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Patent GB-191218309-A (GB)
Title: Improved Carrier Attachment for Bicycles, Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: COURTNEY JOHN
IPC: B62J7/00
Filed: 1912-08-09
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 18,309. Courtney, J. Aug. 9. Luggage-carriers, - A carrier for bicycles, motor - cars, &c. comprises a right and left handed screw spindle b revolubly mounted in a box, casing, or bracket a and carrying upon the screw-threaded portions b<2>, b<3> arms d<1>, d<2> which are caused by the rotation of the spindle to move inwards or outwards in order to grip or release a cape or other luggage placed between them. When in use the arms are held at rightangles to the support by engaging with horizontal slots a<2>, a<3> in the front of the casing, and when not required they may be moved to their innermost position and then turned down parallel to the support through the vertical open-ended slots a<4>, a<5>. The spindle may be turned by a fixed handle, thumb-nut, or the equivalent, or a removable handle or key to engage, for instance, notches h' in a disk h<2> at the end of the spindle may be used. The carrier may be fixed to the vehicle by bolt hooks f adjustable in slots f<1>, or by spring clips or other fastenings. The arms may be of any shape and may have teeth or the equivalent to increase the grip ; they may also be provided with slots for straps or the like, and may be made in two parts so that gripping portions of different sizes and shapes may be fitted to the parts engaging the spindle. The horizontal slots may be out of alinement and the arms so set that their outer ends may pass one another in order to hold a small article in the carrier. According to the Provisional Specification the arms may be folded down or up.
Patent GB-191219252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone Systems.
IPC: H01H67/06
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-08-22
Abstract: 19,252. Automatic Telephone Manufacturing Co., [Automatic Electric Co.]. Aug. 22. Electro-magnetic switches.-In a telephone system, a switch arm 3 is driven in a forward direction by an electro-magnet 14 through ratchet mechanism and engages a succession of fixed contacts, the parts being so arranged that the arm 3 rests in a space between consecutive fixed contacts when the magnet is de-energized. The operating-magnet 14 intermittently interrupts its circuit at the contact of the bowed spring 17 with the contact-screw 18. The spring 17 is moved into and out of contact with the screw 18 by bushings 19, 20 on an extension of the armature.
Patent GB-191223278-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife Grinding or Sharpening Appliance for use with Machines for Slicing Bacon and the like.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE ARCHIE
IPC: B24B3/46
Filed: 1912-10-11
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 23,278. Smith, G. A., and Bellamy, J. H. V. Oct. 11. Machine cutters, sharpening in situ.-An appliance for sharpening the knives of bacon and like slicing-machines comprises a grinding-disk a mounted upon a spindle b rotatably carried in a sleeve c, the outer surface of which is screwthreaded to enable the grinder to be moved up to or away from the work by turning a milled nut i on the sleeve, the sleeve being carried in a screw-threaded socket e. The socket is pivotally carried by a screw e<1> passing through a lug f<1> on the supporting-bracket f, to enable the grinder to be angularly adjusted with respect to the knife; and a handled lock-nut k is mounted upon the sleeve c to lock it in the desired position.
Patent GB-191225556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Locks.
IPC: E05B37/12
Filed: 1912-11-07
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 25,556. Wilkens Ges., T., and Werner, B. Nov. 7. Locks, permutation.-Each of the permutation disks 4 is provided with a ratchet-wheel 3, the teeth of which are in continuous engagement with a spring-controlled lever 6 pivoted in the casing. If the bolt is pressed back in an attempt to open the lock before the disks are correctly set, projections 10 on the bolt are brought opposite the ends 8 of the levers and prevent the levers from moving outwards, so that the disks cannot be turned and their notches found by " feeling."
Patent GB-191227705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gramophones or like Talking Machines.
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 27,705. Barnett, C. J., and Barnett, Samuel & Sons. Dec. 2. Tone.arm joints.-The tone-arm is connected to either an exterior or interior trumpet by the rotation of either a bracket c a r r y i n g the pivoted end of the tonearm or a two-way valve within the tone-arm. The tone-arm a, Fig. 1, is pivoted in the bracket b, which has an open end f leading to the trumpet in use, and a blocked end e. In the modification, Fig. 4, the valve o is used to connect to one of the ends e, f, both of which are open and carried by the bracket b, to which the tone-arm may be pivoted. The ends e, f may be secured in the socket in the cabinet by a grooved fastening, clamping-device, &c. The tone-arm a, Fig. 1, may be pivoted on an axis at right-angles to the bracket b and be reversible, and the socket leading into the cabinet may be vertical or horizontal.
