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Patent GB-191102830-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of Classifying Powdered or Fine Material.
IPC: B03B5/62
Filed: 1911-02-03
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 2830. Soc. Anon. des Manufactures des Glaces et Produits Chimiques de St. Gobain, Chauny, et Cirey. Feb. 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Upward-current classifiers.-Powdered or fine substances in suspension in a liquid are classified by passing a current of the liquid upwards through a number of cylinders of successively increasing diameters. The liquid with the powder in suspension is supplied to a vessel c in which a constant level is maintained, and passes through a pipe c<1> to the bottom of the first of a series of cylinders a of great height compared with their diameter. The top of each tube a is connected to the bottom of the next, and the tubes are of successively greater diameter so that the speed of the current is successively less. The different fractions of the powder are deposited at the bottoms of the cylinders a, from which they may be withdrawn intermittently with stoppage of the current, or continuously while the current is flowing by means of an ejector or water under pressure.
Patent GB-191103882-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Automatically Stabilizing Flying Machines in the Event of Failure of the Motor.
Inventor: MEES GUSTAV
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1911-02-15
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 3882. Mees, G. March 5, 1910, [Convention date]. [Addition to 25,749/10.] Balancing; propelling; shock of landing, deadening.-In flying-machines provided with lifting-propellers acting as gyroscopes, as described in the parent Specification and in Specifications 2041/11 and 2904/11 such propellers are arranged to be driven by the main driving- propeller, acting as a wind-motor, when the engine has failed and the machine is being planed down to the ground. The Figure shows a pair of gyroscopic propellers K, K' driven from the shaft w of the main propeller. The rotation of the main propeller by the wind when the engine has failed may be facilitated by unclutching the engine or by keeping the exhaust valves open. The speed of descent may be controlled by adjusting the blades of the propellers K, K' so that they have a lifting tendency.
Patent GB-191104509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Supports or the like for Playing Games more particularly for use at Sea.
Inventor: INKESTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B63B29/12
Filed: 1911-02-22
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 4509. Inkester, J. E., and Mach, J. W. Feb. 22. [Cognate Application, 8809/11.] Self - levelling apparatus. - A device for keeping a level surface on board ship consists of a pontoon F floating in water in a tank A and connected with it by means of gimbals J. The pontoon supported in this manner is free to move in any direction and a billiard or other table, couch, berth, invalid chair, or the like placed on the pontoon remains level although the tank is moving or is tilted. The billiard table or the like, H, is supported on the pontoon by fitting its legs into sockets h or by securing it to a central pillar firmly fitted to the top of the pontoon. A ledge I projecting inwards from the top of the tank prevents the water from escaping, but a waterproof sheet placed over the top of the tank and fastened round the central pillar may be employed with the method of supporting the table. The pontoon may be provided with weights M and fins or ledges L, and the tank also may be fitted with partitions N to resist motion of the water. According to the Provisional Specifications, springs attached to the pontoon and to the tank, or weights attached to the pontoon, may be used in addition to or instead of the water in the tank.
Patent GB-191108313-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Conversion of Formyl Esters of Cellulose or Solutions thereof in Formic Acid into Solid Plastic Solutions.
IPC: C08J3/09
Filed: 1911-04-03
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 8313. Vereinigte Glanzstoff-Fabriken Akt.-Ges. May 18, 1910, [Convention date]. Plastic compositions containing cellulose formate.-By adding lactic acid to a solution of cellulose formate in formic acid, and then distilling off the formic acid, a syrup is obtained which hardens to a solid plastic solution.
Patent GB-191114527-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Prepayment Apparatus having Maximum Tariff Device.
