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Patent GB-190929139-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Derivatives of the Anthraquinone Series.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B1/60
Filed: 1909-12-13
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 29,139. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Dec. 13. Anthraquinone thioethers are obtained by treating anthraquinone derivatives containing negative groups, for example, nitroanthraquinones, halogenanthraquinones, anthraquinone sulphonic acids, or their derivatives, such as 1-amino-4-chlor-, 1- benzoylamino-4-chlor-, 1-acetylamino-4-nitro-, and 1-amino-2 4-dibrom-anthraquinone, with aliphatic mercaptans, such as ethyl or methyl mercaptan or thioglycollic acid. The products are either dyes or may serve as intermediate compounds for the production of dyes. The following products are specified :-1-aminoanthraquinone-4-ethythioether, 1 - benzoylaminoanthraquinone - 4 - ethylthioether, 1 - acetylaminoanthraquinone - 4 - ethylthioether, 1-aminoanthraquinone 2 : 4-dimethylthioether, 1 :5- diaminoanthraquinone-4 : 8-diethylthioether, anthraquinone-1-ethylthioether-5-sulphonic acid, anthraquinone-1 : 5Àdiethylthioether, anthraquinone-1 : 4- diethyltbioether-8-sulphonic acid. The 1-benzoylamino - and 1- acetylamino - anthraquinone - 4 - thioether are red vat dyes ; the sulphonic acids above specified dye wool yellow and red shades in acid baths. Specification 3276/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191009164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: SNOW CHARLES
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 1910-04-15
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 9 1 6 4 . Snow, C., and Radley, J. E. April 15. Retractive switches.-A spring - pressed plunger C carries two contact springs D, one working over a contact E and the other working over the two contact-pieces G, H.
Patent GB-191013322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus used in Gasworks for Discharging Coke from and Charging Coal into Gas Retorts.
Inventor: ALDRIDGE JAMES GEORGE WILLCOX
IPC: C10B35/00
Filed: 1910-06-01
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 13,322. Aldridge, J. G. W., and McMinn, A. C. June 1. Charging and discharging.-In a discharging- charger for retorts of the kind comprising swing- ing push-plates pivoted between stiff or jointed side-plates, the front push-plate is formed by one or more doors hinged approximately vertically. In the apparatus shown, two doors a are provided, and their hinges are inclined to the vertical at an angle of about 15 degrees so that the weight of the doors tends to hold them in their closed position. When closed, they meet at an angle of considerably less than 180 degrees against a stop d, which may be carried by the hood e. Projections h are fitted on the doors to abut against stops j on the apron plate of the machine, so that the doors are closed automatically as the charger is withdrawn. A plough-shaped plate g mounted on the front of the arched hood e is provided to spread the coal towards the sides of the retort.
Patent GB-191016163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Taking Garment Measurements.
Inventor: RUBIN CONSTANTINO GUERRA
IPC: A41H1/02
Filed: 1910-07-06
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 16,163. Rubin, C. G. July 6. Clips, sliding- jaw.-In a device, comprising crossed tapes, for measuring garments, clips are used to connect the tapes at the crossings so as to allow relative movement of the tapes as required. In Figs. 7<a> and 7<b>, the tapes A', B<1> cross at rightangles above a plate 1, and are pressed thereupon by a pin 4 fixed to a cross spring 3, the slotted extremities of which are engaged by pillars at the four corners of the clip. The pin 4 engages perforations in any tape which is not required to move in the clip. Clamps, screw. - In the form shown in Fig. 8<b>, the crossed tapes are pressed upon a plate 9 by a screw 10.
Patent GB-191018310-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of a New Substantive Azodyestuff.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B35/362
Filed: 1910-08-02
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 18,310. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Aug. 2. Trisazo dyes.-A trisazo dye is obtained by tetrazotizing p-phenylenediamineazo-2-amino-5- naphthol-7-sulphonic acid and combining first with one molecular part of phenol and then in alkaline solution with one molecular part of 2-amino-5-naphthol-7-sulphonic acid. The product dyes cotton black shades which give blacks on development with diazotized p-nitraniline. Specification 9620/10 is referred to. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 5636/94.
Patent GB-191019738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Door-locking Devices.
