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Patent GB-191120831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Lighting and Extinguishing Street Gas Lamps.
Inventor: HUTTON ERNEST CHARLES
Filed: 1911-09-20
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 20,831. Hutton, E. C., [Brazier, J., Bedford, A. J., and Wood, E.]. Sept. 20. Valves controlled from a distance.-A device for controlling gas cocks from a distance comprises a loose ball valve h adapted to be displaced from a movable tubular seat by a member i when the seat is raised by an increased gas pressure acting on a diaphragm f. When the pressure is abnormally lowered, the valve engages a notched seat g in the dished guide d and thus permits a reduced supply which is shut off entirely when the gas pressure is raised to normal. A permanent pilot-jet is fitted.
Patent GB-191121448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners and Wrenches.
Inventor: ROOTS JAMES DENNIS
IPC: B25B13/16
Filed: 1911-09-28
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 21,448. Roots, J. D. Sept. 28. Sliding-jaw wrenches; handles.-The handles of wrenches are formed integrally with, or rigidly secured to, the adjusting-nut and are arranged at right-angles with the screwed shank, the nut and shank being preferably formed with interrupted threads for rapid adjustment. In the example shown in Fig. 1 the nut D carrying the handle G is fitted within a recess or slot in the jaw B, and a spring washer may be fitted between this jaw and the nut. According to the Provisional Specifications the handle may be carried by the nut in alinement with the screwed shank.
Patent GB-191125399-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flying Machine.
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1912-06-15
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 25,399. Tuckfield, C., and Garland, W. G. de F. June 15, 1912. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement of; propelling.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a cross-section on the line A, B of Fig. 1 of a flying-machine comprising two superposed planes D, E connected together by struts which carry the bearings of the shafts of rotary propellers C. The shafts are placed at such a distance apart that inner blades of the propellers mesh during their rotation and drive air away from the upper surface of the lower plane E against the under surface of the upper plane D.
Patent GB-191128726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propeller Chambers or Tunnels for Shallow Draught Vessels.
Inventor: YARROW ALFRED FERNANDEZ
IPC: B63H5/16
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 28,726. Yarrow, A. F. Dec: 20. Hulls. - In shallow-draught vessels having cavities for the screw propellers provided with hinged roofs so that the slope may be altered as described in Specification 867/97, [Class 12, Bearings &c.], means are fitted for the purpose of balancing the weight of the roof or flap so as to enable it to be raised automatically by the flow of water. In one form the hinged part B is supported by a weight G by means of a cord passing over a pulley, and in another form the weight G is attached to two cords, secured near to each long edge of the flap B. In place of the weight a spring may be used. A support E is fitted to the propeller cavity for the flap B to rest upon when the propeller C is not in motion.
Patent GB-191200364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Brushing and Polishing Boots or Shoes, Harness or Metal Articles.
Inventor: SWANSON ELIZABETH MILTON
Filed: 1912-01-04
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 364. Swanson, E. M. Feb. 11, 1911, [Convention date]. Handles.-When the brush 2 of a combination outfit for cleaning and polishing is to be used, the hinged flaps 8, 9 are turned upwards against the casing 1, and the pads 10, 11 carried by them are covered by the detached sheath 22, the hinged ends 24 being turned in in order to form a handle.
Patent GB-191200664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Gearing for Motor Cycles, Tri-cars and the like.
