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Patent GB-191019603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Turbines.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1910-08-22
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 19,603. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Sulzer Bros.]. Aug. 22. Plant; regulating.-In a turbine installation in which machines A, B are separately driven under different conditions as to load and speed, the turbine C is supplied with high-pressure steam only, .and the turbine D is supplied with steam led from some intermediate stage of the turbine C, and also with high-pressure steam from the main F. The exhaust pipes H, G may be connected to the same condenser. The invention may be applied to the driving of electric machinery, air-compressors, and mining machinery..
Patent GB-191022331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calipers, Gauges, and the like.
Inventor: LONG OLIVER GEORGE
IPC: G01B3/34
Filed: 1910-09-27
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 22,331. Long, O. G. Sept. 27. Linear - dimension gauges. - An external calliper gauge for measuring the diameter of round objects comprises a thin metal plate A B formed with an elongated V-shaped slot, the graduated edge of which is parallel to one of the edges of the plate. Pivoted at diagonally opposite corners of the plate are strips C, E, which are adapted to bear tangentially on the object to be gauged and enable the measurement to be read off on the graduated edge. One side of the gauge is used for objects of small diameter and the other side for larger bodies.
Patent GB-191023551-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Potassium Persulphate and Sodium Persulphate.
Inventor: PIETZSCH ALBERT
IPC: C25B1/28
Filed: 1910-10-11
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 23,551. Pietzsch, A., and Adolph, G. Feb. 16, [Convention date]. [Addition to 23,157/10, Class 1 (iii), Oxides &c.] Persulphates, obtaining.-In making potassium persulphate by double decomposition between electrolytically produced ammonium persulphate and potassium sulphate, as described in the parent Specification, the reaction is caused to take place in the electrolytic cell by electrolysing a mixture of ammonium and potassium sulphates or bisulphates in solution. Sodium persulphate may be similarly obtained, but in that case a diaphragm is necessary, and the gases evolved in the cathode compartment are led into the anode compartment.
Patent GB-191026757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal, Table and similar Tongs.
IPC: F24B15/10
Filed: 1910-11-17
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 26,757. Evered & Co., and Evered, S. Nov. 17. Tongs.-Relates to tongs, such as those described in Specification 7516/09, which have two leaves or jaws connected by a broad hinge and consists in mounting the thumb and finger pieces f, d on pivot pins d<2>, so as to adapt them to different hands. The pieces may have bent-over tongues d<1> working in quadrantshaped slots c to limit their angular movements. The leaves or jaws may be perforated, instead of being fluted, to provide a grip for the finger and thumb tips.
Patent GB-191029507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Ensuring the Buoyancy of Ships or other Floating Vessels.
Inventor: ARNONE GAETANO
IPC: B63B43/12
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 29,507. Arnone, G. Dec. 19. Sinking, preventing.- In order to ensure the buoyancy of ships and other vessels in case of distress, apparatus comprising a chamber adapted to contain carbide, and provided with a water-inlet and gas-bag, is fitted in the various compartments. The chamber f of the gas generator is fitted with a cover provided with perforated tubes g<2> to allow water entering the tank s by the inlet valve c to come into contact with the carbide. The gas generated passes out through the pipe m through a non-return valve x to the gas-bag a, of waterproof canvas. A safety-valve e avoids risk due to increase of pressure. Flooding of any of the ship's compartments thus causes the bags to be inflated and increases the buoyancy.
Patent GB-191029508-A (GB)
Title: Means for Removing Dust in Coal Mines and other Places.
Inventor: ROLLIN CHARLES
IPC: E21F5/20
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 29,508. Rollin, C. Dec. 19. Pneumatic collectors.-Dust is removed from coal mines, railways or tramways, or other places where a service of vehicles is employed, by suction apparatus adapted to deliver dustladen air horizontally and at an angle of 45 degrees or thereabouts against one of a series of vertical deflecting-surfaces, whereby the dust is largely separated from the air which is further purified by passage through a screen. Fig. 1 illustrates the application, for carrying out the invention, of a rectangular hutch, tub, or wagon a as commonly used in mines, cement works, &c. The hutch is provided with a skeleton cover b over which is stretched a filtering-fabric c. The air is drawn through a suction nozzle f and hose e by a hand or motor driven fan d. As the hutch cannot be filled above the level of the discharge nozzle h, it may be provided with an upward extension in the form of a framing against which the nozzle is arranged to discharge. The air may be caused to pass successively through a series of hutches.
