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Patent GB-191005791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Binding Loose Sheets of Paper in Book-form.
Inventor: ADLER JOHANN
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1910-03-08
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 5791. Adler, J. March 8. Post files; covers. - Relates to files of the kind having semicircular filing - prongs revolubly mounted upon an axle. The prongs are opened and closed by means of a handle 15 which operates a slide 12 mounted on the axle 1 and provided with cam slots 13 adapted to act upon arms 10 on the prongs. The eyes 20, 21, by which the prongs are mounted upon the axle, are connected together by rods 8, 9 so that the prongs on each side of the file open simultaneously. The file can be tilted as a whole about the axle 1, and is attached to the cover 4 by a wire frame 3 in which the axle is mounted.
Patent GB-191005838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary or Revolving Sprinklers.
IPC: C02F3/04
Filed: 1910-03-08
Granted: 1911-03-08
Abstract: 5838. Stone & Co., J., Jakeman, G. E., and Wells, A. March 8. Rotary apparatus; splashing-apparatus.-In revolving sprinkler apparatus comprising a central column carrying the discharge arms, and in which a turbine element is incorporated in the column and casing, readily-adjustable means are provided for varying the effect of the jets in such a manner as to alter the speed of revolution. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus comprising a centre column a, and the revoluble casing c arranged around it and supported by ball bearings l. The lower end of the casing is enlarged and carries vanes v, shown also in Fig. 2. The central column is enlarged at t and provided with fixed vanes u. The lower internal flanges w of the hollow casing may be provided with a bush having a ball race. Rollers x may be provided to reduce the friction between the parts a and c. The hollow radial arms o are fixed and provided with orifices 3. Pivoted deflecting-plates 8 are secured to the pipes o, as shown in Fig. 4, and may be clamped in any desired position to vary the speed of rotation of the apparatus.
Patent GB-191005999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paging and Numbering Machines.
Inventor: CORFE WILLIAM
IPC: B41K3/60
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 5999. Corfe, W. March 10. Detent mechanism; transfer mechanism. - Above each numeral type-wheel 7 of a paging and numbering machine is mounted rotatively a transfer pinion in the form of a star-wheel 3 carried by a bent lever 4 and urged downwards by springs applied to the vertical arms of the levers, whereby all the typewheels are detained in the correct position for printing. Owing to the downward pressure of the pinion upon the shaft 2, the type-wheels take up positions wherein two of the rounded points 1 of the pinions engage in two of the recesses 6 provided between the types on the peripheries of the wheels. Each type-wheel is provided with lateral pins 17, Fig. 7, projecting into a lateral groove 18 in the adjacent wheel, and adapted at each revolution to engage the pinion over the higher adjacent type-wheel and thereby effect the transfer movement.
Patent GB-191012399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Top-boots.
Inventor: KLEPPEK AUGUST
IPC: A43B3/02
Filed: 1910-05-21
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 12,399. Kleppek, A., and Mlyneck, P. May 21. Uppers. - The upper of a topboot is cut to give a lateral sloping side seam d, e, instead of the usual rear heel - piece seam.
Patent GB-191018528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Fuses.
IPC: H01H85/12
Filed: 1910-08-05
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 18,528. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. Aug. 11, 1909, [Convention date]. Fusible cut-outs.-An enclosed fuse is provided with main fuse wires b and one or more auxiliary fuse wires d, which are longer than the main fuse wires, enclosed in the same outer casing and separated by an insulating- screen which prevents the arc from bridging the main contacts. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the short main wires b connect the dished caps a, and the auxiliary fuse d is contained in a concentric tubular insulating - sleeve e. Both fuses are packed with granular material f, g. Insulating-washers p are provided through which the fuse wires pass. Fig. 3 shows a flat form in which the main terminals h are connected by the wires b, d, and the tube e is replaced by a strip of insulating-material e', the whole being enclosed by a pair of insulating-plates o.
Patent GB-191021663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Perforating Templets for Marking Out Cloth and the like.
