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Patent GB-190928318-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Motive Power Engines, Pumps, Compressors and Blowers.
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-12-04
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 28,318. Walker, W. Dec. 4. Movable-abutment type; balancing moving parts; valve-gear; packing vanes.-Relates to a rotary engine, pump, blower, &c. provided with vanes which, as they rotate, alternately approach and recede from each other. Two vanes P are arranged to rotate in an annular casing D' of circular cross-section. The endplates of the casing are pressed together by spring beams J, which bear upon them through the medium of pinching-screws. An eccentric shaft S carries two opposite cranks V, which slide in slots formed in pins O mounted in the vanes P, which are thereby given the required relative motion. Each vane carries an arcshaped packing-segment Y, which slides under the vane in front. Circular cut-off valves and reversing-valves are provided, controlled by suitable pinions, and the motive fluid is admitted through ports K to the interior of the hollow vanes, whence it passes through orifices L to balance the centrifugal force. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2936/80, 14,084/86, and 13,816/98.
Patent GB-190928614-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Settee and Collapsible Table.
Inventor: CARTER ALBERT JOHN FULLER
IPC: A47B83/02
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 28,614. Carter, A. J. F. Dec. 7. Seats combined with tables.-A folding table h combined with a settee a is adjustably secured in front of the settee when erected so as to give free access to the seat from both ends. The seat is fitted with one or more sliding bars or brackets d, adjusted in length by a clamping-screw e ; and a leg f detachably secured to the table is secured to the bar d by a screw j. The table may rest on a ledge b beneath the seat cushion when not required, or may be supported beneath the seat on bars secured to the legs.
Patent GB-191000735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ferrules for use with Gas and Water Service Pipes.
Inventor: DONNELLY SAMUEL HOLT
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 735. Donnelly, S. H. Jan. 11. [Addition to 10,335/08, Class 99, Pipes &c.] Fish-mouthed and like valves. - A valve for use in pipe connexions comprises a conical or flat disk in segments d, the edges of which meet in a fluid-tight manner. The valve is held closed by a spring or washer f, and is opened by the end of a nipple C when this is forced home by a nut B.
Patent GB-191003209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mercury Breaks or Interrupters for Induction Coils and Transformer Apparatus.
Inventor: BIGGE HARRY FOWLER
IPC: H01H29/00
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 3209. Bigge, H. F., and Butt, F. R. Feb. 9. Rotary interrupters with liquid contacts. In revolving mercury interrupters driven by an electro-magnetic motor, means are provided for ensuring the return of the contact-arm to an immersed or self-starting position when the motor is stopped. The armature a of the motor is connected to the shaft b carrying the contactarms c, the pole-pieces d of the motor being mounted on an iron disk e, which is adjustable for the purpose of controlling the speed of the interrupter. Electro-magnets f are mounted between the field magnets of the motor, and are connected to a change - over switch 1, Fig. 5. When this is in the " off " position, as shown, these electro-magnets are excited and rotate the armature a and contact-arms c into a self-starting position. An accelerator switch 6 is also provided. When this switch is on, the coils d, f will be energized in succession, thereby producing a rapid rotation of the armature. Between the contact-arms c in their immersed position, a series of partitions h are provided by cutting slots i in a tubular member j, these serve to prevent splashing of the mercury. The height of the mercury can be adjusted by means of a rotatable segment m. To ensure effective contact between the revolving blades carrying the contact-arms c and the terminal p, the shaft is provided with a metal disk b<1> which rotates in a cup b<2> containing mercury. The spindle b is cut down at b<3> to provide a recess, which is filled up with lubricant.
