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Patent GB-191020335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: SMITH MORRIS FORD
IPC: B26B21/10
Filed: 1910-08-31
Granted: 1911-10-31
Abstract: 20,335. Smith, M. F., and Peddie, J. T. Aug. 31. Razors, safety. The razor is provided with a detachable guard, which may be placed in position by engaging with the exterior of either of the blade-clamping members. The blade-clamping members A, B are formed with similar dovetail portions or undercut edges a<1>, b<1> for the reception of a groove d<1> in the guard D, which is slid lengthwise on either of the members, and retained in position by a spring piece d<3> having a perforation for engaging with a protuberance on the member. In the preferred form, the clamping-members are detachable from each other by a relative angular movement, the member B having a notch B<2> at the outer end which engages with a headed pin A<2> at the outer end of the member A, the handle portions A<1>, B<1> of the members being locked together with the blade C between them by a projection b<2> and a curved dovetail projection b<3> on the member B<1>, which engage with a depression a<2> and groove a<3> respectively in the member A'. The blade has end notches which engage with the pin A<2> and a pin a on the member A. In another form, the clamping- members are detachable by a relative longitudinal movement, a straight instead of a curved dovetail projection on one member engaging with a corresponding groove in the other member, the groove having a plain portion which allows the engagement of the projection.
Patent GB-191020882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electro magnetic Devices for Controlling Electric Switches or the like.
IPC: H01H71/44
Filed: 1910-09-07
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 20,882. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Wedmore, E. B. Sept. 7. Dash - pots.- Consists in constructing a dashpot for delaying a solenoid plunger, so that the plunger c is connected through a spring k to a piston n, which gives a variable retardation according to the position in which the dash-pot cylinder m is set, by screwing in or out, so as to vary the distance of the piston from the expanded part p of the cylinder. The spring k balances the weight of the piston and allows a slight free movement of the plunger c prior to the movement of the piston; in the event of an excessive pull, the spring collapses and allows the plunger c to rise instantaneously. The end of the plunger c is shaped so as to constitute a dust-cap g for the dash-pot.
Patent GB-191023139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gearing particularly for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BUCH MAX
IPC: F16H37/08
Filed: 1910-10-06
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 23,139. Buch, M. Oct. 6. Controlling-apparatus, arrangements of hand gear in conjunction with.-Change-speed mechanism consisting of two speed-varying gears in series is controlled by a single lever working in a gate quadrant. In the arrangement shown in plan in Fig. 1, a two-speed worm-gear of the type described in Specification 26,196/07 is arranged on the axle C and is controlled by rotation of the spindle L, through an arm K, link J, and clutches F, G, the spindle L being actuated by the hand-lever M moving in the gate quadrant. A second two-speed and reversing gear mounted on the main frame is interposed between the longitudinal shafts Q and E. This second gear is controlled by sliding movement of the spindle L. The shaft E and spindle J are provided with universal joints to allow relative movement between the two gear boxes. In a modification, the two gears are mounted on the axle.
Patent GB-191024294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switch Contact Devices for Lowering Gears for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: WILLIAMS OWEN RICHARD
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-10-20
Granted: 1911-10-20
Abstract: 24,294. Williams, O. R., and Stevenson, J. Oct. 20. Arc lamps, cutout arrangements for. The circuits of an arc-lamp are so arranged in connexion with a special spring - clip and blade electric coupling device upon the raising and lowering gear that a substitutional resistance, in series with the remaining lamps, is automatically inserted either when the lamp is lowered and the coupling opened, or when the ordinary lamp cut - out operates due to faulty working. The arrangement is shown in Fig. 3<c>, the coupling comprising an ordinary blade and dip E<2>, and a double blade K, L with insulated members which engage the separately insulated jaws E<3>, E<4> of a second clip. When the lamp is lowered and the blades withdrawn from the clips, the jaws E<3>, E<4> spring together and complete the substitutional circuit. When the ordinary cut-out C operates, the circuit is established by way of the contact parts E<3>, K through the cutout to the parts L, E'.
