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Patent GB-191025943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dry Gas Meters.
Inventor: BENNET JOHN HARPER
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 25,943. Bennet, J. H. Nov. 8. Gas meters. - Relates to dry gas-meters in tinned sheet - metal cases, and consists in a method of assembly and jointing resulting in a meter suitable for high gas pressures. To the division plate g are soldered a divided base j, k, a divided valve-plate h, i, and the sides of the meter, by the joint shown in Fig. 7 or Fig. 9. The front and back of the meter each comprise three parts l, m, n connected together by the joint shown in Fig. 5, to the sides and bottom of the meter by the joint shown in Fig. 6, and to the valve-plate by the joint shown in Fig. 10. The four sides of the valve-chamber d are connected together by the joint shown in Fig. 5, and to the top v by that shown in Fig. 11. The external joints may be covered by rolls 10. The index box x is detachable, being screwed to a brass ring y, and the glass z is so thick and the flange 4 so long that the box is sufficiently gastight to enable its stuffing-box 7 to be only lightly stuffed.
Patent GB-191027576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trucks or Wagons.
Inventor: HUDSON EDWARD
IPC: B61D11/00
Filed: 1910-11-26
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 27,576. Hudson, E., and Hudson, W. S. Nov. 26. Vehicle-axle bearings.-An axle bearing for mining tip-wagons, trucks, &c. comprises a block a clamped by bolts m between the sides of an inverted U-shaped bracket e bolted to the side member g of the wagon. A packing-strip k, inserted between the block a and one side of the bracket e, may be moved to the opposite side of the block to compensate for wear if the face n of the block a becomes worn by friction of the wheel boss. A guard m<1> encircling the axle b is secured by the bolts m. An oil pocket c in the block a is approached through a hole o in the bracket. In a modification, the bracket e is made long enough to support the bearings of two axles.
Patent GB-191029878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Starting of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DICKER STANLEY GORDON SINCLAIR
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 29,878. Dicker, S. G. S., [Sulzer, Geb.]. Dec. 23. Drawing to Specification. Starting.-In order to prevent excessive cooling of the cylinders when starting with compressed air, a valve is opened about the middle of the out-stroke, and during the rest of the stroke air is drawn into the cylinder.
Patent GB-191103353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans.
Inventor: CROME-SCHWIENING GEORG
IPC: B65D47/28
Filed: 1911-02-09
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 3353. Schweining, G. Crome-. Feb. 9. Indicators actuated by floats.-A device for indicating the liquid level in a can, consists of a graduated disk v which is rotated by a cord y connected to a float wand passing around the disk and through hooks at the top and bottom of the can.
Patent GB-191105798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking Mechanism for Printing Presses.
Inventor: MORRISON LEWIS EDWIN
IPC: B41F1/40
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-07-19
Abstract: 5798. Morrison, L. E. July 19, 1910. Inking-apparatus.-In a platen printing-press of the Chandler and Price type, the usual turning ink-distributing disk is replaced by a large stationary ink-plate with indented edges for reciprocating longitudinally a set of distributing- rollers in an auxiliary travelling carriage, and the duct roller is turned while the upper distributor is in contact therewith. The press comprises a form 38 on a pivoted frame 39 and a coacting platen 36, the form being inked in the usual way by rollers 49 in a frame 48, oscillated by a link 50. The distributing-rollers 160 are in a carriage reciprocated over the inkplate 143 by forked arms 152 pivoted to the frame 39 and oscillated by a rod 153. The carriage comprises a transverse bar 155 to which are pivoted two brackets 157 having swivel bearings for rollers 160, Fig. 4. The upper distributor carries a rider 162. The brackets 157 carry underneath rollers in engagement with the indented edges 164 of the plate 143. At the top of the plate 143 are a pair of rollers 150, which serve to lift the upper roller 160 clear of the plate as it comes into contact with the duct roller 144. The duct roller is rotated by a pawl 146 on an arm 147, oscillated by means of a spring rod 148 from the inker frame 48. The duct roll may be turned either as the inkers ascend, or after the upper distributor has come in contact therewith. In the latter case, the arm 147 is prevented from descending by a latch 165, which, when a setscrew 168 is slacked away, is caused, by a spring 166, to engage a projection 170 on the inkplate, Fig. 8. As the upper roll 160 reaches the duct roll, the arm 152 meets a slide 159, which disengages the latch 165 and allows the spring rod 148 to rotate the roll. A pneumatic dash-pot is inserted to prevent jar in the rod 148. For printing in two colours, two distributing- plates are used side by side.
