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Patent GB-191216969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertisement Displaying Devices.
Inventor: CANTON LOUIS-JOANNY
IPC: G09F11/26
Filed: 1912-07-20
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 16,969. Canton, J. July 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Reel and endless-web apparatus.-The bearing-rollers 4, 13 of an advertising endless-web apparatus are made of aluminium and mounted on ball bearings, and means are provided for stopping the web accurately in the displayposition. The roller axles are adjustably supported in elongated slots 8, and may be adjusted axially by clamping-nuts 9. A motor-driven shaft 17 carries a half-clutch 19, with which another half-clutch 20 engages under the influence of a spring 23, operating through a ball race 24. The half-clutch 20 carries a sprocket-wheel 22, which drives the band-supporting- roller 13 by means of a chain 4Q. A pinion 27, driven by the shaft 17, carries a camgroove on its further face, Fig. 3, which, for just a quarter of its revolution, allows the spring 23 to put the' clutch-parts 19, 20 into engagement with each other to drive the web. A projecting cam 28, Fig. 3, on the other face of the pinion 27, raises and lowers a lever 33, connected with a control 31, which co-operates with slats on the web, engaging them an instant after their stoppage and disengaging them an instant before they start so as to position the web accurately for display.
Patent GB-191217139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Unions.
Inventor: SOUSTROU ERNEST
IPC: F16L33/24
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 17,139. Soustrou, E. July 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Overlap joints with longitudinal pressure and with yielding outer pipe gripped on to inner rigid pipe by coned nut. The rigid pipe a has a coned extremity c and is threaded at b for the nut d. The nut is coned at d<1> and internally threaded at d<2>, with a pitch equal or unequal to that at b, in order to grip the yielding pipe on to the coned part c. The part c may be grooved, as shown at c<1>. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the provision of grooves in the nut in place of screw threads; this subject - matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191218491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Utilising the Powder Gases of Guns for Reducing the Recoil thereof.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER EUGENE
IPC: F41A21/36
Filed: 1912-08-12
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 18,491. Schneider, E. Aug. 12. Recoil, modifying, muzzle-attachments for. The invention comprises a number of metal disks a, which are carried by bolts d, Fig. 3, attached to a sleeve e on the gun-muzzle y, and are spaced either by separate distancepieces, or by projections b, c, Fig. 4, cast with the disks. The inner edges of the disks are coned as shown, the diameter of the orifice a<1> being progressively diminished from the gunmuzzle outwards. For guns of the kind having slots in the muzzle, the disks may partly surround the muzzle, so that the gases issuing through the slots must escape between the disks.
Patent GB-191219173-A (GB)
Title: Mop Wringers.
Inventor: WARD ELMER ELSWORTH
IPC: A47L13/142
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 19,173. Ward, E. E. Dec. 5, 1910, [Convention date]. Mop and like wringers.-A mop specially constructed for wringing is shown in full lines in Fig. 1 in the position for wringing, the mop-cloth M being connected to a rod 16 rotatable by the crank 21. For mopping, a sleeve 20, carrying a handle 22 and through which the rod 16 passes, is unhooked from pins 25 on the main stick 1, and moved down to the dotted position, the rod 16 being slightly inclined through the loosely guiding part 15 so that its end 17 lies within the head 7. In other forms, the sleeve 20 is secured in the wringing position by a bail taking over the end of the stick 1, or by a cam. In another modification, Fig. 3, the handle corresponding to 22 is fixed to the stick 1, and the rod 16 is disengaged by being passed out between lugs 33.
Patent GB-191224084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrogenating Fatty Materials.
Inventor: ELLIS CARLETON
IPC: C11C3/12
Filed: 1912-10-22
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 24,084. Ellis, C. Oct. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Catalytic processes and apparatus. - Unsaturated fatty materials are hydrogenated by causing an integral or " solid " travelling stream of the material to flow through a passage carrying a stationary mass of catalytic material, in contact with a counter-current of hydrogen, or hydrogen-containing gas, such as water-gas. A suitable apparatus consists of a conduit 6, Fig. 1, lined, filled, or coated with suitable catalysts such as nickel, cobalt, copper, iron, palladium, platinum, chromium, manganese, titanium, molybdenum, and vanadium in a finely-divided state or as oxides. The liquid partly fills the conduit and meets the countercurrent of hydrogen &c. flowing in the space above it. The conduit is provided with a heating-jacket 8, and as it is found advantageous to effect different stages of the process at different temperatures, this jacket is divided into sections 8, 10, 11, so that the parts of the conduit may be differentially heated. Or the conduit may be divided into sections 6<a>, 6<b>, 6<c>, Fig. 2, with separate heating-jackets. When hydrogen is used, the unconsumed gas may be returned to the other end of the conduit, and a more rapid flow of gas obtained, the absorption being thereby accelerated.
