baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190927120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 27,120. Mannesmannr÷hren - werke, [formerly Deutsch Oesterreichische Mannesmannr÷hren-werke]. Nov. 23, 1908, [Convention date]. Axial-flow type; casings.-Relates to partialadmission turbines, especially applicable to torpedoes, and consists of (1) a valve arrangement which the supply of motive fluid may be regulated without varying the arc of admission, and (2) means for disposal of the exhaust. The turbine comprises a rotor f, Fig. 1, mounted upon a hollow shaft m, and a stator g, Figs. 1 and 2, enclosed in a conical casing a secured by arms c to the body b of a torpedo. The nozzles n, Figs. 1 and 2, in the stator are arranged in several concentric rows. The number of nozzles in each row is less than the number of rotor blades. Moreover, the sectional area of all the nozzle passages is less than that of all the fluid passage ways in the rotor. The turbine, therefore, works only a,s a partial-admission turbine. Regulating.-To each radial set of nozzles n is a radially movable slide valve o, the rod r of which engages by means of a pin a slot q in a rotatable disk p. The valves are thereby simultaneously operated and one or more of the concentric rows of valves shut off. Alternatively, the slide valves o may be replaced by a circular ring valve s, Fig. 4, provided with stepped ports s<1> and operated by a rack-andpinion gear. Exhaust, disposing of.--The hollow shaft is provided with ports wand scoops v, Figs. 1 and 3. The exhaust thereby passes to the interior of the shaft and is expelled from the stern of the torpedo. Rotors.-Behind the rotor f is a supporting- ring e provided with arms l secured to a loose boss j, which is pressed to the left by a spring, thereby diminishing any clearance between the rotor and guide-wheel caused by the distortion of the rotor due to the pressure of the driving- medium upon its periphery.
Patent GB-190928819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: SAYERS JOSEPH
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 1909-12-09
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 28,819. Sayers, J., and Humphreys, A. Dec. 9. Fastenings for sliding windows.-Relates to the type of fastener in which a bar c pivoted to the top rail of the top sash x is secured at any desired degree of opening by a fastener on the top rail of the bottom sash y. The fastener consists of a turn-button or rotatable hook e adapted to engage any of the series of holes c<2> in the rod c. The rod may terminate in a handle c<1>.
Patent GB-190929596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Pumps of Force-feed Lubricators.
Inventor: MLITZ AUGUST
IPC: F16N13/06
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,596. Mlitz, A. Dec. 17, 1908, [Convention date]. Multiple-delivery piston pumps; stroke, varying; auxiliary actucating-gear.-A mechanically - operated lubricating - pump, of the type in which the delivery is regulated by varying the mean position of reciprocation of the piston, is fitted with auxiliary gear for actuation by hand, comprising a rod passing through the main piston-rod and adapted to be pressed down by hand. The pump B is of the suction-valveless type, the variation of delivery being regulated by means of a screw d' which connects the hollow pump-rod d to the reciprocating member c. The piston b is formed in one with the auxiliary pump-rod l, upon which the hollow rod d can slide. The up-stroke of the piston is effected through a spring e, which rests upon a flange d<4> on the rod d and presses against a pin f passing through the rod l and free to slide in slots d<5> formed in the rod d. A head m is fitted at the top of the rod l so as to enable the pump to be actuated by hand when an extra supply of oil is required.
Patent GB-191006065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Water Heaters.
IPC: H05B6/02
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 6065. Ely, M. V., and Foster Arc Lamp and Engineering Co. March 10. Heating by electricity.-Water is passed between two concentric metal or carbon cylinders a, b connected with the secondary of an internal transformer g, and is heated by the passage of current through it. A helical passage is formed by means of a strip of fibre e, or a pasage may be cut out of a cylinder of fibre fitting between the cylinders. Water enters at the bottom e. Terminals are carried by a lid of insulating-material, and the outer cylinder may be lagged with asbestos. According to the Provisional Specification, a layer of mica or mica paper may be placed between the fibre and the tubes.
Patent GB-191010194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: FOWLER ALBERT COVINGTON
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 10,194. Fowler, A. C. April 26. Golf clubs.-As shown in the plan view, the shaft of a golf club is oval in cross-section and has its greatest width in a plane a inclined to a vertical plane b passing through the axis of the shaft. The strill ing-face 11 preferably makes an angle with the plane b on the side remote from the plane a.
