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Patent GB-191024493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Lamps.
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-10-23
Abstract: 24,493. Anderson, D. Oct. 21. [Cognate Applications, 7313/11 and 8389/11.] Atmospheric gas burners.-In apparatus for lighting and extinguishing gas-burners in which an extra supply of gas is provided at the moment of ignition and extinction in order to prevent lighting-back, the gas-controlling device is locked in the ' off ' position until operated to turn on the flushing-gas, and the flushing-gas is turned on by means actuated by the opening of the lamp or by the performance of some other act necessary for lighting. In one arrangement, the gas-cock is turned sufficiently to admit gas through a pipe e, Fig. 1, to the mixing-tube d for flushing the burner by the lamp-lighter's torch acting through a plunger 8, or a door, a cord, and a lever 11 having a pin 14 engaging under the cock lever a. The further movement of the main cock is effected by the torch or other device engaging the cock lever a, but a pawl 12 on the lever 11 by engaging a stop 13 on the lever a prevents the operation of the lever a before the lever 11 is operated. In a second arrangement, the combined locking and operating lever 33, Fig. 6, is actuated by a projection 31 on the lighting-door 30 acting through a rod 32, or the lever is extended and provided with a ring or the like to be engaged by the torch. In a third arrangement, the lighting-door 12, Fig. 2, when operated by the insertion of the torch, acts by means of projections on two arms L4, 15 connected respectively to the main gascock 16 and to a pawl 17 for normally locking g the gas cock in the ' off ' position, thereby unlocking the cock and turning it sufficiently to admit the flushing-gas to the burner. The torch is then withdrawn, and the cock is turned completely on by a device at the end of the torch. In a fourth arrangement, in which a lighting-door has to be opened before the torch can be inserted in the lamp, a weighted catch 20, Fig. 5, for holding the door closed has an arm 23 engaging an arm 24 on the cock, so that, when the door is unfastened, the cock is turned sufficiently to admit flushing-gas to the burners. The cock is turned completely on by means of the torch, and means may also be provided for preventing the turning on of the cock until the catch 20 is operated. Provisional Specification 7313/11 states that in the construction in which the flushing-gas is turned on by means of a plunger operated by the torch, the subsequent operations of turning on the main supply and shutting off the flushing jet may be performed by means of the torch acting on the plunger.
Patent GB-191027223-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Causing Electrical Impulses for Transmission to a Distance.
Inventor: GARDNER JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: H01H29/22
Filed: 1910-11-23
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 27,223. Gardner, J. A., and Ferguson, A. Nov. 23. Electric clocks.-A disk H, the movements of which are to be copied, is attached to a shaft E which carries four switches A, B, C, D connected in parallel, each switch being a tube containing mercury that completes circuit when horizontal. The leads F, G are connected to the leads L<2>, M<2> of the battery and to the line The apparatus is stated to be applicable for indicating the readings of pressure gauges, water levels, and clocks.
Patent GB-191027355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Stiffeners of Bent Metallic Wire.
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1910-11-24
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 27,355. Poulain & Steer. June 2, [Convention date]. Stiffeners for collars are made of wire c, the ends of which are curved to embrace eyelets a.
Patent GB-191028248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Towers and the like.
Inventor: MUELLER OTTO HILDEBERT
IPC: F28C1/02
Filed: 1910-12-05
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 28,248. Mueller, O. H. April 9, [Convention date]. Scrubbers.- Towers employed for cooling water, air, &c. are provided with means for removing the plates from the shell which surrounds the filling. The filled portion is enclosed in a frame to which removable plates 14 are attached. The frame consists of metal columns 10, which are anchored to the tower girders C and piers D. At the upper ends the columns are bolted to a ring 12, and the columns and rings are bolted to plates 13.
Patent GB-191105983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air Conditioning Apparatus.