Inventor: REYNOLDS CHARLES HILTON
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 664. Reynolds, C. H. Jan. 9. Variable-speed and reversing epicyclic gearing.-Comprises epicyclic gearing for motor-cycles &c. in which a double friction clutch is employed (1) to connect the driving-member to the driven member either direct or through an epicyclic train, and (2) to bring an independent epicyclic train into operation for a reverse or an additional forward speed. Fig. 1 shows a form in which two speeds are obtained by the train on the left of the clutch and an additional speed by that on the right. The driving-member A' carries a toothed annulus A which gears with planet pinions mounted on a carrier C having clutch disks C<2> by which it can be clutched to the hub F. The sun-pinion D slides to engage with the carrier for a solid drive, and with fixed teeth E<3> for the low gear. The disk clutch is normally kept in operation by springs C<4> acting on a sliding ring C', which is moved to the right to disengage the clutch. Further movement of the ring brings the conical second part of the clutch into operation and locks the carrier C to the planet-carrier N of the second train, of which the sun-pinion Q is fixed, and the annulus 0 secured to the hub. This gives a high forward speed when the first train is solid. The clutch is operated by a rod H, and the sun-pinion D by a rod I. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which both epicyclic trains are on the same side of the clutch. Normally the second trains is inoperative as its annulus O is locked to the hub, and the sun-pinion Q is clutched thereto, but, when the clutch ring C' is moved to the right, it engages a stationary clutch N', and the sun-pinion Q is released from the hub, and is held fast, the high speed being brought into operation. In each of the above described forms, the additional speeds may be made lower than the normal by driving the annulus of the second train and attaching the planet-carrier to the hub. Or, the additional speed may be a reverse, the sun-pinion of the second train being driven, and the planet-carrier being fixed. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the first epicyclic train is dispensed with, and the member A drives the hub directly through the clutch disks C<2>, or through the right-hand part of the clutch and the reversing-train P. According to the Provisional Specification, when a disk clutch is employed with the reverse train, this may be used to give a braking effect.
Patent GB-191204407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reproducing Undulating Currents.
Inventor: SCHIESSLER JOSEF
IPC: H01H51/32
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1913-02-21
Abstract: 4407. Schiessler, J. Feb. 21. Telephonic relays; earpieces; microphones; telephones.-Magneto-microphonic relay apparatus is arranged with a spring blade 73 connected at the ends to the microphones 71, 72, and controlled by the magnet 74 and the extension 77 of the permanent magnet. The line current passes through the coil 74, and the local current through the two microphones in series. The microphones are provided with reinforcing coils as in Specification 18,655/12. In a modified form the blade is adjustably tensioned at one end, and the microphonic element consists of a stud on the blade resting on a carbon disk. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes also another form of relay in which the spring 73 is replaced by a magnetic bar; it also describes the construction of telephone receivers which form the subjectmatter of the divided Application 27,969/12, and another construction of receiver, Fig. 7, in which an armature 135 is suspended in front of a magnet consisting of a split cylindrical tube 137 carrying longitudinal windings. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted,
Patent GB-191209336-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Reservoir and other Pens and Pencils.
Inventor: LOWTHIME DAVID ABRAHAM
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 9336. Lowthime, D. A. April 20. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. - A holder for pens and pencils comprises a tube of metal, vulcanite, celluloid, &c. closed at one end and strengthened at the open end by bands A. Long flexible springs B are attached inside the tube at the strengthened part and hold the pen &c. therein. The holder may be carried by ordinary chains and hooks, or by clips.
Patent GB-191212243-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Production of Hydrogen.
Inventor: MESSERSCHMITT ANTON
IPC: C01B3/10
Filed: 1912-05-23
Granted: 1913-06-23
Abstract: 12,243. Messerschmitt, A. Feb. 8, 1912, [Convention date]. Addition to 12242/12. Hydrogen - producing furnaces.-In a modification of the apparatus described in the parent Specification, relating to the production of hydrogen by the alternate oxidation with steam and reduction of ferrous materials, the space containing the reaction material is made narrow, and heated from all sides; in particular a cylindrical annular space with heating-spaces inside and outside the annulus is used. In one case, Fig. 1, the concentric central cylinders 2, 3 are suspended in a. furnace 1, the ferrous charge being contained in the annulus 4 so formed. in operation, reducing-gas passes through a valve 10, pipe 11, and down through the annulus 4 to the inner heating-space 6, wherein it is burnt with air admitted through a boss 13 and pipes 14, the covers 15 and 16 being open. The outer space 5 may be simultaneously heated by opening a gas valve 18. These covers are then closed, and the reducing-gas is admitted simultaneously to the outer and inner heating-spaces 5 and 6, passes through the reaction space 4 and away through the first-mentioned pipe 11 to the steam boiler. After necessary adjustment of valves, steam from the steam-pipe 21 is then blown up through the apparatus, the covers 15 and 16 being raised. Steam is then forced down the outer chamber 5 and then up through the reaction annulus 4, the hydrogen formed passing away through the first pipe 11 to a receiver. In a second case, Fig. 2, the inner cylinder 3 is fitted gas-tight to the bottom furnace wall, and the outer 4 to the top. In operation, reducing-gas first passes down through the outer space 5, is superheated therein, and passes up through the reaction space 4, waste gases passing to a chimney. Simultaneously, the inner space 6 can be heated by admitting air and gas through pipes 12, 18 at the bottom. The air and downflow of gas are then cut off, and the mercury-valves being adjusted the upflow from the bottom gas pipe 18 is forced downwards through the reaction space 4 where it meets air from another inlet and is burnt, the waste gases passing to a second chimney. The inner and outer spaces 6, 5 are then blown through with steam, and finally, the valves having been again adjusted, the steam is passed down through the outer heating-space 5 and up through the reaction space, the hydrogen generated passing away through a valve 12 at the bottom of the inner space 6. Reference is made to the possibility of arranging more than two cylinders concentrically in apparatus similar to that described.
