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Patent GB-191105990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 1911-03-09
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 5990. Richardson, J. March 9. Regulating; setting and alining.-The main throttle-valve t<1> of a turbine b, which may be of the type described in Specification 7563/08, is pulsated by a pivoted lever u the end of which is depressed periodically by a striker w on a rod r. The rod is actuated by an adjustable pin q on a crank disk l<1>, which is rotated at slow speed by a worm k, Fig. 3, on the turbine shaft c. The governor controls the extent of the pulsations by shifting the pivot u' of the lever u. The governor shown in the drawings is of the electrical type described in Specifications 288/81 and 941/82. Two solenoids 1 are employed, the cross - bar 3 connecting the cores having an adjustable pin 4 engaging the actuating lever x<3>. Should the electric current fail, the cores drop and the upper cross-bar 9 acts through the lever 7 and rod 5 to draw back the lever u and so stop the turbine. A bell-crank lever 11 is provided for holding the cores within the range of influence of the solenoid on starting. The valve t<1> may be arranged to close instantaneously instead of gradually by placing the rocking lever s in the position 10. Longitudinal movement of the turbine shaft c is prevented by collars d', d<2> which are clamped upon the shaft so as to bear tightly against a bearing e. The bearing-block f is prevented from moving transversely, but may be adjusted longitudinally upon the pedestal g and then locked in position by wedges i. The lubricating-pump is driven from a gear-driven crank-disk n.
Patent GB-191106036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
IPC: D04B15/76
Filed: 1911-03-10
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 6036. Brough, Nicholson, & Hall, and Tatton, J. March 10. Circular machines. - Relates to multi - feed latch - needle machines for knitting neckties &c., in which two or more rotary patternwheels c, c<1> of the kind described in. Specification 11,888/08 are employed to act on the butts of the needles in a differential manner to produce fancy patterns in tuck stitches, the patterns being diversified by having different arrangements of slots and notches in the various wheels. The rocking cams e, e<1> which, when in the operative position, act on all the needles alike, so nullifying the action of the corresponding pattern-wheels and producing plain knitting at the respective feeds are independently controlled by means of pairs of stops 1, 1<a> and 2, 2<a> operated by levers and links from one or more pattern drums or chains. The stops are connected together by means of pivoted plates 6 so that the stops 1, 2<a> are withdrawn when stops 1<a>, 2 are projected and vice versa. Each pair of stops may be entirely independent of the others, and the striking-arms 3 of the cams e, e' are arranged on different levels as shown. Some of the pattern-drum operated levers 11, 12 may be provided with pins and others with recesses, so that the latter are operated by, but do not operate, the former.
Patent GB-191109152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Stopping Devices for Box Making Machines.
IPC: B31B1/74
Filed: 1911-04-12
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 9152. Aktiebolaget G. Arehns Mekaniska Verkstad. Oct. 25, 1910, [Convention date]. Stopping - arrangements for machine having veneer-feeding devices. In a box-making machine, veneers 5, Fig. 1, are fed from a magazine 1 and swing a pivoted arm 30 laterally against the action of a spring 33 into the path of a bell-crank lever 35 so that the motion of a rod 37 connected to a lever 10 acted on by a spring 12 or a weight &c. is obstructed. If no veneer is fed, the lever 10 is free to move until a projection 22 on it engages a recess in a rod 19, and the lever contacts with a cam-disk 13. The cam surface 14 then moves the lever and rod 19 to the right, and a lever 20 or other device stops the machine. To re-start the machine, the lever 20 is moved to the right and then to the left. This causes a pin 25, Fig. 9, carried by the rod 19, to move up an incline 26 under a pivoted finger 28, so disengaging the connexion between the rod 19 and lever 10, and then to return over the finger 28.
Patent GB-191114587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercury, and other Vapour, Electric Lamps.
