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Patent GB-190915544-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Controlled Brakes for Cranes and the like.
Inventor: THOMAS BERTRAM
IPC: B66D5/00
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 15,544. Thomas, B., and Thomas, E. July 3. Electric equipment. - Electro -magnetic means are described for securing a graduated control of the brakes of cranes &c. during lowering of the load. In the example shown, the band brake 2 of the drum 1 is normally applied by a weighted arm 6. Suitably pivoted to the arm is a solenoid core 10, which may work in conjunction with a fixed core 11, which is adjustable. The construction of the solenoid is such that for a given excitation the pull on the core is approximately constant. The same result may be obtained by a force-equalizing mechanism as shown in Fig. 2. In this example, the core of the solenoid is attached to the end 31 of one curved lever 32, while the end 36 of the other curved lever 34 is attached to the brake arm, the mechanical advantage of the combination varying for different positions of the core. A switch Sand resistances are inserted in the solenoid circuit, and thus the effect of the weight can be progressively varied. The switch may be combined with the ordinary controller. A solenoid 41 may be provided for lifting the brake off altogether. The solenoid 8 may be replaced by a motor so designed as to give an approximately equal torque in all positions, the force being transmitted to the brake lever by means of a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190922911-A (GB)
Title: Machine for the Production of Macadam for Preventing Street Dust.
Inventor: CONRAD BOLTSHAUSER
IPC: E01C19/10
Filed: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 22,911. Boltshauser, C. Nov. 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] [Addition to 22,682/09.] Tar - macadam, plant for making. - Relates to means for preparing asphalt, of the kind described in the parent Specification, and consists in heating the gravel in water in a separate tank and transferring it by a conveyer to the rotary perforated mixing- cylinder 1, from which it is removed by the conveyer 15 as before. The tank is in two parts 6, 7, separated by a partition 8, which leaves an aperture adjustable in size by a pivoted block 11. The gravel enters the compartment 6 by a conveyer 10, and leaves the compartment 7 by a conveyer 12. Air may be injected into the pipe 5, which leads the gravel to the rotary mixing- cylinder 1 where it falls on plates 14 and is sprinked with tar from the pipe 16. The tank is heated by hot pipes 13.
Patent GB-190925022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Common Battery Telephone Systems.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1909-10-30
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 25,022. Fairweather, W., [Aktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson & Co.]. Oct. 30. Exchange systems.-In common-battery systems, in which a low-resistance coil is placed in one side of the line conductor to balance the resistance of the line relay in the other, a high-resistance coil, which is in series with the balancing-coil during the passage of calling-current, is short-circuited when the speaking-circuit is complete. When the plug 9 is inserted and the calling-key 11 is operated, the current from the ringing-generator 10 is prevented from passing over the battery by the high resistance 8. When the speaking-circuit is complete, the line relay 3 short-circuits the coil 8 by its armature. The resistance may otherwise be short-circuited by the signal-disconnecting relay 12 acting with the line relay.
Patent GB-191000961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to India-rubber Stamps.
Inventor: RUSHWORTH GEORGE ARTHUR WILLIA
IPC: B41K1/40
Filed: 1910-01-14
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 961. Rushworth, G. A. W Jan. 14. Hand-stamps; printing- s u r f a c e s.-In a multicolour hand stamp of the turnover type, having a printing surface F moving from an ink-pad E to the printing position, the base K is fitted with a second printing - surface H, which is inked in a separate colour to the stamp F, by an ordinary pad. The sections of the surface F may work through corresponding orifices in the plate K and surface H, or the surface H may consist of isolated sections. The pad E may be sectional, and ink the surface F in more than one colour.
Patent GB-191013870-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines and other Engines.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1910-06-08
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 13,870. Martin, W. E. June 8. Rotary valves.-A single rotary valve controlling both inlet and exhaust consists of a split ring or tube i open at both ends to passages b leading to the cylinder a. The split i' in the valve forms a port which opens in turn to inlet and exhaust ports in the casing as the valve rotates. The valve is mounted on a carrier h keyed to the driving-spindle e. By this con-' struction the valve is balanced as regards end pressure.