Patent GB-191016612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pads for Saddles, Harnesses and the like.
Inventor: VOGELBEIN WILHELMINE
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 1910-07-12
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 16,612. Vogelbein, W. July 12. Lining-materials.-Parts of harness, saddles, harness cloths, &c. are lined with india-rubber sponge so that the sponge is in contact with the skin of the animal. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 760/70 and 13,390/09.
Patent GB-191017487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Head Locks.
IPC: B62H5/06
Filed: 1910-07-23
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 17,487. Marston, Ltd., J., and Morgan, J. July 23. Steering - locks.-The locking - lever A is adapted to engage a notch B on the steering- head, and carries a sliding piece D acted on by a spring E and pressed by a set-screw F provided with a milled head, which may be made to appear part of the lever. The notched portion of the steering-head is provided with a recess, with which the sliding piece D engages when the lever A is turned into the locking position and the set-screw F removed.
Patent GB-191018614-A (GB)
Title: Improved Securing Device for Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: JAECKLE BARTHOLOMAEUS
IPC: E06B7/084
Filed: 1910-08-06
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 18,614. Jõckle, B. Aug. 6. Venetian blinds.-In venetian blinds with pivoted slats, the longitudinal arm rocking the slats carries a locking-device engaging with a curved rack on the window sill. The rack i, Fig. 3, is engaged by a pin h secured on a spring g, which is depressed by a two-armed lever f to unlock the slats. In a modification, Fig. 4, a stud o carries the pin and unlocks the slats against the action of a spring.
Patent GB-191021096-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flushing Arrangement.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
IPC: E03D5/092
Filed: 1910-09-10
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 21,096. Adams, M. J. Sept. 10. Siphon -discharge water-waste preventers; valve and siphon discharge water-waste preventers.-The action is started by means of mechanism contained in the flush pipe. The valve-rod H and the handle K are connected to a lever J pivoted in a recess in the pipe. The bell or the stand-pipe of a siphon may be raised by similar means. According to the Provisional Specification, a pulley may be used instead of a lever or crank. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 2510/01.
Patent GB-191021380-A (GB)
Title: Music Holders and Leaf-turners.
Inventor: DALE JAMES
IPC: B42D9/08
Filed: 1910-09-14
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 21,380. Dale, J. Sept. 14. Leaf-turners.-A catch-and-release device for leaf-turners provided with spring-actuated turning-arms comprises guides to receive the ends of the leaf-turning arms, and a spring-pressed lever carrying the catch-and-release projections and operated pneumatically or otherwise. When the finger-piece 16 is pressed, the projection 17 is lowered, thus allowing the front turning-arm 8 to come out from between the guides 13, while the projection 30 holds back the remaining rods. The lever 15 may be operated by a pneumatic bulb 23.
Patent GB-191024245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing-reels.
IPC: A01K89/0155
Filed: 1910-10-19
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 24,245. Hardy, J. J., Hardy, L. R., and Hardy Bros. Oct. 19. Reels, rod.-The pawl c of the ratchet check is allowed a radial movement whilst in engagement to prevent fouling. A stud d attached to the plate e fits into the radial groove g in the pawl the base of which presses against a spring h which also presses against a block i. The two edges of the pawl c are preferably of different lengths in order to make the degree of check depend on which edge of the pawl is operative. The ratchet-wheel a is also mounted on a clutch o in order to allow free winding-in of the line. The "gun-lock" spring h may be replaced by a spiral spring, or the head of the pawl may be extended laterally to unequal extents on each side, spiral springs of different strengths being attached to the ends of the extensions.
Patent GB-191024694-A (GB)
Title: Holder for Carrying an Umbrella or the like upon Bicycles.
