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Patent GB-191010384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings for Steam Boilers, applicable also to Cocks and Valves Generally.
Inventor: HUNT WILFRED
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 1910-04-28
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 10,384. Hunt, W., [Lazowski, A., and Ratuld, B.]. April 28. Plug cocks.-The liner E of a plug cock is held in a malleable cast-iron casing A having oppositely tapered surfaces C, D by expanding .the lower portion of the liner. Casings.-The casing of a screw-operated liftvalve is fitted with a liner similar to the liner E, which carries the valve seat and is also screwed to receive the operating-spindle. Actuating valves. - The bronze nut for a screwed operating-spindle is formed with an externally tapered surface adapted to be engaged by a correspondingly tapered part secured to the casing.
Patent GB-191013817-A (GB)
Title: Method of Constructing Heat-insulating Walls from Peat.
Inventor: HERBST GOTTFRIED
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 1910-06-07
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 13,817. Herbst, G., and Ziegler, J. June 7. Non-conducting coverings. - Heat-insulating walls are constructed from unpressed peat sods which have been coated with wood, tar, or the like by heating those surfaces of the sods which are to be jointed together by means of a soldering lamp or the like until the coating commences to melt when the sods are pressed on or against one another.
Patent GB-191018165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rock Drills, and other Percussive Tools.
Inventor: RAYNER GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B25D9/18
Filed: 1910-07-30
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 18,165. Rayner, G. H., and Walton, C. July 30. Fluid-actuated gears. - Relates to improvements in the valve and the motive-fluid passages and ports described in Specification 19,384/06. In the present invention, the valve c consists of a simple semicylindrical slide valve without end pistons actuated by fluid pressure, and the ends of the valve chamber b comprise blocks l having passages communicating with the extra passages i, k described in the above-mentioned Specification. The extra passages i, k may or may not have the small ports m communicating with the main passages f, g, and the exhaust h does not open directly to the cylinder, exhaust holes n, o, opening to the atmosphere, being provided near the ends of the cylinder. The leakage to the ends of the valve chamber causes the valve to operate, or passages p through the ends of the valve may be provided.
Patent GB-191020126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turn-wrest Ploughs.
IPC: A01B3/18
Filed: 1910-08-29
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 20,126. Ransomes, Sims, & Jefferies, and Bawden, R. Aug. 29. Ploughs.-In a turn-wrest plough, special means are provided for adjusting the share points, locking the wheel-carrying shaft, and separating the coulters. Each share point c may be tilted about a pivot e by means of a lever-neck d lying between projecting ribs g, on the land side of the plough body, and covered by a plate h. The lever-neck is locked in position by a bolt f extending through a slot. For automatically locking the wheel-carrying shaft k in its two positions, two weighted dogs or tumblers o are provided. They are carried by a bracket j, and turn by gravity so as to pass between the rear side plate of the bracket and a lug m on the shaft. In a modification, the two tumblers are mounted on a common pivot. In another modification, they are made in one piece. The coulter socket, Fig. 5, is formed with a central partition so that the coulters may be moved independently.
Patent GB-191020472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Glazing Roofs, Skylights and the like.
Inventor: FAIRBURN-HART WILLIAM
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1910-09-02
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 20,472. Hart, W. Fairburn-, [Thompson, J. D., and Campbell, T. W.]. Sept. 2. Glazing. - Relates to the construction of glazing-bars and to methods of supporting and securing the panes of glass. The glazing - bars are formed of rolled or cast metal, as shown in Fig. 1, or of sheet metal as shown in Figs. 5 and 7, with lower and upper flanges or wings to form gutters. Reversible or non-reversible soft metal strips S are placed on the upper flanges, to serve as cushion strips for the glass, the strips being of H-channel section, and having the longitudinal edges 36 of the walls reduced in thickness. The glass panes are secured by sheetmetal capping-strips, for example 43, with or without soft metal strips 26 ; the capping-strips are forced over the pointed ends 23, 50 of bolts 20 or 48 to form burred openings, and are secured by countersunk nuts 30. The bolts 20, formed with eyes 19, are inserted in correspondingly-shaped apertures in the webs of the glazing-bars A, and are secured by washers 21 and tubular or other shaped rivets 22. The bolts 48, formed with heads 49, project through the outer members 46 of the glazing-bars, and rest upon the inner members 44. End stops, shaped to correspond with the capping-strips and the upper portions of the glazing-bars, are secured by nuts and bolts passed through the glazing- bars and lugs on the stops.
