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Patent GB-191013749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Gauges, Barometers, and the like.
Inventor: SIMMANCE JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1910-06-07
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 13,749. Simmance, J. F., and Abady, J. June 7. Barometers. - Relates to barometers and pressure gauges of the type employing an elastic chamber or Bourdon tube, and consists in the means for. transmitting the movements of the chamber &c. to the spindle carrying the pointer or recording-pen so as to obtain equal movements of the pointer for equal changes in pressure. A method of mounting the pointer on its spindle and means for varying the position of this spindle so as to adjust for zero, are also described. The elastic chamber 1 is connected by a link 4 to a crank-arm 6 attached to the pointer spindle 10. The link and the crank are both adjustable as to length, and the crank is provided with a movable weight 9. The pointer is carried by a ring 24 pivotally supported on the spindle 10, Figs. 3 and 5, and provided with a screwed rod 27 carrying a weight 28. By moving this weight, the distance between the extremity of the pointer and the axle may be varied. The spindle 10 is rotatably mounted in the arms of levers 14, which may be shifted in position by operating a milled head 19 so as to adjust the pointer exactly to zero.
Patent GB-191013832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Punching Metal Plates, Bars, and the like.
Inventor: CLAYTON MELVILLE GRAHAM
IPC: B21D43/10
Filed: 1910-06-08
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 13,832. Clayton, M. G. June 8. Copying and reproducing mechanism.-In apparatus more particularly for punching holes ' in, and parallel to the edge of, plates, bars, &c., for constructional ironwork, a feeler moves along the edge of the work or of a corresponding templet and sets mechanism for determining the traverse of the work slides. The work 3 is mounted on a slide 4<x> capable of being moved transversely on a slide 4, which is itself capable of longitudinal movement. A feeler 6 presses against the edge of the plate, and is moved away therefrom by an intermittently moving bell-crank 7 acting on a stop 9. A spring 10' forces the feeler against the plate, and this movement is transmitted by gearing 17, 19, 20 to one or other of two bevelwheels 20, 21, which may be clutched to a hollow shaft 22 carrying a mask 11 for a ratchet-wheel 12. The unmasked portion of the ratchet-wheel is operated on by a pawl 14 oscillated by linkage 16, and thereby a shaft 13 operates a pinion 25 gearing with a rack 26. A rod 27, extending the length of the bed 1, is provided with a pin 31 moving in a vertical slot in the rack and is raised by a set of attached bowls 29 working on inclines 30, to operate bowls 33 on a double pawl-lever 34. Thereby a ratchet-wheel 36 rotates a spindle 5 for traversing the carriage. The work may also be moved through the medium of a system of feelers or selector rods acting on the edge of, and at right-angles to, the plane of, the plate. Each feeler acts on the controlling-mechanism to a different extent by falling past the edge of the plate.
Patent GB-191015880-A (GB)
IPC: A01D17/00
Filed: 1910-07-02
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 15,880. Brettschneider, K., and Schramm, P. July 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Ratchet and like step-by-step conveyers.-A conveyer for use in a machine for digging and sorting potatoes consists of a series of oscillating gratings 4, 5, 6, 7 made up of knee-shaped bars secured to shafts mounted in the side plates .3 of an adjustable frame. The shafts are oscillated by means of spur gearing, an eccentric disk, and cranks and connecting-rods, and are thrown out of action by means of a clutch.
Patent GB-191018561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loom-heddles.
IPC: D03C9/02
Filed: 1910-08-05
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 18,561. Felten & Guilleaume Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. Aug. 7, 1909, [Convention date]. Healds.-The eyes are held in the loops of wire healds by their own elasticity or by the elasticity of the loops. An open or closed ring c, Figs. 1 and 2, of flat or round wire is made wider than the aperture of the loop b of the heald a, and is pressed into place. The heald a may consist of one or more wires.
Patent GB-191024073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Chain-cases for Motor Vehicles.
