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Patent GB-191207962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tablets or Pastilles.
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1912-04-02
Abstract: 7962. Gehe & Co. April 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Confectionery or sweetmeats.-Tablets, sweets, &c., which may contain substances causing them to disintegrate in water, are constructed with recesses a, or with complete perforations, so that they may be acted upon and dissolved more readily by the water. The recesses may be of the same or of different diameters.
Patent GB-191214390-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for the Production of Alternating Currents of High Frequency.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
IPC: H03B19/03
Filed: 1912-06-19
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 14,390. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Ges. fiir Drahtlose Telegraphie]. June 19. Frequency, changing ; transformers. - In a method of producing high-frequency currents, static frequency-transformers are supplied with current produced in an alternator having a frequency of at least 5000. In one known for m of frequencytransformer, a pair of ring transformers have their primary windings 16, Fig. 1, connected to the supply circuit, their windings 3 to the secondary circuit, and their auxiliary windings 4 to a source of direct current 5, as described in Specification 15,774/12. The frequency may be success i v e l y increased by arranging several such transformers in cascade, or by returning the secondary current to the primary windings as shown in Fig. 2, the secondary circuits being bridged by a number of circuits tuned to the different frequencies produced. The source of direct current 5 may be connected through choking-coils direct to the primary or secondary circuits instead of to the auxiliary windings 4. Instead of two transformers, a single one with branched magnetic circuits may be used. To facilitate cooling, the iron core is sub-divided as shown in Fig. 3, and the interspace is arranged verticallv so that advantage is taken of the vertical convection currents. As shown in Fig. 4, small ebonite spacers are arranged between the core and windings, and between the separate windings, to allow circulation of the cooling liquid. A voltage-transformer V, Fig. 2, is arranged between the frequency-transformer and the consuming circuit. The Provisional Specification also states that (1) the auxiliary windings 4 may be fed with an interrupted direct current, with an alternating current of low frequency, or with an alternating current superposed on a direct current so as to obtain a musical note, and (2) the auxiliary current may be varied to regulate the strength of the secondary current, to tune the secondary current, or for signalling. Specification 17,835/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191216168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dirigible Balloons.
Inventor: MAZZOLA STEFANO EMILIO
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 16,168. Mazzola, S. E. July 10. Aerial machines with aerostats; planes, construction of; propelling; steering. - A dirigible balloon has a depending frame carrying a bow propeller d, stern propeller h, lifting-propeller m and lateral steering- propellers n, all of which are driven by separate motors. Guards ware provided to prevent the envelope from being damaged by broken propeller blades. Transversely curved planes p with fabric which may be rolled up are fitted, together with an elevator a and rudder e. Metal masks r are fixed at the ends of the balloon. The framing is made of steel tubes t and wire bracing x, and wheels f and skids s are attached. The balloon is made to soar by rotation of the bow and stern propellers in opposite directions.
Patent GB-191221748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe-joints.
Inventor: MEYENBOERG ALEXANDER
IPC: F16L19/065
Filed: 1912-09-24
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 21,748. Meyenb÷rg, A. Sept. 24. Overlap joints with packing at base of socket.-A ring having wedge-shaped fingers h is placed on one of the pipes (not shown), the outer surfaces of the fingers forming part of a conical surface. A nut e, with an internally coned flange bearing on the fingers, is screwed on to the socket d to which connexion is to be made. The nut compresses the fingers, causing them to grip the pipe, and press its inner end against a packing k in the socket. Rotation of the ring is prevented by the fingers entering slots formed in the socket. In a modification, the nut screws inside the socket, instead of outside.
Patent GB-191222362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ventilators.
Inventor: FARRER ARTHUR WESTMORLAND
IPC: F24F7/04
Filed: 1912-10-01
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 22,362. Farrer, A. W. Oct. 1. Ventilating-shaft tops.-A ventilator for ships &c. consists. of a shaft having at its upper end a cowl with movable crown and louvers which convert it as desired from an upcast to a downcast ventilator, and vice versa, and at its lower' end a deflector which prevents the entrance of water to the ventilating-shaft. The cowl a, Fig. 1, has a lid or crown h and louvers f, which are raised to the position shown in dotted lines to convert it into an upcast ventilator. The water deflector c, Fig. 1, has a gutter k and tubular supports i which conduct the water to the annular trough e. The water deflector c, Fig. 3, is spring-supported, and is closed by the inrush of water, which collects in the annular trough e. Drains l are fitted.
