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Patent GB-191025440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastener for Shoe Uppers.
Inventor: ELLIS WARREN EUGENE
IPC: A43D11/10
Filed: 1910-11-02
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 25,440. Ellis, W. E. Nov. 3, 1909, [Convention date]. Hook fastenings.- Relates to a device with a number of hooked tongues for securing together the eyeleted edges of the uppers of lace shoes while thev are being lasted. The fastener is constructed from a length of spring wire, the ends 7 thereof being bent back parallel to the connecting - portions 3 of the tongues, and attached thereto for example by loops 8, for the purpose of strengthening this part of the fastener. The loops 8 slide on the connecting- portions 3 and allow the tongues of the device to be adjusted towards or away from one another to correspond with different spacings of eyelets in the uppers, the adjacent wires 2 of the tongues being disposed in different planes, as shown in Fig. 4, to allow them to overlap when the device is contracted, and the springiness of the wire returning the same to the normal position shown in Fig. 1, when pressure is removed. The loops 8 limit the amount of expansion and contraction of the device.
Patent GB-191025920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rope or Belt Shifting Gear.
IPC: F16H7/22
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 25,920. Ruscoe & Co., J., and Kenyon, G. H. Nov. 8. Gearing for starting and stopping machinery. -In belt or rope shifting-gear, the fork a may be pivotally mounted, or may be provided with a channel-piece a<1> adapted to slide on a bar b. It is operated by rotating an eccentric c, pivoted at the point c<1> and provided with a handle &c. d, d'. In its extreme positions, the fork is locked, as any tendency for it to move acts along the line of dead-centre of the eccentric.
Patent GB-191026480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filters.
Inventor: WOLLASTON THOMAS ROLAND
IPC: B01D35/12
Filed: 1910-11-15
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 26,480. Wollaston, T. R. Nov. 15. Filters with horizontal filtering partitions or layers; filters, cleansing; supplying liquid in connexion with filters.-Filter elements of U- or V-shaped cross-section and of considerable length are arranged side by side and fed with liquid by a pipe passing along one end of the arrangement and having valve connexions with troughs 5 which distribute the liquid over the filters. The filtrate is collected in perforated pipes 6 under grids 8, and is discharged through branches 13 and siphons 14. The outlets from the pipes 6 are controlled by three-way valves or equivalent arrangements, and branches connect the pipes 6 to a common wash-water supply-pipe so that a reverse flow of liquid under pressure, for example from a centrifugal pump, can be obtained for cleansing the units separately as required. The surface of the medium is skimmed, cleansed, and levelled by a brush or rake 20 mounted on wheels or rollers 21. When the head of liquid in any element falls unduly, a float 15 opens the valve or an air inlet to the corresponding siphon and stops discharge through it. The Provisional Specification also states that the head of fluid over the medium in an element may be regulated by providing a hinged pipe on the outlet. The hinged pipe may be float-controlled, so that the discharge head is automatically varied in accordance with the resistance to flow through the medium.
Patent GB-191027310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Revolving Reversible Seats.
Inventor: MADDEN JOSEPH
IPC: A47C11/00
Filed: 1910-11-23
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 27,310. Madden, J. Nov. 23. Reversible seats; awnings and canopies for exposed seats.-A reversible seat, Fig. 1, is made of triangular section, and is provided with channels e for draining away water, which flows out through openings f formed in the ends of the seat, Fig. 2. An awning is provided which is carried by a frame j revoluble, by a socket m and pin l, on a bar n carried by supports i<1>. Arm-rests are provided, and also a swinging back-rest h. The seat may be retained in the required position by a catch.
Patent GB-191101054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: OLBRICHT HEINRICH MAX
IPC: F22B17/04
Filed: 1911-01-14
Granted: 1912-01-15
Abstract: 1054. Olbricht, H. M., and Gerteis, A. Jan. 14. Dampers for controlling superheaters. - A water-tube boiler is fitted with a superheater U provided with a controlling-damper K disposed as shown.
Patent GB-191105593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Registration of the Takings of Taximeter Cabs.
