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Patent GB-191208455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings for Turbine Generators.
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 8455. Ljungstr÷m, B., and Aktiebolaget Ljungstr÷ms Angturbin. April 9. Mounting and supporting.-In a plant comprising two electric generators b rigidly secured to a turbine a, injurious tensile stresses arising from the movements of the outlet pipe c of the turbine due to the varying temperature are obviated by mounting the generator members b so that they are free to move in all directions, for example by means of springs f housed in boxes g rigidly secured to the foundation. The outlet pipe c, which supports the turbine, leads to a condenser d and may be secured by a corrugated disk i or by chains, rods, &c. to prevent turning of the turbine. Oscillations of the casing may be braked by dash-pot devices h. In a modification, the turbine generator is arranged directly on the condenser, the springs f connecting the two. The outlet pipe c may be supported by pillars k, Fig. 2. In a further modification, Fig. 3, the turbine member a is rigidly supported by foundation parts l, the outlet pipe c being made to yield in a longitudinal direction by means of corrugations m.
Patent GB-191209523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of and Apparatus for Packing Powdered Material in Cans and Barrels.
Inventor: AABJOERNSSON HERMAN AABJOERN
IPC: B65B43/58
Filed: 1912-04-22
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 9523. Abj÷rnsson, H. A., and Fredriksson, N. April 22. Moving-chamber apparatus for pulverulent materials.-Relates to means for packing powdered material, of two or more kinds, in different layers in cans, barrels, etc.; the apparatus being adapted to introduce at the same time a layer of material between the walls of the can and the layers of powdered material. A can 1 is supported on a reciprocable table 2 so that it surrounds a sleeve 4 fastened to the table of the machine and depending into a layer of powder 5 in the bottom of the can. The materials to be packed are stored in hoppers A, B, and are fed in certain proportions alternately by rollers 10, 11 so that a portion of each material is fed each time that the plunger 7 is in the raised position. The plunger is adapted to be rotated by bevel-gearing 15 to cause an even distribution of the material. The space between the walls of the can and sleeve is also filled with material from the hopper A through a passage 15<1> leading to an annular hopper 16. A ring 17 rotates slowly and carries vanes 14 directed obliquely inwards to force the material into the can. The can being filled, its weight causes it to sink, and it is replaced by another.
Patent GB-191210370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Peat and the like.
Inventor: JAMESON JOHN EUSTACE
IPC: C10F5/00
Filed: 1912-05-01
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 10,370. Jameson, J. E., Valpy, O. H., and Buckle, E. A. May 1. Peat, preparing. - An electric current is passed through pulped peat or the like heated at least to 100 C. under a sufficient pressure to prevent the formation of steam, electro-osmotic action taking place which enables the water to be removed subsequently by slight pressure, as in a filter-press. The material is then applicable for making producer or other gas and obtaining ammonium sulphate. Lime may be added to the pulp as hydrate or carbonate, but the mixture should not be made alkaline if ammonia is required. Direct current is preferred to alternating, and the electric pressure may be 200 volts. The apparatus is shown diagrammatioally in Fig. 1. A disintegrator A supplies a pump B which forces the peat pulp at a pressure of 10 atmospheres into a supply-tank C, containing a paddle-shaft ending in a screw F which feeds the pulp into tubes G. These may be round, and of 1¢-3 inches in diameter, but preferably are elliptical. They traverse first a chimney H, and then a heater I containing a liquid which imparts a temperature of 100-120 C. to the pulp before it enters the electro-osmotic apparatus J. Discharge-pipes K, passing through and heating the supply-tank C, convey the treated pulp into a main leading to filter-presses P. The electro-osmotic apparatus J may consist, as shown in Fig. 2, of a tube into which is inserted an insulated electrode J<3> having baffle-plates J<4>. The pulp enters at J<1>, and if its passage is arrested the current ceases, the peat becoming non-conductive when the hydrocellulose in it is decomposed. The current, if direct, is reversed at intervals, to prevent an accumulation of material at the positive electrode. At temperatures over 150 C., sufficient to effect the separation of water by heat alone, the action is accelerated by the use of electric current as described. According to the Provisional Specification, the electroosmotic apparatus comprises tubes of porcelain, or iron lined therewith, or the like, into which project plugs carrying electrodes.