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1910-10-18
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 24,073. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. Oct. 18. Chain, axle, and like distance members or adjusters.-Comprises a chain-case and radius rod for motor-vehicles in which the axle end of the rod is carried on a wide adjustable bearing, and the rod is formed with a flexible vertical joint in order to allow for side play of the axle. Figs. 1 and 2 show the case in elevation and sectional plan respectively. A bush A on the axle is formed with a conical boss C opposed to a similar boss D, which is secured to it and adjusted by bolts F. The case is carried on the double boss by a plate J having doubleconical parts to correspond. The bearing may be cylindrical instead of conical. The plate J forms one part of the radius rod and is connected to the other part N by a single line of bolts U, two layers of compressible packing S being inserted so that the joint is slightly flexible.
Patent GB-191026223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pyrophorous Lighting Devices more particularly adapted for Lighting Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: CREMER RICHARD
Filed: 1910-11-11
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 26,223. Cremer, R. Nov. 11. Lighting burners by frictional devices.-A pyrophoric lighting-device, shown in combination with a miner's safety lamp, comprises a metal friction wheel n formed with ratchet teeth pointing in one direction so that it strikes the pencil of pyrophoric material m when rotating in one direction, and slides over it when rotating in the opposite direction. The pencil m is contained in a socket l, and is fed forwards by a spring adjusted by a screw. The device is contained in a casing c fitting in a socket in the base of the lamp, and is located near the wick b. The case c is secured in place by a spring e secured thereto and by a lever f which must be moved out of the way before the lamp glass j can be put in its socket, the lever f in that position engaging the top of the casing c securing it in place. The wheel n, Fig. 3, is secured to a shaft o having mounted thereon a spring s secured to the shaft o at one end and to the casing at the other end. A gear-wheel p on the shaft o engages a gear-wheel q on another shaft r, which passes out through the bottom of the casing and the lamp, and is operated by a key. A spring u surrounds the shaft r, and presses against a collar v to keep the gear-wheels in engagement. When the key is turned to light the burner, the spring s is compressed, and on moving the shaft r longitudinally, the spring u is compressed and the shaft o is free to rotate under action of the spring s to cause the friction wheel n to rub against the pyrophoric material m to light the wick b. In a modification, the end of the operating-shaft may be carried in a sliding spring-pressed bearing which is drawn or pushed back, or the wheel q may have certain teeth omitted, or the friction wheel n may have one-half roughened and the other half with teeth engaging the wheel q. A pin-and-slot or other device may be used to limit the rotation of the shaft.
Patent GB-191028763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Carburetted Water Gas.
Inventor: CARROLL LAFAYETTE DALY
IPC: C10J1/213
Filed: 1910-12-10
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 28,763. Carroll, L. D. Dec. 10. Carburetting.-In the manufacture of carburetted water-gas, the oil is preheated during the blast period by the combustion of carbonaceous matter that has been deposited from the gas during the gas-making period. In the plant shown, an oilheater f is arranged in the gas-pipe d between the fixer c and the washer-seal e, and is heated by the gas during the gas-making period. During the blast period, air is admitted from the blast-pipe g through a pipe l to the pipe d and burns off the deposit from the heater f, thereby continuing the heating of the oil. The pipe l opens between the disks, of the double-seated blast valve h, and is controlled by a valve o. The stack valve i and the valve m in the pipe l are connected so as to open and close together. A non-return valve p is provided in the pipe l, and a gas vent pipe q, provided with a valve r operated together with the valves i and m, is provided between the valves p and m. Specification 6324/93 is referred to.
Patent GB-191100076-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Connecting Electrical Conductors to Brushes for Dynamo Electric Machines.
IPC: H01R43/12
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 76. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 2. Couplings. - A flexible conductor 4 is connected to a brush 1 of a dynamo-electric machine by inserting it in a recess 7 and filling the remainder of the recess with an expanding cement, so that the conductor is pressed into intimate contact with the brush when the cement hardens. A suitable cement consists of cast-iron filings, plaster of paris, and free carbon.
Patent GB-191102151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners using Compressed Air.
Inventor: EBERLE KARL
IPC: G05D11/00
Filed: 1911-01-27
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 2151. Eberle, R. Jan. 27. Atmospheric gas burners.-In burners of the kind in which currents of gas and compressed air cross one another when flowing into the burner tube, special deflecting- surfaces are provided to cause the gas and air to mix more thoroughly. The gas and compressed air, supplied by pipes b, c, are regulated by a common cock a. The gas passes to a closed tube d and issues therefrom by side orifices k, meeting at an angle jets of air from tubes h projecting from a chamber f. The outer wall of the tube d is curved at i to guide the mixture along the wall of the mixing-chamber g, and before entering the burner tube n the mixture is again deflected by a guide s projecting from the tube n into the chamber g.