Inventor: JONES FRANK
IPC: B26F1/00
Filed: 1910-09-17
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 21,663. Jones F. Sept. 17. Reciprocatcing-punch machines.-Relates to a machine for perforating templets for marking-out cloth, which resembles a strong sewing- machine, and has a reciprocating punch C and a die E having holes to fit the punch accurately. A spring-pressed bracket A carries a roller B coacting with an ordinary feed - dog H, and a presser-foot a which holds the work stationary for punching when the feed-dog H and the roller B drop. The die-plate E is secured by a screw to the bed-plate, and may be rotated to bring a fresh hole under the punch if one hole gets filled up or worn.
Patent GB-191028015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GIBB EDWIN GILCHRIST
IPC: B60C11/22
Filed: 1910-12-02
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 28,015. Gibb, E. G. Dec. 2. Drawings to Specification. Air tubes and chambers. - Pneumatic tyres comprise two rows of independent inflated cushions, mounted in sockets in a one-piece rim. The members of one row are arranged to break joint with those of the other row.
Patent GB-191028709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Vehicle Suspension Arrangements.
Inventor: WALTON FREDERICK
IPC: F16F9/04
Filed: 1910-12-09
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 28,709. Walton, F. Dec. 9. Dash - pots; composite and india - rubber springs. - Relates to road-vehicle suspension arrangements of the kind having tension springs each comprising an india-rubber tube or thimble connected at one end to the vehicle frame, the other end resting upon, or being attached to a rigid member extending within the tube and connected with the wheel axle. The invention consists in providing a fluid-pressure device for retarding the return movement of the tube. Figs. 1 and 3 show the india-rubber tube A with its flanged end a attached to the vehicle frame D and its closed end abutting against the upper end of a rod B, the lower end of which is united to the wheel axle b<1> by a universal joint b<2>. Fig. 1 shows a piston b<3> on the rod B working within a cylinder C so as to admit air through a valve E when the tube is stretched, the air being compressed during the rebound. The air may expand into a flexible chamber F, extension of which may automatically operate a relief valve. In Fig. 3, the cylinder C is shown arranged outside the tube A, and a passage c', controlled by a screw valve E<1>, is provided for the passage of liquid or air from one side of the tube to the other.
Patent GB-191029387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Enamel or like Compositions.
Inventor: KRUSE JOHANN SECUNDUS
IPC: C04B28/32
Filed: 1910-12-17
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 29,387. Kruse, J. S. Dec. 17. Plastic compositions containing oxychlorides. -An enamel-like composition is made from preferably 3 parts of calcined magnesia, 4 parts of saturated solution of magnesium chloride, and 1 part of a 25 per cent alcoholic solution of shellac or other gum with or without lavender oil. Flint, coloured sands, mica, metal, &c. may be added to the bulk or to the surface only. The composition may be used for artistic tiles, panels, fine art work, mosaics, cloissonne work. and as a cement. It may be applied to or inlaid in wood, metal, stone, glass, ivory, earthenware, leather, &c. Specification 8024/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-191029824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Grain Heaters and Driers.
Inventor: KOEGLER AUGUST JOHN
IPC: F26B17/16
Filed: 1910-12-22
Granted: 1911-12-22
Abstract: 29,824. Koegler, A. J. Dec. 22. Conditioning grain; processes of treating grain; roasting granular substances .- In a grain heater formed of a vertical series of separable sections, each consisting of a steam chamber through passages in which the grain falls, these passages are provided with helical deflectors formed with central apertures and inclined plates, so that the grain in falling is forced towards the heated sides of the passages. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, grain tubes 2 are secured in heads 3 within an insulated casing, and grain is supplied to the topmost series of tubes through a screen 5. A shaft 7 is secured to the heads of each section and admits air between the sections, preventing the formation of a vacuum in the grain tubes. Between the sections, screens 23 are provided, and within the tubes 2 a helix 25 carries at intervals inclined plates 27 projecting through holes 26. The steam spaces of the sections are connected in series. The grain from the lowest tubes passes through a funnel 10, and its escape from the drier is controlled by a pair of adjustable registering disks 12, 13. The apparatus is suspended by arms 28, and the sections are kept in line by collars 29. When maize and other coarse grain is to be treated, apparatus such as is shown in section in Fig. 5, is employed, having a second series of tubes 32, preferably formed as shown, between the steam chamber and outer wall, both sets of tubes having deflecting-members.
