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Patent GB-191102614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Sand or the like.
Inventor: POLGLASE WILLIAM
IPC: B03B5/62
Filed: 1911-02-01
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 2614. Polglase, W. Feb. 1 Upward-current classifiers.-In an apparatus for washing sand or the like, of the kind comprising a conical or pyramidal vessel containing a co - axial baffle and communicating at the bottom through a comparatively narrow neck with an ejector box, sand and water are discharged into the vessel i above a verticallyadjustable double cone m, and while descending through the neck a' into a box l meet a current of air and water supplied through a nozzle n. The clay and the like overflows with water into a gutter o. The cleaned sand which settles in the box l is carried up a pipe k by water or water and air from an ejector d<1> and is delivered to a second similar washer. The nozzles n, d' are provided with movable shields to prevent choking when the apparatus is stopped. In a plant particularly applicable for cleaning sand used in filters, the sand is charged into a hopper kept filled with water and is forced by a stream of water and air up a pipe into a box provided with baffles for breaking-up the sand and dirt. For the removal of weeds and stones the sand and water are next discharged over an inclined screen provided with pivoted hanging baffles, after which they pass to two washers i in series, the water from the second washer being led to the hopper into which the dirty sand is first charged.
Patent GB-191103748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles for Holding Liquids, Powders or the like.
Inventor: PATON JAMES WALLACE
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 1911-02-14
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 3748. Paton, J. W. Feb. 14. Powder distributors.- Receptacles for liquids, powders, &c. of the type in which the mouth is closed by a plate seated on an internal neck flange have this flange B, Fig. 1, formed with tongues C adapted to be bent downwards over the edge of the closing- plate A, to grip it. In a modification, the lips are bent permanently into a position parallel to the flange, and the edge of the closing-plate is slotted so that the plate makes a kind of bayonet - joint with the flange, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191104197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bed-bottoms.
Inventor: FOWLIE WILLIAM
IPC: A47C23/15
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 4197. Fowlie, W. Feb. 20. Mattresses.-The laths a of a bed-bottom are adjustably secured to the side and end angleirons by screw bolts c engaging box-like parts c secured on the underside of the laths by means of flanges c<1>. The inner ends of the bolts are fitted with nuts g, which bear against the flanges c<1>. The ends of the laths rest on the upper surface of the angle-irons. The part c may be formed by bending back the end of a lath and suitably riveting it. A number of laths may be adjusted simultaneously by employing a bar h passing through the part c and engaged by the screw bolts. A number of supplementary laths k, k<1> may be employed to strengthen the bed bottom, the ends of the transverse laths k engaging beneath the flanges of the side bars and the ends of the longitudinal laths k<1> being bent over to engage the transverse laths a.
Patent GB-191116548-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Needle Valve Control and Brake Mechanism for Power Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: MCCOMB JENNINGS SCOTT
Filed: 1911-07-18
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 16,548. McComb, J. S. July 18. Automatic speed or power control. - The needle valve controlling the supply of fuel to the float chamber of the carburettor is closed automatically when the vehicle a t t a i n s a predetermined speed, and the brake may at the same time be applied. The needle valve 13, Fig. 2, is operated in the usual way by the float 17, but may also be closed by the bell-crank lever 54 which is actuated by vertical movement of the rod 45, Figs. 3 and 4. A toothed sector 37 on the speedometer pointer raises the rod 45 as the speed increases through the medium of a toothed wheel 38 having an arm 40 angularly adjustable thereon, so as to vary the speed at which the needle valve is closed. The rod 45 also carries an adjustable stop 55 which engages an arm 56 adapted to apply the ordinary foot brake through chain gearing.
Patent GB-191119447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Joints or Connections for Furniture and the like.
Inventor: BERG AKSEL KRISTIAN
IPC: F16B12/46
Filed: 1911-08-31
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 19,447. Berg, A. K. Aug. 31. Joints and connexions. -A joint for furniture, such as tables and chairs, and for other purposes in which side parts b are jointed at an angle to a central part a, comprises two bolts c, c<1> entering slots in the member a, one bolt being screwthreaded and engaging an eye c<2> in the other bolt. The projecting parts of the bolts are bent at an angle and enter slots in the members b, in which they are secured by nuts d.
Patent GB-191119838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process for Sterilizing Water by Ozone.
