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Patent GB-191016557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bows for Mechanically Operated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HENNIG ERNST ALFRED PAUL
IPC: G10F1/18
Filed: 1910-07-11
Granted: 1911-07-11
Abstract: 16,557. Hennig, E. A. P. July 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Stringed instruments.-The ends of a band-bow for an automatic stringed musical instrument extend past each other on a support, which revolves round the string carrier or carriers, so that the strings are not always bowed at the same points. Several similar band-bows may be arranged around the same string-carrier or carriers. In Fig. 5, the string-carrier D<2> is in the form of a violin, arranged inside the silk or horse-hair band bow U, which is rotated by a girder J driven by a chain C and sprocket B. The bow is mounted on pulleys D and the ends of the bow extend past each other on supports h, which are hinged at V to the girder J. The violin D<2> is pivotally carried by a bracket 1 and is moved towards the bow by the collapse of a bellows 2. In the modification shown in Fig. 6<a>, a pillar T carrying the bow support h, is mounted on rollers in the girder J. The pillar T carries a pulley which is kept in engagement with a guide F by means of a weight g connected to the pillar by a cord n. The guide F may be of an irregular shape. Various forms of the supporting-device h, in which provision is made for adjusting the bowtension, are described. In Fig. 2, two angleirons z, z<1> are carried by a lever h<2> which is pivoted at a to the pillar T. Springs E, E<1>, the tensions of which may be adjusted by nuts on screws S, pass through holes in the angle-irons. The ends of the bow are attached to the protruding ends of the springs E, E<1>. The upper part of the pillar T may be pivotally mounted on the lower part. The driving or guide-rollers for the bow-band may be provided with pins e or rollers i upon which the bow runs. The roller can be adjusted along the arm D'. The angle-irons z, z<1> may carry hooks to which the ends of the bow are attached and which are adjusted by screws and nuts. Springs on the angle-irons z, z<1> may bear against the part T. Alternatively the ends of the bow-band may be provided with a number of holes which are adapted to engage pins on the supporting body. The supporting body may be provided with a recess containing yielding material where the active portions of the bow engage it. In a further modification, the bow-support comprises a flanged roller having slides on its periphery to which the ends of the bow are attached. The roller tapers towards each end so that the full width of the bow does not contact with the string where the ends pass one another. The slides can be rotated in opposite directions by levers which are held by ratchet devices. In Fig. 9 the ends of the bow U are attached to a part h<3> of roller or other form, which is mounted on a band T<1> of leather or woven wire, adapted to be driven and guided by a roller N. The roller N has two grooves on its periphery, for the bow U and band T' respectively.
Patent GB-191019230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Stiffeners for Collars and the like.
Inventor: ALEXANDER PETER SHARP HYSLOP
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1910-08-16
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 19,230. Alexander, P. S. H., [Tryune, Ges.]. Aug. 16. Stiffeners.-Lace-collar and like, supports having transversely-arranged eyes or apertures, for the reception of separate safety or like fastening-pins, are made of celluloid, bone, or similar non-corrodible flexible material. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the support is rolled over at each end to form a transverse socket a for a safety-pin. As shown in Fig. 3, the apertures are formed in bosses b, of which there are one at each end and one in the middle, the ends of the bosses being chamfered off to facilitate the insertion of the pins. In the form shown in Fig. 6, two metal eyes c are provided for each pin. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the apertures d, three in number, are formed through the body of the support. Fig. 9 shows a form of pin for use with the supports, the bent arms f being flexible, so that they can be sprung into the sockets, eyes, or apertures of the supports. The sockets &c. and the arms of the pins may have one or more flattened sides, to hold the pins in the proper position with respect to the supports.
Patent GB-191021391-A (GB)
Title: Generation of Gas from Steam and Combustible Fluids or Solids.
