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Patent GB-191018003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: WELLS MCKENZIE FARRAN
IPC: F16J15/24
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 18,003. Wells, M. F. July 28. Boxes; glands; draining; packing; metallic; packing, substitutes for.-The packing is surrounded by a bevelled segmental ring C, the parts of which are separated by recessed helical or other springs E and their joints covered by leaf springs I. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the segmental ring C engages the inner end of the stuffing-box and a cover B, provided with a gland J, which is adjusted by bolts G, and flat end bearings are provided for the packing by a grooved ring N and a bevelled ring M. A drainage passage Q from the space between the ring C and the stuffing-box is provided. In a modification, the inner bearing for the segmental ring C consists of a sleeve fitting in the cylinder casting, which is connected to the cover by bolts, the flat bearings for the packing being provided by a bush in the sleeve and a ring M as before; the outer cylindrical surfaces of the sleeve and the cover may be provided with baffle-grooves. In another form, the bearings for the segmental ring C are formed on the cylinder casting and on a cap which screws thereon, while the flat bearings for the packing are provided by two rings M.
Patent GB-191022517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Ignition Appliances.
Inventor: WALTER RIESE
IPC: H01T13/46
Filed: 1910-09-28
Abstract: 22,517. Riese, W. Sept. 29, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Sparking-plugs.-The sparks pass over the surface of the insulator f, the sparking - points of the insulated terminal d ending on the insulation. In modifications, the insulator and central terminal may project beyond the plug body, or be in line therewith.
Patent GB-191025464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Control Mechanism for the Brakes and similarly Operated Parts of Cycles, Motor Cycles and the like.
IPC: B62L3/02
Filed: 1910-11-02
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 25,464. Bowden Brake Co., and Lamplugh, H. A. Nov. 2. Brake mechanism.-A device for operating the Bowden-wire mechanism of cycle and like brakes &c. comprises a cranked lever f, the stem e' of which is mounted in an extension d of the handle-bar tube and has a helical surface l formed thereon which co-operates with a fixed helical surface in the handle-bar extension, so that, when the handle f is operated, its stem rotates and moves longitudinally in the extension d to pull the inner member of the Bowdenwire mechanism.
Patent GB-191101946-A (GB)
Title: Cooling Device for the Cylinders of Rotary Combustion Motors.
Inventor: WINDHOFF HANS
IPC: F01P3/00
Filed: 1911-01-25
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 1946. Windhoff, H. May 24, 1910, [Convention date]. Cylinders, cooling.-The cooling - fluid contained in the jackets 4 of a revolving cylinder engine is circulated by centrifugal force through cooling-pipes 7 which are connected to end chambers 5, 6 or to the ends of the jackets. To avoid inequalities due to different rates of steam generation in the various jackets, the jackets are connected by pipes 8.
Patent GB-191107754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Purifying and Cooling Hot Gases.
Inventor: ZSCHOKE HEINRICH
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 1911-03-28
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 7754. Zschocke, H. March 28. Drawings to Specification. Impurities, separating from gases. - In a process for purifying and cooling hot gases and gas mixtures containing mechanical impurities and mixed with vapours, the gases, by the pressure of the gas generated and by the suction effect of a fan, are first passed through a depositing - chamber and a coarse filter, and then, by the pressure effect of the fan, through a finer filter, a cooler, and a water-separator, whereby reheating of the gas before filtration is rendered unnecessary. A known process is also described in which the gases pass successively through a depositing - chamber, preliminary cooler, reheater, filter, fan, final cooler, and water-separator.
Patent GB-191119057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Composition for the Cure of Disease in Bees.
Inventor: DENNETT ROBERT ALLAN
IPC: A61K33/14
Filed: 1911-08-25
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 19,057. Dennett, R. A. Aug. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Medicinal powders for external use; lotions.- A composition for treating disease in bees consists of common salt, sulphur, and Epsom-salt. The mixture may be scattered on the bees in powder form or may be sprayed in the form of a solution.
Patent GB-191123048-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ball and Float Valves.
