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Patent GB-191120881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording Mercury Barometers.
Inventor: AGOLINI GIUSEPPE
IPC: G01L7/22
Filed: 1911-09-21
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 20,881. Agolini, G. April 10, [Convention date]. [Addition to 20,800/11.] Barometers. - In instruments according to the parent Specification, the device for closing the lower end of the barometer tube 1, in the operation of filling the barometer, comprises a plug 28 loosely threaded on the rod 13 and provided with a flaring conical aperture 28<1>, in which is adapted to engage a conical plug 29 fixed to a cross 14 at the end of the rod 13. In order to allow the mercury to enter the tube 1, the rods 16 and plug 29 are lowered, and mercury passes up through the central aperture in the plug 28, and is deflected towards the sides of the tube 1 by a washer 30 on the rod 13. The styles and the drum of the recording-apparatus are set to the correct height by means of regulating- screws, a fixed datum pointer being mounted close to the drum. The styles are kept in contact with the drum by retaining-members engaging the rods 16. In order to facilitate cleaning, the chamber at the top of the mercury column is formed in two parts connected together by easily fusible cement.
Patent GB-191123453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Fire Alarms.
Inventor: SOLLIS WALTER FRANCIS
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 23,453. Sollis, W. F., Sollis, L. W., and Lambert, J. Oct. 24. Alarms operated by fusible devices. - Relates to alarms of the kind in which a clockwork bell is normally held inoperative by spring-controlled means adapted to be released when a fusible plug or block melts. The fusible plug b<1> is interposed between a projection e on the base-plate a and a sliding pin c, which depresses the horizontal arm of an L-shaped spring d<1>, thus holding the hammer d of the bell inoperative. When the plug b<1> melts, the horizontal arm of the spring d<1> is free to rise and release the hammer d.
Patent GB-191124818-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal Roller Mill.
Inventor: WUESTENHOEFER JULIUS
IPC: B02C15/08
Filed: 1911-11-07
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 24,818. W³stenh÷fer, J. Nov. 11, 1910, [Convention date]. Roller-and-ring mills and apparatus.-In a centrifugal roller mill, the grinding-rollers k, Figs. 1 and 2, are carried in the compartments l of a wheel h, which forms the bottom of the grinding-chamber and is mounted on a vertical shaft d driven by bevel-gearing e, f from the driving-shaft g. The upper side of the wheel h slopes from the centre to the periphery and is provided with helical ribs m to direct the material fed in by the hopper v to the grinding-rollers k. The grinding-ring c is held in a jacket b fastened to the spider a, and a ring i free to move up and down in an annular recess in the jacket or grinding-ring forms a tight joint between the ring and the wheel. Any material that may pass between the bottom of the wheel and the ring is received in a receptacle u. Fan blades p mounted on a shaft r, which passes through the shaft d and is driven by bevel-gearing s, t, drive the flour &c. through the sieves n, o. Or the blades p may be mounted on the shaft d. The grinding-ring may be arranged to revolve.
Patent GB-191125013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Girders.
Inventor: GRIFFITH JAMES BROWN
IPC: E04C5/065
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 25,013. Griffith, J. B. Nov. 10. Reinforced concrete. - To prevent displacement of the stirrups on the main bars, the stirrups b, Fig. 3, are bent close against the sides of the main twisted square bars a by hooking their upper ends over smaller longitudinal straight bars, or over transverse cranked bars d. In the modification shown in Fig. 4. the stirrups are locked in notches in #-bars by means of straps k.
Patent GB-191200841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game Apparatus.
Inventor: TERENZIO FRANCESCO
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 1912-01-11
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 841. Terenzio, F., Leone, D., and Alonzi, L. Jan. 11. Tivoli billiards.-In a Tivoli billiards apparatus, cups h i to catch the falling ball are mounted on a roller, cylinder, or axle c having its axis parallel to the plane of the board and adapted to be wholly or partially rotated to bring a selected cup into operative position. Openings k, l through the roller communicate with the cups and direct the ball to a shoot m, Fig. 2. The cups are so arranged that only one at a time can be presented to receive the ball. The extent of the rotation permitted to the shaft is limited by the form of the openings n in the board.
