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Patent GB-191012820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BROOKS BOULTBEE
IPC: H01T13/46
Filed: 1910-05-26
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 12,820. Brooks, B., and Alston, F. H. May 26. Sparking-plugs.-The bearing-surfaces on one or both of the plug body 3 and insulator 1 are angular or rounded so that bearing is obtained along a single line when a metallic washer is interposed.A similar gas-tight joint is obtained between the insulator and the terminal 2.
Patent GB-191013844-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device for the Cylinder Doors of Carding Engines.
Inventor: EASTWOOD JOHN
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1910-06-08
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 13,844. Eastwood, J., and Hart, H. F. June 8. Guards, controlling.-The cylinder door of a carding-engine is locked during running by a stud G, Fig. 3, which in one position engages a segmental recess K in a sliding bar C linked to the door. The stud G is carried at the lower end of a vertical shaft E, Fig. 4, which also carries a rod L for controlling the belt. When the shaft E is turned so as to move the belt on to the loose pulley, the stud G comes into a position to allow the bar C to move. A second lock is provided to prevent motion of the bar C unless the fast pulley has come to rest. A latch M lies underneath and across the bar C, and is pressed against it by a spring 0, so that any motion of the bar longitudinally moves the latch M by means of inclines R, and brings a bowl P on the end of the latch in contact with the pulley. If the pulley is in motion, the latch M is tilted and engages teeth N on the underside of the bar M.
Patent GB-191013909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Cheese, Lard and the like, and Fruit.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: A01J25/15
Filed: 1910-06-08
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 13,909. Willis, P. R. J., [Self, F. E.]. June 8. Lard, extracting by pressure. A screw press comprises a perforated container 1 supported on four projecting arms 4, which rest on a pan or may be turned about hinges 3 into a vertical position to form legs. The container is fitted internally with a shield 22, and externally with a shield 23 to confine the expressed liquid, and at the base with a strainer 24. The nut 13, through which the screw 17 works, is divided, the halves being hinged together and a lug provided at the bottom adjacent to the hinge. The hinge and lug enter a slot in the ring 9, upon which the flange 14 of the nut rests. By turning the nut, the lug enters a recess at the side of the slot, and the nut is thus locked in place. The ring 9 is supported on stays 7 hinged at 6 and fastened by a pin 8 at the other side.
Patent GB-191014635-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Varying the Working Speed of a Centrifugal Governor.
Inventor: TEMPLE ROBERT DE
IPC: G05D13/10
Filed: 1910-06-17
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 14,635. Temple, R. de. Nov. 16, 1909, [Convention date]. Centrifugal governors.-In centrifugal governors having loading-springs placed to act in the same line as the centrifugal force of the weights, the springs b, or one pair when several pairs of springs are used, are connected by a flexible band, chain, &c. passing over pulleys r on the governor spindle and one or more pulleys on a member h, to which weights may be applied while the governor is running to vary the load on the governor.
Patent GB-191015426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Motors.
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 1910-06-27
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 15,426. Aligemeine Elektricitõts Ges. June 28, 1909, [Convention date]. Planing.-Electrically driven planing - machines are provided with a starting and reversing switch operated by dogs d<1> ... d<6> on the table to limit the current before the reversal of the motion of the machine and to increase the current when the reversal is started. The dogs are formed as inclined planes and coact with rollers e<u>, e<k> on rods operating the reversing and starting switches respectively.
Patent GB-191016779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering Apparatus for Milk.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM
IPC: B01D29/09
Filed: 1910-07-14
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 16,779. Brown, W. July 14. Travelling-band filters.-In apparatus for filtering milk, a drum 1 of perforated metal or wire mesh is surrounded bv a muslin or other fabric medium, the operative portion of which can be changed by winding the fabric from a roller 16 on to a roller 13. The liquid is poured into a recess 11 at one end of the trough 6, filters inward through the drum and leaves through a nozzle 7 which serves with a pinching-screw 9 at the other end to support the drum. The roller 16 is provided with a friction brake, and the roller 13 with ratchet holding-gear. Both these rollers and also guide rollers 14, 15 are mounted in a frame removable from the top of the trough. The drum comprises end caps 2 connected by struts 3 and when these are covered by perforated metal the ends of the resilient strip of metal so used are sprung into position against a rib on one of the struts.
