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Patent GB-191111544-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Separating Rubber or similar Substances, from Resin.
IPC: C08C3/02
Filed: 1911-05-12
Abstract: 11,544. Soc. Internationale Asia- Caoutchouc (Soc. Anon.). May 12, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] India-rubber &c., extracting resins from.- Dead Borneo or like rubber is treated with carbon sulphide and acetone in a kneading- machine to remove resins. The process takes place in several stages, specified quantities of the solvents being added and withdrawn at stated intervals of time.
Patent GB-191113404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounts for Sunshade Hats, Umbrella Hats, Lampshades and other Folding Articles.
Inventor: VIREY LOUIS
IPC: A45B11/04
Filed: 1911-06-03
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 13,404. Virey, L. Jan. 12, [Convention date]. Combined with hats; opening and closing; ribs and stretchers.-In an umbrella-like frame for sunshade hats &c., the ribs are extended by a slider moved by a screw in the central boss. Ribs b, Fig. 3, are pivoted to a crown a and are extended by rods i pivoted to the ribs and to a slider h, which may be moved up or down in the crown a by a screw h'. The frame is covered with a fabric g, and is provided with rods c which detachably support a bandeau d. In a modification, arms are provided to support a brim. Fig. 10 shows an alternative arrangement whereby rapid extension of the slider h is obtained by means of a nut h<5>, having right or left handed threads.
Patent GB-191113635-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Controlling and Regulating a Vacuum or Draught whether Induced by Steam or other Fluid Pressure or otherwise Produced.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1911-06-07
Granted: 1912-06-07
Abstract: 13,635. Spencer, A. June 7. Regulating or controlling.-The vacuum existing in one chamber, pipe, or vessel is arranged to control the vacuum in a second chamber, pipe, or vessel through the medium of a diaphragm or its equivalent which is operatively connected to a valve in the motive-fluid supply-pipe of the ejector producing the vacuum in the second chamber &c., the arrangement being such that an increase in the primary vacuum effects a corresponding increase in the secondary vacuum. The invention is described in connexion with smoke and ash consuming apparatus such as is described in Specifications 9207/04, [C l a s s 51, Furnaces, &c.], and 11,456/06. The vacuum produced in the pipes 70, 69, 22 of the smoke-consuming apparatus by a steam - jet blower 21 is regulated in accordance with the vacuum existing in the smoke-box 66 through the medium of a diaphragm, Fig. 2, subjected on its lower face to the smoke-box vacuum through the nozzle 67, pipe 65, and passage 9, and operatively connected to a valve 11 in the supply pipe of the blower 21. A gauge 72 indicates the difference in the two vacua. The diaphragm is composed of thin rubber or oiled silk held between metal plates 2 and is subjected to atmospheric pressure on its upper face. The valve 11 is formed as a donble-beat valve with valve bodies or disks of different diameter. The rods of the diaphragm and valve are connected through the medium of a lever 46 pivoted at 47; and a spring 51 of adjustable tension normally tends to keep the valve closed. In order that the smoke-consuming apparatus may operate when there is no vacuum in the smoke-box, the valve is adapted to be permanently held open to some extent by adjustable means such as a screw 58 adapted to depress the lever 46.
Patent GB-191121828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: HEWITT PETER COOPER
IPC: H01J13/08
Filed: 1911-10-03
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 21,828. Hewitt, P. C. Oct. 3. Low-pressure metallic-vapour apparatus. - Ultra-violet rays for sterilizing or promoting chemical and physical actions in liquid and solid substances are produced by vapour electric apparatus in which the vaporizable cathode consists of thallium, caesium, or equivalent solid metal or alloy; the discharge then produces considerable quantities of extreme ultra-violet rays. The discharge is started by heating the apparatus so as to melt the cathode, or by applying a momentary high electric pressure.
Patent GB-191200163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Connectors for Electric Cables.
IPC: H01R4/32
Filed: 1912-01-02
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 163. Neave, F., and Callender's Cable and Construction Co. Jan. 2. Couplings. - A coupling - member for connecting a branch conductor F to an uncut main G consists of a screwed f o r k A, a branch-socket B slotted to receive the limbs of the fork, and a nut C screwing over the limbs against a shoulder on the branch-socket so as to grip the main cable between the bow of the fork and the inner end of the branch-socket. The design of the coupling is such that the joint can be effectively insulated by a covering of insulating-tape or other material.
