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Patent GB-191014589-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Ascertaining the Equivalents of Various Values such as those of Weights, Measures, and Money.
Inventor: CHAMPEIX LEON THOMAS
Filed: 1910-06-16
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 14,589. Champeix, L. T., and Champeix, E. June 17, 1909, [Convention date]. Multiplying-apparatus; tabular calculators.- An apparatus for comparing the equivalents of weights, measures, or money in different systems is shown in Figs. 1 and 4 as applied to the conversion of francs into piastres, and vice versa. A series of cylinders mounted in a frame have marked thereon two series of numerals from 0 to 9 exhibited through openings K and displaced relatively to each other through five units, so that both sides of the apparatus may be used. In column with this series of numerals are other numerals l, which correspond alternately to the value of a numeral of one or other of the series appearing through the openings K. The alternate numerals are shown through openings L on one side of the cover-plate H, and the other numerals are shown through the opening on the other side of the apparatus. Two holes P, R in the frame are marked francs and piastres respectively; so that, on the setting of the cylinders by the knobs b to the amount in francs, the corresponding values in piastres can be read off in the holes L. To facilitate the reading and adding of the values, the cover is divided bv lines O, and the position of the decimal point is indicated by a thick line M. To hold the cylinders A in the zero position, each is provided at its end with a spring-controlled pin c, which engages notches in a plate d.
Patent GB-191014922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: LEMON DON MARK
IPC: A63H3/24
Filed: 1910-06-21
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 14,922. Lemon, D. M., and Page, E. V. June 21. Animals, dolls, and figures. - Relates to toys having the form of an animated creature, and provides means for causing tears or a representation of tears to fall from the eyes, and means for altering the expression of the eyes or mouth or both. The toy is shown as a doll which, as in Fig. 3, has two sets 9, 9<a> of eyes, one laughing and the other sorrowful. Either set of eyes may be presented at the eye-openings by means of a lever 8 operated through link - work by a lever 10. The lever 10 also carries valve plungers 18, 23, one of which closes while the other opens so as to separate a small quantity of liquid from a reservoir 3 to fill a compartment 20 and then allow the liquid to proceed through ducts 4 to the eye - sockets. In a modification, the valves are dispensed with and water is ejected from the reservoir by operating spring-controlled handles d, Fig. 5, to compress the reservoir 3, the water flowing through ducts b to the eye-sockets. The linkwork, Fig. 3, may be extended to operate mouths 30 of different expressions simultaneously with, and in the same manner as, the eyes. In the form shown in Fig. 7, a solid tear h is connected by a weighted rod to a flexible cord k operated by a lever e, which also operates mouths g, g<1> as before. The means for altering the mouth may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191018163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Lift Valves.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN
IPC: F16K1/36
Filed: 1910-07-30
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 18,163. H a r - greaves, J. July 30. Lift valves.-A screw lift valve for steam, water, gas, &c. is formed with a conical seating B having a flat upper surface and a loose conical plug C which bears against a ring E of pliable material or soft metal carried by a loose disk D, and adapted to bear on the flat seating.
Patent GB-191019986-A (GB)
Title: Balancing Thrust in Turbine Pump and other Shafts.
Inventor: GAULDIE KENNETH
IPC: F04D29/04
Filed: 1910-08-27
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 19,986. Gauldie, K. Aug. 27. Balancing moving parts. - Variable end - thrust in the shafts of turbines, turbinepumps, electric motors, &c., is balanced by fluidpressure devices in which the necessary pressure-differences are generated wholly or partly by a centrifugal impeller through which the balancing- fluid passes. For shafts in which the normal axial thrust is zero, the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 may be used. An impeller k<1> is provided at its periphery and sides with rings b, e, which co-operate with a central stationary ring a and side rings f to form variable throttling passages governing the pressures in the spaces c<1>, e<11>. The pressure fluid may be admitted through the hollow shaft, passing out at the periphery of the impeller through the successive throttling passages, and exhausting through an outlet m. The device may be made wholly selfcontained, as shown in Fig. 9, where the relation connecting the variable discharge volume of a centrifugal pump with the pressure is utilized to balance a variable thrust. A modification arranged for the support of rotating weights is shown in Fig. 5, in which a vertical shaft is provided with a thrust bearing K, L, which operates below a certain speed. When this speed is exceeded, the fluid pressure due to the impeller G, acting on its underside, lifts the impeller, shaft, and attached weight, the throttling-rings a, b, f having the previouslydescribed functions. The impeller discharge chamber I may be connected by a safety valve with the low-pressure chamber D. Fluid leaking along the shaft is pumped by vanes q<1> through passages F, E to the chamber D. Radiating-ribs A may be provided, or coiled cooling-tubes may be introduced into the chambers. Air-cocks are fitted to allow air to escape. Modifications are described in which ordinary balance pistons act in conjunction with the above devices. Specification 5776/11 is referred to as describing apparatus similar in construction to some of the devices described in the present Specification.