Patent GB-191105866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Motors.
IPC: H02K17/30
Filed: 1911-03-08
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 5866. Anschutz & Co. Nov. 18, 1910, [Convention date]. Alternating-current induction machines.-In order to reverse a polyphase motor by operating a single-pole switch, the stator of the motor is wound for a two-phase current, and one of the phases is provided with two windings 1, 2 which are wound in opposition and are connected to the contacts 4, 5 of the single-pole switch 6. The motors may be driven off threephase circuits if the three-phase currents are converted into two-phase currents by suitable connexions.
Patent GB-191107358-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Ladies' Hats, Bonnets and the like.
Inventor: BLUME CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1911-03-24
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 7358. Blume, C. E., and Mills, W. March 24. Hats, securing to head.-A hat-fixing device, of the type in which claws penetrate the hair, comprises a tube to which the claws are secured, placed across the hat and rotated by a pin passing through it. One or more curved teeth B, Fig. 1, are secured on a tube A, which is mounted on a spindle C passing through the sides of the hat. The tube has two portions A<1>, A<2>, having circular and angular internal contours respectively, and the spindle C is shaped to fit these portions, a spring F being interposed between the end of the angular portion of the spindle and a shoulder a inside the tube. The spindle and tube are rotated by knobs C', C<2>, and are held in position by one or more projections G which engage serrations &c. H in one of two disks E<1> fixed on each side of the hat. In a modification, Fig. 5, there are four cup-shaped disks E, E<1>, E<2>, E<3> inside and outside the hat, the two inside ones having sleeves K, K', of which the sleeve K<1> is externally threaded to receive a cap N. The spindle C is circular throughout, and is connected to the tube A by a pin 0 passing through a slot P. A spring F bears on a pin M carried by the spindle C and pushes it into notches L in the sleeve K'. A rod may be fixed across the hat to bear on the teeth B to prevent hair from adhering to them.
Patent GB-191113456-A (GB)
Title: Curtain Pole Support.
Inventor: MELVILL FREDRICK DANIEL
IPC: A47H7/02
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 13,456. Melvill, F. D. June 6. Brackets, adjusting; curtain poles.-Curtain poles are supported by brackets which are adjusted by guided rods, which are secured by the engagement of spring catches in one of a series of slots or notches. Each bracket 2 is supported by a rod 3, preferably of dovetail section, which slides in a guide 4, Fig. IV. The handle 5 is extended to form a projection 10 which engages with notches or slots 11 in the guide.
Patent GB-191115648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Door Closing and Checking Appliances.
Inventor: KENRICK JOHN ARCHIBALD
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 1911-07-05
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 15,648. Kenrick, J. A., and Williams, H. M. July 5. Dash-pots.-Relates to door closing and checking devices of the kind in which the check is provided with an adjustable valve for regulating the strength of the check, and also with a relief valve to allow the closing of the door to be accelerated by a person passing through. According to the invention, the passages containing the adjustable valve and relief valve are arranged parallel to the check cylinder. The check d comprises the piston chamber m, Fig. 3, and parallel side passages containing the adjustable valve r and relief valve s. The check piston n is loosely connected to the rod e to allow free passage of the checking-liquid during the inward stroke of the piston, temporary enlargement of the cylinder to allow a quick opening of the door being provided for in known manner by a spring-pressed U-leather p.
Patent GB-191117569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fenders and Fire Guards.
Inventor: SKIDMORE JOHN
IPC: F24B1/192
Filed: 1911-08-02
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 17,569. Skidmore, J. Aug. 2. Fenders; fire-guards.-A combined fender and fire-guard has telescopic end and corner pieces b, b<1>, b<2> made of sheet metal, out of which spring tongues c are formed. The wire mesh or like fabric a', a<2> is strengthened by wires e, having the lower ends looped round so as to slide upon the wire beneath.
