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Patent GB-191003648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Meters.
Inventor: NORTH ROBERT BENSON
IPC: G01F3/20
Filed: 1910-02-14
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 3648. North, R. B., and Thompson, C. H. Feb. 14. Gas meters.-A meter of the diaphragm type is provided with an oscillating slide valve m, operated by an oscillating arm t, which moves idly for a portion of each stroke and contacts with pins v on the valve at the completion of the stroke. A spring x serves to retard the movement of the arm t during the early portion of the stroke, and to accelerate it during the later portion. The diaphragms comprise flexible membranes c which are secured by wires passing round the end of the casting a, and are connected to the arm t through the levers p, spindles q, and levers r. The counting-mechanism is driven bv another arm, not shown, attached to one of the spindles q. In a modification, the lever t takes the form of an A-shaped lever having two pins projecting downwards, which contact with the valve.
Patent GB-191003769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Projectiles.
Inventor: STORM JOZEPH HENDRIK
IPC: F42B10/14
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 3769. Storm, J. H. Feb. 15. Projectiles.-Relates to projectiles provided with hooks adapted to open out during flight and to engage the envelopes of balloons, thereby detaching a base-piece and exposing an igniting- material therein to the gases escaping from the balloon. According to the invention, a platinum igniter 5 is disposed in a small open chamber 3, the base 6 of which has a number of hooks 8 pressed by springs 11. The device is protected from the shock of discharge by felt disks 12 mounted in a metal disk 13 provided with pivoted arms 14; after discharge, these arms fly out by centrifugal force and the air resistance thereon causes the protecting-device to be retarded and detached from the projectile.
Patent GB-191006791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Regulating Valves and the like.
IPC: G05D16/10
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 6791. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges.]. March 17. Stop-gear.-A combined automatic regulating and emergency valve has the spindle 4 of a controlling-piston 2 connected to the spindle 3 of the valve 1 by means of a detachable governorcontrolled coupling. When the speed of the prime mover exceeds a predetermined limit, the valve is disconnected and closed. The coupling consists of a sleeve connected to the spindle 4, which carries a governor-controlled pivoted catch 6 adapted to engage in a slot in the end of the spindle 3 within the sleeve. The closure of the valve is assisted by a spring 9 arranged between a collar 10 on the sleeve 5 and a dash-pot piston arranged on the spindle 3. The tension of the spring is constant during the normal regulation of the valve.
Patent GB-191011709-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Gas and Air Burner for use with Petrol Spirit or Coal Gas.
Inventor: HARSANT HORACE
IPC: F23D14/48
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 11,709. Harsant, H. May 11. Atmospheric gas and vapour burners; burners, attaching; mantle carriers. - In atmospheric burners using petrol spirit or coal gas, the fitting comprises a gas-supply tube d, a gasstorage chamber e, a mixing-tube f, and a coupling c, the whole being arranged so that the fitting may be interchangeably mounted on either horizontal or vertical gas-supply tubes. The upper end of the coupling c is threaded for screwing to the ceiling-pipe, and, when the burner is secured to a wall bracket, this threaded opening is stopped by a screw plug i removed from an opening in the chamber e. A plug j is also provided for use when it is desired to secure the fitting to the bracket without removing the burner already in use. The flow of gas is regulated by a valve h of known construction, and the air supply is controlled by the known threaded sleeve g. A mixing-chamber b is provided, which is preferably made in two parts joined by a bayonet or other joint, and filled with fine gauze or wire thread. The application to an upright burner is also described. The following method of supporting an inverted mantle is described, but is stated to form no part of the invention. A spring metal clip b<2> is clamped to the pipe a and is forked at its lower ends to support a metal ring b<4> within which the mantle is placed.
Patent GB-191013205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Composing and Distributing Mechanism for Typographical Composing and Casting Machines.
