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Patent GB-191210091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating Water Pressure.
Inventor: VAULCHIER CHARLES DE
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 1912-04-29
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 10,091. Vaulchier, C. de, and Samain, P. April 29, 1911, [Convention date]. Pressure-regulating valves.-A piston-actuated pressure-regulating valve is loaded by helical springs 15 arranged obliquely so as to give a uniform load, and comprises a piston valve 7 balanced by a piston 16 and reciprocated in a perforated liner 5 by a piston 9 acted on by the outlet pressure. To enable the valve to open and close promptly, a piston 21 is secured to the valve spindle 8 and is acted on by outlet pressure admitted through pipes 26, 28 under the control of a balanced piston valve 23, 24 actuated by outlet pressure acting on a piston 22 loaded by oblique springs 25. In a modification, a plug lift valve is used instead of the piston valve.
Patent GB-191211558-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Extraction and Separation of Tartaric Salts from Solutions Derived from Tartar, Wine Lees, Grape Skins and the like.
Inventor: VIGNEAUX GEORGE
IPC: C07C51/487
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 11,558. Vigneaux, G. June 12, 1911, [Convention date]. Tartrates are obtained by extracting crude tartar materials with a dilute mineral acid and then decomposing the excess of acid by addition of a metal such as iron, zinc, or aluminium, with or without heating, the action being preferably accelerated by passing an electric current through the liquid. Potassium bitartrate and calcium tartrate are gradually deposited.
Patent GB-191212390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: C21B7/06
Filed: 1912-05-25
Granted: 1913-06-25
Abstract: 12,390. Foster, W. J. May 25. Blast furnaces; linings.-The bosh of a blast furnace is lined with a carbonaceous material, such as coke dust, graphite, or charcoal dust mixed with fire-clay or porcelain-clay, which is applied in a plastic state and rammed between the brickwork of the furnace and moulding- boards. Fig. 1 shows part of a blast furnace with moulding-boards g, h supported on screws i carried by a stanchion j. The lining f is rammed between the brickwork d and the boards g, h which shape the bosh lines. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1089/79, [Class 22, Cements &c.], and 2639/81.
Patent GB-191212538-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cab and Track Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: TREACHER JOHN
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1912-05-28
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 12,538. Treacher, J. May 28. Track apparatus actuating signals on and other than on trains; miniature sinals and indicators.- A pivoted track ramp G is provided with electric contacts 4 for indicating its position in the cabin, or for actuating locking-devices in the cabin, and with contacts 2 which are closed when a train passes over the ramp and depresses the spring- supported member G'. Two such ramps are alternately lifted by cams F on oppositely rocked shafts connected by toothed wheels D, one of these shafts being connected to the signal levers. The engine apparatus comprises two levers J, pressed downwards by springs N. Each lever J carries a contact P which coacts with a fixed contact P<1> to close a signal circuit which includes a four-way hand-operated switch and a four-way indicator for showing the class of signal which the train is approaching. When the lever J is lifted, a lever R is rocked to a position, in which it is held by a spring detent U until released by the driver, and a cord or wire V moves a slide W to expose a suitable legend at a window in a casing and to close contacts 5 in a signal circuit. The "danger" slide W carries a projecting tablet which covers the "clear" slide when drawn downwards. A mechanical bell may also be operated. Specifications 2191/02, 16,659/07, and 11,968/09 are referred to.
Patent GB-191215370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hammer Attachments.
Inventor: HUDSON HENRY BEN
IPC: B25D1/04
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 15,370. Hudson, H. B. Feb. 28, [Convention date]. Nailing, hand-tools for.-A claw-hammer is provided with a U-shaped metal strap 4 arching the head and having bayonet-slots 5 adapted to engage the ends of a bolt 2 projecting from the hammer head. The base of the strap is provided at one end with an extension tooth 8, which embeds itself in the surface when extracting a nail or stretching a wire. The other end of the base is provided with a V-shaped recess 10 and leaf spring 12 to hold a nail while it is being started.
