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Patent GB-191217240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Devices.
IPC: B41C1/08
Filed: 1912-07-24
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 17,240. Addressograph, Ltd., [Duncan, J. S.]. July 24. Printing - surfaces. - In stamping printing characters on a sheet-metal blank to make a printing-plate, the metal 20 between the characters 19 is raised above the level of the metal between the lines which remains in the original plane of the plate, thus allowing the characters to be stamped closer together than heretofore, without unduly straining the metal portions 20. To effect this, the face portions 17 of the counterpart die 10 above and below the sunk character 16, project more than the face portions 18 at each side of the character 16, and the character on the die 11 is raised higher than usual above the face 15 of the die 11, so that the face 15 co-acts with the portions 17 to keep the portions between the lines at their original level, and flat, while the character on the die 11 projects right into the depression 16 on the counterpart die 10.
Patent GB-191219767-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Extinguishing and Preventing the Spread of Fire in Buildings.
Inventor: GLOVER JOHN GEORGE
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 1912-08-29
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 19,767. Glover, J. G. Aug. 29. Buildings modified for minimizing fires and for fire-extinguishing; sprinkling systems, non- automatic.-The ordinary flooring B of a room is provided with an additional flooring C, a short wall D around the edge of the flooring and of each opening I, and an interposed layer A of felt, so as to retain a sheet of water when sprinkling-apparatus is operated, thus preventing the spread of fire to other rooms. An additional sloping flooring J may be constructed around the opening I, which is provided with a ladder K. A section of the flooring C adjacent to the door is hinged and weighted, so that it swings into a vertical position against the door when the latter is closed, and is returned to the horizontal position when the door is opened. A water pipe leads to each room and is connected to spraying-devices near the roof or ceiling, the pipes being supplied through taps operable from the outside of the building.
Patent GB-191221367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Aldehydes and Ketones from the Corresponding Alcohols.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C07C45/00
Filed: 1912-09-19
Granted: 1913-09-19
Abstract: 21,367. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Sept. 19. Aldehydes and ketones are obtained by passing the attenuated vapours of the corresponding primary and secondary alcohols of the aliphatic, aromatic, and monocyclic hydroaromatic series, over a heated catalyst. The attenuation is effected by reduction of pressure or by admixture with an indifferent gas. In examples, benzyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, and o-methylcyclohexanol are used as parent materials. The Provisional Specification is not limited to the treatment of alcohols of the above-mentioned types. Specifications 9008/05, 9550/05, and 17,573/06 are referred to.
Patent GB-191221844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Chains for Doors, Windows or the like.
Inventor: MARLIERE HENRI
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 1912-09-25
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 21,844. MarliÞre, H. Sept. 25, 1911, [Convention date]. [Addition to 22,135/11.] Door-chains; padlocks.-In a safety-chain of the kind described in the parent Specification, in which the chain is provided with a padlock so that it can be manipulated from the outside of the door or window, the padlock is secured at or near one end of the chain instead of in the middle, to render it easily accessible when the fastening is applied to a door &c. having a single leaf. The plate d with which the stud c on one end of the chain engages is provided with two alined slots e, for adjustability. A padlock of any suitable type, having either a pivoted or a sliding shackle, may be used. The pivoted shackle g of the padlock shown in Fig. 1 is notched at k to facilitate closure when it has been passed through the staple h.
Patent GB-191223336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Valves.
Inventor: COCKBURN DAVID
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 1912-10-12
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 23,336. Cockburn, D., and Mac Nicoll, D. Oct. 12. Safety-valves.-A safety-valve of the type provided with both a direct and auxiliary valve control comprises a main lift valve I secured to a spindle 0 provided with a piston S and loaded by a spring Y adjusted by a screw h. A similarly-arranged auxiliary valve H has a lighter load, and the seat J is provided with a chamber L, with a pipe E<1> leading to the space below the piston S, the space above the piston communicating with the atmosphere through a passage W. In the event of the auxiliary valve sticking, the main valve acts as an auxiliary valve, being provided with a chambered seat and pipe connexion F' leading to the space below the piston R for that purpose. The pipes E<1>, F<1> are fitted with screw baffles, and both valve spindles are connected to an easing- lever s.
