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Patent GB-191027678-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Consuming Smoke in Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: SMITH VALDEMAR GUSTAV
Filed: 1910-11-28
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 27,678. Smith, W. G. Nov. 28. Smoke, consuming.-The smoke &c. from the bituminous coal on the grate 1 passes, on its way to the boiler 13, through a coke or like smokeless fire on a water-tube grate 8. Air is supplied by regulable inlets 15, 17 between the grates and above the second grate, and the coke &c. is supplied by means of a hopper. The two grates may be parallel or otherwise arranged.
Patent GB-191029597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Parquetry Scraping Machines.
Inventor: HECHT HUGO
IPC: A47L11/04
Filed: 1910-12-20
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 29,597. Hecht, H. Dec. 20. Scrapers.-A portable floor-scraping machine consists of two knives 6 secured in holders 7 carried by leaf springs 8 fixed to the ends of a weighted frame 1, which is mounted on the axles of wheels 3 and is moved across the floor by handles inserted in one of two sockets 5. The knife-holders 7 are connected by an adjustable tension device 9, 10, so that the knives are under the influence of both springs while cutting.
Patent GB-191030163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Discharge or Run Off Apparatus for Mash Tuns.
Inventor: VALENTIN BASIL WILLIAM
IPC: C12C7/06
Filed: 1910-12-29
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 30,163. Valentin, B. W. Dec. 29. Levels, regulating.-Wort is drawn off from below the false bottom of a mashtun bv a pivoted draw-off pipe 9, which is automatically maintained just below the level of liquid in the tun, either by a float 14 in the receiving- vessel 7 or by clockwork mechanism. The wort from the pipes 4 passes to a pipe 5, thence along one arm of the pipe 9 and returns along the second arm and passes into a sample vessel 15 or direct to the vessel 7. Siphon action in the pipe 9 is prevented by an air inlet 19. The rate at which the draw-off pipe 9 falls is adjusted by a series of hooks 20 to one of which the float chain 13 is attached. The weight of the pipe 9 is counterbalanced in its lower positions by a weight 23.
Patent GB-191102415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cloth Tentering Machines.
Inventor: BALME JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: D06C3/00
Filed: 1911-01-31
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 2415. Balme, J. W. Jan. 31. Stretching.-A device for pressing the cloth on the pins 12 of a tentering-machine comprises a loosely-mounted pulley 1 having a strip 7 of card clothing upon its periphery. The wires of the clothing are preferably tinned. The pulley has a grooved rim and is slotted at 8 for the passage of the ends 7<1>, which are held by spring clips 101, or by a rotary split pin, or b y other means. A weight 11 is mounted on the non-rotary pin 2, or an adjustable weight may be mounted on the arm 3<1>. A pin 13 is arranged to hold the pressing-on device out of action when required.
Patent GB-191107128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Wrist Straps for Watches.
Inventor: BLACKLOCK ROBERT
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1911-03-22
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 7128. Blacklock, R. March 22. Watch bracelets.-In a watch holder for watch bracelets as described in Specification 25,404/09, in which the holder comprises two plates slidably adjustable with means for being locked in a series of positions, the two plates a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, are locked together by a pawl or bellcrank clip e. The plate a slides in grooves b<3> in the plate b, and has a longitudinal slot d, across which a recess a<3> is formed, in which the cross end e<1> of the pawl e is pivoted, the end of the pawl working in the slot d. The recess a<3> is kept closed by the overlap of the plates a, b, the end of the plate a being curved to prevent the plates from sliding too far apart. The plates have slots a<2>, b<2> for the wrist strap, and claws a', b' to grip the watch.
Patent GB-191110714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Cases which can be Expanded and Contracted.
