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Patent GB-191025259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Games of Skill.
Inventor: KING PERCY FREDERICK
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 1910-10-31
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 25,259. King, P. F. Oct. 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Table games; scoring- apparatus.-In a game. a ball is projected through holes in a target by means of a pneumatic blower. The blower consists of a tube A, Fig. 1, having a conical mouth B for the reception of the ball 0. The ball is held in the month B by suction and is projected from it by blowing. The target D, Fig. 2, consists of a flat piece of wood with one or more holes or sockets E, or it may consist of wire wings suitably mounted or connected together. A scoring-hoard for use with the game is in the form of a cribbage board six feet long, but is made to fold to a length of one foot.
Patent GB-191027292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Turbines.
Inventor: BOUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS
IPC: F02C5/12
Filed: 1910-11-23
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 27,292. Bour, E. F. Nov. 23. Plant; working - fluid supply.-Relates to mixed steam and gas turbines of the kind described in Specification 4090/10, and consists in utilizing the exhaust from the main turbine for driving one or more De Laval wheels or other turbines. Several details have been improved. The main turbine is provided with one or more combustion chambers D, Fig. 1<a>, containing a conical admission valve d<1> and a similar exhaust valve d<2>. The valve d<2> is continuously rotated by suitable gearing driven by the turbine shaft, the last wheel h<2>of the train engaging the valve spindle d<2x> by a clutch. Toothed lugs on the valves d<1>, d<2> cause the valve d<1> to follow the movements of the valve d<2>. The valve d<1> is provided with ports for the successive admission of hydrocarbon, air, and water. The valve d<2> is provided with ports for admitting the products of combustion to the turbine nozzle D<8> and for admitting a scavenging-charge of air between each explosion. A water jacket w<1> surrounds the chamber containing the lower part of the valve stem and its actuating details. A water jacket w<3> surrounds the combustion, chamber and a similar jacket surrounds the turbines. These jackets are connected so that the circulating water .first passes through the jacket w<1>, then through the turbine jacket, then through the jacket w<3>, where it is generated into steam and passes out around the nozzle D<8> by injector action, when the mixed steam and gases act upon a circular - flow turbine, the exhaust from which acts upon one or more De Laval wheels or the like. To stop the turbine, a rod h<7x> is pulled, and by a suitable mechanism, the pinion h<2> is lowered and unclutched from the valve stem d<2x>. A guiding-device is provided whereby the valves are always left in such a position as to leave the combustion chamber charged ready for starting. In. a modification, a piston-operated ratchet mechanism is used for rotating the valves on starting.
Patent GB-191029860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furniture Castors.
Inventor: MILNER EDWARD
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 29,860. Milner, E., and Hargrave, H. W., [trading as Milner & Co., E.], and Beardsmore, V. Dec. 23. Castors.-A ball castor, having three or more bearing-balls running in a ball race, is provided with a rotatable perforated c i rcular bottom plate through which the balls partly project. Fig. 1 shows a socket castor having an annular ball race 6 and a circular bottom plate 1 which can rotate on the centre stud 2. In the castor shown in Fig. 3, the horizontal revolving plate 1 is raised from sheet metal, and is secured round the rim of the part 7 by bending over the rim 8. As a modification, Fig. 6, the rim of the ballrace plate 7 can be closed over and around the periphery of the circular revolving plate 1.
Patent GB-191029885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Retaining Boots, Shoes and the like in Shape.
IPC: A43D3/14
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 29,885. Marks, E. C. R., [Skelotree Co.]. Dec. 23. Sole-straighteners.-An external tree is made from spring steel wire, which is bent to the shape shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the wire are provided with clips 8, 6 adapted to engage the top edge of the sole at the toe and waist respectively. The tension of the arms 2, 2<1> of the device is adjusted by means of a tubular runner 9, which is provided with a face plate 10 adapted to receive advertising matter.
Patent GB-191030129-A (GB)
Title: ? Preparation of Albuminous Compounds of Guaiacol Sulphonates.
Inventor: BUSCH ALBERT
Filed: 1910-12-28
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 30,129. Busch, A., and W³lfing, J. A. von. Dec. 28. [Addition to 29,787/09.] Albuminous compounds of guaiacol sulphonates are prepared by the interaction of alkali compounds of animal or vegetable casein or alkali albuminates, and the neutral alkali salts of the guaiacol sulphonic acids produced by sulphonation below 100‹ C.
