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Patent GB-191011583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Method of Working Arc Lamps and Incandescent Lamps in common on an Alternating Current Circuit.
Inventor: HEIMANN ARTHUR
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 11,583. Heimann, A., and Schõffer, W. Jan. 10, [Convention date]. [Addition to 748/10.] Lighting systems.-In an arrangement for working incandescent and arc lamps in series, as described in the parent Specification and 11,582/10, switching-means are provided for preventing rushes of current through the incandescent lamps while the lamp circuit is being closed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the incandescent lamps 5 with their variators 10 are first inserted by means of the switch 12, which can only be operated slowly. When the resistance of the variators 10 has increased sufficiently, the arc lamps 6 are inserted in series with the incandescent lamps and a resistance 17, which is afterwards short-circuited by a further movement of the switch 12. In a modification, the arc lamps are first inserted in series with a resistance. A further movement of the switch places the incandescent lamps and the resistance in parallel; the resistance is then switched out, leaving the arc and incandescent lamps in series.
Patent GB-191012261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Generating Systems.
Inventor: LAYTON GORDON
Filed: 1910-05-18
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 12,261. Layton, G. May 18. Drawings to Specification. Fly-wheel situated in condenser vacuum.- The shaft of a low-pressure turbine is provided with a fly-wheel mounted at the exhaust end of the turbine casing in order that it may rotate in a vacuum to avoid frictional losses.
Patent GB-191028649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for the Production of High Temperature Feed Water for Steam Generators.
Inventor: PARK TOM DIXON
IPC: F22D1/26
Filed: 1910-12-09
Granted: 1911-12-11
Abstract: 28,649. Parr, T. D. Dec. 9. [Cognate Application, 13,702/11.] Feed-water, heating.-Feedwater is supplied continuously to one, two, or a battery of boilers of large water-capacity, such as the Scotch marine type, multi-tubular, both vertical and horizontal, and Lancashire, Cornish, Galloway and like types, at or about the temperature of the steam generated, by utilizing one or more of the boilers solely as feedwater-heaters, the heaters being maintained full of water and separately fired. Fig. 1 shows the invention in connexion with a battery of cylindrical boilers, in which feedwater-heaters 18 supply generators 17. To convert an existing battery of generators into heaters and generators it is merely necessary to disconnect the steam-pipe 19-20 and the feed-pipe 20-21 and connect the portions 20 as shown. The top of each heater boiler is fitted with a hollow truncated cone or inverted funnel (not shown) leading to the feed delivery pipe, which serves to collect the hot feed and also provides a small space for the accumulation of steam, when the temperature falls and the water contracts, for preventing water-hammering. To prevent the formation of steam in the heaters, the outlet is controlled by a presure-regulating valve set to lift at or about the same pressure as the safety-valves cn the generators.
Patent GB-191030196-A (GB)
Title: Drive Pulley.
Inventor: TORGERSON LEWIS
IPC: F16H55/42
Filed: 1910-12-29
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 30,196. Torgerson, L. Dec. 29. P u l l e y s . - A pulley consists of rings 6 of leather &c. which are mounted on a core formed of two tubular parts 1 provided with interengaging projections and recesses 4, 5 and outer flanges 2. The flanges and rings are holed for the passage of rods 7 secured by nuts 8.
Patent GB-191101314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Ice Skating Floors.
Inventor: GALLAND LEO
IPC: E01C13/10
Filed: 1911-01-18
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 1314. Galland, L. Jan. 19, 1910, [Convention date]. Skating-rinks.-An ice skating-floor is formed of rectangular tubes e supported on wooden sleepers b which rest on ridges on the concrete foundation. Insulating air spaces d are thus formed. Metal plates c protect the joists from leakage, and the concrete is provided with an asphalt or like covering hand internal insulating layers f.
Patent GB-191104449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Briquette Machinery.
Inventor: YEADON SAMUEL NIELD
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 1911-02-22
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 4449. Yeadon, S. N., and Yeadon, A. E. N. Feb. 22. Rotary-mould-table machines.-An intermittent gearing for vertical rotary-table briquetting-machines comprises a segmental pinion F, which drives the mould-wheel A through an intermediate idle pinion D. The table is locked by a bolt K on a lever B, which engages with notches in the pinion D under the influence of a spring or counterweight, and is released by a cam E. According to the Provisional Specification, the gearing may be applied to horizontal machines, and the teeth of the mould-wheel are formed either on the wheel itself or on a loose rim.
