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Patent GB-191205534-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Signal, or Indicator, for Taximeter Cabs, or other similar Public Vehicles.
Inventor: HILLMAN PERCY TOM
Filed: 1912-03-05
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 5534. Hillman, P. T. March 5. ' Engaged ' and like indicators.-In order to indicate at night the state of hire of a taxicab, circuits are closed by the movements of the flag so as to illuminate one of two signs. The chambers 1, 2 conspicuously placed have translucent fronts 3 suitably inscribed and contain electric lamps 4 which are thrown into and out of circuit by means of contacts on the flag arm and taximeter. A plug 9 enables the lamps to be cut out when not required.
Patent GB-191206770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Trimming Embroidery and the like.
Inventor: GOLDBERG MEYER
IPC: D06C13/04
Filed: 1912-03-19
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 6770. Goldberg, M., Goldberg, A., Goldberg, B., Goldberg, M. C., Goldberg, W., and Goldberg, L. March 19. Cutting-out embroidery etc.; vertical-cutter type for cutting sheet material in direction, of feed.-In a machine for cutting-out embroidery &c. by a reciprocating punch, the work is fed automatically under the punch in accordance with the line of stitching &c. The work is fed intermittently over a table 12<b>, Fig. 1, and the raised portion of the embroidery &c. is engaged by a work guide 55<b>, through which the punch passes. This guide is adapted to be laterally displaced against the action of a spring 54<b>, the guide 55<b> being carried by a slidable plate 44<b> for this purpose. The plate 44<b> is provided with an arm 43<b> carrying a sleeve 42<b>, in which is an actuating-member 46<b> adapted to be depressed by a reciprocating rod 37<b> to actuate one of two bell-crank levers 39<b>, which, through suitable gearing, serves to rock a spindle 68<b> in one or other direction. The rocking of this spindle serves through levers 67<b> to displace longitudinally the feed-rollers 64<b>. These feedrollers are driven intermittently at each reciprocation of the punch through ratchet mechanism 78<b>, 76<b> actuated by a lever 38<b> disposed between the levers 39<b> and operated eaeh time either of these levers is depressed. Pivoted members 74<b>, 75<b> bear on the work and keep it taut as it passes over the table 12<b>. A modification is shown in Fig. 2 in which the work is fed under the punch by feed points carried by a feed plate 42 capable of limited horizontal movement in all directions. This feed plate is carried by an oscillating frame adapted to move the feed points intermittently in and out of engagement with the work. This feed plate is given a regular intermittent forward movement to advance the work under the punch and an occasional lateral movement in a direction determined by the pattern of the embroidery. The movements of the feed plate are effected by a link 124, which is moved in the required direction by a selective operation of levers 117, 118, 119. Such selection is determined by the positioning of a depressible actuating-member 107, which is mounted in a sleeve 106 carried by a resiliently - mounted work-engaging frame 98, which is capable of a limited horizontal movement in all directions and follows the outline of the work. The actuating-members 107, 46<b>, Fig. 1, are provided with reduced extensions to secure variations in the extent of the feed.
Patent GB-191207738-A (GB)
Title: Pillow Slips, Cushion Covers, and the like.
Inventor: KNIGHT RONALD ALEXANDER CAIRNS
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1912-03-30
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 7738. Knight, R. A. C., [trading as Knight & Co., R.]. March 30. Cushion and like covers. - A casing or cover for pillows, cushions, &c., is formed at one or both ends with a restricted opening b, the corners being stitched or eyeleted as shown at c. The cushion is squeezed through the opening and its corners then fit into the closed corners of the cover, by which means it is securely retained without having to close the opening by buttons. The frill c is made double at the end, so as to mask the opening b, the cushion thereby being usable either face up.
Patent GB-191208206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RIESZ MIKLOS
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 8206. Riesz, M. April 5, 1911, [Convention date]. Sparking-plugs. - To prevent short-circuiting of the plug by soot, the insulator c has a number of deep concentric cavities d.
