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Patent GB-191029569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automobile Torpedoes.
IPC: F42C1/06
Filed: 1910-12-20
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 29,569. Whitehead & Co. Dec. 24, 1909, [Convention date]. Torpedoes, locomotive.-Consists in a firing-device in which the striker is released at whatever angle the torpedo meets the target, and in which the striker is not cocked before or during launching or during the time that the torpedo is in proximity to the vessel from which it is launched. The shaft a, Figs. 1 and 3, carrying a propeller b for cocking the striker, is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the torpedo, the supporting-bracket c being tangential to the torpedo at the origin of the ogival end. By means of a joint d, the shaft a is coupled to a shaft e which carries a worm f engaging a wheel g. The striker h is movable in a tube t and is of square cross-section; a screwed part u carrying the pointed part v engages a piston x which bears upon a tooth 5 of a lever 6 pivoted at 7. The square part of the striker passes through a screwed disk y and also engages the worm-wheel g. A spring 4 is interposed between the piston x and the part y and is normally uncompressed. The cartridge q, detonator r, and cap s are of usual construction. The lever 6 is jointed to a two-armed lever 8 pivoted at 9. A pendulum 10 is suspended from the end of the lever 8 by a rod 11 connected by a universal joint to a rod 13 pivoted at 14. A lever 15 pivoted at 7 has a tooth 16 projecting into the casing z beneath the disk y, and a ring 17 which embraces a shoulder 18 on the pendulum 10 and is normally held in this position by a compression spring 19. The safety-pin i is arranged to pass through the shaft e into the socket k behind the propeller b. The shaft e is screw-threaded at m to receive a sleeve n formed with a longitudinal groove o to receive a screw p. In operation, the pin i locks the shaft a in the position shown in Fig. 3, when the torpedo is introduced into the tube 21, and the inner edge 20 prevents rotation of the propeller. The safety-pin must be withdrawn for the complete insertion of the torpedo. As the torpedo travels, rotation of the propeller b and shafts a, e, worm f, and wheel g screw down the striker h, v in the piston x, and the disk y in the casing z, thus compressing the spring 4 and lifting the ring 17 from the pendulum 10. When the torpedo strikes a target at any angle, the pendulum 10 is deflected, thus withdrawing the tooth 5 and allowing the striker to move forward under the action of the spring 4. If the propeller b is prematurely rotated, the sleeve n moves and prevents the insertion of the pin i.
Patent GB-191101708-A (GB)
Title: A Beach Basket adapted for use as a Boat.
Inventor: SCHULZE WILHELM
IPC: B63B3/00
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 1708. Schulze, W. Jan. 23. Seats.-A beach basket is covered with waterproof material so that it may be used as a boat. Within the basket, which is lined internally with a poor conductor of heat, a box-like seat D is provided. A canopy K, and socket L, may be added. To use the basket as a boat, it is tipped over, and rowlocks G are inserted in holes provided for that purpose.
Patent GB-191108506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tie Retainers.
Inventor: TIGHE CHARLES
IPC: A41D25/12
Filed: 1911-04-05
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 8506. Tighe, C. April 5. Necktie - retainers. - Relates to necktieretainers which are adapted to be secured upon the collar stud and are provided with means to engage the collar and a hook member to support the tie. The retainer may be stamped from a piece of sheet metal, Fig. 1, or formed from a piece of wire twisted and bent upon itself, Fig. 3, and comprises upper spring jaws a for gripping the collar stud and having hook members b for taking under the collar, and a lower hook member d for engaging the rear of the tie. The hook member d, Fig. 3, is supported by a spring h. An extension c<1> Fig. 1, facilitates the manipulation of the retainer.
Patent GB-191108996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces for Treating Metal Filaments and a Method of Manufacturing same.
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 8996. L³decke, G., and Imperial Lamp Works. April 11. Metal tubes.-A tube b of tungsten or molybdenum or both metals, for the heating zone of an electric furnace for making electric incandescent lamp filaments, is made by dissociating the corresponding chlorides or oxychlorides or mixtures thereof, if necessary in the presence of hydrogen or other reducing gas, within a tube a heated to whiteness, the refractory metal being deposited as a lining. The tube a may consist of carbon or other refractory material of higher electric resistance than tungsten.
