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Patent GB-191100996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Lighting Plant for Railway Trains.
IPC: B61D43/00
Filed: 1911-01-13
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 996. Pintsch Akt.-Ges., J. Jan. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Tension arrangements.-In order to maintain constant the tension on the belt D driving a dynamo A from the axle of a railway train, in spite of variations in the length of the driving-belt D, the pull or pressure spring F is so arranged that its distance from the pivot B of the dynamo varies directly as the length of the driving-belt D. The centre of gravity of the dynamo A may be above or below its pivot B. In a modification, Fig. 4, the point of attachment of the spring to the carriage frame or to the dynamo machine shifts as the belt D lengthens.
Patent GB-191102638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use by Persons Working in Irrespirable Atmospheres or Under Water.
IPC: A62B19/00
Filed: 1911-02-01
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 2638. Davis, R. H., and Siebe, Gorman, & Co. Feb. 1. Respirators. - In apparatus employed by persons working in irrespirable atmospheres, or under water, the caustic soda or potash for absorbing the carbonic acid gas is arranged on trays or drawers g sliding in a chamber a, which is provided with a hinged door c. The door is provided with a lining of rubber &c., and is pressed against the ends of the trays so as to form an air-tight joint. Gaps l, Fig. 3, are provided at alternate ends of the trays so that the gas is caused to take a tortuous path over the caustic alkali. The chamber a is provided with grooves or fillets k for holding the trays, and with inlet and outlet fittings c, f for the gas. The absorbing-material is kept in position by gauze covers i, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191102851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabouts.
Inventor: BIBBY WILLIAM
IPC: A63G1/24
Filed: 1911-02-04
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 2851. Bibby, W., Bibby, J., Bibby, G., Bibby, T., and Bibby, R., [trading as Bibby Bros.]. Feb. 4. Roundabouts. - A roundabout has circular cars q pivoted on spindles t which are themselves journaled in bearings p secured to a rotating framework e. The lower ends of the spindles t are connected by rods u with a ring v, which encircles the central shaft c, and may be raised or lowered by turning a hand-wheel y. Passengers enter the cars while they are in an horizontal position, as shown in dotted lines. The framework e is set in rotation, and the operator turns the wheel y to raise the ring v and incline the spindles t until the rims r of the cars come into contact with a fixed bevelwheel s. The friction between the rims rand the wheel s causes the cars to rotate about their spindles t in addition 'to rotating about the central shaft c.
Patent GB-191103921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pre-payment Gas Meters.
IPC: G07F15/08
Filed: 1911-02-16
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 3921. Laidlaw & Son, R., and Mackenzie, J. Feb. 16. Gas, supplying by meter. - An internallythreaded sleeve D is caused to traverse a screw d<1> in reverse directions to open and close the valve owing to the rotation of the screw by prepayment and of a wheel K by the meter mechanism, the hub of this wheel having a pin- and-slot connexion with the sleeve D. A pointer M on the sleeve indicates on a scale m the quantity of gas still unconsumed. Coin action, mechanical-connexion.-The coin is inserted in a pocket b<4>, which is connected to a rotary carrier B by pins b<7> and is normally raised into the position shown in Fig. 7 by a spring (not shown) contained in a cavity b<6> of the carrier. The coin resting on the base b<5> projects from the pocket against a cam surface E, and, during the rotation of the carrier by a handle b', is forced inwards by the cam surface, thereby depressing the pocket b<4> into the carrier B, and moving a pawl b<11> on the pocket into engagement with a fixed ratchet a<1>. Owing to this movement of the pocket, teeth b<12> on a plunger b<8> mounted in a lateral extension b<10> of the pocket are caused to engage with a wheel C, whereupon the wheel and carrier rotate together until the coin falls out of the pocket. The teeth b<12> however do not engage the wheel C directly the coin pocket is depressed, but are held up against the action of a spring (not shown) contained in the extension b<10> until a projection b‹ escapes past an adjustable guard f<1>. The guard f<1> may be adjusted to allow for the varying price of gas, and for this purpose is provided with a toothed sector F, each tooth of which may represent a foot of gas. The wheel C is geared to the screw d'.
Patent GB-191107565-A (GB)
Title: A Steel-composition Model of a High Class Cheshire Cheese.