Patent GB-191208540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Firebridges of Marine Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: BLAKE FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: F23M3/00
Filed: 1912-04-11
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 8540. Blake, F. J., and Caldwell, R. J. April 11. Fire-bridges; fire-bars and grates.-In firebridges made up of independent bars sloping up from the grate, the bars are locked at both ends and are independent of the main fire-bars. As shown in Fig. 1, a hollow bearer comprising a perforated base 2, front wall 3, rear wall 4 with lip 16, side walls, and webs supports the firebars 1 and the bridge bars 11. The bridge-bars have lugs 17, 18 locking them in position and are inserted by passing the lugs 17 through a slot in the lip 16 and sliding them into position. The bridge-bars also have spacing pieces 21, 22 providing air passages between them, and the lugs and bars may vary in width at the centre and ends of the bridge. The bearer may be made of one or more parts bolted together, and as shown in Fig. 4, the rear wall may wholly or in part be of diminished height and supporting the horizontal lugs 38, a lipped plate 40 being bolted to it to lock the bars. As shown in Fig. 8, the front wall 50 may be recessed and receive hooks 55 on the bars 56, and the bars may be slid along from the end of the bridge, the end plates 52 being, as shown, suitably shaped to permit this. Suitably-shaped plates engaging the flue walls may keep the bars in position.
Patent GB-191212675-A (GB)
Title: Improved Retort for the Manufacture of Coal Gas.
Inventor: HUNT PHILIP CHARLES HOLMES
IPC: C10B1/06
Filed: 1912-05-29
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 12,675. Hunt, P. C. H., and Tipper, F. J. Sept. 16, 1911, [Convention date]. Retort furnaces.-Gas retorts are set directly one upon another, a flattened surface such as a' being formed on the exterior of a raised portion a to serve as a seating.
Patent GB-191212836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch-operating and similar Mechanism.
IPC: F16D13/04
Filed: 1912-05-31
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 12,836. Triumph Cycle Co., and Franklin, A. G. May 31. Clutches, friction; gearing for stopping and starting machinery; controlling variable-speed gearing.-Relates to means for supporting and operating the sleeves of clutches and similar mechanism, particularly applicable to speedgearing of the kind described in Specification 27,499/11. The Figure shows the application to the sleeve A of a plate clutch Y. The sleeve is supported by a ball bearing C on a stationary casing E. The outer ball race D is operated for disengagement of the clutch by pins H in a rotatable screwed ring J engaging a thread K on the casing E.
Patent GB-191216992-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Production of Electric Power for use in connection with Wireless Telegraphy or Wireless Telephony on Aeroplanes and Waterplanes.
Inventor: WHITE CLAUDE GRAHAME
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1913-08-22
Abstract: 16,992. White, C. Grahame-, and Fothergill, H. July 22. Drawings to Specification. Electric generators, arrangement of.-Instead of using storage batteries for wireless signalling on aeroplanes, waterplanes, &c., an electric generator driven direct from the propeller, or from the driving-motor, is used as the source of power. The motor, propeller, and the generator may be arranged with any one of them between the other two. The generator may have its exciting field formed by permanent magnets, and the field or the armature may be rotated.
Patent GB-191223156-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Icing Cakes and the like.
Inventor: BALLINGER ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: A21C15/00
Filed: 1912-10-10
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 23,156. Ballinger, A. E. Oct. 10. Coating bakers' and confectioners' goods.- Apparatus for icing cakes &c. comprises a cake table rotatably mounted in a stand which carries an arm upon which are adjustably mounted blades for spreading the icing. The stand a is mounted upon three legs which may be screwed to a bench or the like. The spindle of the table h is mounted in a bearing f and is driven by bevelgearing from the handle k. Pivoted at o to an extension of the table is a bent arm n the lower end of which is bifurcated and embraces the extension a. The arm is normally held in a vertical position by a spring r and a stop n<1>. Slotted blades u, v are carried by clamping-blocks x and may be adjusted to suit different sized cakes and thicknesses of icing. The arm together with the blades may be moved out of engagement with the cake and held in the disengaged position by a pivoted spring strip y, which engages in holes in the longer end of the bifurcated part of the arm n.
Patent GB-191303958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock Absorbers or other Spring Devices.
