baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190826120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: JACKSON RAY PHILIP
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 26,120. Jackson, R. P. Dec. 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Distributing.-Upon the occurrence of a fault in a system of distribution, the field excitation of the generator is diminished before the. circuit-breakers are opened. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the field 16 of the generator 1 is excited by an exciter 17 having a field winding 18. The generator 1 supplies the mains 5, 6, 7 and 2, 3, 4 through circuit-breakers 9, 8 operated by trip coils 32, 10, the circuits of which are similarly controlled. The circuit of the trip coil 10 is closed by an electro-magnet, the winding 13 of which is supplied from a series transformer 14, which also supplies the winding 21 of the quick-acting relay 20. Under normal conditions, the switch 20 shortcircuits the resistance 19 ; but upon the occurrence of a fault, it operates to insert the resistance 19 in the field 18 of the exciter 17, before the circuit of the trip coil 10 is closed by the winding 13, the action of which is delayed by a time-lag device 15. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the field 18 of the exciter 22 is regulated by a device of the type described in Specification No. 21,914, A.D. 1902, in which excitation of the generator is varied by variations in the potentials of the generator and exciter, instead of by hand as in Fig. 1. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, an additional resistance 27 is inserted by means of a relay switch 29 upon the occurrence of a fault.
Patent GB-190827948-A (GB)
Title: Improved Anti-vibrator for Suspended Gas Fittings.
Inventor: WEIR JOHN SIMPSON
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 27,948. Weir, J. S. Dec. 23. Gaseliers; antivibration devices.- In pendent fittings for use with incandescent mantles, the weight of the pendant 2 is supported by a spiral spring 6, which is enclosed between a guide - tube 3 and an outer tube 5. The ends of the spring abut against a flange 4 on the tube 3 and a bellshaped cap 7 on the pendant 2, the edge 11 of the cap 7 dipping into a mercury seal 8 to ensure a gas-tight joint. If the tube 3 is dispensed with, an adjustable nut is substituted for the flange 4. The adjustment of the spring to suit varying weights is effected by means of the screwed base or nut 4, or by placing washers thereon.
Patent GB-190902380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Packing Reciprocating Pistons.
Inventor: ROBINSON SAMUEL
IPC: F16J9/06
Filed: 1909-02-01
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 2380. Robinson, S. Feb. 1. Piston packing.-Pistons for steam or other fluid-pressure engines, pumps, or the like, are formed in two pieces screwed on the piston-rod 2 and grooved to receive an inner divided resilient ring 5 which supports the outer packing-ring 12. To regulate the pressure of the ring 12 on the cylinder wall, slots 16 in the piston 1 register with grooves 13 in the ring 12. A wedge bolt 7, seated in the piston body, engages in the ends of the ring 5, which is pressed outwards by means of springs 8. Wedge-pieces 14 are fitted between the segments of the ring 12, which is prevented from creeping around the ring 5 by means of a pin or pins 15. Specification 28,391/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190905381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Earthenware Milk Pans.
Inventor: GRIMWADE LEONARD LUMSDEN
IPC: A47G19/12
Filed: 1909-03-05
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 5381. Grimwade, L. L. March 5. Rims of openings; spouts; handles.-Earthen ware milk pans A are provided with an inwardly overhanging rim B and a lip or spout C which does not interrupt the continuity of the rim. The lip may be provided with a hinged aluminium flap. More than one lip may be provided, and the handle or handles may be designed to form the spout or spouts.
Patent GB-190910640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means and Method of Raising and Lowering Window Blinds.
Inventor: OULTON JOSEPH
IPC: E06B9/64
Filed: 1909-05-05
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 10,640. Oulton, J., and Newhouse, W. A. May 5 Roller blinds are operated by a modified Geneva - stop m o t i o n, which locks the r o l l e r against movement. The blind-roller carries a plate 2 formed with flats 4 and notches 5, with which engages a tooth 8 projecting from a flat 10 on a disk 3 attached to the cord pulley, which is arranged on an axis at right - angles to the roller. The flats 4 are thus locked by the back of the disk 3.
