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Patent GB-191027247-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Emission of Hertz Oscillations.
Inventor: GIRARDEAU EMILE FERNAND EUGENE
IPC: H03B11/02
Filed: 1910-11-23
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 27,247. Girardeau, E. F. E. Nov. 26, 1909, [Convention date]. Electric oscillations, producinyg; spark-gap apparatus.-In apparatus for the production of electric oscillations in which a condenser C is alternately connected to the charging and discharging circuits, the efficiency of the apparatus is increased, and sparkless interruption obtained, by inserting an inductance S in the charging-circuit, whereby an oscillatory charge of the condenser is obtained. The interruption of the circuit is arranged to take place when the oscillatory charge reaches its first maximum. In a modification, a commutator charges a number of condensers in parallel through an inductance, and subsequently discharges them in series through an auto-transformer. Instead of a single disk R, two connected disks may be used, the disk in the charging-circuit being immersed in an insulating-liquid.
Patent GB-191028116-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Boiling Water and Obtaining an Infusion of Tea or any Desired Beverage at a Prearranged Time.
Inventor: MANNERS-SMITH JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: A47J31/52
Filed: 1910-12-03
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 28,116. Smith, J. A. Manners-. Dec. 3. P o r t a b l e w a t e rheaters; water delivery. -Apparatus for boiling water at a pre-arranged time comprises electromagnetic means coacting with a clock for controlling the gas supply and a heating - vessel possessing a siphon discharge and mounted on a tilting base. The heater k, with its siphon discharge m, is carried by a base F, which is pivoted at P, and from which two rods d, r project downwards. To the rod d is attached a spring e which is sufficiently strong to pull the heater into the tilted position when empty, the rod d making contact at c2. When the heater contains water, it assumes the position shown in Fig. 1, and the rod d makes contact at c1. The main gas-valve D is operated by a lever q, which is held in the ' off ' position by a catch w. When the magnet M is energized, the catch is removed, the lever q drawn down by the spring R, and the gas, which is now on, is ignited by the pilot light n2. When the water boils, the steam pressure rises until sufficient to start the siphon, and the vessel k is emptied, eventually tilting up so that the rod r draws up the lever q and turns off the gas. A clock B has a hand g, which can be adjusted to contact with the hour hand at a predetermined time. At the determined time, the completed circuit comprises the battery b, hand g, spring s, hour-hand h, clock B, magnet M, catch w, lever q, stop c1, lever d, and switch z to battery. The catch w is released, the circuit is broken, and the boiling operation commences. When the heater is empty, the new circuit made includes the alarm, which is set ringing.
Patent GB-191029668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Firearms.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A3/26
Filed: 1910-12-21
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 29.668. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Dec. 21. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breechblock.-Relates to automatic guns of the long barrel-recoil type, and consists (1) in a special arrangement of the bolt return spring and of the firing-spring, and (2) in the means for releasing the breech-bolt retaining-pawl. The bolt-return spring B<1> forms also the spring of the retaining-pawl B<2>; and the firing-spring C<1> is utilized as the spring for the sear C<2>. The retaining-pawl B<2> has a downwardly-projecting arm b<3>, Fig. 17, which is engaged by a releasing-slide D; when the barrel reaches its forward position, a projection A<Î> on the breech-frame engages a projection D<2> at the front of the slide; the slide is thereby moved forwards sufficiently to turn the pawl B<2> and release the breech - bolt. The bolt - return spring is so arranged in conjunction with its guide-rod B<3>, a sleeve b<2Î>, and the releasing-slide, that these parts form a single unit removable from the gun intact. The spring surrounds the sleeve b<2Î> which, at the front, has a flange b<3ÎÎ> forming an abutment for the spring. The guide-rod has, at the front, a shoulder B<3Î> which is adapted to engage an internal flange b<ÎÎ> at the rear end of the sleeve when the bolt is in the forward position, as shown in Fig. 5. The trigger-mechanism may be similar to that described in Specification 29,658/10.