Patent GB-191211507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Ring Stoves for Cooking and Grilling.
Inventor: LIDDALL JAMES
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 11,507. Liddall, J. May 15. Portable gas stoves; grilling-stoves.-A reversible gas-burner for boiling or grilling is carried within a frame and may be reversed without interfering with the gas supply. The frame a has a tubular part b carrying the stem l of the burner k. A tubular handle e having a nipple h and an air-hole is connected by flanges c, d having an asbestos or other non- conducting washer f between them, to the tubular part b of the frame. A pivot m is provided at the end of the burner opposite the stem l, supported by a clip screwed to the underside of the frame a, and carrying a key q by which rotation is effected. A stop p on the burner engages projections p<1> on the frame to limit the motion of the burner. A concave deflector u for use in grilling is loosely carried by bolts t in lugs r on the burner, and drops away from the burner when it is used for boiling. Legs i and supports j for utensils are cast on the frame. The burner may be of circular, oval, triangular, oblong or other shape.
Patent GB-191213186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BETLEY REGINALD
IPC: F02M3/08
Filed: 1912-06-05
Granted: 1913-07-07
Abstract: 13,186. Betley, R. June 5. Spray carburettors. - Two nozzles c, d are mounted, without the use of choke-tubes, in the casing a. The nozzle d extends beyond the throttle valve b which is cut away to allow air to flow past the nozzle. Hot air is supplied to an adjustable chamber n whence it passes through holes a<2> to the mixing chamber. The fuel is controlled by a valve g screwed into a coned extension f to which is fitted the coned end h of an arm h<1> carrying the float-chamber. After adjustment, the arm h<1> is locked in position by the nut m. In a modification, three nozzles are employed, one extending beyond the throttle, the other two being below it.
Patent GB-191219710-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Domestic Fire Place with various Appurtenances connected thereto.
Inventor: SMITH WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1912-08-29
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 19,710. Smith, W. W., and Smith, A. H. Aug. 29. Block-form boilers.-A stove comprises a waterheater e traversed by two flues d, the upper parts of which, after passing beyond the flat top of the boiler, are water-jacketed.
Patent GB-191220916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Perambulators, Push-cars and the like.
Inventor: HOUSE ALBERT JOHN
IPC: B62B7/10
Filed: 1912-09-13
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 20,916. House, A. J. Sept. 13. Folding vehicles of the kind in which the folding wheel-carrying frames are held in the travelling position by folding strut members. The struts are each formed in two parts 4, 5 hinged together, and the parts 4 of the two struts on the same side of the vehicle are formed in one piece with a longitudinally-extendingconnecting member 4<a>. The end of each part 5 is bent over to form a stop 5<a> which bears against the part 4. To each member 4<a> isattached a loop 8 which engages a hook 7 on the lower end of the central vertical folding member 6, and the two members 6 are operated from the handle frame 9 through links 10. The parts are locked in the travelling position by hinged stays 12.
Patent GB-191222246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: HEWITT PETER COOPER
IPC: H01J13/06
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 22,246. Hewitt, P. C. Oct. 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Low - pressure metallic - vapour apparatus. - A rectifier has a liquid cathode in which is immersed a metal body of high thermal conductivity, and wetted by the liquid, with an edge projecting slightly above the liquid. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a metal tube 13, at the bottom of a metal container 1, has a gap in its upper projecting edge, and is surrounded by an insulating shield 14. Cooling-fluid such as oil is circulated through a jacket 9 and through the hollow anode 2, which is introduced into the container through an insulating-plug 4. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the metal body 16 has two circular grooves 18, with gaps in the projecting edges, and connected by passages 20 for the liquid ; a passage 17 for the cooling-fluid communicates with the jacket 9. Specification 10,672/04 is referred to.
Patent GB-191223790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Securing Lamps, Reflectors and other Articles or Fittings to Handle-bars or like Parts of Cycles.