IPC: C02F1/78
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 19,838. Marks, E. C. R., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 6. Sterilizing water.--Water is supplied to a pump for forcing ozone into apparatus for sterilizing water, so that corrosion is prevented, the ozone is cooled, and oil lubrication is unnecessary. As shown, the water may be sucked in through a spraying-nozzle D together with ozone through a pipe 0.
Patent GB-191123694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating, Drying and otherwise Treating Stone and other Materials for use on Roads and like Surfaces.
Inventor: BERRY HENRY FRANK
IPC: F26B17/08
Filed: 1911-10-26
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 23,694. Berry, H. F. Oct. 26. Cauldrons.-Consists in heating and drying stone for tar-macadam by passing the material on conveyer bands under perforated chambers through which heated air is blown on to the stone. The Figure shows an apparatus with two conveyers b, c, the material passing from the conveyer b to the conveyer c as shown. Hot air is blown on to the surface of the material in the conveyers through perforated chambers g, which are connected with air-supply chambers f at the sides. The apparatus is mounted on wheels as shown, and an air-heating furnace and fan may be mounted on a separate wheeled frame and connected to the apparatus by a flexible coupling.
Patent GB-191124145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: GIRARDELLI ADRIAN
IPC: G07F17/00
Filed: 1911-10-31
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 24,145. Girardelli, A. Oct. 31. Winding-apparatus, hand.-In an alarm clock, the driving - spring or weight of the alarm mechanism can only be wound after the insertion of a coin. A pinion 14, gearing with a pinion 2 on the winding-arbor and with a wheel 3, is normally locked by a spring-controlled detent 4. When a coin is inserted in the shoot 7, it depresses an arm 6 of the detent until it is held by a catch 8, whereupon the coin is discharged. The clock can then be wound until a pin 12 on the wheel 3 tilts the catch 8, allowing the detent to re-engage the pinion 14. In a modification, the intermediate pinion 14 is dispensed with, the arm 6 of the detent being in this case held by the catch 8 until the alarm spring has run down.
Patent GB-191125875-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Vat Dyestuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B7/08
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 25,875. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Nov. 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Indigoid dyes are obtained by condensing isatins containing a reactive group, for instance halogen, sulphur, amino, or alkoxy, in the alpha-position, with carbazole or its substitution products. Products are specified from carbazole and the a-chlorides of isatin, 5-brom-, 5:7-dibrom-, or 5:7-dichlor-isatin; chlorcarbazole is also specified as a parent material. The products dye red to violet shades from a vat.
Patent GB-191129020-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cleaning the Hulls of Ships Below Water Line.
Inventor: BROWNE FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: B63B59/10
Filed: 1911-12-23
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 29,020. Browne, F. G. April 11, [Convention date]. Hulls, cleaning mechanically. - Relates to apparatus for cleaning ships' hulls, of the type having a casing containing a motor which actuates brushes working against the side of the vessel. The machine is maintained against the ship's side by a propeller, and the invention consists in entirely and adjustably suspending the machine from a punt or lighter situated to one side of the ship. The watertight receptacle a contains an electric motor driven by power supplied by the wires d<1>. Brushes j<1> on radial arms are driven through gearing from the motor which also drives the propeller c. The lower brushes j<1> are adjustable by means of the slot k<1>. The whole machine is suspended by means of the stud rings a<1> from a derrick on a punt or lighter, whereby the machine may be moved along horizontally and lowered when it is desired to clean a further portion of the hull.
Patent GB-191129232-A (GB)
Title: Improved Elastic Coupling for Motor Gearing.