IPC: G07F15/08
Filed: 1911-06-19
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 14,527. Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges. June 18, 1910, [Convention date]. Registering maxima. -A prepayment meter is so arranged that if more than a predetermined amount of energy is used before the expiration of a predetermined interval of time, the cost per unit is automatically increased or decreased for the remainder of the interval proportionately to the excess being used ; the meter includes a maximum - demand indicator. A planetwheel 5 is set forward by the rotation of one member 3 of an epicyclic train after prepayment, and is returned by the rotation of the other member 4 by the meter mechanism, through a wheel 25, pawl 30, and gearing 28, 28<1>. The meter also drives a spindle 13, carrying a driving-arm, through gearing 6, 7, 9, 10. The driving-arm turns a non-return pointer 12. The spindle 8 of the wheel 9 is mounted on a spring-controlled rod 18, which is moved to the right periodically (say every fifteen minutes) by a cam 17 driven by clock-work 16, so as to withdraw the wheel 9 from engagement with the wheel 10 and permit a spring 21 to restore the wheel 10 and the driving-arm to the normal position. A wheel 14 loose on the spindle 13 carries an arm 15 which normally bears against a stop 22, and if the predetermined amount of energy has been consumed before the expiration of the period, the driving-arm, previously mentioned, rotates the arm 15, thereby rotating the wheel 4 at a more rapid rate through gearing 14, 23, 26, pawl 29, and gearing 28, 28<1> until the period has expired. Alternatively, the rate of rotation of the wheel 4 may be decreased so that the excess may be charged at a lower rate.
Patent GB-191119842-A (GB)
Title: Emergency Brake for Railway Trains and the like.
Inventor: SCHWARZ SAMUEL
IPC: B61C15/10
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 19,842. Schwarz, S. Sept. 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Fluid-pressure; energy-absorbing elements.- For stopping trains in case of emergency, a load of sand carried in front of the locomotive is dumped on to the track by means of a lever which is actuated by the driver and may be connected with an emergency cord or brake, or be arranged in connexion with the handle of the driver's valve of the brake system. The sand may be carried in a separate wagon or in a receptacle formed on the front part of the locomotive, and is dumped by means of a hinged door at the lower side. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the lever e for releasing the dumping- door is operated by the handle g of the driver's valve, when a member m is folded down into the position shown so as to contact with a projection h on the lever e. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the lever e is provided with a roller h with which the handle g contacts when moved abnormally, so as to break a projection i of glass or other frangible material.
Patent GB-191122222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ash Ejectors for Ships.
Inventor: TREWENT FRANCIS JAMES
IPC: B63B17/06
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 22,222. Trewent, F. J., and Proctor, W. E. Oct. 9. Hinged valves; piston valves; rotary cylin drical valves; sliding valves. - The outlets of ash-ejectors are provided with a deflector to keep the stream of water and ashes close to the ship's side; the deflector may be arranged to act as or in combination with a valve to close the ejector orifice when the apparatus is not in use. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the deflector f is hinged to the lower part of a sliding valve h. In other modifications, in which the deflector acts as a valve, it is mounted in a recess in the ship's skin and may be operated by bell-crank levers. As shown in Fig. 10, the deflector f is connected by links t with a clack valve s. The deflector may form the valve member of a rotary cylindrical, piston, or hinged valve.
Patent GB-191123274-A (GB)
Title: Two-speed Gear for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: POLLARD CHARLES EDWIN
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1911-10-21
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 23,274. Pollard, C. E. Oct. 21. Variable - speed epicyclic gearing; clutches, friction.-Two-speed gearing suitable for motorcycles is combined with the engine crank. A toothed pinion d, Fig. 2, rigidly attached to the connecting-rod b, meshes with an internallytoothed gear e. A divided fly-wheel a, a' serves as a crank to connect the rod b to a shaft h. The gear e is concentric with the shaft h, and is driven in the same direction at a lower speed. A pulley p is driven at either speed by connecting it alternatively to the shaft h and to the gear e. The pulley p is supported upon rollers o upon disks g, i secured to the gear e and to the shaft h respectively. A split friction band q is adapted to be expanded into gripping- engagement with the inside surface of the pulley p by the elongated pivot ends s, Figs. 3 and 4, of two clutch pawls r, when these pawls are turned from their central position. The pawls r are deflected to one side or the other to engage recesses g<2>, i<2>, Fig. 2, in the disks g, i, by arms j<1> Fig. 4 extending radially from an annular plate j. When the plate j is moved from its central position by a lever l Fig. 2, the pawls r pick up either of the plates g, i, and the band q picks up and drives the pulley p. The pawls r are double-acting to allow the engine to be started through the gearing. The pinion d', Fig. 2, is a spare one. In a modification, the pinions d, d<1> are enclosed between the parts a, a<1> of the fly-wheel.
