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Patent GB-191002122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Filters.
Inventor: SEHR FRANZ
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 2122. Sehr, F. Jan. 27. Filters; filtering-media; filters, cleansing.- Oil, water, solutions, &c. are filtered through a block composed of quartz sand, mixed dry with 5 per cent of felspar and 15 per cent of kaolin, pressed into gypsum moulds and calcined at about 1500‹ C. The coarseness of the sand depends upon the nature of the liquid to be filtered. The block may take the form of a hollow cylinder d, within which rises a perforated outlet pipe e, the block being held between packing-rings f, g by a cap h screwed to the pipe e. Three-way cocks b and a pipe c are provided for cleansing the filter, the water &c. being deflected to enter by the pipe e and escape by a plug hole b. The casing is closed at the top by a screw-cap i.
Patent GB-191007587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Prepayment Electricity Meters.
Inventor: GODDARD WILLIAM NESLEN
IPC: G01R22/02
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 7587. Goddard, W. N. March 29. Electrolytic meters.-Relates to prepayment attachments for electrolytic meters of the type in which the circuit is broken by the separation or partial separation of the electrolyte from one or more of the electrodes. When the level of the electrolyte is about to fall below that of the electrode c, the increase of potential and the increased resistance of the path across the electrodes c, c<1> cause sufficient increase in the current through a coil d and resistance e to attract the armature h, which is carried by a switch lever f, thereby breaking the consumer's circuit at j, j<1>. The lever f is rocked to close the circuit by a spring-controlled rod k or other device when the prepayment mechanism is operated. The armature h may be replaced by a pivoted magnetic needle adapted to close the circuit of a second coil which controls the switch arm; and the cell a may be constructed so as to form one of the electrodes. The invention is also applicable to electrolytic meters in which mercury or other material is transferred from one electrode to the other.
Patent GB-191011716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
IPC: F27D11/02
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 11,716. Thomson, J. May 13, 1909, [Convention date]. Resistances.-In an electric furnace, a resistance consists of a series of elements some or all of which are adapted to move laterally to preserve a constant contact-pressure without variation of the length of the resistance. Wedgeshaped bars d, Fig. 1, preferably of carbon, may be placed so that alternate bars can move vertically, or two of the bars may be wedgeshaped, Fig. 4, and the rest rectangular in section. To localize the heating, some of the bars may be thinner horizontally than others.
Patent GB-191012427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Switch Apparatus suitable for use in Electrical Distribution Systems.
Inventor: BERRY FREDERICK EDMUND
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 1910-05-21
Granted: 1911-05-28
Abstract: 12,427. Berry, F. E. May 21. Systems depending on the use of static transformers. - A series of switches has actuating- coils for moving the switches in either direction; the closure of one switch completes the actuating-circuit for the next switch and also changes the connexions of its own windings. The switches are shown arranged for use in a distributing-system with main and supplementary transformers, as described in Specification 2096/04. The main transformers T<1>, T<2>, &c. are connected in series with the supplementary transformers t<1>, t<2>, &c, respectively. Switches N<1>, N<2>, &c. are automatically operated to shortcircuit the primaries and secondaries of the supplementary transformers when the load passes a certain value. With a small load, the switches N<1>, N<2>, &c. are open; but when the load increases, the relay I is actuated so that its arm K moves on to the fixed contact L to complete the circuit of the coil A of the switch N' across the low-tension mains F, G. The switch N<1> therefore closes to short-circuit the supplementary transformer t', and the arm c touches the contact 1<a>, thereby breaking the circuit of the coil A of the first switch, and closing the circuit of the similar coil of the second switch N<2>. This action continues until all the supplementary transformers are shortcircuited. When the load drops off sufficiently, the arm K of the relay I moves on to the fixed contact M to complete the circuit of the coil B of the switch N<1> across the mains F, G. This opens the switch N<1> to put the supplementary transformer t' into circuit, and the arm c closes the circuit of the coil B of the second switch N<2>. All the switches are actuated in the same way to switch in the supplementary transformers. The switches may be constructed as described in Specification 8927/05.
Patent GB-191012450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gullies or Stench Traps.