Patent GB-191018389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Spring Controllers for Vehicles."
Inventor: HARTFORD EDWARD VESALLO
IPC: F16F7/04
Filed: 1910-08-03
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 18,389. Hartford, E. V. Aug. 3. Vibration-dampers. - Relates to frictional means for retarding the action of vehicle springs, and consists in providing a plurality of frictionally-retarded members, means for progressively operating said members, and means for regulating the resistance to movement exerted by said members. The damper comprises a number of disks separated by friction washers. The disks 5, 6 have long arms connected to one of the members between which the spring acts, and the disk 7 is attached to the other member. The friction washers 12 are keyed to the spindle 1. The other disks 8, 9 are independent, and are engaged in succession by a pin 14 in the arm of the disk 7 which operates in slots 10, 11 of various lengths so as to produce a progressively increasing resistance. The pressure between the plates is adjusted by a spring 13 and a nut 3 on the spindle 1. A pin 16 passes through all the disks and washers. A detachable lever may be applied to the independent disks to determine their separate frictional resistances. Lubrication is provided by a reservoir 48 in the pin 1, closed by a spring cap 49 and having passage-ways 50, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-191020622-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Amusement Device.
Inventor: WEBB HENRY WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 1910-09-05
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 20,622. Webb, H. W. F. Sept. 5. Roundabouts.-In an amusement device, cars travel erratically over the surface of a number of platforms revolving in various directions and at the same or different speeds. The cars o are circular in plan and are mounted on castors. A number of small platforms a are arranged in recesses in a fixed floor b, and two annular platforms d, e surround the floor b. When the platforms are rotated, the cars are carried round by the platform c and are deflected on to the platforms a by means of a pivoted gate i and fixed projections p. The cars are continually driven outwards but are returned each time to the central platforms. By turning the gate i to the position shown in dotted lines, the cars are guided on to the platform e and are retained by barriers m, which can be placed across the annulus e,
Patent GB-191022045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Meters for Rotary Movements.
IPC: G01P3/30
Filed: 1910-09-22
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 22,045. Becker, E., and Schlotfeldt (Nachfolger), H. W., [Firm of]. Oct. 23, 1909, [Convention date]. Fluid speed indicators of the type in which a centrifugal pump communicates with the interior of a hollow float, the variations of air pressure in which are utilized to indicate speed, have the pump b disposed below a fixed casing k, which encloses the float g and prevents the liquid around it from rotating. The pump withdraws the liquid from the float through a tube h<1>, and passes it into the casing k through apertures l. The interior of the float communicates with a pressure gauge indicator by means of a pipe i. Adjustment of the apparatus is effected by manipulating a valve p controlling a passage o leading from the external casing a to the inlet of the pump.
Patent GB-191022078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Holding Crochet Balls or other similar Articles.
Inventor: ARCHER JAMES
IPC: D04B3/06
Filed: 1910-09-23
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 22,078. Archer, J. Sept. 23. Safety-pin fastenings. -A safety-pin e for suspending a crochet - ball holder &c. has one of its bars twisted at f for the reception of a swivel g, which may be secured to the loop c of the wire holder directly or through a spring hook h.
Patent GB-191027087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers applicable for Aerial Machines.
Inventor: WITTGENSTEIN LUDWIG
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1910-11-22
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 27,087. Wittgenstein, L. Nov. 22. Working-fluid supply. -A screw propeller for aerial machines consists of a radiaHy - armed motor, in which the arms A are formed hollow and carry at their outer ends a series of combustion chambers C, provided with exhaust nozzles c, to which gas or vaporized fuel is fed by the tube a<2>, air being drawn in through the openings a'. The tubes a<2> may extend the whole length of the propeller, or only part way, as shown.
Patent GB-191103268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Devices.
