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Patent GB-191110121-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Flour from Grain.
IPC: B02C9/04
Filed: 1911-04-26
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 10,121. Steinmetz, S., and Steinmetz Patent M³llerei Ges. April 26. Processes for reduction of grain; husking; preparing flour from special materials.-Grain for preparing flour is first washed, dried in a centrifugal machine, and the straw-like husk removed, before the water has penetrated the grain itself. The grain is then ground, being at the same time heated to such an extent as to roast the bran if not the grain itself. The conveyers between the machines may also be heated, and special jacketed heating - drums having beaters &c. may be employed. Fresh air may be supplied to the drying-apparatus to expel fumes &c. The husking-machine consists of a cylinder b enclosing a revolving drum c, both being provided with ribs or projections d. The grain enters by the pipe a and leaves at e, the husks being drawn out through a slot n. One or more supplementary cylinders f containing a drum fitted with beaters g may be used to complete the hulling, the hulls being carried through the spout l to an exhaust fan. Steam jackets m, k may be fitted beneath the cylinders.
Patent GB-191113099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Generation of Alternating Electric Current.
Inventor: ROSENBERG EMANUEL
IPC: H02P9/06
Filed: 1911-05-31
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 13,099. Rosenberg, E. May 31. Systems depending on the use of two or more machines.-One of a pair of s y nchronous generators is driven by an engine, while the other is driven by a turbine supplied with exhaust steam from the engine. The generators are normally connected, a single switch controlling the connexion to and disconnexion from the bus-bars, and means are provided to synchronize automatically the generators while running up to speed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the generators 1, 2 are permanently connected at the points 6, a single switch 7 controlling the connexions between the generators and the busbars 3. The field windings 4, 5 of the generators are connected in parallel across a directcurrent source 8; in a modification, the windings 4, 5 are connected in series, one of them being regulated by a shunt resistance. When the exciter of the machines is driven by the engine of one of the generators, damping windings are placed on one or both machines which cause one of them to act similarly to an induction motor and become synchronized with the other machine. In a modification, massive poleshoes are employed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the engine-driven generators 1 are excited from bus-bars 15, which are not capable of supplying the field windings 5 of additional machines 2 driven by turbines. In this case, the field windings 17 of separate exciters 16 are connected in parallel with the field windings 4. of machines 1; or they may be connected, in series with these field windings. Switches 19 may be placed between the machines 1, 2 as shown in Fig. 3, to facilitate inspection and repairs.
Patent GB-191119475-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bandeau for Hats.
Inventor: THORNLEY SAMUEL
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 1911-09-01
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 19,475. Thornley, S., Thornley, H., and Booth, J. Sept. 1. [Cognate Application, 22,154/11.] Bandeaux.-In making bandeaux, an annulus A is stamped from a flat sheet of buckram or other strip material cut across at one point, and the ends a are then joined to form a conical shape without blocking. To retain the ends in position, stitching, elastic or metal clips e, or ordinary or spring buttons are used. The bandeau is covered, on one or both sides, with velvet or fabric B, stitched over the edges b, b<1> with or without a cane or other piping.
Patent GB-191121903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circuit Interrupters.
Inventor: HARRIS FORD WHITMAN
IPC: H01H33/32
Filed: 1911-10-04
Granted: 1912-10-04
Abstract: 21,903. Harris, F. W. Oct. 8, 1910, [Convention date]. Resistances for large currents consist of pairs of metal grids 13 with an interposed insulating- partition 17, the grids being stretched nearly horizontally between vertical bars 15, 16, on which are insulating-washers 18, and immersed in oil. The grids are connected at one end to contacts 9 on vertical bars 20.
Patent GB-191122345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetting Apparatus.
Inventor: GARNER WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: C10J1/14
Filed: 1911-10-10
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 22,345. Garner, W. R. Oct. 10. Plug cocks.-A rotary plug cock f through which hydrocarbon is fed to a carburettor comprises a barrel with bored union members k a n d a tapered plug j having a bore j<1> communicating at its ends with tapering p e r i p h e r a l grooves l.
Patent GB-191125878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belt Conveyors.