IPC: H01J13/00
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 14,587. Kent, H. A., Lacell, H. G., and Silica Syndicate. June 20. Arc lamps; low - pressure metallic - vapour apparatus. - A mercury or other vapour lamp is lit by the sudden generation of vapour which enters the lighting tube and breaks the liquid column therein. For this purpose, a tube 1 communicating with the lighting - tube 2 and surrounded by a heating-coil may be divided into two chambers. When all the liquid in the upper chamber has been expelled by heat, the liquid in the lower chamber overflows through a narrow tube 4 and is rapidly vaporized. Air or other harmful gas which may enter the liquid column is trapped in spaces 8 round the conical ends of tubes 5 into which the mercury rises. To facilitate transportation of the lamp, the tubes 5 may be closed by rubber balls 9 or the like on the ends of rods 10, which are screwed through stoppers 11. If the lamp is to work at a pressure nearly equal to that of the atmosphere, these stoppers have perforations which may be closed by means of nuts 14 and washers 15. Specifications 5596/08 and 21,834/08 are referred to.
Patent GB-191115986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Wrenches.
Inventor: ROGERS FRANCIS HERON
IPC: B25B13/50
Filed: 1911-07-10
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 15,986. Rogers, F. H., [Standard Wrench and Tool Co.]. July 10. Sliding-jaw wrenches; jaw attachments.-In a wrench of the type in which a wedge - shaped sliding-jaw D is locked upon a wedge - shaped shank B of the fixed jaw 2 by a tapered yoke C, the jaw 2 is provided with a removable curved jaw-piece E of hardened steel, and reinforcing- curved beads b on opposite sides which terminate in shoulders 6 to form stops for the yoke. The sliding jaw D is formed with an inclined face h and has a curved corner d corresponding to the curved surface c at the base of the fixed jaw. The jaw-piece E has a central rib which fits into a corresponding recess in the fixed jaw, and is removably secured by a pin 10. A blade-spring s, seated in a transverse channel in the yoke and bearing against the shank B and jaw D, is provided to hold the parts in any position frictionally. A screw 14 through the side of the yoke engages a depression in the member D to prevent detachment of the parts.
Patent GB-191119693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Attachments for the Steering Wheels of Motor-vehicles.
Inventor: NICHOLS EDWARD WALKER
IPC: B62D1/06
Filed: 1911-09-04
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 19,693. Nichols, E. W., and Kelsey, J. H. Sept. 4. Warming hand-wheels.-A regulated quantity of the exhaust is passed through a casing D which is arranged inside the rim of the steering hand-wheel as shown in Fig. 2, and is secured detachably to the wheel spokes. Two pipes, secured by detachable clips to the underside of the steering-column, are connected respectively at their upper ends by flexible pipes F<1>, G' to the opposite ends of the casing, while their lower ends are connected respectively by means of other flexible pipes to the main exhaust pipe and to an outlet at the side of the silencer. A regulating-cock F is fitted at the inlet end of the casing. Fig. 4 shows the connexion with the main exhaust pipe comprising a screwed fitting with a concave extension F<5> to divert a sufficient quantity of the exhaust into the warming apparatus. The whole apparatus is readily detachable from the vehicle when not required. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1388/10.
Patent GB-191123029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
IPC: B41J19/14
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 23,029. Birkbeck, H., [Hammond Typewriter Co.]. Oct. 18. Letter spacing mechanism.-Relates to reversible spacing arrangements of the kind described in Specification 21,528/09, comprising fixed and movable feed-racks which are geared alternately to the spring- drum. The arrangement is described with reference to the 'Hammond' machine, comprising the usual spring-drum 20 and escapement - pinion 33. For normal spacing, the movable rack 17 is held in gear with the parts 20, 33. For reversed spacing, the fixed rack 16 is geared to the parts 20, 33 by means of pinions 44, 45, 49, 50. and the rack 17 is lifted by means of levers 60 having cam-slots 61 engaging pins on the rack. The pinions 44, 45, 49, 50 are moved into gear by means of arms 42, 47 on a rock-shaft 40 actuated by a thumb-lever 40<1>. The rock-shaft actuates an arm 55 carrying a roller 59 adapted to hold down the rack 17 during normal spacing. To maintain an even tension of the spring- drum, the reversal of the direction of spacing is always made when the carriage is in midposition. To facilitate this, the teeth of the rack 16 opposite the pinions 44, 49, when the carriage is in mid - position, are reduced in height.
Patent GB-191123201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Carburetters.