Inventor: GOODBUN JOHN PERCY
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 1911-03-06
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 5593. Goodbun, J. P. March 6. Taximeters; additional-charge registers; seatapparatus for.-The fares due for extra seats are registered on a separate counter, the seats being retained in the raised position until unlocked by the driver, and the extra fares due for luggage are automatically registered when the luggage is placed in position. The locking- device is arranged to allow a choice of seats when only one is required. The seats b, c, Fig. 1, are hinged to the casing d and are connected to lugs e carried by sliding bars f which are pulled upwards by springs g, Fig. 1, tending to raise the seats as shown in Fig. 6, and are connected by levers h, h<1> to slides j, j<1>, in line with which is a pointed lever k pivoted at l. The lever k is moved to free one of the seats when a lever q is moved into a position between that shown in full and that shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, and the movement of the lever, through a link p, causes an inclined plane n, Fig. 4, to force outwards a lever o carrying a locking-finger m engaging a hole in the lever k. This movement frees the lever k, the pointed end of which allows either seat to be used, the rise of the slide of the selected seat forcing over the lever to lock the other. To free both seats, the lever q is moved into its extreme position, thus causing a finger q<1> thereon, through the medium of a lever v, to force forward the lever k, as shown in Fig. 2, and thus free both slides j, j<1>. The lever q is operated by the driver and carries a pawl r serving to actuate a counter. Return of the slides j, j<1> to their initial positions is ensured by a slide z bearing an inclined plate which engages pins 1 on the slides j, j<1>. The slide z is drawn forwards against a spring by a finger 2 on the lever q engaging a hook 3 on the slide, and the hook is released by the finger at the end of the movement of the lever q. Control over the releasing-lever is stated to be exercised by the flag, the position of which is such as to block the movement of the lever q until the flag has been lowered. Extra fares due for luggage are registered, when the packages are placed on a platform 4, Fig. 10, by the depression of pivoted flaps 5, which are provided with bell-crank levers 6 connected to slides 7. The upward movement of the slides causes projections 8 thereon to engage a star-wheel 9, through the shaft 10 of which a counter 13 is actuated as shown in Fig. 9. Fraudulent operation is prevented by an arm 15, which is removed when the flag is lowered from the front of the frames 5 by an arm 16 mounted on the flag-shaft.
Patent GB-191105627-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Multiple Loom.
Inventor: GRUENHUT LEOPOLD
IPC: D03D41/00
Filed: 1911-03-06
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 5627. Griinhut, L. March 24, 1910, [Convention, date]. Two or more fabrics, looms specially designed for.-In a loom for weaving two or more fabrics, the shuttles a are superposed in a shuttle box without dividing-partitions and are actuated by a common picker. The warps w, w<1> and the heald mails q are arranged to be in parallel planes when in their inactive positions, so that the tensions of the warps may be adjusted independently. The upper shuttle or shuttles are always supported by .the lower shuttle, being separated from it while passing through the shed by the crossed warp threads. The arrangement described may he applied to ordinary looms.
Patent GB-191109031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Smelting or Refining of Metals and the like in Crucibles.
Inventor: SOLOMON HENRY GEORGE
IPC: C21C5/02
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 9031. Solomon, H. G. April 11. Induction furnaces.-A metallurgical furnace applicable for steel-making comprises one or more annular crucibles, and a transformer having a removable bridge-piece, which is attached to the cover or equivalent closure of an outer chamber, or to that of a crucible chamber, or to both. Preferably the electric circuit is broken automatically when the crucible and cover are not in place. Fig. 1 shows a furnace in a melting-pit, having a crucible a, around the central limb of a transformer, separated from two primary coils k by refractory slabs l forming a crucible chamber. The side limbs of the transformer may be bent into the horizontal at the top, as shown, and are connected by the bridge-piece i, which is either a laminated bar, or a T-piece if the central limb is shorter than the others. This bridge-piece is attached to the hinged or removable cover of the melting-pit, and to refractory slabs p, if used, closing the crucible chamber. The central limb of the transformer may be cooled by water, air, or other means. A switch controlling the primary coils may be closed when the crucible is in place by mechanical, pneumatic, or electric means; in the construction shown in Fig. 1, the combined weight of the crucible, charge, cover of the melting - chamber, and attached parts operates a lever z and a rod 2 against the action of weights and springs. Fig. 4 shows a furnace-chamber raised above the floor, and closed by a platform carrying the bridge piece i and the crucible a, an hydraulic or like elevator t supporting the platform, and operating the switch by a tappet when fully raised; in a modification, the tappet is moved into operative position by the weight of the charged crucible. The crucible may be removable from the platform, or mounted on trunnions to facilitate pouring. The Provisional Specification describes also the use of a separate crucible around each of two vertical limbs of a transformer.