Patent GB-191224396-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Facilitating Obtaining a Light in a Wind.
Inventor: WATKINS ALFRED HIRST
IPC: A24F27/06
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 24,396. Watkins, A. H., [Tough, J.]. Oct. 25. Lighting pipes, cigars, and the like.-A device for lighting pipes &c. in a wind has one or more openings c, f in the forward end to admit air, an opening a preferably in the top for the insertion of a lighted match, and a rear opening b through which the flame of the match is fanned out horizontally by the draught. The opening f is preferably formed in the top of a projection B, so that by tilting the device the draught may be regulated. The projection B may have smaller openings d, e, and the body of the device may have small openings g, h at or near the rear end. The device may be telescopic, or hinged to allow a matchbox to be inserted, and may be partly covered with asbestos.
Patent GB-191224752-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fare-box or Ticket Receptacle.
Inventor: TANNER ARNOLD JAMES
IPC: G07B11/09
Filed: 1912-10-29
Granted: 1913-10-29
Abstract: 24,752. Tanner, A. J. Oct. 29. [Cognate Application, 29,507/12.] Coins, apparatus for collecting; tickets, receiving. - Fare or ticket collecting boxes are provided with a movable hopper 5, Fig. 1, having spring plates 5<1> arranged always to engage the sides of the receptacle and adapted to deliver the tickets between one of a set of partitions 12 to a drawer 11 similarly divided to represent the various stages of the journey. The position of the hopper is determined by a spring pin on the operating-handle 8 engaging holes 10 in the casing. Registration of the movements of the handle is effected by a toothed sector thereon operating a counter 16 through ratchet gearing. In a modification the tickets are fed into the hopper by two rubber-covered rollers, one 18, Fig. 3, of which is ribbed and driven by ratchet gearing and the other 21 is carried by a spring-supported arm 22. The hopper is formed of spring members 24 and is provided with blocks adapted to slide in slots 26 formed in the casing, correct positioning being ensured by the engagement of a knob 27 in notches 29 of a spring 28. Oppositely-screwed rods 33, Fig. 5, engaging nuts 25 carried by the hopper, may be provided to reciprocate the casing, the rods being rotated through pinions 32 from a central wheel 30. Registration of the movements in one direction is effected by the provision of a lost-motion device between the operating-knob 8 and the spindle of the wheel 30, comprising a pin engaging a spiral groove. Movement in one direction of the knob operates a counter through a spring-retracted lever.
Patent GB-191229394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fasteners for Corrugated Iron Sheets and the like.
Inventor: NAGEL LUDWIG
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1912-12-20
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 29,394. Nagel, L. Dec. 20. Sheet-metal buildings.- Corrugated metal sheets or the like are secured to angle-iron framework by means of bolt-and-washer fastenings, the washer having turned-up portions h, g, Fig. 4, to engage with the angle-iron and bolt respectively, and the bolt being square-necked and spherical headed to prevent turning and withdrawal from the outside ; the underface of the head may be concave to fit the corrugations. Fig. 5 shows a modified washer formed from wire ; in this form, the portion g may be omitted.
Patent GB-191229736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fittings for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: PICKARD THOMAS BERNARD
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 29,736. Pickard, T. B. Dec. 24. Lamps forming line of light.-In tubular electric incandescent lamps used for lighting show cases or shop windows, and for like purposes, which are mounted in trough-like reflectors b, the cover d enclosing the conductors is adapted to drop into the trough c at the base of the reflector, and the lamp-holder k is provided with flanges or beadings n to engage grooves o. The face of the cover d is provided with raised tongues e at intervals to engage the end faces f, Fig. 6, of an insulating-plug g carrying the usual spring contacts h. The ends f are made with sloping sides i, and recesses j are provided between them to receive the sides m of the lamp-holder k, Fig. 7, which locks the plug to the reflector.
