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Patent GB-191020787-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Multicylinder Engine.
Inventor: SHARP ARCHIBALD
IPC: F01B1/06
Filed: 1910-09-06
Granted: 1911-09-06
Abstract: 20,787. Sharp, A. Sept. 6. [Cognate Applications, 5368/11, 5575/11, and 8128/11.] Multipleacting piston pumps; eccentric - actuated pumps. - In radial - cylinder pumps, the connecting-rods R are jointed to a ring C which is constrained to move without rotation in a circle, the diameter of which is equal to the stroke of the pistons P, by cranks A, B, an Oldham coupling, or parallel jointed bars. The ring may drive, or be driven from, the shaft C through a crank F, Fig. 5, or through toothed wheels M, N, Fig. 2, the annular wheel being caried by the ring C, as shown, or by the shaft. The cylinders, which may be radial or oblique, are integral with, or secured to a ring casting K, and a crank chamber is formed in side disks 20 with bearings for the constraining cranks and shaft G bolted to the casting K. Holes, covered by removable plugs, are provided in the side disks to give access to the joints between the floating ring C and the connecting-rods. Inlet and exhaust passages 28, 29 may be formed in the casting K. Suitable balance masses H are provided on eccentrics on the shaft G, Fig. 2, or on extensions of the crank cheeks 15, or on the fly-wheels 55, Fig. 5. In the four-stroke internal-combustion engine shown in Fig. 5, the pistons P work in removable cylinders 31, having detachable hollow heads 32, secured by rings 33. The connecting-rods R are jointed at both ends to brakes by pins 39 lying in the plane of motion. The valves are actuated, through tappets 48, from a toothed cam wheel 46, which is driven at a reduced speed by an annular toothed wheel 44 connected to crank-pins 42 on the constraining crank-shafts. There are fifteen cylinders and seven cams on the the cam-wheel, which is rotated at one-fourteenth of the speed of the shaft G. In the case of a two-stroke engine, such as a steam, compressed air, or hydraulic engine, the valves may be actuated by cams or by rods jointed to a ring driven by eccentrics on the constraining crank-shafts. Several sets of cylinders may be arranged side by side in one casing, and units comprising sets of cylinders in common casings may be coupled together by clutch sleeves to be driven from one shaft, in such a way that a unit may be removed without disturbing the other units.
Patent GB-191025004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Closing the Channels and Moulding the Marginal and Adjacent Portions of the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D93/00
Filed: 1910-10-27
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 25,004. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Oct. 27. Sole-laying; pounding-up and like.-Machines for closing the channels and moulding the marginal portions of soles, of the type described in Specification 5831/05, are modified by providing a frusto-conical spirally-ribbed roll F for closing the channel, and a frusto-conical feedwheel D, which engages the welt, and is coned in the opposite direction to the roll F; there may also be provided a separate edge-beating tool G<2>, which acts upon that part of the sole being bent, and a jiggering-tool H, which pounds up the upper adjacent to the feather. The wheel D is carried by a sleeve C, which is driven by a worm and wheel B<2>, B<3> from the driving-shaft B'. The roll F is secured to a shaft E<3>, which is journaled in a frame E pivoted upon the shaft B', and is driven bv bevel-gearing E<4>. The edge-beating tool G<2> is adjustably socketed in a vertical lever G pivoted to the frame E; this lever is connected by a block G<3> and screw-rod G<4> to the lower end of a lever G<5>, which carries a cam-roll G' in engagement with a cam-wheel G<8> on the shaft B<1>. The jiggering-tool H is located within and concentric with the wheel D, and is carried by a spindle H<1> which passes through the sleeve C and abuts against an adjustable pin H<3> screwed into a boss H<2> at the upper end of the cam-lever G<5>; in this way, the edge-beating tool and the jiggering tool are actuated from the same cam. The pivoted frame E is supported by a spring- pressed plunger J; it can be lowered for the insertion &c. of the work by means of a treadle connexion J<4>.
Patent GB-191029161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Commutators for Electrical Machines.