Patent GB-191021008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring and Distributing Fluids under Pressure.
Inventor: BROUSSEAU GEORGES PIERRE JOSEP
IPC: B01J4/02
Filed: 1910-09-09
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 21,008. Brousseau, G. P. J. Dec. 2, 1909, [Convention date]. Fixed - chamber apparatus; varying quantity measured. - R elates to apparatus for distributing fluids under pressure. The inlet to t h e measuring- chamber 3 is connected to the outlet valve of a bottle containing gas under pressure, and a screw-down needle valve 13 controls the outlet from the chamber 3. By alternately opening and closing the outlet valve on the bottle and the valve 13, a measured quantity of gas passes to the discharge branch 2, which may have an upwardly inclined screwthreaded end to engage a connexion to a siphon bottle. The capacity of the chamber may be varied by means of an adjustable rod 6. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also other forms of measuring-apparatus and means for passing the gas from the measuring-chamber into a siphon bottle to aerate the liquid therein, or into mechanical motors. As shown in Fig. 1 (cancelled), the inlet and outlet passages to the measuring - chamber 3 are alternately opened and closed by hand-operated valves 12, 13, the capacity of the chamber 3 being capable of variation by means of an adjustable rod 6. The valves carry pointers 14, 15 moving over the graduated tops of the valve casing. Both these valves may be arranged horizontally, or one may be horizontal and the other vertical. The outlet 2 may be connected to the spout of a siphon, the lever of which is held down during the charging of the siphon. The outlet 38 from the chamber may be formed with a recess 46, Fig. 8 (cancelled), and a conical outlet 45, the spout of the siphon fitting over the outlet 45 and within the recess 46. A screwed bar 39, Fig. 9 (cancelled), carrying guide-rods 40 is mounted on the outlet 38, and the rods are connected by a spindle 41, on which is mounted a lever 42. A bar 47, secured to the rods 40, also carries a rod 48, which passes through a hole in a slide 50 moving on the rods 40, a spring tending to keep the parts 47, 50 apart. A cam-piece 43 on the lever is so formed that, when the lever is pressed down, the cam-piece bears against the slide 50 and forces it down until the siphon spout is pressed against its seat in the recess 46. As the lever is forced dpwn further, it engages the handle 53, which is then depressed to allow the siphon to be charged. Fig. 7 (cancelled) shows the apparatus applied to a compressed-gas motor. Two needle rods 12, 13, which form inlet and outlet valves to a measuring-chamber 3, are moved alternately by a motor so as to enable a compressed liquid charge to be supplied to the motor, the quantity so supplied being capable of regulation according to the needs of the motor. The needle valves may be forced to their seats by helical springs surrounding the valve-stems; or a screw-down valve may be provided with a spiral spring which tends to screw the valve on to its seat. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191021261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught-inducing Devices for Chimneys and Ventilating Shafts.