Patent GB-191121489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
IPC: H02K9/28
Filed: 1911-09-29
Granted: 1912-10-29
Abstract: 21,489. Parsons, Sir C. A., and Law, A. H. Sept. 29. Brushes; brush-holders.-Air or other cooling- medium flows through passages in the stationary part, before or after passing over the moving part of the current collecting or distributing means of a dynamo, each of the passages being at least partly bounded by a brush. In the form shown, air is forced through the hollow arm a and a tubular member b into a cavity c in the brush-box, and passes through grooves h, Fig. 2, over the surface of the brush c to the commutator f. The air-passages may be formed entirely as holes through the brush. Alternatively, the air may be sucked over the commutator into the cavity e. The brush is carried by a hollow plunger k which has a lifting-rod n and is pressed down by a spring l and nut m. Several brushes may be carried by a single box. The Provisional Specification also states that the corners of the brushes may be removed to provide air passages, and that the plunger may carry a plate to which the brush is attached .by a foliated spring which acts as an electrical connector.
Patent GB-191121874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tyres.
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 1911-10-04
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 21,874. Clarke, J. S., and Spencer, Moulton, & Co., G. Oct. 4. Tyre valves. - In tyre valves of the kind in which a lift check valve 13 is arranged to be positively held on to its seating by a screwed cap 17 engaging the end of the valve spindle 14, the valve head a n d seating of the threaded member 9 are formed as flat engaging surfaces, a resilient disk of rubber &c. 16 being arranged between and movable with the valve spindle, the valve spindle being formed with a squared surface 15 engaging a similarly-shaped passage in the plug 9. The plug 9, which is threaded at 11 for attachment of the pump, may be arranged, in modifications, to screw over the end of the valve tube 9 and be formed separate, or in one with the valve seating. Grooves engaging pins are then used to prevent the spindle from rotating.
Patent GB-191121977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion of Vessels.
Inventor: YARROW ALFRED FERNANDEZ
IPC: B63H23/32
Filed: 1911-10-05
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 21,977. Yarrow, A. F. Oct. 5. Plant. - Where two sets of propelling- engines for driving the same screw propeller are provided, the arrangement is such that one can be used while the other is stationary or both can be used together ; this is effected by passing the solid shaft of one engine, such as an internal-combustion engine, through the hollow shafting of the main engine, preferably a steam turbine, suitable clutches being provided for coupling these to the propeller shaft. The smaller engine shaft a is coupled by a clutch b with a shaft d having thrust collars h. The shaft d passes through the hollow shaft c of the main turbine, a clutch g coupling the shaft c with the propeller shaft e. As shown in Fig. 1, the moving forward and aft of the thrust block f of the main engine puts the clutch g into gear and the clutch b out of gear, and vice versa. When the thrust block is fixed, a sleeve i on the propeller shaft e carries the thrust collars and is keyed to the shaft, so that by actuating nuts on the screwed part of the shaft it can be moved longitudinally to effect the clutching and de-clutching. As shown in Fig. 5, the auxiliary engine shaft a is coupled to the clutch h to a gear shaft d', which is geared by dog clutches n to the power shaft d. In this form the auxiliary engine can be geared down to operate with the main engine, or these engines can be used separately as before.
Patent GB-191123038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sintering of Fine Ore Material.
Inventor: GAYLEY JAMES
IPC: F27B21/06
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 23,038. Gayley, J. June 8, [Convention date]. Agglomerating processes. - Fine ores mixed with carbonaceous material are sintered by igniting the surface of a layer of the mixture, and completing the combustion under the action of a down-draught. The ore and fuel are mixed and moistened in a receptacle 11, and the mixture is fed in an even layer over an endless grate, or series of carriers 2 with perforated bottoms. Ignition is started by a burner 14, and the combustion products are withdrawn through a box 5 with a suction pipe 6; after the combustion is completed, the draught acts to cool the sintered mass which is eventually discharged into cars 15.
