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Patent GB-190923166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Rudders or Elevating Planes of Flying Machines.
Inventor: SHORT HORACE LEONARD
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 23,166. Short. H. L., Short, A. E., and Short, H. 0. Oct. 11. Planes, construction of; steering.-The ribs 5 of the elevator taper towards the forward end, where they are connected to the framework of the machine in order that they may assume the desired curvature when their near ends are displaced. In the biplane form shown in Fig. 1, the elevator framework is hinged to uprights 3 hinged at 9 to the main framework 10 and is supported with limited movement intermediate its length from uprights 7 by links 8. The free ends 6 of the framework are connected together by uprights 15 and are operated by connecting-rods 18, levers 17, and connecting- rod 20. The tapering of the ribs 5 is preferably more pronounced between the points 1, 4 than between the points 6, 4. In a modification, the intermediate support at 4 is dispensed with, and the forward ends of the ribs 5 are secured to a fixed framework.
Patent GB-190926082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Scouring Needles, Pins and similar Articles made from Wires.
Inventor: MITTON EDWARD MOSS
IPC: B21G1/12
Filed: 1909-11-11
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 26,082. Mitton, E. M. Nov. 11. Needles and pins, surfacing.-A machine for scouring needles, pins, &c., the pins being wrapped up in bundles C, is constructed so that two bundles at a time may be treated between a reciprocating lower plate B and a weighted reciprocating upper plate A. Movement is given to the lower plate, which slides on guides D, by a pinion M, moved to-and-fro on a rack N by a connecting-rod L, and engaging a rack O on the underside of the plate. Movement is given to the upper plate A by a link J pivoted to a lever H, which receives motion from a connecting-rod G.
Patent GB-191002729-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Picking Grapes and other purposes.
Inventor: MORSE GEORGE FREEMAN
IPC: A01D46/247
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 2729. Morse, G. F. Feb. 3, 1909, [Convention date]. Shears.-A tool for picking grapes and for pruning comprises shearing-blades and removable gripping-blocks mounted on pivoted jaws, which are U-shaped in cross-section, and are adapted to be closed by pivoted handles normally held apart by a spring. The handles 3, 4 are channel-shaped and have overlapping heads 7 pivoted on a removable bolt 8, which also passes through the ends 6 of the U-shaped jaws 1, 2. Pins 9 secure the ends 6 of the jaws in the channel-shaped handles. The jaws are held open by a spring 10, which is coiled round the bolt 8, and has one end formed into a suspending-ring 11. The jaws and handles are formed by doubling strips of metal. One of the shearing-blades 12 is adjustable by means of a slot 13. Yielding gripping-blocks are secured in the U- shaped jaws. They may be of rubber, or of wood backed by springs. They project beyond the jaws but terminate flush with, or short of, the cutting-edges of the blades 12. For pruning purposes, the gripping-blocks are removed.
Patent GB-191008318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Mountings.
IPC: F41A27/24
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 8318. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., Hadcock, A. G., and Richardson, J. April 6. Mountings.-Relates to high-angle-fire guns for use against dirigible balloons, and consists in mounting, on a frame pivoted on the trunnions, a support for the gunner, elevating and training hand-wheels, and the sight. The frame may carry a support and sight for a gun layer on one side of the gun, and a support and sight for a gun trainer on the other side. Fig. 3 is a side view of the mounting showing a seat h and rests i, j, k provided on each side of a frame e which is loosely mounted on extensions of the trunnion b<1> as shown in section in Fig. 2, and carries a sight f and elevating handwheel g for the gun-layer on one side of the gun, and a sight f<1> and hand-wheel for the gun trainer on the other side of the gun. The guncradle b is connected with the saddle by an elevating screw b<2>, pivoted to the gun-cradle, and connected with a nut, pivotally mounted in the saddle, and rotated for ranging by means of hand-gear m, m<1>, m<2>, on the saddles, a range dial n on the saddle being rotated by an arc b<3> on the gun-cradle. The gun and saddle are elevated together from the handgear g, g<1>, g<2> by rotating a screwed spindle g<4> engaging a nut g<5> on the rotating carriage c. The training-gear operates upon a spindle l<2> and drives a worm c<2>, gearing with a wormwheel d<2> on the fixed carriage.