Patent GB-191005391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Preventing Side-slip in Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B60B39/00
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 5391. Lake, H. W., [Bour, E. F.]. March 3. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-Relates to non-skid devices for motor and other road vehicles of the kind in which one or other of two pivoted struts is brought into engagement with the ground when side-slip occurs by the lateral displacement of a wheeled trailer. A wheel A is carried in a forked arm B pivoted about transverse and vertical pivots c, c' to a bracket C secured to the vehicle, and is maintained in contact with the ground by a spring D, the tension of which can be adjusted by a nut d'. The fork ends of the arm B are connected by a bracket-piece having an eye b<3>, which is connected by chains or wires e, e<1> to arms F having a common fulcrum at G and carrying gripping-pads H. The arms F, F<1> may be separate or in one piece, and are normally held off the ground by adjustable springs f, f'. The pads H may have longitudinal ridges H<1>, or they may each carry three rollers side by side having discoidal or helicoidal ridges; or a detachable furrowed portion of metal, indiarubber &c. may be used. Chains or rods f<2> connecting the pads to the bracket C prevent backward movement of the pads; and stops h<4> prevent the pads from turning inwards. A modification is described in which the end of each rod F, F' is stop-jointed to enable the pads to rise over obstacles, springs controlling the movement.
Patent GB-191011139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Joining Tubes in Metallic Bedsteads, Cots, Fenders and the like and in Tools to be Employed therein.
Inventor: BRIERLEY SYDNEY HERBERT
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 1910-05-05
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 11,139. Brierley, S. H., and Lemon, G. May 5. [Cognate Application, 11381/10.] Joints and connexions.-The tubes forming parts of bedsteads, cots, fenders, &c. are connected together by tongues 1, 2 on the ends of tubes A, these tongues being passed into slots in tubes B and then bent over by laterally-inserted tools C, D of the forms shown in Figs. 5 and 8 respectively. The ends of the tubes A also have shoulders abutting against the sides of the tubes B.
Patent GB-191011929-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Forming and Transporting Haycocks.
Inventor: WATTRIPONT GEORGES DE
IPC: A01D85/00
Filed: 1910-05-13
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 11,929. Wattripont, G. de. May 13. Hay bogies.-A device for making and transporting haycocks is formed of two parts connected together by hooks 6 so that the rear part may be detached to remove the haycock. The front part is formed of iron bands 1, 2, to which are secured uprights 22, supporting a metal grating 26, and is adjustably carried by side wheels 7 and a front wheel 9. The rear part 3, of similar construction, is supported on a spring castorwheel 11. At the rear of the front part and the front of the rear part 3, the uprights 22 are shorter than the others, providing a space through which the framework is loaded. The bottom of the receptacle is formed of rods 28, suspended at one end by hooks 30 fixed to the bar 2, and supported by a transverse bar 31, which is itself supported by a hook 32 and may be raised or lowered by a weighted lever, the other ends of the rods 28 resting on the member 4 of the framework. As the receptacle becomes full, a cross-bar 23 is fixed as shown. In a modification, two hinged doors are provided in the rear part instead of forming this part as a detachable unit. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the bar 36 is provided with a U-shaped bar 44 to receive a bar 45, which is held in position by a pivoted latch 46. The rear part of the frame is supported on castor-wheels 52, 53. In order that the width of the device may be reduced for transport purposes, the members 1, 2 are jointed at 63, 64, Fig. 12, to front bars 65 and are locked in position by bars 18 of the fore-carriage. To vary the size of the receptacle without varying the width, an auxiliary wall, formed of two parts 67, 68 connected together, is adjustably placed inside the receptacle as shown.
Patent GB-191013124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
IPC: H02K47/08
Filed: 1910-05-30
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 13,124. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Everest, A. R. May 30. Systems of conversion employing rotary converters &c.-The neutral wire of a threewire direct-current system supplied by a rotary converter is connected to a neutral point on the secondary of the transformer connected to the rotary converter. The neutral point is obtained by dividing the secondary winding of each phase of the transformer by means of an inductance, and connecting the middle points of these inductances. The secondary windings A, A', B, B', C, C' of a three-phase transformer are connected in series with reactances a, b, c respectively, Fig. 1. The middle points of the reactances a, b, c are connected to a lead N, which is connected to the neutral wire of the direct-current system. The coils a, b, c may be arranged on a core, as shown in Fig. 2. When the arrangement is used on a two-phase system, two reactances only are employed.
Patent GB-191022433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Purifying, Cooling and Mixing Gases.