Patent GB-191223887-A (GB)
Title: Pocket Electric Lamp Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: NEUBURGER HENRY
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1912-10-19
Granted: 1913-10-20
Abstract: 23,887. Neuburger, H. Oct. 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Lamp and flash signals.-A pocket electric battery lamp, having a press - button 3 adapted to make contact with a battery terminal, is also provided with a key switch 4 for signalling. The switch 4 is pivoted to the metal case, and provided with two springs 6, 7; a contact on the switch passes through a hole in the case, and engages a contact - strip 9 connected to the beforementioned battery terminal, to complete the circuit. A rubber ring 12 can be placed under the switch when this is not required.
Patent GB-191225354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Plackets and other Openings in Wearing Apparel or the like.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: A44B19/22
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 25,354. Lake, W. E., [Bowen, W. F.]. Nov. 5. Sliding-clasp fastenings. - The edges 13 of placket-holes &c. are drawn together by sheetmetal slides 17 attached to a drawing-tape 14 by means of down-turned edges 16, Fig. 4, and having curved portions 18 outwardly flared at 19, Fig. 5, for embracing the edges 13. These edges are formed by cords 12 attached to separate strips 11 secured to the edges of the fabric 10. To facilitate the starting of the opening movement, two of the slides 17 are preferably secured close together at the open end of the placket. An alternative form of slide preferably suitable for the first slide of the series is shown in Fig. 8, in which the slide consists of two parts, the shanks 24 of which are pivoted together at 25.
Patent GB-191300495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Springs.
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1913-01-07
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 495. Iden, W. J., and Associated Equipment Co. Jan. 7. Composite and volute springs.-Relates to vehicle suspension devices in which the usual laminar springs are assisted by coil springs, and consists in employing as the coil springs volute springs having one or more turns towards their smaller ends stiffer than those towards the larger ends; preferably each turn is stiffer than the one next larger to it. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the volute spring D is of the same thickness throughout, but diminishes in width towards its larger end, which rests in, or is bolted to, a socket C<1> on the vehicle frame C. At its smaller end, it rests over a conical plug B<2> screwed into a member B which is bolted to the laminar suspension spring A. The spring is compressed slightly when the vehicle is unloaded. The cross-section of the spring may be circular, oval, or rectangular, the stiffness being varied by varying its area.
Patent GB-191302259-A (GB)
Title: Metallic Piston-rod and Valve Spindle Gland Packing.
Inventor: MCDONNELL PATRICK
IPC: F16J15/26
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1914-01-28
Abstract: 2259. McDonnell, P. Jan. 28. Packing, metallic.-Packing for piston-rods. valve spindles, &c. consists of soft-metal rings E divided into halves and compressed between solid bevelled brass rings D, combined with a soft-metal ring F which is expanded against the rod and the stuffing-box by a follower G. For convenience in handling, the rings E are incompletely divided at the time of manufacture, the division being completed before the rings are placed in the box.
Patent GB-191302586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Braking of Machinery.