Inventor: CRAMER STUART WARREN
IPC: F24F3/153
Filed: 1911-03-09
Granted: 1912-03-11
Abstract: 5983. Cramer, S. W. March 9. Hygrometric apparatus. - In apparatus for heating and moistening air in which the heat and moisture are regulated automatically, the heat and moisture can be controlled independently so that the apparatus will maintain any desired degree of heat and of moisture. The air is heated by coils 6 and then passes through a casing 1<1> divided into two compartments 3, 4, the exits from which are regulated by dampers 9, 9<1>. In the compartment 4 are placed water jets 5. The air from the two compartments 3, 4 is mixed and passes to a fan 1. A portion passes from the fan 1 by a passage 18 to the regulating-device shown in Fig. 3. This consists of two sets of expansion bulbs 19, 20. The air that passes over the bulbs 19 is exposed to a jet of water so that the difference in temperature in the two sets of bulbs measures the moisture of the air leaving the fan, and the dampers 9, 9' are operated according to this difference. In addition, the bulbs 20 operate valves controlling the supply of heat to the coils 6 by means of a lever 28 and adjustable connexions. In place of the casing 1<1> being divided into two compartments, the water may be cut off from the jets 5 in succession by means of cam-operated valves.
Patent GB-191109259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Altering the Charges in Cartridges for Guns.
IPC: F42B33/06
Filed: 1910-09-03
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 9259. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. Sept. 3, 1910, [Convention date]. Cartridge - unloading apparatus.-Consists in an apparatus adapted to be secured to a gun mounting or other convenient support for removing the projectile from the cartridge case to enable the charge to be altered. The apparatus comprises a frame a for holding the projectile, and a slide b for holding the e cartridge case. The projectile is clamped m place by a hinged cover h and hooks i operated by an eccentric f, a pin k, and a handle e. The rim of the cartridge case fits in a groove in the slide b, and the case is pulled rearwards and detached from the projectile by a lever c and an arm n provided with a pivot m and connected to the slide b by a pin o.
Patent GB-191110305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ball Valves.
Inventor: DORRINGTON FREDERICK HERBERT
IPC: F16K31/26
Filed: 1911-04-28
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 10,305. Dorrington, F. H., Lindsell, J. W. G., and Rippin, A. J. April 28. Lift valves; ball and float valves.-In a floatoperated valve of the kind opened against the action of the fluid pressure and a coiled spring, the spring e (1) surrounds the valve stem, (2) is situated in a separate compartment away from contact with fluid, and (3) is capable of adjustment, by screwing the stem m more or less into the valve d, so that if the float ball falls off the lever b the valve will be closed automatically by the spring. A junction-piece p is screwed on to the casing o. A hole may be formed in the bottom of the float ball.
Patent GB-191110585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flue Dampers.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN
IPC: F24B1/189
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 10,585. White, J., and Myers, H. G. May 2. Dampers.-A damper device forming a complete structure which may readily be built into a flue consists of a rectangular frame 1 of fireproof material, preferably of reinforced concrete, with a central flue passage in which a damper 4 is mounted on trunnions 40 working in vertical slots 45 in the frame. The damper is actuated by a chain 7 passing through an opening 12 in the frame 1 and through a tube 8 in the brickwork, and in its closed position its front edge rests upon a shoulder 11 formed in the frame. A stud 15 prevents the damper from opening too far. A supplemental reinforced block, recessed on its underside, is mounted upon the front edge 10 of the frame 1 to assist in building the flue. A metal plate lining 20 is provided inside the frame.
Patent GB-191110665-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Brake and Power Control Attachment.
Inventor: MCCOMB JENNINGS SCOTT
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 10,665. McComb, J. S. May 2. Sliding tubular valves; regulating rate of flow.-A tubular valve 33 operated by a speedometer for controlling the fuel supply of a petrol motor is provided with several sets of holes 39 ... 42, the holes of any set decreasing in size by steps. The valve-rod 50, 52 is of crossshaped or other non-circular section 57 at the top, and passes through a similarly-shaped hole in the casing so that the valve may be arranged with any one of the four sets of holes 39 ... 42 in register with the fuel opening 37 to suit any particular maximum speed.
Patent GB-191111640-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Generation of Hydrogen from Silicon and Alkali Solutions without External Heat.