Inventor: RASCHKA ALOIS
IPC: B62J17/00
Filed: 1910-10-24
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 24,694. Raschka, A. Oct. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Attaching to cycles.-Consists of a device for attaching an open umbrella or the like to the handle-bar of a bicycle. The device comprises a plate 2 having two clips 1, by which it is attached to the handle bar, and carrying a post 3, to which is pivoted a link 6 by means of a bolt 5, a blade spring 7 secured to the post 3 and having a conical lug 8 serving to retain the link 6 in the upright position. At the upper end of the link 6, a slot 17 is formed parallel to the bolt 5 for the reception of an arm 9 pivoted on a bolt 10 and maintained in the upright position by a blade spring 11 having a lug 13 and secured to the link 6. Clips 15 on the arm 9 are adapted to receive the stick of the umbrella. When not in use, the arm 9 and the closed umbrella may be lowered into an horizontal position; when in use, the umbrella may be adjusted about the bolts 10, 5, being maintained in the adjusted position by the tightness of the joints.
Patent GB-191100787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Straight Knitting Frames.
Inventor: SALZER BRUNO
IPC: D04B15/64
Filed: 1911-01-11
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 787. Salzer, B., and Lõssig, F. W. Jan. 11. Straight-bar machines.-The impact of the carrier-rods on the stops is minimized by causing the driving-mechanism to reduce the speed of the rods towards the ends of the traverse. This is effected by connecting the rods 15, 15<1> for driving the carrier-rods 17, 17<1>, with the slur cock rod 9 from which motion is derived, by means of rods 11, 11<1> provided with eccentric sheaves carrying disks 18, 18<1>, the pins 21, 21' of which reciprocate rods 13, 13<1>. Pinions 19, 19' engaging with racks 20, 20' are mounted on the pins 21, 21<1> and are turned by the engagement of extensions 22, 22<1>, 23, 23' on the racks with pivoted stops 24, 24', 25, 25'. The pins 21, 21' are thus turned in the eccentric sheaves in the opposite direction to the movement of the rods 11, 11' and retard the threadguide mechanism to a corresponding degree. The stops 24, 24<1>, 25, 25' are carried in a similar manner to the ordinary thread-guide stops, and are reset by inclines 26, 27. The racks 20 may be replaced by pivoted toothed segments, and the pins 21 may be operated by vertically-moving cam slots or ribs.
Patent GB-191106858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Curing of India Rubber.
Inventor: DERRY ROBERT
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1911-03-18
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 6858. Derry, R. March 18. Latex, coagulating.-Rubber latex is coagulated by passing it as a thin film on an endless flexible band through a heating and smoking chamber, the supply vessel of latex being outsicle the chamber. Smoke enters the chamber A, A<1>, A<2> through a number of small openings on the underside of a pipe B<4> and impinges upon a trough C which removes some of the soot, naphthalene, &c. The endless band D, which is arranged above the pipe B<4>, passes at the lower end around a pulley E operated by a handle G and is kept in tension by a pulley D' and weight D<6> at the upper end. The latex supply vessel E<1> is adjusted in height so that the flexible band just dips below the surface of the latex, and fresh latex is automatically supplied from a vessel F which is slowly tilted by means of gearing from the handle G so as to maintain constant the level of the latex.
Patent GB-191107902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Hydrocarbon Engines.
Inventor: HENKEN HENRY
IPC: F02N1/02
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 7902. Henken, H. March 29. Turning - gear comprises a clutch collar 8 on the engine shaft 5 and a loose collar 13, the latter having teeth to engage those on the collar 8 and teeth on a sliding collar 16; the collar 13 is loose on, and the collar 16 feather-keyed, to a handle shaft 12 in alinement with the engine shaft. A spring 20 bears on the sliding collar and on an adjustable nut 19 on the shaft, and tends to keep the collar in engagement for turning the engine. On a reverse rotation a pawl 23 and ratchet 21 prevent backward movement of the handle, and the connexion between the collars 13, 16 is broken, the spring being compressed. The collars 8, 13 are normally held out of engagement by a spring 26; the ratchet 21 is narrower than the distance between.the bearings 10, 11 to permit longitudinal movement of the handle shaft.
Patent GB-191111221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Supply Apparatus for Whistles.
Inventor: CARTER MARCELLOUS LEE
IPC: B61L5/20
Filed: 1911-05-09
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 11,221. Carter, M. L., and Hicks, H. May 9. Audible signals.-A fluid supply for whistles for railway signal-boxes comprises an air tank 13 supplied by a blower 15 driven by a motor 16, a lever 27 simultaneously opening the whistle valve 12 and closing the motor circuit at 24. The lever 27 has a pin 29 which engages the valve stem 30 and an insulated block 46 which closes the switch 24.