Patent GB-191110766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee machines.
Inventor: HESSDOERFER GEORG
IPC: A47J31/16
Filed: 1911-05-03
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 10,766. Hessd÷rfer, G. May 3. Extinguishing wick burners. - In apparatus for making coffee in which a boiler 1, 2 suspended in a frame 13 is rotated by a spring 24 when the water in the part 2 boils, the heater 36 is extinguished by a cap 35, as the boiler rotates, by a projection thereon depressing a rod 28, the movement of which is limited by a pin-and-slot 27. The projection then slides off the rod 28, so that the rod is returned by a spring 29. The lower part 2 of the boiler has a chamber 5, 6 to which water is supplied through a valve 10 and which has a piston 7, 8. The boiler is suspended in the frame 13 by a handle 4, which connects the parts 1, 2 by screwing on to flanges 3, and by a trunnion 14 which engages a slot 16 in a shaft 15 having a handle 23 and mounted in a bush 22. The bush 22 is connected to the handle 23 by the spring. 24, and has a slot 38 to receive a nipple 37 upon the shaft 15 and engaging a click 21. In operation, steam generated in the chamber 5, 6, raises the piston 7, 8, and thereby raises a lever 9 which allows a lever 19 to rock the click 21 under the action of a spring and free the nipple 37, so that the shaft 15 and boiler are rotated by the spring 24.
Patent GB-191114463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cartridge Carriers and the like.
IPC: F42B39/02
Filed: 1911-06-19
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 14,463. Mills Equipment Co., [Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Co.]. June 19. Pockets, fabrics with. - Belts or like woven backings A, Fig. 1, are woven with two or more pockets B, C one above the other but both facing the same edge of the belt, by the process indicated in Fig. 2. If it is desired to reinforce the bottom of the pockets, additional warp threads are used, for example as indicated in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-191120309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Life Boats or Rowing Boats of Sea-going Ships and the like.
Inventor: SPIRIDON PSAROUDAKI
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 1911-09-13
Abstract: 20,309. Psaroudaki, S. Sept. 13, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Boat-disengaging gear.-Covered lifeboats are suspended by falls wound round bollards m and may be released. by unwinding or by cutting the falls.
Patent GB-191202857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Separation of Tar and Ammonium Chloride contained in Gases Produced by Distilling Coal.
Inventor: BROUGHAM FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: C10K1/04
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 2857. Brougham, F. J., [Solway & Cie]. Feb. 3. Ammonium chloride is separated from gases produced by distilling coal, previously to the separation of the tar, by interposing between the hydraulic main and the tar-separator, which latter is preferably that described in Specification 7915/10, [Class 55 (ii), Gas manufacture &c.], a cooling-apparatus lowering the temperature of the gas to from 180-120‹ C., whereupon all the ammonium chloride is deposited with a small portion of tar. Deposit of ammonium chloride in the hydraulic main is prevented, preferably by providing the main with a jacket.
Patent GB-191203618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel Plate Printing Presses.
Inventor: LATHEY MYRON ALONZO
IPC: B41F9/00
Filed: 1912-02-13
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 3618. Lathey, M. A. Feb. 13. Embossing; printing-surfaces; inking-apparatus. - A rotary plate-printing press is constructed with a pair of independently-mounted plate - carrying beds which are driven intermittently to provide for one plate remaining stationary to allow of polishing by hand and feeding a sheet thereto, while the other prints a sheet against the common impression roller and then moves past inking and wiping devices, this construction permitting of two impressions being made in one complete cycle of the machine. One of the beds d is secured to counterweighted disks e, Fig. 2, freely mounted on a shaft c, and also to a disk e<1> secured to a mutilated gear i loose on the shaft, and the other bed is carried by free disks f and to a disk f<1> secured to a mutilated gear j. The gears i, j are driven intermittently by mutilated gears 4, Fig. 6, on stub shafts 7 adjustably mounted in the side frames b and driven by worm and bevel gear and a side shaft 150 from a cross shaft 18 which is driven by a train of gear from a shaft 20 and a motor shaft 61. The shaft 40 of the impression roller is mounted in vertically adjustable spring-supported bearings 52, and is driven by worm gear from a vertical shaft driven by spiral gear from a side shaft opposite to the shaft 150. The worm driving the impression roller shaft is feathered on the vertical shaft and yieldingly held against displacement by a helical spring on the shaft; this spring permits adjustment for small variations in the thickness of the impression blanket and printing-plates. In passing from the printing position to the position of rest, each plate is inked by a roller 450 adjustable vertically and horizontally and is wiped by a device of the kind described in Specification 14,237/12.
