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Patent GB-191102687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Launching of Ships.
Inventor: HILEY ALFRED
IPC: B63B9/00
Filed: 1911-02-02
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 2687. Hiley, A. Feb. 2. Energy-absorbing elements. - A brake for bringing ships to rest after being launched comprises one or more plates, bars, or tubes connected to the ship and each adapted to be draw n between a pair of frictional surfaces, which are pressed together by hydraulic rams or jacks, screw - jacks, levers, or other mechanical means. Figs. 1 and 3 show a length of plate A, which is connected to the ship by a cable B and drawn between friction surfaces C, provided on a pair of beams D. These beams are prevented from moving apart at one end by a bolt G, or by a hinge or an encircling strap, and are forced together at the other end by rams E, which bear at their upper ends against the lower beam D, and at their lower ends against straps F which surround both beams. In one method of applying the brake, the pressure may be applied to the rams before the launch, the friction being reduced for the start by means of grease or other lubricant, and increased during the later stages of the launch by application of sand or earth, or by making the plate A wedge-shaped towards its extremity. In a second method, the rams are subjected to about half full pressure at the start, the pressure being afterwards fully applied, either by hand or automatically by the engagement of a projection on the plate A with a lever, or by rack-and pinion gearing, actuatiog a valve. According to a third method, full pressure is at first applied to one of the rams, and afterwards to the other ram also. Wedge or check pieces N are inserted to maintain the braking effect in case the rams should fail. The beams D bear at H against a removable thrust stand I. The beams D are preferably in the form of box girders and maybe filled with water for absorbing the heat produced ; or a cock may be arranged to provide a jet of water to flow upon the friction piece A.
Patent GB-191104243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Motors.
Inventor: BUCHER LEVI WILSON
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 4243. Bucher, L. W. Feb. 20. Fixed-abutment type; packing d r u m s and vanes; valve-gear. - A compressed - air engine with crescent - shaped chambers is provided with outwardly - sliding vanes connected in pairs by bell-crank levers, the connexion including a cushioning-device, and with metal packing for rotor and vanes. The rotor consists of side plates 55 connected by an annulus 56, through passages in which work vanes 59 placed 90 degrees apart and connected in pairs by bell-crank levers 64, 65, the connexion on one side being telescopic and controlled by a spring 72. The forcing-in of one vane by the casing thus forces the other out, the spring 72 serving to ensure contact with the casing. The casing is provided with inlet passages 28, 29 controlled by three-way valves 34, 35, which connect to passages 30, 31 and 32, 33 respectively, these passages being again governed by three-way valves to connect to the inside of the casing by passages 36, or to connect passages 38, 39 to serve as exhaust ports. The sides of the rotor are provided with resilient segmental metal packing-pieces 82, 83, Fig. 4, and the sides of the vanes with somewhat similar pieces 85 secured at their centres by rivets 86.
Patent GB-191115446-A (GB)
Title: A Terrestrial Orrery.
Inventor: SHELDON CHARLES
IPC: G09B27/02
Filed: 1911-07-03
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 15,446. Sheldon, C. July 3. Orreries.-The clock-work mechanism for operating a terrestrial orrery is compactly arranged between plates C', C<2>, Fig. 1, and is adapted, through a pinion O<3> gearing with an internally toothed flange F<1> on a ring F connected by rods R to a pedestal H, to carry the earth E and moon M round a lamp L or a ball representing the sun. A wire ring E', supported on the end of the earth's axis, indicates the apparent track of the sun on the earth. The earth's axis W<1> is attached to a shaft I<5>, Figs. 4 and 5, supported in a bracket T' on a carrier-wheel T rotated by a pinion Q<2> once for every revolution of the earth round the sun. A crank-pin I<3> on the driving-spindle I<1> engages a slotted disk I<4> on the shaft I<5>, and rotates the earth on its axis. The moon is carried by a wire W<2> attached at an arm I<13>, Figs. 4 and 5, provided with a roller I<14> to run on a ring T<2>, and pivoted to a collar I<12> embracing a sleeve I<11> integral with a pinion I<10> driven by pinions I<9>, I<7>, I<6> from the arm I<5>.
Patent GB-191118288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Submarine Mines.