Patent GB-191009383-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Life Saving in Case of Fires.
Inventor: SCHERRER FRANZ
IPC: E06C9/08
Filed: 1910-04-18
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 9383. Scherrer, F. April 18. Ladder escapes.-Relates to escapes of the type comprising separate ladders, arranged vertically above one another on a building, and adapted to be moved into the operative position and to be connected by sliding sections, in order to form a continuous ladder. The separate ladders a, instead of being hinged, are secured to sliding bars b provided with racks engaging pinions g on a vertical shaft h, which is adapted to be rotated from the various floors or from outside the building by means of crank-handles i. The bars b run on rollers f engaging the window apertures. As the ladder a is moved out, a fixed stop o engages a bolt n, thus releasing a locking-device m and allowing the connecting- ladder k to fall into engagement with the ladder a below. When the ladder a is retracted, it moves into a compartment at the side of the window aperture, and is hidden from view by a vertical bar attached to the outer limb of the ladder.
Patent GB-191014355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus Operated from a Distance.
Filed: 1910-06-14
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 14,355. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 14. [Addition to 14,240 /09.] Order apparatus.-In apparatus of the kind described in the parent Specification, in which. to ensure the indicator taking up the correct position, it is mounted with a toothed disk or the like of magnetic material which is acted upon by an auxiliary magnetic detent, it is arranged that the auxiliary magnets n<1>, n<2> acting on the disk c are extensions of the main magnet poles M.
Patent GB-191014399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chance Apparatus.
Inventor: BRAUN ADOLPHE ARMAND
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1910-06-14
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 14,399. Braun, A. A. June 14. Roulette apparatus.- A chance spinning-apparatus in the form of a charm or other article of jewellery comprises a disk and pointer, either of which may be stationary and the other adapted to rotate. The disk such as a, is described with words to be denoted by the pointer c as answers to questions. In either case, the rotatable part is spun by hand without intervening actuating-mechanism.
Patent GB-191022304-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Lamp Socket.
Inventor: DARBY JOHN
IPC: H01R33/955
Filed: 1910-09-26
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 22,304. Darby, J. Sept. 26. Holders, of the kind having oppositely-disposed contacts between which a switch-block co-axial with the holder is rotated to give a double-break in each side of the circuit, are provided with spring contacts on the blocks. In the arrangement shown, a disk 50 has recesses at the ends of a diameter to receive the fixing ends 70, Fig. 8, of two springs, each having two contact fingers 62 adapted to co-act with one of two pairs of opposite contacts 20, 30, Fig. 2, fixed to two insulating carriers 1, 2. The disk is mounted on a shaft 53, and is provided with four ratchet teeth 51 adapted to be engaged by a pawl 81 sliding on a straight bar 75, Fig. 5, forming part of the switchframe. The pawl is moved by a pull-chain supported in two slotted projections 77, 95, and passed through a funnel mounted in a slot 91 on the frame. A spring 85, or a spring coiled around the bar 75, is provided to depress the pawl.
Patent GB-191023618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Table or Parlour Games.
Inventor: HARGREAVES HERBERT
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 1910-10-12
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 23,618. Hargreaves, H., and Kay, J. N. Oct. 12. Table games. - Small self-righting figures a, formed with a heavy rounded base b, and representing human beings, domestic animals, &c. are used in playing games in which the figures are placed upon a table and moved by projecting a ball against them. According to one game, the figures represent football players; according to another, they represent sheep &c. and are knocked through a model gate. In another form, they represent soldiers and are placed upon disks.
Patent GB-191030101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valves.
Inventor: ROGLER FREDRICK WILLIAM
IPC: F16K15/10
Filed: 1910-12-28
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 30,101. Rogler, F. W., and Hoerbiger, H. Dec. 28. Check valves.-The guard-plate and the valvesprings for annular suction and delivery valves are formed integrally from a practically-rigid plate of material, which is itself elastic, the springs comprising two or more arc - shaped tongues 29, Fig. 10, radially connected to the middle piece 27 of the guard-plate. The tongues preferably are either thinned down in thickness, or in width, or both, at their free ends where they lie against the valve. The radial arms 28, Fig. 10, and 37, Fig. 14, may be stiffened by an integrally-formed ring 39.