Patent GB-191024464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Control Gear for Clutches.
Inventor: WATTS CHARLES JAMES
IPC: G05G7/14
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 24,464. Watts, C. J., and Watts, E. J. Oct. 21. Dash-pots.-Relates to dash-pot devices for controlling the operation of motor-car clutches. In one form of the invention, there is pivoted to the back of the clutch pedal a, Fig. 1, the rod f of a piston e sliding in a dash-pot c provided with end holes i and a series of inclined holes h. Free unclutching is permitted, but when the pedal is released, the air escapes slowly through the holes h, and the clutch engages slowly. In the form shown in Fig. 2, during unclutching the air escapes past the piston e, while during clutching, air is admitted slowly through the screw valve k. The dash-pot c has lugs by which it is pivoted on the dashboard or other part.
Patent GB-191028760-A (GB)
Title: Improved Duster.
Inventor: BELL ROBERT
IPC: A47L13/38
Filed: 1910-12-10
Granted: 1911-12-11
Abstract: 28,760. Bell, R. Dec. 10. Bristles, fixing; bristles and bristle-substitutes; mops.-A dusting and like appliance is made by securing two rings b<1>, b of doubled Manilla rope fibre respectively in grooves a<2>, a<4> at the end of a wooden handle by means of wire binders f, h, in the bends of the fibre, and further wire binders g, i outside the rings of fibre. An ornamental leather band is stretched round the bend of the outer ring of fibre. The individual fibres frequently split lengthways into finer fibres and become woolly and very soft.
Patent GB-191102462-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Support especially adapted for use with Seats, Chairs, Table Tops and the like.
Inventor: MERGNER FRIEDRICH
IPC: A47C7/68
Filed: 1911-01-31
Granted: 1912-01-31
Abstract: 2462. Mergner, F. Jan. 31. Seat adjustments.-An adjustable support for seats, chairs, stools, desk tops, table tope, &c. comprises arms c, c' connected respectively to a base and to the article to be supported. These arms carry disks a, a<1> having teeth e, e<1> on their faces, pivotally connected by a pin q and pressed together by a spring r. The disks also carry sleeves g, g<1> with diametrically opposite shoulders h, h, h<1>, h<1>. A slot o terminating in an enlarged opening p in the disk a<1> is engaged by a pin n carried by a spring-pressed bridge-piece m arranged in a slot i in the disk a. When the disks are in engagement they can only be moved relatively in one direction owing to the inclination of the teeth e, e<1> until the shoulders h, h meet the shoulders h<1>, h<1>. The disks are then pressed apart so that the pin n rides over the surface o<1> until it reaches the recess p, whereupon the teeth e, e' are again put into engagement.
Patent GB-191104330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drinking Fountains for Fowls.
Inventor: SANDLE GEORGE VINCENT
IPC: A01K39/026
Filed: 1911-02-21
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 4330. Sandle, G. V. March 5, 1910, [Convention date]. Drinking-appliances for animals.-In an automatic drinking-appliance for poultry, a reservoir 5 is supported in a trough 1 and is provided with an opening 10 which is closed by a cup 11 fixed to the reservoir. In one side of the cup 11 is a port 14 which is adapted to register with a port 15 in a sliding member 16, attached to a float 18 on the surface of the liquid, when the level has reached a certain point. The member 16 slides in guides 17 attached to the cup 11.
Patent GB-191104392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Phonographs.
Inventor: TAVERNA LOUIS
Filed: 1911-02-21
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 4392. Taverna, L. Aug. 31, 1910, [Convention date]. [Addition to 4314/11.] Feed-motions; records; repeating parts of records.-Relates to improvements in the means for repeating any parts of a record described in the parent Specification, and consists in substituting for the single reversible feed-screw therein two feed-screws oppositely rotating, and a double-faced feed-nut between them to bring the sound-box back to repeat the desired phrase on the record. When the push-button x is depressed to raise the sound-box P, the doublefaced feed-nut R, H is disengaged from the forward feed-screw D<1> and engaged with the return feed-screw D.