Patent GB-191100056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
IPC: E05B55/00
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 56. Marks, E. C. R., [Percival, L. P.]. Jan. 2. Latches, sliding. -- The attaching-plates for the latch are secured in position by screws and nuts, the heads of which are like rivet-heads. The latch-bolt 11 is mounted on a plate 8, secured to the inside plate 2, and is guided by means of a member 15 and the turned-up edge of the plate 8, the spring being arranged on a pin 14 on the bolt and bearing against a tapped lug 13 on the plate 8. A cap 25 secured by a screw engaging the lug 13 covers the follower mechanism and keeps the parts in position. Locking sliding latches.-A transverse sliding bolt 27 is adapted to engage one of the lugs 10 on the latch to lock it in either the shot or withdrawn position. The bolt 27 is actuated by the arm 28 of a lever, the other arm 29 of which serves to guide the bolt, the lever being secured to an inside knob and to a disk 34 with projecting lugs 38 with which a key can be engaged to operate the bolt from outside. The disk has a nib 35 adapted to snap into holes 36, 37 of the bolt to hold the bolt in its two positions. A thumb turn 18 is also provided on the inside for lccking the latch.
Patent GB-191100621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Longitudinal Adjustment of Thrust Bearings.
Inventor: CAPSTAFF JAMES ALBERT
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 621. Capstaff, J. A. Jan. 10. Adjusting for position.-A thrust bearing for steam turbines is adjusted longitudinally by fluid pressure, and is locked in the adjusted position by wedges, screws, &c. A number of collars on the shaft engage thrust rings in upper and lower half-bearings C, D, which take the thrusts in different directions. The bearings C, D are locked in position by wedges c<2>, d<2>, the ends of which are fitted with graduated nuts having securing-devices under lock and key. The wedges engage between lugs c', d<4> and abutments c<1>, d<1> on the casing. Each half-bearing has a radial extension c<8>, d<8> on each side, and between pairs of these are interposed cylinders H and rams h', operated by oil or other fluid supplied through pipes h<2> from a hand-pump P. To adjust the rotor F, one of the half-bearings is advanced through the required distance by means of the wedges and graduated nuts, and is then locked; by means of the pump and the rams, the other half-bearing is then moved until the thrust collars are hard up against the rings of the first half. The piston p<1>, Fig. 8, of the pump is operated by a lever p<3> and a hand-lever R moving between stops r<1>, r<2>. A release valve Q, to relieve the pressure in the cylinders H, is operated by an extension q<1> of the lever p<3> when the lever R moves past the stop r<1>, and to enable this to be done, a spring-pressed stopper p<5> is moved out of the path of the stop r<1> by a trigger p<4>. In a modification, the bearing is not divided into upper and lower halves, but the whole bearing is moved by the rams relatively to the casing. Micrometers T, Fig 1, and a pressure gauge are provided. The device may be used to facilitate the grinding-in of the thrust rings in the process of manufacture, micrometers being used to show when the rotor has advanced by the amount of the clearance observed between the collars and rings that are not in good contact.
Patent GB-191101151-A (GB)
Title: Automobile Tyre Attachment.
Inventor: RICHNER HENRY ELIER
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 1911-01-16
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 1151. Richner, H. E. Jan. 16. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces; tyre attachments to rims.-Elastic tyres are protected by spring metal plates 8 embracing the tyres and arranged close together. The plates have re-entrant flanges 10, which bear against the rim flanges, curved sides 11, which bear on the rim edges, and flanged extensions 13, which have semicircular recesses 21 at each end. The plates are secured by continuous or sectional rings 14, which are shaped to fit the sides and the edges of the plates, and are secured by bolts 19 passing through the felloes at intervals through the holes formed by the recesses 21 between some of the pairs of plates. The wearing-surfaces of the plates may be roughened or formed with projections, and the plates may be covered by an external rubber, canvas, or other band, the edges of which engage between the plates and the rings 14.
Patent GB-191110602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diaries.