IPC: H02K13/00
Filed: 1910-12-15
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 29,161. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, Williamson, A. D., and Brown, H. F. Dec. 15. Commutators.-To permit of axial expansion of the commutator bars C, a ring E encircling the bars at one or each end of the commutator is connected to a disk F rigid on the shaft A by means of a sleeve G, the connexion being effected by keys H fitting into keyways in the sleeve and disk. The sleeve G is preferably connected to a collar J by any suitable means, the sleeve and collar bearing on oppositely inclined surfaces of the ring E for the purpose of contracting it mechanically, as described in Specification 22,507/10. The ring E is curved on its under surface to fit into a concave depression in the bars C. The sleeve G next to the armature may be connected directly to the armature core. Air may be forced into the space D between the commutator and the shaft by scoops F<2> on the disk F. The air space D may be continued into the armature core so that the circulation of the air may be assisted by the separators of the core.
Patent GB-191030328-A (GB)
Title: Improved Registering Ring for Pigeons.
Inventor: AVOORT EMILE VAN DER
IPC: A01K35/00
Filed: 1910-12-30
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 30,328. Avoort, E. van der. Dec. 30. Seals. - Rings for marking pigeons &c. comprise separate elements, of which the one carrying the inscription is protected by one or more other elements, the outer elements being transparent. In the example shown, an inscribed paper band a is enclosed between two bands of celluloid secured upon a metal band d by the overturned edges thereof. The inscription may be formed in the metal band, which may be of copper, iron, aluminium, silver, or of alloy. The ring may be of uniform diameter, or one or more of the elements may be conical.
Patent GB-191100097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: MADDEN EDWIN LYMAN
IPC: B64C27/08
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 97. Madden, E. L. Jan. 2. Motor power plant.- An aerial-machine is raised and propelled by two sets of propellers driven by the same or by independent motors, and the steering is effected by lateral independently controllable elevators. A rectangular frame carries, on the ends four diagonal struts 3, four lifting - propellers 8. The propellers are driven in opposite directions by a motor C through chains 17, bevel-gearing 20, 21, and chains 23 running in grooves in the supports 3. Driving propellers 34 are driven by a separate motor D.
Patent GB-191104080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Thread Spinning Apparatus.
IPC: D01D4/02
Filed: 1911-02-17
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 4080. M³ller, O., and Franke, Geb. Feb. 17. Drawings to Specification. Apparatus for making filaments.-A jet pipe for use in apparatus for manufacturing artificial threads has an enlarged portion from which extends, in the direction of the length of the pipe, a number of outwardly contracted or funnel-shaped nozzles, each of which terminates in a capillary exit orifice. By this means, the spinning liquid is caused to flow under uniform pressure so that uniform threads result. Specification 18,086/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191104906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Water Tanks.
Inventor: MCCOY JOHN HUGH
IPC: E04H7/18
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 4906. McCoy, J. H. Feb. 25, 1910, [Convention date]. Tanks. - A ferro-concrete water-tank is constructed with a circular floor portion c, Fig. 1, foundation a, and upwardly extending inner and outer concentric annular walls m, n with an intervening space o which may be exhausted of air by means of a pump t. Floor beams e extend radially from around the upper edge of the central hollow pier d and rest upon the upper portion of the wall a. Inlet, overflow, and supply pipes g, h, i are provided, the latter having a suitable valve j and operating-mechanism k, l therefor. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a). comprises also the form of which Fig. 1 (cancelled) is a central vertical section. The transverse floor 4 is arranged at the top of the cylindrical concrete wall 2 and supported on the hollow pier 5 through which pass the water circulation pipes 10, 11, 12. The wall 2 is made slightly tapered and with annularly - arranged reinforcing - members 3. The tank wall 8 is similarly tapered and reinforced by members 9. The discharge-pipe 12 is fitted with a valve 13 operated by the chain 16 and lever 17. Fig. 3 shows a floor plate 20 set upon the pier 5, having an annular flange upon which the I-beam radial member 6 may rest. Modified reinforcing-arrangements are shown in Figs. 7, 10, and 11, and in constructing the tank, the lower supporting-wall or series of piers, the floor section, and a considerable portion of the upwardly extending wall portion is formed in one continuous pouring to avoid fracture lines. Reinforcing - elements 23 are arranged radially from the centre of the tank, and are connected to the vertical members 25 by clips 30. Annular members 7 and members 9 are added. In forming the wall 2, moulding- shells 31, 32 are used, and if piers, such as u, Fig. 12, are employed to support the tank, cross - partitions t may be used. A supplemental mould section 36 is used to close the space below the edge of the outer mould 32, lapping over the lower edge of this mould and the previously-finished wall section 2. A temporary supporting - structure to define the floor bottom 4 is formed by a plate 33. In Fig. 11 is shown an arrangement whereby the radial members 23<a> are connected to the vertical members 5<a> and pass outwards around the annular members 9<a>. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191105510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manhole Covers.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1911-03-06
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 5510. Adams, S. H. March 6. Stays. - A manhole cover, provided with a safety grating which rises automatically on pivoted links into an horizontal position when the cover is opened, is stayed in the open position by struts hinged to the cover c and having recesses m engaging with projections n on the frame a. Each strut is formed with a heel-piece k, locked by means of a turnbutton l.