Patent GB-191016133-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Braking and Fuel Controlling Device for Motor Cars and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: WALBRUNN HANS
Filed: 1910-07-06
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 16,133. Walbrunn, H. July 6. Controlling independently of drivers. - A handle 1 within reach of the passengers in the rear part of a motor-car carries a toothed sector 4 which engages the upper end of a vertical rack 16, the lower end of which is provided with teeth which engage a toothed wheel 5 on a shaft s. The shaft s carries another toothed wheel 6 which actuates horizontal racks 7, 12 connected respectively to the fuel-supply valve 10 and the brake 15.
Patent GB-191021435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gudgeon-pin Attachments for Explosion and other Engines.
IPC: F16J1/18
Filed: 1910-09-15
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 21,435. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Nicholls, R. Sept. 15. Connecting-rods.-The gudgeon pin of an explosion or other engine is locked or secured by a radially - split spring ring 3, adapted to lie partly in an annular groove 6 in the piston and partly in an annular groove 2 in the pin, and to be moved completely into one of the grooves for assembling or dis - assembling. A smart blow on the other end of the pin causes dis-engagement.
Patent GB-191103952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for Railway Points and Switches.
Inventor: SIPES BURRELL IVAN
IPC: E01B7/04
Filed: 1911-02-16
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 3952. Sipes, B. I., and Baber, S. B. Feb. 16. Arrangements and constructions at points and crossings for permanent continuity of main lines; guard rails, arrangement of.-Relates to junctions where the continuity of the main lines is maintained by ordinary pivoted switchtongues with their points sloping down to the main rails, and consists in bolting guard-rails 14, 15 to the taper tongues 11, 17. The main rail 3 has a thickened web 9 and narrowed tread 8.
Patent GB-191108886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Ploughs, Cultivators and Harrows.
Inventor: MCKAY HUGH VICTOR
IPC: A01B5/06
Filed: 1911-04-10
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 8886. McKay, H. V. April 10. Ploughs; cultivators and harrows.-Relates to detail improvements in disk ploughs, cultivators, or harrows. The frame consists of a zigzag bar 1, Fig. 1, the tail 8 carrying the rear furrow wheel being parallel with the main portion on which the coulter spindle is mounted. The depth of cut is regulated by levers 17 linked to the pillars 5<a>, 5<c> of the wheels 4, 13, and pivoted to arms 19 on the frame beyond the pillars. When the levers are depressed and retained by a rack, the frame is lifted. The pillar 5<a> is turned by a rod 7<a> of adjustable length controlled by a steering-lever 11. The pillar 5<c> of the land wheel 13 is connected by an arm 36 and adjustable rod 37 to the draught tackle 35 to give automatic adjustment. The variable rods are made in two parts, one 37 passing through an eye 38<a> at the end of the other and being fixed by a sleeve 39 encircling the two parts and a wedge 41 between them. If any disks are removed from the gang, the rear furrow wheel is moved along the tail-piece 8. A clamp provided for the purpose consists of two U- shaped bolts embracing the frame and passing through flanges on the wheel support. The disks may be mounted on a single spindle carried by hangers 31 bolted to bearings 25, Fig. 8. The spindle is square and passes through a journal piece 24 having a bead 26 and contacting with clamping-flanges 27 which overlap the bearing to exclude dirt. Distance-pieces 29 fit between the disks and the last is secured by a flange 33 and locking-nuts 34. Instead of a single shaft, a number of independent spindles each carrying one or two disks and mounted on a hinged arm 44, Fig. 12, may be employed. The hinge-pin 43, arranged in a bifurcated support 45 bolted to the frame, is placed at rightangles to the direction of travel so that the disks rise easily over obstructions. They are returned to the rocking position against a stop 52, which may be adjustable, by a chain 49 passing under a pulley and attached to a spring 46 pressing upon a flange on the support 45. A coned bearing 54, Fig. 13, is used, one of the clamping- disks 54<a> being made in one with the journal and the other 55 being secured by the bolt and nuts 56. The main frame is strengthened and supports for the levers &c. provided by a tie-bar 2, Fig. 1, with a strut 1<a>, and bent bars 15, 14 with a strut 14<a>. According to the Provisional Specification, the hinged arms may be held down by a toggle arrangement between the arms and the frame and connected by a rod to an horizontal spring. Or the chain and pulleys may be simply replaced by chains or rods connected by bell-crank levers. The spring may also be arranged about two U-shaped rods, each having a plate bolted to its ends and one being connected to the bracket and the other to the chain &c. attached to the arm. The stop may consist of an eyebolt to which the arm is flexibly connected.