Patent GB-191104835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes.
Inventor: FROOD HERBERT
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 4835. Frood, H. Feb. 27. Blocks and shoes. -In brake blocks, shoes, or the like for winding and other machinery and having a braking - surface composed of textile material impregnated with a cementitious substance, prepared, for example, as described in Specification 4627/09, the braking - surface is laid on the face of the block in one or more layers and secured to the ends of the blocks by screws, bolts, or other detachable fastenings. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a layer of material B is secured by bolts G and plates H to brackets C' secured by studs E and nuts D to the ends of the block A. The material may be further secured by wooden or other non-metallic pegs K. In a modification, the brackets C' are dispensed with, and the face of the block is bevelled off at each end, the material B being secured to these bevelled ends by bolts passed through from the rear of the block. The block A may consist of a single piece of wood or of a number of pieces. Fig. 3 shows two layers B of material secured by bolts E to a hollow cast-iron block A, segments M of wood being interposed.
Patent GB-191116166-A (GB)
Title: A Lighter for Cigars, Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: HERRMANN FRITZ
IPC: F23Q2/14
Filed: 1911-07-12
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 16,166. Herrmann, F. July 12. Pocket igniters, frictional.-Relates to igniters having a slidable spring- pressed cover, with a normally - closed aperture for inserting a cigar &c. The cover 6 slides between the fuel container 1 and an outer casing 4, between which is housed a spring 5, which lifts the cover when a catchspring 7 is released by pressing a stud 8. The cover 6 has apertures 13, 14 for the escape of products of combustion and the admittance of air. The friction surface 3 slopes from the fuel container to the wall of the cover, and its teeth only bite on the upward movement of the pyrophoric metal 17, which is carried by a spring 16 attached to the cover. The cover is prevented from rotation by a pin 9 and a pin on the catch-spring 7, which slide in grooves in the casing 4. Screws 10 or spring pins prevent the removal of the cover.
Patent GB-191116929-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Pneumatic and other Tyres, Machinery Belting, Golf Balls, Diving Dresses, and other Goods Made either Partially or Wholly of Rubber.
Inventor: FINK MARC WILMOT
Filed: 1911-07-24
Granted: 1912-07-24
Abstract: 16,929. Fink, M. W., and Kobiolke, A. July 24. Waterproofing.-Relates to the formation of a fabric for use in making pneumatic and other tyres, machinery belting, golf balls, diving dresses, &c. Canvas or other fabric or material is placed in a vacuum chamber and rubber mixed with any of the usual solvents to bring it to a pasty mass is'then forced into the chamber so as to permeate the material. The material, placed in a mould if desired, is then vulcanized at 250-320‹ F. in a vacuum. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 22,111/09 and 16,353/10.
Patent GB-191123182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heaters particularly those Designed to Heat Incubators and Employing a Lamp.
Inventor: DAMON CHARLES ALLEN
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1911-10-20
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 23,182. Damon, C. A. Oct. 20, 1910, [Convention date]. Oil reservoirs. - The burner 4 of an incubator lamp is located eccentrically to the reservoir 3 which has a filling- opening 3<a>.
Patent GB-191126341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Locking Devices for Locks.
Inventor: SAHMER GUSTAV
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 1911-11-24
Granted: 1912-12-24
Abstract: 26,341. Sahmer, G. Nov. 24. [Addition to 15,991/09.] Electrically-controlled fastenings. - The bolt 16, adapted to be moved by the action of electromagnets 5, 6 on an armature 14. in order to engage with or free the latch 24, is retained in either the locking or the unlocking position by means of the tail of a second armature 21. which is pivoted and spring-controlled, and is rocked when either electro-magnet is energized. The bolt 16 may be made resilient, by being formed in two parts having an interposed spring, the ends of the bolt 16 and latch 24 being chamfered, so that automatic locking may occur if the bolt is in the upper position when the latch enters the striking-plate. To release the latch from the bolt mechanically, the armature 21 may be moved out of engagement with the bolt by means of a push-button, whereupon the bolt drops by gravity. Fig. 5 shows the ordinary two-way switch 31 for energizing the magnets 5, 6, and auxiliary switches which are provided for the purposes explained below when the lock is applied to a house-door. The switch 32 is used when the switch 31 is in the inoperative position. Contacts 33 are so arranged that they are pressed together when the door is closed, and thus, if the arm S of the switch 32 has been previously placed on the contact c, a circuit through the magnet 5 is completed and the door locked automatically. A key-operated switch 34 provides for the unlocking of the door from the outside if the arm of the switch 32 is on the contact d. In this case, a circuit is completed through the magnet 6 when the contacts e, f of the switch 34 are closed.