Patent GB-191215731-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening and Retaining Articles of Jewellery and the like in Postal and other Boxes.
Inventor: STEVENSON ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: B65D45/02
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 15,731. Stevenson, A. W. July 5. Lids and covers; fittings, internal. - A postal or other box for jewellery &c. is provided with means for closing it and for holding the contents in place, consisting of an elastic band A passing through perforations B , in the sides of the box and arranged so that it can be pulled over the lid to hold it closed.
Patent GB-191217026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin-controlled Locks.
Inventor: FARNSWORTH WILLIS SMITH
IPC: G07F17/14
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 17,026. Farnsworth, W. S. July 22. Fastenings for doors.-The bolt B of a revolving-barrel lock can be shot by a lug C on the key-operated barrel D only after the insertion of a coin, and the key can only be withdrawn when the bolt is shot. A plate 2 rigidly attached to the barrel has pivoted to it downwardly extending arms 4, 5, a shoulder 13 on the arm 4 being adapted normally to engage a pin 8 on the plate A and prevent the shooting of the bolt. Plates 9, 14, Fig. 7, carried by the arms 5, 4 respectively, form a pocket for the inserted coin, the plate 9 being guided by the pins 8, 8' on the plate A, and the plate 14 being pressed to the right, Fig. 3, by a spring 10. Coin action, mechanical-connexion.-The inserted coin is supported between the two arms by a projection 16 on the arm 5 in the position shown in Fig. 4, and, when the key is turned and the plate 2 rotated, the coin is thrust past the projection 16 by a member 17 on the spring- controlled arm 4, which is simultaneously moved into the position shown in dotted lines so as to free the shoulder 13 from the pin 8. At the completion of the movement, the pin 8 snaps into a notch 19 in the arm 4, the coin being retained in the position shown in Fig. 5 by a projection 18 on the arm 5. Coin-discharging mechanism.-When the plate 2 is rotated in the reverse direction to withdraw the bolt, the coin escapes past the projection 18 to the money-box. Exhibiting coins.-The coin is supported by the projection 18, Fig. 5, behind a window 20, Fig. 7, in the casing.
Patent GB-191218629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Breaking or Granulating Friable Material.
Inventor: MATHER CHARLES JOHN
IPC: B02C4/02
Filed: 1912-08-14
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 18,629. Mather, C. J., and Fendick, E. A. Aug. 14. Roller mills.-Friable material such as fouled iron oxide is broken or granulated by a pair of rollers F, G, Fig. 4, running at different speeds, the slower roller F having a rough surface and the fast roller G a smooth surface. Preferably, the ore is first passed between an upper pair of rough rollers C. The lower rough roller F may be helically grooved. The upper rollers C, which are built up of a number of star - wheels C<1>, are geared together by wheels D, Fig. 2, and driven through an idle wheel K from a wheel J mounted on the axis of the rough roller F and gearing with a smaller wheel H on the axis of the smooth roller G. The bearings of both the upper and lower rollers are mounted in slides, and held towards each other by means of T-brackets N having internal tongues pressing against the bearings and outer cross - plates N<1> bolted to the framing of the machine. Portions N<2> of the cross-plates are made of reduced thickness so as to break in the event of a very hard substance passing between the rollers. The distance between the rollers may be adjusted by inserting packing - pieces between the cross-plates and the frame of the machine. The material is fed from a hopper B, and the crushed material falling from the upper rollers is directed by guide-plates L towards the centre of the lower pair of rollers. Weighted scrapers M keep the lower rollers clean. The upper rollers may run at different speeds.
