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Patent GB-191017236-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Grinding the Contact Surfaces of Carbon Brushes for Dynamos or other purposes.
Inventor: WATKINS ALFRED
IPC: H01R43/14
Filed: 1910-07-20
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 17,236. Watkins, A. July 20. Band apparatus.-A machine for grinding the contact surfaces of carbon brushes for dynamoelectric machines &c. consists of a rocking frame a mounted on a shaft b between side-plates d. The frame a may be moved to and fro on the shaft b, and has an abrading-band i affixed to its two ends k and passing over a block h curved to the shape of the dynamo commutator surface, and also carried by the side plates d. The brush to be shaped is held by hand against an angularly-adjustable plate l carried by upward extensions of the side plates, and rests upon the portion of the abrading-band i stretched over the block h. The handle f is then moved to and fro, and the abrading-band passing to and fro over the block h shapes the active surface of the carbon brush.
Patent GB-191022747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Suspending Devices for Lifts, Cages or the like.
Inventor: GLADSTONE DOUGLAS STUART
IPC: B66B5/24
Filed: 1910-10-01
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 22,747. Gladstone, D. S., and Parry, M. Oct. 1. Catch gear of mine-cage type.- In a safety suspending - mechanism of the kind in which pivoted cams on the cage are adapted to grip the guideropes on failure of the hoisting- cable, the cams 7 are mounted within casings at each side of the cage, and the lever arms 12 are connected by springs 14 to the cage frame, and by springs 13 to an open frame 4 carried by the hoisting tackle. The cam edges are roughened and are adapted to force the guide ropes into serrated recesses 11. When the cage is supported from beneath, the grips are kept out of action by a movable bed-plate 17 connected to the grips by links. Instead of connecting the upper ends of springs 13 to the hoisting-cable, they may be connected to an auxiliary cable passing over a head sheave to a drum normally clutched to the main drum shaft. The engineman may put the catch gear into action by releasing the auxiliary drum from the main drum.
Patent GB-191024620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Holders.
Inventor: PRYCE JOHN
IPC: A47C7/64
Filed: 1910-10-24
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 24,620. Pryce, J., and Wallace, J. C. Oct. 24. Hat-holders. - A holder for attachment to a seat or other support comprises a fixed frame F formed with attachment loops B, and shaped at each side into a hook A<1> to engage the brim of a hat. The complementary clip members A<2> are formed on U-shaped part E having guiding- loops D2, which are movable upon the sides F against a spring C. Guideloops D<1> are provided in the lower part of the frame F. The P r ovisional Specification also describes an arrangement in which the side F is divided, so that the upper clip A' forms a separate part.
Patent GB-191028320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guide Sheaves for Ships' Telegraphs and the like.
Inventor: RAY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16N21/00
Filed: 1910-12-06
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 28,320. Ray, J. W. Dec. 6. Mechanical telegraphs. -The guide sheaves of a ships' telegraph apparatus are mounted side by side on ballbearing hubs, which are clamped together to form a rigid structure and are lubricated through the central supporting-spindle. Each hub consists of two parts 2<a>, 2b, Fig. 1, held together by screws 2<c> and mounted on a spindle 3 The ball-race is formed by V-channels in the hub and in the boss of the sheave 1, and is connected to an oil-way 3<a> in the spindle 3 through a passage 3<b>, annular recess 2<e>, and passage 2<f>. Each hub is axially thicker than its sheave, so that several sheaves may he mounted together and their hubs clamped rigidly by a nut 3<c>, Fig. 3, which forces inwards the bosses 4<a> of a bracket 4. The sheaves and ball-races are of brass or gun-metal, and the balls are preferably of phosphor-bronze.
Patent GB-191028765-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleansing Fluid or Composition.
Inventor: BORRILL WILLIAM DAVY
IPC: C11D9/00
Filed: 1910-12-10
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 28,765. Borrill, W. D. Dec. 10. Incrustation, removing.-A composition consisting of water, common soda, American black potash, soda ash, caustic soda, peat moss, soft soap, and crushed linseed is used.
