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Patent GB-191008747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydro-carbon Burners.
Inventor: MCPHERSON GEORGE JAMES
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1910-04-11
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 8747. McPherson, G. J., and Rose, J. C. April 11. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing- apparatus. - In a vaporizing-apparatus specially adapted for a steam-boiler, or like furnace, the oil is evaporated in a retort which is enclosed in a steam super-heating retort. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the vaporizing-retort 1 shown in Fig. 1. The oil enters by the tube 17 and is discharged into the retort 3 at the end of the tube 13. Steam enters the retort 1 from the end of the pipe 12 which is connected to the boiler 15, and the steam and vapour mix in the pipe 7 and pass along the pipe 19 to the burner, which is provided with a narrow discharge slot.
Patent GB-191008808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism for Actuating the Controlling Devices or Rudders of Aerial and Aquatic Vessels.
Inventor: MAINGUET HENRI
IPC: B63H25/10
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 8808. Mainguet, H. April 20, 1909, [Convention date]. Steering-gear.-Relates to apparatus for the independent control of three or more steering- members of ships, and comprises a lever a, moveable in two directions about its lower end for operating two of the steering members, on which is mounted a hand-wheel b capable of movement in one, two, or three directions for controlling supplementary steering-members. In one form, the hand-wheel b, Fig. 3, is mounted to rotate about the axis of the lever a, and is provided with a fixed grooved pulley f to which the operating wires e are secured. The wires pass through openings in a bracket g fixed to the lever a and through tubular sheatbs c to the parts to be operated. In another form, the band-wheel b can be inclined also about two horizontal axes at rightangles to one another. The hand-wheel b, Fig. 5, is mounted to rotate on a vertical pivot 10 on a lever k<2> which is centrally pivoted on a lever k<1>. The lever k<1> is mounted to rotate about an axle h' supported in bearings l<1> secured to a four-armed bracket i<1>, i<2> fixed to the top of the universally pivoted lever a. The operating-wires are in the form of Bowden cables, and are attached to the ends of the levers k<1>, k<2> and pass through holes in the ends of the bracket-arms i<1>, i<2> into the tubes c<1>, c<2>. The lever k<2> is formed with an upwardly extending part against which abut the sheaths c of the operating-wire e passing round the pulley f attached to the hand-wheel b.
Patent GB-191010158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Grain Shocker.
Inventor: SLEEPER JOHN HENDERSON
IPC: A01D75/06
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 10,158. Sleeper, J. H., and McGoffin, T. E. April 26. Harvesting-machines. -Relates to a grainshocking machine adapted for attachment to a self-binder. The sheaves are delivered from the binder upon an inclined conveyer 22, being turned butt end upwards by the bail 47, and deposited in a hopper 42. From the latter the sheaves are discharged into the receptacle 41 by a packer arm 44, which is reciprocated through a slot in the lower part of the hopper by means of a rotating disk 39 and wrist pin 40. The sheaves accumulate in the receptacle 41, being held upright by springs 48, 49, and when sufficient to form a shock are assembled the springs act upon push-rods 60, 62, causing the floor of the receptacle to be released from latching levers 57. The weight of the sheaves overcomes the resistance of springs, by which and arms 53 the floor is supported, and the floor falls, thereby putting into operation, through racks 68, a train of pinions 66 and rotating the slats 64 of which the floor is composed. The sheaves are thereby deposited on the ground in a clustered position, and the floor is restored to its normal position by the springs.
Patent GB-191012710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot-trees.
Inventor: TOPLEY FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: A43D3/14
Filed: 1910-05-25
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 12,710. Topley, F. C., and Topley, C. May 25. Trees and stretchers.-Trees of the type in which the adjustment for size is effected by a lug pivotally carried by the heel-piece and provided with one or more teeth, or a pin adapted to engage a rack pivoted to the toe-piece, are modified by forming the pivoted end of the heel-piece d, Fig. 1, with a cam-member d<2>, which, when the heel-piece is turned, effects the locking or release of the lug c from the rack b. In a modified arrangement, Fig. 10, the cam end of the heel-piece is itself furnished with teeth l to engage the rack.
Patent GB-191017253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for the Change Speed and Reversing Mechanism of Automobiles.