Patent GB-191214279-A (GB)
Title: Mud Splash and Dust Catcher for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BROWN ARTHUR VYVYAN
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1912-12-19
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 14,279. Brown, A. V. Dec. 19. Lateral-splash guards.-A device for use with the wheels of vehicles for preventing lateral splashing of mud and the raising of dust, comprises a splash guard g, mounted by means of adjustable parallel arms e, pivoted to a main frame a, and carrying a resiliently-mounted dust-guard h. The main frame is pivoted to the axle b by means of a split bearing c and carries a lug k pivoted to a spindle l adapted to slide against the action of a spring through a swivel eye n, pivoted on a frame m secured to the vehicle body and turned over the wheel. The guard may carry disks m<1>; springs i bear against the parallel arms.
Patent GB-191219667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones and other Sound Recording and Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: KRAMER ERWIN
Filed: 1912-08-28
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 19,667. Kramer, E. April 29, [Convention date]. Driving and stopping.- In talking-machines for dictating, of either the disk or cylinder record type, there is interposed a spring coupling between a fly-wheel 2 on the motor spindle 1 and the turntable 5, whereby the turntable is rapidly stopped and started. A loose sleeve 3 on the spindle 1 is attached rigidly to the turntable 5 by a nut 4, mounted on the sleeve 3 by a pin 7 working in a vertical slot 8 is a clutch disk 6 having rings 10, 11 of leather or india-rubber, adapted to engage either with the fly-wheel 2 or against a simnar ring 13 on a plate 14 fixed to the cabinet 15. A spring 9 tends to hold the clutch disk 6 in contact with the fly-wheel 2. To raise the clutch disk 6 to stop the turntable 5, a bifurcated lever 17, pivoted at 18 and engaging a flange 16 on the clutch disk 6, is raised by a hand-operated cam lever 22.
Patent GB-191220171-A (GB)
Title: An Improved India-rubber Disc or Plate, especially suitable for Disc-valves, and Method of Manufacture of same.
Inventor: MOELLER ADOLF
Filed: 1912-09-04
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 20,171. M÷ller, A., and Hartmann, A. Sept. 4. Materials, special. - India-rubber disks or plates for valves &c. are provided with strengthening-insertions comprising wire spirals a, b arranged in staggered layers. The wires are applied to a layer of india-rubber by means of a pattern block having a groove in which the wire is lightly secured so that when the block is removed, the wire adheres to the rubber. Another layer of rubber is then applied, and the process is repeated, as many times as required.
Patent GB-191222495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnifying Glasses.
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 1912-10-03
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 22,495. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Oct. 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Lens systems. - In a low-power magnifying- glass of the Chevalier- Br³cke type with a front combination of two members I, II with spherical surfaces, the air space between these members has the form of a dispersive glass meniscus. The members I, II may be single lenses and correction of the chromatic aberration effected by means of the rear combination III, IV; this arrangement is specially suitable for a binocular magnifying-glass.
Patent GB-191222937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Movements for Swing Looking-glasses.
