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Patent GB-190927011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
IPC: F16H3/08
Filed: 1909-11-20
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 27,011. Haddan, H. J., [Lamb Knitting Machine Co.]. Nov. 20. Change-speed gearing.-Relates to changespeed gearing, suitable for motor-vehicles, of the class employing radially-yielding sliding clutch keys, and comprises the provision of a flywheel to facilitate changing gear. The motor shaft 10 is connected to an intermediate shaft 11 by a friction clutch 12. The shaft 11 is provided with a fly-wheel 48 which keeps the parts of the variable-speed gear in motion after the disengagement of the clutch 12 long enough to allow the operation of changing speed to be completed.
Patent GB-190928527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frypans.
IPC: A47J37/10
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 28,527. Holcroft & Sons, T., and Bate, J. Dec. 7. Handles.-A handle B shaped like half of an ordinary bow handle is rigidly fixed at one side of a frying-pan, diametrically opposite the lip a, if a lip is provided. The free end of the handle terminates over substantially the middle of the pan, and is provided with a swivel eye b or a hook, or is formed as a hook for suspension purposes. The end b<1> of the handle may fit in a dovetail groove in a lug a<2>, Fig. 2, against the lower edge of which a head b<2> on the handle abuts, and the handle is secured by a screw c.
Patent GB-191001855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Products of Combustion for Driving Turbines or other Motors.
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1911-04-25
Abstract: 1855. Gyrostatic Turbines, Ltd., and Holroyd, T. H. Jan. 25. Working-fluid supply; reversing.-Apparatus for generating products of combustion for driving turbines and other motors comprises two or more cylinders divided by connected reciprocating pistons 2, 3, Fig. 2, into combustion chambers 6, 9 and air - compressing chambers 7, 8. An explosion in one cylinder 6 expels the products of combustion in the opposite cylinder 9, compresses air from the chamber 7 through a non-return valve 17 into a reservoir, and draws air through a valve 16 into the chamber 8. The chambers 7, 8, instead of acting directly as air-compressors, may operate as hydraulic force pumps for compressing air into the reservoir, which supplies a chargemeasuring device 30 of the kind described in Specification 1859/10, which in turn supplies the charge through suitable valves to the combustion cylinders. The conduits leading to the forward and reversing turbine nozzles 13 are controlled by reversing-valves 19 operated by link-work 22, 23, Fig. 1. The cut-off valves 18 are actuated by the pistons 2, 3 striking alternately a rod 25, which is connected by links 28, 29, 24<1>, and pins 24 with the valves. In a modification, Fig. 10, the charge - measuring devices 30 are arranged in extensions of the main cylinder, and the gear 25 is employed also to actuate the feed-valves supplying the charge to the combustion chambers. A water-jacketed division wall 53 is provided and fitted with the necessary suction and delivery air-valves. The cylinder is water-jacketed and provided with a liner.
Patent GB-191002116-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved System of Perforating Dates, Money Values or the like and Means therefor.
IPC: B41K3/38
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1911-01-27
Abstract: 2116. Edwards & Williams, and Kelly, A. R. Jan. 27. Drawings to Specification. Codes.-Dates, money values, numbers, &c. are represented on labels, cheques, &c. by perforations of different sizes representing respectively years, months, and days; pounds, shillings, and pence; and units, tens, hundreds, and thousands.
Patent GB-191003715-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Reducing Metallic Oxide Ores.
Inventor: HAULTAIN HERBERT EDWARD TERRIC
IPC: C21B13/12
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 3715. Haultain, H. E. T., and Moffat, J. W. Feb. 15. Ore and oxide processes. - In extracting iron, a mixture of oxide ore and carbon is showered through a furnace chamber, and excess carbon monoxide produced is burnt in the chamber out of contact with the mixture. The ore supplied from a hopper D' falls through a passage I, wherein calcination is effected by the burning of some of the excess carbon monoxide in contact with the ore, into the reduction chamber A, while the carbon and air are supplied through pipes J and F respectively. The hearth C forms a bath for the collection of the metal, and is fitted with electrodes K. In a modification, the ore and carbon are mixed before entering the furnace, the preliminary calcination in that case being dispensed with.
