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Patent GB-190925878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Discharging Apparatus for Coal, Grain and the like.
Inventor: KNUTSON NILS AUGUST
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 25.878. Knutson, N. A. Nov. 10, 1908, [Convention date]. Tipping apparatus,. - Apparatus for discharging a skip d comprises a channelled frame b pivoted at m and having a stop g against which a projection h on the hoisting cable f engages as the skip is raised. The frame b is normally vertical, but on continued hauling upon the cable the frame is tipped into the position shown in Fig. 2 and forms a shoot delivering directly to vehicles k or the like. The projection h is preferably of flat triangular form, Fig. 3, and the stop g is formed as a recess of narrow rectangular cross-section. With this arrangement, as the skip is hoisted, the point of the triangle enters the rectangular recess and is turned so that the skip always enters the channel in the same relative position.
Patent GB-190928066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starting and Reversing Mechanism for Single or Multi-cylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BRUNS HANS THEODOR
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1909-12-01
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 28,066. Bruns, H. T. Dec. 1. Reversing; starting.-Compressed air for starting two-stroke-cycle engines in either direction is admitted through a fluid-actuated valve a, which is opened by the presure of compressed air on its piston face c. When starting the valve casing p is opened to a supply reservoir, not shown, and a hand-lever m, which also cuts out the fuel supply, is placed in one of its extreme positions to open the valves k, s or l, t the valves k orthus establishing-communication between the passages h or i and the pipe d through a passage x. By the opening of the valves s, t and the consequent reduction of the pressure in the chamber v, the valve q is caused to open the passage to the supply, reservoir. Compressed air from the passages h or i is conveyed to the valve piston c through a passage e, which is controlled by cam-actuated sliding valves f or g, the pressure behind which holds them in contact with the cams n, o. In a modification, the valve q is dispensed with. In both constructions, when reversing, the forward running of the engine is opposed by the admission of compressed air.
Patent GB-190929441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Tills.
Inventor: TOMSETT REGINALD
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 29,441. Tomsett, R., [trading as Atkins & Dott]. Dec. 16. Drawings to Specification. Tills.-In an autographic cash register the money compartments of the cash drawer are in the form of semi-cylindrical shells or mouldings of wood.
Patent GB-191009851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleaning Door for Water-tube Boilers, for Feed Water Heaters and for other like purposes.
Inventor: HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1910-04-22
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 9851. Henry, J., and Danks, F. T. April 22. Doors.-A cleaning - door for giving access to the outer surfaces of the tubes of a boiler or feedheater consists of a plate or shutter 5 working between apertured b a s e and cover plates 1, 9. The plate 5 and the apertures 3, 12 are preferably elliptical in shape, and the rec e s s 13 is so formed that the shutter plate is maintained in its open position by. gravity. The bearings for the pivot pins 6 are formed in the base and cover plates, and the outer end of the pin is squared so that the shutter can be operated by a key.
Patent GB-191011569-A (GB)
Title: An Improved and Detachable Power Handle for use on Electrical Controllers on Tramcars, Motor Cars, Trains, and the like.
Inventor: CHADWICK RICHARD
IPC: B60L15/20
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 11,569. Chadwick, R., and Clarke, C. May 10. Controller handles.-The handle of a motor controller is made in two parts, one permanently engaging the spindle, and the other detachably engaged in a slot in the first part. An eye 2, Fig. 2, in the first part is clamped by a screiv bolt 5 round the controller spindle, the bolt compressing a slit 9 in the metal. A longitudinal slot 6 traversed by a pin 7 receives the second part of the handle 3, Fig. 1, an end projection 12 on which is placed under the pin when the handle is held vertically. On the depression of the handle to the horizontal position, the projection 13 on the second part abuts against the end of the first part, and a transverse spring pin 18 fitting into a notch in the extension locks the second part of the handle to the first part. The handle may then be rotated to control the motors. In a modification, the first part may be slit at 8 instead of at 9, the pin 7 then forming the locking-bolt.
Patent GB-191015249-A (GB)
Title: Signalling Apparatus for Engines.