Inventor: LEBUS SOLOMON
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 1912-10-08
Granted: 1913-10-08
Abstract: 22,937. Lebus, S., Lebus, L. H., and Lebus, H. A. H. Oct. 8. Pivot adjustments for looking-glasses which permit axial movement of the pivots in their bearings to allow for shrinkage or swelling of the woodwork, and also allow of ready removal of the glasses from their frames, comprise a cylindrical pin f provided with a wedge-shaped head f<1> to engage a correspondingly-shaped socket g on the attachment plate a. The pin f works in the bearing h on the attachment plate b and is secured in any angular position by a set-screw i.
Patent GB-191224430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Timber Piling Devices.
Inventor: PORM HEINRICH
IPC: B60P3/41
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 24,430. Porm, H. Oct. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Supports and suspenders for articles of freight. - Wagons for use in piling timber are formed of two independent wheeled frames between which the timber is suspended. The frames are formed of parallel members c furnished on the interior with racks q. The timber is suspended by hook members h carried by vertical stems i of square section terminating in screw-threads. The stems are held by nuts k engaging over washers o. The stems are prevented from moving by plates n with square apertures fitting the stems and having teeth engaging the racks. Loading is effected with the assistance of trestle tables s on which the timber is placed. The wheels b are removed and the carriages supported on stays u. The hook I is then placed in position. The timber S<1> is rolled against it and held secure by the hook II. The other timbers are similarly dealt with, and the wheel is then replaced and the stay and trestles removed. Unloading is effected by lowering the hooks until the plates n are free from the square stems, whereupon the hooks can be turned parallel with the timbers.
Patent GB-191226491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aeroplanes.
Inventor: BIAIS AUGUSTE PIERRE BIAIS USU
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 26,491. Biais, A. P., Cambon, J. J., and Baillod, C. M. J. Nov. 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement of; steering and balancing.-The main planes B of an aeroplane are freely pivoted on a transverse shaft and are each provided with a parallel auxiliary plane C connected to it by links J. J<1> and spring cords O, O<1> so that the normal position of the centre of pressure of the whole wing structure coincides with axis of the shaft L. When the equilibrium of the machine is disturbed and the centre of pressure moves to a position in front of the axis L, the plane turns on its pivot to increase the angle of incidence of the planes B, C. The increased pressure on the plane C due to the increased incidence forces it backwards against the action of the spring cords O, O<1> whereby the movement of the force on the plane C about the axis L is increased and the centre of pressure of the whole wing structure is retracted until it coincides with the shaft L. Similarly, when the centre of pressure moves rearwards of the axis L, the incidence of the planes decreases and the plane C is drawn forwards to reduce the moment of its pressure so that the centre of pressure of the wing again moves forwards. The cords O, O<1> are under the control of the aviator and their tension can be adjusted for steering laterally or vertically. Stops are provided to limit the angle of oscillation of the plane B and the links J, J'. The auxiliary plane C may be mounted by the spring-controlled links at the rear of an ordinary aeroplane. The aeroplane is provided with a spindle-shaped fuselage A carrying vertical and horizontal fins I, I<1> and rudders and elevators D, E. Shock of landing, deadening.-The landing-frame F is connected to a spring-supported rod M and the stays G, G<1> are connected to the body of the plane by springs.
Patent GB-191227283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sound-boxes for Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: ARCHER GEORGE HARTY
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 27,283. Archer, G. H. Nov. 27. Stylus mountings; tone-arm joints.-Sound-boxes with one or more styles reproduce hill-and-dale or zigzag records merely by an angular displacement in their own plane. With one style, the styleholder is also capable of movement into two angular positions. With two styles, each are rigidly attached to the stylus shaft in planes at right-angles to each other. With three styles, as shown, the style d for zigzag records is mounted in a holder c at one end of the shaft b, which at the other end carries a holder e with two styles, a needle f and a sapphire f<1>; the holder e is slotted at e<3> to receive a pin b<5> on the shaft to secure the holder in its two positions for the two kinds of hill-and-dale records. The shaft pivots b<1> are received in sockets a<1> threaded into the lugs a for adjustment and secured by a screw a<4> or screwed ring. A spring b<4> extends from the stylus arm b<3> to a rubber-covered pin on the back of the soundbox to produce an outward pull on the diaphragm. The sound-box shown is arranged in a vertical plane, and always faces the running direction of the record track. The sonnd-box has a pin a<7> entering a groove g in the tone-arm G.
