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Patent GB-191112556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typographical Composing Machines.
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1911-05-24
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 12,556. Linotype & Machinery, Ltd., [Mergenthaler Setzmaschinen-Fabrik Ges.]. May 24. Keyboards for type-bar making machines. In machines of the kind in which a number of magazine channels are provided with matrices of the same character, the escapements are controlled by independent keys, and a special key is provided which operates all the escapements in a regular sequence. In the form shown, three independent keys 2, 3, 4 operate the escapements of three matrix channels in the usual manner, and a special key 22 operates all three in turn by means of a switch. The switch consists of three disks 18 having staggered cams 25, which engage adjustable screws 26 carried by projections 27 on the key rods 4<a>, 5, 6. The disks are carried on a shaft 16, which is rotated by means of a weighted pawl 23 and ratchetwheel 21 each time the special key is depressed.
Patent GB-191113741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sun Bonnets and like Head Gear.
Inventor: KAY PERCY DAVID
IPC: A42B1/24
Filed: 1911-06-09
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 13,741. Kay, P. D. June 9. Bonnets.-To enable sun-bonnets to be laid flat for ironing &c., they are made in front and back portions joined by spring buttons B, the back portions being provided with strings A and a cape F. The bonnet is gathered at H by tapes, and the front portion has a series of flaps C, fastened back by spring buttons G.
Patent GB-191115459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: WILTON GEORGE
IPC: F23H3/02
Filed: 1911-07-03
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 15,459. Wilton, G. July 3. Grates.-In a furnace of the kind in which a deep bed of fuel is supported on blast chambers or boxes d', d<2>, d<3>, the sections c of which the chambers are formed are carried on a trough t shaped to fit the flue, and are held in position without bolts or like connexions, the trough being of a length exactly to take a determined number of sections. In the form shown, the sections have end pieces t<1> and webs e, which either fit against ribs f or into sockets. Air is forced into the chambers through injector nozzles h, and a portion may be withdrawn under control of a valve m<2> for supply above the fire through the pipe m. The trough may be partly filled with water, and in this case the steam injectors are replaced by a fan.
Patent GB-191122569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mounting of Mirrors having Distorted Surfaces.
Inventor: HAWKINS THOMAS
IPC: A63J15/00
Filed: 1911-10-13
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 22,569. Hawkins, T. Oct. 13. Looking-glasses &c.- Distorted mirrors for amusement and advertising purposes are mounted on an axle to which a continuous or intermittent r o t a r y motion is imparted. Figs. 1 and 2 show a convex mirror a mounted in a frame b provided with a back board c to which the horizontal shaft e is secured, while Fig. 4 shows a vertical shaft c by which the distorted mirrors a, mounted in the form of a prism, are rotated. Spaces for advertisements may be arranged above, below, around, or on the m i r r o r , or on a stationary surface, such as f, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191123215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Bundling or Pressing Cigars.
IPC: A24C1/44
Filed: 1911-10-20
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 23,215. Hart & Hertel. Nov. 21, 1910, [Convention date]. Cigar-making machines. - In apparatus for bundling or pressing cigars, of the type in which two pressing-plates are adapted to be moved towards or away from one another, means are provided whereby the pressing-plates may be quickly clamped in the compressing position and as readily released. The pressing - plates a, a<1> are mounted on slides b, b<1> which are connected by linkage d, d<1>, d<3>, and a slidable tie-piece f<2> having a wedge surface f<4> is caused to coact with the wedge surface a<4> on the slide b and clamp the plate a against the base-plate c<1>. A finger lever g operates the tie-piece and is provided with a collar g<2> to prevent the tiepiece from rising. Any other suitable clamping- device may be used. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the application of the apparatus to bundling or pressing cigarettes or the like. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191128164-A (GB)
Title: Milking Machine.
