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Patent GB-191001767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piano Players and like Instruments.
Inventor: GRIMSDALE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 1767. Grimsdale, W. H. Jan. 24. Actions; expression, controlling; trackerbars.-In a pneumatic action which is used with tune-sheets having apertures varying in width according to the loudness of the note to be produced, the pneumatic or pneumatics corresponding to each note is or are controlled by several valves, which open larger or smaller connexions to the wind-chest according to the width of the tune-sheet apertures. As shown in Fig. 1, each note-operating pneumatic a is controlled by a number of valves e having ports i of different areas, and mounted on a spindle f having shoulders h. The valves e are of different areas and so require different thrusts to operate them, and according to the quantity of air admitted to the pneumatic g from the tracker-bar, one or more of the valves are operated and a smaller or larger aperture is opened to the wind-chest d. A spring-pressed valve k is provided to cut off automatically the connexion to atmosphere when the valves care operated, and a valve m, mounted on the spindle f, normally closes the port in the smallest valve e. In a modification, the spindle f is hollow, and a valve such as m is mounted on a rod which passes through the spindle f and is operated by a separate pneumatic to cut off the atmospheric connexion. Alternatively all the valves such as e, which control ports of different areas, may be operated by separate pneumatics connected to the same tracker duct, and control either a single note-operating pneumatic or several pneumatics for operating the same note. The valves may be all of the same area and operated by motors of different areas, or they may be arranged to open to varying extents instead of controlling ports of different areas. Alternatively the valves may be of the same size and acted upon by springs of different tensions. The tracker-bar is so formed that there is a sudden increase in the area of the ducts from the apertures inwards.
Patent GB-191004665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosive Projectiles.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F42B12/48
Filed: 1910-02-24
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 4665. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Feb. 24. Projectiles; projectile fuses.-Relates to explosive projectiles, provided with combustible means for indicating the trajectory, of the type in which the fuse for both the explosive and combustible charges is ignited on discharge. The invention consists in providing a separate fuse and detonator G', H' for each charge, the ignition of the combustible charge B being suitably delayed by a slow match H<x>. The flashtube F of the bursting-charge C is protected by asbestos F<x> from the heat of combustion of the charge B. In a modification, an asbestos packing separates the two charge chambers.
Patent GB-191005093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Combing Cotton and other Fibres.
Inventor: KNOWLES ERNEST
IPC: D01G19/22
Filed: 1910-03-01
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 5093. Knowles, E., and Spragg, W. March 1. Combing - machines, such as the Nasmith machine, in which two pairs of detaching-rollers are employed, are provided with a clearer roller h for the detaching-rollers, which roller is pivoted on an-arm f mounted on the cradle, and is arranged so as to rotate in one direction only.
Patent GB-191007410-A (GB)
Title: Feather Coverings.
Inventor: BILLETTE PAUL AUGUST
IPC: A41G11/00
Filed: 1910-03-24
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 7410. Billette, P. A., and Staehle, A. L. March 24. Feather fabrics.-Feathers a are sewn together with their ends overlapping to form ribbons, which are placed in rows and quilted on to a cloth foundation c to form a fabric for use as wearing-apparel, quilts, travelling rugs, &c. A second cloth e may be sewn under the cloth c.
Patent GB-191011476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Gear for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: TRIER WERNER ANTON
IPC: F16H37/08
Filed: 1910-05-09
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 11,476. Trier, W.A. May 9. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on.-The invention consists in the combination of parts of known construction, including a spring mounting which obviates the use of torque or radius rods. The spring mounting is shown in Fig. 3, and comprises parallel springs k connected to the axle link l.
Patent GB-191021713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Vapour Burners.
Inventor: HEATH WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1910-09-19
Granted: 1911-09-19
Abstract: 21,713. Heath, W. H. Sept. 19. Incandescent vapour burners; burners, attaching.-In an incandescent vapour lamp, made to represent a candle, the burner is mounted in a socket p formed with air inlets q and shaped like a candle - holder p, and the internal air supply is regulated by rotating the shade-carrier a without removing the outer opal tube o. The shade-carrier a and the burner head b are secured by a setscrew d to a rotatable tube c mounted on the fixed double burner tube h, i and connected thereto by a pin-and-slot connexion e', f, Fig. 4, the tubes c, h having coacting air inlets l, k, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191028458-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and connected with Loose Shirt Fronts and the like.
Inventor: HEELEY EDGAR WILFRED
Filed: 1910-12-07
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 28,458. Heeley, E. W. Dec. 7. Shirt fronts.-A lined and stiffened box pleat B is sewn at top and bottom to a loose shirt front A, and is perforated with stud-holes C in register with those in the front proper. The object is to make the appearance of the front in wear more nearly resemble that of a front permanently attached to the shirt.
