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Patent GB-191200272-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Evaporating Sea Water and for Generating Steam.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: F22B13/02
Filed: 1912-01-03
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 272. Willis, P. R. J., [Mykolashek, C.]. Jan. 3. Water-tube boilers; blow-down apparatus.- A boiler especially adapted to evaporate seawater and generate steam comprises an outer casing 1 containing a fire-box 2 consisting of an annular water-receptacle 3 having pipes 4 extending across it form hollow grate-bars. A vertical drum 6 is supported by tubular legs 5 connecting it to the receptacle 3. Water-tubes 10 of equal length are connected to the drum above and below, and are coiled round it. The fire-box has one or more tubes 11 projecting from it and surrounding the tubes 10. The tubes 11 are connected to the drum 6 at 12. A tubular arm 13 projects from the boiler through the casing and contains a rock-shaft 14 which carries a crank-arm 15 at each end. The arm that is in the boiler supports a float 16, and the other arm is all attached to a rod 17 connected to a cock 18 in the blow-off pipe 19. Seawater is fed in continuously by a pipe 20 in excess of that evaporated, consequently the blow-off valve operates automatically and periodically. A modification is described in which an ordinary fire-box is used and the blowoff pipe is connected to a central tubular pipe supporting the drum.
Patent GB-191203499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Heating Boiler Feed Water.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
IPC: F22D1/28
Filed: 1912-02-12
Granted: 1913-02-12
Abstract: 3499. Morison, D. B. Feb. 12. [Cognate Applications, 9754/12 and 15,436/12.] Feed - water, heating. - A pump d delivers through a heater a to the boiler, drawing its supply from a secondary heater b, heated by the excess steam that passes over when a predetermined pressure is reached in the primary heater. If the water in the secondary heater has attained a maximum temperature, the excess steam passes to a condenser c of the atmosphere. If the normal supply of exhaust steam is insufficient to raise the temperature of the feed-water to the desired limit in the primary heater, a thermal regulator or steampressure regulator automatically may admit a supply of supplementary steam through the pipe 6 from a separate source.
Patent GB-191206028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Locks.
Inventor: TAMBURINI MATTEO
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 6028. Tamburini, M. May 27, 1911, [Convention date]. Latches, sliding; sliding bolts; lock mechanism, permutation.-The lock comprises a latch bolt d and a dead bolt c, both of which are adapted to be operated by a spindle s carrying two arms u, v, which can, by moving the spindle longitudinally, be engaged respectively with the two bolts, but are arranged so that only one is engaged at a time. The spindle can be secured in both positions against longitudinal movement, so that the operation of either of the bolts can be prevented, by permutation rings w mounted within a shell n secured to the lock casing by screw bolts p. The shell n has apertures 4 through which the indicating marks of the rings can be seen, and in one of these is pivoted a detent 8 adapted to engage one of a series of notches 10 in the disks to hold these in any position. The apertures 4 of the sleeve n can be concealed by a sleeve 5 rotating thereon.
Patent GB-191206048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Air-brakes.
Inventor: FYFE WILLIAM WALKER
IPC: B60T17/10
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 6048. Fyfe, W. W. March 11. Actuating; plug lift valves; locking. - Air brakes for railway, t r a m w a y , or road vehicles, of the kind in which the brake cylinder is provided with two pistons and connected to the train-pipe in such a manner that, when the train - pipe pressure is reduced, the pistons are forced together to apply the brakes, are provided with a special form of driver's valve for venting the train-pipe, of adjustable accelerating-valves for obtaining a local-venting at the ends of the train-pipe, and of adjustable intermediate valves for connecting the spaces at the outer ends of the brake cylinder with that between the pistons so that the braking- pressure may leak off and prevent skidding of the wheels. Fig. 6 shows the driver's valve, which comprises a plug which may be gradually raised from its seat by rotating its screwed spindle c', or suddenly raised in emergencies by a hand-lever c<4> pivoted to a sliding nut c<2> on the valve spindle but normally held by a catch. Fig. 4 shows the accelerating-valve to be fitted at each end of the train-pipe and comprising a valve e<2>, which. is normally closed by the train-pipe pressure but is automatically opened by a spring c<3> when this pressure is reduced by the venting obtained at the driver's valve. Fig. 5 shows the intermediate valve. which comprises an adjustable plug connected at f<1> to the two ends of the brake cylinder and at f to the space between the pistons.