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: B41B3/04
Filed: 1910-05-31
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 13,205. Walker, A. H., and Holbourns, J. G. May 31. Assembling and distributing matrices.-Means are provided in typographical composing and distributing mechanism for enabling longer lines than usual to be dealt with. (1) The assembler is lengthened towards the left-hand side of the machine, and the intermediate channel is correspondingly curtailed. (2) The ribbed carrierbar of the second elevator is lengthened, and is arranged to move longitudinally during its ascent and descent in order that it may register with the first elevator and with the distributor box. The rod 8, by means of which the carrierbar 1 is pivoted to the usual lever 6, is lengthened to permit it to slide through the lever. The longitudinal movement of the bar is effected by stationary cams on the machine frame. A spring 17, Fig. 8, engages notches in the rod 8 to hold the bar in its extreme positions. Specification 1903/00 is referred to.
Patent GB-191021860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon-discharge Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: WOODHOUSE THOMAS WILFRED
IPC: E03D1/05
Filed: 1910-09-21
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 21,860. Woodhouse, T. W. Sept. 21. Siphon-discharge water -waste preventers.-Relates t o improvements on the siphon described in. Specification 5417/00, and consists in making the flange at the top of the well in a separate piece. In Fig. 1, the detachable flange E is shown secured by wedges of cork H.
Patent GB-191023938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-feed Injectors.
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 23,938. K÷rting Akt. - Ges., Geb. Oct 16, 1909, [Convention date]. Giffard injectors; nozzles; regulating.-Feedwater injectors are made with a much wider nozzle than usual, and are normally worked with only part of the maximum steam admission. When the nozzle is fully opened, a secondary supply of water is entrained by the friction of the stream beyond the point at which condensation is completed. The steam nozzle a is regulated by a spindle b, and the primary water supply is regulated by a valve o. The mixing-cone e discharges into a cone h, in which is the narrowest portion of the system of cones. When the steam nozzle is fully opened, the excess velocity of the jet from the nozzle h is caused to draw in water through the passage f and past the valve g, until the velocity of the combined stream in the cone l is just sufficient to overcome the back-pressure at n. The invention is shown applied to a double-tube injector.
Patent GB-191023998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake-operating Mechanism for Bicyles, Tricycles and Motor Cycles.
Inventor: EVANS JAMES
IPC: B62L3/02
Filed: 1910-10-17
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 23,998. Evans, J. Oct. 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Brake mechanism.-The relief springs connected with the concealed roller levers of bicycles. tricycles, and motor-cycles are arranged in the form of coils C, fitted upon a square or similarly-shaped portion A of the lever, and further coils D wound upon the fixed round bearing- portion B. The end of the wire is left straight, and is provided with an eye to facilitate the assembling and dismantling of the brakes. The bearings for the levers are provided where they enter the handle-bar and at their inner ends where they enter the forward lug of the bar and carry the operating-cranks. According to the Provisional Specification, the under part of the lug is open.
Patent GB-191024467-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Steam Nozzle for Furnaces.
Inventor: LEHMANN PAUL
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 24,467. Lehmann, P. Oct. 22, 1909, [Convention date]. Steam, supplying.-In apparatus supplying steam for consuming smoke in furnaces, a fire-proof unoxidizable plate b with diverging openings c is yieldingly bedded in the body of the nozzle so that the plate b follows the expansion and contraction of the nozzle, a steam-tight joint being formed between the various parts. To effect this, a body d of brass or german silver having a high coefficient of expansion is inserted, as shown, between the refractory plate and the screwed head of the nozzle. The upper face of this plate b may be provided with a projection h, Fig. 2, a corresponding recess being formed in the nozzle head. Sharp-angled pieces f of chemically inert material, such as quartz, magnesia, &c., are loosely arranged in the body of the nozzle, and are stated to facilitate the dissociation of the steam. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the quartz, &c. may be replaced by perforated plates; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191024706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Padlocks.
IPC: E05B67/28
Filed: 1910-10-24
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 24,706. Marks, E. C. R., [Aktieselskabet de Forenede Norske Laase & Beslagfabriker]. Oct. 24. Padlocks; lock mechamism, lever type.-In a shackleless padlock, the rotating bolt 3 is locked by means of spring tumblers 13, Fig. 1, or levers 25, 26, Fig. 4, engaging notches 7 in the disk-like enlargement 5 at the pivot end of the bolt. The tumblers &c. are operated by key-actuated segments 14 mounted on the boltpivot, the parts 18 of which act on the ends of the tumblers and release them from the notches 7 in the bolt. The segments 14 have their motion relative to the disk 5 limited by means of studs and slots 16 and move the bolt after the tumblers have been released. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the segment 14 is normally held locked by a tumbler 30 pivoted on the disk 5. This tumbler is released bv the key before this comes into position to turn the segment, and serves also to disengage the locking-lever 26, a separate segment for this lever being dispensed with. A series of levers and segments may be superposed one on the other.
