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Patent GB-190919776-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Bleaching Fabrics, Threads and other Material.
Inventor: MARGOTIN ANDRE
IPC: D06L4/30
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 19,776. Margrotin, A. Sept. 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Circulating or passing fluids through materials.-In bleaching threads and fabrics, particularly of wool and wool and silk mixtures, with sulphur dioxide, means are used to avoid alteration in the fibre, or the production of yellow stains, due to the action of the air, and also to avoid the escape of the dioxide into the atmosphere. These comprise, in addition to the usual employment of a closed treating-vessel, (1) the driving of the dioxide out of the said vessel into water or an absorbent solution of soda or lime by compressed air, and (2) prior treatment with a solution of potassium permanganate, or hydrogen or other suitable peroxide to prevent harmful action by the compressed air. After the preliminary treatment, in, for example, a solution of potassium permanganate and magnesium sulphate, the fabric &c. C is, for example, arranged about a perforated tube b, of which one end fits on to a tubular socket a connected to a three-way connexion, and the other is closed by a sleeve s, attached to the cover B of the treating-vessel A. The vessel A is first exhausted through one of the three-ways E and then; the pump being cut off, sulphur dioxide is admitted through the second pipe D. After 'a sufficient period, compressed air is admitted through the third pipe F and drives the dioxide out through a discharge pipe G and into water, caustic-soda solution, milk of lime, &c., in a vessel H, when it is absorbed. When no sulphur dioxide is left in the vessel A, the fabric &c. can be removed.
Patent GB-190923259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: ROTHWELL JAMES
IPC: E01B11/58
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 23,259. Rothwell, J. April 12, 1910. Rail joints, bridge.-Rail ends are supported on an additional rail a which is secured by wooden wedges to the chairs f, g on each side of the joint. If the rails c, d have a round under-surface, the rail a is made concave at 4. This rail may be straight and support the rails c, d for its entire length ; it may not extend into the chairs f, g but be channelled, Fig. 6, and may have strengthening- ribs 5. Specification 1035/92 is referred to.
Patent GB-190924407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sluice-gates and like Devices.
Inventor: PARSHALL HORACE FIELD
IPC: E02B7/26
Filed: 1909-10-23
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,407. Parshall, H. F. Oct. 23. Sluice gates.-Sluice gates &c. of the kind in which the sliding surfaces are situated only on the down-water side are provided with means, shown in horizontal section in Fig. 3, for introducing pressure water between the sliding surfaces to counterbalance the pressure of the impounded water, and thus reduce friction. The groove h for receiving the pressure water is situated in either the fixed or moving contact surfaces, and its lower end is preferably wider than the upper. Specification 13,566/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-190925162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Two-way Taps.
Inventor: TRUEMAN THOMAS
IPC: F16K11/083
Filed: 1909-11-02
Granted: 1910-11-02
Abstract: 25,162. Trueman, T., and Renouf, P. L. Nov. 2. Plug cocks.-A two-way plug cock capable of being produced out of bar material comprises a casing A provided with two longitudinal inlet passages a<1>, a<11> and an outlet passage a. The plug B has a single straight passage b. Fig. 1 shows the cock adapted to draw off from two chambers X, Y, the valve being inserted in a single aperture and the partition D carried down into the valve casing. Fig. 2 shows the cock adapted as a tell-tale cock, one inlet a<11> being arranged at a higher level than the other a<1> so as to indicate when the level in the tank has fallen to that of the inlet a<11> while permitting liquid still to be withdrawn. A modification is described in which the plug is arranged to turn on a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190927019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Turbine Regulating Devices.
