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Patent GB-191116643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve or Analogous Apparatus for Vapour Burners.
Inventor: KITSON ARTHUR
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1911-07-19
Granted: 1912-10-21
Abstract: 16,643. Kitson, A., and Noblett, A. July 19. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus.-A cleaning-needle 14 and valve 23 for a vapour burner are mounted on a stem 13 actuated by a diaphragm 1 controlled by the vapour. The steam is enclosed in an inner tube 3 within the outer casing 18 of the vaporizing- tube, the vapour, after passing through a porous diaphragm 4, having access to the diaphragm 1 through the space between the stem 13 and tube 3. The needle is operated by fluctuations of pressure to clean the outlet 22, and this is closed when the supply of vapour is stopped. A stud 16, in conjunction with a lever &c., is provided to enable the cleaning-needle to be operated by hand.
Patent GB-191119383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates.
Inventor: JOHANSEN CARL HARTVIG
IPC: F23H13/00
Filed: 1911-08-30
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 19,383. Johansen, C. H. Sept. 2, 1910, [Convention date]. Grates.-The inclination of a furnace grate can be varied by the vertical adjustment of the rear bearer A, which is adjustably supported from the bridge by means of bolts C.
Patent GB-191122202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plows.
Inventor: VEIGAND HENRY
IPC: A01B15/06
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 22,202. Veigand, H. Oct. 9. Ploughs.-The share B, Fig. 3, is provided with a forwardly-inclined shoulder 14 having a slot 15 and with notches 13 which are engaged by headed members 12, Fig. 4, on a cutting- plate A having an upwardly-inclined flange 9 at its front which forms a seat for the forward point of the share, a pin 16 which connects the flange 9 with the body of the plate A engaging the slot 15. The plate A is formed of a thin blade of fine steel interposed between two outer layers of relatively soft metal, such as iron, united with the steel by welding or in any other suitable manner.
Patent GB-191122639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Devices.
Inventor: BELLENGER JOSEPH ARMAND JULES
IPC: A62C35/64
Filed: 1911-10-13
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 22,639. Bellenger, J. A. J. Oct. 14, 1910, [Convention date]. Fire-extinguishing by gases.-Relates to apparatus of the kind in which reservoirs of compressed gas, such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen, &c., are connected to piping provided with fusible plugs &c., whereby the gas is automatically liberated in the event of a fire. A fusible cap f screws on to a connecting- piece g, which screws on to the piping i, and is provided with heat-collecting arms h. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also a construction in which the passage through a connecting- piece is normally closed by a fusible disk, an outlet pipe with a discharge rose being screwed on to the connecting-piece. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191122873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Baby Carriages or Perambulators.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN JAMES
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 1911-10-17
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 22,873. Simpson, J. J., and Dow, W. B. Oct. 17. Perambulators.-In a baby carriage convertible from the sitting to the reclining position, the front of the body 7 slides outwards to increase the length of the body for the latter position. Links 10 limit the amount of sliding.
Patent GB-191127126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Collecting the White of Eggs from the Shells.
Inventor: PALMER EDWARD JAMES
IPC: A47J43/14
Filed: 1911-12-04
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 27,126. Palmer, E. J. Dec. 4. Filter-presses.-An apparatus for collecting the white of egg adhering to the inner surface of broken egg-shells comprises a box a divided longitudinally by a hot-water chamber b, each part being fitted with a screwoperated pressing-plate g. A removable drawer f is arranged in the lower part of the box beneath a perforated false bottom c. The broken egg-shells are thrown into the box, and are crushed against the hot chamber b by the press-plates, the albumen draining into the drawer f. Removable wire baskets may be arranged in each portion of the box.
Patent GB-191127299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SHOEMAKER ALVIN HENRY
IPC: B60C11/18
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 27,299. Shoemaker, A. H. Dec. 5. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-The tyre cover a is coated with rubber e to which is vulcanized a tread consisting of alternate strips b of fabric on edge, preferably rubber belting, and rubber c. The strips, which are of crescent shape, are arranged perpendicular to and diagonally across the tread, the ends of the rubber strips merging into the rubber layer e as shown.