Inventor: THORNE HENRY HUBERT
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 1910-05-23
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 12,450. Thorne, H. H., and Ashton, J. May 23. Traps.-Gully traps in which an inspection cap is reached through a cover separate from the grid are fitted with a partition i so that the catchchamber g may be cleared out without unsealing - the trap.
Patent GB-191014591-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Vaporising the Volatile Constituents of Liquids.
Inventor: KOEHN CLAUS HINRICH
IPC: C10C1/04
Filed: 1910-06-16
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 14,591. K÷hn, C. H., and M³nster, E. June 16. Separate heater and evaporator apparatus; spray evaporators.-Liquids are distilled by heating them beyond their boiling - points, and forcing them under pressure against a turbine, which scatters the liquid in spray, and at the same time drives a centrifugal device which subjects the liquid to further disintegration. The heated liquid enters by a pipe f, and is directed through a throttle valve against a turbine e. A centrifugal device comprising a shaft g fitted with strips i is arranged in a lower part of the casing a, which is also provided with strips h. The vapours are led away through perforations into the interior of the shaft g, and are conducted into the chamber in which the turbine is mounted. Mineral oils and tars, distilling. - In order to remove the more volatile constituents and the water, the liquid is heated to about 100‹ C. before admission to the chamber in which it is converted into spray.
Patent GB-191015309-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Preserving Eggs.
Inventor: PRENZLAU LOUIS
IPC: A23B5/10
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 15,309. Prenzlau, L., [trading as Prenzlau's Fabrikwerke, L.]. June 25. Preserving eggs. - Eggs are treated with gaseous formaldehyde, and are packed in shavings &c. and a filling-material such as infusorial earth, peat, or asbestos, both of which are saturated with formaldehyde. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 13,701/00.
Patent GB-191016380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Portiere Curtains and the like.
Inventor: HIRCOCK JOHN THOMAS MILSON
IPC: A47H5/08
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-07-10
Abstract: 16,380. Hircock, J. T. W. July 8. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-In raising-devices for portiÞre curtains, of the type comprising a cord guided over the door and attached at one end to the door-frame and at the other to the curtain, a single-ended cord A is attached to a bar E, which is secured to the curtain, as by pins g<1>. The guide-pulley is preferably inclined or cranked so that the cord clears the top of the door.
Patent GB-191016843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sighting Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER EUGENE
IPC: F41G1/393
Filed: 1910-07-14
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 16,843. Schneider, E. July 14. Field carriages. - Consists in elevating-gear for obtaining an independent line of sight in high-angle fire guns provided with altitude connecting-gear for the sights. The gun a is elevated alone by rotating a shaft v carrying a sector u, which gears with teeth on the inside of a sector q connected with an arm l loosely mounted on the trunnion d and supported on guides s on the gun carriage t. The gun and sights are moved together by rotating a shaft o carrying a pinion p gearing with teeth on the outside of the sector q. The shafts v, o are operated through worm gears mounted upon the cradle and carriage respectively.
Patent GB-191017838-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ball-roller Caster.
Inventor: BASSETT MARY PRICHARD
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 1910-07-27
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 17,838. Bassett, M. P., and Bassett, E. P. Aug. 3, 1909, [Convention date]. Castors.-A ball castor D comprises a socket A, A<1> for a furniture leg A<2>, and a ball race C with a retaining-ring E screwed into the lower end of the casing A.
Patent GB-191020079-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fixing Down the Lids of Boxes.
Inventor: CHALMERS JAMES
IPC: E05B65/52
Filed: 1910-08-29
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 20,079. Chalmers, J. Aug. 29. Hasp fastenings.-A box fastening comprises a pivoted nut b carried by bearings c secured to the box and having a screwed bolt d which may be turned into engagement with a slot c<1> of a plate e secured to the lid. The bolt d carries a washer f, which is secured in engagement with a recess in the slotted plate e by screwing down the bolt d by its head d<2>. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the screw is replaced by a cam surface b<2> on the nut b, with which a pin d<3> on the bolt d is held in engagement by a spring g.
Patent GB-191024344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automobile Vehicles.
