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Patent GB-191307490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cushion Rails of Billiard Tables.
Inventor: ALCOCK FREDERICK ARTHUR
IPC: A63D15/06
Filed: 1913-03-29
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 7490. Alcock, F. A. March 29. Billiards, tables for.-The cushion rails of a billiard table are provided with a flexible wooden tongue B, instead of a metal one as described in Specification 15,416/10. The wood is preferably hickory, and is secured to the lower part of another rail A. A recess B<1> allows movement of the part B, and a lip a protects it from above. Rubber cushions c are cemented in place and are finished off with a triangular filling-piece D of wood. In a modification, the tongue B and filling-piece D are made in one with the part A.
Patent GB-191311888-A (GB)
Title: Automatic or Semi-automatic Graded Service Telephone System.
Inventor: BARON HAROLD
Filed: 1913-05-21
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 11,888. Baron, H., [Heimann, G.]. May 21. Automatic and semiautomatic e x c h a n g e systems.-During conversation, a calling subscriber's meter receives impulses at a rate which depends on the zone or section to which the called subscriber belongs. A subscriber who attempts to obtain a connexion in a zone which is totally interdicted to him, has his line automatically cut off from the exchange apparatus. In the arrangement shown, the magnet Z of an auxiliary switch is connected in parallel with the vertical magnet H of the group selector W, so that the arms f, g are moved to terminals corresponding to the level to which the selector wipers are raised. The circuit of the meter G is thus connected to one of the interrupters U1, U2, U3, which determines the frequency with which the meter will be operated when the circuit is completed at the contact p of the relay RZ, which is energized when the called subscriber replies. A clock-controlled relay ZU may switch over from the interrupters U1, U2, &c. to a different set U4, U5, &c. to vary the rate according to the time of day. If the level to which the selector W is set corresponds to a zone of subscribers to whom the calling subscriber T has not the right to make a connexion, the arm g is brought on to a grounded contact, and when the side-switch arm St1 moves to its second position, a circuit is completed for a relay TR, which cuts off the subscriber from the exchange switches and may connect him to a special attendant or to a signalling-device. The invention is applicable to systems in which the switches are controlled by an exchange operator.
Patent GB-191313504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Cases and the like.
Inventor: HERSHGOLD ISIDORE
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 1913-06-11
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 13,504. Hershgold, I. June 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Folding cases.-A collapsible travelling or like case consists of top, bottom, side, and end panels of fibre-board &c., formed integrally or hinged one to another, the parts being held together both in the set-up and collapsed positions by push-button or like fasteners. The ends c, f have hinged flaps g, h, and the top a, which is provided with a handle, has a hinged flap i furnished with one or more fasteners 9, which engage corresponding parts on the front panel to keep the case closed. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 27,322/96, 18,016/98, 9443/99, 19,100/00, and 9520/02.
Patent GB-191318890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of Treating Hides before Tanning.
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES CLIFTON
IPC: C14C1/02
Filed: 1913-08-20
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 18,890. Moore, C. C., and Trantom, W. Aug. 20. Treatment preliminary to tanning. - Hides are treated with pure sodium chloride immediately after removal from the carcass. As a result, decomposition is prevented, the subsequent processes during conversion into leather are more evenly and quickly carried out than when the usual treatment with common salt is employed, and the final weight of leather is increased. The hide is sprinkled with from fifteen to twenty per cent by weight of pure sodium chloride, free or substantially free from calcium and magnesium compounds and sodium sulphate, and preferably in a dry and finelydivided condition. The sodium chloride is preferably obtained by the process described in Specification 23,643/02, [Class 1, Acids, alkalies, &c.], which results in a product of 99À99 per cent purity. The salt is removed by washing prior to tanning.
Patent GB-191319168-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Wrenches applicable to Nuts or Pipes.
Inventor: DICKINSON THOMAS JAMES
IPC: B25B13/52
Filed: 1913-09-10
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 19,168. Dickinson, T. J. Sept. 10. Chain wrenches.-A pipe or like wrench comprises a shank A and a chain I pivoted to the shank at B and terminating in a curved toepiece E of spring steel. The toe - piece is tapered and very thin at the end so as to lap round the pipe F, and is provided with a series of countersunk holes G to receive the point C of the shank. The toepiece and adjacent links of the chain may be serrated on their inner edges to facilitate the grip.
