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Patent GB-190920915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Checking or Comparing and Calculating Machines.
Inventor: RECHNITZER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1909-09-13
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 20,915. Rechnitzer, A. Sept. 13. Keyboards combined with phonographs.-The keys of an adding, typewriting, or other lever-operated machine are in operative connexion with a phonographic device which when a key is depressed pronounces the number or other sound corresponding to the same. The application to an adding-machine is described, the mechanism of which comprises a main shaft 11, which is rotated once by a spring motor 1 each time a key 2 is depressed. The keylevers are pivoted at 4 at the back of the machine, and bear upon a transverse shaft 5 supported by levers 7, also pivoted at the back. A lever 8 connected with the lever 7 is provided with a pin co-operating with a stop and a cam on a disk on the shaft 11 so that when, on the actuation of a key, the lever 7 is depressed, the shaft 11 is allowed to make one revolution. The phonographic device which pronounces the numbers corresponding to the keys depressed comprises a phonographic plate 64 indented with concentric grooves for the numbers 0 to 9 and mounted on the rotating shaft 11. A recording-membrane 62 is pivoted at 63, and a swinging bar 65 passes across the machine under all the key-levers. The key-levers are gapped with differently shaped recesses 67 adapted to move the bar 65 so that the stylus of the phonograph is brought into the desired groove in the membrane 64. Strip-controlled electric driving-mechanism.-For automatic operation, the device shown in Figs. 9 and 10 is fitted on the left side of the machine. A perforated record-strip is fed between rolls 73, 74 and over an electric contact table 75. Above the paper are insulating pivoted contact arms 79. Each key has a soft-iron piece 70 adapted to be attracted by an electro-magnet 71. When a perforation passes beneath a contact arm, the circuit of the corresponding electro-magnet is completed and the key depressed. The strip is moved by the rolls 76, 77, the gears 85, 86 of which are driven by an arm 84 on the end of the main shaft 11. As the shaft 11 is not rotated when the release-key L of the sliding adding-gear carriage is actuated, an arm 90, which is rocked when this key is actuated, is provided to operate the pawl 91 and so feed the strips.
Patent GB-190926618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A24F1/08
Filed: 1909-11-16
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 26,618. Smith, F. W. Nov. 16. Tobacco pipes are formed with a saliva chamber 7, having a closed end and attached to the mouthpiece, and a nicotine chamber 3, the smoke passage comprising a groove 9 and an aperture 8. The mouthpiece is provided with a cleaner consisting of a rubber or like disk 10 or swab carried by a shank 11 curved as shown and attached to the mouthpiece, the shank being tubular so as to admit air to the underside of the disk 10 to prevent a partial vacuum from forming on withdrawal of the disk, whereby the saliva chamber is cleaned. When the pipe is not in use, the saliva chamber may be turned to bring the aperture 8 out of register with the smoke groove 9.
Patent GB-190929194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plugs for Tobacco Pipe Mouthpieces.
Inventor: FULLER RICHARD PERCY
IPC: A24F9/16
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 29,194. Fuller, R. P. Dec. 14. Tobacco pipes.-A plug to prevent dust from entering the mouthpiece of a pipe when carried in the pocket comprises an oval disk or button a provided with spring pins b, forming a stem to enter the bore. When not in use, the plug is carried in a case f, which may have a ring g by which it can be attached to the watchchain &c.
Patent GB-191004876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Reels.
Inventor: KER WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: A01K89/015
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 4876. Ker, W. A. Feb. 26. Reels, rod.-Relates to a brake for fishing- reels. The drum A is mounted upon the hollow axle B, and is prevented from motion axially by the nut D. The outer end of the nut D is formed with a cam-surface G arranged to contact with a projecting piece J of the cap E. The cap E is normally maintained in braking- contact with the drum A by a spring M acting through the spindle K. By rotating the cap E, it is raised from the drum A and leaves it free to rotate without any braking action. A click wheel may be fitted to the cap E or drum A to give an audible signal when the drum is rotated.
Patent GB-191012630-A (GB)
Title: Race Game Apparatus or Toys.
