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Patent GB-190919352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Ammunition Conveying Apparatus.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: B65G51/02
Filed: 1909-08-23
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 19,352. Newton, P. A., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. Aug. 23. Loading-appliances. - Relates to pnenmatic apparatus for conveying ammunition from the magazine 1, Fig. 1, to the turret 2. According to the invention, the ammunition is transferred from an inclined waiting-shelf 5 by way of a conveyer 4 to an horizontal receiver 6, a curved portion of the conveyer serving to retard the ammunition and ensure delivery without shock. A pivoted valve 39 closes the entrance to the conveyer, and, when closed, actuates a lever 40, Fig. 6, to close one of a series of switches placed in an electric circuit extending from the generator x to the operating-switch 45 in the turret. A second switch in the circuit is operated by means of an arm 41 which projects into the conveyer, as shown in Fig. 6, and is depressed by the ammunition to bridge the contacts 44, 49. A reservoir 9 communicates by the pipe 10 with an air-rompressor, and by the pipe 7 and valve 8 with the conveyer. The valve 8, shown separately in Fig. 2, is controlled by an electro-magnet 15 in circuit with the switches 40, 41, 45 and the generator x. The inlet 16 communicates with the pipe 7, and the outlet 17 with the conveyer tube. The valve piston 11 encloses a hollow piston 13, normally held in the position shown by the spring 14, but withdrawn when the electro-magnet 15 is excited, so as to permit compressed air to pass by way of passages 18, 13<a>, 19 to the space 20, thus displacing the piston 11 and opening communication between the passages 16, 17. The valve returns to its normal position when the pressure in the receiver 9 falls sufficiently for the spring 12 to overcome the pressure on the piston 11. As the ammunition rises in the conveyer, the air ahead is allowed to escape through the gravity-controlled valve 22; and a spring-controlled piston 35 and an air-escape valve 38 prevent shock when the ammunition comes to rest. The receiver 6 is provided with an aperture 33, Fig. 4, for removal of the charge, provided with a door 25 which may be opened from either side of the receiver, the door being provided on each side with two hinges which engage the bar 26, as shown on the left of Fig. 4, and with a central spring catch operated by the lever 28 embracing the bar as shown on the right of Fig. 4. In operation, the closing of the switch 45 only results in the raising of the ammunition provided that the valve 39 is closed, and that ammunition is in position in the conveyer.
Patent GB-190920845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-magnetic Friction Brakes.
IPC: B61H7/08
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 20.845. Dick, Kerr, & Co., [Braun, R.]. Sept. 11. Electro-magnets.-A magnet for electromagnetic brakes having renewable wearing shoes is proportioned so that the magnetic induction at the points where it makes contact with the shoes is not less than that at any other cross-section of the magnet. Fig. 1 shows one form, the magnet being tapered down so as to be of least crosssection at the points of attachment to the shoes A<5>, which are attached by dovetail portions A<4>. In a modification, the attaching surfaces of the shoes and magnet are of zigzag form. The magnet is in four parts A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<1> for convenience in fitting the field coils.
Patent GB-190921901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Gas Fired Kiln for Burning Bricks.
Inventor: PRATT JOSEPH WILLIAM DEVEY
IPC: F27B13/02
Filed: 1909-09-25
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 21,901. Pratt, J. W. D. Sept. 25. Multiple - chamber kilns. - In a continuous multiple - chambered gas - fired kiln for burning bricks, each chamber is provided with three sets of passages extending completely across it. The first set b<1> supplies producer gas from a flue B, the second e<1> connects with a dampered flue leading to the chimney, and the third set D offers direct communication between adjacent chambers, either for the supply of hot air or for the outlet of hot products of combustion. Cold air may be supplied through flues F and downcasts d<1>.
Patent GB-190922204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Crockery and the like.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS
IPC: A47L15/33
Filed: 1909-09-29
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 22,204. Smith, T., [Raw, J. R. F.]. Sept. 29. Dishes and the like, washing. - The articles are placed in a basket a removably supported in a casing b containing cleansing-liquid, which is agitated by rotarily oscillating a frame c. This frame is composed of radial and vertical blades e, d, and is supported on a pivot f. The basket may be fitted with shelves m.
Patent GB-190922379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Propulsion of Aerial Apparatus.