Patent GB-191106513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taximeters.
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 1911-03-15
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 6513. Crompton & Co., Crompton, C., and Shoults, E. S. March 15. Taximeters; flag and setting spindle mechanism. - The flag cannot be reversed in its movement in either direction except at definite positions, and then only after preliminary manipulation of an auxiliary shaft. The connexion between this shaft and the flag - locking mechanism is such that an appreciable delay ensues at each manipulation before the flag is unlocked. On the flag-shaft 3 is fixed a ratchet-wheel provided with oppositely-set teeth engaged by two pawls 5, 6 pivoted on a shaft 7 and controlled by a spring 8. On the ratchet-wheel is formed a circular flange 9 provided with gaps 10, 11, 12, which in certain definite positions of the flagshaft permit the passage of the bent ends of a bifurcated lever 13 pivoted on the shaft 7. A notched plate 22 is mounted loosely on the lever 13 by means of a pin 23 and, by co-operation with a fixed pin 26, may be turned by means of a projection 33 so as to shift the lever 13 from one extreme position to the other. The operation is as follows. Fig. 1 shows the parts in the free position, from which the flag shaft may be turned clockwise into an engaged position. At the journey's end, the flag is turned to the payment position, and the shaft 7 is partly turned clockwise by means of a turn-button. This results in the notched plate 22 and lever 13 assuming a central position, with a roller on the pin 23 no longer engaging the pawl 6. Both pawls are now in contact with the ratchet-wheel and the flag is locked. By completing the rotation of shaft 7, however, the lever 13 is thrown over and pawl 5 disengaged (Fig. 3) so that the flag may now be returned to free. By rotating-shaft 7 in the reverse direction, the parts are returned to the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191115079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: HORNBY FRANK
IPC: F16G3/08
Filed: 1911-06-28
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 15,079. Hornby, F. June 28. Locking nuts. - Nuts for securing fastenerplates to driving belts are provided with radial grooves 9 on the underside, the grooves extending wholly or partly'across the face of the nut. In tightening-up, their edges spring over the corners of pyramidal projections in which the bolt hole is bored.
Patent GB-191115502-A (GB)
Title: Circuits for Telephone Instruments.
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1911-07-04
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 15,502. British Insulated and Helsby Cables, and Redfern, J. B. July 4. Exchange systems.-In a central battery system, the sub-station apparatus is arranged with the electro-magnetic receiver r directly in the line in series with one winding a<1> of the induction coil and the microphone m. The microphone is shunted by the other winding a and the condenser c.
Patent GB-191116037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation of Boots, Shoes and other Footwear.
Inventor: PROSSER RICHARD ALBERT SHIPMAN
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 1911-07-11
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 16,037. Prosser, R. A. S. July 11. Ventilating eyelets for boots and other footwear are made in two parts 1, 2, having curved projecting portions 8, 7 adapted to interlock with e a c h other. The eyelets are fitted, as usual, with a piece of gauze or a perforated disk.
Patent GB-191116440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Contacts.