Patent GB-191206140-A (GB)
Title: A Method or Process of Manufacturing Tuft and Cortain other Brushes.
Inventor: WHITTINGHAM WILLIAM JOHN FRANC
IPC: A46D1/04
Filed: 1912-03-12
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 6140. Whittingham, W. J. F., and Whittingham, E. M. March 12. Bristles and bristle substitutes; bristles, fixing.-A bristle tuft is made by fraying the end of a piece of cane, leaving the bristles so formed integral with the stem. The glazed bark is stripped from one end, which is next steeped in boiling water containing soap and soda and then beaten. In a single-tuft brush, the stem forms the handle and the roots of the bristles may be bound bv wire or by a ferrule. In multi - tuft brushes. contacting parts b<2> of the cane stumps b<1> are pared away, and the group secured by a strap or wire binding c; or the plugs b<1> are inserted in holes in a brush stock.
Patent GB-191214533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trunk Pistons.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
IPC: F16J1/00
Filed: 1912-06-21
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 14,533. Alley, S. E., and McGregor, R. June 21. Pistons; pistons, attaching to and detaching from rod.-A differential trunk piston is formed with a central integral sleeve E connected to the shell by radial webs G, J of inverted T-section. The piston-rod, or a rod K carrying a gudgeon bearing N for a connecting-rod M, is formed with an abutment L bearing against the end of the sleeve towards the open end of the piston, and is secured by a nut H or other usual retaining-means. The bearing N is preferably in halves as shown. The arrangement allows access to the parts for removal.
Patent GB-191222423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Starting Devices for Electric Motors and like Apparatus.
Inventor: ELLISON GEORGE
IPC: H02P1/02
Filed: 1912-10-02
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 22,423. Ellison, G. Oct. 2. Switches, actuating.-A pivoted contact-arm is given a progressive intermittent movement over a series of contact-studs by means of a worm a, the threads of which are arranged at right-angles to the axis of the worm throughout a portion of their circumference, thus producing recurring periods of rest in the movement of the arm. The shaft carrying the worm a is mounted in a bearing c with suitable clearance and in a hinged bearing d which enables a spring to hold the worm clear of the worm-wheel. To operate the arm, the bearing d is moved so as to press the worm into engagement with the worm-wheel.
Patent GB-191222485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattresses and the like.
Inventor: MOORHOUSE JAMES HENRY
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 1912-10-03
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 22,485. Moorhouse, J. H. Oct. 3. [Addition to 20,290/11.] Mattresses and the like, having inspection openings as described in the parent Specification, are provided with a closure for the opening, comprising a curtain which can be run back in folds, or slid endways bodily to disclose the opening. The curtain c, mounted to run on cords or tapes f, may be stitched at one end to the mattress cover, the other end having a snap fastener; or snap fasteners may be used at both ends. The curtain may be in two parts, opening from the centre, or may be rigid and run, as a sliding door, on the cords f or in suitable supports.
Patent GB-191225714-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bunsen Burner.
Inventor: WILSON WALTER AUDAER
IPC: F23D14/58
Filed: 1912-11-09
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 25,714. Wilson, W. A. Nov. 9. Atmospheric gas and vapour burners.-The burner mouth comprises a fireclay, asbestos, or like refractory disk or plate A provided with several small passages P, each leading to an open cell P<1> on the exit face so that a flame burns in each cell. The walls of each cell may be roughened and may form the walls of adjoining cells. A perforated metal plate P<3> may be arranged below the plate A.
Patent GB-191229220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Feed-water and Supplying same to the Boiler or the like.
Inventor: BICHER GEORGE
IPC: F22D1/28
Filed: 1912-12-19
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 29,220. Bicher, G., Hunter, J. B., Hagerman, J., and Jacobi, G. P. Dec. 19. Conveyer apparatus, injector; Giffard injectors; nozzles; regulating.-In apparatus of the type in which an injector forces water through a jet-heater, the steam valve 17 of the heater 6 is actuated by a lever 18 connected by a link 19 to the starting handle 20 of the injector 4. A slot 21 in the lever 19 allows the injector to be started or stopped before the heater. The water from the injector is forced past the non-return valve 8 through a nozzle 15 perforated at 16 to obviate back pressure. After receiving steam through the connexion 14, the water passes into the boiler through a series of reverse bends 7 to ensure a thorough mixing with the steam. Superheated steam may be used in the heater.