Patent GB-191203214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Life-boats.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH CARL JOHANN
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 1912-02-08
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 3214. Vos, C. J. F. de. Feb. 8. Life-boats; materials, special.-Relates to lifeboats of the kind described in Specification 19,509/07. The external skin a is of plaited cane, wicker-work, &c., and the inner skin b is of waterproof canvas attached along its upper edge by the rail c. The lower portion of the inner skin rests on a flooring d above which is a stout flooring e, f held down by struts g. The space between the skins is filled with cork h.
Patent GB-191210157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screw and like Propellers.
Inventor: BLAKE DAVID HENDERSON
IPC: B63H1/26
Filed: 1912-04-29
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 10,157. Blake, D. H. April 29. Screw and like propellers.-Screw propellers of the kind having flat radial blades with angular flanged tips are constructed with blades having broad base-lines and of rectangular form. The blades each consist of two parts 11, 12 at right-angles to each other as shown in Fig. 4, the parts 11 having broad base-lines which intersect as shown in Fig. 3, and the parts 12 being in planes parallel with the shaft. The driving-faces of each part are rectangular and flat, and the other faces are curved so that the edges 20, 21, 22 are thin. An air tube located at the bow and passing down to and a short distance along the keel is used, whereby air is supplied to the propeller to prevent the formation of a vacuum in front.
Patent GB-191210745-A (GB)
Title: A Travelling Trunk adapted to be Converted into Various Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: GORDON-GLASSFORD CLARA MAY
IPC: A47B85/00
Filed: 1912-05-06
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 10,745. Glassford, C. M. Gordon-. May 6. Rest-bars and supports or props; push-bars; axles.-A seat adapted to be carried inside a travelling trunk and convertible into a pushcart has legs comprising a bar 33 removably pivoted to each side and connected by a link 35 to another bar 37, which, in the seat form is secured by a bolt and wing-nut 38 to the side and has a hole fitting over a stud 40. To convert the seat into a push-cart, an axle 43 with detachable wheels 42 is secured under the seat by bolts and wing nuts, the leg bars 33 serving as supports and the links 35 and bars 37 being extended as shown and secured by studs 46 and the bolts 38. A bar is passed through holes 48 and fixed to form a handle
Patent GB-191211590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnace Grates.
Inventor: WERGER PHILIPP
IPC: F23H7/00
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 11,590. Werger, P. May 15. Fire-bars.-A hollow stepped grate bar consists of a channel portion a, Fig. 2, and removable parts b forming the stepped fuel surface, which may be provided with vertical or horizontal air-passages c as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. Each part of the fuel surface is provided at one end with hook-shaped lugs d and at the other with finger-like lugs e, both adapted to engage with pins f oppositely disposed on the side walls of the channel portion a. Displacement of the parts b is prevented by means of feathers and grooves such as b<1>, b<2>.
Patent GB-191218084-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheel with Spring-supported Rim.
Inventor: KOECHEL VINZENZ
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1912-08-06
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 18,084. K÷chel, V. Aug. 6. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical and volute springs.-Relates to wheels of the kind in which an outer inverted channel rim such as b, Figs. 2 and 3, is formed in one piece with sides cut-out at places w to enable the rim to be put in position. The two rims are connected by adjustable conical volute springs c and by helical springs l<1>, l<2> inclined in opposite directions. In order to reduce friction and wear, the device for preventing lateral movement of the outer rim consists of two toothed sectors o, p pivoted on a circumferentially-arranged pin q held in a bracket u. The sides of the outer rim are toothed at t to engage the sectors. India-rubber covers x shut off the interior.
Patent GB-191219237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steering Hand-wheels for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LUDLOW HENRY WALTON
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 19,237. Ludlow, H. W. Aug. 22. [Cognate Application, 29,308/12.] Hand-wheels.-In a steering hand-wheel for motor - vehicles formed of two trough - shaped sheet-metal stampings, with the rim and spoke parts in one, the stampings A, B are placed together with an interposed stamped - metal plate C of such a size that its edges project slightly at the joints of the two stampings, these edges being melted and smoothed over by the welding or other process of uniting the stampings to form a complete wheel. The boss of the wheel may be formed of an angle-section ring 5, welded or otherwise fixed in the boss part of the stampings.
Patent GB-191220044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Dark Slides.