Patent GB-191201460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Inextensible Transmission Belts.
IPC: D03D3/00
Filed: 1912-01-18
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 1460. Soc. Anon. pour l'Exploitation des ProcÚdÚs Westinghouse Leblanc. Dec. 12, 1911, [Convention date]. Compound fabrics.-A driving-belt comprises a light core d, consisting of a single layer of filaments composed of animal or vegetable fibres which are arranged in parallelism and agglutinated to a band a folded over the layer, this being surrounded by a protective envelope produced, for instance, by a knitting or lace-making machine. The two faces of the envelope are united by stitching i. The whole is then coated with a paste having as a base gelatine or cellulose rendered soluble, such as cellit or viscose. Finally the belt is treated with siccative linseed oil containing powdered cork &c. for increasing the adhesiveness.
Patent GB-191203307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Regulators.
Inventor: GLOVER THOMAS
IPC: G05D7/01
Filed: 1912-02-09
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 3307. Glover, T., and Williams, G. A. Feb. 9. Pressure-regulating valves. - A gas governor of the type described in Specification 7651/10, and comprising a floating-disk i sliding on a removable tubular support m, inlet pressure being admitted directly to one side and through a valve-controlled aperture k to the other side of the disk, has additional passages controlled by a valve for admitting inlet pressure to both sides of the disk and may have an adjustable seat. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the additional passages B, C are controlled by a push-actuated piston valve E, and the seat F is mounted on a diaphragm G, and is adjustable by a screw I actuated by a milled nut H. In a modification, the piston valve is actuated by a screw.
Patent GB-191206869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relating to Hat and Coat Hooks.
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 1912-03-20
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 6869. Carter, G. F., and Shaw & Carter. March 20. Hooks fixed to walls.-In a clothes hook of the kind that is detachable from a base-plate fixed to a wall, the base-plate is adapted to be built into a brick or like wall by the provision of a flat arm b. The hook proper is attached to the base-plate a by a lug e and a screw g, or, it may be, by screws only. A number plate i is held in a recess in the hook part.
Patent GB-191210834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braking Mechanism for Cycles, Motor Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PINSON WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B62L5/12
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 10,834. Pinson, W. C., and Blaxley, W. R. May 7. Band. - In braking- mechanism for cycles, motor-cycles, and other vehicles, of the kind described in Specification 26,706A/06, in which a split cylindrical braking-member d is expanded within the hub by means of a cam f<1> formed on a lever f which engages with a rotatable disk b, the braking-member d is made of phosphor bronze or similar metal to obtain smooth braking with a minimum of heating, and is contracted by means of a band d<2> of spring steel secured internally thereto.
Patent GB-191211616-A (GB)
Title: A Packet Making Machine.
Inventor: MOLINS WALTER EVERETT
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 11,616. Molins, W. E. May 15. Paper bags and the like, making. - In a machine for making packets of lead or other metal foil, the foil is wrapped round a suitable former and the overlapping metal is fused by the simultaneous application of heat upon the inside and outside of the seam or joint of the packet. Fig. 2 shows the machine described in Specification 1116/11 modified for making packets from foil. The plunger c on which the packets are formed is hollow and has two electric heating-coils c<2> in its interior, which are so arranged that the side seams of the packet rest over them. As the plunger descends, the packet is folded in the manner described in the above-mentioned Specification. The side seams pass beneath exterior heaters in the form of rollers c which are electrically heated by internal resistance coils. The side seams are thus heated on both sides and the overlapping layers of foil are fused together. The packets are stripped from the plunger by a plate g actuated by rods g<1> passing through the plunger, and are then moved along the table h by a plate i which is operated by a rod i<3>. The rollers c may have knurled surfaces, and may be rotated by fric tion with the packet or maybe driven positively. They may be replaced by heated shoes.
Patent GB-191216091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: SENTER RALPH TOWNSEND
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 16,091. Senter, R. T., and Kling, L. A. July 9. Ventilating-shaft tops. - A car ventilator comprises a flue 12 communicating through a filter 24 with the upper part of the car. The outer end of the flue is flared outwards and is surmounted by a flat hood 18 having a frustoconical flange 19. An open-ended outer bonnet consists of cylindrical members 20, 23 connected by an inclined surface 22. The parts of the ventilator are so proportioned as to provide successively-increasing air-outlet areas from the flue to the opening in the top of the bonnet. A drainage hole 24<a> is provided in the bottom of the bonnet.