Patent GB-191100096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: WHELAN CHARLES AUGUSTUS
IPC: A44B11/04
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 96. Whelan, C. A., and Shriver, C. Jan. 2. Buckles.-A buckle comprises a doubly curved frame 1, Figs. 2 and 3, having at one end a slot 2 and at the other end two slots 5, 13 opening towards opposite sides of the frame and provided with flaring mouths. Between the slots 2, 5, a plate 6 having rounded corners is attached to the frame by hooks 7 engaging in slots 8, stops 9 on the plate limiting its rocking movement. One end of the strap is secured in the slot 2, which has a notch 4 for hanging the buckle on a nail, the other end of the strap being gripped in the slot 5 by the plate 6, which partly overlaps this slot. The free end of the strap is engaged in the slot 13.
Patent GB-191101710-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Jointing Metal Sash Bars of Unequal Size.
Inventor: LEADER HUGH
IPC: E06B3/99
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 1710. Leader, H. Jan. 23. [Cognate Application, 4816/11.] Window frames, -Relates to methods of jointing metal sash-bars. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a bar 2 of T-section, having its flanges cut away at the joint, is passed through a slot in a larger bar 1 of T, I, or other section, and is dropped into position with its flanges on a level with the flanges of the larger bar, the joint being made secure by means of a wedge 5. The bar 2 is rolled with a channel 7 to facilitate the removal of the flanges, and the bar 1 is formed with ribs 6 to hold putty more securely. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the bar 9 is turned sideways and passed through a correspondingly-shaped slot 11 in the web of the bar 8; the portions 10 of the web and flange of the bar 9 being cut away, and an enlargement 11<a> being made in the slot 11 to enable the bar 9 to be turned up into position.
Patent GB-191105815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR
IPC: B61L13/02
Filed: 1911-03-08
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 5815. Walker, A., and Lodge, S. March 8. Mechanical systems, non- automatic; track apparatus actuating signals other than on trains.-Depressible levers A actuated by the flanges of train wheels reset signals H' and hand-levers J<1> to the danger position when a train passes. The signals are set to " clear " by a signalman. A weighted balance lever F is attached to the lever A. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2190/82, 12,504/88, 1972/94, and 13,569/94.
Patent GB-191106307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horse Bridles.
Inventor: MATHESON JAMES DUGALD
IPC: B68B1/06
Filed: 1911-03-13
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 6307. Matheson, J. D. March 13. Bits; bridles.-In bridles of the kind in which the cheek straps are connected to or passed down through loops on the bit cheek rings and around rollers in connexion with the bit for attachment to the reins, the mouth-bar of the bit is formed with integral extensions to carry the rollers. In a modification the bit is supported by the cheek straps, and the reins are carried around the rollers through the cheek rings and up over the horse's head in known manner. Fig. 4 shows the mouth-bar A with extensions C, rollers D, and loops E for guiding the cheek straps G, loops F being also provided on the cheek rings B. In order to support the bit short straps may be buckled to the cheek straps to act as stops. One end only of the mouth-bar may be arranged in the above manner, the other end being supported in the usual way. When the reins are carried around the rollers D and up through the loops F, the mouth-bar is supported by buckling the cheek straps to additional rings secured within and in the same plane as the rings B. The face of the mouthbar may be corrugated,
Patent GB-191106733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttons and Button Fasteners.
Inventor: SIEGRIST JEAN RODOLPHE GUIDO
IPC: A44B1/28
Filed: 1911-03-17
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 6733. Siegrist, J. R. G. March 17. Buttons; button fasteners.-A button comprises a fixing-plate S having a flexible flap V fixed thereto by an eyelet v', and a cover-plate D. The prongs b of a staple K are passed through the cloth &c. e and through the eyelet, and are first bent apart as shown in Fig. 5. The flap is then turned over, and the prongs are folded over it, Fig. 4, after which the cap D is sprung into engagement with the plate S. A thin covering of fabric &c. may be stuck on the cover-plate D, or secured by clamping its edge between the rims of the plates D, S. The head of the staple may be S-shaped, Fig. 8.
Patent GB-191107570-A (GB)
Title: Alarm, Controlled Lighting and Tea Making Device.
