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Patent GB-191203621-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Suspended Scaffold.
Inventor: PALMER EDWIN THURNHAM
IPC: E04G3/30
Filed: 1912-02-13
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 3621. Palmer, E. T., and Palmer, E. J. Feb. 13. Staging, suspended.-Suspended cradles are constructed of steel channel-bars a connected by tie-bars b to which the flooring c is secured, and hand-rails d, connected to the channel-bars by uprights e, and raised and lowered by four independent winding-drums g operated by worm and worm-wheel gearing.. The four suspension ropes h are attached to overhead beams k by straps j.
Patent GB-191206552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sorting Wood Pulp, Cellulose and the like.
Inventor: HELLHUMMER FRANZ
IPC: D21D5/02
Filed: 1912-03-16
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 6552. Hellhummer, F. Dec. 22, 1911, [Convention date]. Strainers.-A strainer over which flows a continuous stream of wood-pulp, cellulose, or the like is mounted so that it can be adjusted relatively to a brushing or squeezing device. As shown, a strainer b is pivoted at one end b<1> and at the other end is suspended on rods l, which extend through the walls of the casing and can be raised or lowered by hand - wheels. The brushing-device consists of elastic bars h, composed for instance of caoutchouc or covered with felt or leather, mounted on a rotating drum f or on an endless band running over two guide-rollers. Sprinkler nozzles q are provided.
Patent GB-191207262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Propulsion of Lighters and other Vessels.
Inventor: DELAPORTE PAUL
IPC: B63H7/02
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 7262. Delaporte, P. March 31, 1911, [Convention date]. Screw and like propellers; detachable propelling-installations. - River and canal craft having aerial propellers are provided with a detachable installation comprising a carriage suitably anchored to the deck and capable of ready removal, upon which are mounted the power plant and the propeller. The carriage A, Figs. 2 and 3, supports a four-cylinder motor B, radiator C, change-speed gear D, and uprights g. The propeller F is carried in a bearing E on a platform hinged to the uprights, and is driven by chain gearing c. The propeller is surrounded by a protecting-cage G. The propeller may be turned down as shown when the vessel passes under a bridge. The platform has bitts H by means of which it can be secured to the boat by ropes. Hooks I and turnbuckles K can also be used in co-operation with rings J in the deck. In a modification, two propellers of opposite pitch are mounted on the same shaft and are driven in opposite directions.
Patent GB-191208572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic or Semi-automatic Telephone Exchange Systems.
Inventor: MCBERTY FRANK ROBERT
Filed: 1911-07-27
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 8572. McBerty, F. R. July 27, 1910, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Automatic and semi-automatic exchange systems.-A system is described identical with that described in Specification 17,211/11. The claims relate to two-wire trunk circuits between exchanges equipped with automatic switching- mechanism, and especially to the following features. (1) The two trunk wires are used, before and after conversation, for transmitting signal and control currents, but during conversation they are freed from all connexions except inductive couplings with the talking - circuits with which the trunk has been associated. (2) When the called subscriber hangs up his telephone, a signal is given over the trunk line to the switch-controlling operator, and a restoring-circuit for the switches is prepared, but this circuit is not completed until the operator opens the trunk circuit.
Patent GB-191213107-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Universal Coupling for Transmission Shafts.
Inventor: CONSTANTINESCU GOGU
IPC: F16D3/72
Filed: 1912-06-04
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 13,107. Constantinescu, G. June 4. Shaft couplings; universal joints.-In flexible shaft couplings of the type in which elastic disks, secured at their centres to the respective shaft ends, are coupled together at their peripheries, disks are cut away at their peripheries, as shown, for example at b in Fig. 1. A form with only four peripheral arms such as b is also shown. Greater flexibility is obtained by connecting a number of pairs of such disks in succession. The disks may taper in thickness from the centre to the periphery, or the same effect may be obtained by bolting together superposed disks of different diameters as shown in Fig. 4. The coupling is stated to be especially applicable to the transmission system of a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-191213651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Ties.