Patent GB-191113570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Regulators for Dynamo-electric Machines.
IPC: H02J7/22
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 13,570. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Pollock, A. A. June 6. Lighting systems; regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for. - Regulators for variable - speed dynamo - electric machines, in which an armature under the control of series and shunt excitation vibrates to open and close a shunt circuit about a resistance in the field circuit of the dynamo, are adapted to prevent reversal of current through the generator when its electromotive force is lower than that of a battery with which it is connected in parallel. The variable-speed generator B is controlled by a shunt winding e and a series winding d, which actuate a vibrating armature f in shunt to a resistance a in series with the field A. An additional armature h is actuated by the shunt coil to close the circuit between the dynamo B and battery m when the electromotive force of the former is equal to that of the battery; but when the speed of the generator falls below that corresponding to this value, the reversal of current in the series coil d causes the armature h to open the main circuit.
Patent GB-191115061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: GRAY JOHN
IPC: F01D15/02
Filed: 1911-06-27
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 15,061. Gray, J., [Curtis, C. G.]. June 27. Plant; balancing moving parts.-In a twoshaft marine installation, forward running is effected by high-, intermediate-, and low-pressure elements C, D, E distributed over the shafts as shown. The element C is an impulse turbine or a balanced reaction turbine. Alternatively, it may be a reciprocating engine. The low-pressure element E is a drum turbine, the end-thrust of which balances the propeller thrust. The element D is a drum turbine, with or without additional wheel stages, having reversed drum stages partly balancing the end thrust, the resultant thrust being balanced by the propeller thrust. For astern running, high- and low-pressure reversing-elements F, G are provided, the end thrust of each balancing the propeller thrust on the corresponding shaft. The partial admission elements are provided with nozzle and interstage valves for varying the arc of admission and thereby adjusting the power developed by each shaft at speeds other than the maximum. In the wheel elements, guide-passages are provided between the moving vanes of each stage and the nozzles of the next stage.
Patent GB-191118913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watch Bracelet Stands.
Inventor: DRUMMOND ALEXANDER
IPC: A47G29/08
Filed: 1911-08-23
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 18,913. Drummond, A. Aug. 23. Ring and trinket holders.-A stand for a watch bracelet consists of a channelled block A adapted to hold the watch with the figures upright. A wire hinged support D is provided.
Patent GB-191119116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Electrical Coils.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: H01F41/04
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 19,116. Lake, W. E., [Weston Electrical Instrument Co.]. April 11. Coil windings. - Crossed coils for use in measuring-instruments have their windings interlaced, as shown in Fig. 2, in order to ensure symmetry and stiffness. Two or more coils 7, 8 may be set at any angle, the layers, which may be single or multiple, being wound upon a former provided with means for holding separate bobbins from each of which the wire is taken in turn. The former may consist of fusible alloy, or a special former composed of removable sections may be used. Four pieces a of the form shown in Fig. 7 are connected to others shown in Fig. 8, by pins l and screws h and assembled as shown in Fig. 6 to form a cube with circular grooves of rectangular section. Pins p are provided to preserve gaps for the staff 9 on which the coils are afterwards mounted. Bobbin - holders (not shown), are mounted on two of the corner-pieces. Cement is applied to the coils during winding or by immersion when completed, and set by baking.
Patent GB-191119802-A (GB)
Title: A Starting Device for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MCERLANE DAVID
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 19,802. McErlane, D. Sept. 6. Starting.-A pump supplies mixture to the cylinder, and ignition is effected by means of a percussion cap. The pump A draws in air and fuel from a cup C and forces it through a three-way valve G into the cylinder. The valve is then turned to open communication between the cylinder and a percussion cap H<1>, which is fired by means of a striker H<5>. Means are provided to prevent the cap from being fired when the valve is not in the proper position.
