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Patent GB-191021344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: ADAIR JOHN
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1911-04-18
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 21,344. Adair, J. April 18, 1911. Belt fastenings.-A thin metal strip C, Figs. 1 and 2, is threaded through holes in the ends B', B<2> of the belt, one end of the strip being threaded through a hole in the other end, or both ends threaded through a top plate P, Fig. 2, and there secured by a pin E, or the ends of the strip may be enclosed by a sleeve provided with a screw passing through the strip ends. The fastener may be built up of a number of strips C<1>, Figs. 5 and 5<a>, and top plates P<1>, P<2>. In another arrangement, each end of the belt is provided with fasteners engaging a common intermediate plate.
Patent GB-191025504-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Separation of Mesothorium from Monazite Sand and for the Concentration of Mesothorium in Crude Products Obtained from Minerals Containing Thorium.
Inventor: SODDY FREDERICK
IPC: C01F15/00
Filed: 1910-11-03
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 25,504. Soddy, r. Nov. 3. Mesothorium chloride and sulphate.-Mesothorium salts are obtained from monazite sand or mantle ash by adding a barium compound to the material either before or after heating with sulphuric acid, or after the reaction mass has been diluted with water. After removing the unattacked sand, the liquor is allowed to settle. The sediment contains the mesothorium in association with barium sulphate while the thorium remains in solution. This crude product, or crude products obtained from thorium-containing minerals in other ways, to which a barium compound must be added if not already present, is treated to obtain pure barium chloride. For instance the sulphate may be converted into carbonate by boiling or fusion with sodium carbonate, and the carbonate, after washing away the sodium sulphate, then be dissolved in hydrochloric acid, or the sulphate may be reduced to sulphide by heating with carbon and then dissolved in hydrochloric acid. Pure barium chloride containing mesothorium chloride may then be obtained by precipitation with hydrochloric acid gas. The mesothorium chloride can be further concentrated by repeated re-crystallization of the barium chloride, the mesothorium becoming concentrated in the crystals; the mother-liquor, which becomes impoverished, may be used as the source of barium for treating more monazite.
Patent GB-191027581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Opening Envelopes.
IPC: B43M7/00
Filed: 1910-11-26
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 27,581. Michelius Ges. July 21, [Convention date]. Rotary and oscillating type for cutting rectilinearly.-An envelope to be opened is placed in position on an inclined table h with its edge to be trimmed against a knife-plate m. The table h is pivoted to a shaft i and is provided with brackets g supporting a roller f, which bears on a cam d and is kept in engagement therewith by a spring k. The knife plate m is carried by a loose shaft and is pressed continuously against the table h by a spring o. A knife n is secured to the upper surface of the plate m and serves to remove a thin strip from the envelope when the latter and the table hare raised by the cam d, which is rotated from a hand-operated shaft b. Clamping-apparatus for the envelope comprises a clamp q, which is carried by bell-crank levers p operated by cams e. The parts are so arranged that the clamp q is at first lowered into engagement with the envelope, and then raised with the table h to carry the envelope past the cutter n. The raising of the clamp is then accelerated, and the envelope slides from the table h into a receptacle t. A flange on the knife-plate m engages the end of the table h and serves to maintain a clearance between the table and knife-plate corresponding to the thickness of the knife and the width of the envelope to be removed. The unopened envelopes are received by the portion v of the apparatus.
Patent GB-191027736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wire Ropes or Cables.
Inventor: GORE THOMAS
IPC: D07B1/06
Filed: 1910-11-29
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 27,736. Gore, T. Aug. 3, [Convention date]. Wire ropes; strands of special section, with.- In a rope having interlocking strips of wearresisting material 8, Figs. 2 and 3, interposed between the strands 7, notches or slots 14 are cut at suitable intervals in the wear-resisting strips 8 so as to increase their flexibility and enable them to be laid up. Two or more strips 16, Fig. 5, may be joined together by a web portion 17 disposed beneath the strands, the wearing - surfaces, or the web, or both being notched or slotted.
Patent GB-191101545-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cultivating the Soil.