Inventor: DORRINGTON FREDERICK HERBERT
IPC: F16K33/00
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 23,048. Dorrington, F. H., and Rippin, A. J. Oct. 18. Ball and float valves.-The lever 10 of a ball cock is secured to the float 1 by an intermediate member 5 provided with a threaded shank 6 which passes through a hole in the ball and is secured by a nut 7 and washer 8. The member 5 is further secured to the ball by soldering, and a hole 11 is provided in the ball to allow of access to the nut 7.
Patent GB-191124913-A (GB)
Title: Improved Foot Arch Support.
Inventor: SCHOLL FRANK JOHN
IPC: A43B7/22
Filed: 1911-11-08
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 24,913. Scholl, F. J. Nov. 8. Foot-arch supports.-A leather covering e is supported by three springs a, b, d. of which the first a is shaped to the shape of the foot-arch, the second b is preferably longer than the spring a, and is narrower at its middle than at its ends, while the third d is a reinforcing-spring which is formed with central lateral extensions d<1> to clip over the spring b. The two springs a, b are connected together at one end only by rivets c, which also pass through the covering c; a rivet f connects the other end of spring a to the covering.
Patent GB-191125049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for use in Building Walls and the like.
Inventor: CAGNASSI UBERTO
IPC: E04G21/22
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 25,049. Cagnassi, U. Nov. 14, 1910, [Convention date]. Brick-laying machines.-Consists of a mortar receptacle 15 carried by a frame 10 which travels on guides 9, and a pressure-roller 22. The ends of the receptacle 15 are open, and the sides bear against the face and top of the course last laid; the sides can be adjusted apart by a screw 12, and carry gauge bars 17 and a bevelled mortar-spreader 18, which engages side slots 20 and consists of two telescopic members. As the machine moves to the left, mortar is spread by the spreader 18 but is kept clear at the edges by the shouldered side 14; bricks are then laid between the bars 17, and are bedded in the ' mortar by the roller 22. The lower part of the sides 15 may be hinged, and one side of the roller trolly 26 may be detachable. The guides 9 are suspended by cords 8 from a drum 7 on a wheeled framework 1. ,
Patent GB-191128617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Troughs for Feeding Animals.
Inventor: RICHARD MARIE JOSEPH JEAN BAPT
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 28,617. Richard, M. J. J. B. Dec. 22, 1910, [Convention date]. Feeding and drinking appliances for animals. -A hollow cylinder 1, Fig. 2, forming the trough, is carried by bars 3<a> on supports 2 forming a frame and is adapted to be rotated through worm gearing 4, 5 by a handle 6. The movement of the cylinder is limited by the engagement of a wedge 7 thereon with a spring pin 8 mounted in a shell 10, Fig. 3, secured on a bar 9 mounted on one journal 3 on the bar 3<a> and of which the outer end is secured at 12 or 13 on the support 2. In a modification, the rotation is secured by the lever mechanism shown in Fig. 4, the lever 14 being provided with a pawl having a handle 17 to engage a sector 18 to fix the lever in a given position and having a slotted portion 19 in which slides a pin 20 on the crank 15.
Patent GB-191129022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Children's Cots and the like.
Inventor: PHILLIPS HARRY PHILIP
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1911-12-23
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 29,022. Phillips, H. P. Dec. 23. [Cognate Application, 12,921/12.] Furniture, means to facilitate moving bodily.-In a cot having four legs mounted on transverse rockers, sliding or pivotally mounted rods, brought into contact with the floor by a hand or foot operated lever, are provided for scotching the rockers. The rockers 2, 3 are connected to the tubes forming the legs 1 by means of spigot pieces 4 cast on the rockers. In the form shown in Figs. 5 and 6, sliding foot-pieces 8 are adapted to be pressed downwards to scotch the rockers by the engagement of the bevelled ends 14 of rods 9 with the inclined top part 13 of the rods 8. The rods 9 are actuated by a lever 19 pivoted in a bearing 18 supported by stays 12. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, pivoted rods 20 having castors 24 are actuated by the lever 19 so as to raise the rockers from the ground.