Inventor: MERY SIMON
IPC: F16H61/34
Filed: 1910-07-20
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 17,253. MÚry, S. July 24, 1909, [Convention date]. Controlling-apparatus, arrangements of hand and foot gear in conjunction with; interlocking and guarding against wrong movements. - In mechanism for operating the change-speed and reversing gear of an automobile, the angular and transverse movements of the hand-lever a fixed on a shaft b are transferred to a selecting- arm q on a parallel shaft m. The shafts are coupled by cranks n, o, and a rod p, so that their rotary movements correspond, while the transverse movements are transmitted through a pair of forks on a rocking shaft g.
Patent GB-191020300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic and like Stoves.
Inventor: THOMAS WALTER
IPC: F24B1/191
Filed: 1910-08-31
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 20,300. Thomas, W. Aug. 31. Open fire-places; feeding; ashes, removing. - In an open fire - place, the feed of fuel and the removal of ashes are effected from below the fire by means of worm conveyers 7, 14 res p e ctively, the fuel reaching the fire at one side of a central bridge, and the ashes being discharged at the other side. Air heated in a jacket surrounding the ash-discharge tube 14 is supplied to the fire through the inner perforated wall of the hollow fire-box casing. Air is also heated in flues 34 at the sides of the fire-place, and thence supplied to other rooms. The conveyers are actuated through ratchet gearing from spur gearing 22 &c., the arrangement being such that one or the other conveyer is actuated according to the direction of rotation of the spur gearing. An operating-handle at the side of the fire-place may be provided.
Patent GB-191025955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Laundry Irons.
Inventor: GLOVER JOSEPH ARTHUR FORD
IPC: D06F75/02
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 25,955. Glover, J. A. F. Nov. 8. Burners, applications of; vaporizing-apparatus. -In a spirit-heated hand-iron, the burner comprises a reservoir b, a vaporizer c, and a perforated tube f surrounded by a perforated burner tube g. Communication between the vaporizer c and tube f may be by way of the co-axial pipes a', cl, the flow being controlled by a valve e. The burner is mounted on a plate i slidable longitudinally on the iron and held in place by a thumb-screw i<1>. To start vaporization, the iron is put on a stand l, the plate and burner are partly drawn back, and the vaporizer heated by spirit in a well l<1> or in a lamp placed in the well.
Patent GB-191026957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: HOUNSFIELD LESLIE HAYWOOD
IPC: C10H9/00
Filed: 1910-11-19
Granted: 1911-11-20
Abstract: 26,957. Hounsfield, L. H. Nov. 19. Liquid raised up to solid; holders for generators; liquid-level indicators, applications of.- Generators of the fixed diving - bell type are charged through the neck C, which is closed by a comparatively small cover 0, and means are provided whereby the carbide - sustaining grid E may be raised above the water level. By this means carbide may be introduced without any substantial loss of gas. It is advantageous for this purpose that the bell should have a small gas - capacity, and this is effected by constructing it with a short body terminating in a narrow neck, for example, connected to the body by a trumpetshaped member D, so that the carbide can spread over the grid E, and space is provided into which the water may rise so as to minimize pressurevariations. To prevent oscillations of the water level, a damping effect is obtained by making the connecting passage between the bell B and the outer vessel A of small cross sectional area. Splashing of the water below the grid is prevented by a baffle plate preferably consisting of an inverted conical plate F with a central aperture G, and with apertures K at the outer edge fitted with covers L. The baffle plate may be secured to a cylinder H, which is a tight fit in the bell. Splashing in the water container is prevented by a baffle plate N secured to the neck D. The bell is secured to a cover M, and the parts of the generator are secured together and to the base-plate by a swinging-bar S mounted on standards and provided with a screw R or other securing- means for engaging the cover 0. The bar S serves to hold the bell in a raised position by swinging it under the edge of the cover. The proper level of the water is indicated by means of a point V. The container A may be of large capacity so as to avoid frequent emptying of the sludge, and the gas is dried and purified by material in the cover 0.
Patent GB-191030221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Process for Preserving Fresh Fish.