Patent GB-191028861-A (GB)
Title: Sealing Clamp for Boxes.
Inventor: SCHUH ANTON
Filed: 1910-12-12
Granted: 1911-12-12
Abstract: 28,861. Schuh, A. Jan. 25, [Convention date]. Seals. - In seals for boxes comprising two prongs joined by a plate, the prongs are stamped out of the plate a and bent at rightangles to it, so that the seal is easily torn in opening the box. The prongs are shown partly stamped through at c, so that on driving in a nail the parts e are bent down into the wood.
Patent GB-191029791-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cleansing Chimneys.
Inventor: GNUECHTEL ALEXIS
IPC: F23J3/02
Filed: 1910-12-22
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 29,791. Gn³chtel, A. Dec. 22. Cleaning internally, non-rotary appliances for. -A chimney-cleaning device consists of a frame formed of brushing-elements a, Figs. 1 and 3, adjustably joined by slotted links c and screws, and enclosing a space through which smoke may pass. The frame is operated by a cord passing through the space within the frame to a pulley at the chimney top and to a drum at the bottom having an external operating-handle and a locking-wheel. Guides n and rollers o may be provided. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the members b of the frame are independent, each having its own operating-cord, and guides t being fixed in the chimney.
Patent GB-191101837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Disinfecting Apparatus.
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 1911-01-24
Granted: 1912-01-24
Abstract: 1837. Balmforth & Co., T., and Brown, H. C. Jan. 24. Pressure - regulating valves. - A reducing valve for use in a steam disinfecting - a pparatus comprises a high - pressure chamber k<1> supplying high - pressure steam by a pipe i', and communicating with a low-pressure outlet g' by a port, which is controlled by a poppet - valve k<2>. The upper face of the valve k<2> is joined by a stem to a piston k<3> .working in a cylinder open at its lower end to the high-pressure steam, and at its upper end to the atmosphere. The area of the piston is about the same as that of the valve so as to balance the pressure on the two faces, and the valve is made of sufficient weight to balance the low-pressure steam on its lower face. The lower face may carry a balancing piston k<4> arranged similarly to the upper piston. A cam &c. m serves to close the reducing-valve.
Patent GB-191103377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burnt Ale Destructors.
IPC: C12F3/06
Filed: 1911-02-10
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 3377. Watson & Co., J., and Watson, J. Feb. 10. Spray evaporators ; film evaporators.-An apparatus for destroying burnt ale, by evaporating it by the heat of the furnace gases from the stills 2, 2<a> and copper 3, comprises evaporating-plates 9, which are placed at an angle in the flues 1, and against which the liquid is made to impinge by forcing it through nozzles 10. The residual liquid flows along the inclined floor of the flue to a tank, from which it is returned to the nozzles 10. A slow-combustion furnace 25 is used to increase the heating-power. The draught may be regulated by a fan.
Patent GB-191104602-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Closing of the Seams of Tubes by Means of Electrical Resistance Welding.
Inventor: TIMAR DAGOBERT
IPC: B23K11/26
Filed: 1911-02-23
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 4602. Timar, D., and Presser, E. May 2, 1910, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Heating by electricity.-In the welding of tube seams by the passage of current across them from a transformer, the primary winding of the transformer is fed with current by condensers which are charged and discharged at regular intervals, as described in Specification 14,859/10. Uneven welding at different parts of tubes is thus avoided, and waste of current by passage round the tubes is diminished, particularly in iron tubes. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the tubes may be heated by current obtained directly from the condensers; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191107363-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Levelling or Surfacing Submerged Material.