Patent GB-191200558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: ORMEROD JAMES
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1912-01-08
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 558. Ormerod, J., and Thornton, T. Jan. 8. Shuttles are provided with a threading-stud disposed in a recess communicating with the eye by a slit e, Fig. 1, and having a flanged top a<3>, Fig. 3, a flat shank, and a cylindrical or rectangular lower portion. The crank is tapered in plan, and the thicker edge is inclined and provided with a prong c, while the other edge is inclined forwards to a point beneath the flange. In a modification applied to an eyeless shuttle, the flange is formed with a slot a<4>, Fig. 5, through which the thread is passed, saw-cuts a<5> being provided for tensioning.
Patent GB-191201756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints and the like.
Inventor: ROW RUEBEN ROBERT
IPC: F16L19/02
Filed: 1912-01-22
Granted: 1913-01-22
Abstract: 1756. Row, R. R. Jan. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Overlap joints with tapered spigots and with bolts and flanges; plates, securing tubes to.- The tube end 4 is bent back over the conical surface of a ring 6 and is pressed into a conical socket 5 by a union nut, bolts and flanges, or other suitable means. The conical socket may be the end of a tube to which connexion is to be made, or, in attaching tubes to boiler &c. plates, it may be a conical hole in the plate. The parts may be drawn together by a plate 7<a> bearing on the ring 6 and having oppositely disposed slots engaging bolts 8, with nuts 9, the underside of the nuts being conical, and bearing against the chamfered edge 11<a> of the slot. The socket may have a more rapid taper than the pipe end, and the ring 6 may be cut away to provide a space 6<b>. This construction allows expansion due to rise in temperature, without deformation of the pipe.
Patent GB-191202299-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bracelet, Necklet and the like.
Inventor: WEST WILLIAM WALTER
IPC: A44C5/02
Filed: 1912-01-29
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 2299. West, W. W. Jan. 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bracelets; necklaces.-A bracelet, necklet, &c. comprises a number of ornamental parts A threaded on a flat strip of elastic webbing b, Figs. 2 and 3, or other elastic material. The parts A have two long flat sides a and two short sides a<1>, the sides a being formed from flat strips and being soldered to wires a'. Each part A may be made from a single piece of metal bent round a flat metal rod.
Patent GB-191205021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bust-supporters.
Inventor: MARTELL LYDIA
IPC: A41C1/06
Filed: 1912-02-28
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 5021. Martell, L., and Payne, E. J. Feb. 28. Breast pads and bust improvers.-A corset girdle I carries steel stays A which support bent wires B. Fabric E<1> formed into a cup-shape covers the wires B and fits over the bust. Straps H are attached to the top of each supporter, and pass over the shoulder to.the back of the corset.
Patent GB-191214005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Rolling of Bars or Girders of I, H, U, or like Section.
Inventor: PUPPE JOHANN
IPC: B21B1/08
Filed: 1912-06-15
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 14,005. Puppe, J. June 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Rolling.-Profile sections are rolled by alternately inclining and straightening the flanges. The rolls shown are for rolling I-sections, and in operation the work passes to the rolls shown in Fig. 1, then through the rolls shown in Fig. 2 for straightening the flanges, and again back through the rolls of Fig. 2, with the vertical rolls g thrown out of operation so that the rolls e, f act on the flanges at i. The sequence of operations is repeated until the required reduction is obtained. When rolling U-beams, conical rolls are used in place of the double conical rolls shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191217170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Soles for Slippers and other Footwear.
Inventor: VERO JOSEPH LESTER
IPC: A43B3/10
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 17,170. Vero, J. L. July 23. Slippers.-The sole for the worked upper of a bedroom slipper or the like has a stiffening- strip a of leather, united with it at the heel end b by stitching c. The strip is preferably provided with perforations d for attaching the upper. The strip may be composed of materials other than leather, such as imitation leather, fabrics, rubber, felt, or the like.
Patent GB-191217375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rimers or like Tools.
Inventor: AESCHBACH FRIEDRICH
IPC: B23D77/04
Filed: 1912-07-26
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 17,375. Aeschbach, F. July 29, 1911, [Convention date]. Reamers.-The blades 13 of an adjustable reamer are provided with support portions 14 so that by screwing- up the clamping-means 8 the blades are bent outwards. The adjusting-nut 12 has a micrometer scale for fine adjustments.
Patent GB-191217632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-extinguishing Devices using Chemical Reagents.