Inventor: ROBERTS FRANK
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1910-09-14
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 21,391. Roberts, F., and Roberts, M. P. Sept. 14. Oil gas; materials for making gas.-Water and hydrocarbon contained in the tanks a, b respectively are fed to the mixing-cock c, and the liquid mixture (about 2 lb. of water to 1 lb. of oil) is passed to the flash generator f, which is maintained at a temperature higher than 700‹ C. The gases thus made are led, through a cooler i, to a pressure storage tank k, and gas-holder n. The gas-holder ball m, when full, closes the valve l by a tappet q and lever r, thus cutting-off the gas supply to the holder, and simultaneously, by a tappet v which strikes a collar u on the link w, controls the mixing- valve e, and cock y which supplies gas to the burner g. Other combustible materials such as oils or fats may be used. The Provisional Specification also describes the manufacture of gas from steam and solid hydrocarbons, or carbonaceous materials such as coal dust. Reference is made to Specification 12,829/08, [Class 51, Furnaces &c.].
Patent GB-191024005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Washing Machines.
Inventor: HENRICI WILLIAM AUGUST EDWIN
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 1910-10-17
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 24,005. Henrici, W. A. E. Oct. 17. Washing - machines with enclosed rotary receptacles. - The discharge chamber 8 contains a toggle-operated discharge valve, and communicates with the body of the machine by means of two pipes 32, 33 through which the water is circulated by the injection of steam from pipes 30, 31. The valve is hinged at one side, and springs 27 within each of the lower toggle links keep the valve against its seat. The toggles are broken by means of foot - controlled bevel-gearing adapted to operate a spindle 16 through links.
Patent GB-191025523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clutch Mechanism and Variable Speed Gearing for Use on Motor Cycles, Tri-cars and other Motor Vehicles.
IPC: B62M9/04
Filed: 1910-11-03
Granted: 1911-12-04
Abstract: 25,523. Enfield Cycle Co., and Smith, F. W. Nov. 3. [Cognate Applications, 26,897/10, 645/11, and 6676/11.] Clutches, friction; variable-speed gearing.- Gearing for motor-cycles, tri-cars, &c. comprises a countershaft such as 1, Fig. 1, mounted within and encircled around its solid part by the main carrier bracket 3 of the vehicle frame, the said shaft having at one end a projecting hollow part 6 carrying loose gear members 8, 9, and at its other end 5 a fixed gear member 4. The members 8, 9, which may be chain-wheels, are adapted to be driven alternatively at different speeds from a motor shaft parallel to the shaft 1, the member 4 transmitting the power to the driving road wheel &c. Within the part 6 their slides a double wedge 7 adapted to expand alternatively clutch rings 10, 11 into engagement respectively with the wheels 9, 8. Connexion between the wedge 7 and the rings 10, 11 is established by way of studs 17 and spring rings &c. 18, Fig. 3. The wedge 7 has a number of acting facets 21, which are used in turn as they get worn. The wedge 7 is operated by a non-rotary spindle 22 actuated through a rack 23 and pinion 24. End thrust upon the spindle 22 is taken up by bearings 29 supported by an arm 32, which has an eccentric connexion with an arm 36.
Patent GB-191025643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for use on Motor Vehicles.
IPC: F28D1/04
Filed: 1910-11-04
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 25,643. Lamplough, F., Lamplough & Son, and Buckingham, W. R. Nov. 4. Cooling water. - The central part of a radiator for motor-vehicles, consisting of top and bottom tanks d, e connected by cooling-tubes &c. f, is detachably connected to a surrounding casing consisting of top and bottom tanks a, b and sides c. The tanks d, e are provided with screwed rings d<1>, e<1>, which are engaged by sleeves a<5>, b<4> inserted through the filling and cleaning openings a<2>, b<2>. To allow for contraction and expansion, the tanks d, e are fitted with brackets g, g<1>, the brackets g<1> being slotted, and the brackets g being formed with holes to engage studs on the surrounding casing. The tanks d, e are also corrugated at the points d<2>, e<2> around the screwed rings.