Inventor: NIELL MAGNUS
IPC: G03B17/26
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 20,044. NiÚll, M. Sept. 3. Dark-slides.-In a dark-slide formed of parts which are assembled together without soldering, screwing, or riveting, each plate is held in a framework 4, Figs. 2 and 6, which is stamped from sheet metal and formed with side grooves 5, a pressure tongue 9, overhanging lips 7, and a lower groove 8 for the spring 10 which presses the plate under the lips 7. Two of these frames are mounted back to back in a U-frame 1, Fig. 5, and a V-shaped light-trap 14 fits over the lugs 3 which are passed through the slots of the light-trap and the slotted tongues 2, and lugs 3 are turned down to hold the frames 4 and light-trap in position. The shutter slides are stamped with a shaped handle 13 and a strengthening-flange 13<a>.
Patent GB-191225349-A (GB)
Title: Wire Fabrics for Explosion Preventing Guards.
Inventor: BREDDIN PAUL
IPC: B21F27/00
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 25,349. Breddin, P. Nov. 5. Wire fabrics. -Relates to wire-gauze for miners' lamps, for explosion-preventing guards for vessels containing inflammable liquids, or for electromotor guards. The weft wires are arranged in two or more planes, and are interwoven with comparatively thin warp wires, to form a double or multiple fabric. In one form, Fig. 1, alternate warps 1 are woven under weaker tension than the warps 2, forming loops through which the wefts a, b are woven. In a modification, Fig. 3, three series of warps, 3, 4, 5 are employed, and tightly-drawn warps corresponding to the warps 2, Fig. 1, may be provided between the warps 3, 4, 5. Fig. 5 shows a form having wefts c, f, e in three planes, with four series of warp wires 6, 7, 8, 9.
Patent GB-191227344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-conducting Coverings and in the Method of Preparing and Applying them to Surfaces.
Inventor: MERRYLEES HARALD
IPC: C04B28/32
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 27,344. Merrylees, H. Nov. 28. Plastic compositions containing oxychlorides. -Relates to a non-condncting covering for decks, bulkheads, floors, or the like. Calcined magnesite 45 parts, asbestos. or sawdust 30 parts, colouring-matter 5 parts, with or without finely ground granite 15 parts, are mixed together, and to the mixture is added 63 parts of a 40 per cent solution of magnesium chloride. The surface to be covered is prepared by applying a coating of hot tar, upon which is sprinkled powdered magnesite. The solid materials are mixed by agitation in revolving barrels, and the magnesium chloride solution is added in a series of rotatable tubs so that a continuous supply of the freshly mixed material is available.
Patent GB-191228640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbers particulary applicable to Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHIMMEL FRIDOLIN
IPC: F16F7/04
Filed: 1912-12-12
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 28,640. Schimmel, F. Dec. 12. Vibration - dampers. - Relates to shock-absorbers, particularly applicable to vehiclesprings, and of the type in which a friction joint is mounted at the elbow of a pair of toggle-levers, one of the levers being formed in two parts which are pressed together by suitable adjusting- means at the joint so as to vary the initial resistance. The invention consists in providing additional adjusting-means between the ends of the two-part arm. Fig.. 1 shows a friction toggle joint mounted between the spring and frame of a vehicle, the two-part arm 9 of the joint and its connexion with the friction mechanism being shown in detail in Fig. 2. the arm 2 and its connexions being shown in Fig. 3. The arm 2 carries a disk 1 with an inclined recess 3 on one side and a cam surface 4 on the other side. The arm 9 has one part in the form of a spring bearing upon a disk 6 engaging with the recess 3 and connected with a projection 7 on the disk by means of a recess 8, the other part of the arm 9 being provided with inclined surfaces 15 bearing upon the cam surface 4 during the opening and closing of the joint, so as to alter the force exerted by the spring arm on the friction mechanism and thereby vary the frictional force. The parts of the frictional mechanism are connected to a cover 16 by an adjustable bolt 17 which also serves to vary the frictional force as also does a bolt 18 connecting the two parts of the arm 9.
Patent GB-191300139-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Alkali or Alkaline Earth Metals.