Patent GB-191300129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
IPC: F16T1/10
Filed: 1913-01-02
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 129. Still & Sons, W. M., and Adamson, A. G. Jan. 2. Steam-traps.-A casing having a removable cover contains an expansion device, which is retained in its place by a spring when the cover is opened. The trap shown consists of a casing a having an inlet b, with a hinged cover c, against which an expansion capsule f is held by a conical spring g, the outside turn of which is held in hooks h on the cover. The capsule may be adjusted by a screw i. The cover is retained in the closed position by a catch c hinged to the casing and controlled by a spring f<1>, coiled on the hinge or otherwise arranged. Otherwise the capsule may be held against the fixed casing a.
Patent GB-191301073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Spoons and Forks.
Inventor: WILZIN ARTHUR
IPC: B21D53/62
Filed: 1913-01-14
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 1073. Wilzin, A. Dec. 2, 1912, [Convention date]. Cupping; embossing.-Spoon and fork blanks are embossed and bent by stamping in dies provided with gauging-grippers d which hold the blank in correct position until the dies engage the blank, whereupon the grippers are withdrawn through levers operated by spring- pressed plungers g with which the press-head engages. Stops c assist in initially positioning the blank at a portion that is longer or wider than the finished article.
Patent GB-191309092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of, and Apparatus for, Effecting Odorless Decomposition of Sewage Sludge.
Inventor: IMHOFF KARL
IPC: C02F3/28
Filed: 1913-04-17
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 9092. Imhoff, K., and Blunk, H. April 30, 1912, [Convention date]. Processes ; tanks.-The decomposition of sewage sludge is promoted and rendered comparatively odourless by arranging that fresh sludge particles are continually being brought into intimate contact with the decomposing particles. This object may be attained by supplying fresh sludge simultaneously or successively to different parts of the decomposition chamber, fixed or movable distributing - pipes with valves being used for this purpose. With the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the sludge is delivered to the decomposing-chamber c from the settling-tank a by means of a pump b, an equalizing-chamber having an adjustable discharge being interposed so that the sludge is continually admitted at a uniform rate instead of being pumped into the chamber in large amounts at long intervals. Water, air, or gas may be forced in through a pipe m to agitate the sludge, or a substance such as calcium carbide which evolves gas when brought into contact with the sludge may be introduced into the tank. Gas rises on the outside of walls k and the sludge sinking from the surface is guided by the walls to the point where the fresh sludge enters. Walls l guide the rising bubbles of gas so that their stirring action assists in mixing the sludge. As shown in Fig. 2, a second pump g withdraws decomposing sludge through a pipe h and mixes it uniformly with fresh sludge supplied by the pump b through the pipe i.
Patent GB-191309628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Building Elements.
Inventor: HARRISON HENRY CHARLES
IPC: A63H33/06
Filed: 1913-04-24
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 9628. Harrison, H. C. April 24. Building-blocks.-Tubular toy building-elements of the type provided at one or both ends with one or more clips whereby they may be detachably and interchangeably connected, are formed of circular-sectioned tubes 1, Fig. 4, having at one or both ends substantially semicircular or bow-shaped spring jaws 4, the extremities 5 of which are bent outwards to form leads. The tubes may be slit longitudinally as shown at 2, 3, to increase their resilience, or they may be bent up from a sheet blank.
Patent GB-191309717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves or Radiators.
IPC: F24C3/04
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 9717. Harper & Co., J., and Retallack, C. April 25. Gas fires.-In o p e n - fronted gas fires heated by the combustion of gas within columnar fuel, the fuel is arranged in two or more rows a, a<1>, straight or curved, or in concentric circles, the tubes of one row or circle being preferably placed opposite the spaces in the adjoining row or rows. The width of the stove, or the diameter in the case of a circular stove, is thus reduced. Each row is preferably supplied from a separate mixture pipe c, c', and these are supplied with air and gas from the same side of the stove and have independent control devices f.