Inventor: SHEPHERD EDWARD SYLVESTER
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 1911-05-03
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 10,714. Shepherd, E. S., and Machemer, W. W. May 3. Telescopic boxes with hinged lids partaking in the telescoping. - A packing-case adapted to be expanded and contracted comprises two telescopically arranged sections, each formed with an open end and adapted to slide one within the other, and both sections having hinged lids, the lid of the smaller section having a series of spaced slots or perforations 27, while that of the larger section has two such slots, one at each end. Mounted within the smaller section is a spring-controlled sliding bolt 11 adapted to pass through an opening in the bottom of the section and engage in one of a series of perforations 10 in the bottom of the larger section, the holes 10 being spaced to agree with the slots 27 in the lid of the smaller section. Both ends of the larger and the closed end of the smaller section are provided with slotted hasps 32, 37, 28 respectively, the hasp 32 on the larger section being arranged to pass through any one of the. slots 27 as well as the corresponding slot in the lid of its own section. Each hasp has a corresponding latch and shackle or locking piece passing through a slot in the hasp, the ends of the shackles having perforations to receive a wire and lead seal 39. A spring frame 40 for a name plate or shipping-card is placed on the lid of the larger section.
Patent GB-191113888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Electric Lighting of Motor Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: GRAFTON WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1911-06-10
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 13,888. Grafton, W. F. June 10. Lighting systems.-A lighting system having a variable-speed generator is provided with two sets of lamps, one set being connected in series with a battery and designed to run at a higher voltage than the second set, which is connected in parallel with the battery, and supplied therefrom when the generator is at rest. In the arrangement shown, a generator of the kind described in Specification 16,007/11, supplies the main lamps h and charges a battery b connected in series with these lamps when said generator is running above a predetermined speed. When the generator falls below this speed, the auxiliary lamps g are supplied from the battery b, which may also be used for motor ignition purposes.
Patent GB-191114633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Storage of Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: RUPPEL CARL
IPC: B65D88/76
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 14,633. Ruppel, C. June 20, 1910, [Convention date]. Fires, preventing in storage apparatus for inflammable liquids. - In oil and like tanks protected by a layer b of refractory material, the piping a, which either permanently or temporarily contains inflammable liquid, is surrounded by a refractory covering c, in order to prevent, in the case of fire, the water used for fire-extinguishing from entering the tank through damaged piping and expelling the inflammable liquid. A portion d of the piping is made of fusible material, so that, through partial combustion of the liquid contained therein, a layer of inert gas is formed in the protected piping and prevents ignition of the contents of the tank.
Patent GB-191115835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Repairing Pneumatic and similar Tyres.
Inventor: HALL FREDERICK HAROLD
Filed: 1911-07-07
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 15,835. Hall, F. H. July 7. Punctures, apparatus for detecting and closing.-Repair patches 1, Fig. 1, adapted to be fitted inside a tyre, and provided with strengthening and stiffening means such as metal bars 4 near the edges, are permanently fixed as by screw-threaded bolts 7 passed through holes in the tyre and secured by nuts 9 and washers 10. The bars, which may carry the bolts, and are bent to the circumferential curvature of the tyre, may be embedded in the material of the patch or attached by rivets or the like thereto; or the bolts may be passed through holes from the inside of the patch. The patch may be built up of layers of leather, canvas, and rubber, or the like decreasing in length from the innermost layer to form bevelled edges, the outermost layer being of sufficient length to cover the edges of the other layers.
Patent GB-191124567-A (GB)
Title: Signalling Device for Gas Pipes and Conduits.
Inventor: MEYER FELIX
IPC: F17D5/00
Filed: 1911-11-04
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 24,567. Meyer, F. Sept. 9, [Convention date]. Atmospheric gas burners ; gas supply.-To minimize the consumption of gas in incandescent and other burners, the flow of gas in excess of a limit predetermined as necessary for obtaining the best lighting effects is indicated by an audible signal produced by a membrane provided with a vibrating tongue, Figs. 1 and 2, or by a whistle, Figs. 8 and 10, or by any other device employed in connexion with wind instruments. The vibrating tongue z of the membrane a, or the whistle b, or other signalling- device may be mounted either in the burner nipple c or in the connexion between this nipple and the gas-supply pipe; and the signalling- device may (1) be constructed for the required quantity of gas, or (2) may be adjustable by a screw or equivalent device when in position, or (3) be used in combination with a gas cock which regulates the supply of gas. The device is preferably mounted so that it can be removed or its operation suspended when its use is not desirable. In a modification, membranes with vibrating tongues are mounted in the air inlets of the Bunsen burner, the audible signal is given by the increased quantity of air drawn in by the excess of gas. When mounting burners, the device may temporarily be connected to the gas-pipe, and be used instead of pocket gas gauges to determine the position of the cock and the size of the burner openings.