IPC: B60K37/02
Filed: 1910-10-20
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 24,344. Daimler Motor Co., and Charles, F. M. Oct. 20. Bodies.-In order to reduce noise in an automobile, the body is formed in one with the dash-board and is flexibly supported on the frame, parts of the dash-board being cut away to clear a special member which supports the accessories usually carried by a dash-board fixed to the chassis. The body, which may be stiffened by longitudinal steel plates at each side, is connected to the dash-board b by side-pieces c. The body is hinged at its rear end e to enable it to be raised for inspection purposes, and normally rests upon rubber buffers f or other resilient devices placed near its front end. An inverted U-shaped member h secured to the chassis supports the steering-pillar k and also a plate i on which the usual dash-board accessories are mounted. The dash-board b is cut away to allow it to pass between the member h and plate i, and to enable the body to clear the steering- pillar when raised a portion of the floor such as the foot-boards n may be made removable.
Patent GB-191100829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Conveyors or Screens.
Inventor: NORTON BERTRAM
IPC: B65G37/00
Filed: 1911-01-12
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 829. Norton, B. Jan. 12. Jigging conveyers.-Reciprocating conveyers or screens having a rising advance and falling return movement are provided with hinged delivery plates for transferring material from one conveyer to another or between two sections of the same conveyer. Fig. 1 shows the application to two sections of a conveyer. The plate L is hinged to one section and slides on the other. Rollers or sliding blocks may be fitted to the free end to reduce friction. Arrangements are shown in which one conveyer delivers to another at right-angles, and in which a double-decked conveyer delivers to a parallel conveyer at a lower level.
Patent GB-191103742-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Burner for Liquid or Gaseous Fuel.
Inventor: GRADDON CHARLES
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1911-02-14
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 3742. Graddon, C., and Blumenau, J. Feb. 14. Spray burners ; blowpipe burners.-In burners in which the fuel is drawn along by compressed air or steam, the delivery nozzle 6, Fig. 1, cooperates with a plug-cock 5, which is provided with a groove 10, Figs. 1 and 3, of varying depth, communicating by a radial passage with an axial passage 12 in the plug and the nozzle. Fuel passes to the groove 10 of the plug through a passage 8, and the air or steam is admitted bv a pipe 3. A handle 20 projects through a slot in the casing 1 and has an index 24, which passes over a scale on the end plate 22. The plug is kept in its seating by a spring stud 15 bearing on a disk 14 of the plug. A gauze or the like screen 29 is held at the mouth of the burner by a screw-cap 27.
Patent GB-191106846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feathering Wind Sails or Propellers applicable for Wind-mills, Air Ships and other purposes.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1911-03-18
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 6846. Anderson, J. March 18. Current motors.-Relates to wind motors of the kind described in Specification 19,430/10 and to improved means for feathering the blades. During one revolution of the whole frame, a backward movement of 180 degrees is given to the spindle e, Figs. 2 and 3, of the vane f by means of bevel gearing g, h, j, Fig. 2, or by chain or other gearing, and in addition, a swaying relative movement is produced between each sail or vane f and its spindle e. In one form of mechanism, quadrants 1 operate a pulley 5 fixed to the sail by bands. The quadrants being themselves operated by the bellcranks y and link-work from a slider s. The latter receives a reciprocating movement by a cam, by screw-and-nut mechanism, or by an eccentric k and link-work m, n, o. The linkwork may be worked by eccentrics on the spindles h. Fig. 12 shows another form in which the swaying movement above mentioned is effected by a grooved cam 38 fixed to the framework and working arms 42, 44 fixed to the spindle e and sail f respectively.
Patent GB-191123357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Method of Preserving Food Products.
