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Patent GB-191006051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes and the like.
Inventor: WALKDEN SAM LEONARD
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1911-03-10
Abstract: 6051. Walkden, S. L. March 10, [Addition to 8531/09.] Balancing.-In the means for increasing the stability of aeroplanes and the like described in the parent Specification, in which winddriven fans mounted on the machine are adapted to resist changes of longitudinal pose or of headway, additional fans are arranged to produce an initial momentary counteraction or overpowering of the fans previously described when sudden gusts are encountered. Such counteraction may be obtained also by providing downwardly-turned lateral extremities to the front edge of the supporting-plane. Fig. 1 shows a fan c, such as is described in the parent Specification, possessing considerable inertia and mounted on a rod e, which is pivoted at e<1> and connected to a front elevator a so that the fan tilts the elevator in such a way as to steer the machine upwards when a head gust is encountered. According to the present invention, the action of the fan c is momentarily opposed by a second fan d, which is connected to the rod e below the pivot e<1>, and is of greater power but has less fly-wheel effect than the fan c. In a similar way, the action of the fan i in tilting the elevator a by winding or twisting a cord j so as to shorten its effective length, is temporarily counteracted by a second fan m, which is arranged to wind or twist a second cord j<1> and possesses only small tilting power and is not damped, whereas the fan i is damped by vanes i<1>. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement in which the fans c, d are connected to a standard n fixed to the supporting-plane b, while the fans i, mare arranged to tilt a tail-plane q supported by a springy rod p. The temporary counteracting down-steering effect may be obtained by downwardly-turned corners b<1> of the supporting- plane b, which receive the head gust upon their upper surfaces. These down-turned tips b<1> further serve to increase the lateral stability of the machine by producing a righting-torque when the machine tilts laterally and swings round towards the side to which it leans. Moreover, in cases where the plane b is additionally warped by hand, especially if more warped on the side requiring to be lowered, the simultaneous movement of the rudder to steer the machine to the side which is being lowered may be dispensed with. Planes, construction of.-The front lateral corners b<1>, Fig. 2, of the main plane b may be bent downwards as shown. Steering.-The elevator a, Fig. 1, may be manually operated by means of a handle g<1> which is connected to a floating lever g interposed in the automatic connexions f, h, a'.
Patent GB-191016332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Central Energy Electrical Signaling System.
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN ALBERT
IPC: G08B25/00
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 16,332. Goldstein, A. July 8. Thermal switches.-A bimetallic strip S<2> carrying a coil as shown opens or closes a contact 2. The contact may be used to short-circuit part of the coil.
Patent GB-191019762-A (GB)
Title: Process and Machine for Decorticating Grains and the like.
Inventor: GOURDON HENRI
IPC: B02B3/04
Filed: 1910-08-24
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 19,762. Gourdon, H. Aug. 24. Decorticating.-The husk or bran is removed from wheat or other cereals in large fragments, by moistening and then subjecting the grain to friction under pressure. The moist grain is fed by a shoot 18 and conveyer 19 to a chamber formed between a stationary plate 3 and a revolving plate 1. The stationary plate 3 is mounted to slide on the cylinder 14, and is pressed forward by springs 15. It is surrounded by a lip 4, independently pressed forward by springs 16, and forming a narrow annular outlet. In the chamber are mounted several grooved rollers 8 on a frame 7, which is loose on the shaft 2. The plates may be grooved to correspond with the rollers. The nuts 17 may be connected together to ensure uniform adjustment, and the nuts 21 may be similarly coupled. The plate 1 is rotated by the gearing 9 from the shaft 2. The machine is surrounded by a casing 5 open at the bottom.
Patent GB-191025155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearing Springs for Vehicles.
Inventor: GRIGG HARRY COLEY
IPC: F16F1/18
Filed: 1910-10-29
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 25,155. Grigg, H. C. Oct. 29. Elliptic, semi-elliptic, and cee springs.-Relates to laminated springs of the kind in which the free ends of the plates are separated to stiffen the spring with increase in load, and consists in bending the outer and shorter members to a greater radius of curvature than the inner members. Fig. 1 shows in side view a semi-elliptic spring composed of twelve plates, the upper seven a of which are bent to a smaller radius of curvature than the lower five b, so that the set of plates a contact with the set of plates b at the centre of the spring, but are separated by a space c at each end. The set of plates a serves to support light loads, but both sets of plates come into operation under heavy loads.
