baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-191115468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising or Forcing Liquids.
Filed: 1911-07-03
Granted: 1912-07-03
Abstract: 15,468. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Vernon, W. F. July 3. Direct explosion apparatus.-In apparatus for raising or forcing liquids in which a column of liquid is propelled from a combustion chamber by the expansion of an ignited combustible mixture and returns towards the chamber to compress the fresh combustible charge, a mixing- chamber is provided contiguous to and opening into the forcing - chamber with a by - pass by means of which air, fuel, or combustible mixture is introduced into the mixing-chamber during an inflow of liquid towards the forcing-chamber. In the form shown in Fig. 1, which is provided with a float valve 4 such as is described in Specification 27,753/10, air is drawn into the by-pass 11 through a valve 13 during the later portion of the explosion stroke, and fills the lower portion of the forcing-chamber 1. At the same time, liquid fuel is injected into the mixing-chamber 9 where it vaporizes. Upon the return stroke of the water column, the burnt. products are expelled through the exhaust valve 6 until this valve is closed by the water rising to its level, after which the comparatively pure air remaining in the top of the forcing-chamber is forced into the mixing-chamber 9, but without thorough mixing taking place. Finally, the float 4 closes communication between the forcing- chamber 1 and the mixing - chamber 9, and the sudden increase in pressure brought about in the forcing-chamber causes the air in the by-pass 11 to be forcibly injected through the valve 12 into the mixing - chamber, bringing about a thorough mixing of the contents. In a modification, the air-inlet valve 13 is placed immediately below the valve 12 in such a manner that the valve 12 is opened at the moment when the valve 13 is opened to its fullest extent, thus admitting scavenging-air to the mixing-chamber. In another modification, a measured quantity of gas is drawn into the mixing-chamber from a diaphragm chamber instead of liquid fuel. In the form shown in Fig. 5, liquid fuel is injected by the differentialpump device shown into air contained in the mixing-chamber 9. A scavenging-valve (not shown) may be fitted to the chamber 9, to give a purer mixture. Specifications 20,736/06 and 18,594/07 are also referred to.
Patent GB-191115978-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Treating Grain and Wheat in particular.
Inventor: GARZ CARL
IPC: B02C9/00
Filed: 1911-07-10
Granted: 1912-07-10
Abstract: 15,978. Garz, C. July 10. Conditioning grain; processes of treating grain; processes for reduction of grain; conditioning flour and meal; malted meal.-Wheat or other grain is fermented and germinated and is then mixed in a moist condition with other wheat &c., and, after storing to allow the moisture to become evenly distributed, is ground to flour. The grain is steeped once or oftener in a tub k and, when germination commences, is allowed to pass to the drum l. The germination may be stopped when the proportion of enzymes is at a maximum and the material carried to a reservoir pipe i. It is fed by a pocket wheel e, operated by pulleys of variable diameter, into the shoot b, along which the dry grain is passing from a receptacle a. The mixture is elevated to a closed storage chamber d from which it passes to the mill. The mixing may take place in two stages, the first mixture, after storing until evenly permeated by the moisture, being added either whole, or bruised, or ground to flour to a further quantity of dry grain at the same stage of reduction.
Patent GB-191117179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electric Steel.
Inventor: STOBIE VICTOR
IPC: C21C7/06
Filed: 1911-07-27
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 17,179. Stobie, V. July 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cast-iron and scrap processes; ore, oxide, castiron, and scrap processes. - A low-silicon steel is obtained in an electric furnace by adding sufficient carbon to the finishing slag to free it from iron oxide, and then adding aluminium to deoxidize the metal. A suitable finishing- slag is composed of 60-70 per cent of lime and 30-40 per cent of fluor-spar. When it is desired to desulphurize as well as deoxidize, an ordinary finishing slag is allowed to desulphurize, and the process is then completed as above.
Patent GB-191119123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breathing Apparatus for use Under Water or in Irrespirable Atmospheres.
IPC: B63C11/24
Filed: 1911-08-25
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 19,123. Davis, R. H., and Siebe, Gorman & Co. Aug. 25. Respirators.-In a portable breathing-apparatus adapted more particularly for use in damaged submarines, the wearer breathes in and out through a mouthpiece h communicating with a peroxide case e connected by a pipe g to a watertight chamber a which is fitted with a valved tube k so that the internal and external pressures may be equalized.