Patent GB-191305089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vulcanising Presses for Rubber Goods.
Inventor: BRIDGE ROBERT
Filed: 1913-02-28
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 5089. Bridge, R., [Williams Foundry and Machine Co.]. Feb. 28. Vulcanizing-presses. - In hydraulic vulcanizing-presses, bearing-surfaces are provided for the ram which are readily accessible and allow for the packing and lubricating of the ram. The chamber a is provided with a cover c which is attached by a bayonet-joint. Between the concrete foundation h and the base d of the chamber is fitted a tubular frame i with access openings o. The usual gland u is provided, and also an additional gland r supported by the baseplate d. A loose ring 2 contains an oil-saturated absorbent material. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 23,055/13.
Patent GB-191321921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchange Apparatus.
Inventor: KENNEDY DAVID HENRY
IPC: G08B5/30
Filed: 1913-09-29
Granted: 1914-09-24
Abstract: 21,921. Kennedy, D. H., and Turner, J. W. Sept. 29. Rotary drum and spherical indicators or annunciators.-In a telephone indicator which is mechanically locked in the display position and is automatically unlocked on the insertion of the answering plug, or by some other act of the operator, the indicator can be operated but not locked while the plug remains in the jack. In the form shown in Fig. 1, when the armature of the rotary sphere is attracted by the coil LC, a catch d engages a lever e<1> connected to the armature of the restoring-coil UC. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the catch d<1> engages a restoring-lever e mechanically operated by the insertion of a plug in the jack J<1>.
Patent GB-191322158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tuning-devices for Musical Stringed Instruments.
Inventor: SANDELL HENRY KONRAD
IPC: G10F1/18
Filed: 1913-10-01
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 22,158. Sandell, H. K. Nov. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Stringed instruments. -The strings of a violin or violoncello are stretched by a weight 28 acting through a cranked lever 19 and a rack 25. A method of supporting the instrument upon brackets 8, 9 is shown in Figs. 1 and 5.
Patent GB-191323560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering of Automotors.
Inventor: BOURKE JOHN VINCENT
IPC: B62D7/00
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 23,560. Bourke, J. V. Oct. 17. Non - reactive steering mechanism for separately-pivoted wheels. - Comprises worm and eccentric steering-mechanism in which an eccentric A rotated about a fixed centre P by worm gearing D operates the steering-arms H of the road wheels through a strap N fixed to a bar G. The bar G is guided by parallel links J pivoted at points R in line with the pivot P of the eccentric. In order to allow for the different radii at which the eccentric and the links J act upon the bar G, the eccentric is mounted in a slotted plate by which it is allowed to move bodily in a line perpendicular to the bar.
Patent GB-191324323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Lubrication of Two Cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PETTER ERNEST WILLOUGHBY
IPC: F01M1/04
Filed: 1913-10-27
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 24,323. Petter, E. W. Oct. 27. Channels in valves.-Oil is supplied to the crank case of a two-stroke-cycle internal-combustion engine through the air-inlet valve f. A lubricator a delivers oil to the lower part of the valve, and the oil is carried into the crank case bv the air.
Patent GB-191324359-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Steering and like Wheels.
Inventor: WILLS ROBERT
IPC: B63H25/52
Filed: 1913-10-27
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 24,359. Wills, R. Oct. 27. Hand-weels are built up on rods supported by a boss g, Fig. 1. The closed outer end of each rod holds a handle c, the rod then passing through the segments b, b<1>, b<2> forming the centre of the rim of the wheel and then through the spokes d, and nuts j holding the parts firmly together. Around the segments b, b', b<2>, two complete side rings a are screwed up.
Patent GB-191405840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: LEWIS DRYDEN THOMAS
IPC: D03J3/00
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1915-03-08
Abstract: 5840. Lewis, D. T., and Alexander, F. W. March 7. Drawings to Specification. Braided portions, fabrics with.-A braided edging is formed on a woven fabric by one or more braiding-machines or attachment combined with a loom. The shuttle passes through a shed formed by the braiding thread and the weft thus binds the braided edging to the fabric.
Patent GB-191406477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrogen.