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1913-02-15
Granted: 1914-02-16
Abstract: 3958. Quant, E., and Car Springs, Ltd. Feb. 15. Composite and laminar springs.-Relates to shock-absorbing devices for the spring suspensions of motor-vehicles, and consists in the employment together of a spring of the flat type operatively interposed between two thrust members, one of which . exerts a thrust upon the root of the spring and the other at a point which recedes from the root as the spring yields, a backing-member being provided to reinforce the spring as it yields. A two-part casing 1, Fig. 1, is connected by sockets 2 to the dumb-iron, and is formed with a central tubular part 4 carrying a plunger 5 which has sockets 6 for the roots of the laminated springs 10, each socket being extended to form the backing-plate. The springs 10 are arranged side by side. A helical spring 7 supports the plunger head and is carried by a cup 8 supported by a second spring 9, the cup being connected by side lugs to the rods 13 which are attached to the laminated bearing-springs of the vehicle. The free ends of the springs 10 bear against pins 12 mounted in sockets 11 in the casing 1. The casing 1 may be filled with lubricant.
Patent GB-191303959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roadway Construction.
Inventor: FLERE THOMAS HOCART
IPC: E01C3/06
Filed: 1913-02-15
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 3959. FlÞre, T. H. Feb. 15. Block paving; foundations.-Consists in constructing a roadway in the form of a number of arcs, each arc being formed of a number of blocks, each of approximately the same size and form. In cases where a resilient layer is provided between the blocks and the paving, expanded metal is arranged in the upper part of the foundation. Fig. 1 shows a section through a roadway formed of granite blocks 5 arranged upon a resilient layer 4 formed of coarse sand, rubber composition, stone screenings, furnace slag, or the like mixed with bitumen. The resilient layer 4 is placed upon a concrete foundation 1 in the upper part of which a layer 3 of expanded metal may be embedded. The spaces between the blocks are partly filled with powdered granite slag, quartz, &c. over which is placed a filling of rubber or bituminous compound. The courses of blocks are arranged, as shown in Fig. 3, in arcs transversely to the roadway, the longitudinal joints being discontinuous. The blocks may be arranged in arcs of varying radii.
Patent GB-191305041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Travelling Grates for Furnaces.
IPC: F23H11/18
Filed: 1913-02-27
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 5041. Steinm³ller, L. & C. Feb. 20, [Convention date]. C'?'(tt6A', fire-bridges. -Relates to means for preventing the entry of air at the rear ends of chain grates, of the type having one or more hinged flaps suspended behind the fire-bridge. A hollow water - cooled bridge 2 is supported above the grate by trunnions which allow it to swing to permit the passage of the larger pieces of burnt fuel. One trunnion is hollow for the supply of water from a constant-level reservoir. The air-seal flaps 3 are bent to form arms 5 which pass through a transverse slot 4 in the rear of the bridge and dip into the water. Steam generated in the bridge passes through the slot 4 and is induced into the furnace through the ash, thus cooling both the flaps and the ash. The joint between the bridge and the cover-plate 10 may be made air-tight by means of asbestos &c.
Patent GB-191310068-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Wheels.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
IPC: B60B9/20
Filed: 1913-04-29
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 10,068. Mills, C. K., [Miller, C. W., and Hartley, G. D.]. April 29. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions. - Pneumatic cushions 20 are secured against the inner periphery of the rim 6 by segmental clamping- plates 25, Fig. 2, which are connected, in pairs, by headed pins 30. An outer elastic tyre 13 is carried in a rim 10 which is gripped by the plates 25 through the pressure of the cushions 20. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the clamping-plates 45 have studs 46 engaging holes in continuous flanged rings 40 enclosing the cushions.
Patent GB-191310244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Sash-fasteners and the like.
Inventor: POPLE HENRY THOMAS
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1913-05-01
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 10,244. Pople, H. T. May 1. Sash fasteners, pivoted-arm type.-Relates to sash-fasteners of the type in which an internal cam is rotated across the meeting rails to engage a bracket having a depending finger. The bracket is formed as a bridge-piece C having apertures C<2>, C<3> at each end. The cam is in the form of a hooked wedge G tapered in two directions. A hinged finger J may be used as a lock.