Inventor: PLUMBLY FREDERICK HENRY
IPC: B42D5/04
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 10,602. Plumbly, F. H., [trading as Plumbly & Co., F.]. May 2. Manuscript books.-The covers of a diary, the leaves of which are ruled as shown, are provided with an extension a upon which the days of the week are written. The diary may be used for any year by entering the days on the extension in suitable order.
Patent GB-191113455-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Conveying Sheets in connection with Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: HOLLINGS HARRY
IPC: B41F1/28
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 13,455. Hollings, H., Richard, J. M. M., and Richard, W. C. June 6. Platen machines.-Relates to means for feeding sheets to platen presses and delivering them therefrom, printed side up, at the front of the machine. 'The sheets are fed singly up to stops on a table P, and are taken by grippers C on oscillating arms C<1> and conveyed on to the platen R, which is fixed on the frame. A band or tapes A is fixed at one end to the gripper, and at the other is wound on a spring drum B. After the sheet has been printed, the grippers return, and at the top of their travel are opened to release the sheet by a movable cam operated from a cam on the main shaft. The printed sheet, resting on the band A as it unwinds on the drum B, passes over an endless band X and is deposited, printed side up, into a hopper S. The roller B may be controlled by a weight instead of a spring.
Patent GB-191120740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats and Ornaments for Millinery and other Textile Decorative Purposes.
Inventor: ASKHAM WALLIS
IPC: A41G9/00
Filed: 1911-09-19
Granted: 1912-07-27
Abstract: 20,740. Askham, W. Sept. 19. Ornamenting. - Consists in making ornaments for millinery and other purposes by winding ornamental material around projections formed on a frame, so that neither stitching nor sticking is necessary. To produce an artificial feather, the material B is wound around projections D as shown by the dotted lines, and the ends are taken through a slot C and fastened on the underside. In a modification, the frame is made hollow and conical, the material being brought through a hole in the top, wound in a V-shaped spiral groove, and secured in a notch at the bottom.
Patent GB-191122170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Furniture.
Inventor: OHRT ALBERT
IPC: A47B77/04
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 22,170. Ohrt, A. Oct. 9. Cupboards ; dressers, kitchen ; sideboards.- An ice-holder d is arranged between side compartments b, c for food &c. in a kitchen dresser, cupboard, sideboard, &c. The ice may be put in through a front door or from the top, and the melted ice water is withdrawn through a tap g. The walls of the compartments b, c and the sides of the drawers h, i may be lined with sheet zinc or glass to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-191124296-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stair Rod and Connections.
Inventor: EUSTANCE JOSEPH EVANS
IPC: A47G27/06
Filed: 1911-11-01
Granted: 1912-11-01
Abstract: 24,296. Eustance, J. E. Nov. 1. Stair rods; stair-rod eyes. - Stair rods are secured under spring action by fittings attached to or separated from the rod, and mounted upon the stair by the engagement of a headed pin with a keyhole or like slot in the fitting. Fig. 1 shows the type of fitting attached to the back of the rod. The slot is formed in a spring plunger f' which is passed over the head of the pin h, and then released so that the spring i moves it into locking position. Fig. 3 shows a separable fitting provided with a keyhole slot a<2> and a spring c by which the engagement of the rod is maintained.
Patent GB-191202223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holding Mechanism for Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: MOREHOUSE LEONARD MELANCHTHON
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 1912-01-27
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 2223. Morehouse, L. M. Jan. 27. Locking - followers; covers. - A device for locking the covers of a loose-leaf binder in their adjusted position comprises a channel-shaped housing D at each end of the top clamping-bar A and a mating plate C at each end of the bottom bar B. Each plate C is enclosed on its fourth side by a sliding latch F which moves in slots transversely of the housing D and is provided with a laterally-extending bevelled tooth F<2> which engages ratchet teeth C<1> on the edge of the plate C. The latch F is spring- pressed into engaging position and is released by a thumb-piece F<4>, stops F<3>, F<5> being provided to limit its movement. The housings D are attached to the top bar A by legs on the side flanges D<1>, D<2>. The clamping-bars A, B are covered with leather &c., which extends across as shown in Fig. 1 and forms hinges A<3>, B<3> for the covers.
Patent GB-191206597-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Artificial Stone by a Cold Method.
