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Patent GB-191025148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Couplers for the "Rolling Stock" of Railways.
Inventor: LEE THOMAS
IPC: B61G9/04
Filed: 1910-10-29
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 25,148. Lee, T., [Gay, G. W.]. Oct. 29. Couplings, automatic.-The couplings are adapted to couple with vehicles fitted with ordinary non-automatic couplings, and are of the type in which the couplings are released by the impact of the buffers of the opposing vehicles. A link or hook k, pivoted to the draw-bar b, which is movable longitudinally, is maintained raised as shown in Fig. 2 by the engagement of its tail m with the frame n attached to the vehicle, the buffer spring d pushing the hook a outwards. When impact between vehicles takes place, the buffers e are pushed in, and, acting through the levers f, withdraw the bar b and allow the link &c. k to fall into engagement with the opposing hook. The transverse shaft r has simultaneously traversed the slot t to the position q. Uncoupling is performed by returning the shaft r to its former position by the side-levers s.
Patent GB-191028695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Lighting and like Systems Supplied from Variable Speed Dynamos.
IPC: H02J7/22
Filed: 1910-12-09
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 28,695. Leeds Forge Co., and Ferguson, T. Dec. 9. Centrifugal switches.-In a system of electric supply for train-lighting, a centrifugal switch, which may be driven from the dynamo shaft or a carriage axle, comprises two slip-rings n encircling an insulating drum. Within a recess in the drum is a spring, p loaded near one end and attached at the other to one of the sliprings. The free end of the spring is pressed by centrifugal force against the other slip-ring when the critical speed is reached. Electro-magnetic switches. - One form of electro-magnetic switch for de-energizing the field of the generator is shown in Fig. 6, and is constructed as described in Specification 26,289/09. The spring u causes the switch arm s first to make contact between wand x, a flexible lead y maintaining connexion with the terminal v. Afterwards, the connexion between the arm s and the contact w is broken. To give the switch arm a quick movement, the solenoid core is connected to it through a loose joint.
Patent GB-191105346-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Separating Malt into Flour or Meal, Semolina and Husks, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: B02C11/08
Filed: 1911-03-03
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 5346. Thompson, W. P., [Muhlenbauanstalt und Maschinenfabrik vorm. Geb. Seck und H. Krusemark]. March 3. Processes for reduction of grain.-In a process for separating malt into meal, semolina, and husks, the pure husk particles are separated by means of an air current from the heavier constituents after the ordinary kibbling-process and before these latter are further ground, and are conveyed to the cleaned husks obtained by the further treatment. The process is described in connexion with a malt kibbling-mill comprising three pairs of rolls a, b, c, and two shaking-sieves h, k. The product of the first pair of rolls a passes by an inclined plate d to the upper inclined stepped sieve i of the case h, which separates out the semolina and meal. The husks pass over the end of the sieve to the rolls b and are subjected to an air blast from a nozzle r<1> to remove the lighter particles. A conveying-surface l in the case k receives the product of the rolls b and delivers it to the upper end of the sieve m, the pure husks passing on to a plate l<2> and uniting with those removed by the air blasts. The semolina and meal passing through the sieve m, together with the semolina separated by the lower sieve i<1> of the upper case h, are received on a plate l<1>, and, in passing to the rollers c, are subjected to a blast of air from a nozzle r<2> to eliminate the lighter husk particles.
Patent GB-191109339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Cylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BUTLER HENRY
IPC: F02B57/08
Filed: 1911-04-15
Granted: 1912-04-15
Abstract: 9339. Butler, H., [trading as Alvaston Motor Co.]. April 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Two-stroke-cycle engines.-In a revolving-cylinder engine having a stationary crankshaft and air-collecting scoops which deliver through mechanically - actuated valves in the cylinder heads, liquid fuel is delivered to the scoops through orifices o<1> which open into hollow spindles o communicating with pipes m, the crank-shaft ends of which open through ports n into a supply port in a collar y. The cylinder admission valves are opened by tappets z carried by sleeves l surrounding the fuel supply spindles o.
Patent GB-191112013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Articles of Clothing.