Inventor: MCLEAN DUNCAN
IPC: F23L17/00
Filed: 1910-09-13
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 21,261. McLean, D. Sept. 13. [Addition to 3960/09.] Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops. - To create an updraught in chimney and ventilating-shaft tops of the kind described in the parent Specification, a fan is arranged in the lateral air entry. As applied to a locomotive, the cowl b, which surrounds the funnel a, and is supported' by a collar e, is provided with a cylindrical extension c, in which is arranged a fan f mounted on a shaft g. A clutch h serves to put the fan into gear either with a steam turbine p or with one of the locomotive axles. In the latter case, an intermediate shaft 10 is driven from the locomotive axle, through a crossed and open belt drive provided with a clutch operated from the cab independently or by the reversing-gear of the locomotive. The end of the shaft 10 is provided with a pulley connected by a rope 13 to a pulley k on the shaft g. The turbine may be arranged on top of the boiler behind the funnel, in which case the fan shaft is carried through the funnel direct to the turbine shaft, and connected thereto by a clutch. The fan may be driven by electricity, and, in cases where the cowl is adapted to be turned, the electric wire may give and take to the turning of the cowl. When the clutch h is in its mid-position, the fan is free to revolve by the action of the wind or the draught caused by the motion of the locomotive.
Patent GB-191024214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beating-up and like Machines used in Boot and Shoe Manufacture.
IPC: A43D49/00
Filed: 1910-10-19
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 24,214. Gimson & Co., and Keats, S. Oct. 19. Pounding-up and like.-In a pounding-up or like machine of the type in which a series of yielding members adapted to be held outwards by centrifugal force are mounted on a rotary head, helical springs 1 arranged longitudinally between disks 2 form the yielding members. The springs, which are preferably of flattened material, closely wound, are supported in recesses 6 in the disk, or on projections. A core 11 is provided to prevent the springs from being bent too far inwards. The springs may be wound in the same direction, or in opposite directions. The Provisional Specification states that rods may pass through the centre of the springs.
Patent GB-191024272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Armatures particularly applicable to Magnets for Vibrating Diaphragms.
IPC: H04R11/00
Filed: 1910-10-19
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 24,272. Kilroy, W. D., Needham, J. C., and Evershed &. Vignoles. Oct. 19. Diaphragm and tube vibrators.-Armatures for use with magnets for vibrating diaphragms, and for other purposes, are built up of soft-iron or steel laminµ a, Fig. 2, interleaved with mica sheets b or other heat-resisting insulation, the whole being secured by bolts or rivets c between metal cheeks d, and brazed, hard-soldered, welded, &c. on to the diaphragm e. A number of these armatures may be fixed on the inner surface of a hollow cylinder. The armature may be indirectly secured to the diaphragm by forming the laminµ with key-shaped projections, which are brazed &c. in a slot in a standard rigidly secured to the vibrating body. Specifications 3662/08, 16895/09, 17770/09, 21394/09, and 24278/10 are referred to.
Patent GB-191024891-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Collapsible Tooth Brush.
Inventor: TRAYNE JOHN HENRY
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 1910-10-26
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 24,891. Trayne, J. H. Oct. 26. Hollow handles; fixing by detachable sockets.-Relates to collapsible tooth - brushes comprising a back 7 with bristles 6 secured thereto and terminating in a cylindrical shank 8 adapted to fit in a holder 9, which may be fitted similarly to a handle 11, so that the parts may be readily connected for use, or separated and packed within a case. The holder is provided with a hole 10 to receive the closed end 12 of the hollow handle, and the open end 13 of the handle has a cap 14 for retaining therein a bottle of tooth-wash or the like 15. Fig. 2 shows the parts disconnected and packed within a case 16 enclosed within a holder case 17, ready for transport in a travelling-bag or in the pocket. The end 8 of the brush shank may be threaded and fixed to the part 9 by screwing.
Patent GB-191026764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Metallic Tubing.
Inventor: BERRYMAN WILLIAM
IPC: F16L11/16
Filed: 1910-11-17
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 26,764. Berryman, W., and Redgrave, A. Nov. 17. Flexible metal tubes of helically-wound corrugated strip with interlocking edges have one or more additional corrugations d in the strip, which is wider than usual.
Patent GB-191101729-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Brown Sulphurised Vat Dyestuffs.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 1729. Bloxam, A. G., [Chemische Fubrik Griesheim-Elektron]. Jan. 23. Sulphuretted dyes are obtained by heating 1:5-dinitroanthraquinone or the crude dinitroanthraquinone obtained by nitrating anthraquinone, or the reduction products of these bodies, with alkali polysulphide until the product is insoluble in aqueous alkali sulphide solutions. The process is preferably effected under pressure. The products dye olive-brown tints from a hydrosulphite vat. Specification 15,242/95 is referred to.
