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Patent GB-191021697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Laundry Boiler.
IPC: D06F1/08
Filed: 1910-09-19
Abstract: 21,697. Ahlgrimm & Co., U. Sept. 18, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Washing-boilers.-Means are described for discharging the liquid in washing-boilers of the type having a central circulating-pipe c up which the liquid is forced by the generation of steam in the chamber below the perforated plate b. During normal working the circulating liquid returns through apertures g, Fig. 1, in the hollow cap h. If this cap be replaced by the plate k, the liquid then flows to the chamber d and escapes by the pipe f. Fig. 3 shows a modification, the operation being the same. Two other forms of discharge caps are described, one of which also permits a certain quantity of liquid to return to the vessel a to prevent it from boiling dry.
Patent GB-191021922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: DUNNE DANIEL PATRICK
Filed: 1910-09-21
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 21,922. Dunne, D. P. Sept. 21. Electrodes for lead accumulators. In a known construction of plate having cylindrical plugs, consisting of coiled lead strip c, placed in polygonal holes in grids of a lead-antimony alloy, the holes are now made hexagonal,. and the thin bars d forming the grids may be thicker in the middle, as shown in section. The coils are inserted with a pressure sufficient to rivet them slightly.
Patent GB-191028811-A (GB)
Title: Closing Device for Poultry House Passages.
Inventor: PERRETT MAURICE HERMANN
IPC: A01K31/10
Filed: 1910-12-12
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 28,811. Perret, M. H. Dec. 12. P o u l t r y houses; feeding -appliances for animals.-A sliding door 1 of a poultry house is held in the closed position against a spring 2 by the engagement of the hooked end 6 of a spring catch 5 with a slot 9 in the door. The hook is kept in engagement with the slot by a cam or nose 10 on a pivoted frame 7 which supports a feed - trough 8. The poultry, by jumping on the trough or picking the food therefrom, cause the trough to fall into the vertical position and thus release the door:
Patent GB-191101445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Synthetic Caoutchouc.
Inventor: HEINEMANN ARTHUR
IPC: C08F36/04
Filed: 1911-01-19
Granted: 1912-02-19
Abstract: 1445. Heinemann, A. Jan. 19. Caoutchouc prepared synthetically is given the elastic and resilient properties of natural caoutchouc by adding vegetable or animal proteins to a solution of the synthetic product, or to isoprene or other hydrocarbon from which synthetic caoutchouc is subsequently produced. The additions may consist of keratine, pure proteins, peptones, &c.
Patent GB-191103870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Softening of Water.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 1911-02-15
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 3870. Evans, W. E., [Riedel Akt.-Ges., J. D.]. Feb. 15. Liquids, purifying; filtering-media; filtering- media, regenerating; filters with horizontal filtering - layers.-A filter for softening water, containing a bed of hard crystalline zeolites produced as described in Specification 3871/11, [Class 1 (iii), Oxides &c.], is provided with connexions by means of which a solution can be passed through to regenerate the zeolites. The water to be treated is supplied through a valve m and pipe k, passes downwards through layers e, g of quartz or sand and the layer f of zeolites, and is discharged through a pipe j and cock n. The regenerating solution, for example a solution of common salt, is supplied to the filter through a valve o, and leaves through a valve p. The zeolites may be stirred by means of a series of rods attached to a plate rotated by means of bevel wheels and pinions operated from outside the casing. The layers of filtering-material may be supported inside the filter in removable perforated casings. Specification 26,842/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191104521-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Switch for Controlling a Combination of Electric Circuits.