Inventor: WILKINS JOSIAH
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 1911-03-27
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 7570. Wilkins, J. March 27. Tea, apparatus for making.-An automatic tea-making appliance is fitted with means whereby the amount of water used may be varied and also with illuminating-means ignited at the same time as the heating-burner. The apparatus is controlled by an alarm clock which is placed on the shelf 23 so as to make electric contact with a stud 24 and is provided with an arm adapted, when released by the alarm mechanism, to turn on the gas-cock 29 and make contact with the contact-plate 33 to ring an electric bell 22, which continues to ring until the switch 32 is opened. The illuminating- burner 25 and heating-burner 12 are ignited by valve-controlled by-pass burners 26, 13, and are controlled by separate valves 27, 14. The valve 14 is normally held open against the action of a spring 16 by a pivoted catch 5 adapted to be released by the weight of water in the vessel 60 acting through a sliding member 11 and link 4 against the action of an adjustably weighted arm 6. The kettle 18 is provided with a filling-stopper 19 provided with a small hole so that, when the water boils, the steam pressure automatically discharges the water into the vessel 60, which causes the weighted arm 6 to make electric contact with a contact-plate 10 and again ring the bell.
Patent GB-191112209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Containers of Oil and similar Fuel Burning Lamps.
Inventor: MELSON ALFRED DUCKWORTH
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1911-05-20
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 12,209. Melson, A. D., [trading as Hiatt & Co.]. May 20. Oil reservoirs ; oil overflow fittings.-The burner-cap j has an inclined overhanging portion l which forms an annular chamber m to prevent oil from escaping when the lamp is tilted. This cap clamps the disk g of the wicktube h in position on the flange f of the ring c, and a projection on the disk engages with a notch in the flange to ensure a fixed position of the wick-tube. Any oil which may collect in the chamber m returns to the reservoir through an aperture i in the disk g. The reservoir has a dished top b, and walls c formed with an inwardly-projecting and raised flange d. Specification 12,178/06 is referred to.
Patent GB-191117662-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement in connection with Drilling and Boring Machines for Mining, Quarrying and like Operations, of a Nut, Crossbar or Clamp on the Feed or Driving Screw, to Effect with Withdrawal of the Drill from a Hole.
Inventor: TEAKEL GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: E21B19/081
Filed: 1912-02-01
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 17,662. Teakel, G. W. Feb. 1, 1912. Drilling.-In a portable drilling-machine, a back nut 6 is provided on the feed-screw to engage between the frames 7 on reversal and allow the drill to be withdrawn. The drill is positively secured to the feed-screw.
Patent GB-191120798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Preparation and Use of Solutions for the Treatment of Iron or Steel for the Prevention of Oxidation or Rust.
IPC: C23C22/08
Filed: 1911-09-20
Granted: 1912-09-20
Abstract: 20,798. Rudge - Whitworth, Ltd., and Heathcote, H. L. Sept. 20. Coating.-Phosphate solutions used for coating iron and steel are treated during their preparation or use so as to remove, destroy, or prevent the formation of deleterious bodies such as ferric salts or sulphuretted hydrogen, or bodies evolving the same. Solutions containing free phosphoric acid may be treated with sodium or potassium sulphite or bisulphite; neutral solutions may be treated with sulphurous acid. Alternatively, the solutions or the materials therefor may be selected or treated so as to be free from deleterious matter. Specifications 490/08 and 29,504/10 are referred to.
Patent GB-191124930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show-cards and the like more especially Intended for Advertising Purposes.
IPC: G09F5/00
Filed: 1911-11-08
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 24,930. Imperial Tobacco Co., and Harvey, F. V. Nov. 8. Card and like stands. - A show-card or the like has a foldable stand or support 1, upon which articles or representations of articles may be supported, and a background 5, hinged together and so shaped and scored that, when the parts 1, 5 are turned relatively to each other, the background 8 assumes a shape corresponding to the shape of the upper edge 3 of the support. The edge 3 may project out of or recede into the support 1. Manipulation may be facilitated by a strip 23, provided at one end with a foldable tab 24 and a tongue 25, which may be pulled to obtain the display position. The other end of the strip 23 may be pushed to collapse or fold the stand.
Patent GB-191201473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for the Utilization of Explosive Mixtures for Driving Gas Turbines.
Inventor: HUMARAN FELIPE GOMEZ
Filed: 1912-01-18
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 1473. Humßran, F. G. Jan. 18. [Addition to 23,501/11, Class 51 (i), Furnaces &c., Combustion apparatus of.] Direct explosion apparatus.-In an apparatus for generating combustion products under pressure comprising an oscillating fluid piston as described in the parent Specification, the outer ends of the guide or tail rods C of the rigid piston B moving with the fluid mass may serve as pumps.
