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Patent GB-191004359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Typewriting or Stamping Machines.
Inventor: PRATSCHKER LUDWIG
IPC: B41J3/44
Filed: 1910-02-22
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 4359. Pratschker, L. Feb. 22. Electric type - wheel a c t i o n s ; hammer-impression arrangements; keys; type-zoheels.- Relates to writing or stamping machines of the kind in which movable peripheral types or dies, on a rotary disk stopped temporarily for impression,are selected and impressed against a roller platen or a lead matrix by an electro-magnet, the circuit of which is closed by engagement of the key-levers against contacts on a rotating disk or cylinder. (1) The contacts are made in the form of spring tongues to avoid jerks, and the period of contact is regulated according to the speed of rotation, either by adjusting the tongues or by varying the stroke of the key-levers. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the contact tongues 2 are arranged helically on two cylinders 1, and are engaged by tapered ends 4 of key-levers 3, the stroke of which is varied by an adjustable abutment 28. The cylinders 1 are driven continuously by gearing 11, 14 from a motor-driven abaft 13, which carries a disk 15 bearing type or die levers 8 for selection and actuation by a hook 7 on the armature of an electromagnet 5. The disk 15 is loosely connected to the shaft 13 by means of a pin 24 on the disk and a pin 26 and a spring tongue 25, to permit the temporary stoppage of the disk, which is effected partly by the action of the hook 7 on the typelever and partly by the passage of the type-lever between guides 27. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the contact tongues 2 are arranged on the underside of a disk 52, and are adjustable by means of screws 53 in relation to the key-levers. The types or dies are carried as usual on spring plungers mounted in a disk 15. The shaft 13 is divided, and the two parts are connected by a spiral spring 55, to allow for the stoppage of the disk 15. (2) The disk 15, Fig. 1, is slit radially to receive the type or die levers 8 on pivots 17 ; the levers 8 are retracted by the action of a spring disk 19 on their noses 18. The disk 19 is provided with a spring tongue for each lever, and is preferably secured to the disk 15 by a screw 20, so that it can be rotated to permit removal of the levers, for re-arrangement in conjunction with interchangeable keys 47. Electric letter-spacing mechanism.-Solenoids 34, Fig. 1, actuating in known manner an escapement spacing-mechanism, are also controtled by a spacekey 46. For effecting a continued step-by-step advance of the carriage, a contact key-lever corresponding to a blank in the type or die disk is provided. Platen-shift mechanism; shift-key actions.-The platen 9 is shown in Figs. 1 and 3, as arranged for case-shift; Fig. 1 also shows a shift-key action 29.
Patent GB-191020593-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Closing Metal Cans or Tins.
Inventor: GILL WILLIAM SMITH
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 1910-09-03
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 20,593. Gill, W. S. Sept. 3. Stoppering.-A machine for closing lever-lid cans or tins comprises an adjustable bracket p to support the can, and a plate f carried by a bracket e sliding on a standard d for exerting closing pressure on the can lid. The bracket e with the plate is reciprocated by an eccentric i on an overhead shaft. The bracket p is adjusted by a screw n and held by bolts l, m. In the preferred form the machine is adapted to take two cans, the eccentrics being set at 180 degrees, and the two standards supporting the overhead shaft.
Patent GB-191025018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calculating Machines.