Patent GB-191025289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aim Recording Devices or Target Practice Apparatus or the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON FREDERICK VIVIAN
Filed: 1910-10-31
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 25,289. Thompson, F. V. Oct. 31. Teaching rifle and gunnery practice. - Relates to target-practice apparatus of the kind including a rifle or the like'pivoted on a frame and fitted with means, operated by the mechanism of the rifle &c., for marking a miniature sub-target, and consists in the combination of a rifle &c. A, Fig. 1, fitted with sights, a pricker R, a frame G pivoted on It vertical axis H, and a universal-joint support C, D, E, F at the rear end of the rifle &c. The frame G is pivoted at H to a support J provided with spikes K for entering the ground, clamps G' securing the frame G in any desired position. A target-holder U is curved to a radius equal to the distance between the support C and the pricker R, and is supported on the frame G. A rod in the bore of the barrel engages a lever O pivoted in the attachment M and bearing, at its lower end, against a spring-actuated plunger carrying the needle R. In operation, a paper &c. sub-target is placed in the holder U, and the instructor takes aim at objects in the surrounding country. His aim is recorded on the subtarget, and duplicates are then made to test the recruit's aim at the same objects.
Patent GB-191030275-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable Milk and its Derivatives.
Inventor: LI YU YING
IPC: A23C20/02
Filed: 1910-12-30
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 30,275. Li, Y. Y. Dec. 30. Drawings to Specification. Preparing flour from special materials.-Soya beans are ground with water in a mill of the kind described in Specification 11,903/11, [Class 59, Grinding, crushing, &c.], and the liquid obtained is pumped through a filter-press. The filter-press residues may be dried and ground to form a food.
Patent GB-191102274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Locking and Unlocking of Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: EARL HENRY DOUGLAS
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1911-01-30
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 2274. Earl, H. D. Jan. 30. Pneumatically - ope - rated fastenings. - Relates to securing the doors of railway carriages in motion by means of spring - con - trolled catches engaging striking-plates mounted on rods beneath the carriages and operated by vacuum or compressed air under the control of the guard &c. Each catch n<1> is in the form of a foot-lever mounted at the bottom of the door and engages a pivoted or sliding striking- plate l<1> connected to the sliding longitudinal rod k<1>, so that the door may be released at any time from outside. Rotating transverse rods connect the rods k<1> with the vacuum or pressure cylinders, which are controlled by a threeway cock, a gauge indicating the locking of the doors.
Patent GB-191102677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Car Fenders.
Inventor: MILLER ENOCH STEEVES
IPC: B61F19/08
Filed: 1911-02-02
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 2677. Miller, E. S. Feb. 2. Wheel guards and obstructionremovers. - A counterbalanced fender for street cars is connected to the truck so that it is moved laterally when a curve is taken. The fender comprises straps 10 secured to cross-bars 9, 11 connected by bars 6, 7 pivoted at 8 so that the fender may be closed up. The uprights 6 are mounted so as to rock and to turn in bearings 15 and to lower the fender. A foot press is provided connected to the uprights 6 through sleeves 23 and links 22. A weight 24 normally keeps the front edge of the-fender raised and slotted guides 17 limit the extent of the downward motion. Segments 26 secured to the uprights 6 have wire ropes 27 secured to them, and these ropes are passed over guidepulleys 28 and fixed to points on the transverse axis through the pivot 4 of the truck. The relative displacement of the truck with respect to the underframe when the vehicle is taking a curve, as shown in Fig. 4, causes the fender to move laterally.
Patent GB-191104653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Veil Boxes.
Inventor: LAWSON JULIA FLORENCE
IPC: B65H75/16
Filed: 1911-02-24
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 4653. Lawson, J. F. Feb. 24. Winding &c.-Rollers c upon which veils are to be wound are provided with elastic strips g stretched from end to end or with hinged strips &c. under which the end of the veil is secured.
Patent GB-191107822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diamond-set Tools.
Inventor: MICHEL FERDINAND JULES CORVILA
IPC: B23P5/00
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 7822. Corvilain y Michel, F. J. March 29. Diamond tools. - In diamond-set tools, the diamonds are artificially shaped to conical form to fit their sockets. In a boring - crown, the shaped diamonds D are inserted through orifices E and are held in place by pins G pressed by a collar I. Reference has been directed by the Compt,roller to Specifications 4465/74, [Class 61, Hand-tools &c.], and 19,897/10.