Patent GB-191227672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Bricks.
Inventor: LAWSON FRANCIS MALCOLM
IPC: A63H33/06
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 27,672. Lawson, F. M. Dec. 2. Building-blocks.-In a set of toy bricks, including cylindrical or prismatic forms, some or all of the bricks have holes in and through them which are adapted to receive bodily other similar or different bricks. Some of the bricks may have a set of two or three holes arranged at angles to each other, one or more of the holes passing right through the bricks, and the remainder partly through. Fig. 8 shows a brick having three holes c, d, e mutually at right-angles, the holes d, e being adapted to receive a cylindrical brick.
Patent GB-191228516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Selecting and Separating the Threads of Leased Warps.
Inventor: BINGHAM THOMAS ERNEST
IPC: D03J1/14
Filed: 1912-12-10
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 28,516. Bingham, T. E. Dec. 10. Warp threads, uniting; healds, threading. -In a machine for uniting or drawing-in warp threads, leased warp threads are separated, one by one, by means of a pair of oscillating fingers e, e<1> mounted on lease-rods a, b or upon rods arranged adjacent to the lease-rods. The parts g, g<1>, k are bevelled, as shown, to give sharp edges i, i'. and the rear faces f of the fingers are undercut so that they stroke back the retained threads. The rods a, b may be caused to rock in unison by a link pivoted to crank-arms secured to the rods.
Patent GB-191229304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spinning, Twisting, Winding and like Machines.
IPC: D01H1/241
Filed: 1912-12-20
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 29,304. Boyd, T. A., Boyd, H. A., and Boyd, J. & T. Dec. 20. Spindle-driving apparatus. - The levers that carry the tension pulleys of the spindle-driving tapes or cords of spinning, twisting, winding, and like machines are provided with catch levers 8 by which they are locked in the inoperative position to slacken the tapes or cords and stop the spindles. Specification 7604/87 is referred to.
Patent GB-191311210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Funnels with Automatically Closing Valves.
Inventor: BREZINA KARL
IPC: B67C11/06
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 11,210. Brezina, K. May 13. Funnels.-A funnel having a valve adapted to close automatically when the liquid in the vessel that is being filled reaches a certain level comprises two concentric tubes b, f, the funnel cone being attached to the outer tube b. In the annular space between the tubes is fitted a tubular valve e like a piston. The valve is normally retained in the position shown in Fig. 1 by a screw k engaging a groove m in the valve, which also prevents the valve from turning. A transverse passage through the valve is formed by rings q to permit liquid from the funnel cone to pass by ports n, r to the tube f and so to the receptacle. During filling, air escapes by means of ports o, p and the tubular valve e. When the receptacle is filled, liquid enters the valve by the port p, and, the added weight overcoming the resistance of the screw k, causes the valve to fall and put the ports out of register. As the valve falls, an opening s in the valve registers with the port n, so admitting more liquid to the valve and ensuring a complete closure, and air from below the valve escapes by a groove l extending throughout its length. A tight joint between the funnel and receptacle is made by a rubber-faced cone c.
Patent GB-191313574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed Gearing for Motor Road Vehicles.