Inventor: GOODWIN JOHN
IPC: A63F9/14
Filed: 1910-05-24
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 12,630. Goodwin, J. May 24. Race games, mechanical.-Apparatus for a race game, which may also be made on a large scale size for use by passengers consists of aboard 1, Fig. 3, mounted on pivoted links 4 and oscillated by means of a motor-driven cam 11 and a spring 15. The sudden stoppage of the board when retracted by the spring causes the horses on its upper surface to move through a short distance and thus travel in a series of short steps. Obstructions 17 are formed on the surface of the board, and the fore-feet of the horses are joined by supporting-plates which are pointed to enable them to pass the obstructions. At the commencement, the horses are lined up against a barrier 18 which is fixed to posts 19 arranged at each side of the track. These posts slide in sockets and are pressed upwards by springs. In its depressed position the barrier is held by spring latches which are connected with the lever for starting the motor. Thus, when the motor is started, the barrier moves upwards clear of the horses. At the side of the track near one end of the barrier, the figure of a starter holding a flag is placed. This also is connected with the starting - lever in such a manner that it drops the flag when the motor is started.
Patent GB-191020230-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Displaying Pictures and the like.
Inventor: FLORENT ARTHUR
IPC: D01F2/30
Filed: 1910-08-30
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 20,230. Florent, A. Aug. 30. Moving and changing apparatus. - Pictures, diagrams, &c. are brought into positions for display by mounting them upon a series of horizontal single and double or multiple jointed rods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Fig. I., 6, 7, 8, Fig. II., which may be supported on a vertical or horizontal surface or upon a vertical rod 9, Fig. II., pivoted at points c. The rods may be supported by ropes, wires, &c., from a point d or from different points on the vertical rod 9.
Patent GB-191021509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sowing Seeds in Drills.
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD JAMES
IPC: A01C7/18
Filed: 1910-09-15
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 21,509. Smith, R. J., and Baker, D. M. Sept. 15. [Addition to 16,809/09.] Seed distributors.-In a seed distributor of the type described in the parent Specification and Specification 18,613/09, change-speed gearing A, H or removable gear-wheels of different relative diameters are provided between the main shaft D and the shaft E of the wheel C that actuates the spring valve G. Change-speed wheels connected by an endless chain or belt, or stepped cones may be provided to vary the speed of the valve.
Patent GB-191022931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stop Cocks.
Inventor: ELLWOOD THOMAS BENN
IPC: B60T17/04
Filed: 1910-10-04
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 22,931. Ellwood, T. B. Oct. 23, 1909, [Convention date]. Plug cocks; locking; dirt, excluding. - In order to dispense with the use of pivot pins in cocks for use particularly in train pipes, the handle 11 of the cock is mounted loosely on the stem 10 of the plug, a guard 13 secured to the casing of the cock preventing the removal of the handle and protecting the cock from injury and excluding dirt, snow, &c. The guard is provided with a slot to allow of the movement of the handle. The plug can be locked in position by means of a projection 15 on the handle which, under the influence of a spring 16, engages in corresponding recesses in the valve casing. Any other form of locking means operated by the vertical movement of the handle may be employed. The ends of the slot in the guard 13 may serve to limit the movement of the handle, or a lug 18 may be provided on the handle, Fig. 4, to engage stops 19, 20 on the valve casing.
Patent GB-191023223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-grates.
IPC: F23H13/02
Filed: 1910-10-07
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 23,223. Young & Marten, and Edwards, E. M. Oct. 7. Grates.-A fuel-basket c with sloping ribbed sides and a loose grate d is carried by side pieces with legs f<1>, f2 bolted or otherwise fixed to its sides. A front g is supported by a lip g<2> engaging the top front edge of the basket c, and by hooks g<1> engaging curved portions f<3> of the front legs, and has a recess through which the ash-pan h, having a hit-and-miss air regulator, slides. A surrounding row of distance-pieces may project from the basket, and be cut to suit the contour of an existing fireback with which it may be used.
Patent GB-191025864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trolleys or Collectors for Electric Cars.
Inventor: BUCK CHESTER HERBERT
IPC: B60L5/16
Filed: 1910-11-07
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 25,864. Buck, C. H. Nov. 7. Trolly heads.-Relates to collectors of the type in which the harp portion is pivotally mounted on the pole so as to have independent movement. The harp 29 is pivoted at 28 in the casing 23 secured to the trolly-pole 19, its movement being limited by the sides of the casing. The harp is controlled by a spring 33 engaging a depending finger 31 having slots 32 for adjusting the leverage of the spring. In a modified construction, the casing is made in one piece instead of two as shown, and the harp is controlled by a flat spring.