Inventor: THIEME ADALBERT
IPC: B61L3/10
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 15,249. Thieme, A. May 18, [Convention date]. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains. -A local electric circuit on the engine is mechanically closed by a fixed track ramp, and actuates audible and visible signals. The contact device, mounted under the platform of the engine, comprises a contact plate g carried by a plate h of insulating material which is guided by a frame f enclosed by a casing i. The fixed ramp thrusts up the roller carried by the plate h against the pressure of springs e, and closes a circuit comprising a bell and an electro-magnet which operates a semaphore, the driver being thereby warned of the proximity of the track signal. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2109/02 and 23,977/02.
Patent GB-191015714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Cleansing Filter Beds.
Inventor: BOISTEL MAURICE MARIE JOSEPH
IPC: B01D24/20
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 15,714. Boistel, M. M. J. June 30. [Addition to 15,508/10.] Filters, cleansing; filtering- media, discharging.-In apparatus for remoying silt and sand from the surface of filter beds of the kind described in the parent Specification and comprising a suction nozzle connected to a pump on a carriage moving on a platform which itself travels over the filter-bed, the pump 54 and its operating- motor 55 are mounted on a vertical shaft to which the suction nozzle 56 is rigidly attached, and this suction apparatus is raised or lowered between guides 57 by means of a chain and winch. The material withdrawn by the pump is lifted to an inclined trough 49, which delivers to a chamber 46 from which the water overflows down pipes 50 to a waste trough 51. The apparatus shown in the Figure is arranged for a circular bed, the platform being supported on a central pivot 62 and an outer rail 52. By means of a pinion 64, gear-wheels and chains 66 the cariage is moved along the platform for a distance equal to the width of the suction nozzle during each revolution of 'the platform. In order that the linear velocitv of the nozzle.in its spiral path may be constant the platform is rotated mora slowly as the carriage moves towards its outer end. This may be secured by connecting the carriage to a fork operating a belt and coned pulleys connecting the wheels of the platform and the electric motor which drives them, or by arranging that the carriage shall control resistances in a rheostat in the exciting- circuit of the motor. The apparatus may be arranged to remove the material from the filterbed in concentric strips, the carriage being moved along after each revolution of the platform.
Patent GB-191023236-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine or Implement for Digging Potatoes.
Inventor: KNOWLES GEORGE
IPC: A01D17/06
Filed: 1910-10-07
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 23,236. Knowles, G. Oct. 7. Potato diggers.-Relates to an implement fitted with transversely-arranged separating- cylinders for freeing the potatoes from soil and leaving them in a row on the surface of the ground behind the machine. The frame 1 is mounted at the rear upon wheels 4, and at the front end on a wheeled fore-carriage 5 adjustable so as to elevate or depress the share 7, by means of a hand-lever 26 and the connexions shown. A grating 8 is secured at the rear of the share 7, and passes the soil and potatoes to one or more separating-cylinders 9, 10, suitably mounted in side brackets and driven by chain gearing from a countershaft 14 actuated by spur gearing from the axle 3 of the wheels 4. Jockey pulleys, such as 19, are provided to adjust the tension of the driving-chains. A driver's seat 24 is secured at the rear of the implement.
Patent GB-191029428-A (GB)
Title: Improved Suction Ventilator.
Inventor: EDGINGTON REUBEN JOHN
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,428. Edgington, R. J., and Dearing, G. J. Dec. 19. Ventilators, terminal.-An extractor ventilator for motor-cars &c. comprises a metal box m registering with an opening b in the upper part of the vehicle and containing curved baffle-plates c, d. The latter plate verges into a longitudinal shelf e carrying a transverse baffle h and surmounted by a semicircular cover f fitted with doors i at either end. A current of air caused by the motion of the vehicle enters the open end g and has an extractor effect on the air inside the carriage while coursing round the baffle h. The current of air is expelled through the open door i, the forward door being closed by the motion of vehicle.
Patent GB-191029809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Supporting or Securing Ladies' Hats.