IPC: H01H1/08
Filed: 1911-07-17
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 16,440. Ansch³tz & Co. Nov. 26, 1910, [Convention date]. Supplying current to moving conductors.-In a mercury or like contact-device for maintaining continuous electrical connexion between relatively rotating conducting members, the shape of the members to be connected together and their relative position are such that the liquid is retained at the point of contact by its cohesion, and is surrounded on all sides with conducting-material. For connecting a rotating spindle 3 to its bearing, the spindle is provided with an extension pin 5', Fig. 1, which projects into a small recess 4 in the bearing filled with mercury, the mercury being prevented from escaping by closely surrounding the pin with a cover 6. In a modification shown in Fig. 2, a rotating crank-pin 7 fills a mercury cup 4 to such an extent that only a small space similar to a capillary vessel is left for the mercury. In a further modification a lateral recess is provided for the mercury in the rotating pin 7. In connecting a circular member 12, Fig. 5, to a rotating body 13, the mercury cup 4 is arranged in a ball 16 which is rotatably mounted on a pin 17 connected to the body 13 by a flexible shaft 22. The conductor 12 may be provided with a silver or platinum lining 23, and may be made in two parts separated by a space or gap and connected by insulating-material.
Patent GB-191119012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Operating upon the Soles or Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D87/00
Filed: 1911-08-24
Granted: 1912-08-26
Abstract: 19,012. Roberts, W. T. B., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Aug. 24. Loose-nailing; trimming - attachments.-A machine for roughrounding the heel end of a sole while it is being attached to a shoe is fitted with an oscillating knife, the supporting and operating mechanism of which is located well behind the nail driver so as to leave sufficient room for the shoe to be brought into operative position. The knife D<4> is curved, and is clamped in a flanged portion D<3> of a forked yoke, the extremities D<1>, D<2> of which are fulerummed on the ends of a shaft D mounted in a slider C; this slider is adjustable towards and away from the nail driver A. The shaft D is rocked to oscillate the knife by an inclined stud shaft E' secured to the main shaft E<3>; the axes of these two shafts are arranged so that they intersect at the centre of the shaft D, which is approximately parallel to the margin of the portion of the sole that is being trimmed. The knife D<4> co-operates with the edge of a shearing-plate C<6> inserted in the under face of an adjustable extension C<5> of the slider C, this extension being arranged under the throat to act as a work abutment. The machine is fitted with a combined guard and gauge J<1>, which abuts against the underside of the welt, as shown in Fig. 1. This guard is bolted to the free end of a spring-pressed bracket J carried by a pin H<2> secured in the underside of a slider H, which is adjustably mounted in the upper side and near the middle of the bracket B. The bracket J is connected by a link J<3> passing freely through a pivoted block in an arm J<4> to the horn shaft J<5>; as this shaft is lowered the block strikes a collar J<6> on the link J<3>, and causes the guard J' to be withdrawn from contact with the work.
Patent GB-191122939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Exhaust Silencers.
IPC: F01N1/06
Filed: 1911-10-17
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 22,939. Schelle & Co. May 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Exhaust-silencers.-The exhaust is divided in the silencer into two or more currents, the directions of which intersect, outlets being provided for the gases in line with these directions. As shown in Fig. 1, a deflector c divides the gases into two currents, which are directed against each other by the plates d, e. In a modification, the gases enter by a pipe h, Fig. 2, into a chamber with outlets k, l passing thence directly and by way of the annular chamber y to the outlet q; or the gases may enter at q and leave by the pipe h or by a central outlet.
Patent GB-191200889-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Conducting and Connecting Cables, Flexible Tubing and the like to Rotary or Movable Machinery.