Patent GB-191026668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons or Piston Valves.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT
IPC: F16J9/06
Filed: 1910-11-16
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 26,668. Allen, R. Nov. 16. [Cognate Applications, 8535/11 and 11,790/11.] Piston packing. - Undue expansion of segmental piston packing by the working fluid is prevented either by friction between the packing and the side of its groove, or by excluding working fluid from the back of the packing. Packing - rings may be pressed axially and radially by inclined springs, and grit may be collected by grooved rings. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 1 and 2, segments a are pressed outwards by wedges b acted on by helical springs c. The grooves d are wider than the packing-rings, which are pressed against one side of a groove by the fluid pressure and by springs g. The wearing-surfaces of the rings are reduced, either by being cut away, as shown, or by means of grooves. The springs g may be replaced by projections on the segments, which hold the rings away from one side of a groove. This arrangement may be modified by arranging the springs g to press the packing-rings against the high-pressure side of a groove, thus excluding pressure fluid from the back of the packing. In a modified arrangement, grooves are dispensed with, the packing-rings being arranged at the sides of a carrier, and guided by studs passing through slots in the packing-rings. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the packing-rings are arranged between non- expanding rings m and a carrier. The carrier is formed in halves secured together, and having either overlapping ends or butt ends and coverplates e<7> secured by pegs e<5>, which may be withdrawn by means of studs inserted through holes r<1>. Where necessary, the rings m are also formed in halves secured together. The wedges b are expanded by leaf springs c<1> formed with heads c<2> dovetailed into the wedges. Fig. 10 shows a ring m in two parts, which are prevented from expanding and rotating by pegs m<2>, and are acted on by leaf springs n. Fig. 22 shows the segments a and the wedges pressed both radially and axially by inclined springs g<3>. Some of the cups h slide in grooves h<1> to prevent rotation. The piston of an internal-combustion engine is provided with one or more grooved rings t, Fig. 26. Grit collecting in the grooves passes through holes t<3> to the backs of the rings. The rings may be in parts secured to the piston by studs t<4>. Provisional Specification 8535/11 describes also a method of causing slow rotation of packing-rings by arranging the grooves containing the rings at an angle to the axis of the piston.
Patent GB-191105107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-threading Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: WALSH JOSEPH HENRY
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1911-09-01
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 5107. Walsh, J. H. Sept. 1. Shuttles.-A shuttle provided with threading- slits a<1>, a<2> has a removable eye b made from a flat blank, which is bent to the form shown in Fig. 3. Unthreading of the shuttle is prevented by a part b', which projects into an opening b<2>.
Patent GB-191109555-A (GB)
Title: A Motor for Transmitting to a Distance Continuous or Intermittent Angular Movements.
Inventor: SPALAZZI FRANCESCO
Filed: 1911-04-19
Granted: 1912-04-19
Abstract: 9555. Spalazzi, r. Sept. 16, 1910, [Convention date]. Systems for controlling travel for a fixed distance.-In apparatus of the kind described in Specification 2633/10, in which the angular movements of a shaft are reproduced by means of a motor having a fixed magnetic field, and a motor having a varying field supplied through a rotating switch actuated by the shaft, a multipolar stator is used instead of a two-pole stator, and a special form of core for the stator field is employed. Fig. 9 shows a motor having six stator poles 20<1>, 20<11>, 21<1>, 21<11>, 22<1>, 22<11>, and a rotor having windings which are connected to one another at angles of 120‹ apart. Fig. 10 shows the connexions for the motor, the rotor and stator windings being in parallel across the leads 33, 34. The rotor windings are connected by the leads 23<1>, 23<11>, 23<111>, 23<1v> to the conducting rings 31<1>, 31<11>, 31<111>, 31<1v> at the receiver, and the line wires 28<1>, 28<11>, 28<111>, 28<1v> connect these rings to similar rings 26<1>, 26<11>, 26<111>, 26<1v> at the transmitter. The rings are connected to the contacts 25<1>, 25<11>, 25<111>, 25<1V> on the switch, and hence the brush 24 supplies current to the rotor windings. The return brush 32 is arranged at an angle of 180‹ with the supply brush 24. With this system, the receiver performs one vibration for every three revolutions of the transmitter switch. The core for the stator field consists of a disk 14, Fig. 7, with slots 45 and apertures 15 for the stator windings. The rotor is placed in the aperture 46, from which radial slots 13 extend. The mushroom-shaped rotor armature is arranged with a slanting edge so that all the edge is not opposite a slot 13 at one time. Another form of core is described consisting of a number of radial bars held together by a non-magnetic alloy.
Patent GB-191109736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Extraction Apparatus.
Inventor: MERZ JOSEF
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 1911-04-21
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 9736. Merz, J. Oct. 8, 1910, [Convention date]. Extracts, making.-The solvent-vapour from a still a passes up one or more pipes d having valves g so that the vapour can be passed upwards through the material by pipes f, or can be condensed by a cooler at the top of the apparatus and passed downwards through the material as a liquid. The vapour can be heated for drying the material by a coil h.