Patent GB-191310202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Feeding of Sheets to the Cutting Punch of a Blank Punching Machine.
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM
IPC: B21D28/08
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 10,202. Waller, W. April 30. Punching.-A gauge d, Fig. 4, is employed to locate the sheet a when punching-out the blanks b, Fig. 1, but is replaced by a gauge c to locate the sheet when punching-out the first blank c. This is effected by treadle r connected to a spring-returned lever l which carries the arm h and gauge d and has a slot engaged by a crank-pin q attached to the arm i which carries the gauge e. In a modification, the arms h, i are carried by co-axial shafts v, w, Fig. 5, the former having a pin z<1> engaging a pin z carried by a gear y<1> driven through a gear y by a gear x on the shaft w.
Patent GB-191312752-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Gas Heated Irons.
Inventor: CROSIER WALTER
IPC: D06F75/02
Filed: 1913-06-02
Granted: 1914-06-02
Abstract: 12,752. Crosier, W. June 2. Gas hand-irons.-The cover-plate D is provided with a gas inlet opening d<2> and an outlet opening d<1>, and is separated from the base portion A of the iron, to which it is secured, by an asbestos sheet d. In the base the gases pass through a perforated corrugated plate B into a combustion chamber c, and thence by a passage b<1> at the rear of the plate into a chamber c<2> provided with escape outlets f and formed by means of a false top-plate F above the cover. The handle and guard are secured to the false plate.
Patent GB-191313401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B81/00
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1914-06-10
Abstract: 13,401. Singer Manufacturing Co., and Corrall, H. June 10. Multiple-seam sewing- machines; needles, driving.-Any one or all of the needle - bars a r e adapted to be clisconnected from the driving- means without interrupting the operation of the other parts. The needle-bars 2 are surrounded by a yoke 4, which is reciprocated by a crank on the mainshaft. The bars a r e connected to the yoke by spring-pressed bolts 6 engaging openings 7. To put a needle-bar out of action, a corresponding wedge 15 carried on a spring-pressed rod 13, is depressed by hand by a foot-lever, or automatically on the yoke rising, the wedge engages the end 8 of the bolt 6 and withdraws it to free the needlebar. A spring surrounding the needle-bar then raises it beyond the range of the bolt 6. Screws 19 engage grooves 20 in the bars to prevent rotation. The needle-bar is brought into engagement with the locking-bolt 6 when required by pressing down a spring-pressed cap 23 surrounding the top end. The device may be applied to single-needle machines.
Patent GB-191315893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Cases, Fixtures, Fittings of Delivery Vans and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS PERCY LIONEL
IPC: B65D85/30
Filed: 1913-07-10
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 15,893. Roberts, P. L. July 10. Luggage, parcel, and like holders. - The fittings of delivery vans for bottles and other fragile articles are provided with headed studs 4, 4<a>, Fig. 2, of rubber, gutta-percha, or like substance, attached to their lids, bottoms, and sides, and to their partitions, if any. The studs 4<a> are double-headed and project on each side of the partitions. The lid 6 may be provided with resilient strips 7 adapted to engage the stoppers or necks of bottles, and these strips may be provided with resilient studs. When glass sheets &c. are packed, strips of wood &c. may be interposed between the glass and the studs.
Patent GB-191318302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hand Boxes.
Inventor: FOXCROFT EDMUND
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 18,302. Foxcroft, E., and Foxcroft, T., [trading as Foxcroft & Sons, R.]. Aug. 12. Lined and covered boxes. - A box for food &c. comprises an outer case a, of leather, fibre, or like material, provided with flaps d, c, f to allow access to an inner removable metal box b provided with a hinged lid j.
Patent GB-191320866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doors for the Bodies of Vehicles.