Inventor: HENDERSON JONATHAN RANKIN
IPC: A23B4/06
Filed: 1910-12-29
Granted: 1912-03-29
Abstract: 30,221. Henderson, J. R. Dec. 29. Preserving fish.-Fish are cooled in a chamber at about 35‹ F. and are then treated with sea-water to which about 15 per cent of salt is added and which is cooled to about 15‹ F. Suitable apparatus comprises a tank a, Fig. 1, having a refrigerating-coil c, d and means for circulating the brine through filters g, h, i, k containing crushed coke, animal charcoal, willow charcoal, &c., and diatomite or infusorial earth respectively. The filters may comprise removable chambers l with perforated plates n, rand inlets o, p.
Patent GB-191100226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Calendering Vessels or Jackets Heated by Steam.
Inventor: APSEY JOSEPH
IPC: D06C15/00
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 226. Apsey, J., and Fox, C. Jan. 4. Ironing-machines heated by fluid circulation. -A boiler a supplies steam to an ironing- machine b, the steam passing through a superheater c which may be portable, self-contained, and gas-heated, and is coupled up in the conduit d close to the calender.
Patent GB-191100674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Metallurgical Furnaces.
Inventor: STOBIE VICTOR
IPC: C21C5/52
Filed: 1911-01-10
Granted: 1912-01-10
Abstract: 674. Stobie, V. Jan. 10. Electrode furnaces.-In a two-phase metallurgical furnace, each of the independent phase windings a of the generator is connected to an upper electrode c and to the remoter of two bottom electrodes g, so that the current paths in the molten metal cross each other and are as long as possible. Direct heating of the metal is thus promoted. The lower electrodes may either be covered by the furnace lining as shown, or make direct contact with the charge.
Patent GB-191108548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Expanders" or Apparatus for Opening and Stretching Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: HADWIN HARRY
IPC: D06C3/06
Filed: 1911-04-06
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 8548. Hadwin, H. April 6. Registering webs.-An expander for opening the fabrics consists of a series of scrimp rails or the like arranged around or upon a common carrier. The scrimp rails a are preferably of the kind described in Specifications 20,235/07 or 30,456/09, and are mounted upon the facets of an hexagonal roller so that a slight space is left between adjoining rails. The end blocks are bolted to the roller to allow the blades to just clear or just touch the roller, which is mounted in suitable bearings, which may be adjustable. The blades are preferably of brass or the like for wet fabrics, and of steel for dry fabrics, the distance-pieces being made of fibre. The expander may have more or less than six rails, and may be mounted on spokes of a shaft or on endless belts or chains passing around rollers. The expander, while preferably rotating in an opposite direction to the travel of the fabric, may rotate in that direction at a greater or less speed.
Patent GB-191112343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat Propellers.
Inventor: FORTOULT LUISA AMALIA BRICENO
IPC: B63H1/34
Filed: 1911-05-22
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 12,343. Fortoul, L. A. B. de. May 22. Endless-band propellers.-The lower portion of an endless-band propeller passes through a recess in the bottom of the ship as shown in Fig. 2, and the vanes are constructed as shown in Fig. 3 so that on the return journey they are free to swing under the action of gravity with the vane proper 14 horizontal. The vane is reinforced by triangular side cheeks 13.
Patent GB-191112755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
IPC: A47J43/20
Filed: 1911-05-26
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 12,755. Challis, C. E. May 26. Frames for holding or supporting viands while cooking; cooking in paper-lined utensils.-As a substitute for the method of cooking food in paper bags, a paper lining is fitted in a sheetmetal or openwork receptacle forming a support, and a covering-sheet of paper is clamped to the supports so that an air-tight paper receptacle is formed. Fig. 2 shows one construction of vessel according to the invention. In this case, the vessel is dome-shaped, and is provided with radial corrugations to permit air to circulate between the vessel and the lining. The paper lining extends beyond the rim A, and may be clamped thereto by a ring fitting inside or outside the rim, or by a rim formed on a cover-plate of similar shape to the vessel. Both pieces of paper are usually clamped by one ring, but in some cases rings fitting both the exterior and interior of the vessel rim may be used. In a modified form, the vessel is rectangular in plan and is formed of metal strips connected to an inverted U-shaped rim. Fig. 5 shows a wirework vessel. In this case, a. wire ring or clasp D is adapted to be contracted so as to grip the exterior of the vessel.