Patent GB-190911054-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and Method of Cleansing Cylinders and Pistons of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CALVERT GEORGE
IPC: F02B77/04
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 11,054. Calvert, G. May 10. Cleaning internally, rotary appliances for.- A burnisher for the cylinders, and piston heads of internal-combustion engines consists of a flexible and collapsible chain-mail disk A of star, circular, or other suitable shape, which, when rotated through a flexible or other shaft C by a treadle device, or electric or other motor, expands and adapts itself to the contour of the cylinder &c. The burnisher in its collapsed form is introduced through a valve port or spark-plug hole. Compressed-air vacuum brushing or washing may be used simultaneously with or subsequent to the burnisher.
Patent GB-190911074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: PRIOR JAMES DAMREL
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 11,074. Prior, J. D. May 10. Grates.-Domestic fire-grates are fitted with a tilting bottom which is tilted forwards to increase heat radiation, or backward to diminish the radiation, and means are provided for preventing the fuel from sliding when the bottom is tilted forwards. The grate bottom a may be supported by segmental cheeks a<2> upon curved seats b, so that it may occupy any position between that shown in Fig. 4 and that indicated in dotted lines. The bottom may alternatively be pivoted at the front or centrally. The back edges of the front blocks d of the grate bottom may stand higher than the front edges of the rear blocks e, or projections, ribs, or corrugations of any shape, which may be hollow for supplying air, may be provided. The ash-- pan f is carried by the grate bottom, and acts as an air-regulator. It preferably has flanges sliding in grooves a' in the cheeks a<2>, each flange having a tooth f<3> engaging a rack in each groove, so that it cannot slide when the grate is tilted forward, but automatically closes when it is tilted backwards.
Patent GB-190911381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conveying Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: E02F3/348
Filed: 1909-05-13
Granted: 1910-05-13
Abstract: 11,381. Boult, A. J. May 13 Conveying and elevating apparatus.-A machine for handling loose material and particularly for loading coal into vehicles comprises gathering and delivery conveyers B, C mounted on a wheeled frame E carrying the actuating- mechanism the gathering-conveyer B being provided with a mechanically - actuated shovel. The gathering- conveyer B is mounted on a vertical trunnion in a standard 29, and is driven by bevel-gearing from a shaft 48 geared to the motor shaft 53, in such a manner as to permit movement of the conveyer in an horizontal plane. The delivery-conveyer C is mounted to swing about an horizontal axis 64, and is retained at the desired inclination by an adjustable strut 68. This conveyer is also driven through bevelgearing from the shaft 48. Winding-gear H is provided on the carriage E, by which means trucks D may be hauled beneath the end of the delivery-conveyer. One of the axles of the carriage E is adapted to be driven from a countershaft 80 geared to the motor shaft. When traversing the machine, the drive takes place through spur gearing, but if it is desired to feed the machine slowly forward when shovelling the drive is effected through chain gearing 87. The shovel 1, the construction and operation of which are described in detail, is operated by a rod 9 reciprocated by means similar to those described in Specification 11,380/09.
Patent GB-190928353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring the Longitudinal Thrust in Rotating Shafts.
IPC: G01L5/12
Filed: 1909-12-04
Granted: 1911-01-04
Abstract: 28,353. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Hird, F. Dec. 4. Indicating, optical devices for.-In a dynamometer, the relative movement between the first and last half-couplings of a flexible length of shafting deflects a mirror M, Fig. 3, which is mounted upon two spring arms X, X<1>, through a rod G, a spring plate J, and an arm F. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the mirror is mounted upon pivots Y, Y<1>, and is rocked by the connexions G, J, F as before. A stationary mirror is provided in order to eliminate errors in the readings due to the longitudinal movement of the shafting as a whole. The reflected beam from a lamp P, Fig. 5, falls on the transparent adjustable scale S, which is viewed through a slot in the screen R.
Patent GB-191007153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Regenerating Vulcanised Rubber.
