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Patent GB-191103667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Valves or Valvular Apparatus.
Inventor: HAY WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1911-02-14
Granted: 1912-02-14
Abstract: 3667. Hay, W. G., and Buckley, G. Feb. 14. Actuating.-A valve for controlling the supply of steam to exhausting-apparatus employed in removing dust &c. from carding machines or rooms &c. comprises a diaphragm 2 mounted in a casing 1 controlled by the vacuum in the space 3 and actuating a steam valve 5. The rod 4 carried by the diaphragm actuates the valve-rod 10, but is separate therefrom, and terminates in a socket into which a rod 9 is screwed and held by lock-nuts. A spring 6, surrounding the tubular guide of the rod 4 and bearing on an adjustable collar 12, tends to open the valve, a weaker spring 13 below the valve opposing this action.
Patent GB-191104890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Reinforcing Jointed Pipes.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: F16L33/02
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 4890. Schroeder, F. W. Feb. 27. Articulated pipes. - In jointed pipes consisting of alternating rubber and metal sections held together by means of looped wires d clinched round the rubber sections; the latter are relieved of longitudinal stresses by means of metal bands or wires e, Fig. 3, bent up at the ends e<1>. The cross-wires e and binding- loops d may be formed in one piece, Fig. 4, or the whole appliance may be stamped out of sheet metal, the flat parts being made dishshaped. Specification 24,160/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191111500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Expanding Bracelets and analogous Articles for Personal Wear.
Inventor: EDMONDS HENRY
IPC: A44C5/24
Filed: 1911-05-12
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 11,500. Edmonds, H. May 12. Bracelets.-An expanding bracelet comprises a band a of helical formation having its ends a<1>, a<2> pivoted to a connecting link c. The bracelet is shown expanded in Fig. 2. To contract the bracelet, the link c is turned in a direction at right-angles to the plane of the bracelet about one end into a reversed position, Fig. 1, to twist the band and to cause the ends a', a<2> to overlap, the end a<2> that was above the end a' when the bracelet was expanded now coming below the same. During the reversal of the link when it passes its mid-position, the torsional strain on the band automatically completes the movement and retains the bracelet in its contracted position.
Patent GB-191114540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Sleeveless and Valveless Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02B75/18
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 14,540. Brown & Sons, D., and Burgess, F. T. June 20. Centrifugal-action lubricating. - The crankpins of internal-combustion engines are lubricated by oil supplied to eccentric recesses such as 18<a> in the faces of the crank disks and conveyed by centrifugal force to passages 23 in the crank-pin, which passages are open to the recesses at the points of greatest eccentricity.
Patent GB-191122219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hats and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BROCHIER JEAN BAPTISTE
IPC: A42C1/04
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 22,219. Brochier, J. B. Oct. 20, 1910, [Convention date]. Blocking, pressing, and shaping.-In straw and other hats, in order to obtain the correct size and shape of head opening the hat a is placed in a mould b and a flanged ring c of the desired shape is forced into it. The surface d of the ring c is preferably coned, and the surface g may be curved as required; the edge h is bevelled to facilitate lifting, or a handle i may be fitted. The ring may be heated, and the top and inner surfaces may be formed to fit the punch of a press.
Patent GB-191123324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Recovery of Materials used as Resists in Printing upon Cotton Textile Fabrics.
IPC: D06L1/02
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-11-25
Abstract: 23,324. Ashton, R., and Calico Printers' Association. Oct. 23. Fats and waxes, extracting by solvents. Resists of a fatty, waxy, or resinous nature used in printing cotton fabrics are recovered by treatment with a solvent, followed by the separation of the resist from the solution by distillation. A solvent such as trichlorethylene, which is heavier than water, is employed, and, to prevent loss by evaporation, it is maintained under a layer of water, or under a solution for the fixation of metallic mordants; in the latter case, the operation of dunging is simultaneously effected. The recovered resist, or the solution containing it, may be purified, for example, by treatment with nitric acid if the fabric has been dyed with indigo, or with dilute acid if metallic mordants have been used. The removal of the resist is effected by passing the fabric over guide-rollers c in a tank b fitted with partitions g, f over which the solvent flows in the opposite direction to that taken by the fabric. Residual solvent is removed from the fabric by evaporation in a bell i fitted with steam-coils j and arranged in a vessel h containing a quantity of water for sealing purposes.