Patent GB-191100668-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Closing Bottles and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: GANUCCI-CANCELLIERI LIONELLO
IPC: B67B1/04
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1912-01-10
Abstract: 668. Cancellieri, L. Ganucci-, and Cappelletti, A. Jan. 25, 1910, [Convention date]. Capsules and the like, applying.-In an apparatus for closing receptacles such as bottles by expanding a flanged metal disk in a groove in the interior of the neck of the receptacle, of the kind in which segmental jaws are radially adjusted by a vertically movable part engaging inner conical surfaces on the jaws, the jaws are formed as rocking arms, each capable of separate movement, and free to adjust itself to the interior surface of the flange on the disk. A number of segmental jaws 2, 4 are formed with conical surfaces at their rear sides to engage a rod 5, which at its upper end carries a wheel c and a threaded part z, engaging with the upper part of the sleeve g. The jaws rock on the inwardly extending flange of the sleeve g and may also adjust themselves along the flange in relation to the interior surface of the flange on the disk. The jaws are held in their inoperative position by a spring u. The neck of the article may have an external groove under the disk and just above the cork &c. stopper so that it may be opened by breaking off the neck. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the apparatus is for closing flasks, boxes, vases, and jars. Instead of a cork or like stopper a glass stopper or drip counter was stated to be used. The apparatus was also stated to be fixed in a frame i, Fig. 3<a>, mounted on supports which carry a box containing a spring-pressed plate o for holding the article. The plate is retracted by a wire t attached to a knob a. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191104327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators.
Inventor: ELLIS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: F25D3/04
Filed: 1911-02-21
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 4327. Ellis, J. E. Feb. 21. Refrigerators.- An inner chamber a containing the articles to be cooled is surrounded by an insulated chamber b, the upper part of which contains ice. The ice chamber is divided into two parts by a grid d on which the ice rests, the liquid from the ice flowing downward around the inner chamber to an outlet f. The roof of the inner chamber may be curved or formed with a ridge. A #-shaped pipe g may be fitted to the outflowpipe f in order to maintain the liquid within the space between the chambers at the height of the top of the pipe g, the cock between the lower ends of this pipe remaining closed.
Patent GB-191104800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weft-replenishing Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM WINDLE
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1911-02-25
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 4800. Pilkington, W. W., Whittaker, J., Bradshaw, R., and Briggs, J. Feb. 25. Shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-In cop magazines wherein the cops 38, Fig. 3, are guided by surfaces acting only on their heel ends, one of the guiding - surfaces, for example a strip 74, Figs. 2 and 3, is moved when cop-transfer occurs, or is vibrated, so as to release any cop which may have become jammed. The strip 74 may be provided with a pin 79, which is struck by a rod 78 when the transferrer 39 is actuated, whereby the strip is depressed against spring action. The strip may be guided by pin-and-slot arrangements. Instead of being moved positively, the strip may have attached to it a lever and weight, whereby it is strongly vibrated owing to the natural vibration of the loom. The cop magazine comprises a slotted tube, which may have recesses 121, 122 to guide the cops by acting on their rings. An escapement device 53 for releasing cops one at a time from the upper part of the magazine may be connected by links 55, 56 to the transferrer. According to the Provisional Specification, the strip may have ratchet-shaped or spring projections to give a positive downward push to the cop-heels.
Patent GB-191104820-A (GB)
Title: A Self Repairing Air Tube for Pneumatic Tyres, applicable to Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HOWES GEORGE HERBERT NEVILLE
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 4820. Howes, G. H. N. Feb. 27. Air-tubes. - An inextensible band B, Fig. 2, is secured at its edges over a portion of the tread of the airtube A of greater width, and in the space so formed is placed a layer b of permanently semifluid material, preferably melted rubber. Before attaching the band B, a pleat a is formed in the tread portion of the tube and maintained in position either by means of a weak solution or by abstracting the air as completely as possible.
Patent GB-191108734-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Separating or Sorting Peas, Tares, Clover Seed and the like.
