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Patent GB-191109437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coupling and Locking Gear for Railway Rolling Stock and the like.
Inventor: BERKLEY JAMES EUSTACE
IPC: B61G1/08
Filed: 1911-04-18
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 9437. Berkley, J. E. April 18. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to couplings of the kind in which eyes formed on the end of a compound coupling- link embrace an eccentric which is mounted on a transverse spindle and is adapted to be rotated from either side of the vehicles, projections on the eccentric engaging abutments on the eyes so that rotation of the spindle causes the link to be first moved forwards and then lifted. The spindle is carried by the draw-bar instead of, as is usual, by the buffer-beam. The coupling comprises an inner link E fixed by a bolt H to a distance-piece G to which the outer link F is pivoted by a pin I. Side lugs K on the link F bear against lugs J on the link E. Eyes E<1> formed on the end of the link E embrace eccentric members D, which are carried by squared portions of the spindle C and have lugs D<1> adapted to engage abutments E<2> on the eyes E<1> when the spindle C is rotated by hand-levers at the side. In the set-for-coupling position, the links are supported horizontally, the abutments E<2> resting on the lugs D<1>. When two vehicles come together, the link F rides over the nose of the opposing hook. The coupling is then tightened by turning the eccentric D to the position shown on the left of Fig. 1. Uncoupling is effected by turning the eccentric in the opposite direction, and further rotation places the coupling in the out-of-use position indicated on the right of Fig. 1. Instead of the lugs D<1> and abutments E<2>, a cranked arm carried by the spindle C and formed with a forked end engaging above and below the link E may be used.
Patent GB-191114097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Glazing Devices.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1911-06-14
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 14,097. Smith, F. June 14. Glazing.-Angle clips e are made adjustable by vertical slots e<1> through which are passed fixing-bolts or set-screws, and end clips are formed with turned down stops e<2>.
Patent GB-191115460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Striking Gear for Power Transmitting Belts.
Inventor: BENTALL EDMUND ERNEST
IPC: F16H7/22
Filed: 1911-07-03
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 15,460. Bentall, E. E. July 3. Connecting and disconnecting arrangements. -Belt striking-gear, particularly applicable for use with the fast and loose pulleys on root cutters, comprises a sleeve b on which the loose pulley is mounted, a slotted plate e secured to the flange b<1> on the sleeve b, and an arm f carrying the belt-fork g and capable of being bolted at any desired angle to the plate e. A stay h of adjustable length prevents rotation of the sleeve b, while a collar d secures it against axial movement.
Patent GB-191125982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drop-side Cots.
Inventor: SPRIGGS WILLIAM MANSER
IPC: A47D7/02
Filed: 1911-11-21
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 25,982. Spriggs, W. M., and Strickley, F. Nov. 21. Drop-side cots.-In a drop-side cot, the sliding side is held in its raised position by spring- pressed bolts or catches engaging vertical members of the cot framing and released by operating one or more of the vertical bars of the dropside. When the drop-side 2 is lifted, the spring- pressed bolts 3 snap over wedge-shaped projections 5, from which they can be released by turning a bar 8, to which is secured a sleeve 10 having arms 11 connected by wires 12 to the bolts 3. A sliding bolt 15 and socket 16 may be provided to lock the bar 8 to prevent it from being inadvertently operated. In a modification, the bar 8 slides vertically and bears at its lower end on a wire or cord connecting the two spring-pressed bolts and preferably passing over pulleys or rollers. In another modification, two adjacent bars 8 are horizontally movable at their lower ends, each of which is connected by a wire or cord to one of the bolts, so that by grasping the two bars 8 the bolts are released simultaneously.
Patent GB-191127731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catches or Bolts suitable for Turntables.
Inventor: HUDSON PERCY
IPC: B61J1/00
Filed: 1911-12-09
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 27,731. Hudson, P., Hudson, W. S., Hudson, R. A., Hudson, E., and Bott, T. L. Dec. 9. Turntables.-A gravity catch c is carried in a downwardly-splayed aperture a in the edge of a turntable or the like b so that it can both rise and swing to either side. These motions are given to the catch by contact of its end with the inclined surfaces g, h, which are duplicated for movement of the turntable in either direction, the vertical-walled pocket between the two sets of surfaces receiving and locking the catch. The positions of the surfaces g, h are interchanged in the two sets so that the catch c cannot ride over the pocket.