Filed: 1911-02-08
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 3268. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 8. Low-pressure metallicvapour apparatus. - An inner container 2 for the electrodes of a mercury or other lamp or rectifier is shut off from the envelope 1 after they have been exhausted simultaneously. The closure may be permanent, or may be maintained only during the working of the apparatus. The envelope 1 may be of glass, and the inner container 2 of fused quartz or of sintered quartz rendered more translucent by heating in an arc or oxygen flame. If the closure is to be permanent, an upper stopper 6 or a heavy disk adapted to rest on the g r o u n d mouth of the inner container is attached to a leading - in wire 8. During exhaustion of the apparatus, the stopper or disk is in this case held a little distance away from the mouth; after the sealing, the envelope is softened round the leading- in wire and the stopper or disk moved to close the inner container. If the closure is to be temporary, the upper stopper, which then tapers more rapidly, is connected tu a tube which can slide for a limited distance on a cylinder attached to the leading-in wire ; the stopper is raised by vapour pressure, assisted in some cases by an external series solenoid. The upper stopper is of nickel-steel or other metal having practically the same coefficient of expansion as quartz. The lower end of the inner container is closed by a stopper 3 of glass or metal.
Patent GB-191103649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrolytic Meters.
Inventor: EZECHIEL WEINTRAUB
IPC: G01R22/02
Filed: 1911-02-13
Abstract: 3649. Weintraub, E. Feb. 14, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Electrolytic meters.-A meter having a mercury anode is provided with means for driving mercury from a reservoir to the anode container. In the form shown, the anode container 5 is connected by a ground joint with a U-shaped graduated reservoir 16, provided with a rubber tube 18 and a compressible bulb 19. The container 5 is originally filled with mercury up to a mark on the neck 14, and the amount remaining undissolved after any time is measured in the reservoir 16, after transferring mercury from it until the container 5 is again filled to the mark. The container 5 depends from the upper part of the electrolytic vessel 2, and is closed by an osmotic membrane at its lower end, below which the mercury is deposited on a cathode 11, consisting of a glass ring covered with platinum or other metal foil and supported by an insulating arm 13. The mercury falls into a wide graduated tube 3, which serves to measure the electricity consumed during long periods. The membrane is preferably goldbeater's skin. The electrolytic vessel 2 communicates by a capillary tube 30 with the atmosphere.
Patent GB-191106949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines or Pumps.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1911-03-20
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 6949. Mills, C. K., [Winans Machine Co.]. March 20. Fixed-abutment type of rotary engine or pump having an outwardly-sliding vane which bears always at both ends on a casing of special contour. Fig. 4 shows the method of constructing the curve of the casing 2, Fig. 3, which guides the sliding vane 15 carried by the rotor 11. The lines 25, 26 represent two positions of the vane at right-angles to one another, the line 25 passing through the centre of the rotor 21 and the point of contact 24 of the rotor circle 22 with the casing. The length of the vane is set off along the line 25 from the point 24, and bisected at 28. A circle is described on the line 21-28 as diameter, and by employing this circle as the locus of the centre of the vane which always passes through the rotor centre 21, the locus of the extremities of the vane can be found geometrically. This locus 34, the theoretical contour of the casing, is slightly modified to allow for the thickness of the vane. The rotor 11 is formed with reduced ends working in recesses in the casing end-covers. A duct 17, opening in the case of a pump into the delivery side 8, conveys lubricating-oil by way of a duct 18 and passages 19 to the rotor and vane.
Patent GB-191109936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jacks for Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HARPER HAROLD HORI
IPC: B60S9/06
Filed: 1911-04-24
Granted: 1912-04-24
Abstract: 9936. Harper, H. H., and Harper, M. O. April 24. Jacks.-Screw-operated telescopic jacks are permanently attached to a motor-vehicle so that one or both axles can be raised without backing the vehicle. The jacks may be connected rigidly to the axles, axle casings, or springs of the vehicle so as to be at right-angles to the ground, or may be pivoted to any of these members so that they can be carried parallel to the ground when not in use. Figs. 4 and 5 show one construction of jack adapted to be secured to the axle or axle casing by the split clamp 5 connected to the casing 4. In operation, the jointed foot 15 rests on the ground, and the casing is raised on the screw 8 by means of the nut 9 rotated by bevel-gear. The foot 15 is adapted to close the hole in the casing when the members are telescoped to their full extent, thus forming a complete enclosure for the working parts. Rattling of the parts is prevented by a spring 18. A plate spring fixed to the side of the casing near the base engages the foot and retains it in its raised position.