Patent GB-191114370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Top Sash Window Ventilators.
Inventor: MACNAGHTEN RUSSELL ELLIOT
IPC: E06B7/10
Filed: 1911-06-16
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 14,370. Macnaghten, R. E. June 16. Window appliances.- In appliances for admitting air through the rails of window sashes, a recess c in the lower rail of the upper sash is provided with a metal lining c<1> having a sliding cover e.
Patent GB-191118679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Animal Traps.
Inventor: HOVELL THOMAS MARK
IPC: A01M23/20
Filed: 1911-08-19
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 18,679. Hovell, T. M. Aug. 19. Animals, catching.-Hinged doors H, H<1>, Fig. 1, at the ends of the trap are suspended by cords from the ends of the levers A, which are supported upon projections G fixed to the sides of the trap. The other ends of the levers A are engaged by levers B, B<1>, Fig. 3, which are themselves engaged by the bent end of a lever C, the other end of which engages a projection D or an aperture in a weighted hinged tread-plate E placed lengthways in the trap.
Patent GB-191119981-A (GB)
Title: Improved Goggles.
Inventor: RAMSAY ALAN
IPC: G02C11/08
Filed: 1911-09-08
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 19,981. Ramsay, A. Sept. 8. Goggles.-To prevent the formation of mist in cold weather, each eyeglass of a pair of goggles is made of two glass cups a, b having a small evacuated space between them.
Patent GB-191129211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Analysing Apparatus.
IPC: G01N7/04
Filed: 1911-12-28
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 29,211. Ingeni÷rsfirma Fritz Egnell. Dec. 29, 1910, [Convention date]. Gas analysis.-In gas-analyzing apparatus, gas is passed from the measuring - vessel b through a non-branched pipe e, and bubbles through liquid in a sealing i before passing into the absorbing-solution in a vessel d. By this construction, there are no residues from a previous analysis collected in a branched pipe to mix with the new sample, and, further the gas in the pipe between the seal i and the. absorber d is always maintained compressed. The gas is automatically measured and moved through the apparatus by a rising and .falling liquid column, which also controls in the pipe c the escape of residual gas from the pipe f after a record has been made.
Patent GB-191200263-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Preparing Sheets of Metal Foil or Imitation Metal Foil for Embossing, Stamping and like purposes.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: B21C37/02
Filed: 1912-01-03
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 263. Melhuish, A. E., [Metallpapier Bronzefarben Blattmetallwerke Akt. - Ges.]. Jan. 3. Bronzing and the like.-In a method of coating real or imitation metal foil with adhesive for use in embossing, stamping, &c., the adhesive, consisting of agar-agar, glycerine, pipeclay, and water, is spread on a sheet of glass, and when nearly dry is covered with the foil. As soon as the adhesive is quite dry, the compound sheet is stripped off and is then ready for use.
Patent GB-191207024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cork Extractors.
Inventor: FREULER KASPAR
IPC: B67B7/06
Filed: 1912-03-21
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 7024. Freuler, R. Oct. 16, 1911, [Convention date]. [Addition to 5580/12.] Cork-extractors.-Relates to cork-extractors of the type described in the parent Specification and in Specification 6982/12, and consists in means for adjusting the distance between the pivotal points of the levers to which the grippers are secured, to adapt the device for corks of different sizes. The levers h<1>, Fig. 1, are pivoted by means of pins s to links 2, which are pivoted at 1 to the cross-arms r of the sleeve a. The heads 3 of the pins s are drilled transversely and formed with right and left handed screw-threads respectively. A spindle 4, screw - threaded to engage the heads 3 and locked against longitudinal movement, is provided with a head 5 by means of which it can be turned. By turning the spindle 4, the distance between the pivotal points of the levers can be adjusted. The device operates as described in Specification 6982/12 above referred to.
Patent GB-191207229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Cocks and the like.