Patent GB-191217979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vaporising and Distributing Vapour for Disinfecting and like purposes.
Inventor: GARRATT JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1912-08-03
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 17,979. Garratt, J. E. Aug. 3. Vaporizing by heat; vapours, delivering.- Relates to vaporizers in which the substance to be vaporized is contained in an externally heated chamber to which a heated gaseous medium is admitted, and comprises the provision of means, such as an inhaling-tube 12 and a rotatable hit-and-miss valve 13, for delivering the vapour by alternative methods; a fan discharge may also be provided. The chamber 3 which carries the receptacle 5 for the medicament &c. is externally heated by a nightlight or the like 2, the products of combustion passing through a jacket 14 and out through apertures 15 in the casing 1. The tube 4 for the gaseous medium, preferably air, is arranged in an extension 17 of the chamber 3, the entrance 16 to the tube being outside the casing 1. The end 18 of the tube projects some distance into the chamber 3 so that a small quantity of water may lie in the chamber. The base of the chamber 3 is concave. The extension 17 may be formed with apertures to permit the products of combustion to pass freely into the jacket. The receptacle 5 has a concave base 6, is formed with apertures 7 at the top, and is provided with a perforated lid 8. The receptacle is also provided with a perforated tray (not shown) for supporting wool, felt, &c. saturated with the medicament. When used for generating steam, the vaporizer is provided with a safetyvalve.
Patent GB-191227685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing Vegetable Fibre.
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 27,685. Read, Holliday, & Sons, Turner, J., and Dean, H. Dec. 2. Aniline-black and like dyeing.-Vegetable fibre which has been dyed with sulphuretted dyes is treated with one of the following bodies in presence of an oxidizing-agent: -p-phenylenediamine, p-amino-p<1>-oxydiphenylamine, p-aminophenol, o-aminophenol, or homologues thereof, or the condensation products described in Specification 15,008/08 from p-phenylenediamine and one or two molecules of alpha-naphthol, phenol, o-cresol, m-phenylenediamine, or m-toluylenediamine. According to an example, cotton dyed with cross dye black BX is treated in a bath containing p-phenylenediamine, sodium bichromate, and acetic acid.
Patent GB-191303589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicular Construction for Absorbing and Reducing Road Shocks and the like.
Inventor: CHARLEY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B60G21/045
Filed: 1913-02-11
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 3589. Charley, J. J., [Charley, W. G.]. Feb. 11. [Cognate Application, 4848/13.] Equalizing load on wheels and springs; guiding vertical play; springs, arrangement of.-Vehicle suspension systems, of the type described in Specifications 12,913/11 and 15,590/11, are modified in regard to the location of the normalizing- springs. The axles are carried at the ends of horizontal resilient arms i of rockers pivoted to the sides of the chassis, and the vertical arm of each rocker is connected by a rod d to the vertical arm of the other rocker on the same side of the vehicle. Fig. 1 shows two forms of normalizing-device. In one form, a helical spring m is disposed between an abutment a<2> upon the chassis and an arm c<2> extending from the rocker. In the other form, an extension k of the resilient arm i of the rocker is connected to the chassis by an adjustable link k<1>. The extension k is preferably of greater elasticity than the spring i. In a modification, Fig. 3, the rockers are pivoted to brackets a<4> depending from the chassis, and, in order to maintain the movement of an axle in a vertical plane, more particularly in the case of a steering-axle, the resilient arm of the rocker may comprise two diverging curved members i<1>, i<2> pivoted to the axle at points i<3>, i<4> respectively as shown on the right of the Figure. For a non-steering axle, substantially straight springs i<1>, i<2> may be employed as shown on the left of the Figure. The vertical arm of each rocker may comprise a pair of divergent leaf springs r, the lower end of the inner spring being connected to a pin c<11> in the forked end c<12> of the rod d, and the lower end of the outer spring being connected to a pin c<10> carried by a link c<3> pivoted on the pin c<11>. Each normalizing-spring m<1> is disposed between an extension p of the rocker and a base o carried by a pivoted hanger n depending from the chassis. The tension of the spring m' may be adjusted by a screw q extending through the base o and bearing against a seating o<1> for the spring. Supplementary springs may be used with the normalizing-springs to come into action when the vehicle is unequally loaded. Adjusting height of body from ground.-This adjustment may be effected by a right and left hand screw coupling e in the rod d.