IPC: B66B15/00
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 2586. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie, and Thallmayer, L. Jan. 31. Dash-pots; vibrationdampers. - Relates to weight - applied brakes for hoisting-engines &c., having spring or like buffer means interposed between the weight and the brake lever, and consists in providing for damping the recoil of the spring &c. The brake lever i, Fig. 1, is connected to the weight m through a rod f, dashpot piston b, and spring o, so that, when the lever is released from a catch q, the energy of the falling weight is absorbed bythe spring and bv the resistance to the flow of liquid through the holes in the piston b, the recoil of the spring being damped by the flow of liquid through an adjustable by-pass y. In a modified form, the dash-pot is replaced by a ratchetwheel, held by a pawl and having frictional engagement with a pinion gearing with a rack on the rod f, so that free compression of the spring o is allowed by the slipping of the ratchet, the recoil being damped by the friction between the ratchet-wheel and pinion. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the dash-pot is arranged between the weight and the ground, and the lever i is connected to a collar k sliding on the rod f and supporting a spring h, the upper end of which is fixed to the rod f. Another spring p' may be placed in the bottom of the dash-pot. Fig. 6 shows a combination of the forms shown in Figs. 1 and 4, means being also provided for regulating the brake pressure. The dashpot piston b, acting on the ground, is provided with a hollow piston-rod c having apertures z. which are automatically closed, so as to arrest the braking action when the spring h becomes compressed, by a valve d connected by rods g to the collar k; or the descent of the piston b may be arrested by providing a dash-pot outlet p longitudinally adjustable on the wall of the cylinder. Further descent of the piston b may be allowed by providing an outlet controlled by a valve r, the spring of which may be adjustable in accordance with the load on the hauling-, motor by an electro-magnet having two windings u, t, the former of which is connected to the armature terminals of the hauling-motor v in circuit with a dynamo-electric machine w, while the latter coil is connected to a shunt traversed by the main circuit. The adjustment of the valve spring is maintained constant during braking by a segment x engaged by a pawl q<1> operated together with the weight-releasing catch q. The valve r may be prevented from operating until the spring o has been compressed. Another method of regulating the pressure beneath the piston b consists in allowing the fluid to pass into additional chambers which may be connected up or disconnected as required.
Patent GB-191306054-A (GB)
Title: Package Delivery Bicycle.
Inventor: STEINBERG ISRAEL
IPC: B62K7/00
Filed: 1913-03-11
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 6054. Steinberg, I. March 25, 1912, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Supports.-A stand or support for a carrier bicycle is formed of a substantially triangular frame which is pivoted to the rear-wheel axle or to the chain-stays and is normally held raised by a catch upon the mud-guard.
Patent GB-191306869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Airships.
Inventor: THOMPSON NORMAN ARTHUR
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1913-03-20
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 6869. Thompson, N. A. March 20. Aerial machines with aerostats; aerostats, steering and balancing.-A dirigible air-ship comprises a stream-line gas-body with compartments at each end for the passengers &c. and one or more passages connecting the compartments. The framework consists of a central tapered tube a made of me'al, or strips of wood bound together by hoops, or of layers of wood glued together with fabric in between. A nose band tail cap care connected to the extremities of the tube, and on it are threaded conical partitions f, of varying size stiffened by radial arms g. From cap to cap, over the edges of the partitions f are stretched wires h either true fore and aft or helically and the outside envelope is passed under and over the wires. A trolly p may run oii rails in the tube a, through which may pass pipes and lighting and telephone wires, and at the central part of the tube a vertical passage may communicate with an upper gun platform. The compartments may be divided into floors m, and the propellers may be driven direct from the rear chamber. The lower part of the fabric may be waterproof so that the vessel will float on water. A rigid keel may be fitted. Conning-towers o are provided in each chamber.
Patent GB-191308470-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Packing for Piston Rods and the like.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT
IPC: F16J15/24
Filed: 1913-04-10
Granted: 1914-04-14
Abstract: 8470. Allen, R. April 10. [Addition to 26,674/10.] Packing, metallic; packing, non-metallic; followers, bushes, and the like; packing, inserting and extracting; packing, adjusting; stuffing - boxes, substitutes for.-Improvements in packing of the type described in the parent Specification consist in arranging the inexpansible rings c which form the abutments for the oblique springs to fit the rod instead of fitting the stuffing-box, in forming the abutment rings, followers, and bushes in halves, and in facing the packing-rings with vulcanite. As shown in Fig. 3, one or more segmental rings d are employed, acted upon by oblique springs j. The rings are of the type in which the wearing-surface is small in comparison with the lateral surface in order to prevent undue expansion by leakage fluid. The rings c forming abutments for the springs j fit the rod instead of the stuffing-box. In order to facilitate insertion of the abutment rings c, and the follower rings and bushes e<1>, h, h<1>, &c., these rings may be made in halves secured together by solid rings e<2> received in recesses in the rings. A set-screw m serves to secure the separating- ring l during renewal of the soft self-lubricating packing f. This packing is compressed by a follower h acted on by springs i. The bushes, followers, abutment rings, &c. are formed with grooves which act as additional packing.