Inventor: DUFOUR LEON
IPC: F03B15/20
Filed: 1909-11-20
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 27,019. Dufour, L. Nov. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Regulating.-Regulating-devices of the kind in which a valve N, Fig. 1, and a screen E are employed and are simultaneously controlled by an automatic regulator in such a manner that, on a sudden decrease of the load, the screen immediately diverts a portion of the jet, while the throttle valve gradually closes to the desired amount, after which the screen is withdrawn. The invention consists in an operating-device diagrammatically shown in Fig. 2. A governor R simultaneously operates two levers r<1>, r<2>, which are respectively connected to servomotors V<1>, V<2>, operating the screen and valve respectively. A rod h and a shaft i are at the same time moved by these devices. The rod r<2> is connected by suitable link-work to the shaft i, and this shaft also actuates a cam k<3>, which raises or lowers a rod k<5>, thereby shifting the fulcrum of the lever r<1> to which the rod h is suitably connected. When the governor R is displaced by a sudden decrease of the load, the two motors V<1>, V<2> are simultaneously put into operation. The lever h is operated by the screen, and tilts the lever r<1>, thereby stopping the motor V<1>. The shaft i slowly turns as the valve throttles the supply, thereby moving the cam k<3> to the right, raising the rod k<5>, lifting the rod r<1>, reversing the motor V<1>, and thereby causing the screen to be withdrawn.
Patent GB-191001482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Control Apparatus for Vapour Electric Rectifiers.
Inventor: JACKSON RAY PHILIP
IPC: H01J13/42
Filed: 1910-01-20
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 1482. Jackson, R. P., and Scheibe, H. M. Jan. 21, 1909, [Convention date]. Vapour apparatus, arrangements of. - A vapour electric rectifier 8 for charging storage batteries is provided with a relay-switch 12 to control the operation of its starting-device 22. The relay consists of an exciting-coil connected in series with the direct-current circuit, and a movable contact member 44 adapted to bridge two fixed contacts 42, 43 in the circuit of the starting-device 22. The core of the relay is in two parts, one fixed to the relay yoke 90, the other 36 movable and carrying the contactmember 44. A lever 37 is pivoted on the yoke 90, and engages at one end an insulating- washer 49 beneath the contact-member. It is caused to close the relay, when no current is flowing, by means of a weight 52 adjustably fixed to a rod 41 depending from the outer end of the lever 37. A loose adjustable weight 51 is added to the weight 52 as the rod 41 rises on the opening of the relay. The action is such that a full current in the coil 12 lifts the rod 41 to its full height in opposition to both weights, but a weak current, failing to lift the weight 51, only partly lifts the rod 41. A latching- member 39 is pivoted to the yoke 90 in unstable equilibrium. It carries a projection 56, which may engage a notch 57 on the rod 41. When the rod 41 rises its full height under full current, the latch-member is knocked aside, and, should the current fail, it is drawn into its original position by the descent of the weight rod after the notch 57 has passed the projection 56. A weak current, however, raises the rod 41 only enough to engage the latch 56, 57, and subsequent cessation of current does consequently not result in the completion of the starting- circuit through contacts 42, 43. The device is reset by the application of a current sufficient to raise the rod 41 fully, or by means of a handwheel on a shaft 64, which is arranged to depress a rod 60 to free the latch 56, 57. In the system illustrated in Fig. 1, the converter 8 is fed from an alternating - current source 1 through a reactance 2, auto-transformer 3, and dial switches 9, 10. The connexions shown are arranged to admit adjustment of the autotransformer to produce the correct voltage, and of the reactance to effect the rising - voltage characteristic requisite for charging any battery 13. The battery charge having been started by the converter, the system will fully charge the battery automatically. When the charging- current first stops, the relay closes under the influence of the weights 51, 52, but is not latched. If the converter should re-start with a weak current, as would occur when the battery became charged, the relay would be latched as explained and so would prevent further restarting of the converter.
Patent GB-191006504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coke Ovens.
Inventor: SUMMERS LELAND LAFLIN
IPC: C10B15/02
Filed: 1910-03-15
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 6504. Summers, L. L. March 19, 1909, [Convention date]. Ratchet and like non-return motion conveyers. -Coal from a hopper 8, Fig. 3, is passed through a horizontal coke oven by means of a conveyer formed by a reciprocating plunger 9 and a reciprocating floor 11. The floor is composed of tiles, which are actuated by a plunger 14, and project into the walls of the oven, as shown in Fig. 4, and are connected together by water-cooled pipes 12 having lugs 25. At the discharge end means are provided for carrying off the gases through perforations in the floor. Specification 3197/10, [Class 55 (i), Coking &c.], is referred to. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a modified form shown in Fig. 15. In this, the tiles are actuated by a shaft 60 fitted with a crank-disk 61, and the rear wall 66 of the hopper acts as a stripper to prevent backward movement of the material when the conveyer is drawn outwards; this subject - matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191007881-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waste Plug for Lavatory Basins and other Appliances.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
IPC: E03C1/23
Filed: 1910-04-01
Granted: 1911-04-03
Abstract: 7881. Adams, M. J. April 1. Hinged v a l v e s ; actuating valves. - In a combined overflow and waste plug for baths and other appliances, a valve c<1>, pivoted eccentrically at d is hinged to a handle-rod f. When the water level rises to a float or weight g on the rod, the valve is opened and the excess liquid runs off. The same device may be applied to valves pivoted in the vertical sides of the vessel. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1998/77, and 5161/83, [both in Class 26, Closets &c.], 6309/86, 6292/95, [Class 106, Registering &c.], and 30,051/96.