Inventor: WHITE LYTTON
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 22,379. White, L. Oct. 1. Propelling.-A propeller for use on aeroplanes, air-ships, and other aerial apparatus comprises two endless chains C carrying a series of scoops F. The scoops F are formed of frames covered on the curved sides with fabric. Along the underside of the propeller is fixed a deep channel G within and along which the scoops pass. The propeller may be arranged as shown in Fig. 4 between the planes on each side of a biplane or of a monoplane, and the framework carrying the propeller may be fixed or pivoted so that the angle of incidence may be varied. Two propellers, one at each end, may be used on air-ships. In the Provisional Specification it is also stated that the distance between the pulleys carrying the chains may be made adjustable, and that a change-speed gear may be used with the propellers.
Patent GB-190924596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calculating Apparatus.
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 24,596. Grimme Natalis & Co., Kommanditges auf Aktien. Oct. 29, 1908, [Convention date]. Multiplying-apparatus; zeroizing-mechanism. - Relates to calculating-machines of the pin-wheel and cam-ring type in which provision is made for temporarily suspending the action of the spring detents of the counting-mechanism during actuating or zeroizing movements. In one form of the arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, the pawls are held by hooks h adapted to be released at the end of an actuation by means of a pivoted lever e, acted upon by one of the projections m on the cam-ring d. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the hooks h may be operated by a cam g and a bell-crank lever i from tne spindle f of the counting-wheels, which is rotated for zeroizing.
Patent GB-190925529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shuttle Embroidery Machines.
Inventor: SCHOENFELD MORRIS
IPC: D05C11/18
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 25,529. Schoenfeld, M. Nov. 5. Embroidery machines. -In a shuttle embroidery machine, the shuttle driving - bars are adjustable in the direction of reciprocation, thereby enabling the operator at will to bring any one of a group of shuttles into position to co - operate with the corresponding n e e d l e. Two or three times as many shuttles as there are needles are for this purpose provided on the machine, and all are actuated simultaneously. Those which are not co - operating with the needles run idle and may be removed and replaced by fresh shuttles when known to be empty. Many methods of adjusting the driving- bars are described. In the example shown in Fig. 2, each driving-bar f may be connected to its link h, at one or other of the two pinholes u, u<1>.
Patent GB-190926407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in appertaining to Loom Dobbies.
Inventor: WOODROW JAMES
IPC: D03C1/22
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 26,407. Woodrow, J., and Parkinson, J. W. Nov. 15. Dobbies.-Hinged finger-pieces d, Fig. 1, are adjusted on a rod c, so as to fit upon the grid or grate f and engage underneath the rear ends of any desired feelers a of a Keighley or other dobby, thus permanently raising these feelers and economizing or saving pegs in those parts of the lags which are used for producing a plain or simple design part of a fabric requiring a long series of pattern cards &c. to produce, for example, a long design in the selvedges &c. The finger-pieces d may be retained in their inoperative position by a bar m, as shown, or, in another arrangement, by their lower ends fitting against the grid. Removable parts n, Fig. 4, which may be made to grip or span the grate or grid f, may be used instead of the hinged pieces.
Patent GB-191004308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boat Fenders and Brakes.
Inventor: BOYDELL JAMES
IPC: B63B43/20
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 4308. Boydell, J. Feb. 21. Stopping way.-Relates to ship fenders and brakes of the kind in which fender brakes are normally supported in front of a ship above the water level and are automatically lowered upon contact with another ship or other object. A curved fender 1 is carried by lattice frames 2 which are pivoted to the side of the ship at 7 and work on rails 19. The fender is kept in a raised position by a winch 8 provided with a ratchetwheel and pawl. A contact device 17 carried at the end of a boom 16 is connected up with a solenoid 12, so that, in the event of the boom striking an obstacle, the solenoid is energized and withdraws the pawl, thereby allowing the plate 1 to fall into its operative position. A second guard 20 also pivoted to the shaft 7 prevents the ship from running on a shoal.
Patent GB-191010308-A (GB)
Title: Banded Tile Wall, and Flue.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 1910-04-27
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 10,308. H i l l , E. April 27. Chimneys. - Tiles E are held edge to edge by corner angle - irons F and crossed straps H, J, to form a chimney flue.