Inventor: HILDEBRAND KARL LEOPOLD
IPC: B65G47/76
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 25,878. Hildebrand, K. L. Nov. 21, 1910, [Convention date]. Discharging and feeding devices for endlessbelt conveyers.-A stationary curved guide i is employed for transferring articles a from one travelling belt to a parallel contiguous belt moving in the same plane and in the opposite direction. The guides may be extended at k between the conveyers. The guides may also be employed for transferring between belts running at an angle.
Patent GB-191200688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Pins.
Inventor: MIRAULT MAURICE LOUIS
IPC: A44B9/14
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 688. Mirault, M. L. Jan. 9. Pins, dress and like.-Relates to pins curved to an arc and pivoted about the centre of curvature, and consists in the construction shown comprising the extended arm g formed by doubling the wire back on itself, this arm being engaged by the mount in the extreme positions. Preferably, the mount is U-shaped in cross-section, two shouldered openings e, e<1> being provided for the pin. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the hinge is remote from the engaging surfaces f of the mount. The invention may be applied to brooches &c. as shown in Figs. 8 and 9.
Patent GB-191203840-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Electric Incandescent Lamps.
IPC: H01K1/18
Filed: 1912-02-15
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 3840. Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.- Ges. (Auerges.). Nov. 4, 1911, [Convention date]. Filaments, supports for.-A zigzag metal filament is mounted on a set of resilient supports near the tip of the bulb, and is wound or plaited on a set of rigid supports near the lamp cap, the rigid supports being of any of the forms shown, or terminating in helical loops, hooks, or S, M, or W bends to prevent detachment by shock. The filament-retaining portions may lie in planes passing through the stem, or perpendicular to the stem. or tangential to the surface bounding the filament.
Patent GB-191204320-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Regulating the Supply of Gas to Burners.
Inventor: PICKARD WALTER
IPC: G05D7/01
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 4320. Pickard, W., and Monks, H. Feb. 21. Pressure - regulating valves.-A gas-governor having a floating ball a working in a conical chamber b is arranged so that the gas-pipe c forms a seating for the valve and is provided with means on the conical part to prevent the gas from being entirely shut off. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the ball is guided by a pin a', and the conical chamber has ribs b<4>. In a modification, the conical chamber has an additional aperture not controlled by the valve. The valve may have a slot cut in it to allow a restricted flow when the valve is seated.
Patent GB-191204476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Paving and the Surface Dressing of Roads.
Inventor: GUPPY GARETH EVERARD LECHMERE
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1912-02-22
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 4476. Guppy, G. E. L. Feb. 22. Plastic compositions containing fibres.-A composition for dressing the surface of roads or for forming into blocks for paving consists of 15 parts of coco-nut fibre, 30 to 45 parts of hard granular material such as chips of limestone, quartz, granite, or the like, and 40 to 45 parts of bituminous material such as asphalt.
Patent GB-191208818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Typewriters.
Inventor: OLIVETTI CAMILLO
IPC: B41J5/16
Filed: 1912-04-13
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 8818. Olivetti, C. April 13. [Addition to 18,285/09.] Type - lever actions; keys.-The action described in the parent Specification is improved as follows. (i) To soften the touch of the keys a yielding connexion of the following character is provided between each key cap and its stem. The key cap 1 is secured tc a tube 2 which can slide on the key stem 47 and is formed with slots 45 engaging a pin 46 on the stem, a spring 49 being arranged between a cap 50 secured to the stem and a cap 51 loosE on the stem. The pressure of the finger is transmitted through the spring until a pin 44 in the tube 2 engages the head of the stem 47. The tube 2 is provided at the bottom with a cap 52. (2) The cranks 3 for connecting the key stems and other parts of the action to the shafts 4 are adjustably secured by means of studs 54 entering flanges 53, the shafts being formed with roughened surfaces to engage the cranks.
Patent GB-191209765-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Drying Machine.