Inventor: THOMSON THOMAS
IPC: E02D15/00
Filed: 1911-03-24
Granted: 1912-06-24
Abstract: 7363. T h o m s o n, T. March 24. Scraping-apparatus.-A machine for levelliog submerged material comprises a frame, adjustable to the required level and provided with a levelling- tool adapted to be reciprocated by power along the length of the frame in contact with the surface of the material, and, after each effective stroke, to be advanced in the transverse direction so as to level a fresh portion on the next stroke. In the form shown, a frame a is supported by legs b preferably provided with ball joints carrying feet 5 and adjusted by worm-wheel nuts. To reciprocate the levelling-tool, a carriage c provided with wheels 4 running on the flanges of 1-girders forming the side members of the frame a is reciprocated by chains n driven by an hydraulic engine g or the like, tappets on the frame effecting the necessary reversal at the end of each stroke, and cutting off the power when the whole of the space covered by the frame has been levelled. The levelling-tool e is carried on arms y pivoted to a frame d in such a way that the tool slides idly over the ground on the return stroke. The frame d slides in V-guides d<1> on the frame c to permit the transverse travel of the tool e. This transverse travel is effected during the return idle stroke of the tool, a rope p secured to the ends of the frame a passing round a pulley on the carriage c, which pulley, on the return stroke of the carriage, drives through ratchet gearing a screw t passing through a nut on the carriage d. The tool e may have a downward extension 2, Fig. 10, to compress the material slightly, may be shaped in plan as shown in Fig. 11, and may have teeth at the front. Rods w project above the water level to facilitate the preliminary adjustment of the machine. The frame a may be covered with wire netting or planking to prevent a diver from landing inside the frame.
Patent GB-191108358-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fishing Tackle.
IPC: A01K91/053
Filed: 1911-04-04
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 8358. Allcock & Co., S., and Williams, A. April 4. Paternoster tackle is made in the form of a right-angled triangle of which the sides A, B are made of wire while the hypotenuse C is made of gut or the like. The sides are joined together by means of swivels D<1>, D<2>, D3, and these swivels also have attached to them the line, the lead E, and the bait F respectively.
Patent GB-191112213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: PATRICK HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: C10H21/00
Filed: 1911-05-20
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 12,213. Patrick, H. W. May 20. Holders.-A pipe i is led from the external air to the cap f of the gas pipe e leading from the generator c to the gas-holder l, so that, by opening the cock j, siphon action in the tube e is stopped.
Patent GB-191112844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs for Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: PUGNIET PAUL
IPC: A41F11/04
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 12,844. Pugniet, P. May 29. Stocking - suspender grips. - The studs of stocking-suspenders are formed with a metal stem 1 and a paper-paste head 2 covered with coloured celluloid 3. The stem 1 is surrounded by a rubber ring 4 and is riveted to a back plate 5. In the modification shown in Fig. 4 the stem is fitted with a metal ring 7.
Patent GB-191113072-A (GB)
Title: A Bird Scaring Device.
Inventor: PASS ARTHUR
IPC: A01M29/06
Filed: 1911-05-31
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 13,072. Pass, A. May 31. Bird scares.-A vibrating appliance for scaring birds consists of a light wire rod having its lower part d twisted into helical or spiral form while its upper part a is straight and carries one or more strips c of calico, paper, &c. The lower end is inserted into a wooden peg e, or pushed directly into the ground. In a modification, the lower part forms a close spiral and is secured to a peg by being wound round it.