Inventor: MARKS AMELIA
IPC: A41B9/08
Filed: 1911-05-18
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 12,013. Marks, A. May 18. Pants, combinations, &c.-The insides of the legs of undergarments such as combinations, pants, &c. are provided with h approximately rectangular pieces b, which, when they have become worn, may be replaced by correspondingly - shaped parts of new material. The seams may be reinforced by double stitching.
Patent GB-191113485-A (GB)
Title: A Simple Traversing Instrument for use in Measuring and Plotting Land Areas.
Inventor: RAYMOND LIONEL CHARLES
IPC: G01C17/12
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 13,485. Raymond, L. C. June 6. Angle-measuring instruments and instruments for setting-out angles.-An instrument for use in obtaining a plan of a plot of land consists of two arms 16, 16<a> pivoted at the centre of a disk 7; the arm 16 is sunk into the disk, while the arm 16<a> is rotatable and can be fixed in any position by screwing-down the wing-nut 17. Each arm is provided with a sighting-pin 20 at its extremity, and a third pin 20<a> is attached to the pivot. The projection 8 at the centre of the disk passes into a socket 9 in which it can be clamped by a screw 10. The socket 9 is attached by a ball-and-socket joint to the top 13 of a tripod stand 14, and can be fixed in any position by the clamping-screw 12. The stand is provided with levels 15 at right-angles and with a plumb bob. When using the instrument, it is placed at one corner, E, say, of the plot of land, and the corners H, J are sighted by the arms 16, 1.6<a>. The arms are removed to paper and lines drawn along their inner edges. The instrument is then transferred to the corner H and further sightings are made. The lengths of the sides F, G &c. are measured in the usual way and set out to scale, the arm 16<a> being graduated for this purpose.
Patent GB-191114717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Process of Preparing Flax.
Inventor: CAMPBELL GEORGE HUESTIS
IPC: D01C1/02
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1912-06-21
Abstract: 14,717. Campbell, G. H. June 21. Retting.-In a process for preparing flax for the textile industry, paper-making, &c., in which the flax is subjected to chemical retting after breaking or after scutching, heckling, spinning, or weaving, the retting and bleaching are effected together by using a solution of peroxide such as sodium peroxide. The material is then washed and dried, and the loosened shive may be removed by means of rollers having finely-set teeth. The material may be slightly moistened before retting.
Patent GB-191118868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boosting Transformers, Voltage Regulators and the like.
IPC: H02M5/12
Filed: 1911-08-22
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 18,868. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. Aug. 22, 1910, [Convention date]. Regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for; systems depending on the use of static transformers. - Voltage-regulators, boosting- transformers, &c., with exciting and boosting windings, have condensers c of suitable capacity connected in parallel with the boosting-winding z, to prevent very high voltages from occurring in the exciting-winding e as the frequency rises.
Patent GB-191121579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stools, Chairs or the like.
Inventor: DICKER STANLEY GORDON SINCLAIR
IPC: A47C3/20
Filed: 1911-09-30
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 21,579. Dicker, S. G. S., [Smith & Son Co., L. S.]. Sept. 30. Rocking &c. seats; seat adjustments.-A vertically-adjustable seat, particularly for dental purposes, is carried by a rod 9 adapted to telescope within a standard 6. The rod 9 is supported by a spring 11 and is held at any height by a pawl 14, Fig. 2, carried by a lever 13 and engaging teeth 10 on the rod 9. The pawl is kept in contact with the teeth by a spring 15. A pin 18 engaging in a groove in the rod 9 prevents the rod from rotating. The lower end of the standard 6 is secured to an enlargement 7 which is carried by a spring 4 secured to the base 1. The standard and seat can thus be oscillated a certain amount in any direction, the movement being limited by the lower conical end 8 of the standard abutting against an internal collar 5 which holds the spring in position. The seat 23 is supported rotatably on the rod 9 by a pin 24 engaging in a groove 20, the rod 9 terminating in a ball bearing 21.
Patent GB-191123266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Mosaics.