Inventor: WALKER PERCY
IPC: E05B65/42
Filed: 1910-08-24
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 19,738. Walker, P. Aug. 24. Railway - carriage doors, fastening automatically.-Under each door is a bolt a connected by a lever e to a spring - pressed operator d, and normally all the bolts are kept drawn, as shown, by the position of a bar j which bears humps g to keep the operators up. The bar ends in a lever j<1>, which, when shifted in either direction, draws the humps from under the operators to allow their action. The bar is shifted when the train begins to run, against the force of a spring h, by spur-toothed sun- and-planet gear m on one of the axles. A catch t enables an official either to jam the bolt when partly protruded, or to lock the operator d in the lowered position.
Patent GB-191021817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Synchronizing of Moving Picture Machines with Talking Machines.
Filed: 1910-09-20
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 21,817. Rotary Photographic Co., and Madaler, F. von. Sept. 20. Synchronizing phonographs with kinematographs.-Relates to a positive mechanical adjustable flexible coupling between a phonograph and a kinematograph for maintaining them in synchronism. In the usual screwdriver slot e of a gramophone turntable spindle a is inserted a cross-pin d of a coupling c, which carries a bevel-wheel g at its upper end engaging with another bevel-wheel h carried in a frame k loose on the coupling c. Integral with the bevelwheel h is a spindle i supported in a bearing l and provided with a telescopic portion j, a universal joint m, and a bayonet-coupling n to connect with the kinematograph. If the spindle a is without a slot e, a conical wedge coupling adapted to be compressed by an external screw nut is used. In a modification, the coupling-shaft may be built in with the talking-machine. Specification 453/09, [Class 97 (i), Optical systems &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191022144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locking-devices for Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: YELF HENRY HERBERT
IPC: B41J29/00
Filed: 1910-09-23
Granted: 1911-12-27
Abstract: 22,144. Yelf, H. H. Sept. 23. Locking - devices; receptacles for erasers, pencils, and accessories.-An object is adapted to be locked in engagement with part of a typewriter to render the type-bars inoperative. The object may bear advertisements, or may serve as an oil-can, a debris-collector, or a container for erasers, pencils, tools &c. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the object a carries a rod q of rubber or the like adapted to abut against the type-bars e, and is provided with a spring-held pivoted rod f carrying a catch h adapted to engage behind the part c of the framework of the machine. To insert the object in the machine, a cam j on the rod f is rotated by a key l so that the catch h, is turned into the horizontal position, but on removing the key, the catch h is snapped into position by its spring. In modifications, the catch engages behind the inking-pad support. Specification 14,994/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191022219-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Gloves.
Inventor: LANDGRAF FRIEDRICH ALFRED
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1910-09-24
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 22,219. Landgraf, F. A. Sept. 24. Gloves.-A glove is provided, on the wrist, gauntlet, or arm portion, with a pocket adapted to contain a handkerchief &c., the opening of the pocket being at the end of the glove. As shown, the pocket B is on the back of the glove, and is provided with a closing-flap E. It is formed with fourchettes H &c., to permit it to be distended, and is provided at its edges with stiffening-strips C, which may be removable or not. When the pocket is at the front of the glove, some of the usual fastening- members may be located on the pocket instead of on the glove itself, the complementary members of such fastenings being provided on a flap attached to the side of the glove.
Patent GB-191022552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Revolving Doors.
Inventor: COLMAN THOMAS BENJAMIN
IPC: E06B3/90
Filed: 1910-09-29
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 22,552. Colman, T. B. Sept. 29. [Cognate Application, 26,310/10.] Revolving doors.-Relates to revolving doors having three or more radial wings, which, after being folded together, can be moved bodily to one side of the door casing. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, each wing p is pivotally connected by pins f to lugs m on pairs of disks d rotatably mounted on ball bearings between collars b, c carried by a central spindle a, each pair of disks being connected by a rod h. The wings p are retained in the radial position by spring catches n, Fig. 3, which yield on excess of pressure in case of panic. In a modification, the wings are retained in the radial position by the engagement of spring catches on the wings with cross arms q carried by the upper end of the central spindle, one arm being hinged at r to turn back to allow the door, when folded, to be moved on one side. Spring catches may also be used between the wings and the central spindle, or the wings may be held in the radial position by yielding cables. In the modified form of crossarm shown in Fig. 9, the wooden arms x<4>, reinforced with a metal core x<3>, are secured in sockets x' of a casting y<1> secured to the spindle a by screws z. The lower edges of the arms are lined with metal perforated for engagement by the spring catches on the wings. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, a door, consisting of wings p<1>, p<2> rigidly fixed to a spindle a and wings p<3>, p<4> hinged to the wings p<1>, p<2>, has its wings held in the radial position by hinged distance-pieces b, b<1>, the free ends of which engage socket-plates d on the wings. To collapse the door, the distance-pieces b<1> are released by means of screwed sleeves b<2>, whereupon the distance-pieces b may be turned back, and the wings folded and pushed on one side. The door casing may be provided with the usual hinged sections.