Inventor: SCHMITT EDWARD DANIEL
IPC: A23L3/04
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 23,357. Schmitt, E. D. Oct. 23. Preserving food; sterilizing and preserving liquids.-In the preservation of food, particularly corn, vegetables and fruit, by cooking in glass or like vessels, the vessels are passed by a conveyer 3, Fig. 2, (1) through a chamber 1 divided by plates 5 into compartments of increasing temperatures, whereby the vessels are sterilized; (2) under a filler 14 for supplying the partly-cooked corn etc.; (3) through a chamber 2 where the temperature is raised to bring the vessels and their contents to the same temperature and to expel vapours; (4) under seating-machines 15, 16; and (5) to a tank 17 preferably containing a crate 19 which is transferred by a crane 21 to one of a number of cookers 22. The tanks 17 and, initially, the cookers 22 are at the same temperature as the chamber 2. In dealing with cold products, the jars are first filled and then treated as above, the filler 14 supplying hot brine, sauce, or syrup, or being replaced by a steam chamber. The chambers 1, 2 are heated by steam-jet pipes 7 fitted with needle-valves. Each cooker 22 comprises a closed vessel having a feed-pipe 24 connected with a water-pipe 30 and a steampipe &c. 31 and fitted with a number of injectors 25, Fig. 3, which communicate with the cooker by pipes 27, 28. When cooking is finished, cold water is admitted to displace the hotwater through an overflow 33.
Patent GB-191123487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plant for Compressing Gas or the like.
Inventor: PHILLIPS CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: F16K17/10
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1913-01-24
Abstract: 23,487. Phillips, C. W., [Rossler, A. C.]. Oct. 24. Fixed-abutment type; compensating for irregularity of flow. - In a compressing-plant with a rotary compressor of the type described in Specification 10,558/07, more particularly for gas to be supplied to high-pressure lighting- systems, the valve 26 which puts the suction and delivery sides of the compressor into communication when a predetermined delivery pressure is attained, the by-pass valve 35-which permits a flow of gas when the compressor is not working, and the suction valve 3 of the compressor are all arranged within the same valve-box 5. Baffles 12 in the receiver compensate for irregularity of flow and at the same time intercept any lubricating-oil delivered with the gas. The oil is returned to the compressor through a pipe 16 controlled by a valve 17 operated by a diaphragm 21 subjected to the delivery pressure of the gas, the valve being opened and closed respectively at the starting and stopping of the compressor. The valve 26 is loaded by one or more adjustable weights 33 on a lever which presses on a knife-edged member 34 attached to the valve. The lift of the valve is adjusted by means of screws 29, or by making the plate on the upper side of the valve-diaphragm 28 movable relatively to the diaphragm. The lift of the by-pass valve is adjusted by means of a screw-threaded rod 36 with a downwardly-bent end.
Patent GB-191125883-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Solid Resilient Tyres for Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CARMONT WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B60C7/10
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 25,883. Carmont, W. E. Nov. 20. Non - metallic elastic bodies and cores; tread band.s, projections, and surfaces.-Solid rubber tyres are provided with insertions C of rubber softer than that of the tyres, having parts C' which project from the tyre tread. The insertions, which extend partly or wholly through the thickness of the tyre, are cemented in position. They may be normally larger than the holes in the tyre in which they lie. In the form shown in Fig. 3, two rows of outwardly tapering plugs C extending through the tyre are employed. When one row of insertions is used, the tyre may be made in halves with recesses for receiving them. According to the Provisional Specification, the soft rubber may be in the form of a ring around the tyre tread, and the insertions may be vulcanized in position.
Patent GB-191126853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Teeth.
IPC: A61C13/10
Filed: 1911-11-30
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 26,853. Maguire, A. T., and British Diatoric Manufacturing Co. Nov. 30. Teeth, artificial. - An artificial tooth 1 is secured to the plate 2 by a looped wire or an anchor 5 which is locked in a recess 3 in the lingual surface of the tooth by a pin 6 inserted in a passage 7 substantially parallel to the long axis of the tooth. During vulcanization, the denture material fills in any spaces in the passage 7 and recess 3.
Patent GB-191128689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Chopping Tools.
Inventor: HARISCH JOHANN
IPC: B25D3/00
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 28,689. Harisch, J. Dec. 20. Wedges.-The blades of wood-chopping tools such as axes are formed of the usual wedge shape in vertical cross-section and also of double wedge shape in horizontal cross-section with the thinnest part at the centre of the blade, as shown in Fig. 5, for the purpose of providing greater splitting power. The cutting-edge is rounded inwards at the middle 13. In splitting a round billet of wood, the thicker parts 14, 15 of the blade operate as wedges driven in towards the middle of the billet and loosen the middle denser fibres before the central part 13 of the blade comes into operation.
Patent GB-191205954-A (GB)
Title: Process for Avoiding Shrinkage Cavity or Pipe in Ingots.