Patent GB-191204148-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Improved Compositions applicable for Making and Repairing Roads and other purposes.
Inventor: RADCLIFFE JOHN
IPC: E01C7/26
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 4148. Radcliffe, J. Feb. 19. Plastic compositions.-The impalpable organic dust, obtained as a residue in grain milling, and known as ' mill dust,' is mixed with pitches, asphalts, or bitumens, with or without oil such as green oil, and mineral matter such as crushed flint, for making and repairing roads, and for other purposes. Specifications 11,859/05 and 4589/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191210094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening Ladies Hats to the Head.
Inventor: TOLLEY ALFRED
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1912-04-29
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 10,094. Tolley, A. April 29. Hats, securing to head.-In a hat-securing device of the kind comprising a wire helix which is screwed into the hair, the helix a is attached to a disk b carried by a spindle c fitted with a knob d. The spindle c revolves in a sleeve f, attached to a plate g sewn in the hat, and another sleeve e on the knob d covers a spring i serving to press the disk b against the plate g or against a washer between the disk and plate, thereby preventing unintentional rotation of the disk.
Patent GB-191212308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Calcination of Aluminous Materials.
IPC: C22B1/14
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1913-05-26
Abstract: 12,308. Llewellyn, I. P., and Spence & Sons, P. May 24. Roasting. - Aluminous materials, such as bauxite, china clay, &c. which contain no appreciable amount of combustible matter, are calcined in heaps or beds together with fuel, the supply of air and fuel being such as to produce a slow and regulated calcination, and to prevent the attaining of such a temperature as would impair the subsequent solubility in acids of the alumina. The aluminous minerals may be arranged in layers alternately with layers of fuel throughout the heap or bed, or the fuel and mineral may be mixed together, and successive layers of the mixture added to the heap as the layers previously added become calcined. The heaps may have air channels or flues formed in or through them, and may be provided, if required, with a wind screen and a surrounding or retaining wall, the latter being built up with the heap as its height increases, or being built first and left standing permanently.
Patent GB-191214556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of Caoutchouc Substances.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C08F36/04
Filed: 1912-06-21
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 14,556. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 21. Caoutchouc substances are obtained bv effecting the polymerization processes described in Specifications 15,254/10, 17,734/10, and 25,850/10 in the presence of aqueous colloidal solutions such as solutions of egg albumen, starch, or gelatine; the mixture is emulsified or intimately mixed before or during the process of polymerization; the resulting caoutchouc substance contains the colloidal substance in a state of fine division and is separated from the reaction product in a manner similar to that in which natural caoutchouc is separated from latex. Milk is also specified as a suitable colloidal solution. The use of blood serum, described in Specification 1124/11, is excluded.
Patent GB-191215548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Signals.