Inventor: SMITH NEVILLE
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1911-10-20
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 23,201. Smith, N., and Smith, K. Oct. 20. Carburetting.-In a carburettor of the kind in which hydrocarbon flows successively over a series of plates formed by bending a metal sheet into zigzag or curved form, the plates are arranged so that anti-freezing liquid has access to the reverse side of each plate and so that the inclination of successive plates decreases towards the gas outlet. In the form shown, hydrocarbon is distributed from a perforated transverse gutter 5 to the upper surface of the uppermost of the plates 1, which may be roughened, and passes round a smooth portion 3 to the undersurface of the plate 1<a> and so on through the series; or the hydrocarbon may drip directly from the pipe 4 on to the plate 1 which is in such case provided with a V-shaped perforated wall. Air is admitted at 7 and, by means of baffle plates 9, is passed in contact with all the plates, the carburetted air passing out at 12. The trough 5 is screened from the air by a plate 8. The plates are mounted in a casing containing anti-freezing liquid 10, 10<a>. In a modification, the pairs of plates may be semielliptical, and a propeller may be provided for the circulation of the anti-freezing liquid.
Patent GB-191202136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Surfaces of Aluminium or its Alloys for the Deposition of Metals thereon.
Inventor: MARINO QUINTIN
IPC: C25D5/44
Filed: 1912-01-26
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 2136. Marino, Q. Jan. 26. Silvering.-Consists in silvering surfaces of aluminium or aluminium alloy, preparatory to electrophiting, by treating with a solution of silver fluoride and a tartrate, for instance, of potassium, or with separate solutions of these salts. The aluminium or alloy may be first washed with dilute solutions of potash and nitric acid.
Patent GB-191204962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding Bracelets and analogous Articles.
Inventor: ALABASTER ARTHUR
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 1912-02-28
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 4962. Alabaster, A. Feb. 28. Bracelets.-In expanding bracelets of the type in which flattened spiral springs are enclosed in box-like links consisting of relativelyslidable parts, the outer member B of each link comprises a one-piece U-shaped member, the legs b<3>, b4 of which are connected by a single transverse screwed pin b<5> and have abutments b<1> for one end of the spring C. The other end of the spring abuts against one end a' of the inner loop-like member A. The meeting edges of the members A, B are bevelled as shown in Figs. 9, 10 to prevent side play between the members.
Patent GB-191205989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generator Furnaces.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOSEPH MOSES WARD
IPC: F23L9/00
Filed: 1911-04-15
Granted: 1912-07-15
Abstract: 5989. Kitchen, J. M. W., and Bernuth, O. von. April 15, 1911. Drawings to Specification. Tubes, smoke.-The upper ends of the smoketubes of a vertical multitubular boiler are protected by lava ferrules.
Patent GB-191208926-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devisible and Demountable Rim for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MOTE HORACE
IPC: B60B25/14
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1913-04-16
Abstract: 8926. Mote, H. April 16. [Cognate Application, 22,081/12.] Tyre attachments to rims; detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-A detachable rim comprises two flanged rings 7, 12 which are locked together, and to the fixed rim member 2, by a split-ring 25 arranged as shown in Fig. 1. The detachable rim may be removed by contracting the ring 25 after which the rim parts 7, 12 may be separated by expanding the ring. For additional security, tangs 15 (Fig. 6) may be fitted to the part 12, the tangs having keyhole slots to receive nuts 20 (Fig. 4) on screwed studs 19 carried by the rim part 7. Non-creeping blocks are fitted on the rim parts 7, 2. The ring 25 may be adjusted by means of an eccentric 35 on the cover-plate fixed to one end of the ring, an eccentric-pin 36 engaging a slot 37 in the other end of the ring. A spring-locking bolt 38 may be fitted as shown.
Patent GB-191209609-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrolytic Process for Cleaning Metal Articles.
IPC: C25F1/00
Filed: 1912-04-23
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 9609. Langbein - Pfanhauserwerke Akt.-Ges. April 25, 1911, [Convention date]. Metals, pickling.-Iron wire, strip, sheet, netting, chain, or the like is prepared for galvanizing or plating by passing it rapidly and continuously through a neutral or alkaline liquid in which it forms an anode for a current of high density, for example 30-40 amperes per square decimetre. The distance between the electrodes may be 6-8 centimetres and the speed of travel through the bath 4-15 metres per minute. The liquid may be a strong solution of sodium chlorate or sulphate, and may be kept at a temperature between 30‹ and 70‹ C. ; it can be purified by filtration or decantation, no soluble substances being produced.
Patent GB-191211271-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Electro-deposition of Zinc.