Patent GB-191026199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Fasteners for Power Belts.
Inventor: CONN JOSEPH CLIFTON
IPC: F16G3/04
Filed: 1910-11-10
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 26,199. Conn, J. C. Nov. 10. Wire and like hinges.-Belt-fastening staples are formed in a connected series from a continuous length of wire. Each staple is joined to the next by a spur A<3> formed by shaping the bight of the loop. The spurs are of different lengths and are disposed in staggered or stepped relation with one another. To facilitate division, the spurs are indented as shown in Fig. 9. An implement for attachment comprises a grooved bed B, the bends A resting against an eccentrically mounted transverse rod C, which, on being turned, forces the staples against a pin D.
Patent GB-191027273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Decorative Leaf and Process of Making the same.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B44C1/14
Filed: 1910-11-23
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 27,273. Lake, H. W., [Diamond Decorative Leaf Co.]. Nov. 23. Ornamenting.-Relates to decorative leaf comprising a body of metallic or other colouring- matter suspended in a suitable carrier and having, if desired, a layer of protecting material on one or both sides and consists mainly in forming the leaf by spraying the carrier solution on to a sized temporary backing. The backing is sized before spraying so as to be easily removable by a solvent or loosening-agent which does not affect the leaf, and the carrier or protecting material is formed of material so that it will adhere to the article to be decorated without preliminary sizing. Two differently coloured carrier solutions may be applied to the same surface to give a mottled or grained surface. The carrier solution may be sprayed through a stencil of suitable design or pattern. The carrier may consist of resinous gums such as shellac, copal, sandarac, gamboge, mastic, dammar, camphor, benzoin, pontianac, ur nitrated starch or cellulose dissolved in organic solvents such as alcohols, or their esters, ketones, ethers, turpentine, benzol, naphtha, &c. The protector is formed of similar material, and is applied to the leaf before the solvent of the carrier has evaporated. Various compositions of carrier and protector solutions are stated. In one case, gamboge is used to increase the red tinge of bronze leaf. Three to six parts of the pcwder may be incorporated with twenty-five parts of the carrier solution. The backing may consist of cloth, paper, coated with watersoluble size, such as animal or vegetable glues or pastes or water-soluble gums. In order to remove the backing a sheet or web of cloth or paper may be applied to the surface of the leaf and the whole placed in a tank until the size is loosened, after which it is taken out and the leaf supported while drying on the cloth. The carrier or protector liquid may be composed of casein or water-soluble gums, glues, such as a solution of bleached fish glue or isinglass in water and glycerine, the sizing - material for the backing fabric in this case consisting of shellac or other gums which are removed by alcohol.
Patent GB-191101834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Making Metallic Button Fasteners and for Attaching Buttons with said Fasteners.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B21D53/36
Filed: 1911-01-24
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 1834. Lake, W. E., [Heaton Peninsular Button Fastener Co.]. Jan. 24. Stapling.-In a machine for making button-fasteners and for setting eyed buttons in boots &c. with such fasteners, wire from a reel is threaded through the eye of the advance button, a blank is cut off, a fastener is formed from the blank, and the button is set in the material. A loop is formed in the threaded wire by a former 85, Fig. 7, the lower end of which bends over the curved end of an arbor 72 and holds it. The former 85 is secured to a sliding holder 84 and also passes through grooves in a slide 87, which moves independently of the former, and, when the wire is cut, forms the legs of the fastener by bending the ends of the wire over the sides of the arbor 72. The former 85 is actuated by a lever 89 operated from a cam groove 81 in a cam 80 and having an extension piece 90 engaging with a slot 91 in the former holder 84. The extension piece is adjustable to allow for different thicknesses of wire. The slide 87 is actuated by a lever 107, one end of which engages with a cam groove 111, the other end carrying an extension piece which engages with a slot 109 in the slide. The further downward movement of the slide carries the button with the attached fastener with yielding pressure into contact with the material 126, Fig. 6, resting on the top of a die 112, the arbor 72 being withdrawn to permit the movement bv means of a lever 116 operated by the cam 80 and engaging a sliding rod 115 carrying the arbor 72. The yielding pressure is obtained by a spring 127 engaging with a slot 128 on the slide 87 and put under tension by the downward movement of the lever 107, which movement ceases before the slide 87 has completed its stroke. This allows the spring to continue the downward movement of the slide, thereby cushioning the blow and allowing for different thicknesses of material. The former 85 continues its descent and drives the legs of the fastener through the material against the curved recesses 125 on the die 112. The die is adjustable for different thicknesses of material by a screw shank 122 and nut 123, Fig. 6. The wire is fed from a reel through a fixed block 45, Fig. 7, by a sliding block 53 operated by a lever 75. A sliding rod 46, passing through the blocks and having a collar 56 to limit the backward stroke of the block 53, is fixed to a slidable block 61, which is adjustably secured to a fixed block 62 by a screw 63, Fig. 10, to allow the length of the wire fed forward to be varied. The wire blank is cut off by a fixed cutter 70 and a movable cutter 69 formed on a block 68 movable up and down on the block 61. The cutter block 68 rests on a lever 97 actuated from a cam through a connecting-rod.