Patent GB-191128175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BALDWIN THOMAS PAUL
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1911-12-14
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 28,175. Baldwin, T. P. Dec. 14. Spray carburettors; vaporizers, external.- Three perforated metal blocks b, c, d are arranged in a tube a enclosed in a jacket e, to which exhaust gases flow by the pipes f and leave by the pipes g. The central block c has projecting into it a paraffin nozzle h and petrol nozzle i, the paraffin being heated by passing through the exhaust pipe. Air enters through the perforations in the plug d and is controlled by valves j, j<1>, the valve j, after being opened to admit primary air, striking the bridge j<3> and opening the extra-air valve j<1>. The pipes i', h<1> are provided with cocks so connected that as one is opened the other is closed. In a modification, two blocks arranged vertically are described, the lower block resting on the exhaust pipe and having a cut-away portion to admit air between it and the exhaust-pipe. A filtering and mixing screen is also described.
Patent GB-191202178-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Tar Spraying.
Inventor: HEALEY BRIERLEY DENHAM
IPC: E01C19/17
Filed: 1912-01-27
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 2178. Healey, B. D. Jan. 27. Surface treatment with liquid materials. - Consists in providing a machine for spraying liquid over the surface of roads with a tank vessel and rotary pumps which fill as well as discharge the tank. The pan 1, shown in Fig. 1, is surrounded bv a casing 2, and a soft plate 4 is attached to the end plate 3. Rotary pumps 5 are fitted to this sole plate, and these pumps may be driven by hand or from the road wheels by gearing 8, 9, clutch 10, shaft 17, and gear-wheels 12, Fig. 2, so that liquid is sucked in the direction shown by the arrows and fed through a cock 18 to nozzle-pipes 13. Relief valves 15 allow excess of liquid to pass back to the tank. For filling the tank, the pumps are driven by hand-wheels 16, the cocks 18 being closed and a suction hose coupled to the union 19, so that liquid passes to the tank through check valves 19<Î>, 14, pipes 21, and filter 20.
Patent GB-191204838-A (GB)
Title: Processes for the Production of Disinfectants.
Inventor: FLEMMING PAUL
Filed: 1912-02-27
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 4838. Flemming, P. Feb. 27. Soaps, materials for making; cleansing-compositions.-Soluble disinfectant compounds are produced by the action of alkali salts of phenols and their homologues on fats or fatty oils at the ordinary temperature. The phenol salts mentioned are the alkali compounds of crude carbolic acid, cresol, o-chloro-m-cresol, and p-bromo-m-cresol, and the acid alkali salts of pcresol and p-chloro-m-cresol prepared in accordance with Specifications 9953/04, [Class 2, Acids and salts, Organic &c.], and 21,203/11, [Class 2(iii), Dyes &c.] The fats mentioned are linseed oil, castor oil, and lard. An organie solvent such as alcohol may be added to facilitate the reaction.
Patent GB-191208243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Devices of Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: LAITTE LEOPOLD BENOIT DE
IPC: C10J1/14
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 8243. Laitte, L. B. de. April 4. Moving-chamber apparatus.-In an oscillating scooping-device, carried by a tubular delivery arm, for supplying liquid hydrocarbon in quantities proportional to the air in air-carburetting apparatus, the scoop is formed to compensate for variation in the level of the hydrocarbon into which the scoop dips. The scooping-device consists of a bucket 19 mounted on a tubular oscillating arm 24, which delivers the liquid to a funnel 21 leading to the carburetting-apparatus. The bucket 19, which has an opening 23, is provided with a compensation pipe 25 so that, whether the bucket dips into the liquid at a low level x, Fig. 3, or a high level y, Fig. 2, the volume contained by the bucket, the hollow arm 24, and the compensation pipe 25 is constant. To prevent liquid from being forced into the arm 24 by its movement, the compensation pipe 25 has a cover 26 and lateral orifice 27. To allow liquid contained in the upper part of the arm 24 to run out quickly, the arm is provided with a slot 28.