Inventor: FIELDING JOHN SANDERSON
IPC: G09F19/10
Filed: 1911-03-27
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 7565. Fielding, J. S. March 27. Figures or models.-A model of a cheese for display purposes comprises a steel drum, coated with an enamel and provided with the usual cheese calico covering.
Patent GB-191110589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weir Shutters.
Inventor: KENNEDY THOMAS
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 10,589. Kennedy, T., [Ashford, J.]. May 2. Movable weirs. - Weir-shutters A which are adapted to fall when a certain water level is attained, and, after falling, to be raised when the level has fallen to a certain extent, are supported partly by pivoted levers H and by brackets B. The upper ends of the levers H are constrained to slide in slots in the back of the gates upon the release of a trigger-mechanism, such as that described in Specification 17,680/10. Their lower ends may be provided with paddles N, which, by the impact of the water, together with the impact of the water upon the recumbent shutter itself, the upstream position of which is always lower than the downstream, assist in raising the gate. The shutters are constrained to roll upon the brackets B by means of chains E, pins D, and bracket arms C; or the curved portion of the brackets B and the shutters may be toothed. The lower front portions P of the brackets are cut away so that debris may not interfere with, and may be removed after, the closing of the shutter.
Patent GB-191111737-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Indicating the Presence and Determining the Position of Veins of Metallic Ore or Subterranean Water Levels.
Inventor: LOEWY HEINRICH
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 1911-05-15
Granted: 1912-05-15
Abstract: 11,737. L÷wy, H., and Leimbach, G. May 14, 1910, [Convention datel. Prospecting and water-finding.-The presence and position of veins of metallic ore or subterranean water levels is indicated by means of the reflection of electric waves from the ore or water M, N, the waves being transmitted from and received by antennµ A<1>-B<1>, A<2>-B<2> which are adjustably inclined in opposite directions.
Patent GB-191112917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Book-markers.
Inventor: BARNEY WILLIAM
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 12,917. Barney, W. May 29. Book-markers. - Relates to book-markers of the type comprising a triangular pocket adapted to receive the corners of the pages and in which the under part of the pocket extends beyond the upper part. According to the present invention, the underside of the pocket is made either of roughened or corrugated stiff material, or of some clinging material such as india-rubber, or is provided with clinging material f, Fig. 3. The upper part is made of paper, celluloid, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-191114071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stamp Vending Machines.
Inventor: DEARDORFF CHARLES DANA
IPC: G07F11/68
Filed: 1911-06-13
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 14,071. Deardorff, C. D. June 13. Feeding webs. -- A coin-freed apparatus is adapted to deliver stamps from a strip 30, which is wound upon a spool (not shown) carried by a holder 33, and is led thence by guides 43, 44 to an endless chain 35 working over guides 36, 37. After prepayment, the operator draws down a slide 10 by means of a handle 9, whereupon a spring-controlled pawl 39 moves down the chain through the space of one link, thereby feeding the foremost stamp through an aperture 3 in the front of the casing, a pivoted flap 18 being simultaneously raised into the position shown in dotted lines so as to prevent access to the strip. When released, the slide 10 is returned by a spring, the cutting-edge 17 severing the projecting stamp, which passes to the operator. A spring-controlled roller 40 serves to press the strip on to the endless chain, the links of which are roughened to grip the strip, the distance between two links being approximately the length of a stamp. A lever 48 bears by means of a projection 50 on the stamp coil, and, when the diameter of the coil is sufficiently reduced, a second projection 49 on the lever trips a catch 46 from engagement with a spring-controlled rod 45, which operates a lever 14 to close the coin slot.
Patent GB-191114678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Embroidery Machines.
IPC: D05C9/06
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 14,678. Saurer, A., [Firm of]. June 25, 1910, [Convention date]. Embroidery machines.-In automatic apparatus for operating the work-frame of an embroidery-machine, toothed-wheel trains are used. Intermittent motion of constant amplitude is imparted to a shaft 1, which, being geared to each of the shafts 8, 9 by any pair of wheels selected from the series 3 and 10, 4 and 11, 5 and 12, 6 and 13, 7 and 14, imparts a variable intermittent motion to the shafts 8, 9. The motion of the shaft 8 is transmitted to a wheel 34 through one of the wheels 33, 32 according to the direction of rotation desired. The motion of the shaft 9 is similarly transmitted to a wheel 18, and at the same time reduced by wheels 16, 17. The movements of the wheels 34, 18 are added together and transmitted to a chain-wheel 20 by a differential gear train 35. Two similar apparatus are used, and determine movements in two directions at right-angles. These movements are compounded and transmitted to the work frame by the usual crossslides which engage with the guide-pin of the pantograph.