Patent GB-191025938-A (GB)
Title: Shuttle Mechanism for Embroidering Machines.
Inventor: SCHOENFELD MORRIS
IPC: D05C11/18
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 25,938. Schoenfeld, M. Nov. 8. Embroidery machines. - Each needle in an embroidering machine is provided with a reserve shuttle which becomes active when the thread of the other shuttle breaks or is used up. The reciprocating bar 3 drives the active shuttle 14 by fingers 5, 5<a> pivoted at 6 and held on the shuttles by a spring 9. The reserve shuttle 14<a> is held between fingers 4, 5<a> and reciprocates behind the shuttle 14. The thread - testing device comprises a bar 17 supported by a rod 25, which is depressed periodically. If tho shuttle-thread has broken or become used up, the bar 17 falls so far that on the return stroke of the shuttle, a finger 15 rides up a cam projection 23 on the bar, and over a projection 24 on the needle-plate 16. The fingers 5, 5<a> thus pass over the shuttle 14, and engage the reserve shuttle 14<a>, which now becomes active. The shuttle 14 occupies the space in front of the active shuttle, and may be removed at the attendant's convenience, a fresh reserve shuttle being inserted behind the active shuttle.
Patent GB-191027658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JOERGENSEN OLAV ESKIL
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1910-11-28
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 27,658. J÷rgensen, O. E. Sept. 1, [Convention date]. Reversing.-In engines of the Diesel type in which the admission and exhaust valves are automatically interchanged on reversal of the engine, the reversing- mechanism is frictionally connected to the shaft and does not require setting by hand. The valve 13 is adjusted by link-work 15, 22, 21, 20 connected to a disk 17, loose on the shaft, but actuated by friction and moving between stops 18, 19.
Patent GB-191029729-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or connected with Sterilizing Apparatus.
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 1910-12-21
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 29,729. Thorpe, A., and Sterilizers and Preservers, Ltd. Dec. 21. Disinfecting-chambers. -The vent of a sterilizing - chamber a, to which vapours from a lamp b are supplied, is closed by a weighted cover d fitted with felt &c.
Patent GB-191102030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Shutters.
Inventor: MOUNTAIN MONTAGUE BROWN
IPC: E06B9/68
Filed: 1911-01-26
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 2030. Mountain, M. B., Heron, C. R., and Hobdell, W. F. Jan. 26. Fire-proof shutters. -Relates to mechanism for releasing, in case of fire, duplicate roller shutters, each of which is supported in the raised position by a trip device, such as a spring locking-arm D, engaging a locking-disk C connected to one end of a spiral counterbalance spring, the other end of which is secured to the roller. The arms D are connected by rods h to bell-crank levers H, which bear against tappets j<1> on a sliding rod J, which is operated from either side of the shutter by handles in boxes g closed by breakable glass fronts g<1>. By pushing the rod J, one of the arms D and the corresponding counterbalance spring is released, thereby allowing both shutters, which are connected by the raising and lowering gearing, to fall, since the unreleased counterbalance spring is insufficient to support both shutters. If the shutters should not drop, the remaining locking-arm D may be released by moving the rod J in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-191114047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Governors.