Patent GB-191202444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Cumbustion Engines.
Inventor: ROBERT ESNAULT-PELTERIE
IPC: F01L5/06
Filed: 1912-01-30
Abstract: 2444. Pelterie, R. Esnault-. Jan. 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Diaphragm pumps. - Liquid fuel is sprayed through a nozzle 37 into the hub of the charging-fan of an internal-combustion engine by a diaphragm pump 35 which is actuated by a rotating cam 36.
Patent GB-191206050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: POTTS LOUIS MAXWELL
IPC: H04L25/42
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 6050. Potts, L. M. Nov. 18, 1911, [Convention date]. Dash-pots. - In connexion with an electric circuit closer, an air dash-pot is described which prevents the end of the lever 101 from falling into the recesses of the cam 100, except when the latter stops. The lever can be lifted freely by the teeth of the cam owing to the ball valve 101<c> allowing a free escape for the air.
Patent GB-191207297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Glazing and Ventilating of Buildings or Structures.
Inventor: HUDSON ROBERT
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 7297. Hudson, R. March 25. [Addition to 28,764/10.] No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Glazing.-The flashing - strips g, used in glazing as described in the parent Specification, are carried by members A, which are mounted to rock on the purlins B, so that the flashing- strips can be pressed against the glass panes when these are moved down, and removed from the panes when moved upwards, to allow entrance of air into the building. The flashing- strips rest on thin metal plates f on top of the members A, and are held down by wire springs C, the upper ends of which are bent to form stops h for the glass panes, additional security against lifting by the wind being provided by inserting the lower ends of the flashings in saw cuts p in the capping-bars m of the glazing, or by doubling the ends of the flashings. The members A are mounted on the purlins by pins or bolts E which are secured to the plates f and pass freely through the members A and purlins. The bolts O used for securing the parts of the glazing together are formed with eyes, so that they can be operated from a distance.
Patent GB-191210705-A (GB)
Title: Daylight Developing Apparatus.
Inventor: TOENNIES HANS
IPC: G03D13/06
Filed: 1912-05-06
Granted: 1913-05-06
Abstract: 10,705. T÷nnies, H. May 6. Tanks w i t h platetransfer arrangements for daylight developing, with racks for treating several films, and with means for holding flat films extended. - In a t a n k for developing films from a film-pack, the films are drawn by pulling bands p, Fig. 2, which are attached to tabs on the films and projecting from the filmpack b. The bands pass over rollers f, through channels t and under rollers g, of an inner frame D, and thence out through a lighttrapped slit y at the top of the tank E. The frame D is open at the bottom and one of the sides is closed by a flap k, Fig. 3. The frame is held in position by side pieces X. The top of the frame D is shaped with wings h, i to form a light-tight connexion with the lid C of the tank. The developer or other liquid is introduced from a reservoir attached by a clip V, through a bent tube, and the inlet opening at the bottom of the tank is protected by wire gauze w. Fig. 7 illustrates a modified construction of lid C with a separate channel 2 for the projecting bands p<1>. In lieu of pulling the bands at the top of the tank, they may be pulled through the tank by forming the tank with a curved channel 3, Fig. 8, and fitting a tubing 4 which can be clamped when liquid is supplied to the tank. For developing single films, a single narrow vessel 10, Fig. 9, is used, fitted at one end with a rubber connexion 7 and light-trapped connexions 8, 9 for the film pack, and at the other end with a reservoir 6 which can be used for filling and emptying the tank.
Patent GB-191216715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: SCHAUERMANN FRANCOIS LOUIS
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 1912-07-17
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 16,715. Schauermann, F. L. July 17. Bottles, non-refillable.-Relates to the type of non-refillable bottle in which a fitting enclosing a non-return valve and provided with a cap having a limited movement is secured to the bottle neck by a capsule. According to the invention, the plug a, adapted to fit in the bottle neck, is formed with a tapered recess d, in which a correspondingly shaped valve e is seated. A cap i covers the bottle mouth and carries a stem g, which, in the form shown, passes through the valve and is threaded at its lower part to engage the base of the plug. The fitting is secured to the bottle by a capsule c, Fig. 3. The stem may be plain and in a further modification the valve and the cap are independent.