Patent GB-191106115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vaporising Chambers and Methods of Vaporising the Liquid Fuel in Oil Engines.
Inventor: PETTER ERNEST WILLOUGHBY
IPC: F02B9/10
Filed: 1911-03-11
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 6115. Fetter, E. W. March 11. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-In engines in which the fuel is pumped into a chamber connected with the engine cylinder by a small passage, means such as the lip or projection c are provided at or near the passage b, adapted to receive a spray of liquid fuel from the jet d and splash it across the opening b during the compression stroke.
Patent GB-191110521-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Treating Fine Coal.
Inventor: RINDFLEISCH OTTO
Filed: 1911-05-01
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 10,521. Rindfleisch, O. Jan. 10, [Convention date]. Fuel.-In order to obtain an increased vield for coking purposes from small coal, consisting of particles up to 10 or 12 millimetres in size, the coal is subjected to a blast from a rotary fan or blower regulated so as to deprive it of particles up to 0À2 or 0À3 millimetre in size, before being washed. A part of the separated dust may be added to the washed coal, so as to give the maximum yield with a certain percentage of ash.
Patent GB-191111451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Course of a Ballon, Airship and the like.
Inventor: MIRABELLO GIOVANNI
IPC: G01C17/10
Filed: 1911-05-11
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 11,451. Mirabello, G. May 11. Surveying-instruments; mariners' compasses. - Comprises a course-indicator for use by aeronauts, and consists of a ring a capable of turning in a horizontal plane, and fitted over an opening in the bottom of an air-ship. Upon the ring is mounted a windlass h and a compass i, surmounted by a telescope q. The windlass h is provided with a cord v to which is attached a cord b connected to a sweep-net c which offers resistance to motion. A guide d' attached to the ring a turns it in the direction that the cord b assumes during t h e motion of the air-ship, and thus indicates by the compass the direction of travel. The cord b may also be attached directly to the ring a. In place of the sweep-net, a log may be fitted. The apparatus is enclosed in a binnacle. In a modification, the windlass and compass are fixed to a disk supported on ball bearings instead of in a frame. The compass is mounted on an elastic cardan suspension device.
Patent GB-191112624-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Measuring and Recording the Speed of Power-driven Vehicles.
Inventor: KALB GEORG FREDRIK WILHELM
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1911-05-25
Granted: 1912-05-28
Abstract: 12,624. Kalb, G. F. W., and Olsson, S. May 25. Feeding and driving means.-In speed indicators wherein a record of the speed is made on a vehicle-actuated strip, the strip is drawn from a spool 16 by feed rolls 28, 29 on to a roll 17, which is connected by a spring 30 and a notched disk 31 to a ratchet-wheel 19. The feed-rolls and the wheel 19 are rotated by pawls 18, 27 carried by an arm 25 mounted on a shaft 26 which is rocked by a cam 14<a> on the driving- shaft 1<a> engaging a spring-pressed plunger connected to a crank 24 carried by the shaft 26.
Patent GB-191118337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Swell Cresendo and like Foot Operated Swing Pedals for Organs.
Inventor: GILL HAROLD
IPC: G10B3/16
Filed: 1911-08-14
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 18,337. Gill, H. Aug. 14. Levers and rods, locking.-A swell or other pedal for organs is provided with a frictionbrake device for holding it in any required position. The pedal a extends from the spindle b through a slot in the casing c. A lever d is mounted in brackets e on the pedal and carries a shoe g, which is pressed against a curved member h by a spring i. On depression of the pedal a, the toe-plate f is operated to remove the shoe g from the member h. The pedal a can therefore swing freely. When the performer's foot is removed from the pedal, the shoe g engages the member h and prevents the pedal from moving.
Patent GB-191127903-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Wheel.