Patent GB-191127227-A (GB)
Title: Method of Applying and Apparatus for the Production of Intermittent X-rays for the Treatment of Deep Seated Parts.
Inventor: SCHALL KARL
IPC: H05G1/68
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 27,227. Schall, K. Dec. 5. R÷ntgen-ray apparatus. - In the X-ray treatment of deep - seated parts with very hard tubes, periods of activity alternating with periods of rest are provided by automatically making and breaking the circuit to prevent the tube from softening and the focus from overheating. An automatic switch or interrupter is placed preferably in a low-tension circuit such as the primary circuit of (1) a transformer with a commutator in the secondary circuit, or (2) an induction coil in series with the ordinary interrupter, or in the secondary circuit of the transformer, or in the continuouscurrent circuit of the generator. A clock-work or relay circuit may be inserted to produce the periodic make and break of the primary current. (1) The primary circuit 6, Fig. 2, has a mercury interrupter 8 with a dipper 7 attached to a crank 14 and wheel 13 gearing with a wheel 12 on the generator shaft, on which the commutator 10 in the secondary 9 is preferably placed. (2) A mercury turbine interrupter 19, Fig. 3, is placed in series with a mercury interrupter 20 having a dipper 22 and crank 23 connected by a belt or cord with a motor 30, an induction coil 17 and spark-gap 35 being used. In both these cases, the ratio of activity to rest may be varied by altering the gearing, length of crank, or effective depth of mercury, or in (2) also by the speed of the motor 30. In a modification of (2), a solenoid interrupter is placed in series with the turbine interrupter, with a condenser in parallel with both.
Patent GB-191201045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clasps for Waist Belts or Bands.
Inventor: STANLEY JOHN JASPER
IPC: A44B11/28
Filed: 1912-01-13
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 1045. Stanley, J. J., and Stanley, C. H., [trading as Stanley & Sons, A.]. Jan. 13. Stud-and-slot fastenings; clips, lever.-An ornamental plate A having a lever clamp C adapted to grip one end G of a belt or waistband is secured to the other end E of the belt &c. by means of a stud D on the lever clamp C engaging in the narrow end of a keyhole slot in a plate F attached to the end E.
Patent GB-191202935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dampers.
Inventor: OGAN LEW
IPC: F24B1/189
Filed: 1912-02-05
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 2935. Ogan, L. Feb. 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Dampers.-A fire-place damper consists of a plate 5 having pivots removally engaging in slotted bearings 2, built into the side-walls as shown in Fig. 5. A latch-bar 1, pivoted to the damper engages a catch 9 and allows the damper to be adjusted in position. In wide fire-places, two dampers placed end to end may be employed, with a central bearing.
Patent GB-191204380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Typographic Composing Machines.
IPC: B41B25/00
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 4380. Pierpont, F. H., and Lanston Monotype Corporation. Feb. 21. Strip-perforating machines; justifying type. -Relates to means for imposing tabular matter on machines of the kind described in Specifications 18,638/99, 15,545/06, and 17,199/08, and is particularly applicable to the method in which the composition of each section of the line is made to finish within the existing justification area. A series of adjustable zero stops forming the commencement of the different sections are adapted to be successively interposed in the return path of the line-scale rack. The stops A, A<1>, A<2> are carried by a rotatable shaft B on which they are adjustable longitudinally and circumferentially. The shaft is rotated step by step by ratchet mechanism operated by the resetting- key in order to interpose the stops successively in the path of the line-scale rack. After all the stops required have been used, the feedmechanism is automatically disconnected and the shaft is rotated back to initial position by a spring C.
Patent GB-191209043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes.
Inventor: WHEELDON HENRY
IPC: B65D27/06
Filed: 1912-04-17
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 9043. Wheeldon, H. April 17. Envelopes.-Relates to reply envelopes of the kind described in Specification 401/95. Two or more lines of perforations are formed for the successive detachment of the gummed strips b, b<1>. The postage stamp applied by the sender may be fixed over the perforations and the stamp for reply at the left-hand corner of the envelope, the face of the envelope being divided for the first and second addresses.