Patent GB-191322799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Splash Guards Carried by Wheels.
Inventor: GOODING WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 1913-10-09
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 22,799. Gooding, W. J., and Lusty, A. Oct. 9. Mud - guards carried by wheels. - The mudguard 1; Fig. 1, has a reduced inner edge which is clamped between rings 8, 6, the latter having an extension 2 of channel shape which is adapted to embrace, and be secured by screws or the like to, the edge of a rim B of the type in which the tyre is held between a shoulder F and plates D. In another form, the mud-guard 1<a>, Fig. 3, and clamping-rings 8<a>, 10 are secured by screws to the face of a felloe carrying a rim of usual form, and the edge of the mud-guard is curved inwards at 11.
Patent GB-191328647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slip-hooks.
Inventor: SCHUETTE BERNHARD
IPC: B63B21/56
Filed: 1913-12-11
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 28,647. Sch³tte, B. Dec. 11. Hooks, slip.-A slip hook is provided with means for releasing a hawser i, comprising an elbow lever d pivoted at c to the hook, and at c to a slotted link f sliding on a stud h at the bill of the hook. The lever and link normally conform to the shape of the hook, and may lie between the arms of a bifurcated hook. The release of the hawser is effected by pulling back the lever d.
Patent GB-191329255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable Writing Desks or Cases, Sketching Boxes and the like.
Inventor: HILL HENRY
IPC: A47B19/00
Filed: 1913-12-18
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 29,255. Hill, H. Dec. 18. Portable writing-desks. - Relates to portable writing-desks, sketching-boxes, &c. of the kind provided with a hinged lid which serves as a writing-slope when fully open and resting on a table &c. According to the invention, a ledge for the support of a book &c. is fixed to, forms part of, or is hinged to, the outer side of the lid or box at or near the hinge connecting the lid to the box, so that the lid may also serve as a reading-desk or easel when supported at an acute angle to the box. In the form shown in Fig. 1. the ledge e is integral with the lid a, and hinged struts f are provided to support the lid. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the ledge e is hinged to the lid a, and an inner lid 5 is provided for use as a reading-desk or easel when the lid a is being used as a writing-slope. The lid 5 is supported by struts 13 and may be provided with a hinged extension. The struts 13 may also be used for supporting the lid a when the lid 5 is closed, or the lid a may be supported on the erected lid 5 or on the raised lid v of the pen tray or the like r. The inner lid may be hinged to the back of the box, in which case it may be hollow to contain stationery &c. In the construction shown in Fig. 12, the booksupporting ledge 28 is integral with the box, the hinges 29 being constructed so that the edge of the lid clears the ledge 28 when the lid is opened.
Patent GB-191400042-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Longitudinally Adjusting the Cutter and Circular Saw Spindles and similar Spindles of Wood Working Machines.
IPC: B27B5/30
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 42. Robinson & Son, T., and Robinson, P. S. Jan. 1. Saw spindles, adjusting axially.-The outer race of a ball bearing d<1> supporting one end of a saw &c. spindle is free to move or float in its housing and the other end is supported by a ball bearing d adapted to take both radial and end thrust and mounted in a sleeve c which is adjustable in its housing by means of a screw f between the limits allowed by stops h, h<1> so as to adjust the cutter spindle axially.
Patent GB-191401263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bracelets.
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1914-01-16
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 1263. Lawson, Ward, & Gammage, and Gammage, J. E. Jan. 16. Watch bracelets.-For attaching a watch or other article to an expanding bracelet, the end link a is provided with a pivoted hook c furnished with undercut projections c<1>, adapted to engage notches b<1> in the central link b when extended and to pass under a solid part of the link in the normal position. A similar arrangement may be employed for use with compressible links. Instead of the projections and notches, a stud may be provided on the central link adapted to engage a key-hole slot in the pivoted member. One end only of the bracelet may be fitted with the hook member, the other end bsing permanently attached to the article.
Patent GB-191401862-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Device.