Patent GB-191028419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Electric Storage Batteries.
Inventor: KAMPERDYK PIERRE JOSEPH
IPC: H01M4/76
Filed: 1910-12-06
Granted: 1911-12-06
Abstract: 28,419. Kamperdyk, P. J. Dec. 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Electrodes; separators.-In an accumulator, porous cups 3, for retaining lead oxide or other active material in contact with a plain or perforated conductive plate 1, have corrugated faces and thickened edge-ribs, and also internal ribs 5, Fig. 3, across the corrugations; the cups fit between corresponding edge-ribs and crossribs 2 on the conductive plate, to which they may be secured, for instance, by pressing or melting down these ribs, as indicated at the underside of Fig. 3. The cups 3 may consist of unglazed porcelain, and the strengthening- ribs prevent warping in firing. An electrode may be formed by casting a frame round a number of small plates having a cup against each face. Two or more electrodes may be strapped together to hold the cups against the plates.
Patent GB-191028828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Planing Machines.
IPC: B23D1/26
Filed: 1910-12-12
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 28,828. Smith & Co., H., and Smith, A. R. Dec. 12. Shaping.-A planing-machine with a reciprocating tool-saddle has mounted on the saddle a reversing electro-motor G which drives through change-gearing a pinion E in engagement with a rack F on the bed. A controlling-switch J is actuated by a lever L engaging tappets M on the bed.
Patent GB-191029615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Tar boiling Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES THOMAS MITCHELL
IPC: C10C3/12
Filed: 1910-12-20
Granted: 1911-12-20
Abstract: 29,615. Johnston, J. T. M. Dec. 20. Cauldrons.-Relates to portable tar-boiling apparatus of the kind in which a tar barrel is carried beside the boiler on a trolly so that the boiler may be continuously supplied with fresh tar. According to the invention, the tar barrel A is carried between posts A<2> at a level sufficiently low to facilitate the moving of successive barrels on to the trolly B, and tar may be continuously fed into the boiler through a perforated pipe E and strainer F by manipulating a hand-pump D having a flexible suction pipe D'.
Patent GB-191029939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps.
Inventor: PAPE RICHARD
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 29,939. Pape, R. Dec. 23. Battery l a m p s.- Miners' and like safety lamps, of the kind in which the lantern is clamped to an accumulator casing through a yoke, are constructed so that the elements of the lantern do not become directly separable when the pressure of the clamp is removed. A cylinder h, of glass or of opaque material fitted with lenses, is secured between an insulating-disk j and a cover k, which are connected together by bolts m. The lantern is clamped upon the casing a, which contains an accumulator b, by a screw f passing through a yoke e carried by arms d hinged at c to the casing. The lamp is sealed by a lead plug passed through holes 1, 2, Fig. 2, in the head g of the screw f and in a flange 3 on the yoke e. These holes are differently spaced, as shown in Fig. 2, so that two may be brought into register by a slight turn of the screw f, Fig. 1. One terminal of each lamp n is connected to the terminal u of the accumulator through screws s and an annular metal plate t, and the other terminals are connected through the sockets o of the lamps, a plate p, and a central sliding-rod r. To complete the circuit, the rod r is depressed against the action of a spring v by means of a screw w. The edge of a reflector y is secured in a groove in the cover k by means of a spring wire.
Patent GB-191103189-A (GB)
Title: Improved Faucet-end for Wrought Iron and Steel Pipes and Tubes.
IPC: F16L13/12
Filed: 1911-02-08
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 3189. Stewarts & Lloyds, and Stewart, J. G. Feb. 8. Spigot-and-socket joints held by caulking and the like.-The sockets b of wrought iron and steel pipes are made longer than usual, and the extra length is turned inwards as at c to strengthen the mouth of the socket. The end e may be bevelled to bear against the inside of the socket, and the part c may be inclined to help in retaining the packing g.
Patent GB-191105874-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Measuring and Regulating the Concentration of Dye-liquors.