Patent GB-191127236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffing Arrangements for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: PEARSON GEOFFREY HOPE
IPC: B61G11/04
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 27,236. Pearson, G. H. Dec. 5. Buffers.-The plunger head is riveted to the front end of the punger b, which is retained in the casing by an annular flange b<2> at its rear end engaging a shoulder a<2> in the casing. The plunger is inserted from the rear of the casing, and its front end, to which the head c is riveted, may be closed or formed as an internal annular flange b<1>. The head c is of sufficient strength to take the blow without strain on the rivets or on the plunger. The rear end of the spring d bears against a plate e fixed either to the casing or to the headstock g, and a projection f fixed to the plate e forms a guide for the spring. The front end of the casing is formed with a flange a<5> which receives the blow from the head c when the buffer is driven home,
Patent GB-191127499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Variable Speed Gearing for use on Motor Cycles and the like.
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1911-12-07
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 27,499. Triumph Cycle Co., and Franklin, A. G. Dec. 7. Variable-speed epicyclic gearing for motor-cycles, of the kind in which a single train is used to yield a solid drive and two reduced speeds, comprises an internally-toothed ring K which is adapted to be frictionally clutched to the driving-shaft B and is free to move to engage a braking-member R. The driven element of the gearing is the carrier Z of planet pinions J, which transmits power through a pulley H. The shaft B, which receives power through a sprocket B', is adapted to be connected by a plate clutch N to a shell L, to which the ring K is secured. A slidable sun gear F, which has broad teeth, carries clutch teeth F', F<5>, by which it may be engaged respectively with fixed teeth A<4> and with teeth B<4> on the shaft B. For the solid drive, the gear F is clutched to the shaft B as shown in Fig. 1, and the clutch N is brought into action. For the middle speed, the clutch N is first disengaged, the gear F is moved to the left so as to be held fast, and the clutch N is engaged again. For the lowest speed, the shell L is moved to the right so as to be held fast, and the gear F is moved to the right into engagement with the shaft B. The clutch N may be disengaged against the thrust of springs by any suitable device P, Q. The gear F is operated by a rod E inside the shaft B and a lever G'. The complete gear is suspended by hangers A, and the engine may be started readily by a handle C when the clutch N is disengaged. The gear F may alternatively be controlled by friction clutch elements.
Patent GB-191128035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-return Valves.
Inventor: MAW ARTHUR TRENTHAM
IPC: A61J9/04
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 28,035. Maw, A. T., and Shannon, R. J. Dec. 13. Check valves. - A valve, applicable especially to feeding- bottles, comprises a plug 1 of rubber &c. which is hollowed out at one end to form a flexible lip 2, and grooved from the other end to the lip, as shown at 3. Air can pass down the groove 3 and past the flexible lip 2, which prevents the return of any fluid.
Patent GB-191207647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Swivels for Crane Chains and other purposes and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN
IPC: F16G15/08
Filed: 1912-03-29
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 7647. Johnson, J. March 29. Forging-dies.-The link and boss portion of a two-part swivel is forged with the link inclined to one side to permit the upsetting of the pin portion b in a two-part die h, i, the part h being secured to the bed of the press and the part i being mounted to slide therein.
Patent GB-191208410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters or Strainers.
Inventor: HOLTON ABBY JANE TILTON
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 8410. Holton, A. J. T. April 9. Bag filters; filtering-media.-A bag of cloth, chamois skin, felt, &c. is supported on a frame formed of a metal strip or wire bent as shown in Fig. 2. Two layers of material 17, 18, Fig. 3, may be used, their upper edges being stitched over, as shown, to form a pocket into which the loose end 10 of the coil of the wire can be threaded. The pocket may be otherwise formed, as by stitching over loops of the material. The frame has shoulders 15 which engage the receptacle to which the filter is applied.