Patent GB-191114174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Edging or Borderings for Gardening.
Inventor: BISS ALFRED JOHN CLAVERTON
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 1911-06-15
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 14,174. Biss, A. J. C. June 15. Garden edging.-Edging for gardens, lawns, &c. is formed of hinged metal sections corrugated, ribbed, or plain and galvanized, enamelled, or painted. The upper edge may be plain or rolled on a rod a which may project at one end to enter the rolled edge of the adjacent section and form a connector. Or a fancy edge detached from the lower part may be employed. Loops b are formed at each end to receive a pin which connects and supports the sections. A peg of sheet metal, semicircular in cross-section and turned over at the top to form a clip, forms an additional support.
Patent GB-191121802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Cream Separators.
Inventor: PERSOONS JULES
IPC: B04B9/12
Filed: 1911-10-03
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 21,802. Persoons, J., and Persoons, A. Feb. 25, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Clutches, free-wheel.-A clutch for coupling a shaft to a surrounding driving-sleeve in a cream separator comprises a coil spring gripping the sleeve by friction and secured at one end to the shaft. The coils are arranged so that they close in and grip the sleeve when torque is being transmitted to the shaft, but open and release the sleeve when the shaft over-runs.
Patent GB-191127332-A (GB)
Title: Gas Flash Boiler Heater.
Inventor: MANN JOHN
IPC: F24H1/12
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-12-06
Abstract: 27,332. Mann, J. Dec. 6. Mantle supports.-Fitting closely within and, it may be, supported by the circulating coil A of a water-heater is an ordinary incandescent mantle D or other hollow shell of refractory material heated by a gas burner.
Patent GB-191127721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Liquid Transmission Apparatus.
Inventor: BARBEY CAMILLE
IPC: F16H39/18
Filed: 1911-12-09
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 27,721. Barbey, C. Dec. 9. Speed-varying mechanism.-For the purpose of securing a tight joint between the revolving cylinder body and the valve of hydraulic apparatus for the transmission of power, an annular movable hydraulic abutment formed of a ring of liquid contained between two co-axial flanges forces the cylinders against the valve body. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for transmission of power in which the cylinder bodies 1 are pressed against the valve 2. This valve is mounted upon a cylinder body 6 having a central passage 7. The body 6 terminates at one end in a plate 8 and at the other end in a cylinder 9. On the internal surface of the plate 8 is formed an annular opening 11 bounded by two flanges 10, and communicating with the passage 7 by the channel 12. Within the cylinder 9 is an annular sliding trough 13 formed with an annular opening 16 and bearing on the side of the cylinder body. The opening 16 communicates with the passage 7 by the channel 19 and openings 17. Communicating with the passage 7 is a pipe 20 leading to the chamber 21, shown in Fig. 2. Conduits 23, 24 lead also to this chamber from the main passages 3, 4, a ball valve 25 preventing communication between these passages. The space 21 is therefore always filled with liquid under pressure and is fitted with a relief valve 26. Non-return suction valves 27, 28 control the passage from the leakage make-up tanks to the pipes 23, 24. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus employed on a single element. The sliding trough 13 is held within a fixed cylinder 9 and the liquid is fed to the space 16 as before through a pipe 20.
Patent GB-191128743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: KANDLER FRANZ
IPC: E04D1/12
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 28,743. Kandler, F. Dec. 22, 1910, [Convention date]. Roofing-tiles.-Undercut lugs c, on the lower ends of the under surfaces of roofing-tiles, engage in undercut grooves g formed between inwardly and outwardly bevelled parts d, f of the edges of adjacent tiles, the parts d extending for about two - thirds of the tile length. The upper ends of the tiles are bevelled outwards, and the grooves formed thereby with the underfaces of the tiles above, may be filled with mortar.
Patent GB-191201700-A (GB)
Title: Improved Carbon Holder for Manifold Books and the like.
Inventor: GILBERT ALFRED
IPC: B41L1/16
Filed: 1912-01-22
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 1700. Gilbert, A. Jan. 22. Sheet holders. - A carbon-paper holder for manifolding - books &c. comprises a base-board a of leather board, cardboard, xylonite, aluminium. &c., to which a thin, flexible, hinged, and folded strip b of material such as thin cardboard is secured. The carbon paper or papers c is placed in the fold of the strip, which is held in position against the board by means of U-shaped pivoted clips d.