IPC: F16D3/72
Filed: 1911-12-28
Granted: 1912-12-30
Abstract: 29,232. Soc. Anon. des Automobiles et Cycles Peugeot. Jan. 25, [Convention date]. Shaft couplings; securing wheels on shafts.-In elastic transmissions for motor gearing, of the kind comprising an elastic member between the crank and the cam shaft or shafts of the motor, a pinion p is freely mounted on either the crank or the cam shaft and is operatively connected thereto by a ring s, which has lugs a, b and is split obliquely between the lugs. The lugs engage in recesses in the hub of the pinion p and in a sleeve m keyed to the shaft. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also constructions in which the boss of the pinion is provided with a helicoidal slot, in which it is connected with the sleeve m by a helical spring and in which plates pass through a slot in the shaft and the boss of the pinion. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191129273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Bending Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: B21F35/04
Filed: 1911-12-29
Granted: 1912-12-30
Abstract: 29,273. Fairweather, W., [Thomas, A. L.]. Dec. 29. Making metal fabrics; coiling; expanding and stretching; bending-formers.-In a machine for bending wire, particularly for making garmentstays either formed of a single wire or of a number of wires, as shown in Fig. 7, the wire is coiled alternately on two pins to form figureeight coils, being carried by a shuttle operated by a pair of rotary drivers. The guide slots 5 for the shuttles are formed between a gapped frame 3 and a pair of plates 6 which are mounted on shafts 7. The coiling-pins 13 are L-shaped and are secured by clamps 13<a> to deflecting-plates 14, which are fixed in position on the plates 6 by screws and slots 14<b>, 14<a> and are adjusted to suit the width of fabric by screws 14<c>. The wires are prevented from swinging outwards by guide-plates 44 carried by bars 45 and having bent lips 46 for facilitating the admission of the wires. The shuttles 16 consist of bars 17, 18, Fig. 5, connected by bolts 19 on which are mounted antifriction rollers 21 which run in the guide slots 5. The bar 18 carries a frame 23 on which is mounted a bobbin 27 held therein by a spring pin 32. The wire 35 passes through a tube 26, is wrapped round a wheel 36, which has friction disks 38 at each side and an adjusting-nut 40 on the spindle 37 to regulate the tension, and passes between grooved rollers 41. The stud part 24 of the frame 23 has a friction roller 22 which is engaged by one of the notched arms 48 of one of a pair of rotary plates 47, which are mounted on the hubs of a pair of gear-wheels 52 rotated from the main shaft 57 by gears 55, 56. As the fabric is forced off the pins, the loops are bent at right-angles by a series of pairs of crushing-rolls 62, 63, 64 driven by bevel-gear from a shaft 79 rotated by chain gear from the shaft 57. The rolls 63, 64 are conical so that the fabric is flattened at each edge in turn. The fabric is then stretched by a pair of rollers 84 intermittently operated by a ratchet-wheel 87 rotated by a pivoted pawl plate 88 carrying a series of spring-pressed pawls having a slightly different spacing from the ratchet teeth, to prevent lost motion. The plate 88 is pivoted on the spindle of the roller 84 and is operated by an eccentric on the shaft 57 through a rod, link, and lever 91, which is pivoted to the plate and the motion of which is limited in one direction by a projection 93 thereon and in the other direction by a screw stop 94. Specification 17,747/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191200161-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Illuminated Indicating Device or Sign.
IPC: G09F9/307
Filed: 1912-01-02
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 161. Hutchinson, R., and Wilkins, & Bro., F. Jan. 2. Monogrammic signs. -In a monogrammic panel, a plate with apertures arranged regularly in vertical and horizontal rows is mounted in front of a flat partitioned chamber containing electric lamps, and those groups of apertures, such as A2, A3, B1, Fig. 5, which are always illuminated in conjunction are backed by a single compartment containing a single lamp. An arrangement of the apertures and lamp compartments of a panel for displaying any numeral from 0 to 9 is shown in Fig. 5. The black circles indicate apertures which are not required in any of the combinations, and which are accordingly filled up. The apertures may be star-shaped or may be filled with glass spheres. Sheets of ground and coloured glass may be used. The lamp compartments are preferably formed of reflecting-material.
Patent GB-191201537-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Binders around Packages.
Inventor: SWANSON HERMAN LEVI
IPC: B65D63/14
Filed: 1912-01-19
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 1537. Swanson, H. L. Jan. 19, 1911, [Convention date]. Cord fastenings.-A fastening for securing the ends of a package tie comprises two arms 10, 11 converging towards 13, 14 and then diverging at 15, 16 to form bearings 17 for a cranked rod 23. The cranked rod 23 has on one end a loop 21 to which one end of the package tie 24 is secured and on the other a hook 22 round which the tie 24 is turned after it has once been passed around the package. After the tie has been passed around the package at right-angles to the direction of its first convolution, its end is clamped beneath a lever 18 pivoted to the arms 10, 11 and adapted to be engaged beneath the constricted parts 13, 14 of these arms. The hook 22 is disengaged from the tie 24 by turning up the cranked part 23.