IPC: C01B3/10
Filed: 1911-05-13
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 11,640. Consortium fur Elektrochemische Industrie Ges. May 14, 1910, [Convention date]. Hydrogen.-In generating hydrogen by the action of silicon on alkali solutions, the necessary temperature is attained by internal heating only; (1) by chemical action, especially by the reaction with the alkali of a substance which generates hydrogen, e.g. aluminium or aluminium alloys; (2) by the heat of solution of powdered caustic alkali or alkali oxides. In the first modification, the caustic soda is advantageously placed on a sieve with the aluminium thereunder; the heating is advantageously allowed to take place in the generator itself. In the second modification, the solution should be effected in a special receptacle on account of the thorough stirring necessary. Specification 21,032/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191116969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: WEINLAND HENRY FORRY
IPC: F28G3/10
Filed: 1911-07-24
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 16,969. Weinland, H. F. July 24. Cleaning internally, rotary appliances for.- The cleaner head is in two parts 1, 2 which screw together and retain rocking members 12 in a recess formed in the member 1. Spindles 9 carrying cutters 8 pass through arms 7 and screw into the rocking members 12, so that the cutters can be removed without disturbing the members 12. The arms are guided by slots 3 in the member 2 so as to swing in planes inclined to the axis of the cleaner. The arms may be all inclined in the same direction, or some may be inclined one way and the remainder inclined the other way but to a different extent, so that one set of cutters advances the cleaner in the tube, and the others prevent tracking.
Patent GB-191121697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Cement.
Inventor: RHODIN JOHN GUSTAF ADOLF
IPC: C04B7/00
Filed: 1911-10-02
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 21,697. Rhodin, J. G. A. Oct. 2. Potassium salts.-Hydraulic cement is prepared from feldspar (orthoclase) by heating a mixture of 100 parts of the spar with 56 parts of slaked lime and 40 parts common salt at about 900-1000‹ C., lixiviating with hot water until the contents of chlorine in the mass, calculated on the dry weight of the residue, corresponds to about 0À25 per cent of common salt. Potash may be recovered from the solution by crystallization. The wet residue in the proportion of about 100 parts (calculated as a dry product) is then added gradually to from 40 to 70 parts of quicklime and mixed. The slurry so obtained is heated in a muffle to about 1000‹ C. for about an hour. Instead of incomplete lixiviation, a salt solution may be added to the completely washed slurry. Specifications, 16,780/99, 2628/10, [Class 22, Cements &c.], and 18,338/10, [Class 22, Cements &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191202833-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Governor to Control a Motor to Run at any Speed within a Large Range of Rate of Revolution.
IPC: G05D13/08
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 2833. Belliss & Morcom, and Walshe, J. M. Feb. 3. Transmitting - mechanism. - A centrifugal governor a is connected to the valve - rod f through the lever c, an adjustable link d, and bell-crank e having arms of considerable difference in length. The link d acts on the bellcrank through a spring m in the box k; a stop o limits the valve-opening movement of the bellcrank. The centrifugal weights rest on stops n in their innermost position. The compensating- mechanism described in Specification 20,547/11 may be used with the governor, being attached through the link p to the long arm of the bellcrank.
Patent GB-191203051-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door Spring and Check.
Inventor: JENNER CHARLES LAMBERT
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 1912-02-06
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 3051. Jenner, C. L. Feb. 6. Dash-pots. - Relates to door springs and checks of the kind in which a valve member is slidably mounted upon an extension of the piston-rod so as to coact with the piston to allow a free passage of the checking fluid during the opening of the door and a restricted passage during the closing movement. According to the . invention, the valve is formed as a flat perforated disk h which freely fits the cylinder so that, during the checking stroke, the air or oil forming the checking-fluid can leak slowly past its periphery. A buffer j may be provided to receive the end of the piston-rod c.
Patent GB-191203961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Distributing Valve for Single Chamber Compressed Air Brakes with Reducing Valve.
IPC: G05D16/18
Filed: 1912-02-16
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 3961. Knorr-Bremse Akt.-Ges. Nov. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Fluid-pressure.-In a triple valve having a main slide valve and a graduating-valve, and provided with a throttled port for supplying air to the brake cylinder from the auxiliary reservoir and an auxiliary valve for controlling the supply when a predetermined brake-cylinder pressure is obtained, the parts are arranged so that the throttled port is controlled only by the graduating-valve and so that the auxiliary valve is controlled only by the main slide valve. Figs. 2 and 3 show the triple valve in application position, the former showing a section through the graduating-valve, and the latter a section through the main valve. The graduating-valve opens to admit air from the auxiliary reservoir at i through the throttled port a to the brake cylinder at b, and the auxiliary valve v allows air to pass from the train-pipe at c through a cavity m in the main valve and passages p, b to the brake cylinder. The brake-cylinder pressure has access by means of a port r to the underside of the piston of the valve v, which is therefore closed when a predetermined pressure is reached.