Patent GB-191101790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change Speed Gearing.
Inventor: PHILLIPS WALTER
IPC: F16H9/24
Filed: 1911-01-24
Granted: 1912-01-24
Abstract: 1790. Phillips, W., and Allingham, H. W. Jan. 24. Variable-speed and reversing gearing of the type in which a direct drive is obtainable through a clutch, and other speeds through chain-wheels, chains, and a countershaft, is provided with means whereby the chain-wheels, chains, and countershaft may be stationary when the direct drive is in use. Means for tensioning the chains to compensate for wear &c. are also described. The countershaft 4, Fig. 1, which is parallel to alined driving and driven shafts 2, 3, carries fixed wheels 6, 7, 8 connected by chains to wheels 5, 9, 10, respectively, loose on the shafts 2, 3. For the direct drive, a clutch member 18 on the end of the shaft 3 is engaged by a double clutch member 15 slidably secured to the shaft 2. The wheels 5, 9, 10 are then loose, so that none of the chain gearing is moved. Two reduced speeds and reversed driving are obtained through the countershaft by driving it from the wheel 5. The wheel 5 is for this purpose connected to the shaft 2 by the clutch member 15. For the low speeds, the wheels 9, 10 are alternatively connected to the shaft 3 by a slidable double clutch member 19. Reversed driving is obtained by a toothed gear 12 slidable on the shaft 3 into mesh with a gear 11 fast on the shaft 4. To tension the chains, the shaft 4 may be movable towards and from the shafts 2, 3 by turning cups 25, Fig. 2, in which the shaft 4 is eccentrically supported. To allow this, the teeth on the gears 11, 12 may be of the involute type, or the gear 11 may be supported on a fixed bearing 27 and connected to the shaft 4 by a suitable coupling 34. Additional or alternative means for tensioning the chains is shown in Fig. 3. The chain-wheels are made in two parts of slightly different diameters, and as a chain stretches, it is moved from a smaller pair such as 28, 30, to a larger pair 29, 31. The chain-wheels may have flanges 33 for keeping chains of the inverted-tooth type on, or central grooves 32 for engaging central grooves 32 for engaging central ribs on the chains. The gear is specially suitable for motorvehicles.
Patent GB-191105314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carrying-straps for Ladies' Dress Baskets.
Inventor: CALLENDER JOHN EDGAR
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1911-03-03
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 5314. Callender, J. E. March 3. Strap fastenings.-A carrying-strap for ladies' dress-baskets consists of a longitudinal strap c secured to a handle b through which girth straps a pass, slits c<1> or other forms of guides being provided at the crossing points beneath the basket. The strap c may be made in two parts, one secured to the handle and the other, if desired, to the girth straps. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 5395/07, [Class 133, Trunks, &c.], and 23,394/09.
Patent GB-191107521-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or connected with Spindles and Flyers for Spinning Frames.
IPC: D01H7/42
Filed: 1911-03-25
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 7521. Hattersley & Son, J., and Lee, J. March 25. Spindle apparatus.- The conical or tapered top of a spindle for spinning-frames is provided with a flat surface b having an upstanding edge or abutment c and ending in a helical or spiral groove e extending partly around the spindle. The flyer is secured to the spindle by means of a rectangular key or T-headed part which is carried by its socket and extends in the same direction as the groove.
