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Patent GB-191017246-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel from Ashbin Refuse.
Inventor: COALES HERBERT GEORGE
IPC: C10L5/46
Filed: 1910-07-20
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 17,246. Coales, H. G. July 20. Composition fuel.-In making briquettes from ashbin refuse, including ashes, dirt, and other waste materials, the refuse is ground and passed through an oscillating screen where iron or other incombustible material is picked out, the residue left in the screen being again ground. The screened refuse is heated and delivered to a steam-heated revolving receptacle where it is incorporated with a hot mixture of pitch and gas tar which is run in from a steam heated tank. Measured quantities of the tar mixture and the refuse are charged into the receptacle intermittently. The plastic mixture is allowed to cool in a shallow pan, and is then briquetted, preferably in a machine of the Yeadon type having a revolving mould plate and means for compressing the material on both sides. A small quantity of coal or slack may be added before briquetting.
Patent GB-191019820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Cans or Receptacles for Milk or other Liquids and Automatic Means for Measuring Off Desired Quantities.
Inventor: ALLEN-SMITH CHARLES
IPC: G01F11/26
Filed: 1910-08-25
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 19,820. Smith, C. Allen-, Cornes, T. F., and Shaw, H. Aug. 25. Tilting-bottle apparatus.-A can or like receptacle for milk &c. is formed with measuring- chambers B, B<1> on the sides and is mounted upon trunnions on a suitable stand C so that, by tilting the vessel, one of the measuring- chambers is filled. The contents are discharged by means of valves K, which are opened simultaneously by swinging the bail handle L so that air enters by the outlet of one of the empty chambers while the full chamber is discharging, springs K<2> operating to close the valves. Observation of the liquid level in the measuring- chambers may be made through a glazed aperture G, or by means of a float arrangement F<1> ; the receptacle also has glazed apertures H, H<1> for viewing the contents. The chambers B, B<1> may be connected by tubes to facilitate the flow of air from the chamber which is being filled. A cover, which may serve to close all the vessels, is seated by a wing-nut M working on the threaded bar M<1> attached to the cross-bar or trunnion C<1> of the stand. The vessels and the lid may be of aluminium, and the edge of the lid may be milled to form a tight joint.
Patent GB-191021225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Compressing Heels or the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A43D83/00
Filed: 1910-09-12
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 21,225. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Sept. 12. Heels, machines for.-A heel-compressing machine is provided with a mould having an overhung breast die 5 to form heels with inclined breast surfaces. A top-lift plate 12 at the bottom of the mould is caused to move rearwardly by engaging the inclined face 5 when it is raised in the operation of ejecting a heel, the block supporting the top-lift plate being mounted to slide on a plunger 10. The block is yieldingly retained in a normal position by a spring-pressed pin 14, which enters a recess in the block. Specification 22,839/02 is referred to.
Patent GB-191023160-A (GB)
Title: A Flax Straw Preparing Machine.
Inventor: STEWART THOMAS COCHRANE
Filed: 1910-10-06
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 23,160. Stewart, T. C. Oct. 6. Straightening and evening butt ends of flax straw.-Flax straw is squared and straightened preparatory to rolling in a heating and scutching machine by being placed root end downwards upon a vibrating table. The flax straw x leans against the back h, the root ends resting on the table b, which is vibrated against the action of adjustable springs c by connecting- rods f and cranks e. The flax straw is supported by spikes l on a cross-bar i, which may be oscillated.
Patent GB-191025667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners.
Inventor: FREEMAN DAVID WISWOULD
IPC: B25B13/22
Filed: 1910-11-04
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 25,667. Freeman, D. W. Nov. 4. [Addition to 24,913/09.] Sliding - jaw wrenches. -The movable jaw E is adapted to be fixed in adjusted position by means of the transversely slidable locking- collar G and cam lever L. Instead of the engaging surfaces of the collar and shank being toothed, as described in the parent Specification, the collar G is plain and the edge of the shank C is plain or only slightly roughened.
Patent GB-191026370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' "Side-lights."