Patent GB-191113717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conveying Apparatus.
Inventor: SECK HEINRICH
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 1911-06-08
Granted: 1912-06-10
Abstract: 13,717. Seek, H. June 8. Composition fuel.-For conveying and cooling briquettes, an endless conveying-band is driven backwards and forwards so as to have a slow progressive motion, in order that the material may be retained for a considerable time upon the band. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1. the band 1 passes around drums 2 having shafts 12 on which are mounted levers 18 connected by a link 21 and to a reciprocating .rod. Fast with the drums 2 are pulleys 13, which are engaged by nipping - pawls 11 mounted between plates 16 pivoted to the levers 18. The pawls act in opposite directions and are connected by a link 19, so that, as one engages, the other disengages. This action is caused to take place quickly by an adjustable spring which is cocked by pins 22 on the link 19. The progressive motion is effected by one lever 18 being longer than the other. Modifications in the pawl gear, and in the method of actuating the same, are described. In a further modification, the pulleys 13 are provided with internal surfaces which are gripped by expanding rings.
Patent GB-191117345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ships' Berths.
IPC: B63B29/10
Filed: 1911-07-29
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 17,345. Page, W. C., and Waring & Gillow. July 29. Berths convertible into seats.-A settee adapted for use as a ship's berth comprises a frame a supported on legs a' and having a back a<6>. An upholstered back having a frame c' is pivoted in slots b<1> in brackets b so that when required as a bed it may be turned down so as to rest on brackets d on the end pieces a<4> in a position above the seating cushion a<3>. The frame c<1> carries by means of links e a lee-rail f which has a pivoted centre portion to facilitate access to the berth and has uprights the lower ends of which are engaged by sockets g. The lee-rail folds behind the pivoted back when the arrangement is employed as a seat.
Patent GB-191119031-A (GB)
Title: A New Drawbridge.
Inventor: LESLIE BRADFORD
IPC: E01D15/08
Filed: 1911-08-24
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 19,031. Leslie, Sir B. Aug. 24. Bridges. - A folding drawbridge is formed with the whole span of the platform hinged near its centre and suspended so that the leaves or sections fold together and hang vertically when the bridge is closed, and the common centre of gravity of the leaves moves substantially horizontally. The leaves a, a', hinged at a<2>, are suspended by chains b, b<1>; the inner leaf carries a roller d which bears against a curved abutment path e, and is supported by a catch f in the extended position. When the catch is removed, the hinge a<2> rises to the equilibrium position a<3>, and the closing is completed by actuating a toothed segment l attached by a link k<1> to the outer leaf. A collapsible strut p, actuated by a toothed segment r, ensures the symmetrical folding of the leaves. In a modification for use where the platform is near the water, the chains are connected to the leaves at points farther from the hinge a<2> so that the lift of the hinge is increased, and a sliding balanceweight is connected to the segment l.
Patent GB-191120172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Heated Cooking Ovens and the like.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 1911-09-11
Granted: 1912-09-11
Abstract: 20,172. Berry, A. F. Sept. 11. Actuating.-Valves to allow the escape of hot air from an oven are released by the melting of a fusible plug. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, two valves c are secured in balanced relation by rods d and a fusible plug e, so that when the plug melts the valves uncover ports. The valves may be opened by hand, or they may be made of transparent material, such as mica, to allow of inspection, or separate windows may be provided. The plug may be in the shape of a cross in section, and may be secured by cotters e<1>, or by screwing, or by sleeves which may be slotted to receive the plug.
Patent GB-191122100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines.
IPC: D01G15/20
Filed: 1911-10-07
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 22,100. Hetherington & Sons, J., Cordwell, W., and Reyner, W. Oct. 7. Carding-engines.-The fancy cover f is made separate from the box e which is mounted between the fancy and worker rollers on pillars g carried by adjustable compound brackets h, so that on removal of the cover access may be had, for purposes of adjustment, to the fancy and worker rollers and the box. The cover rests en lugs e<1> on the box and lugs a<1> on the frame.
Patent GB-191122703-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Introducing Medicaments into the Respiratory Organs.