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1911-02-22
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 4521. Peto & Radford, and Genese, H. M. Feb. 22. Switches.-The contacts of switches for controlling a number of separate circuits are arranged in concentric circles on a fixed baseplate, and a rotatable insulated disk is provided with conducting-strips adapted to bridge some or all of the fixed contacts. The switch is stated to be applicable for use in motor-car ignition and lighting, for lamps on ships, in mines, and for stage effects. A switch designed for use on motor-vehicles in connexion with the accumulators provided for ignition, lighting, or other purposes, comprises four pairs of spring plunger contacts arranged in two concentric circles on a base 1, Fig. 2, a rotatable insulating-plate 2 carrying two pairs of segmental contacts 3, 4, 5, 6, a cover 7, and a spring bolt 9 entering into notches at the various contact positions of the plate 2. An indicating-arm is provided outside the cover. In the position shown in Fig. 5, no circuits are completed. A quarter-turn to the position shown in Fig. 5<A> puts an accumulator c into circuit with the induction coil d through the contacts c<1>, c<1>, d<1>, d<2>, the return from d<2> being by way of the mass of the machine. One-eighth of a turn to the right from the last position connects the accumulator c to a higher voltage charging- accumulator a through contacts a<1>, c<1> and connects the alternative accumulator b to the induction coil d through contacts b<1>, d<1>, d<2>. One-eighth of a turn to the left puts the accumulator b to be charged and the accumulator c on the induction coil. In a modified form of the switch for use when a dynamo is employed to charge accumulators, and also to light lamps, additional contacts e ... k, Fig. 8, are arranged on the base-plate, the contact e is connected to the dynamo, the contact f to the accumulator, and the other contacts to lamps. A separatelyrotatable contact ring connects more or fewer of the lamps to the dynamo, and a connexion between a' and f is made for charging. Cases.-The switch may be constructed with an air-tight case having liquid seals for the moving part, and rubber or like washers for the joints.
Patent GB-191106189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Hinges or Joints for use with Wind Screens on Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: CROSBEE WALTER ARTHUR
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1911-03-13
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 6189. Crosbee, W. A., and Rogers, T. S. March 13. Pivot adjustments for the wind-screens &c. of motor - vehicles &c. Relates to joints of the kind in which a boss upon one of the joint members engages a ring upon the other joint member, a n d is locked by a radial screen carried bv the ring and engaging recesses in, or pressing a friction shoe against, the periphery of the boss, relative lateral movement of the boss and ring being prevented by a plate or washer, and consists in fixing the retaining-plate to the boss instead of to the ring member so as to simplify the construction. The joint members d, c carry the ring and boss c, a respectively and are locked by the radial pointed screw h engaging recesses j in the boss a or engaging a friction shoe between the end of the screw and the boss. When the boss and ring are made of soft material, such as brass, the recesses j are formed in a sleeve l fixed to the boss by a radial peg or by casting the boss in the sleeve. To facilitate fixing by casting, the inner portion of the bore of the sleeve is of smaller diameter than the outer part, and grooves l<2> are provided to strengthen the connexion. The retaining-plate f is fixed to the boss a by a screw g or otherwise, and is provided with a locating projection g<2> engaging a recess g<3> in the boss.
Patent GB-191106416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free-wheel Gear and Back-pedalling Brake Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: SACHS ERNST
IPC: B62L5/14
Filed: 1911-03-14
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 6416. Sachs, E. March 22, 1910, [Convention date]. Disk.-A Westonclutch type of backpedalling brake for velocipedes is applied by the interengagement of ratchet teeth or by parts 31 working in inclined recesses in the chainwheel ring. The flange 22 of one non-rotatable disk 21 encircles the other corresponding disk 18, the flange having one or more recesses with which engage the arm 19 and, if required, other projections of the disk 18. A larger number of disks may be used, and several of the non-rotatable disks may then encircle one another and engage the brake arm. The inner side of a disk 23 screwed upon the hub is fitted with a liner 25 of brass or fibre, and a ring 24 which rotates with the hub may be secured by radial projections 27 to a disk 28 of the same materials. On backpedalling, the disks 18, 28, 21 are pressed towards the disk 23, and at the same time the chain-wheel is forced against a flange 15 screwed upon the hub.
Patent GB-191108460-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Coupling for Earthing Metal Pipes and the like.
Inventor: BARTON STANLEY EVELYN CYRIL
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 1911-04-05
Granted: 1912-05-06
Abstract: 8460. Barton, S. E. C., and Carter, J. April 5. Clips, band.-An electric earthing wire is secured to metal pipes &c. by means of a metal tape. E, embracing the pipe A, and having looped ends through which the wire F is inserted. The tape is passed through slots in metal plates B, C, and a screw D in the outer plate is tightened up, separating the plates, and securing the tape against the pipe and the earthing - wire. The Provisional Specification states that the plates may have holes instead of slots.