Patent GB-191109837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Machines for Vending and Advertising.
Inventor: RICHARDS GEORGE LIVINGSTON
IPC: G07F9/02
Filed: 1911-04-22
Granted: 1912-04-22
Abstract: 9837. Richards, G. L. April 22. Feeding sheets etc.; feeding webs.-A coinfreed apparatus is adapted to deliver postage stamps, labels, tickets, &c. from a reel 4, and cards, booklets, or writing-paper and envelopes containing advertising matter from a vertical chamber 34, the articles being delivered simultaneously into an external tray 20. The stamp or like strip passes from the reel 4 by guiderollers 6, 7 to a feed-roller 8 having pins 9 adapted to engage the perforations between the stamps, the strip being pressed on to the pins by a guard 10. After prepayment the main shaft 16 makes a complete revolution, being driven preferably by a motor, and, during the first part of the movement, a toothed sector on a wheel 13 rotates a mutilated wheel 12 so as to feed forward the foremost stamp or stamps between knives 18, 19. At the completion of the feed a spring-controlled gripping-pad 28 is moved down on to the strip, being operated through a slide 31 and lever 30 from a cam 29 on the shaft 16, whereupon the spring-controlled blade 18 is depressed and severs the foremost stamp or stamps against the fixed blade 19. The knife 18 is connected to a slide 24, which is raised by a lever 21 co-operating with a second cam 22 on the shaft 16.
Patent GB-191110058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sliding Window Blinds.
Inventor: EHLERT ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 1911-04-25
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 10,058. Ehlert, A. H. April 25. Sliding blinds.-Framed lath blinds 6 have brackets 7, 8 sliding on a top rod 1 and a bottom rod 2, and have pins 14 engaging lugs 16 carried by the blind, and also apertures in a flange 9 on the rod 2. The lugs on each blind meet and overlap, so that one pin may secure two blinds together and to the rod 2.
Patent GB-191110775-A (GB)
Title: A Means or Method for the Adjustment of Portable Steps, Ladders, Trestles or the like.
Inventor: SPREADBURY ARTHUR ERNEST
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1911-05-04
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 10,775. Spreadbury, A. E. May 4. Trestles; stands, preventing slipping of feet of. - Adjustable non- slipping feet for trestles consist of ribbed channel - section plates A, fixed to the trestle legs, a n d slotted ribbed plates D which slide in the channelled plates A and are clamped i n position by wing nuts F on bolts C. The bearing-ends of the plates D may be serrated. For heavy trestles the plates D are thickened at the lower ends and slide either in the plates A, or in grooves cut in the trestle legs.
Patent GB-191114083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor-car and analogous Lamps.
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1911-06-14
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 14,083. Goodwin, F., and Corns, G. B. June 14. Reservoirs, attaching to lanterns.-The reservoir a of a motor-car or like lamp is provided on its underside with guides f for two oppositely and radially arranged spring-actuated bolts e which detachably engage a shoulder or projection m inside the lamp base or foot c, means being provided at the inner ends of the bolts to permit of their being simultaneously operated. In the construction shown, the bolts pass through slots h in a downward extension of the reservoir, are pressed outwards by the overlapping free ends of two approximately V- shaped springs g which are anchored at their apexes to studs j on the reservoir base, and are actuated by lugs e<2> which project through openings k<1> in a false bottom k, these openings being provided with dust covers l. According to the Provisional Specification, the springs g act between a fixed central stud and the inner ends of the bolts.
Patent GB-191115277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lockstitch Sewing Machines for Shoe Manufacture.
IPC: D05B67/00
Filed: 1911-06-30
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 15,277. Keats Maschinen-Ges. July 1. 1910, [Convention date]. Boot-sole sewing-machines; stopping-gear, non-automatic.-The main-shaft b of a boot-sole sewing-machine is driven from a belt-pulley d through a friction clutch. The member e of the clutch is slidingly mounted on a part g secured to the shaft b, and is caused to rotate with it. A brake disk f is secured to the clutch member e. When the lever h is moved to the right and the clutch is opened against the pressure of springs, the disk f engages a corresponding surface on the machine frame and acts as a brake to stop the machine. A modified construction is shown in which the disks e, fare united by a sleeve which surrounds the part secured to the shaft.