Inventor: CHEEVERS PATRICK THOMAS
IPC: E01B3/26
Filed: 1912-06-11
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 13,651. Cheevers, P. T. June 11. Sleepers, composite and metal.-Metal sleepers have a central T-shaped part 1, with box ends which have a bottom 7, side wall 5, one end wall 4 and top flange 9; these ends receive wooden blocks 30 filling the space and having an extension 35 above the top flanges, and are retained in the ends by caps 10 with top flanges 18, 19. Transverse bolts secure the parts together, and spikes secure the rails on the extension 35. For securing the sleepers to the beams of bridges &c., the end caps 10 may have flanges 21 receiving bolts 22.
Patent GB-191214151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of the 1-chloro-2-amino-5-naphthol-7-sulphonic Acid.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1912-06-17
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 14,151. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 17. Naphthalene derivatives; monoazo dyes.-1- chlor-2-amino-5-naphthol-7-sulphonic acid is obtained by chlorinating the reaction products of aromatic sulphohalides upon 2-naphthylamine- 5:7-disulphonic acid, replacing the sulphonic group in 5-position by an hydroxy group by alkali fusion, and finally eliminating the aromatic sulphonic residue by hydrolysis. 1-chlor- 2-p-toluenesulphamino-5-oxynaphthalene-7-sulphonic acid obtained as an intermediate product can be combined with diazo compounds yielding azo dyes.
Patent GB-191215044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Limber Connections for Field Guns.
Inventor: BEGER ALFRED
IPC: F41A23/00
Filed: 1912-06-27
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 15,044. Beger, A., and Falke, H. June 27. Field carriages.-Consists in providing means for unlimbering while in motion, the said means being adapted to be operated by a pedal depressed by the wheel driver. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the trail eye e is held upon the limber hook c by a rod b, the end of which fits into an eye in the hook c. The rod slides in guides g beneath the limber pole and carries at its forward end transverse projections which are pressed forward by a spring d against a pair of abutments f mounted one on each side of a slot in the pole, through which passes a pedal a pivoted to the end of the rod. This pedal is kept normally in the raised position shown, by a spring; when it is pressed down by the wheel driver, the rod b is disengaged from the abutments f, and is impelled forward by its spring d. Its rear end is thus withdrawn from the eye in the hook c, and the trail at once falls to the ground.
Patent GB-191216765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Keyboard Controlled Electric Illuminated Signs for Advertising and the like.
Inventor: COOK JOHN WARD
IPC: G09G3/00
Filed: 1912-07-18
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 16,765. Cook, J. W. July 18. Monogrammic signs. - Relates to a keyboard switch for operating any desired combination of a set of contacts connected to a group of lamps, means being provided to cause the same keyboard to operate on a number of sets of contacts in turn. The depression of a key-lever u causes its bar a to rock the levers b, b<1>, Fig. 2, and so raise a toothed bar d. The teeth on the bars d are arranged differently for each key-lever, and they serve, when raised, to lift certain of a set of transverse bars e mounted on pivoted links t, t<1>, Fig. 1, at their ends, thereby lifting the corresponding pins k, Fig. 2, in the distributor bar g and hence pressing the corresponding contact pins w into the contact plate s, closing the circuits of the proper lamps to form the character required on the sign. The distributor bar g is moved under a fresh set of contact-pins w after each operation by a special bar e, lifted when any key-lever is depressed, which rocks the pawl h, a spring serving to press the normally engaging arm of the pawl forward, so that, when. the pawl rocks back, it comes in front of the tooth previously holding it, the weight i then moving the distributor until the next tooth h<1> is engaged. To break the lamp circuits, the plate r is depressed, pushing in the insulating-pins p and the contact-pins w.
Patent GB-191218215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies' Hat Fasteners.