Inventor: THEISEN HANS EDUARD
IPC: B01D47/16
Filed: 1910-09-29
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 22,433. Theisen, H. E. Sept. 27. Separators for gaseous substances.-In apparatus for purifying gases, consisting of a series of perforated co-axial cylinders or cones rotating in opposite directions, washing-water is supplied at the centre of the machine. The cylinders may be arranged in the suction or discharge chambers of a fan, the casing of which may be modified to assist in the purification. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cylinders e', e<2>, e<3> are arranged on the end walls of a rotary chamber A and on partitions therein. The other sets of cylinders i<1>, i<2>, i<3> carried by disks f<1>, f<2>, f<3> mounted on a shaft D. The shaft D is hollow, and carries spraying-nozzles k<1>, k<2>, k<3>. The water reaching the wall of the chamber A is caught in recesses l<1>, l<2>, l<3> and carried to the next division of the chamber or out of the machine by pipes m<1>, m<2>, m<3>. In another form, the water is caught by scoops on the wall of the chamber A and thrown back over the cylinders. This form is also applicable to the purification of gas by means of bog iron ore. Several forms of perforations and projections on the cylinders e', e<2>, e<3>, i<1>, i<2>, i<3> are described, including one in which the projections on the cylinders of one set are formed as suction nozzles. The cylinders may be corrugated. Fig. 23 shows the cylinders arranged in the suction chamber of a fan. The fan casing is formed with an inner wall M arrangel at a uniform distance from the edges of the fanblades F, and outer walls N<2> forming a double cone, along the surface of which the gas and water are thrown from the wall M. The blades F may be set obliquely, so as to throw the gas and water outwards as well as radially.
Patent GB-191103680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheathing Paper for Buildings.
Inventor: WHITE BURTON JAMES
IPC: E04B1/62
Filed: 1911-02-14
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 3680. White, B. J., and Yoakum, J. C. Feb. 14. Wall linings.-Sheathing-paper for use in the construction of temporary houses, barns, &c. is provided at regular intervals along its edges with reinforcing-devices 2 of disk form, through which nails are driven into the vertical timbers 4, the paper being then covered by boards 5. The disks may be of paper, fabric, &c., reinforced with cloth, wire netting, &c., and are cemented or otherwise attached to both sides of the sheathing-paper.
Patent GB-191105090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: GROVE WALTER RICHARD
IPC: B65D49/10
Filed: 1911-03-01
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 5090. Grove, W. R. March 1. Bottles, non-refillable.-Bottles provided with a liquid outlet and an air inlet have in addition a diaphragm k in the air inlet pervious to air but impervious to liquid. The liquid outlet is provided with a plug valve h and a hinge valve j, and the air inlet has a valve n. The whole valve mechanism is carried in a rotatable porcelain tube a provided with side ports g, f, which are brought into relation with corresponding slots a<2> in a cork washer a<1> by turning a thumbpiece x. During transit, the ports f, g are not in communication with the slots a<2>. The top of the porcelain tube is covered by a cork disk p, which is carried by a disk q connected to a plate r attached to the thumb-piece x. A split ring y between the disks secures the device against removal as shown. In a modification, the split ring is replaced by a cross - piece of spring wood.
Patent GB-191105247-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements for the Cooling of Rotors of Electrical Machines.
IPC: H02K3/24
Filed: 1911-03-02
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 5247. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. March 2, 1910, [Convention date]. Armatures and field magnets.-In a cylindrical slotted rotor of a dynamo-electric machine, ventilating - ducts k are provided in immediate proximity to the sides of the rotor slots n that are not situated in or about the magnetic axes of the rotor. In addition slots k2 may be formed at the bottom of the rotor slots separate from or as an extension of the rotor slots.
Patent GB-191110351-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Hood and Coat or Cloak for use during Motoring, Yachting and Driving and other Circumstances.
