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Patent GB-191011739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Draining Bottles and the like.
Inventor: HERROD JOHN
IPC: B08B9/20
Filed: 1910-05-12
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 11,739. Herrod, J., and Till, G. May 12. Bottles and jars, draining.-In apparatus for draining bottles, jars, &c. before washing them, the crate of bottles is placed on its side in a box e pivoted at d. The box is then turned until a buffer h comes against a stop c, so that the bottles rest neck downwards on the side f which is perforated. The box is preferably so weighted that when released it swings back to the position shown in full lines, where it rests against a stop b.
Patent GB-191015565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles for Blacking, Paint and the like.
Inventor: HANNAH GEORGE OSBORNE
IPC: B65D35/24
Filed: 1910-06-28
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 15,565. Hannah, G. O. June 28. Tubes or containers, collapsible.-A container for blacking, paint, &c. is provided with a flanged disk 4<a>, Fig. 3, having an internallyscrewed part 10 adapted to engage the screwed neck 2<a> of the container 1<a>. By turning the disk 4<a>, holes 11, 12 can be made to register, so that the blacking &c. can be forced from the container on to the disk. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the upper end of the part 6 is closed by a screwed cap 7 and the upper end of the screwed neck 2 lies below the holes 8 in the part 6. The lower surface of the cap 7 is level with the upper edges of the holes 8. The contents of the container may be expelled by means of a winding-key 3.
Patent GB-191017349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Controllers for use in connection with Electro-motors.
IPC: H01H61/00
Filed: 1910-07-21
Granted: 1911-07-21
Abstract: 17,349. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Garner, J. R., and Mueller, M. R. H. July 21. Switches.-The following switches and switch details are described in connexion with a motor controller of the barrel type:- Electro - magnetic switches with optional mechanical actuation. A main switch, comprising a spring-controlled lever, operated by a shunt no-volt coil, is provided with an emergency release, consisting of a slide which may be operated either by hand from the exterior of the controller, to break the shunt circuit and positively open the main switch, or by the opening of the hinged doors of the casing. The main switch, Fig. 3, consists of a bell-crank lever 11 journaled in a hanger bracket 13 and connected to a pull - off spring 15 anchored to the bracket. The longer arm of the lever 11 carries a pair of insulated brushes 19, adapted to bridge two pairs of fingers 21, respectively on the positive and negative sides of the main circuit. The no-volt operating-coil 30 is supported in a frame carried by hangers 33, and its core is coupled to the short arm of the switch lever. The emergency knob 77 at the side of the casing can be pressed by hand to break the no-volt circuit and mechanically push open the main-switch lever 11. This knob is secured to a horizontal slide 78, the inner end of which may impinge against the lever 11. A coil spring 79 normally holds the slide inoperative and clear of the lever 11. An insulated collar 80 co-operates with a spring contact 81 upon the finger-bar 23 to form a switch, normally closed, in series with the no-volt coil. Near the axes of the doors 8, 8 of the casing, levering extensions 83, 84 thereof are fixed. These are in the plane of a collar 82 fixed to the slide 78 and have yielding catch-pieces 85, 86, which engage with this collar and operate the slide when either door is opened. Push-button switches.-The initial energizing of the no-volt coil is controlled by a push-button consisting of a knob 69, Fig. 9, secured to a slide 71 which is normally held inoperative by a spring 72. When depressed, spring finger contacts on the slide engage fixed terminals 75, 76. Magnetic blow-outs.-A single blow-out coil, in front of all the main switch and controller barrel contacts, has its core formed solid with a foundation bar 48 in front of and parallel with the main barrel. The upper and lower ends of this bar are cranked and pivotally mounted on webs of the casing. The inner face of the core has a strip 51 of refractory material, to which are secured partition pieces 52 which form a succession of isolated compartments for all the controller and main switch fingers. Contacts.-All the contact-fingers 21 &c. are carried by brackets mounted upon but insulated from a vertical bar 23, which is detachably secured within the casing.
Patent GB-191021412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transfer Mechanism for Calculating Machines.