Patent GB-191207790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Fertilizer Mixer and Cart.
Inventor: BRODIE JAMES HAWKINS
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 1912-03-30
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 7790. Brodie, J. H. March 30. Vehicles with mixing-apparatus.-In a mixing-device of the kind in which a mixing-drum is mounted on a wheel axle so as to turn therewith, the drum is secured to the axle and to one wheel, the other wheel turning freely on the axle. The drum 20 is mounted on a square shaft 9, to which the wheel 18 is attached. The wheel 18 and drum 20 are also connected by bolts 33. The drum also carries a sleeve 16 on which the wheel 17 revolves. The whole is mounted on a frame 2 provided with draught arrangements. The drum 20 is polygonal in section and is provided with sliding discharge doors 25 in one side and a feeding- door 29 on the opposite side.
Patent GB-191210271-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant Receptacles for use on Ships.
Inventor: BRIDGMAN VICTOR
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 1912-04-30
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 10,271. Bridgman, V. April 30. [Cognate Applications, 11,448/12 and 11,723/12.] Buoys; detaching-gear.-A buoyant receptacle of the type adapted to be automatically released in the event of the sinking of the ship is constructed so as to serve as a life-buoy for the rescue of several persons and as a receptacle for valuables, log-books, &c. The buoyant receptacle 1 is pro. vided with hinged flaps 4, which are adapted, when unfolded, to form a raft, and is provided with a releasing-device of the type comprising a cylinder and a spring-pressed piston, which is adapted, when acted upon by water pressure, to release a bolt on the piston-rod from a socket secured to the vessel. The movement of the piston-rod switches on the current for electric lamps arranged behind lenses in the upper part of the receptacle 1, and also stops a clock. Hand-rails 3 are arranged in recesses 2.
Patent GB-191212936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chocks for Supporting Boats.
Inventor: WELIN AXEL
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1912-06-01
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 12,936. Welin, A. June 1. Chocks.-One or more transverse chocks a are adapted to be tilted about a fixed longitudinal axis b, so that the boat can be freed without the necessity of lifting. The chocks are tilted by means of a bell-crank lever d and a link c.
Patent GB-191213787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Engines more particularly applicable to Self-propelled Vehicles.
IPC: B60K5/00
Filed: 1912-06-12
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 13,787. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 12. Bed-plates.-Engines, particularly internalcombustion engines for use on self-propelled vehicles, are supported by means of springs having a rate of vibration differing from that of the engine, with the object of preventing the transmission of vibration from the engine to the supporting-frame. Cushioning-means are interposed between the engine and support to prevent movements of any appreciable magnitude, and means are also provided to prevent longitudinal and transverse movements. The engine 7 is supported upon two front springs 10, 11 and one rear spring 9 above a rectangular opening formed by the longitudinal frame member 13 and the transverse members 14. To the engine base are bolted end and side rails 17, which project under the frame members and prevent fore and aft, sideways, or lifting movements, felt cushioning-means 22 being interposed between the parts carried by the engine and a plate 21 bent round the floor and underneath the frame members. Springs 25 may be also provided to prevent side movements.
Patent GB-191216601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevator Safety Devices.