Inventor: BINETTER MAX
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 1912-03-16
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 6597. Binetter, M., and Komlos, D. July 25, 1911, [Convention date]. Compositions containing cement, silica, etc.; stone, hardening and preserving.-Relates to the manufacture of artificial stone for tiles &c. Ground burnt clay, such as brick dust, is mixed with 6 to 8 per cent of pulverized vegetable fibre rich in silica, such as equisetum (' horsetail '). One-quarter toone-fifth partof hydraulic binding-material, such as cement, is added, and the mixture is moistened with dilute hydrofluoric acid of such a strength that the silicate are not decomposed. The product is moulded and dried, and then hardened by treating again with dilute hydrofluoric acid.
Patent GB-191207007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, the Manufacture and Production of Artificial Flowers, Foliage, and Fruits.
Inventor: CINOTTI NOEME
IPC: A41G1/00
Filed: 1912-03-21
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 7007. Ginotti, N., Delmazures, [nÚe Cinotti], N., and Cinotti, Y. March 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Artificial flowers, fruits, and leaves.-The membrane from the inside of the shells of eggs is used in the manufacture of artificial flowers &c. The membrane consisting of two layers which may be used together or separately, is removed from the shell either by hand or tools, or the shell is dissolved away chemically. The membrane having been cleaned, passed once or twice through boiling water and macerated in alcohol, the petals &c. are cut out, and then colours, prepared in the usual way and preferably mixed with glycerine &c., are applied with a brush. The membrane may be mounted on a mandrel either before or after cutting, and the cut-out pieces may be goffered &c. by an iron or by stamping. In order that the colour may take readily, a fixing liquid may be first applied to the membrane.
Patent GB-191207076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Buckles for Straps or the like.
Inventor: DARMITTE RAYMOND JOSEPH
Filed: 1912-03-22
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 7076. Darmitte, R. J. March 22. Buckles.-A prongless buckle for straps and the like comprises a hinged clamp 4 with a serrated cross-bar 6 for gripping the strap, in combination with a sliding bar 10 for attaching the end of the strap. The inward movement of the clamp is limited by stops 8 formed on the framework or on the clamp itself.
Patent GB-191217512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Diggers.
Inventor: KERR WILLIAM
IPC: A01D17/00
Filed: 1912-07-29
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 17,512. Kerr, W. July 29. Potato diggers.-In a potato digger of the type having a screw conveyer working over a screen, the conveyer is arranged transversely and placed above a fixed cradle-screen which has a digging-share at one end and means for discharging the potatoes at the other. The share 40 delivers the potatoes into the slightly inclined cradle or screen 42 consisting of curved and tapered rods 19 fixed to transverse bars 17, 18. The potatoes are moved along the screen and delivered through an opening 43 in it by a spiral conveyer D mounted between two disks 6, 7 and driven from the wheels B by chain gearing and clutches. The conveyer, which is preferably of a coarse pitch so that it presents an inclined surface to the potatoes, thereby causing them to move along under gravity, consists of a multiplethreaded screw formed by twisting blades 20 round a shaft 3. One or all of the blades 20 is or are provided with india-rubber strips 21, Fig. 4, teeth 22, and brushes 23. The cradle and conveyer are carried by arms projecting from a shaft 33, and are adjusted by rocking the shaft 33 by means of a lever 28, a balance weight 37 being provided. A hinged cover fits over the conveyer, a space being left at the rear through which the haulms are discharged by engagement with the cover and with spiked wheels 13 on a shaft 11 driven by chain gearing. The wide frame A may be adjustable and the cradle-adjusting mechanism dispensed with. According to the Provisional Specification, rotary digging-apparatus may be used, and blades, brushes, pins or projections may be adjustably fastened to the conveyer, and the screen may consist of individually removable rods or wires longitudinally arranged at one end and transversely at the other, and at varying distances apart.
Patent GB-191218527-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Purification of Liquid Hydrocarbons.