Patent GB-191115124-A (GB)
IPC: F16H3/60
Filed: 1911-06-28
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 15,124. Gr³tzner, C. June 28. Reversing - g e a r i n g, for propelling ships &c., of the type comprising intermediate bevelwheels such as 7, 8, Fig. 1, in a movable clutch member 11 comprises also means for adjustably braking the engine shaft 1<1> in the process of reversing the motion of the propeller shaft 1. A sleeve 2 secured to the shaft 1 carries a cone clutch member 3 and a bevel-wheel 5 meshing with the wheels 7, 8. A sleeve 4 secured to the shaft 1<1> carries a wheel 6 meshing also with the wheels 7, 8. The wheels 7, 8 are carried on a transverse pin 9, the ends of which are carried in blocks 40 slidable in longitudinal grooves 10 in the member 11. When the member 11 is moved to the extreme right, an internal clutch member 50 engages the member 3, with the result that the gearing turns solid yielding the forward drive. When the member 11 is moved to the extreme left, a friction surface 12 upon it becomes engaged and held by a stationary brake surface 16. The wheels 7, 8 then turn about a fixed axis, with the result that the shaft 1 is driven reversely. The brake that is applied to the shaft 1 in an intermediate position of the member 11 is shown also in Fig. 2. A brake ring 27 divided at 28 is carried on an arm 26 extending from a boss 25 fast on the sleeve 4. The ring 27 is expanded into engagement with a stationary drum 32 by pivoted cam levers 21 and adjustable connecting-links 29. Lugs 23, Fig. 1, upon the levers 21 are engaged so as to expand the ring 27 at the proper time by a cam 19 slidable with the member 11. The gearing is operated by a lever 15 connected to a circular groove 13 in the member 11.
Patent GB-191115541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clothes Pins.
Inventor: INGERSOLL CHARLES JAMES
IPC: D06F55/00
Filed: 1911-07-04
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 15,541. Ingersoll, C. J. July 4. Clips, spring-wire.-Relates to clothes-pins of the type in which a single piece of wire is bent to form gripping and attaching members. The jaws 10, which may be duplicated, and serve to grip both the clothes and the line 13, are formed from spring wire, which is continued at right-angles to the plane of the jaws in an arm 11 having at its end an attaching-hook or ring 12.
Patent GB-191115697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gun Barrels.
IPC: F41A21/08
Filed: 1911-07-06
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 15,697. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Norman, G. July 6. Breech actions, drop-down barrel; barrels.- Consists in securing two barrels together by part-circular dovetailed or like projections on one barrel engaging corresponding recesses in the other barrel. To assemble the barrels, they are first held at right-angles as shown in Fig. 8, and the projections 6, Fig. 6, are inserted into enlargements 3 of the undercut recesses 2; the barrels are then turned until they are parallel, whereupon a projection 10, Fig. 4, near one muzzle enters a corresponding recess in the other barrel. The parts may be further locked together by a screw 12, Fig. 3, passing through the halves of the lump; and, as an additional security, the parts may be soft-soldered. The extractor legs 8, Fig. 3, slide in slots 7 formed on the joint faces at the breech ends of the barrels.
Patent GB-191117522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: HOHMANN RICHARD KARL
IPC: D05B57/26
Filed: 1911-08-01
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 17,522. Hohmann, R. K., and McClung, L. Aug. 1. Sewing-machines; lock-stitching by hooks.-A hook-ring 16 is supported upon the annular part 13 of a driving-spider, and is secured to it by screws and dowel-pins. The inner surface of the hook-ring is recessed to form a race for a frame 88 carrying the spool-case. This frame has a semi-cylindrical bearing-surface 23 terminated by a loop-detaining hook 24. The horns of the part 23 are connected by an arm 28. The spoolcase 29 is supported within the frame 88, and the needle-thread loop is spread to pass over it by a part 32 of the spool-case and extensions 39, 40 of the frame 88. The frame 88 and the hook-ring are suitably recessed to permit the passage of the needle-thread loop. The spoolcase and its carrying-frame are held from rotation by a pair of pins 62 which enter holes 63, 64 in the frame. The pins are secured to sliding rods 57 which are actuated independently by a cam 10 so as to withdraw the pins in turn as the needle-thread loop approaches them. Both pins are arranged to engage with the frame near its lowest point. A guard-ring 66 serves to keep the thread from entanglement with the pins, and also assists in guiding the rods 57. In alternative forms of spool-case retainers, the pins may be carried by two-armed levers mounted on horizontal or vertical pivots. Governing needle and under threads. - The spool thread is passed from a slot 50, Fig. 10, under a tension plate 51 and out through an eye 52 in it, thence twice round a revolublymounted roller 53 and back to an eye 54. The take-up 109, Fig. 2<a>, is actuated by a crankpin which engages with a curved slot in an arm 111. Presser-feet. - The presser-foot, Fig. 17, is provided with a resiliently-mounted heel 122. It is guided in the presser-foot by pins 123, and is pressed on to the work by a spring 126.