Patent GB-191108933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Placing Fog Signals on Railway Lines.
Inventor: BRYAN LINDSAY EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: B61L5/24
Filed: 1911-04-10
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 8933. Bryan, L. E. G. April 10. Detonator apparatus; detonating signals.-Detonators are placed on the rails by an apparatus controlled by the explosion of the previous detonator; a treadle depressed by the train may be used in conjunction with the recoil for controlling the apparatus. The detonators comprise a heavy casing C made in two parts with a conical cavity partly enclosing a cartridge C<2> the outer end C<3> of which is placed on the rail for explosion by the train wheels. These cartridges are stored in a magazine in the form of a drum, band, or slide. Fig. 1 shows a drum B driven by a weighted cord B<8> and held by a ratchet-wheel and pawl which is operated by the lever G<5> and the gate G which is moved about its hinge by the casing C of the exploded cartridge ejected along the channel E. A fresh cartridge is thus released from the magazine B on to the guide D, and is held by the gate J<8>, which is projected by the depression of the treadle J by the train, until the train has moved clear. The new cartridge then slides down the guide, over the hinged member D' into the holder F. In order to put the apparatus out of action, the whole or a part may be pivoted on a vertical axis and connected to the signals on other levers. In the form shown, the fore-part is arranged to turn about hinges A<1> and the gate H<6> is then forced outwards by the weight H<8> to stop a new detonator from descending. In modified forms of the apparatus, the magazine may be moved positively by the same movement as the pawl moved by the rod G<5> or by the treadle J; a stop pawl operated by the treadle J may be added; the gate J<8> may be operated by the treadle J or from the signal box as required.
Patent GB-191110157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles for Aerial Railways.
Inventor: BELLANI LUIGI
IPC: B61B3/02
Filed: 1911-04-26
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 10,157. Bellani, L., and Benazzoli, M. April 26. Single-rail vehicles.-Vehicles C of the balancedsaddle type for single-rail elevated railways are supported by two rotary pivots D carried by springs E on two bogies F running on the rail B.
Patent GB-191110967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Detecting Leakage in Pipe Lines and the like.
Inventor: TATE JOHN ROBINSON
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 10,967. Tate, J. R., and Tate, F. May 6. Indicating leaks.-A device for use in testing pipes &c. for leaks consists of a metal chamber a with a rubber or like diaphragm c, and having an inlet pipe f fitted with a non - return valve, and an outlet g with a conical end h adapted to make connexion with the pipe &c. to be tested. An index for showing movement of the diaphragm consists of a spring arm i resting on the diaphragm. A casing b is provided, through an opening in which the index i may be observed. In use, the pressure in the chamber a is increased or decreased by a suitable pump, and leakage is indicated by the movement of the index back towards the normal position. The pump may be integral with the device, or the inlet pipe may be omitted, and pressure or suction applied at some other part of the pipe system to be tested.
Patent GB-191113064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Butter Churns.
Inventor: WAIDE RICHARD
IPC: A01J15/04
Filed: 1911-05-31
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 13,064. Waide, R. May 31. Actuating; plug lift valves.-A venting-device for butter churns of the rotary type consists of an air-tube 2 fitted with a pivoted cover-plate 5 so weighted that it always remains upright and having an air-way 7, which is caused by the rotation of the cover-plate to register with the vent-tube 2 when at its highest point. In a modified form shown in Fig. 3, the tube 2 contains a plug valve operated by inclined surfaces on the cover-plate 5.
Patent GB-191115870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Domestic Hearths and the like.
Inventor: CAMBELL MARY EWART
IPC: F24B1/195
Filed: 1911-07-08
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 15,870. Cambell, M. E., Cambell, W., and Pryde, A. July 8. Hearths.-Domestic hearths and the like are built up of reinforced-concrete or like blocks A having their ends undercut to engage ledges on the brickwork and the trimmer joist, and their upper edges bevelled to make a key for the top cement surface. To prevent lateral movement, metal ties F may be employed.
Patent GB-191118020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquards.