Inventor: STOCKDALE REGINALD HIND
IPC: B61L23/22
Filed: 1912-07-03
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 15,548. Stockdale, R. H. July 3. Combined electrical and mechanical systems, non- automatic ; track apparatus actuating signals other than on trains; slots, reversers, and like apparatus.- A single-track signalling-system includes handoperated signals with an electromagneticallycontrolled lock on each signal or band-lever, which is released by current through a switch at that station which, at the time, is the receiving station, this switch being locked in its operated position until the train passes over a treadle contact out of the section, and, while locked, preventing the energization of the locking-magnet for the release of the signal at-that end. For a double-track system part only of the apparatus shown in Fig. 2 is required at each end of the section for each line of rails. Fig. 2 shows the instruments at stations A and B together with the signal and treadles at station A for a single-track system in the normal position with the line closed. To pass a train from station A to B, after the usual bell signals over the keys E<3>, the key E<2> at B is depressed and becomes locked by the armature G of the box-unlocking magnet G<1>, which is in the normally open circuit of the train treadle G<3>. The armature G is arranged so as to be moved by, but not to move, the armature H of the earthing-relay H<1> and is insulated therefrom. The key E<2> closes a circuit from earth, over the armature H, through the battery J, the key E<2>, the three-position polarized indicator F<1>, and the line wire to the following apparatus at the station A, namely the indicator F', armature L<1> of the post relay L, locking-magnet M, earthing relay H<1>, and the earthing-contacts K', K<2> controlled by the insulated end of the key E<2> which are normally closed. The armature H of the relay H<1> moves the armature G and so prevents the locking of the key E<2> should this be depressed and renders such depression ineffective by opening the contact H<2> in the circuit of the battery J and so preventing the sending of a releasing-current to the other station B while the earthing-circuit for the current received as described above is maintained at the contact H<3>. The magnet M, when energized, removes the lock from the signal lever O<1>, which is moved to clear position and closes the contacts N', putting the relay L in parallel to the magnet M, which is then cut out by the armature L<1> so as to relock the signal when it is returned to "danger." The signal is locked in its clear position by the rod R until the train passes into the section over the treadle R3, which normally lies clear of the train wheels but is lifted to contact therewith when the signal is set to clear. As the train passes out of the section the treadle-contact G<3> is closed, and, magnet G<1> at B is energized to unlock the key E<2>, which returns to normal position and opens the line circuit and restores the whole apparatus to normal condition.
Patent GB-191219032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Divulging the Identity of a Motor Vehicle.
Inventor: WEISSENBORN OSCAR ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1912-08-20
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 19,032. Weissenborn, O. A. Aug. 20. Displaying information.-In a motor-vehicle, a number of identification checks are forcibly ejected from a receptacle in the event of accident or collision, by means of a connexion to a rocking fender mounted transversely at the front of the vehicle. Brackets A, Figs. 2 and 3, secured to the side members of the frame carry bearings for a transverse shaft C, which is provided with arms to which a bar F forming a fender is secured. The fender is normally held in its forward position by springs c<Î> acting on arms c<4>, c<5> secured to the shaft C. When the bar F is moved rearwards by contact with an obstruction, a link h pulls a cover h<2> off the end of a receptacle H, shown also in Figs. 5 and 7, thus allowing a spring S to eject a number of identification cards or signs.
Patent GB-191220974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Syphons.
Inventor: COOMBS JAMES ALGER
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 1912-09-14
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 20,974. Coombs, J. A. Sept. 14. Siphons.-Three concentric annular walls e, f, g surround the down leg a of the siphon, the walls e, g being connected at the top. When the liquid in the tank or reservoir c reaches the level x, discharge takes place, the flow being stopped when the falling liquid in the tank uncovers the pipe m and thus admits air to the siphon. The annular space between the walls e, g always remains full.
Patent GB-191224530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Plungers for Clothes and the like.
Inventor: GROSS JEREMIAH
IPC: D06F15/00
Filed: 1912-10-26
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 24,530. Gross, J. Oct. 26. Washing-plungers consist of a conical body A, a central' drum C having a perforated e n d and'connected with the exterior by pipes E, and a number of airchambers G. Specifications 10,475/90, 14,322/94, 22,870/ 97, and 18,787/12 are referred to by way of disclaimer.
Patent GB-191225439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Levels and Clinometers.
Inventor: BINNS HERBERT VICTOR
IPC: G01C9/24
Filed: 1912-11-06
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 25,439. Binns, H. W., and Allen, P. H. Nov. 6. Valves, setting-apparatus for.-In levels for use in recording the timing of engines an outer ring a carrying suitable reference marks 1, 2, 3 is provided with clips b for attachment to a crank-shaft and with an inner rotatable and graduated annulus c carrying a spiritlevel d.