Patent GB-191114755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boiler Furnaces and Settings.
Inventor: SCHWAB JOHN
IPC: F23M5/02
Filed: 1911-06-21
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 14,755. Schwab, J. June 21. Steam-generator furnaces; baffles.-To prevent damage to the tube-plates of multi-tubular boilers, the furnace gases are caused to rise into a chamber i, into which the fire-bridge d projects, and then to pass under a hanging bridge h into a combustion space g, before entering the tubes. The setting is arranged to cause the gases to pass forward and back under the boiler after leaving the tubes. Locomotive and marine boilers may be fitted with the arrangement of bridges and combustion space.
Patent GB-191115288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knives for Tapping India-rubber Trees.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE SMITH
IPC: A01G23/12
Filed: 1911-06-30
Granted: 1912-07-01
Abstract: 15,288. Brown, G. S. June 30. Cutting-appliances. - In a knife for tapping rubber trees, of the kind having a transverse reversible and double-edged blade, the blade a has a socket b, in which a reduced part of the handle c is secured by one or more rivets d. The blade is oblong, and flat on the side opposite to that on which the socket is formed, and is provided with flanges f extending beyond the edges and bent in towards the socket.
Patent GB-191118401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Potato Diggers and the like.
Inventor: POWELL JOHN EVAN
IPC: A01D19/04
Filed: 1911-08-15
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 18,401. Powell, J. E., Powell, R. J., and Powell, J. W. Aug. 15. Potato diggers. - In machines for digging potatoes &c., means are provided for adjusting the digging-forks longitudinally of the machine and for varying the angle at which they enter and leave the soil. The forks h are pivoted on a wheel i and are connected by arms j to a controlling- wheel g. The wheel i is adjustable along the driving-shaft i', and the wheel g is carried by a rod f adjustably connected to an horizontal part of a support d. The arm f is fastened to the support d by a double clamp e which allows lateral adjustment of the wheel g by turning the rod f about the support d.
Patent GB-191201679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: ZACHARIAE BERNHARD
IPC: B61G1/26
Filed: 1912-01-20
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 1679. Zachariõ, B. Jan. 20. Couplings, automatic, of the kind in which a coupling-chain adapted to bend downwards but not upwards, engages automatically with a hook which is rotatable downwards upon a horizontal transverse pivot for uncoupling. Means are provided by which the parts are by the operation of uncoupling returned automatically to the set-for-coupling position. The hook 1, partly enclosed in a casing 2, is rotatably mounted on a transverse spindle 3, and is supported in position for use by a cam 4 mounted on a transverse shaft 6 and provided with a balance weight 5. A pawl 8 pivoted to the hook at 7 is adapted to engage with stops 9 on the casing 2 when the hook is lowered for uncoupling by turning the shaft 6. The coupling-link 18 being withdrawn acts upon the projecting upper end of the pawl 8 and releases it from the stops 9, so that the hook is returned to the position for coupling. The middle link of the coupling-chain comprises a rod 13 screwed at one end through a plate 16, which carries guide-members 12 co-operating with guide-members 11 carried by a plate 15 at the other end. The inner link 17, secured to the spindle 3, and the coupling-link 18, are pivoted to the plates 15, 16 respectively, and projections 19, Fig. 3, on the links engage stops 20 on the plates to prevent bending of the chain beyond the position in which links 17, 18 are in line with the rod 13. Below the rod 13, supported in the plate 15 and screwing into a block 27 guided in the plate 16, is a rod 14 adapted to be displaced longitudinally against the action of a spring 28. The chain is supported in the set-for-coupling position by a projection 21 on the plate 15 resting on a member 10 pivoted in the casing 2. When the vehicles come together, the forward end of the block 27, Fig. 2, strikes the opposite casing 2, so that the rod 14 is displaced rearwardly and its rear end pushes back the member 10. The chain is thereby allowed to sag to enable the link 18 to engage the hook 1 even when the latter is at a lower level. In uncoupling, the chain becomes tensioned, and the member 10 again engages beneath the projection 21. The coupling is tightened through the bevel gearing, Fig. 1, by turning the handle 22.
