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Patent GB-191111350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Means for Electric Circuits.
IPC: H02P1/20
Filed: 1911-05-10
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 11,350. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 10. Electro - mag - netic switches.- An electro - magnetic switch is mechanically biassed against gravity to the open position, and the winding produces fluxes through two parallel paths. One flux releases the mechanical biassing means and substitutes magnetic means, and the other flux assists gravity to close the switch when the current falls to a predetermined value. The winding 10, Fig. 1, has a fixed magnet frame 17 and a movable core 11, which carries a brass rod 14 passing through an iron plate 12. This plate enters recesses in the pole-pieces 18, 19 and rests on brass spacers 23, 25 and is secured by screws. Iron lugs 13 on the plate 12 support the pivot 33 of the switch arm 26, which is of iron and of considerable mass at the end which acts as armature to the pole 19. The other end of less mass acts as armature to the pole 18, and a pin 35 on the arm engages a brass lug or disk 34 on the rod 14, so that the switch is held in open position. The air-gap 38 between the switch arm and the pole-piece 18 can be adjusted by means of the screw 36. When a large current flows in the winding 10, the core 11 is raised, thereby releasing the pin 35 and removing the mechanical opening bias, but the switch remains held open by the flux in the air-gap 38, which is shunted by a nearly closed magnetic path through the plate 12 and frame 17. As the current decreases, the flux across the gap 38 decreases, until it is insufficient to hold the switch arm, which then moves to its closed position under the influence of gravity and the flux in the gap 39. When the current falls to a negligible value, the core drops and opens the switch with a hammer blow. In a modification, Fig. 6, the core 41 is fixed, and the plate 43 carries an iron switch arm 53 in lugs 51. The end 56, Fig. 7, of the arm forms the armature for the polepiece 47. The weight of the arm tends to close the switch, but this is prevented by a lever 57 which carries a brass pin 58 passing through a slot 59 in the switch arm. The lever 57 is forced into the position shown in Fig. 6 by a spring 56<1>. When a large current flows, the lever 57 is pulled down by the pole-piece 47, and this removes the mechanical bias from the switch arm, which does not move however as it is held by the flux across the gap 61. When the current falls to a sufficiently low value, the flux across the gap 61 fails to hold the switch, which is then closed by gravity and the flux across the gap 62.
Patent GB-191113275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closet Basins.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
IPC: E03D11/13
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 13,275. Adams, M. J. June 2. Seat guards.-Projections e, f are formed on the basin at the front or back or both.
Patent GB-191114247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and/or connected with Time Alarms.
Inventor: HARNAU ANTON
IPC: G04C21/26
Filed: 1911-06-15
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 14,247. Harnau, A. June 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Time-alarms.-The vibration of an ordinary alarm clock when sounding causes a metal member to slide down an inclined plane and close an alarm circuit. In the form shown, the clock is placed on a metal plate 2 connected to one pole of a battery 4 through a glow-lamp 5 and bell 6, and placed on an inclined insulating- surface 3. When the alarm sounds, the vibration causes the plate 2 to slide down against the metal ledge 9 connected to the other pole of the battery, and so gives a continuous alarm by means of the hell 6. In modified forms, the clock itself remains in position, the vibration causing a rod or ball to roll down against two insulated contacts, or else causing a rod to swing about a pivot against a contact-piece and so complete the circuit through the pivot and the contact.
Patent GB-191117127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Press Buttons or Fasteners for Garments.
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1911-07-26
Abstract: 17,127. Soc. Meunier et Fumet. Aug. 1, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Press - button fastenings.-The visible part of a press-button fastener and that part which is in contact with the fabric is formed of celluloid or like washers c, c1, e, e1, which retain between them the metal base of the stud band the spring ring a. In the form of socket shown in Fig. 3, a dome d is formed on one of the disks, but, when a spring stud is used, this dome is dispensed with.