Inventor: MILLER FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B62J99/00
Filed: 1912-09-10
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 23,790. Miller, F. J. Sept. 10. Supporting. - An attachment for securing lamps to handle-bars and like parts of cycles comprises a clip of the type in which a hollow bodypiece a is secured to a handlebar b by a flexible band c adjusted by means of a screw e engaging a concealed nut d. The clip is combined with an angularly-adjustable socket g, which is preferably screwed to receive the end f<2> of the bracket-rod f<1> carrying the lamp, and is provided with a pair of washer-like ears g<1>, g<2> pierced with central holes to fit on the adjusting-screw e. The socket g and rod f<1> can thus be adjusted about the screw c and about the handle-bar b, and are held in adjusted position by the screw e. A third adjustment is provided by the screwed end f<2>, and a lock-nut f<3> is provided. The socket g and ears g<1>, g<2> are preferably produced from a single sheet-steel blank or stamping, and the washer-like ears may be dished and serrated on their adjacent faces, to ensure locking in the adjusted position. In modifications, a solid socket with a single washer-like ear is used; and the washer carries a short screwed pin which engages a screw-socket in the foot of the bracket-rod, a lock-nut being provided.
Patent GB-191225852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bobbins, Reels, or Spools, and the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
IPC: B31B17/00
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 25,852. Stewart, J. Nov. 9, 1911, [Convention date]. Bobbins, spools, and thread reels.-A tubular body-portion, which may consist of several convolutions of paper, cardboard, &c., glued or pasted together, is supported on the bosses b of two end disks of tinplate, iron, &c., anc. the edges of the disks are spun over to grip the cardboard body against the boss. The bosses are forced home by means of mandrels, one of which is fixed and one axially movable. The mandrels, which if desired are provided with a rubber or like frictional end or with a grooved periphery, are then revolved, carrying the body and disks, and two pairs of differently grooved spinning- wheels are brought to bear in succession on the disks, turning down the edges in two operations, Figs. 9 and 11. To give a better grip between the bosses and mandrel and between the bosses and tube, the bosses may be grooved, fluted, punched, or roughened. Differently shaped flanges may be formed according to the shape of the groove on the last used spinning-wheel. The second pair of spinning-wheels j, Fig. 13, may come into operation automatically after the first by continued pressure on a rod i connecting the wheels. To provide a deep flange, the ends of the tube may be expanded by heated dies or revolving cones or other means, suitablyshaped bosses being provided on the end disks. A lip or curl may be formed around the central hole of each disk to give a firmer hold on the spindle and to give stiffness and avoid a sharp edge. The end disks may be secured to the body by serrations or teeth cut in the edge of the disk or formed by punching and forced into the body by the spinning. The body a may be supported during spinning, if necessary, by a cylindrical case made in separable halves. The expansion of the ends by means of the conical bosses and the spinning-over of the peripheries of the end disks may be performed in one operation, Fig. 22.
Patent GB-191227306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereoscopic Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHARD JULES
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 27,306. Richard, J. Dec. 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Stereoscopic apparatus. - The eyepieces a are integral with plates b engaging by means of hooks c, e a rod d and a plate g integral with the focusing-plate, which can be rocked for adjustment by means of the rack h and pinion i. Interocular adjustment is effected from the handle p<1>, which moves plates l through sockets r on which the eyepiecemembers k pass with a tight fit. The slides l are mounted on a member q adapted to be secured to the box of the instrument and the plate g is cut away at g<1> to accommodate the nose of an observer.
Patent GB-191300657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Pumps for Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: RHODES WALTER EDWIN
IPC: F04B11/00
Filed: 1913-01-09
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 657. Rhodes, W. E., and Harris, A. G. Jan. 9. Air - vessels.-A p u m air-vessel comprises a waterchamber a provided with one or more perforated plates e or a perforated tube centrally located within it and india-rubber or other flexible sheets f arranged outside the plates, the outer sides of the sheets being in communication with a source of compressed air supply. A flexible tube connected to the compressed-air supply may be employed in place of the flexible sheets.
Patent GB-191301396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cutting Machines for Operating on Wood and like Materials.