Patent GB-191228873-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Bracing for Buildings, Bridges and the like.
Inventor: MILLER ALVIN SIDNEY
IPC: E01D21/00
Filed: 1912-12-16
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 28,873. Miller, A. S., and Clark, J. W. Dec. 16. Girders.-Bracing-members for bridges and building construction consist of expansible struts 51, Fig. 2, having T-shaped ends 4, Fig. 3, the arms 41 of which engage between the half-brackets 19, 20. The upper engaging faces of the brackets are inclined to the base, and the base is provided with lugs 30 which engage the side posts 10. The double bracket on the cross-beam 12 may be replaced by two single brackets.
Patent GB-191229692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Batten Beat Up Motions for Power Looms.
Inventor: MALY HEINRICH
IPC: D03D49/60
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 29,692. Maly, H. Feb. 19, [Convention date]. Lays; beat-up motions.-In order to produce a resilient beat-up, the connecting-rod 4 is connected to the lay through a batten arm 6 pivoted at 7 to the lay, or to an extension thereof, adjustable springs 10 acting between the arm and the lay. The extension of the springs is limited by adjustable bolts 15 and nuts 16 secured to projections 13, 14 on the lay and batten arm, and the compression of the springs is limited by stops 17, 18. Springs may be mounted on the bolts 15 to prevent shock when the lay moves back.
Patent GB-191229734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Watch-makers' Loupes.
Inventor: OLLER JOHN FRANKLIN
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 29,734. Oller, J. F. Dec. 24. Magnifying-appliances.-A watchmakers' eyeglass is provided with a bifocal lens. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, a small lens 6 is cemented to the lens 3, and in the modification shown in Fig. 4, a segment is cut from the lens 7 and the wall of the cut-away portion is formed with a groove 8 to receive a tongue 9 on the additional lens 10. A series of apertures 5 is arranged adjacent to the lens.
Patent GB-191301496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Time Switches for Electrical and other purposes.
Inventor: THOMPSON HARRY FRANCIS JACKSON
IPC: G04C23/22
Filed: 1913-01-18
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 1496. Thompson, H. F. J., and Bowden, J. H. Jan. 18. Actuating.-Time switch mechanism for controlling electric circuits or for operating gastaps or the like comprises a latch lever 15, mounted so as to be capable of rotation and of longitudinal movement and connected by a spring 23 to a fixed point 24 on the base, and operating-arms 5, 6 adapted to press the latch lever longitudinally and laterally against the action of the spring in order to cause it to engage or release a contact-arm or valve-operating member 11. The latch lever is provided with a slot 16 engaging a pivot roller 17 and is guided between rollers 19 mounted between parallel bars 20. At the predetermined time the arm 6 engages a projection 22 on the latch lever and moves this laterally in order to release the contact-arm 11. When the circuit is to be closed, the arm 5 engages another projection 21 and moves the latch lever longitudinally in order to cause it to re-engage the contact-arm and move it into the closed position, when the latch lever is released by the arm 5. The arms 5, 6 are provided with extensions 7 for use in setting.
Patent GB-191301963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Towels.
Inventor: MACK GAYLARD
IPC: D03D27/08
Filed: 1913-01-24
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 1963. Mack, G. Jan. 24. Pile fabrics; ground weaves; tissue - figured fabrics. - Towels are provided on one or both sides with an absorbent surface above the foundation fabric comprising floated additional ordinary or looped warp threads, or looped weft threads, bound to the ground fabric by warp or weft threads thereof. Fig. 2 shows one side of a towel provided with such additional floated warp threads a, a<1>, while Fig. 2<a> shows floated weft threads b, b<1>. The floated threads, either single threads or groups of two or more laid together, may be applied continuously or intermittently in strips or checks to form patterns or designs. Specification 3005/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191305812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: OOSTERWYCK JEAN VAN
IPC: F22B17/14
Filed: 1913-03-08
Granted: 1914-03-09
Abstract: 5812. Oosterwyck, J. van. March 8. Water-tube boilers; steam, facilitating liberation of.-In a water-tube boiler in which groups of tubes 2, 3, 4, 5 are arranged to form distinct circuits, steam is discharged from the front header 11 of the hottest tubes 5 by numerous small tubes 18 leading above the water-level in the drum 12 thus preventing the formation of steam pockets. In modifications, the header 11 is connected to the drum by a large tube containing juxtaposed or co-axial smaller tubes or longitudinal partitions, all of which may be formed with openings to facilitate the disengagement of steam. The heating-surface of the groups 2, 3, 4, 5 gradually diminishes towards the furnace 1 and the tubes 5 are staggered.