Inventor: BAYER HUGO
IPC: A61M15/02
Filed: 1911-10-14
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 22,703. Bayer, H. Oct. 14. Inhalers; pneumatic appliances. - An apparatus for intermittently introducing medicated and ozonized or oxygenated air into the lungs &c. comprises a single-acting pump b which drives air into a chamber a containing an ozonizer or oxygen generator w and a gauze partition k supporting an absorbent l with powdered or volatile solid or liquid medicament. A suitable generator of oxygen comprises containers n, m for solutions of peroxide and a catalytic agent, and a valve o operated from outside
Patent GB-191123122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Calling Apparatus for Telephones and the like.
Inventor: WALL PERCY WILLIAM
IPC: H04M17/02
Filed: 1911-10-19
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 23,122. Wall, P. W. Oct. 19. Hiring telephones.-Relates to improvements in the coin-freed telephone apparatus described in Specification 3582/10, in which coins &c. inserted in a drawer operate a circuit switch when the drawer is pushed in. As previously described, a catch e retains the drawer in the inmost position until the exchange operator releases it by means of an electro-magnet f; and a catch h retains the coins, which fall through the bottom of the drawer b and casing a when the drawer is extruded by the action of the weight g. Coin action, mechanical-connexion and multiple-coin; coin-slit closing devices.-The present invention is designed (1) to prevent coins from being pushed sideways through the slot b<2> without moving the drawer, and (2) to prevent the drawer from being pushed in and retained without the insertion of coins. (1) A metal curtain i normally covers the slot b<2> but is raised by sloping surfaces i<1> on pushing in the drawer. (2) A pin j, mounted on a cross-bar k which rests on a fixed support l, obstructs the inward motion of the drawer when this is empty but is raised out of the way by pillars m borne bv the cross-bar when the two rollers m<1> attached to the pillars are pressed upwards by coins laid in the drawer. If only one coin is inserted, the cross-bar k is merely tilted, and the drawer cannot be pressed home.
Patent GB-191125453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: WOLFF ARTHUR JACOB
IPC: B60B9/22
Filed: 1911-11-15
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 25,453. Wolff, A. J. Nov. 15. Spring wheels with sectional outer guided members.-The rim and the felloe are provided with circumferential wedge - shaped projections or ribs which cooperate through floating plates to compress an interposed pneumatic cushion transversely. In the form of construction shown, the plates 20 with diverging edges engage the projection d on the felloe and the covers 13 of two pneumatic cushions enclosed between bulged side plates 12. The rim projections d<1> are formed on plates 17 secured to tread members consisting of side plates 31 and' rubber blocks. Bolts 16 with sleeves spacing the plates 12 pass through apertures 35 and recesses 36 in the tread members, which are thus guided and limited in radial movement.
Patent GB-191126033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters for Locomotive and other Fire Tube Boilers.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1911-11-21
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 26,033. Robinson, J. G. Nov. 21. Fire-tubes, arrangements of superheating- tubes in. - In a steamsuperheater of the type in which superheating- tubes arranged in the fire - tubes of a locomotive or like boiler are connected to two headers arranged one on each side of the smokebox, the headers being divided into series of compartments for saturated and superheated steam alternately, and the ends of the tubes are expanded into the headers and each header is furnished with a removable cover. The headers 5, 6 are connected as shown to the saturated-steam inlet 3, the steam flowing by passages 25, 26 to saturated-steam chambers 18, 19 in the headers. From the chambers 18, 19 the steam passes to superheating-tubes 14 and thence to chambers 20, 21 in the headers. From the chambers 20, 21 the steam flows through passages 28 at the back of the headers, or in the covers thereof, after the fashion described in Specification 16,686/11, to outlet chambers to which the steam pipes are connected. The chambers 18, 19, 20 are closed by a removable cover 22 held down by nuts and screws. The chamber 21 is provided with a cleaning - opening closed by a screw-plug 24. The steam-pipes from the two headers may be connected by a cross-pipe.
Patent GB-191128926-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Cleaning Blast-furnace Gases.
Inventor: WERNDL FRANZ
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 1911-12-22
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 28,926. Werndl, F. Dec. 22. Magnetic separators.-A rotating electromagnet c for separating metallic particles from blast furnace gases is placed in the gas-conduit a. The particles adhering to the magnet are removed by a scraper f and fall into a shoot b. A baffle-plate h is placed behind the magnet.