Inventor: MATTARELLI ERCOLE
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1912-07-30
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 17,632. Mattarelli, E. July 30. Extincteurs. -Relates to extincteurs of the type in which a pivoted acid-bottle is adapted to turn over to discharge the acid. A pearshaped acid-bottle g is provided with recesses k on opposite sides to receive conical pivot pins carried by brackets c depending from the cover b of the extincteur, and the mouth of the bottle is closed by a spherical valve i, which is movable in a chamber s and is acted upon by a spring q. By depressing a spring-pressed rod n sliding in a tube d, the bottle g is freed from the valve i, and is thus allowed to swing into an inverted position.
Patent GB-191217770-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Counting and Collecting Coins.
Inventor: PROECKL FRANZ
IPC: G07D9/06
Filed: 1912-07-31
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 17,770. Pr÷ckl, F. July 31, 1911, [Convention date]. Counters for coins etc.; transfer mechanism; zeroizing-mechanism.-In apparatus for connting coins &c., a hopper 23 and connected tube 21 are moved along one of the faces of a prism, each face of which is divided by transverse ledges 8 adapted to receive and retain the coins issuing successively from the tube. The prism is then turned by means of a hand-wheel 34 and the coins discharged into a collecting- tube 28 in which a paper wrapper may be placed : a lid 31 supports the wrapper. A cylindrical extension 6 of the prism indicates through an aperture 13 the number of coins discharged or counted by the prism, and by means of a single or transfer tooth 37 co-operates with an indicating-drum 39 which can be seen through an aperture 43. As shown in Fig. 5, collecting- tubes and supply-tubes of various sizes can be employed. The drum 39 can be zeroized by means of a finger-piece 44 attached to the axis of the drum.
Patent GB-191222765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting-framings for Cycle Carriers.
Inventor: ASHBY FRANK
IPC: B62J1/16
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 22,765. Ashby, F., [trading as Ashby & Co., F.]. Oct. 7. Seat attachments; luggage-carriers.-A carrier for motor and other cycles has attachment means at the front whereby it may be secured to the rear of the machine, and other attachment means at the back for securing it to the front of the machine, as may be desired. The carrier comprises a supporting-frame 2 with stays 4 to be secured to the wheel axle or to the front forks or back stays of the cycle, a clip 17, 18 at the forward end for connexion to the back stays when the carrier is to be mounted at the rear of the cycle, and fixed or detachable arms 7 at the rear of the carrier frame to be secured to the handle-bar or handle-bar stem when the carrier is to be disposed in front. As shown, the arms are detachably connected to the frame 2 by bolts 11 and projections 12 engaging holes 13; the arms may, however, be integral with or permanently secured to the frame. The seat 1 is provided with an extension 19 forming a wheel guard, the extension having side wings 20 with leg rests 21 and feet supports 22. The U-shaped part 17 is hinged so that it may be adjusted to the inclination of the back stays.
Patent GB-191222918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change Speed Gearing for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: GOSSET ADRIEN BENJAMIN
IPC: B62K25/02
Filed: 1912-10-08
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 22,918. Gosset, A. B. Oct. 13, 1911, [Conventiun date]. Variable-speed gearing.-In a change-speed gear for cycles &c. of the kind in which sprocket-wheels M of different diameters are fixed one to each end of the hub, the wheel being taken out of the frame and turned end for end in order to obtain a change of gear, means are provided whereby the position of the wheel axle may be immediately adjusted to tension the chain according to the particular sprocket-wheel to be used. Blocks A, B, adjustably secured to the fork-ends C, D by the usual chain-tensioning screws K and nuts L and by the nuts F upon screw-threaded extensions E, are grooved to receive eccentric axle-carrying slides G which are adapted to be locked in position by screws J. To change the gear, the slides are withdrawn from the blocks, the hub is turned end for end, and the axle given a quarter-turn so that the flat sides 3 of the slides come into engagement with the flat sides 2 of the blocks to give the proper tension in the chain for the particular sprocket-wheel M to be used.
Patent GB-191223573-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Brushing and Polishing Parquet Flooring.