Patent GB-191126721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cultivators.
Inventor: WIDDER VINCENZ
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1911-11-29
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 26,721. Widder, V. Dec. 8, 1910, [Convention date]. [Addition to 16,283/11.] Cultivators. - In a spring tooth of the kind described in the parent Specification, the auxiliary spring B is connected with a fixed loop c by a link e, which offers a resistance to the spring in normal working but is automatically forced past the dead-centre position by the engagement of the auxiliary spring with the extension g of the main spring A when an unyielding obstruction is met.
Patent GB-191200541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Slashing Soles or Insoles of Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D8/36
Filed: 1912-01-06
Granted: 1913-01-06
Abstract: 541. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Jan. 6. Slashing surfaces. - A machine for slashing the soles or insoles of boots and shoes is provided with two or more overlapping knives, to act in succession upon the work, the extent of overlap being adjustable to vary the length of the slash. The knives C, D, Fig. 3, are mounted one behind the other on independent slides C<1>, D<1>, Fig. 4, which work in a slideway G' on a knife-carrying frame G mounted on two movable pivots. The one pivot H is supported and moved by a link J operated by an eccentric K on the main shaft L, and the other pivot I is carried by one arm of a bell - crank lever pivoted to the frame of the machine, the other arm of the lever engaging a cam on the shaft L. The eccentric and the cam are so arranged that the knives are first moved into the work to cut the slash, the work is then fed by the knives towards the left of Fig. 3, the knives are withdrawn, and finally the knives are brought back to their original position. The feed given is equal to the distance the one knife is behind the other so that the second knife enters the slash formed by the first. The work rests on the frame of the machine which is formed as a table and has extending over it a bridge E to which a removable wearing-plate E<3> is attached. The work is, pressed upwards against the plate by a presser-foot F connected to a bell-crank lever. The lever is normally held with the foot raised by an adjustable spring F<4> but is adapted to be moved to lower the foot to permit the work to be fed by a cam operating on a roll on one arm of the lever. The slides C<1>, D<1> carrying the knives are provided with recesses C<2>, D<2> in which projections 0', on levers O pivoted at one end to the frame, engage. The levers O are drawn together by a spring and are provided at their free ends with work-engaging faces which bear against the edge of the sole. The faces are connected to the levers through strong springs. As the work moves through the machine, the levers O are moved through their work - engaging faces bearing against the varying width of the sole, and thus the slides C<1>, D<1> are moved, varying the overlap of the knives and so the length of the slash given. The frame of the machine is provided with an opening having a cover A<6> pivoted on a spring pin A<7> so as to be held either open or shut. Access to the mechanism is thus provided.
Patent GB-191203367-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Extracting the Natural Moisture from Bog Peat.
Inventor: ELBORNE SYDNEY LIPSCOMB
IPC: C10F5/00
Filed: 1912-02-10
Granted: 1913-02-10
Abstract: 3367. Elborne, S. L., and Godsal, H. Feb. 10. Peat, preparing.-Finely-divided wet peat is boiled for a short time at about atmospheric pressure in a large volume of water containing a little of an oxygen compound of an alkalineearth metal, such as lime, and can then be dried by pressure. Peat containing 90 per cent of moisture may require twice its weight of hot water, containing 9 or 10 lb. of lime per ton of peat, the mixture being raised to boiling- point while agitated, and, if not then alkaline, boiled with more lime, until it remains alkaline. Quick or slaked lime may be used, or compounds such as calcium carbonate, or ashes from ordinary or limed peat.
Patent GB-191206809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaporizing Chambers for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
IPC: F02B9/10
Filed: 1912-03-19
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 6809. Roberts, D., and Young, J. W. March 19. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-The vaporizing-chamber f is made spherical, more or less, and is water-jacketed at the part g remote from the engine cylinder, the liquid fuel being injected axially at j through the water-jacketed portion. Specifications 6933/96, 25,093/06, and 22,433/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191212348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aerial Craft.