Patent GB-191100375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Waterproof Seat and Knee Covers for use on Cycles and Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GEAKE OWEN BODLEY
IPC: B62J1/20
Filed: 1911-06-08
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 375. Geake, O. B. June 8. Weather screens. - A waterproof cover for cycles, motor-vehicles, &c. for use as a knee cover &c., comprises a cylindrical casing a in which is mounted a roller tube b slotted longitudinally for the reception of the end of a sheet of waterproof material c, which is retained in the slot by a rod c<1> secured to the sheet. The sheet passes through a longitudinal slot a<2> in the outer casing. The roller has at one end a spindle b<1> running in a plug a<1> in the casing, and at the other end a spindle b<2>, having secured thereto one end of a leaf spring d', and running in a spring-drum d, to which is attached the other end of the spring. A ratchetwheel e is fixed upon the spindle and is engaged by a pawl e<1> pressed by a spring e<2>, and a thumb-pin f<1> serves to disengage the pawl; the cover or sheet may thus be drawn out to any length and retained by the ratchet, being released by pressure on the thumb-pin.
Patent GB-191101323-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Modulating the Tone of Gramophones, Phonographs, or other Talking Machines.
Inventor: SANDERS GERTRUDE IVY
Filed: 1911-01-18
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 1323. Sanders, G. I. Jan. 18. Stylus-bar dampers.- A stylus-bar damper is supported solely by the stylus bar, and consists of a spring ring a with jaws b for gripping the stylus bar c and strips d riveted to it to serve as handles for disengaging the clip. A cam e secured to a plate f on one strip d, is brought to bear upon the other strip d to vary the pressure of the jaws b on the stylus bar c which is stated to modulate or soften the tone. An index finger h on a scale i indicates the degree of pressure applied.
Patent GB-191105456-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Sterilising Milk and other Liquids.
Inventor: BOCK CHARLES DE
IPC: A23L3/10
Filed: 1911-03-04
Granted: 1912-03-04
Abstract: 5456. Bock, C. de. March 4. Sterilizing and preserving milk &c.-Milk or other liquid is sterilized in containers under pressure, for example f o u r a t m o s p h e r e s, which is exerted by the milk &c. throughout the heating and cooling, and which is sufficient to prevent decomposition, the containers being subsequently closed without access of air to the milk &c. Suitable apparatus comprises autoclaves 3 containing pipes 4 which communicate with the containers 1 and with a tube 7 or pump. Pistons 8 communicate by passages 40 with the pipes 4, and by passages 39 with the containers. In operation, the pistons 8 being in the position shown in Fig. 4, the containers are filled by a pump having a returnvalve opening at a certain pressure or by the tube 7 or tank 32 in conjunction with a pump, and after sterilization, the pistons 8 are raised. Pistons 20 are then raised by springs 14 within cylinders 11 carried by the screw covers 10, the pressure being reduced in the chambers 27 by milk entering chambers 26 through apertures 17, and the vessels are finally sealed by the packings 24, as shown in Fig. 5. Alternatively, the milk may pass into chambers 30 in the covers, Fig. 5, which are closed during heating by ball-valves &c. 31 depressed by springs &c. The passages 39 may be provided with valves which drop to close the passages when the pistons 8 are raised. The containers may be filled before placing in the autoclaves, and the pistons 8 may be operated from outside the autoclaves.
Patent GB-191108465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirts.
Inventor: SHAPIRO DAVID HARRY
IPC: A41D1/21
Filed: 1911-04-05
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 8465. Shapiro, D. H. April 5. Expansion and contraction, facilitating; fastening wearing-apparel. - Relates to means for adjusting the size of skirt waists. The ends of the waistband 4 are provided with loops 5 sliding on a second waistband 6, which is preferablv resilient and is attached to a back flap 2. The belt 6 is fastened, and the loops 5 adjusted on the belt 6. The ends of the top of the skirt are then folded as in Fig. 4, and press-buttons 9 on the outside of the band 4 . are engaged with corresponding parts on the outside of the flap 2 at the level of the belt 6, so that the skirt is fastened over the flap 2.
Patent GB-191108561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks and Seats.