Patent GB-191117424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Acetic Acid.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C07C51/235
Filed: 1911-07-31
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 17,424. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. July 31. Acetic acid. - In the manufacture of acetic acid by the oxidation of aldehyde or its polymers, or a mixture thereof, acetic acid, or its chlorine derivatives, or acetic anhydride, or homologues of these compounds, are added to the aldehyde &c. before the commencement of the oxidation process. The operation is facilitated by the use of a catalyst such as vanadium pentoxide, uranium oxide, roasted ferroso-ferric oxide, &c., and may if desired be conducted in tubes, towers, &c. containing surface - giving masses such as glass or clay.
Patent GB-191122237-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Cellulose Derivatives.
IPC: C08B3/02
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 22,237. Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin Fabrikation. Oct. 29, 1910, [Convention date]. Acetates, formates, and other carboxylates.- Cellulose esters are obtained by treating cellulose which has received a preliminary treatment, such as hydrocellulose, oxycellulose, or mixtures thereof, with an anhydride of an organic acid, or with formic acid, in presence of bromine or chlorine, and preferably in presence of the organic acid corresponding with the anhydride used; acetyl, formyl, and mixed esters may thus be obtained. The products may be hydrolized subsequently if desired. Specification 14,255/06 is referred to.
Patent GB-191122551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas-generating Apparatus.
Inventor: TODMAN JAMES CLAUD TORR
IPC: C10H5/00
Filed: 1911-10-12
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 22,551. Todman, J. C. T. Oct. 12. Liquid supply controlled by motion of gasholders; solid in separate charges in generator. -In an acetylene generator, the arm r, Fig. 3, connected to the water-feed device is actuated by the gas-holder bell through a friction clutch so that the arm slips when the bell overrides its normal working position. In the plant shown, a stop 10 in the bell actuates a reciprocating rod 7 connected to a chain 5 mounted on a sprocket-wheel x and carrying a weight 12. The arm r is mounted on the shaft s of the wheel x, but is connected to it through a friction clutch, and the water supply is obtained from a container u provided with a siphon tube v. Stops 13, 14 limit the movement of the arm. The carbide is contained in a number of superimposed and coaxially-arranged trays' a, Fig. 1, divided into compartments by radially-arranged partitions f with slots g, so that the water flows from one compartment to the next, and by pipes m to the tray below.
Patent GB-191124977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Alternating Current Electromagnets.
Inventor: BARBOUR RALPH HENRY
IPC: H01F7/12
Filed: 1911-11-09
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 24,977. Barbour, R. H. Nov. 9. Electro-magnets.-To prevent chattering, the armature 4 of a singlephase electro-magnet is provided with shortcircuited coils 1 which are let into the armature face in positions opposite to the polefaces of the magnet carrying the winding 5. When the two polefaces of the magnet are in the same plane, the coils 1 may be arranged in diametrically-opposite positions; or the armature face may have two coils let into it opposite each pole-face; or a single coil may be let into the armature face opposite the centre of a pole-face. The invention may be applied to ' no-volt ' release magnets for motor-starters,
Patent GB-191127529-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Sowing Mangold, Turnip, and like Seeds.
Inventor: MALONE THOMAS
IPC: A01C7/12
Filed: 1911-12-08
Granted: 1912-12-09
Abstract: 27,529. Malone, T., and Codd, G. Dec. 8. Seed distributors.-In a machine for sowing seeds in bunches, the outlets of the seed-box and the discharge tube are provided with stoppers or valves which are actuated alternately by means of cams. A spindle I in the seed-box S is driven from the front roller R by change-speed gearing, and carries an agitating-wheel W provided with teeth and brushes. The cams are connected to the spindle I by free-wheel clutches, and open the valves T, T' by engaging levers which are normally held in position to close the valves by springs G. The cam for the upper valve may be moved out of action by lever-mechanism H. The outlet of the seed-box is regulated by means of a plate or disk having holes of different sizes. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 769/68, 24,137/02, 2876/04, and 2393/08.
Patent GB-191202046-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Gratings, Open-work Girders or other Load Supporting Means formed of Metal Strips Welded Together.
Inventor: SCHULTZ OTTO
IPC: E04C2/42
Filed: 1912-01-25
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 2046. Schultz, O. Sept. 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Gratings.-Consists in forming a grid - like metallic fabric, applicable as a grating, of straight flat bands a, Fig. 3, to which are welded zigzag hands b shallower than the bands a. The edges of the hands a may stand slightly above the top surface as shown in Fig. 4, and two or more series of hands b may he welded between the pairs of hands a. The interior of the structures may be wholly or partly filled with concrete, and the plates a may be stayed by bolts and may he of increasing thickness towards the bottom edge.