Patent GB-191117823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Braiding and like Machines.
Inventor: WARDWELL SIMON WILLARD
IPC: D04C3/38
Filed: 1911-08-04
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 17,823. Wardwell, S. W. Aug. 4. [Addition to 16,430/11.] Braiding - machines.-The pin 11, instead of being a driving fit, is loosely inserted in the shaft 3 and secured by a split ring 13. The sliding sleeve 17 for forcing the constantly-rotating pulley 16 into engagement with the cone-clutch 14 is adapted to be withdrawn from contact with the boss 18 by the arm 24 while the machine is at rest, to diminish wear. To prevent injury in starting-up the machine, due to accidental tripping of the catch 44 and consequent sudden release of the starting-lever 32 while it is still in the operator's hand, a buffer spring 94 is applied to the tripping-block 85, to compensate for any slight movement of the brake-ring 55. The wedgeblocks 71, 75 are constructed of sheetmetal indented at 78, 79 to engage grooves 76, 77 and are secured by screws. The brake arms 62 are pivoted to the blocks 75 by rivets 63. Specification 17,827/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191119565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hats.
Inventor: CLEARY JOSEPH MICHAEL
IPC: A42B1/02
Filed: 1911-09-02
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 19,565. Cleary, J. M. Sept. 2. Ventilating; transparent and corrugated hats.- The crowns of hats are made of transparent or semi - transparent material, such as celluloid, formed with corrugations having orifices on the underside, the lower part being smooth, except for ventilation grooves, and fitting in a felt or other band having a brim formed thereon. Corrugations 2, having orifices 3, are shaped so as to prevent entrance of rain. The lower part of the crown 2' is smooth and fits in a felt or other band 4, on which is formed a rim 5. Ventilating-grooves 7 in the portion 2<1> communicate with perforations 8, and the usual external and internal bands 6, 61 may be fitted.
Patent GB-191121762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recovering Tin and Iron from Scrap.
Inventor: WOLTERECK HERMAN CHARLES
IPC: C22B25/06
Filed: 1911-10-03
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 21,762. Woltereck, H. C. Oct. 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tin and iron, recovering from scrap. - The scrap is subjected to the action of superheated steam so that the tin is melted off. The steam is preferably superheated to 400-500 C. without pressure by providing for its expansion during the heating. The process may be carried out by passing steam through a retort containing the scrap, the steam being superheated in the retort.
Patent GB-191124904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sharpening Edged Implements, more especially Scissors and the like.
Inventor: NILSSON WILHELM BERNHARD
IPC: B24D15/06
Filed: 1911-11-08
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 24,904. Nilsson, W. B. Nov. 8. Filing-apparatus, reciprocating.-A device for sharpening scissors and the like comprises a frame 1 having an inclined bearing-surface 21, against which the scissor blade is clamped by means of hooked screw rods 23, and a roller 2 over which and in contact with the blade a file is passed.
Patent GB-191203271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating, Drying and otherwise Treating Stone and other Materials for use on Roads and like Surfaces.
Inventor: BERRY HENRY FRANK
IPC: E01C19/05
Filed: 1912-02-09
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 3271. Berry, H. F. Feb. 9. Tar-macadam, plant for making.-Consists in heating and drying stone for tar-macadam in vessels with perforated bottoms which are placed over openings in a chest through which hot air is forced; the receptacles may then be dipped into tar. The air may be supplied by apparatus such as those described in Specifications 23,692/11 and 5893/12. The receptacles c are preferably formed with perforated internal pillars i, which are placed over tubular projections g on the air-chest a; these projections are surrounded by seatings c on which is asbestos &c. packing h. Air passes to the receptacles c through holes d in the cover of the air-chest, which may he closed by a hit-and-miss arrangement j.
Patent GB-191206207-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Recovering Fibre from Peat.