Inventor: DUELLBERG GUSTAV
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1912-08-07
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 18,215. D³llberg, G. Aug. 7. Pins, dress and like; point-protectors.-A device for fastening ladies' hats consists of a comb a, Fig. 2, guided by its prongs in a perforated plate c fixed to the wall of the hat and held in engagement with the hair by a spring device b. The prongs of the comb also pass through apertures in a strip of rigid material d fixed to the inside of the hat-wall from which it is set off. In a modification, the comb has two superposed rows of prongs d<1>, Fig. 5, connected to a common shield f<1>, the lower prongs being curved upwards and made resilient so as to hold the comb in position. This latter construction may be modified by making the lower prongs straight and connecting the shield f<1> to the plate c by a convolute spring.
Patent GB-191220922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Clutches.
IPC: F16D27/08
Filed: 1912-09-13
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 20,922. " Vulkan " Maschinenfabriks Akt.-Ges. Oct. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Clutches, friction.- Relates to electromagnetically-operated friction clutches in which a friction disk is arranged between two oppositely rotating driving parts. The disk 1. Figs. 1 and 2, is tapered outwardly so that the field, which depends upon the product of the radius and the thickness of the disk, is approximately constant at any radius. The parts 4, 4<1> form the frictional surfaces.
Patent GB-191221382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Table Napkin Rings.
Inventor: ROUND JOHN CORNWELL
IPC: A47G21/16
Filed: 1912-09-19
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 21,382. Round, J. C. Sept. 19. Napkin and serviette rings and holders.- Relates to rings adapted also to secure the serviette to the person, and consists in the use of a spring metal ring with overlapping ends, the serviette being drawn between the ends. The ring may either be similarly clipped to the waistcoat or other garment, or may be inserted in the opening thereof, acting as a counterbalance. The outer end a', Figs. 1 and 2, is deflected outwards as shown. The ends may overlap laterally, as shown in Fig. 4, in which case they are preferably bevelled.
Patent GB-191222665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governing Mechanism for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 22,665. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 4. Regulating mixedpressure turbines. Live steam is supplied from a pipe 18 to admission valves 1, while lowpressure steam is supplied from a pipe 8 provided with a throttle valve actuated by a rack 9, both high and low pressure valves being operated in the usual manner by a servo-motor 2 controlled by a speed governor 5. The pilot valve 3 of the servo-motor is coupled to a floating lever 4, one end of which is actuated by the governor, while the other end is attached to the piston-rod 6 by a lever 7, forming a follow-up device. In the low-pressure main 8 is located a float 11 connected to a lever 15, pivoted at 16, and provided with an adjustable weight 15<a>, the other end of the lever carrying a link 17 connected to the lever 7. This device forms a flow-responsive governor by which variations in the flow of low-pressure steam effect the operation of the pilot valve 3 independently of the speed governor. The invention is particularly applicable to turbines driving alternating-current generators connected in parallel to other generators.
Patent GB-191223570-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Detecting the Presence or Approach of Air Craft.
Inventor: GRAHAM EDWARD ALFRED
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1912-10-15
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 23,570. Graham, E. A. Oct. 15. Locating sounds; aeronautical signals. - In sound-locating apparatus particularly designed for detecting air-craft, comprising a trumpet or other soundcollector b associated with a microphone a connected to a telephone receiver d, variable resistances, inductances, and capacities, r, u, s and p, t, v, respectively, are connected in the circuit to minimize hissing and other local noises and to tune the apparatus to detect faint and distant sounds. According to the Provisional Specification, the microphone may be of the ' Blake ' or of the pencil type, or may be of the granular type provided with an agitating-device as described in Specification 17,086/06, [Class 40, Electric telegraphs &c.].
Patent GB-191223763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ore Roasting or Drying Furnaces.