Inventor: ALFVEN DAVID
IPC: A01J5/02
Filed: 1911-12-14
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 28,164. AlfvÚn, D. Dec. 14. Cow-milkers.-The pressure on the teats is automatically regulated according to their thickness by connecting together the stationary plates of a milking-press, in pairs by levers, the virtual length of which is varied by means of rolling contacts. In one form, the stationary plates 1, 2, Fig. 2, are carried by levers 7, 8 pivoted to a lever 14 and engaging one another through rolling surfaces 18, 19. If one plate is forced back by a thicker teat, the point of contact between the levers 7, 8 approaches the pivot of the lever carrying the other plate, on which the pressure is therefore lessened. The other two plates are similarly connected and mounted on a lever 17 which is coupled to the lever 14 by a link 22 balanced on an oval pin 24 to form a double-armed lever, the length of the arms of which is varied by rolling on the pin, so that the total pressure on each pair of teats varies according to their mean thickness. The pin 24 is carried by the adjusting-rod 25 which slides in a guide on a fixed bracket, to which is pivoted a bolt carrying a nut which retains the forked end 31 of the rod 25. By this means, all the presses may be adjusted or put out of action. In other forms, the single plates are connected by means of links similar to the link 22 balanced on oval pins. According to one arrangement, the arms carrying the press-plates are made integral with four superposed arms. Links attached to the arms are connected in pairs by balancelevers, the oval pivots of which are carried by links connected to the ends of another balancelever with an oval pin, attached to the adjusting-rod. In another form, Fig. 6, the arms 51 carrying the press - plates are connected by balance-levers 63, attached to one arm and a lug on the hub of the next. The oval pivots 65 of the balance-levers are carried by arms projecting from intermediate disks 57 which are coupled together by the balance-lever 60, the pivot of which is carried by the hub 61 of the main adjusting-lever 62. The balance-levers 63 may be replaced by vertical levers similar to 60, the pins 65 being then mounted directly on the disks 57.
Patent GB-191129167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B3/24
Filed: 1911-12-28
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 29,167. Singer Manufacturing Co., Colborne, T., and Smith, L. H. Dec. 28. Sewing - machines; presser - bars, lifting; presser-bar springs; presser-feet. - A buffer spring D is provided on the lower part of the presser-bar in opposition to the usual spring I and serves normally to hold the presser-foot slightly above the work-support. In one construction, the presser is periodically pressed on to the work by means of a bracket J, Fig. 1, on the needle-bar which engages the upper end of the spring I. In a second construction, an arm N, Fig. 2, secured to the top of the presserbar, carries a plunger Q which is pressed downwards into contact with a presser-lifting cam M by means of a spring, the upper abutment of which is formed by a tongue O secured to the arm N and passing through a slot in the plunger. The cam-piece M is secured by screws M<2> and a tongue-and-groove connexion M<3> to the needle-driving crank-disk M<1>. The presserfoot B, Fig. 1, is concave towards the worksupport.
Patent GB-191205647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Meters.
Inventor: HIBBERD CHARLES EDWIN
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1912-03-06
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 5647. Hibberd, C. E., and Goad, F. L. March 6. Gas meters.-In a gas meter of the type described in Specification 26,425/09, the front members f of the measuring-chambers have flanged gas ducts h integral therewith and associated with the corresponding flanged parts by readily detachable fastenings, the flanges of the ducts being parallel to the flanges e of the back members a, or, preferably, in the same plane. The back members are preferably permanently connected to the valve base. The flanges of the measuring-chambers may be provided with coacting semicircular or like curved beads or grooves, as shown in Fig. 3, which may be similarly or oppositely disposed. The peripheral portions of the diaphragm plates may be similarly formed.