Patent GB-191205243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BELLEM LOUIS HENRI LIBERT
IPC: F02B1/00
Filed: 1912-03-01
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 52,43. Bellem, L. H. L., and BrÚgÚras, G. J.-B. March 4, 1911, [Convention date]. Spray carburettors.-The atomizing-device is arranged in the admission pipe of a four-strokecycle engine near the admission valve, which is not opened until the end of the suction stroke; so that a strong rush of air past the fuelnozzle is obtained. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the atomizing-device i is of the kind described in Specification 18,930/09 for atomizing heavy fuels, but in a modified construction, an ordinary jet leading from a constant-level device is used. The outer end of the conduit b, opening to the atmosphere, is provided with a throttle h, which is closed at starting in the form shown, and afterwards used to control the strength of the mixture. As an alternative method of starting, a cock for introducing a light fuel may be mounted on the conduit b.
Patent GB-191205608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Envelopes and Postal Wrappers.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD CHARLES
IPC: B65D27/14
Filed: 1912-03-06
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 5608. Butterfield, C. March 6. Envelopes; wrappers. -An envelope or wrapper is secured by a number of gummed lines or points e on its closing - flap, the flap being provided with an ungummed point d, or with a tab, to facilitate opening. I n a modification, the attachment points are formed by embossing the flap, or the portion of the envelope to which the flap adheres.
Patent GB-191207013-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ship Construction and Means for Obtaining Access to and Egress from the "Tween-decks" and Holds of same.
Inventor: HORNE JAMES TROUP
IPC: B63B3/00
Filed: 1912-03-21
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 7013. Horne, J. T. March 21. Drawings to Specification. Stanchions.-One or more of the supporting- pillars extending between the bottom of the ship or the top of the ballast tank and the deck, or between two or more decks, are so constructed as to allow a person to pass up and down within them. Fixed or removable ladders are arranged in the pillars, which are provided with openings communicating with the holds. In order to give access to the tanks or bottom of the ship, the lower ends of the modified pillars are provided with manholes and covers. The upper ends of the pillars pass through the upper deck and serve as vetilators, samson-posts, supports for derricks &c.
Patent GB-191207654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Presses.
IPC: B41F13/28
Filed: 1912-03-29
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 7654. Linotype & Machinery, Ltd., Pearce, H., Parker, T. R. G., and Wright, F. W. March 29. Tripping-arrangements. - Relates to rotary printing-machines of the kind in which two or more printing-cylinders co-operate with a common impression cylinder, and consists in means for moving the printing-cylinders simultaneously out of and into engagement with the impression cylinder, wherein the movement, instead of being effected directly by hand, is accomplished by a relay mechanism controlled by the attendant. The printing-cylinders 14, 15 co-operate with an impression cylinder 7 and are mounted in eccentric bearings 20, 21 connected by rods 18, 19 to cranks 16, 17 on the shaft 1. Loose on the shaft 1 is a disk 2, which is oscillated by a cam 5 on the impression cylinder and formed with notches 12, 24 adapted to engage respectively with the ends 11, 22 of a pawl pivoted to an arm 13 fast on the shaft 1. The pawl is formed with an arm 23, which runs in a cam-groove in a curved arm 26 pivoted on a shaft 27 and rocked by a treadle 30. When the machine is working, the parts are in the position shown. When the treadle is depressed, the cam 26 is moved away from the shaft 1, rocking the pawl 11 into engagement with the notch 12, whereby the cranks 16, 17 are rocked into the position shown in dotted lines and the cylinders 14, 15 tripped. The treadle 30 may be returned by a spring.
Patent GB-191210099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Taps or Cocks.