Inventor: LEDERER HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 1910-12-22
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,809. Lederer, H. J., and Morfee, T. Dec. 22. Bandeaux, whether of the type completely or only partly encircling the head, are formed with ventilating - holes b of any desired shape or arrangement. They are preferably provided with eyelets c or button-holed &c. round the edges, and may be covered with gauze &c. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 11,562/09.
Patent GB-191103560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding or Extension Tables.
Inventor: BINNES MARKS
IPC: A47B1/05
Filed: 1911-02-13
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 3560. Binnes, M. Feb. 13. Telescopic and expanding tables; folding tables; table frames.- The movable end leaves b of expanding tables are carried by bars d guided through slots in the tops of the legs or in the end rails of the frame. The inner ends of the bars are supported by brackets f on the side rails and on the underside of the fixed centre leaf a. Stops d<1> limit the outward movement of the bars, which may extend either half way or the whole way underneath the table when pushed in. The bars may be arranged with their broad faces horizontal. The end leaves may be supported when drawn out by supplementary hinged legs h, Fig. 10, stayed by struts h' or by parts h<2> hinged between the forked members of the upper part. The hinged legs fold parallel to the top and underneath it when not in use. The loose leaves are carried by a shelf g fitted into grooves in the end rails so as to strengthen the frame.
Patent GB-191104156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stirrups.
Inventor: WENNER PIERRE
IPC: B68C3/00
Filed: 1911-02-18
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 4156. Wenner, P. Feb. 18. Stirrups. - A stirrup is made in the form of a cage, which may be lined for winter use, and is of such a size that the foot cannot get clamped in it. The stirrup is strengthened by a reinforcing-ring d and a rib c. A subsidiary supporting-strap is secured to the rib d.
Patent GB-191106501-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Recording the Volume or Sectional Area of Concrete in Piles Formed in the Ground.
Inventor: LEIGHTON JOHN MURRAY
IPC: E02D13/06
Filed: 1911-03-15
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 6501. Leighton, J. M. March 15. Piles. - The sectional areas throughout the length of concrete piles formed in situ are recorded by means of apparatus actuated by the combined movement of the concrete in the tube and of the tube as it is withdrawn. The ratio of the drop of the concrete to the rise of the tube, added to unity, equals the ratio of the sectional area of the pile to the sectional area of the tube. The motion of a cord 5, connected to the tube, is transmitted to a drum 28 through a pulley 10, gearing 24, 25, 26, 27 and pin 31, and the motion of a cord 4, connected to a float resting on the surface of the concrete in the tube, is transmitted to a pencil 21 through a pulley 9, gearing 11, 12, 13, 14, pulley 15, and cord 16. The cord 16 is kept taut by means of a weight 19 and the cord 5 by the tension of a weight 30 attached to a cord 40 passing over a pulley 29. The pencil 21 may be removed from contact with the drum by pressing a cam against the frame 34 of the machine, thus rotating the pencil about the axis 22 upon which it is mounted. The paper wrapped on the drum and upon which the record is traced may be ruled with lines at different inclinations corresponding with different sectional areas of piles.
Patent GB-191109247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Easels.
Inventor: HUTCHISON ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: A47B97/08
Filed: 1911-04-13
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 9247. Hutchison, A. J., [Crook, P. M.]. April 13. Easel stands. - I n easels comprising front and rear inclined supports and a sliding frame to' support the blackboard, which is connected to a counterbalance guided on the rear support, such counterbalance is arranged to be readily removable, and to embrace the support. Means are also provided for automatically locking and unlocking the frame according as the board is removed or replaced, and for locking the frame in any position. The counterbalance 13, sliding on the back support 10, is attached by a removable pin 23, Fig. 8, which may carry antifriction rollers 14. It is attached to the sliding frame 7 by a cord 12 passing over a pulley 11. The guiding and securing devices for the frame comprise parallel bars 6 on the front of the easel, upon which the frame 7 is guided, and a hook-ended spring- pressed clamping-bolt 20, Fig. 6, with a thumbscrew for operating it. The arrangement employed for automatically locking the frame when the board is removed consists of a spring-pressed cranked finger 18, upon which the board normally rests, so as to depress it and release a pawl 17, mounted upon its further extremity, from a rack on the bar 16. When the board is removed, the finger 18 rises under the action of the spring, and the pawl engages the rack to prevent the counterweight from raising the unloaded frame.