Patent GB-191129195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Transmitters.
Inventor: MARCHANT WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: H04R1/34
Filed: 1911-12-28
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 29,195. Merchant, W. J. Dec. 28. [Addition to 24,390/10.] Telephones for deafpersons; telephone systems.- In telephone transmitters for audiphones &c. having a diaphragm in the focal plane of a paraboloidal mouthpiece, a rheostat c is provided in the circuit in order to grade the intensity of the sound.
Patent GB-191200942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shovels for Stokers' use, and other purposes.
Inventor: FELL CLARENCE ARNOLD
IPC: B21D53/66
Filed: 1912-01-12
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 942. Fell, C. A. Jan. 12. Shovels.-Shovels for use by stokers &c. are provided with longitudinal radiating ribs or grooves on their faces to facilitate the spreading of small coal, grain, &c. The ribs or grooves A may be integral with the shovel or fixed to it by rivets &c. They may be made upon a separate plate, or singly in strings, with or without riveting studs. The front ends of the ribs slope backwards, and the shovel slopes upwards from each side towards the centre. The ribs may extend to the back of the shovel, the front edge of which may be serrated.
Patent GB-191202198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hubs for Demountable Wheels.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
IPC: B60B3/18
Filed: 1912-01-27
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 2198. Barker, G., [Ellsworth & Cross]. Jan. 27. Locking nuts.-In detachable wheels of the type that carry a lock-nut 18, Fig. 1, housed in an annular recess in the detachable hub, the nut has ratchet teeth 36, Fig. 4, on its periphery and is locked by a bolt 37 actuated by a spring 43 and provided with a notch 48, by which, when the bolt is withdrawn, it is retained in its inoperative position.
Patent GB-191203555-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Generating High Frequency Currents.
Inventor: HEYLAND ALEXANDER
IPC: H02K57/00
Filed: 1912-02-12
Granted: 1913-02-12
Abstract: 3555. Heyland, A. Feb. 12. Alternating-current induction machines.- High-frequency currents are generated by oscillations in the magnetic field of a dynamo produced by the reaction of a polyphase winding on the rotor or stator having the coils of its several phases connected in parallel, so that low-frequency harmonics inthese coils are mutually cancelled as equalizing-currents between the coils, and only that higher harmonic that has the same direction in all the coils is developed for use. In the form shown, the laminated stator a has seven hemitropic coils S, producing a fourteen-pole field, and seven coils S' connected in parallel. The excitation is from a continuous or alternating current supply e. The laminated rotor b has five equallyspaced coils S<11> connected in parallel so as to be short - circuited for the fundamental fivephase current induced in them, and also for the second, third, and fourth harmonics. The fifth harmonic is similarly directed in all the coils, and develops field oscillations with a frequency of 7 x 5 = 35 per revolution, and the magnitude of these may be regulated by means of the excitation source e. The reaction of the tenpole rotor induces currents in the seven-phase coils S<1> having a frequency of five per revolution, but as these coils are in parallel, only the seventh harmonic is developed, and gives a frequency of 35 per revolution also. The coils of the windings, other than the short-circuited winding, may be connected in series or parallel, and either may supply the consuming-circuit. The field coils S may be connected in parallel to augment the action, and condensers c or tuned circuits may be used for the same purpose. A choking-coil d keeps the high-frequency currents from the circuit e. When the coils of one element of the machine are in series, condensers may be connected across groups of them to modify the effects of magnetic leakage between the stator and rotor. If the coils S<11> be not connected to the circuit 1, 2, they may be formed as a squirrel cage. In an alternative arrangement, the parallel-connected coils of the stator or rotor may be distributed with unequal pitches, for instance two pitches giving twophase currents which develop the required harmonic more strongly than the others,- with the optional aid of condensers for selecting the required harmonic. The stator and rotor.windings may be connected to the same or to different excitation sources.
Patent GB-191205846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Air Supply to Tuyeres for Cupolas.
