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Patent GB-191113985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Signals.
IPC: B61L3/06
Filed: 1911-06-12
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 13,985. Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges. June 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains.- A jet of fluid issuing under pressure from a nozzle on a train is directed against a surface located on the track, and a device on the train under the influence of the reaction effects of the jet is used to control a signal on the train. In the apparatus described, a jet of compressed air from a nozzle r normally impacts upon the upper surface of a track rail. A disk h, pivoted in the box a, is held by the fall of pressure under it due to the spreading of the jet and against the action of a spring f and a weight k in a position to close contacts t. The circuit of a magnet m is thereby kept closed and a signal b held inoperative. When the nozzle passes over a gap s<1> in the rail, the jet passes the rail surface and does. not spread. Consequently the disk h rises, contacts t are separated, and the signal is released. Two such apparatus may be used in conjunction with a signal arranged to fall only when the jets are simultaneously unimpeded.
Patent GB-191115775-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Gapless Granular Three Colour Screens for Colour Photography.
Inventor: BAMBER JOHN
IPC: G03C7/08
Filed: 1911-07-07
Granted: 1912-07-08
Abstract: 15,775. Bamber, J. July 7. Colour photography, screens for.-In the preparation of granular screens, the grains are obtained from a preparation of a gum resin such as gum sandarac, shellac, gum mastic, with a fixed unoxidizable oil such as castor oil, which renders the grains more plastic and easily liquefied under the influence of acoholic or other vapour. The support on which the grains are placed is first coated with a tacky varnish containing an essential oil as well as a fixed oil for the purpose of holding and softening the grains. The grains are prepared by dyeing equal portions of a solution containing 4 parts of gum sandarac, 1“ parts of castor oil, and 12 parts of alcohol, then evaporating each portion separately, and reducing the coloured masses to powder. The support is coated with a varnish of 1 part of a gum sandarac, 1 part of castor oil, 2 parts of essential oil of lavender, and 4 parts of alcohol. The grains are sifted and mixed in proportion to give a neutral tint, and are scattered over the tacky surface. The surface may then be subjected to the vapour of alcohol, acetone, wood naphtha, or amyl acetate, which softens the grains and causes the spaces to be filled up by capillary action. The surface may be rolled under pressure before applying the solvent vapour. In the Provisional Specification, it is also stated that a soft gum such as gum elemi may be used in lieu of the castor oil.
Patent GB-191116437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Plugs.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H01T13/36
Filed: 1911-07-17
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 16,437. Mackenzie, J. W., [Champion Ignition Co.]. July 17. Joint making packing.-A brass or other soft-metal washer 10, Fig. 5, is formed with a flange 23 adapted to grip round and be forced outward by the insulator 6, Fig. 2, of a sparking - plug to make a gas-tight joint. The gland 4 for holding the insulator in place has similar flange.
Patent GB-191117399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Monorail Vehicles.
Inventor: CORDERO RAMON FEBRES
IPC: B61B13/04
Filed: 1911-07-31
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 17,399. Cordero, R. F. July 31. Single-rail vehicles.-A mono-rail car is normally kept in equilibrium by gyrostats E driven by belting from motors F, and is also provided with an emergency stabilizing-device acting on the rail and operated by compressed air through a valve 14 controlled by a pendulum 15.
Patent GB-191118117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Erection of Brick Walls and the like.
Inventor: KOHN HERBERT
IPC: E04G21/22
Filed: 1911-08-10
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 18,117. Kohn, H. Aug. 10. Lifting-dogs and the like.-Clamps for bricklaying-machines are arranged on endless chains and operated automatically to deliver their contents at the required position. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the brick clamps are mounted on rods 7 held by spring pins in the chains, and consist of arms 8 to which are pivoted levers 9. The levers 9 are normally forced into clamping position by spring arms 10, and are turned to release the bricks by rollers on the arms 10 engaging cams 31. In a machine for use in building chimneys brick clamps. Fig. 8, are constructed to tilt up so that they can pass down inside the chimney or like structure. The brick clamps consist of pairs of arcuate members hinged together and carried by hangers consisting of members 80, 81 connected by springs 86. One member of each hanger has an extension 83 provided with a roller 84 adapted to engage a stud 85 to open the clamps. The hinged members of the brick clamps are turned up, by chains 89 connected to weights 90, which are thrown off supporting-brackets 91 on one of the members 80, 81, when these members are opened. A further form of clamp is described which is opened by diverging arms passing between fixed rails.