Inventor: BARR MARK
Filed: 1910-10-27
Granted: 1911-10-27
Abstract: 25,018. Barr, M., Bell, R. A., and Beeton, H. B.. Oct. 27. Pneumatic type-lever machines. - A computing apparatus for performing operations, as multiplication by the summation of the partial products involved, works in connexion with a type - lever machine comprising the pneumatically operated parts described below. Type - lever actions ; letterspacing mechanism. - (1) when a numeral key 38, Fig. 1, is depressed, compressed air is admitted by a pipe 49 to the proper printing- cylinder 51, and raises a short piston 103, Fig. 15, whereupon the rod 104 lifts the type-lever corresponding to the key depressed. The air is stored in chambers 106 provided with valves 107 adapted to be operated when a key is depressed. (2) In the case of a fraction a combination of key levers 110 is employed, whereby it is only necessary to depress one key to operate the particular levers for that fraction. (3) To ensure that the zeros to the right shall be printed, a cylinder 79, Fig. 1, is provided in which a grooved piston 80 works, and which, in the normal position allows a free passage for the air from the nought port in the casting 78 to the cylinder which operates the escapement lever. If a significant figure has been printed, the spacing- mechanism allows the piston to move so that the nought ports communicate with the printing- cylinder zero type. The space-bar operates the escapement through an individual connexion. Platen-shift mechanism. - The type levers are provided with letter and numeral types, and when a shift key is depressed a cylinder 41, Fig. 18, is supplied with compressed air and its piston is forced outwards to rock an arm 44, and a toggle 46 adapted to move the platen from the numeral to the letter position. Line-spacing mechanism.-After the products key has been depressed, the platen is rotated backwards so as to type the product for the previous line. This is effected by energizing a cylinder 70, Fig. 15, the piston of which moves outwards to rock a lever 73 about a spindle 48, thereby causing the pawl 75 to engage a pinion 76 to rotate the platen. Locking-devices.-When the products key is depressed, air is admitted to relays by means cf which a clutch member is coupled to a driving- member. The clutch member is provided with cams which actuate a bell-crank lever to move a locking-plate to prevent a second depression of the products key or a depression of the invoice total key. At the same time, by a movement of the carriage, a locking-plate is moved to lock the numeral keys. Carriage-returning mechanism.-The cams on the clutch member control the admission of air to a cylinder provided with a piston which is secured to the carriage.
Patent GB-191102176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Machines for Treating or Pressing Hank Yarns.
IPC: D06C15/00
Filed: 1911-01-28
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 2176. Fine Cotton Spinners' and Doublers' Association, and Paine, F. T. Jan. 28. Hanks, treating.-Grease or other lubricant is applied to yarn in a preparing-machine by spraying it compressed air on to the yarn or on to the rollers between which the yarn passes. The tank A, Figs. 2, 3 and 4, containing the grease &c. is mounted on the bracket carrying the swivelling roller B, and is connected by a pipe c with an air-pump C and by pipes e, f with nozzles E, F through which the spray is discharged. The pipe c, Fig. 4, is provided with a stop valve c<1> and a safetv valve a<2>, and the air is discharged from a nozzle c<2> above the level of the lubricant in the tank. The pipes c, f are placed inside pipes e<1>, f<1>, which also open above the level of the lubricant in the tank so that the pressure in the pipes e<1>. f<1> is the same as that on the top of the liquid; the compressed air may be conveyed to the nozzle by separate pipes such as e<2>, Fig. 6, the lubricant entering at g and the compressed air at g<1> ; the opening g', closed by a removable plug g<4>, is provided for cleaning the nozzle. The pipe c may be provitled with a. valve a' connected to the knocking-off lever or to the swivelling bracket, so that the supply of compressed air is cut off when the machine is stopped or the roller B swivelled to remove the hank. The tank A may be heated.
Patent GB-191110527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Holders for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: DOWNTON ALBERT VICTOR
IPC: H01R33/955
Filed: 1911-05-01
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 10,527. Downton, A. V., and Kibblewhite, A. R. May 1. Holders w i t h switches. The leads pass through separate holes in a block a of vulcanite or the like, threaded to receive a nipple b and a conical sleeve c of non- conductive material, and carrying a bayonet - holder d. One of the leads is interrupted and provided with two spring - pressed contacts i, adapted to engage two electrically - c o nnected teeth on a ratchet k actuated by a rotary spindle. The other ratchet-teeth have insulating surfaces. The spindle may be free to turn in one direction relatively to the switch, and provided with a ratchet n for engagement with a click on the switch. The sleeve c serves also as a support for a shade or shade-holder.
Patent GB-191111725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for the Transport of Frozen Meat and other Produce.