Inventor: DAVIES WILLIAM
IPC: F27B1/16
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 5846. Davies, W., and Davies, L. March 8. Cupola furnaces.-The supply of air from the blast-box a of a cupola furnace to the tuyeres is controlled by covers or plates b mounted on rods d, which pass through bushes c, c' in the top and bottom of the blast-box. The height of each cover b may be adjusted by a pin d<1>, which is passed through one of a series of holes in the rod d and holes in the bush c<1>. According to a modification, the rod d may be screwed at one end and provided with a hand-wheel by which the cover b is adjusted. Guide-straps e are provided to retain the covers over the tuyeres.
Patent GB-191206791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fabric or Cloth Treated with Rubber or the like.
Inventor: HENDERSON ALBERT HENRY
IPC: D06M15/693
Filed: 1912-03-19
Granted: 1913-03-19
Abstract: 6791. Henderson, A. H. March 19. Backings; compound fabrics; waterproofing. -To facilitate the impregnation of fabric with rubber or rubbersubstitute solution, the fabric is mercerized, whereby the rubber &c. solution is enabled to penetrate into the interiors of the fibres and fill the spaces between the fibres. The porosity of the fabric may be increased by treating it after the mercerization with a swelling-agent, preferably one miscible with oil or water, such as ricinoleic acid or turkey-red oil, removing the agent by means of a solvent, and impregnating with the rubber &c. after removal of the solvent. The fabric may have a diagonal and reversely directed weave as shown in Fig. 1, and it may be combined, after the treatment with rubber &c., with rubber-treated raw-hide. The fabric may be coated as well as impregnated. The impregnation may be effected by immersing the fabric in a tank containing the rubber &c. solution, and alternately evacuating the tank and refilling it with air until the impregnation is complete. The last vacuum may be followed by pressure. Specifications 24,140/12, [Class 142 (iv), Woven fabrics &c.], and 24,141/12 are referred to.
Patent GB-191206863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LONGFORD HERBERT GEORGE
IPC: F02M7/14
Filed: 1912-03-20
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 6863. Longford, H. G., Clark, W. A., and Longford, W. W., [trading as Sphinx Manufacturing Co.]. March 20. Spray carburettors.-The carburettor body is formed of two tubes a, b intersecting at rightangles. The tube a contains a sliding throttle valve y having a cut-away portion to admit air from the port 3 when the throttle is in its lowest or closed position. The float-chamber c is secured to the tube b by a split collar d through which and the tube b passes the fuel nozzle g. This nozzle has lateral orifices l controlled by a piston m and is coned at its base and secured by a gland j. Air enters through orifices in a cap u and also through ports v controlled by a sliding sleeve q carrying a conical member r. In a modification, the piston m is replaced by a long plug adjusted from the upper end of the nozzle.
Patent GB-191207223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Finger Exercising Machines.
Inventor: LELAND HARRY GRANT
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 7223. Leland, H. G. March 25. Hand-exercising apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus for exercising the fingers of pianists &c. The fingers are placed upon n pivoted bars 29, 29<a>, 30, 30' which are connected alternately to bars 27, 28 reciprocated vertically through a linl 19 by a crank 17 and treadles 3.
Patent GB-191209132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corve Controllers or Stops.
IPC: B61H13/30
Filed: 1912-04-18
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 9132. Staveley Coal and Iron Co., and Marson, B. J. April 18. Axle stops. - Buffer springs are interposed between a fixed framing and a sliding headstock which carries a stop for trucks on a colliery tramroad or in a pit cage. The framing a has grooves e for a sliding plate d carrying a headstock c; this provides bearings for two tumblers f having at one end a stop g and at the other end a balance weight h which normally rests on the plate d. One or more springs m are set between the headstock c and a lug n on the framing a. The stop g is held up by one end l of a bell-crank lever, the other end k lifting the weight h when engaged by a lever s actuated by a hand-lever t. To enable the lever t to be released when one axle of a truck has passed the stop g, the arm l is extended by a lever o which is held down by the first axle until the second one has passed the stop g.