Patent GB-191006755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Producers of the Suction Type.
Inventor: WEIL JACOB ALBERT
IPC: C10J3/80
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1911-03-17
Abstract: 6755. Weil, J. A. March 17. Producers; producer plant.-In operating a suction gas-producer for supplying a gas-engine, the heat of the exhaust gases is utilized to raise the temperature, under atmospheric pressure, of water, which is then run into another vessel, where it comes into intimate contact with the air for the producer. By this means, when using sea or other impure water, deposition of scale is prevented in the vessel in which the exhaust gases part with heat to the water. In one arrangement, the exhaust gases from the engine g pass by a pipe h to a tubular heat interchanger i, from which the hot water is pumped to the top of a coke tower n. Air for the blast is drawn through a casing b surrounding the producer, and passes up through the coke tower, becoming saturated with vapour from the hot water, and passing through the pipe o to the producer.
Patent GB-191007485-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Casement Window Stays.
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 1910-03-26
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 7485. Wragge, Ltd., G., Ermen, C., and Ermen, G. March 26. Stays.-Relates to means whereby a pivoted window stay, after being lifted off and placed on the outside of its stud, is automatically secured to the window, when the window is closed, by engaging a bracket b provided with a bevelled face b<2> up which the stay is caused to travel by the stud d pushing against the side of the bar c. In a modification, the bar c is bevelled and the end of the bracket b is square. Specification 9384/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-191008859-A (GB)
Title: Goods Wagon with Adjustable Bottom.
Inventor: BIRLE GASTON
IPC: B61D3/06
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 8859. BirlÚ, G., and Andouin, E. April 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Hopper wagons; floors; doors, wagon.-A goods wagon is provided with an adjustable floor formed of two panels hinged together and arranged so that they may be either flat or sloping. The panels a, b, hinged at c, are provided with loose handles e and stops d which abut against longitudinal supports f, g when the panels are inclined as shown by full lines in Fig. 1. The sloping parts f<1>, g<1> of the supports f, g serve to form continuations of the panels a, b and thus enable the load to be discharged automatically through side doors h hinged at i. When the floor is adjusted to the horizontal position it rests upon the upper sides of the girders f, g.
Patent GB-191009761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Semaphore Mechanism for use with Mechanical Block Systems for Tramway Lines.
Inventor: SAMAIA DINO DAVIDE
IPC: B61L21/06
Filed: 1910-04-21
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 9761. Samaia, D. D. April 21. Visual outdoor signals; recording movements of trains. - A semaphore-operating means for use in mechanical block systems for tramways, such as described in Specification 3770/10, is operated to put the signal to danger when the first wheel of a vehicle passes over a blocking- treadle, and, in addition, a star-wheel 7 receives rotary motion in proportion to the number of wheels which pass the treadle. The signal is returned to safety only when the clearing- treadle has been operated by an equal number of wheels. Assuming a safety position, when a wheel passes the blocking-treadle, levers 19, 21, a lifting-lever 22, and a pawl 5 are depressed. An arm 9 is also rotated, and removes a pawl 6. When the treadle is released, the parts are raised by a spring 23. The lever 22 which had passed under a pin 30 on the semaphore arm raises this; and the pawl 5 turns the crownwheel 7 through a distance of one pin-space. With the crown-wheel revolves a cam 11, causing a lever 13 to move out of a depression 12 in the cam. A tooth 16 of the lever 13 is thereby moved under the pin 30 and maintains the semaphore at danger. For every additional depression of the blocking-treadle, the crownwheel 7 is moved through a further distance of one pin-space. The lever 13 remains in position to hold the semaphore at danger. When the clearing-treadle is depressed, the pawl 6 is depressed and, by the arm 8, the pawl 5 is moved out of gear. On the release of the treadle, a spring 27 raises the parts, and the pawl 6 moves the crown-wheel through a distance of one pinspace in the reverse direction. When the clearing treadle has been depressed as many times as the blocking-treadle had been depressed previously, the cam-depression 12 returns to the lever 13, which thereupon is moved inwards by a spring 15 and releases the semaphore arm, which falls to safety position. A spring detent 10 holds the crown-wheel in the intervals between its movements. Since the operation of one treadle puts out of operation the gear associated with the other treadle, if both treadles are depressed simultaneously both are rendered inoperative.