Patent GB-191212218-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Indicating that Postal Envelopes and like Closures have been Tampered with.
Inventor: ALEXANDER ALBERT EDGAR
IPC: B65D27/30
Filed: 1912-05-23
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 12,218. Alexander, A. E., [Young, A. S.]. May 23. Drawings to Specification. Envelopes.-For the purpose of indicating tampering with postal envelopes or like closures, by means of printing on the flap over the gum line in soluble ink which runs on the application of moisture or steam, the printed matter consists of a word indicative of the purpose. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 5972/89.
Patent GB-191215595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps for Armour Piercing Projectiles.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
IPC: F42B10/46
Filed: 1912-07-03
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 15,595. Hadfield, Sir R. A. July 3. Projectiles.-Consists in an armour-piercing projectile cap having (1) a thin central portion, covering the point of the projectile and of small cross-section in a plane transverse to the axis, (2) a rearwardly-extending body-portion surrounding the head and located behind a transverse plane through the point of the projectile, and (3) an intermediate annular surface forming these two portions and so disposed that it is bridged by a line touching the central and body portions of the cap. In the form shown in part section in Fig, 1, a represenus the thin central portion of small diameter x, b the rearwardly-extending body-portion lying at a distance varying from one-fiftieth to onetenth of the calibre of the projectile behind a transverse plane through A A. and c the intermediate annular connecting-surface, which is bridged by a line such as B B tangential to the surfaces a, b. A modification is described in which a hollow air shield of known construction is screwed upon the cap.
Patent GB-191220988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ozone Generators and the like.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
IPC: C01B13/11
Filed: 1912-09-14
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 20,988. Mare, F. de. Sept. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid), Gases, treating electrically.-In an ozonegenerator, the electrodes are rotary, and their movement causes air to be discharged radially and to pass through a circular slot at the periphery of the electrodes across which the discharges take place. In one form, the electrodes consists of shells 1, Fig. 4, mounted on a shaft 4, and provided with one or more finely-toothed conducting-rings 10 from which the discharges emanate. The shells are provided with straight or curved fan blades 2 and with a central aperture 3 for the entry of air. A diaphragm 6 of mica, glass, or other insulating-material is arranged between the shells, and this diaphragm may be fixed, or may rotate with the shaft. Other toothed conducting-rings 11 may be disposed between the main shells, the rings being separated by diaphragms 6. In a modified apparatus, the toothed rings 32, Fig. 6, are stationary, and the air is passed between them by a fan 23, the blades of which are trapezoidal and carry at their periphery the insulating-diaphragm 27. This apparatus is mounted in a casing 13, and air is drawn in through the bottom, .which consists of perforated plates 15, 16 enclosing a layer of filtering-wadding 17. When very high potentials are used, the lower ring is divided into parts 33, 33<1>, Fig. 8, separated by insulating-pieces 34, and connected to the opposite poles of the generator.
Patent GB-191223841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fenders for Vehicles.
Inventor: WEGNER CHARLES HENRY
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1912-10-18
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 23,841. Wegner, C. H., Sleepack, H. F., and Wegner, A. C. Oct. 18. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers. - A foldable fender comprises side bars 1 bifurcated at 2, 3, the part 2 being slipped to the axle and the part 3 being fixed to the mud-guard. The front ends 7, 8 of the side-bars 1 are hinged to the rear parts so as to fold up when the vehicle is stored. The ends 7, 8 are supported by straps 10. Cross-bars 11, 12 are secured to the side bars and the frame is covered with fabric secured to the side bars and the bars 11, 12.
Patent GB-191224367-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Water Colour Table & Easel.
Inventor: THORPE JOHN HALL
IPC: A47B27/14
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-10-27
Abstract: 24,367. Thorpe, J. H. Oct. 25. Easel stands.-An adjustable easel or the like consists of a frame B sliding within a frame A which is p i v o t e d by thumb-screws C to the base D, and extensible struts I to which blocks M upon the board G are pivoted, the upper part of the board being pivoted upon the inner sliding frame B. Trays N are carried upon the sides of the easel.