Patent GB-191101234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Sewage or Sewage Effluent upon the Surface of a Filter Bed.
IPC: C02F3/04
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 1234. Jones & Attwood, and Jones, W. Jan. 17. Rotary apparatus.- In a sewage-distributor of the type in which a trough is mechanically moved over the filter bed, the trough is fitted with a number of side trays E, Figs. 2 and 3, having weir notches c. These trays are attached by means of pins e<1> passing through elongated holes so that the trays can oe aajusted. The trays have longitudinal corrugations, with perforations formed by pressing down V-shaped tongues of metal. The outer edge of the tray is preferably formed with a downwardly-turned serrated edge. The weir notch may be formed by a separate plate adjustably bolted to the tray.
Patent GB-191102598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
IPC: B21B23/00
Filed: 1910-02-22
Granted: 1911-02-22
Abstract: 2598. Mannesmannr÷hren-Werke, and Nowak, A. A. K. Feb. 22, 1910. [Addition to 20,490/09.] Rolling tubes.-The rolls for drawing-down the billet are controlled independently of those for smoothing. Separate guides d, d‹, Fig. 1, may be used, or the drawing-down rolls may be fixed and the smoothing-rolls guided. Where oscillating roll-carriers are used, Fig. 5, separate pairs of guides d<3>, d<4> are provided, one at the side of the other, the axles of roll b' being made shorter than those of roll b<4> to ensure that each roll shall work with its o w n guide.
Patent GB-191103418-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Food or Fodder for Animals and Process for the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: SIDEBOTHAM JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A23K1/14
Filed: 1911-02-10
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 3418. Sidebotham, J. T. Feb. 10. Food for animals.-The small leaf is separated from the shoddy from cotton-cleaning machines &c. by sifting and treating with a solution prepared by adding 5 to 10 per cent of treacle to boiling water. The mixture is then boiled in a chamber provided with perforated pipes through which steam is supplied and cooled. Locust meal and spice such as aniseed or fenugreek may be added.
Patent GB-191104402-A (GB)
Title: Mould for Shaping Glass Plates.
Inventor: GOFFIN JULES
IPC: C03B23/025
Filed: 1911-02-21
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 4402. Goffin, J., and Longueville, V. de. Feb. 21. Bending. - An adjustable support or mould for use in bending sheet glass consists of a number of bars 11 mounted on slotted rods 9, which can be fixed in any desired position to a slotted beam 3 by bolts 8. Several beams 3 &c. may be mounted adjustably on longitudinal beams 1.
Patent GB-191108755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brasses or Bearings for Machinery.
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 1911-04-08
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 8755. Hushes, W., [Johns, R. T.]. April 8. Oil, retaining.-Brasses and bearings for the rolls of rolling - mills &c. are provided with means for retaining lubricant which would otherwise spread along the roll. The reduced neck 2 of a roll runs in a brass 3, which is provided at each side with depending lugs 4, 5. The edges 6 between the lugs are bevelled, and form pockets which scrape and collect lubricant from the neck 2. Grooves 7 direct the lubricant into the pockets. Similar pockets may also be formed on the lower brass or bearing.
Patent GB-191110971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hernia Trusses.
Inventor: MCKAY DONALD
IPC: A61F5/26
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 10,971. McKay, D. May 6. Trusses. - A hernia pad has a convex face a and a concave back b, and is connected to the body band i by a tubular stem c which is slidable lengthwise of the pad within the limits of a slot d and against the spring f, and is movable laterally on a flexible cross - bar e against the springs h. The band i is preferably coiled at the back.
Patent GB-191112742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Hammers.
