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Patent GB-191008234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Stropping Razors.
Inventor: LONG SIDNEY LIONEL
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 8234. Long, S. L. April 5. Stropping-apparatus.-A device for stropping razors is constructed with two belt strops 21, 22, mounted on drums 17, 19 and 18, 20, respectively, the drums being driven by belts and pulleys from a shaft 4 in such a manner that the adjacent opposed spans run in the same direction. A blade-holder is pivoted at 29 between the strops and carries a pin 38 which is engaged alternately by the inclined ends 44 of a block 43 moved to and fro in guides by a link 42 driven by a crank 6 also mounted on the shaft 4. The inclined ends of the block guide the pin 38 on to the top or bottom face of the block, thereby causing the blade 32 to be brought into and maintained in contact with one or other of the strop surfaces according to the direction of movement of the block 44. The blade-holder consists of a pivoted plate 28 urged into an horizontal position by a spring 36, on which plate are L pins 30 holding a plate 31 which is caused to grip the blade by pressing down the lever 33 which bears on the plate 28 with a short arm 35, and consequently remains automatically in the clamping-position. The device is mounted on a handle 2.
Patent GB-191010596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Firing Mechanism for Automatic Pistols.
Inventor: MAUSER PAUL
IPC: F41A19/32
Filed: 1909-12-08
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 10,596. Mauser, P. Dec. 24, 1908, [Convention date]. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to trigger mechanism for an automatic pistol with a fixed barrel, of the type in which the sear is formed as a bell-crank lever, one end engaging the firing-pin, and the other end cooperating with a spring catch on the trigger, and consists in mounting the sear a, Figs. 1, 5, and 6, on a pivot above the detachable magazine, and in operating the sear through the medium of a trip lever c, pivoted to the trigger and engaging by its end c<2> a fixed projection n<2> on the barrel, in order that the sear may return to the position in which the arm a<3> will reengage the nose s<3> of the firing - pin seven though the trigger itself be held back. The lever c engages the front end a<1> of the sear a by the shoulder c<1>, which leaves the sear when the trigger is fully pulled.
Patent GB-191013067-A (GB)
Title: Improved Watch Holder.
Inventor: HIDDLESTON JOHN
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1910-05-30
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 13,067. Hiddleston, J. May 30. Watch bracelets.-In a watch-holder for watch bracelets comprising a metallic strip A, Fig. 2, having claws B for gripping the watch, a stemlocking device D in two hinged portions, Figs. 3 and 4, is provided. The device is held closed, as shown in Fig. 3, over the watch stem by the wrist strap, which is attached to two links C hinged to the strip A.
Patent GB-191017129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stress-measuring Apparatus for Testing Machines.
Inventor: DIXON STEPHEN MITCHELL
IPC: G01N3/06
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 17,129. Dixon, S. M., and Hummel, F. H. July 19. Testing physical qualities.-In apparatus for use in testing-machines, of the type comprising a receptacle containing liquid and a pressure gauge adapted to measure the applied stress, the receptacle consists of a cylinder T having its ends formed of a fixed disk DF and a movable disk DM, to which the stress to be measured is transmitted; the disks are connected by a flexible metallic tubular member as shown. The pressure gauge is connected to a passage P.
Patent GB-191017675-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Fixing and Supporting Framed Pictures.
Inventor: HEAD CHARLES
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1910-07-26
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 17,675. Head, C. July 26. Pictures, hanging on walls.-Metal plates are provided with spikes to enter the wall and with projections, and can be placed at the sides of pictures to hold them firmly in an horizontal position, or below the pictures to relieve the strain upon the suspending-cord, at the same time keeping the picture frame out of contact with the wall. The spikes A, B are driven into the wall, and the plate D holds the picture at the side, or supports it at the bottom, while the projection C keeps the picture from the wall. The plates may have side projections E, Fig. 5, to hold the corners of a picture.
Patent GB-191019715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Jewels and Ornaments.