Patent GB-191013504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Treatment of Steel.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HAROLD ASHTON
IPC: C21D9/42
Filed: 1910-06-03
Granted: 1911-09-04
Abstract: 13,504. Richardson, H. A. June 3. Cementation. - Armour-plates &c. hardened on one surface are obtained by subjecting steel containing tungsten and molybdenum to a cementation process, whereby a glass-hard surface is stated to be obtained without quenching. The alloy may contain À5 per cent of molybdenum, 1 per cent of tungsten, 4 per cent of nickel or cobalt, and À3 per cent of carbon.
Patent GB-191014271-A (GB)
Title: New Manufacture and Production of Acetyl Derivatives of Cellulose.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C08B3/06
Filed: 1910-06-13
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 14,271. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 13. Acetates. - Cellulose acetates soluble in acetone are produced by treating cellulose, hydrocellulose, oxycellulose, &c. with acetylizing-agents in presence of acid sulphates of primary aromatic amines such as aniline bisulphate, o-toluidine bisulphate, &c.
Patent GB-191015267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Protector Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D49/52
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 15,267. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. June 25. Stop-motions, shuttle. -A shuttle-smash protector mechanism for drop - box looms comprises feelers 19, 20, Figs. 1 and 4, pivoted on studs 17, 18 on loose sleeves 15, 16 on the protector r o d 13, whereby the feelers can rock in the direction of the length of the lay and also transversely thereto. The feelers have downwardly-extending arms 19<2>, 20<2> acted upon by springs 23, 24, and are connected by links 25, 30 to bell-cranks 26, 31, the arms 26<2>, 31<2> of which can respectively engage side projections 29<1>, 29<2> of a dagger 29 provided with a front projection 29<3>. When the shipper handle and rod 3 are moved to start the loom, an arm 34 acts upon a pin 35 and raises a cam 36 pivoted on a stand 38. The dagger 29 engages a roll 40 on the stand during the beat-up, whereby the dagger is depressed and, through the connexions 26, 25, &c., rocks the feelers away from the ends of the binders 11 while the shuttle - boxes are changing. If a shuttle should be present in both of the shuttle-boxes in line with the raceway, the corresponding binders 11 are moved outwards and the feelers 19, 20 are moved under the action of the springs 23, 24 into engagement with the ends of the binders, and the dagger 29 remains depressed, and during the backward movement of the lay the projection 29<3> thereon engages the part 36<a> of the cam 36, rocks this plate and the arm 34, and thus stops the loom. If a shuttle should be absent from one of the boxes however, the spring 23 or 24 is able to rock inwards the corresponding feeler and thus rock the corresponding bell-crank, which raises the dagger 29, and the loom is not stopped. Slots in plates 21, 22 limit the movement of the feelers 19, 20, but allow them to rock with the sleeves 15, 16 if the engaging end of a feeler should rest upon a binder and the binder be subsequently moved out by a shuttle entering the box.
Patent GB-191015428-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: CASSADY GEORGE
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 1910-06-27
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 15,428. Cassady, G. June 27. Driving-gear.-The cylinders 10 are arranged parallel to, equidistant from, and around the main shaft, which they rotate by cam gearing. The shaft is provided with a drum carrying an oblique flange 20. The heads 17 of the piston-rods 16 carry adjustable rotatable bearers 19 having oblique faces.
Patent GB-191016460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing and Spacing Sleepers in Concrete Floors.
Inventor: WRIGHT FREDERICK
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 1910-07-09
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 16,460. Wright, F., Walmsley, J., and Belleau, R. July 9. Wood floors.-Floor sleepers are spaced and secured to a concrete bed by means of prongs B' punched up from metal strips B which are embedded in the concrete.
Patent GB-191016683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Resilient Metal Tyres.
Inventor: WILSON ISAIAH OTTERBEIN
IPC: B60C7/16
Filed: 1910-07-13
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 16,683. Wilson, I. O. July 13. Metallic spring bodies and cores.-An elastic tyre comprises metallic spring strips 5 bent into circular form with their overlapping ends secured by bolts 6 to an annular rib 4 formed in the wheel rim, against the outwardly-extending flanges 9 of which the strips 5 bear. Two or more strips separated by lubricated fabric 7 may be arranged concentrically. The tyre is enclosed by a cover 10, the edges of which are gripped between the felloes and side flanges 12.