Inventor: BUCHER JOHN EMERY
IPC: C22B26/00
Filed: 1913-01-02
Granted: 1914-03-02
Abstract: 139. Bucher, J. E. Jan. 2. Distilling and dry processes of extracting alkali and alkaline-earth metals.-Alkali and alkaline-earth metals are extracted from their cyanide compounds by heating with iron, magnesium, or aluminium, at a temperature between 500‹ and 1200‹ C., the metal being preferably separated by distillation. Aluminium nitride resulting from the reaction may be used for the recovery of the aluminium. Specification 27,713/12, [Class 1 (i), Chemical processes &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191301787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stays for Garments and the like.
IPC: A41C1/16
Filed: 1913-01-22
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 1787. Spirella Co., [Spirella Co.]. Jan. 22. Stiffeners.-In wire stays for garments &c., of the type made from one or more wires bent to form a series of oppositely-disposed loops 2, and preferably having adjacent loops overlapping, the ends 5, Fig. 3, of the loops are bent sideways out of the plane of the stay; in addition, they may be bent laterally in the plane of the stay, as shown at 10, Fig. 4. The crossings 3 connecting the loops a.re preferably bent to concave form, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191302293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches.
Inventor: LIANOSOFF ETIENNE
IPC: F16D17/00
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 2293. Lianosoff, E. Jan. 28. Clutches, friction; securing clutches on shafts. -In cone clutches, the driving-shaft 1 carries an eccentric sleeve 3 which engages within a similar sleeve 7 to which it is connected by springs 9. The sleeve 7 carries a cone 11 engaging a cone 12 on a boss 13 on the driven shaft 2, the boss also being coned internally, if desired, to engage the coned exterior of the sleeve 7. Bars 14, 15 may be secured to the part 7, 13 to produce a jamming action between the parts. Engagement of the clutch surfaces causes relative rotation of the sleeves 3, 7 which creates additional radial pressure between the clutch surfaces.
Patent GB-191303200-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Indexing or Dividing Mechanism for Chucks.
Inventor: BROWN PERCY
IPC: B23Q16/02
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 3200. Brown, P., and Bostock, F. J. Nov. 27, 1912. Indexing.-A chuck spindle of a machine such as a grinding-machine is driven through indexing-mechanism and is provided with independent means of adjustment. The chuck spindle carries a worm-wheel 2 driven by a worm 3 upon a shaft 5 which is driven from a shaft 8 through a sleeve 4, rotary head 12, and an index finger 10. When indexing is required, the shaft 8 is stationary and the rotary head 12 is rotated by means of its handle 16. Independent adjustment of the spindle is obtained by rotating a worm 13 in the rotary head. To facilitate indexing, a scale is attached to the worm-wheel 2.
Patent GB-191305682-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Mixing Concrete and the like.
IPC: B28C5/16
Filed: 1913-03-07
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 5682. Eirich, G., [Firm of]. Aug. 29, 1912, [Convention date]. Rotary stirrers ; stirrers with compound motion.-In a mixing and crushing device for concrete &c., rotary stirrers and an edgerunner work over the bottom of a pan which can be reciprocated longitudinally to bring all parts of the pan under the stirrers. The pan can be adjusted vertically and tilted to regulate the speed at which the material passes through it. The pau 20 is suspended from a carriage on rails on a pivoted frame 4. The stirrers 31, 32 and the edge-runner 33 are carried on spindles 28, 29, 30 driven by gear as shown from a shaft co-axial with the pivot 3 of the frame 4. On the spindle 30 is a pinion 41 gearing with a wheel 43 carrying a crankpin 45 working in a transverse guide on the carriage supporting the trough 20, so that the carriage and trough reciprocate. The trough 20 is suspended from its carriage by rack bars 18 engaging with pinions carried loosely on the shafts of the wheels of the carriage and capable of being turned by a worm-and-wheel gear to raise or lower the trough 20. The frame 4 can be tilted by means of toothed sectors and pinions. The trough 20 can be made in two parts, one deeper than the other, so that wet and dry mixing can be carried on at the same time therein. In place of the trough reciprocating and being adjustable, the stirrers may be.
Patent GB-191309746-A (GB)
Title: A Vessel for Filtering with Sand or Gravel Designed for the Purification of Residuary Waters Charged with Fatty Materials or of Natural Waters Charged with Iron Salt in Solution.
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 9746. Soc. Puech, Chabal, et Cie Nov. 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Filters, air-supply for; filters, cleansing.-A filter having a sand or gravel medium is provided with two series of blast pipes, one series a below the medium being for the periodic supply of air for cleansing purposes, and the other b above the medium for the continuous agitation of the natural or foul water under treatment.