Patent GB-191016361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Engine Governors.
Inventor: HOLM HANS CHRISTIAN
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 16,361. Holm, H. C. July 8. Centrifugal governors; transmitting-mechanism.-A lever 23, Fig. 2, connected through adjusting-means 36 and a rod 25 to an eccentric on the engine shaft, carries a block 26 capable of sliding along the lever, roller bearings being provided for the block. This carries a rod 28, Fig. 3, which has a guide-roller 32 moving in a slot in a piece attached to the lever 23, and which bears through a stud 35 on an arm 22 fixed on a rock-shaft 20, Fig. 2. This shaft carries a second arm 19 which is connected to a piston valve; a spring 21 tends to move the arm 19 down, but movement is normally prevented by the weight of the block 26. On excessive engine speed, the block moves outwards, and the spring moves the piston valve, which controls the flow of pressure fluid to a relay cylinder of which the piston is connected to the engine throttle valve. The fluid pressure may be obtained from the atmosphere, one or other side of the relay piston being connected to an exhauster or to the engine condenser according to the position of the valve; o.r compressed air may be used. The movement of the block is limited by adjustable stops on the lever 23. The apparatus is particularly applicable to marine engines.
Patent GB-191017698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Lavatories.
Inventor: LEVICK JOHN
IPC: B63B29/00
Filed: 1910-07-26
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 17,698. Levick, J. July 26. Catches, spring, for folding lavatory basins. The basin is held in closed position by a spring catch 23 pivoted at a. To disengage the catch, a thumbpiece 26 is pressed against a spring 22 while a hook 27 is pulled forwards.
Patent GB-191017717-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draining Rack.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN HANKS
IPC: G03D15/02
Filed: 1910-07-26
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 17,717. Cooper, J. H. July 26. Drying-racks.-In a draining-rack principally for photographic plates, but applicable also for domestic and other plates and dishes, each plate is supported in a more or less horizontal position solely at points along its edges by the serrations or teeth of the rack. In a rack for photographic plates, the plates rest film side downwards on teeth a<2> which are stamped or formed at right-angles to the back plate a and two adjacent edges of each plate are supported at one point on each edge on the teeth b<1> cut in a plane at right-angles to the planes of the teeth a<2>. The rack may be collapsible by means of arms c. Alternatively it may be rigid and used with a base tray.
Patent GB-191019948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beams and similar Structures made of Wood.
Inventor: HETZER KARL FRIEDRICH OTTO
IPC: E04C3/16
Filed: 1910-08-26
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 19,948. Hetzer, K.. F. O. Aug. 26. Girders; roofs.-Wooden beams for rafters, girders, &c. are built up of top and bottom plates a, b spaced by lattice or other bracing. In the form shown in Fig. 1, an intermediate zigzag tension member f is braced by members g, h, i, the whole being held together by iron straps k. The members / may be normally in compression, and a number may be employed, side by side or crossing. The construction is applicable to arched beams for roof principals.
Patent GB-191020727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Water Closets and like Sanitary Appliances.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
IPC: E03D11/13
Filed: 1910-09-06
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 20,727. Adams, M. J. Sept. 6. Closet seats; urinals. -Projections A, B are formed on closet and urinette basins, as shown, to take the weight of the body.
Patent GB-191023225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Application of Massage by Vibration or Percussion with or without Combination of Electricity.