Patent GB-191123830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Water Heaters.
Inventor: KATZ LOUIS
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 1911-10-27
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 23,830. Katz, L. Oct. 27. Heating by electricity.-In a water-heater, the handle 9 of the supply-cock is adjustably connected by a curved link 18 to a rocking- plate 13, which actuates the push-buttons 16 of a double-pole flush switch, contained in a compartment above the heating-chamber so as to connect the heating-resistances 3 only when the water is flowing.
Patent GB-191124123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weighing Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
IPC: G01G13/00
Filed: 1911-10-31
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 24,123. Smith, A., and Southall, C. Oct. 31. Automatic - feed weighers. - Relates more especially to the type of weighing-machine described in Specifications 10,296/02, 5038/03, 11,353/04, and 16,352/08, and consists in retaining the feed-gates in the open position by means of catches which are disengaged by hammer-like trips released by the weigh-beam, means being provided for re-setting the trips after each operation. The feed-gates, two of which oscillate about pivots while the third has a rectilinear movement, are each connected to a bar such as e or f, Fig. 1, and the bars are retained in a rearward position, that is with the feed-gates open, by means of pivoted catches k as indicated in Fig. 5. As the weigh-pan j sinks, first one and then the other of two weighted levers 10 are allowed by the rising end of the weigh-beam to raise rods p and to release successively from spring-catches n a pair of hammer-like levers m which fall on to and displace the catches k, thereby allowing two of the feed-gates to close under the influence of springs. The last feed-gate is similarly closed by the action of a third rod p secured to the beam. On this closure, a projection 6 moving with the feed-gate strikes a lever 5 and thereby causes a trip m1 to disengage a catch k<1> on the discharge gate 4 of the weigh-pan. The material is then discharged and the discharge gate is returned by a counterweight. The closing movement of the last feed-gate also places a clutch in operation, and a disk z is rotated so as to actuate levers w, x, link v, and lever s and thereby re-set the catches k, hammer-like levers w, and the feed-gates. The resetting- movement of the feed-gate puts the clutch out of operation and stops the wheel z.
Patent GB-191125041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: CARRERAS RAMON CASTELLO
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 25,041. Carreras, R. C. Nov. 10. Razors, safety. The handle is in two parts connected by a ball-and-socket joint m, h, the two parts being fixed in any adjusted position by a rod k which is pressed against the ball m by screwing a hub j attached to the rod on to the end of the tubular handle g. The clamping- plate a is provided at each corner with a tongue d which projects diagonally and is bent downwards so as to cover the corners of the blade and guard. Two sockets b and a threaded post c are also formed on the plate, which is secured by the post and the nut n, positioning-lugs b<1> on the guard f entering the sockets b through corresponding perforations in the blade. A spring wire p is fixed at a short distance from the guard teeth f<1> to stretch the skin during shaving, the arms q of the wire being secured in openings in the lugs or projections b<1> by the elasticity of the wire.
Patent GB-191126553-A (GB)
Title: Improved Garter or Encircling Band for Holding Valuables.
Inventor: MORLING SARAH ALICE
IPC: A45C1/04
Filed: 1911-11-27
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 26,553. Morling, S. A. Nov. 27. Attaching articles to person.-A garter is provided with pockets for holding articles such as money or valuables. The garter is made from a piece of material folded as shown in Fig. 3 to form the complete pockets K, and strips E are cut away between the flaps and sewn down. The garter is provided with adjustable fastenings L, L', and the pockets are provided with fastenings. The inside of the garter may be provided with a removable washable non-stretchable lining N, and the pockets may be lined with a thin water-andacid-proof material. The pockets may be made or provided with indicating-devices so as to indicate the contents, and small locks and a key may also be provided.
Patent GB-191127132-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Acetylene Lamp.
Inventor: TOMBELAINE ALEXANDRE LEONARD
IPC: C10H9/00
Filed: 1911-12-04
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 27,132. Tombelaine, A. L. Dec. 5, 1910, [Convention date]. Safety-valves.-An excess-pressure relief valve for use in acetylene generators comprises a leather band 20 covering apertures in a chamber 5 and allowing excess gas to escape.