IPC: C10G27/04
Filed: 1912-08-12
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 18,527. Richter & Richter. Dec. 5, 1911, [Convention date]. [Addition to 23,467/10.] Mineral and essential oils, purifying.-The parent invention, namely, the purification of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum, benzol, and terpenes by treatment with oxygen, ozone, or oxygen - containing gases in the presence of finely - divided catalytically - active carbon, is modified by subjecting the hydrocarbons to a preliminary treatment with alkaline lye in order to transform any acid bodies into salts. The oxygen-containing gas is at the same time blown through the oil, the lye being afterwards removed by settling and washing, or by absorbing it in finely-divided ashes, calcined clay, &c. Specification 24,667/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191218536-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Impregnating Solid or Substantially Solid Substances with other Substances or Agents.
Inventor: BULLOCK ARTHUR ROBERT
IPC: C14C3/30
Filed: 1912-08-12
Granted: 1913-08-12
Abstract: 18,536. Bullock, A. R. Aug. 12. Electric tanning.-Solid or substantially solid substances are impregnated with a liquid or plastic mass of impregnating-substance by the action upon the substances of a magnetic field which changes density, preferably with great rapidity. The process is applicable, for example, to the preserving or curing of meat, hides, or other forms of animal or vegetable matter, and to the tanning of hides. The impregnating- tank is provided with racks 5 for the substance to be impregnated, and with a shoot 1 of wood or other non-conducting material containing a core of magnetically-permeable material wound with an electric conductor 2, which is supplied with an alternating or pulsating direct current preferably of high frequency. A cooling-coil 7 having an insulated section X may be provided. In a modification, the shoot 1 is mounted on the exterior of the tank.
Patent GB-191219160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Contract Devices for Controlling Points or Signals on Electric Tramways and the like.
Inventor: WEENEN JOHANNED JACOBUS HENDRI
IPC: B60M1/14
Filed: 1912-08-21
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 19,160. Weenen, J. J. H. W., Stoffels, K.. W. G. J., and Sprenkel, J. B. van der. Aug. 21. E l e c t r i c contactarrangements, operation of by passing collectors. -The points and signals on electric tramways and the like are controlled by two contactarms so constructed and arranged that whilst they both tend to move on the passage of a collector, only one can complete its circuit owing to the selective action of a solenoid. In the construction shown in side elevation and plan in Figs. 3 and 4, respectively, the usual overhead conductor - A carries a running rail C and members F adapted to be raised when a collector G passes on the rail C. The members F are pivotally carried from two spindles F<2>, on one of which are freely mounted two contact-arms H<1> connected by springs H<2> to two a.rms H fixed to the spindle. Mounted transversely to the conductor A is a solenoid J, the windings of which connect the conductor A to the rail C. Normally the solenoid is de-energized and its core J<1> moved by a compression spring K into the reverse position to that shown in Fig. 4, whereby the near contact-arm H<1> is prevented from moving into engagement with its contact L. When a collector passes, only one of the contact-arms H' can therefore move, the selective action depending on whether the passing car is or is not taking current from the rail C. Movement of the contact-arms H<1> after the initial movement produced by the car passing on to the members F, is rendered impossible by the contact-arm, which has moved to engage its contact L. blocking any movement of the core as shown in Fig. 3. A modified construction of the members F is described for use with collectors of the bow type. If a vehicle passes in the reverse direction, left to right, the contact-arms both remain inoperative. The apparatus may also be applied to an electric tramway on the conduit system.
Patent GB-191223236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Compensating Apparatus for Sewage Distributors.
Inventor: JONES WALTER
IPC: C02F3/04
Filed: 1912-10-11
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 23,236. Jones, W., and Jones, E. R. Oct. 11. Travelling - carriage apparatus.-In travelling apparatus for distributing liquids to filter beds, the action of the wind is neutralized by means of a windwheel A carried bv and geared to the apparatus, so that it has a retarding effect when the distributor is travelling with the wind and an accelerating effect when travelling against it. The distributor is driven by a water-wheel B actuated by the liquid being distributed, and, in the form shown, the windwheel is carried by the bracket which supports the water-wheel and is connected thereto by means of bevel-gearing N and a belt D.
Patent GB-191226209-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Hearth-brush and Bar-wiper.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS SARAH ALICE
Filed: 1912-11-15
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 26,209. Griffiths, S. A. Nov. 15. Fixing by self - grip sockets and tangs.-In a hearth - brush having a movable tongue for wiping the bars of the grate, the tongue may be constituted by the end A of the handle which has a sliding fit in a sheath B attached to the brushhead.