Inventor: VISTYAK BALINT
IPC: A47L11/08
Filed: 1912-10-15
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 23,573. Vistyßk, B. Oct. 15. Polishing and waxing machines.-A machine for brushing and polishing parquet flooring comprises two rotary cylindrical brushes 1, 2 mounted in a frame 4 which has an extension 5 carrying an adjustable flat brush 6, which acts as a braking-device and prevents the brushes 1, 2 from merely rolling along the floor. The brushes are rotated from a shaft 13 in the frame 4, through a shaft 18 in a frame 26 mounted co - axiallv with the shaft 13, so as to be displaceable about it, but so that the weight of the frame does not rest on the shaft 13. The shaft 18 is driven by a hand crank 22 or by an electromotor. A fly-wheel 30 is mounted on the shaft 18. Wax-containers 8 are mounted above the cylindrical brushes 1, 2.
Patent GB-191224675-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in connection with Practising Golf.
Inventor: MINSHALL CHARLES HAMILTON
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 24,675. Minshall, C. H. Oct. 28. . Golf-practising appliances.-A device for use in practising putting consists of a U-shaped frame across the mouth of which is stretched an elastic band b. The back a' of the device is inclined on the inner surface and is supported on adjusting-screws c.
Patent GB-191224785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Book Covers.
IPC: B42D3/12
Filed: 1912-10-29
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 24,785. Eyre & Spottiswoode, and Allen, S. A. Oct. 29. Covers. - Relates to yapp or circuit covers for books, particularly bibles and prayer and hymn books, of the kind in which an outer leather or like cover is lined with paper and rendered untearable by means of a hemp or other cord c enclosed at the edges of the cover by folding the material. According to the present invention, the outer leather cover a is lined adhesively with paper b, which is then grained or crinkled simultaneously with the leather and subsequently thinned uniformly over its surface, for example by means of a buffing or sand-papering machine.
Patent GB-191224941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Operated Portable Hammers for use with Percussive Tools for Rivetting, Caulking, Chipping and the like.
IPC: B25D11/12
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-12-31
Abstract: 24,941. Electric Hammers, Ltd., and Scott, J. Oct. 31. Percussive hand tools.-In a power-operated hammer in which a tool, held against the work by the hammer casing, is operated by a hollow hammer head elastically driven from a crank by a piston sliding therein and by springs arranged on opposite sides of the piston, the piston compresses air on each side thereof to form a pneumatic buffer to relieve the springs. The hammer head F, provided with helical grooves f<1> to prevent cushioning, is reciprocated in the casing A by the piston P carried by a slot-headed rod G which engages guides H and is driven by a crank-shaft C adapted to be connected to the driving-shaft D by a clutch E operated by a lever c<1> in the handle a<2>; the piston acts through springs J, K. Air-ports N, O are provided in the hammer head and are cut off by the piston in its reciprocation, the air on each side of the piston then forming a pneumatic buffer; to increase the buffering effect, the air spaces may be reduced by means of extensions p<1> on each side of the piston or by similar extensions on each end of the hammer head. Only one set of air ports may be provided or such ports may be omitted. The buffering effect may be augmented bv the use of buffer springs. Specifications 9329/11 and 24,090/12 are referred to. The Provisional Specification states also that the buffering effect may be obtained by springs alone, these springs being shorter than the main springs; further, the helical grooves may be provided in the interior of the hammer casing instead of on the hammer head.
Patent GB-191225243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: MOWBRAY JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 25,243. Mowbray, J. W., and Chambers, J. H. Nov. 4. Two-stroke-cycle engines; cylinders, passages of, and arrangement of igniters in; driving- gear.-The charge enters the cylinder from the crank chamber through a passage 17 in the piston, which at the end of the instroke presents its lower end to a pocket 14 containing the igniter. The crank - shaft and cylinder axes are out of line. Referenee has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 19,936/97 and 729/08.
Patent GB-191228308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: PRIOR JAMES DAMREL
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 1912-12-09
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 28,308. Prior, J. D. Dec. 9. Grates.-The front grid d of a fire-place has V-shaped or like ends d<2>, and is movable vertically in corresponding grooves in the sides of the fire-place. It is upheld by a rotatable central bar e, which has one or more projections e<2> capable of being brought into engagement with the upper edge of the front bar or ledge b of the grate. The bar e is rotated by a poker &c. inserted in the hole e<4> in the knob at its upper end.