Patent GB-191108186-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of, and Means for use in, Glazing Windows and the like.
Inventor: MELLOWES FRANK WILFORD
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 1911-04-01
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 8186. Mellowes, F. W., and Price, W. A. April 1. Glazing.-Glass panes are secured to the bars of metal window frames by lead or like wires a<2>, which are passed through holes a<1> in the webs of the bars and bent down at the ends to lie at right-angles to the glass. The holes are of circular or oval shape, and the lead may be squeezed into the holes to prevent rotation of the wires. According to the Provisional Specification, specially shaped pliers may be used for bending the lead wires, the jaws of the pliers being adapted to pass on either side of the webs of the bars and being grooved to give the initial bend to the wires.
Patent GB-191109491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Spinning and Twisting of Fibrous Materials into Yarn Direct from Ring-doffer of Carding Engine or from Fleece-divider Placed in Front of Ordinary Doffer.
Inventor: WEATHERHEAD CHARLES
IPC: D01H1/04
Filed: 1911-04-19
Granted: 1912-04-19
Abstract: 9491. Weatherhead, C. April 19. Carding-engines.-The slivers drawn from a ring doffer or from a fleece divider in front of an ordinary doffer are passed through two pairs of drawing-rollers B, E, Fig. 1, between which is situated a twist tube C, having at its end a wire grid D or a spring device to hold the twist. The twisted sliver is then passed through a second twist tube F, carrying a flyer G by which the yarn is wound upon an horizontal reciprocating spindle H. One set of drawing and spinning apparatus is provided for each sliver end, and the apparatus is arranged in three or more tiers. The ends of sliver are carried from the rollers B to the twist tubes C by endless belts B<Î>.
Patent GB-191117963-A (GB)
Title: Dyeing and Bleaching Machine.
Inventor: FRUSHER TOM
IPC: D06B5/00
Filed: 1911-08-08
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 17,963. Frusher, T., and Frusher, T. Aug. 8. Circulating fluids through materials.-In a machine for treating permeable materials, such as raw wool, cotton, or skein yarn, with liquids by the circulation through them of dyeing, fixing, bleaching, washing, or other liquors, a member, having liquid-distributing openings, is so shaped and arranged in the treating- vat as to reduce the crosssectional area in the direction in which the material is forced by the incoming liquid, so as to avoid the formation of channels in the material. In operation, the material is packed upon a perforated false bottom 9, resting upon a seat 8 in the treating-vat 5, and also carrying the expanding hollow member 12, and is held down by a cover 16, the area of the perforations 17 in which is less than that of the perforations 11, 15 in the bottom 9 and member 12. The treating-liquid is fed into the vat 5 from a supply-pipe 26, and, when it reaches its normal level above an overflow 21 into a steam-box 22, is continuously circulated up through the material in the vat 5 by means of a pump 29, preferably centrifugal, of which the outlet 33 is smaller than the inlet 28. The system of pipes and valves connected with the vat 5 and pump 29 is arranged to allow the return of the treating-liquor to its storage vat, the introduction of washing-water into the circulation system, and the drainage of the various parts of the apparatus. Steam-pipes 24, 23 are provided for heating the liquid in the steambox 22 and the cavity below the false bottom 9. The inverted frusto-conical or like hollow expanding member 12 is closed at the top, and is preferably perforated for only a portion upwards of its height, the chamber left at the top forming an air-ball which assists to maintain the steadiness of the liquid flow.
Patent GB-191122351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Softening or Purifying Water more particularly for Domestic Purposes.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1911-10-10
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 22,351. Wilson, J. Oct. 10. L i q u i d - m e t e r s.-Water to be treated with reagent is supplied by a pipe a to a pocket or tray c from which it overflows into a tank d. A float e is thereby raised, which during the latter part of its travel opens by means of a lever f a valve k at the bottom of the pocket c. The water from the latter starts a siphon l and the tank d is emptied. The apparatus is fitted with a counter or indicator which may be operated by the mechanism shown in Fig. 3. An arm 2 rests on a friction roller 6 attached to the float lever f and is pivoted on the axle of a ratchet-wheel 3, which it turns by means of a pawl. The motion is communicated by gearwheels to a hand 9 working over a graduated dial. The hand 9 forms one terminal of iii electric bell circuit 11, the other terminal 12 of which is fixed in a suitable position on the dial so that the hand will engage and pass it in each revolution. An adjustable stop 13 limits the motion of the arm 2. Alternatively, the float mechanism may close an electric circuit operating a magnet which influences an armature on the indicator arm.