Patent GB-191215756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lock Stitch Sole Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B15/04
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1913-07-07
Abstract: 15,756. Goddard, J. W., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. July 5. Sewing-machines; lock-stitching by shuttles. -In a lock-stitch sole-sewing machine having a work-supporting horn, the shuttle is given rotary loop-taking movements and lateral needleavoiding movements. In the construction shown, a shuttle D is given two revolutions for each descent of the needle. One is made when the shuttle is in the position shown; in this its loop-taking point engages and passes through the needle loop. The other is made when the shuttle H has been moved rearwards, and is ineffective. The rearward movement is effected by an eccentric-rod D<8>, which is coupled to a sleeve D<3> integral with the shuttle race D<4>. The short shuttle shaft G<2> receives within its hollow end the end of a shaft G<5> to which it is splined, and the shaft G<5> is driven through a two-to-one gear from the shaft D'. The shuttle race is inclined to the line of the needle, and a short needle can thereby be used. The shuttle driver G may be fixed to the shaft G<2> and its prongs G<3> be caused to withdraw alternately from the shuttle solely by reason of the obliquity of the shuttle. Or, the driver may be pivoted as shown and oscillated about the pivot by a cam-surface G<1>. The spool-case is held from rotation within the shuttle by a retaining-lever provided with a hand-wheel and pressed towards the shuttle by a spring. The needle-thread loops are positioned for the entrance of the shuttle nose by a lever H, which engages the loop near the work as described in Specification 13.940/13. The needle is threaded by a whirl the thread passage of which has its inlet side nearer the centre of rotation than the delivery side. It is driven by a pinion engaging teeth on its lower part in such a way that the pinion does not project above the top of the whirl as described in Specification 13,600/13.
Patent GB-191220245-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Chassis Pedestal to Replace Trestles in the Erection and Repair of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: COLEMAN HAROLD
IPC: B66F3/08
Filed: 1912-09-05
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 20,245. Coleman, H. Sept. 5. Pedestal and like stands.-Comprises an adjustable pedestal for the support of a motor-vehicle chassis during erection or repair. The pedestal comprises a base part a adapted to receive a screwed shaft d and a shaft j both of which depend from a crosshead k. A nut g in the boss b engages the screwed shaft, and a set-screw m may lock the shaft j in an adjusted position. In use, the pedestal is placed under the part to be raised, the set-screw m is slackened, and the nut g is turned by a spanner until the part is lifted ; the shaft j is then clamped by the set-screw and thus takes part of the strain. A pivoted plate h on the cross-head prevents the chassis from slipping off when lifted. The pedestals may be joined together in pairs by tie-rods which allow the width of the combination to be adjusted.
Patent GB-191223459-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for the Endo-thermic Reaction of Gases.
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM STATES
IPC: C01B21/20
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 23,459. Lee, W. S. Oct. 14. Gases, treating with electric discharge.-The arcing surfaces of electrodes are endless and move apart continually. In the arrangement shown one or more disk electrodes 10, Fig. 1, of copper or other material, are secured in similar positions on each of two parallel shafts, which rotate in the same direction or oppositely. The arcs may be above or below the level of the shafts, according to the directions of rotation. Each disk may consist of a hub portion bolted together over the shaft, and of a number of removable peripheral sections. The edges of the electrodes may be sharp or broad, and may be much closer together than would be permissible with stationary electrodes. Bearings for the electrode shafts are mounted on carriages 13, 14, Fig. 3, which run on tracks placed at different levels, and are provided with racks gearing with a pinion 17. By means of an arm 21 this pinion can be turned and the shafts and electrodes moved towards or away from each other. The electrode shafts are rotated by means of a transverse shaft 22, worms and worm-wheels. A chimney 32, Fig. 1, into which the electrodes project through one or more slots one each side, draws the air or other gas to be treated through the slots and in some cases through additional side or bottom inlets. The gas may be first injected on to the remoter parts of the electrodes by means of pipes 36 traversing chambers in which the electrodes are enclosed. Further cooling of the electrodes may be effected by spraying them with water in spaces subdivided from the chambers by vertical or other partitions 39<a>. Several furnaces may be electrically connected in series, the arcs in each furnace being in parallel.
Patent GB-191224678-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Boats.
Inventor: APEL ADOLPH EMIL
IPC: B63B1/20
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-10-28
Abstract: 24,678. Apel, A. E. Oct. 28. Hydroplane vessels.-In a boat of the kind in which the hull from amidship to the stern is formed as a single groove of relatively shallow depth, the bottom parts of the sides curve downwards from a point above the normal water-line at the bow, and then upwards towards the stern, and form bilges constituting the lowest parts of the bottom for the greater and rear portion of the boat, while the grooved bottom decreases in transverse curvature towards the stern, where it approximates to the level of the bilge lines. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the keel 4 projects below the bilge line 3, 6 at the bow and extends above the plane of the bilge 6 aft of amidship for a short distance only. The sides 5 of the keel are preferably curved, and turn spirally until the curves merge into the single groove at the rear of the boat; by this construction, air and water are confined by the bottom of the boat. The sides 2 of the boat are flared outwards at the bow and assume a more vertical position rearwards. In a modification, the bottom of the boat is downwardly curved at the bow, is gradually flattened rearwards, and is then upwardly curved, terminating in a flat or approximately flat portion at the stern.