Inventor: BURCKHARDT FRANZ WOLF
IPC: C30B29/26
Filed: 1910-08-23
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 19,715. Burckhardt, F. W. Aug. 23. Gems.-Artificial gems having reflecting properties similar to natural stones such as moonstones, cats-eyes, and tiger-eyes are produced from crystalline or amorphous quartz. The quartz is fused in an electric furnace so as to produce a cylindrical bloom containing numerous small hollow cavities, and, as it cools, this bloom is gradually drawn by mechanical means in the direction of its length, the material and the cavities setting in undulating lines around the cylindrical wall of the bloom. Stones having reflecting properties dependent upon the direction in which they are cut from the solidified bloom are produced by the usual method of grinding and polishing. Thus, if the bloom is cut in a plane transverse to the longitudinal lines, stones having properties similar to moonstones, cats-eyes, and tiger-eyes can be produced; if it is cut in a plane at right-angles to the above-mentioned plane, the stones have a pearly lustre. For the production of the necessary colour in the stones, finely-ground metallic oxides may be incorporated with the finelyground quartz, as by means of a pug-mill, before melting in the furnace.
Patent GB-191020183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SAUNDERS CHARLES
IPC: F02B59/00
Filed: 1910-08-30
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 20,183. Saunders, C., Rupprecht, A. A., and Grant, E. L. Aug. 30. Two-stroke-cycle engines.-In a revolving or stationary cylinder double-acting valveless engine, explosion chambers A', A<2> are formed on both sides of a central partition A<3> having extending sleeves A, which slide over fixed pistons B<1>, B<2>, and an annular enlargement A<4> for compressing explosive mixture induced through a single set of ports G. The exhaust of the combustion gases is effected through ports P<1>, P<2>, explosive mixture being admitted through ports J<1>, J<2>, which communicate at the ends of the working strokes with passages L', L<2> leading to the pump spaces K<1>, K<2> respectively. The partition ports J<1>, J<2> place the combustion spaces in communication with the sparking- plugs, at the ends of the compression strokes.
Patent GB-191023277-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Fastening Device for Door-lock or like Keys.
Inventor: TOEPFER AUGUST
IPC: E05B13/04
Filed: 1910-10-07
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 23,277. T÷pfer, A. Oct. 7. Key-holes, obstrcucting. -In a device for securing keys in locks, the wire b is formed into an S-shape with the lower portion c, which is adapted to enter the key handle bent back into a loop e to surround the central portion.
Patent GB-191023945-A (GB)
Title: Screw Bolt with Nut Prevented from becoming Loose by Accident and Locked Automatically under the Influence of Vibration.
Inventor: BART HENRI
IPC: F16B39/28
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 23,945. Bart, H. Dec. 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Locking nuts.- A split bolt devised to lock itself within a nut is divided b y a single oblique cut, as shown in Fig. 1, part of one of the surfaces being then cut away, as at 5, Fig. 2. With this arrangement, any vibration or other cause tending to loosen the nut allows relative movement between the halves of the bolt so as to jam it in the nut. A slot 7 in one end of the bolt provides for holding it when the nut is to be taken off.
Patent GB-191028030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Extraction of Antimony from Ores containing it.
Inventor: RUTHENBURG MARCUS
IPC: C22B30/02
Filed: 1910-12-02
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 28,030. Ruthenburg, M. Dec. 2. Antimony, obtaining.-In a process consisting in leaching stibnite with sodium-sulphide solution and electrolyzing the extract, the deposition of sulphur at the anodes is prevented by converting some of the sodium sulphide into caustic soda, the process being thus rendered cyclic. The electrolyte is treated first with carbon dioxide, say, by using this gas under pressure to effect circulation of the electrolyte, and then with lime, which may be added to the leaching-tank. The calcium carbonate formed may be smelted with the ore residues, or burnt for re-use.
Patent GB-191100251-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ruling Appliance.