Patent GB-191207469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots for Ironworkers and the like.
IPC: A43C11/00
Filed: 1912-03-27
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 7469. Sterlings, Ltd., and Lawson, E. March 27. Boots for ironworkers &c.-To facilitate the removal of an ironworker's boot in the case of molten metal entering the boot, readily detachable fastenings in the form of an adjustable spring clasp A and snap buttons B are used to secure the boot to the foot.
Patent GB-191209438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Detachable Wheels for Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HITCHCOCK ALAN FLINDERS
IPC: B60B3/18
Filed: 1912-11-22
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 9438. Hitchcock, A. F. Nov. 22. Detaching from, and attaching to, permanent hubs. In wheels of the kind which are secured to live axles bv bolts passing through holes in an outer plate, the wheel centre, and an axle flange on the inner side of which they are fastened, the bolts b, Fig. 1, are now threaded into the axle-flange a and secured permanently by nuts c and riveting-over the ends d, and are adapted to pass through the existing holes e, Fig. 3, in the wheel centre and outer plate p, being held by nuts screwed on their outer threaded ends b<1>. Some of the bolts may be shortened as at b<2> to act only as driving means, and the plate p may have a lateral boss p<1>.
Patent GB-191210200-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Means or Appliance for Automatically Supporting a Pit Cage in Safety should the Haulage Rope Break, the said Means or Appliance being also Applicable to Lifts of Various Kinds.
Inventor: NUNN FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: B66B5/24
Filed: 1912-04-30
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 10,200. Nunn, F. W., and Hanks, T. April 30. Rope grips for securing a pit cage to the guide-ropes in the event of the hoisting-cable breaking comprise a two - part casing b<1>, b<2> surrounding the rope and provided internally with a conical surface. A two-part tube c, cylindrical internally to fit around the rope a and conical externally, is arranged within the casing b<1>, b<2> and is provided with slots to receive a ring of balls g. Transverse pins d<1>, d2 projecting through slots e', e<2> in the casing are connected by cords or levers to the hoisting- cable. When the tube c is raised by the springs f, the balls wedge themselves between the rope and the conical face of the casing.
Patent GB-191210251-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Automatically Cooling the Atmosphere in Enclosures on the Attainment of a Predetermined Temperature, and for Giving and Alarm when the said Temperature is Exceeded.
Inventor: VOIGT JOHANN AUGUST
Filed: 1912-04-30
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 10,251. Voigt, J. A. April 30. Alarms operated by expansion of liquids; electric alarm systems. - Relates to automatic electrically-operated apparatus for cooling a magazine or other compartment when the temperature rises to a given point, and for giving alarms if the temperature continues to rise. One or more contact thermometers a, b are provided with wire contacts fused in at different heights so as to he closed successively when the mercury rises. These contacts are connected through switches 1, 2, 3 to relays R, S, T. When the relay R is operated, the circuit of a dynamo D is closed to drive the motor of a fan V, whereby hot air is exhausted from the compartment. If the temperature continues to rise, two or more alarm bells L<1>, L<2> are actuated successively by means of the relays S, T.
Patent GB-191212366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horns or Trumpets for Gramophones, Phonographs and the like.
Inventor: CLOUD WALTER AMELIUS
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 12,366. Cloud, W. A. May 24. Trumpets, arranging and supporting; sound-modifying appliances.-The usual tapering horns for gramophones &c. are cut into sections which are re-arranged and fitted together in such a manner that the narrow end is diverted towards the mouth end. Fig. 2 shows a horn constructed in this manner and adapted to fit in a casing, the narrow end d<2> parsing diametrically through the wide end. A plate c of V-section is mounted against the narrow section d<2> to facilitate the passage of the sound-waves. The narrow end of the horn may pass approximately through the centre of gravity of the horn and serve to support it. The sound may be regulated by varying the position of a cone-shaped member f.