Inventor: MORTENSON CARL
IPC: B66B5/26
Filed: 1912-07-16
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 16,601. Mortenson, C. July 16. Catch gear and like safety retaining-mechanism.-Comprises an arrangement of clamping- jaws adapted to grip the guides of a lift cage if a certain speed limit is exceeded, the gripping pressure being applied by the movement of the cage. The cage 40 is hung from a transverse beam 10 which is guided in the well by plates 12 attached to the beam by bolts 13 and engaging the sides of the guide bars 9. A shaft 16 passes through each pair of plates carrying at one end fast pulleys 17, and at the other threaded end a ratchet-wheel 19. Cords 48, 51 secured at their upper ends to the top of the guides 9 pass round the pulleys 17 and round a central pulley 24 and are tensioned by weights 50, 53 at the opposite side of the well. The central pulley 24 is geared to a governor 30 the balls of which are linked to a central rod adapted, when speed is excessive, to release trip mechanism 43, which allows spring pawls 45 to engage the ratchet-wheels 19. The trip mechanism may also be released by pulling a hand cord 38. The arrest of the ratchet-wheels 19 causes them to move endwise along the rotat ing screws 16 and to bring the clamping-plates 12 into gripping engagement with the guides 9. The plates 12 are prevented from opening too far by inter-engaging lugs resting on the top of the beam 10. In a modification shown in Fig. 6, the jaws 12<1> swing on vertical pivots 13<1> between top and bottom plates 14<1> which have lugs 10<1> to limit the outward movement of the jaws.
Patent GB-191217145-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Storing Eggs.
Inventor: BORAMAN EDWARD
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 17,145. Boraman, E., Roughton, C. S., and Waters, J. B. Oct. 13, 1911, [Convention date]. Rack stands.-Means for supporting eggs for storage comprise metal sheets 1, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with rows of upper and lower metal bands, 2, 2<A>, the lower bands being fixed while the upper bands are mounted loosely. The bands are coned as shown, and the inner edges are turned over. The devices may be held in racks or suspended from hooks &c. in a well-ventilated room.
Patent GB-191218494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change Speed Gear for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: COSSERAT WILLFORD ARTHUR PELOQ
IPC: F16H15/12
Filed: 1912-08-12
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 18,494. Cosserat, W. A. P. Aug. 12. Variable-speed friction gearing comprises a driving-disk 2, Fig. 1, engaged by a pair of rollers 3, which are in the same plane and turn loosely upon pins 4 on a movable frame 5. Another like pair of rollers 8, turning loosely on pivots 9 upon the frame 5, engage and drive a driven disk 7. The disks 2 and 7 may be toothed externally for engaging driving-chains. The power passes from the disks 3 to the disks 8 by way of disks 11, which are carried by and are adapted to turn with a transverse shaft 10. Adjustable springs 12, which press the disks 11 inwards into engagement, also turn with the shaft 11, which remains in a fixed position when the frame 5 is moved to vary the speed-ratio. In a modified arrangement specially suitable for motorvehicles, a sleeve is adapted to be turned about the shaft 10 and thereby to thrust the disks 11 apart to disconnect the gearing. Balance gearing may be combined with the driven disk 7. The gearing may be multiplied for large powers. Reversed driving may be provided for by allowing the rollers 3 to be slid to the other side of the axis of the wheel 2. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the driving-disk is dispensed with. The rollers 3 are in mutual contact and are driven from a toothed gear 41. Reversed driving is effected by turning the pair of rollers 3 through half a revolution about the axis of the gear 41. The disconnecting-means are shown at 30, 34.
Patent GB-191220102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roving Frames.
Inventor: RAMON-BASSAS EMILIO
IPC: D01H1/36
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 20,102. Bassas, E. Ramon-. Nov. 22, 1911, [Convention date]. Winding-on motions.-The means for adjusting the cone belt. of roving-frames described in Specification 9205/12 are connected with a pencil and travelling sheet of paper so as to record the adjustments made during any period, and are connected with the stop gear, so that the cone belt is moved thereby to prevent broken rovings when the frame is stopped and is automatically replaced when the frame is re-started. The pencil also marks the completion of successive sets of bobbins. The slide block Q, which, as described in the abovementioned Specification, is carried by the screw which adjusts the belt-fork 0 independently of the rack b through gear-wheels and a screw V, carries a pencil T which traces a line upon a sheet of paper drawn from a stock cylinder by means of a drum J actuated by wheels A, A<3> driven by ratchet gear from the shaft that actuates the rack. The stop-rod is adjustably connected with a lever, and when it is operated to stop the frame, a catch h on the lever is released and engages with one of a series of holes g in a rod d, so that further movement of the stop-rod moves the rod a and the cone belt-fork in the direction of the arrow 5 and so alters the speed of the bobbin to give the necessary slack to the roving. This movement tensions a spring Z, which, when the machine is re-started, moves the cone belt-fork to its original position.