Patent GB-191203027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metallic Elements of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Inventor: WALLER JAMES HARDRESS DE WARRE
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1912-02-06
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 3027. Waller, J. H. de W., and Cowan, P. C, Feb. 6. Reinforced concrete. - The main bars are bonded in pairs by continuous zigzag bracing b<1>, b<2>, the loops on any main bar being formed alternately on the adjacent bracings. Pairs of bars diagonally opposite may be similarly connected, and the bracing may be crossed as shown in plan in Fig. 6. The bracings are preferably formed with close coils on a mandrel which is then removed, and the bracings are placed together with an edge on one intermeshing with an edge on another, and the main or temporary bars are threaded through them, the temporary bars being withdrawn as the combined bracings are slipped on the main bars. The coils are stretched apart to the desired pitch before or after the bars are assembled, and the complete skeleton is finally placed in a mould. The Invention is particularly applicable to piles, columns, posts, poles, masts, beams, and arches.
Patent GB-191206190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in connection with, Money-boxes for Prepayment Apparatus.
IPC: G07F9/06
Filed: 1912-03-12
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 6190. Metropolitan Gas Meters, Ltd., and Forster, J. D. March 12. Money-boxes; coin-slit closing devices.-Relates to money-boxes for prepayment apparatus which are adapted to be replaced in the casing when the apparatus is out of use in such a position that the interior is exposed to view, and consists in means for securing the moneybox in the displaced position, and for simultaneously closing the coin slot of the prepayment mechanism. The money - box is normally attached to the casing a by the engagement of pins c, d on the box with eyes c<1> on the casing, and is secured in this position by a padlock h the staple of which is passed through eyes f, g, on the casing and box respectively. When the apparatus is out of use, the box is inverted and turned round into the position shown, so that a projection j on the box, Fig. 4, takes behind a member k on the casing, and the eye f passes through a slotted lug i carried by the eye g, the parts being secured in position by the padlock h, the staple of which is passed through the eye f. In this position, the box projects beyond the front of the casing and holds up a pivoted member l so as to close the coin slot m.
Patent GB-191206560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Railway Rails to Sleepers.
Inventor: HAARMANN AUGUST
IPC: E01B9/64
Filed: 1912-03-16
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 6560. Haarmann, A. March 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Sleepers, metal, and securing rails thereto; chairs, securing to sleepers.-Relates to the securing of rails to sleepers by chairs having an inner projection engaging a hole in the sleeper, and consists in the use of clamping- hooks d, Fig. 2, engaging ribs b<1> on the sleeper b, together with the rail flange and an inclined rib c<2> on the chair. The ribs b' act as guides for the chair and are outwardly inclined. The hooks d are drawn together by a bolt and nut f. In a modification, Fig. 5. the clamping-hooks are replaced by screw bolts d engaging extensions of a clamping-plate g.
Patent GB-191207911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Stays for Double-bellows and the like.
Inventor: CLARK THOMAS GEORGE
IPC: F04B45/02
Filed: 1912-04-02
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 7911. Clark, T. G. April 2. Stays.-The movable boards of a vacuum cleaner having two bellows are held in their extended or collapsed positions by a stay A screwed into bent-over plates B, B<1> on one board and held by guides c, c<1> on the other. A button-holed thong D on the crossbow of the stay engages with studs E, E' to hold the boards in the required position. In a modification, one guide only is used combined with the studs, and the free ends of the stay are screwed into one plate.
Patent GB-191208804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luggage-carriers for Bicycles.
Inventor: RIDDER BERNHARD
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 1912-04-13
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 8804. Ridder, B. April 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Luggage - carriers.-A luggage - carrier for bicycles comprises a box mounted resiliently on a bracket over the front wheel of the bicycle. The bracket is secured to the handle-bar stem by means of a clamp c, the lower ends a of the bracket being connected to the front axle of the bicycle. Upright screw-bolts f carried by the bracket are passed through holes in the bottom of the box, helical springs g being provided to absorb shocks. The box is fitted with a hollow prismatic lid e, which is closed by a flap i for the reception of rain-coats or the like, and may contain a leather bag k supported on laths.