Filed: 1910-09-14
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 21,412. Klein & Seitter. Sept. 22, 1909, [Convention date]. Transfer mechanism.-Relates to calculating- machines of the class in which rack-bars are first set and are then restored to normal position while engaged with the pinions of the numeral disks, and more particularly to transfer mechanism therefor of the type that allows the rack-bars to move an additional extent upon restoration in order to effect a transfer. Transfer is effected by a pin on a lever 3 entering a notch in the disk 1 between the numerals 9, 0, thus causing the hook on a bell-crank lever 6 to move out of the path of a pin 7 on the rack-bar; a lateral movement of the bar 10 then allows the rack-bar to move beyond its normal position. In the known type of mechanism, the rack-bars 8 are controlled by a spring 13 secured to a fixed point 14, and the levers 6 are engaged by springs 13<a>. These springs are replaced in the present instance by a single spring 13 attached at one end to the rack-bar, and at the other end to a rocking arm 16 which has pivoted to it a link 17 secured at its other end to the lever 6.
Patent GB-191025167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Continous Current Dynamo Machines.
IPC: H02P9/12
Filed: 1910-10-29
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 25,167. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Jan. 12, [Convention date]. Exciting. -I n order to prevent the production ot residual magnetism in a continuous - current dynamo, the magnet frame is provided d with an auxiliary winding fed from a source o f alternating current, the winding being so arranged that its lines of force join up without entering the space intended for the armature. The auxiliary winding may be wound wholly on the frame between the poles as at C<1>, or partly at C<1> and partly on the poles as at C<2>, C<3>. The windings. C<2>, C<3> are wound so that poles of like sign are produced at the ends of the poles next to the armature. In a modification, the coils C<2>, C<3> are wound on one side only of the poles, and arranged so that their lines of force link up with those produced by the winding C'. Specification 4533/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-191025327-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bullet Catcher for use with Targets.
Inventor: CHITTENDEN WILFRED
IPC: F41J13/02
Filed: 1910-11-01
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 25,327. Chittenden, W. Nov. 1. Targets.-A penetrable target is secured to the front of a bullet-collecting box containing a rotary paddle-wheel bullet-stopper h, constructed of blades h and disks f fixed on a square shaft g.
Patent GB-191029912-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Coal Boxes.
Inventor: SHEPPY WALTER HENRY
IPC: F24B15/04
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 29,912. Sheppy, W. H. Dec. 23. Coal boxes.-A coal-box is provided with an inner back d<2> at the rear of the casing to protect the flexible shutter b from being damaged when the liner h is inserted in the casing. The fixed top of the box extends only half-way between the back and slanting front, so as to allow of the ready withdrawal of the liner.
Patent GB-191100594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Motors and to Pumps connected thereto.
IPC: H02K5/132
Filed: 1911-01-09
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 594. Gwynnes, Ltd., Breeze, J. F., and Macdonald, W. R. Jan. 9. Disk-supported-blade pumps; casings; pumping-machines.-The casing of an enclosed watercooled electric motor is connected to an exhausting-device so constructed and arranged as to prevent the accumulation of water within the casing, the pressure therein preferably being reduced to below that of the atmosphere. In the construction shown, the impeller h of a centrifugal pump is mounted on the same shaft as the motor, and the water passes under pressure from the pump discharge passage through a pipe r. The supply of cooling water is regulated by a valve s. The pump body is so mounted that it can be rotated relatively to the motor to adjust the position of the suction and delivery branches. The water is withdrawn from the motor casing through a drain connexion u, pipe x, passages w<1>, w in the spindle, and supplementary vane passages v in the impeller h. The passages v may be formed by narrow vane strips cast on the adjacent faces of the two parts of the impeller. The supplementary vanes are designed to work against a greater pressure than the head against which the main pump is to work so that a partial vacuum will be formed in the motor casing. Should the pump be dealing with a fluid which is likely to damage the motor, water may be taken from an auxiliary pressure service. The bearings l, w are closed in to avoid stuffing-boxes and glands. The delivery branch of the pump may be arranged to extend in a right or left hand direction by attaching the pump to one or the other end of the motor.
Patent GB-191101949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Umbrellas.