Patent GB-191019982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Mechanism for Dobbies of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: PLACE ROBERT HENRY
IPC: D03C1/14
Filed: 1910-08-27
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 19,982. Place, R. H. Aug. 27. Dobbies. - Mechanism for controlling the direction of rotation of a dobby pattern cylinder comprises oppositely-toothed ratchetwheels 8, 9 fast on the cylinder shaft, these ratchet-wheels being operated respectively by a pull-pawl 10 and a push-pawl 11 pivoted on a lever 12 on the T-lever shaft 13, and the pawls being provided with lateral pins 10<1>, 11<1> resting on the curved surfaces 14<1>, 15<1> of patterncontrolled levers 14, 15, whereby their engagement with the ratchet - wheels is controlled. Thus, when the pattern surface raises the lever 14, but not the lever 15, the curved surface 14<1> falls and allows the pull-pawl 10 to engage its ratchet-wheel, while the push-pawl 11 is raised out of engagement with its ratchet-wheel by the curved surface 15<1>. The reversing-mechanism may be applied to a single-cylinder dobby, or to one or both of the cylinders of a double-cylinder dobby. An auxiliary pattern surface on a barrel 5 may be used to control the levers 14, 15; or the box pattern surface may be provided with studs or pegs to act on levers connected to or engaging the levers 14, 15.
Patent GB-191021752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WATCHORN ROBERT
Filed: 1910-09-19
Granted: 1911-09-19
Abstract: 21,752. Watchorn, R., [Stewart, A. C.]. Sept. 19. Spray carburettors.-The air Valve c is raised by suction and falls by gravity and its stem d has a fuel well q open to the float chamber k. Into this well dips a nozzle r of comparatively large bore carried by the air valve, and having its upper end concentrically surrounded by air passages s forming the extremities of sinuous ducts t formed in the head of the air valve. A cork float l pivoted at m acts upon the fuel valve n. The fuel supply is further controlled by a tube f sliding over an adjustable pin p. The motion of the air valve is damped by fuel which enters the chamber below the stem d through a narrow annular passage g. A water jacket is provided at b. A passage is provided between the suction space and float chamber to control the fuel supply at high speeds. Specification 17,309/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-191028465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Zeroizing Mechanism for Calculating Machines and the like.
Inventor: ODHNER VALENTIN JACOB
Filed: 1910-12-07
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 28,465. Odhner, V. J. Dec. 7. Calculating-apparatus ; detent mechanism ; zeroizing-mechanism.-In apparatus, such as pin-wheel and cam-disk multiplying-machines, in which anchor-escapement devices are employed to control the movement of the numeralwheels, and in which the numeral-wheels are returned to zero by the rotation of the numeralwheel shaft, the anchor-escapement devices are bodily removed from the numeral-wheels at the commencement of the rotation of the numeralwheel shaft, and are only re-engaged therewith at its termination. The anchor-escapement c is pivoted upon a spring-controlled lever f, which is itself pivoted at d, and normally the lower pallet of the escapement is in engagement with a numeral-wheel b. When the shaft a is turned for the purpose of zeroizing, cams i attached thereto rotate and allow the levers f to rock upon their pivots under the action of their springs; the escapements are thus moved bodily from the numeral-wheels. In a modification the escapements are carried by slides which are connected to levers controlled by the cams i.