Patent GB-191306399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pedals for Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: ARTOYS GUSTAVE CLEMENT D
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 1913-03-14
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 6399. Artoys, G. C. d', and Loizon, G. D. March 14. Pedals for cycles &c. are provided with a balanceweight in the form of a number of disks c contained in a box d through which is passed a bolt c to hold the box and disks to one or more plates adjustably secured to the pedal, the disks being variable in number for the purpose of adjusting the weight. When the pedal has a toe-clip the plate a is secured to the rear bar of the pedal and may be straight, as shown in Fig. 3, or it may be L-shaped, as shown in Fig. 5, the horizontal member having a slot to allow of horizontal adjustment of the weight and the bolt being provided with nuts kÀ for effecting a vertical adjustment. When the pedal has no clip the weight is mounted centrally beneath the pedal by two slotted overlapping angle-plates l<1>, Fig. 8, adjustably clamped by bolts p and plates q to the front and rear crossbars in a manner similar to that in which the plate a, Figs. 3 and 5, is secured to the rear bar. Felt disks f are used to prevent rattling of the disks e.
Patent GB-191308597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: NICOLAAS A HALBERTSMA
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1913-04-12
Abstract: 8597. Halbertsma, N. A. April 19,1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Arc lamps.-A projecting-lamp has a positive electrode 6 situated in the optic axis and a negative electrode parallel to and vertically below the positive, so that the crater is symmetrical with regard to the axis.
Patent GB-191311830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Surfacing Knives.
Inventor: DINGER ERNST
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 1913-05-21
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 11,830. Dinger, E., and Timmer, H. May 21. Disk apparatus. - A machine for surfacing table-knives having a concave strengthening at their ends comprises grinding - wheels f spring-pressed towards the work-slides r. The work-slides are moved endways to carry the work over the grinders by means of pivoted links s and a cam-disk v, and at the same time the grinders are moved inwards to operate on the surface of the bolster and then along the blade, by the action of levers l and cams n in conjunction with the springs on the grinder axles. The rods r upon which the workslides travel may be turned slightly by the link E and crank gearing D to permit cooting-water to pass between the work and the grinders. The machine may be adapted for surfacing scissor or pocket-knife blades.
Patent GB-191315096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forging Nails and the like.
Inventor: BROUGHAM FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B21G3/32
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 15,096. Brougham, F. J., [Mustad & Son, 0.]. June 30. Forging-dies.-In apparatus for forging nails &c. of the kind in which four dies are arranged to slide on one another in such a way that they always enclose a central square space which varies in size, the dies F are mounted in holders E which are pivoted in fixed and movable blocks A, B. Springs H secured to two of the holders E and pressing against the. other two, tend to turn them all in a clockwise direction, thus keeping their faces in contact, and this is assisted by arranging the normal X to each acting face to pass to the left of its pivot C.
Patent GB-191315395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly Wheels.
Inventor: ROTHSTEN NELS JOHN
IPC: F16F15/30
Filed: 1913-07-03
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 15,395. Rothsten, N. J., and Hooper, H. July 3. Fly-wheels.-The spokes 7, which carry heavy rim segments 8, are fixed to blocks 3, mounted in a channel in the hub 1 so as to permit limited swinging of the spokes when the rotation of the shaft is not steady. The blocks 3 are preferably pivoted and have interlocking projections and recesses 5, 6.
Patent GB-191317434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: CARRET ETIENNE
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1913-07-29
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 17,434. Carret, E., and Schmitt, A. Aug. 6, 1912, [Convention date]. Planes, arrangement of.-An aeroplane of the monoplane type bas a triangular longitudinal keel or frame a, on which are arranged front planes E F G H which incline downwards sideways, main supporting-planes Q R S T inclined upwards, and rear stabilizing-planes each comprising an horizontal triangular part U V X and a forward triangular part U W X inclined downwards so as to receive the air current on its upper surface. The front planes are provided with inwardly directed parts G H I J whereby the air current is prevented from escaping at the sides of the planes and is directed under the main supporting-planes. The arrangement of planes gives longitudinal and lateral stability to the machine and prevents it from turning about a vertical axis.