Inventor: PYCROFT JOHN
IPC: D03C3/24
Filed: 1911-08-09
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 18,020. Pycroft, J., and Cholerton, G. Aug. 9. Jacquards.-The flat springs A arranged to hold the cards on the working face of the pattern cylinder Care secured to a bar B, which is turned, against the action of a spring H, by a cam G arranged to lift the springs A and thus prevent damage to the edges of the cards or corners of the pattern cylinder.
Patent GB-191118954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
IPC: D01H3/08
Filed: 1911-08-23
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 18,954. Josephy's Erben, G. Dec. 16, 1910, [Convention date]. Mules.-The drawing-rollers are driven for part of the stretch directly from the main shaft, and for another part of the stretch from the carriage. During the first part of the stretch, the drawing- roller shaft Z is driven through the clutch K<1>, which is placed in gear in the usual way ; after a certain interval, the clutch K<1> is automatically disengaged and a second clutch K<2>, which is driven by gearing and a rope S connected with the carriage, is placed in gear ; and after a further interval the second clutch also is disengaged, so that the rollers are stopped. The mechanism for operating the clutches comprises a lever H operated by a strong spring E ; a lever L for withdrawing the movable part of the clutch K<2>, the lever H and the boss of the sliding part of the clutch K<2> being connected together by a slotted link C ; and a trip lever F, provided with two sets of steps, for determining the amount of movement of the lever H and effecting the operation of the lever L. Between the two clutches are springs J<1>, J<2>. During the first part of the stretch, the parts are in the position shown in Fig. 2. When the carriage has moved outwards to a certain extent, a roller G<1>, carried by a bracket on the winding-fuller shaft, engages with an arm D' and oscillates a shaft W so as to raise a rod V carrying a stud B<2> which engages with one of the sets of steps in the trip lever F. The effect of the raising of the lever F is that the lever H is moved by the spring E to the left until the stud B<1> engages with the next step of the trip lever, the clutch K<1> is disengaged and the clutch K<2> is placed in gear. When the clutch V falls, its stud B<2> engages with the next step of the trip lever, and when it is again raised, owing to the roller G<1> engaging with another arm D<1> on the shaft W, the trip lever F is raised still further, as shown in Fig. 4, until a stop N on the trip lever engages with an adjustable screw M on the horizontal arm of the lever L and disengages the clutch K'. When the lever H is moved to the right by the usual cam, the parts assume again the starting position.
Patent GB-191120928-A (GB)
Title: Cod Liver Oil Preparations.
Inventor: WEISS RICHARD
IPC: A61K35/02
Filed: 1912-01-13
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 20,928. Weiss, R. Jan. 13, 1912. Medicines for internal use.-Cod liver oil emulsion is prepared with therapeutically effective doses of the salts of lecithin by treating end liver oil with sodium hydroxide until nearly neutral and emulsifying with water, converting lecithin into the sodium salt by adding dilute sodium hydroxide and mixing thoroughly until nearly neutral, and then mixing the two neutral or nearly neutral preparations.
Patent GB-191121790-A (GB)
Title: Method for Cutting Off a Large Waterflow by Means of Cement-grouting while Sinking a Mine Shaft.
Inventor: GEVERS JACQUES
IPC: E21D5/012
Filed: 1911-10-03
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 21,790. Gevers, J. Oct. 3. Excavating; hardening ground.-Relates to the cutting off of water-flow met with while sinking a shaft. The portion of the shaft passing through the water-bearing seams is lined with a tubbing 2. A ballast skeleton bed 1 is then spread over the bottom of the shaft. In the case of a large water-flow, a floor 4 is substituted for the ballast bed. On the ballast or floor a concrete plug is then formed, a pipe 7 passing to the bottom of the shaft containing a suction pipe for keeping the water-level below the concrete plug while this is setting. When the plug has set, the suction pipe is removed and the pipe 7 closed by a cover 8 provided with a valve which is left open until the cover is secured. Cement grout may then be forced through pipes or bore-holes to stop the water-bearing cracks so that excavation may be resumed.