Inventor: MEEDS FREDERIC GEORGE
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1914-01-23
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 1862. Meeds, F. G., and Gee, W. F. Jan. 23. [Addition to 8867/13.] Sliding bolts; fastenings for sliding windows. -Sliding sashes or the like are secured by two or more bolts a, a<1>, each operated separately as described in the parent Specification, by means of inclined slots engaged by pins on nuts movable over screws f, e. The latter screw is rotated through a shaft e<1> from a head d, and the former through a hollow shaft g from a head h.
Patent GB-191402435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: BOVY MARCEL
IPC: B60C7/18
Filed: 1914-01-29
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 2435. Bovy, M. Feb. 8, 1913, [Convention date]. Metallic spring bodies and cores.-The beaded cover encloses a flexible rubber tread strip 1 supported by conical helical springs 5 resting in cups 4 seated in recesses 3. The inner ends of the springs are radially adjustabte on screwed studs 8 held in sleeves 9, which are cut off close so that the tyre may be applied to detachable tyre-carrying rims. The edges of the cover are held by the channel-shaped clamping-plates 10
Patent GB-191403898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Meters.
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1914-02-14
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 3898. Britton, J. W., and Gas Meter Co. Feb. 14. Gas-meters. - A dry gas-meter comprises an horizontal cylindrical portion a, a cylindrical base b, and a cylindrical valve chamber c. The diaphragms d are clamped between metal disks e and are detachably connected to metal rings k by means of a wire ring m and a soft metal band l adapted to be bent round the wire. The diaphragms are connected to the cranked rods h, by which the motion is communicated to the valves, by means of slotted arms g and rollers i, i', i' on stems f. The slide valves n, n<1> are mounted in alinement and move over ports o<2>, o<3> on the upper wall of an exhaust chamber y, through which the ports o<2> lead directly to the measuring - chambers. The spindle by which the index is actuated is provided with a long socket u and washer v to guard against leakage. Means may be provided for adjusting the crank-actuating links on the upper ends of the rods h.
Patent GB-191404896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Luminous Button for Quickly Composing Signs, Characters and Decorations.
Inventor: GRAAF ARIE VAN DER
IPC: G09F7/02
Filed: 1914-02-25
Abstract: 4896. Graaf, A. van der. Feb. 25. Ornamenting.-Consists in a polished or reflecting button for building up designs. The button consists of a reflecting convex disk 1 of polished metal, silvered or coloured glass set in a thin metal disk 2 pierced at the centre to receive a screwed stem 3 for fixing it upon any background by means of a nut 6. The stems 3 are introduced into a pierced background and fixed by nuts, the buttons thus being superposed like scales.
Patent GB-191407824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing Rollers for Machinery for Spinning Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
IPC: D01H5/74
Filed: 1914-03-27
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 7824. Kempshall, E. March 27. Coating-compositions.-A covering 3 for drawing-rollers of spinning-machinery consists of a base of cloth 4 of a springy character having a thin facing of softened nitrocellulose intimately attached thereto. The cloth is preferably of cotton or of cotton warp filled with wool, and the facing, softened with castor oil, is calendered between the various coatings. The surface is embossed to imitate leather and may be coloured; the covering is glued on the core with a butt joint. Celluloid may be used for the facing.
Patent GB-191410896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock Absorbers.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: F16F7/06
Filed: 1914-05-02
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 10,896. Wade, H., [Shaw, D. C., and McGillivray, J. F.]. May 2. Vibration-dampers.-Relates to shock-absorbers, particularly for automobiles, and consists in a combination of brake mechanism and gearing for damping the rebound of the suspension springs. The mechanism is contained in a casing 11, Figs. 3 and 4, bolted to the floor of the vehicle body. A rod 18 is secured at its lower end to the axle, and at its upper end carries a cross-head 17 which slides between guide-bars 16. A shaft 20 loosely carries two disks 21 provided with inclined slots 22 in which the cross-head engages, and also with pawls 24 engaging a ratchet-wheel 23, which is keyed to the shaft 20 between the disks 21. A second sbaft 26 loosely carries a brake drum 32, which is rotated by gearing 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 from the shaft 20, the gearing being designed to rotate the drum about sixteen times for one revolution of the shaft 20. A brake shoe 33 is yieldingly supported by a bar 37, Figs. 4 and 9, which is carried between two members 39, 40 having forked extensions to engage a grooved collar 41 on the shaft 26. The collar 41 has a cam-face 42 engaging a roller 43 journaled between the members 39, 40, the roller and cam-face being held in contact by springs 43'. A link 44 connects the members 39, 40 to the disks 21. In operation, a road obstruction raises the rod 18, the disks 21 rotate, and the pawls slip over the ratchet-wheel. When the wheel descends, the disks rotate in the opposite direction and thereby rotate the drum 32, and the link 44 turns the yoke 39, 40, thus causing the roller 43 to ride up the cam-surface 42 to press the shoe 33 against the inner surface of the drum.