Inventor: BRATKOWSKI WLADISLAUS
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 1911-03-08
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 5874. Bratkowski, W., Lange, P. A. Z. de, and Pusch, R. March 12, 1910, [Convention date]. Colours, standardizing and testing by absorption. The depth of tone of dye liquors is measured and regulated through the action of a selenium cell which is subjected to the action of light from a standard source passing through a layer of the liquor between transparent walls. The yarn &c. or other material is contained in a tank 1, through which water from a supply pipe 3, and admixed concentrated dye liquor from a tank 5, are circulated by means of a pump 2 and pipes 4, 7, 8. One of these pipes 7 is provided with a shunt 9, part of which is a vessel having plain glass sides 10; light-tight boxes 11, 12 on either side of this vessel contain, respectively, a lamp 13 and a selenium cell 14. In series with the cell 14 are an ammeter 17, a source of electricity 16, and a solenoid 18. According as greater or less illumination reaches the cell 14, so the ammeter 17 shows greater or less deflexions, and the supply of dye can be regulated by hand-actuation of a valve 22. Or the supply can be controlled automatically by the influence of the solenoid 18 on an iron core 19, which, when drawn down, more or less opens a'valve 6 in the base of the dye-tank 5. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the use of, in place of a selenium cell, any other body having the property of varying electrical conductivity when subjected to varying illumination. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191108741-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trousers Supporting Means.
Inventor: LANGHAM FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 1911-04-08
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 8741. Langham, F. J. April 8. Drawings to Specification. Fastening wearing-apparel.-Trousers are supported by means of an elastic band adjustably secured by press-button fastenings around the wearer's body. The stud portions of a series of fastenings of this kind engage corresponding socket parts carried by a tape sewn inside the waistband of the garment. Alternatively, the studs may be on the tape, and the sockets on the elastic band.
Patent GB-191110663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stamp Affixing Machines.
Inventor: CUMMINGS JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B65C11/00
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 10,663. Cummings, J. F. May 2. Damping - appliances, hand.-In machines for affixing postage stamps, the face of the envelope &c. is damped by passing it beneath a pad 20 extending through a casing 15 into a reservoir 10. This is freely suspended at 21 from a sliding clip 9. The level of the liquid is seen through a glass front 12.
Patent GB-191112135-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Telephone Instrument.
Inventor: BHISEY SHANKER ABAJI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1911-05-19
Granted: 1912-05-20
Abstract: 12,135. Bhisey, S. A. May 19. Telephones, mounting and supporting. -.A hand combination set is provided with a spring plunger 16, which by means of a stud 14 and blade 13 controls the contacts 7, 8, 9. When the instrument is laid on the table, the base 17 raises the plunger and the circuit is broken at these contacts, but when it is raised the spring 15 actuates the plunger and the circuits are completed. In modifications, the plunger is replaced by a weighted lever or by a hinged part of the base, and the contacts may be placed behind the receiver 3. The transmitter may bo fixed to the wall, a flexible rubber tube connecting it to a mouthpiece which is mounted with the receiver. The instrument may otherwise be arranged so that the switches are operated when it is hung upon a hook.
Patent GB-191112262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Individual-cup Communion Stands.
Inventor: TOWNSHEND EDMUND
IPC: A47G33/02
Filed: 1911-05-22
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 12,262. Townshend, E. May 22. Trays. - Relates to communion - cup trays, and consists in forming the cup seatings of rings of felt or the like e<2>. Preferably the rings are held in place by fitting in recesses formed in the lower of two metal plates a, e held by the screwed pillars t<2> that secure the tray together.
Patent GB-191114334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Envelopes of Balloons.
Inventor: KIRCHNER WILHELM
IPC: B64B1/58
Filed: 1911-06-16
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 14,334. Kirchner, W. Jan. 25, [Convention date]. Compound fabrics; fabrics coated successively with adhesive and powdered materials.-Balloon envelopes which contain rubber are provided with a colour coating impervious to the ultraviolet rays of light and with a metal coating which is attached to the envelope by means of rubber mixture. If the balloon envelope comprises two layers of material, one of these may be coloured and the other metal-coated.
Patent GB-191116533-A (GB)
Title: Protecting Insulated Conductors Against Fire.