Inventor: BARY CHARLES PAUL
IPC: C08J11/16
Filed: 1910-03-22
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 7153. Bary, C. P. March 22. Devulcanizing india - rubber. - Vulcanized rubber is treated with a solvent in the presence of a metallic oxide having affinity for sulphur, at a temperature exceeding 130‹ C. when an inferior product is required, and at about 80‹ C. for a superior product, the pressure being kept below 4 atmospheres. Xylene, orthoxylene, or pseudo-cumene are mentioned as solvents when the higher temperature is employed, and carbon tetrachloride, carbon bisulphide, or benzene for the lower temperature, the oxides employed being such as form sulphides or oxysulphides as iron, zinc, lead, copper oxides. Rubber is cut up, and xylene is added at about 140‹ C. until solution takes place. An oxide is then added and the insoluble matters are allowed to deposit. The liquid is decanted if desired and the rubber is obtained by distilling off the solvent, or by precipitating the rubber with alcohol, acetone, or the like. At a lower temperature, say 80‹ C., the operation takes longer, but a superior product is obtained.
Patent GB-191008342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Propelled Vehicles.
IPC: B61C5/00
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8342. Henson, G. H., and Daimler Motor Co. April 6. Driving bogie wheels.-Relates to vehicles in which the axles remote from the motor are driven by longitudinal shafts, each having a universal joint underneath the swivelling axis of the bogie. In one form of the invention, the transmission shaft a, Fig. 1, is horizontal, and is maintained clear of the idle axle or axles by the provision of gearing in such manner that the line of the transmission shaft does not pass through the driven axle. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, two universal joints are provided equidistant from the swivelling axis d of the bogie.
Patent GB-191010991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Attachment of Wire Ropes to Socket Parts of Loops, Brackets, and other Connecting Pieces.
Inventor: BANDFIELD WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F16G11/04
Filed: 1910-05-04
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 10,991. Bandfield, W. E. May 4. Coupling.-Wire ropes are attached to loops c &c. by means of split wedge plugs d provided internally with parallel gripping-rings d<5>, which bear on the rope, and are externally screwedthreaded at one end and tapered at d<2> at the other end. The angle of taper is slightly less than that of the socket c<3> in which the plug fits, and the effect of screwing up the nut g, nr pulling on the rope, is to reduce the diameter of the plug at y and cause the plug to fit the socket.
Patent GB-191019348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Superheaters.
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1910-08-17
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 19,348. Galloways, Ltd., and Pilling, H. Aug. 17. U-tube superheaters.-In superheaters consisting of tubular headers connected by U-shaped tubes, the tubes are arranged in groups opposite openings in the headers closed by internal lids. The headers are connected by hoops and bolts, and are placed in a cast-iron tray with a detachable cover. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement of the tubes c, c<1> in the headers a, and the openings e for giving access to them. The tray h<1> on which the headers a lie is supported in the brickwork of the furnace and provided with a detachable cover i, Fig. 3. The internal lids f of the holes e are secured as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191029276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Domestic Fire-places.
Inventor: TROTMAN CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 1910-12-16
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 29,276. Trotman, C. W. Dec. 16. Grates.-The grid d of a domestic fire-place is supported in the bed a in such a way that it may be tilted back into a stable position (shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2) in order to allow the ash-pan g to be removed. The rounded edge c of the grid rests on a hollowed rabbet in the bed, which is formed with the inclined surface f to permit the backward tilting of the grid. The front edge or sides of the grid may be supported by projecting ridges on the bed, or, as shown, by being allowed to make contact with the inner surface of the bed.
Patent GB-191103801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines.
Inventor: NASMITH JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: D01G19/16
Filed: 1911-02-15
Granted: 1912-03-15
Abstract: 3801. Nasmith, J. W. Feb. 15. Combing-machines.-In machines of the Heilmann type, in which the nippers are made to reciprocate uninterruptedly between the combing point and the detaching-rollers, the point of the nipper is guided along a path so designed as to remain at a constant distance from the needles at the combing end and then to lead directly to the detaching-means with the smallest feasible movement. The nipper frame 1, Fig. 3, is reciprocated horizontally by an arm 3 oscillating about a shaft 4. The necessary vertical reciprocating movements to enable the nipper point to move along the path C D, Fig. 6, may be imparted by a bowl 6 on a stud 5 moving over a cam 8, or by an oscillating arm and connecting-rod. If it is desired that the nipper point should move concentrically with the cylinder, the arm 3, Fig. 5, is made of the same radius as the cylinder, and the stud 5 is supported by a link 15 also of the same radius. The upper nipper arm 7, Fig. 3, carries a pin 17 which is engaged by the slotted end of a bar 18, sliding through a fixed bar 21 and provided with a stop collar 23. When the nipper moves to the right, a spring 22 acting against a finger 19 fixed on the rod 18 presses the jaws more firmly together, whilst when the nipper moves to the left, the nipper will open as soon as the collar 23 engages with the bar 21. The spring 22 also serves to keep the rod 18 down on the pin 17, but if the rod is lifted by hand, the whole nipper can be lifted clear of the cylinder as described in Specification 3589/11. Specifications 13,758/01 and 17,495/09 are also referred to.