Patent GB-191122130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Military Equipments.
IPC: A45F3/06
Filed: 1911-10-07
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 22,130. Davey, A. J., and Mills Equipment Co. Oct. 7. Equipments.-In a military equipment of the kind described in Specification 7797/10, the cartridge carriers are detachably secured by sling-extension members attached to the belt and sling members, and having a ring in their middle portion and adapted to engage a loop on the carriers. The equipment comprises sling members having wide shoulder portions B' and narrow front .and rear portions B. The rear ends of the sling members are connected to the waist-belt at the back, and are cross-connected to the haversack C and water-bottle D in the usual manner. The front portions are connected to the belt by sling-extension members comprising straps E, which are connected by a ring H and carry at one end a slide F to engage the belt and at the other end a slide G- to engage the sling members B. The cartridge carriers comprise two superimposed groups of pockets J formed on a united backing J<1>; the lower pockets engage the belt by C-shaped slides and woven loops, and the upper pockets have a loop K through which the sling - extension member E passes, the ring H being level with the loop K. The forward end B of the sling member, after engaging the slide G, is passed through the ring H, round the loop K, back through the ring H, and carried downwards to the haversack C and water-bottle carrier D, so securely binding the pockets to the sling member. When no ammunition is being carried, the sling member E is passed through the loop K, and the brace member B is led through the ring H once only, as shown on the right of Fig. 1. The rearwardly - extending strap L, which supports the base of the knapsack (not shown), is detachably connected to the ring H by being passed through the ring H, one end having a slide L<1> through which the other end is passed. The other end of the strap engages another slide L<2> connected to the belt.
Patent GB-191124157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Swimming Apparatus.
Inventor: WOOKEY LIONEL
Filed: 1911-10-31
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 24,157. Wookey, L. Oct. 31. Swimming-appliances. - Apparatus of the type comprising a longitudinal frame carrying one or more paddles adapted to be thrust against the water by the rearward movement of the legs is so constructed that the operator can lie on the frame. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, one or more arms B are pivoted in the frame A and carry hinged paddles B<2> at their ends ; the several arms B are connected together by rods B<5>. The operator lies with his chest on a raised pad A<3> and with one foot against each side of the rearmost arm ; during the outward thrust of the leg the corresponding paddles are operative, and during the return stroke they feather. A forward extension, to be operated by the hands, may be provided, consisting of a rod D carrying paddles D<3>, and attached by a universal joint D' to a rod C which passes through an eyehole at the forward end of the frame A. A rudder E, connected by lines E3 to the arm E', may be provided. A simple modification is described in which the frame consists of two parts connected by a universal coupling. Each part carries a sliding block, which is square on the outside and has a paddle hinged to each of its faces. The blocks are attached to arms which are actuated, one by the hands and one by the feet.
Patent GB-191128643-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shellac for Hat Manufacture.
Inventor: DUNN GEORGE ARTHUR
IPC: A42C1/08
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 28,643. Dunn, G. A. Dec. 19. Resinous compounds.-A resinous composition for making coloured proofings for stiffening hats consists of shellac mixed with a black or coloured pigment or dye. The ingredients may be mixed in the dry state, or the shellac may be liquefied. Specification 4992/11, [Class 63, Hats &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191128649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Domestic Firegrates.
Inventor: RILEY FRED TOM ALTHAM
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 28,649. Riley, F. T. A. Dec. 20. Grates.-Removable grate fronts of the barless type adjustable to fit existing frames of various widths are formed with a rounded front bar 4 having longitudinal slots by which it is adjustably secured by bolts and nuts 9 to side cheeks 5 enclosing its ends. A grate 14 has flanges 15 bolted to the side cheeks, and an intermediate grate 21 connected by hooks 22 or by other means to the grate 14 bridges the space between the grate 14 and the existing grate 3. The cheeks are secured by flanged plates 10 engaging grooves 11, the plates 10 having slots 12 engaged by screws 13 entering the cheeks. Plates 17 covering the fastening-plates 10 may be secured by the screws 13 to the cheeks, and these plates may have flanges bridging any space left between the grate 14 and the cheeks. Alternative means for securing the cheeks comprises hocks 18 having slotted shanks permitting vertical adjustment. The means for fastening the cheeks to the fire-place jambs do not form part of the invention.