Patent GB-191317495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Press or Snap Buttons.
Inventor: LINDE EMIL
IPC: B21D53/48
Filed: 1913-07-30
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 17,495. Linde, E. July 30. Cupping; stamping; punching. -The cap members of snap-buttons are made from a strip of metal by a series of stamping and punching tools. The tools d, d<1> ... h, h<1> produce a cylindrical cup the neck of which is reduced by dies i<1>, k<1>; holes are then produced by a piercing-tool l<1> and the finished article, Fig. 6, may, if desired, be dished by a die n<1>. The tool i<1> is hollow and contains a split bolt 16 retained by a pin 9 but pressed downwards by a spring 11. The bolt is hollow and has an inward ridge adapted to form the neck 12 when the advance of the tool i<1> causes the incline 17 to engage the corresponding incline on the bolt. The tool k<1> is similar except that the bolt is split at a different angle so that the ridges r formed by the first tool are pressed out by the second.
Patent GB-191322707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Electric Lamps.
Inventor: NEW JUSTIN
Filed: 1913-10-08
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 22,707. New, J. Oct. 8. Switches. - A pocket lamp is provided with a contact F fixed to a roller R pivoted to the battery case and having a milled edge for actuation bv the' thumb against the pressure of a fixed spring G. The spring G bears against the roller R and prevents accidental closure of the circuit in the pocket &c. The contact F is adapted to engage a battery terminal C. In a modification, a sliding piece on the case adapted to engage a notch in the roller R and lock it in the ' off ' position is provided in addition to the spring G.
Patent GB-191327355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magneto Electric Machines.
Inventor: HOLLISTER FREDERICK LOUIS
IPC: H02K21/34
Filed: 1912-12-13
Granted: 1913-12-13
Abstract: 27,355. Hollister, F. L. Dec. 13, 1912. Drawings to Specification. Rotary distributors.-A magneto distributor consists of a spring-pressed radial brush having two projections, one wiping over a ring connected to the magneto secondary the other over segments connected to the sparking-plugs.
Patent GB-191401310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Dobbies.
IPC: D03C1/22
Filed: 1914-01-17
Granted: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 1310. Hodgson, Ltd., G., and Hodgson, G. H. Jan. 17. Dobbies.-In dobbies wherein the peg lags on two barrels 7, 7<a> actuate one set of indicator levers adapted to pivot upon one of two fulcrum rods 3, 4 carried by levers 5 on a central shaft 6, the positions of the rods 3, 4 being controlled by pattern mechanism, alternate indicator levers 2, 2<a> have projecting hooks 2<b>, 2<c> of different lengths, so that the two series of hooks may engage pins w<1> extending across the bifurcated ends of two aeries of suitably-shaped levers 8, 8<a>, which are pivoted on a shaft 10 and are arranged to control respectively the upper dobby catches through rods 12 and the lower catches directly. According to the Provisional Specification, indents in the broad ends of the levers 8, 8<a> receive pointed ends on the hooks.
Patent GB-191411052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Instruments.
IPC: H04R1/08
Filed: 1914-05-05
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 11,052. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Baker, F. May 5. Microphones.-A microphonic capsule, Fig. 2, is supported by a carrier, Fig. 3, which can be attached to a mouthpiece, Fig. 1, by a bayonet-joint. The carrier may consist of a dished plate having flanges Q which are adapted to take under plates A, B on the mouthpiece when the carrier G is placed in position and turned through a right-angle. The circuit leads are connected to springs H, I mounted on the carrier. The spring I engages a stud F, Fig. 2, which projects from the capsule through an opening K. The carrier may be of metal, suitably insulated.
Patent GB-191418418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermal Electric Switches.