Patent GB-191103563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MARGETTS ALLEN
IPC: B60C5/18
Filed: 1911-02-13
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 3563. Margetts, A. Feb. 13. Jackets and covers.-A segmental tyre cover of the type described in Specification 23,724/06 comprises segments A having both ends reduced and overlapped by the alternate segments B, which are tapered inwardly at their ends, the tread parts of the segments A being as long as, or longer than, those of the segments B. Both sets of segments have beaded edges, those of the segments A preferably extending only the length of the part which is not reduced. The outer joint between the segments may be radial or oblique. The ends of the segments B may have hollow metal beads or hooks engaging the rim and receiving the ends of the beads. on the segments A. According to the Provisional Specification, the reduced ends of the segments A may be long enough to cover the joints at both ends of a segment B.
Patent GB-191104040-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carburetter.
Inventor: SHARPE WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1911-02-28
Abstract: 4040. Sharpe, W. C., and Sharpe, W. C. Feb. 28, 1910. Carburetting.-A carburettor is in the fom of a hollow half-hoop with the ends upwards and with the thickness reduced and the width in. creased towards the bottom. Hydrocarbon is admitted through two pipes 7 to troughs 3 near the upper ends of the carburettor 1, and passes through holes in the troughs on to wire 4, or gauze 5, or both; or the troughs 3 may be dispensed with and the liquid admitted direct on to the carburettor casing. Air is admitted to one end by a pipe 8, and is deflected by a baffle 9 on to the lower surface of the carburettor, and the carburetted air passes out by a pipe 14. A trough 10 may be provided for the collection of condensed moisture. The carburettor is enclosed in a water-tank 2, and the water may be heated by burning gas in tubes 12 provided with gauze caps 13.
Patent GB-191105246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Propulsion of Sea Going and other Vessels.
Inventor: FOX ROBERT JULIAN
IPC: B63H1/34
Filed: 1911-03-02
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 5246. Fox, R. J., nnd Zohrab, Sir E. F. S. March 2. Propelling, steering, and manoeuvring by endless-band propellers.-In vessels that are driven and steered by one or more endless chains of hollow watertight floats, the floats are of plain cylindrical shape, and the driving - wheels are hollow and air-tight, with outer fluted surfaces to take the floats. The vessel a is provided with four propellers, as shown in Fig. 2. An engine drives by chains h two cross-shafts c, with clutches or couplings which connect them to the driving-drums d, e. The drums are formed with longitudinal flutings to receive the hollow floats g, and have guiding-flanges d<2>, e<2>.
Patent GB-191109916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tiles for Ceilings, Walls or the like.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALLAN HERBERT STORER
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 1911-04-24
Granted: 1912-04-24
Abstract: 9916. Campbell, A. H. S. April 24. Facing and ceiling tiles; slabs. - Tiles for ceilings, walls, partitions, &c. are formed with one or more projecting lugs A engaging over battens and girder flanges and projecting lugs B, E fitting over the edges of adjacent tiles. The lugs A may be arranged on one set of tiles, and the lugs B on another set.