Inventor: RAY JOHN FLETCHER
IPC: A61H23/00
Filed: 1911-05-04
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 23,225. Ray, J. F. May 4, 1911. Massage; electric appliances.-A massage apparatus, of the type in which percussion is produced in a plane at right-angles to vibration caused by the revolution of an eccentric weight, comprises applicators actuated from a bevelwheel j or a crank k on a shaft d, which is driven by worm gearing e, g and is provided with an eccentrically-mounted shot-case c<1>. One applicator, Fig. 3, comprises solid and hollow rollers q loosely mounted in slots in plates n secured to a shaft m, which is mounted in a casing l fitted on the stem i by a sleeve u so that the wheel j engages the wheel r; the rollers are projected by centrifugal force through openings t in the cover s. In an alternative form of applicator, Fig. 7, studs or cushions o<2> are secured to arms m<1> mounted on a rockshaft m provided with a lever m<2> having a roller x adapted to engage the cam k when the sleeve u is fitted to the stem i; a spring o<1> presses the arms to the position shown. When this applicator is used, the wheel and cam k may be replaced by a disk having an eccentric groove engaged by one end of a lever connected to the lever m<2>. A simple applicator may be mounted on springs on the cover s of the casing l, Fig. 3, whereby the intensity of the vibration transmitted may be varied. The rollers q, cushions o<2>, &c. may be covered with rubber sponge or other resilient material; and electricity may be administered by having the casing and applicators of ebonite or other insulator, and studding the rollers &c. with metal connected to suitable terminals
Patent GB-191027961-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Regulating Humidity or Temperature.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1910-12-01
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 27,961. Lake, W. E., [Webster, W.]. Dec. 1. Moistening.-A device for regulating humidity o r temperature, but more especially for maintaining air or gas at a constant degree of humidity, consists of dry expansible body and a wet expansible body having different coefficients of expansion, the free ends of which bodies are operatively connected to a common lever or device for operating a controlling- valve or the like. The device F is adapted to open and close a vent K in a pipe D, which conveys compressed air past a pressure-reducing device E to a diaphragm motor C. A valve B in a pipe A conveying air, gas, steam, or other fluid for effecting the heating or moistening is operated by the motor in accordance with the fluctuations of pressure created by the opening and closing of the vent. The pressure-reducing device consists of a contracted passage fitted with a plug E<2>, preferably comprising a round wire with one side filed away. The dry expansible body comprises a casting G of inverted U-shape, and preferably of aluminium, secured by a screw G<2> to a wall-plate or base, and supporting at one end a detachable plug connected by a spring hinge J to the vent-controlling lever I. The wetted expansible body H consists of a tube, preferably of hard rubber, supported at one end by the casting G, the other end pressing against the vent-controlling lever I through the medium of a spring-actuated pin W. The temperature of the bodies A and G respectively correspond to those of a wet and dry bulb hygrometer. The spring-actuated pin takes up any extra expansion of the tube H after the vent K has been closed thereby. The device may be used simply as a thermostat, but is particularly adapted for use with an air-purifying apparatus such as described in Specification 7200/08, in which case it may be placed within the purifier so as to be acted upon by the air after it leaves the device for eliminating surplus water.
Patent GB-191028632-A (GB)
Title: Safety Appliance for Pit and Mine Cages, Hoists, Lifts and the like.
Inventor: GOLDING OLIVER GEORGE
IPC: B66B5/24
Filed: 1910-12-09
Granted: 1911-12-11
Abstract: 28,632. Golding, O. G., and Edwards, W. Dec. 9. Rope grips for mine cage safety apparatus comprise long gripping-members 7 cambered at their outer surfaces and also slightly along their inner surfaces to secure an even gripping action. Co-operating with these is a frame 12 having cross members 10 carrying cams 8. The grip is brought into action by the frame 12 sliding relatively to the members 7 which are pressed into engagement with the rope 6 by the cams 8. In a modified form, the cams are geared to the members 7 and to the side members of the frame.
Patent GB-191100051-A (GB)
Title: Collecting Portfolio.
Inventor: PROFT HEINRICH
IPC: B42D1/10
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1912-01-02
Abstract: 51. Proft, H. Jan. 2. Post files.-In filing-devices of the kind in which the papers are affixed to gummed perforated strips; the strips are held in a device consisting of a plate 5 provided with sockets 6, and a spring plate 7 having split pins 8, the distance between the pins being slightly different from that between the sockets.
Patent GB-191103499-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleaner for Knives, Forks, Spoons and Stair Rods.