Inventor: BALLEGEER EDMOND
IPC: C25D3/22
Filed: 1912-05-11
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 11,271. Ballegeer, E. May 11. Zinc, depositing.-A plating-solution contains zinc chloride, ammonium chloride, sodium chloride, and tartaric acid; 8, 2¢, and 2¢ kilogrammes of the last three compounds respectively may be dissolved in a mixture of 100 litres of water and 40 litres of zinc chloride solution of density 46‹ BÚ. Thin plates, screw-threaded parts, springs, and other articles unsuitable for the hot ' galvanizing ' process may be plated with this solution. The current density may be one ampere per square decimetre of cathode surface, for two or three minutes, the anode being of zinc.
Patent GB-191212053-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Derivatives of 6-methyl-2-phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic Acid and 8-methoxy-2-phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic Acid.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1912-05-21
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 12,053. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Aktien (vorm. E. Schering)]. May 21. Methyl and ethyl esters of 6-methyl- and 8- methoxy- 2-phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic acids are prepared by esterification of the respective acids'. The products are useful in medicine.
Patent GB-191213601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Selecting and Separating Granular Bodies.
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 1912-06-10
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 13,601. Pneumatic Pea Pickers, Ltd., and Reynolds, J. June 10. [Cognate Application 776/13.] Sorting on picking or sorting tables and the like ; feeding coffee beans &c.-An apparatus for enabling coffee beans, grains, &c. to be picked over comprises a feeding-device shown in Fig. 3, for positively feeding the granular bodies in to the pockets in a movable endless band 3, Fig. 1, the band passing over a curved stationary table 9 with a roughened surface to turn the beans &c. over as they pass before the operator. The feeding-device comprises a series of endless bands 14, the movements of which are arranged to synchronize with the movements of the perforated band 3. Conveying-members 23 pick up the granular bodies 25, which are dropped at the top of the shoots 26 on to the reversed surfaces of the preceding conveying members, as shown, and lowered into the pockets of the belt 3. Pivoted members 28 are provided above the recesses 24 to push off those bodies not in position on the members 23. Cocoa beans are fed on to a band 3 by rotating members mounted on a rotating spindle. The first Provisional Specification describes also an apparatus in which the device for feeding the beans &c. to the perforated band comprises a box mounted on pairs of parallel arms, and provided with a series of feeding-nozzles on its lower surface. The top of the nozzle box is connected to a suction pump, whereby the beans &c. are transferred from a tray into the perforations of the movable band, a trip device for operating the valve controlling the vacuum being provided.
Patent GB-191213762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters for Locomotive and other Fire Tube Boilers.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1912-06-12
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 13,762. Robinson, J. G. June 12. Fire-tubes, arrangements of superheating- tubes in.-In superheaters having their elements disposed in some of the fire-tubes of the boiler, each element is so formed that the length of pipe disposed in the fire-box end of the firetube is much greater than the length in the smoke-box end. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement. The element consists of relatively long pipes 10, 11 which extend along the fire-tube from the header to within a short distance of the fire-box, and of a series of bends 12, 15 disposed in that portion of the fire-tube in which the gases have a relatively high temperature.
Patent GB-191222904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bedsteads and Cots.
Inventor: MCCLELLAND HUGH
IPC: F16B12/56
Filed: 1912-10-08
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 22,904. McClelland, H. Oct. 8. Joints and connexions.-In a cover joint for bedsteads and cots, the side and end bars are connected together and to the corner posts by means of bonding-pieces c, which are secured by nuts and bolts g, d to the vertical flanges of the side angle-irons a and to the vertical flanges of the rails b by bolts e, which also pass through the pillars and are secured by nuts l. The Provisional Specification also describes the connexion of side and end bars by means of top and bottom angle-plates bolted together, and also the attachment of the framing to the pillars by means of brackets on the pillars having recesses in which the frame members rest and are secured by bolts.
Patent GB-191225532-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clothes Rack or Stand.