Patent GB-191208451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Device for Stripping Wheels and the like from Shafts.
Inventor: ALLIEN LEON FRED
IPC: B25B27/02
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 8451. Allien, L. F. April 9. Regulating delivery by opening suction and delivery valves. - In a device for removing wheels and the like from shafts by means of a combination of an hydraulic and a screw jack, the pump of the hydraulic jack is provided with means for returning the water from the casing of the hydraulic jack when the piston of the jack has reached its furthermost limit. For this purpose the two non-return valves 29, 32 are fitted with projecting rods 30, 33 adapted to be engaged temporarily by the rod 31 and the piston 24 respectively. Tightening up the screw jack forces the piston of the hydraulic jack into the casing 16, thus returning the water to the reservoir 28<1> and setting the pump for further requisition.
Patent GB-191209027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Applying or Affixing End Closures to Vessels.
Inventor: STARR ALDEN BRADLEY
IPC: B21D51/32
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1913-04-16
Abstract: 9027. Starr, A. B. April 16. Capsules, applying. - A spinning- machine for applying end closures to vessels such as cartons has the rotatable workholder 28, Figs. 2 and 7, provided with a disk 31, which is moved relatively to the holder into the body of the vessel to support it during seaming and is withdrawn to enable the vessel to be ejected after seaming. The cams 40, 41 are shaped to give this relative movement and to move the holder axially to clamp the work against a rotating chuck 43, which, together with the spinning-tool 74, is adjustable vertically for different sizes of vessels. The tool 74 is carried upon an adjustable spring-returned slide 77 operated by a wedge 81, the actuating-rod 83 of which is adjustable in length. The machine has two seaming-heads 33, Fig. 5 ; the blanks are fed by a conveyer belt 7 against a stop 14, and are fed alternately to the heads by a cam-operated reciprocating pusher 15. Spiders 103 eject the finished vessels into runways 110.
Patent GB-191211091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Producing Electric Oscillations adapted for Wireless Communication and other purposes.
Inventor: DUBILIER WILLIAM
IPC: H01T9/00
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 11,091. Dubilier, W. May 9. Electric oscillations, producing; spark-gap apparatus. - Oscillations which are at first undamped and then rapidly damped, as indicated in Fig. 1, are produced by continuously and rapidly moving one or both the electrodes d<1>, d<2>, Fig. 2, of the oscillator. The moving electrode is preferably vibrated electro-magnetically by the inductance a in the supply circuit. The gap d may be shunted by two oscillation circuits c, e and f, g, tuned to different frequencies. The frequency of the oscillating circuit may be the same as, or a harmonic of, the mechanical frequency of the moving electrode. A condenser p, Fig. 4, may shunt the primary of the oscillation transformer c. The aerial may also be coupled to the oscillation circuit in the manner shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191211207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sluice- or Gate-valves.
Inventor: MUNRO HUGH
IPC: F16K3/12
Filed: 1912-05-11
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 11,207. Munro, H., and Anderson, J. May 11. Sluice valves. - The valve member of a sluice or gate valve of the type provided with a pair of inclined seats comprises a disk A formed with two eccentric and inclined flanges D, E carrying the contacting faces L. The valve is actuated bv a screw engaging a nut held between projections J, and is guided by projections M, N engaging suitable guideways.
Patent GB-191211562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Connecting Together the Component Elements of Bowls, Receptacles, Carriers, Stands, or the like for various uses.
Inventor: LAWRENCE HERBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A47J47/16
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 11,562. Lawrence, H. W. May 15. Stand.-A stand or the like is built up of a number of parts such as a, b, c secured together by clamps g, which are provided with tightening-screws l and form handles. The parts a, b, c are shaped so that they may be nested for transit purposes. The clamps g may be extended to form legs which may support a tray n. One clamp only may be employed, each of the portions a, b, c being provided, on the side opposite the clamp, with a hook or leg engaging a hole or projection on the adjacent portion. The clamps may be arranged inside the stand &c.