Inventor: CODY SAMUEL FRANKLIN
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1913-05-26
Abstract: 12,348. Cody, S. F. May 24. Planes, arrangement and construction of.-In aerial machines provided with four stabilizing-fins inclined to the vertical in the form of a cross, the pins are formed integral with the tapering body of the machine by deflecting the external surface thereof in such a manner that the configuration of successive cross-sections towards the rear gradually approach the form of a cross having its arms inclined to the vertical. The fabric of the body is supported by four rods p extending from the base until they meet at the rearmost point e of the body, and by four diverging rods f, g, h, k so as to form the fins l, m, n, o. According to the Provisional Specification, the fins exert on the machine a torque which is in the direction of the propeller's motion and thereby neutralizes the torque on the craft due to the propeller. Steering.-The rudders r, t and elevators q, are carried by the extremities of the rods f, g, h, k, or may form a continuation of the fins.
Patent GB-191219990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trusses for the Spring Suspension of Motor and other Vehicle Frames.
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 1912-09-02
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 19,990. Motoren und Lastwagen Akt.- Ges. Sept. 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Frame construction. - A trussed frame is rendered elastic by using springs b for the strut members. The pitch of the springs may be small, so that they become rigid after a certain amount of compression, or the pitch may be variable so that one end of each spring becomes rigid before the other.
Patent GB-191224319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: WHITAKER FREDERICK OWEN
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1912-10-24
Granted: 1913-10-24
Abstract: 24,319. Whitaker, F. O., and Bowden, B. G. Oct. 24. Aerial machines without aerostats; cars; planes, arrangement and construction of.-In an aeroplane of the monoplane type, the bull or body H is of oval form and tapers to a vertical plane at its junction with the rudder R. The supporting- planes B are curved outwards, and the radius of curvature of longitudinal cross-sections of the planes increases from the root to tip of the plane. The machine is provided with a triangular tail G, and upwardly inclined planes or fins C are arranged along the upper edge of the body between the main and tail planes. Steering.-The machine is provided with a trapezoidal front plane A, actuated in unison with rear elevating-planes E. Wing tips D, hinged about axes v in the direction of flight, are connected so as to be raised or lowered simultaneously, and are actuated by wires enclosed in aluminium tubes on the wings. Ailerons F are mounted within the area of the main planes. Propelling.-The engine is placed in the body H below the centre of gravity of the machine as a whole, and drives two propellers mounted on outriggers extending from the body.
Patent GB-191225260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Absorption of Ammonia.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C01C1/12
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-11-04
Abstract: 25,260. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Nov. 4. [Cognate Application, 9654/13.] Ammonia.-In the absorption of ammonia from gas mixtures under a pressure exceeding ten atmospheres, the gas and absorbing liquid are arranged to move in the same direction through the tube or vessel in which absorption takes place. The absorption may take place in a series of tubes or vessels in such a way that as regards the series as a whole, the gas and liquid move in opposite directions, while in each unit of the system they move in the same direction. For example, the apparatus may consist of three superimposed coiled tubes through which water flows by. gravity. The gas is supplied to the upper end of the lowest coil, and flows with the liquid, escaping at the lower end of this coil. The unabsorbed gas is then passed to upper end of the next higher coil, and so on through the three coils. The use of the types of apparatus disclosed in Specifications 4758/82, 20,875/10, and 15,034/11 is disclaimed.
Patent GB-191226340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plansifters.
Inventor: SCHOTT HEINRICH
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 1912-11-16
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 26,340. Schott, H. Dec. 29, 1911, [Convention date]. Sieves with compound motion. - A device for securing the sieve frames in the main frames of plansifters comprises a pair of transverse bars D, E, the former being rigidly secured to both longitudinal beams A, A' while the latter is rigidly secured to the beam A. The fixed end of the bar E has a set - screw M adapted to apply longitudinal pressure to the end of the sieve frame nearest the beam A. The free end of the bar E is fitted with a camlever F, the pivot of which engages a slot in the beam A<1>. A tensioning-link H connects one end of the lever F to a similar lever arranged at the junction of the bar D with the beam A', so that when the link is tightened, both longitudinal and transverse pressures are applied to that end of the sieve frame.