Patent GB-191122965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Studs, Solitaires or the like.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
IPC: A44B3/08
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 22,965. Morton, T. Oct. 18. [Cognate Application, 8823/12.] Studs.-In a two-part stud of the type described in Specifications 14,215/06 and 14,005/07 wherein a bulbous head on one part engages a spring-pressed locking-member in the other part, the locking-member is stamped from a single piece of metal, the blank comprising three sections a, Fig. 3, in one plane connected by arms b, each section being hollowed at c on one side and curved on the other to form part of a cone. The arms are bent so that the hollow parts c face one another, Fig. 5, forming a space for the bulbous head e, Fig. 1, which is inserted through a conical opening f in the tops of the sections. The member is, mounted within the hollow part of the stud, and is pressed upwards by a spiral spring g retained by bending the arms b. In a modification, Figs. 10 and 11, a combined locking-member and spring is formed from a strip of metal g having three triangular projections r, s, t each having its apex rolled over to form a shoulder. The strip is coiled so that the projections lie at 120 degrees apart, Fig. 11, the continuation of the strip forming a volute spring g.
Patent GB-191123359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electrically-governed Engine Stop-gear.
Inventor: HINCKLEY HENRY DWIGHT
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 23,359. Hinckley, H. D., and Halliday, W. T. Oct. 23. Actuating.-The stop-valve controlling the supply of fluid to a motor is closed by an electric motor controlled by a hand operated push button switch. Towards the end of the closing movement, the circuit supplying the current is automatically broken, and a brake applied. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the valve stem 3 is provided with a handle 10, and a sprocket-wheel 4 which is connected by chain gearing to a wheel 6 on a shaft 8. A sleeve 7 operated by a one-way clutch 9, Fig. 4, is mounted upon the shaft 8 which is connected to the electric-motor shaft by pinions and wheels 14, 15, 16, 17. The sleeve 7 is externally threaded and carries a circuit-breaking nut 18 having a projection 19 sliding on a guide-rod 20, Fig. 3. When the valve is opened, the nut 18 is moved to the left. Just before the throttle valve is closed, an insulating-strip on projection 19 engages an adjustable circuit-breaker 12', which ordinarily is retained in position by a spring 14', and breaks the motor circuit. Spring-controlled segmental brake levers 21, Fig. 4, engage a plain portion 7' on the sleeve 7. Their engagement is controlled by a block 23, Figs. 4 and 5, having parallel sides and tapered ends which engage the ends of the levers 21. The block 23 is mounted on the guide 20, is pressed to the right by a spring 24, and has a pin 25<1>, Fig. 3, which engages a catch 25 provided with a slot 27<1> mounted on a stud 27. During the movement of the nut 18 to the right, when the lever 30 pivoted on the projection 19 disengages the catch 25, it is moved to the left by a spring 28 to clear the lever, and the block 23 is moved to the right by the spring 24 and allows the brake to come into action. The brake is reset by a hand-lever 26. In the above-described arrangements, it is necessary to set the stop-gear before opening the main valve
Patent GB-191128782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrostatic Separators for use in Purifying Flour, Grain, Rice and other Substances.