Inventor: PELLETIER FRANK DAVID
IPC: A47G25/08
Filed: 1912-11-07
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 25,532. Pelletier, F. D. Nov. 7. Hat and garment stands; pedestal, pillar, and like stands.-A clothes stand or rack comprises a fixed standard carrying collapsible hooks 8, and a sleeve 14 sliding on the standard and enclosing or exposing the hooks according to position. The standard shown in Fig. 1 comprises folding sections 1, 2, the lower section having a dowel-pin 4 resting in a hole in the base, and both being formed with flanges between which the hooks are housed. Figs. 8 and 9 show two ways in which the hooks may be pivoted. The sleeve 14 is provided with a sectorshaped block 15, Fig. 2, running between a pair of standard flanges, and carrying a spring-actuated stud 18 taking into an aperture 19 or 20 and holding the standard in upright or folded position ; an auxiliary locking-device may be used. In a modification, a standard of triangular section is used mounted on a bracket hinged on a wall bed-post or head &c. In a further modification, the lower end of the standard is bent twice and formed with its lower end of angular section; this end rests in a wall bracket so that the standard may lie flat against the wall or parallel with but a distance therefrom. Fig. 14 shows a form of apparatus in which the standard is carried by a book 64 which may pass over a gas bracket 65 or other laterallyprojecting object ; a rod 67 passes through the upper end of the standard and may be clamped over the top of a door 70 ; the sleeve may carry extra hooks 66. Specification 13,333/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191304318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Discharge Fittings of Water-closet Basins.
Inventor: FYFE PETER
IPC: E03D5/09
Filed: 1913-02-20
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 4318. Fyfe, P. Feb. 20. Actuating. - A cylindrical piston valve H is housed in an inclined metal cylinder C which has a port F opening into a closed trap G. A three-way cock M, in communication with the flushing - cistern, the basin overflow N, and the cylinder C, is actuated when the flush-pull R is operated. Normally the valve H is pressed upon its seat by the hydraulic pressure on its lower side, but when the handle R is pulled, the water below the valve escapes into the outlet N, and the valve opens, allowing the contents of the basin to pass into the soil pipe. In a modification, the casing C is horizontal and an additional pipe is taken from the valve M to the casing to open positively the valve, which is connected by a spindle to a piston. The valve is fitted with a rubber ring I and a vulcanite cup J.
Patent GB-191305024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surveying Instruments such as those known as Clinometers, Levels, and the like.
Inventor: BENTLEY ARTHUR FRED COLLINS
IPC: G01C5/00
Filed: 1913-02-27
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 5024. Bentley, A. F. C. and Foote, H. H. Feb. 27. Sighting-levels and clinometers.-The object is viewed direct, but the bubble f of the level mounted on the adjustable rim b and the scale on the rim are seen by reflection in the mirror d, an horizontal wire e acting as reference mark. Lugs g, g<1> on the rim facilitate setting, and feet p, p<1> allow the instrument to be used on a plane surface
Patent GB-191305906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Utilisation of Steam in Steam Turbines and other Engines.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
IPC: F22B37/26
Filed: 1913-03-10
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 5906. Parsons, Sir C. A. March 10. Working-fluid supply; strainers.-In a steam turbine or other steamengine, the steam before admission is rendered substantially chemically inactive as regards the metal parts of the turbine, or engine. In the turbine admission conduit is placed a strainer a comprising a number of compartments b, through which the steam passes in parallel from the inlet g to the outlet h. In each compartment are arranged perforated partitions c on which are mounted alternate perforated plates of brass and steel, the effective area of these plates being controlled by one or more baffles. By forming these plates of the same metals as the parts of the turbine or of metals not less active, the corrosive action of the steam is expended in the strainer, which is provided with a removable cover so that the plates can be readily removed and replaced.
Patent GB-191305926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON FREDERICK
IPC: H02K23/20
Filed: 1913-03-10
Granted: 1914-03-10
Abstract: 5926. Newton, F., and Newton Bros. March 10. Exciting; rotary transformers; windings.- A machine adapted to serve as an auto-transformer, balancer, booster, or three-wire generator is provided with an armature winding having a span equal to 1/3 n of the periphery where n is the number of pairs of main poles and with 3 n brushes symmetrically spaced about the commutator. The distance between the main poles S, N is also equal to 1/3n of the periphery. An auxiliary pole S' may be provided for each pair of main poles. Series windings are arranged on the auxiliary poles, and shunt or shunt and opposing or assisting series windings on the main poles. Any desired characteristic may be obtained by a suitable choice of the material of the poles and by suitably proportioning the shunt and series windings.