Patent GB-191007948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Handling Invalids or the like.
Inventor: SKEFFINGTON ARTHUR
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 1910-04-01
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 7948. Skeffington, A. April 1. Bed-lifts.-In a device for handling invalids, of the kind comprising a frame adapted to be raised vertically by means of cables operated by worm-gearing &c., the frame E, E<2> rests upon cables D which preferably run through the tubular side-bars E, E, so that the frame automatically adjusts itself to an horizontal position. T h e cables are secured at one end to drums C' on a spindle S, mounted in brackets w h i c h are clamped to an end frame of the bed, and pass over loose pulleys D<1> on a parallel spindle D<2> carried by brackets D'. The other ends of the cables may be secured to the members E or to the bedstead, or, if the pulleys D<1> are dispensed with, to the spindle D<2>. When the spindle S is operated by worm-gearing C<2>, C<3>, the cables are wound upon the drums C', and the frame is raised, being guided by rollers E<3> which engage with bars G. A second winding-device may be used in conjunction with the spindle D<2>. The side members E of the frame are connected by detachable lengths of webbing or slats. The spindle S carries a roller C, which may be used for operating a sheet H for moving the patient horizontally, as described in Specification 10,012/09. The sheet H can be detached from the roller when the spindle is rotated to raise the frame E', E<2>. The Provisional Specification states that the end members E<2> of the frame may be dispensed with, and that one end of the draw-sheet may be fixed, so that the sheet may be used to elevate the patient. The lifting-apparatus may be used in conjunction with a separate supporting- frame, instead of on a bedstead.
Patent GB-191010673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Necktie Retainers.
Inventor: STOCKINGER FRANZ
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1910-04-30
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 10,673. Stockinger, r. April 30. Necktie - retainers.- A spring socket 3 adapted to engage with the ball-shaped head 2 of the collar stud is mounted on a pin 4 which is thrust into the tie like a scarf pin. The Provisional Specification describes also a modification in which the socket member is sewn or otherwise attached to the tie.
Patent GB-191021972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Emptying the Contents of Measuring Tanks and the like.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
IPC: G01F11/10
Filed: 1910-09-22
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 21,972. Leigh, A. G. Sept. 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Levels, regulating.-For automatically emptying tanks, a buoyant discharge arm is fitted which ceases to rise at a predetermined level and allows the liquid to be discharged. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus. The pivoted buoyant arm 2 rises when the level of the liquid reaches the pocket 1. When the upward movement is arrested by a stop 11, the pocket 1 fills with liquid and the arm sinks, the sinking being controlled by the float 7. Figs. 4 and 5 show a valve 15, which may be used at the swivelling joint of the arm 2 in order to dispense with the pocket 1. When the buoyant arm 2 is in the horizontal position, the valve is open, and, when the arm is arrested by the stop 11, the valve is closed so that the liquid entering the tube causes it to sink and open the valve. Fig. 6 shows a method of actuating an arm by means of an enlarged inlet 17, in which case the stop 11, pocket 1, and valve 15 are dispensed with. The enlargement 17 acts as a float, the remainder of the arm being weighted and not buoyant. As the arm moves upwards, the part 17 increasingly protrudes from the liquid until a point is reached when liquid flows through the inlet 9.
Patent GB-191023379-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Spring Press Studs or Dress or Glove Fasteners.
Inventor: HALL ALICE JANE
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1910-10-10
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 23,379. Hall, A. J., and Hall, R. T. Oct. 10. Press-button fasteners. - Spring press-studs are grooved and coated with enamel, japan, paint, &c. so as to present the appearance of being worked over with silk.