Inventor: MUELLER EDUARD
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1911-07-18
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 16,533. M³ller, E. Aug. 3, 1910, [Convention date]. Fires, preventing and extinguishing on electric conductors.-In a fire-protecting system for rooms &c., such as telephone and telegraph exchanges, carrying electric conductors, the conductors are freely suspended in receptacles 3 containing fire-extinguishing or fire-insulating gases (such as carbon dioxide), liquids, or powders. One or more partitions extend across the inside of the vessel above the cables 1, and a fire-alarm and means for indicating the level of the contents in the chamber may be combined with the device.
Patent GB-191123208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Explosion-engines.
Inventor: IOCHUM GABRIEL
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 1911-10-20
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 23,208. Iochum, G. Oct. 31, 1910, [Convention date]. Crank - actuated pumps. - The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) Comprises means for supplying lubricating-oil to the engine shown in Fig. 1, which engine has parallel cylinders revolving about a central stationary shaft a. The pistons of a pair of pumps o, for supplying the lubricating-oil, are connected to a single crank-pin actuated from the central shaft through toothed gearing o<3>, o<4> and worm gearing o<5>, o<6>. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191128021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Burning Furnaces in Conjunction with Steam Boilers.
IPC: F23G5/46
Filed: 1911-12-13
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 28,021. Marks, E. C. R., [" Gemeinde Wien " Stõdt-Elektrizitõtswerk]. Dec. 13. Refuse - consuming furnaces; liquid - fuel furnaces.-A refuse-consuming furnace, for use in conjunction with steam-boilers and of the kind having oil or gas firing-means is adapted to be worked with the oil or gas firing-means alone in case the refuse - consuming furnaces break down. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, between the refuse-combustion cells a, slits bare provided in the brickwork in which are arranged burners c directed towards the boiler f in such a manner that their combustion gases and those from the cells a flow in parallel streams and meet in the combustion chamber d.
Patent GB-191128351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Pertaining to the Production of Electrical Oscillations adapted for Wireless Transmission.
Inventor: HEINICKE HERMANN
IPC: H03B11/06
Filed: 1911-12-16
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 28,351. Heinicke, H., and Jasper, M. Dec. 16. Commutator switching-arrangements.-In a method of producing slightly-damped oscillations of short wave-length, an alternating current is produced from a direct - current source by means of a double-acting interrupter working in a vacuum and arranged to charge and discharge alternately the condensers 36, 37, The interrupter consists of a sliding core 23 co-operating with fixed contacts 25, 26, the core being mounted within a pair of solenoids 21, 22 in an evacuated chamber 24. When the core is in the position shown, the solenoid 22 is energized over the contact 25, which is thus opened, charging and discharging the condenser 36 over the circuit 38, 41, 25, 36. In the alternate position of the core 23, the solenoid 21 is energized and charges and discharges the condenser 37.
Patent GB-191201069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulling-over or like Machines.
IPC: A43D23/02
Filed: 1912-01-13
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 1069. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Jan. 13. [Addition to 12,304/03.] Lasting. - Each pair of side grippers of the pulling-over machine described in the parent Specification is provided with a tension-compensating device comprising pinions E<1> on the gripper-operating bar E engaging with racks C<3> on the verticallymovable connectors C. The fixed jaw A<4> of each gripper is attached to a block A', on which the movable jaw A<5> is pivoted. The tail of the movable jaw A<5> is engaged by a roll B<1> on a slide B, on which is mounted a lug B<2> adapted to be engaged by a latch C' pivoted to the end of the connector C. When the gripper arm F is depressed, the connectors C are moved down in the blocks A', compressing springs D disposed between the connectors and the blocks until the latches C' engage the lugs B<2>. As the arm F rises, the connectors are raised, and with these the slides B, which, through the rolls B', first close the grippers and then lift the blocks A', the gripping pressure between the jaws depending on the compression of the springs D. If the pull on one gripper becomes greater than that on the other, the connectors C rapidly adjust themselves through the pinions E' without altering the gripper pressure. Specification 7247/01 is referred to.
Patent GB-191201293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Silicon or other Steels.
IPC: C21C5/04
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 1293. Williams, C. P., and Brymbo Steel Co. Jan. 16. Cast-iron and scrap processes.-In running a charge from a basic open-hearth furnace into a ladle containing ferro-silicon, the outflow from the furnace is stopped well before the appearance of slag. The melt is thoroughly agitated before casting, preferably by pouring into a second ladle.