Patent GB-191120302-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Voltage Regulation in Stage Transformers.
Inventor: RICHTER RUDOLF
IPC: H01F29/04
Filed: 1911-09-13
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 20,302. Richter, R. Sept. 13. Regulating transformers.-The voltage of a variable-ratio transformer is varied by means of an induction regulator adapted to impress an opposing voltage greater than the voltage across the windings to be switched in or out, thereby avoiding arcing at the contacts. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the primary winding i<1> of the induction regulator J is connected across the secondary winding S of the transformer and in series with the secondary winding h<2> of an auxiliary transformer H. The secondary winding i<2> of the regulator is connected to the switches t<1>, t<2> and to one terminal of the load circuit through the primary winding h<1> of the transformer H. To switchin the second stage of the transformer, the voltage of the winding i<2> is raised by means of the transformer H until little or no current flows through the switch t<2> when this switch is closed, after which the voltage of this winding is lowered until practically the whole of the current supplied to the load circuit flows through the switch t' when the switch t' is opened. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, an opposing voltage, greater than the voltage across the windings to be switched in or out, is obtained by rotating the secondary winding i<2> of the regulator J. This arrangement is similar to that described in Specification 1874/05. In the further modification shown in Fig. 3, the voltage of the regulator J is varied by rotating its primary winding i<1>; and in order that the voltage of the regulator shall be in phase with the voltage of the transformer. ohmic or inductive resistances are placed in the circuit S, t<2>, i<2>, t<1>, these resistances being designed to give the correct phase for each tapping. An auxiliary transformer may also be used in this arrangement.
Patent GB-191123488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Threading Wire through Conduits.
Inventor: CRAWFORD FRANK
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 23,488. Crawford, F. Oct. 24. Fish-wire apparatus. - A device for first paying-out and then retracting a threading- wire or fish-wire through conduits comprises. two reels upon both of which one tape is fastened and to only one of which a second tape is secured, so that the rotation of one wheel will project the second tape forward and the rotation of the other wheel will draw it back. The fish-wire 22 attached to only one wheel is wound on the rim 17 of the wheel 16 in alternate convolutions with the tape 21 attached to both wheels 16, 25 and on revolving the wheel 25 the feed-tape 21 is wound off the reel 16 on to the wheel 25 and the tape 22 is projected through the main guide 32 and the auxiliary guide 36 into the conduit. The tapes are by preference tapered in width from their point of connexion to the wheel 16, and a knob 22<1> on the fish-wire 22 facilitates its passage through the conduit. The auxiliary guide, instead of being arranged as shown in Fig. 1, may, as shown in Fig. 10, be connected directly to the guide 32<11> itself swivelled at 44 in the main frame. The frame carrying the apparatus is provided with folding legs 13 and the handle 38 is arranged to fit both the wheels 16, 25. A brake is also provided on the apparatus.
Patent GB-191124574-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Centrifugal Grinding or Sliming Machine.
Inventor: MANNERS WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: B02C13/18
Filed: 1911-11-04
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 24,574. Manners, W. G. Nov. 4. Impact pulverizers; wet grinding.-In a centrifugal grinding or sliming machine for reducing sand or coarse particles of any material to slimes, the pulp is fed by a pipe H into a rapidly-revolving cylindrical or conical drum C having a number of projecting tubes E by means of which the material is thrown against the inside of a stationary cylindrical pan A. The pan is provided with stepped wall liners B and conical bottom liners P, and vanes or brackets are attached to the exterior of the drum. Flint or other pebbles to increase the abrasive action are introduced through a door T, and the material is discharged through a top or bottom outlet J, which is adjustable and has a scoop - shaped mouthpiece K.
Patent GB-191125713-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Means for Producing Bolt and Rivet Heads.
Inventor: MUELLER HANS
IPC: B21K1/44
Filed: 1911-11-17
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 25,713. M³ller, H. Nov. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Forging bolts and rivets.-In machines for upsetting heads on bolt or rivet blanks, the blank a, supported in a stationary die b, is forced towards the advancing heading-die c during heading by a rod d which ceases to advance before the die c completes its stroke. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also cam mechanism operated by a stop on the heading-plunger and alternatively a cam on the driving-shaft operating linkage for actuating the rod d. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191128813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bearings.