Patent GB-191128709-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Locking Ground Levers Employed for Operating Railway Switch Points.
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 28,709. Hodgson, P. F., and Saxby & Farmer. Dec. 20. Ground and like levers. Relates to a locking device for securing ground levers for railway points in a desired position. The locking device is contained within a casing 12 secured on a suitable support on the permanent way and comprises a spring lever lock operated by a suitable key 29, the bolt 28 of the lock being adapted to engage a recess 23 in a tubular bush 11 which is also engaged by a suitable key or bolt 10 connected by a flexible connexion to the ground lever to be locked. When the point lever has been moved into the locked position, the key 10 can be placed into engagement with the bush 11 and turned until the bush is locked by the bolt 28. The key 29 which could not previously be withdrawn is now free and is retained by the pointsman or other authorized person. The key 10, however, cannot be withdrawn until the lever lock is again operated. The tubular bush is retained in either of its two positions by the spring-pressed pivoted catch 33. The bottom plate 16 carrying the bush and lock is removably attached to the outer casing 12.
Patent GB-191203020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Barrel Carriages for Travelling Ordnance.
IPC: F41A23/26
Filed: 1912-02-06
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 3020. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. March 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Field carriages. - Relates to transport carriages for dismounted field guns, and consists in providing rollers F upon the transport carriage A, and rails H therefor on the trail G of the gun carriage. To bring the two carriages together into the transfer position shown, the rollers F are run upon the rails H, and the wheels B of the carriage A are thereby lifted off the ground. In the transfer position, the rollers enter hollows h<2> in the rails, and the carriage A is then rocked upon the rollers until struts K on the transport carriage engage with bearing-eyes g<1> on the trail. The struts are then secured to the eyes g<1> by bolts M.
Patent GB-191203083-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in and connected with Cylinder Locks.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN MALACHY
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1912-02-07
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 3083. Morris, J. M. Feb. 7. Locks, revolving- barrel.-In a lock of the pin-tumbler type, a ring C is placed over the exposed portion of the cylinder with a notch D therein engaging the hump containing the locking - pins, and is secured to the woodwork hy tongues F or screws. The ring is housed in the usual spacing-washer.
Patent GB-191203165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water or other Fluid Meters.
Inventor: MURRAY DANIEL
IPC: G01F3/16
Filed: 1912-02-08
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 3165. Murray, D., and Gibb, G. Feb. 8. Liquid-pressure meters.-In water or other liquid meter, the piston 3 rotates a shaft 6 through the rack 4 and pinion 5, and by means of a cam or tappet 26 on the shaft operates a tumbling lever 19, a projection 20 on which falls on to one or other of the two arms 16. 17 of a four-way cock 10 which is in communication with both sides of the piston and the inlet and discharge passages. The axis of the cock 10 not being in horizontal alinement with that of the shaft 6, the weight 18 falls off the arms 16, 17, and the shock is taken up by a spring or rubber buffer. A cam 24, Fig. 6, may also be secured on the shaft 6, and being situated under a projection 25 on the boss of the arms 16, 17, locks them against premature movement until the projection 25 is passed, whereupon the arm is free to fall under the impact of the weight. The cylinder is not provided with a cover-plate; the pipes 14, 13 are connected with the bottom and top respectively of the apparatus, no intermediate plate being required.
Patent GB-191204849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flushing Cisterns for Railway-carriage Lavatories and other uses.
Inventor: LEVICK JOHN
IPC: B61D35/00
Filed: 1912-02-27
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 4849. Levick, J. Feb. 27. Dash-pots.-Relates to siphon water-waste preventers in which the end 30 of the siphon 4 is normally closed by a spring-pressed valve 6, and consists in preventing the too early closing of the valve by connecting the spindle 13 of the valve to the piston 16 of a dash - pot. Fluid is permitted to pass the piston in one direction only by holes 21 and a lift-plate 22. At the bottom is a sharp annular projection 24 to form a seal with a rubber pad 20. Holes 17, 18 for the ingress and egress of water are provided, or, if oil is the fluid used, the case is closed, and a by-pass is provided in the wall.