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1913-06-12
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 13,574. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Nicholls, R. June 12. Variable-speed toothed gearing for motorvehicles comprises a driven shaft 5, Fig. 2, connected through a multiple-disk clutch 15 to a concentric driving-shaft, which is in the form of two sleeves 7, 11 on the shaft 5 adapted to be connected by a sliding clutch member 12. The sleeve 7 carries two fixed gears 9, 10 meshing with gears 31, 32, which are loose on a countershaft 30 and adapted to be connected thereto alternatively by a sliding double clutch member 34. A gear 35 fast to the shaft 30 meshes with a gear 37 secured to the sleeve 11. The sleeve 7 drives the sleeve 11 through the clutch member 12 for a high speed, or through the shaft 30 for two reduced speeds, and the power passes at all speeds from the sleeve 11 to the shaft 5 through the clutch 15. The clutch 15 is normally kept in engagement by springs 17 and is disengaged by means of a rod 21 and screwed cap 24. The engine is started by a pinion 54 ratchet - mounted on the shaft 30. The clutches 12, 34 are operated by forks 41, 42, Fig. 5, which are connected to sleeves 48, 49 slidable upon a turnable operating-spindle 38. Pegs 43, 44 project from the spindle 38 into cam-grooves 45, 46 in the sleeves 48, 49, the arrangement being such that as the spindle 38 is turned the proper movements are imparted to the clutches. The spindle 38 is turned through a resilient link.
Patent GB-191316681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing Butter and the like by Weighing.
Inventor: ALTMANN PAUL
IPC: G01G1/00
Filed: 1913-07-21
Granted: 1914-07-21
Abstract: 16,681. Altmann, P. July 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Computing-apparatus; pendulum-weight apparatus. - A weighing-scale for determining the percentage of water in butter and like fats comprises a percentage scale 12 traversed by a pointer 11 which is rigid with a beam 4 carrying at one end a weight 5 and at the other end a hook 6. A detachable cup 10 is supported from the hook 6 by means of a loop 7, and the whole is mounted on a base 1 provided with an adjusting-screw 14. In use, a small weight is suspended from the hook 6 in addition to the loop 7 and cup 10, and the pointer 11 is adjusted to zero by means of the screw 14. The small weight is then removed and an equal weight of butter is placed in the cup. The cup is removed and the moisture is expelled from the butter by heat, the cup being afterwards replaced and the percentage of water read off on the scale. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 4019/77, [Class 34, Drying], and 11,452/89.
Patent GB-191319430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TATTERSALL TOM WHITAKER
IPC: F02N1/00
Filed: 1913-08-27
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 19,430. Tattersall, T. W., and Tattersall, J. W. Aug. 27. Turning-gear.-A dynamo-electric machine used as turning-gear acts through a reducing-train such as is described in Specification 1206/13, comprising a pair of wheels carried by a pin k, and gearing with two other wheels, one fast on the armature shaft and another connected through chain gear to the engine shaft. The pin k is carried by a ratchet disk m which is normally free so that the wheels are idle. At starting, when the circuit is closed, a solenoid attracts a core attached to the lever s, which acts by means of a slot on the spring-pulled lever n carrying the detent 2 to engage the ratchet. The wheels nn the pin k are then held and the reducing-train is in use. The lever n is pivoted on a pin p, which works in a slot q in the lever. On a premature ignition, the ratchet-wheel moves the lever lengthways against the action of the spring r until a cam 3 snaps over a pin 4. The spring r returns the lever to the engaged position, and with the solenoid circuit broken, the spring 5 holds the detent away. According to the Provisional Specification, the releasing-device can be used with any type of turning-gear.
Patent GB-191319725-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Automatically Regulating Feed Water Supply to Boilers and the like.
Inventor: MCCALLUM JOHN
IPC: F22D5/12
Filed: 1913-09-01
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 19,725. MeCallum, J. Sept 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Feed-water, controlling.-In apparatus of the kind wherein the feed-valve is operated by the weight of a vessel adapted to receive water from the boiler, the vessel D is mounted to slide freely upon the end of the pipe C placing the container A in communication with the boiler water-space. Water flows into the vessel from a perforated cap E attached to the top of the pipe C. The balance of the vessel is adjusted by weights N, and the length of the valverod K is adjusted by a screwed sleeve L.
Patent GB-191320572-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Practising the Art of Retinoscopy.
Inventor: LAURANCE LIONEL
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 1913-09-11
Granted: 1914-09-11
Abstract: 20,572. Laurance, L., and Wood, H. O. Sept. 11. Optical systems.-In retinoscopy, a lens or system of lenses S is employed to magnify the observed pupil, the mirror M used being placed between this system S and the patient's eye P, and consisting of an unsilvered reflecting-surface. In some cases the last lens surface may be used as the reflecting- surface. The source L of light may be fixed or movable.