Patent GB-191118951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Apparatus for Stone and Marble Cutting and for like purposes.
IPC: B23D61/06
Filed: 1911-08-23
Granted: 1912-08-23
Abstract: 18,951. Grice, A. G., and Anderson &. Co., G. Aug. 23. Diamond and other tools.-In apparatus for cutting stone and marble, and for like purposes, the cutting-members 5 of the saws are mounted in sockets 2 having the outer portions of arcuate form, so that the concavity of the arc is towards the members. The cutting-members are capable of aljustment so as to permit a slight rotary movement that will bring a fresh portion into position for cutting. In one arrangement wedge-shaped blocks 7, 8 mounted between the members 5 and plates 4, on the rotation of a right and left handed screw-threaded bar 9, hold the cutting-members in position. The screw device may be replaced by any other means for keeping the cutting-members in position. The Provisional Specification states also that the sockets may be of oval or triangular form.
Patent GB-191119857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Holder for Suction Pads of Dental Plates.
Inventor: HOFFMANNS WILHELM
IPC: A61C13/24
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 19,857. Hoffmanns, W. Sept. 6. Teeth, artificial.-Suction disks c are secured to plates a by a stud d and an embedded socket h having a recess i sloping downwards to the centre to permit of a corresponding increase in the lengths of the externally threaded projection g and the internally threaded stud d. The ends m of the stud are turned inwards, and either the projection g or the neck f of the stud may be made with longitudinal slots o.
Patent GB-191121691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Rims for Wired Wheels for use with Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: PALMER AUGUSTUS CUFAUDE
IPC: B60B25/00
Filed: 1911-10-02
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 21,691. Palmer, A. C., and Craig, J. Oct. 2. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels. - One or more ridges 2 on the inner periphery of the detachable rim 1 are engaged with a central recess in the felloe 3, the diametrically opposite part' being then fitted over the felloe where lugs 4 on the rim with circular openings pass over set-screws 5 mounted on correspondingly-disposed lugs on the felloe and are secured laterally by nuts. Slots are formed in the felloe where the valve stem and security bolts occur.
Patent GB-191122675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connected with Propelling Mechanism for Flying Machines.
Inventor: SHORT HORACE LEONARD
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1911-10-14
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 22,675. Short, H. L., Short, A. E., and Short, H. O. Oct. 14. Drawings to Specification. Screw propellers. - In a flying-machine provided with a propeller and a tractor in which the propeller is of larger diameter than the tractor, the outer parts of the propeller, which do not move in the air driven back by the tractor, are formed of a different pitch.
Patent GB-191128713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dust Bins, Earth Closets and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 28,713. Lake, H. W., [Stephenson, C. H.]. Dec. 20. Dust-bins; dry closets; portable closets.-Relates to underground devices having a container for the bin and a three-piece top of which the centre piece is operated by means of a treadle, and consists of interchangeable series of top fittings adapted to various purposes. A complete set includes a container a, Fig. 1, bin b, outer ring c, inner ring d, and central cover e. The two last are made with holes 44 for' the insertion of a lifting-tool and are flush with the ground. Fig. 5 shows a closet seat 56 attached to a, pivoted ring d<1> and having a pivoted lid e'. This form may be used above ground. Or the seat may be at the top of a hopper fitted in the ring d<1>. In Fig. 10, a treadle 54 is shown integral with the cover e<4>, and is so inclined that when pressed down the cover is held at an angle less than ninety degrees. The container is here shown embedded in cement and with an open bottom, the bin resting on a frame 26. The cover e<4> and ring d<4> are oppositely hinged at 52 and 47, respectively.
Patent GB-191202947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: BRISTOL WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16G11/08
Filed: 1912-02-05
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 2947. Bristol, W. H. Feb. 27, 1911, [Convention date]. Belt fastenings.-A fastener for round belts consists of an internally threaded tube 12 into which the belt ends are screwed, one or more slots 18 providing a cutting-edge for this purpose. The opposite edge of the slot tends to embed itself in the belt and so prevents unscrewing. The tube may taper internally towards the centre.
Patent GB-191204514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-bridges for Furnaces.