Patent GB-191207697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Phase Induction Regulators.
IPC: H01F29/12
Filed: 1912-03-29
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 7697. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. March 31,1911, [Convention date]. Regulating transformers.-A single-phase induction regulator has, in addition to the usual primary and secondary windings p, s, two auxiliary windings a, b, which carry currents differing in phase from the load currents. The winding a is carried by the rotor of the regulator, and the winding b by the stator. The auxiliary windings may be connected to resistances, inductances, or capacities to secure a rotary field. In Fig. 6, the connexions are shown to control a single-phase commutator motor. The regulator primary p is in parallel and the secondary s is in series with the motor. The auxiliary winding a is in parallel with the magnetizing-winding e of the motor, and the winding b is connected between a transformer tapping and one of the motor brushes as shown. Two stators and two rotors may be employed, the two latter being coupled so that their mean torques are opposed.
Patent GB-191213910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: MOYES JOHN
IPC: G08B3/14
Filed: 1912-06-15
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 13,910. Moyes, J., and Stevenson, C. A. June 15. [Addition to 5615/10.] Detonating s i g n a l s ; lamp signals.-In a gasexplosion signalling- apparatus of the kind described in the parent Specification, in which the intermittent gas-feed device controls the circuit of the ignition means, the gas-feed device also operates a pump which supplies air or oxygen to the explosion chamber, and the gas-supply valve may be operated by an electric circuit or by wireless means. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement of the gas and air supplying means, and Fig. 2 s h o w s the explosion chamber. When the valve B is opened, gas passes from the reservoir A to the intermittent feed device C, which discharges definite quantities of gas through the pipe 3 to the explosion chamber 42. The apparatus C also, as shown in Fig. 3, operates means for supplying gas or oxygen. The reciprocating shaft is connected to a beam 9, which controls the bell 16 of a liquid-seal pump. When the bell is raised, air or oxygen is drawn through the non-return valve F; and the return of the bell 16 forces the gas through the pipe 28 and non-return valve G to the explosion chamber 42. When the valve B is first opened, a supply of gas passes by the pipe 29 to the device H, Fig. 4, -hence raising the diaphragm 33 and closing the contacts 35, 39 and 36, 40 in the ignition circuit. Another contact 62, 63 in the ignition circuit is controlled by the gas-feed device. The sparking- plugs 43, 44 are in circuit with the secondary of the induction coil M, the primary of which is in circuit with the switches connected to the device C, H. The gases are discharged from the explosion chamber through the pipe 48, opposite which is supported the sounding-plate 49. A number of concentric wire guards 52 are provided. The apparatus is intended for marine or railway signalling, and luminous signals may be given as described in the parent Specification. The electromagnetically-operated valve B is controlled by the switch R, or it may be controlled wirelessly.
Patent GB-191217321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mounting of Radiators in Automobile Vans.
Inventor: WINDHOFF HANS
IPC: B60K11/04
Filed: 1912-07-25
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 17,321. Windhoff, H. July 25, 1911, [Convention date]. Radiators, mounting and supporting. - The thin-walled radiator body a is joined to a thick-walled, strong, and rigid frame c by means of a thin intermediate member b, which may be bent or curved so as to have an elastic action, or may be made sufficiently elastic without being bent or curved.
Patent GB-191217479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sounding Machines.
Inventor: WAITE HARRY LEONARD
IPC: G01C13/00
Filed: 1912-07-27
Granted: 1913-09-29
Abstract: 17,479. Waite, H. L. July 27. Sounding-apparatus.-In a sounding- apparatus of the Kelvin type, the drum A is clamped between fixed and movable friction disks d, e by means of a wheel-nut F located on a screwed part b4 of the shaft B which extends beyond the main frame C. The axial movement of the nut is transmitted to the movable disk e by means of a sleeve E, which also forms a bearing for the shaft. The shaft is held against rotation in one direction by a ratchet-wheel b2 and pawl b3; it may be driven by a motor M through gearing including an intermediate spurwheel m4 arranged to slide on a stud m5. An indication of the length of line paid out is provided by the position of a notched and verticallymovable rack-bar H, which is geared to a worm G mounted loosely on the shaft, and connected by a finger g to the drum. The cord is wound evenly on the drum by means of a reciprocating guide-fork K, which is connected by a bar k5 to a wheel k7 geared to the worm.