Inventor: WHALTON HILARY FEALIX
IPC: B25D11/06
Filed: 1911-05-26
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 12,742. Whalton, H. F. May 26, 1910, [Convention date]. Make-and-break switches, mechanical. - The contacts I, j<1>, Fig. 2, in the circuit of an electric hammer are made and broken by a reciprocating tappet H serving to oscillate a spring-pressed piston P about the axis of the contact-lever J. A finger-piece R is provided for starting the machine.
Patent GB-191114348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Covers for the Seats of Water Closets.
Inventor: UEBERALL FELIX
IPC: A47K13/22
Filed: 1911-06-16
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 14,348. Ueberall, F., and Bussenius, A. June 16. Seat guards.- A roll of paper guards of the form shown is mounted in bearings, the front one of which can be tilted, in a metal drum b<1>. The end of the paper band is attached to a spindle in a drum b<2>. A pivoted guide n is provided to prevent the part l of the guard from sagging and thus getting torn.
Patent GB-191125777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Rolling Shutters, Partitions, or the like.
Inventor: GIBSON ARTHUR LLOYD
IPC: E06B9/76
Filed: 1911-11-18
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 25,777. Gibson, A. L., Gibson, W. P., and Ross, W. H. Nov. 18. Roller blinds. - Relates to braking-devices, distinct from the counterbalancing-springs, for roller curtains &c., the brake exerting an increasing resistance to the fall of the shutter, which resistance may be set up at a predetermined stage of the fall. Fig. 3 shows a brake for controlling a pair of parallel shutters, the rollers of which are geared by means of vertical shafts e and bevel gearing to an horizontal shaft d. The shaft d is screwed at d<2> for a portion of its length and carries a nut f connected to the cylinder i of a dash-pot, the piston of which is connected to a collar h sliding on the unscrewed portion of the shaft d, the nut f and collar h being guided and prevented from rotating by a rail g. The dash-pot is provided with a bye-pass i<1> regulated by a valve k for allowing liquid to pass from one side of the piston to the other, and the piston is fitted with a ball valve j<2>. When the shutters descend, the shaft d<2> is rotated and canses the nut f, dashpot, and collar h to travel along until the collar h meets the rotating collar l fixed on the shaft d, whereupon frictional resistance is set up between the stationary and rotating collars h, l. The ball valve j<2> allows the liquid to return freely when the shutter is raised. In place of a dash-pot, a spring or pneumatic controlling- device may be used. A hand-crank is provided for raising and lowering the shutters by means of a shaft parallel with, and geared to, the shaft d.
Patent GB-191200227-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Extraction of Copper and Nickel particularly from Low Grade Ores and Products.
Inventor: BORCHERS WILHELM
IPC: C22B23/02
Filed: 1911-03-22
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 227. Borchers, W., and Pedersen, H. March 22, 1911, [Convention date]. Matte processes; sulphatizing.-In a process for extracting nickel and copper from ores or by-products containing sulphides of these metals and of iron, the ore &c. is smelted with or without a flux to obtain a matte and a slag almost free from copper and nickel. The matte is roasted at about 600‹ C. to convert most of the copper and nickel into sulphates and the iron into oxide, the roasted product is leached with acidulated water, and the residue from the leaching is employed as a flux in the first smelting to obtain the matte. The sulphate solution is treated with calcium or sodium sulphide to precipitate first the copper and then separately the nickel. The precipitated sulphides are smelted separately with lime or limestone and carbonaceous material, pure copper and nickel being obtained. The slag consists chiefly of calcium sulphide, which may be used as a precipitant for the copper and nickel sulphate solution, or for obtaining sodium sulphide which is used as the precipitant.
Patent GB-191206073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescence Gas Lamps.
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 6073. New Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamp Co., [Reiss, C.]. March 11. Gas supply.-In an inverted incandescent gas lamp in which the gas is preheated while traversing a circuitous path which leads it below the level of the air openings in the burner or burners, the gas passes through a union band concentric pipes a, e arranged in a funnel d, which may be closed at its upper end, before passing to the burners f. In a modification, the concentric pipes are dispensed with, the pipe a being led through the union to below the air openings c<1> and then upwards to the union.
Patent GB-191208245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Compressors.