Patent GB-191023733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Converting Reciprocating into Rotary Motion.
Inventor: DIXON EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: F16H31/00
Filed: 1910-10-13
Granted: 1911-10-13
Abstract: 23,733. Dixon, E. G. Oct. 13. Converting reciprocating into rotary motion. -To convert reciprocating into continuous rotary motion, a reciprocating handle g may be connected through gearing, or is directly attached as shown, to a casing f mounted on the shaft to be driven. When rotated in one direction, the casing drives the shaft through a direct ratchet or free-wheel connexion d, c, Fig. 2. When rotated in the opposite direction, it continues to drive the shaft in the same direction as before by means of reversing gearing and a second free-wheel connexion b, h, Fig. 1. The reversing gearing comprises an internal toothed surface r within the casing, a number of small intermediate pinions q carried by a flange p on a sleeve m fixed to the frame n, and a central externally toothed pinion k forming the outer member of the free-wheel b, h. A plate s screwing into the casing holds the parts in position and serves to render the device dust-proof and grease-retaining.
Patent GB-191025752-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: MACLAUGHLIN JOHN BEVERLEY ROBI
IPC: A24F1/16
Filed: 1910-11-05
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 25,752. MacLaughlin, J. B. R. Nov. 5. Tobacco pipes.-In tobacco pipes provided with a circuitous bore, the bowl and mouthpiece are connected by an intermediate piece C provided with three bores connected at the ends by countersunk channels 15 with or without U - shaped connecting - tubes. The top bore registers with the bore of the mouthpiece, and the bottom one with that of the bowl stem. The bowl and mouthpiece are connected to the intermediate piece by tubular connecting- members 20, 21, that for the bowl being screwthreaded.
Patent GB-191028468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mono-rail Locomotion.
Inventor: MITTAG ERNST
IPC: B61B13/04
Filed: 1910-12-07
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 28,468. Mittag, E. Dec. 7. Single-rail vehicles.-Mono-rail vehicles are provided with a single centrally-arranged set of upper guide-wheels 11, mounted in a frame 19 capable of turning about a vertical pivot 20 to allow for the inclination of the guide rail 10 with respect to the ground-rail that is necessary at curves and switches. Springs 18 press the wheels 11 against the guiderail. Flanges 26, secured to the roof of the car and extending through openings in the base of the frame 19, retain the car should the wheels 11 become derailed. Sledge-shaped frames 16 depending from each side of the car support it in case of derailment of the wheels 4. At stations &c. rollers 17 are provided upon which the frames 16 may rest. These frames also serve to improve the stability of the vehicle by lowering the centre of gravity. The invention may be applied to toy railways.
Patent GB-191101267-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Processes for Roasting Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: RENWICK CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1912-01-17
Abstract: 1267. Renwick, C. W. Jan. 17. Roasting.-In roasting ores, the ore descends through a series of ovens 2, air is first supplied at the bottom, and after a time is supplied at the top, when the current of gas is reversed, to increase the sulphur-trioxide content. Each oven connects with flues 20, 21 through openings with dampers 22, and a central shaft carries stirring - rakes 13, and an eccentric which operates a scraper 15 over the feed-opening 4. When air is supplied at the bottom, the gases escape through a stack 3; otherwise, the gases are withdrawn by an exhauster 23.
Patent GB-191103012-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sectional Boilers.
Inventor: BUNDEY ALBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1911-02-06
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 3012. Bundey, A. F. Feb. 6. Closed solid-fuel stoves.-The walls of the combustion chamber of a sectional boiler project inwards over the grate at an angle smaller than the angle of slope of the fuel from the tips d<1> of the projections. In consequence, the edge of the grate remains uncovered by the fuel, and access of air therethrough for secondary combustion is allowed. The products of combustion reach the chimney by way of flues b leading from the top of the fuel chamber. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, upcast flues b<1>, communicating with the flues bare formed in the walls of the fuel chamber, and the products of combustion enter them through perforations f.