Patent GB-191202940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weft replenishing Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM WINDLE
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1911-09-25
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 2940. Pilkington, W. W., Whittaker, J., Bradshaw. R., and Briggs, J. Sept. 25, 1911. Shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-The cop magazine, which may he used in connexion with the replenishing- mechanism described in Specification 13,803/11, comprises an upper fixed part 37, Figs. 1 and 2, and a lower pivoted part, both parts guiding and retaining the cops by surfaces acting on their heel ends only. The magazine may comprise a slotted rectangular tube 37, to which a lower part acted upon by a spring 65 is pivoted at 64, this pivoted part being provided with guiding-surfaces for the rear ends of the copheels, while the lower parts of the guiding- surfaces in the fixed tube. for the front ends of the cop-heels are curved rearwards. Both these lower parts are slotted to receive the transferrer 39, the pivoted part being thus split up into two back guiding-jaws 60, 61, opposite to which two fixed front guiding-jaws 58, 59 are formed in the tube 37. The back guiding- jaws have parts which pass to the sides of the front guiding-jaws, when the spring presses forwards the back guiding-jaws, so that the rear parts of the front guiding-jaws normally extend as far to the rear as the back guiding-jaws, clearance for the picking-spindle 62 being thus provided. Each time the transferrer is operated, a cop is released from the upper part of the magazine by escapement mechanism 53, and is then supported between the front and back jaws. When this cop is being transferred to the shuttle, the rear guiding-jaws are first moved backwards against the action of the spring 65 until the cop is beginning to leave the jaws, after which the back guiding-jaws are pressed forwards again during the final part of the forward movement of the lay. The tube 37 may have recesses 121, into which the rings on the cop-heels extend, so that the same magazine may be used for cops on skewers or on pirns. A strip 74 operated from the transferrer may be used to prevent jamming of the cops.
Patent GB-191206240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gear Wheels and the like, and in the Manufacture or Construction of the same.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
IPC: F16H55/12
Filed: 1912-03-13
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 6240. Terry, A. E. March 13. Toothed wheels. - Laminated t o o t h e d wheels are built up from sheet-metal disks, the teeth of each disk a being stamped in one operation, or successively, or in successive groups. The disks are assembled so that the teeth on each plate are contiguous to the spaces between the teeth on each adjacent plate. Both metallic and non-metallic materials mav be used. Flutings, indentations, or interengaging lugs may be formed on the disks to increase the rigidity. Flanged gear-wheels or gear-wheels with wide bearings may be formed by combining blanks with the toothed disks.
Patent GB-191207375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electric and Automatic Control of Engines, Dynamos and Batteries.
Inventor: SUNDERLAND LEO
IPC: H02P1/16
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1913-03-26
Abstract: 7375. Sunderland, L., and Pillinger, G. C. March 26. [Addition to 29,944/09, Class 7(v), Internal - combustion engines, Starting &c.] Electric governors. - The core a<1> of an electro-magnet A excited by the line current of a dynamo is connected to the valve or throttle c of an internal-combustion engine or other prime mover, a counterweight E' on a lever E and a spring E<2> being provided for adjustment.
Patent GB-191213254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding and Delivering Sheets of Paper.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B41F13/54
Filed: 1912-06-05
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 13,254. Lake, W. E., [Goss Printing Press Co.]. June 5. Folding paper.-In apparatus for associating and stitching printed sheets, the sheets, after being supported on a stop 47 while they are stitched by the stapling-devices 41, 42, descend and are tucked by a reciprocating blade 120 into one of a series of grippers 91, 92 carried at the ends of arms 82 on a four-armed frame on a shaft 81 passing up the centre of a pillar 80. On the arm 82 is mounted a sleeve 84 encircled by a spring 87, which turns the sleeve until the end of a slot 86 engages a pin 85. The sleeve 84 carries a fixed gripper jaw 91 and a movable jaw 92, which is normally closed by springs 93 and opened to receive or deliver the sheets by an arm 105 contacting with a rotary cam 106 or with a stationary track 109. The shaft 81 is rotated intermittently by a Geneva stop 110. The grippers 91, 92 receive the sheets while in the vertical position. As the device rotates, a roller 134 on the sleeve 84 engages a track 135 and turns the gripper into an horizontal position, where the jaws are opened and the sheets delivered on to a band.