Inventor: KERRINNES HEINRICH
IPC: A01B49/02
Filed: 1911-01-20
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 1545. Kerrinues, H. Jan. 20, 1910, [Convention date]. Cultivators a n d digg e r s . - A cultivating- machine comprises saws for tearing up the ground, spades for further disintegrating, mixing, or inverting it, and rotary forks for placing manure in front of the saws. Frames d are mounted eccentrically between disks c and are connected by a rod k to a crank-shaft m, which is driven from the motor a by a connecting-rod l. The saws f are resiliently mounted in brackets on the frames d by means of springs h, a. The saws may be turned about pivots e<1>, or the springs i adjusted by means of screws g. The rotary manure forks o are driven from the motor in a direction opposite to that of the travelling wheels. Spades p are carried by rods q mounted in disks r and connected by cranks s to eccentric arms or disks u, so as to keep the spades vertical. The spades are resiliently mounted by means of springs y, z, and are driven at a greater speed than the carriage by chain gearing.
Patent GB-191102249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-magnetic Relay Devices.
IPC: H01H51/30
Filed: 1910-04-25
Granted: 1911-04-25
Abstract: 2249. Adams Manufacturing Co., [Cutler Hammer Manufacturing Co.]. April 25, 1910. Electro-magnetic switches.-Alternating-current relays, of the type in which a number of windings act upon cores connected so as to move simultaneously, are constructed with the cores rigidly attached to a pivoted contactmember. In the case of a three-winding relay, a metal frame b supports three hollow cylindrical portions c on which are wound the respective windings e. The inner ends of the windings may be connected in common to the metal supporting frame and the outer ends to respective terminals e<1>. A member f pivoted on a pin g and carrying a contact disk i is formed with three cores f<1> adapted to be attracted into the hollow cores c against magnetic plugs m, small projections o being provided to prevent sticking. An adjustable spring l tends to keep the contact i upon fixed contacts j, k, from which it is lifted by the magnetic attraction. The separate windings may be starconnected in separate phases for use with induction motors, alternators, or transformers. In modifications, the windings may be mutually insulated, and different numbers of them used. Slots r, r<1> are provided in the frame c and plug portions m respectively, in order to avoid eddy currents.
Patent GB-191106052-A (GB)
Title: Covers for the Occupants of Exposed Seats on Vehicles such as Omnibuses, Tramcars, Private Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: CHAPMAN JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: B60J1/00
Filed: 1911-03-10
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 6052. Chapman, J. W., and Wolstenholme, P. March 10. Covers for exposed seat-bottoms and occupants' lower limbs.-A covering for occupants of exposed seats in omnibuses, tramcars, and other vehicles comprises a flexible apron or cape which can be clipped round the neck of the user, and which is attached to a spring roller secured to the vehicle, so as to be automatically wound up when released. The part D which covers the front of the passenger is secured at E to the spring roller F, while the part C, which protects the back and shoulders, is provided with spring clips A pivoted at L, L<1> to the frame M.
Patent GB-191107528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Regulating Devices for Electic Supply Systems.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1911-03-25
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 7528. Lake, W. E., [United States Light and Heating Co.]. March 25. E l e c t r o - magnetic switches.-The following electro-magnetic switches are described in connexion with a system of regulation. (i) A voltageresponsive coil 9, Fig. 2, is provided with an adjustable core 20, and the downward movement of its contact-carrying armature 17 is controlled by a screw 21. The armature contact is upon a resilient extension and engages an adjustable fixed contact. (ii) An electro-magnetic switch for connecting and disconnecting a battery is provided with a potential coil 13, Fig. 1, for closing the switch and a current coil 14 which becomes active after the switch has closed, the coil 13 being connected in series with a reducing resistance 16 after the switch has operated by the actuation of an auxiliary contact-arm.
Patent GB-191111249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Hames of Horse Collars.
Inventor: WOODHALL PHILIP
IPC: B68B5/02
Filed: 1911-05-09
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 11,249. Woodhall, P. May 9, Fastening.-The end links c of trace or shoulder chains b are secured to the hames of collars specially suitable for colliery horses or ponies by means of a steel strap d bent tightly around the hame a, the ends of the strap being connected by a riveted pin e surrounded by a tube f. The strap is made wide to reduce wear on the collar, and is secured to the hame by pins or rivets g.
Patent GB-191111332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Picture-frames.