Patent GB-191227545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fluid Pressure Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: VANE FRANCIS BARRITT
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 1912-11-29
Granted: 1913-12-01
Abstract: 27,545. Vane, F. B. Nov. 29. Multiple-acting piston pumps.-In pumps having one or more double-ended pistons such as A connected to a crank-shaft F by outside connecting- rods D, the pins C are tapered at c to engage the piston body. The pins C work in slots in the cylinder walls, and in the form shown in Fig. 1, are formed with slides G engaging a guide H.
Patent GB-191228417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing and Grinding Mills.
Inventor: ANGUS THOMAS
IPC: B02C1/14
Filed: 1912-12-09
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 28,417. Angus, T. Dec. 9. Apparatus; reciprocating surfaces. - Apparatus for crushing and grinding quartz and other hard ore consists of a series of co - operating disintegrators and dies, the disintegrators having a sliding movement on the dies and the initial one or more of the series also having a dropping movement so as to crush the ore preliminarily. The inclined trough 1 is fitted with dies 4. 5, 6, 7 separated by inclined steps, the inclinations of the dies decreasing progressively and the last die 7 being usually horizontal. The disintegrators 8, 9, 10, 11 consist of box frames 12, loaded with ballast and fitted with renewable flat shoes 13, and are operated by rods 15 from a crank-shaft 14, the rods 15 being connected either directly or by means of rods 16 to frames comprising side members and axles 19 extending through the sides of the frames 12. Rollers on the axles 19 engage inclined guideways 20, 21, 22 towards the end of the upward stroke and lift the disintegrators. The upper guideways 20, 21 are arranged so that the rollers pass over their upper edges 24, thus causing the disintegrators 8, 9 to drop on to the dies 4, 5. To allow the rollers to pass on the return stroke, the guideways 20, 21 are mounted on shafts 25 fitted with pinions 27 gearing with racks 28 which are moved to and fro by means of a lever operated by a cam 29 on the shaft 14. The rollers of the two lower disintegrators 10, 11 do not pass beyond the guideways 22, which are relatively low so as to lift the disintegrators for the ore to pass beneath them. Water services 35, 36, 37 are provided to control the flow of the material down the trough, and a lip 34 is provided at the lower end to retain a body of pulp on the last die. To compensate for wear, the axles 19 are adjustable in vertical slots 38 in the frames 12 by means of screws 39. The side members of the dropping disintegrators 8, 9 are adapted to slide in guides 40 having vertical slots for the axles 19.
Patent GB-191303391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Derricks or Portable Hoists.
Inventor: MCLENDON THOMAS SIMPSON
IPC: B66F9/02
Filed: 1913-02-10
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 3391. McLendon, T. S. Feb. 10. Platform winch actuated load - handling machines. - Comprises braking- apparatus f o r derricks or portable hoists of the kind in which brake shoes carried by depending brackets on the wheeled base frame of the hoist are retained normally b y springs in a raised position but can be depressed into engagement with the ground by a system of levers mounted on the hoist. According to the invention, the brake shoes 35 are fixed to an horizontal auxiliary frame 29 which is supported by springs 33 on the horizontal lower ends of the brackets 32. The frame is depressed by the pivoted cam 37. operated by the hand-lever 40, and is guided by two sets of rods, the one set comprising the rods connecting the brake shoes and the frame which pass through holes in the brackets 32, and the other comprising guide-rods projecting from the upper surface of the frame into guide slots on the base frame. The hoisting mechanism comprises a hand winch, fitted with a ratchet-wheel and gravity-actuated pawl 25, which actuates a cable 19 connected to a cage running on built-up T-shaped guides 9. The cage comprises a base and two end frames connected at one side by a bar 26 and at the other side by a buckled strap 27.