Patent GB-191221491-A (GB)
Title: Method or Process of Assisting Fermentation and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SCOTT WALTHER
IPC: C12C11/00
Filed: 1912-09-21
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 21,491. Scott, W. Sept. 21. Fermenting.-In fermenting beer wort &c., the yeast that rises to the surface is separated and injected at the base of the liquid. The fermenting-vessel A is divided by a domed partition 3 into two compartments B, C, connected by a short wide pipe 4 which can be closed by a valve 8, and by a pipe 5 opening into the base of each compartment. The compartment C is filled with fermenting liquid, and the yeast that rises to the surface is forced up the pipe 4 either by pressure of the fermentation gases or of air or carbon dioxide admitted by a pipe 19. The valve 8 is then closed and the ferment is forced from the compartment B by the pipe 5 to the base of the compartment C either by air pressure in the compartment B, or by reducing the pressure in compartment C. Another form of apparatus comprises two closed fermenting-vessels, having pipe connexions at the top and base, and pipes for admitting or withdrawing gas, so that either the froth or the upper portions of the liquid in one vat may be forced or drawn into the base of the other vat, through a tube which may be provided with a cooler.
Patent GB-191221629-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Delivering Measured Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
IPC: G01F11/16
Filed: 1912-09-23
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 21,629. Pindstofte, A. A. Oct. 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Moving-chamber apparatus.-The receptacles are supported on a rotating carrier b, in which slide the stems f of the measuring-chambers c ; the stems also slide in the bottom of a supply tank a supported by the spindle c of the carrier. The tank a is kept filled to a constant level, and the measuring-vessels are raised and lowered by levers i with rollers running on a fixed cam-plate m. From the bottom of the measuring-vessel, a tube leads to a port n adapted to register with a delivery tube d extending into the receptacle. The reservoir may be stationary and the cam-plate movable.
Patent GB-191222178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots or Shoes.
Inventor: WALKDEN ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: A43C13/04
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 22,178. Walkden, A. E. Sept. 30. Soles.-Rubber studs C formed with flanges c<2> are inserted from above in the outer sole and the top lift of the heel before these are secured in position. The studs C pass through metal eyelets D flanged at each end. Malleable iron studs may be substituted for some of the studs C.
Patent GB-191222594-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Heating Apartments in Buildings and Ships with Hot Water.
Inventor: FERGUSON JOHN JAMES
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 22,594. Ferguson, J. J. Oct. 4. I n s t a n t a n e o u s water-heaters. - In a system for heating by hot water, a boiler c is employed having a supply pipe c<3> connected to its upper part and also to a tank - filled set of radiators, a n d a trap bend discharge pipe c<1> connected to its lower part and discharging into an open overhead cistern. From the situation of the feed-pipe c<3> it follows that air is entrapped in the boiler. A fire below heats the boiler, the upper part of which rises to a high temperature. The entrapped air drives out the water in the lower part into the overhead cistern, more water flowing in from the pipe c<3> which, causing a slight contraction in the air, draws in more water. This water is heated by flowing over the heated rings c<8>, c<9>, and the action recommences. The boiler may be in the form of a wide bore spiral tube.
Patent GB-191223148-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Detecting Pillage from Cases of Merchandise.
Inventor: DAVIES HENRY THEODORE
IPC: B65D55/06
Filed: 1912-10-10
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 23,148. Davies, H. T. Oct. 16, 1911, [Convention date]. Sealing. - A packing-case has strips 1 of fabric, such as hessian or calico, glued round it, the overlapping ends being held by a wax seal 6 in a cavity 4, in order that tampering with the boards of the case may be detected.
Patent GB-191223671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Vaporizing Medicinal Substances for Inhalation.
Inventor: FELLERER CARL
IPC: A61M11/06
Filed: 1912-10-16
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 23,671. Fellerer, C. Nov. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Air-pressure sprayers.-In an atomizer of medicaments for inhalation, the fineness of the mist delivered is regulated by forming the chamber 1 with a number of openings 6, 7, at different angles to the jet of spray from the nozzle 4, or with a single opening which can be moved to different positions. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes also a third form of apparatus in which a single opening with an adjustable baffle-plate is used; this subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191225730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire-stitching Tongs or Pliers.