Inventor: RIESCHE GOTTFRIED
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1911-05-10
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 11,332. Riesche, G. May 10. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Ornamenting. - Consists in ornamenting a picture frame by applying young pine shoots. The pine shoots d are either stuck or nailed to the frame and, after attachment, may be gilded or varnished to protect them from atmospheric influences.
Patent GB-191116215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Erasing Devices.
Inventor: GRUBE EDWARD
IPC: B43L19/00
Filed: 1912-02-13
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 16,215. Grube, E., and Wells, A. C. Feb. 13, 1912. Erasers.-An erasing-disk A, mounted in a holder B on an axis a, is adapted to be rotated at a high speed by means of a hand-operated rotating spindle C and suitable gearing D, a<1>. The spindle C is connected to the short spindle d of the large gear-wheel D by a universal joint c, thus allowing the spindle C to be turned up when out of use so as to rest in a channelled extension b' of the holder B.
Patent GB-191204385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Submarine Audible Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G10K1/064
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 4385. Lake, W. E., [Submarine Signal Co.]. Feb. 21. Marine bell and like signalling.-A bell for subaqueous audible signalling. is operated by a constantly-running electric motor to which the striking-mechanism can be clutched at will. An electro-magnetic escapement device co-operating with a friction clutch permits a single stroke of the bell at each closure of a signalling- circuit. The motor F, Fig. 1, is geared down to a drum G embraced by a spiral clutch-spring g. The end g<1>, Fig. 4, of the spring g is fixed in a cam-barrel H, mounted freely on the shaft of the drum G, and the other end g<2> passes through a slot h<1>. The rotation of the drum G brings the end g<2> of the clutch-spring g against one or other of the stops j<5>, j<6>, Fig. 2, of an escapement J, and the spring g, thus constrained, ungrips from the drum G. The escapement J is controlled by a magnet K in the signalling-circuit, and each time it moves to left or right it releases the spring g, which grips the drum G and carries round the cambarrel H until, after a half-revolution, the end g<2> of the spring is caught by the other prong of the escapement, and the spring again ungrips from the drum. Thus, each time the magnet K is energized and de-energized, the cam barrel H makes a complete revolution. The cam h<2> bears on a roller H<1>, moving the bellclapper to the right and extending a spring D<4>. When the roller H<1> escapes, the spring D' throws the clapper against the bell, from which it is then kept clear by the reaction of a cushion d<3> on the end of the rod D<1>. Shock and wear on the roller H<1> are minimized by providing lateral cams h<4> on the barrel H at the point where release takes place, these lateral cams coacting with lateral shoes H<2> on the shaft of the roller H<1>. The apparatus is specially applicable for signalling from submarine boats, and may be contained in a casing A bolted to the deck A<4>. Compressed air may be supplied to the casing through a pipe L. The connexions for the motor F and magnet K are taken through a plug L<1> comprising packing L<2> which can be compressed between washers l<1>.
Patent GB-191205429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Partially Hydrogenised Mono-cyclic Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C07C1/26
Filed: 1912-03-04
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 5429. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 4. Partially hydrogenized monocylic hydrocarbons are produced by the removal of halogen hydride from halogen substituted monocyclic paraffins in the state of vapour by means of compounds which act catalytically or which combine with halogen hydride. Suitable compounds are barium and nickel chlorides, alumina, magnesia, caustic lime, soda-lime, &c. In examples are treated monochlorcyclohexane, dichlorcyclohexane, monochlorpentamethylene, and 1:2-dibromcyclohexane. The reaction may be carried out at ordinary or diminished pressure.
Patent GB-191205602-A (GB)
Title: Disc Game.
Inventor: CREUILLY GEORGES LEON
IPC: A63H30/02
Filed: 1912-03-06
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 5602. Creuilly, G. L. March 6. Outdoor games. - A game apparatus comprises coloured disks a with projecting axles b, and fork c with notched extremities. In play, the ends of the forks are placed in engagement with the axles and the disks are projected or rolled along the ground by a jerk of the fork. A smaller disk is used as a mark at which to aim.
Patent GB-191205885-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in connection with Cylinders and the like Heated by Steam.