Inventor: LUNDBERG ELMER AUGUSTINUS
IPC: A45B19/08
Filed: 1911-01-25
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 1949. Lundberg, E. A. Jan. 25. Folding umbrellas; ribs; sticks; holding open. -In a folding umbrella, the ribs are composed of inner and outer sections 6, 7 connected by n link 8, the outer section 7 being extended to form a honsing 9 for the link 8 and its conrexion with the section 6. There are two sets of stretchers with separate runners. The stick 1, Fig. 1, is solid below a, but is continued upwards within the sheath 3 and has a knucklejoint 2. On the stick 1 are the elongated catch 17 and pin 5. The stick is held rigid when the umbrella is open, by pressure of the runner 12 on the catch 17, which, being carried by the stick 1, holds the pin 5 in an offset portion at the top of a slot 4. The umbrella may be closed in the ordinary way, when, owing to its elongation, the catch 17 is held depressed by the runner 12 until the runner 15 passes on to it. The ribs may next be folded by pushing up the runner 12 as far as the runner 15. To fold the stick, it is rotated, bringing the point 5 in line with the main part of the slot 4, so that the upper part of the stick may be withdrawn from the sheath 3. In opening the umbrella as shown in Fig. 1, the ribs break at the joints until the runner 12 engages the runner 15 and moves it upwards.
Patent GB-191103463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Firing of Boilers with Pulverised Fuel and in Apparatus Therefor.
Inventor: MIDGLEY CHARLES AUGUSTUS
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1911-02-11
Granted: 1912-03-11
Abstract: 3463. Midgley, C. A. Feb. 11. Steam-generator fur- - naces.-A boiler is provided with a combustion chamber for pulverized fuel, into which air and fuel are blown through a nozzle surrounded with a waterjacket e. The water circulates from the boiler through the jacket e and a drum c in the crown of the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber is open at the base to admit of the discharge of slag, clinker, ashes, &c.
Patent GB-191104935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Burning the Commercial Residues of Different Industries, especially in Oil Works, for the purpose of Obtaining Wood-charcoal.
Inventor: FELIZAT LOUIS
IPC: C10B53/02
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1912-02-27
Abstract: 4935. FÚlizat, L. Feb. 27. Carbonizing - a p p aratus. - A furnace for making charcoal from waste material, such as the residuum of olives, nut shells, sawdust, &c., comprises in combination means for automatically feeding the material into the furnace, regulating its descent through the furnace, and automatically and mechanically discharging the finished charcoal. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, hoppers 1 fitted with right and left hand worms deliver into worm-conveyer shafts leading to the furnace. The material then passes successively through combustion, carbonizing, and cooling chambers A, B, C, separated by inclined partitions, which determine the rate of descent, and the finished product, after passing over baffles 18, is removed by a worm 19. Air is admitted at 15, and the combustion products discharge into a flue D. In a modification suitable for lighter material, the uppermost partition 10 is omitted and the other two partitions are replaced by perforated arches, while the baffles 18 are replaced by the stepped inclined bottom of the chamber C. In a third modification, Fig. 5, there is a single chamber A for both combustion, burning, and carbonization, formed with a hopper - shaped bottom leading to the chamber C.
Patent GB-191113312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jet Propulsion Apparatus for Ships.
Inventor: DUKE JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B63H11/12
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1912-06-03
Abstract: 13,312. Duke, J. F. June 2. Propelling, steering, and manoeuvring by air, gas, and water jets. - In jet-propulsion apparatus, steam is conducted through a vacuumjacketed or multi-vacuum-jacketed pipe or pipes to the nozzles through which it is ejected into the water. The nozzle may be adapted to move along a semicircular grooved slide for steering purposes. Instead of steam, air under pressure produced by the evaporation of liquid air may be used. The nozzle may be annular in form, with a movable central core for adjusting the size of the annulus. For going astern a deflector b is placed in front of the nozzle a. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3725/89 and 4604/99,
Patent GB-191113540-A (GB)
Title: Nut Lock.
Inventor: CRILLEY WALTER HOWARD
IPC: F16B39/24
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 13,540. Crilley, W. H. June 6. Locking nuts.-A nut-locking washer of the kind having resilient wings engaging the sides of a nut has also a triangular boss or projection on the side of the washer opposite the wings, fitting into a recess in the seat of the washer. Fig. 1 shows the washer in use, 15 indicating the boss, and 16 one of the wings. Fig. 3 is a view of the underside of the washer. A special releasing-device for use with this washer is described in Specification 13,538/11, [Class 61 (iii), Wrenches &c.].