Patent GB-191104097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clips for Haulage Ropes and other like purposes.
Inventor: GITTINS JOHN
IPC: B61B12/12
Filed: 1911-02-17
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 4097. Gittins, J., and Roberts, J. H. Feb. 17. Rope grips.-In a haulage clip of the kind comprising a bracket b and a cam arm d secured by a chain to the load, the arm d is formed so that its weight tends to tighten the grip, the object being to ensure that the clip shall not be shaken off the rope when, owing to undulations in the track, the connecting-chain is slackened.
Patent GB-191104183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: MESTRE CHARLES ARTHUR
IPC: B61H13/04
Filed: 1911-02-18
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 4183. Mestre, C. A. June 27, 1910, [Convention date] Applied by springs force-transmitting mechanism. -Brakes for railway vehicles are adapted to be applied by a spring which acts upon the brake rigging through spur and rack-and-pinion gearing and is wound up by hand-actuated mechanism, the locking-gear of which may be released so as to apply the brakes by persons on the vehicle or on the ground. The spring 14 is connected at one end 15 to a barrel H provided with a ratchet 20, 21, and at the other end 13 to a hub secured upon a rotary shaft D, which gears through pinions 1 ... 5 with a rack 6 having slotted connexion 11 with the usual brake rigging. The amount by which the spring may be wound up when in position on the vehicle is limited by snugs 18, 19 connected to gear-wheels 16, 17, of which the former is secured to the shaft D and the latter is mounted on the barrel H, one of the wheels having one tooth more than the other. In assembling the parts, the spring is first given an initial tension, after which the wheel 17 is placed in position on the barrel so that the snugs 18, 19 prevent unwinding. The spring is afterwards further wound up to set the brakes, and is locked by a pawl and ratchet-wheel 24, 25 which may be released as described below. Additional springs may be coupled to the shaft D to correspond to increase of load on the vehicle. Hand actuation.-The spring 14 is wound up so as to release the brakes by means of a hand-wheel E fitted on the shaft D, and is released so as to apply the brakes by disengaging the locking-pawl 25 by means of a cam 29, which may be operated either by a person on the vehicle through a handlever 28, or by a person on the ground by means of levers placed at diagonally-opposite corners of the vehicle and connected by Bowden cables 31, 32 to a pulley 30. The disengagement of the ratchet gear 24, 25 simultaneously puts into gear an oppositely - directed ratchet gear 26, 27. The braking operation effected by the spring may be supplemented by hand-operation of the shaft D. Compensating for wear.-The amount by which the spring may unwind during an application of the brakes is limited, as described above, by the snugs 18, 19. When wear occurs and further movement is required to effect complete application, the barrel H is rotated, whereupon the ratchet 20 slips over the pawl 21, and the slack is taken up.
Patent GB-191108681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam Engines and Steam Turbines.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1911-04-07
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 8681. Bloxam, A. G., [Sulzer, Geb.]. April 7. [Addition to 12,213/09.] Fluid governors; fluid relays.-In governors for steam engines and turbines as described in the parent Specification, the turbine-driven centrifugal pump B supplies fluid under pressure to the distributing-valve C which is loaded by two springs; one F<1> bears on a plate G connected to a lever L, which is supported by a link M and the piston-rod N of the relay piston E, the compression of the spring depending on the position of the piston E. The compression of the second spring F<2> varies only while the governing is being effected; it bears on a piston H which has passages l permitting a flow of oil to and from the chamber J between the piston H and plate G, so as to maintain the pressure in this chamber constant. Oil under pressure is supplied from the pipe p, and escapes from the chamber J, through the passages l and a passage a in the plate G.
Patent GB-191114767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators.