Patent GB-191313430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aprons for Buses, Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: KENNELL BERTIE STEPHEN
IPC: A47C7/66
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 13,430. Kennell, B. S., and Workman, C. H. June 10. Covers for exposed seats and occupants. - An apron for protecting passengers and seats on vehicles comprises a frame A the lower horizontal bar a of which is pivoted in bearings b<1> on the seat in front. The waterproof material D is fixed to the frame A by straps d, d' which allow a limited longitudinal movement of the apron D on the frame A. When the apron is not in use, it is held against the seat in front by fastenings E, E'.
Patent GB-191316210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Assembling Machines.
Inventor: CHESHIRE CAREY ANDERSON
IPC: B65H39/055
Filed: 1913-07-14
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 16,210. Cheshire, C. A. July 14. Stopping, starting, throw - out, and like arrangements. - In a machine for gathering book sections by means of two pairs of chains with pins which move over slots in a table, on the opposite sides of which are arranged a number of pairs of hoppers at different levels, from which the sections are automatically fed by reciprocating plates with curved supports for the sheets, feeler mechanism is employed which is so arranged that in the event of there being either a failure in the feed supply, or a double feed from any hopper, an electric circuit is closed to stop the machine and to light an electric lamp which indicates the particular feed device which is not working correctly. If two signatures are fed at once, a metal roller 80, Fig. 7, on an insulated arm 81 in front of the feed-rollers is raised into contact with an insulated arm 85 and an electric circuit is coinpleted which lights a lamp 86 over the particular hopper from which the signatures were fed; the circuit. is also completed to an electro-magnet 93, Fig. 2, which releases a catch 103 and frees a ball-weight 105 on a lever 107 which thereupon moves to disengage a clutch member 108 and to stop the driving-shaft 7. The above-described circuit is also closed if no sheet is fed; in this case, the junction of two rollers 78, 80, Fig. 7, completes the circuit. The circuit also includes a switch which is timed to close the circuit only at the time which the signatures should in normal working be passing through the rollers 78, 80. This switch comprises a spring-controlled bell-crank operated by one of the pins of the conveyer on which the signatures are gathered.
Patent GB-191317663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Cutting Machines.
IPC: B26D11/00
Filed: 1913-08-01
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 17,663. Milne & Son, J., and Oliver, J. M. Aug. 1. Rotary and oscillating type for cutting rectilinearly.-A web of paper, that is to be cut obliquely to its traverse, is supported and fed between the last pair of rolls and the cutting- mechanism by ropes &c. passing over pulleys carried by the adjustable knife-supporting frame. The paper to be cut by mechanism 2, 3 is supported and fed by endless ropes &c. 4, passing over pulleys 5 on pivoted arms 8 carried by the adjustable cutter frame 1. The ropes then pass by way of pulleys 9, 10 to pulleys 11 carried on the frame 1, the pulleys 11 serving to pay out or take up the slack rope due to adjustment of the pulleys 5. The ropes between the pulleys 9, 10 serve as delivery means for the cut sheets, and the tension of the ropes may be controlled by an adjustment of the bracket supporting the pulleys 10, 13. The invention may be applied to the cutting of envelopes &c.
Patent GB-191323502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Visual Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: PARSONS DANIEL WALTER
IPC: B61L5/20
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-10-19
Abstract: 23,502. Parsons, D. W. Oct. 17. Electrical systems, automatic; track apparatus actuating signals other than on trains.- Visual signals at the ends of tunnels are illuminated alone or in conjunction with lamps for illuminating the length of the tunnel by means of devices operated by trains entering or leaving the tunnel. Electric circuits may he arranged in various ways, a number of switches being connected in series and parallel to ensure proper actuation of the signals and to protect the system from tampering. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a motor-driven switch 18 is moved to close the signal and lamp circuit, when the motor 13 rotates in one direction on the closure of the circuit at either of the switches 9, 10 at the entrance to the tunnel, and is moved to the open position on reversal of the motor when the corresponding switches at the exit end are closed. The switch 20, 21, 22 makes and breaks the forward and reverse driving-circuits of the motor 13. According to the Provisional Specification, different illuminants may be used, and arrangements may be made for hand-control.