Inventor: MUGGIA AURELIO
IPC: B44C1/28
Filed: 1911-10-21
Granted: 1912-10-21
Abstract: 23,266. Muggia, A. Feb. 21, [Convention date]. Mosaic slabs &c. -A mosaic composed of fragments of painted glass is obtained by painting the desired design on a sheet of glass, the painted layer 2 being subsequently covered with a layer 3 of a mixture of caoutchouc, oil, and coloured earths which is dried at 80‹ C. A layer 4 of cement, oil, glue, and a waterproof varnish is then applied and dried. The sheet of glass is then cut up into regular fragments 1 and the design is re-constituted by applying the fragments, design side downwards, on a wall surface 5 or metal plates, reinforced-concrete slabs, &c.
Patent GB-191210779-A (GB)
Title: A Device for the Examination of Skins.
Inventor: JIROTKA BOHUMIL
IPC: C14B1/00
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 10,779. Jirotka, B. May 9, 1911, [Convention date]. Furs and furriery.-A device for examining the hair or fur side of skins consists of a jet a, to which compressed air is supplied through a flexible pipe, and a knife or pricker d for marking or removing defective parts of the skin when these are shown by the blowing apart of the hairs by the air-jet. The nozzle may alternatively be bent and the knife may be fixed adjacent to it instead of within it.
Patent GB-191220886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floors for Buildings and the like.
Inventor: CANCALON FRANCOIS
IPC: E04B5/44
Filed: 1912-09-13
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 20,886. Cancalon, F. Sept. 13. [Addition to 20,468/12.] Joist floors with slab filling; reinforced-concrete girders. -The floors described in the parent Specification 20,468/12 and Specification 20,711/12 are modified by forming the ferro-concrete joists wider at the top than at the bottom, and by securing the flooring- blocks to either form of the joists by means of stirrups. Fig. 1 shows a joist having permanent slabs r cemented in grooves in the ceiling blocks a, and Fig. 3 shows a joist having temporary moulding-boards r<1> secured by wooden bars r<2>. The joists may be made on or off the site. The interlocking flooring-blocks s, Fig. 5, may be keyed by stirrups t to the bars f or e. The joints in the blocks s may be straight, or they may be grooved as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-191225706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES JOSSELYN LAY
IPC: F16H37/08
Filed: 1912-11-08
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 25,706. Moore, C. J. L. Nov. 8. Variable-speed epicyclic gearing comprises a main epicyclic gear train controlled by a brake drum, which is in operative relation with an auxiliary epicyclic train actuated by a friction disk-and-roller variable gear. A sleeve 12 extending from one element of the main epicyclic train is carried on a main driving-shaft 2, and the sleeve 12 is connected by worm gearing 13, 14 to a controlling-drum 18, as described in Specifications 23,219!11 and 26,871/11. A disk 20 fast upon the shaft 2 carries the planet gears 22 of the auxiliary train. The gears 22 mesh with a toothed ring 25 fast to the drum 18 and with a gear 24 fast to a sleeve 29 loose on the shaft 2. Bevel-gearing 30, 31 and feathered sleeves 35 connect the sleeve 29 to radiallymovable rollers 32 gearing with a disk 26, which is feathered on the shaft 2. The sleeves 35 are supported on spindles 34, which form part of a fixed frame 45, 46. This frame also supports screwed spindles 38 and nuts 37, which operate the rollers 32 and are geared to a hand-actuated sprocket 42. In the configuration shown, the train 24, 22, 25 turns solid with the shaft 2. On moving the rollers 32 outwards, the gear 24 is driven faster, and the drum 18 is retarded. Progressive retardation of the drum 18 causes stoppage and then reversed driving of the driven element of the main train. The drum 18, when ultimately brought to rest to effect the full reversed drive, may be locked by a pawl engaging teeth 19. In a modified arrangement, the disk 26 is driven from the rollers 32. In a further modification, the auxiliary train and the friction gearing are supported on a spindle parallel to the shaft 2.
Patent GB-191227350-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Light Motor Vehicle.
Inventor: DARBY SIDNEY CHARLES
IPC: B60K17/30
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 27,350. Darby, S. C. Nov. 28. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies on.-The front part of a motor-vehicle is mounted on transverse springs 4 carried by the steering- wheels. Bearer plates 16 are secured to the springs by straps 17 and are bolted to the motor casing. The frame members 18 pass between the plates 16 and are secured to the motor by means of a plate 19.
Patent GB-191304082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metallic Oxides or Compounds.