Inventor: STOTT OSWALD
IPC: F26B17/26
Filed: 1912-04-25
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 9765. Stott, O. April 25. Pans.-Apparatus for drying small metal articles after pickling or plating, or for other drying purposes, comprises a box or casing a having an upper trough b, the box or the trough being given a shaking motion so that the articles are caused to travel from one side of the trough to the other while passing from one end to the other. The articles are fed in by a hopper c and delivered to a receptacle at the other end of the apparatus. Air is passed in by flexible tubing f to the trough, escaping through a series of small holes in the bottom to the box a and from this box by openings e to the atmosphere or to other machines. The box is supported about its middle on a cross-bar g suspended from standards h by adjustable springs. Motion is transmitted from a belt pulley o through a shaft to an eccentric sheave s which by its strap t gives motion to the casing, which is connected by springs to an adjustable block v at one end and is also controlled by springs y at the other end, so that the inclination and motion of the casing may be controlled. The eccentric and strap may be replaced by a crank and connecting-rod. The casing may be stationary, motion being given to the trough only; or the casing may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191209776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn Winding Machines.
Inventor: BOWMAN JAMES MALCOLM
IPC: B65H54/10
Filed: 1912-04-25
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 9776. Bowman, J. M., and Kessetden, F. April 25. Tension arrangements. - In yarn-winding machines the ends pass through guides 7 on a reciprocating bar 6 before reaching the usual traverse guides 12, the bar being operated so that the tension of the yarn is increased at the small end of a conical cheese or at both ends of a parallel cheese.
Patent GB-191213561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Machines for Bevelling Metals or other Materials.
Inventor: KENNEY WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B41B5/12
Filed: 1912-06-10
Granted: 1913-06-10
Abstract: 13,561. Kenney, W. J., and Steadman, J. June 10. Broaching; shaping, tools.-A hand-operated machine for bevelling strips, such as printers' brass strips, has a tool carried by a screw plunger M and provided with cutting edges B, C. Means for cutting to length are also provided. The strip to be bevelled is laid in a bed E which is adjustable towards the cutter by a screw F<3>. For the bevelling operation, the cutters are set at a bevel and the plunger is moved forward to bevel the projecting edge of the strip. For cutting to length, the cutter is turned until the edge A is vertical, and the strip is placed on edge upon a bed F<1> and is pressed against a cutter H by a spring-dog J; the bed is then moved inwards until the cutter H coacts with the edge A of the cutter carried by the plunger.
Patent GB-191214751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: MERRIAM EZRA BASSETT
IPC: H01H33/75
Filed: 1912-06-24
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 14,751. Merriam, E. B. June 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Oil switches, wherein the circuit is broken in a pressure chamber having a vent, are provided with means for deflecting and intercepting the discharge of fluid to prevent it from passing out of the oil-vessel. In one form of the invention, a baffle-plate 15, Fig. 1, with openings round the edges is mounted in the path of fluid escaping from the vent 8 of the pressure chamber. The movable contact 3 in retreating from the fixed contact 2 passes through the vent-hole and also through a smaller hole 16 in the baffle. Additional baffles 18, 20, with openings in the centre and at the edges respectively, are provided, the arrangement causing the escaping fluid to traverse a tortuous path before reaching the external vents 6, which permit of the ready escape of air and other gases put under pressure by the formation of the arc. In another form of the invention, a downwardly-extending cone surrounds the central hole of the first baffle-plate, and the openings in the edges of successive baffles are disposed in staggered fashion. In the form shown in Fig. 12, a trap chamber 37, open below and completely closed above, is mounted with its bottom edge a little below the surface of the oil, and catches the jet of fluid when formed. A deflecting-plate 35 with a large central hole 36 is mounted between the trap-chamber and the pressure chamber vent 8. The gases escape under the edges of the chamber 37 and through the staggered openings of the baffles 39 with but little obstruction, the staggered openings, however, forming a tortuous path for the oil. In another similar modification, metallic baffles having numerous small holes are employed, and the intermediate plate 35 is dispensed with. The escaping air and gases are cooled by the metal baffles.
Patent GB-191220725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lawn Tennis and like Posts Combined with Straining-apparatus.
Inventor: CARRIE DAVID CLARK
IPC: A63B61/02
Filed: 1913-02-22
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 20,725. Carrie, D. C. Feb. 22, 1913. Net supports.-Lawn-tennis and like posts are provided with a cord-pulley 15 housed in a recess at the top of the post and on the outer side to enable the net to be hooked at 16 near the top of the post.