Inventor: ROTHERHAM HUGH
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 7229. Rotherham, H., and Johnson, W. March 25. Piston valves; actuating.-A piston valve of the split or divided type is expanded to close the supply and discharge openings by means of two oppositely-disposed coned parts 0 on the valve spindle engaging internal coned parts of the valve. From the open position shown, the valve is screwed down by the usual screw R until the lower coned part 0 rests on the casing at S whereupon further movement of the spindle, by means of the screwed pin P causes the upper coned part O to approach the lower one and expand the valve to fit the casing tightly. A reverse action takes place prior to the opening of the valve. The device for expanding the valve is applicable also to a similar valve opened and closed by a direct pull and push.
Patent GB-191207390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Blocks for Railway and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: WATSON CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 7390. Watson, C. E., and Watson, E. March 26. Blocks and shoes for railway and like vehicle brakes are composed of a cast steel or malleableiron backing, upon which the shoe is cast, being held in place by the metal flowing around or into projections or recesses provided in the inner face of'the backing. Fig. 1 shows a backing a formed with an attaching-lug c and with holes g and dovetail projections e, the shoe b being cast thereon. The backing may also have cylindrical projections f extending through the shoe. The projections or recesses, when of dovetail form, may extend transversely or longitudinally across the backing; but they may be of circular, square, or other shape.
Patent GB-191209645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables, more especially for use in Card, or other Games.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
IPC: A47B25/00
Filed: 1912-04-23
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 9645. Page, S. E. April 23. [Cognate Application, 17,299/12.] Tables.-Card tables are provided with a scoring-attachment consisting of a roll of paper o, Fig. 2, held in brackets v fixed to the underside of the table, the paper being unwound as required and passed through slots in the table top and a writing-surface a fixed to the table. The paper is held down by a frame b hinged to the plate a and is torn off as required against the cutting-edge x of the frame. A pencil carrier j may be provided. In a modification, the roll o is carried in a trough fixed in guides on the underside of the table, the paper being brought to the top of the table between the beading y and the table top t. Fig. 4 shows a form of the device which is detachable from the table. The writing-surface a is bent downwards and formed integrally with a plate c clamped to the underside of the table by screws d. The roll holder e is attached by projections g and a bent-over edge f to the plate c. The edges b of the plate a are turned over to form guides for the paper, and the end k may be made flexible or attached by a spring hinge to the edges b and when pressed down forms a cutting edge for the paper. Instead of the guides b a frame hinged at the side may be employed to hold the paper on the plate a. In another modification, the plate a carries depending brackets which may be integral with or hinged to the plate, and in the latter case a spring may be provided to cause the plate to grip the underside of the table. Provisional Specification 9645/12 also states that the scoring-device may consist of a block of sheets let into a glass-covered recess in the table.
Patent GB-191210870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Projecting and Viewing Kinematographic and other Pictures.
Inventor: SCHULZE ALBERT
IPC: G03B21/60
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 10,870. Schulze, A., and Baram, A. May 7. Theatrical appliances.-Relates to projection apparatus of the kind in which, in order to produce apparently solid pictures, the observer views by reflection in a transparent plate the image projected on to an opaque screen placed out of the line of sight. In the present arrangement, the light passes through the transparent reflector 2 and produces, on the screen 4 arranged parallel to the line of sight of the observer, an image which is seen by reflection in the mirror 2 by an observer looking in the direction indicated by the arrow 1. The screen 4 is preferably a matt-polished aluminium plate. The image 5 is seen by the observer against a dark background 3 or faintly lighted decorative scene. The lantern 6 is provided with a reflecting prism 7, the inclined surface 8 of which may be blackened or formed as a mirror.
Patent GB-191211339-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Buoys for containing Valuables and Denoting the Position of Wrecks.
Inventor: HOWARD GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B63C7/30
Filed: 1912-05-13
Granted: 1913-05-13
Abstract: 11,339. Howard, G. H. May 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Buoys for containing valuables and indicating the position of sunken ships are provided with clock mechanism for indicating the day and hour at which the wreck took place. The buoy is divided into three compartments, the upper part H is an airchamber, the middle part I is the safe for containing valuables, and the lower part C carries a cable drum D. The upper part carries two small compartments F, G, of which one carries a log book and the other a clock which is stopped on the buoy entering the water. The clock is stopped by means of a float connected to the clock mechanism by a rod and bell-crank lever. The buoy is mounted in a steel cage open at the top and provided with a door opposite to a door in the safe-compartment.