solution. The film is then thoroughly washed to get rid of any trace of chromate. When the pigment used will permit the removal may be hastened by the addition of bisulphite lye, sulphuric acid, bleaching-solution, or potash alum. The film is then dried and may be subsequently varnished. In view of the possibility of shrinkage in the film, the film is not perforated until finished. Printing, developing, and perforating appliances such as are described in Specifications 26,997/11, 3384/12, 12,230/12, and 14,433/12 are used in making the films.
Patent GB-191204187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines of the Homopolar Type.
IPC: H02K31/02
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1913-02-19
Abstract: 4187. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Noeggerath, J. E.]. Feb. 19. Homopolar or acyclic machines are constructed with two or more concentric armature conductors of magnetic material connected in series by means of sets of collecting-rings 2 and brushes, all the parts carrying the collecting- rings having substantially the same diameter. One conductor may be constituted by the armature body 1, which is either hollow or solid, and the other conductor may be formed by an insulated cylinder 3, the middle part of which approaches closely to the stationary yoke. The middle of the body 1 may be given a smaller diameter than the ends, and the conductor 3, which is divided, may be arranged over it; or the armature body may have a smaller diameter at one or both ends, the collecting-rings being arranged on special bushes 5.
Patent GB-191205882-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Vice and Hand File Shaping Machine or Attachment.
Inventor: CRANSTON BOOTH
IPC: B23D67/00
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 5882. Cranston, B. March 8. Filing - machines, reciprocating.-In a combined vice and hand filing-machine the vice is rotatably adjustable about two axes or trunnions 5, 7 at rightangles and a reciprocating file attachment is mounted on a slide 31 on vertical guiderods 30 carried bv a slide 27 on horizontal guide-rods 28 mounted on the fixed base. Special means are provided to lock the vice in adjusted position, to attach the file in its carrier and to allow the file to be swung out of the way. The vice consists of a frame 1 carrying the sliding jaws 4, which are operated by a right and left handed screw 2. The frame is provided with a hollow extension or trunnion 5, detachably and rotatably secured in a hollow boss 6 at the end of the circular rod or trunnion 7, which is detachably and rotatably secured in an extension 8 of the fixed base 9. The extension 5 is locked by a handled screw 11 or other means, and the rod 7 by a handled screw 12. The extension 5 is also provided with a notched ring 13 adapted to be engaged by a spring plunger 14, 15. When filing square, hexagonal, or octagonal shapes, the material to be shaped is placed in the self-centring jaws. The vice is next rotated about the rod 7 until a pin 24 on the rod engages one of the notches 25 in the fixed base. The rod 7 is then locked by the handle 12, and the file is reciprocated. When one flat has been formed, the plunger 14, 15 is retracted and the vice given a partial turn, the plunger 15 engaging another notch in,the ring 13. Another flat is then filed, the number of flats being determined by the number of notches used. The jaws 4 may be provided with loose jaws 16 stepped at their outer ends 17 and pivoted to the jaws 4 by trunnions 18. The trunnions may be locked in position by grub screws 19. The jaws 4 may be provided, as shown in Fig. 3, with a socket 20 at rightangles to the former position to receive the trunnions 18. The slide 31 is in two parts 31,33 pivoted together by a bolt 32 and locked together in operative position by a spring plunger 54. The part 31 of the frame slides on the vertical guide-rods 30, and the part 33 carries the slide rods 34 of the file frame 36. On withdrawing the plunger 54, the guide 33 and with it the file frame 36 may be swung on the pivot 52 out of the way. The file is attached to the frame 36 by the carrier 37, 38, Figs. 5 and 7. The front file carrier 37 is recessed at 41 to accommodate flat, square, or round files and is rotatably mounted in the frame 36 by an extension 42. The carrier 38 is also rotatable and is provided with a circular disk having four holes 46, into either of which a pin 47, carried by a spring-pressed disk 48 and passing through the frame 36, is adapted to enter to lock the carrier in its adjusted angular position. Adjustable stops 51, 52 are provided on the vertical rods 30 to limit the depth to which the material is to be filed, and a spring 53 is interposed between the stop 52 and the plate 31.