Patent GB-191212429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gear for Supporting Boats upon the Deck of a Ship or the like.
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1912-05-25
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 12,429. Mechan & Sons, and Morren, J. P. May 25. Boat securing and supporting gear. - The bulb-ended or like keel A is embraced by two jaws B, C, of which one is fixed and the other drops away when released. A strut F pivoting at F' is adapted to engage a bracket G to prevent tilting, the jaws preventing lateral and vertical movement. Several struts may be operated simultaneously.
Patent GB-191213583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Regulators for Water Heaters.
Inventor: KRUPITSCHKA KARL
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1912-06-10
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 13,583. Krupitschka, K. Aug. 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Lift valves; piston valves; actuating. -The gas-supply valve v, Fig. 1, of a water-heater is controlled bv the flow of water thereto acting on a turbine-wheel a, which transmits its movement through multiplying-gearing 1, 2, 4, 5 and a centrifugal governor c, d. The valve may be a lift valve, as v, having a curved facing and a correspondingly curved seat, or a piston valve v<1>, Fig. 3. The casings of the turbine-wheel, the gearing, and the governor are superposed. The valve slides on and rotates with the spindle r of the governor, leakage of gas between the guide-sleeve i and the spindle r being prevented by packing z pressed on the top of the sleeve i by the spring y. Leakage between the turbine and gear casings is prevented by a stuffing-box s and by metal-to-metal bearing-rings r<1>, r<2>, the latter coming into operation when the former has worn down. The collar 7 on the valve sleeve i is adjusted so that the governor lifts and rotates the valve only after idle travel of the sleeve d, thereby ensuring that the gas-valve is not opened by a small flow of water such as leakage at the draw-off taps. The rotation of the valve on its seat during closing clears away dirt and ensures a close joint at the meeting- faces.
Patent GB-191225878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Curtains for Theatres.
Inventor: DRAGONI CARLO
IPC: A63J1/02
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 25,878. Dragoni, C. Nov. 11. Signs, supporting and securing; name and d number plates, letters, and the like.-Curtains a for theatres, shopwindows, &c. are adapted to have advertising-panels adjustably secured to them. The curtains are made of gauze or other perforated material; small bifurcated nails c<1> may engage the holes and support the advertising panels or sheets d, which may have flanged metal eyelets e for preventing the nails from tearing them.
Patent GB-191229823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Written Messages to Moving Trains.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: B61K1/02
Filed: 1912-12-27
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 29,823. Willis, P. R. J., [Thayer, L. V., and Williams, M. A.]. Dec. 27. Transferring articles to or from trains in motion.-Messages are delivered to a train by means of a holder comprising resilient channelled arms 7. The arms are channelled on the outside except near the stem 4, where they are channelled on the inside and clamped to the stem 4. A brace 10 which bears against the arms enables their distance apart to be regulated by screwing or unscrewing the screw 11. The screw 4 is universally-jointed to an arm 1 which is supported manually or by a stationary object on the track. Letters &c. are secured to a wire loop 13, which is placed in the channels in the arms 7 and is retained by spring clips 12. When the loop 13 is seized by hand or by a hook on the train it slips away from the slip 12 and leaves the arms 7.
Patent GB-191300572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Making Glue.
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
IPC: C09J103/02
Filed: 1913-01-08
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 572. Heide, H. C., [Perkins Glue Co.]. Jan. 8. [Addition to 24,692/11.] Starch.-An adhesive suitable for use with wood-work, consists of starch, preferably a root starch such as cassava starch, made into a colloidal solution with caustic alkali or other equivalent solvent and water, which is given a prolonged stirring, say, five hours or more, until it reaches the desired fluidity. In an example medium quality raw cassava starch or meal is suspended in about three times its weight of water, and a 25 per cent aqueous solution of caustic soda is fairly rapidly added, and the thick viscous solution obtained is stirred for five hours or until the required consistency is obtained. After stirring for five hours, the preparation may be allowed to stand over night and then be stirred for five hours the next day before use. Potato and other starches, particularly root starches, may be used. Stronger 'glues ' are obtained if the quantity of water is diminished, and the amount of caustic alkali necessary is much decreased if the process is carried out at a raised temperature. A method of identifying the desired end-point is described.