Inventor: PIEPSHOWNICK MAURICE
IPC: A41D3/00
Filed: 1911-04-28
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 10,351. Piepshownick, M., and Hugentobler, U. April 28. Capes, coats, cloaks, &c.-In a combined hood and coat or cloak, the back 1 of the garment is cut with an extension 2 which forms the back and part of the crown of the hood. A piece 3 forms the front part of the hood and is connected by pieces 4 to the side of the extension 2. The front edge of the piece 3 is provided with press-buttons 5.
Patent GB-191118776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway or like Signals.
IPC: B61L5/16
Filed: 1911-08-21
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 18,776. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 21. Signals and points, interlocking. - Leakage current from power mains for the signaloperating gear to the control magnet circuit is made to set the signal to danger by completing the danger-signal circuit. The lead from the battery V<1> over the detector contacts, and magnet A to the control magnet K is normally earthed at the switch H<2>, which is operated in conjunction with the signal lever H when that switch connects the ' signal clear ' lead 1 to the battery V<2>. The magnet A and its polarizing-coil B are so wound as to keep the switches B<1>, B<2> normally open, but if current leaks from the lead 1 to the lead 3 as at X, the armature B moves towards the magnet A and closes the circuit to the bell T and relay R which throws the switches R<1>, R<2> to the dangersignal lead 2.
Patent GB-191122336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machine Rufflers.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER HAROLD GEORGE CRUI
IPC: D05B35/08
Filed: 1911-10-10
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 22,336. Fairweather, H. G. C., [Greist Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 10. Ruffling-attachments. - The ruffling-blade is operated from the needle-bar by a mechanism such that, in addition to the forward movement of the blade, which occurs during the rising movement of the needle, a further forward movement is imparted to the blade during the first part of the subsequent descending movement. In the construction shown, the main forward movement is imparted to the blade 20 in a known manner by one or other of two pawls 23, 24 carried by the actuating-lever 14. During this operation, a spring-pressed plate 31 rides upon the upper end of a lever 25, which is pivoted to the frame of the attachment and forked to engage a pin 27 on the bladecarrying part 19. At the completion of the upward movement of the lever 14, the plate 31 snaps behind the shoulder 29 of the lever 25 and becomes operative to impart to the ruffling- blade, through the parts 19, 25, a further forward movement as the lever 14 commences to descend.
Patent GB-191123381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbers for Vehicles.
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 23,381. Michelin et Cie (Soc. en Commandite par actions) Aug. 12, [Convention date]. [Addition to 23,364/11.] Springs, arrangement of.-Relates to shockabsorbers of the kind described in the parent Specification for use in conjunction with vehicle springs, and consists in employing, for both the wheels on one axle, a single compensating- spring to which is attached a rope passing under both bearing-springs and attached to the frame. The bearing-springs a, rope b, pulley c, cam e and compensating-spring g are shown arranged as described in the parent Specification. The rope b, instead of being connected with the axle, divides into two portions which pass under both springs and over pulleys k adjacent to the springs, and are connected with the rope b on the other side of the vehicle, which is directly attached to the frame by means of an adjustable eye-bolt m.
Patent GB-191123440-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Table.
Inventor: MATTHEWS ALBERT
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 23,440. Matthews, A. Oct. 24. Stays.-Stays D hinged to the folding legs of a table are fitted with blocks L sliding in guides formed by bars E on the underside of the top. Springs F arranged by the sides of the bars E are engaged by the projecting ends of the stays D as the legs are being unfolded and when the legs are erect spring back and lock the stays in position. The springs are released simultaneously to allow the legs to fold by means of rods G having pins I moving in slots in a plate H rotated by a handle J.
Patent GB-191124759-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Hand Bag.
Inventor: MEIER RUDOLPH
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 1911-11-07
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 24,759. Meier, R. Nov. 7. Hand-bags.-A collapsible hand-bag A, Figs. 1 and 3, has a flat bottom B stiffened by means of cardboard &c. foldably divided at C, a flap E, and a hinged mouth D. The bottom is collapsed by turning the folded parts B downwards about the centre C into the position shown in Fig. 2, and is then folded under the flap E, where it is secured by press-stud fastenings, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191203364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas.