Patent GB-191100362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Naval Fire Control.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
Filed: 1911-01-05
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 362. Pollen, A. H., and Isherwood, H. Jan. 5 Sights and methods of sighting.-Relates to the control of guns at sea by apparatus working in conjunction with a distant range-finder. According to the invention, the training and elevating motors are under the control of devices which cause the gun to move at speeds which are in exact accordance with the positions of hand-levers, or their equivalents, that control variablespeed devices which adjust the range-finder for rate-of-change of bearing and rate-or-change of range. Fig. 1 shows part of the range-finder rate-of-change of bearing mechanism, and Fig. 2 shows the gun training-control mechanism acting in conjunction therewith. The range-finder is trained relatively to a gyroscopically positioned wormwheel 1 by a worm 2 driven through gearing 4, 5, a friction-disk variable-speed transmission 7, 8, and worm and skew-gearing 9, 10, 11, by a constant-speed motor 12. The position of the roller 7 on the disk 8 is adjusted by a handle 17 and a rack-and-pinion gear 15, 16, until the range-finder is trained at a steady rate corresponding to the rate-of-change of bearing of the target. A transmitter 21 operates a receiver 27 in the gun turret, and the valve of the training-motor is so operated that the gun is trained at a corresponding speed, to follow the target, by the mechanism described below. The ordinary control device for the training-motor valve comprises a hand-wheel 34 on a screwed spindle 36 which is connected by pins on a nut 37 to a lever 39 pivoting about a fixed centre 38. The motion of the lever 39 is communicated to the valve-control rod 41 by an intermediate lever 40. The lever 40 is supported by pins on a nut 33 working on a screwed shaft 32 surrounding the spindle 36. The shaft 32 is rotated by worm-gear 30, 30<A>, the worm shaft 26 of which carries the armature 25 of an electromagnetic clutch device 23, 24, the two solenoids of which are rotated in opposite directions by a constant-speed motor 22. The shaft 26 is also coupled by gearing 29, 29<A> to the receiver 27. If the shaft 28 of the receiver lags behind the handle 17 of the transmitter 21, the clutch 23 is energized and the shaft 26 accelerated by the motor 22 until the lag is caught up, when the clutch is de-energized. Similarly if the shaft 28 gains on the position of the transmitter handle, the clutch 24 is energized and the motion of the shaft 26 is decelerated. The rotation of the shaft 32 raises or lowers the nut 33 and rocks the lever 40 actuating the training valve. The sights are controlled by a similar variable-speed device which adjusts the range-finder for rate-ofchange of range. The range-finder mechanism is of the kind described in Specification 1367/08.
Patent GB-191103010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springs applicable for use with Vehicles or for other like purposes.
IPC: B60G11/107
Filed: 1911-02-06
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 3010. Tritton, W. A., Starkey, J., and Foster & Co., W. Feb. 6. Semi - elliptic springs. - Relates to plate springs in which the ends of the springs are adapted to change their bearing- points automatically so as to shorten the length of the spring as the load increases. According to the invention, each end of the spring is provided with an extension bent so as to form a bearing-surface and terminate in an abutment. Figs. 2 and 3 show one end of a semi - elliptic plate spring under minimum and maximum loads respectively. The ends of the spring a are bent to form plane or convex surfaces e and abutments d, so that, as the load comes on the spring, the lines of contact f with the pads c on the frame b automatically approach the centre of the spring.
Patent GB-191103944-A (GB)
Title: Substitute for Corsets.
Inventor: SCHWARZBACH-NEE-GREINER LIDDY
IPC: A41C1/06
Filed: 1911-02-16
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 3944. Schwarzbach, [nÚe Greiner], L. Feb. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Corsets.-A corset is made in the form of a bodice a, which is divided into two parts connected by a lacing d. The whale-bone stays e are contained in tubu- , lar pockets, the upper ends of which are closed by flaps f and spring buttons g. Parts of the bodice are stiffened by groups of cords h. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 14,784/99 and 11,482/06.
Patent GB-191105496-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Accelerating the Flow of Air, Gas or Mixtures of Gases and Solid Substances.
Inventor: MUERBE EMIL
IPC: C10J3/72
Filed: 1911-03-04
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 5496. M³rbe, E. March 4. Blast apparatus, ejector.-The flow of air, gases, or a mixture of gases and solids is accelerated by withdrawing a portion of the gases &c. from the main conduit a by a fan d and returning them to the same or a similar conduit through a centrally-arranged pipe f at an increased velocity. The apparatus shown is adapted for dealing with furnace gases. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 25,549/01, [Class 51, Furnaces &c.].
Patent GB-191107294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: KIENAST ARNOLD
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 1911-03-23
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 7294. Kienast, A. March 23. Blades.-Turbine blades are made up of two sheet-metal walls A, B, Fig. 2, connected together by dovetailing or overlapping joints B'. Various modified forms of connexion are described. The dividing lines may be on the inner wall. When required, one or more bracing-webs C, Fig. 4, may be used, the webs either being made integral with one of the walls as shown, or formed separately.