Inventor: LAWSON JOHN LAWSON
IPC: B03C7/04
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 28,782. Lawson, J. L. Dec. 21. Electrostatic separators.-Flour, grain, rice, and other substances are purified by being passed under a series of electrodes which attract upwards and into themselves the branny particles and other impurities. As shown in Fig. 1. the materials are passed down an inclined reciprocating tray 3 above which are arranged, on each side of a zigzag centre-bar, channelshape electrodes 15 adapted to receive the impurities and discharge them into channels at the sides of the tray 3. A series of openings 21 is provided in these channels to discharge impurities of increasing specific gravity. The strength of the current to the electrodes is regulated by an adjustable gap between a point 23 and a plate 24 mounted on a rotatable vulcanite member 25, and in electric connexion with the wire 26. Specification 13,909/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-191201562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Naval Fire Control.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
Filed: 1912-01-19
Granted: 1913-02-19
Abstract: 1562. Pollen, A. H., and Isherwood, H. Jan. 19. Naval mountings.-Relates to training-indicators, for gun turrets, of the kind wherein a pointer in the turret is operated from a distant fire-control station and indicates the direction or bearing of the selected target. According to the invention, a second pointer, co-axial with the first, is driven by the turret and, by its coincidence with the first pointer, denotes that the turret is trained correctly. Correcting-gear for deflexion and for the distance between the turret and fire-control station, called the " con- " centration correction," is interposed in the driving-mechanism of the turret pointer. The indicator is shown in front elevation in Fig. 4, and comprises a pointer 1, the position of which is controlled by any suitable transmitter and receiver mechanism driven by the range-finder at the fire-control station, and a pointer 7 controlled through a transmitter and receiver by the movements of the gun-turret. The deflexion and ".concentration" corrections are made by a worm gear 15 acting upon a pivoted plate 12 which carries the receiver motor for the turretpointer 7. The worm 15 is rotated by a knurled head 13 until a pointer 17, actuated by a second worm-gear 23, driven by the head 13, and links 19, 20, indicates the necessary correction. The further adjustment of the plate 12 for the " concentration " correction is made by sliding the worm 15 along its shaft, without rotation, by means of a second knurled head 24 and a screw-and-nut device. The " concentration " correction is applied in accordance with a reading obtained from a " circular slide-rule " 27, 28. 29, 30 arranged around the dial 2. A telltale indicator may also be provided in proximity to the gun-sights, so that it is visible to the gun-layer by means of his idle eye. This indicator comprises three coloured electric lamps, red, white, and green, controlled by switches arranged in conjunction with the receivers in the main indicator. The red and green lamps indicate respectively the directions in which the turret is to be trained, while the white lamp indicates coincidence of the pointers 1 and 7.
Patent GB-191208619-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Waving Natural Hair on the Head.
Inventor: KERKA FRANCIS
Filed: 1912-04-11
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 8619. Kerka, F. April 11. Hair-curling appliances.-Relates to eJectric tubular heaters, and comprises a pair of concentric tubes, slotted and perforated so as to allow the gases to escape without necessitating an additional outlet therefor in the handle. The heating-means is arranged between the inner tubes 1, 7 and may comprise a short asbestos lining on which is mounted a network of filament. A beat-insulating washer 2<c> is provided in the handle.
Patent GB-191209446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Spring Wheels for Motor Cars or other Vehicles.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1912-04-22
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 9446. Wilson, J. April 22. Spring wheels with sectional outer guided members.-Two series of curved metal segments B, C, Fig. 1, breaking joint, are supported by radial helical springs E. The segments carry a continuous or sectional rubber tyre D, and there may be two series side by side. Radial movement of the segments is limited outwardly by bolts F, which may be secured to the inner or outer members and are passed either through the rim and felloe or through lugs L in the rim. A detachable side plate is secured to lugs Q. Non-creeping and driving-means consist of a projection N and a pair of lugs M, or as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, a bolt P, which secures two detachable side plates and passes between a pair of projections M on an outer segment.
Patent GB-191210190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tea and Coffee Pots and the like.
Inventor: GARDNER ALFRED FRANCIS
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1912-04-30
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 10,190. Gardner, A. F., and Voile, T. April 30. [Addition to 15,296/10.] Pots.-In tea-pots &c. having a removable neck 2 as described in the parent Specification, the strainer 4 is fixed therein and a liquid seal 10 may be provided. The neck may be retained in place by a projection 12. The bead 10 may be upon the pot, and the seal formed by condensation of steam.