Patent GB-191107885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin Freed Gas Meters and the like.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
IPC: G07F5/24
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 7885. Atkinson, C. W. March 29. [Cognate Application, 20,817/11.] Change-giving apparatus.-Relates to prepayment apparatus of the type described in Specification 15,186/08 in which after certain number of coins, say six pennies, has been inserted, a coin of higher denomination, say sixpence, must be inserted in exchange. Storage.-The storage shoot c for the coins of lower denomination is normally closed by a pivoted shutter s connected by a link v to a flap u, which is normally held out of the shoot, but is moved into the shoot when a coin falling from the carrier k depresses the shutter, the further descent of the coin pressing back the flap and raising the shutter to close the shoot. When the last but one of the change coins has passed into the shoot, the inward movement of the flap u is prevented, so that the last coin is supported above the shoot on the shutter s until the other coins have been discharged. By this means jamming of the coins in the shoot owing to slight variations in the size and shape is prevented. Delivery mechanism.-After prepayment the operator presses back a push-piece a so as to relieve the pressure of a spring b and permit the sixpence or other coin to lift a detent e from a slot f in the push-piece, which, when released, is moved forward by the spring b, withdrawing the member g from the shoot c and permitting the delivery of the coins at p. Simuitaneously a lever m co-operating with the push-piece is raised by a spring l to prevent further operation of the carrier k. Coin, action, weight.-The detent e, Fig. 3, comprises a transverse bar adapted to engage a transverse slot f in the push-piece so that great force is required to operate the apparatus if no coin has been inserted. The sixpence inserted in a shoot d falls into a pan i on a lever h which carries the detent e. Coin-discharging mechanism.-An arm o connected to the lever m co-operates with a projection on the lever h to prevent the discharge of the coin before the push-piece has completed its outward movement.
Patent GB-191113201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Smokeless Combustion of Fuel in the Furnaces of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: PAPA-FEDOROFF MICHEL
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 1911-06-01
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 13,201. Federoff, M. Papa-, and Scortcelletti, W. June 1. N o z z l e s ; strainers, special application of.- A nozzle for delivering steam in a fan-shaped jet comprises a body portion 1 with a strainer 3 clamped between perforated disks 4, and a nozzle 6 having lips converging to form a narrow outlet slit.
Patent GB-191113619-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Monoazo-colouring Matter Especially Suitable for the Preparation of Pigment Colours.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1911-06-07
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 13,619. Bloxam, A. G., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. June 7. Monoazo dyes; lakes.-A monoazo dye is obtained by combining the diazo compound of 4- nitro-2-amino-1-toluene with 2:3-oxynaphthoic acid. The product yields bluish - red lakes. Specifications 1235/03 and 24,644/97 are referred to.
Patent GB-191115469-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for Controllers for Electric Motors.
Inventor: WOODFORD JAMES
IPC: H01H3/56
Filed: 1911-07-03
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 15,469. Woodford, J. July 3. Controllers, actuating-mechanism for; controllers with underload release.-A motor controller is provided with means for disconnecting the barrel from the handle should the current fail, consisting of a solenoid Q energized by the current; the core of the solenoid is connected to one end of a pivoted lever M, the other end being adapted to throw in or out of engagement clutch members G, K on the barrel B and handle F. On failure of the current, the clutch is disengaged, and the barrel is returned to the " off " position by a spring E. The lever M is forked and works in a groove L in the clutch part G, which slides on and rotates with the barrel B and is provided with a tooth I adapted to engage with a slot or tooth J on the other clutch member K, .which runs loose on the cylindrical portion R of the barrel B. The handle F is secured by screws S passing through the handle F and clutch K and engaging a groove T in the barrel B. If the handle F is detachable, the clutch K has a shoulder bearing against the top of the casing as shown, and the screws S are dispensed with, the handle and top part of the clutch K being square. The solenoid is connected in the motor circuit, and a lamp U may be provided to show when the current is on.
Patent GB-191116403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Swath turning Machines.