Inventor: BUCHANAN JOHN LOUDON
IPC: C01B3/16
Filed: 1914-03-14
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 6477. Buchanan, J. L., and Maxted, E. B. March 14. Hydrogen, catalytic production of from steam and carbon monoxide; catalytic agents, preparation and treatment of.-Catalysts consisting of or containing metallic couples are employed in the production of hydrogen from mixtures of carbon monoxide and steam; an iron-copper or iron-silver couple is suitable. The catalyst may be made from a catalyst consisting of a lixiviated alkali ferrite, as described in Specification 6476/14, by reducing the iron oxide therein to the metallic state by means of hydrogen &c., moistening with a solution of copper nitrate, and finally removing nitrates by heating, preferably in a current of reducing-gas, or by washing. Specifications 3776/85 and 12,608/88, [Class 90, Non-metallic elements], also are referred to.
Patent GB-191419027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grease Pump.
IPC: F16N3/12
Filed: 1914-08-25
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 19,027. Ranson, Edwards, & Godfrees, Ranson, J., Edwards, W. M., and Karn, R. E. Aug. 25. Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles.- Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a device for supplying grease for the lubrication of motorvehicles and other machinery. With the parts in the positions shown the grease is introduced through an opening f. The piston is then pushed downwards carrying with it by means of a pin j an inner cylinder b to close the opening f. By turning the piston-rod the pin j is brought in line with a slot in the end of the inner cylinder so that the piston can be pushed further down to force the grease out through the nozzle.
Patent GB-191419448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wheels for Road Vehicles and Detachable Treads therefor.
Inventor: WILSON WALTER GORDON
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 1914-09-04
Granted: 1915-09-02
Abstract: 19,448. Wilson, W. G. Sept. 4. Tread bands ; tyre attachments to rims.- A detachable device for use on heavy vehicles comprises a series of spaced metal plates k, presenting an extended Hat tread, the plates having projections engaging a trough &c. b at the side of the wheel. The plates are threaded on a chain &c. which may be hooked up into endless form and to the trough b in various ways, for example as shown in Fig, 2. Fig. 8 shows a modified securing-means comprising screw shackles 9 and a yoke 10 engaging behind a spoke.
Patent GB-191423976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Luffing Cranes.
Inventor: BOWTELL WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B66C23/10
Filed: 1914-12-12
Abstract: 23,976. Bowtell, W. J. Dec. 12. Jib cranes.-In a jib crane in which the load moves in an horizontal or nearly horizontal path when luffing and in which the luffing-rope operates a carriage movable on a track, such movement effecting a lengthening or shortening of the load rope, the load rope L is passed round a pulley M at or adjacent to the jib foot, so that the line of the load rope is fixed relatively to the load rope. The load rope L passes to the movable carriage G, or round a pulley thereon, back to a pulley at or adjacent to the jib foot and to the winding-drum K. One or more of the pulleys M may be attached to a member connected to and moving with the jib, and the path of the load may be given a slight inclination at either end when luffing, by means of a curved track for the carriage G or by suitable differentiation of the drums E, J. The luffing and carriage rope drums E, J may be mounted at the top of the carriage track; they may be co-axial with the ropes oppositely wound thereon, or they may be on a separate axis and suitably geared, and the winding drum K may be mounted directly upon the carriage G. The jib may be wholly or partly counter-balanced.
Patent GB-191501624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Fixing of Cylinders on Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: UMPLEBY FRED
IPC: F01B31/28
Filed: 1915-02-02
Granted: 1915-11-25
Abstract: 1624. Umpleby, F. Feb. 2 Cylinders. -In a revolving-cylinder or other engine, the cylinders are secured in the crank case &c. by means of projections on each cylinder engaging similar projections in the hole in which the cylinder is inserted. A rib on the cylinder is slotted to form projections 3 with intervening gaps, through which corresponding projections 5 on the casing pass when the cylinder is being inserted. The cylinder is then rotated to bring the projections into engagement, and the parts are locked by a key 7 and are further secured by a nut 8. There may be more than one row of projections 3. A rib 10 on the cylinder rests on the projections 5. According to the Provisional Specification, the nut 8 may be replaced by a nut screwing into the crank casing.
Patent GB-191502067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Noninflammable Substances suitable for the Manufacture of Cinematograph Films and other Objects.