Patent GB-191110564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper, Paperboard, and like Material having an Artistic Surface.
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
IPC: D21H23/50
Filed: 1911-05-01
Granted: 1912-05-01
Abstract: 10,564. Heide, H. C., [Knowlton Bros.]. May 1. Compound paper; fancy paper; paper, treating mechanically; apparatus for treating with liquids and gases. - A paper, paper-board, or like material is given an artistic surface having a ' wild ' or mottled appearance by spraying the web 2, Fig. 2, on the wire-cloth 3 with liquid under pressure so as to form irregular and uneven depressions in the surface. The web 2, Figs. 5 and 6, is combined with another web 9, from a cylinder machine 5, and united to it in the usual manner. The liquid, which may be coloured, is supplied to a perforated pipe 19, Fig. 3, suspended by pivoted links 20 transversely above the machine 1, the pipe being reciprocated by an adjustable crank and connecting-rod 25, 26 operated from gearing on the main machine. The second web may be of a different colour or shade from the first, which may be perforated in places 32 by the spray so as to show the second web therethrough.
Patent GB-191111526-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Static Frequency Converter.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
IPC: H03B19/03
Filed: 1911-05-12
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 11,526. Imray, O., [administrator of Joly, M. L.]. May 17,1910, [Convention date]. Frequency, changing.-The frequency of an alternating current is changed by means of two transformers in series relationship, at least one of which has a magnetic circuit the induction in which is such as sensibly to lower the permeability. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for trebling the frequency. The transformer M' has a magnetic circuit of a ferro-magnetic metal or alloy, say iron, and the transformer M2 has no magnetic core. The primary currents flowing in series through the primary windings P1, P2 generate a current in the series-connected secondaries S1, S2 of the primary frequency and also, owing to the want of symmetry in the two magnetic circuits, which may be produced in any suitable manner including that above described, currents of diminishing intensity corresponding to the odd harmonics of the primary frequency. The unrequired frequencies are annulled by means of short-circuits containing negligible impedance for such frequencies, and the electromotive force of the required frequency is reinforced. In Fig. 1, the primary frequency is made to expend its energy in a circuit containing suitable capacity C1 and inductance L1, a condenser C3 accentuating the third harmonic. The remaining harmonics are ignored. A resonant shunt circuit C, L responding to the third harmonic produced in the primary circuit by reaction protects the supply circuit. In a three-phase arrangement, it is sufficient to arrange the primaries in delta connexion to prevent disturbance in the primary circuit. Even harmonic frequencies are produced by means of.an additional continuous current excitation A1, A2, Fig. 2, arranged in reverse sense on the two magnetic circuits respectively. In this case, both magnetic circuits are of a ferro-magnetic material. The same means may be employed as described in connexion with Fig. 1 for selecting the required frequency and protecting the primary circuit. The condenser C<1>2 accentuates the second harmonic.
Patent GB-191114620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Physical Exerciser, Straightener and Heightener.
Inventor: ALLAN THOMAS MARTIN
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 14,620. Allan, T. M. June 20. Exercising-apparatus.-Relates to exercising- apparatus for straightening the legs. In one form, uprights A<1>, A<4>, Fig. 2, are mounted on the corners of a base A, and carry adjustable pads C for bearing on the outside of the legs. Adjustable pads D are also provided for bearing on the inside of the ankles. In use, the legs are placed in position, and the body is swayed about. In another form, uprights E<1>, E<3>, Fig. 6, are mounted in the centre of the base, and carry pads G<1> for bearing on the inner side of the leg and foot pieces G<2> for the outside of the ankle.
Patent GB-191115103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing-machine Shuttles and Shuttle-mechanism.