Inventor: VALENTINE CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: B65D90/06
Filed: 1911-05-15
Granted: 1912-05-15
Abstract: 11,725. Valentine, C. R. May 15. [Cognate Application, 22,556/11.] Refrigerator cars.-Relates to collapsible receptacles for the transport of frozen meat &c., the parts of the receptacle being so hinged together that they can be folded to occupy a small space for transport when empty. The floor or base a has hinged sides c, c<1> and ends b, b<1> which are adapted to be folded upon the base and upon one another, as shown in Fig. 6. The sides, one of which contains a door, are hinged to ledges h, f, which are of different heights to permit the sides to be folded one on the other. Strips of packing-material are inserted in the joints between the sections. The sides are held together by external fasteners, and are drawn towards each other by chains o and tightening-screws o<1>. A stay-bar q is also provided. The roof rests on the sides, and is secured thereto by rigging screws p. To prevent undue wear of the felt &c. at the joint between the roof and the sides, the sides are fitted with rollers or balls r, Fig. 8, which enter recesses r<1> in the roof. Ice or like tanks s, having flexible tubes v which serve as traps, are suspended from the ends or roof, and may be filled through openings u<1>. When the sides and ends are folded over the floor, the roof with the ice tanks attached thereto is laid across the other parts and secured to the base by the screws p. In a modification, the roof is hinged to both sides, which consist of two parts hinged together, so that, when folded, the roof rests upon them.
Patent GB-191113663-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Protractor and Parallel Ruler.
Inventor: FARR EDWARD DOUGLAS
Filed: 1911-06-08
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 13,663. Farr, E. D. June 8. Protractors; rulers. -Relates to instruments comprising a parallel ruler i and a slide g, carrying a graduated disk, mounted thereon and a pivoted index arm a. According to this invention, rollers o are provided to enable the instrument to be moved more readily over charts or the like. An index finger r may also be provided, capable of rotation over the scale w independently of the arm a, so that, by setting this finger at an angle to the arm equal to the variation for the chart being used, true and magnetic courses can be plotted at the same time.
Patent GB-191115093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metallic Sheet Piling.
Inventor: OWENS JOHN SWITZER
IPC: E02D5/04
Filed: 1911-06-28
Granted: 1912-06-28
Abstract: 15,093. Owens, J. S. June 28. Piling.-Z-shaped piling members, Figs. 2 and 5, are so connected as to form troughs which face alternately in different directions. Figs. 2 and 5 also show forms of joint. By inverting either of the members shown in Fig. 5, a straight joint instead of a right-angled one is formed. When rolling, the piles may be so disposed in the rolls that the flanges do not lie parallel to the axes of the rolls.
Patent GB-191115644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
IPC: F02B33/00
Filed: 1911-07-05
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 15,644. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Sulzer, Geb.]. July 5. Two-stroke-cycle engines; pump driving-gear. -In order to prevent the stresses due to the inertia of a double-acting scavenging pump d from being transmitted to the crank-shaft of engines using a stage compressor for the spraying-air, the low-pressure cylinder f of the stage compressor is co-axial with the scavenging-pump, and is situated between it and the crank-shaft q. The arrangement shown in Fig. 1 neutralizes the stresses on the up-stroke, but by making the cylinder f double-acting and thus compressing in three stages, the stresses may be neutralized on both strokes.
Patent GB-191124003-A (GB)
Title: Electric Switch.
Inventor: HEILBRUN RICHARD
IPC: H01H19/58
Filed: 1911-10-30
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 24,003. Heilbrun, R. Nov. 2, 1910, [Convention date]. Switches; cases; contacts.-In a rotary switch comprising an insulating casing in two parts b, c adapted to rotate relatively to each other about a common axis a, each part carrying terminals e, the terminals are electrically connected by rolling metal bodies, such as balls g, contained in recesses in the lower terminals and pressed upwards by the springs f into bevelled cavities in the upper terminals, so that a resistance is offered to the forcing of the balls out of the cavities on breaking the circuit, thereby preventing unintentional movement of the switch.
Patent GB-191124162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hygrometers.
Inventor: RORKE THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: G01N25/62
Filed: 1911-10-31
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 24,162. Rorke, T. J., Rorke, E., and Grundy, H. H. Oct. 31. Hygrometric apparatus.-A device a of the differential-thermometer type, having one bulb forming the wet bulb a<4> as usual, is adapted to give a hygrometric reading, and operate a valve &c. when a change in humidity causes a change of pressure &c. of the nitrogen or other medium forming the operative element, the circuit then being completed in the ordinary thermometer manner. Establishment of circuit may actuate a relay as shown.