Patent GB-191203238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: MASCORD GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B41F9/12
Filed: 1912-02-08
Granted: 1913-03-10
Abstract: 3238. Mascord, G. W. Feb 8. Inking-apparatus for engraved-plate printing- machines of the kind having wiping bands c, which may be provided with cleaning-devices such as solvent-applying means g, brushing- means i, and ink &c. removing means k, has bands to which may be given any desired speed of movement, depending on the kind of plate and ink used, either by means of coned pulleys e<2>, e<3> or other variable drive. The plate may be inked intermittently by a messenger roll a<2> dipping into the trough a<1> and operated by a cam to contact with the printing-roller a for the required time. The tension of the bands c may be adjusted by screws d<2> and rollers f<1>, f<2>, which may also act as polishing-rollers, and be driven from the shaft e'. The band is pressed against the brush i by an adjustable support i'. The solvent may be applied either by spraying as shown, or by other means, such as a roller moistened by a wick from a fountain into which the ink removed by a roller k may be passed by an additional roller and scraper, instead of by the scraper k<1>. The variable drive for the bands c may drive them at any speed either faster or slower than the plate cylinder a, and may consist of friction gearing operating a lay shaft driving the shaft e<4> through bevel-gearing. The major portion of the ink is first scraped off the printing-plate by a scraper a', and the band c may be cleaned by a straight or spiral scraper instead of the roller k. Any of the bandcleaning devices may be given a lateral movement if desired.
Patent GB-191207341-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Overflows from Sinks and the like.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
IPC: E03C1/29
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 7341. Doulton, H. L., and Giles, C. H. March 26. Lavatory basins and sinks; bath, lavatorybasin, and sink overflow fittings.-The side K of a sink &c. B is made with a depression A to act as an overflow weir. Vertical ridges C direct the water to a slop hopper H into which the usual plug outlet also leads. A raised weir J is formed round the outlet E to cause the water to issue in one stream. A channel G is left for the last of the water.
Patent GB-191214094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Matrix-setting and Line-casting Machines.
Inventor: SCHOLZ HUGO
IPC: B41B7/18
Filed: 1912-06-17
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 14,094. Scholz, H. June 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Assembling matrices.-In matrix-setting and line-casting machines in which matrix bars comprising two telescopic parts are used, the matrix bars are adjusted in height by means of endless bands f, o running over a triangular guideplate, the apex of which can be raised or lowered. The guide-plate is provided with a fitting resting on a vertically-adjustable member q, which is provided with teeth engaging mating teeth on a fixed member p. The member q is operated by means of two levers t, v carried by an L- shaped handle-bar z, the other arm of which engages a serrated part and is held in its engaged position by means of a spring. The member q is pressed into engagement with the member p by means of springs r, s.
Patent GB-191221219-A (GB)
Title: Means for Carrying Hats Under Seats.
Inventor: HARDWARE WILLIAM
IPC: A47C7/64
Filed: 1912-09-18
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 21,219. Hardware, W., and Butler, G., [trading as Hardware & Butler]. Sept. 18. Hat-holders.-A hat-holder for attachment to seats consists of two pieces of wire 1, 2, pivoted upon a screw 12 and separately secured at the front by screws 13 to give the desired width of opening. The upstanding bracket parts 9 allow a space beneath the seat to receive the brim of the hat, the crown of which passes into the U-shaped space between the wires. The Provisional Specification states that the device may be formed from a single piece of wire.
Patent GB-191222653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Halogen Derivatives of Organic Compounds.
Inventor: PERKIN WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: C07C17/10
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 22,653. Perkin, W. H., Weizmann, C., and Davies, H. Oct. 4. [Addition to 277/12.] Halogen-substituted organic compounds other than those described in the parent Specification are produced by treating the vapours of the organic compounds with halogen in such a manner that the former are always in excess, and so that the compounds formed are removed immediately from the reaction zone. The halogen is preferably admitted in fine streams so as to be at once absorbed. The product obtained may be distilled to obtain fractions of definite composition, The reaction is facilitated by the use of ultra-violet rays. In examples are prepared trichlor- and 1:2:3:4-tetrachlor-butane from butylchloride, monochlorheptane from heptane, dibromisopentane from isoamylbromide, and monochloracetic acid from acetic acid. Specifications 13,051/12 and 22,737/12, [Class 1 (i), Chemical processes &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191223062-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dental Appliance.