Inventor: VANNETTE JASPER
IPC: D05B57/38
Filed: 1911-06-28
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 15,103. Vannette, J., and Yingling, C. J. June 28. Lock-stitching by shuttles. - Relates to tworeel sewing-machines, and consists in the provision of improved means for adjusting the length of the spool case to suit the reel in use. A reciprocating spool - case 39, of cylindrical form but having a V-shaped lower part, contains an ordinary commercial reel and is slidably supported by a reciprocating frame 40, which in turn is slidably supported by the bedplate 35. The spool-case is reciprocated by means of a driver consisting of two portions 41, 42, for engaging the ends of the case, and a connecting-part 43. The portion 42 is pivoted so that it may serve as a latch over the open end of the spool-case for removably retaining the spool therein. The case is made to take the largest spool, and to prevent undue endlong movement when smaller spools are used, an adjustable wall 46 extends through one end of the case. A spring 50 normally holds the wall 46 sufficiently far advanced for a spool of minimum size, and permits the wall to yield for larger spools, when the latch 42 is closed. To allow thread clearance at the spool ends, the wall is moved back a short distance after the insertion of the spool by means of a lever 61 pivoted on the spool-driver arm at 52 and having a dog 54 for engaging a series of teeth 55 on the plate 47. According to the present invention, the lever 51 is provided with an upward extension 59 which serves as a handle operable from above the work-plate. In order to move the lever 51 for the purpose of moving the plate 47 prior to putting a new reel in the spool case, it is necessary to slide away the plate 38. The handle 59 is of such a length that, when in the release position, it prevents the replacement of the plate 38 and thereby ensures that the plate 47 shall be moved back to give thread clearance before the plate 38 is replaced and the machine re-started. The needle thread loop is spread for the passage of the shuttle by means such as described in Specification 13,199/09.
Patent GB-191115994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Foundation Letters used for Hand Embroidery.
Inventor: REIS GUSTAVE
IPC: D05C1/00
Filed: 1911-07-10
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 15,994. Reis, G. July 10. Embroidery.-The backs of foundation letters for hand embroidery are prepared with a suitable adhesive substance for convenient attachment to the fabric.
Patent GB-191203663-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Phonograph Stop.
Inventor: LEWIS MILTON EDWARD
Filed: 1912-02-14
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 3663. Lewis, M. E. Feb. 14. Stopping.-A gramophone turntable brake is operated by a projection on the sound - box engaging a spring - controlled pin projecting through the record, whereby the brake is applied. The brake lever 23, pivoted at 24 to the cabinet 1, has a curved brake surface 27 which is applied to the flange 4 of the turntable 3. The spring-controlled pin 11 which passes through the record disk 5 is mounted on a conical block 12 having a larger base 14 which slides in a radial conical slot 15 in the turntable, so that the pin 11 can be adjusted to different-sized records. The pin 11 is normally held raised by a stop 19 on the block 12 engaging a notch 17 in the lower and smaller part of the pin 11, by the aid of a side spring 20. When the end of the record is reached, the projection 29 on the sound-box tilts the pin 11, thus freeing the notch 17 from the stop 19 and allowing a blade spring 22 to depress the pin 11 so that its lower end contacts with and moves the brake lever 23 to apply the brake 27 to the flange 4 of the turntable 3. The slot 15 has a larger end 16 whereby the block 12 with the pin 11 is introduced.
Patent GB-191203970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spreaders and Drawing and Roving Frames for Flax and other Fibres.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY MATHEW
IPC: D01H5/04
Filed: 1912-02-16
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 3970. Montgomery, M. Feb. 16. Gill boxes and frames.-The feeding-arrangement of a spreader or of a drawing and roving frame comprises a flat table or the equivalent, over which the fibrous material is fed, pressure rollers acting on the material as it passes over the table, and a reciprocating beater working adjacent to the front edge of the table to ensure the engagement of the fibres with the teeth of the gill bars. Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to a drawing-frame. The slivers b pass over a plate a to the gill bars c. Two or more rollers f, g rest on the slivers as they pass over the plate, and a roller j, carried by a bar h, which is reciprocated in vertical slides by cams on the upper screw shafts, acts as a beater, moving downwards as the gill bars move upwards into the fibres.