IPC: B63B19/00
Filed: 1910-11-14
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 26,370. Booth Steamship Co., and Booth A. A. Nov. 14. Cabin and deck lights.- A diametricallypivoted light is held in any required open angular position by a hinged ring, adapted to grip the outer periphery of the light. The glazed light b, Fig. 1, is pivoted on adjustable bearing-pins f, Figs. 1 and 2, in a frame e. The gripping-ring d is hinged at c, and is provided with a packing-ring i adapted to form a tight joint between the light b and the frame e when the light is closed. The ring d is secured in position when closed by means of three pivoted bolts and ring or thumb nuts, one of which, j<2>, is provided with an annularly recessed boss portion j<3>, which engages with a corresponding fork k<1> on the hinged ring d, so that the ring d can be moved towards or away from the frame e and secured in any desired position. A removable dead-light is provided with a hook adapted to be hooked under the hinge pin c, which thus serves as a pivot for the dead-light.
Patent GB-191028345-A (GB)
Title: Improved Joining Means for Furniture, applicable to other purposes.
Inventor: ABRAMS PERCY GEORGE
IPC: F16B12/24
Filed: 1910-12-06
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 28,345. Abrams, P. G. Dec. 6. Joints and connexions.-Means for uniting the rungs of a chair to the legs, or the spokes of wheels to the felloes, or the rungs of ladders to the side-pieces, or for other similar purposes, consist of two sheet-metal stampings which fit together and are so arranged that one part becomes firmly embedded in the wall of the socket while the other part is simultaneously forced firmly into the outer surface of the rung or like part, when the latter is forced into place in its socket. The two metal stampings, Figs. 1 and 2, are bent togetber as shown in Fig. 3, and the teeth 7 are pressed into the rung or the like 11. The rung 11, with the device attached, is then driven into the socket 12, by which means the arrow heads 8 and the prongs 10 are caused to enter the material forming the sides of the socket, thereby firmly fixing the rung in position. The forms of the stampings may be modified.
Patent GB-191029081-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe-union.
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 1910-12-14
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 29,081. Kuhn, W., and Pokorny & Wittekind Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges. Dec. 14. Joint-making packing.-The members of a disconnectible pipe coupling have tubular jointforming pieces sliding longitudinally and having their outer ends turned over to cover outer packing-rings. Forms respectively adapted to stand external and internal pressure are shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The tubular members c of metal or other substantially rigid material slide in the coupling-members a and are slotted to receive retaining-screws d. Their outer ends are turned over to enclose the packing-rings b and by their mutual abutment form the joint, the' frictional wear on the packing being thus minimized.
Patent GB-191102963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concentrating-amalgamators.
Inventor: LUCKENBACH ROYER
IPC: C22B11/10
Filed: 1911-02-06
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 2963. Luckenbach, R. Feb. 6. Drawings to Specification. Cyaniding.-A powdered mixture of potassium cyanide and caustic potash is fed into a chamber in which amalgamation is being conducted.
Patent GB-191103628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cementation and Annealing and like Furnaces.
Inventor: GRADDON CHARLES
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1911-02-13
Granted: 1912-02-13
Abstract: 3628. Graddon, C., and Blumenau, J. Feb. 13. Liquid and gaseous fuel furnaces.-A furnace for use in connection with the cementation, case-hardening, annealing, melting, and forging of metals consists, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4, of a chamber 19 having arranged on one or more sides rows of burners 21 supplied with fuel in equal quantities from branched pipes communicating with pipes 22, 23 for fuel and air under pressure respectively. Within the hearth 14, which may be formed in one piece or of a number of blocks as shown, tapering passages 16 are arranged opposite the burners and communicate with the chamber 19 through openings 20.
Patent GB-191106082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Cases for Ferns and other Plants, Aquaria or the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS LEONARD
IPC: A01G9/20
Filed: 1911-03-10
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 6082. Roberts, L. March 10. Glass frames. - Window boxes for holding ferns, aquaria, bird-cages, &c. are rendered collapsible, to facilitate cleaning &c., by hinging the members together. The side e is first folded down on the base a about hinges f, then the side e' is folded down on hinges f<1>. The top i is hinged at j to the front g, and the two can be folded down on the sides e<1>, e<1> about hinges h. The top, side, and front members are glazed, and, to facilitate replacement of broken panes, the glass in the sides and front is continued up the top i, while the top glass is continued at n to the edge of the frame to allow moisture to drain away. A false bottom q, r, fitted with a drain-plug s, provides for removal of moisture collecting within the case. In a modified form, the front g may be provided with glazed sashes, and the side members may be bowed. The sashes may be made removable for the insertion of sashes covered with gauze, muslin, &c.