Patent GB-191219907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wool Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: MILSON JOHN REED
IPC: D01G9/00
Filed: 1912-08-31
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 19,907. Milson, J. R., and Lawson, A. Aug. 31. Burring-apparatus. -- The burrs &c. are removed from unwashed wool by mechanical means, and the burrs are further treated in the same machine to remove the remaining fibres, which may be mixed with the wool or be deposited in a separate receptacle. The wool is. fed by means of a conveyer 1 to two feedrollers 4, 5 of different sizes and in passing between these rollers the burrs are pressed into longitudinal pockets in the roll 4, the pockets in this roll being deeper than those in roll 5. Beneath these rolls, a large separator roll 9, having grooves 10 and teeth of the shape shown, is disposed and rotates at a relatively fast speed so that the fibres are unwound, drawn or combed from the burrs which are transferred to the inner surface of the fleece or web of wool on the separator roll 9. A stripper roll 11 removes the fleece from the separator roll in such a manner that the burrs lie on the outer surface of the fleece and are removed by a roll 12, and the cleaned wool is carried forward to be engaged by the carrier cylinder 20. The burrs that are knocked off by the roll 12 are forced between blades on the roll 12 and are acted on by a stripper roll 16 to remove some more of the fibre and convey it to roll 9 to mix with the incoming wool, the burrs meanwhile being dragged over a grid 13 and discharged by a guard roll 14 on to a conveyer 15. The conveyer feeds the burrs to a substantially similar set of rolls as shown, the cleaned burrs dropping into a trough 35 whence they are removed by a blower 37, while the short fibre that has been removed from the burrs may be collected through a door 40 or pass through a door 41 to the carrier cylinder 20 to be mixed with the other wool. The wool on the carrier cylinder 20 is stripped therefrom by a brush roller 22, and discharged into a dust chamber having a grid 71 and a rotating screened cylinder provided with blades 70 and a high-speed rotary fan 55 within it. The dust liberated is drawn through the grid 71 by the blower 37.
Patent GB-191227013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hood Fittings for Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HAMILTON GEORGE STEWART
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 27,013. Hamilton, G. S. Nov. 25. Hoods for motor-cars and like vehicles are provided with a device for tightening and locking the hood when extended, comprising a lever m pivoted to the sleeve b which slides on the pillar a<1> for extending the hood, the lever being formed with a cam portion m<3>, which is moved into engagement with a fixed pin a<2> near the top of the pillar when the hood is extended, thereby forcing the sleeve farther upwards and tightening the hood. The pin a<2> finally engages a notch m<4> in the lever to lock the hood.
Patent GB-191227117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrogen.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C01B3/16
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 27,117. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Nov. 25. Hydrogen.-In the production of hydrogen by the reaction of carbon monoxide with steam in the presence of a catalyst at a raised temperature, the necessary heat is supplied in the catalytic chamber itself by admitting oxygen or air at one or several points therein. When hydrogen is already present, as in water-gas, the injection of steam may be dispensed with, since steam is formed.
Patent GB-191228600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hinges or Pivots for Reversible Casements, Window Sashes and similar uses.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE
IPC: E05D7/08
Filed: 1912-12-11
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 28,600. Hall, G. Dec. 11. Pivot adjustments; plate hinges.-In hinges for reversible casements, and for similar uses, of the kind in which a pair of attachment brackets or plates are connected by a hinge pin rotatably mounted in one plate and slidably but non-rotatably mounted in the other, a spring on the pin forcing the plate in which the pin rotates into frictional engagement with a fixed stop or collar on the bolt to hold the window in various positions, the pin is provided with a flanged head to prevent complete withdrawal of the pin from the plate in which it slides. When applied to wooden framed windows, the hinge permits contraction of the sash or frame without straining the pivots; in the case of metal-frame windows, the frames may constitute the hinge plates, and the difficulty of fixing the hinges due to inexact fitting of the frame is obviated without straining the frames or pivots. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 5, the pivot b is provided with a rectangular or other non- circular head c sliding in a correspondinglyshaped hole in the fixing plate e, which is prevented from slipping off the head by a flange j. The other plate d is mounted on the circular shank b of the pivot and is held in frictional engagement with the head c by the spring h. In a modification shown in Fig. 7, the head c is separated from the pivot and secured thereto by a split pin r.