Patent GB-191113542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrotype Plates.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B41C3/08
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 13,542. Lake, W. E., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. June 6. Printing-surfaces; make-ready arrangements. -In the method of simultaneously formiug gradations in electrotype plates and applying a backing, wherein the plate is supported on a reverse underlay, mechanical pressure is applied to the molten backing-up metal, and the plate may be heated prior to being backed up, and may be supported by a perforated surface. As shown, an electrotype shell 15, Fig. 5, with a reverse overlay 16 on its face is placed in a perforated pan 9, Fig. 4, heated by gas-burners 12. Metal is then cast upon the back of the shell 15 with the aid of mechanical pressure exerted through a platen 8, suitable packing being employed.
Patent GB-191114990-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Tables, Stands, Platforms, Seats (or the like).
Inventor: NEWMAN CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1911-06-27
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 14,990. Newman, C. F. June 27. Folding seats.-A folding seat, table, stand, &c., of the kind described in Specifications 15,782/85, 2768/88, and 4455/92 comprises a top A in two parts hinged together longitudinally, folding leg frames B hinged to the top and also formed in two hinged parts, and folding hinged struts D having a hinge of the form shown in Fig. 5 at the centre.
Patent GB-191116670-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or in connection with Means for Closing and Securing the Underneath Doors of Railway Wagons.
Inventor: KING JOHN
IPC: B41M9/00
Filed: 1911-07-20
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 16,670. King, J. July 20. Operating doors by chain arrangements.-The underneath doors of railway wagons are held in the closed position by means of a cranked rocking bar or by tappets upon a rock-shaft, the bar or tappets being yieldingly held in the locking position by flat springs, the free ends of which bear against the bar or tappets. In a modification, the springs support the door, and the bar or tappets operate to release them. To enable the doors to be closed from within the wagon, a chain is attached to the inner side of the door and to the side or bottom of the inside of the wagon. The cranked bar g is of the known type operated by an integral handle j and engaging the edge of the door c or the ends of the hinge bars f. Springs or a single spring m are secured to the wagon frame and bear against the bar g. By pulling the chain n, the bar g is forced outwards by the hinge bars f to allow the door to close, and is returned by the springs m to the locking position. When the springs are arranged to support the door, they are connected by a bar o, Fig. 1. The lower ends of the springs may be coiled.
Patent GB-191118059-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Amusement Device.
Inventor: KARDOS EMANUEL
IPC: A63G27/00
Filed: 1911-08-09
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 18,059. Kardos, E., and Reed, E. A. Aug. 9. Ferris wheels and the like.-Relates to amusement devices of the kind in which a passengercarrying or " Ferris " wheel is propelled bv gravity along an inclined or undulating track. The invention consists in a braking or controlling device whereby such a wheel may be prevented from attaining too great a speed. The wheel is constructed with a hollow axle F, which rests at its ends on the girders A that form the track. A secondary solid axle L passes through the main axle, and at its ends carries cranks provided with braking-shoes N. An attendant in a car, hung at one end of the axle, can turn by means of a lever K, the solid axle I so as to apply the brake shoes to the undersides of the rails A to reduce the speed of the wheel.
Patent GB-191118519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Diaphragm Construction.
Inventor: ELLIS JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1911-08-16
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 18,519. Ellis, J. H., and Eickstedt, W. Aug. 16. Diaphragms; stylus mountings.-A sound-box celluloid diaphragm 10 has a helical reinforcement 14 of celluloid cement. The stylus bar 11 is connected to the diaphragm by a wire 12 having a coiled end passed through the diaphragm to' rest on either side and cemented thereto at 13.
Patent GB-191119913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid-pressure Actuated Valves.