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD JAMES WAINWRIGHT
IPC: F16C33/74
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 28,813. Brown, R. J. W. Dec. 21. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-A turbine or other shaft f carries a collar g, which is packed by asbestos or other packing h compressed by glands d, e and revolves in mercury contained in a chamber bl.
Patent GB-191128931-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Tyre for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GUERRERO JORGE
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1910-12-31
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 28,931. Guerrero, J. Dec. 31, 1910, [Convention date]. Non-metallic elastic bodies and cores. -An elastic tyre n, secured between the rim flanges b, d, is supported upon an elastic band d<1>, d2, d<3> clamped to metal rings e which are adjustable transversely to vary the tension of the band. The tyre n may be fitted with a non-slipping tread or with studs s, may be seated upon a canvas strip k having wired or like edges m, and is prevented from creeping by means of projections r on the rim flanges. In the form shown, the elastic band is built-up from superposed strips of rubber. The arrangement may be applied to twin tyres.
Patent GB-191205127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing and Selecting Apparatus, More Especially Intended for use with Packeting Machines.
IPC: G01G13/00
Filed: 1912-02-29
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 5127. Imperial Tobacco Co., and Fazackerley, W. Feb. 29. Automatic-feed weighers.-In a packet-sorting machine, the packets are pushed successively from a packeting-machine on to a stationary platform 1 and on to weigh-pans 2, 3. The pans are mounted on weigh-beams 8, 9 and balanced by suspended weights 12 so that overweight packets are tipped down a shoot 5, correct-weight packets are tipped down a shoot 6, and light packets are pushed off into a shoot 7. The pan 2 and its adjuncts may be dispensed with. With machines operating at high speeds, the weigh-pans are returned after tilting by means of arms 15 suitably actuated.
Patent GB-191207334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed and Reversible Transmission Mechanisms.
Inventor: CAMPBELL LEON JAY
IPC: F16D11/12
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 7334. Campbell, L. J. March 26. Variable-speed toothed gearing; clutches, claw. - Relates to change-speed and reversing gearing of the type in which gear trains in constant mesh are brought alternatively into action by means of a sliding key carrying a projection adapted to engage recesses in the wheels. One or more keys are adapted to be rocked. about axes parallel to their shaft to effect the operation of locking. In the arrangement shown, two keys 27 are adapted to slide in keyways 10 in a driven shaft 2, which carries loose gears 18, 19, 20, 21. Coacting gears 6, 7, 8, 9 are secured tn a sleeve 4, which is supported on a driving-shaft 1 and is frictionally connected thereto by a pair of disks 3, 5. The loose gears 18 &c. are carried upon bearing-rings 13 and have inwardly-projecting abutment-blocks 26 adapted to be engaged by a driving-projection 28 on one of the keys 27 after an appropriate rocking movement has been given to the key. The projection 28 upon the other of the keys 27 prevents any backward movement of the engaged gear. The projections 28 are adapted to be rocked upwards into operative position by springs 42. Sloping ends 32 upon the projections 28 cause these projections to be rocked inwards in consequence of longitudinal movement which is imparted to the keys 27 when changing speed. Prior to changing speed, the disks 5, 3 are separated against the thrust of a spring 59 to stop the transmission.
Patent GB-191207794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Massage Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHANSEN JOHANNES CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61H23/00
Filed: 1912-03-30
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 7794. Johansen, J. C. March 30. Massage and vibratory treatment. - A massage apparatus of the type in which an eccentric 7 rotates within a strap on a rod 9 passing through and so rocking a pivoted member 11, the rod 9 and member 11 carrying applicators 10, is characterized by the rocking member being pivoted to the sides 1, 2 of the casing, say by screws 12. The rocking member may carry a vertical rod or other extension with an applicator arranged on the end or horizontally at different heights and in different radial positions. In a modification, Fig. 7, the casing is bent and the member 11 pivoted to it at one side of the rod 9, a fork 15 on the member being pivoted to the rod to produce the rocking. The member may also be extended to the other side of the rod. Ball and centrally-pivoted rectangular rocking members are also described.