Patent GB-191227354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Raising Liquids, Compressing Air, and the like purposes.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 27,354. Leigh, A. G. Nov. 28. Direct air-pressure apparatus, automatic.- Comprises an apparatus for raising liquids or compressing air &c. by utilizing the cumulative pressure derived from a number of high-level water tanks and low-level air tanks connected up in series. The water is supplied to the high-level tanks 1<a>, 1, 1 from a pipe 8, the arrangement being such that the tank 1<a> fills first and the others in succession. The tanks 1 are connected to low-level air tanks 2 by pipes 3, and as water enters the tanks 1 in succession it flows down these pipes and compresses air in the corresponding tanks. This pressure is transmitted by air pipes 4 to the spaces above the water in the tanks 1, so that by the time water has entered the last of the tanks 2, the pressure acting upon the surface of the water in the tank 1<a> is the accumulated head due to columns of water in all the pipes 3. The pressure so generated may be utilized to raise water through a delivery pipe 9 ; or it may raise liquid from a low-level forcing- chamber 26 ; or it may compress air in an air reservoir 22. The water from the tanks 1, 2 is finally discharged by the opening of a valve 31 caused by the movement of a tumbling lever 20 carrying a vessel 17 into which the water overflowing from the last tank 1 discharges. The water from the vessel 17 escapes through a passage in the lever 20 opened by its movement, whereupon the tumbling lever resumes its former position and the whole operation starts afresh.
Patent GB-191227884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Golf Caddies or the like.
Inventor: NASH JOHN PETER
IPC: A63B55/04
Filed: 1912-12-03
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 27,884. Nash, J. P. Dec. 3. Drawings to Specification. Bags for golf clubs. -In a golf bag having arms pivoted thereto adapted to be spread apart to form a stand, the pivots are extended as rods to the top of the bag, which may be further stiffened by a helical wire or diagonal strutting between the wires.
Patent GB-191229801-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Means for Galvanizing or Coating Metallic Sheets.
Inventor: FOLLAND HENRY
IPC: C23C2/00
Filed: 1912-12-27
Granted: 1913-12-29
Abstract: 29,801. Folland, H., Morris, T. A., and Griffiths, W. Dec. 27. Galvanizing and coating by dipping.-Metal sheets to be coated are passed through a flux box b into a bath of lead or other heavy metal, and are directed by guides d, submerged rolls h, and guides i up through molten zinc floating on the lead &c. to delivery rolls j. The zinc is confined between a partition f and the wall of the bath a, and the zinc through which the plates pass out of the bath is further confined between partitions s, and small plates u are fitted on the guides i, to exclude dross from the rolls. An air-pipe p is arranged with nozzles q projecting through apertures in the brickwork to force the fire to the upper part of the bath. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 7332/92, 2509/03, and 5668/10.
Patent GB-191300504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Systems for Starting Engines and the like.
Inventor: KETTERING CHARLES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1911-12-27
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 504. Kettering, C. F. June 15, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Controlling different functions by same lever. -In an engine starting system such as is described in Specification 28,903/11 in which a dynamo-electric machine is coupled to the engine to start it, the ordinary clutch pedal is at starting connected to the coupling-gearing and to a switch, so that when depressed it opens the main clutch, couples the machine to the engine, and changes battery connexions. Specification 29,085/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191301032-A (GB)
Title: Breech Mechanism with Knuckle Joint for Automatic Fire Arms.