Patent GB-191228594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to High-speed Printing Presses.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH MAX
IPC: B41F3/80
Filed: 1912-12-11
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 28,594. Rockstroh, M. Dec. 11. Stopping - arrangements.-Relates to stopcylinder printing - machines, and consists in means for braking the reciprocating bed, or the impression cylinder, or both, simultaneously with the braking of the fly-wheel shaft when the driving-gear is thrown out. The bed a carries at each side plates b with which brake bars c are adapted to engage. The bars arc pressed against the plates b when the machine is stopped by cams on shafts d, which are rocked by link mechanism k, h, i, g from an arm f, on the shaft f<1> for controlling the clutch. Springs m normally hold the bars c clear of the bed. In a modification, the brake bars are operated by hydraulic pressure, generated by a piston being forced into a cylinder by a spring when the clutch lever is operated. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 13, for braking the cylinder simultaneously with the fly-wheel shaft, the clutch operating-shaft 1 carries a cam 2 on which bears an adjustable bolt in a lever 3 pivoted to a brake lever 4 operating the flywheel brake 6. The lever 3 is connected by a link 7 to a bell-crank 8 which carries an adjustable bolt 9 adapted to bear on a cam on the end of a lever 11. The other end of the lever 11 is located within a guide 12 on the end of a rod 13 which by means of a lever 14 expands the band 15 inside the brake drum on the impression cylinder 16. The lever 3 may be tilted to throw the brake out of action when the machine is to be moved by hand.
Patent GB-191229860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Gumming Mechanism of Machines Employed in the Manufacture of Envelopes, Paper Bags, and such like.
Inventor: CARLAW DAVID
IPC: B31B19/00
Filed: 1912-12-28
Granted: 1913-12-29
Abstract: 29,860. Carlaw, D. Dec. 28. Coating-machines.-In machines for gumming envelopes, paper bags, &c., in which a pile of blanks is presented to continuously acting gummers, mechanism is provided so that when the feed-table is lowered for replenishing, the gummers are prevented from taking up fresh supplies of gum. As illustrated for making envelopes, the machine comprises a back or sealed-flap gummer G reciprocated vertically and supplied with gum when in its highest position by a roller 56, which is reciprocated horizontally from a roller H in a gum-trough, and a front or tip gummer E supplied with gum from a roller F and reciprocated in a path determined by cam - surfaces C. On being lowered, the feed-table A contacts with a pin 8 and rotates a double-armed lever 6, 7 on its pivot 4. The movement of the arm 7 depresses a link 9, and a slotted link 15 connected therewith. An arm 17, which moves in the slotted link 15, is in its highest position rotated by contact with the end of the slot, and by means of cams raises the rod carrying the gummer G above its normal height and prevents contact between the gummer G and the supply roller 56. The link 9 may be connected with a lever 41, which, on depression of the link, acts through a slotted arm 48 to hold the supply roller 56 in its rearmost position and to prevent its reciprocation. The movement of the arm 6 serves, through levers 26, 27, 30 and a cam 36, to raise the cam-surfaces C and to prevent the gummer E from contacting with the roller F.
Patent GB-191304578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Securing Ladies' Hats to the Head.
Inventor: SAUTER JAKOB
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1913-02-22
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 4578. Sauter, J. Feb. 22. Hats, securing to head.-A comb is provided with two prongs 2, 3, joined by a sleeve 6, which receives a spring-pressed plunger 7 and a finger-knob 8. The edge of the plunger 7 engages a projection 10 on an angle-plate 11 secured to the hat, this plate having two downwardly extending members which are guided in slots 4, 5 formed in the prongs. To withdraw the prongs from the hair, the knob 8 is pressed into the sleeve, thereby releasing the plunger 7 from the projection 10, whereupon the comb may be at once withdrawn.