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Patent GB-191119868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rust-proofing Iron and Steel.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C23C8/80
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 19,868. Johnson, G. W., [Bontempi Rust Proofing Co.]. Sept. 6. Coating processes.-A protective coating is obtained upon iron and steel by first treating the surface with steam, and then subjecting it to the action of vapours or fumes of a rustproofing material, the temperature of the metal being maintained low enough to enable the fumes to condense on the surface. The metal 11 is contained in a muffle 10 heated to from 900 to 1200‹ F., and the steam before entering the muffle is preferably superheated in a chamber 15; lime may be introduced into the chamber or muffle to dry the steam, and a small quantity of naphtha &c. may be injected with the steam to blacken the surface. The rust-proofing material, such as a mixture of tannic acid, borax, soap, and zinc oxide, is charged into a retort 19 which is heated to about 1400‹ F., and the vapours pass through a pipe 20 to the muffle.
Patent GB-191121168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Plug Switches.
Inventor: MACALISTER JOHN YOUNG WALKER
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 1911-09-25
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 21,168. MacAlister, J. Y. W. Sept. 25. Couplings. - Couplings, for use in wiring lamps on tables, pedestals, and other portable supports, of the kind in which a socket-member is sunk in the floor &c. and a plug-member is mounted upon the leg of the table &c., are constructed so that, when the table leg is brought over the socket, the plug b, Fig. 1, automatically takes up its position in the socket and, by depressing the spring-pressed conducting plunger f, Fig. 2, closes the circuit at the contact e. When the table is moved away the plunger f rises and automatically closes the socket. The plug, in the form shown in Fig. 1, is spring-pressed and insulated from a circular contact-plate d screwed into the table leg. When in position, the plug makes contact with the plunger and depresses it to complete the circuit while the contact d abuts upon a contact h in the floor. In a single-pole form of the coupling, a screw-threaded plunger r, Fig. 5, screwing into the table leg is employed instead of a spring plunger.
Patent GB-191123605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool and like Holders for Grinding Machines.
Inventor: LUMSDEN THOMAS
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1911-10-25
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 23,605. Lumaden, T. Oct. 25. Chucks; indexing. - In an indexable tool or like holder for grinding-machines, the tool is held in a chuck comprising three dogs g mounted so that two are at a considerably lesser angle to each other than to the third in a conical box h, and approached towards each other by turning a nut o engaging a thread on a sleeve k connected to the dogs by links j.
Patent GB-191124005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Track Sanders.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B61C15/10
Filed: 1911-10-30
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 24,005. Lake, H. W., [United States Metallic Packing Co.]. Oct. 30. Sand, distributing on wheel tracks.-In sanding-devices of the kind in which the discharge passage from the reservoir is formed as a trap C from which the sand is blown by a jet of air or steam, at D, the inlet to the trap is formed with an enlarged portion C<4> to reduce the tendency of the sand to clog. The inlet A<1> from the reservoir A is made larger than usual so that obstructing-matter tends to collect in the portion C' rather than at the inlet A<1> and can be removed through a clean-out opening C<2>, which is also enlarged.
Patent GB-191200732-A (GB)
Title: Process of Regenerating Artificial Zeolite.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: C01B33/46
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 732. Haddan, R., [Latzel & Kutscha]. Jan. 9. Right to Patent relinquished. Liquids, purifying; filtering-media; filtering- media, regenerating.-In regenerating artificial zeolites which have been used for softening water (so that their sodium has been replaced by calcium and magnesium) by treatment with solution of common salt, the solution is agitated during its passage through the layer of zeolite, for instance by placing the filter in communication with a vessel in which a piston is continuously or intermittently operated so as to cause a rise and fall of the solution in the filter.