Inventor: GUY SYDNEY SLATER
IPC: B60J1/00
Filed: 1913-09-16
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 20,866. Guy, S. S. Sept. 16. Doors for passenger vehicles.-A device for preventing rattle of motor and other vehicle doors, where the distance between the door posts is apt to alter with varying loads, consists in allowing ample clearance between the door and door posts and in providing a lock having a conical-headed bolt 6 which is kept always-seated in its socket 10 by the spring 8 irrespective of variation in the distance between the posts 4 or wear of the bolt or its socket 10. Contact between the door and the posts is thus prevented by the bolt assisted preferably by one or more spring plungers 17 or rubber buffers disposed between the binge post and the door. The devices 17 assist also in opening the door. Rubber buffers 23 in metal frames 24 may be let into the rabbet of the door frame to prevent contact of the door therewith. The striking-plate 11 is formed with a tapered groove 12 to guide the end of the bolt into the socket 10, and the bolt is preferably bevelled off to enable the door to be slammed shut. The means shown for withdrawing the bolt, comprises a lever 13 operated by the hand-lever 14, engaging a recess in the bolt and retained in the inoperative position by a spring.
Patent GB-191321426-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing the Box Backs to the Sley Swords of Looms.
Inventor: HOWARD EDWARD
IPC: D03D49/24
Filed: 1913-09-23
Granted: 1914-09-23
Abstract: 21,426. Howard, E. Sept. 23. Lays; shuttle-boxes.-The shuttle-box back is secured to the lay sword 3 by means of a casting 1 having a recessed part to receive the sword, the shuttle-box back being shaped to be secured between a plate 10 and a fange 5 on the casting by means of a bolt passed through a hole 7 in the flange. The bolt of the spindle stud is passed through a hole 2 in the casting and through a hole in the sword and is secured by a nut.
Patent GB-191322045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: VIOLA EMERICK OTTO FRANK
IPC: F16L19/065
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-09-30
Abstract: 22,045. Viola, E. O. F. Sept. 30. Overlap joints with inner pipe gripped by packing.-A screw-nut c, Fig. 2, with a bevelled edge forces a split ring d upon the inner pipe a and against the end of the outer pipe b. The ring d may be of vulcanized fibre with its free ends shaped to form a Z-shaped space between them, or a split steel ring mounted in an annular recess in the pipe a may be used.
Patent GB-191323468-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Mechanically Extracting Minerals.
Inventor: WISSEMANN CONRAD
IPC: E21C29/24
Filed: 1913-10-16
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 23,468. Wissemann, C. Oct. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Coal-cutting machines.-A mining-apparatus comprises a framework, adapted to be mechanically and intermittently advanced towards the working face, and guiding an automatic cutting- machine which undercuts the seam in strata, in conjunction with a conveyer for carrying the mineral to trucks. Columns 2 in an upper stretch of the mine carry, by means of rods 3, a rail 4 on which run rollers 5 supporting the framework carrying the conveyer and guiding the cutting-machine. The framework comprises a double row of columns 15, Fig. 4, connected by longitudinal girders and cross-beams and supporting planks 28 normally pressed against the roof by screwed spindles 23 operated by worms 21. The base of each column is resiliently carried by rollers 39 driven by worms 40. Between successive cuts of the machine, the worms 21 are operated to lower the boards 28 and allow the rollers 39 to take the weight of the framework, the worms 40 being then operated to advance the framework for the next cut. The framework carries a belt 33 conveying cut mineral to trucks. The belt is slackened while the framework is being moved. For seams of a greater angle than 35 degrees, the belt is replaced by a shoot. Rails 17 mounted on the columns adjacent the working face guide a cutting-machine, Fig. 11, which comprises a row of drills 93, each provided with a plate 95 pivoted at 141 and rocked by a pair of cams 138<a>. These plates break away the undercut mineral which is fed by a plate 119 oscillated by links 121<b>, over a plate 34, Fig. 4, to the belt 33. The machine is dragged from one end of its travel to the other by a cable attached to an arm 91, the cable passing over a driven drum 7 at the top of the working face and to a counterweight 9, Fig. 4, running on rails. The distance apart of plates carrying the drills is varied to suit different widths of seam by shafts 153 having screw-threaded portions of varying pitches such that the drills remain equally spaced. The machine rests on a steering-roller 103 and two wheels 101, 102, driven by a worm 111 for the slow forward travel, and by a worm 116 for the quick return. The distance between these driving-wheels is adjustable. Three motors are employed, one on the cutting-machine, one driving the hauling-drum, and one driving the worms 21, 40 and the conveyer. These motors are adjustably mounted so that the cylinders may be vertical for all inclinations of the framework. Between the rows of columns 15, pivoted boards are adjusted horizontally to constitute steps for the workmen.