Inventor: MARSH WILLIAM
IPC: A45B25/08
Filed: 1912-02-10
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 3364. Marsh, W. Feb. 10. Holding open and closed.-Means for retaining an umbrella in its open and closed positions comprises two spring-controlled abutment rings B, B', Fig. 2, which are mounted to slide upon the stick A and are connected through slots therein with members b<1> each carrying a button D, D' on a blade spring d. A spring b<2> connecting the members b<1> retains each abutment ring at one end of its slot. In opening the umbrella, the sliding runner C, Figs. 2 and 4, moves the abutment ring B taking with it the button D, which passes out through a hole in the stick and engages a recess c' in the runner C. To close the umbrella, the button D is depressed and the runner moved until it contacts with the second abutment ring B', when, by a similar action, the button D' . is projected through a hole in the stick and enters a hole c in the runner. The buttons may be fixed to spring tongues punched from the members b<1>, and these members may be connected to the stick by springs instead of to one another by the spring b<2>.
Patent GB-191203562-A (GB)
Title: Combined Permanent Way Gully and Rail Drain Box.
Inventor: NEAVE JAMES
IPC: E01B21/02
Filed: 1912-02-13
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 3562. Neave, J. Feb. 13. Gratings.-Relates to combined permanentway gullies and rail drain-boxes fitting cutaway parts of the rail lip and provided with a hinged grating lid, and consists in the provision of the tapered bar 22 supporting and connecting the tapered grating bar 9, which stop short of the rail. Projections 13 are cast on or fitted to the bar 22 to seat against the rail. Grooves 21 are cast or cut in the top edges of the box 1 and the end bars 9 to drain water from between the rail and the paving. The bar 22 is also cambered in a longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-191204255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Moulds for the Manufacture of Rubber-, Vulcanite-, or Ebonite-goods.
Inventor: GOSSELIN XAVIER
IPC: B29C33/02
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 4255. Gosselin, X. Feb. 20. Moulding india-rubber &c.-The empty mould a is placed within a strong metallic case d and covered with the material in the form of powder or paste, which is then forced into the mould through apertures f by means of a piston e, operated hydraulically. Heat may be applied to the mould before, or during, compression, and the article may be vulcanized in the press; or the material may be compressed cold and the mould, with or without the case, brought to the vulcanizing pan or press after filling.
Patent GB-191211769-A (GB)
Title: A Metal Stand for Holding Date Blocks.
Inventor: LETTS HARRY VAUGHAN
IPC: B42D5/04
Filed: 1912-05-17
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 11,769. Letts, H. V. May 17. Card and like stands.-Holders of date blocks are formed from a single sheet of metal by stamping ; a base on which the unexposed cards normally rest is thus formed together with an inclined back which supports the cards when they are turned back to expose them to view. The inclined back consists of three bent strips of metal, the two alternate strips are bent so as to pass through slots in the date cards and snap into holes in the base.
Patent GB-191213854-A (GB)
Title: Means for Indicating Faults in the Circuits of Electrical Transmission Systems.
Filed: 1912-06-13
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 13,854. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 13. Automatic alarm signals.-Apparatus for indicating breaks in the transmitting and receiving circuits of electric signalling systems comprises means such as a relay R, Fig. 1, connected in the transmitting circuit, and adapted to close the receiving circuits, the condition of each receiving circuit being shown by an indicator M, Fig. 2, attached to the armature A of the electro-magnet E of the receiver. In the arrangement as shown for signalling the movements of a compass, as described in Specification 16,979/02, [Class 97, Philosophical instruments], the winding of the relay R is connected in series with a source of current B, a bolometer G, and a heating-lamp L. The falling of the indicators M of all the receiving instruments indicates a break in the transmitting circuit, and the falling of a single indicator shows a break in the corresponding receiving circuit. The armature A may control a lamp illuminating the compass card TR, and the indicator may carry an index mark. Several relays in series may be used. The apparatus may also be used with systems having selenium cells or a thermoelectric battery. Specification 15,898/08, [Class 37, Electricity, Measuring], is referred to.