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Patent GB-191017472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cash Registers.
Inventor: GOODSON ROBERT
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1911-02-07
Abstract: 17,472. Goodson, R., and Burnett, A. J. H. Feb. 7. Cash registers.-Relates to the key-board, register-actuation, drawer-and-key interlock, fullstroke, and indicator mechanisms of key set and operated cash registers. Depression of an amount key-lever b in any bank raises the corresponding vertically-pivoted rack b<3>, which is provided with a number of teeth proportional to the key-value, and thus imparts a differential movement to a pinion upon the shaft b' and thereby, through a single horizontal rack-bar a<1>, actuates the wheel of the totalizing-counter (not shown) that is assigned to the bank. Full-stroke mechanism; drawer interlocks.- Pivoted above the key-levers, in such a position as to be slightly lifted by the completion of the depression of an operated lever, is a universal yoke H<1>, the operation of which unlocks a drawer - release key - lever f, whereupon the drawer may be withdrawn. Upon closing the drawer, a spring-held tappet e, adapted to yield upon the outward movement, strikes the arm a<19> of a cam g<4>, and thereby disengages a retaining-bar G from ratchet teeth upon the rear of the vertical rack-bars. A raised rackbar and its key are thereupon returned to normal position by the spring a<17> with chain connexion to the actuating rack-bar. Drum indicators.-The drums J are provided with a restoring spring j<12> and stop members j<13>, j<14> for the zero position. Normally the drums are retained in their set position by a retaining yoke j<9> forced against ratchet-wheels j' upon the drums by the pressure, in the closed position of the drawer, of a spring j<11> upon the lower end of a lever j<9> carrying the yoke. After the new setting, the drawer is opened, and a spring j<9x> becomes free to disengage the yoke. In the case of a setting higher than the previous one, a detached actuating rack-bar j<3> for the drum is pushed upwards by the vertical key-attached bar b<3>, but in the case of a lower setting the keyattached bar does not rise into contact with the upper bar, which is forced down upon it by the indicator-drum spring when the drawer is opened. The drawer is arranged to lock the indicator drums before releasing depressed keys.
Patent GB-191017632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Titaniferous Iron Ores.
Inventor: SINDING-LARSEN ALF
IPC: C22B5/20
Filed: 1910-07-25
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 17,632. Larsen, A. Sinding-. July 23, 1909, [Convention date]. Ore processes.-Iron is prepared from titaniferous iron ores by reducing the ore to spongy metal, for instance, by the use of hydrogen, hydrocarbons, or carbon monoxide, and treating the product with carbon monoxide at a comparatively low temperature, whereby gaseous iron carbonyl is formed, which is decomposed by heat in suitable chambers into iron and carbon monoxide.
Patent GB-191018313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Point or Switch Operating Mechanisms for Tramways and the like.
Inventor: SCHAEFFER HIRAM
IPC: B61L11/02
Filed: 1910-08-02
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 18,313. Schaeffer, H. Aug. 2. Mechanically operated from vehicle.-The points are set by the action of the spring-controlled levers 7 on the bar 5. These levers are set by the action of the wheel flanges on the projections 10, and are retained in their set position by the triggers 11. By depressing one or other of the depending rods 20 on the vehicles, the corresponding trigger can be withdrawn and its lever freed so as to move the point tongue as desired.
Patent GB-191019719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Separating Scum and Precipitates from Sugar Juice and Solutions.
Inventor: HOMANS JACOBUS JOHANNES
IPC: B04B5/12
Filed: 1910-08-23
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 19,719. Homans, J. J. Aug. 23. Purifying saccharine liquids.-Sugar juices and solutions are separated from scum and precipitates by centrifugal action while maintained at 94‹ C. or over. Suitable apparatus comprises steam-jacketed chambers W, R connected by pipes T<1>. Juice &c. is fed in up to the level n through a perforated pipe J, and under the action of paddles P, P<1> carried by disks upon a rotary shaft A, the impurities collect under a plate L, and are led away by pipes Z. The juice &c. is discharged through openings i in the hollow shaft A, which leads into a chamber having a valve to close the hollow shaft and a discharge pipe preferably eight metres high.