Patent GB-191125038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Closure for Ladies' Waists and Blouses.
Inventor: LUFT WALTER
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 25,038. Luft, W. Nov. 10. Button-holed fabrics; pockets, fabrics with.- Strips b to receive members d of press-buttons are woven with pockets f open at one edge of the strip and provided with cut or woven holes g.
Patent GB-191126208-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Picking-straps to Picking-arms in Looms.
IPC: D03D49/38
Filed: 1911-11-23
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 26,208. McGregor & Balfour, and McGregor, D. Nov. 23. Picking straps and connexions.-The ends 1 of a looped picking-strap are secured to the picking-arm 2 between a disk 5, which has countersunk holes 6 and is fast on the arm, and a perforated disk 7, loosely mounted on a stud 3 on the arm, by means of a combined nut and washer 4 mounted on the stud. The disk 7 may have a projecting pin 8 adapted to enter the strap. An elongated slit is provided in the ends 1 of the strap so that its length may be adjusted.
Patent GB-191126352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cartridge Case Conveyors or Distributors for Cartridge Loading Machines.
Inventor: PAUILHAC JEAN JACQUES GEORGES
IPC: F42B33/00
Filed: 1911-08-04
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 26,352. Pauilhac, J. J. G. Aug. 6, 1910, [Convention date]. Cartridge - loading machines. - Relates to cartridge case distributors comprising a reciprocating scoop for withdrawing one case at a time from a receptacle and feeding it to the loading - machine. According to the invention, the cases A and the slide 23 are disposed obliquely and the notch 34 in the slide is opened at its lower end so that the case may slide base downwards into a hopper 36 which leads it to the table of the loading-machine described in Specification 17.783/11.
Patent GB-191128119-A (GB)
Title: An Artificial Leg, with Workable Joints.
Inventor: STARR RICHARD
IPC: A61F2/60
Filed: 1911-12-14
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 28,119. Starr, R. Dec. 14. Limbs, artificial.-The knee-joint of an artificial leg comprises a knee-ball A and an aluminium casting B carrying double eyes G, G' in which work supporting-rods K, K<1>, to which are attached catches H, H<1> taking into notches on the eyes G, G' with sufficient play to allow of natural swinging in walking. To enable the lower part of the leg to hang naturally when sitting, the leg is first straightened, whereby the upper part of a sweep-plate M is depressed by contact with the ball A, so that the rear of the plate M, which carries a screw Q, is raised, thus allowing a safety bolt P to be pulled out of engagement with the screw Q by means of a catgut cord or wire passing over a roller R and attached to the wearer's waist. The spring around the screw P then pulls the rear end of the plate M downwards so that the front end is raised, and carries up a horn L, the branches L', L<2> of which have stepped ends which lift the catches H, H<1> out of the slots in the eyes G, G<1>, thus allowing the leg to hang freely. When the person rises, the leg straightens by its own weight and the bolt P and the catches H, H' slip back into their former positions, thus limiting the motion of the leg to a natural swinging. The ankle and foot comprise pieces D, E, F, jointed at T, T', and provided with springs as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191200052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Range and like Boilers.
Inventor: STIMSON EDWARD FREDERICK
IPC: F24C13/00
Filed: 1912-01-01
Granted: 1913-01-01
Abstract: 52. Stimson, E. F. Jan. 1. Kitchen-range boilers. - One or more horizontal or, as shown in Fig. 4, inclined baffles a are fitted in the water space of a cylindrical or approximately cylindrical boiler so as to lengthen the flow of water through the boiler. The baffles are described as applied to boilers constructed according to Specification 29,011/11 comprising cylindrical shells with end plates held together by a central bolt b.
Patent GB-191201138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pack Saddles.