Inventor: HUILLIER LOUIS ADRIEN L
IPC: B60B9/22
Filed: 1911-12-12
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 27,903. L'Huillier, L. A. Dec. 12. Air tubes and chambers; tyre attachments to rims; jackets and covers.-A channel metal rim A of circular cross-section open at the periphery encloses an air tube or a rubber sheet B which adheres to the greased surface of the rim to form an inflatable chamber. Arranged across the rim and over a canvas band C are chains D with hooks V at their ends which pass through apertures in the rim and hook into apertures in sectional rings N holding the cover I. Between the cover and cushion is a band consisting of outer transversely-arranged coils or strips H of stiff paper, and two circumferential windings G, E of similar material or fabric separated by transverse strips of strong cloth F. A studded leather band completes the tyre.
Patent GB-191128819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Steering Gear for Ships.
Inventor: GRIEVES THOMAS
IPC: B63H25/32
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 28,819. Grieves, T. Dec. 21. . Hand, foot, and like gear.-The main stopvalve q is opened and closed by a fluid-actuated piston p controlled by a valve j, which is operated by intermediate mechanism connected to a ship's steering-wheel. The valve j is formed with a groove k to admit fluid beneath the differential piston p, and with a central exhaust chamber j<1> having branches k<1> and l, l<1> adapted respectively to register with the bottom of the cylinder n and with the space around the shoulder of the piston. The rod f is turned, when the steering-wheel is moved, by means of a crank d<1> to which an adjustable connecting- rod a, a' is attached as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191129009-A (GB)
Title: Batten Structures for Narrow Ware Looms.
Inventor: FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: D03D35/00
Filed: 1911-12-23
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 29,009. Frank, J. Dec. 23. Swivel and smallwareLooms.-Battens for narrow-ware looms are provided with spaced shuttle blocks e, Figs. 1 and 2, having curved grooves g for the shuttles as described in Specification 27,663/10, the blocks being cut away at both sides to form rectangular recesses h, which extend into proximity to the corresponding grooves. The upper surfaces j of the recesses are inclined upwards from the fronts of the blocks to the backs, thus increasing the space available for the warp and allowing the sheds to be opened to their fullest extent. The usual shuttle-driving pinion d and rack b bare employed.
Patent GB-191200358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Seaming Machines for Cans.
Inventor: GRIFFIN JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: B21D51/32
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 358. Griffin, J. J., and Peacock, G. M. June 20, 1911. Seaming.-A rotary roller head for doubleseaming the ends on cans &c., as described in Specification 14,614/11, is provided with arms or rollers for flattening or correcting the flanges prior to seaming and a yielding device to prevent the finishing seaming-roll from splitting the seam. A stationary chuck 117 with a milled edge 119 holds the can and end which are pushed up against it while arms 124, Fig. 1, or rollers 124<A>, Fig. 2, on the rotating head 95 correct the flanges. Figs. 4 and 9 show flanges before and Fig. 6 after correcting. The seaming-rolls are carried on slides 103 adjustable on slides 101 operated by levers 98 and cams 114, 115 on a sliding collar 112. The roller 108 engaged by the cam 115 is connected to its lever 98 by an adjustable yielding device 109.
Patent GB-191204664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings or Attachments for Connecting Hose and other Flexible Pipes to Taps and the like.
IPC: F16L37/48
Filed: 1912-02-24
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 4664. Purser, A. H., and Purser, G. & W. Feb. 24. Overlap joints, cup-leather. -A coupling or attachment for connecting hose or other flexihle pipe to the bib of a tap &c. is made with the rubber washer or cone B attached or connected to the body portion A without the aid of an additional or separate part or member. The cone B is provided with a flange b which in a modification is cut away to leave an inclined annular face, and is inserted by compression and distortion into the groove a<2> provided in the body portion A. The edge a<3> of the body portion A is inclined, to facilitate the insertion of the rubber washer or cone, which may be forced into position by a press; the internal edge of the face a<3> may also be pressed against the rubber flange.
Patent GB-191205703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Controlled Point or Switch Operating Mechanism for Railways and the like.