Patent GB-191101793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punching Machines.
Inventor: PONS ARTHUR AUBRIOT
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 1911-01-24
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 1793. Pons, A. A. Jan. 24. Punching-balls.-The bag 1 of a punching- apparatus is connected to a base 6 by cords &c. 12 passing through a spring 5 and attached to loops 4 at the neck of the bag. A ring 13 is mounted on resilient arms 14 to cause the ball to rebound. The cords 12 are fastened to a screwed portion 6 in a socket 9. The valve 2 is enclosed by a covering 3. In a modification, the ball is supported on a floor pedestal. The bag is formed of a single thickness of textile material coated with a non-porous substance to make it airtight.
Patent GB-191108444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines.
Inventor: CORTHESY JULES HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1911-04-04
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 8444. Corthesy, J. H., and Corthesy, J. H. April 4. Working-fluid supply.-A valveless combustion chamber for supplying motive fluid to a turbine comprises a chamber a, which has a common passage g for the admission of compressed air from a pipe h and for the discharge of the exploded gases through a branch j leading to the turbine, the supply of air to the chamber being momentarily cut off by each discharge. A port k supplies the chamber with oil or gas for mixture with the compressed air, ignition being effected by a sparking device l. The gases which are not expelled through the passage j are swept by the incoming air through a pipe m, which conducts them to the turbinewheel. Water-jackets b, d are provided, and the steam from them may be usefully employed. The Provisional Specification refers to Specification 14,311 / 10.
Patent GB-191112040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Regeneration of the Hitherto Waste Products of Galvanic Cells, or Batteries.
IPC: H01M6/52
Filed: 1911-05-18
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 12,040. Chemische Fabrik Griesheim- Elektron. June 3, 1910, [Convention date]. Electrodes, regenerating; electrolytes.-Spent depolarizer and electrolyte from LeclanchÚ cells are regenerated together by an oxidation process, the regenerated depolarizer being more efficient than the original pyrolusite. Oxidation cannot be effected by air, as in the Weldon process. In one methed, chlorine is passed through the electrolyte and depolarizer at such a rate that zinc hypochlorite, formed from the zinc hydrate present, oxidizes the manganous oxide, without the evolution of oxygen; the mass is stirred briskly and great heating is avoided. Zinc chloride, ammonium chloride, and the regenerated depolarizer are obtained. In another method, by successive lixiviation with water and dilute hydrochloric acid two solutions are obtained, the first containing zinc and ammonium chlorides available as electrolyte, and the second manganous chloride with a little zinc chloride; the manganese solution can be oxidized with permanganate, yielding a hydrated manganese dioxide. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), an acid salt may be obtained by use of permanganate; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191113205-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Injector.
Inventor: ZUCHERMANN HUGO
IPC: F04F5/42
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 13,205. Zuckermann, H. Dec. 23, 1910, [Convention date]. Centrifugal ejector pumps.-The water from the impellers a is directed by blades c upon turbine blades d, f formed on rings e, g, which are thus caused to rotate in opposite directions. The streams passing out of the nozzles formed by these rings are split up or atomized, and are more effective in entraining the air in the regions h. The air is fed to the injector space by fan blades i, k on the rings. The nozzle openings may be made adjustable by mounting one or more of the walls in an adjustable manner as shown at n, Fig. 3. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement which is automatically adjustable. The nozzle walls g<1>, g<2> rotate together, but are pressed apart by a spring, the nozzles being kept open to the required extent by the pressure of the water.