Inventor: NUTTALL JAMES
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 5885. Nuttall, J. March S. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-Devices constructed as described in Specifications 7111/09, 19,285/09, and 30,501 / 09, [all in Class 99 (i), Pipes and tubes, Joints &c. for], are modified by making the spherical head 3, used therein, as a separate piece formed with a face 8 adapted to bear against a bearing-surface 9 on the end of the trunnion 2. This bearing-surface may be provided by a renewable ring 17. The head may be rotated by a pin 10 on one bearing-face engaging a recess in the lug 11 on the other, or by connexion with the central pipe. It may be seated in a casting 5, which includes the steaminlet 6, water-outlet 7, and lubricator and filter 12. The trunnion may be embraced by a casting secured by bolts and springs to the castings 5 and carrying a lubricator and filter. The escape of water may be arranged to occur either continuously, or at intervals, the device in the latter case acting as a steam-trap as described in Specification 30,501/09.
Patent GB-191212727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Vertical Enclosed Reciprocating Engines, Compressors and the like.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
IPC: F16M1/00
Filed: 1912-05-30
Granted: 1913-05-30
Abstract: 12,727. Alley, S. E., and McGregor, R. May 30. Framing; crank-actuated pumps; assembling parts. -The crank cases of a vertical compressor, pump, or the like is formed in one piece, which is rectangular in plan and has substantially vertical ends A and sloping sides B. It is gapped along the top and down the ends to permit the vertical removal of the crank-shaft D, which works in bearings on seatings E integral with the ends. A bearer plate K normally rests on the top, and the end gaps are closed by side plates. Additional crank seatings G may be formed on webs H integral with the crank case.
Patent GB-191212806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes Combined with Receptacles for Containing Polishes and the like.
Inventor: STERLING FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1912-05-31
Granted: 1913-06-30
Abstract: 12,806. Sterling, F. u. May 31. [Cognate Application, 25,217/12.] Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles.-The paste in the bottom of a tin applied face down to a part 7 similar to the lid, which part is fixed to the back of a reservoir brush, is fed to an auxiliary brush under the aperture 8 by a radial piston 12 engaged by a projection on the bottom of the tin which is turned by hand. The part 7 has a curved deflector 10 at the aperture 8, and the aperture may be closed by a pivoted sector-plate with finger-piece 17. In a modification, a tongue on a slide engages a toothed disk on the pivot-pin of the radial piston to feed the paste.
Patent GB-191212908-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Protecting Electric Circuits against Higher Oscillations.
Inventor: BECKER FRIEDRICH AUGUST
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 1912-06-01
Granted: 1913-09-01
Abstract: 12,908. Becker, F. A. June 1. Protective arrangements ; sparking, preventing.-Relates to the protection of alternating- current circuits from excess voltages when switching off or regulating. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes a protective line with a switch or regulator S, which is locked against operation when the total current delivered to the line is out of phase with its electromotive force. The lock of the switch S is controlled by means of a Ferraris relay energized by a current - transformer and a potential-transformer t', the primary winding of the latter being in series with an adjustable capacity K, whereby the resultant current may be brought into phase with its electromotive force to allow the switch S to be operated. An auxiliary damping - circuit is cut in and out during the movements of the switch and contains resistances W, W1 and a capacity K,. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191215155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Stowage, Launching and Raising of Ships' Boats.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN AUGUSTUS
IPC: B63B23/04
Filed: 1912-06-28
Granted: 1913-07-28
Abstract: 15,155. Cook, J., Thompson, J. A., and Macgregor, T. June 28. Davits.-T h e boats are handled by single davits swing- ing athwartship on horizontal pivots, the upper end of the davit being bent over so as to come over the centre of the boat. The davit 1 working on the pivot 2 is pulled outboard by an outhaul 4 led through a block 5 to a winch 6. The outboard movement of the davit is limited by a rope 8; inboard the davit rests against a stop 19. The fall 11 wound on the winch 6 is attached to the boat sling 14, and is provided with a stopper 16 which brings the davit inboard with the boat during the raising operation. In a modification, an inhaul rope is provided wound on a separate drum of the winch, and these drums may be coned to allow the inhaul and outhaul to be paid out or taken up at varying rates. Arrangements are also made for throwing the inhaul and outbaul drums out of gear with the fall drum when recovering the falls.
Patent GB-191215671-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Gas Cocks.