IPC: F04D29/46
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 8245. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 4. Regulating.-In a centrifugal compressor having a constant-volume governor located in the inlet pipe, disturbances due to a backflow of air are obviated by providing an unbalanced valve in the inlet pipe between the governor and the compressor. This valve 10 is mounted on a spindle 9 so that it has a tendency to close but is opened by an inflow of air through the pipe 3 to the compressor 1, the opening movement being assisted by the provision of an angle-iron 11 forming a pocket on the front face of the valve. The constant-volume governor comprises a float 35 and the mechanism described in Specification 22,447/08. To retard the closing movements of the valve 10, a dash-pot device 17 is provided controlling an arm 19 secured to the valve spindle. The valve 10 may serve as a manuallyoperated throttle valve by connecting by means of a bolt 34 an arm 33 on its spindle with an arm 32 controlled by a lever 21. The arm 32 may alternately serve as a stop to limit the opening of the valve without interfering with the automatic closing of the valve.
Patent GB-191209246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gyroscopic Apparatus.
Inventor: GRAY JAMES GORDON
IPC: G01C21/18
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 9246. Gray, J. G., and Burnside, G. B. Nov. 18. Gyroscopic apparatus. - In gyroscopic apparatus for stabilizing vehicles, comprising a gyroscope a freely mounted on the vehicle and provided with devices for automatically calling into action forces to accelerate the precession, these devices are such that the precession is accelerated without reacting forces being applied to the vehicle. A roller b attached to a rod q on the gyroscope case a works in a longitudinal slot c and, when the gyroscope precesses, completes an electrical circuit through one of the sides of the slot which results in the nozzles s being opened and jets of compressed air or fluid issuing therefrom.
Patent GB-191209973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HOADLEY CLAUD
IPC: B62D7/04
Filed: 1912-04-26
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 9973. Hoadley, C., and Hoadley, E. April 26. A d j u s t i n g forecarriages and connecting radial axles for steering. - T h e rectangular main frame 1 of a heavy motor-vehicle is supported on two truck frames pivoted on central pins 11, 11<1>, shoes 13, 14 on the main frame being adapted to slide on curved crossb a r s of the truck frames. The axles are coupled for radiating by means of plates 30, 30<1> secured to the axles and geared to each other by spur teeth. One of the plates may partly enclose the other to prevent vibration, and the plates may be guided in sectors 34 secured to the reach bar 22. The front truck frame is swung for steering by a pinion 26 on the bottom of the steering-column engaging a toothed sector 24 on the frame. In a modified form of vehicle, the rear truck frame is dispensed with, the front axle only being used for steering.
Patent GB-191210959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Incandescent Lamps and Lamp Holders.
IPC: H01R33/97
Filed: 1912-05-08
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 10,959. Stone & Co., J., and Myers, A. C. T. May 8. Holders; caps.-A holder is provided with a sliding, pivoted, or other movable pin, bolt, or other device operated by gravity or a spring to lock the lamp and to be withdrawn by means of a magnet. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bolt b slides in a vertical guide c on the holder casing, the lower end of the bolt engaging in a recess f in the bayonet or other lamp cap; the guide c fits in a groove in the porcelain block d or a recess in the block itself or a bulged part of the casing. A slot k is provided in the back h of the holder for the insertion of the magnet, and the bolt has a lug l to prevent its complete withdrawal. An indentation j on the casing engages a groove in the block d and a projection may be provided on the rim of the casing to fit in a slot in the back h in order to position the slot k. In a modification, there are two bolts carried by a ring adapted to rest on the block, and the cap is provided with two recesses; or the bolt may project below the bayonet-pins in the locked position and prevent rotation of the lamp, the cap being recessed or not. Fig. 11 shows a modification in which the holder is provided with an external sleeve z having two notches 2 for the receptionof the lamp pins and one or two internal recesses 1 either of which is adapted, after rotating the lamp and sleeve together, to engage a lateral extension w on the bolt, or there may be two bolts as before. The sleeve z may be springy or threaded to engage the holder. In a modification for use with lamps having short pins, the notches 2 are replaced by internal recesses adapted to cover the pins, the other details being as shown in Fig. 11, or the holder may be of reduced diameter at the lamp end and the bolt correspondingly bent, and the sleeve may rest on a flared flange on the holder or may be attached by a pin-and-slot connexion. The magnet may be a short steel bar having a bent end to facilitate its insertion into the slot k, a screwdriver or other tool, or an electro-magnet may be used. The bolt may be of iron or steel.