Patent GB-191219761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Governing of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RUSSETT CHARLES HENRY DE
IPC: F02D9/00
Filed: 1913-02-28
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 19,761. Russett, C. H. de. Feb. 28, 1913. Centrifugal governors. -In an internal-combustion engine a single hand-wheel Z serves for putting the engine into gear and for adjusting the load on the governor spring x while the engine is still in gear. The control is effected by cams n, h respectively on a rod g.
Patent GB-191223127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Fuel to Furnaces.
IPC: F23K3/06
Filed: 1912-10-10
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 23,127. Fine Cotton Spinners' and Doublers' Association, and Baron, J. Oct. 10. Hopper-charging apparatus, controlling.-Relates to hopper-charging apparatus of the type having a conveyer trough with a number of shoots, through which coal is delivered to the hoppers, there being a swinging plate or door arranged over the last shoot to stop the supply when the shoots are full. A second swinging plate is suspended in front of the first, which it operates by being forced into contact with it. In the apparatus shown, a main swinging plate B suspended from a shaft b controls the valve c of a cylinder C, which, through a lever c<2>, stops and restarts the feed-screw A. In front of the plate B a second plate E is suspended from a shaft e, which is supported by links pivoted on the shaft b. A friction clutch b<2> is mounted on one end of the shaft b, the loose member being oscillated by a lever b<3> connected to some constantly reciprocating part of the furnace. This helps to return the plate B to its normal position. A lug e<2> on the lever b<3> is connected to the shaft e, so that the plate E has a vertically reciprocating movement which causes the coal to fall freely down the shoot.
Patent GB-191300458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Operating Devices for Mechanical Stokers and other Intermittently Working Apparatus.
IPC: F23K3/00
Filed: 1913-01-07
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 458. Aktieselkabet Smith, Mygind, & H³ttemeier. May 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Clutches, claw; controlling clutches.-A mechanical-stoker, or other analogous apparatus, is operated at predetermined intervals, which can be varied as desired. The constantly running wheel A, mounted loosely on the shaft B, is formed with teeth adapted to engage a pawl E radially slidable in an arm D secured to the shaft. A second armC actuates the pusher cross-head L. Normally the pawl is held retracted by a cam K acting through an angle lever J and roller F, but at intervals, depending on the speed of rotation of the cam, a depression in the cam surface allows the pawl to engage the wheel A for one or more strokes of the pusher. The relation of the parts is such that disengagement occurs when the driving strain on the pawl is a minimum, that is, just after the beginning of the return stroke of the pusher, and further, the arm of the lever J is curved so as to retain its hold of the pawl after the disengagement of the clutch.
Patent GB-191304814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sponge Holders for Domestic use.
Inventor: HEIDE HANS KARL
IPC: A47K1/09
Filed: 1913-02-25
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 4814. Heide, H. K. Feb. 25. Sponge-holders.-A sponge-holder consists of a receptacle having top and bottom lids c, d, Figs. 1 and 2, and a network false bottom g adapted to hold the sponge when the lids are opened for drying purposes. In a modification, Fig. 5, waterproof-fabric extensions h, i are used instead of the lids.
Patent GB-191307348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Receivers and the like Apparatus.
Inventor: CONNER MERRITT SCOTT
IPC: H04R7/18
Filed: 1913-03-28
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 7348. Conner, M. S. March 28. Telephones.-A screw cap A of a telephone earpiece is formed with a clamping-ring B made of less highly vulcanized material than the rest of the cap. The ring B is thus integral with the cap but is sufficiently resilient to clamp the diaphragm C with an evenly distributed pressure.
Patent GB-191310430-A (GB)
Title: Combined Telescope and Stand.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN ELSDEN
IPC: G02B23/16
Filed: 1913-05-03
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 10,430. Martin, J. E. May 3. Telescopes.-A telescope has combined with it a stand comprising a leg 3 pivoted to a collar 7, and legs 4, 5 pivoted to a collar 6. The collar 6 has a pocket 8 to receive the end of the leg 3, and the collar 7 has pockets 9, 10 to receive the ends of the legs 4, 5: each pocket has a guide-way 10<a>. Each annular member 11 of the telescope has a notch adapted to be engaged by a projection on the corresponding tubular member 14 to prevent relative rotation of the two members. The collar 7 has a projection 3<1>, which, when the telescope is collapsed, engages a notch 3<2> in the member 11.