Patent GB-191227549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
IPC: F16D17/00
Filed: 1912-11-29
Abstract: 27,549. Electromotor Equipment Co., and Meacock, T. June 28, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Variable-speed toothed gearing; clutches, friction.-Comprises variable-speed and reversing toothed gearing suitable for motor-vehicles, which is operated by a single lever and in which friction clutches are engaged by the effort of the motor. There are a driving-shaft 1, Fig. 1, an intermediate shaft 4, and a driven shaft 5 all in line, and a parallel countershaft (not shown) having gears fixed thereto. The shaft 4 drives the countershaft at two speeds through gears and clutches 12, 13, and the shaft 5 is driven from the countershaft through a gear and clutch 17. A gear and clutch 18 are for reversed driving. The shaft 4 also drives the shaft 5 directly through a clutch 14. A clutch member 10 on the end of the shaft 4 is normally held by springs 7 in engagement with a friction surface on a fly-wheel 2 on the shaft 1. The member 10 has a friction surface 11 adapted to be thrust against a fixed surface 29 for braking. The various clutches and the brake are operated from a lever 116, Fig. 2, by a sliding cam-bar 123 having two rows of projections or notches engaged by clutch-operating levers. The speed-gear clutches are constructed as shown in Figs. 8 and 9. Tapered slippers 59, 60 are adapted to be thrust outwards into frictional engagement with an internal surface 61 by rollers 53, 54 upon radially-moving arms 41, 42. The greater the turning-moment, the tighter are the slippers thrust into frictional engagement. The arms 41, 42 are thrust out by links 71, 72, and the slippers are normally pulled inwards by springs 65, 66.
Patent GB-191303264-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Continuous Production of Nitric Acid.
IPC: C01B21/42
Filed: 1913-02-07
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 3264. Klages, A., and Saccharinfabrik Akt.-Ges. vorm. Fahlberg, List & Co. Feb. 7. Nitric acid ; potassium bisulphate.-Nitric acid is produced continuously by feeding nitre and sulphuric acid simultaneously into a large quantity of molten bisulphate in a retort. Bisulphate is withdrawn from the sole of the retort through an overflow device.
Patent GB-191307619-A (GB)
Title: A Sealing Device for Newspapers, Periodicals & the like for Attachment to Rotary Presses.
Inventor: HAYWARD HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: B65H37/00
Filed: 1913-04-01
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 7619. Haywood, H. W., and Coventry, H. J. April 1. Drawings to Specification. Coating webs.-In a newspaper-sealing attachment for printing-presses, a device for applying paste to a paper strip partially severed transversely at intervals to form the seals, may consist of a receptacle provided with depending tubes which touch the paper and act after the manner of stylographic pens, or may consist of an ordinary paste fountain provided with an interrupted or discontinuous paste-disk which leaves the vicinity of the incisions unpasted.
Patent GB-191312067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Chambers used in the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
IPC: C01B17/84
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 12,067. Mills, W. G., Packard, C. T., aud Packard & Co., E. May 23. Sulphuric acid. - Chambers for use in the manufacture of sulphuric acid are formed of the shape of a frustum of a cone or pyramid, and water is caused to flow down the walls to keep the chamber cool. The narrowing of the chamber towards the top prevents the tendency of the gas to get less dense in the upper parts of the chamber due to condensation. In the plant shown the chamber 1 is supported by lead strips 5 burnt to the chamber walls and carried by rings 4 secured to the external framework 2. These strips 5 form troughs for the collection of the cooling-water supplied from rings 12, and enable the walls to be sectionally cooled. The gases are supplied to the bottom of the chamber from a distributing-box 15 through pipes 16.
Patent GB-191315033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brake Mechanism for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
IPC: B61H13/34
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 15,033. Gresham, H. E. June 30. Force-transmitting mechanism for vacuum or pressure brakes of railway and like vehicles comprises a wedge b connected to the brake piston-rod a and operating between a pair of pull-rods d, e. The rods d, e cross each other and are provided with rollers c, c<1> respectively, each working in a slot in the other rod. The rollers are supported from the brake cylinder by links g, g<1>. The wedge is preferably shaped so that its initial movement causes a rapid movement of the pull-rods. Indicators, applications of.-A pointer i may be arranged upon the wedge b so as to contact with the pull-rods when the brakes are applied, being thereby moved along a slot in the wedge. A spring washer may be provided on the pointer to retain it in its position of maximum displacement.