Patent GB-191114211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shackles for Haulage Ropes.
Inventor: KEEP ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: B66C1/00
Filed: 1911-06-15
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 14,211. Keep, A. W., [Symons, R.]. June 15. Shackles.-In shackles for haulage ropes of the type comprising a tapered socket a in which one end of the rope is secured, a detachable hinged link b is provided and secured by a screw c or removable pin or cotter. The shackle is intended for use with trek-wagons.
Patent GB-191115643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Deck, Hammock or like Chairs.
Inventor: EVEREST HORACE
IPC: A47C4/30
Filed: 1911-07-05
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 15,643. Everest, H., and Craven, P. A. July 5. Folding seats.-A hammock chair in which the seating canvas is adapted to be wound on a spring or other roller is provided with a flap c of waterproof material which, when the canvas is rolled up, covers the roller as shown in Fig. 2. In order to take strain off the roller, the canvas is double, the two parts being stitched together as shown at g and passed on either side of a bar b which takes the weight of an occupant. The seat is detachably connected to the frame at its upper end, as by a bar d engaging slots e.
Patent GB-191122826-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Impregnating Liquids with Carbonic Acid and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 1911-10-16
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 22,826. Pindstofte, A. A. Oct. 16. Forcing gas into liquid; forcing liquid into gas; feed, regulating. - In aerating liquids,- excess of carbon dioxide from the impregriating- chamber is used to displace the liquid from a supply vessel. The impregnating - chamber a, divided by perforated partitions d, receives gas from a pipe c and liquid from a pipe b extending to the bottom. Aerated liquid is discharged by a pipe g. A float i in the enlarged head f of the impregnating-chamber controls the supply of liquid by a valve j in the pipe b. Liquidsupply vessels A, B, C are connected by separate cocks to a pipe s for supplying them with liquid, a pipe o connected to the pipe b, and a pipe r connected to a pipe h which receives the excess of gas from the impregnating-chamber.
Patent GB-191124129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire-arms.
IPC: F41A3/82
Filed: 1911-04-29
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 24,129. Marks, E. C. R., [Ges. zur Verwertung von Feuerwaffen-Patenten]. April 29. Breech actions, sliding breech - block; adapting for blank and miniature ammunition practice.- Relates to fixed-barrel automatic guns of the kind having a recoiling breech-block, which, in its recoil, compresses a return spring, or, through rack-and-pinion gearing, effects the closing of the breech of a second barrel. The invention consists in so arranging an auxiliary spring that at first it offers considerable resistance to the recoil of the breech-block but, later, aids the recoil. The leverage of the spring-compressing lever is variable so that it may be adjusted to different powder charges. The breech - block 4, shown in the firing position in Fig. 1, has a roller 39 at the front end of a slotted extension s. The roller bears upon a lever 43, which is pivoted at p to the arm 44 of a second lever 44, 45, pivoted at 48 to the gun-casing 1. A rod 41 connected to the lever 43 slides through a block 40 pivoted in the rear end of the breech-block, and the auxiliary spring 42 is disposed upon the rod in the manner shown. When the breech-block recoils, the roller 39 presses upon the lever 43 near its pivot p, and the spring 42 offers great resistance to the recoil, but as the lever 43 is rocked backwards, the leverages alter, and a position is reached in which the spring 42 reacts upon the block 40 and aids the recoil. The positions of the links at the end of recoil is shown in Fig. 2. By rotating an eccentric 47, the lever 44, 45 may be rocked so as to raise or lower the pivot p relatively to the roller 39, and vary the initial leverage to suit the charge.
Patent GB-191128284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starting Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN NIELS ANTON
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 1911-12-15
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 28,284. Christensen, N. A., and Boult, A. J. Dec. 15. Drawings to Specification. [Addition to 15,471/11.] Starting.-The starting-system described in the parent Specification is modified to work with compressed air by the omission of the carburettor.
Patent GB-191200954-A (GB)
Title: Support for Scissors with System for Automatic Winding Up.