Patent GB-191414962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Dividing Dough.
Inventor: HUNT ALFRED
IPC: A21C5/06
Filed: 1914-06-23
Granted: 1915-04-08
Abstract: 14,962. Hunt, A. June 23. Rotary - mould - table machines ; feedingand measuring.-In dough dividers of the type comprising a rotary disk 10 furnished with cells 19 fitted with cam-controlled plungers 20, the dough is fed into the cells by a feed-drum 1 arranged within a hopper 2 at right-angles to the face of the disk 10. The drum 1, which may have a grooved or ribbed periphery, is driven by worm gearing 7. The hopper 2 has a restricted outlet 26.
Patent GB-191421161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Applicable for Washing, Dyeing, Bleaching, Scouring, Tanning and Similar Purposes.
Inventor: HEYWOOD JAMES
IPC: D06B5/00
Filed: 1914-10-19
Granted: 1915-09-16
Abstract: 21,161. Heywood, J. Oct. 19. Washing - machines with means for circulating liquids.-The machine comprises an outer liquidtight vessel A, an inner vessel B which contains the articles and is perforated at the ends and bottom, a propeller D situated between one end of the inner vessel and the outer vessel, baffle plates C attached to the outer vessel to deflect liquid over the edge of the inner vessel, and one or more perforated steam pipes 25 below the bottom of the inner vessel. In the arrangement shown, the outer vessel A is cylindrical, with curved lids a<1>. A part of one end of the inner vessel B, adjacent to the hub of the propeller, is unperforated. A second propeller may be placed at the other end or at the bottom of the apparatus. Pipes are provided for carrying away excess of steam and admitting and removing liquid. Soap, blue, or other treating substance may be placed between the inner and outer vessels.
Patent GB-191423541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plough Frames with an Oblique Bar or Girder Supporting the Plough Bodies.
IPC: A01B15/12
Filed: 1914-12-04
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 23,541. Stock Motorpflug Ges. Jan. 5, [Convention date]. Ploughs. - Relates to ploughs in which the plough bodies are adjustably connected to an oblique girder. According to the invention, the plough bodies are connected to the girder through intermediate pieces having the form of triangular brackets adjustably clamped on the girder and provided with projections which partially surround the girder or engage between its flanges for the purposes of relieving the strain on the clamp connexion. The Figure shows part of a motor plough. The plough body 2 is fastened by bolts 5, 6 to the intermediate piece 4, which is clamped on the girder 3 by bolts 8, 9 and plates 12. The bolt 6 forms a shearing or safety bolt and is surrounded by a sleeve 10. Projections or flanges 11 on the intermediate piece 4 embrace the girder.
Patent GB-191500127-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Lighting Theatrical Stages and other Areas.
Inventor: DOHRN HARALD
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1915-01-04
Granted: 1915-12-30
Abstract: 1915127. Dohrn, H. Jan. 4. Supporting.-In a lighting-arrangement for stages &c., a number of uniformly-distributed lamps 6 arranged between light-diffusing screens are carried by bars 7, Fig. 2, suspended from rods 8 near the ceiling. In a modification, Fig. 4, in which a movable stage wall is formed by a collapsible framework, the lamps 24 are carried by cross-bars 23 on the centre frame 22, to which are pivoted cross-pieces 21 carrying the light-diffusing fabrics. The structure can be hoisted by means of wires 33, and other wires fitted with counterweights may be attached to points 35.
Patent GB-191501758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Valves.