Inventor: CLOSE ALFRED HENRY
IPC: B27C9/00
Filed: 1913-01-17
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 1396. Close, A. H. Jan. 17. Drilling-machines.-In a hand-actuated paring machine for wood and like materials, adaptable for drilling purposes, the tool-holder l is secured to a slide e adapted to be reciprocated by means of a hand-lever i in a guide d, which is pivoted to a face-plate c on a bent arm a and is secured at any required angle by a set-screw passing through a slot f in the face-plate. The downward movement of the slides is limited by an adjustable screw o. The tool-liolder l preferably consists of a two-part hinged clip and is adapted to receive a chisel or gouge m, or a sleeve carrying a spindle fitted with a belt pulley at its upper end and carrying a drill or other rotary tool at the other. The guide d is provided with a vertically - adjustable stem p, cranked and pointed at one end so as to hold the work or to form a centre about which the work can be rotated during the cutting operations. In some cases a stop adjustable both horizontally and vertically may be used. A renewable wood cutting-block and a fence or guide for the work may be arranged on the bed of the machine, or the work may be clamped to an adjustable slide.
Patent GB-191303543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Screw Propellers.
Inventor: KEITEL HUGO
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1913-02-11
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 3543. Keitel, H., and Koch, E. Feb. 11. Screw and like propellers.-Comprises improvements in the attachment of the blades to the boss. The flange c is bolted to the boss a in the usual manner, and the blade has two lugs e, f, which overhang the boss, one of them projecting into the recess h and thus giving an additional support to the blade.
Patent GB-191309154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cooling of Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F01P3/02
Filed: 1913-04-18
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 9154. Munktells Mekaniska Verkstads Aktiebolag. May 10, 1912, [Convention date]. Cylinders; cooling.- The inlet pipe 10 to the cooling-jacket is adjustable in height while the outlet 11 is so situated that the jacket is always full. In a modification, the inlet pipe may be a bent tube which is rotatable to vary the height of the inlet.
Patent GB-191311167-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: COSMO JOSEPH DE
IPC: C10L1/18
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 11,167. Cosmo, J. de, and Quinaux, H. March 20, [Convention date]. Oils and spirits for burning.-Motor spirit is prepared by dissolving a substantial proportion of naphthalene in refined mineral oil, by means of a little nitro-naphthalene, or naphthylamine, or both, and cresol, or of suitable homologues or derivatives. The oil preferred is of 0À760 or less specific gravity.
Patent GB-191312709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn or Thread Doubling and like Winding Machines.
Inventor: HIGGINSON JOSEPH
IPC: H01F41/06
Filed: 1913-05-31
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 12,709. Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. May 31. Thread-guides; tension arrangements. - Tension or drag rollers or bowls, over which the yarn passes between the detector mechanism and winding cheese or bobbin in doubling and like winding-machines, comprise a cylindrical sleeve c secured to a bush running on a fixed spindle a and two flanges, of which one is secured upon or by the spindle and the other, f, is secured to the spindle by a spring clip. The spindle may be secured to its supporting-bracket by a split cotter, spring clip, or similar fastening.
Patent GB-191314397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN CRAWFORD
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 1913-06-21
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 14,397. Walker, J. C., and Murphy, R. June 21. Drilling - machines. - A portable drilling- machine consists of a tubular member 6 carrving a driving-element 1 and chuck 2 on its front end, and slidably mounted in a casing 8 under the action of a spring 10. It also carries two pins 13 adapted to be engaged by a hand-lever 11 so that the pressure of the spring may be overcome, a pin 14 serving to hold the lever in the retracted position. The casing 8 carries an adjustable back centre 16.
Patent GB-191315046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Vapour Arc Lamps.
IPC: H01J13/28
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 15,046. Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.- Ges., [Auer-Ges.]. Feb. 4, [Convention date]. Arc lamps; low-pressure metallic-vapour apparatus.-A metallic-vapour lamp, when out of use, contains air or other gas, such as rarefied argon or neon or the like inert towards the electrode materials. At starting, the mercury or other vapour drives the gas from the lighting tube into the atmosphere or into a space within the lamp. Metal may then condense in a U-shaped or other tube so as to separate the gas from the vapour. Fig. 1 shows a lamp open to the atmosphere through a condenser k consisting of a bulbed tube of such dimensions as to prevent both loss of mercury vapour and diffusion of air into the lighting tube. Starting is effected by tilting, after boiling the lower or both electrodes by means of a flame or electric heater which may be wholly or partly cut out while the lamp is alight. Such a lamp may be left empty during transport; it may be made so as only to be opened, by breaking away a part or otherwise, when it is to be filled for use. Another lamp is a closed vertical tube containing a vaporizable cathode and a solid anode, above which is an enlargement to receive the gas when the lamp is alight. At starting, an arc may be formed in the gas by means of a high-pressure impulse or otherwise. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 14,121/00 and 3657/04.