IPC: F42B22/10
Filed: 1911-08-12
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 18,288. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Le Corney, W. D. Aug. 12. Mines, marine. -Relates to electrically-fired automaticallyanchored submarine mines, and consists (1) in arranging the electric cable L in a groove H<2> in the top of the anchor H so that it opens out easily into a wide helix during launching without fouling the anchor cable K, and (2) in providing in the firing-circuit a safety switch P adapted to be closed by the pawl C when the plummet A touches the bottom, in addition to the usual safety switch held open by a soluble plug. When the pawl C is deflected by the plummet A, an arm E coupled to the pawl snaps over a spring tooth F on a rod G; and, when the pawl is returned by a spring M to the position in which it locks the drum H<1> on the plummet A touching the bottom, the rod G is moved upwards and a roller G' comes over a cam-notch in the rod G; the plug P of the switch is thus released, and is pushed between spring contacts P' by a spring disk R aided by the water pressure on the disk and, if desired, by a spring N. The battery U<2> and the switch P are placed in a water-tight chamber U in the anchor. A hole S allows the electric cable to be connected to that of another mine or to an external battery. Launching mines.-An automatically-anchored submarine mine J, Fig. 3, is launched from a davit or from spars temporarily -erected by throwing the plummet A overboard. The weight of the plummet A releases the anchor H from the mine in a known manner, and the anchor, in falling, detaches a toggle-pin T' by means of a rope T, and thereby releases the mine.
Patent GB-191119087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WESTON GEORGE
IPC: D05B15/06
Filed: 1911-08-25
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 19,087. Weston, G., and Shipley, A. H. Aug. 25. Boot-sole sewing-machines; horns and related parts. - The guiding- devices provided on a sole-stitcher for use in stitching a welt to a shoe-upper comprise a welt - guide having a fixed wall 4 and an adjustable wall 5, and an upper guide in the form of a roller 12 mounted upon an adjustable pivot 13. The pivot 13 may be an eccentric sleeve secured by a screw 14 to the plate 9, or the pin 13 may be adjustably secured in a slot in the plate 9. Feed by presser-foot or the like.-Two feeding-points are provided, one engaging the insole and the other engaging the welt behind the needle and on the line of stitching.
Patent GB-191124045-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Coagulating Viscose.
Inventor: BRANDENBERGER JAQUES EDWIN
IPC: D01F2/08
Filed: 1911-10-30
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 24,045. Brandenberger, J. E. Jan. 16, [Convention date]. Xanthates.-Solutions of thiosulphates, such as sodium, potassium, and ammonium thiosulphates, are used for coagulating viscose solutions. The coagulated product is also freed from alkaline polysulphides by the solvent action of the thiosulphates.
Patent GB-191124778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Motor Vehicles.
IPC: H02P9/00
Filed: 1911-11-07
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 24,778. Crompton & Co., Macfarlane, J. C., and Burge, H. Nov. 7. Controlling different functions by same handle or lever; braking.-In an electrical control system for cars, the auxiliary reversible shunt field K, Fig. 1, described in Specifications 5168/09 and 21,113/09, [both in Class 38 (iv), Electric s u p p l y and transmission systems &c.], as arranged on the generator field 4 of a motor-generator A, B, is under the control of a rheostat E governed by a foot pedal 20. In the raised positions of the pedal, the field is reversed so as to oppose the electromotive force supplied from a battery V in series with the generator B. The result of this is that the motors C, D receive reduced voltage from the battery according to the position of the pedal, and, if already rotating, return energy to the line at the rate governed by a safety series winding G as described in the above-mentioned Specifications. To provide a braking effect when the vehicle is at rest, the generator B is arranged to give a back electromotive force slightly in excess of the battery voltage when the pedal 20 is up, so that a small reverse current flows through the motor. This produces a backward torque sufficient to prevent forward motion down a moderate incline, but insufficient to start the vehicle backwards on the level. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a motor-generator driven by the battery alone; but a petrol engine with a dropping speed-torque characteristic may be used to drive the motor-generator for the mean load, thus enabling the size of the battery to be reduced. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that, where a petrol engine is used to take up the mean load, the reversing-lever S may switch on the ignition and open the throttle only in the forward and reverse positions, so that the engine cannot work in the " off " position of the lever.