Inventor: RAAHAUGE SOPHUS ALFRED
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 1911-04-08
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 8734. Raahauge, S. A. April 8. Sorting on interrupted shoots or pipes.- Apparatus for separating or sorting dried peas, tares, clover seeds, &c., consists of an adjustable inclined grooved or corrugated surface or a series of such surfaces, with breaks or openings at suitable points surmounted by obstructions over which the sound peas &c. pass, while the unsound ones fall through the openings into a trough beneath. The inclined track is composed of a number of grooved strips A, Figs. 1 and 4, separated by openings B, and the obstructions C mounted at the front of the second strip and at the front of each succeeding or each alternate or other strip, have an inclination which is greater than, and in the opposite direction to, that of the track. The frame D in which the strips are mounted, is pivoted at the upper end to uprights E, and supported at the lower end on one or more legs E', the lower ends of which enter notches F in side or base pieces F'; or the strips A may be independently adjustable. To enable the inclination of the obstructions C to be adjusted, they are connected to a trough G suspended from the frame D, or to cross-pieces G' carried by the trough. By means of a handle H and quadrant J, the position of the trough G can be adjusted. Or the obstructions C may be independently adjustable. Guards or shields K carried by the obstructions guide each pea into its proper groove in the next succeeding portion of the track, and may be covered by a cap K'. The peas &c. are fed from a hopper M by a roller L with pockets L<1> adapted each to receive a pea and register with the channels in the strips A, a surrounding casing or a number of flexible bent strips N<1> retaining the peas in the pockets until they are delivered to the track. The unsound peas falling through the openings B are received in the trough G and pass by an opening P into a receptacle P', while the good peas are discharged from the lower end of the track into a receptacle R. The lower end of the track is preferably continued as a smooth inclined surface having inclined sides S' with an outlet S<2>. The strips A may be stepped, and the good peas collected from the lower end of each step; or the grooved strips may be arranged zigzag in a vertical casing.
Patent GB-191115417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solid Tyres for Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: MAGGIORA DEMETRIO
IPC: B29D30/02
Filed: 1911-07-03
Granted: 1912-07-03
Abstract: 15,417. Maggiora, D. July 3. Non-metallic elastic bodies' and cores.-An elastic tyre comprises a rubber or like core a over which are fitted one or more elastic tubes b, c,. d, the sizes of the tubes and the core being such that the tubes are in a state of tension. Lubricant, such as rubber solution or glycerine, may be used to facilitate assemblage, which may be effected in the manner described in Specification 17,700/11. The built-up body is then fitted with a suitable outer cover.
Patent GB-191116228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fuses for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: GRAHAM EDWARD ALFRED
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 1911-07-13
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 16,228. Graham, E. A. July 13. Fusible cut-outs.-In electric cut-outs of the kind supported by endlong pressure of a resilient character exerted between the fuse-holder and the stationary supporting-members, the end caps b that are subject to endlong pressure are so associated with the holder a and metal contacts c, d that the fuse wire e may be removed and replaced without necessarily removing the end caps. The ends of the fuse wire are bent over and clamped between the metal contacts c, d by tightening-up the end caps, the contacts being mounted in slots in the end of the holder a. An indicator h controlled by a spring g, but normally held down by the fuse wire, is provided. The end caps b are provided with conical recesses, one of which engages a corresponding projection on a stationary holder j, while the other recess engages a spring - controlled member m mounted on the holder o. In a modification, the projections are provided on the end caps and the recesses on the holder j and movable stem m. Both projections and recesses may be of pyramidal or other form to prevent rotation of the fuse holder, and three or more projections may be provided to engage a corresponding number of recesses. In the form shown in Fig. 9, concentrically-arranged yielding parts are employed, the cap r being engaged by concentric movable spring-controlled members s, t.