Patent GB-191122533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change-boxes for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BAENDER THEODOR
IPC: G03B17/26
Filed: 1911-10-12
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 22,533. Bõnder, T. Oct. 12. Change-boxes, self-contained.-A change-box comprises two compartments a, e, Fig. 2, for the unexposed and exposed plates respectively, and between the compartments a focusing-screen i is resiliently mounted. In one modification, the change-box slides on the camera back. The change-box is moved to the left to expose the top plate. To transfer the plate, the changebox is then moved to the right and a catch q on the camera back springs behind the plate and retains it in the exposure opening until it drops into the chamber e. In the second modification, the change-box is stationary and a change-slide r, Fig. 8, is used to first pull a plate from the chamber a to the exposure position, and after exposure to pull it into the chamber e. The chambers a, e are fitted with spring follower plates g, and the doors h are hinged.
Patent GB-191125023-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life-buoy.
Inventor: MARTIN DUNCAN
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 25,023. Martin, D. Nov. 10. Buoys.-A life-buoy of the kind made in approximately horseshoe shape is constructed of a flat central rigid board covered on both sides with kapok, cork, or the like, and has cords J which carry floats K and are knotted together to close the open side of the buoy after it has been adjusted on the body.
Patent GB-191200749-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Dissociating Fats, Oils and Waxes.
IPC: C11C1/04
Filed: 1912-01-10
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 749. Vereinigte Chemische Werke Akt.-Ges. Feb. 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Fatty acids and glycerine, obtaining by decomposing fats and fatty oils.-In the decomposition of fats, oils, and waxes into fatty acids and alcohols by aromatic sulphonated fatty acids, as described in Specification 4741/98, the fats or fatty acids are reduced before sulphonation, either by catalytic processes, as described in Specifications 1515/03, and 30,282/10, and 5188/11, [both in Class 1(i), Chemical processes &c.], or by electrolysis, &c. For example, 1,000 parts by weight of palm kernel oil are mixed with 300 parts of water and 2 parts of a sulphonated mixture of naphthalene and reduced castor oil, and dry steam is introduced. Dilute sulphuric acid may be added to cause the glycerine &c. to separate.
Patent GB-191202026-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chisel for Slotting, Mortising, Rebating or Recessing Timber.
Inventor: OWERS ERNEST
IPC: B25D3/00
Filed: 1912-01-25
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 2026. Owers, E. Jan. 25. Chisels. - Chisels for slotting, mortising, rabbeting, or recessing timber are provided on the side facing the work or on both sides with a channel so as to form side cutting-edges which cut the cross grain at the side of the paring cut made by the chisel-edge proper. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the channel is formed on the flat side of the chisel, and, owing to the bevel at the back, the side cutters a project beyond, and thus cut in advance of, the paring-edge b. As shown in Fig. 6, the side cutters a, c may be provided on both the flat and bevelled faces of the chisel, so as to cut the cross grain in case the chisel-edge proper, or the wood, should travel beyond the cross grain already cut during the preceding stroke. Instead of forming the side cutters by channelling, separate cutters such as a<2>, Fig. 8, may be fixed by any suitable means to the sides of the chisel.
Patent GB-191203117-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Multiple Control for Electric Motors.