Patent GB-191107105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adding Mechanism for Cash Registers and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1910-08-09
Granted: 1911-08-09
Abstract: 7105. Haddan, R., [National Cash Register Co.]. Aug. 9, 1910. Cash registers with operating-means.-In keyset drawer-operated cash registers having differentially positioned yoke-segments which fall upon the withdrawal of the cash-drawer and actuate the totalizer upon their restoration as the drawer closes, the segments have an additional movement producing disengagement with the totalizer during their fall and engagement upon return, and the transfer is positively effected by an additional unit movement of the actuating segment. Differential mechanism.-Plunger keys 24 project stop-levers into the paths of stepped segments 20, each linked to and descending differentially with a corresponding yoke 22 when a main lever 16, upon which all the yokes rest, is released by the withdrawal of the drawer. Each bank of keys has a detent plate 34, and connexions 39, 42, 43, 44 whereby the fall of the yoke is prevented in a bank wherein no key has been depressed. The pinions of the totalizing-counter upon the shaft 175 are actuated by segments 71 which are mounted upon a shaft 73 carried by arms 74 loose on the main operating-shaft 28, and are provided with connexions whereby they turn as the yokes descend. The main lever, the main shaft, and a segment 136 move as one piece, and upon the return of the drawer rotate, through a one-way device, a secondary shaft 77 whereby first the arms 74 are carried forwards to put the actuating segments into engagement with the totalizer pinions, and subsequently cams 86 upon the secondary shaft engage the ends of restoring levers 81 loosely mounted upon shaft 73, the forward ends of the levers pressing upon certain transfer-parts carried by the actuating segments, which are thereby restored to normal position, with actuation of the totalizer. Transfer mechanism.-The forward end 82 of each restoring lever presses upon a hump on the upper side of an arm 83, Fig. 2, attached to the corresponding actuating segment, and normally at the end of restoration the parts are as shown, with a pin 84 on the segment and a projection 941 on the pawl arrested at the top of a recess 92 of a pivoted plate 90. When a transfer takes place, a pin upon the lower numeral wheel turns the plate into such a position that the projections 941, 931 abut against one another and the pin 84 passes down into the recess, whereby the segment is one step lower when the end 82 of the restoring-lever reaches its lowest point. Pins upon the pivoted transfer plates 90 are adapted to engage hooked transfer latches 101 upon the main shaft and become held thereby in the transfer position until, at the end of the operation of the machine, the operated latches are reset.
Patent GB-191107842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Measuring Angles for Evaluating Spherical Triangles and like purposes.
Inventor: WENDLER AUGUST
IPC: G01C21/02
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 7842. Wendler, A. March 29. Angle - measuring instruments; sighting - devices.-Relates to means for evaluating spherical triangles for use in nautical and astronomical calculations, and comprises means for setting the angles directly by observation. A tripod foot with socket a supports a vertical bar, about which swing arcs I, II, on which slide verniers, a third arc III being arranged to work on a radial pivot in a vernier. A pair of the verniers carry points s, d, which are brought into coincidence to complete the triangle under consideration. A telescope T with right-angled prism and cross-wires is provided to be attached radially to any vernier. A graduated plane m with verniers and sighting cross-wires on vertically adjustable rods N', N<2> is also adapted to be applied to any vernier so as to read off the angles of the triangle, or to set the same. The rods N<1>, N<2> are brought into touch, with central grooves on the outside of the graduated arcs I, II, III. These are divided into halfdegrees, twenty-nine of which correspond with thirty vernier divisions so as to give the reading to minutes.
Patent GB-191109010-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Device for Automatically Locking the Second of Two Shalts or Members so as to Prevent its Rotation other than through the Action of the First.