Patent GB-191127482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Lighting of Motor Driven Vehicles by Electricity.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
IPC: H02P9/00
Filed: 1911-12-07
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 27,482. Leitner, H. Dec. 7. Lighting systems.-The dynamo of an electric transmission system is provided with the subsidiary brush or brushes of a lighting system comprising lamps, a battery, and an automatic cut-out or electric valve which prevents the discharge of the battery through the dynamo when the dynamo slows down. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the commutator a of a shuntwound dynamo is provided with main brushes c, c' connected to the propelling-motor b, and a subsidiary brush d between which and the main brush c the lamp circuit is connected. A resistance j having a high positive temperature coefficient is placed between the brush c and the battery f and lamps h of the lighting circuit, and an automatic connecting and disconnecting switch e short-circuits a resistance g between the battery f and lamps h when the battery supplies the lamps. In a modification, the dynamo is of the type described in Specification 9655/05, [Class 35, Dynamo-electric generators &c.]; and in a further modification, the lighting circuit is connected to two subsidiary brushes of the dynamo. Specification 26,644/06, which describes a lighting and battery-charging system the dynamo of which is provided with a subsidiary brush, is also referred to.
Patent GB-191202677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pumping Lubricating Oils into Engine Cylinders and the like.
Inventor: MCLAREN JOHN
IPC: F16N13/10
Filed: 1912-02-01
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 2677. McLaren, J., and McLaren, H. Feb. 1. Packing, metallic; packing, adjusting. - The plunger 3 of a lubricating-pump is packed by running molten white metal or other metal 4 into one or more holes 1 transverse to the bore in which the plunger works. The packing is then compressed by means of plugs 5 inserted in the holes 1, and the holes 1 are afterwards filled up. Preferably the bore for the plunger is enlarged above or below, or both above and below the holes 1, and, if the enlargement extends to the exterior, a cap or washer 7 is placed over the opening. The white metal may be otherwise inserted.
Patent GB-191204661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diamond-set Tools.
Inventor: MICHEL FERDINAND JULES CORVILA
IPC: B23P5/00
Filed: 1912-02-24
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 4661. Corvilain y Michel, F. J. Feb. 24. Diamond tools.-In a diamond - set boring- crown for cutting rock or like material, of the kind described in Specifications 19,897/10 and 7822/11, the crownpiece A is formed with conical sockets C to receive diamonds D previously shaped to conical form. The stem of the crown - piece is slotted to provide extensions M which are screw-threaded, and the sleeve Q has extensions R adapted to enter the slots between the extensions M, and press on packing L at the rear of the diamonds. This is effected by an internally screw-threaded sleeve J adapted to engage with the extensions M, and formed with an annular shoulder N adapted to engage with a corresponding shoulder P on the sleeve Q.
Patent GB-191206471-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Sulphite and Sulphate of Ammonia in the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: BURKHEISER KARL
IPC: C01C1/24
Filed: 1912-03-15
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 6471. Burkheiser, K. Sept. 26, 1911, [Convention date]. Ammonium sulphate and sulphite. - In the process described in Specification 21,763/08 in which distillation gases containing ammonia are washed with a liquor which circulates between the ammonia scrubber and another scrubber which receives air carrying sulphurous acid, the exit liquor from each scrubber being pumped up to a tank supplying the other scrubber, both scrubbers are supplied from one upper tank containing a solution of ammonium sulphite and bisulphite, the exit liquors of both scrubbers being mixed in one lower tank and elevated for re-use by one pump. The ammonia may be absorbed in two stages, the distillation gas being passed first through a saturator where the bulk of the ammonia is absorbed with the formation of solid salt, and then through the scrubber where the remaining ammonia is absorbed. The saturator and scrubber are both fed from the upper tank.
Patent GB-191211580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Lifts.
Inventor: INMAN GILBERT HOWARD
IPC: B66B5/26
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 11,580. Inman, G. H. May 15, 1911, [Convention date]. Catch gear and like safety retaining-mechanism.-A lift cage is supported, if the speed of descent should become too great, by bolts shot outwards into engagement with stops on the guides, the bolts being actuated by a striking- plate controlled by a pendulum on the cage. The bolts 8 are arranged to slide horizontally in guides 9 on either side of a cross beam 5 secured to the bottom of the cage, and are connected to each other by a lever 11 so as to move simultaneously. The striking-plate 17 is provided with shoulders 19, 20 which engage fixed pins 24 as the cage moves along the guides. The plate 17 is pivoted on a pin 16 and is speed is normal, swings to and fro as the geared to a pendulum arm 22 which, when the shoulder 19 engages the pins 24. If the speed is too high owing to the cable breaking, the lower shoulder 20 engages one of the pins 24 before the pendulum has had time to swing back, and in consequence the part 18 of the striking-plate engages the bolt 8 and moves it into position to support the cage on the blocks 23.