IPC: B60L15/38
Filed: 1912-02-07
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 3117. Richter, R., and Maffei-Schwartzkopff-Werke. April 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Systems for alternating-current motors only, -Separately fed motors are controlled from one place, and the difference between the electromotive forces at corresponding parts of the windings and an adjustable electromotive force operates a device for varying the electromotive force impressed on the motors. Two motors f<1>, f<2> are shown supplied through transformers, and the circuits include the secondaries i<1>, i<2> of rotary transformers driven by auxiliary motors h<1>, h<2> connected in a lead L, which joins similar points on the main motor windings. If the motors are of different types, auxiliary transformers t<1>, t<2> are used as an end connexion at one motor for the lead L, similar to the point of connexion to the winding of the other motor. The switches s<1>, s<2> can be adjusted to vary the electromotive force opposed to that tapped from the motor windings, and both motors may be controlled from either of the switches s<1> s<2>, the one not in use being left open. These switches control the auxiliary motors h<1>, h<2>, and so control the electromotive forces put in circuit by the rotary transformers. The control of the auxiliary motors h<1>, h<2> may be effected by small rotary transformers in place of the switches s<1>, s<2>.
Patent GB-191204165-A (GB)
Title: Improved Circuit Arrangements for Polyphase Series Motors.
IPC: H02K27/14
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 4165. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. Feb. 18, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Alternating-current commutator machines. - Non-inductive resistances are inserted in the leads of a polyphase series motor for lifting or hauling purposes &c. when the machine is driven as a generator with reversed direction of rotation for the purpose of preventing self-excitation of the machine. The generating-machine receives magnetizing-current from the mains and delivers energy currents to them at the supply frequency. The resistances may be cut out when the machine works as a motor.
Patent GB-191207298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sliding Doors for Automobiles.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN STANLEY
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 7298. Smith, J. S. March 25. Doors for passenger vehicles.- Motor-car sliding doors adapted to enter recessess in the vehicle walls are each fitted with a depending plate 11 adapted to engage a slot in the outer flange of a guide-rail 9, and the lower edge of the plate is bent outwards at 14 to retain the door upon the rail. Rollers 6 are mounted in a groove 4, Fig. 4, with side walls flared outwards to the shape of the rail 9, and guide-rollers 15 mounted on the walls of the recess 2 bear against rails 16 on the sides of the door. For holding the door in its open, closed, or intermediate positions, a locking-member 20, Fig. 6, with a handle 22 is provided to move vertically in slots formed in plates fixed in the walls of the recess 2, lugs 24 on the inner sides of the arms of the member 20 being arranged to engage notches in the rails 16.
Patent GB-191213246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rock Drills.
IPC: E21B21/14
Filed: 1912-06-05
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 13,246. Meyer Akt. - Ges. f³r Maschinen und Bergbau, R. June 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Percussive drills.-In a percussive rock drill in which water is driven through the central longitudinal axis of the machine and through the hollow drill to the point thereof by means of compressed air, the compressed air is led by a separate pipe, which does not move with the piston, and drives the water by an ejector action. In the form shown, air is led through a pipe k, which passes with clearance l through the piston b and its rear rod d into the drill m; water under pressure is passed through the inner concentric pipe i, which preferably projects beyond the pipe k, and is forced through the drill by the air. Excess air passes through the space l to a chamber C with an exhaust port n. The ends of the pipes k, i may be formed as spraying-nozzles. In a modification, the rear piston-rod d and the chamber C are omitted.
Patent GB-191215500-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Securing Cellar and like Grates.
Inventor: RICHARDSON PERCIVAL BLYTHE
IPC: E06B5/01
Filed: 1912-07-03
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 15,500. Richardson, P. B. July 3. Catches, gravity. -A cellar or like grating D is secured by the passage of a pair of pivoted arms G through a fixed ring B, these arms being supported by a rod F depending from the grating by a chain E and terminating in a weight H. Specifications 4125 / 80, 16,452 / 84, [Class 33, Drains &c.], 15,138/85,and 17,546/90 are referred to.
Patent GB-191216877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Teapot Strainers.
Inventor: CZAJKOWSKY WLADIMIR FREDERIC M
IPC: A47J31/14
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 16,877. Czajkowsky, W. F. M. T. de. July 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Pots. - A bunch of fine wires A is inserted into the spout of a teapot, one end being s p l a y e d to form a strainer E and the other end hanging out so that dripping is prevented by capillary action. The bunch may be held in a wire frame B, or may be threaded through a sheet-metal frame, which clips on to the spout.