Inventor: COLLYER JOSEPH VICCARS
IPC: A01D78/00
Filed: 1911-07-17
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 16,403. Collyer, J. V. July 17. Haymaking.-The tines of a swath-turner are movably mounted radially on rotary heads and are arranged to make contact with the ground on one side only of the heads so as to be driven by engagement with the ground or the crop. The machine is provided with a frame 1, Fig. 2, horseshafts 2, runners or wheels 3, and one or more turning-heads. The width may be varied by adjusting the frame or the turning-heads. Each head comprises hook-shaped or other tines 4 pivotally, flexibly, or otherwise movably mounted radially on an inclined or horizontal disk 5. The tines are in contact with the ground from the point c to the point e, and then rise and leave the crop at the point d. They may be raised and lowered by the inclination of the disk 5, by one or more wheels or cams 7, or by a wheel or disk rotating with the disk 5 and inclined to it. The disk 5 is mounted on a ball bearing on a screwed spindle 8,'Fig. 4, carried by a movable inclined rod 10, which may rise to clear obstructions and may be lifted by a lever 16. The spindle 8 may be bent or inclined. It is adjusted by means of lock-nuts 11 or by turning its support 12 in the rod 10. The tines may be hinged in slots in the disk 5, the axes of the hinges being at right angles to the tines, or at some other angle so that the tines turn as they rise. The ends of the tines may be bent and fitted into holes in the disk, or hinge blocks may be used. The tines may be made of wire, or of cane or wood, with or without metal points. The fall of the tines may be limited by a flange or rim, and they may be held down by springs or weights. A fixed or spring- controlled cam, or a weight, spring, or bar 15 may be used to hold them down while in contact with the crop. The bar 15 and cam 7 may be adjusted round the spindle 8, or to or from it. The tines may be provided with rollers or wheels to engage the bar and cam. The machine may be reversed by adjusting the cams &c., and by changing the inclination of the heads by rotating their spindles &c. According to the Provisional Specification, the turning-heads may be driven by gearing from the wheels.
Patent GB-191117284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Switches.
Inventor: FAGERLUND ERIK ARTUR
IPC: G04F1/08
Filed: 1911-07-28
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 17,284. Fagerlund, E. A. Aug. 8, 1910, [Convention date]. Electro - magnetic interrupters. - An automatic switch adapted for use in temporarily lighting staircases comprises a pivoted body with a relatively - movable member of magnetic material mounted thereon, the arrangement being such that the displacement of the movable member by a magnetic field alters the centre of gravity of the pivoted body and causes this to tilt, thereby closing an electric circuit which is opened after a predetermined interval by the damped return movement of the movable member. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the pivoted body comprises a solenoid a with a central closed tube c containing glycerine or other liquid in which the floating core d is mounted, the solenoid being provided with a contact-arm g which moves between fixed contacts h, i. The circuit of the solenoid is completed when the arm g makes contact with i; the core d being thereby attracted, the solenoid overbalances, thus breaking its own circuit at i and completing the lamp circuit at h. The core d is provided with a central channel f closed by a valve e and returns slowly to its lower position, when the solenoid tilts back again and breaks the lamp circuit. A permanent magnet k and armature l carried by the solenoid are provided to give a quick break. In a modification, Fig. 2, the contact-arm g is pivoted at w and provided with an armature o; when the solenoid is energized, the arm g is attracted and is held by a catch n carried by the solenoid, until the descent of the core d causes the solenoid to return to its original position, whereupon the catch n registers with a hole p in the contactarm g and allows the arm to drop. The solenoid may be fixed, the tube c being pivotally mounted within it, and the core d may be provided with an extension of non - magnetic material.
Patent GB-191118168-A (GB)
Title: Hat-pin Point Protector.
Inventor: WOOLFORD EUPHEMIA
IPC: A44B9/10
Filed: 1912-02-10
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 18,168. Woolford, E., and Woolford, C. H. Feb. 10, 1912. Point - protectors for pins.-Relates to pointprotectors comprising a tube adapted to be secured to the point of a pin by means of a thumb-screw, and consists in the form shown, comprising the flared open-ended tube A, the protector F, and the screw D. The pin is provided with a shoulder near the point.
Patent GB-191119816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Meters.
Inventor: COWAN WILLIAM
IPC: G01F3/30
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1912-10-07
Abstract: 19,816. Cowan, W Sept. 6. Gas meters.-In a wet gas meter of the type in which means are provided for elevating water from the waste water chamber to maintain the water level in the measuring-chamber the float i is placed in the waste-water box and to prevent fraud by flooding the meter, a division l separates the gas entering the waste box from that in contact with the water in the spout chamber Specification 26,277/09 is referred to.