Patent GB-191210437-A (GB)
Title: Brush-handle.
Inventor: ANDERSON CHARLES VICTOR
IPC: A47L13/24
Filed: 1912-05-02
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 10,437. Anderson, C. V. May 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Pivoted h a n d l e s. - Relates to pivoted handle fixings for brushes of the kind comprising a disk carried by the handle adjustable with respect to another disk fixed to the brush, the parts being secured, after adjustment, by a pin on one disk engaging one of a series of perforations on the other and by a clamping- device adapted to hold the disks together. The member 3 carried by the brush has a tubular bearing 5 to receive the shaft 14 projecting centrally from the handle member 11, and the two members are held together after adjustment by a pivoted clamp 15, which is bifurcated to straddle the bearing. 5 and is provided with a bevelled hook 18 adapted to clamp the edges of the disks.
Patent GB-191215776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches.
IPC: H01H3/30
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 15,776. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Wallace, J. M. July 5. Oil switches; springs, arrangement of.-To prevent mechanical shock in electric switches of the oil-break type, the quick-action opening springs are supported in such a manner that, when the oil container is lowered, they are relieved of pressure and become ineffective. In the form shown, the laminated leaf springs 4, 5 are pivotally connected to the lid of the movable container 1, the outer ends of the springs bearing against projections 6 upon the container, and the inner ends upon a casting 3 upon the movable contact-carrying rod 2. In this position the springs are adapted to produce a rapid break, the shock being taken up by the dash-pot 7, which is filled with oil from the container. In Fig. 2, the parts are shown with the container lowered.
Patent GB-191216249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Desiccation in Vacuum of Meat and other Humid Substances, without the use of Antiseptics.
Inventor: TELLIER CHARLES
IPC: F26B21/14
Filed: 1912-07-11
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 16,249. Tellier, C. July 11, 1911, [Convention date]. [Addition to 16,206/11.] Drums; air, exhausting.-Apparatus for carrying into effect the process of drying meat, vegetables, &c. in vacuo described in the parent Specification comprises a drum B provided with a cooling - jacket and communicating through valved pipes with a gas-holder A containing carbon dioxide under slight pressure, vessels G, H containing respectively potash and a solution of uncongealable matter, and a pump I. The material to be dried is placed on trucks and passed into the drum which has an airtight door D. Air is withdrawn by the pump I and forced into a vessel J filled with water, the compressed air escaping by a valve c. As the drum is filled with carbon dioxide from the holder A, this gas is withdrawn by the pump and dissolved in the water, which is made to circulate between the vessels J, K by a pump f. In the vessel K, the gas, under lighter pressure. is withdrawn from solution and passes to the gas-holder A.
Patent GB-191217579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs and the like.
Inventor: DANIEL PERCY GORDON ECKERSLEY
IPC: A63B53/06
Filed: 1912-12-05
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 17,579. Daniel, P. G. E. Dec. 5. Handles; cricket bats; golf clubs; hockey sticks; croquet mallets; polo sticks; billiards, cues for.-Relates to means for varying the weight and balance of golf clubs, cricket bats, hockey and polo sticks, croquet mallets, tennis rackets, billiard cues, or the like. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a golf-club head, but may be applied to handles or shafts. Acylindrical hollow socket c provided at the open end with longitudinal slots is let into the head and is closed by a screwed cap g so that the closing action tightens the sides of the' socket against one or more removable weights e. Lugs d prevent rotation. Tongues h pressed from the walls of the socket afford additional support to the weights. The edges of the weights are provided with right - angled passages f for the insertion of a wire to facilitate withdrawal of the weights. The recess for the socket may be arranged parallel to the striking-face, or more than one recess may be provided.
Patent GB-191217717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Needle Thread Tension Mechanism of Embroidering Machines.