Patent GB-191211090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Production of Ozone.
Inventor: DUBILIER WILLIAM
IPC: C01B13/11
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1913-05-09
Abstract: 11,090. Dubilier, W. May 9. Transformers.-A transformer for use in an ozonizer consists of a known arrangement of primary and secondary coils a, e of short axial length embedded in wax or like insulating- materials so as to form a disk-shaped structure. A condenser is connected across the interrupter and the coil a.
Patent GB-191212321-A (GB)
Title: Method for the Recovery of the Dissolving Agents from the Residues from Extraction and the like.
Inventor: ZIPSER SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1913-05-26
Abstract: 12,321. Zipser, S. May 24. Fats and fatty oils, extracting by volatile solvents. In recovering solvents from the residues in an extractor d and also from the solution of the extracted oils or fats in a still e by means of a circulating current of air or gases, the air circuit is provided with a pump a discharging the air into a reservoir b, from which it escapes through a valve or other regulating- device z, the arrangement being such that the system may be maintained either at high, normal, or reduced pressure. The air passes from the reservoir b through a heater c, and thence through pipes o to the extractor d and still e. The vapour-laden air is then led by a system of pipes n through condensers f, f<1>, separators g, g<1>, decanting-bottles h, h<1>, and columns k where it is washed with oil etc.; the solventfree air is returned by the pipe o for re-use. Wet steam may be admitted to the extractor and still by a pipe system q; the steam may be superheated in a heater c<1>.
Patent GB-191213874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ammunition Hoisting Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A9/10
Filed: 1912-06-13
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 13,874. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Horne, J. June 13. Loading - appliances. - Relates to means for transferring a projectile from the tray of an ammunition-hoist bogie to the tray of the hoist cage. According to the invention, the projectile tray B of the bogie A, which is shown in transverse section in Fig. 3, is carried by two arms C pivoted to the bogie by a shaft a. One of the arms C, shown detached in Fig. 4, has a worm-wheel segment C<1> formed upon it, with which a worm c' carried by the bogie and rotated by a hand-wheel c engages. By rotating the worm c<1>, the arms C are rocked upon the pivot a and carry the tray B from the receiving position, shown in full lines in Fig. 3, into the discharging position in proximity to the hoist cage Dx. Retaining-stops D for the projectile are automatically released, as the tray B moves inwards, by a cam-groove D<2> on the bogie acting upon a roller d' on an arm D' pivoted to the tray and engaging the stop a D.
Patent GB-191215061-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Producing Superheated Vapour.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
IPC: F22G1/00
Filed: 1912-06-27
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 15,061. Lamplough, F. June 27. Vertical boilers; feed - water, supplying. - Apparatus for producing superheated steam at about atmospheric pressure is provided with means for automatically controlling the heating of the superheater and generator and for returning the water at condensation. The apparatus shown consists of.a vertical tubular boiler a and a superheater formed of sinuous tubes e connected to horizontal headers b, c, one of which opens into the boiler steam-space. The supply of gas to the burners f beneath the superheater is controlled by the expansion and contraction of the outlet header c. The end of the header bears against an arm g on a vertical shaft h, on the lower end of which is a lever i actuating the fuel-supply valve j. The fuel-supply to the burners beneath the boiler is controlled by a valve k actuated by the pressure in the boiler, to which the valve is connected through a pipe l. Water is returned from the sump m by a pump n, which is actuated by a shaft o rotated by a rotary engine p placed in the boiler steam space and driven by the steam as it passes to the superheater header b.
Patent GB-191215407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Scales.
Inventor: CLOWES SIDNEY
IPC: G01B3/00
Filed: 1912-07-02
Granted: 1913-07-02
Abstract: 15,407. Clowes, S. July 2. Scales.-The outer divided sections of an opendivided drawing-scale are numbered and disposed symmetrically on each side of a central zero point, as shown in Fig. 2. The more central parts of the divided section may be left open, as shown in Fig. 5.