Patent GB-191302788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hose Clamps.
Inventor: HOLMES LIONEL SMITH
IPC: F16L33/04
Filed: 1913-02-03
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 2788. Holmes, L. S. Feb. 3. Clips, band.-Relates to hose clamps of the type having a pair of interlocking members 1, 2 with upset ears 7, 8. The member 1 is slit to form a tongue which bridges the gap between the ends of the members. The tongue 5 is formed by slitting the member 1 and the ear 7, the aperture so formed receiving the head of a screw, on the other end of which works a nut 14 embraced by lips 10 formed by bifurcating the ear 8.
Patent GB-191303671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes for Inverted Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: YOUNG BERNHARD
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1913-02-12
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 3671. Young, B. Feb. 12. Boxes made from special blanks; fittings, internal.-In a box for inverted incandescent gas mantles, the four walls parallel to the direction in which the mantle is inserted and the shelf section a<6>, Fig. 2, which holds in position the mantle ring are formed from a single strip of material folded only about transverse lines. The box is completed by the outer covering shown in Fig. 3, the two portions being secured together by stitching &c. In a modification, the box is formed from a single strip of material, and has the appearance shown in Fig. 5 or Fig. 6. All the parts, excepting the closing-flaps c<8>, c<9>, Fig. 5, and d<8>, d<9>, Fig. 6, are formed, as before, from a single transversely-folded strip of material.
Patent GB-191303811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridge Trusses.
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM WALTER
IPC: E01D6/02
Filed: 1913-02-14
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 3811. Harris, W. W. Feb. 14. Bridges.-A bridge-truss consists of primary and triangular systama a b c, an upper parabolic chord b b, and a lower parabolic truss c c having its bottom joints lying on a parabola, which, when produced, may intersect the main or upper pirabola at points vertically or nearly so over the end reactions. Verticals are inserted where necessary.
Patent GB-191310428-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for use in Filling Jars, Bottles or other Vessels with Jam or other Substances or Liquids.
Inventor: LEALAND ARTHUR
IPC: B65B43/58
Filed: 1913-05-03
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 10,428. Lealand, A. May 3. Bottling.-In a machine for filling jars, bottles, or other containers with jam or other substances or liquids, comprising a receptacle a for the jam &c., formed at the bottom with funnel - shaped outlets c and slidable valves d with corresponding outlets, the valves are operated by screw and bevel gearing f, f<2>, the base of the receptacle is provided with a single resilient cushion h, Fig. 1, to provide an air-tight seating for all the vessels to be filled, and adjustable nozzles g, Figs. 1 and 5, are provided having screwed extensions p, Fig. 6, and p<1>, Fig. 7, to enable vessels to be filled to any desired height, and also to enable vessels of different sizes to be filled. In addition, carriers for the containers are provided having interchangeable spaced covers, and resilient bases, consisting either of a spring, or a block of rubber, for each container. These carriers are placed either on the vertically-adjustable table of the machine, or on a movable trolly j, Fig. 1, having a vertically - adjustable table i. The container carriers may be provided with castors. The filling-nozzles g, Fig. 3, may be formed with air-vents g'.
Patent GB-191312013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Mills for the Manufacture of Flour.
Inventor: PARKINSON TOM
IPC: B02C4/42
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 12,013. Parkinson, T. May 23. Roller mills.-In roller mills for the manufacture of flour in which the pairs of rolls are arranged diagonally and driven by toothed gearing, a roll 10 or 12 of one pair is driven direct from the roll 9 or 11 of the other pair running in the same direction by means of silent toothed chains 13 or 14 gearing with sprocket or toothed wheels on the shafts of the rolls, without chain - tightening means or the like. The line joining the centres of the rolls 9, 12 being nearly at right-angles to the line joining the centres of the rolls 11, 12, the rolls can be reduced in diameter without appreciably affecting the lengths of the driving-chains.