Patent GB-191312686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock or Coal Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN JOSEPH EDGAR
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 1913-05-31
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 12,686. Brown, J. E. May 31. Drilling. - In a hand drilling-machine with divided-nut feed, each half-nut is provided with an inclined groove L having longitudinal recesses adapted to receive corresponding ribs K on the tapered prongs G, H of an horizontally sliding operating-wedge, whereby the half-nuts are positively engaged with and retracted from the screw. Each prong is provided with a stop M to limit its withdrawal. The whole device is contained within a cage A secured to the barrel B of the drill.
Patent GB-191313831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Loom Dobbies.
IPC: D03C1/16
Filed: 1913-06-16
Granted: 1914-06-16
Abstract: 13,831. Hodgson, Ltd., G., and Hodgson, G. H. June 16. Change-box motions; picking-motions.-In crankwheel dobbies, the vertical driving-shaft a driven by gearing 8, 9, &c. from the crank shaft 3, which rotates in the direction opposite to that which is usual, is supported by a bracket 7, so as to be in alinement with the axes 5, 6 of the usual toothed drums. The shaft 3 is also supported by the bracket 7. The levers d, d', which actuate the switches f, f<1> and thus control the box-operating mechanism, are arranged in framework c supported by a bracket b fixed to the end framework A, so that these levers are easily accessible. The levers are connected by rods h<1>, h<2> to levers controlled, similarly to levers m<4>, h<3>, by the pattern surface on a cylinder g. The levers h<3> actuate, by means of lever mechanism h<4>, h<5>, h<6>, h<7>, levers corresponding to the levers d, d<1> but arranged at the opposite side of the loom. The lever m<4> carries a partlytoothed crank-wheel m, which controls the picking- mechanism at both sides of the loom by lever mechanism m<1>, m<2>, m<3>, &c.
Patent GB-191315303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Motors for Driving Torpedoes.
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 1913-07-02
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 15,303. Soc. des Moteurs Samson, [SystÞme Canton UnnÞ]. Feb. 17, [Convention date]. Cam gears; slide valves, piston. -Piston valves 20 for compressed-air engines having parallel cylinders 3 around a central shaft 2, Figs. 1 and 2, are constructed as shown in Fig. 3, are disposed between the cylinders, and are worked by a central cam 29 and rocking- arms 26.
Patent GB-191316531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil Sharpeners.
Inventor: SHURE JULIUS
IPC: B43L23/08
Filed: 1913-07-18
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 16,531. Shure, J. July 18. Pencil-sharpeners. --Relates to the kind in which a receptacle for collecting the cuttings is fitted on to a rabbet or shoulder formed on the base - piece of the cutter - carrier. According to the invention, the hole h, Fig. 3, for the insertion of the pencil to be sharpened is provided on the base-piece e, which carries a pair of cutter-blades in the usual manner and is formed with a shoulder f for receiving the collecting - receptacle g. The blades bare mounted by means of screws c on limbs d, Fig. 5, the edges of which are bevelled off adjacent to the cutting-edges of the blades.
Patent GB-191319243-A (GB)
Title: Mangel and Turnip Thinner and the like.
Inventor: KELLEHER JOHN
IPC: A01B41/04
Filed: 1913-08-25
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 19,243. Kelleher, J. Aug. 25. Thinning-machines.-A machine for thinning turnips, mangels, &c. comprises narrow brushes mounted longitudinally on a rotary cylinder or drum, which is driven from one or more running wheels and is provided with means for moving it backwards and forwards on its shaft to facilitate the thinning of irregular crops. The wheel 1 is mounted in a frame 3 provided with guiding-handles 21 on an inclined extension 44. It drives the thinner shaft 29 through a large bevel-wheel 2 fixed to the spokes and smaller bevel-wheels 6, 7 supported by a bracket 12. The bevel-wheel 7 may be moved out of gear by means of a rod 14. The shaft 29 is universally jointed and is supported by adjustable brackets 16. The cylinder carrying the brushes 25 may be moved along the shaft 29 by means of a forked rod 22 engaging a collar 23. In a modification, the thinner shaft is driven by a chain from a universally-jointed shaft driven by bevel-gearing. The chain is tightened by adjusting the brackets 16.
Patent GB-191321996-A (GB)
Title: Chisel and Plane Sharpener.