Inventor: WAGNER FRITZ
IPC: F16K47/00
Filed: 1911-09-07
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 19,913. Wanner, F. Sept. 7. [Addition to 19,898/08.] Actuating. - Fluid-pressure valve-actuating devices, of the type described in the parent Specifications and Specification 21,827/09 in which the auxiliary valve is fitted with a throttling member adapted to reduce or increase the opening through the main valve as the main valve approaches or recedes from the auxiliary valve, are arranged with an actuating-piston on the outlet side of the valve. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the valve member 1 is fitted with a dash-pot piston 5 and with an actuating- piston 13. Fluid pressure is supplied to the actuating-piston by a pipe connexion 9 and is controlled by an auxiliary lift valve 2 provided with a tapered throttling-member 6 engaging a cylindrical seat 12 in the piston. The auxiliary valve may work in conjunction with a seat arranged in the main valve member, or the throttling-member may be secured to the casing and the auxiliary valve arranged at a distant point on the pipe connexion. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, actuating-pistons are arranged on both sides of the valve. The supply to the piston on the outlet side, which has a permanent outlet 16, is controlled by a valve 2 which also controls the outlet from above the piston on the inlet side. The supply to the piston on the inlet side is controlled by a cylindrical throttling-member 6 adapted to obturate tapered or rectangular ports 4. The inlet piston may have a permanent supply port, the outlet from the piston on the outlet side being controlled by the throttling-member.
Patent GB-191121707-A (GB)
Title: Indicating Device for Assisting the Memory.
Inventor: DEVRIES JOSEPH MAURICE
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1911-10-02
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 21,707. Devries, J. M. Feb. 8, [Convention date]. Displaying announcements and information. -A number of strips of cardboard, metal, &c., pivoted on rods d in a frame a are printed on each face with an inscription, such as the name of an article to be purchased, the inscription being lightly printed on one side and more prominently on the other, the two sides being painted a different colour. When any particular article is required, the corresponding strip is turned to expose the more prominent inscription. The space k has the inscription ' orders to be given ' and suitably-placed arrows F. The space f may be used for advertisements or other printed matter. A modified form of the device may be used to notify messages or goods to be delivered, or customers to be visited.
Patent GB-191124960-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Increasing the Density of Explosive Nitro-bodies.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: C06B21/00
Filed: 1911-11-09
Granted: 1912-12-09
Abstract: 24,960. Fairweather, W., [Deutsche Sprengstoff-Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 9. Processes. - Relates to the moulding under pressure of nitro-explosive charges for shells, the object being to obtain high densities and a close packing of the charge into its casing. According to the invention the explosive is subjected to mechanical pressure, while the upper part of the explosive is maintained fluid by heat, and the main part allowed to solidify. In the apparatus shown, the cardboard casing a is held in a mould b by a mouthpiece c clapped over the mould by a ring e and bolts f. A steamjacketed cylinder d, welded to the ring e, serves to maintain the upper part of the nitroexplosive fluid, and the main part is cooled by water around the mould while mechanical pressure is applied by a piston g. The pressure may be measured by springs compressed by the piston.
Patent GB-191127240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Temporary Piers or Bridges.
Inventor: RAIMOND HAMBOECK
IPC: E01D19/02
Filed: 1911-12-05
Abstract: 27,240. Hamb÷ck, R. Dec. 5, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Bridges.-Temporary bridges &c. are supported on dismountable trestle-like structures composed of stakes 1, 2, secured together by clamps &c. 4 and braced by cross pieces 3. The short members 1 of each pair are surmounted by cross-pieces 6 on which are placed slotted bars 7 threaded over the top ends of the members 2. Other cross-pieces 8 placed on the bars 7 support slotted members 10 inside which are fixed sleepers 9 by means of wedges 11. The level of the sleepers 9 and bars 10 may be raised as required by means of levers or jacks. The lower ends of the members 1, 2 are provided with shoes 5. When the trestles are to be set up in water, pairs of members 1, 2, each provided with a swinging cross-piece 3, are lowered from a pontoon and held in position on the bed of the river &c. by means of ropes &c. while being secured together by the cross-pieces 3.
Patent GB-191128250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves.
Inventor: HALL ALFRED EDWARD
IPC: F24C3/04
Filed: 1911-12-15
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 28,250. Hall, A. E. Dec. 15. Gas stoves; reflectors.-A stove comprising a number of incandescent gas burners B is fitted with a reflector consisting of one or more approxi mately flat panels A<1> slightly raised at the centre so as to present pyramidal surfaces with facets which are large relatively to the flames of the burners.