Patent GB-191213687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyre Repair Devices.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B60C27/06
Filed: 1912-06-11
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 13,687. Lake, H. W., [Weed Chain Tire Grip Co.]. June 11. Punctures, apparatus for detecting and closing. - In devices for covering punctured parts of tyres, comprising chains 4 secured to side plates 3 hooked under the rim flanges, specially-shaped slots 7 are provided for the engagement of the end links of the chains, so that the latter may be adjusted by moving the links from one part of the slots to the other. The slots may he curved and formed with enlarged ends as shown in Fig. 2, the end links 5 being provided with narrowed portions 9 or with a recess at one part so as to pass the narrow parts of the slots. The side plates 3 may he pulled down to engage the rim flanges by means of a detachable member 11, Fig, 2. Where the side plates cannot be hooked to the rim directly, they are secured to separate plates 17, Fig. 6, fitted on the tyre beads as shown in Fig. 5 and provided with lugs 37 to prevent end long movement of the plates 3.
Patent GB-191224048-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Braiding Machines.
Inventor: PETERSEN ANKER
IPC: D04C3/00
Filed: 1912-10-21
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 24,048. Petersen, A., and Boston Machinery Co. Oct. 21. Braiding-machines.-Relates to machines having two sets of thread-supply carriers travelling in opposite directions, the threads of the one set being interlaced with the threads of the other set by cam-operated levers. The finished braid is drawn off in a downward direction and the threads are directed above and below the braiding-point, rendering unnecessary the provision of yarn take-up devices. The lower supply-carriers 32 are supported in ways 33, 34 in a ring 30 and brackets 28<1> attached to a spider 29 and are driven by pairs of bevelpinions 27, the shafts of which are carried by the brackets 28<1> and ring 30. The pinions 27 are rotated by a central bevel-pinion 26 and are simultaneously carried round by the spider 29 which rotates in the same direction as, but at a slower rate than, the pinion 26. The upper thread supplies are mounted on the ring 30 and their threads pass as shown in Fig. 5 to the axes of and along threadthrowing arms 48 and through vertical slots to the braiding-point. The arms 48 are provided with rolls 53 running in a serpentine groove 54 of a stationary cam 55. The braid is drawn off by means of worm and bevel-gearing, passing first round an idler drum 58.
Patent GB-191227349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tunnel Drying Apparatus.
IPC: F26B15/00
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 27,349. Yates, W., and Matthews & Yates. Nov. 28. Wheeled trucks; air and gases, supplying, circulating, and exhausting. - In a countercurrent tunnel drier, a mixture of furnace gases and cool air is supplied, and is circulated by an exhauster at the material inlet end. The material is conveyed by trucks C through two parallel brick tunnels A, A', to which hot air or gases from a furnace F and cool air admitted at an opening H are supplied after mixing in a chamber G. The moist air is withdrawn through uptakes K, K leading to the casing L of the exhaust fan. Dampers at the furnace air inlets and cold air inlets and in the uptakes K, K control the proportions and quantities of air supplied.
Patent GB-191303482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Display Stands and other Stands and like Upright Supports.
Inventor: MYERS LEOPOLD
IPC: A47F5/04
Filed: 1913-02-11
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 3482. Myers, L. Feb. 11. Pedestal and like stands.-Bases for display stands &c. comprise two foot-members A, B notched at 10, 11 to interengage, and a tubular member C having projections 13, which pass down the angles between the foot-members and are then turned over to lock the parts, a washer 14 being preferably interposed. The stem D of the stand proper is inserted into the tube C.
Patent GB-191304950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fuel Injection Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CROSS JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1913-02-26
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 4950. Cross, J. W. Feb. 26. Cylinders receiving liquid f u e l .-A fuel nozzle comprises a pair of tubular passages 4 leading from a common fuel supply which are arranged within, the b o d y of a single m e'm ber 2 and terminate in inclined passages 10 so as to cause the jets to impinge on each other. The upper part 1 of the nozzle is cylindrical or prismatic, and is coned at the end 6. A rectangular groove 8 is cut across the top and a saw-cut 12 divides the two passages for adjusting the jets.