Patent GB-191213324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: FARMER JAMES
IPC: B25B1/12
Filed: 1912-06-06
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 13,324. Farmer, J. June 6. Vices.-A quick-adjustment vice is provided with eccentric bearings E, F in the slide A of the movable jaw which bearings are connected together by a bar H so that, by means of a handle J projecting from the collar F' on the sleeve F, the bearings may be rotated to lift the screw G out of engagement with the fixed nut K. The angular movement may be limited by projecting studs F<2>. A spring M may be introduced between the outer end of the rear bearing E and a collar N on the rear end of the screw to allow axial movement of the screw so that under all circumstances it may engage freely with the nut.
Patent GB-191215286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Means for use in the Production of Metal Castings.
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 15,286. Holcroft & Sons, T., and Holcroft, A. July 1. Moulding-machines; moulds clamping and guiding flasks and moulds.-A moulding-machine is arranged for the production of multiple moulds, wherein each intermediate mould part serves as the top part of one mould and the bottom of another. A wheeled support e, Figs. 1 and 2, serving for the removal, if desired, of a pile of moulds, carries guide-bars C engaging guideways in lugs on the flasks. A flask is placed in position together with a false flask and is filled, the false flask is removed, and a pattern plate is superposed, followed by another flask and so on until the pile at the left of Fig. 1 is obtained. Pressure is then applied by a head D traversable from one station to another on ways P. A yielding support may be arranged on e adapted to enter the bottom flask during compression, and the pressure head may be similarly arranged to enter the top flask. After ramming, the support e is raised by rack and pinion gear G, E', and fingers h<1> carried on a bar pivoted at h are swung inwards to support the moulds in a separated condition. Cams k are swung under the pattern plates and raise them to permit bars M' carried from rails N to be brought under the plates to withdraw them laterally. The fingers h<1> are removed, and the moulds are lowered and thus assembled ready for pouring. Yielding supports may be employed during filling to relieve the sand from sustaining the whole weight of the plates.
Patent GB-191216059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stabilising Devices applicable to Aeroplanes.
Inventor: ARSENE ISIDORE DUVAL
IPC: B64C17/00
Filed: 1912-07-09
Abstract: 16,059. Duval, A. I. July 11, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Balancing; shock of landing, deadening.-A depending rod 1, slidable in guides 2, 3 on the frame 9 of an aeroplane, is provided with a heavy mass 4 at its lower end and tends to preserve equilibrium when lowered with the aid of a cord 7 controlled by the aviator. A spring 5 is interposed between the weight and a collar 6 on the rod to deaden the shock on landing.
Patent GB-191218119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Luggage Carriers for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS LESLIE ASHCROFT
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 1912-08-06
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 18,119. Edwards, L. A. Aug. 6. Luggage-carriers. - In a carrier attachment for cycles, more particularly motor - cycles, a frame adapted to receive a valise or other luggage receptacle is formed of a number of vertical bars A, hooked at their upper ends B and bent outwards and then upwards at the bottom to form a supporting-clip C, D, and of horizontal bars E secured across the vertical bars and formed with bent ends F, G to fit around the front and rear ends of the receptacle. The attachment may be suspended from any horizontal support, but is particularly intended for use with the ordinary form of rear platform carrier J. For fastening the attachment to the bicycle frame a clamping-bar K arranged parallel with one of the horizontal bars is secured thereto by set-screws M or the like so that the cycle frame is clamped between the two bars. To accommodate receptacles of varying sizes the members of the attachment may be made extensible and the width of the clip portions adjustable, as by forming the members and clips in two overlapping lengths with screw-and-slot securing-means.
Patent GB-191219051-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Converting Hydrocarbons of Higher into those of Lower Boiling Point.
Inventor: LEFFER LOUIS GEORG
IPC: C10G9/42
Filed: 1912-08-20
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 19,051. Leffer, L. G. Aug. 20. Hydrocarbon oils, cracking.-In a process of cracking hydrocarbons, in which the vapours in the presence of a circulating current of a permanent gas are heated to a temperature not exceeding 410‹ C. under a pressure of about 10-12 atmospheres, the vapours are submitted to the decomposing temperature in a vessel p, heated, for example, by a steam coil w or electrically, and arranged between the still a and the condenser b or dephlegmator t. The plant is otherwise identical with that described in Specification 2328/12.
Patent GB-191221784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Tram Cars, Buses, and such Vehicles.