Patent GB-191214400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Making of Mop Heads or the like.
Inventor: BUCKLEY WALTER STEELE
IPC: A46B3/16
Filed: 1912-06-20
Granted: 1913-06-20
Abstract: 14,400. Buckley, W. S., and Buckley, G. W. June 20. Drawings to Specification. Fixing by axial holding-devices.-A nail or screw, for fixing the mop-head to a handle, may be bound in with a bundle of yarns &c. which is bound centrally in a machine transforming a staple into a ring with overlapping ends.
Patent GB-191215816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B35/02
Filed: 1912-07-06
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 15,816. Spalding & Valentine, and Campbell, J. July 6. Sack-sewing machines ; work - supports. - To enable the seams of long and stiff sacks to be oversewn, a work-support having a long horizontal arm 7 is arranged transverse to the usual machine frame. The flat shuttle 1 is driven by a lever 5 in the end of the arm 7 and by rods which connect the ends of the lever 5 to the shuttle and a driving-crank. respectively.
Patent GB-191217335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes and Canisters.
Inventor: PATON JAMES WALLACE
IPC: B65D51/04
Filed: 1912-07-25
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 17,335. Paton, J. W. July 25. Lids and covers.-A rectangular or other box or canister with a paper, wood, papier mache, celluloid, or other body A has secured at its upper end a metal ring D with a slightlytapered flange d<1>, to which a lid E is pivoted at F. The annular channel in the ring D is about the same width as the rim e of the lid.
Patent GB-191219563-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Outfit for Boots, Shoes, or other purposes.
Inventor: ROOT JAMES
IPC: A47L23/05
Filed: 1912-08-27
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 19,563. Root, J. Aug. 27. Boxes combined with brushes; fittings, internal. - An outfit for cleaning and polishing boots, shoes, &c. comprises a box a with a false bottom d, a brush f secured to one lid c, a cloth g or pad or brush between the brush f and partition d, and paste either in the chamber h or in the lid b. The case a may be cylindrical, or it may be .of rectangular or other form with rounded corners, and in these forms the brush lid may be along one side. According to the Provisional Specification, the case may be of tin, glass, or celluloid.
Patent GB-191221662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Composing and Casting Type.
Inventor: EARLE HARDMAN ARTHUR
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1912-09-24
Granted: 1913-10-24
Abstract: 21,662. Earle, H. A., and Druitt, P. W. Sept. 24. Distributing matrices; magazines. - In type composing and casting machines having superposed magazines, the separation of the matrices according both to character and fount is effected by means of their teeth combinations only, the matrices being discharged at different phases of revolution of the conveyer worms and diverted into their appropriate magazines by means of guide - channels or shoots oscillating in timed relation with the progression of the matrices along the distributor bar. The distributor bar is adapted to distribute double the usual number of matrices by being arranged to discharge matrices at every half-revolution of the distributor worms. The entrances of the shoots are staggered and the shoots are mutually inclined to bring their delivery ends into register. In a modification, the shoots are staggered throughout their length, the magazines being staggered at their receiving ends and mutually inclined to bring their delivery ends into register. Means are provided for holding the oscillating guide in either of its extreme positions for distributing one fount only. The oscillating guide consists of separate shoots b, c, Fig. 3, pinned together and carried on an axle a. In a modification, the shoots are formed by a central plate or beam r, Fig. 5, carried by the axle a, and their partitions are curved to fit the curved ends of the stationary shoots b<o>, c<o>. In this form, the side walls q may be replaced by pivoted or rigid extensions on the outer walls of the stationary shoots b<0>, c<0> and, in a further modification, the shoots b<0>, c<0> may be dispensed with, the magazine entrances b<1>, c<1> being suitably curved. Fig. 1 shows the form in which the shoots are mutually inclined to bring their delivery ends into register. The oscillating guide is actuated by means of a cam lever h, Fig. 2, and a link i connected with a lever j, which is journaled on the axle a and is connected to a second lever k fast on the axle by means of a spring m. In the event of the guide meeting any abnormal resistance, the spring m yields. The angular relation of the levers j, k is adjusted by a stop n. The guide is maintained in either of its extreme positions by means of swing props or struts o, p, which can be brought into engagement with the levers j, k.