Patent GB-191117946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Locking and Unlocking the Doors of Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1911-08-08
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 17,946. Wilson, J., [Wilson, J. H.]. Aug. 8. Fastenings operated or controlled from a distance.-A reciprocating rod a<1>, which may be actuated by a pivoted cylinder a of the type described in Specification 17,945/11, or by solenoids, is provided with a roller a3. This roller a<3> is held by springs h in engagement with notches c<1>, c<2> &c. of a disk c, which is geared by toothed wheels c<8> and d to a shaft d' carrying a disk d<2>, the arrangement being such that for each partial rotation of the disk c from c<2> to c<1> by the roller a<3>, the disk d<2> is turned through half a revolution. The disk d<2> carries a crank-pin d<3>, by which it is connected by a link d<5>, a lever e, and a link e<5> to an arm f<1> secured to a longitudinal shaft f to which it is desired to give oscillatory rotary motion for the operation of fastenings of each door of the carriage. The operation of the cylinder a is such that when a vacuum is created in the train-pipe, the rod a<1> carried by the piston is moved forward, so that the roller a<3> engages the notch c<2>, and on breaking t h e vacuum, the piston moves backwards, thereby rotating the disk c and, through the mechanism described, oscillating the longitudinal shaft f. For setting the apparatus, or for operation mechanically, a hand - wheel k is so geared to the toothed wheel c<8> that it has to be rotated a definite number of times in order to give a complete oscillation to the shaft f.
Patent GB-191119306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Threading Tools.
Inventor: COWELL JOHN WESLEY
IPC: B23G5/04
Filed: 1911-08-29
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 19,306. Cowell, J. W. Aug. 29. Drawings to Specification. Hollow handles.-The handle of a pivoted diestock is made tubular with a removable screw cap in order to serve as a container for taps or other tools.
Patent GB-191123517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Apparatus for Opening and Closing Doors.
IPC: E05F15/02
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 23,517. Callenders Cable & Construction Co., and Anderson, H. P. H. Oct. 24. Drawings to Specification. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-In an hydraulic apparatus for operating ships' bulkhead doors &c. a cock is operated by a rack which is fitted with piston cup-leather packing.
Patent GB-191127377-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Manufacturing Electric Steel Castings.
Inventor: FISCHER GEORG
IPC: B22D27/02
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 27,377. Fischer, G., and Schudel, B. Dec. 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Scrap processes.-For the manufacture of electric steel castings, scrap is selected having a composition approximating to that of the desired casting, and is melted in an electric furnace under a basic slag without purifying or deoxidizing; the slag is then removed, and alloying-materials such as carbon, silicon, and manganese are added to make up any deficit.
Patent GB-191127487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Food Fats, such as Margarine or the like.
Inventor: SCHMITT PETER ADAM
IPC: A23D7/005
Filed: 1911-12-07
Granted: 1912-12-09
Abstract: 27,487. Schmitt, P. A. Jan. 16, [Convention date]. Food fats.-In the manufacture of food fats such as margarine, a mixture of casein, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium benzoate, and lactose is added. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the use of glucose or other carbohydrate in place of lactose; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191128990-A (GB)
Title: A Process of and Apparatus for Dehydrating Food Products and other Materials.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: F26B9/06
Filed: 1911-12-22
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 28,990. Haddan, R., [General Dehydrator Co.]. Dec. 22. Drying air.-The air heater and dryer shown is provided with two series of upwardly and downwardly extending baffles dividing its casing into compartments wherein are provided heaters 47 and coolers 50, the latter being connected in parallel between main cold-water supply and discharge pipes or alternatively being traversed by cooling-coils; collecting-troughs 67 are provided. The heaters are connected in parallel with main steam supply and discharge pipes.
Patent GB-191202204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mold and Process for Making Radiators.
Inventor: PORZEL JOSEPH
IPC: B22C9/04
Filed: 1912-01-27
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 2204. Porzel, J. Jan. 27. Honeycomb tube apparatus.-A radiator consists of a lattice-work of tubes of the section shown in Fig. 4, made in one piece by electrodeposition.
Patent GB-191204034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pessary.
Inventor: PETERSEN ERNST FRIEDRICH
IPC: A61F6/08
Filed: 1912-02-17
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 4034. Petersen, E. F. March 28, 1911, [Convention date]. Pessaries.-A pessary comprises a framework, consisting of a ring c and an attached bowshaped part d, covered by an elastic membrane e which may be detachable. The framework is constructed from a flexible core b, Fig. 1. covered with a soft material such as indiarubber.