Inventor: WINTERER ANDREAS
IPC: B43K8/20
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 251. Winterer, A. Jan. 4. Ruling-devices, in which the ink is contained in a cylindrical reservoir, are so constructed that their motion over the paper causes a piston in the reservoir to be continuously moved forwards. On the shaft of a wheel h which rolls over the paper is a worm g engaging a worm-wheel f on one end of a needle e, the other end of which is flattened to pass into a slot i formed in the head of a screw k, on which the piston n is seated. The ink which leaves the reservoir passes along the tube c through holes o to the brush p. In a modification, the brush is dispensed with, the ink passing on to the wheel h.
Patent GB-191101279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Frost-studs for Horse Shoes and other uses.
Inventor: ROSE BARON
IPC: B21H7/12
Filed: 1911-01-18
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 1279. Rose, B. Jan. 18. Making by special methods.-Calks for horseshoes and other purposes are made by fashioning a bar of metal to a section corresponding to a double or single stud and then dividing the bar transversely, and if necessary longitudinally, into a number of calks b, Figs. 1 and 5.
Patent GB-191101684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Compression and Suction Apparatus.
IPC: F04C18/344
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 1684. Marks, E. C. R., [Smith, W. L.]. Jan. 23. Fixed - abutment type; compensating for irregularity of flow.-Relates to a rotary pump having outwardly-sliding vanes, and provided with means for ensuring regularity of flow and reducing back pressure. Inlet and outlet ports 22, 23, provided in one of the end covers 12 of the casing, communicate with grooves 38, 39 cut in the inner face of the cover. These grooves form by-passes for the fluid round the vanes as they travel past the inlet and outlet ports, equalization of flow being thereby attained. For cleansing purposes or for facial massage, a glass tube 29 with a bell-mouth 28 may be secured to the suction pipe 26, and the degree of suction can be regulated by throttling with the finger a hole 29 formed in the glass tube. When used as a compressor, the degree of compression may be regulated by a sleeve 34 controlled by a lever 36. This sleeve, by its port 35, can open to a variable extent a relief port 33 in the delivery pipe 31.
Patent GB-191104271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems for Controlling Temperatures.
Inventor: GEISSINGER HARRY GRANT
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 4271. Geissinger, H. G. Feb. 20. Thermostats.-Air to be supplied to rooms or a heating-system is passed through a heating- chamber 2 and a by-pass 4 in proportions controlled by a damper 10, actuated by a thermostat 18 placed in a chamber through which passes a mixture of the cold aid and the supplied air from pipes 21, 22, respectively, so as to be approximately at the desired temperature of the room. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the proportions of cold air and supplied air admitted to the chamber 20 are controlled by a hand-valve 27, and the thermostat consists of two tubes having different coefficients of expansion, the free end of the inner tube actuating, through multiplying-levers, a rod 15 which actuates the air damper 10, and also a valve 7 controlling the supply of heating-fluid to the pipes 5. In another form, a bimetallic strip controls a reversible electric motor, actuating by screw-and-nut gearing a rod controlling the valve 7 and damper 10. In a third form, the blower is situated between the heater and the duct 1, and the valve 7 and damper 10 are actuated by a shaft driven in either direction by an electric motor through a reversing magnetic clutch controlled by a bimetallic-strip thermostat. Pneumatic control may also be used. The air may enter the blower through a washing-chamber. The mixture affecting the thermostat may be passed into the supply to the rooms. The system is applicable to cooling instead of heating apparatus.
Patent GB-191104494-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Exhauster and Blower which may be also used as a Liquid Pump and Engine.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
IPC: F01C1/07
Filed: 1911-02-22
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 4494. Lamplough, F. Feb. 22. Movable-abutment type; balancing moving parts.-Working chambers are enclosed by the radial surfaces of geared vanes D, the outer surface of an inner floating ring C, and the inner surfaces of two floating rings G and an inwardly projecting portion A of the casing. The trunnions E of the vanes pass through slots F<1> in a pair of driving-disks F secured to the shaft B, and also carry rollers I which run upon annular guiding-surfaces H. The ends of the trunnions may have a working fit with the driving-slots F', as shown, or may pass through them loosely and be constrained to move in radial paths by straight-line mechanisms. In place of the rollers I and the surfaces H, rollers may be provided between the floating rings G and the opposing parts of the casing.