Inventor: INGRAHAM-NEE-LENT GEORGINA
IPC: D05B91/14
Filed: 1912-01-12
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 954. Ingraham, [nÚe Lent], G. Jan. 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Shop fittings.-A support for scissors consists of a standard a on a heavy base b carrying a casing c for a spring barrel to which an attaching-ribbon d for scissors f is connected. The barrel is rotated by a pull on the scissors, a pawl preventing return until a button k is depressed, before which the scissors may be placed in a pocket g.
Patent GB-191201195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extensible Bracelets.
Inventor: OTT JOHANN
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 1912-01-15
Granted: 1913-01-15
Abstract: 1195. Ott, J., [trading as Kuttroff & Volz (Nachfolger)]. Jan. 15. Bracelets.-In an expanding bracelet comprising outer links a, Fig. 2, and spring-pressed slotted intermediate links b sliding in the outer links, the links b are guided in the links a by pins f which are loosely inserted in the slots in the links b and are held against the ends of the slots by the springs g. Each outer link, Figs. 6 and 7, is made in one piece and comprises two channelled strips of metal a' connected by a neck d<1> and having lugs c<1> for joining these strips when they are folded.
Patent GB-191201693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Time-switches.
Inventor: REID FREDERICK TREEBY
IPC: G04C23/24
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 1693. Reid, F. T. Aug. 22. Make-and-break switches, mechanical; clockwork actuation.-Relates to a time-switch of the kind in which a toothed rotatable switchmember, tending to rotate in one direction, is periodically released in two steps by a clockactuated escapement-device. A disk B, carrying two connected contact-pillars B' adapted to bridge contact - springs C<1>, is mounted on a spindle F to which one end of a strong spring is secured. The other end of the spring is attached to a barrel which is geared to a clocktrain by wheels F<1>, E<3>. On the arbor of the wheel E<3>, which rotates once in 24 hours, is fixed a graduated disk E carrying two adjustable tappets E'. These operate a pivoted escapement-piece D, with which teeth B<2> on the disk B engage. When a tappet E<1> moves the member D, the tooth B<2> in engagement therewith is freed in two steps, and the disk B flies round until the released tooth strikes a lever G. A pin G<2> on the lever is thus pressed on the piece D, ensuring that it is restored to such a position that it stops the rotation of the disk B after a quarter of a revolution.
Patent GB-191202169-A (GB)
Title: Improved Counting Mechanism for Rotary Duplicating, Printing, or other Machines.
Inventor: GREEN CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B41F33/02
Filed: 1912-01-27
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 2169. Green, C. F. Jan. 27. Counting-apparatus is actuated by a rocking shaft a<2>, Fig. 4, of a duplicating-machine or the like through an arm and driving-pawl a'. The pawl engages with a ratchet-wheel c, Fig. 1, attached to a shaft a, to which is fixed, by means of a milled nut j, the numeral-drum i. The ratchet-wheel has sufficient friction against the casing to keep it stationary during the return stroke of the pawl. Transfer to the higher numeral drum h<2> takes place by continuous gearing, comprising a toothed wheel d on the shaft a, which engages with a pinion d', and a pinion f fixed to the pinion d' in order to drive the higher drum h<2> through a pinion g. The drums can be zeroized by turning them manually in either direction, or by means of the milled nut j, the pawl a<1> being free from the teeth of the ratchet-wheel whenever it is at the end of its stroke.
Patent GB-191205935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Side Cars used with Motor or Pedal Propelled Cycles.
Inventor: BURTON ALBERT BOWMAN
IPC: B62K27/02
Filed: 1912-03-09
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 5935. Burton, A. B., and Eltoft, F. A. March 9. Rest-bars and supports.-Side-cars for attachment to motor and other cycles are provided with an additional supporting-wheel which is normally held out of action but can be brought into position for supporting the car during the operation of connecting it to the machine. The additional wheel g may be carried by a rod slidable vertically in a bracket upon the sidecar axle, means being provided for fixing the rod in the raised or lowered position; or, as shown in Fig. 1, the rod f may be pivoted to a bracket a upon the axle and adapted to occupy a vertical or an horizontal position, a wing-nut i upon a screwed bolt sliding in a quadrant slot a' being provided for fixing the support. In the upper position the rod rests on a ledge a<2>.