Patent GB-191029007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Line-casting Machines or the like.
Inventor: CASTLE THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: B41B11/00
Filed: 1910-12-14
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,007. Castle, T. R. Dec. 14. Rules; matrices for type-bar making machines. Relates to means for securing rules in type-bars for tabular work. The rule is secured in a slot a<1>, Fig. 2, formed in the type-bars by a special matrix, Fig. 12, similar to the spacematrix but having a recess h which forms a pyramidal, conical, or like projection e, Fig. 1, on one wall of the slot. The rule f, Figs. 8 and 9, has a bevelled lower edge f<1> so that, when the rule is tapped down in the slot, it is forced into the projections c and is retained thereby. The rule may have a longitudinal slot to aid its retention. Where the rule is not adjacent to a character, lugs g, Fig. 6, having a rule slot between them are formed on the typebar by means of a special matrix. A curved seating j, Fig. 17, may be formed at the bottom of the slot so that canting of the slugs does not affect the position of the rule. The sides of the rule may be defined by colour.
Patent GB-191102636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air ships and the like.
Inventor: WANKMUELLER ROMEO
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1911-02-01
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 2636. Wankm³ller, R. Feb. 1. Aerial machines with aerostats; military apparatus; cars.- Auxiliary cars are suspended tangentially at either side from a balloon in addition to the main central car. The side cars may carry the motors and propellers, after the manner of a twin - screw vessel. In Fig. 1, the cars 3 are hinged by rigid rods 8 to the main car and are suspended by wires &c. 5, which are adjustable in length from the main car by pullevs 10. The dotted lines 9 indicate how light could be projected on to the envelope for purposes of advertisement or signalling, or, in case of war, for lighting up the space above the balloon. In a modification, the rigid arms 8 are pivoted together above the central car and the pivot connected thereto by pulleys. In either construction light bridges for the passage of persons may replace the rigid bars 8. In a war balloon explosives may be carried in the side cars.
Patent GB-191108259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HARDY HOLDSWORTH
IPC: F02M35/04
Filed: 1911-04-03
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 8259. Hardy, H. April 3. Filtering.-The primary and secondary air supplies to a carburettor 1 entering by the passages 2, 3, respectively, are filtered by a gauze cylinder 6, which may be surrounded by a covering 7 of fibrous material or gauze. Air enters the interior of this cylinder through a pipe 10, which may be placed to face the direction of motion thus obtaining a pressure supply. The passage 2 may be closed by a valve, thus allowing air only to enter the cylinders. The cylinder 5 containing the gauze 6 may be heated. The tube 10 may be replaced by a cap on the cylinder 5. The apparatus may be placed between the carburettor and engine. When used as an air filter, it prevents loss of fuel due to " blowing back," the gauze retaining the fuel until taken up by the incoming air.
Patent GB-191110963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drain Valves for Steam Engine Cylinders.
Inventor: ETCHELLS THOMAS WALTER
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 10,963. Etchells, F. W., and Roberts, J. May 6. [Cognate Application, 22,016/11.] Cylinders.-The drain valve, which consists of two heads e, d connected by a spindle f controlling passages leading to the cylinder ends, is surrounded by a baffle chamber h containing a perforated plate h<1> through which exhaust steam and water of condensation escape gradualloy and silently to the drain pipe a<1>. In a modified form of valve, the spindle is hollow and carries a valve arranged to seat on one of two seats according to the direction of the pressure. When the engine is at rest, the ball falls from its seat and leaves a free drain passage.
Patent GB-191114107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for the Shafting of Ships' Telegraphs.
Inventor: KEPPIE PETER RONALD
IPC: F16C33/46
Filed: 1911-06-14
Granted: 1912-06-17
Abstract: 14,107. Keppie, P. R. June 14. Roller bearings.-A roller bearing for ships telegraph shafting comprises a number of rollers 2 confined by end shoulders in a casing 3, which fits loosely in a supporting-bracket 10 so as to allow lateral self-adjustment of the shaft. This adjustment may be in one direction only, the seating in the bracket being elongated or oval. The rollers are journaled in end rings 7 connected together by rods 8; the rings 7 may be divided diametrically, and the two parts of each may be hinged, one of the rods 8 serving as a pivot. In a modification, the casing 3 is integral with the bracket 10.
Patent GB-191114682-A (GB)
Title: Envelopes for Explosives.
Inventor: LUIS CAESAR GUSTAV
IPC: F42B3/28
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 14,682. Luis, C. G. June 21. Gun cartridges ; projectiles ; blasting-cartridges.-Consists in enveloping explosive charges in one or more tightly-fitting foils of aluminium or aluminium alloy.