Patent GB-191310653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Skiving Machines.
IPC: C14B1/00
Filed: 1913-05-06
Granted: 1914-05-06
Abstract: 10,653. Chevrel, C. P. May 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Counters, disks, and the like.-The sections of a number of jig-saw puzzles are used as pieces for playing " Lotto." A number of pictures are cut up into sections a, and each section is numbered on the back. Cards are marked out, as shown, into sections corresponding to the sections of a completed picture. The pieces are placed in a bag, shaken up, and then withdrawn one at a time, each section being claimed by the player whose card contains the corresponding number. The section is placed in position on the card, and the first player to complete a picture wins the game.
Patent GB-191311272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointless Floors.
Inventor: DITTSCHLAG WILHELM
IPC: E04F15/14
Filed: 1913-05-14
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 11,272. Dittschlag, W. May 14. Continuous flooring.-Cracks in a stone-wood or like jointless flooring are restricted in direction by embedding metal channel bars d where the cracks are most likely to occur. The isolated portion of flooring between the cracks is then removed and the gap filled with fresh stonewood composition. The channel bars are coated with minium or tar to prevent the composition from adhering to them too strongly, and portions of the web or base may be cut and turned out in the form of ears e.
Patent GB-191311776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Vending Machines.
Inventor: MAY FRANCIS WILLIAM
IPC: G07F11/04
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 11,776. May, F. W. July 25, 1912, [Convention date]. Sale apparatus; casings.-A pile of goods is contained in a cylindrical casing A of small size, which can be readily attached to the back of a seat in a theatre. The casing is closed at one end and at the other end is hinged at A<1> to a back plate A<2>, and may be secured to the plate by a padlock passed through rings A<3>, A'. Delivery mechanism.-After prepayment, the lowest article of the pile is pushed through a delivery aperture A<5> by means of a finger D<6> attached to a flexible band D, which passes round guide-rollers D', D<2>, D<3>, and is connected at one end to a member D<4> provided with an external operating-handle A<6>, and at the other end to a spring-controlled shutter C normally closing the delivery aperture. The member D<4> works in a slot A<6> in the casing, and the spring C<2> controlling the shutter serves to return the parts to the normal position. Coin action, thrust; coin-discharging mechanism.-The coin thrust into a slot A' rocks a lever E, E' so as to withdraw a spring-controlled locking-rod C<5> from engagement with an aperture in the shutter C and permit the operation of the apparatus. During such operation, the coin falls through a slot D<7> in the band.
Patent GB-191323566-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Chromium and High Percentage Alloys thereof.
Inventor: KELLER CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 23,566. Keller, C. A. Oct. 21, 1912, [Convention date]. Dry processes of extracting chromium manganese etc.; alloys. -Chromium or very high percentage alloys thereof with iron are extracted by smelting a slag rich in chromium oxide but practically free from iron, the iron having already been reduced in a previous smelting operation with an amount of carbon insufficient to reduce all the chromium. The slag, which may be subjected to magnetic separation to remove any trace of iron present, is preferably powdered and agglomerated with the necessary quantity of carbon, and smelted in an electric furnace. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) also states that the process is applicable for manganese and other ores which can be reduced so as to obtain an oxidized slag free from iron. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191402956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Charging Hoppers for Oil Seed Presses and other Machines.