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN HERBERT
IPC: A47L21/06
Filed: 1911-02-11
Granted: 1912-02-12
Abstract: 3499. Preston, J. H. Feb. 11. Stair rods. - A box for cleaning stair r o d s and other articles, is divided into separate compartments for each kind of article. Fig. 7 shows a section through a thick side of the box adjusted for cleaning stair rods. The rod is moved to-and-fro in the hole J, and a block W is pressed into engagement therewith. The opening in which the block W is placed, is connected by a sloping hole to another opening containing cleaning-powder supplied through a hole K. Brushes T are provided.
Patent GB-191108972-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Fire Extinguishing.
Inventor: BOUDKEWITCH VINCENT
IPC: A62C31/00
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1912-05-13
Abstract: 8972. Boudkewitch, V. April 11. Rotary apparatus. - Automatic fire - extinguishing sprinklers of the fusible type are provided with a rotary distributor mounted on ball bearings. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, bent discharge pipes F are carried by a rotary cylinder D mounted on ball bearings C. In modifications, the distributor consists of a rotary star-wheel, the hub of which is mounted on ball bearings.
Patent GB-191109180-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Winding or Rolling Felt, Linoleum, Paper, Cloth and other Materials.
Inventor: MCHENRY JOSEPH
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 1911-04-13
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 9180. McHenry, J., [McHenry, D.]. April 13. Feeding webs. - Relates to apparatus for winding or rolling felt, linoleum, oil-cloth, paper, &c., and consists in the provision of means whereby, when a reel or spindle is full, it can be readily disconnected from the driving- gear and, when more than one spindle is provided, another can be readily brought into position to engage the driving-gear. On a vertical rotatable column a is a bracket c for supporting one or more shafts d<2> each adapted to receive a hollow mandrel d provided with a rod f and ring f<1> for securing the web. The outer ends of the shafts d<2> are formed for engagement with a sliding clutch g, when the corresponding mandrel is in position to receive the web o. The driving-shaft h is driven by a slack belt k which can be tightened by a jockey-pulley operated by a treadle l<1>. As soon as sufficient material has been wound on one spindle, the clutch g is disengaged by means of the handle g<1>, the material is severed by a knife n, and the column a turned to bring the other mandrel into position.
Patent GB-191110857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inductive Wireless Telegraphic Installations.
Inventor: KRAMER HANS VON
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 1911-05-04
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 10,857. Kramer, H. von. May 4. Drawings to Specification. Retractive switches.-A tapping key is provided with an auxiliary spring switch arm connected to a terminal on the base, and operated by the rear end of the key. When the key is depressed, its rear end allows the spring to break circuit with a contact on the base and to move into engagement With another contact on a bracket above.
Patent GB-191111548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostats.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER FERDINAND
IPC: G05D23/275
Filed: 1911-05-12
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 11,548. Schneider, F. June 9, 1910, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sparking, preventing. - A contact thermometer u is short-circuited by a switch in parallel with it so as to prevent sparking in the thermometer, the spring contacts q, s forming the switch being pressed together by the movement of a valve c, which is operated by an electric motor p controlled by the thermometer.
Patent GB-191118792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Sad Irons.
Inventor: FLETCHER HENRY
IPC: D06F75/34
Filed: 1911-08-21
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 18,792. Fletcher, H. Aug. 21. Reversible hand-irons have ironing and glazing faces either of which can be held in working position by latches 11 having pins 12 engaging apertures in the sides of the body. The latches are pivoted to a cross-piece 10 supported from the handle by a pivoted link 9, and are controlled by a spring 14.
Patent GB-191119555-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for the Withdrawal of Coke from Vertical Retorts used in the Distillation of Gas Coal.
Inventor: WADDELL ALEXANDER
IPC: C10B33/02
Filed: 1911-09-02
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 19,555. Waddell, A. Sept. 2. Discharging.-A vertical retort is discharged by means of an horizontally adjustable plate b, of not more than two-thirds the area of the bottom of the retort. The plate is operated by a rod e extending through a stuffing-box, and is shown in three different positions b, b<1>, b<11>. Varying sized plates may be used. The coke is discharged into a shoot having an adjustable stop-plate d.