Patent GB-191305144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Measuring or Indicating Averages applicable for use in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: VARLEY CROMWELL OLIVER
IPC: G01P11/00
Filed: 1913-02-28
Granted: 1914-03-02
Abstract: 5144. Varley, C. O. Feb. 28. Modifying scale of readings; dials and scales. -In apparatus for indicating the average value of one quantity with respect to another by employing logarithmically-graduated scales for the two quantities, for instance time and distance, the scales are provided with means allowing a single scale graduated from 0 to 9 to be employed for units or tens denomination as required. The scales Q, Q<1> are driven by sliding-racks operated by logarithmic cams J, J<1>, which are actuated by a clock and a vehicle wheel respectively. The disk J can be driven by a clutch F' once in nine-tenths of an hour, or through a countershaft B<6> once in nine hours. A similar reducing-gear is introduced between a shaft C<2> and the gear for driving the disk J<1>. The clutches are thrown over by rods longitudinally moved by internally - screwed muff couplings V rocked by levers U' engaging cams U driven by the logarithmic cams. The denomination is shown by indicators operated by the rocking couplings.
Patent GB-191313515-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Drying the Steam in Water Tube Steam Generators.
IPC: F22G7/14
Filed: 1913-06-11
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 13,515. Steinm³ller, L. & C. Dec. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Priming, preventing.-In boilers of the type comprising groups of water-tubes fitted to interconnected upper drums, means are provided for removing water from wet steam passing from one drum to another. In the drum b, which contains comparatively dry steam, is arranged a partition e forming a chamber open at its ends and enclosing the entrances of the tubes d extending from the drum a to the drum b, The steam impinging on the partition e loses some water, and loses more in impinging on the ends of the drum b, or on baffle - plates which may be provided. The partition e may have draining-openings c<1>, or may be formed as a tray to collect mnd.
Patent GB-191315094-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Measuring Gas.
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 15,094. Pintsch Akt.-Ges., J. Jan. 30, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Anemometers.-In the method of electrically measuring the flow of gases through conduits described in Specification 30,405/09, the gas conduit is divided into two or more branches of equal size each fitted with electrical heating- means and thermometers, and the several branches are consecutively connected with the electrical measuring device. Valves are provided on the branches so that any one may be cut out for cleaning or inspection.
Patent GB-191328351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Yarn Winding, Twisting, and Doubling Machines.
Inventor: GORDON MALCOLM
IPC: B65H63/06
Filed: 1913-12-09
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 28,351. Gordon, M. Dec. 9. Stop-motions.-In yarn winding, doubling, and twisting frames, the ordinary drop-pin detector box is provided with an additional drop-pin which comes into operation to stop the machine when a slub or knot passes, and a further additional pin may also be provided to stop the machine when, in a winding-machine, the cop attains a predetermined size or, in a doubling or twisting frame, an end breaks beyond the rollers. A swinging slub plate f, of the kind having tapered slits, or which hangs over a plate or bar leaving a space, sufficient for the threads to pass but adapted to swing on the passage of slubs, supports a drop-pin b by means of a cord, which slackens when the slub plate swings and allows the pin to drop to stop the machine. The swinging of the slub plate allows the slub to pass and so prevents the ends from breaking. In a doubling or twisting frame, a further additional pin m may be supported by a cord, so that when an end breaks beyond the rollers, a lever p<1>, p<2>, Fig. 5, engages a lever o' and slackens the cord, allowing the pin to drop. In a winding-frame, the further additional pin is supported by a cord, which is slackened by means of a lever with which engages the arm carrying the cop, when this attains a predetermined size.
Patent GB-191401465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Funnels for Liquids.
Inventor: BOWEN RHYS THOMAS
Filed: 1914-01-20
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 1465. Bowen, R. T. Jan. 20. Funnels. - A funnel is made with a cylindrical stem B which is sufficiently long to rest on the bottom of the vessel to be filled and is perforated over the greater part of its surface, but is plain at the upper part A.