Patent GB-191019804-A (GB)
Title: Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: REID JAMES HENRY
IPC: F27D11/08
Filed: 1910-08-24
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 19,804. Reid, J. H. Aug. 24. Electrode furnaces.-A furnace of the type described in Specification 6820/09, having charge - supporting electrodes and means for withdrawing volatile products, is combined with an electric refining - furnace having tapping- means. In the arrangement shown, three furnaces of the above type are superposed on a chamber D adapted to be heated by electrodes E and provided with tap-holes 10, 11 for the metal and slag respectively. The inner ends of the electrodes preferably lie in the plane separating the metal and the slag. Finely-divided iron ore may be reduced in the upper furnaces and converted into steel in the chamber D. In smelting flue-dust and finely-comminuted ores, the chamber D is preferably bedded with coke or anthracite dust, and the surface of the charge may be covered with these deoxidizing-materials.
Patent GB-191025787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valves of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GILLIBRAND ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1910-11-07
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 25,787. Gillibrand, R. T. Nov. 7. Rotary cylindrical valves.-A rotary watercooled inlet and exhaust valve d for internalcombustion engines, having through ports and provided with ball bearings g and packing c, f, as described in Specification 21,333/09, is applied to a multi-cylinder engine. The valve and its casing extend across a series of cylinders cast en bloc, the valve having separate ports for each cylinder in suitable angular relation with one another. To prevent leakage from one cylinder to another the valve is fitted with packing-rings between the ports, or is formed with circumferential oil-grooves d<2> between the ports, and longitudinal grooves d<1> in advance of the ports. The valve and its casing may be made in sections secured together.
Patent GB-191026946-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 1910-11-19
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 26,946. Harris, C. R., and Harris, F. T. Nov. 19. Railways and tracks for recreation. - An amusement apparatus consists of a tube a mounted in bearings b so that it can be rotated on its axis. The interior of the tube is rifled or formed with coarse helical grooves d. Passengers seated on mats slide down a shoot k into the interior of the tube. The mat engages in a groove and the passenger is moved along the tube and is ejected on to an endless travelling apron l which deposits him on the ground. The tube may be made to resemble a cannon.
Patent GB-191028982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerative Furnaces.
Inventor: BERNHARDT FRIEDRICH
IPC: F28D17/00
Filed: 1910-12-13
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 28,982. Bernhardt, F. Dec. 13. Gaseous-fuel furnaces.-In a tilting regenerative furnace, air flows through flues d, Fig. 1, clear of the front wall of the furnace to a channel e above the crown and enters the furnace in an approximately vertical direction through a passage f, while gas is supplied through a disconnectible flue a, which is joined to the front wall at the centre of rotation so that the furnace can be tilted without disturbing the gas-flue. Hinges h, h<1> are provided so that the air-flue may be tilted backwards. As shown in Fig. 3, rings are fitted around the end of the gas-flue a and the furnace port p, and a flanged sleeve q surrounds the junction. This sleeve may be made in two semi-cylindrical parts joined together by bolts, the lower part being fixed permanently in position.
Patent GB-191030223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Distributing Apparatus for Engines or the like.
Inventor: SAUSSARD LOUIS
IPC: F01L7/10
Filed: 1911-01-05
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 30,223. Saussard, L. Jan. 5, 1911. [Addition to 26,344/10.] Valve-gear.-Relates to improvements in the valve mechanism described in the parent Specification, and consists in dispensing with the control of the valve by a lever and replacing it by a direct control by a special cam 20. The fluid inlet and exhaust passages 5, 6 are controlled by the edge of the valve and the ports 8. The valve is provided with a projection 9, which carries a roller 13 in engagement with the groove. The points of the groove are adapted to engage the roller at a constant distance from the centre of the cap. The valve is held to its seat by springs 19 secured to the casing 15 and to a rod 11 passing through the projection 9. The box 14 is intended to contain lubricating-oil.
Patent GB-191107875-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Radiators, Sectional Boilers, and the like.