Patent GB-191222120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Pressure Reciprocating Engines.
Inventor: COSTA JOAQUIM RIBEIRO DA
Filed: 1913-05-07
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 22,120. Costa, J. R. da. May 7, 1913. Reversing-valves.-In the engine shown, two trunk pistons c, c<1> secured to a common rod slide in a cylinder to the centre of which steam is supplied. The steam is supplied to and exhausted from the cylinder ends by passages a, a<1>, b, b<1> controlled by the pistons. To reverse the engine, the motion of the piston is reversed before the completion of the stroke by supplying steam to the top end of the cylinder through a by-pass g during the up-stroke, or the lower end of the cylinder may be put into communication with the exhaust by a valve h when the reversal is effected by the cushioned steam.
Patent GB-191225392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Convertible Seats or Berths for Railway Carriages or Ships Cabins.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WILLIAM ERNEST
IPC: B61D31/00
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 25,392. Laycock, W. E., and Foster, A. G. Nov. 5. Berths convertible into seats.-In railway-carriage or ships' cabin seats wherein the back a<1> of the seat is mounted on hinged guides c<1> which can be turned into an horizontal position, the seat-back then being moved so that it lies close against the wall, the seatback is connected by a link d' to a fixed body such as the wall a. The bars c<1> rest when in the raised position in brackets a' and are connected to the seat back by slippers c.
Patent GB-191225756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Receptacles.
Inventor: PERRY GEORGE ROBISON
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1912-11-09
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 25,756. Perry, G. R. Nov. 9. Money, boxes specially designed for; collecting-boxes.-A coin-receptacle comprises two plates 5, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with inturned ribs 12 and secured together at their edges, and one or more partitions 17, 18. A coin inserted through a slot 24 is removably held by a spring tongue 23, but when pushed forward by the following coin is prevented from returning by tongues 19, 20 or 21, 22. Inspection openings 7 are provided. An extraction slot 25 is normally closed by washers 29 secured by a rivet 30, and the washers, or the rivet, or both, must be destroyed before the coins can be taken out. Rivets 31, 32 may be used to assist in securing the plates 5.
Patent GB-191304714-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grids or Sieves for Cleaning or Sieving Fibres, Tea, Drugs and Granular Minerals.
Inventor: APTE KESHAO KASHINATH
IPC: B07B1/12
Filed: 1913-02-24
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 4714. Apte, K. K. Feb. 24. Carding-engines; gins; openers, cleaners, and scutchers.-A grid or sieve. which can be applied to cotton gins, openers, willows, scutchers, carding-engines, &c., comprises parallel wires A not interwoven with other wires and preferably at right-angles to the travel of the material, with means for regulating the tension of these wires as shown, in combination with means for causing a lateral vibration of the wires, such as by brushes or blades arranged to travel across and underneath the wires. In Fig. 3, the grid A is shown as applied on the underside of a cotton gin. Brushes E are provided on the underside of the grid, which is placed a little lower than the surface of the frame C, so that the reciprocating member D will clear it as it pushes the material forward to the roller B. The wires may be tensioned in any convenient manner, and it is stated that the grids may be made something like tuning-forks.
Patent GB-191307104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Border for Fabrics.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: D05C3/02
Filed: 1913-03-25
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 7104. Justice, P. M., [Carter Co., TV.]. March 25. Trimmings.-A stitched fabric border, of the kind in which the stitches are crocheted together in loops at their outer ends and arranged in a general shell or cluster formation, is arranged with one portion of the stitches diverging from one centre a, and a succeeding portion diverging from an adjacent, but distinct, second centre b and overlying the basal parts of the stitches constituting the first portion, as shown for a single border in Fig. 3, and for a double border in Fig. 5. The mechanism for producing this border disclosed in Specification 14,902/12, [Class 112, Sewing &c.], is also described.
Patent GB-191308259-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pencil-sharpening Device.
