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Patent GB-190920997-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Working Turbines Economically at Different Speeds.
IPC: F01D15/02
Filed: 1909-09-14
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 20,997. Soc. d'Exploitation des Appareils Rateau. Sept. 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Plant.-Relates to the governing of turbine plant, and consists in running each turbine independently when at full speed, and running the whole in series, with various elements isolated, for lower speeds. In a twin-screw marine plant, the first turbine consists of two sections a, b connected by a passage controlled by a valve c. The section a is provided with suitable throttling-devices, for example, one at every stage. The section b has a free flow without throttling-devices. The second turbine comprises two sections e, f. The section e is not provided with throttling-devices, but various elements may be cut out successively. A pipe k with a valve m connects the two sets. When driving at full speed, the valve m is closed. Full steam is admitted to the turbines a, e and passes respectively to the turbines b, f. For minimum speed, the valve c is closed and the distributor openings of the section a reduced to a minimum. The valve m is then opened. The steam passes through the section a, exhausts through the pipe k, travels along a conduit g, and passes through the whole length of the turbines e, f. For intermediate speeds, a greater number of distributor openings in section a are brought into use, and one or more sections of the turbine e are cut out by the use of valves l, h, i, j.
Patent GB-190922058-A (GB)
Title: Epicyclic Gear for use in Revolving Frames for Flax and like Fibres.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM
IPC: D01H1/00
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 22,058. Gibson, W. Sept. 28. Winding-on motions.-Relates to differential gearing for flyer frames, such as slubbing, intermediate, roving, and jack frames, used in the preparation of flax &c. for spinning, of the type in which an eccentric such as k carries a member such as with external teeth and internal teeth gearing with internal and external rings of teeth such as d and p, respectively. Such gearing has been used in such a way that as the speed of the variablespeed cones is reduced, the bobbins slow down as they become filled, which is the desired result in cotton frames. The invention comprises a gear suitable for use with flax frames in which the flyers lead upon the bobbins and in which the speed of the bobbins must increase as the said bobbins are filled. The internal ring d is carried by a disk b keyed to a shaft a which is driven at constant speed. The member l has its external ring of teeth m meshing with the ring d and its internal ring n meshing with the gear p, which is connected by a sleeve o to a gear q. The member l is carried loosely on the eccentric k, which is connected by a sleeve f to a gear g. A balancing-mass s is secured to the eccentric k. The gear g is driven from the cones in the same direction as the shaft a. The gear q drives the bobbins. As the gear g slows down, the epicyclic gearing operates to drive the gear q faster.
Patent GB-190926054-A (GB)
Title: Improved Receptacle for Preserving Bread and other Substances.
Inventor: CHINN GEORGE
IPC: A47G23/04
Filed: 1909-11-11
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 26,054. Chinn, J. Nov. 11. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Receptacles provided with cooling-means.-A receptacle for maintaining bread, cake, &c. in a cool and moist condition consists of an outer vessel b, Fig. 1, enclosing an inner vessel a, which has a perforated shelf d on which the bread &c. is placed. Water is placed in the lower part of the inner vessel, and in the space e between the vessels. The perforated lid of the inner vessel may be dispensed with. In a modification, the walls of the vessels a, b are tapered, and the vessel a has two shelves such as d. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the vessels a, b are permanently secured together, a plug g and a tap h being provided for filling and emptying the space e. The vessel a is provided with holes j.
Patent GB-191003061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Hardening Metallic Surfaces of Iron or Steel or Alloys thereof.
Inventor: REID JAMES HENRY
IPC: C23C8/60
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 3061. Reid, J. H. Feb. 8. Case-hardening.-A process for case-hardening articles of iron or steel or alloys thereof consists in embedding the back of the article in granular conducting-material, applying a hardening-substance to the surface to be hardened, and passing an electric current through the hardening-substance, the article, and the conducting- material. The plate or other article is mounted on non-conducting supports a in a conducting- casing B, which may be water-cooled. The lower part of the article is surrounded by material C such as hematite, magnetite, or coke, surmounted by an insulating-wall D or by an air space. The face to be hardened is covered with a solid, liquid, or gaseous hardening-substance which may contain nickel, chromium, vanadium, carbon, tungsten, or molybdenum, and means may be provided for exerting pressure on the hardening - material. An electric current is passed between electrodes in contact respectively with the hardening-sub. stance and the material C.