Patent GB-191217533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Devices for Swing Doors.
Inventor: KAPROLAT AUGUST
IPC: E05F3/06
Filed: 1912-07-29
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 17,533. Kaprolat, A. July 29. Dash-pots.-Relates to combined door springs and checks for doors which can open in either direction, and consists in arranging the two check cylinders concentrically to the spring casing, and providing them with a common check valve. The spring casing is in two parts g, g<1>, to which the ends of the similarly-acting closing-springs h are fixed. The lower part g<1> is secured to a shaft i<1> carrying an arm k<1>, and the upper part g carries an arm k. Fig. 3. The arms k, k<1> are turned to wind the spring from either end by means of a roller m on an arm d' turning with the door. The check cylinders p, p<1> contain loose pistons q, q<1> provided with passages r, r<1> and hooks t, t<1> engaging lugs u, u<1> on the parts g, g<1> of the spring casing. The passages'r, r<1> end in valve seats s, s<1> controlled by the lugs u, u'. In opening the door, one of the arms k, k<1> is turned, and the corresponding piston is withdrawn from its cylinder, oil passing from a reservoir e through the valve seating s or s<1>. During the closing of the door, the valve seating is closed and the oil is expelled through a passage r<2> or r<3>, conical check valve x, and passage w to the reservoir e or spring casing. The valve x is forced upwards by a spring v, the action of which is limited by means of a screw y adjustable by means of a stem y<2> of a rotatable disk y<1>. The valve x is arranged to cut off one of the passages r<2>, r<3> and is operated by the flow of oil through the other passage.
Patent GB-191221215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movable Sleeve Devices to Facilitate Inspection of Wires in Electric Cables.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN ALBERT
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1912-09-18
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 21,215. Williams, J. A. Sept. 18. Overlap joints with inner pipe gripped by packing; overlap joints with tapered spigot.- Movable sleeve couplings to facilitate inspection of wires within cables are made with a stuffing-box joint and with a ground-in union so that by releasing the connexion the sections of the coupling may be moved along the cable .axially. The stuffing- box joint with its packing E, gland ring D, and gland nut C is placed at the end, and the ground-in union H, I, J is placed at the middle.
Patent GB-191221657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Wings, Planes, or Supporting Surfaces of Aeroplanes.
Inventor: GREGORY HENRY ALFRED
IPC: B64C21/02
Filed: 1912-09-24
Granted: 1913-09-24
Abstract: 21,657. Gregory, H. A., and Howlett, J. W. Sept. 24. Steering and balancing ; planes, construction of.-The effective area of an aeroplane supporting - surface is varied manually by opening lift valves D through rods M sliding on posts G, and automatically by excessive pressure above the plane which causes elastic coverings C to be forced away from holes in the planes. Guides E support the coverings C, and the holes in the plane are provided with grids to support the coverings and prevent them from pocketing.
Patent GB-191302775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time Pieces.
Inventor: HALL CECIL GEORGE
IPC: G04B19/23
Filed: 1913-02-03
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 2775. Hall, C. G. Feb. 3. Universal clocks and watches.-A watch or clock of ordinary construction is enclosed in a celluloid or like cise, on the lid 2 of which a minute-dial 4 and an hour-dial 5 are concentrically pivoted. The watch &c. is fixed within the case, its dial and hands being visible through the transparent lid. The watch-dial proper may indicate Greenwich time, while the dials 4, 5, which are independently adjustable, may indicate local times.
Patent GB-191308806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Stretching Driving Belts.
Inventor: SPACH GEORG
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1913-04-15
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 8806. Spach, G. May 24, 1912, [Convention date]. Feeding, winding, and registering webs; collapsible spindles.-In apparatus for ensuring the uniform stretching of spindle bands, any increase in the tension of the strap 1 releases the brake 3 and so allows the strap to be drawn more quickly from the roller 2. The brake strap 5 carries a weight 7 or a spring. The spindle strap 1 passes around a pulley 10, which is connected by a strap 12 to the weight 7. If the strap tension increases, the pulley 10 and consequently the weight 7 are raised, so untensioning the strap 5 and releasing the brake 3.