Inventor: ACKERY HENRY MELVILLE
Filed: 1912-01-11
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 889. Ackery, H. M. Jan. 11. Reels.-In means for taking up the slack in an electric cable, flexible tubing, or the like connecting a fixed point with a moving piece of machinery, the cable &c. is caused to lie in a groove or channel which is formed and unformed as a greater or shorter length of the cable &c. is required. Fig. 1 shows a rotary bed-plate A for carrying a gun turret, crane, &c., on the underside of which is a pinion B attached to a drum C. The pinion B gears through one or more pinions D with a pinion E gearing with a segmental rack F fixed to a suitable support or bed-plate J. The pinions D, E are carried by a rotatable plate G provided with a curved guide H, the space between which and a guide K on the plate J forms the groove for the cable &c. M. The cable &c. winds upon the drum C as the groove is unformed, and vice versa, being fixed to the plate J at O. If the pinions D, E are replaced by one pinion, the curved guide moves in the same direction as the rotary plate A. The groove or channel may be formed and unformed by finger-pieces or catches mounted at intervals along the plate J, the guide H being replaced by an arm, which, as it moves in one or other direction, successively engages the finger-pieces or catches so as to raise or open them. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which a wheeled carriage P for supporting a crane &c. moves to and fro along a track Q. A gear P<2> on an axle P<1> meshes with a rack R mounted on a framing S, which travels along a second track, has at one end a semicircular portion U, and is provided along its side edges with guides S'. The guides S', in conjunction with other fixed guide-members, constitute a channel W for the cable &c. M, which is attached to the carriage at Y and extends to a fixed point X. The gearing is arranged so that the frame S moves in the same direction as the carriage P at half the speed, the channel at one side being lengthened as it is shortened on the other side.
Patent GB-191201296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locks.
Inventor: MUELLER CARL AUGUST
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 1296. M³ller, C. A. Jan. 16. Locks, revolving-barrel.-In a revolving-barrel lock, the locking tumblers c, d are arranged out of the plane of the keyhole g, and have side projections k which extend into the keyhole and are adapted to be acted on by elements h directly operated by the key. The projections k may be formed with parts m which actuate further tumblers d<2>, Fig. 1, or themselves serve as locking tumblers as shown in Fig. 8. The elements h may be situated away from the keyhole and have projections extending thereinto on which the key acts. In one construction the elements h consist of balls. Safety tumblers d<1> and slots e may be provided in the fixed cylinder b ; these would be brought into action in the event of the barrel being turned by a wrong key. The invention is shown applied also to locks of the type in which the locking tumblers are arranged axially, and in a lock of this type for use on safe-doors, the elements h project from the casing into the door itself, so that a small key can be employed.
Patent GB-191206178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Silencers or Exhaust Boxes for use in the Silencing of the Exhaust Gases from Internal Combustion Engines and the like.
Inventor: SHARPE NATHAN WILLIAM HORATIO
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 1912-03-12
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 6178. Sharpe, N. W. H. March 12. Exhaust - silencers. - The exhaust passes through holes e in the pipe b into a domeshaped chamber d; it enters a second similarly-shaped chamber g through a number of pipes f and re-enters the pipe b from the chamber g through holes h. Holes j in the pipe b form the outlets to atmosphere. A plug c prevents the exhaust from going directly to the holes j.
Patent GB-191208716-A (GB)
Title: Interference Method for Ascertaining the Presence of Minerals in the Earth or the Underground Water Level.
Inventor: LOEWY HEINRICH
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 8716. L÷wy, H. April 12, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawwings to Specification. Locating conductors.-The presence of underground water levels or minerals is determined by means of the interference of direct and reflected electric waves passing between aerials stretched parallel in an horizontal direction above the ground and at right-angles to the line joining the transmitting and receiving stations.
Patent GB-191209013-A (GB)
Title: Counting Mechanism for Chain Calculating Machines.
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 9013. Akt.-Ges. vorm. Seidel & Naumann. May 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Adding-apparatus; transfer mechanism; detent mechanism.-In machines in which styles are employed to set and operate the actuating- chains, the numeral wheels 1 gear with transfer pinions 7 upon a transfer shaft 8, each pinion carrying with it a single-tooth 9 for actuating the next higher wheel. The rear edge of the tooth is cut away as shown, and the tooth as a whole is susceptible of slight spring-controlled movement relative to the transfer pinion, either by sliding over the spindle, or by rotating through a small angle. In this way any possibility of interference with the passage of the succeeding tooth is avoided. To prevent undue strain due to successive transfers, each numeralwheel and its transfer wheel are mounted on a carriage 16 adapted to slide upon pins 18 under the control of a spring 19, so that, when excessive resistance is encountered in actuating, the wheel of that denomination moves awav from the spring detent-roller 21. Zeroizing-mechanism. - The numeral wheels have pockets 3 for balls 4 pressed inwards by springs 2 and adapted to engage with recesses 5 in the spindle.