Patent GB-191010167-A (GB)
Title: Handles for Pails and similar Vessels.
Inventor: MCCANLIS ALBERT THOMAS
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 10,167. McCanlis, A. T., and Leder, L. April 26. Handles. - A pail, cooking- kettle, or similar vessel has an auxiliary tipping- handle 12 pivoted at 11 to the bottom of the vessel. One of the rivets 9<1> of each of the attachment lugs 9 of the ordinary handle projects outwards and is bent to form a resilient V-shaped clip which retains the handle 12 close to the body of the pail when not required for use.
Patent GB-191012064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Governors.
Inventor: DOBSON ERNEST
IPC: G05D16/12
Filed: 1910-05-14
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 12,064. Dobson, E. May 14. Pressure-regulating valves. - A bell-operated gas-governor is provided with a pair of valve members, one seated on the other, the smaller valve being used alone when the demand is small. Both valves, which close in the direction of flow are actuated by a common spindle f, which is rigidly connected to the smaller valve k and actuates the larger valve m, which is pressed upwards by a spring v through an adjustable collar n. In a modification, a diaphragm is used instead of a spring for holding the larger valve to its seat while the small valve alone is being used. The actuating-bell j, which is loaded by weights p, is arranged in a chamber c separated from the outlet chamber b by a loose plate e, which throttles the supply of gas to the bell and also acts as a guide for the spindle f.
Patent GB-191012334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Jackets for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: SIMEONS FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 1910-05-19
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 12,334. Simeons, F. C. May 19. Flasks.-The removable bottoms of coverings for vacuum flasks are provided with a screw - threaded vertically adjustable part D for tightening-up the flask in its case after replacement. A bayonet-jointed bottom C is screwthreaded to receive the threaded member D, which is provided with a pad E.
Patent GB-191017121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Together the Tubular Parts of certain kinds of Metallic Bedsteads, Cots, Fenders and Firedogs.
Inventor: WATERHOUSE THOMAS
IPC: F16B12/40
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 17,121. Waterhouse, T., Phillips, H. P., Phillips, G. A., [trading as Phillips & Son], and Alexander, C. July 19. Joints and connexions.-In connectmg together the tubular parts of bedsteads, cots, fenders, and fire-dogs a tube A is cut away as at 28 so as to leave a shoulder 30, and also has a crossslot 31 extending somewhat up the sides of the tube. The end 29 of the tube is inserted in a slot in the side of a cross-tube D, the bottom of this slot engaging the slot 31. A key E having a tongue 35 is then inserted in the tube D and pressed down so that the tongue 35 enters the slot 31 and slightly expands the metal forming the sides of the tube A, as shown in Fig. 3. When tubes are connected at other than a right-angle, the slot 31 and shoulder 30 are sloped correspondingly. The invention may be applied to tubes of square, circular, or other section.
Patent GB-191019049-A (GB)
Title: Improved Motion Transmitting Gear for use with Speed Indicators and the like.
Inventor: WILD JAMES EDWIN
Filed: 1910-08-13
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 19,049. Wild, J. E. Aug. 13. Speed-indicator transmission mechanism. -A driving-gear consists of a gear-box divided into two parts, the upper one d<1> being adapted to swivel on the lower fixed one d<2>. Each half is provided with a collar h, n forming a bearing for shafts g, m carrying bevel-gears adapted to engage with a central gear e provided with teeth on each face. The lower half is formed with a shouldered tubular projection d<3>, over which fits the upper part d<1>, and between which are mounted ball bearings f and the wheel e. The whole is mounted on a hollow spindle c screwed into the fulcrum pin of the vehicle. The spindle c serves to convey lubricant to the fulcrum pin. An eye d<5> formed on the upper part d<1>, carries a rod the forked lower end of which is in engagement with the axle, and serves to move the upper part in correspondence with the vehicle wheel.