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1915-02-03
Granted: 1915-12-16
Abstract: 1758. Haigh, T. H., and Bryan Donkin Co. Feb. 3. Sliding valves.-Relates to double-disk sliding valves of the type provided with a central wedging device which moves in unison with the disks until they reach the closing position, whereupon the wedge moves relatively thereto to effect the final wedging action. In the arrangement shown, a conical wedging-member a is formed with projections d, which press upon the upper edges of the disks c and compel movement in unison in closing. A helical slot f is formed in the wedge, in which engages a fixed pin e, so that near the closing position the wedge is rotated to remove the projections d from the valve disks, whereupon the wedge moves freely downwards and wedges the disks against their seatings. This final movement also releases the flange l on the wedge from the gravity or spring catches h, which then engage under the part g of the casing and prevent upward movement of the valve disks with the initial upward opening movement of the wedge. The upper sides of the projections g are formed as knifeedged stops for the valve disks. The wedge may be rectangular with the pin and slot arranged to give a lateral movement. The disks are normally pressed towards their seats by plate springs u, the ends of which are fitted with shoes sliding in guides w. The valve may be operated by a screw, as shown, or by a rack and pinion, or by a lever.
Patent GB-191503818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hæmocytometers.
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM THOMSON
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 1915-03-10
Granted: 1915-12-23
Abstract: 3818. Kennedy, W. T. March 10. Microscopes ; eyepieces. -A hµmocytometer adapted to be used with standard microscopes comprises a scale arranged within the eyepiece of the microscope. The scale comprises concentric circles the annular spaces between some of which are divided radially into ten equal parts. The areas of one of the parts A<1> and the smallest circle A are equal, and the areas of one of the parts B<1> and the circle B are equal. Surrounding the circle B is a circle U, and the area between these circles is divided radially into twenty equal areas. All the areas are such that, with appropriate objectives and proper adjustment of the microscope, the images of known areas of the counting-chamber containing the fluid under examination are enclosed by them. The microscope is adjusted until the image of lines on the counting-chamber and one of the circles are brought into coincidence.
Patent GB-191504212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capsules containing Liquid under Pressure.
Inventor: FERDINAND AUGUSTIN BOUTX
IPC: A61J1/06
Filed: 1915-03-17
Abstract: 4212. Bouty. F. A. Jan. 25, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] S y r i n g e s.-Liquid is stored under pressure of air or other gas in a glass or metal capsule or container e sealed at the end b which is formed as a nozzle and closed at the other end by a non-return valve a. The liquid is discharged on breaking the end b. In modifications, the valve a may be a ball valve or may consist of a rubber disk within the capsule and covering the opening.
Patent GB-191508383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing, Draining and Drying Bottles.
Inventor: CHILTON HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: B08B9/36
Filed: 1915-06-05
Abstract: 8383. Soc. Anon. des Etablissements Delaunay - Belleville. June 29, 1914, [Convention date]. Water-tube boilers.-Boilers of the Belleville type provided with two coil elements are fitted with an additional generating-tube at the bottom of the second coil, this tube descending towards the rear of the boiler. In a boiler having four-coil elements, the third and fourth coils are fitted with additional tubes. Fig. 1 shows a two-coil element fitted with an additional generating-tube 2<2>. This tube is supplied with water through an inner tube 19, which opens into the compartment 15 and is attached to a plug 18 held in position by a screw 22 engaging a hasp 18'. The additional tube 2<2> may be supplied through a supply collector located at the rear of the boiler.
Patent GB-191508405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for use in the Washing of Clothes and the like.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
IPC: D06F15/00
Filed: 1915-06-07
Abstract: 8405. Longsdon, H. C., and Middlebrook, H. June 7. Washing-plungers.-Comprises a particular construction of washing-plunger of the kind in which a cone is provided exteriorly with hooded holes and is divided horizontally in its interior into two or more communicating chambers, the lowest chamber being fitted with a soap-box having a detachable lid. In the present construction, the cone is divided into two compartments communicating directly through a ring of holes d<1> and indirectly through the soap-box. The cylindrical soap-box is provided with holes b<1> through the lid and at the upper end, and is surrounded by a circular plate h fitted with holes h<1>. The hoods m are made wedge-shaped as shown, and are arranged to lie close to the surface of the cone.