Patent GB-191301546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BESWICK HARRY JOHN
IPC: F02M9/06
Filed: 1913-01-20
Granted: 1914-01-20
Abstract: 1546. Beswick, H. J. Jan. 20. Sliding valves. --The air-passage through a carburettor is controlled by a slide valve F, actuated by a Bowden wire G and pressed downwards and against its seating by a spring f<2> arranged out of the axis of the valve.
Patent GB-191302230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Worm Gears.
Inventor: BRINKMAN LOUIS HERMAN
IPC: F16H57/039
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 2230. Brinkman, L. H. Feb. 3, 1912, [Convention date]. Worm-and-wheel gearing. - In worm gearing of the kind in which the power is transmitted through the intermediary of balls retained in grooves in the worm, which engage suitable corresponding grooves formed in the periphery of the worm-wheel, the worm and worm-wheel are each shaped to correspond to the curvature of the other, and the balls are divided into a number of sets operating in separate grooves with independent return passages. The worm 2 and worm-wheel 1 having peripheries shaped to fit closely to one another as shown, gear through the intermediary of balls retained in grooves in the worm by means of a stationary two-part casing 15, and adapted to engage grooves 17 in the periphery of the worm-wheel. The balls are arranged in a plurality of independent sets 9, 3, 5, 7 in separate grooves 10, 6, 8, 4 respectively, each groove making a complete helical turn around the worm. The opposite ends of each groove are connected by a return passage passing axially through the worm, as shown at 14, 11, 12, 13 respectively. This arrangement allows the respective sets of balls to travel at different speeds in their grooves. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also an arrangement of the grooves in the coacting elements at an angle and approximately of 45 degrees to the axes of such elements, so that the device is reversible. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191302945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Constructions.
Inventor: STOKES GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: E04C5/16
Filed: 1913-02-05
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 2945. Stokes, G. W. Feb. 5. Reinforced-concrete beams &c.-The main bars are connected by loops and wedges, and the loops may act also as shear members or for spacing the bars apart and from the walls of the mould. Fig. 3 shows a welded loop b embracing the bars a, and a folded wedge c for forcing the bars into the ends of the loop. Several bars may be embraced by each loop, as shown in Fig. 7; the distance-pieces cl may be short lengths of bars, or they may be flat and folded similarly to the wedges c. The bent ends b<1> of the links reach to the walls of the mould and are fitted with copper caps e. Fig. 8 shows the ends b<1> of the loop extended and bent to act as a shear member, and in the form shown in Fig. 10, a second loop is formed with the bent ends to embrace the upper bars. A beam reinforcement is formed by connecting a pair of bars a, Fig. 12, with another pair a' by means of links and wedges c', the bars of each pair being similarly connected. The four bars may be in one plane over the central portion.
Patent GB-191308970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships for Increasing Stability.
Inventor: SCHAUMANN EMIL
IPC: B63B43/06
Filed: 1913-04-16
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 8970. Schaumann, E. April 16. Ballasting. -For the purpose of increasing the stability of ships, especially in the event of accident to the hull, the outer side compartments a, b are connected with the compartments c, d situated as low as possible on the other side of the ship, so that water in one side may automatically pass to the opposite lower side. The centre of gravity of the water in a damaged compartment is thus higher than that of the water that has entered the ship. In a modification, the tanks may be situated fore and aft instead of at the sides.
Patent GB-191312835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Locks or Fasteners for Windows.
Inventor: ROSENSHINE MORRIS WOLF
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1913-06-02
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 12,835. Rosenshine, M. W. June 2. Sash fasteners; sliding bolts. - For securing the top and bottom sashes A, B of a window, two spring - controlled sliding bolts 6, 6' are employed, mounted in a casing 5 mortised into the sash frame and adapted to engage racks 3 on the vertical edges of the top and bottom sashes. The racks 3 are so arranged that the teeth 4 extend inwardly into grooves 2 in the sashes, and the bolts 6, 6<1> have projections 7, 7<1> which extend into the grooves 2 and engage the racks by the outward movement of the bolts. The casing 5 is provided with an extension 18 which works within the grooves 2 of the sashes and limits the transverse movement of the sashes. The bolts are operated by a spindle 11, an eccentrically-mounted pin 17 on which engages parts of the bolts to move these inward. Springs 9, 9<1> cause the engagement of the bolts with the racks and pull the sashes against the frame. An indicator 21 is provided on the spindle 11. In a modified construction for a single sash, only one bolt is employed.