Patent GB-191024389-A (GB)
Title: Process for Butt-welding the Ends of Rails, Bars, and other Metal Pieces.
IPC: E01B11/52
Filed: 1910-10-20
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 24,389. Goldschmidt, T., [Firm of]. Oct.26, 1909, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Moulds.-In the butt-welding of rails, bars, &c. by the thermit process, a mould of considerable thickness, made in two or more parts, may be used, having a bridge of firebrick for dividing the ring of thermit at the bottom of the rails &c. into two parts to facilitate its removal. Specification 26,297/04 is referred to.
Patent GB-191025369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Section Insulators for Overhead Wires and Cables of Tramway, Railway and like Systems.
Inventor: MITCHELL SIDNEY WEISS
IPC: B60M1/18
Filed: 1910-11-01
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 25,369. Mitchell, S. W., [trading as Player & Mitchell], and Dudgeon, H. M. Nov. 1. Insulators.-Section insulators for overhead railway and like conductors are constructed so that the protected ends of the insulated bolts are towards the main wire supports and so that an all-wire straight path for the trolly-wheel is provided. The insulated bolts C are shown in Fig. 2, and the heads of the bolts are secured in recesses in the main wire supports A, B, a washer of leather or the like being placed between the head of the bolt and the closing- plugs c<4>. As shown in Fig. 3, the wires a<2>, b2 are bent up as at a<3>, b<3> through the holder, and may be hammered back, and lengths of wire a<4>, b<4> are connected to the conductors, for instance by hard soldering; an intermediate wire d' is carried by the centre fitting, and the wires a<4>, b<4>, d<1> are separated, as shown in Fig. 2, by V-gaps a<5>, b<5>. The extremities of the end pieces a<1> are bent down into notches in the wire as at n and as described in Specification 26,444/09. The supporting-eyes E are made adjustable in relation to the insulator by carrying them from the central body D in the manner shown in detail in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191113842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DAVIS FITZWILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1911-06-10
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 13,842. Davis, F. R. June 10. Spray carburettors.-Air is admitted to the mixing-chamber D by a poppet valve J, which carries a tapered fuel needle valve Q, Fig. 4. The movements of the air-valve are controlled by a dash-pot K, the valve spindle working in practically air-tight guides v', v<2>. The valve is guided by a dowel pin Q<1>, Fig. 4. Petrol or paraffin may be supplied from either of two float chambers M, the quantity being regulated by a valve S, Fig. 4. A mixing-fan E is mounted on a spindle F carrying a governor G, which actuates the throttle valve c. The mixture is heated by exhaust gases flowing through a jacket Z and tubes a.
Patent GB-191114662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Lamps.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 14,662. Lucas, H., and Edwards, W. H. June 21. Brackets, lamp. - The socket of the parallel-motion device of a cycle lamp is pro-. vided with a spring grip-plate, parts of the slit ends of which engage slits in the walls of the socket. In one form, a curved rectangular metal spring is slit at each end so as to form central tongue-pieces b, which engage the slits in the socket wall while the parts d of the spring on each side of the tongue-pieces bear against the inner surface of the socket. The ends of the parts d are preferably curved outwards and have rounded corners. In a modification, the parts d engage the slits and the tongue-pieces b bear on the socket wall.
Patent GB-191115090-A (GB)
Title: A Friction Permeameter for Testing Magnetic Materials.
Inventor: MURDOCH WILLIAM HENRY FULLARTO
IPC: G01R33/12
Filed: 1911-06-28
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 15,090. Murdoch, W. H. F. June 28. Magnetic measurements. - The magnetic properties of a specimen bar T, magnetized by a measured current in a surrounding coil, are measured by the frictional resistance between the surfaces F of a divided hollow cylindrical yoke Y. The specimen is secured in the lower half of the yoke on a base K. The upper half of the yoke can be turned about the specimen by means of a helical spring coiled round a pillar P and attached to a torsion head H. A pointer I on the head H is situated over a dial D carried by the upper half of the yoke. The torque necessary to cause steady sliding can thus be measured.