Inventor: ESCHMANN HEINRICH
IPC: B25B7/18
Filed: 1912-11-09
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 25,730. Eschmann, H. Nov. 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stapling, hand - tools for. - Wire-stitching tongs or pliers comprise two pairs of levers 1, 2 and 3, 4 pivotally connected to each other at 7, 8, one member of the pair 3, 4 carrying a clinch-block 10 and the other an adjustable head-block 13. This head-block is pivoted by a pin 12 to the lever 4, so that by means of a screw 26, it may be clamped in various irregular positions. The block 13 has a guiding-member 14, on which slides a member 15, which is urged towards the clinch-block by a spring 16. Staples placed in this member 15, either by hand or automatically, are driven into and clinched in the work when the levers 1, 2 are forced together. In the form shown, the staples are automatically fed from a magazine 19 attached to the member 15; they are set astride a guidepin 21 upon retracting a sliding block 23, which is urged forwards by a spring to feed the staples. The pliers are adapted to reach all parts of a boot, and the clinch block 10 has a number of clinching-grooves to suit the various positions and the angularly adjustable head.
Patent GB-191226492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine and like Indicators.
Inventor: ARNDT MAX
IPC: G01L23/02
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 26,492. Arndt, M. Nov. 18, 1911, [Convention date Steam-engine indicators.-In apparatus of the class described in Specifications 19,414/05, 27,250/06, and 4352/09, wherein an intercepting device formed by rectangular tubes 1, 2, 3 is adapted to separate portions of a stream flowing from a similarlyshaped orifice e, and thereby to effect an integration, the tubes are reciprocated by spring- controlled pistons k<1>, k<2> moving in cylinders c<1>, c<2> connected by pipes a, b to either end of the engine cylinder. The central tube 3 communicates always by means of an extension 4 with a passage B, and the tubes 1, 2 deliver liquid to the interior or exterior of a channel A, which is pivoted at A<1> and connected to the channel B. A guard A<2> serves to prevent liquid flowing down the exterior of the channel from entering the pipe C. The reversing-device for the channels A, B comprises levers 11, 12 which are pivoted at 15, 16 and carry adjustable stops 9, 10 and rubber pads 13, 14. In operation, the admission of steam to the engine cylinder forces the piston k<1> quickly to the right, bringing the tube 1 partly under the orifice c. Simultaneously, an adjustable stop 7 carried by an arm 5 on the intercepting chamber strikes the stop 9 on the lever 11 and causes the cushion 13 to force the chambers A, B into the position shown in the Figure, where they are retained by a spring 23. Backward movement of the piston k<2> due to cushioning is allowed for by the space between the stops 8, 10. Admission of steam into the other end of the orifice cylinder causes a reversal of these movements due to the movement of the piston k<2>. The liquid that flows through the tubes 1, 2 passes away to a meter through a pipe D' and represents the effective pressure in the cylinder. Liquid intercepted by the tube 3 passes away through a tube D<2>.
Patent GB-191228911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety-razors.
Inventor: FRIE FRITZ
IPC: B26B21/00
Filed: 1912-12-16
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 28,911. Frie, F. Dec. 16. Razors, safety. A foldable safety razor comprises a casing a, a lever d pivoted to the casing and carrying a pivoted guard f kept in the position of use by a spring g, and a blade secured to the guard. The guard and lever may be folded into the casing, and the casing closed, against the action of the springs g, w, the casing being then locked by the catches s. The razor opens automatically into shaving position when the catches are. released, and the casing and cover, opened or closed as desired, operate as a handle. The guard spring g, Fig. 8, is kept in position by a projection engaging an aperture in the guard and holds the guard in the opened position by engaging a flattened top portion of the lever d. One or more separate blades t can be carried in the case beneath one or more catches h. In a modification, the lever d is mounted on a plunger, which is automatically forced out by a spring when the cover of the case is released.