Inventor: TROLLEY JOHN HENRY
IPC: F23M3/00
Filed: 1912-02-22
Granted: 1913-02-24
Abstract: 4514. Trolley, J. H. Feb. 22. Fire-bridges.-A series of sections or webbed bars are bolted together, each comprising front and rear flanges a, b, Fig. 2, connected by a web c, which is provided with baffles d to form air passages connecting air-inlets at the base of the bridge with air-outlets e at the crown. Each bar is provided with legs f resting on plates g, g<2> forming the hollow base of the bridge, to which air is admitted through doors h, h<1>, serving also for the removal of ash. Steam nozzles or blowers i may be provided for forced draught, but the blowers may be omitted, in which case, the front of the hollow base is provided with an air-admission slot. In the modified bridge shown in Fig. 5, the bars are provided with groove-and-tongue joints and with baffles d<2>, d<3>, air being admitted at s, s<1> and discharged at c. A door h serves for removing ash.
Patent GB-191204793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Seamless Tubing.
IPC: B21B17/12
Filed: 1912-02-26
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 4793. Pittsburgh Steel Products Co., Brock, R. E., and Selkirk, W. M. Feb. 26. Rolling tubes; rolling-mandrels. - In tuberolling mills, the tube is rolled on to a mandrel, which is then withdrawn, and the tube is moved on till opposite the next pass where it is rolled on to another mandrel, which is, in turn, withdrawn, the process being continued. In threehigh mills, means are provided, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, for raising the tube 10 from a pass 3<a> to a pass 4<a> by means of a fluid-operated pivoted lever 46, which is tipped by the engagement of its end 45 with the trough 47 into which the tube is discharged. Fig. 3 shows the means for discharging the tube from a pass 4<a> to a pass 5<a>. Hoods 34 embracing the tube, are attached to a rocking bar 33 and to the piston of a cylinder 35, and are swung into the dotted position to discharge the tube down a guide 38 into one of the troughs 12. The troughs 12 support the work which is pushed between the rolls and over the corresponding mandrels 42, 7 by fluid-operated pushers 15, 49. Each pusher comprises a hollow body 16, Fig. 6, which moves the tube over the mandrel until a projection 41<a> on the end 9 of the mandrel is in position to be engaged by grippers 18 which are closed by a spring-pressed plunger 20 having a wedgeshaped end 19. The grippers are released by fluid pressure acting on the piston 22. In a modification, fluid pressure closes the grippers and a spring releases them.
Patent GB-191205802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Cord or String for use as Packing or Jointing Material.
Inventor: JORDAN OTTO
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 1912-03-07
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 5802. Jordan, O. March 7. Joint-packing cords; wire cords; elastic cords; materials, special, cords of.-Packing or jointing cords or strings are made by coiling around a single straight core of soft metal, such as lead, copper, or soft brass wire, a number of superposed layers of threads or cords of asbestos, cotton, hemp, or equivalent material, with or without the intermixture of fine metal filaments the layers, each consisting of one or more such threads or cords arranged in parallel convolutions, being wound successively in opposite directions so that the convolutions of adjacent layers cross each other at an angle of ninety degrees. The layers are impregnated with plastic rubber. Fig. 1 shows a cord having a soft metal core a and two layers b, c.
Patent GB-191206503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg Cups.
Inventor: BARBERIS TEOBALDO
IPC: A47G19/04
Filed: 1912-03-15
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 6503. Barberes, T. March 15. Egg-cups.-Metal egg-cups are adapted to be secured to the edge of plates, preferably by the provision of a hook 3 from the body of which is cut a tongue 4, adapted to clip the plate as shown.
Patent GB-191211790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-escapes.
Inventor: SMITH CUTHBERT COATES
IPC: A62B1/10
Filed: 1912-05-17
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 11,790. Smith, C. C. May 17. Window appliances; spring and weight actuated lowering-apparatus.-Fire-escape lowering- apparatus, of the kind in which a rope carrying a sling or cage is wound on a spring drum geared to a centrifugal brake for regulating the speed of descent automatically, is constructed so that the brake acts directly upon the inner periphery of the spring' drum. The apparatus comprises a spring drum mounted in standards in a box provided with a hinged arm B carrying a guide-pulley at the outer end. The drum is fixed on the central shaft F, and is formed with internal teeth at one end which drive a sleeve on the central shaft by means of a compound spur train. Pivoted to projecting portions P of the sleeve. are brake blocks R normally maintained out of engagement, with the inner periphery of the drum by springs r.