Inventor: SCHWARZLOSE ANDREAS WILHELM
IPC: F41A9/52
Filed: 1913-01-14
Granted: 1914-02-16
Abstract: 1032. Schwarzlose, A. W. Jan. 14. Breech actions, sliding breech - block; breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block; breech actions, hinged breechblock.-Relates to automatic guns having a toggle-link action, especially to the kind in which the front link forms the breech-block, and consists in mounting both the closing and the firing devices in the links of the toggle. The closing-spring is mounted within the rear link, and the firing-pin within the front link. The invention is shown in Figs. 1 and 2 applied to a rifle. The front toggle s is hinged to a sliding guide-piece v and carries the firing-pin b<1>, the sear n, and a sliding cocking-bar k. The sear is operated by a pawl w on a sliding trigger bar a, which is moved backwards and forwards during the opening and closing movements of the breech-block. When the bar is in the forward position, as shown in Fig. 1, it forms a stop for the cartridges in the magazine. The closing-spring f is provided with a sliding plunger i, which acts on a cam d<1> fixed on the rear pivot d. The cam is so formed that, when the breech is fully open as shown in Fig. 2, the spring does not exert sufficient force to start the closing movement. During automatic use of the gun, this dead-centre is overcome by the trigger spring f<2>, which acts as a buffer. To put the recoil spring f entirely out of action, this cam d<1> is turned forwards by means of a handle d<2> until its point engages the lower part of the bevel on the spring plunger; the cam then simply turns with the rear link. The extractor may be made resilient as shown in Fig. 11. The forward end of the trigger pawl w forms the ejector. Grooves for a charger guide are formed in a extension s<5> in the front togglelink.
Patent GB-191301077-A (GB)
Title: An Unpuncturable Nonskidding Tyre for Bicycles or Motors and the like.
Inventor: AUKETT JOHN
IPC: B60B9/22
Filed: 1913-07-14
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 1077. Aukett, J. July 14. Tyres with rims enclosing air tubes or chambers.-A channel rim with detachable side plates b is fitted with a waterproof canvas lining d and encloses a solid rubber cushion g combined with an inflatable tube e. An aperture h for inspecting the condition of the tube is closed by a plug i in the side plate. Surrounding the cushion is a leather band k, a packing band, and a spring metal band m with a sliding joint. The tread ring consists of rings of rubbery p separated from metal rings o by waterproof canvas washers q.
Patent GB-191301453-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tie for Binding Together Scaffold Poles and other Temporary Structures.
Inventor: BULLOWS WILFRED LAWSON
IPC: E04G7/04
Filed: 1913-01-18
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 1453. Bullows, W. L. Jan. 18. Scaffolding. - Relates to scaffold ties of the kind in which two coupling- members for the lashing- chains &c. are mounted on a screwed rod, and consists in forming the coupling - members with chain-attaching means, as hooks d, or eyes e, on opposite sides of the screws, whereby bending of the screws is avoided. One or more chains may be used and provided with projections to increase the grip upon the poles.
Patent GB-191302465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Silk and other Nitro-cellulose Products.
Inventor: DUCLAUX JACQUES
IPC: D01F2/26
Filed: 1913-01-30
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 2465. Duclaux, J. Feb. 5, 1912, [Convention date]. Nitrates; carboxylates.-Methyl and ethyl formates used as solvents in the manufacture of artificial silk or other objects having a nitrocellulose base are recovered by passing the air containing the vapours of the solvent into an alkaline solution, such as caustic soda or lime water, treating the formate so obtained with sufficient strong acid to separate the formic acid, and distilling the solution in a rectifying- apparatus with approximately double the theoretical amount of methyl or ethyl alcohol for the recovery of the formate. The excess of alcohol is recovered after the formate has distilled off. The process is also applicable if mixtures of the formate and methyl or ethyl alcohol are used as the solvent of the nitrocellulose. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the use of methyl or ethyl formates as solvents for other esters of cellulose; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191308500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sterilisation of Liquids.
Inventor: EDWARDS REGINALD FRANK
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 1913-04-10
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 8500. Edwards, R. F. April 10. Radiations, effecting reactions by.-Liquids such as milk, water, and liquids containing ferments are sterilized by subjecting them to the action of ultra.-violet rays when in' a state of fine sub-division, namely as a spray or mist. The treatment may take place in a vacuum, in air, or in an inert atmosphere. In the case of milk, it is preferred to effect the spraying at an homogenizing-nozzle, and it is convenient to treat the spray in a vertical tower with lamps placed at intervals, the spray being moved through the tower by a circulation of gas.