Patent GB-191123171-A (GB)
Title: A Vegetable Laxative and Blood Purifying Pill.
Inventor: CRAS PHILIP GEORGE BISSON LE
IPC: A61K36/29
Filed: 1911-10-20
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 23,171. Le Cras, P. G. B. Oct. 20. Medicines for internal use.-A laxative and blood-purifying pill contains the following ingredients : turkey rhubarb, powdered ginger, extract of jalap, extract of colocynth, scammony, tincture of podophyllum, tincture of sanguinaria, tincture of stillingia, oil of cloves, oil of juniper, and honey.
Patent GB-191123447-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Purifying or Desulphurizing Hydrocarbon Gases.
Inventor: FEARON JAMES A HMUTY
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-11-25
Abstract: 23,447. Fearon, J. A'H. Oct. 24. Mineral and tar oils, extracting and purifying. - Desulphurized liquid hydrocarbons are obtained from hvdrocarbon vapours or gases produced in the destructive distillation of shale or mineral oil, by heating the vapours with hydrogen and oxides of nitrogen. The hydrogen combines with the sulphur in the hydrocarbon vapours to form sulphuretted hydrogen, and with oxides of nitrogen to form ammonia, the sulphuretted hydrogen, oxides of nitrogen, and ammonia combining to form ammonium sulphate. The hydrocarbon vapours from a retort C are passed into a heated vessel A where they are mixed with hydrogen, generated by the action of water or iron borings in a tube H, and with oxides of nitrogen. The gases and vapours then pass through a pipe E to a condenser F, purifying - tower G, and vessel G' containing sulphuric acid. Liquid hydrocarbons of varying specific gravities are collected from outlets R, S, T.
Patent GB-191202575-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Construction of Electrical Accumulator.
Inventor: MARINO PASCAL
IPC: H01M10/04
Filed: 1912-01-31
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 2575. Marino, P. Jan. 31. Electrodes; electrodes, regenerating. - An accumulator comprises a stack of horizontal bipolar electrodes which consist each of a pair of conductive grids e, f and an interposed sheet of insulating-material g, the grids being pasted on their outer faces and attached by tangs respectively on opposite sides to upright connecting-strips g<1>. The ends of these connectors g<1> are made flexible, those at the top forming terminals and those at the bottom being folded underneath, in order that, when the capacity of the electrodes decreases, the stack may be inverted and the electrodes regenerated by reversing their polarity. The grids e, f of an electrode may be cemented to the sheet g, which may consist of ebonite, celluloid, paraffined or silicated veneer, glass, china or the like, the whole, when pasted, being enclosed by an insulating sheath. Insulating distance-plates m, n above and below the stack separate the connectors g', that at the top forming a cover for the cell. These plates may consist of fibre or ebonite. One or more holes e' through these plates and through the electrodes allow circulation of liquid and escape of gas. The accumulators may be used in vehicles, boats, submarines, and other places subject to vibration.
Patent GB-191202692-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum Attachment for Carpet Sweepers.
Inventor: SCHIRRA JULIUS
IPC: A47L5/05
Filed: 1912-02-02
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 2692. Schirra, J. Feb. 9, 1911, [Convention date]. Carpet-sweepers.-A carpet-sweeper is detachably combined with a vacuum cleaning-device of the bellows type so that either or both of the elements may be operated. The bellows 30 is mounted upon the handle 19 of the sweeper 1 and is connected to the suction nozzle 50 by means of a flexible pipe 46. The nozzle is provided with hangers 55 for engagement with projecting portions on either the front or rear of the sweeper. The bellows may be operated either with or without the sweeper by moving the sleeve 35 to - and - fro on the handle 19.
Patent GB-191203754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg and like Beaters.