Inventor: COLLINS ROY VINSON
IPC: B61L11/00
Filed: 1912-03-06
Granted: 1913-06-06
Abstract: 5703. Collins, R. V. Nov. 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Transmitting-mechanism applicable generally. - The solenoids 26<1>, 26<2> which operate the points are contained in a casing having a watertight partition 27, the vertical shaft 28 having a depending flange 29 entering a sealing-cup 31 containing mercury.
Patent GB-191209104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinder Piston Rings.
Inventor: GIBB MAURICE SYLVESTER
IPC: F16J9/10
Filed: 1912-04-17
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 9104. Gibb, M. S. April 17. Piston packing.-The expansion of two or more adjacent piston-rings is limited and adjusted by pins 1 on opposite sides of the gap in one ring engaging recesses 3 on the same side of the gap in the adjacent ring, the recesses being fitted with abutment pieces 7, preferably of brass, which may be removed and filed to adjust the expansion. Axial springs 9, Fig. 1, may be arranged between the rings, and the radial expansion may be assisted or effected by tangential springs 14 oarried on pins 13 fitted in studs 12 at the gaps. One ring may be provided with pins at one part and recesses at the other, or with recesses or pins at both parts.
Patent GB-191209637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Actuating Conduit Covers and Collector Ploughs of Electric Railways.
Inventor: SAMAIA DINO DAVIDE
IPC: B60L5/40
Filed: 1912-04-23
Granted: 1913-06-23
Abstract: 9637. Samaia, D. D. April 23. Ploughs; slot c o nduits. - Relates to a mechanism operated by fluid pressure whereby, upon operating a single cock or valve, the conduit covers of an electric railway can be opened or closed, the collective-plough raised or lowered, and the electric power switch on the cars reversed. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the mechanism on the cars, the car shown having its plough lowered into the conduit. If the car requires to pass to the overhead -conductor system, the motorman connects the cylinder 1 to the fluidpressure supply, whereby the piston 2, during the first portion of its movement, operates the bell-crank lever 5 to lower a scissors device 9 of the kind described in Specification 8862/10, and thus open the conduit covers. During the remainder of its movement, the piston moves along the slot 4 in the lever 5, maintaining the conduit open, and simultaneously operating the bell-crank lever 10 connected to the winding-drum 16, whereby the plough is raised. The piston also operates, during the latter part of its movement, another bell-crank 29, whereby, through the toothed lever 32, a quarter-turn is given to the wheel 20, thus freeing the pawl 24 from the sector 23 and permitting it to engage the ratchet-wheel 28 and hold the plough in its raised position. Upon connecting the cylinder to the exhaust, the piston is retracted by the spring, the scissors device raised, and the conduit covers are allowed to close. When the cylinder is again connected to the supply, the conduit covers are opened and the pawl is withdrawn from engagement with the ratchetwheel, but the plough is not lowered until the cylinder is connected to the exhaust. The corresponding electric connexions to the plough or trolly collectors are also made by a suitable switch operated through the bevel-wheel 35, shaft 36, and bevel-wheels 37. In case of failure of the compressed-air mechanism, the pawl 24 and winding-drum 16 can be operated by placing the two handles of the controller on the ends of the shafts 46, 36.
Patent GB-191215455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tyres.
IPC: B60C11/02
Filed: 1912-07-02
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 15,455. Marks, E. C. R., [Barnes, H.]. July 2. Tread bands.-A tread band for attachment to the outer cover of a tyre is formed by winding a strip 4 of fabric and rubber about a pair of cords 8 consisting of untwisted linen or other fibre coated with rubber. Fig. 5 shows the preferred method of cutting the strips 4 from a roll 7, and Fig. 4 the method of winding about the cords 8. The folds of the band are arranged obliquely on the tread of the tyre so as to present the fabric edge-on to the ground.
Patent GB-191215737-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sound-quenching Apparatus for the Exhaust Gases of Explosion-motors.
Inventor: VOGT WALTER
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 15,737. Vogt, W. July 5. Exhaust - silencers.-The exhaust gases pass through perforations in a pipe a controlled by a spring-pressed valve b<1>. They then enter a chamber i with baffles h, g and with outlets at the top to a second chamber f, which has outlets at the bottom. In a modification, pipes m, Fig. 2, are connected to the second chamber, and dished plates l on the pipes from the outlets to the atmosphere.