Inventor: SARGENT JOHN WARREN
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1911-06-13
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 14,047. Sargent, J. W. June 13. Centrifugal governors.-In a combined centrifugal and inertia governor, the weights are pivoted on bell-cranks F, which are carried by a bracket mounted free to rotate on the driving- shaft A, but prevented from endlong movement by a ball bearing on its under surface and a collar T above it. The bell-cranks are connected to the muff B, and transmit the governing movement of the weights. These have the major part of their mass arranged at their adjacent sides and at the circumference. A spring X in tension connects the weights, being housed in recesses therein. To drive the weights, arms S connect sliding blocks R on the weights with the collar T fast on the shaft. To limit their outward movement, each weight is provided with a hooked projection P entering a recess Q in the other weight.
Patent GB-191115889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Heating and Cooking Devices.
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1911-07-08
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 15,889. Ferranti, Ltd., and Field, M. B. July 8. Switches, quick-break.-In an electric cooking-apparatus, two tumbler switches are linked to a common spring-controlled handle bar o, and the switches are held ' on ' by means of a latch l which engages a recess in the handle bar when a vessel is placed on the heating- member f and thereby depresses a plunger k. If the pressure on the plunger k is removed, the bar o is released and the switches opened by the spring. Condensation water is prevented from running along the lever l to the switch mechanism by a flange 11.
Patent GB-191117653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Points for Tramways.
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD WELLESLEY
IPC: B61L5/00
Filed: 1911-08-03
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 17,653. Wilson, R. W. Aug. 3. Spring operation and control.-In a spring retaining or controlling device for tramwaypoint tongues, the spring is mounted in a rotatable ring, so that, according to the position of the ring, the tongue is, after operation, brought back to its original position or retained in either extreme position. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the tongue 2 is connected through the bell-crank lever 4 to the casing 9 with which the spring 10 engages. The spindle 11 of the spring is carried by the ring 13 rotatably mounted in the case 6. One end of the spindle engages in the notch 14 in the casing, while the other end is free to move in the slot 15 in the ring. The three notches 14 indicate the three positions of the spindle 11 for the three different conditions of working of the point tongues. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the outer arm of the bell-crank is shaped to engage a similarly-shaped member 26 under the action of the spring 10. The cover of the casing in both constructions is provided with depending lugs, which prevent any accidental movement of the ring.
Patent GB-191119304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Bearings for Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: BROADBENT WILLIAM
Filed: 1911-08-29
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 19,304. Broadbent, W. Aug. 29. Spring supports and mounts. - An elastic bearing for the vertical shafts of centrifugal machines is so constructed that the spring or springs maintain a constant position during steady gyration of the shaft. The bearing- housing C has a central flange c engaged above and below by spring-pressed pistons D, which slide but cannot tilt in a casing E. The edge of the flange c which engages the casing E is spherical. The tension of the springs is adjusted by means of a ring e<1>. A number of small springs may be substituted for the large springs F, and the piston and spring on one side of the flange c may be replaced by a fixed surface.
Patent GB-191119817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stagings or Platforms for use outside Buildings by Window Cleaners, Painters and other Workmen.
Inventor: COSGROVE THOMAS HENRY
IPC: E06C7/18
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 19,817. Cosgrove, F. H. Sept. 6 Staging, window; ladders.-Platforms c for window cleaners, painters, &c. are hinged on frames b pivoted to bars a having hooks a<1>, a<2> to engage over two rungs of a ladder. The frames b are maintained in an horizontal position by perforated pivoted stay-bars d, to which are detachably secured the ends of cross-bars a<3> secured to the lower ends of the bars a. Folding guards consisting of pivoted rails e, e<1>, e<2> and detachable stay-rods e<2> are pivoted to the frames b. For staging supported by window sills, the bars a are formed with hooks a<1> to engage over the sills, and the frame b is strutted by bars a<4> engaging the wall and secured by pins b<2> in holes b' in the frame-bars.
Patent GB-191121989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clips or like Devices applicable to the Knots or Bows of Shoe Laces and the like.
Inventor: JACKSON FLORENCE
IPC: A43C7/04
Filed: 1911-10-05
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 21,989. Jackson, F. Oct. 5. Lacing-fastenings.-A fastener for laces, of the kind in which a roughly annular or dished plate fitting over the knot is hinged in a spring manner to a base-plate, comprises a tongue A having lugs B in which is pivoted a ring member C so that neither of them projects beyond the pivot. The ring C has a projection E which bears against a spring tongue G stamped out of the main tongue A, the tongue G having a bend F. The tongue A may be made sufficiently springy to act on the projection E.