Inventor: RIDGE HARRY MACKENZIE
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 23,763. Ridge, H. M. Oct. 17. Roasting and drying furnaces.-A furnace, in which ores are traversed along successive superposed hearths by rabble arms carried by two or more vertical rotary shafts, is so arranged that one or more of the shafts may be stopped without affecting the working of the remainder of the furnace. In the three - hearth two - shaft furnace shown in Fig. 1, ores fed in through the opening c normally traverse the whole length of each hearth, the transfer from upper to middle and from middle to lower being effected through the openings e, g, respectively. When, say, the left-hand shaft is stopped, the ores are fed in through the opening d, and traverse only the right-hand portion of each hearth, the transfer from middle to lower being effected through an opening h which is normally closed. The zones swept by the two sets of rabbles meet but do not overlap, and to facilitate transfer of ore from one zone to the other, the hearths may be stepped as shown in the direction of the movement. In another arrangement described, each separately controllable unit comprises two shafts with arms operating in overlapping zones. In another modification, one half of which is shown in Fig. 10, two rows of shafts are provided, so spaced that the zones touch but do not overlap. The rabbles may all be of one kind adapted either to move the ore positively inwards or outwards towards the centres or the peripheries of the zones, or merely to level the ore, and in these cases a slow but steady transference is ensured by tilting the hearth in the direction of movement.
Patent GB-191225972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes for Gramophone and other Records and the like and the Mode of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: CORRIGAN JOSEPH
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 1912-11-12
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 25,972. Corrigan, J. Nov. 12. Envelopes.-A case or envelope for gramophone and other records is made from a blank a of leather-board or other similar flexible material folded at d and having its sides stitched at g and h. Inspection holes c and notches b are provided, and also panels i, j, k for the title &c. The seams at y and h may be stitched simultaneously in a double sewing- machine or by two sewing-machines.
Patent GB-191226679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Ear Pieces and Ear Tubes of Stethoscopes and the like.
Inventor: TESKE CARL AUGUST
IPC: A61B7/02
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 26,679. Teske, C. A. Nov. 20. Stethoscopes.-In stethoscopes &c., the earpieces a are adjustably connected to the tubes c, and the spring j connecting the tubes is adjustable. The connexion between the ear-pieces and the tubes may consist of a ball-and-socket joint comprising an internally screw-threaded tube b in the ear-piece provided with a spherical seating b<1> for the ball d' on the end of the tube. The joint is fixed after adjustment by means of a clamping-screw e which is screwed into the tube b and bears against the ball d'. Another form of connexion consists of a short length of tin tubing supported against transverse deformation by an interior wire spiral, and adapted to be bent to adjust the ear-pieces. A third form consists of a short length of flexible tubing with a deformable metal core or stem. A fourth form consists of a corrugated metal tube provided with a deformable metal core or stem. The spring j is attached to the tubes c by means of lugs k, and may be arranged to turn about the fixing-screws so that it can be folded upwards between the shanks of the tubes. A stiffening-strip j<2> with slotted ends j<3>, through which the spring passes, is adjustably connected to the spring j by means of a screw stud l provided with an adjusting-nut m, so that the rigidity of the spring j may be varied. The strip j<2> may be attached to the outer or inner face of the spring j. In a modification, the spring is in two overlapping parts, which are split to give lateral spring pressure and provided with one or more guides through which they may be moved to adjust the tension. In another form of the two-part spring, the overlapping parts are connected by screws in the ends of the springs, the screw of each spring passing through a longitudinal slot in the other. In another form, one or both of the overlapping ends of the springs are bent to a bow shape and connected by a screw and nut similar to those shown in Fig. 1. The spring j, instead of being continuous, may have a folding joint to enable the ear-tubes to be folded together.
Patent GB-191226921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aeroplanes.
IPC: B64C25/00
Filed: 1912-11-22
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 26,921. Coanda, H., and British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Nov. 22. Aerial machines adapted to travel also on land.- The undercarriage of an aeroplane is constructed so as to collapse rearwards should the shock of landing exceed a predetermined limit in order that the machine may not tilt forwards. When wheels are used, they are provided with brakes which can be unequally applied on the two sides to steer the machine on the ground. The undercarriage consists of upper and lower members B, C connected by pivoted struts D and braced by cables E. Breakable links E<1> are incorporated in the cable-strainers so as to break when the stress exceeds the desired limit. The rear strut is shorter than the front strut so that the rear of the machine is brought down when the undercarriage collapses.