Patent GB-191226288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filament Carriers for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
IPC: H01K1/18
Filed: 1912-11-15
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 26,288. Westinghouse Metallfaden Gl³hlampenfabrik Ges. Nov. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Filaments, supports for. - In order to prevent damage to a number of resilient anchors when inserting the stem into the bulb, the anchors, Fig. 1, are made alternately long and short, the long anchors e being relatively rigid. A continuous filament may be wound over long lower, short upper, long upper, short lower, anchors, and so on, or the filament may be in hairpin lengths. In a modification, Fig. 2, for lamps of non-tubular type, all the anchors may be resilient, the stem having a protecting ring h of metal, glass, mica, or other material fixed immediately above the anchors; a ring, disk, star or like piece may be provided at each end of the stem. Specification 23,437/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-191309073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Valve Mechanism of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SIMPSON ERNEST LESLIE
IPC: F01L7/04
Filed: 1913-04-17
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 9073. Simpson, E. L. April 17. Securing gear-wheels on shafts.-In a multicylinder internal - combustion engine, sleeve valves are rotated through the medium of a gear-wheel 29, Fig. 4, which is mounted on its shaft to allow of slipping by means of a split wedge ring 60 and spring washer 61.
Patent GB-191311740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Teaching the Art of Steering Ships and other Craft.
Inventor: BROWNING HARRY WEIGHT
IPC: G09B9/06
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 11,740. Browning, H. W. May 20. Steering, special appliances for teaching.- Apparatus mounted on a platform to rotate it in a manner similar to a ship's movement under steerage comprises a steering-wheel 1. operating by worm gearing 2 the reversible controller switch 4 of a motor 5, which through a train of wheels rotates one wheel 10 of the wheels 10, 18 upon which the platform is mounted and which run on a circular track 22. A fly-wheel 21 is mounted upon one of the high-speed spindles of the gearing, so that the platform is slow in responding to the movement of the wheel from the centre position, and continues to move after the wheel is back to zero, similar to the response of a ship to its helm. The platform is positioned by a central pin through which run the cables, and on which are metal slip-rings 13. Two carbons 14 convey the current to cables going to the switch. The grouping of the resistances and leads in the controller are shown.
Patent GB-191312816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Products resembling or related to Caoutchouc.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C08C19/00
Filed: 1913-06-02
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 12,816. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. June 2. Synthetic caoutchouc prodructs obtained from butadienes are heated, with or without preliminary treatment with acid substances, or as described in Specification 975/13 &c., with solid caustic alkali, or solid alkali alcoholate or mixtures thereof with alkaline-earths or alkali carbonates. The products thus become more easily soluble in benzene. They may be subsequently treated with acids, or as described in Specification 975/13, and before or after such further treatment they may be vulcanized. The autopolymerization product of 2:3-dimethylbutadiene, the products obtained from butadienes by the action of alkali metals in the presence of carbon dioxide, and others, are suitable as parent materials. Specifications 29,213/11, 2313/12, 26,550/12, and 8781/13, [Class 70, India-rubber &c.], are also referred to.
Patent GB-191312944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Tables for Skeins of Yarn and the like.
Inventor: HAMPE ROBERT
Filed: 1913-06-04
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 12,944. Hampe, R. June 4. Parcelling by handling. - An apparatus for bundling skeins of yarn &c. comprises a table a and cross-bars f provided with upstanding spikes b. Strings e are laid upon the table and then the skeins are placed over the spikes, in the manner indicated in the Figures, by a single thread d, the free end of each hank being pushed into the mass of the yarn. When the required number of skeins have been arranged on each pair of spikes, the two sets of spikes are brought together, the cross-bars f travelling on guides arranged longitudinally of the table, and the bundles are then tied with the strings e. The distance between the spikes of each pair may be varied. In a modification, Fig. 3, each pair of spikes is pivoted, the pairs being normally held apart by springs n, and caused to approach in bundling the two sets of skeins by a. treadle-operated rod i.
Patent GB-191316385-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Ladies Hats.
Inventor: BRITTAN JOSEPH
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1913-07-16
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 16,385. Brittan, J. July 16. Retaining-devices for pins.-Relates to retaining - devices fixed in hats, of the kind comprising a funnel-shaped tube secured by flexible pins, and consists in the use of separatelyattached wire legs b, and in preferably inclining the axis of the trumpet-mouth as shown. Specification 25,988/08 is referred to. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 2215/00.