Inventor: HOYLE JAMES ROSSITER
IPC: B22D9/00
Filed: 1912-03-09
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 5954. Hoyle, J. R., and Brearley, A. W. March 9. Moulds; casting processes.-Ingots are cast in bottom-pour moulds F, fed by a common gate D through brick conduits E. The metal entering the moulds heats firebrick sleeves H retained in place by the taper of the moulds or by engaging recesses in the moulds. After pouring, the gate D is sealed by damp sand and a wedged plate, and the base A is rotated about trunnions (not shown) to allow the ingots to solidify with the wide ends of the moulds uppermost, and the hottest metal at the top, and maintained fluid by the heated sleeves.
Patent GB-191205961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Lubricators for Lifts, Elevators and the like.
Inventor: WETZEL OTTO
IPC: B66B7/12
Filed: 1912-03-09
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 5961. Wetzel, O., and Kuntz, A. March 9. Single-acting suction-valveless piston pumps. - The guide-rails of lifts, elevators, &c. are lubricated by a pump enclosed in an oilcontainer secured to the moving guide-cheeks. A lever 2 pivoted to one cheek at 3 engages cam surfaces on the rail and actuates a lever 4 on a shaft carrying an arm 6, which projects into an oil container 5 and effects the forcing-stroke of the plunger 7 of a piston pump. The plunger is retracted by a spring 8. Oil flows into the barrel through openings 9 and is forced past a valve 11 to the inner surfaces of the cheeks. Fig. 2 shows a modified form of pump in which a delivery valve is dispensed with. The plunger is in two parts normally separated by a groove 12. which becomes filled with oil and conveys it to an enlarged portion of the barrel at the delivery end. When the plunger strikes a perforated buffer 13 the groove 12 is closed up, and the oil is forced out. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which a groove 14 is formed in the cylinder wall. Oil enters the groove through the barrel when the piston has advanced to its forward position, and on the next stroke this oil is forced to the outlet. This arrangement may be combined with that shown in Fig. 2. In another modification, a grooved piston has an extension engaging the front face of the guiderail, which has a number of depressions for operating the pump, the forcing-stroke being effected by a spring. This arrangement replaces the actuating-mechanism shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191206565-A (GB)
Title: A New Soap Box.
Inventor: ABBOTT STEPHEN SHAPLAND
IPC: A47K5/02
Filed: 1912-03-16
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 6565. Abbott, S. S. March 16. Soap-holders.-Consists in a soap box in which the base has a central spherical depression where the soap rests. In the form shown, the base is made of sheet metal, and a hole G, Fig. 2, is provided for engagement with a nail to keep the box erect.
Patent GB-191207096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cam-regulating Mechanism.
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1912-03-22
Granted: 1913-03-25
Abstract: 7096. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. March 22. Cams; levers.-Relates to cam mechanism for an internal - combustion engine or for any machine in which cams are adjusted by means of coaxial members b, e capable of simultaneous and of separate longitudinal displacement for bringing the cams into operative position. According to the invention, the outer adjusting- member b is moved by swinging the actuating- lever h about its pivot g, while the inner adjusting-member e is moved relatively to the member b by turning the handle k of the lever about its axis. For this purpose, the hand-lever h is made hollow, and the handle k is secured to an inner rod j carrying a cam-shaped member l, which bears against the end of the member e when the handle is turned as described. The member e and the handle k are returned by springs p<1>, o. In the example shown, the member b carries cams a, a<1>, and the member e carries projections which move radially the cams d, d'. In other examples, the adjusting- members corresponding to the members b, e are two coaxial rods within the hollow camshaft, and these rods may both carry projections for moving the cams radially, or they may both be connected to cams which slide on the shaft.
Patent GB-191208989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Producing Electric Contacts at Adjustable Periodic Intervals.
IPC: H01H3/00
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 8989. Soc. A. Granoux et Cie. Oct. 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Lamp and flash signals. - Automatic electric make-and-break switches for sending current impulses at periodic intervals, the length of which can be adjusted by a preliminary setting of one of the switch contact-members, are stated to be applicable for signalling purposes, and in particular to light-eclipsing apparatus.