Patent GB-191204173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines used in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
IPC: D05B67/00
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1913-03-19
Abstract: 4173. Bates, A., Richards, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Feb. 19. [Cognate Application, 17,314/12.] Boot-sole sewing-machines, welting and turnshoe.-A rotary work-support D is provided with a projection D<2> which co-operates with a bifurcated presser-foot H. The curved needle B is intermittently moved laterally to effect the feed. The work-support D is intermittently reciprocated by a cam-operated lever B<4> through a rod B<3>, lever B<5>, tappet B<10>, bell-crank lever E<4>, and link E<3>. By adjustment of the tappet B<10> and screw stop G, the movement of the work - support D may be limited. The downward movement of the work-support is communicated to a connecting-rod F<6>* connected to, and adapted to raise, the presser-foot H. Lost motion is provided by the interposition of a spring F<6>. The presser-foot and work-support are thus raised and depressed simultaneously. A treadle-operated rod E<8> is connected to the lever E<4> for lowering the work-support during change of work. An adjustable work - guide J<3> is clamped to the presser-bar support by a thumb-screw J<2>. The needle carrier is connected to the lever B<4> by a lever B<8> provided with a universal joint.
Patent GB-191206464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Meters.
Inventor: HIBBERD CHARLES EDWIN
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1912-03-15
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 6464. Hibberd, C. E., and Goad, F. L. March 15. Gas meters.-In a dry gas meter of the type having a number of measuring-chambers each controlled by its own reciprocating valve, driven from a cranked spindle rotated by mechanism from the diaphragms, intermediate members between the valves and the rotating spindle are dispensed with, cranks, cams, or the like on the spindle engaging directly with the valves. As shown, each valve i has two projections l, between which moves a crank f on a spindle e rotated from the diaphragms by flag wires a, arms b, links c and crank-pins d. The crank-pins d are adjustable circumferentially.
Patent GB-191211816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercantile Forms and the like.
Inventor: BRIGHOUSE STEPHEN
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 1912-05-18
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 11,816. Brighouse, S. May 18. Letter-sheets.-Mercantile forms adapted to be folded for posting are provided on their lower edges with a tab b and with a slit a in the heading. The tab may be formed by slitting the lower edge, as shown in the dotted lines.
Patent GB-191212384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Trees.
Inventor: BOWRON CLARA AVERY
IPC: A43D3/04
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 12,384. Bowron, C. A. July 15, 1911, [Convention date]. Trees and stretchers.-A pneumatic boot-tree consists of an outer covering a of canvas, leather, kid, &c. strengthened by straps b, and an inner bag c of rubber, which is inserted through a slit in the back portion of the cover a and is adapted to be inflated through a valve f. The slit is closed by a lacing d or other fastening.
Patent GB-191216104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Electric Continuity in Metallic Conduits.
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 16,104. Electrical Conduits, Ltd., and Hemming, J. R. A. July 10. Couplings. - Electric continuity in conduits is ensured by driving a bifurcated rivet, or hollow rivet or eyelet 6 into a radial or other hole in the socket 9 so as to jump the ends of the rivet up against the spigot 1 as shown at 5. The socket may be thickened in the neighbourhood of the rivet hole or along the whole side carrying the rivets. The thickened places should be so shaped as to allow the jaws of a pair of pliers to grip beneath the rivet head 10.
Patent GB-191219305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Digging Potatoes.
Inventor: GILLETT SAMUEL WALKEY
IPC: A01D19/02
Filed: 1912-08-23
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 19,305. Gillett, S. W., [Chatham, E.]. Aug. 23. Potato diggers.-A machine for digging potatoes comprises a grid mounted on springs behind the digging-scoop and vibrated by dogs or pawls engaging with ratchet-wheels or tappets. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the potatoes are delivered from the scoop d to the horizontal grid i by forks or blades e arranged like a paddle-wheel or fixed on a shaft f driven by chains g from the live axle b'. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the potatoes &c. are pushed up the slotted scoop d by the blades or forks e of an endless conveyer k, and fall from the grid i into bags on a platform to which the seatsupport is attached. The scoop is adjustable by means of a lever and chain, and a box is provided for storing bags &c. The grid i is supported by springs i<2> and actuated by the engagement of dogs or pawls i<1> with ratchet-wheels c or the like. Clutches may be provided
Patent GB-191228543-A (GB)
Title: Means for Mounting a Horse from a Motor Car or similar Vehicle.