Patent GB-191116050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drill Mountings.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1911-07-11
Granted: 1912-03-11
Abstract: 16,050. Newton, P. A., [Ingersoll-Rand Co.]. July 11. Percussive drills. -In a drill mounting, means for removably attaching the drill shell to its support in reverse positions comprise two dovetail wedges 18, 19 and 20, 21 on the back of the shell 8, either wedge being adapted to fit a tapered dovetail recess 17 on the end of a trunnion 9. The drill may thus be operated in opposite directions without disturbing the trunnion support, or by moving the latter round the column 1, the drill may be operated in parallel planes. The feed-screw 7 and guides 5, 6 are located between parallel planes extending from the opposite sides of the cylinder 4 in order that the cylinder may be in close proximity to the back of the shell, which is itself arranged close to the column. The trunnion 9 and parts carried thereby are rocked by means of a hand-wheel 2, a worm 13, and a worm-wheel or sector 14.
Patent GB-191117966-A (GB)
Title: A Paste for Razor Strops.
Inventor: HOLLOWAY ERNEST
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 1911-08-08
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 17,966. Holloway, E. Aug. 8. Sharpening-compositions.-A paste for razor strops is composed of ferric oxide, fuller's earth, and grease. The Provisional Specification describes a paste containing alumina and silica in place of fuller's earth.
Patent GB-191119632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn or Thread Reeling or Winding Machines.
Inventor: HIGGINSON JOSEPH
IPC: B65H54/74
Filed: 1911-09-04
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 19,632. Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. Sept. 4. Brake arrangements.-A band brake on the reel shaft of a reeling or winding machine is operated from the stop-rod of the machine through a dashpot arrangement, in such a manner that, when the driving-belt is moved on to the loose pulley, the brake is applied and afterwards automatically released. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, when the stop-rod is operated, a plunger carried thereon tends to compress the air in a cylinder c, which is thereby moved horizontally against the pull of a spring d. An incline on the cylinder operates a lever f connected with the brake band g. The cylinder is retracted by the spring to remove the brake band, the air escaping through a leaky plug. The arrangement of the cylinder and plunger may be varied, and two plungers working in a common cylinder may be employed.
Patent GB-191120311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double-pole Electrical Switches.
IPC: H01H9/22
Filed: 1911-09-13
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 20,311. Midland Electric Manufacturing Co., and Barber, W. L. Sept. 13. Switches, quick-break; contacts.-In doublepole ironclad switches with four fixed contacts in a line parallel with the insulating-bar by the angular movement of which the forked or V or U-shaped laminated contacts are operated, the insulating-bar f, Fig. 2, carries the forked &c. contacts d and is pivoted on a single spindle q carried by a bracket h arranged symmetrically with the fixed contacts a, the spindle serving also as a pivot for the operating-lever i. The insulating-bar is provided with an arm or arms f<2> by which it is pivoted on the spindle, and the inner end of the operating - lever is forked and fits saddlewise over the pivoted ends of the arm or arms. The insulating-bar is grooved to receive on one side the forked &c. contacts and on the other side the projecting arms. The operating-lever bears upon the arms on one or the other side of the spindle g and a quick-break is produced by a spring. The lever may project through a slot in the lid and be operated directly or may be shorter and be operated by a sliding looped rod n, Fig. 6, working through a gland in the switch box. Interlocking switch mechanism with lids.- The knob n<1> of the sliding rod is provided with a projection n<3> which passes under a heel m<2> on the hinged lid m so that the lid cannot be opened when the switch is closed.
Patent GB-191121836-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Generator for Motor Vehicles and general use.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN MARIE
IPC: C10H1/00
Filed: 1911-10-04
Granted: 1912-10-04
Abstract: 21,836. Jackson, J. M. Oct. 4. Drip-feed apparatus; purifying gases.-In an acetylene generator of the needle-valve dripfeed type, the partition a' separating the water and generating chambers is formed integral with the walls A, so that soldered joints are avoided. This part of the generator is formed of cast metal or baked-clay or porcelain. The top of the generator is closed by a cover a<4> carrying the filling-device a<6>, the valve rod B, which is held by a locking-nut b<3>, and condensation and exit tubes c<2>, c<3>. Gas passes from the generating-chamber through a tube c<1> mounted in the partition a<1>, and concentric with the tube c<2>, a space being left between in which condensed liquid can collect, and which flows away through a gap in the lower screwed collar c' of the tube c'. This arrangement also serves to allow for the relief of excess pressure. The lower end of the generator is closed by a plate D secured by a bridge-piece E and screw e<1>, and the carbide is charged into a removable lining d<5> held in place by buttresses d<2> on the baseplate. Water drips into the usual perforated tube d<6>, but in the present instance the bottom of this tube is closed and the tube itself is carried by a plate d' resting on the top of the carbide, so that the tube is raised as the latter expands and water flowing through the lower perforations always meets fresh carbide. The seat b<1> of the drip-feed valve is extended, and carries a plate a<7> faced with wire gauze, and. supporting the purifying-material.