IPC: C08L1/18
Filed: 1915-02-09
Abstract: 2067. Compagnie G Ú n Ú r a l e d e s •tablissements PathÚ frÞres Phonographe et CinÚmatographe. Feb. 11, 1914, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Plastic compositions containing cellulose esters. - Isoprene or its homologues or analogues, in course of polymerization, are added to cellulose esters, such as the nitrate, formate, acetate, butyrate, and benzoate, for the manufacture of non-inflammable kinematograph films &c. The polymerization appears to continue after the film is finished, and it may be increased by the methods used in making synthetic rubber.
Patent GB-191502420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planes for Aeroplanes.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: B64C9/02
Filed: 1914-03-20
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 2420. Haddan, R., [Albatroswerke Ges.]. March 20, 1914. Planes, construction of; balancing. -The spars 2 of the planes of aeroplanes are connected bv steel tubes 3, which are secured to sleeves 4 having flanges 6, whereby they are fixed to the spars and to which the diagonal ties 7 are connected. The balancing - flaps 8 have a helical twist upwards from the inner edge 9' to the outer edge. The operating-cords are secured to the central rib 9<3>, which extends inwards beyond the axis of rotation of the flap.
Patent GB-191508866-A (GB)
Title: Silver Plating.
Inventor: DALBY AGNES
Filed: 1915-06-16
Abstract: 8866. Dalby, A. June 16. [Cognate Application, 8867/15.] Cleansing-compositions; metal polishes.-Consists in a gilding or silvering composition oontaining equal parts of potassium iodide, hydropotassium tartrate, potassium cyanide and either a gold salt, such as gold chloride, or a silver salt, such as double cyanide of silver and potassium. The composition is applied either as a solution, or as a paste mixed with whitening and a small quantity of calcium chloride. A weak solution may be used as a cleansing composition or wash.
Patent GB-191513840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Press Studs.
Inventor: NYGAARD JOHAN OLSEN
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1915-09-29
Abstract: 13,840. Nygaard, J. O. Sept. 29, 1914, [Convention date]. Press-button fasteners.-A press-button fastener comprises a stud member 5 having a curved or vaulted base 1, and a socket member 2 curved to fit the base 1, the edge 4 of the aperture in the socket member being made to protrude over the inner metal part 8 which holds the spring 3 in place, so as to keep the stud 5 out of contact with the inner metal part. The pocket formed by the pad 8 may be open or closed at the bottom, or it may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191514959-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Cleaning and Polishing Floors or other Surfaces.
IPC: A47L13/28
Filed: 1915-10-22
Abstract: 14,959. Felton, P. W., and Ronuk, Ltd. Oct. 22. Pivoted handles.-The handle of a polishing-pad is double pivoted so as to turn in any direction the axis e<5> of the attachment of the handle d being below the axis e<1> of attachment of the head. The pivots may be in the form of trunnions.
Patent GB-191517419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Braking Electric Motors Actuating Lifting, Lowering, Hauling, Winding and like apparatus.
IPC: B66C13/26
Filed: 1915-12-13
Abstract: 17,419. Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon. Dec. 11, 1914, [Convention date]. Electric plant.-In a system in which the slipring induction motor of a lifting, lowering, hauling, or winding apparatus is excited during the lowering period by continuous current for rheostatic braking by currents taken from its slip-rings, the exciting-generator is coupled to the hoisting-motor and is driven by the descending load. When the load is insufficient to drive the motor, it may be driven by current taken from the alternating supply. In the arrangement shown, the controller arm D is shown in the first lifting position 1, wherein the magnet C is energized to release the brake E, Fig. 2. As the arm is moved towards position " lift" 6, the motor resistance is cut out, the hoisting-motor A meanwhile driving the continuous-current exciter B idly. For lowering, the arm is moved in the reverse direction to position " lower " 1, whereby the segments a, b and c, d are bridged, and the magnet C is energized to release the brake. At the same time, the contacts e, f are bridged, so that the stator of the motor is excited by the machine B for rheostatic braking on the starting-resistance under the driving action of the load Q, Fig. 2. The lowering speed may be increased by moving the arm to the position lower " 5 and thereby switching resistance w<1> .. w<4> into the exciting-circuit. At positions lower " 6 and 7, line current is passed to the stator, and the motor A assists the descending load to overcome the resistance of the gear. The braking may be controlled by altering the excitation of the hoisting-motor, or the exciter, or by varying the loading-resistances.