Patent GB-191112018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carburetting Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BULLOCK GEORGE SYDNEY
IPC: F02M9/06
Filed: 1911-05-18
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 12,018. Bullock, G. S. May 18. Spray carburettors. - The nozzle a projects into a T - piece in one branch f of which slides a recessed piston valve e which carries a fuel valve i and controls simultaneously the air entering at d and the mixture leaving at c. The fuel valve is formed with a flat where it enters the nozzle, and is secured to the throttle valve extension g by a clamping-device k.
Patent GB-191113174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Milling Surfaces.
Inventor: SHANKS CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B23C1/00
Filed: 1911-06-01
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 13,174. Shanks, C. F. June 1. Milling-machines; milling-cutters.-A milling- machine for use on large surfaces, such as armour plates, has a number of cutters arranged in a line at right-angles to the direction of traverse in such a manner that the paths of the cutters overlap. The cutters A are formed with tooth-like projections a<11> made to clear each other and adapted to carry the detachable cutters D, so that the path of the cutters on one wheel overlaps that of the cutters on the adjacent wheels. The cutter-wheels are fixed to spur-wheels C, which are driven from a common spur-wheel and by engagement with each other.
Patent GB-191113334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Heating Appliances.
Inventor: HARRISON ALFRED FRANK
IPC: F24H7/00
Filed: 1911-06-02
Granted: 1912-06-03
Abstract: 13,334. Harrison, A. F., and Peard, O. L. June 2. Heating liquids. - A low - temperature thermal - storage apparatus for intermittently furnishing large quantities of heated water or other liquids in which the maximum temperature of the reservoir does not exceed 300‹ F. is so arranged that heat energy, for example that derived from electricity, received from an outside source at low rates for prolonged periods, is accumulated and rendered available for use in large and regulatable quantities, automatic means are provided for keeping the maximum temperature within the apparatus within the desired limits. The storage material used is one having a large heat capacity for a rise in temperature not greatly exceeding the temperature at which heat is required from the apparatus, for example, acetate of soda, suitable water solutions, or water alone. The means for regulating the use of the apparatus consist of dampers or valves controlling the passage through the apparatus of the medium to be heated. The automatic means for regulating the temperature comprise thermostats which may operate either valves or switches controlling the supply of energy, or the dampers &c., allowing the heating effect to operate in part and thus increase the radiation losses. The whole apparatus is normally heat-insulated, and this insulation may be so proportioned that the heat losses through radiation on reaching a predetermined temperature are sufficient to prevent a further rise. In this case no themostatic device is necessary. Fig. 8 shows the application of the invention to a water-heater, the water itself in this instance being used as the storage medium. A tank A surrounds A tank B, which is directly heated by a heater C. An air space F serves as a partial insulation. The tank capacities are so proportioned that, when the water in the water-chamber has attained a certain temperature, the radiation losses from the external chamber will equal and balance the heat supplied. Or, the outer tank may be jacketed and thermostats used.
Patent GB-191119090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Pneumatic Tools.