Inventor: GRANVILLE BERNARD
IPC: D01B1/50
Filed: 1912-03-12
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 6207. Granville, B. March 12. Fibres, obtaining.-In a method of excavating and separating peat fibre, a powerful jet from an hydraulic nozzle b cuts the peat from the bog and carries it down channels having grids 2<1> for intercepting logs, to a sump 2, in which is a beater with revolving arms. The material is then pumped to an inclined washer 5 having two rotating shafts 6 provided with helicallyarranged beater arms, which force the peat out of the higher end of the washer, heavier substances gravitating to the lower end. The material is then passed into rotary screens 8 provided with water jets 10, dirt and water passing through the screens to a settling-tank 12. From the screens the material passes to a drum 12<1> supplied with clean water and having a rotating shaft with beater arms at an angle, then through a flat screen 13 which removes sticks, and into a rotary screen 17 which removes part of the water. The fibre may be next passed to wet paper making machines and then made into bales; or the fibre is led by a channel 21 to a reservoir 19 with a floating water outlet 23 leading to a tank 22, from which the water may be drawn for re-use. A rotary screen may replace the flat screen 13. Fig. 3 shows an apparatus which may be used for de-watering the fibre. A pipe 26 conveys water and fibre to the top of a conical screen 25, on which fibre falls and forms a pile, water being caught by a pan 28 and carried away by a pipe 29. After de-watering, the fibre may be treated with a weak alkaline solution, washed with water, treated with a weak acid solution, and again washed. The fibre may then be utilized for half-stuff, papermaking, paper-boards, or other purposes.
Patent GB-191207138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Handlebars of Cycles.
Inventor: JOYCE HARRY
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 1912-03-23
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 7138. Joyce, H., and Upton, S. March 23. Clips, band.-A band clip b for securing to a tube a is shaped in section in the form of two concentric segments a<1>, a<2> with shoulders a3 at the junctions of the segments. The tube upon which the clip is secured is correspondingly shaped in section so that rotation of the clip upon the tube is prevented.
Patent GB-191211087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rests and like Supports Attached to Chairs.
Inventor: STERN GODFREY
IPC: A47C7/68
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 11,087. Stern, G., and Hatcher, F. May 9. Rests, arm.-The arm a of a seat is angularly adjustable by a link d pivoted at e and having a pin f to engage in recesses h formed in a slot g in the arm. The link d is provided with a projection (not shown) which serves as a handle. The end of the arm may be slotted to receive a table b pivoted on a pin c.
Patent GB-191212919-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to By-passes for Gas Burners.
Inventor: SPREADBURY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F23Q9/06
Filed: 1912-06-01
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 12,919. Spreadbury, R. J. June 1 No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid) Pilot jets.-The by. pass tube a has an en larged chamber b having an orifice c at which the gas burns. The jet is thus less liable t( extinction.
Patent GB-191213953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: STENNING HARRY ALEXANDER
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1912-06-15
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 13,953. Stenning, H. A. June 15. [Addition to 9727/12.] Cooling superheating-tubes. - The velocity of steam passed through superheating-tubes to protect them from injury when the main steam supply is cut-off, as described in the parent Specification, is increased by ejectors or the like so that when the main supply is again opened the steam first entering the engine cylinders will be highly superheated. Steam is drawn from the saturated-steam chamber b, when the engine-supply is cut-off, through a pipe h, which communicates with ejectors 4, 6 operated by steam from the boiler and connected respectively to the blower s and the chimney. Connected valves m, n, Fig. 3, place the boiler steam-pipe x and the pipe h simultaneously in communication with either of the ejectors.
Patent GB-191216036-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Washing Filtering Material and other Substances.
Inventor: ARNOLD JOHN
IPC: B01D41/02
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 16,036. Arnold, J. July 9. Washing-apparatus with screens.-Apparatus for washing filtering-material and other substances comprises an inclined reciprocating screen B, on which the material is subjected to the action of sprays of water from pipes R arranged to direct the water up the screen so as to turn the material over. The water is supplied from a tank M, and the dirty water and grit pass to a tank U. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 15,789/88.
Patent GB-191218728-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Making Photographic Prints of Drawings.