Patent GB-191127760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Warping Mills.
IPC: D02H3/00
Filed: 1911-12-11
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 27,760. Broadhead & Graves, Wooler, B., Brook, W., and Brook, G. A. Dec. 11. Yarns, warping.-In a section warping-mill in which only one reed, adjustable in inclination, is used to concentrate the threads, the reed 15 is supported by a pivoted bar 9, which serves as a thread-guide and terminates in a forked portion, embracing an adjustably - mounted gauge 6 and indicating the number of threads per inch in the section for which the reed is set. Each thread passes through a separate reed-opening.
Patent GB-191127855-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Money Box of the kind known as Home Safes.
Inventor: ASBURY LEONARD PERCIVAL
IPC: A45C1/12
Filed: 1911-12-12
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 27,855. Asbury, L. P. Dec. 12. Locks, attaching.-Parts c' of the walls of the base c of a money-box are turned down on to portions of a lock d to secure it in position.
Patent GB-191128187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pumping Elastic Fluids.
Inventor: HUMPHREY HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1912-08-02
Abstract: 28,187. Humphrey, H.A., and Rusdell, W. J. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Generating combustion products under pressure.-In one form of pumping-engine of the type in which the expansion of an ignited combustible mixture on one side of a piston effects the compression of elastic fluid on the other side, the pumping-engine is made double-acting, and the products of combustion are compressed and delivered along with the elastic fluid. Energy is stored during each stroke to assist the following stroke.
Patent GB-191128968-A (GB)
Title: Safety Attachment for Projecting Points, particularly such as Hat-pins and the like.
Inventor: GRAETZER OTTO
IPC: A44B9/10
Filed: 1912-06-05
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 28,968. Grõetzer, O. June 5, 1912. Point - protectors for pins.-Relates to the kind in which the grip is effected by balls f engaging a conical surface b<1>, the balls being carried by a sliding member a having a conical projecting mouth a' for the entry of the pin: According to the invention, the member a is also formed with a " through passage so that the point of the pin on insertion is brought up against the head c.
Patent GB-191202813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Evaporating and Distilling Plant.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
IPC: C02F1/04
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 2813. Weir, W. Feb. 3. Straight tubes between headers. - A horizontal condenser b is constructed with enlarged ends which are fitted internally with cylindrical plates d having perforations in their upper portions. The steam enters by passages f, and passing around the plates d reaches the interior of the condenser at the top. The air-pump suction o is fitted at the middle of the bottom of the condenser. Specification 2812/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191204098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Method of Jointng or Welding Articles of Metal.
Inventor: NUTTALL ELLIS
IPC: B23K33/00
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 4098. Nuttall, E. Feb. 19. Uniting by fusion.- In jointing or welding fractures in plates, framings, rails for locomotive work, &c., molten metal is applied by the oxy - acetylene, electric, or other welding process to keyshaped gaps or recesses formed on each side of the fracture, the edges of which have been bevelled. The keyshaped recesses b<1>, c<1> may be formed partly or entirely through the plate and are preferably opposite to each other, and have their edges bevelled or counter-sunk. In the form shown at b, where the fracture only extends part of the way across the article, a recess d is formed at the end of the fracture to prevent it from extending.
Patent GB-191204270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Supports of Pivoted Guns.
IPC: F41A27/14
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 4270. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. March 7, 1911, [Convention date]. Mounting.-Relates to ball bearings for the pedestals and trunnions of naval gun mountings, and consists in arranging continuous helical springs around the outer, or inner, rings of the ball races, so that the bearings may yield slightly in order to prevent binding when the mounting is inclined by the motion of the ship. The pedestal bearings are arranged at k, l, Fig. 1, and clearances h, i are provided between the pivot a and the pedestal c. Each bearing comprises inner and outer rings o, p, Fig. 3, of which the outer ring p is encircled by a continuous helical spring t, which is arranged in the casing rand is tensioned by a ring u pressed down by the screwed cover-plate s. In a modification, the spring t may be arranged on the inner side of the bearing.
Patent GB-191206957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedestal and like Spittoons for Dental Purposes.
Inventor: MORRISON ALEXANDER FINDLAY
Filed: 1912-03-21
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 6957. Morrison, A. F. March 21. Spittoons.-Relates to spittoons of the kind described in Specification 17,295/10 in which a single valve is used to supply the bowl, saliva-ejector, and tumbler, and consists in substituting for the disk valve therein described a plug valve e. By turning the handle e<1>, any of the passages h, h<1>, h<2> may he supplied. The passages are formed in the flushing-rim whether this is integral with or attached to the bowl.