Inventor: FENLON HENRY THOMAS
IPC: F16K35/14
Filed: 1912-07-04
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 15,671. Fenlon, H. T. July 4 Interlocking.-The main gas tap and the pilot gas-tap of a water geyser &c. are interlocked so that the main gas-tap cannot be opened until after the pilot-jet tap has been opened. For this purpose the plug or handle 1 of the ordinary gas tap 2 is provided with a projecting stem or pin 3, either plain or looped or provided with an eye 4, and the handle 5 of the pilot jet tap 6 is formed with a hole 7 which encircles the stem or pin 3 as shown, when both taps are closed. The two taps can be securely locked together, when closed, by a padlock through the eye 4, as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-191219348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway Rail-chairs.
Inventor: HEBERT PAUL
IPC: E01B9/50
Filed: 1912-03-22
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 19,348. Hebert, P., and Schl÷sser, G. March 22. Chair keys and wedges; chairs with fixed jaws. - Chairs have the same cross-section throughout, so that they can be rolled, and a packing-piece, inserted between the rail and the wedges or set-screws, presses downwardly and transversely on the rail base. The packing- piece 2 is recessed so as to cover the keys &c. 3 on both sides. The rail seat and its extension are made concave. The rail jaw 1 may be extended as at 5, and the key jaw 4 as at 6 for a wooden key 7. The chair may have feet 9 for connexion to the reinforcement of a concrete sleeper, or horizontal feet for wooden or iron sleepers. Specification 62/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191222823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tellurians.
Inventor: PARK WILLIAM
IPC: G09B27/02
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 22,823. Marks, E. C. R., [Park, W., and Smyth, G. S.]. Oct. 7. Globes and orreries.-In a tellurian the earth is formed as a highly reflecting spherical mirror in which the images of the sun and moon are reflected. The land and water surfaces are indicated by metals of contrasting colours, and the globe is moved around the sun in an elliptical path. It is provided with a dark translucent hemispherical hood which is directed away from the sun and is provided with an opaque spot at the centre of its surface. The moon, the plane of whose orbit can be varied, comprises an outer translucent sphere and an inner dark hemisphere which is automatically maintained in a position away from the sun and can be tilted to vary the inclination of the crescent phase of the moon. The sun 4 is carried on a spindle 3 supported on a stationary crown-wheel 2 cut with 365 teeth. An arm 6 carries the earth 65 and moon 57, and encloses a shaft 7 provided with a pinion 8 which engages a gear-wheel 9 carried on a spindle 10 when a clutch 14 on the spindle 10 is in operation. The spindle 10 is provided with a pinion 12 gearing with the crown-wheel 2 for revolving the earth and moon around the sun. If the clutch 14 is out of operation, a gear-wheel 23 engages a second pinion 16 on the shaft 7 and imparts a slower drive to it. Eccentric motion is given to the earth by means of an arm 79 which engages a cam groove in the crown-wheel. The earth is carried on an inclined axle 30, which is kept in a constant direction and rotated by means of a suitable train gearing. The moon is carried on an arm 47 which, with an arm 55, forms a parallel motion. The plane of revolution of the moon is varied by means of an eccentric 42 connected with the arm 47 by means of a depending arm 50. The phases of the moon are represented by means of a dark hemisphere 58 which is maintained in a direction away from the sun by means of gearing 61, 63, 64, and is carried on an horizontal axis 73. The axis 73 can be tilted by means of an arm 74 connected to a rod 75 resting on the end of a rod 76 which rises or falls as the moon is raised or lowered in its orbit. A pointer 21, driven from the shaft 7 by means of gearing 16, 17, 19, indicates the hour on a 24-hour dial 22.
Patent GB-191223067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burial Vaults.
Inventor: MILLIGAN JAMES HARVEY
IPC: A61G17/02
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 23,067. Milligan, J. H. Oct. 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Coffins.-A receptacle for a coffin or casket consists of two parts 2. 3 formed of vitrified tile or other damp-resisting material, the lower part having a trough 8, shown in Fig. 4, which receives the flanged edge of the upper part and contains a sealing- material, such as asphalt. Loose locking-members 17 are placed on the bead 15 just before the upper section enters the trough ; the asphalt is in liquid form but subsequently hardens, and the members 17 fall into the position shown before the asphalt sets hard.