IPC: B30B15/30
Filed: 1914-02-04
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 2956. Harburger Eisenund Bronzewerke Akt.-Ges., and Koeber, G. Feb. 4. Fatty oils, extracting by pressure. A charging-hopper particularly applicable for oil presses is made so that its front wall yields when it comes in contact with an obstruction, the apparatus being of the type in which the hopper is moved backward and forward after each charging operation and remains stationary during each cycle to allow of the spreading of the charged material or the placing of a plate in the press. As shown, a hopper c is mounted in a slider b which is moved to-and-fro by a projection e on a. chain f, the projection engaging with stops d, d' on the slider. The chain passes round wheels i, k at the back, so that there is a period of rest in the position shown where the hopper receives material from a container a. If the hand of the operator or a partition plate is caught between the wall m of the hopper and the wall of the press cylinder, the wall m will turn about a hinge n against the pull of a spring or a counterweight. The wall may be connected with a disconnecting. device which will stop the hopper when the wall has moved through a certain angle.
Patent GB-191409919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: STEDMAN WILLIAM ARMOR
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 1914-04-22
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 9919. Stedman, W. A. Aug. 13, 1913, [Convention date]. Bag filters; filters, cleansing.-The lower edges of the cloth of a filter leaf hang loosely down below the bottom frame member to form flaps which act as valves, closing under the vacuum but enabling the liquid used for dislodging the cakes to flow readily from inside outwards if the pressure inside exceeds that outside. As shown, the filter leaf comprises a tubular frame with a filling-material 20, such as coco matting, covered with canvas 19 which is clamped between headers, is sewn along the sides, and has its lower ends 11 hanging loosely. Connexion to a vacuum pump is made by rubber members 6 and a main pipe 33. Water to saturate the cake for discharge is supplied from a main pipe 4 by stand-pipes 7, pipe 5 with branches 32, and funnels 30. The water passes down the vertical frame member 16 and into the leaf through the perforated member 15. Air escapes through a valve 36, and the leaf can consequently be completely filled with the water. The funnels 30 have valves which close when the leaf is under suction. Water for washing the leaf can be supplied through a funnel 35 provided in connexion with the valve 36.
Patent GB-191409963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines.
Inventor: WENDELL THERESA SCHUTHELM
IPC: D06F69/02
Filed: 1914-04-22
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 9963. Wendell, T. S. April 22. Ironing - machines with endless aprons. - Two ironing-drums 1, 5 are arranged one above the other, with which co-operate two endless aprons 8, 16. The apron 8 passes over a driving-roll 9, under a roll 10, over the guide-roll 11, around idlers 12, 13, under a slack roll 14, and over the roll 15 to the underside of the drum 1. The apron 16 passes over the driving roll 18, around the rolls 20, 21, 22, guide-roll 23, and idlers 24, 25, 26. The goods, placed on the feed-apron 29, pass between the drum 1 and pressure rollers 28, and then between the apron 8 and the drum 1 to the second apron 16, where the opposite surface of the goods is presented to the lower drum 5, passing out on to the delivery table 56. The rollers 28 are pressed against the upper drum by means of compressed-air cylinders 98 supplied from a common source to ensure uniform pressure. To prevent undue lateral deviation of the aprons, the guiderolls 11, 23 have their rear ends journaled in boxes 74, Fig. 4, fitted with rollers 77. A rock-shaft 84 carries a lever 83 provided with an enlarged end 92 which bears against the edge of the apron 8. Lateral deviation away from the rear end causes rocking of the shaft 84 and depression of the bent end 87, thereby effecting engagement of the pawl 80 with the rack 90 and consequent off-setting of the axis of the guide-roller until the apron is restored to its normal path. Deviation in the opposite direction is similarly counteracted.
Patent GB-191412899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Earthenware Rollers for Bleaching & Dyeing Machines & the like & Method of Securing Metal Ends & Shafts thereto.
IPC: D06B23/02
Filed: 1914-05-26
Granted: 1915-05-26
Abstract: 12,899. Walker, S. H., Hewitt, F., and Walker & Sons, S. May 26. Rollers or cylinders of earthenware such as are used in bleaching and dyeing machines are provided at each end with a gudgeon B secured in a hole in the end of the roller by means of lead or other cement and having a screwed part b adapted to receive a cap C having a case-hardened or other shaft-end c. The cap is locked in place by means of a pin c<1>. A rod or tube may be provided within the rollei to engage the end of each gudgeon, with which it is in sliding contact to allow for changes in length due to differences in temperature.