Inventor: FARMER CHARLES
IPC: D05C11/08
Filed: 1912-07-31
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 17,717. Farmer, C. July 31. Sewing - machines; embroidery machines; governing needle thread. - In embroidery and like machines making stitches of variable lengths, the take-up comprises a double-armed lever b having a thread eye at each end pivoted centrally upon the end of a cam-lever a of equal radius. A spring e normally holds the lever b up against a stop d so that the thread eye b<3> is in line with the axis of the camlever a and therefore does not move to control the thread. The thread may be passed once round the pivot-pin b<4> on its way from the thread eye b<2> to the thread eye b<3>. In tightening the thread after the formation of a long stitch, the levers move into the positions shown in Fig. 3 and the eye b<3>, moving from its normal position, pulls thread from supply. Fig. 4 shows an application to embroidery machines; bars J, J' are used instead of thread eyes. A disk or drum R may take the place of the bars J, J<1> and the lever B carrying them.
Patent GB-191300410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disinfecting Seats for Closets and the like.
Inventor: BLOCK LOUIS
IPC: A47K13/30
Filed: 1913-01-06
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 410. Block, L. Jan. 6. Closets, disinfecting.-A tube 9 containing liquid disinfectant is attached to the underside of a closet seat. A drip outlet 17 is regulated by a screw 16. To prevent the liquid from running on to the seat when this is tilted, a cup 18 is provided. The ends of the tube are closed by screw-stoppers 11, and filling screw-caps 13 are provided. In addition to the outlet 17, there may be perforations on the underside of the tube.
Patent GB-191301671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: AUGUSTIN WILHELM
IPC: G06C15/04
Filed: 1913-01-21
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 1671. Augustin, W. April 16, 1912, [Convention date]. Transfer mechanism for use with calculating- apparatus of the pin-wheel and cam-disk type comprises a pin G<1> on the lower numeral-drum A adapted to rock at each rotation thereof a pivoted member K 'of the form shown. The member K is provided with projections L, one of which, according to whether addition or subtraction is proceeding, engages with a corresponding shoulder D on a slide H and moves the slide so that its cam-shaped projection H<1> forces the transfer tooth of the pin-wheel S into the operative position in the usual manner for giving a partial rotation to the toothed wheel G attached to the next higher numeral-drum. The slide is returned as usual by a cam M on the pin-wheel.
Patent GB-191302370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Suspending Curtains and the like.
Inventor: PICKARD THOMAS BERNARD
IPC: A47H13/14
Filed: 1913-01-29
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 2370. Pickard, T. B. Jan. 29. Curtains, suspending.-A curtain-clip for forming box-pleats consists of a baee-plate c to which are pivoted two arms a having slots at h tlirough which the pivot-pin passes. After being closed down upon the curtain, the arms are pushed in so that the pivot runs in the slots, which are preferably inclined, as shown, and locks the arms against rotation. The pivot-pin may be formed by an extension of the susrending-hook.
Patent GB-191302572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Razors.
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 2572. Eley Bros., and Smith, V. Jan. 31. Razors, safety. The blade of a safety razor is spring-pressed against positioning-lugs h on the guard a by means of a button m pivoted to the tail-piece of a spring strip k fitted into a hole in a plate d, which is attached to the guard by screws &c. The plate d is provided with a shank i below the hole for receiving the screwed end of the handle, and has projections f bent over to form guides for the blade. If necessary, a distance-piece y is inserted between the spring piece k and the guard.
Patent GB-191303889-A (GB)
Title: Steering Ships by the Re-action of Compressed Air Issuing from Stem and Stern of the Ship Simultaneously or Singly.
Inventor: COLEMAN WILLIAM PEARSON
IPC: B63H25/52
Filed: 1913-02-15
Granted: 1914-02-16
Abstract: 3889. Coleman, W. P. Feb. 15. Propelling, steering, and manoeuvring by air jets.-Nozzles placed at right-angles to the longitudinal axis of a ship and at the stem and stern thereof are supplied with air from a compressor for steering purposes; the control from the bridge being effected by electrical or mechanical means. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2779/64, 10,225/03, and 27,595/08.