Inventor: HOLMES WILLIAM JOSEPH
IPC: B43L23/00
Filed: 1913-04-08
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 8259. Holmes, W. J. April 8. Pencil-sharpeners.-In a pencil-sharpener of the type comprising a stock or handle which is provided with a set of detachable abrasive surfaces, the abrasive surfaces are secured to a distance-piece which serves in conjunction with the stock to stretch the abrasive surfaces. In the construction shown, the stock J, Fig. 1, of rectangular or oval section, is provided with a hole for the passage of a pivot pin A, and the end B C of the stock is made inclined and somewhat thicker than the other end. The abrasive surfaces G, H, Fig. 2, are provided with eyelet-holes A' for the passage of the pin A, and are attached to a distance - piece E having a face K inclined to correspond with the end B C of the stock. The stock J and the abrasive surfaces are connected by passing the pin A through the stock and through the eyeletholes A', and, by rotating the stock so as to press the inclined end B C against the face K, the abrasive surfaces G, H are stretched or tightened. Perforations D may be made in the surfaces to facilitate their detachment. The abrasive surfaces are of emery paper or cloth or the like, and may be of different degrees of coarseness. The pin A preferably projects beyond the side of the stock so as to prevent the device from lying entirely in contact with and so spoiling any flat surface on which it may be placed.
Patent GB-191308858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mold Packing Machines.
Inventor: BOND SAMUEL CANEDO
IPC: B30B15/30
Filed: 1913-04-15
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 8858. Bond, S. C. April 15. Tamping - machines.-Relates to apparatus for packing moulds with granular material, particularly treated ground cork. A number of stamps 4, carried by rods 1, work through hoppers 5 and pack the material into moulds 17, which are held between spring feet 12, Fig. 6, carried by shoes 10 adjustably clamped to the framework 3, and recesses 18, Fig. 7, formed in valves 7 working beneath the hoppers. The stamps 4 are tapered upward and serrated as shown in Fig. 4, and the rods 1, which may be provided with weights 2, are lifted by clutch bars 21 operated by a bar 27 extending between disks 26 mounted on a continuously-rotated strap 24. In operation, the stamps work through the hoppers and in the moulds, the material passing by the stamps as these are raised and compressed when they drop. When the moulds are nearly full, the stamps work in the hopper, and to ensure even pressure on the material, which now flows freely into the moulds, additional power is imparted to the stamps by springs 20. When full, each mould is drawn forward and lifted from its feet 12, at the same time turning the valve 7 and closing the hopper 5.
Patent GB-191312241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Airships and other Air Vessels.
Inventor: STEWARD GEORGE RICHARD
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1913-05-26
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 12,241. Steward, G. R. May 26. Aerostats.-In order to reduce the resistance to flight of an air-ship, it is made with a longitudinal cooduit e, tapering towards the front end and terminating at each end in a number of branches f which may be splayed. The air-ship is made in three portions a, b, c, all or the two outer portions only being in two or more parts connected together on an horizontal plane. Vertical passageways g in the central part allow access to a platform h. The balloon is built up on angle-iron frames.
Patent GB-191313420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axes.
Inventor: KOPRIVA ALOIS FELIX
IPC: B26B23/00
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 13,420. Kopriva, A. F. June 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Axes.-An axe is provided with a groove having the inner portion C<1> of greater width than the outer portion and with bevelled seats F at the back of the groove, and a bit E having its back E' of greater width than the narrower portion of the groove and provided with rearwardly extending lugs E<2> on the back to fit the bevelled seats F. The bit is provided on one face with a groove E' of greater width than the narrower portion of the groove in the head and with a central lug E<4> at the back of the bit adapted to engage a corresponding recess formed by a transverse opening H in the head. Screws G passing transversely through the head and bit fasten the parts together. To remove the bit, a wedge-shaped tool I may be forced between the lug and the bottom of the transverse opening H.
Patent GB-191315289-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Working Four-stroke Gas Engines.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 1913-07-02
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 15,289. Wade, H., [Ehrhardt & Sehmer Ges.]. July 2. Four-stroke-cycle engines.-Engines that are scavenged and are supplied with charges of compressed air at the end of the suction stroke receive also during the compression stroke a small quantity of water, which may vary with the load and the pressure of air at the beginning of the compression stroke.