Inventor: SCHRUBB LAWRENCE JOSEPH
IPC: H01H61/06
Filed: 1914-08-07
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 18,418. Schrubb, L. J. Aug. 7. Thermal switches.-A thermal electric switch for use in connexion with flash advertisement signs and for other purposes comprises a base 1 with upright extensions 2, 3 at diagonally opposite corners, a conducting-plate 16 secured on the inner side of the extension 3, a contactscrew 21 threaded through the plate 16 and extension 3, a resilient switch-arm 4 having a contact 23 adjacent to the contact-screw 21, the other end of the switch-arm being secured to one side of the extension 2, and an expansible bar 5 surrounded by a heating-coil 14, one end of the bar 5 being connected to the free end of the switch-arm while the other end is secured to the other side of the extension 2. One end of the heating-coil is connected to the bar 5 and the other end to the plate 16, so that on the expansion of the bar 5 the switch-arm makes contact with the screw 21 and short-circuits the coil. The switch-arm 4 and bar 5 are clamped to the extension 2 by a bolt 7 which forms one terminal of the switch, the other terminal 17 being mounted on the extension 3 and connected to the plate 16.
Patent GB-191422620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding Machinery.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY
IPC: B24B3/40
Filed: 1914-11-17
Granted: 1915-10-07
Abstract: 22,620. Smith, H. Nov. 17. Wheel apparatus. - A machine for grinding cutlery, penknives, pruning-knives, edge-tools, &c. comprises two annular grinding-wheels 1 mounted side by side on vertical axes and adjustable by means of hand - wheels 5, and a pivoted bed 6 on which is slidably mounted a table 9 carrying two work-holders 8. The bed is pivoted at 7 and is raised to bring the work into contact with the grinding-wheels at the beginning of an outward stroke and away from them at the conclusion of the stroke by means of a stepped cam 11, mounted on a shaft 12 and adapted to engage a roller 13 which is carried by a cross-piece 14 connected at its ends to links 15. On depression of the roller by the cam, the links operate, through levers 16 and standards 17, to raise the table; the cam may be shaped as shown in Fig. 3 and may have separate pieces 28 attached thereto, or may be suitably shaped adjacent to the inner step thereof, when it is desired to grind the work to a greater extent as the end of the outward stroke is reached, for example in the case of penknives or other knives in which the cutting- edge is curved. The table is reciprocated by means of a cam-groove 19 formed in the body of the stepped cam and adapted to be engaged by a roller on a lever 20, which is linked to one arm 21 of a bell-crank lever, the other arm 22 of which is connected to the table by means of a link 24; the cam-groove-may be shaped to give a quick-return motion to the table. For grinding pruning-knives &c., the guides for the table in the bed 6 may be shaped so that the whole of the curved edge of the blade travels along the same path. In grinding cutlery, the work is ground against the inner edge of the annular grinding - wheels, being thereby ground convex; for hollow grinding, the blades are ground on the outer edge of the wheels. When files &c. are to be ground, they are arranged to be presented flat to the wheels at right-angles to the axis thereof. The bed and the parts carried thereby are enclosed within a trough 27 to collect the cooling-fluid. Two pieces of work are operated on at the same time and may be reversed and changed from one holder to the other, to grind the other sides, at the conclusion of the outward stroke.
Patent GB-191501136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamps for Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: SIMMONS HAROLD HARMAN
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1915-01-23
Abstract: 1136. Simmons, H. H. Jan. 23. Vehicular and like lanterns. - A vehicular or other lamp is provided with a trough-shaped reflector, a linear source of light, and refractive means so as to produce a beam of light the upper surface of which is flat or slightly higher at the centre than at the edges, and all rays of light, which would normally pass upwards above the surface of the beam, are diverted below the surface of the beam. In one form, a tubular electric lamp A, Fig. 2, is arranged at the common focus of and between a trough-shaped reflector B of parabolic cross-section and a cylindrical lens C of short focal length arranged so that every upwardly-directed ray from the lamp strikes the lens or the reflector and is directed into the horizontal or downward direction. The reflector and the lens may be curved, or made in two parts inclined to each other with their apex of meeting upwards in order to produce beams of light the upper edge of which is slightly curved or bent. In a further modification, the axes of a linear course of light, a reflector B', Fig. 6, and lens C<5> are arranged vertically, and two mirrors E, F, inclined at 45 degrees to the horizontal, are arranged as shown, so as to produce the same effect as with the arrangement shown in Fig. 2. The lamp is supported on a vehicle so that the upper surface of the beam is below the position of the head of a motor-cyclist or other user of the road.