Inventor: RINGROSE HENRY THOMAS
IPC: F16B1/04
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 9010. Ringrose, H. T. April 11. Levers and rods, locking.-Relates to means, applicable to the steering-mechanism of motorvehicles &c., for automatically locking the second of two shafts or members so as to prevent its rotation other than through the action of the first or driving member. Such locking is effected by a double pawl member J pivotally carried by a crank-arm G upon the driven shaft B and which, by impingement against tappet pins L', M' carried by arms L, M upon the driving-shaft, is adapted to tilt to engage teeth F upon the interior surface of a fixed casing E, according to the direction in which the member B tends to move. The pins or tappets L<1>, M<1> carried by the driving-shaft are adapted to transmit drive or adjustment through the tilted pawl member, which in one direction slips over the fixed teeth, and which may be provided with lugs J<3> adapted to engage the crank arm G. In a modification, the drive may be transmitted through a coupling allowing the requisite lost motion. A smooth slipping action may be obtained by spring - controlled pivoted elements K, N on the arms of the pawl member, or the arms of the pawl member may directly engage the fixed teeth F, but in this case the action is not so smooth. In the latter form, the arms may be adapted, respectively, to engage separate internally-toothed wheels, which are controlled by internal ratchets so that each wheel can rotate with the pawl member J in the direction in which it is actuated by the driving-member, but not in the opposite direction. An application of the device to the steering-gear of a motor-vehicle is shown in Fig. 3, the driving-member in this case being the bevelwheel A in engagement with a pinion P on the operating-shaft O.
Patent GB-191109377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heat Economising in Power Generation.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOSEPH MOSES WARD
IPC: F01N5/00
Filed: 1911-04-15
Granted: 1912-04-15
Abstract: 9377. Kitchen, J. M. W., and Bernuth, O. von. April 15. Power - generating systems.-Power plants comprising gas-producers, internal-combustion engines, steam-engines, turbines, &c., are arranged so as to reduce the heat losses. In the plant shown, gas from a producer A is passed alternately through heaters A<1>, A<3> where it may be enriched with oil gas, and cooled in passing downwardly through a cooler B. The condensed tar &c. may be volatilized in a heater A<5> and burnt in the producer A. After passing vertically through the scrubber C, in which the water is used over and over again, and an horizontal belt-driven washer C<5>, some or all of the gas is forced by a fan D to the internalcombustion engine E. The combustion products are passed downwards through a waterheater F and through pipes F<1> to the stack, valves F<4>, F<5> preventing the expansion of the gases before they have parted with their sensible heat to the water and to the air in the upper part of the building. The water in the well B<6> is cooled by the expansion in the coil K<2> of air compressed by a pump K and cooled in the pipes K<1>. The air at the upper part of the building is also heated by means of the cooling- water of the internal-combustion engine which circulates through the pipes E<1>, and the exhaust steam of the engine L in the pipe L', and is drawn through a perforated pipe I by a fan H and sent to the producer A and the steamgenerator G. The water heated first in the gascooler B and then in the heater F passes to the boiler G<3> and then to the steam-generator G. Both engines E, L work together to drive the various pumps &c. and to generate electrical or other energy. Any surplus gas can be delivered to the generator G. The exhaust steam from the engine L may be used in a turbine. The generator furnace may work under a draft induced by an ejector G<7>. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 13,537/09.
Patent GB-191118407-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Beating Pelts and similar Articles.
IPC: D06G1/00
Filed: 1911-08-15
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 18,407. Wolff, H., [Firm of]. June 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Furs, beating.-Relates to pelt, fur, or like beating machines in which freely swinging leather beaters are attached to a revolving axle. The beaters 10, Fig. 1, are made from chrome tanned leather from which the grease has been removed, and are in the form of flat strips connected at one end and with gaps 11 between them as shown in Fig. 3. The gaps on the several series of beaters break joint. The cushion 15 on which the pelts are laid is slidable in a frame 16 adjustable vertically, horizontally, and angularly. The front of the machine is closed by two metal plates 31, 32 carried respectively by the tray 29 and the adjustable cushion support. The tray is covered by a flat sieve 30. The driving-motor 6 is secured to the frame of the machine so that its vibration facilitates the separation of dust, and a regulating-resistance 33 is arranged on the right-hand side of the machine.
Patent GB-191118835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee Sifters.