Patent GB-191309660-A (GB)
Title: A New Process for Imprinting Lettering, Designs, and the like, upon Metal.
Inventor: OTT EMIL
IPC: B44C1/24
Filed: 1913-04-24
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 9660. Ott, E. April 24. Ornamenting.-Consists in a process for imprinting designs and letters on metal surfaces. The surface is coloured, coated with clear or coloured adhesive varnish over which a layer of metal or other foil or thin sheet, which may be coloured, is applied. The letters or designs are then stamped into the plate by a steel or other die, and the foil removed from the unprinted parts by rubbing with french chalk or a brush. The plate is finally varnished or lacquered.
Patent GB-191309784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hatpins.
Inventor: WALTER KAHN
IPC: A44B9/06
Filed: 1913-04-25
Abstract: 9784. Kahn, W. June 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Pins, dress and like; pin heads.-Relates to many-pronged pins, and consists in mounting the prongs so that they are movable towards and away from each other. In the form shown, they are carried and urged outwards by springs b, c, which may be compressed by sliding buttons f, g. In a modification, one spring only is used.
Patent GB-191312262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Manhole Doors.
Inventor: NOBLE HUGH THOMAS
IPC: B63B19/14
Filed: 1913-05-26
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 12,262. Noble, H. T. May 26. Man-hole doors.-Relates to manhole covers for ships' tanks &c., the upper surface of the cover and nuts being flush with the deck &c. The cover is formed of two plates A, B held together by three or more bolts E, the portions of the plates A, B which are in contact being all in the same plane. The door abuts against a ring C riveted to the deck X and a curb may be formed in the plate B to engage with the ring C and thus ensure centring. The nuts on the bolts E are covered with small removable plates F. To remove the cover, the nut on the central bolt is removed and replaced by the tool shown in Fig. 4 consisting of a handle L formed with a screw socket to engage the bolt E, and a nut M. By turning the nut M, the plate A is lowered till it rests on brackets D attached to the ring C. The tool shown in Fig. 6 is then removed and the plate B lifted by the tool shown in Fig. 3. This consists of a pin G with an enlarged head sliding in a sleeve H consisting of two parts hinged to a head I and having a groove K round its lower end. On raising the pin G, the halves of the sleeve H are forced apart and the groove K engages with the plate B, which can then be lifted.
Patent GB-191314432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: CROSS WILLIAM
Filed: 1913-06-21
Granted: 1914-06-23
Abstract: 14,432. Cross, W., [Soc. des Perfectionnements Ó la Vaporisation]. June 21. Roasting-furnaces; charging and discharging; hearths.-A furnace for burning different kinds of coal, and pulverulent and refuse fuel, and applicable also for roasting certain ores mixed with small coal comprises three reciprocating grates F, G, I arranged cascade fashion, the grate I being situated in a chamber arranged beneath the floor of the chamber containing the grates F, G. Fuel is fed to the grate F from a hopper A by means of a rotary drum C having internal bars C<3> adapted to subdivide the fuel. Movement of the grate F causes the fuel to pass on to the grate G, from which it passes on to the grate I, where combustion is completed, the ashes &c. passing into a rotary discharging-drum J similar to the drum C. Air inlets T admit air under pressure beneath grates F, G, while a small amount of air passes through the ashes in the grate I and mingles with the gases passing to the outlet flue K. The fuelfeeding and ash-discharging drums and the grates are interconnected by rods and bell-crank levers and actuated simultaneously by belt, worm, and ratchet gearing. A door R enables an initial charge to be placed in the grates F, G for lighting up.
Patent GB-191314445-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support for Ships' Hatch Covers and the like.