Inventor: BECK ARTHUR
IPC: B60R11/06
Filed: 1912-12-11
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 28,543. Beck, A. Dec. 11. Steps; platforms for use in mounting horses.- For mounting a horse, a platform 1 is adapted to be slid out from the top of the tool-box, which is attached to the step of a motor or other vehicle, and to be supported in the extended position by hinged stays 4. The underside of the platform is fitted with members having dovetailed tongues to fit corresponding grooves in members B secured to the top of the tool-box.
Patent GB-191229695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheeled Gun Carriages.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER EUGENE
IPC: F41A23/28
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 29,695. Schneider, E. Dec. 24. Drawings to Specification. Ordnance design.-A gun-barrel is described having a limber eye attached to a sleeve surrounding its muzzle end.
Patent GB-191300411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disinfecting Apparatus for Telephones and the like.
Inventor: BLOCK LOUIS
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1913-01-06
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 411. Block, L. Jan. 6. Sanitary and hygienic devices.-A device for exhaling disinfectant vapour upon a telephone mouthpiece comprises an annular holder 10 of hard rubber or like material having a recess 11 which contains porous matter 12. Disinfectant fluid is poured through a hole 14 into a tapered space 15<Î>, whence it is absorbed by the porous matter 12. The holder can be supported on a ring 19 mounted as shown and provided with a continuous or interrupted screw-thread 17, between which and the flange 16 is a plain groove 18. The holder 10, having been turned until the ring 19 lies in the groove 18, is held tightly by means of springs 21 cut out of the ring and engaging the groove. The holder can then be turned till the hole 14 is uppermost, as indicated by the button 25. Printed advertisements may be provided in a recess 22 and may be covered by celluloid.
Patent GB-191306656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Top Lifts for the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: A43B21/04
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 6656. Wade, H., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. March 18. Heels.-To prevent bulging of the stock on the flesh side of a top lift in the slug-driving operation, the lift is furnished with a recess 14, preferably of the shape shown in Fig. 1, which is located substantially in the slugging line, with its ends terminating at a short distance from the breast edge. Bulging of .the stock on the grain side of the lift is prevented by forming this side with a bevelled margin 10, which is at least wider than the row of slugs. Preferably, the one lift is formed with both the recess 14 and the bevel 10, which are produced by moulding the lifts by heavy pressure in a Compressing-machine, such as one of the type described in Specification 22,839/02, the dies being shaped so that the marginal portion is condensed to a greater extent than the inner portion 12, which may be impressed with an ornamentation.
Patent GB-191307010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Projection Apparatus and Optical Stands.
Inventor: HERING FRANZ JAKOB
IPC: G03B21/10
Filed: 1913-03-22
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 7010. Hering, F. J. March 22. Optical-projection apparatus; testing-apparatus, auxiliary.-All the elements for projection or enlarging are mounted in disks or the like pivoted on and slidable along one of two parallel rod - like members a, b and adapted, when in position, to rest on the other. Fig. 3 shows the light - carrying element p, the housing i, i<1> provided with ventilation openings u, u<1> and a sliding partition s, the condenser mounts e, e<1>, and the mounts f, f<1> for the projecting-lenses all mounted in this way. The carbons 1, 2 are radially adjustable in a casing rotatably mounted in a concentric element 10 on the part p so that the light can be accurately centred.
Patent GB-191308400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydro-carbon Engines.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
IPC: F02B19/14
Filed: 1913-04-09
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 8400. Roberts, D. April 9. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-In engines in which the vaporizer is separated from the cylinder by a neck and has a hot part band a cooled part a, the temperature of the hot part is regulated by a closed receptacle c which. partly envelopes it and has a series of ribs d formed so as to act as weirs over which water flows from pipes g. The volume of water is controlled by a thermostat in contact with the exhaust gases or the vaporizer. The steam escapes through a pipe i.
Patent GB-191314348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cartridges and Projectiles.