Inventor: NILSSON FRANS JUSTINUS
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 7875. Nilsson, F. J. March 29. Moulding - machines; moulding processes; moulds; cores; chaplets. -Several sections of a radiator, sectional boiler, or the like are cast in one piece in a multipart sand mould. The sections of the mould are made in flasks which are arranged one upon the other, a core-piece 34 being fitted between each, and the whole clamped in an adjustable frame 22, 26, 28, which has feet 32 of different height so that the mould is supported at an angle for pouring as shown in Fig. 9. Each empty flask is placed over a pattern plate 7, Fig. 1, through which project spring plungers, at the points where bosses are to connect the sections, and is filled with sand to the top cf the sand measure 44. The top pattern plate descends and is centred by the pin 18 engaging the bushing 16. During the compression of the sand the plungers 1 are forced down and held in that position by spring arms 11 engaging flanges 9. The pattern between the plungers 1 may have projections to form recesses for chaplets, Fig. 5, having a square-cut projecting wire 21 to support the cores. The cores have bosses 38 and corresponding recesses and may have embedded chaplets 36, which rest between adjacent sections of the mould and at their ends engage raised surfaces or wedges on the flasks or are bent and pressed into the sand. The top and bottom flasks have a pattern on one side only, and gates 40, 42, 43, Fig. 9, and vents 39, Fig. 7, are provided.
Patent GB-191108721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating the Travel of Pump Plungers and the like.
Inventor: WAKEFIELD CHARLES CHEERS
IPC: F16N13/04
Filed: 1911-04-07
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 8721. Wakefield, C. C. April 7. Lever-actuated pumps; stroke, varying.-The stroke of a lever-actuated pump is varied by means of a lost-motion device at the fulcrum, so that the lever may swing freely for a regulated portion of the movement without moving the pump plunger. In the arrangement shown, a fixed fulcrum pin E passes through an elongated slot C<2> in the lever C, one end of which is operated through a fixed distance by an eccentric D, while the other end reciprocates .the pump plungers A through a distance dependent upon the position of an adjustable stop F mounted in the side of the oil reservoir. The adjusting-screw F<6> is prevented from shaking loose by a spring F<8>. In a modification, the slot C<2> may be made circular and fit the pin E, which would in that case be capable of a regulable amount of movement to vary the stroke..
Patent GB-191113140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: B23D73/00
Filed: 1911-06-01
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 13,140. Russell, J. June 1. Files.-A process for cutting files is characterized by first making the usual over-cuts and up-cuts, as shown in Fig. 1, and afterwards repeating similar cuts between the first-made cuts, as shown in Fig. 2. Worn-down files may be renovated by first annealing and removing the tops of the worn teeth by draw-filing, and then making the before-mentioned cuts between the original cuts.
Patent GB-191113650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Electric Generators Driven at Varying Speeds.
IPC: H02K23/44
Filed: 1911-06-07
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 13,650. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Young, A. P. June 7. Centrifugal switches. -To cut a dynamo into circuit when the desired speed is attained, a sleeve m surrounding the shaft and held against rotation carries both an insulating ring n and a conducting-ring o of carbon &c. The sleeve m is caused to follow the movement of the governor collar k by means of a spring q, and at a certain speed, the fixed brushes p are thus transferred from the ring n to the ring o.
Patent GB-191114108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Telegraphs.
Inventor: KEPPIE PETER RONALD
IPC: G08B9/02
Filed: 1911-06-14
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 14,108. Keppie, P. R. June 14. Mechanical telegraphs. - In a mechanical ship's telegraph, especially applicable for cases in which a large number of orders have to be transmitted, the pointer 7 is driven from the transmitter shaft 5 by means of a multiplying- gear 11, 12, geneva-stop mechanism 14, 15, and reducing-gear 19, 20; 21, 22. The reducing spur-gearing may be replaced by worm gearing.
Patent GB-191114615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Relays.