Patent GB-191313210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dyeing Textile Fibres or Materials.
Inventor: FITTON JAMES
IPC: D06B5/00
Filed: 1913-06-07
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 13,210. Fitton, J. June 7. Circulating fluids through materials. - The material is packed between a perforated lining 4 of the vat and a perforated tower 5 and reaches above the perforations in the lining so that the materials form a sort of seal and ensure a good circulation of the fluid. The fluid is drawn from the hollow 3 below the vat, and is pumped on to the surface of the material in a tangential direction or into the central tower-chamher.
Patent GB-191325367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conveyors for use in Coal Mines and other places.
Inventor: BOWMAN JOHN
IPC: B65G47/76
Filed: 1913-11-06
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 25,367. Bowman, J., and Jackson, J. Nov. 6. Conveying from working face in mines and the like.-In apparatus for conveying minerals in mines &c., in which carrier plates drawn along a trough 4 are discharged by a scraper into the hutches, the scraper comprises a single blade 5 pivoted opposite the point of discharge so as to rock about the pivot and discharge the material at the same point, in whichever direction the plates are travelling. In a modification, the scraper is formed with two oppositely curved faces. The scraper may have brushes on the under surface, and means 11 may be provided for guiding the plates beneath the scraper.
Patent GB-191326141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings for Shafts Loaded from the one Side, Axle Boxes or the like.
Inventor: SOEDERLUND CARL GUSTAF
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 1913-11-14
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 26,141. Soderlund, C. G., and Wiking, H. Nov. 14. Ball bearings. -A ball bearing for shafts loaded on one side only, particularly for car axle-boxes, is provided with means for distributing the load over several balls, for holding the balls against the unloaded side of the shaft or axle, and for removing broken balls. As shown in Fig. 3, the load is supported by two tongueshaped pieces 7 connected to the body 1 of an axle-box at points about 60 degrees from the highest point of the bearing. The ball race 4 and the box 1 are slightly flexible, and the load is consequently distributed over several of the balls. The tongues 7 may be bolted to the box. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement in which a number of ball races 4 are mounted in horseshoe-shaped pieces 11, upon which rests the cap 13 that receives the load. A number of springs 12 are placed between the parts 11, 13; the springs do not prevent contact between the parts 11, 13 when under load, but serve to distribute the load around the flexible ball races 4. As shown in Fig. 3, the balls are retained against the underside of the axle 3 by means of a cage 6, consisting of a perforated cylinder surrounded by a perforated sleeve 15. The openings in the sleeve 15 allow the balls to be inserted into the cage, and the sleeve 15 is then displaced, as shown in Fig. 8, preventing the removal of the balls, while allowing a free rolling movement. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the sleeve 15 is not used, but the balls are held up by a wedge-shaped ring 16 integral with the ball race 4, or by a separate half-ring 18 pressed upwards by springs 19, 20. Set-screws 21 guide the rings 18 and prevent rotation. In each case, broken balls can fall out of the ball races. A slide 24, fitted in the lower part of the box and secured by a screw 27, has a cavity 23 to receive parts of broken balls. When the slide is drawn out to an extent limited by a screw 26, the rear part makes an oil-tight closure to prevent loss of oil. The wall of the cavity 23 is inclined to prevent parts of broken balls from becoming jammed. An end-thrust ball bearing is provided, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191326927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburetters for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CLAUDEL CHARLES HENRI
IPC: F02M3/08
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 26,927. Claudel, C. H. May 13. [Addition to 7917/07.] Spray carburettors.-In carburettors of the type described in the parent Specification, wherein a rotatable plug controls simultaneously the air and mixture, an adjustable by-pass to the throttle is provided which delivers the mixture into the middle of the induction pipe, thus preventing condensation of the mixture on the walls. The plug is shown at 2, and the by-pass at 5 terminates in the perforated pipe 8. The by-pass is controlled by a screw 7.