Inventor: SALVATOR LEOPOLD
IPC: F42B10/06
Filed: 1913-06-20
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 14,348. Salvator, H.I.H. Archduke Leopold, and Warchalowski, A. June 21, 1912, [Convention date]. Gun cartridges; projectiles; projectile fuses. -Consists in the combination with a cartridge case having an unperforated base, of a projectile having a long winged tail carrying the cartridge primer against the base of the case. As shown in Fig. 3, the wings 4 extend beyond the axial stem 2 to form a protection for the primer 3. The stem 2 may he a tube having side holes 5 to communicate the flash to the cartridge charge, and may extend into the projectile 1 to cause the projectile to be exploded by a time fuse.
Patent GB-191315357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gramophones and the like Apparatus.
Inventor: BOERRIES FREDERIC STEPHEN
Filed: 1913-07-03
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 15,357. Boerries, F. S. July 3. Driving, speed-regulating, and stopping.-On the completion of a record, mechanism automatically and simultaneously both stops the electric or other motor and disconnects the drive - transmission ; band-means may be added for performing the same operations at any time. The turntable is rotated by a friction roll 12 acting on a disk 13 keyed to the turntable shaft and driven from a motor 1 resiliently suspended as in Specification 15,334/13. The position of the roll 12 may be varied, to regulate the speed, by a hand-turned pinion 17 and rack 16. On a shaft 29 is a cam 31 which, when turned downwards disconnects the drivetransmission by raising, by means of a lever, the disk 13 out of engagement with the roll 12. The same movement of the shaft 29, which is produced by a spring on the shaft, stops the motor by links 28, 27 connected to the motor control arm 25. The movement of the shaft 29 is permitted when a stud 30 on the link 28 is released from a spring - controlled bellcrank lever 34 pivoted at 33. This stud 30 may be released at any time by turning an arm 48 by hand so as to engage and turn the lever 34. The automatic release of the stud 30 on completion of a record is obtained by the striking of a hammer 36 on a bar 35 carried by the lever 34. The hammer, shown cocked in Fig. 5, is pivoted at 59 on an arm 38 and is held against the action of a spring 37<a> by a pin 54 engaging in a notch in a spring-controlled plate 55, also pivoted on the arm 38. The hammer is released by the contact with the plate 55 of an adjustable point 45 carried by an arm 42 moving with the tone-arm. To re-cock the hammer, the arm 38 is turned on its spindle 40 by means of a rod 41, so that a stud 46 on the hammer engages a bar 47. When a new record his been placed in position, the rod 41 is moved to the neutral circle of the record, restoring the rod 38 to the position shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191315768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Heel and Sole Trimmers.
Inventor: GREENLEAF RUPERT LEWIS
IPC: A43D8/32
Filed: 1913-07-08
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 15,768. Greenleaf, R. L. July 8. Trimming.-A sole or heel edge-trimmer 1 is used in combination with a rand-cutter. The cutters are secured on the end of a shaft 3 by a shield 2 and screw 4. The shield has depressions 7, formed at intervals in its upper surface, in which the lips 8 of the randcutter seat. Small flanges 6 preferably form the outer boundary of the depressions. The de - pressions, which are greater in extent than the lips 8, are made deeper towards their rear ends for the purpose of giving clearance to the cutter, which is sufficiently resilient to bed in the depressions. The rand-cutter is in the form of a dished plate, and the edge-cutter, which is dished to a greater degree than the randcutter, rests on the lips of the rand-cutter. Spaces are thus provided between the rand-cutter and the shield and the rand-cutter and edge-cutter for the ready escape of dust and shavings.
Patent GB-191317799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Photographs and in the Process for their Production.
Inventor: IVES FREDERIC EUGENE
IPC: G03C7/20
Filed: 1913-08-02
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 17,799. Ives, F. E. Aug. 5, 1912, [Convention date]. Colour photography.-Relates to photographs in natural colours on an opaque base. From three monochrome negatives there are obtained three transparent colloid positives on thin transparent water-impermeable material such as celluloid. In order to obtain positives of very low relief, the sensitized colloid is dyed with a water - soluble non - actinic dye, and printing takes place through the transparent base. The positives are lightly dyed with colours complementary to those through which the negatives were taken, and are placed in register and cemented together and to the opaque base, preferably by amyl-acetate collodion containing camphor. One of the positives may be printed directly on the' base, and in order that the film sides of the two remaining positives may be uppermost, these may be printed from reversed negatives. Before finally cementing the positives, they may be attached in register by one edge 20, as shown in Fig. 5, and any necessary corrections by the addition or subtraction of dye performed. The cementing is preferably performed by introducing the cement 21 along the edge 20, placing between blotting-paper 22 and in an envelope 23, and then passing between rollers 24 as shown in Fig. 6, thereby pressing out all but a small quantity of the cement.