Inventor: HERTZ ALBERT
IPC: G03B27/06
Filed: 1912-08-15
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 18,728. Hertz, A., and R÷der, H. Aug. 15. Printing - apparatus with continuous movement of negative and printed surface and with pneumatic pressure devices.-A vertical frame a carries two sets of pulleys e each having a pneumatic ribbon d for feeding the sensitive paper and drawing or film downwards along glass panes c set in vertical frames b. A motor h with chains g drives the ribbons d. An electric lamp n supported on a carriage p on guides is traversed backwards and forwards by a double feed-screw.
Patent GB-191219435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for the Winding Drums of Ploughs.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT HENRY
IPC: A01B3/68
Filed: 1912-08-24
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 19,435. Fowler, R. H., and Smith, T. A. Aug. 24. Regulating and control-transmitting gear for winding and paying - out apparatus. - A brake for the winding-drum of a ploughing- machine is automatically applied when the drum is unclutched from the engine, and additional braking effort is obtained by hand pressure on the clutch lever. The bevel-wheel a mav be thrown in and out of gear with the driving- pinion a' by means of the lever d operating the sleeve c and the shaft b communicates motion to the drum f by the pinion e. A braking action takes place between the under surface of the bevel-wheel and brake-blocks g which are capable of adjustment by bolts i. The lever d may be extended beyond its pivot m to form the arm o carrying a weight n which counterbalances any desired proportion of the weight of the bevel-wheel and the lever d. A spring p also serves to adjust the braking power. These adjustments just prevent the drum from overrunning the rope when paying- out. To slow down or stop the drum, further braking is obtained by hand-pressure on the lever d.
Patent GB-191223767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Oil Fuel Burners.
IPC: F23D11/10
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 23,767. Smokeless Economizers, Ltd., Bennett, C. G. M., and Smith, S. H. Oct. 17. S t e a m - p r e s s u r e sprayers; nozzles for producing w h i r l i n g sprays. - Steam passes from a jacket 1 around an oil-supply passage 2 by a pipe 17 to a central jet 18, which induces a supply of air through a sleeve 8. This is adjusted by a hand-wheel 12 and formed with a flange 9 provided with slots or fine perforations 10, which, according to the Provisional Specification, may be drilled so as to cause the issuing fuel to whirl. A perforated flange 23 on the pipe 17 closes the perforated end of the sleeve 8, and a chamber 20 adapted to serve as a hit-and-miss air-regulator is mounted on it. Gills may be provided on the pipe 17 to assist in the heating of the induced air.
Patent GB-191227931-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grinding Device for the Rotary Circular Knives of Meat Slicing Machines.
Inventor: BERKEL WILHELMUS ADRIANUS VAN
IPC: B24B3/46
Filed: 1912-12-04
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 27,931. Berkel, W. A. van. Dec. 4. Machine cutters, sharpening in situ. - A grinding-device for the rotary knife of a meatslicing machine comprises a vertically-adjustable pillar 13 upon which is pivoted a casing 8 carrying in a longitudinally-movable ball bearing a grinding-wheel 3. The casing 8 is pivoted at 10 and is spring pressed upwards. It is moved downwards to carry the grinder 3 over and into contact with the knife 2 by moving a forked lever 15, which rides over a cam-surface 18 on the casing 8. As the casing 8 moves, a pin 25 attached to the spring-pressed ball bearing carrying the grinder rides over a stationary cam 23 and moves the grinder clear of the knife.
Patent GB-191229269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to High Tension Insulators.
Inventor: LODGE OLIVER JOSEPH
IPC: H01B17/54
Filed: 1912-12-19
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 29,269. Lodge, Sir O. J., and Lodge, L. Dec. 19. Insulators for high-tension apparatus used in separating dust or fume from gases are provided with a flame, electric, or steam heater, so as to prevent deposition on the insulator itself. Fig. 1 shows the device applied to a chamber 1 for separating tar from gas. The high-tension conductor 2 passes through an insulator consisting of two concentric tubes 3, 4 connected and supported as shown. The upper parts of the tubes are kept free from moisture by a heater such as a gas ring 7 arranged round the outer tube.
Patent GB-191230054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Veil Fastenings.
Inventor: GOOLDEN MARGARIDA
IPC: A42B5/00
Filed: 1912-12-31
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 30,054. Goolden, M. Dec. 31. Hooks.-A veil-adjusting device is formed of wire a bent to a looped or serpentine form, whose ends, provided with knobs b, engage with the portions of the veil to be united.