Inventor: CREIGHTON HENRY
IPC: F16K5/10
Filed: 1912-04-29
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 10,099. Creighton, H. April 29. Regulating rate of flow.-A device for adjusting the flow through plug cocks comprises a ferrule or hollow cvlinder c which is adjustable longitudinally within the bore of the plug so as to close more or less the lateral openings therein. The ferrule is screwed, as shown, and is prevented from rotating by a finger e, projecting from the bottom connexion f, which engages a slot d. The cock is fully opened and closed normally by a quarter turn of the plug, the adjustment being obtained by continued rotation of the plug.
Patent GB-191215177-A (GB)
Title: Device for Cleaning File-blanks.
Inventor: ZENSES JOHANN CARL
IPC: B23D73/00
Filed: 1912-06-28
Granted: 1913-06-30
Abstract: 15,177. Zenses, J. C. June 28. Filing-machines, reciprocating. - In a machine for cleaning file blanks, the tool is raised from the work on each back stroke, and is reciprocated in a path oblique to the axes of the blanks. The machine consists of a slidable work - holder reciprocated by an adjustable crank and carrying spring supports 4, each capable of being depressed independently to replace a blank. The work-holders 6 are revoluhly mounted on pivots 7 in the supports and carry the revoluble clamps 8, which are rotated during reciprocation through the shafts of pinions 31 which engage a fixed rack 32. This rotation of the blank is only used in the case of half-round or round files, and in these cases the other end of each blank is supported on a support 9 having a central projection with a depression on each side, Fig. 9. When the blanks are inclined as shown in Fig. 7, the rack is shaped accordingly. The tool 16 is carried by a bar 17 guided in grooves in a bow 15 and supported by a lever 19, the bow forming a frame which is reciprocated on bars 14 by a crank disk 20. The lever 19 is supported at its free end on a block 24 which slides with the tool slide, but has its motion limited by stops 27, 28, the former of which at the end of the working stroke causes the rod 19 to slide up the wedge face of the block 8 into the groove 29 at the top, thus holding the tool off the blanks during the back stroke, while the latter serves to stop the block and to allow the tool to be lowered again. The work-holder being reciprocated by a crank has two points on its traverse in which it is practically stationary and to prevent too much metal being removed, the tool is held up from the work. This action is obtained by the annular stop 28 having a groove 33 in it which, at the required times, is engaged by the front end of the block so that the block is not stopped and the tool is not lowered. The ring 28 is rotated by a projection 34 on the slide engaging a pawl frame which drives the ring by a ratchet-wheel, Fig. 4. In place of this arrangement, the work-holder may be reciprocated by a cam and weight. Instead of the tool - holder being raised and lowered, the slide 15 may be raised and lowered, the tool-holder being fixed to it.
Patent GB-191221660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Appliances for use in connection with the Moving of Hospital and like Bedsteads.
IPC: A61G7/08
Filed: 1912-09-24
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 21,660. Taunton, J. & J., and Stevens, T. J. Sept. 24. Furniture, means to facilitate moving bodily.- A frame mounted on castors b for facilitating the removal of hospital and like beds has a hinged catch h on the top rail a<1> for engaging the upper cross rail i of the bedstead. The catch is faced at j with rubrer or the like, and the weighted handle k and pawl l keep the parts in the engaged position. To lift the bedstead off the ground and support it, hook-shaped brackets c are placed under the lower cross-bar d of the bedstead and the frame is then moved into the vertical position. The upper part of the frame may be made adjustable in height by the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, in which set screws s, q engage holes in the side pillars. In a modification, the lower parts of the pillars are split longitudinally, and brackets are arranged to be carried at adjustable heights by friction clips.
Patent GB-191222695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Advertising Devices.
Inventor: INGER JULES
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1912-10-05
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 22,695. Inger, J. Oct. 5. Boards for notices and the like.-In advertising devices, wherein a movable panel A' with slotted apertures for interchangeable matter is employed in conjunction with permanent matter spaces D, hinged battens BT are secured to the movable panel A<1>, hinged to the main framework A at one extremity and clipped to the main framework at the other extremity. Pins on the battens prevent the clips Z from dropping. Clips X are provided at the permanent spaces D.
Patent GB-191225006-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball-gathering Appliance.
Inventor: VASS EMIL
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 25,006. Vass, E. Nov. 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Balls, collecting and like devices for.-A ballgathering appliance consists of a conduit B provided with a spring picking-up mouth A, a lateral discharge orifice C and a curved handle D.