Patent GB-191115308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed and Distance Indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: BEHRENS HEINRICH PETER FRIEDRI
IPC: G01P3/06
Filed: 1911-06-30
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 15,308. Behrens, H. P. F. July 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Differential speed indicators; transmission mechanism.-In instruments comprising a roller driven from the vehicle &c. and in contact with the face of a uniformly-driven disk, the roller is actuated through a planet-pinion. The roller 41 is mounted in a support 45 pivoted in line with a spindle 35 and provided with a pair of arms 56 embracing a shaft 24. The spindle 35 is carried by a frame 36 pivoted on a shaft 37, and is provided with a pinion 38 driving the roller and with a pinion 34 in mesh with a wheel 10 driven from the vehicle through gearing 4, 6, 7. 9 and a one-way clutch 2. The wheel 7 is interchangeable, and to provide for its replacement by wheels of different diameters, the gearing 4, 6 is mounted on a slidable plate 8. The disk 20, with which the roller 41 co-operates, is driven at a constant speed through a pinion 19 and a friction spring device on shaft 24 and it is toothed so as to drive a train ending in a governor 29. The movements of the roller 41 and the frame 36 are transmitted to a pointer 52 by means of gearing 50 and a toothed sector 47 pivoted at 48 and connected with the frame by a pin and slot. An odometer 17 is actuated from the wheel 10 by means of a lug 13 adapted at each revolution to operate a bell-crank 15 carrying a pawl 16.
Patent GB-191117331-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Typewriter Attachment.
Inventor: STAFFORD WILFRED
IPC: B41J15/02
Filed: 1911-07-29
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 17,331. Stafford, W., and Davies, W. July 29. Platen rotation for blanking. Relates to an attachment for the rapid insertion of telegraph forms &c., of the kind in which the platen is independently actuated by a lever provided with a pawl adapted to engage a ratchet-wheel connected to the platen through multiplying- gear. The actuating-lever F, Fig. 1, has the driving-pawl G fixed thereon, and is pivotally mounted on a rotating arm L, a spring O holding the pawl normally out of engagement with the ratchet-wheel H. A brake-finger Z is fixed to the actuating-lever, and engages the hub of the driving-gear to prevent overrunning when the lever is operated. The arm L carries a pin P which moves in a curved slot R in the casing and has its motion limited by an adjustable stop-device T, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191120297-A (GB)
Title: Improved Waterproof Fabric and Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: HOYLE JOHN
Filed: 1911-09-13
Granted: 1912-11-13
Abstract: 20,297. Hoyle, J., and Smith, A. J. Milne-. Sept. 13. Compound fabrics; waterproof fabrics; waterproofing.-A waterproof fabric for tyres &c. is woven from yarns, of which the component fibres, threads, or strands are treated or impregnated with a rubber or other proofing solution. The yarns may also be proofed. The rubber &c. in the fabric may be rendered plastic by heating or by means of a solvent, and the fabric then pressed. The fibres &c. may be proofed by passing them one or more times over rollers in a vessel containing the proofing, and then between squeezing - rollers. Two or more layers may be united by vulcanization &c. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1836/63, 4026/74, 2028/81, 850/99, 4631/99, 6798/01, 14,122/02, and 18,988/08.
Patent GB-191127093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Smoke Stacks for Locomotives Sheds and the like.
Inventor: CLASEN HERMANN
IPC: F23J11/02
Filed: 1911-12-04
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 27,093. Clasen, H. Dec. 4. Chimneys.-A smoke-stack for a locomotive shed, engine house, &c. has at its lower end a hemispherical bonnet b and inside it two correspondingjy-shaped flaps d, e pivoted at c so that they may be dropped in order to embrace the top of the funnel of a locomotive run beneath it, as shown, or raised in order to close the inlet to the stack.
Patent GB-191127216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Up Knives and Forks.
Inventor: JANASIK STANISLAUS
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 27,216. Janasik, S., and Petrikowski, W. Dec. 16, 1910, [Convention date]. Hollow handles; fixing by taper sockets.-In folding cutlery of the kind in which a knife and fork may be removed from their position of use in their handles and enclosed therein, one of handles i is adapted to house the knife and fork, Fig. 6, and then to be inserted into the other handle. The handles are open only at the ends, as shown. The tangs of the knife and fork are held in sockets f, respectively, and lateral pins or tongues k, l are preferably provided on the tangs to fit in corresponding recesses in the handles.
Patent GB-191200165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trousers or like Garments.
Inventor: BORST AUGUST
IPC: A41D1/06
Filed: 1912-01-02
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 165. Borst, A. Jan. 2. Buttons.-The more or less rigid plates a, which carry each pair of brace buttons 1, 2 of trousers &c. so as to prevent the waistband from being rucked by the pull of the brace tabs, are formed with slots b at the middle and ends, to enable them to be firmly fastened in position by suitable stitches c.