Inventor: OKRASSA ROBERTO
IPC: B07B1/22
Filed: 1911-08-22
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 18,835. O'Krassa, R. Aug. 22. Rotary sieves.-Apparatus for sifting coffee comprises two rotary cylinders a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, mounted one above the other on rollers e and divided into sections having dished or countersunk perforations of different sizes. Paddles l secured to longitudinal angle-irons m fastened to division plates are provided to pass the coffee along the cylinders, and rotary brushes o keep the cylinders clean. The first section a<1> of the upper cylinder is perforated so that about one-half of the charge introduced by means of the hopper h falls through and is conveyed by a conveyer to a shoot k leading to the lower cylinder b. The coffee from the sections a<2>, a<3> of the upper cylinder mingles with that from the sections b<3>, b<6>, respectively, of the lower cylinder, while the coffee from the section a<4> of the upper cylinder mingles with the tailings of the lower cylinder. The cylinders are driven by adjustable chain-gearing d from the conveyer shaft j<1>, and a retaining-roller r keeps the cylinder b in place. Instead of two cylinders, a single long cylinder may be used.
Patent GB-191122503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: NAVARO CARLO
IPC: B64C17/00
Filed: 1911-10-12
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 22,503. Navaro, C. June 9, [Convention date]. [Addition to 22,402/11.] Steering and balancing. - In an automatic balancing-mechanism for aeroplanes, of the type described in the parent Specification, in which the seat for the operator is mounted to move on longitudinal circular rails on a carriage movable on transverse circular rails, separate levers are provided to transmit the longitudinal and lateral movements of the seat and the carriage to the corresponding balancing-members. The seat 25, Fig. 3, moves longitudinally on rails 28 on the carriage 28<1> movable on rails 30 fixed to the frame of the aeroplane. Fixed to the seat and to the carriage are angle-bars engaging with guard-rails of L-section adjacent to the rails 28, 30 to prevent derailing. Adjustable buffer stops may be provided to limit the movement of the seat and carriage on the rails. A telescopic lever 24 is connected by a universal joint to the seat 25, and is pivoted at its lower end to a block 37 pivoted on trunnions in a bracket 38 and provided with an arm 24<1>. Transverse movements of the seat do not affect the arm 24<1>, but longitudinal movements rock it to operate the elevator through cords 11, 12 for restoring longitudinal equilibrium. The seat can be moved manually for actuating the elevator by a lever 39, pivoted at 40 to the carriage 28<1> and engaging a pin 41 on the seat. A telescopic lever 23, pivoted at 23', is connected at its upper end 34 to the carriage, and operates the lateral balancing-planes through cords 7, 8 when the carriage moves laterally. The telescopic lever 17 for operating the steering-rudder through the cords 18, 19 is arranged in front of the seat so that, when it is operated, the reaction causes the carriage 28<1> to move transversely and operate the lateral balancing-planes to moderate the lateral tilt of the aeroplane due to turning.
Patent GB-191123027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 23,027. Kent, W. G. Oct. 18. [Cognate Application, 9093/12.] Recording by coordinates; integrating; modifying scale of records and integrations. - Apparatus adapted for use in velocity meters for the flow of a liquid or a gas is provided with means to modify the scale of recording and integrating, and comprises two cams d, f practically in contact and connected together by a band e. The movement of the cam f is transmitted to pulleys h, i round which pass bands k, l attached at one end to their respective pulleys and at the other end to rods m, n, adapted to actuate the roller of an integrating-mechanism and a recording-pen respectively.
Patent GB-191127539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Glazing Bars.
Inventor: BOYD THOMAS
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1911-12-08
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 27,539. Boyd, T. Dec. 8. Glazing.-V-section glazing-bars are sheathed with lead and grooved at the upper ends to receive asbestos bedding-cords d, the glass panes being secured by lead cappings g connected to the lead sheaths of the glazing-bars by strips f, which form water-channels k between the limbs of the bars. Asbestos cords i may be used between the capping and glass.
Patent GB-191127687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Cocks.
Inventor: SAKAI YASUDIRO
IPC: F16K13/10
Filed: 1911-12-09
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 27,687. Sakai, Y. Dec. 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Joint-making packing.-In a plug cock for use with vacuum apparatus mercury 9 seals the joint between the inlet pipe 5 and the casing of the valve. A similar joint is made between the valve and the vessel 10.