Patent GB-191117500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hoods for Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: FURNEAUX HENRY JOHN
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1911-08-01
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 17,500. Furneaux, H. J., and Rock, W. B. Aug. 1. Hoods.-A device for securing motor-car hood sticks together and to the body when the hood is collapsed comprises a pair of telescopic members a, b, adapted to be fastened respectively to the upper stick and to the body, and extended and contracted by turning a lever f, which is pivoted at g to the member b and connected at e to a link c pivoted at d to the member a. A spring tending to contract the members a, b may be added. The device may be fastened to the upper hood stick by a stud and slot j, k, and to the body by the hook shown at the extremity of the member b. This hook embraces the bottom stick and engages the usual bracket fixed to the body for supporting the sticks.
Patent GB-191118436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indexing Devices.
Inventor: DUNN EDWARD ALBERT
IPC: B42F17/00
Filed: 1911-08-15
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 18,436. Dunn, E. A. Aug. 15. Index cards.-Relates to indexing devices of the kind comprising a set of major guide units having tabs bearing alphabetical subdivisions individualized by numerals as described in Specification 1465/11, constituting a major index, and a set of minor guide units having laterally stepped tabs also bearing alphabetical subdivisions individualized by numerals constituting a minor index, whereby a filed element between the units may be indicated bv combining a numeral of the major index with one of the minor index. The invention consists in making the separate sets of minor guide units b alike in configuration and as regards the indications on their tabs b<1>. The tabs a<3> of the major units a are situated at the middle thereof, and the tabs b<1> of the minor units b bear the numerals 0-9.
Patent GB-191118446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencil Duplicating Sheets and in the Process of Making a Stencil therefrom.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
IPC: B41N1/24
Filed: 1911-08-15
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 18,446. Mills, C. K., [Dick Co., A. B.]. Aug. 15. Stencils.-A sheet to be formed into a stencil by means of a style or a typewriter consists of a fibrous porous sheet of paper having an absorbent coating of gelatine or the like " coagulated " or hardened by a chromic agent such as potassium bichromate. The coated sheet is moistened in any suitable manner prior to forming the characters thereon. A tempering- agent such as glycerine, sugar, or a mixture of the two is preferably used with the gelatine. In preparing the coating, which suitably consists of one part of gelatine, one part of white sugar, one part of glacial acetic acid, two parts of glycerine, two parts of water, and sufficient crystals of potassium bichromate to impart a deep yellow colour, the gelatine is broken up and dissolved in acetic acid and water, sugar and glycerine being then mixed with it, and the bichromate finally added. The solution, after filtering, is flowed over the porous sheet placed on a plate of glass in a dim light, and the sheet is dried and exposed to light, whereby it is rendered insoluble.
Patent GB-191122023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1911-10-06
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 22,023. Willis, P. R. G., [Snow, I., and Stubbings, G.]. Oct. 6. Shuttles.-A hand-threaded shuttle having a vertical slit 3, Fig. 1, communicating with a longitudinal slit 5, Fig. 3, is provided with a tubular thread-guide, which is formed from a flat metal blank and has projections 11, Figs. 3 and 5, engaging corresponding holes 12 in such a manner as to prevent unthreading. A turned-up part 8 of the blank holds the threadguide in place, and serves to guide the thread into the central passage during the threading operation. During the normal working of the shuttle, the thread passes through a gap 9, Fig. 3, which is cut in the weft-guide and is arranged opposite a vertical hole 4, Fig. 1. The sides of the projections 11 are tapered to facilitate threading. The thread - guide may have only one projection such as 11.
Patent GB-191125282-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Manufacturing Wire Gauze Articles of Various Shapes.