Inventor: CHASE WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 21,996. Chase, W. H. Sept. 30. Cutting-edges, treating.-A device for holding and retaining in position the blade of a chisel or plane to enable it to be sharpened accurately comprises a thin strip of hard wood A having a piece B rigidly secured thereto and a piece C pivotally secured thereto by means of a screw E, the ends of the pieces B, C being cut so as to form a slot K in which the blade is placed. The width of the slot may be varied by loosening a thumb-nut G carried by a bolt F secured in the piece C and passing, with a limited amount of play, through a hole in the strip A; the nut G is tightened when the slot has been adjusted to the required width. A runner I carried by a screw H screwing into the piece C serves to alter the bevel of the blade, and when the device is in use, rests on a table &c. as the blade is moved on an oilstone.
Patent GB-191327014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Extraction Apparatus.
Inventor: GILL HUBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 1913-11-24
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 27,014. Gill, H. A., [Harburger Eisen und Bronzewerke Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 24. Fatty oils, extracting by solvents. The agitator-shaft b enters at the bottom through a stuffing-box d protected by a trough c receiving condensed water or other liquid which prevents the escape of the solvent.
Patent GB-191329677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Perambulators, Mail Carts, and the like.
Inventor: BAKER HENRY VINCENT
IPC: B62B7/04
Filed: 1913-12-24
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 29,677. Baker, H. V. Dec. 24. [Cognate Application, 8213/L4.] Frame construction; changing length of wheel base; shafts.-The central portion of each longitudinal member of the frame of a perambulator, mail-cart, &c. comprises two tubes, one disposed above and spaced from the other. The upper tube b, which may be integral with the handle frame a, is connected to and spaced from the lower tube d by brackets e, f, which may carry the wheel axles and may be adjustable to vary the length of the wheel base or of the frame or of both ; or the brackets e, f may be permanently or detachably secured to the tubes b, d without provision for adjustment Fig. G shows a construction in which the parts are detachable but not adjustable, the tube b being locked in a bass in the bracket e by a bolt g fitting into a recess in the tube b, or by a lug k upon the bracket e engaging the end of the tube b. Rest-bars.-The rear end of each tube d may be split to receive a leg i, which is clamped in position by the tightening of the lower bolt h of the bracket f.
Patent GB-191403747-A (GB)
Title: Drying Apparatus adapted for Drying Warps.
IPC: F26B13/00
Filed: 1914-02-13
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 3747. Yates, W., and Matthews & Yates. Feb. 13. Drying yarns in long lengths.-In apparatus wherein warps, coming for example from a slashing or sizing machine, are passed up and down a partitioned casing over rollers and dried by hot air passing in the same or the opposite direction, hot air is also directed transversely on the warp through horizontal perforated pipes between the courses, and an air heating and circulating device is located below the casing. As shown, the warp entering and leaving by slots E, F passes over rollers B, C set close to the ends of the partitions G. The perforated pipes H may be set within parts cut away from the partitions. Air heated by pipes I is passed by a fan J through a damper N to the casing, the same fan forcing air into the ducts which supply the pipes H. A vertical set of steam-pipes L may heat the incoming air and radiate heat to the warps. Inspection doors 0, R and windows Q may be provided, and an adjustable opening may allow escape of part of the air, which is made up by fresh air admitted to the fan or elsewhere.
Patent GB-191404905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Pressure Indicating Means.
Inventor: BADOIS LOUIS
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 1914-02-25
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 4905. Badois, L. Feb. 25. Pneumatic-tyre pressure gauges.-Relates to means for indicating pressure inside a receptacle, especially that of a pneumatic tyre. A piston 3 of short travel limited by a pin 6 slides in a casing 1, having a groove 31 around the end of the piston. The piston is attached to a tube 9, in which is screwed a plug 11 carrying a pin 12. The tube guides a spring 10 controlling the piston, the pressure being adjusted by a head 8 screwed into the casing 1. The pin 12 acts on a radially cut - away surface on a spindle 20 having a toothed segment 22 gearing with a pinion 23 on the spindle of an indicator disk 25, one half of which is coloured differently from an obscuring-plate 26. The spindle is controlled by a spring 28. The body has a flange 2 to engage the inside of the wheel rim, and is cut away as shown at 31 round the piston so as to let the inner tube bed against the piston. Instead of a halfcoloured disk indicator, a pointer moving over a scale may be employed.