Patent GB-191322495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Grips such for instance as are used on the Handle Bars of Motor Cycles.
Inventor: DOVER HORACE WALTER
IPC: B62K21/26
Filed: 1913-10-06
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 22,495. Dover, H. W. Oct. 6. End handles; grip, facilitating.-Hand grips are formed with a curved metal body-portion a provided with a split sleeve or with sleeves d, e one at each end thereof riveted to the body portion or formed integral therewith, one end of the body portion being extended and bent back upon itself, as. shown, to form a hook c on the opposite side to the sleeve or sleeves. The body portion is formed with a shoulder b and the sleeve at the hook end projects slightly over the shoulder. The hook c is covered with celluloid &c. and the body is covered by a shell g which abuts against the shoulder b and has a flange h of reduced diameter cut away to accommodate the hook, and adapted to receive a cap j similarly cut away.
Patent GB-191323499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Shuttles Employed in Automatic Weft Replenishing Looms.
IPC: D03J5/00
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 23,499. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. Oct. 17. Shuttles; shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-To prevent the walls D of the shank of the weft-carrier holding-spring B from being forced together by the pressure on the walls of the shuttle of the securing-bolt C, the securing top arm G of the usual weft-carrier guide F is provided with a downwardly - bent projecting tongue I, closely fitting between the walls D and formed by partly stamping or cutting a hole b in the arm.
Patent GB-191326249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Applying and Securing Box Lids and Bottoms.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
IPC: B31B17/00
Filed: 1913-11-15
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 26,249. Comings, W. R., and Hall, E. J. Nov. 15. Drawings to Specification. Feeding webs. - In machines for applying and securing lids or bottoms to the bodies of boxes or canisters, means are provided for making the lids and bottoms from sheet material, in connexion with which a web of the material is fed by two pairs of rollers, the top rollers of each pair being driven by pawls connected together by a link.
Patent GB-191328298-A (GB)
Title: An Automatically Charged Boiler Fire-box.
Inventor: PIRON GEORGES
Filed: 1913-12-08
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 28,298. Piron, G. Dec. 8. Charging.-Fuel is fed to a boiler furnace by a hopper 6 provided with a charging aperture adapted to be closed hermetically by a suitable door.
Patent GB-191402664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cardboard Box (or Carton or Skillet) Making Machines.
IPC: B31B50/16
Filed: 1914-02-02
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 2664. Thompson, R. W., and Bertrams, Ltd. Feb. 2. Machines for making boxes. Cardboard fed continuously from a roll A, Fig. 1, is scored longitudinally as it passes between scoring- wheels B and a roller C, and transversely between rollers D, E, the roller D being provided with blades carried by segmental insets received with packing-pieces in recesses in the roller. Knives on a roller G then form narrow slots for the ends of the boxes. After being glued, the band is folded by means described in Specification 5785/12, and box lengths are cut off by a knife Q co-operating with a knife P, the knife Q being connected by gearing with the feeding and scoring rollers.
Patent GB-191404088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Cords.
Inventor: WARREN FREDERICK PARSONS
IPC: B65D63/14
Filed: 1914-02-17
Granted: 1914-09-17
Abstract: 4088. Warren, F. P. Feb. 24, 1913, [Convention date]. Cleats.-Button devices for fastening cords around packages are provided with a device for severing the free end of the cord ; the device increases the clamping action of the button and also affords a connexion for the rivet of the button, which renders the rivet less likely to pull out. Fig. 2 shows a fastening-device applied to a label, but it may be secured to the wrapping-material for the package. The cardboard, metal, or other button 9, provided with a bent-up portion 10 for facilitating the entrance of the cord, is secured by a rivet 12 to the metal or like severing-member 11. One end of the cord is passed through an opening in the rivet 12 and knotted, and the other end, after passing around the package, is secured by the button. The severing member 11 is then bent to overlie the button, and the cord is cut. Fig. 7 shows a button attached to a circular base 16, the member 11 in this case being interposed between the base and the button 9. The base 16 may be dispensed with and the cord secured between the member 11 and the button.