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 1912-01-15
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 1138. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Feb. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Tripod and like mounts for machine guns.- Relates to pack-saddles particularly for the use of mountain artillery. According to the invention, the load carrier frame C of a pack-saddle may be used as the underframe for a machine gun, and comprises a stool c<1> and two side frames c<2>, c<3>, c<4>, the rods c<4> being arranged to form lifting-handles and to enable the carrier to be used as a sledge over ice or snow. The frames may be telescopically adjustable in height.
Patent GB-191205880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoods for Vehicles.
Inventor: MERVILLE BLAISE FRANCOIS FELIX
IPC: B60J1/17
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1913-03-10
Abstract: 5880. Merville, B. F. F. March 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Doors for passenger vehicles.-The doors of an automobile are constructed of a metal U-shaped channel member 21, to which is fixed an outer metal plate 22 and inner cross members 23, 24 for .the attachment of the interior cloth or leather covering. Guides 27 for the windows are pivoted at 28.
Patent GB-191206041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Take-ups for Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B49/04
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 6041. Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co., [Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.]. March 11. Multiple - seam sewing - machines; governing needle thread.-A cam portion 13 of a rotary take-up acts positively upon several needle threads as they pass between the thread eyes 30, 31, bending them into a position such as shown in Fig. 6. The cam-portion is extended by a plate 17 with prongs 19, between which the threads pass as the take-up moves into and beyond the position shown in Fig. 6. Beneath the pronged plate is a series of rigid arms; and on the sides of which spring fingers 21 press. The threads as they pass between the prongs are detained by the spring fingers against the arms, as shown in Fig. 6, until the stitch-forming devices begin to spread the needle-thread loops. The threads then escape past the fingers, so providing sufficient slack thread. Thereafter the threads pass between the eyes 30, 31 in almost a straight line.
Patent GB-191208204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Let-off Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: OGDEN ANDREW
IPC: D03D49/08
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 8204. Ogden, A. April 4. Letting - - off warps. -A slotted horizontal lever is provided having at one end vertical arms 7, 8 formed with hooks which are connected by chains f, f<1> to hooks on the vertical arms of bell-crank levers d pivoted to the loom frame, the other arms of these levers being hooked to the lower ends of chains or ropes c encircling the ends of the warp beam a. The lever g is slotted at 10 to take over a supporting-pin h projecting from the frame, and the other end of the lever g has mounted on it a weight k. The upper ends of the chains c are held in key-hole slots in links e, the narrow ends of which accommodate one link of the chain resting edgewise. The links e are pivotally connected to and operated by hand-levers m<1> to relieve the tension on the chains when desired, a similar effect being produced by raising the lever g. Two levers g may be provided.
Patent GB-191209621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Traction Vehicles.
Inventor: PAINE WILLIAM EDMUND
IPC: B62D13/02
Filed: 1912-04-23
Granted: 1913-04-23
Abstract: 9621. Paine, W. E. April 23. Axle-trucks and bogies.-Comprises means for transporting long loads by means of a tractionvehicle and a trailer, and is described in connexion with a motor road vehicle, but is stated to be applicable for use in railways. The trailer runs upon a pair of wheels W mounted upon an axle 18 mounted in a frame composed of longitudinal and transverse members 11, 12 carrying the lower part of a turntable 5 centred on a vertical pin 9. The turntable supports a load-carrying surface 2, consisting of either a platform, Fig. 1, or a transverse bar, Figs. 3 and 12, the centre of this surface being slightly in advance of the axle 18. The trailer is connected to the traction-vehicle by a reach-bar 3 of adjustable length pivotally mounted between extensions of the central longitudinal members 11. The swinging of the trailer is limited by a slot 23 and by screws 25. Rotation of the turntable may be prevented by chains 32. The major portion of the weight of the load L is carried upon the trailer, the front of the load resting upon a roller or series of balls 40, mounted in front of the rear axle of the traction-vehicle. During manipulation of the steering-wheels, any motion of the turntable causes a lateral displacement of the front end of the load, which is permitted by the roller or balls 40. Staves 36 mounted in brackets 35 on the traction-vehicle and the trailer retain the load. In the modification shown in Fig. 12, the trailer is connected to the traction-vehicle by an endless cable 47 passing round a pulley 49 on the traction-vehicle and a pulley 46 formed in the upper part of the turntable, and guided by pulleys 51.