Patent GB-191317102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buffer and other Springs Constructed with India Rubber.
Inventor: HINE CHARLES WILLIAM CRESSWELL
IPC: F16F1/40
Filed: 1913-07-25
Granted: 1914-08-25
Abstract: 17,102. Hine, C. W. C. July 25. India-rubber springs. -Relates to indiarubber buffer or like springs, particularly for railway vehicles and of the kind comprising elements formed of concentric rubber rings c having moulded into them metal plates d, the elements being separated by metal plates a. The invention consists in forming annular recesses such as b, e in the metal plates, so that the rubber faces bearing against the plates are positively prevented from moving with respect to the plates when the spring is compressed. Specifications 4317/97 and 8344/09 are referred to by way of disclaimer.
Patent GB-191319924-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Drying Liquids, Damp Substances, and the like.
Inventor: TOEPFER MAX
IPC: B01D1/18
Filed: 1913-09-03
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 19,924. T÷pfer, M., and M³ller, P. Sept. 3. Spray evaporators. - Liquids, damp substances, &c. are sprayed in a finely-divided condition in a chamber or passage, so as to form a flat layer of mist which is projected between two layers of drying-medium occupying almost the width of the chamber and moving closely above and below and parallel or slightly convergent on the layer and in the same direction; the process may be carried out at about 40‹ C. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, liquid from a tank 2 is supplied to a nozzle 3 through which it is sprayed by atomizing-medium, for example compressed air, supplied through a pipe 6. Drying - medium, for example air, is directed through nozzles 7 and, when exhausted, passes out through flues 12. The dried particles are carried by a belt 9 to a receptacle 11, into which they are directed by a scraper 10. Alternatively, a rotary centrally - arranged atomizer may be used, the material being removed by a rotary plate and a scraper. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 3, liquid trickles down a corrugated or smooth inclined or vertical wall, and air is blown through perforations or a slit in a pipe 18, whereby the liquid is driven in a layer through a slit in the chamber wall. Any escaping liquid is collected in a vessel 23 and may be returned to the supply vessel. In place of a pipe 18, a feed-chamber may be formed, as shown in Fig. 6, by plates 24 behind the corrugated wall. A feed-device may also be formed of a pair of walls 16, Fig. 9, forming a closed pipe or chest 27 at the bottom, through which air is driven. The liquid to be atomized may be sterilized or otherwise treated. For example, milk may be sterilized by the use of a source 29, Fig. 6, of ultra-violet rays. The wall down which the liquid flows may be placed in communication with different liquids, one or other of which may be allowed to flow as desired.
Patent GB-191320170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distributing Mechanism of Typographical Machines.
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1913-09-06
Granted: 1914-09-06
Abstract: 20,170. Linotype and Machinery, Ltd., [Mergenthaler Setzmaschinen - Fabrik Ges.]. Sept. 6. Distributing matrices.-Relates to apparatus in which thick matrices are lifted into engagement with the distributor-screws by two successive operations of the lifter. Thick matrices are provided with recesses 16, Fig. 3, extending through their feet between the bottom lugs, so that they are raised by the shoulder 13, Fig. 1, of the lifter 7 only high enough to engage the ledges 3<c> of the supporting-rails 3. At the next operation, they are raised to the full extent by the top edge 19 of the lifter. Thin matrices, being unprovided with the recesses 16, are raised to the full extent in one operation by the shoulder 13. In a modification, thick matrices are provided with a projection 18, Fig. 4, which is engaged by the shoulder 13 of the lifter so as to give a partial lift, the thin matrices being raised by the top of the lifter.