Patent GB-191404908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrical Hair Brushes, Massage Brushes and the like.
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 1914-02-25
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 4908. Tokalon, Ltd., and Pratt, M. F. Feb. 25. Electric appliances.-The detachable conducting handle c of an electric hair or massage brush or the like may be used directly attached to the brush a, or may be detached so as to form a separate electrode in communication with the brush through a conducting wire n passing through a non-conducting handle g. The former arrangement is adapted for use when the patient manipulates the brush, and the latter when the brush is manipulated by an attendant. In the form shown, the handle contains a battery, coil, resistance, &c., and is fitted with a switch f.
Patent GB-191406603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grease Cups.
Inventor: ORGAN THOMAS OPIE
IPC: F16N11/04
Filed: 1914-03-16
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 6603. Organ, T. O. March 16. Grease-cups.-In a grease-cup comprising two cupshaped members 10, 11 adapted to be screwed together, the lower cup contains a spring - pressed plunger 15 sliding on a fixed discharge tube 14, its upward movement being limited by a nut 21. In addition to the spring, the plunger may be raised by campressed air admitted through an opening 10<a>.
Patent GB-191412071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dummy Couplings for Brake Pipes and the like.
Inventor: OPPERMANN GEORG
IPC: F16L37/10
Filed: 1914-05-15
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 12,071. Oppermann, G. July 17, 1913, [Convention date]. Stopping pipes. - Dummy couplings for closing the ends of railway - brake and like pipes are pivotally mounted on a member secured to the vehicle frame in a manner which allows limited movement in one or more directions. A plug or cap 3 pivotally connected to a member 2 is provided with a lever 4 with suitable projections 5, 6 adapted to engage with corresponding projections on the pipe coupling head 8. The member 2 is linked to an eye 7 carried by a bracket 1 secured to the vehicle. The eyes of the members 2, 7 may vary in size and shape to alter the range of movement. In another form, the eye 7 is omitted and the member 2 has a rectangular extension movable in a slot in the bracket 1.
Patent GB-191417309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: DEMERS NAZAIRE
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1914-07-21
Granted: 1915-07-21
Abstract: 17,309. Demers, N. July 21. Shuttles having a longitudinal slot 4, Figs. 5 and 6, leading to a diagonal slot 10 which communicates with a longitudinal slot 11 in the side of the shuttle are formed with a vertical hole 12 containing a removable wire tensioning- device 13, which comprises a loop 17, Fig. 9, and a loop 18 arranged at right-angles to the loop 17. The shuttle is also formed with an horizontal hole 8, Figs. 5 and 6, in which is secured an eye-piece 9 having a notch 14 and a tortuous threading-slit 15. An adjustable thread-retaining pin 6, Fig. 8, may be inserted in a hole 5, Figs. 5 and 8, and a screw 7, Fig. 6, may serve to strengthen the shuttle body. In threading the shuttle, the thread is pulled in the slits 10, 11 and towards the eye 9, slipping down between bights of the spring 13 and under the point of the pin 6 and into the eye.
Patent GB-191423625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Two-stroke Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MONTBARBON CHARLES MAURICE PHI
IPC: F02B25/00
Filed: 1914-12-05
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 23,625. Montbarbon, C. M. P., and Chedru, G. E. Dec. 6, 1913, [Convention date]. Two-stroke-cycle engines; driving-gear.- In a modification of the engine described in Specifications 30,086/13 and 4350/14, the exhaust ports f, g are closed, and the pump piston commences to deliver combustible mixture into the engine cylinder through the port i at the beginning of the compression stroke of the working piston c'. The sleeve b<1> and its attached pump piston b<2> commences its return stroke slightly in advance of the working piston, the pump piston completing its delivery stroke when the main piston is approximately at half-stroke. The remaining constructional features, shown in Fig. 11, and a method of inducing an auxiliary charge through the passage m' by the escaping exhaust gases, are described in Specification 30,086/13.