Patent GB-191321931-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Selecting Device for Electric Bells and the like.
Inventor: MUNTZ WILLIAM EDGAR
IPC: G04B21/00
Filed: 1913-09-29
Granted: 1914-09-29
Abstract: 21,931. Muntz, W. E. Sept. 29. Code-signalling mechanism.-Where an electric or pneumatic bell serves for several different circuits &c., in order that it may be known by ear whence the ring proceeds, the calling-device is adapted to give a preliminary warning ring and then a distinctive ring made up of long and short sounds as in a Morse signal. To give the call, the operating handle (not shown), which is pivoted on the fixed stud a and is returnable by a spring, is thrown over towards the right. It carries with it the arm d which engages with a contact stud p on the segment e and closes the bell circuit to give the preliminary ring. The arm d sweeps over one quadrant, and as the segment e turns, the rack g winds up escapement-controlled clock mechanism h which brings about the return of the segment. The movement of the arm d also releases the pin l, arm k and rocking piece j, the rocking-piece falling back against the stop q. The rocking-piece j bears a contact n which in the forward portion is adapted to make contact with the distinctiveringing contact-piece o. When the operating- handle is released, the arm d flies back to the position shown, and the contact n returns to the forward position. The segment e moves slowly back to the position shown, and as it does so the contacts o pass successively beneath the contact n, and the distinctive ring is given. A detent pawl may be provided to ensure that the segment e shall not begin its return movement until the arm d and rocking lever j are back in the position shown. Similar devices may be employed to operate pneumatic bells.
Patent GB-191323664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates.
Inventor: COMET PIERRE
IPC: F23H17/12
Filed: 1913-10-18
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 23,664. Comet, P., and Coulon, F. Oct. 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Fire-bars and grates.-Threaded on bars 3 are specially-shaped grate members, each of which comprises a body part 1 formed with a slot 2 to engage the bar and relatively narrow wings or extensions 5. The wings 5 on adjacent bars intermesh and the slots are deeper than the bars 3, so that the members are capable of a relative vertical movement which results in clearing the air spaces between the wings 5. The wings 5 taper off towards the bottom and have a sharp lower edge 7. Their upper surfaces are horizontal and grooved, and their side faces corrugated. Specially-shaped members as shown are provided at the ends of the bars 3. The wings are preferably set obliquely as shown, but they may be of T, V, S, or other suitable shape.
Patent GB-191325676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Car Seats.
Inventor: BENNETT FREDERICK
IPC: B61D33/00
Filed: 1913-11-10
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 25,676. Bennett, F. Nov. 10. Reversible seats; folding seats.-A reversible car seat is detachably supported at one end on means arranged on the side of the car, the other end being supported on a pedestal provided with a hinge so that the seat can be swung over for cleaning purposes. The pedestal comprises a lower part 2, to which the upper U-shaped part 4, 5 is pivoted by means of clip 6, a pin 8 and slot 7 limiting the angular motion. The seat end-plates 9, 10 have tracks 12, in which run rollers 16 carried by the enlarged ends of the back standards 17. A rod 18 connects these enlarged ends and engages with a slot 20 in the pivoted side bars of the foot-rest 21, the upper ends of the bars engaging yokes 26 on rockers 27 supporting the seat cushion. Thus, when the back is thrown over, the foot-rest is reversed and the seat cushion is rocked to the correct position. The members 5 engage T-connexions 27<1> on the tie-rods 5<1>, an arm 29 preventing aceidental disengagement of these parts. The bottom flange 34 of the wall bracket 32 and the bottom flange of the end plate 10 are provided with a slot 40 through which extends the shouldered head 37 of a sliding locking member 35. This lock is actuated by the engagement of a stud 43 on the rod 18 with either head 36 as the back is thrown over, and the seat can be swung over on its pedestal only when the lock 35 is in its central position.