IPC: A47B39/02
Filed: 1911-04-06
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 8561. North of England School Furnishing Co., and Gray, C. A. April 6. [Cognate Application, 19,996/11.] Seat adjustments.-A school desk A and seat B are carried on movable members C, D sliding in guides in standards E, F provided with racks e, f respectively. Pawls G pivoted to the movable parts are normally held in engagement with the racks by springs g, and are released by rods, cords, &c. H operated by hand or by foot and arranged so that, when the pawls are released, the weight of the moving parts is taken by the rods &c. The parts may be secured in any adjusted position by means of clamping-screws d'. Loose blocks K may be secured to the standards in the usual lowest positions of the pawls, so that after being temporarily used in the raised position the movable parts may be readily lowered to the normal position. The seat backs M may be automatically or independently adjusted in inclination as the seats are adjusted. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, extensions m' on the lower ends of back supports m pivoted at d are formed with inclined or curved slots engaging pins d<1> on the standards. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9, the pins d' are adjustable in slots d' in the standards. The extensions m<1> may be provided with pins engaging slots or cams on the standards. In another arrangement, the supports m are formed with sectorshaped parts provided with a series of holes or notches engaged by pins, bolts, or catches. In a further modification, the pivot connexion is formed of two opposed serrated or toothed surfaces held together by a bolt so as to permit of an angular adjustment.
Patent GB-191109363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Regulating Arrangements.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: H02J7/22
Filed: 1911-04-15
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 9363. Lake, W. E., [United States Light and Heating Co.]. April 15. Regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for.-The regulator of a dynamo for a supply system containing a battery consists of one or more resistance sections under the control of one or more vibrating contacts, normally controlled by one or more series coils ; and a voltage relay which operates to close the circuit of one or more voltage coils when the voltage of the dynamo rises to a predetermined value. In the arrangement shown, the circuit of the shunt field 2 contains twp resistance sections 3, 4, one of which is greater than the other. Movable contacts 13, 14 are mounted upon cores 7, 8 provided with series windings 5, 6, auxiliary windings 17, 18, and voltage windings 21, 22. The contacts 13, 14 normally engage fixed contacts 15, 16 by means of adjustable springs 11, 12, the spring 12 being stronger than the spring 11. When the dynamo is at rest, a battery 26 supplies the load 27, and the resistance sections 3, 4 are short-circuited. As the dynamo speeds up, its voltage gradually increases, and, when it reaches a predetermined value, a switch 25 connects the dynamo to the battery and load circuit through the series coils 5, 6. If the current from the dynamo rises above a predetermined value, the coil 5 operates to separate the contacts 13, 15, thereby inserting the resistance section 3 and de-energizing the winding 17. The reduced current through the coil 5 allows the spring 11 to close the contacts 13, 15, thereby short-circuiting the resistance 3. If the current output of the dynamo still tends to increase, the resistance 3 is introduced for longer intervals; and, upon a further tendency to increase, the resistance 3 is placed continuously in circuit, and the winding 6 operates to introduce the resistance 4. When the battery 26 approaches its fully-charged condition, the increased electromotive force causes the relay 19 to close the circuit of the voltage coils 21, 22, and the voltage of the dynamo is reduced by inserting resistances 3, 4, the switch 25 simultaneously operating to disconnect the dynamo from the battery.
Patent GB-191111583-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing for Shafts and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: F16C33/26
Filed: 1911-05-13
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 11,583. Robertson, A. R. May 13. Capillary-action lubricators.-Plugs G of felt or other absorbent material, resting on a washer H, are used to convey oil to a bearing consisting of a metal helix B surrounding a shaft A.
Patent GB-191115758-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Candle Lamps.
Inventor: GREEN CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 1911-07-06
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 15,758. Green, C. E. July 6. Candle-holders.-A candle-lamp, in which the lower end of the containing-tube is connected to an expansible plug which fits in the candlestick, has the flange A of the carrier of the expanding device F formed with one or more T-shaped slots B to engage with pins D on the tube C. The carrier is composed of a cup G with a screw-threaded hole U and a curled flanged edge H, to which is secured a ring A provided with the recesses B, Fig. 5, or it may be a curled flanged-edged ring G and a cup I having a screw-threaded hole U, Fig. 6; or it may be a ring A having recesses B and a washer I having a screw-threaded hole, Fig. 3. The plug F is expanded by turning the carrier on a screw E in the plug F. The wall tube C is strengthened by a ring L, which has an inwardly turned flange L<1> and carries the pins D.
Patent GB-191117418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Guidance of Aeroplanes.