Inventor: WHITE CARTER
IPC: C25B1/00
Filed: 1913-02-17
Granted: 1914-02-17
Abstract: 4082. White, C. Feb. 17. Oxides, hydrates, and other compounds of metals, obtaining.-Copper, zinc, lead, tin, or bismuth is connected as anode in a boiling or nearly boiling solution of an alkali chloride, say brine of 20-25 per cent strength. A current density of one ampere per square decimetre is suitable. Impurities, especially iron, may previously be removed from the solution by adding alkali hydrate or carbonate, filtering, and neutralizing with hydrochloric acid. In the manufacture of cuprous oxide, however, it is preferable to leave a small proportion, say 0À5- 1 per cent, of alkaline hydrate in the solution. Cuprous oxide thus obtained is of bright red or brick-red colour. Zinc hydrate may be obtained in non-gelatinous form, and may be heated to convert it into oxide, superior for paint manufacture to the oxide obtained by burning zinc; or the hydrate may be converted into sulphide and other compounds. The cathode may be of carbon or of the same metal as the anode.
Patent GB-191304141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods and Apparatus for Ascertaining the Proportion of Oxygen in a Gaseous Mixture.
Inventor: LEON JUAN CALAFAT Y
IPC: G01N25/46
Filed: 1913-02-18
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 4141. Calafat y Leon, J. Feb. 18. Gas analysis.-In an apparatus for indicating the amount of oxygen in air, the increase in temperature produced by the combustion of matter in a continuous stream of air is compared with the increase of temperature produced by the combustion of the given matter in mixtures of known composition. The combustible matter may be a gas or a liquid, especially methyl alcohol. In a convenient apparatus, a current of the air to be tested is induced to pass through a chamber j, the interior part of which is packed with cotton or other absorbent material, surrounding which are grooves k filled with wick or cloth. Methyl alcohol is poured on to a layer k of pumice at the top of the chamber, and the air in its passage through the wick and pumice takes up some of the alcohol before passing to the burner a. This consists of a network of thin platinum wires, to which are secured portions of spongy platinum or palladium, surrounding one bulb of a differential thermometer b, the other bulb being exposed to the atmosphere. By this arrangement, the increase in temperature is measured, and by means of a suitable scale the proportion of oxygen in the mixture can be read off directly.
Patent GB-191308659-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Resilient Wheel.
Inventor: MACGOUN MAXWELL DUNCAN
IPC: B60B9/20
Filed: 1913-04-12
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 8659. MacGoun, M. D. April 12. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical springs and pneumatic cushions. -Relates to pneumatic hubs fitted with pivoted driving-rods. The rods k, Figs. 1 and 3, are pivoted on pins l held by pairs of plates j fast on the axle. Pairs of plates m fixed to the spoke-carrying ring h are fitted with swivelling blocks r<2> throngh which pass the rods. Helical springs u are placed on the rods between nuts w and the blocks. The cushion e is mounted on a wooden block f.
Patent GB-191308764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Moving Invalids.
Inventor: ROUSH ALBERT SHIEDEN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 8764. Roush, A. S., and Brill, J. A. April 14. Overhead supports.-The lifting apparatus of a bed-lift comprises supports 5 carrying a frame 10 adjustable in height by screws 9. The top bar 12 of the frame 10 is fitted with a slidable sleeve 23 carrying a block 22 over which passes a rope 18 secured at one end to a winding drum 16, Fig. 4, and at the other end to a block 24. The drum 16 is carried in a frame 13 clamped to one of the supports 5, and is rotatable by a handle 17 and held in any position by a pawl 19 engaging notches in the drum.
Patent GB-191309469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tables.
Inventor: PIEDOT HENRY JOHN
IPC: B61D37/00
Filed: 1913-04-22
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 9469. Piedot, H. J. April 22. Expanding tables.-In an expanding table, particularly for use in railway .carriages, the extension e<2> is housed beneath the top d, which is slidable on the frame u of the table. The leaf e<2> is carried on pivoted links f and is provided with a loop g at one end. When the top d is drawn to the right, a catch e pivoted in a recess in the top falls and engages the loop g and raises the leaf e<2> on the links f.
Patent GB-191311695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brake Blocks and the like.