Patent GB-191207549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Oscillatory Bearings.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 1912-03-28
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 7549. Fairweather, W., [Gee, T. J.]. March 28. Cylindrical-journal bearings. - To minimize the strain upon the shafts of thrashing-machines &c. due to the driving-pulleys, the end of the shaft projecting beyond the main bearing is supported by an auxiliary bearing. The bearing are of the oscillatory or self-alining kind. The casing e of the main bearing d carries an extension h fixed to a support l, in which the auxiliary bearing m is pivoted by means of vertical pins n. A pair of curved lugs o on the bearing m engage the support l to take up lateral stresses on the shaft.
Patent GB-191208601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hydraulic Transmission Apparatus for Vehicles.
Inventor: HELE-SHAW HENRY SELBY
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 1911-11-27
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 8601. Shaw, H. S. Hele-, and Martineau, F. L. Nov. 27, 1911. Hydraulic transmission; relay or power apparatus; controlling-apparatus, arrangements of hand and foot gear in conjunction with. - In hydraulic transmission gear of the kind described in Specification 10,039/11, the strokecontrolling ring of the main pump is moved by a relay pump driven off the prime mover. Pedal control gear is used for operating the ring of the relay pump. The pumps are of the kind described in Specification 12,574/09 and 9402/10, [both in Class 102 (i), Pumps &c.]. The stroke - controlling ring is moved, in the case of heavy vehicles, by a relay pump such as 3. The suction and delivery ports of this pump are connected by means of pipes 4 with the two sides of the ram 5. The stroke of the relay pump is controlled by the pedal 6, Figs. 1 and 2, through a system of levers and links. The controlling-rod 7 is coupled to the pedal 6 bv means of the bell-crank lever 8, rod' 9, link 10, and lever 11, 15. The lower end of the link 10 is connected to the end 14 of the controlling-rod 2 by means of the rod 28, Fig. 1, and bell-crank lever 13, Fig. 2. The pedal lever 15 has a tendency to rise under the influence of the spring 16. The locking-lever 20 is keyed to the spindle 21, to which is also secured the member 22. This member lies between the arms 23, 24 of the lever 15. If the lever 20 is moved in an anti-clockwise direction, the nose 25 of the member 22 recedes from the arm 23 provided sufficient pressure be applied to the pedal 6 to prevent it from rising. The pedal is prevented from sinking by the conformation of the nose 26 of the member 22. If the lever 20 is moved anti-clockwise and locked in any position, the pedal 6 being held down meanwhile, then, if the pressure on the pedal is slightly released, the pedal rises and the arm 15 rotates in a clockwise direction. The lower end of the link 10 remains practically stationary and the rod 9 is placed in compression and causes the operation of the pump 3. Liquid is thus forced to the ram 5 to put into operation the main pump 1. The movement of the controlling-rod 2 causes, through the lever 13, rod 28, and link 10, the return of the pump 3 to its mid position so that the ring of the pump 1 remains in a definite position. If the pedal 6 is again depressed, the same sequence of operations takes place, the controlling-rod of the relay pump 3 coming to rest when the stroke of the main pump is reduced to zero. To drive the vehicle backwards, the lever 20 is pulled clockwise, and the pedal may be depressed to cause the reversal. The portion 30 of the edge of the arm 23 is struck from the centre of the spindle 21 so that the pedal cannot pass that position at which the pump 1 has no stroke without the lever 20 being first operated. Leakage from the pump 3 is made up from the pipe 31 leading to the make-up tank. Two pipes 32 lead from the pipe 31 to the blocks 33, in which are placed non-return valves.
Patent GB-191213438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interlocking Building Blocks.