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD
IPC: B61D33/00
Filed: 1912-09-25
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 21,784. Brown, E. Sept. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Revolving seats.-A rotatable seat for use in tramcars, omnibuses, and like vehicles, comprises a seat member carried by a rod F, which is supported at its upper end by a bracket A and at its lower end by a floor socket G. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 22,814/99.
Patent GB-191222179-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Golf Ball.
Inventor: HILL WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 22,179. Hill, W. T., and Milne, R. Sept. 30. Balls.-A golf ball has inscribed upon its surface either in intaglio or relief, and about a series of axes, a series of single helicoids A, B, C of constant and similar pitch relative to the spherical surface.
Patent GB-191222682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Copying Machines using Paper Rolls.
Inventor: SCHAFER FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: B41L7/04
Filed: 1912-10-05
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 22,682. Schafer, F. W. Oct. 5. Roller copying - presses. - A roller copying- machine of the kind in which the wound-up web is severed into sheets by a knife co-acting with a groove in the receiving-drum is constructed with a small knife or slitting - disk, which is normally at one side of the machine frame and is moved by hand from end to end of the drum in a slot in the drum, the drum being locked in position by a catch normally held out of action by the cutter. As shown, the cutting-knife n is attached to a carrier n<2> mounted so as to slide on a bar o carried by numbers h, i of a frame which is capable of attachment to existing machines. The winding-up drum comprises end disks a<2>, a<3> connected by bars a<4>, some of which are depressed at their centres a<5> and to one of which the paper is secured by a clamp. Two rods a<6>, a' form between them a slot g which guides the knife n. The carrier n<2> is normally held out of action by a spring r, the blade n being protected in this position by a guard n<3>. A stud l on the disk a<3> engages at each revolution a lever l<2>, which allows the drum to rotate freely in one direction but limits its backward motion to one revolution. The drum is positioned for the cutting - operation by bringing the pin l and lever l<2> into engagement, and on releasing the carrier n<2> a pivoted catch s, which is normally held out of action by a stud u on the carrier n<2>, engages a notch t in disk a<2> and holds the drum during the cutting-operation. The disk a<2> is slotted to permit the knife n to pass therethrough. At each rotation of the drum a the pin l rings a gong m.
Patent GB-191226578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Furniture.
Inventor: OHNSTRAND ENOCH
IPC: F16B12/08
Filed: 1912-11-19
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 26,578. Ohnstrand, E. Nov. 19. Drawers.-In the sheetmetal desk construction shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the legs 6, 7 support between them drawer strike bars 17 of channelsection, t b e connexion being effected by means of a rod 30, Fig. 13, passing through tongues on the bars 17 which project through slots in the legs. Drawer guides 43, Fig. 12, having guiding-faces for the top of one drawer and the bottom of another and beaded flanges 46, 48, are supported by tongue- and-slot connexion from the legs 6, 7, Fig. 3, in front and angle-iron uprights 35 at the rear, the latter being connected to cro-s-pieces 34, 36. The guides are slotted in front to receive the flanges of the strike-bars 17. The series of drawers is closed in at the top by a plate 37 having upwardly-turned flanges 40, on which rests a slide 41. A bottom plate 14 clcses in the series of drawers at the bottom and is supported by inturned edges 19 of the panels. The drawers 54<a>, Fig. 13, have beaded edges 54 which engage the drawer guides.
Patent GB-191312271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screen Separators.
Inventor: GRUEBER CURT VON
IPC: B07B1/42
Filed: 1913-05-26
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 12,271. Grueber, C. von. May 26. Fixed sieves. - A non-reciprocating inclined screen mounted on spring supports 14, 16 has small and rapid vibrations imparted to it by means of knocking-levers pivoted at 12, 13 and positively driven from the shaft 5, as shown. The sieve rests on horizontal bars 14 projecting through the wall S of the casing, these bars being supported by adjustable springs 16 mounted in U-shaped members 17 secured to the bar 6. The rocking levers 11 have rubber or like insertions 19 which are arranged to contact with the upper ends of the forks 18 when the levers are rapidly oscillated, this tapping motion being communicated to the sieve. Each of the bars 14 has an abutment 20 resting against a friction roller 21 mounted on the lower arm of the casting 17. The lower end of the bar can be adjusted, as shown.