Patent GB-191229081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening for Corsets.
Inventor: DREVON PIERRE CASIMIR
IPC: A41F1/04
Filed: 1912-12-17
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 29,081. Drevon, P. C. Dec. 17. Stud-and-slot fastenings.-In a fastening for corsets and other articles of wearing-apparel in which a stud member engages a keyhole slot in the socket member, the latter member is provided with a shallow protective casing a the edges of which are turned over the plate b containing the keyhole slot e, f. The casing is formed with an inclined face g over the wide end of the slot to facilitate the engagement of the stud member.
Patent GB-191300120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleaning and Polishing Devices.
Inventor: ANNESS EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: B24D15/02
Filed: 1913-01-02
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 120. Anness, E. G. Jan. 2. Hinged handles.-In a device for cleaning and polishing electric commutators, machinery in motion, &c., the handle 5, which has a ball end working in a cup in the part 4, may be fixed in any direction by a nut 8 on a bolt 6 having a flat head working in a slot in the ball end and secured therein by a pivot-pin 14.
Patent GB-191305050-A (GB)
Title: An Oscillating, Grimacing Game Arrangement or Toy.
Inventor: LOCATELLI EDOUARD
IPC: A63H13/00
Filed: 1913-02-27
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 5050. Locatelli, E. Feb. 27. Mechanical figures operated by persons on a platform.-A dummy figure has various movable parts connected by levers B and pipes C to levers G and bellows H respectively, arranged below a resiliently supported platform D so that when spectators walk on the platform various movements, gestures, or deformations are induced i n t h e figure.
Patent GB-191308460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Hinging Vehicle Doors.
Inventor: PIERRE ADOLPHE CITRAIN
IPC: E05D3/02
Filed: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 8460. Citrain, P. A. July 25, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Doors for passenger vehicles.-A bead H is secured to the door frame of a motor or other vehicle to conceal the meeting edges of the door and its frame when the door is closed.
Patent GB-191313621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Decoration of Glass and Glassware.
Inventor: GIBBS FRANK IORNS
IPC: C03C17/10
Filed: 1912-08-01
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 13,621. Gibbs, F. I. Aug. 1, 1912. Paper-weights. - Consists in a process for ornamenting glass letter-weights, to be visible at the front, comprising the following operations : (a) designs or letters are printed on, by means of india-rubber stamps, in liquid composition formed of finely-divided gold, silver, platinum, or bronze, and a quick-drying medium ; (b) the design is burnt on; and (c) silver or other metal coating is applied at the back to cover the plain portions of the glass.
Patent GB-191314983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock-up Spirit Stands, Liquor-frames and the like.
Inventor: STANTON WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 14,983. Stanton, W. J., [trading as Stanton, F. J.]. June 30. Stands.-Relates to lock-up bottle-stands of the kind in which the bottles are secured by a pivoted bar and locked by means mounted on one of the end supports, and consists in enclosing spring and stop mechanism for the bar in a chamber or recess in one of its ends. In the modification shown in Figs. 1, 4 and 5, a stop g provides an abutment for the open and closed positions, and is concealed together with the spring f within the chamber d<2>. A slide lock e is provided. In a further modification, Fig. 6, a projection g on the support engages with a slot g<2> in the inner wall of the chamber. Instead of the spring means shown, the bar may be laterally weighted so as to be opened by gravity.
Patent GB-191315290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes for Glass Works.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM WINDLE
IPC: C03B13/18
Filed: 1913-07-02
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 15,290. Pilkington, W. W. July 2. Runways.-In overhead runway apparatus for use in glass works, a carriage 5 supporting the pot-handling gear 6 is arranged to travel on a runway which can be moved along girders 2 into position opposite any one of a series of furnaces 3, or brought into register with a fixed runway 7 leading to the casting table. Visible or electrical signals may indicate to the attendant on the carriage when the runways are in register to permit the carriage to run off. The travelling runway may be brought into register automatically, either by a trip switch in the motor circuit, or by mechanical means on the passage of the carriage. Means may be provided for stopping the carriage when the rails are not in exact register.