Patent GB-191201251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and Road Passenger Vehicles.
Inventor: HUPPERT LOUIS CHARLES
IPC: B61D13/02
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 1251. Huppert, L. C., and Paul, A. F. Jan. 16. Ingress and egress of passengers, controlling ; doors for passenger vehicles; steps.-A fare-prepayment car, of the kind described in Specification 9269/05, has an additional exit 5, on the opposite side of the vehicle to the combined entrance and exit 3, adapted to be closed by a folding gate 6 controlled by the motorman by a crank and connecting-rod 9, 8, and a hand-lever 7. The guiderail is adapted to slide up on the stanchions 12, 14, 15 so as to be out of the way when not required. In a modification it is bent away from the bulkhead 10 at 13 to form a recess for the conductor. The doors 11 slide into a central bulkhead 10, and the end seats 18 may be arranged to turn up to give clearance at the doorways. For a double-deck car, the stairway is arranged with the bottom step adjacent to the exit 5 and the top step above the motorman, who is thus allowed a clear view on both sides of the car and of the exit 5.
Patent GB-191201476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Fans.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 1912-01-18
Granted: 1913-04-18
Abstract: 1476. Davidson, S. C. Jan. 18. Shallow-overhungblade fans; casings.- In a centrifugal fan, the impeller is so arranged in relation to the casing that the air which passes through centripetally, or axially along the negative portion of the blade, is mainly taken from the suction side. In this way re-circulation from the pressure side is avoided. Fig. 10 shows an impeller of the type described in Specification 4609/98, [Class 8, Air and gases, Compressing &c.], arranged in relation to the casing Z so that air flows inwardly through the ends b of the blades, and is thrown outwards at the ends a. Double-inlet impellers may be employed, and the arrangement of casing and impeller may be modified. Specifications 7050/04 and 21,891/04, [both in Class 8, Air and gases, Compressing &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191203583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Mercerizing Cotton Piece Goods and like Fabrics.
Inventor: BYROM JAMES
IPC: D06B7/08
Filed: 1912-02-13
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 3583. Byrom, J., [trading as Downham & Co., J.], Lithgow, J., and Beswick, J. Feb. 13. Passing materials through fluid-supplying apparatus.-The fabric c, Fig. 2, is led through a tensioning-device e and thence under and over rollers g situated in a mercerizing-tank b, Figs. 1 and 2. From the tank b, the fabric passes through expanding rollers h, under a driven roller i, over a loose roller k, and is finally wound upon a batching-roller m. The rollers k, m are driven off the roller i, the rotation of which is controlled by a clutch j<3> . Situated above the vertically-movable batching- roller m is a pressure roller n. The shaft of the pressure roller rotates in slide blocks o to which vertical racks p are attached. By suitable gearing, the upward movement of the racks rotates a shaft r fitted with an adjustable weighted band brake t. Any other suitable means for bringing a downward pressure upon the roller n may be provided. If required, the roller n may be driven by gearing, for example by a chain v and chain-wheels v<1>, v<2> fixed on the spindles of the rollers k, n and with a jockey pulley v<3> carried on a weighted elbow lever v<4> A trip lever W is operated by the spindle of the batching-roller when the batch attains a certain size and operates the clutch j<3> to stop the machine. A hand-wheel x is provided for raising the roller n by means of the racks p when it is desired to remove a batch from the machine.
Patent GB-191208519-A (GB)
Title: Fountain Pens.
Inventor: HOWARD FRANK WESLEY
IPC: B43K5/06
Filed: 1912-04-10
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 8519. Howard, F. W. March 2, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification Reservoir pens.-Hard rubber washers are rendered soft and impervious to the acids of ink, in order that they may he used as a packing for the pistons of reservoir pens. by subjecting them to the action of an oily substance at a high temperature and maintaining the high temperature until the pores of the washer are impregnated with the oily substance. A vegetable oil, such as linseed oil, is preferred, and the temperature should be increased in stages. After the treatment with the oil, the washers are immersed in molten paraffin wax, whereby a protective coating is applied which prevents evaporation of the oil from the surface of the rubber and makes the washers work more smoothly in the barrel of the pen.