Patent GB-191300620-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lid or Cover for Cooking Vessels.
Inventor: GITTINS GEORGE
IPC: A47J36/08
Filed: 1913-01-08
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 620. Gittins, G. Jan. 8. Washing-boilers &c. -A lid or cover for large vessels for washing clothes has a base part 1 with a substantially semicircular opening 2 and an adjacent perforated part 3, normally covered by an approximately semicircular cover member 4 provided with a handle 5, whereby the whole cover may be removed, while by turning the part 4 the opening 2 may be exposed for removal of the contents, or the part 3 may be used for straining. The part 4 may have an overturned rim 6 to engage the rim 7 of the member 1, or it may be pivoted to the centre of the part 1 by a rivet or a bolt and nut.
Patent GB-191301269-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Attachments for the Support of Ladies' Collars and other similar Articles of Apparel.
Inventor: STREATFIELD FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1913-01-16
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 1269. Streatfield, F. C. W. Jan. 16. Stiffeners. - An attachment for use with collar stiffeners comprises end pockets B of tape joined by a piece of elastic material C, so enabling the attachment to be adjusted to the length of stiffener used.
Patent GB-191308498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Meters.
IPC: G01F15/06
Filed: 1913-04-10
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 8498. Alexander, W., and Pinchbeck, Ltd. April 10. Zeroizing-mechanism. - For setting the index wheels in a gas-meter, a key or tool is provided which, when inserted, frees the train from the ordinary driving-means and then acts on a wheel of the train. As shown, the key j has a pinion j<1> for reversing the train to zero and a shoulder engaging a spring-pressed lever h for freeing a clutch g on the actuating shaft d when the wheels are to be set. The end of the key may be screw-threaded for positively returning the lever h when the key is removed.
Patent GB-191309785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printer's Plate Holding Devices.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B41F27/04
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 9785. Jackson, W. J. Mellersh-, [Wesel Manufacturing Co., F.]. April 25. Printing-surfaces. - A removable clamp or " printer's hook " is adjusted in a slot 3 of a mounting-block 1, by turning a short worm 16 which engages with one or more racks 4 at the sides of the slot 3 in the block. Catches 8, pivoted on a vertical axis, are also provided on the clamp, and, after the clamp has been lowered into the slot, are turned through a right-angle to engage the underside of the racks, and hold the block down. The bodv of the clamp is formed with an upper part 5 to which the plate-engaging portion 7 is either fixed or pivoted, and a lower part 6 which is cut away to receive the worm 16 and a bevelwheel 15 for driving it; this bevel-wheel is actuated by a square-headed key or the like, and may be more or less enclosed. The catches 8 are mounted on tubular spindles 9 having retaining-collars 10 and turned by a squareheaded key. Each spindle 9 has a slot 14 which engages a pin 13 to prevent it from being turned too far. The teeth of the racks may be cut away slightly on the underside, if desired, to prevent the catches 8 from engaging them.
Patent GB-191311341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: BUTTERFELD ALFRED WOOD
IPC: B65D49/06
Filed: 1913-05-15
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 11,341. Butterfield, A. W., Raaflaub, E. H and Pathe, J. A. May 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Bottles, non-refillable. -A flap valve 14 hinged at 15 is secured during transit by a thin thread 17 passed through eyelets 16, 18 on the valve and valve seat 13 respectively. A stronger thread 19 is attached to the thread 17 so that the latter can be broken when the bottle is to be opened. The valve has above it three weights 21 symmetrically arranged to slide on guides 22 attached to the valve seat 13. The weights are arranged to fly outwards if the bottle is rotated quickly about a vertical axis so as to come into contact with stops 23 on the bottle neck and prevent the valve from rising. A wiregauze guard 28 is added and a baffle of the form shown. In a modification, the valve is weighted below.