Inventor: EGGLER FREDERIC BENJAMIN
IPC: A61C5/90
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 23,062. Eggler, F. B. Oct. 9. Dental instruments; gagging - appliances.- An appliance for keeping the mouth open and dry during dental operations comprises hinged tubular wad holders 2, 4 open on the inner side and adapted to be fitted below the upper lip and opened out by cheek protectors 7, 8 which are slidably mounted on rails 5, 6 so that they fit tightly in the corners of the mouth and draw back the lip when the head-band secured to the eyes 17, 18 is tightened. A wad holder 9 is pressed against the palate near the inner side of the teeth by a spring hinge, the arm 10 passing across the rear teeth and, with the pressure of the cheek protectors, preventing closing of the mouth. A spring wad holder 9<a>, Fig. 3, may be fitted to one of the rails 5, 6 by a claw 23. The elastic head-band is connected at the back to a plate so that the hair is not disarranged.
Patent GB-191223473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cork Cutting Machines.
Inventor: BOGDANFFY ALEXANDER
IPC: B27J5/00
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 23,473. Bogdanffy, A. Oct. 14. Drilling-machines.-Relates to a machine for cutting or blocking-out corks from cork strips and comprises special details particularly for feeding and gripping. A tubular cork cutter 30 is carried by an arbor 27, which is rotated by belt gearing from a power shaft 23 and is reciprocated axially by an arm 55 on a rod 52 which is slidably mounted in the machine frame and is connected by a rod 49 to a strap 48 on an eccentric 47 keyed to a rotating shaft 43. The work strip 81 is placed on a support 70 so as to rest on a vertically-adjustable baseplate 82 between parallel plate members 71, 77 ; the distance between the members 71, 77 is adjustable according to the thickness of the work strip. A ring-shaped jaw 118 carried by the upper end of a bell-crank lever 116 is operated to clamp the work strip in position, whilst it is being cut, by a sleeve 126 on the shaft 52 engaging a roller 123 on a lug 122 secured to the lower end of the lever 116. The lug 122 and lever 116 can be disconnected when the work strip is not required to be held. In the intervals between reciprocations of the cutter 30, the work strip is fed forward by a nose 109 on the rod 52 engaging a roller 106<1> on a bell-crank lever 106, which is connected by a pivot 105 to a lever 98 mounted in a recessed disk 102 carried by a spindle 103 vertically adjustable in a slotted bracket depending from the plate member 71. The upper end of the lever 98 operates, through a pin-and-slot connexion, a bar 86 sliding in bearings on the plate member 71 and carrying spring-pressed feeding-fingers 92 engaging the work strip. The lever 98 is returned to its normal position after the feeding movement by springs 111, 112, the work strip being retained in position by spring prongs on the plate member 77. The cutter 30 is fitted with a stripper 31 provided with projecting portions engaging longitudinal slots 33 in the arbor 27. The projections 32 carry a ring 32<1> which engages stops 34, 35 on an extension of the bearing 26 supporting the arbor to limit the movement of the stripper and to cause the stripper to eject the cut cork into a shoot 128. The stripper may carry felt pieces 39 which are charged with lubricant, when the stripper is outside the cutter, 30 by means of a saturated piece of felt supported by the machine frame.
Patent GB-191227080-A (GB)
Title: Swimmer's Shoe.
Inventor: ROBINSON LLEWELLYN
IPC: A63B31/14
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 27,080. Robinson, L. Nov. 25. Swimming -appliances. -Relates to swimming- shoes, and consists chiefly in pivoting the toe portion to the remainder of the shoe and in making the heel-receiving member adjustable. The toe portion 15 is connected to the sole by pivoted links 19, 20, pivoted together at 21, a pin 23 and slot 22 being provided to prevent the member 15 from opening beyond the extended position. The two portions 24, 25 of the hinged side-members are connected by interlocking tongues and grooves so as to form a continuous member when extended. The heel member 7 is mounted on a nut 10, which can be moved along the screw 9 for adjustment. The side members 24, 25 can be folded beneath the sole and toe members, and are provided with eyes 26, through which a rod 29 can be passed to secure the members 24, 25. The shoe is secured on the foot by the strap 30.