Inventor: FROOD HERBERT
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1914-05-20
Abstract: 11,695. Frood, H. May 20. Impregnating-compositions. - Brake blocks, friction-clutch linings, &c., composed of vegetable or other fibres impregnated with a cementitious filling and binding substance, are treated with a solution to render them fireproof, and preferably also to harden them, either before or after the fibres have been woven or otherwise made up into blocks. The fireproofing and hardening may be effected by first treating with a solution of a metal sulphate and afterwards with a bath of caustic soda. The article may then be treated with a cementitious solution of hard gums and asphalt in drying oils and turpentine, and then dried and stoved; or hard waxes in the molten or dissolved condition may be used. The alkaline solution may be omitted. The treatment with fireproofing and cementitioussubstances may be effected in one operation by dissolving the metal sulphate in drying oil, and then using such oil to prepare the cementitious solution.
Patent GB-191313719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hand Wheels.
Inventor: LUDLOW HENRY WALTON
IPC: G05G1/10
Filed: 1913-06-13
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 13,719. Ludlow, H. W. June 13. Hand-wheels.-The hollow rim of a handwheel, particularly a steering-wheel for a motorvehicle, is made in two parts, one of which is formed integral with the arms and boss and the other welded or brazed thereto; or both halves of the rim are made separate and are welded together and to the arms, which are formed in one piece with the boss. Fig. 2 shows the first method, the arms 2, the lower half of the rim 3, and the boss 1 being all stamped in one piece. A bush 15 is fitted to the boss 1 and the upper half of the rim B attached as stated. Figs. 3 and 4 show the second method, the boss and arms being stamped or cast together, with curved ends 11 to the arms to which the separate halves of the rim are welded or brazed.
Patent GB-191320817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Locking Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: PETTIGREW JOHN
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 1913-09-15
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 20,817. Pettigrew, J., and Parker, T. C. Sept. 15. Railway-carriage doors and the like, fastening automatically; electrically-controlled fastenings. -Relates to a locking-means for railway-carriage doors, in which the doors are locked automatically on the attainment of a certain speed, or alternatively from the guard's van, but are unlocked only on the application of the brakes. The bolt a is retained in the unlocking position by means of a spring-pressed pivoted detent e, which is provided at one end with an armature g co-operating with an electro-magnet h. This is in circuit with a special contact p, a battery r, and a speedometer s. On the attainment of a predetermined speed, the electromagnet h is excited, the detent e is withdrawn, and the bolt a is urged into the locking position by means of the spring b. When the bolt is shot, the contact p is opened, so that the bolt cannot be withdrawn electrically. Unlocking is only effected by the application of the brakes, which pull down the wire m operating the bellcrank lever k and the detent e are arranged to be operated independently by hand for the withdrawal of the bolt. Alternatively, the bolts may be locked from the guard's van by operation of the switch t, which is arranged across the speedometer terminals.
Patent GB-191321638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turret Lathes.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
IPC: B23Q16/02
Filed: 1913-09-25
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 21,638. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. Sept. 25. Turning. - In turret lathes of the type in which the rotating and locking operations are controlled by cams carried by the lathe bed, means are provided between the cam and turret so that the turret may be operated at various withdrawal positions of the turret slide. The member B, which rotates with the turretactuating cam, has a cam A adapted to operate a lever C pivoted to the machine frame. The top of the other arm of this lever is extended as at D and is adapted to engage a spring plunger F in the turret slide at any of the retracted positions of the turret slide. This spring plunger has a rack which gears with a pinion G on a shaft H, carried by the turret slide, and controlling a clutch through which indexing and locking is effected. The plunger may be carried by the frame, and the lever by the slide.
Patent GB-191321895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Simultaneously Fastening the Doors of Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: BOWKER HARRY
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1913-09-29
Granted: 1914-09-17
Abstract: 21,895. Bowker, H., and Jones, J. Sept. 29. Fastenings operated mechanically from a distance.-A locking-device for railway-carriage and other doors comprises a bell - crank lever B mounted on a bracket A above the door G, the lower arm of the lever B being arranged to obstruct the door when the upper arm is pulled inwards by means of a cord E passing through holes in the lever and bracket. A spring D is provided to return the lever to the unlocking position. Suitable winding- mechanism for the cord is placed in the guard's van.