Inventor: WENDTLAND AUGUST
IPC: B64C17/00
Filed: 1911-07-31
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 17,418. Wendtland, A. July 31. [Addition to 8326/11.] No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Propelling; balancing. - In aeroplanes that are raised and balanced by air jets, the airconduit a has a rotatable head b controlled by a pendulum h, so that, when the machine tilts, the jet is directed u n d e r the plane at the lower side.
Patent GB-191118034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stocks and Dies.
Inventor: FREY SIMON
IPC: B23G5/04
Filed: 1911-08-09
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 18,034. Frey, S. Aug. 9. Stocks and dies.--A stock body is mounted in a circular frame having two handles, one of which contains a pawl adapted to act as a ratchet in either direction or to secure the frame to the stock at will. The stock b is rotatable in the frame c secured to the handle f, in which is mounted the pawl g kept in the radial position by springs i. This pawl engages notches a in the stock, and by screwing-in one or both the screws j, j<1> acts as required. A second handle o may be attached to the frame by the band n and the screws m.
Patent GB-191118884-A (GB)
Title: Starting Cranks for Hydro-carbon Engines.
Inventor: BERGERON JAY PIERRE
IPC: F02N1/02
Filed: 1911-08-22
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 18,884. Bergeron, J. P., and McGaffey, J. W. Aug. 22. Turning - gear comprises a handle 9 loose on a stub shaft carrying on a pivot 11 a weighted latch 10; normally the handle is in line with a radial arm 7 fixed on the shaft, a projection 14 on the latch engaging with a recess 8 in the arm. The latch is held in the engaged position by a spring - pressed plunger 15 entering a recess of adjustable depth. On a premature ignition, the inertia of the latch disengages the handle and arm. A pin 13 and slot 12 limit the movement of the latch; the plunger 15 enters a recess 17 in the disengaged position.
Patent GB-191121188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lead Pigments.
Inventor: POPE SAMUEL
IPC: C09C1/16
Filed: 1911-09-26
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 21,188. Pope, S. Sept. 26. Separating by gravity.-Apparatus used in preparing amorphous lead sulphate comprises vessels a provided with conical bottoms b and agitating-means. Lead oxide or metallic lead separating from the liquid above collects in tubular extensions c provided with valves d, e.
Patent GB-191122983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Intercommunication Telephone Systems.
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 22,983. British Insulated and Helsby Cables, Aitken, W., Cooper, H., and Remington, C. Oct. 18. Intercommunication systems are provided at each station with a switch j working over contacts 1, 2, 3 corresponding to the other stations, and adapted, when depressed to make contact, to be held by a spring latch until released by the return of the hand-telephone set to its cradle. Station A calls station B by depressing the switch arm a on to the contact 2 and actuating the ringing key b, thus completing a circuit from battery n, over lead r, contacts of switch b, switch arm a, line p, contacts of switches c<1>, b<1> and d' to the buzzer e<1>. When both telephone instruments are raised, a talking circuit is completed from line s, microphone h, receiver f, contacts of switches d and b, switch arm a, line p, contacts of switches c<1>, b<1> and d<1>, telephone instruments f<1>, h<1>, back to line s. This circuit is supplied with current from the battery n through the coil g and the contacts of switch c' to the switch d<1>. A construction of switch is shown in Fig. 3, where the depressed plunger j<2> is held by the latch plate w until the depression of the cradle plunger t causes the roller u<1> to push back the plate. Besides the switch arm a<2> the plunger causes an arm a<3> which works out a series of studs so as to prevent the depression of the arm between two contact studs. Specifications 25,502/10 and 13,963/12 are referred to.
Patent GB-191123761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooling Apparatus for Confectionery and Food.
Inventor: NAGEL LUDWIG
IPC: F25D17/00
Filed: 1911-10-27
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 23,761. Nagel, L. Oct. 27. Cooling-chambers.-An apparatus for cooling confectionery, food, &c. has several storeys divided by horizontal partitions b, each storey being provided with several hinged doors c which are fitted with shelves d to carry trays of goods &c. A propeller e forces air along the lower storey, from which it passes by a rounded cover f to the next upper storey, whence it escapes by an outlet g. The chambers consist of units bolted together and to legs h.
Patent GB-191125526-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Pleating Paper Capsules and Applying them to and Securing them on Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: PARKER EDWARD
IPC: B67B1/10
Filed: 1911-11-16
Granted: 1912-11-18
Abstract: 25,526. Parker, E. Nov. 16. Coating - machines.- Bottle necks are gummed, preparatory to having capsules affixed thereon, by brushes 28 mounted on a rotating spindle 29. The brushes contact as they rotate with a perforated part 32 of a gum reservoir 31.