Patent GB-191123360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reinforced Concrete Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: NOE LOUIS HAREL DE LA
IPC: E01B3/40
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 23,360. La NoÙ, L. H. de. Oct. 23. Sleepers, composite, and securing rails thereto; tic-bars; packing, tools for; sound and vibration, preventing; sleepers, chains, and parts, arrangements of. -- Reinforced - concrete pot sleepers are provided on their upper faces with recesses for the base of the rail which is laid without any attachment such as would cause the sleepers to move with the rails. The sleepers are shaped as truneated pyramids with sides inclined 2 to 1 and of a height equal to half one of the sides of the square base. The rail rests on a thin packing H of poplar or felt and is secured by two steel wires K, hooked at one end and with the other end bent over the rail base. The sleepers are reinforced by steel wires M or iron strips D, ending in hooks, and by a steel wire E in each angle of the lateral faces. The tie-bars are U-shaped, of steel or reinforced concrete, and are bolted to the rail base. The sleepers are placed in a longitudinal trough, and their lower edges protected during tamping by a steel implement L engaging two holes formed in the sleeperface. The sleepers at the joint are made longer. For double-headed rails, the recesses receive chairs; in this case the tie-bars may consist of round rods passing through holes in the upper part of the sleepers, while a metal sleeper may be substituted for each of two tie-bars per rail.
Patent GB-191125685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Manufacturing Tubes and the like.
Inventor: EDMOND BEGOT
IPC: B21C27/00
Filed: 1911-11-17
Abstract: 25,685. BÚgot, E. Nov. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Circular-saw machines; automatic starting.- In a metal rod or tube squirting press, the end of the rod or tube is cut off by a saw 40. As the handle 39 is operated to bring the saw to the work, electric contacts 47, 48, 50 are made, thus starting the motor 44 to drive the saw.
Patent GB-191200460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Heads for Carriages or the like.
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1912-01-05
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 460. Speight, A., and Regent Carriage Co. Jan. 5. Hoods with rounded rear corners. To improve the appearance of the hood when collapsed, the rear cant-rail A is hinged at a to the hoop - stick D, Fig. 3, or rear pillar B, Fig. 5, so as to fold under these members. Folding stays a<1> hold the cant-rail in extended position. In the hood shown in Fig. 5, the cant rail A extends forwards beyond the pillar B and is hinged at f to the forward cant-rail. The pillar B is supported in the vertical position by a stop arm G hinged to the body and sliding in a channelled guide b' on the pillar.
Patent GB-191201869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Hand-carts or similar Vehicles.
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 1912-01-23
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 1869. Britain, W., and Britains, Ltd. Jan. 23. Mechanical toys.-Relates to a toy hand-cart, the side and end members of which can be connected to form a ladder. The base a carries four corner posts b with which the forked ends of the sides c engage. When removed, the sides are attached, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, to form a ladder. By removing the shafts k, the axle tree, and wheels, and inverting the base a and uprights b, a table is formed.
Patent GB-191208090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: LAWSON JOSEPH
IPC: F16T1/38
Filed: 1912-04-03
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 8090. Lawson, J. April 3. Steam-traps.-An expansion trap is provided with a ball or other valve d closed by the steam pressure only, and opened by co-operation with a rod f on the drain side, which passes out through a diaphragm h to engage a relatively fixed abutment g. Excessive motion of the diaphragm is prevented by stops n, o. In a modification, the rod f is divided, the button-shaped ends abutting on the diaphragm. Opening of the valve may be assisted or retarded by a spring or by the elasticity of the diaphragm, which may be of metal, or a composition of rubber and asbestos, or other material. In the form shown, the head a moves laterally to the expansion tube, but the invention may be applied to traps of the axial-expansion type.
Patent GB-191209349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
IPC: A47L11/33
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 9349. Entwisle & Kenyon, and Livesey, T. April 20. Carpet-sweepers.-The apparatus for opening the pivoted dust-pans of carpet-sweepers described in Specification 18,394/04, [Class 44, Fastenings, Lock &c.], is modified in regard to the connexion between the pivoted operating-lever and the spring wire connected to the pans. In the present case, the wireengaging end of the pivoted lever A is bent at right-angles and the wire B is passed through a long slot a<2> in the bent portion. The slot permits the apex of the wire to move laterally in either direction for a sufficient distance to enable either of the pans to be opened by hand independently of the other.