IPC: H01H50/26
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 14,615. Sykes Interlocking Signal Co., W. R., Sykes, J. C., and Tarrant, R. W. June 20. Electro-magnetic switches or relays for the purpose of alternatively closing separate groups of circuits are constructed with an armature 28 mounted on knife-edge bearings 14 so as to hang vertically in front of the pole-pieces 15 of an horizontal electro-magnet, the armature being attached through a bell-crank lever 29 to an insulating-block 30 carrying a set of horizontally-disposed contact-arms 31 adapted to move between upper and lower stationary contacts 32,45. The contact-arms 31 are connected in pairs, and the stationary contacts are grouped in pairs connected to both poles of each of the several circuits controlled by the relay. In the normal de-energized position of the relay, the contact-arms, provided at their ends with platinum studs, rest on the lower stationary .contacts, which are in the form of springs. When the armature is attracted, springs 36 attached to turned-up portions of the arms 31 meet graphite blocks 32 mounted adjustably in seats 37, the lower contacts being then opened. The stationary contacts of the lower set are mounted on vertically adjustable brackets 44. Metal pillars 40, 41 support the contacts and lead the current from terminals 46, 47 fixed under the base-plate. The relay is enclosed in a glass casing 51 secured between the cover 49 and the base 12 by screw bolts at the corners. The enclosure is made air-tight and water-tight by a compressible packing. According to the Provisional Specification, coupled or V-shaped contact springs are carried at the ends of each of the single contact-arms.
Patent GB-191118216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Evaporating Apparatus.
Inventor: SANBORN THORNTON FRANKLIN
IPC: B01D3/14
Filed: 1911-08-11
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 18,216. Sanborn, T. F. Aug. 11. Field-tube apparatus.-An evaporator is provided with a heat-exchanger consisting of tubes 4, 13, the outer tube 4 being fed with the heating-medium from a chamber 5, and the inner tube 13 serving for the evacuation of the uncondensed vapours to a chamber 8, the arrangement being such that condensed liquid may drain from the outer tube independently of the inner tubes. The tubes extend inwards from a wall of the evaporator, preferably from the bottom.
Patent GB-191124304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Soap.
Inventor: ANYON THOMAS
IPC: C11D9/38
Filed: 1911-11-02
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 24,304. Anyon, T. Nov. 2. Soaps, materials for making.-Yeast or barm is used as an ingredient of soaps, either in admixture or in chemical combination. The yeast may be mixed with the fat, oil, or fatty acid and the mixture saponified; or the soap may first be formed and the yeast added afterwards. The yeast may be transformed to a buttery mass before use by washing with dilute alkali and with water.
Patent GB-191124991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Derricks.
Inventor: FARRANDS THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: B66C23/60
Filed: 1911-11-09
Granted: 1912-11-11
Abstract: 24,991. Farrands, T. E. Nov. 9. Jib cranes.-Comprises a ball-and-socket joint for supporting the heel of a ship's derrick. The lower end of the jib a is formed with a ball c which rests in a socket carried by a bracket e fixed to the mast. The ball c is secured by a cap and bolts d<1>. The cap and socket are so cut away that the jib can move through 90 degrees in the vertical plane and 180 degrees in the horizontal plane. By providing two sockets as shown, loads can be dealt with all round the mast. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 13,951/99.
Patent GB-191125921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Upper-pulling Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WENTWORTH PEARL JOSEPH
IPC: A43D13/00
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 25,921. Wentworth, P. J. April 14, [Convention date]. Assembling parts. -A device for pulling the tip of an upper, particularly for use in connexion with pulling-over machines of the type described in Specification 7005/00, comprises a pair of pivoted spring-pressed jaws 10, 12, of which the former has its shank 5 pivotally and adjustably mounted on a pin 6 carried by a standard 4, while the latter is extended to form an arm 16, on which is adjustably clamped a shoe rest 20; the gripper face of the jaw 12 is also extended to form a finger 15 to facilitate the entrance of the upper between the jaws. In use, the operator grasps the shoe with one hand, and thrusts its tip portion into the gripper jaws ; he then rocks the shoe downwards round the rest 20 as a fulcrum, causing the jaws to close, and the tip of the upper to be pulled and. straightened. He then clamps the pulled upper with his forefinger, as shown in Fig. 2, releases the shoe from the device, and transfers it directly to the pincers of the pulling-over machine.