Inventor: HUBERS JOSEPH
IPC: B25D9/16
Filed: 1911-08-25
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 19,090. Hubers, J., [Pokorny & Wittekind Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 25. Fluid-actuated gears.-Relates to tools having a valve at each end of the cylinder actuated by the pressure in the cylinder. In the present case, the valves are moved in one direction by the compression, and in the opposite direction by the fall of pressure produced by the working piston in the corresponding end of the cylinder. The valves may be loaded in the closing-direction by compressed air acting on one of the valve faces. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, compressed air is supplied to the chamber 7, passes through ports 9, 10, 11, 12 to the cylinder ends, and is exhausted through piston-controlled exhaust ports 3, 4. With the piston travelling in the direction shown, when the port 3 is closed, the fluid compressed in the end of the cylinder acts upon the end of the valve 13 and reverses it. During the forward stroke, when the port 3 is opened, the fall of pressure in the cylinder reduces the pressure on the end of the valve and enables the compressed air acting on the face 17 to close it. The chambers 21, 22, in which the valves slide, are open to the atmosphere through ports 23, 24. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the end of the valve stem moves in a chamber 27, which communicates with the cylinder by means of auxiliary passages 29 in the valve. In this arrangement, since no face is continually acted upon by compressed air, a lower degree of compression reverses the valve. In a modification of this arrangement, the ports 32, the chamber 27, and the stem 26 are dispensed with, and the chamber 31 communicates with the cylinder through ports in the valve. In other modifications of this arrangement, the valve, in addition to having through ports which connect a chamber similar to chamber 27 and the cylinder, has a face under the pressure of the air in the chamber 7. A further modification is described in which the port 23, Fig. 1, is dispensed with, and the chamber 21 communicates with the cylinder by a port arranged between the ports 3, 11.
Patent GB-191121141-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Means for Cleaning Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: SHEPHERD FREDERICK HUDSON SHEP
IPC: A24F9/12
Filed: 1911-09-25
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 21,141. Shepherd, F. H. S., and Lagesen, C. A. Sept. 25. Cleaners for tobacco pipes.-In tobacco-pipe cleaners of the kind in which air or gas is forced through the pipe, the charge of air &c. is contained in a sparklet f, which is placed in a container a having a screw plug g, by which the sparklet may be forced against a spike d to pierce its seal, or force a valve off its seating, and allow the charge of air &c. to escape through the apertures e into the bowl of the pipe, which is held in position by finger lugs or by a flexible strap. T h e screw plug g may have blades l, which serve as a bowl-scraper, a cap m being provided.
Patent GB-191123021-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tamping for Blasting Purposes.
Inventor: MACAULAY EDWARD
IPC: C06B23/04
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 23,021. Macaulay, E. Oct. 18. Blasting-cartridges. - Relates to tamping- compositions containing ingredients for aiding the dispersion or absorption of deleterious gases or fumes, and consists of a tamping-composition containing 48 parts of dry clay, 8À4 of slaked lime, and 1 part of potassium permanganate; these proportions may be varied. The mixture is made moist and kept in the plastic condition in airtight cases until required for use. Specification 2820/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191200004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brick Perforating Machines and the like.
Inventor: EMMERSON GEORGE
IPC: B28B7/28
Filed: 1912-01-01
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 4. Emmerson, G., and Mobberley, W. R. Jan. 1. Punching and perforating machines. - A machine for perforating bricks &c. while in the plastic state comprises a pair of stationary brackets A, C, between which the brick B is placed, tubular cutters D carried by a movable bracket G and working through holes X in the brackets A, C, and cutter cleaners H attached to another movable bracket I. Levers L, actuated by a hand-lever T, operate the bracket G through links J and the bracket I through slotted links M, lever N, and links K, the action being such that on depressing the lever T the bracket G is first advanced to press the cutters D through the brick, after which the bracket I is advanced more rapidly, forcing the cleaners H through the cutters and ejecting the cores of material cut out of the brick. Flanged collars E are brazed or welded on to the tubes D to prevent crushing by the clamping-screws F. According to the Provisional Specification, the bracket I is stationary, the material being ejected from the cutters as they are withdrawn.
Patent GB-191200079-A (GB)
Title: Improved Neck-band for Shirts, Blouses, and like Garments.
Inventor: BUTTERY-NEE-MOULTON ELIZABETH
IPC: A41B1/12
Filed: 1912-06-06
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 79. Buttery, [nÚe Moulton], E. June 6. Shirts; blouses &c.-Body garments such as shirts, blouses, &c. have a neck-band formed in two parts A, B, each provided at the back with horizontal slots 2, so that the length of the band is adjustable to the neck of the wearer.