Inventor: KUNZE ERNST ARMIN
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 14,767. Kunze, E. A. June 21. Producers.-A gas-generator comprises a rotatable and horizontally-arranged cylinder a, in which powdered coal is fired, supported at one end by a shaft or pipe arranged in a bearing e through which the air enters, brackets or arms b, c formed on the air shaft assisting in supporting the cylinder. The other end of the cylinder is fitted to a socket f, in which it is rendered air-tight by a stuffing-box g and packing h. Coal dust is supplied from a hopper l and passed into the cylinder by a conveyer k, the gases generated passing out through the passage i. A slag-hole o is provided, which automatically delivers the slag or dross from the apparatus.
Patent GB-191114931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brushes.
Inventor: BLAXTER AUGUSTUS PEARCE
Filed: 1911-06-26
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 14,931. Blaxter, A. P., Blaxter, A. P., and Chaloner, G. W. June 26. Fixing by chuck-grip and screwed sockets.- A brush with a twisted wire stem Fig. 2 is interchangeably secured to the holder A by being clamped between prongs B which are drawn together by means of a screwed end brush, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191118667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: CRABB HUGH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1911-08-18
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 18,667. Crabb, H. A., Perl, A. H. F., and Hutchinson, C. H. Aug. 18. Controllers with contact-ball rolling along tracks.-An automatic switch for successively opening and closing a series of circuits such as motor-starting circuits, comprises a ball rolling by gravity on one or more pairs of horizontal diverging rails a, the ball being raised to its initial position, at the end of its movement, by an electro-magnet d or by clock-work. In the arrangement shown, two pairs of horizontal conducting rails a are employed, and the conducting ball completes the circuit between the upper pair as it rolls along them to the wide end, where it falls through an opening m on to the lower rails, completing another circuit and rolling in the opposite direction, until finally it falls between contacts e, Fig. 3, in an oscillating cup c. The circuit of an electromagnet d is thus completed, and its armature operates a toothed sector h co-operating with a toothed wheel g to rotate the cup through 180 degrees and swing the ball on to the upper rails so that it can re-commence its movement. The spacing of the rails can be adjusted so as to alter the speed of the ball, and the ball may operate a series of switch-arms in the course of its travel. The rails may be sub-divided into insulating and conducting sections.
Patent GB-191120407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Cutting Embroideries.
Inventor: LEVY HENRI
IPC: D06H7/16
Filed: 1911-09-14
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 20,407. Levy, H. Sept. 28, 1910, [Convention date]. Cutting-out embroidery.-In machines in which divergent press bands are located on each side of the knife to stretch the material laterally as it is fed to the knife, one of the press bands is resiliently mounted so that it can adapt itself to irregularities in the hardness of the material. The press bands 22, 26 co-act with a table y and pass over blocks 21, 25, respectively, the former being pivotally carried bv an arm 20 adapted to rock about a spindle 19 and the latter by an arm 24 pivoted to a spindle 68 carried by a lever 23 mounted on the spindle 19 and connected by a spindle 36 with the arm 20 so as to rock in unison therewith. A spring 32 on the spindle 68 bears on the arm 24 to keep the press band 26 resiliently depressed and a hand-wheel 34 serves to adjust the torsion of the spring 32. An adjusting- screw 28, passing through a lug in the lever 23, serves to adjust laterally this lever and consequently the press band 26. A lever 37 secured to the spindle 36 is provided with a projection 38, which, by engagement with a stop 39 carried on a bridge 40 connecting the spindles 36 and 19, serves to raise the stretching-members from the work. The parts may be locked in this position by the engagement of a spring latch 42 with the rear of a stop 43.
Patent GB-191124522-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint for Motor Car and like Windscreens.
Inventor: KELLY JAMES HAMILTON
IPC: B60J1/04
Filed: 1911-11-04
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 24,522. Kelly, J. H., and Kelly, C. Nov. 4. Pivot adjustments for wind-screens of motorcars &c. In joints of the kind in which a split eye on one joint member is clamped to a cylindrical boss on the other member, the engaging surfaces of the eye 2 and boss 5 are screw-threaded, and the locking-screw 6 is formed with right and left handed screwed end portions and a central non-circular portion upon which is mounted an operating - handle 10 abutting against a lug 3 on the split eye 2 and a nut 11 on the screw. A stop 18 limits the turning of the handle in one direction.