Patent GB-191105081-A (GB)
Title: Calculating Apparatus for use in connection with the Packing of Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: FLETCHER PHILIP HENRY
IPC: G01B5/06
Filed: 1911-03-01
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 5081. Fletcher, P. H. March 1. Gauging - apparatus.-For ascertaining the bulk and superficial area of bales of fabric and boxes to contain them, when packed with or without pressure, the thickness of the fabric is gauged by the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, and the results are obtained by reference to calculating-tables. A disk D, adapted to be laid on a single thickness of fabric inserted beneath it, is carried by an arm D' connected by a lever B and link F with a lever G carrying one end of a chain H which passes around the spindle 0 of a pointer moving over a scale. The number obtained by this means is multiplied by the number of pieces to be packed, and the product is divided by a number found from a table having regard to the length and breadth of the fabric pieces; this gives the bulk of the bale. By means of a second table, the cubic space occupied and area covered by various kinds of packing-boxes for receiving the pieces may be found. If the fabric is to be packed under pressure, a weighted arm is attached to the lever L jointed to the arm D'.
Patent GB-191105906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in connection with Revolving Flat Carding Engines.
Inventor: CHADWICK COBDEN
IPC: D01G15/24
Filed: 1911-03-09
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 5906. Chadwick, C., and Jones, J. March 9. Carding - engines.-The revolving flats are brought and kept in carding position against the bends, at either end of the carding-engine, by disks, rings, or pulleys which may be plain or flanged or stepped in formation, and which are disposed within the space between the flats. The necessary pressure of the flats on the bends is furnished by the weight of the top flats or by a spring or weight and lever. Fig. 1 shows a flanged disk A resting on the backs of the flats B and positioning them against the bends D. The flange A<2> of the disk engages the space between the midfeather of the flat and the projection at the end. The disk is weighted by the flats passing over the top and rests against a collar C<2> on the block shaft C<1>. The disk may be carried in a bracket either secured to or loose upon the shaft C'. A spring or weight controlled lever F, Fig. 5, may carry a disk A to bear on the flats B. A pair of disks mounted upon a shaft may be employed. The shaft or disks may in this case be weighted.
Patent GB-191108966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Guard Rails.
Inventor: BRADLEY FRANK BACHUS
IPC: E01B5/18
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 8966. Bradley, F. B. Dec. 24, 1910, [Convention datel. Foot guards; guard rails, arrangement of.- Guard rails have an integral base-plate on which the main rail is seated, and which extends beyond the rail base to receive securing- means. The guard 1, Fig. 1, has integral brackets 3 and a base-plate 2 with flanged end 11. A clamp may be used outside the main rail 4. The base 2 has T-slots 7, 8, Fig. 6, the part 8 receiving the spikes which secure the guard, and the part 7 the spikes which secure the rail, thus enabling rails 4 with different width of base to be used. Projections 9, Fig. 7, with or without wedges, secure the inner flange of the rail 4. The ends of the guard have inclined surfaces 17, Fig. 4, forming footguards. The base 2 and flange 11 may extend the length of the guard.
Patent GB-191111060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rubber Tyres and Fixing same to Wheels of Motor Vehicles, Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: CUTHBERT HARRY HOLMES
IPC: B60C23/18
Filed: 1911-05-08
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 11,060. Cuthbert, H. H., and Tomlins, A. May 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid).. Non-metallic elastic bodies and cores.-A rubber tyre, or tyre core, is formed with a central chamber G braced by one or more ties A of flexible inextensible material. Enlargements C at the sides of the tyre abut on to rim flanges, as shown. Tyre attachments to rims.-The edges of the tyre are pressed into engagement with the rim flanges by means of a security band B, continuous or otherwise, which is expanded transversely by radiallyadjustable bolts. Tyres, cooling by air circulation.-The tyre is cooled in running by means of air drawn in at the pipe D and circulating around the chamber G, as indicated.
Patent GB-191113271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-lighters.
Inventor: ADAM JOHN
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 13,271. Adam, J., and Adam, W. June 2. Wood fuel.-A fire-lighter consists of a piece of wood having cuts b with or without intermediate cuts c; it is dipped in or coated with creosote salts, naphthalene, or the like, and used whole or in pieces. The cuts may be made by a combination of saws, and hard woods may be used. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 7155/84, 11,964/84, 9180/85, 10,842/91, 10,281/94, and 8628/04.