Patent GB-191313732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicating Appliances for use in connection with Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1913-06-13
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 13,732. Simms, F. R., and Rolph, W. M. June 13. Road-vehicle signals. - A milk-celluloid or other glazing b is marked on the back with devices such as ' stop ' and ' slow ' which can be made visible by lamps c, d, e in a casing a, the circuits of the lamps c, d being closed by the brake and clutch pedals respectively, and that of the lamp c by hand. The lamp c illuminates a red or other rear-light, and is surrounded by a reflecting partition f open at g so that light may be thrown on the numberplate of the vehicle.
Patent GB-191318941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Playing Cards.
Inventor: PITT FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 1913-08-20
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 18,941. Pitt, F. W. Aug. 20. Drawings to Specification. Card games.-Relates to packs of playing- cards in which each card bears on its face a letter of the alphabet, and consists in dividing such a pack into distinguishable sections, preferably by marking the backs of the cards, in order to facilitate the arrangement in alphabetical order of the cards in a player's hand. For example, a pack consisting of forty-eight cards may be divided into six sections and the sections may be distinguished (1) by printing an index number or letter on the backs of the cards, or (2) by colouring, hatching, stippling, or printing designs on the faces of the cards, or (3) by colouring, hatching, or printing. designs on the backs of the cards.
Patent GB-191319933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aerial to Illuminating Devices for use in connection with Air Craft.
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD EDWARD SHERWIN
IPC: B64D47/04
Filed: 1913-09-03
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 19,933. Holt, H. E. S. Sept. 3. [Addition to 18,166/12.] Military apparatus.- A device for discharging aerial i l l u m i n a t i n g - devices, as described in the parent Specification, from aerial craft, comprises a verticallyarranged tube e, normally housing the illuminating- device and provided with means for automatically igniting the flare c as it is discharged. The igniting-device m, secured to the time-fuse d of the flare c, is connected by cords to a ring n slidable on a rod 9 within the discharging-tube e. The ring is normally held by a fork k, and, when it is released, the device falls out of the tube. The igniter is broken when the ring n reaches the lower end of the rod g.
Patent GB-191322071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney and Ventilating Shaft Tops.
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES KENNEDY
IPC: F23L17/10
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 22,071. Robinson, J. K. Sept. 30. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-A winddirected cowl carries a flange 18 adjacent to a stationary flange 7, and ribs 13 which direct wind entering between the flanges over the shaft top.
Patent GB-191325085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telescopic Masts.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS DAVID
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 1913-11-03
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 25,085. Smith, T. D. Nov. 3. Drawings to Specification. Supporting. - Lamps on the top of an extensible mast, for instance on a marine buoy, are carried in pivoted frames pulled by springs into the upright position. Specifications 25,189/13, [Class 36, Electricity, Conducting &c.], and 6668/14, [Class 40 (v), Wireless signalling &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191400380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vaccum Automatic Brake Apparatus.
Inventor: LUARD EDWARD SYDNEY
IPC: B60T13/46
Filed: 1914-01-06
Granted: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 380. Luard, E. S. Jan. 6. Fluid - presure.- The vacuum chamber 4 surrounding the brake cylinders 1 are shaped similarly to the availab'e space in tte bay of the carriage underframe to which they are fitted, namely in the form of a parallelo piped. The walls and top are stiffened by stamp ng X-shaped or other corrugations 5 therein, or by plates 6 which may carry the side trun@ ions.