Inventor: CABANIS GASTON CESAR
IPC: B21F33/00
Filed: 1911-11-14
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 25,282. Cabanis, G. C. Nov. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Cupping; punching; shearing; angular bending.-Wire gauze articles having an edging, such as beekeepers' masks, dish covers, sieves &c. are made by (1) placing a sheet of gauze between formers, closing the formers on it, (2) shearing the edge, (3) placing the U- shaped ring shown in Fig. 17 on the edge, and making a groove or corrugation in the ring thereby to fasten it to the gauze. (1) A female die 26, Fig. 1, is made with feet 25 supported by arms 24 attached to a socket 22 capable of rotating on a shaft 2, which is itself only capable of longitudinal motion. A male die is supported by the shaft 1, and when starting an operation the two dies are moved downwards by pulling a cable 30 until a collar 21 engages a socket 19 and a collar 7 engages a spring 9. A pressure screw 158 is then tightened and the wire-gauze placed between the dies. A second cable is pulled to raise the lower die and perform the shaping operation, a pressure stud attached to the centre of the upper die penetrating the wire-gauze. Thereupon the pressure screw 158 is loosened and the second cable pulled to raise the dies further until the collars 4, 8 engage. (2) A hand-operated punch mounted on the box 2 may be employed for starting the shearing operation. Rotary shears 35, 36 are mounted on parallel shafts. and by means of hand-levers 62, 59 are moved towards one another into position to be driven by hand operated gearing 48, 40. A hand-lever 76 and eccentric 75 serve to move forward one of the shafts of the rotary shears to bring the shears into operative position. A leather collar or disk 67 serves to grip and rotate the work. To enable other than circular articles to be made, the dies may have various shapes and may be mounted on ball castors moving on a table. To obviate the necessity for punching a hole in the gauze the shearing may be started at the extreme edge and continued along a spiral till the proper position is attained. (3) The ring shown in Fig. 17 having been placed on the edge of the gauze and kept horizontal by a forked holder, rolls 117, 118 are brought into operative position in the same way as the rotary shears and crimp or corrugate the ring to fasten it in position.
Patent GB-191125378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Odometers.
Filed: 1911-09-12
Granted: 1912-10-14
Abstract: 25,378. Smith & Son, S., and Dorer, P. O. Sept. 12. Arrangement of counters; zeroizing-mechanism.-An odometer having total-distance and trip registers is provided with means whereby the trip register can be reset to zero by the repeated depression of a single moving element which at the same time disengages the first member D' of the trip register and is provided with radial grooves to facilitate the correct meshing of the teeth when the pinion D<1> is returned to engage the pinion B. The pinion D' is mounted on an axially adjustable spindle M, adapted to be held in engagement with a tongue O<1> by means of a spring P. The tongue forms part of a plate O, pivoted at Q, which can be depressed by a plunger R to effect the disengagement of the pinions B, D'. At the same time, projections S<2> on the plate O are adapted to engage ratchet-wheels E<2> and thereby, by the repeated oscillatory movement of the plate, effect the return of the pinions to their zero positions. The first member or pinion D<1> is returned by means of a spring-controlled pawl T adapted to engage the ratchet-wheel thereof when the pinion is moved axially by means of the tongue O<1>.
Patent GB-191125422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoemakers' Jacks.
Inventor: RAGSDALE CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A43D5/02
Filed: 1911-11-15
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 25,422. Ragsdale, C. W. Nov. 15, 1910, [Convention date]. Last supports for hand work.-The last 5 is carried in a socketed post 4 rising from a ball 3, which is mounted in a socket 2 formed in a standard 1. The ball is suitably adjusted, and then locked by brake shoes pivotally secured to levers 6, which are simultaneously operated by a right and left hand screw 8.
Patent GB-191201767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: LOWE ELLSWORTH ADELBERT
IPC: F16K31/50
Filed: 1912-01-22
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 1767. Lowe, E. A. Jan. 22. Actuating.-When the screw - thread b on the spindle of a valve becomes stripped or worn out, additional screwthreads are provided by a cap 4 and sleeve 1. The cap 4 is slipped over the spindle and clamped thereto by a screw 5, the sleeve 1 being fixed to the bonnet C of the valve by screws 2.