Patent GB-191128557-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Book-leaf, Letter or Mercantile Form and Postal Wrapper.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 28,557. Smith, A. Dec. 19. Letter-sheets; postal wrappers.-The leaves a of books are provided with a part b, c forming a letter or mercantile form and postal wrapper which is folded on the perforated line e so that entries on the form are duplicated on the lower part of the leaf. The form is then folded at or about the middle to bring the address flap c above the top part of the leaf, and a duplicate of the name and address is made on the top part of the leaf, above the form entries. In a modification the combined forms and leaves are separate and are bound together in book form along their top edges. The leaf may be provided with filing perforations, and the letter form &c. may be closed by means of a gummed flap or a tongue and slot.
Patent GB-191201253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cornice Poles and the Drawing of Curtains thereon.
Inventor: REES WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: A47H1/04
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 1253. Rees, W. A. Jan. 16. Curtain poles; curtains, drawing and suspending. -A "railway-action" pole is formed with a stepped groove, the lower surface A of which forms a track for the runners, while the upper part B receives the draw cords C. In constructing the pole, the two longitudinal halves may be separately cut, and the running face A and the outside of the pole may be covered with metal. The runners, Fig. 4, are formed with a projection g to prevent them from rubbing together, and are provided with an eyelet or washer W to keep them from getting into the groove.
Patent GB-191201935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Collars for Personal Wear.
Inventor: CLOW HENRY FRANCIS
IPC: A41B3/00
Filed: 1912-01-24
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 1935. Clow, H. F. Jan. 24. Collars, lace and like; stiffeners.-A soft double collar c is stiffened by a strip of material a provided with button-holes b for attachment to the shirt-band, and with means of attachment to the collar c.
Patent GB-191203352-A (GB)
Title: Baking Pie Dish with Handle.
Inventor: KOMLOSY HERBERT EDWIN
IPC: A47J43/20
Filed: 1912-02-09
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 3352. Komlosy, H. E., [trading as Herbert, E.]. Feb. 9. Dishes.-Pie-dishes are provided with fixed handles A. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 15,408/87.
Patent GB-191212604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Repeaters.
Filed: 1912-05-23
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 12,604. Western Electric Co., [Western Electric Co.]. May 28. Microphones; telephonic relays, repeaters, and translators.-In a telephonic relay of the magneto-microphonic type, the active elements are mounted in a single removable member, the insertion of which in a base-member causes the proper connexions to be made, and the microphone diaphragm is constructed so as to adjust itself automatically in response to temperature variations. The base portion 1 is provided with a central opening in which the cylindrical metal block 2 carrying the transmitting and receiving elements can be inserted. The receiving-element comprises an iron or steel shell 43 closed by an iron head 48 in which the core 51 is adjustably mounted, and coils 46, 47 on a brass or other non-magnetic spool 45. The armature 35 is fastened to the diaphragm 32, 33 of the microphone, which is mounted on the end plate 24 of the cylinder 2. This diaphragm is composed of plates of gold and iron or other metals clamped together, such that the initial rise of temperature of the microphone causes the diaphragm to bend inwards, reducing the microphone resistance and causing a cooling which allows the diaphragm to move out again, so setting up a slow periodic oscillation which prevents the carbon packing. One end of each of the coils 46, 47 is connected to the metal spool and hence to the frame of the instrument, the other ends are connected to insulated metal rods 18, 19, which, with the rod 17 on which the back plate 30 of the microphone is mounted, are adapted to make contact with the springs 11, 12, 10 respectively when the cylinder 2 is inserted in the base 1, the cylinder being pcsitioned bv a stud 3 engaging a slot. The base is provided with heat-radiating flanges 9, and ventilating-passages are provided in the cylinder 2, which is fitted with a cap 4 with openings 5. Fig. 10 shows the connexions. Current fluctuations in the incoming lines 59, 60, act through the transformer 64, 65 on the coil 46 of the receiver element, varying the microphone resistance and hence the current in the local circuit from the battery 68 through the coils 61, microphone, frame of instrument, and condenser 72, to earth, and this causes increased current variations in the line-wires by means of the transformer 61, 62. The coil 47, which acts simply as an energizing-winding and may be dispensed with if the shell 43 is a permanent magnet, is connected with the choking-coil 71 as a shunt to the condenser 72.