Patent GB-191300279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vaporizers.
Inventor: ENSIGN ORVILLE HIRAM
Filed: 1913-01-04
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 279. Ensign, O. H. Jan. 5, 1912, [Convention date]. Air-pressure sprayers. - In a vaporizer in which a vortex of air is formed, applicable for disinfecting or horticultural spraying, air is admitted under pressure through a passage 8 to a chamber 7 containing a cone 12. Liquid is maintained at constant level in a chamber 1 by means of a float 5, and pressure is communicated through a Pitot tube 19 in the passage 8 to the surface of the liquid, which is thereby caused to flow through holes 21, 11 on to the cone 12 from which it is swept off by the air. The mixture passes to the outlet 16 under the edge 25 of the cone 12, which is vertically adjustable and serves as a throttle, the vertical movement being limited by an adjustable stop 29 so that in the lowest position of the cone some mixture can still pass. A series of interchangeable nozzles 10 may be provided for use with fuels of different densities.
Patent GB-191300988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Springs.
Inventor: PARROTT LLOYD EMETT
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 1913-01-13
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 1913988. Parrot, L. E. Jan. 13. Springs, arrangement of.-Relates to pneumatic vibrationdampers for vehicle springs, in which a fluidcontaining cylinder is fitted horizontally upon the frame and contains a piston united to the axle bv means of a bellcrank lever. The invention consists (1) in the employment of two such cylinders oppositely arranged, the pistons of which are connected to a post on the axle by bell-crank levers having pin-and-slot connexion with the post; (2) in providing adjustable inlet and outlet valves in the cylinders; and (3) in providing a helical buffer spring between the post on the axle and the frame. In the form shown, in addition to the usual suspension spring 3, a pair of horizontal air-cylinders 11 are fixed to the vehicle frame and contain pistons 13 which are connected to a post 6 on the axle clip 5 by bell-crank levers 16, pivoted to the frame at 17, and slotted at 18 to receive a pin 7 on the post 6. Each cylinder 11 has an adjustable inlet valve 19, and an adjustable outlet valve 22. A helical buffer spring 10, guided on the post 6 and on an adjustable post 8 on the frame, may be provided to supplement the action of the pneumatic device.
Patent GB-191303281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoves and Fireplaces.
Inventor: NASH JOHN
IPC: F24B1/195
Filed: 1913-02-08
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 3281. Nash, J. Feb. 8. Grates and fuel h o l d e r s.-A fireplace back is formed with a projecting ledge c of arch shape to support the fuel and provide an additional air supply. The depth of the cavity formed by the arch may be increased by recessing the fire-back as shown. The ledge may be continued along the sides of the fire-place.
Patent GB-191304104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Retorts for use in the Manufacture of Gas or for like purposes.
IPC: C10B3/00
Filed: 1913-02-18
Granted: 1914-02-18
Abstract: 4104. Drakes, Ltd., and Drake, W. A. Feb. 18. Retort furnaces.-In a vertical retort furnace, each retort is provided at its lower end with an extension 7 surrounded by walls 9, which, with the extension, form a space open at the bottom, and in communication at the top with flues 10<a>. Air is heated in passing through the space, and is delivered through the flues 10<a> for combustion in the chamber surrounding the retorts.
Patent GB-191309817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: WALBURN ALBERT WILLIAM
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1913-04-26
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 9817. Walburn, A. W., and Livesey, S. April 26. Shuttles.-In a hand-threaded shuttle, the threading-slit comprises a part b, Fig. 1, communicating with the cop recess, and a part c closed at one end. A metal eye h, Fig. 2, which is stamped or cast or made from wire, is provided with an upstanding extension h<1> adapted to guide a loop of weft into such a position that the free end of the weft may readily be caused to project from the side of the shuttle. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which the part h<1> is directed towards the nose of the shuttle instead of towards the cop recess, a tension post i being arranged near the closed end of the slit c. The shuttle is provided with a tension post g, which may be inserted in any one of a number of holes 1. 2, 3, so as to vary the tension on the weft.