Inventor: GLASS HENRY MATIER
IPC: B63B19/14
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 14,445. Glass, H. M. June 23. Hatches.-The supports for hatch covers are secured on the inner side of the coaming a, and consist of an angle-bar -d or sectional material of bulbous formation at the edge forming the opening so that injury to bagged cargo is minimized.
Patent GB-191315053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sharpening Devices.
Inventor: HAYWOOD EDMUND BURKE
IPC: B24D15/06
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 15,053. Haywood, E. B. June 30. Filing - apparatus, reciprocating. - A knifesharpener comprises a pair.of blocks 10, 11 the opposed faces of which carry files 12 having bevelled edges, the files of one block being in staggered relation to those of the other. A bow spring 17 is secured to and embraces the blocks. The knife is sharpened by drawing it lengthways between the blocks.
Patent GB-191320049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Tread Bands or Tyres for Pneumatic or other Elastic Tyres for the Wheels of Motor and other Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: RUSHTON THOMAS HENRY
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 1913-09-05
Granted: 1914-09-07
Abstract: 20,049. Rushton, T. H. Sept. 5. Tread bands.-Relates to tread bands of the kind in which metal strips or plates are secured to a flexible metal band or bands, the whole being made into a hoop to fit around the tyre, and particularly to the tread band described in Specification 18,469/11. Metal tread plates A are secured to one or more flat metal bands B having one end slotted to pass the stud or studs which secure the end plate or plates on the other end of the band or bands, the ends of the band being drawn together around the tyre by a cramp or otherwise and secured together by bolts, pins, &c. F passing through eyes in the end tread plates. The slotted ends of the bands pass between the other ends of the band and washers C riveted on the studs.
Patent GB-191320218-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Shirt-cuff Links.
Inventor: FOX ERNEST ALFRED
IPC: A44B5/00
Filed: 1913-09-08
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 20,218. Fox, E. A. Sept. 8. Studs. - A stud for shirt cuffs has an elongated head B with pointed ends, pivoted at its centre to the wire legs A. Notches D near the ends enable the head to be held in line with the shank while it is being inserted. The base member C is rigidly fixed to the shank ; it may be of the same shape as the head B.
Patent GB-191320258-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Consuming by Fire Dynamite Fumes, Gases, and Dust in the Atmosphere caused by Blasting, Drilling, and the like in Mines.
Inventor: ALDERSON WILLIAM
IPC: E21F5/00
Filed: 1913-09-08
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 20,258. Alderson, W. Sept. 8. Explosive and combustible gases, destroying.- Ignited combustible material is carried in trucks, pans, or vessels mounted on wheels arranged to run on wires in mines, so that the ignited material may be moved towards any fumes or dust caused by drilling or blasting so as to consume them. In coal and other mines, the vessels may be kept travelling continuously in places which are first freed by expelling any accumulation of gas by an air-blast, so that the ignited material prevents any further accumulation of gas and dust.
Patent GB-191323163-A (GB)
Title: A Match Striker.
Inventor: KNOWLES EVA
IPC: A24F29/00
Filed: 1913-10-14
Granted: 1914-10-14
Abstract: 23,163. Knowles, E. Oct. 14. Match - striking surfaces.-A plate having a roughened or other striking - surface and means for attaching it to the clothing, for example inside a coat lapel, may be formed with a shallow roughened depression, Fig. 1, the ends of which may slope so as to deflect the match away from the cloth. The attaching- means may consist of brooch pins, Fig. 2, clips, &c., arranged close to the plate to prevent it from rocking. In modifications, a U-pin has its bend pivoted in a turned-over end portion of the plate, and its free ends engageable in turned-over side portions; or the pins may be fixed rigidly to the plate so as to lie against it, the ends of the pins being bent to enter the cloth. The pins may be waved and the back of the plate grooved or serrated. A plate to be attached to a pocket may be provided with a spring clip having an outwardly-turned free end. The plate may be of any material, and may be provided with a steel striking-surface. The face of the plate, or the part surrounding the striking-surface, may be enamelled, engraved, or otherwise ornamented. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 22,435/91, 15,977/94, 1719/95, 18,351/02, 26,636/02, and 2720/03.