Patent GB-191123547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle-relief Motions for Looms.
Inventor: GARDINER FREDERICK THOMAS
IPC: D03D51/00
Filed: 1912-05-20
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 23,547. Gardiner, F. T. May 20, 1912. Checking shuttles; shuttle-relief motions.-In shuttle-relief and warp-protector mechanism, a cam f<1>, f<2> on the crank-shaft acts upon a bowl l<4> on a lever l<3> on a spring-controlled lever l<2>, l<1> carrying a bowl l<o>, which acts upon a finger or flap h secured to the stop-rod carrying the swell lever d and blade d<1>, whereby the swell lever is caused to move away and release the swell when the shuttle is entering or leaving the shuttle box. The lever l<3> is moved by a spring m into contact with a stop l<5>. If the loom is knocked off and the lay rebounds, the part f<2> of the cam f<1>, f<2> engages the bowl l<4> and knocks over the lever l<3> in the direction of the arrow, the arm l<2> of the lever l<2>, l<1> being then quickly raised by a spring n and the finger h lowered so as to allow the blade d<1> to drop into position to engage the frog c and stop the lay as it comes forwards from the rebound. A light auxiliary swell spring acting on the swell gives a gentle braking action to the shuttle as it is entering and leaving the box.
Patent GB-191124896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear for the Prevention of Overwinding and for Controlling the Speed of Winding and Hauling Engines and the like.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN REGINALD
IPC: B66B5/08
Filed: 1911-11-08
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 24,896. Shaw, J. R., [Administrator of Shaw, J.]. Nov. 8. [Addition to 14,927/10.] Overwinding, preventing.-The apparatus for preventing overwinding of winding-engines described in the parent Specification and i n Specification 306/11 is modified by the provision of a cam u on the rotating tube L adapted to engage a curved arm t fixed upon the shaft m, for the purpose of keeping the catch-lever C' in full trip and making it impossible for a partial overwind to set the trigger so finely that it could be accidentally liberated.
Patent GB-191126075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks or Fasteners for Garments.
Inventor: FAIRCLOUGH ANNIE GRANGE
IPC: A44B13/00
Filed: 1911-11-22
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 26,075. Fairclough, A. G. Nov. 22. Hooks and eyes.-A hook is attached to garments so as to be readily removable for washing purposes by means of a member B having an eye b to receive the bill a of the hook A and two parallel pieces b<1> between which a hump a' on the hook engages. The member B is sewn to the garment.
Patent GB-191200011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Airships and Aeroplanes.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM JACOB
IPC: B64C11/34
Filed: 1912-01-01
Granted: 1913-01-01
Abstract: 11. Wilson, W. J. Jan. 1. [Cognate Application, 3379/12.] Screw motors. -Relates to feathering propellers or fans, windmills, and the like, in which the blades are carried by arms attached to sliding sleeves or shafts, the arms being in one plane in the neutral position. Rods c<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, on the main shaft a pass through slots b<1> in a surrounding sleeve b, to which are fixed other rods c. Upon the arms c, c<1> are fitted flexible blades by means of bolts e<1> and stiffening-strips e in such a manner that the blades are free to swivel on the rods. Other ribs c<2> having radial direction assist in forming the blade into a true screw form. In a modification, the outer ends of the arms are bent into parallelism and the intermediate ribs are parallel to them. One or both of the shafts may be moved longitudinally in order to effect the feathering, and the slots in the outer sleeve . may be curved instead of straight. The mechanism for sliding the sleeve b comprises a coupling f, as shown in. Fig. 9, attached to a screwed sleeve g. Upon rotation of the hollow screw i by bevel-gear j, the sleeve g, coupling f, and sleeve b are moved longitudinally since the stud f<1> in the sleeve f projects into the slot h<1> in a fixed member h. The screw i is prevented from sliding on the shaft a by collars. The shaft a is rotated by bevel-gearing p. In a modification, the sliding sleeve b moves in a fixed socket and carries a pin which works in a cam groove the position of which can be adjusted.