Inventor: SCHREPFER GEORG
IPC: E04B2/42
Filed: 1912-06-07
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 13,438. Schrepfer, G. June 7. Flooring-blocks; building-blocks, special shapes of.-Interlocking building-blocks for walls, foundations, and arches consist of longitudinal face walls b, d connected by cross walls a, c. The blocks are formed with stepped ends e, f, q, r and the cross walls and the inner portions of the face walls are extended upwards to form U-section projections g, h fitting into recesses in the lower edges of the blocks above. The blocks for walls may be used without mortar or other binding- agent; in the case of foundations and arches the blocks are filled with cement. Reinforcements of wire netting may be inserted in the blocks.
Patent GB-191214650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Imitation Cork Bark and the like and in the Process of Making the same.
Inventor: JACKSON EDWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1912-06-22
Granted: 1913-06-23
Abstract: 14,650. Jackson, E. A. June 22. Ornamenting.-Consists in a special plastic composition for covering surfaces to imitate cork bark. The composition is made from finely shredded linoleum, oil-cloth, or the like. and a binder such as glue rendered insoluble. The surface to be coated is smeared with glue and tannic acid, and a ground layer of the composition is plastered on, and allowed to set. This is coated with glue, and more composition is applied and shaped with a suitable tool to imitate bark. A waterproofing addition, such as oil or paraffin wax, or poisonous matter may be added. The binder employed may be one that softens when heated.
Patent GB-191214936-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Distributing Ground Limestone, Artificial Manure and the like upon Land.
Inventor: HARRISON JOSEPH
IPC: A01C15/16
Filed: 1912-06-26
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 14,936. Harrison, J. June 26. No Patent granted (Sealing fec not paid). Manure and like distributors.-Apparatus for distributing artificial manures, ground limestone, &c, upon land comprises a trough a, Fig. 1, mounted upon road-wheels d and fitted near the outlet with agitating-mechanism consisting of two alined shafts f, g, Fig. 2, which carry skew or oblique disks l and are separately driven by toothed wheels i, k from the axles e of the wheels d. The shafts f, g are supported at their inner ends by a bearing h, and are preferably square in cross - section to receive the bosses m of the disks l. The outlet opening of the trough may be regulated by making one part slidable to and from the other part, the sliding part being operated by a lever r mounted on a shaft s having arms u connected to a projection v on the sliding part. An angle plate or bar x is arranged beneath the outlet to scatter the powdered material. In some cases, a single agitating - shaft may be employed. Chain gearing may be used instead of the toothed wheels i, k. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1298 / 69, 2325 / 74, 17,211/87, 10,410/93, 20,549/96, 18,160/97, 12,030 / 99, 7215 / 00, 13,543 / 02, 16,497 / 02, [Class 108, Road vehicles], 15,957/06, and 6956/10.
Patent GB-191215743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Boxes for Cigars, Cigarettes and other Articles.
IPC: A24F15/16
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 15,743. Kuppenheim, L., [Firm of]. Dec. 27, 1911, [Convention date]. Contents, facilitating access to; boxes formed of separate bodies or shells combined in tiers.- A case or box for cigars, cigarettes, &c. comprises two outer spring-hinged sides or holders a, b, between which is fitted an open frame c, in which frame are pivotally mounted on pins c one or move holders d, one of the pins e being fitted with a spring l which.swings the holder or holders into the position shown when the case is opened, the frame c serving as a handle. A stop-piece m is provided on the frame to limit the outward movement of the holder. On the free side of the frame c is mounted a pressknob h, which, when depressed by the finger, frees spring catches i which engage under the flanges on the edges of the case parts a, b.
Patent GB-191218076-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detachable Book Cover & Holder.
Inventor: TRAUTNER FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: B42F11/02
Filed: 1912-08-06
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 18,076. Trautner, F. C. Aug. 6. Fold-engaging files.- A detachable book cover of the kind described in Specification 17,579/10 comprises a wire which is provided with a strengthening-rib A and is formed with a loop B at one end, and a hook C and book-rest D at the other end.