Patent GB-191204737-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fly-trap for the Capture and Destruction of Flies and the like Insects.
Inventor: COX ROBERT HANHAM
IPC: A01M1/06
Filed: 1912-02-26
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 4737. Cox, R. H. Feb. 26. Insect traps.-Relates to a trap for catching flies and other insects, the Figure showing the trap after being operated. A tube A of metal, wood, &c. is held in the closed position by the engagement, with a groove therein, of the edge of a circular aperture in a trigger F which passes through slots in a frame D and is bent as shown, the inner end of the V- s h a p e d part being secured to the frame. The inner end of the tube A is screwed into a hollow piston B, closely fitting a glass cylinder C contained in the frame D, which is provided with a short tube having a weighted door H and connected by a spring G with a short tube, fixed into a disk E resting on projections on the inner surface of the frame D, and in which the tube A slides. A removable cap I fitting the bottom of the frame D. is divided by partitions into three annular compartments, the centre for the reception of the end of the tube A when reversed for transport purposes, the middle for insecticide to kill the trapped insects, and the outer for a rubber ring to engage the bottom of the cylinder C. To operate the trap, a tube A, which is then depressed, is pointed at the insects that it is desired to entrap and the trigger F is pressed. By the action of the spring G and piston B the released tube A is propelled forward and the insects are drawn into the cylinder C through the tube A and door H, the door flying open.
Patent GB-191213503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KIND GUSTAV HEINRICH OTTO
IPC: F02B41/08
Filed: 1912-06-08
Granted: 1913-07-08
Abstract: 13,503. Kind, G. H. O. June 9, 1911, [Convention date]. Engines with two or more parallel cylinders with axes perpendicular to main shaft; radialcylinder engines. - The engine shown in Fig. 1 is described as a twostroke - cycle internalcombustion engine having charging - pumps 1, 2, a high - pressure cylinder 3, and lowpressure cylinders 4, 5, 6, the distribution of the charges in the working cylinders, which may be inclined, being controlled by the pistons, and some of the exhaust gases of the cylinder 6 being discharged through a passage 28 in the piston of the cylinder 5. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states that, by cutting out the charging-pumps, the engine may be made to operate as a steam-engine the motive fluid being admitted through the orifice 16. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191216120-A (GB)
Title: A Sub-soil and Soil Drainer Attachment to Ploughs or other Devices.
Inventor: FORLONG DOUGLAS GORDON
IPC: E02F5/10
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 16,120. Forlong, D. G., and Whitehead, H. W. July 10. Drain - ploughs. - A drainer attachment for ploughs and other devices comprises a blade a having a front cutting-edge and curved slot e and connected by a link d, Fig. 2, to a mandrel b. The blade is adjustably mounted between inclined blocks k on a frame h so that the blade is inclined as shown; or the blade may be provided with apertures to receive pegs on the frame, or have an adjustable collar bearing on the frame. Wedge - shaped blocks g may be mounted on the blade to assist the mandrel b. The mandrel may be rigidly attached to the blade a.
Patent GB-191218357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding or Retaining Curtains when the latter are Bunched at One Part.
Inventor: SWANSER JOHN
IPC: A47H19/00
Filed: 1912-08-09
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 18,357. Swanser, J., and Swanser, J. F. G., [trading as Swanser & Son]. Aug. 9. Curtains, drawing. - A device for holding the bunched part of a curtain comprises a spring strip b bent to circular form, which is rigidly secured near one of its ends to a base-plate a, and is provided with hooked or other automatically engaging parts c.
Patent GB-191222796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Turbines.
Inventor: HOLZWARTH HANS
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 22,796. Holzwarth, H., and Junghans, E. Oct. 7. Nozzles.-In periodic-combustion gas turbines, the passages f leading from the outlet c of a combustion chamber to the turbine wheel are provided with plano-parallel internal walls. The cross-sectional area of the outlet apertures is greater than 1/100th of the volume of the combustion chamber divided by the diameter of a sphere of a volume equal to that of the combustion chamber. Specification 21,268/11 is referred to in connexion with this area.