Inventor: ELTER FRIEDRICH
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 1912-02-14
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 3754. Elter, F. Feb. 14. Egg - beaters. - Eggs are beaten by means of perforated disks on a reciprocating rod. A rod c passing through a sleeve d in the lid of a cylindrical vessel a carries two perforated disks e, f. The disk e is bent over at the edges to slide in the wall of the vessel a. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 388 / 75, 2767 / 76, 7680/84, and 13,356/94.
Patent GB-191203796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Closet Seats.
Inventor: MASON ALFRED
IPC: A47K13/00
Filed: 1912-02-15
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 3796. Mason, A. Feb. 15. Hinges. - Relates to means for varying the distance between the eyebolts of closet seat hinges. One or both of the bolts a has a screwthreaded head to engage a thread on the spindle c. When in position, the bolt is held by nuts f. In a modified form, screw-threads are not used, and the bolt is held by pins passing through holes in the spindle.
Patent GB-191204396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Advertising or Display Apparatus.
Inventor: CRABB HUGH ALEXANDER
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 4396. Crabb, H. A. Feb. 21. [Cognate Application, 15,376/12.] Moving and changing apparatus.-An illuminated advertising or display apparatus for producing multi-coloured effects comprises a number of containers a, b, c, Fig. 1, and 1, 2, 3, 4, Fig. 5, mounted and operated in conjunction with each other so that the quantities of the respective liquids through which the light passes can be varied between the transparent sides of the containers. Intermeshing wheels d, e, f, g, h, Fig. 3,-drive eccentrics d<1>, f<1>, h<1>, which oscillate cross-arms l<1>, m<1>, n' and supports r, s, t relatively to fixed supports u. The containers are supplied with outlet tubes w, or the elastic ends take the expelled liquid. The containers 1, 2, 3, 4, Fig. 5, slido one within the other, the inner ones having brackets and rollers for running on guides, carried by the outer receptacle, the liquid flowing around the sides of the receptacles. With this apparatus, an advertisment on a screen may be rendered almost invisible for changing purposes by illuminating it temporarily in its own colour.
Patent GB-191207162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nut Locks.
Inventor: GARCHEY LOUIS ANTOINE
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 1912-03-23
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 7162. Garchey, L. A. March 23. Locking nuts.-A nut is locked on a bolt by deforming the thread of the nut after it has been screwed into position. A thin collar b, Fig. 2, on the nut has part of its thread removed, forming a helical channel e. Into this channel the wall of the part b is forced by a punch consisting of a flat part f, Fig. 3, having a curved edge g with or without points h. The bolt may be formed with a longitudinal V- shaped groove with rounded edges, into which the collar b is forced by a special punch shown in Fig. 6. This punch has a movable part p sliding in a stud t, and guided by a rod r in a bore o, containing a spring s. The bevelled end q of the part p is placed in the groove of the bolt above the edge of the collar b, and the punch is then driven so that its bevelled end n forces the collar into the groove.
Patent GB-191207302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shoe-shaping Machines.
IPC: A43D49/00
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 7302. British United Shoe Machinery Co., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. March 25. [Addition to 16,589/08.] Pounding-up.-The machine described in the parent Specification for pounding-up the overlasted portions of a shoe upper is furnished with a rotary centrifugal beater made up of a number of closely wound resilient coils or springs 10, Fig. 3, loosely mounted between restraining- collars 12 on rods 8, which are arranged between end disks 6 as described in the parent Specification. These coils or springs, which are preferably alternately reversely wound, form, collectively, a ribbed cylindrical beating - roll, each element of which is free to move outwards, under the influence of centrifugal force, to an extent limited by its rod 8. For beating the sides and the bottom of the heel portion of the shoe, and also the sides of the forepart of the shoe bottom, the work is rested on a member 16, Fig. 5, the upper face of which is preferably convexly rounded. In some cases, there is also employed a thin vertical rest or guard 18, which is furnished with an horizontal portion 20 adjustably supported on the flat upper end of a post 24, and capped by the member 16; the edge portions of the guide 18 form stops 26 adapted to engage the rear lasting-tack 25 so as to restrict the lengthways movement of the shoe heelward. The upper corners of the rest 18 are preferably rounded similarly to the member 16, while both its upper and edge portions may be bevelled to facilitate the manipulation of the work.