Patent GB-191325072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Arrangement and Connections of Electric Switchgear and Switches therefor.
IPC: H01H31/18
Filed: 1913-11-03
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 25,072. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, Koelttgen, C. A. B. D., and Bolton, R. A.R. Nov. 3. Electric switches.-A double - break switch for apparatus arranged in separate compartments or cells has its two contact arms or breaks on opposite sides of a partition separating two compartments, the arms being carried by an insulator, which passes through the partition and contains the conductor connecting the two arms. The invention is primarily applicable as an isolating-switch inserted between a bus-bar and an oil-switch. In the form shown in Fig. 1 the bus-bar chamber 1 and the oil-switch or transformer chamber 2 are divided by a partition A. The bus-bar or supply cable 3 is mounted on an insulator 4 together with a clip contact 6 which receives one blade 7 of the switch. A similar insulator on the other side of the partition supported a terminal 15, from which a cable runs to the oil-switch &c., and also a clip contact 11 adapted to receive the other blade 12 of the switch. The two blades are attached to a metal rod 9 embedded in a double insulator 10 which is rotatable on its long axis, and is fitted with a metal sleeve working in a fixed metal socket bearing. A crank 18<a> is attached to the insulator 10 for engagement by an operating-rod (not shown).
Patent GB-191328178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Penholders.
Inventor: FURLONG JOSEPH BARRETT
IPC: B43K3/00
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 28,178. Furlong, J. B. Dec. 6. Electric appliances. - Relates to galvanic penholders so arranged that the current passes through the fingers of the writer in the process of writing. Zinc and copper or other suitable metals are supplied to the penholder in the form of bands, plates, wires, or rings. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the zinc plate A completely encircles a portion of the penholder, a spiral band of copper B being superimposed thereon. The appliance may cover the whole surface of the penholder, or the holder may be made of zinc, a spiral band of copper being applied thereon. In modifications, alternating spirals of zinc and copper may be used as shown in Fig. 2, with or without a layer of absorbent cloth interposed between the spirals and the holder; two semicyliodrical plates A, B, Fig. 3, of zinc and copper respectively are superimposed on a layer of cloth ; alternate rings of zinc and copper with intermediate rings of cloth, Fig. 4, are applied to the holder ; alternate zinc and copper wire spirals, shown in Fig. 5, may be applied with or without a layer of cloth, the wires having pointed ends for embedding in the wood of the holder.
Patent GB-191328254-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trouser Press.
Inventor: BRADLEY ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1913-12-08
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 28,254. Bradley, R. G. Dec. 8. Ironing-machines with pressing action only.-The lower board 1 of a trouser press is made hollow to receive a tank 3 containing hot water.
Patent GB-191329609-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Effecting the Gas-tight Instroduction of Electrodes into Metal Vapour Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHERBIUS ARTHUR
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 29,609. Scherbius, A. Dec. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Joint-making packing.-Electrodes and conductors are introduced in a gas-tight manner into vacuum vessels, particularly metal vapour apparatus, by an arrangement involving the use of ground surfaces and mercury seats. wherein the contacting ground surfaces are flat or spherical so as to allow unrestrained movement during grinding, but which surfaces are, after the introduction of the electrode, enclosed by a removable edge-piece which prevents free movements and retains the mercury. As shown, the electrode 1 is passed through the wall 2 and has secured to it a piece of metal 3, having mercury grooves 10. The spherical surface of the part 3 bears against a corresponding surface on the porcelain or other insulating-part 4, which has another surface engaging a surface on the part 2. Spacing intermediate pieces 13, 14, 15, 16 completely prevent any relative movement which the rings 5, 6, 7, and 8 might otherwise allow. The rings 5, 8 enclose mercury seals 9.