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Patent GB-191200326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Pulling Lasting Tacks and Removing Toe Lasting Wire from Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: FREEMAN LOUIS GEORGE
IPC: A43D61/00
Filed: 1912-01-04
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 326. Freeman, L. G. Jan. 27,1911, [Convention date]. Preparing lasted boots for sewing. - A machine of the style described in Specification 12,891/08 for pullinglasting-tacks from boots and shoes has means for removing the lasting-tacks, the anchor tacks for the toelasting wire, the wire itself, and the tacks holding the insole to the last. The machine has two tack-removing tools 3,4, Figs. 10 and 12, carried on reciprocating arms 1, 2, each of which is suspended between its ends on links 5 and actuated by an eccentric on a driving-shaft 9. The tack - pulling tools 3, 4 are adapted to coact with backing-posts 12, 13, Figs. 5, 6, 7, and 8, slidably mounted on bearings at the front end of the frame head. The posts are normally held depressed by springs 16 engaging collars adjustably secured to the posts. A wire-gripper is situated above the tack-pullers, and has a fixed jaw 24 secured to the frame and provided with a beak 25, to pass under the wire, cooperating with a movable jaw 26 pivoted to the frame and normally held in closed position by a spring 28. The gripper is intermittently opened and closed by a cam 33, which operates the jaw 25 through a lever 30. The cam is mounted on a shaft 34 driven from the shaft 9.
Patent GB-191201214-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Supervising the Working of Apparatus for Filtering Gas and Air.
Inventor: BETH WILHELM FRIEDRICH LUDWIG
IPC: B01D46/44
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 1214. Beth, W. F. L. Jan. 16. Filtering.-Relates to devices for observing the condition of the air or gas discharged from filtering-apparatus, in which transparent panes d are arranged on opposite sides of the air or gas conduit, the condition of the air or gas being determined by looking through it at a source of light, such as a lamp f. According to the invention, the panes are normally isolated from the air or gas conduit by means of shutters or flaps e, which are preferably connected together so that they may be opened and closed by a single handle. Modifications are described in which the panes are arranged in the walls of a by-pass provided with shutters or flaps at the ends; in these circumstances, the source of light may be located on the same side as the observer, a reflecting-mirror being arranged on the opposite wall.
Patent GB-191203679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottling Apparatus for Aerated Waters, Carbonated Beers, Wines and the like.
IPC: B67C3/04
Filed: 1912-02-14
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 3679. Meadowcroft, J., and Meadowcroft & Son, W. Feb. 14. Bottling.-Relates to counter - pressure machines in which the valves are raised by the bottle into position to engage their operating- cams, in a similar manner to that described in Specification 12,598/07, and consists in the use of a snift valve D, Fig. 4, in addition to the liquid and gas supply-valves B, C, Fig. 3, which snift valve is operated to empty the bottle of air after a preliminary charging with pressure gas, previously to charging the bottle again with pressure gas as a preliminary to filling with liquid. By this means, air is prevented from getting into the liquid supply reservoir, and also from mixing with the liquid in the bottle. To provide a sufficient supply of pressure gas to flood the bottles and sweep out the contained air, the liquid supply reservoir or intermediate pressure chamber between the main tank and the bottle, shown in Fig. 5, is provided. This chamber is provided with gas inlet passages g<5>, g<6> controlled by a ball float valve g' and hand - operated valve g<8>, respectively, and also with a float - controlled gas-escape valve g<13> and a hand-operated gasescape valve g<15>. In operation, the valve g<10> is opened to allow the reservoir G to fill with gas from the main tank. When the pressures are equal and gas ceases to pass, the valve g<10> is closed. The valve g<15> is then slightly opened to allow the reservoir to fill with liquid from the main tank through the pipe k<2>. Liquid rises until the valve g<13> is closed by the float g<12>. If, during the bottling, the reservoir tends to flood owing to loss of gas through faulty or bursting bottles, the valve g' is opened by the float g', and admits more pressure gas .from the main tank to restore equilibrium.
Patent GB-191210269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbine Engines.
Inventor: ANDERSON WILLIAM
IPC: F01D1/32
Filed: 1912-04-30
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 10,269. Anderson, W. April 30. Combined-flow type.- Steam is admitted axially and operates successively on two impulsewheels 11, 16, Fig. 2, mounted in a revoluble casing 7, Figs. 1 and 2; it then emerges from a nozzle 20 and impinging on projections 21 of the fixed casing, operates as a Barker's-mill type of turbine. The steam is finally exhausted through a port 22. The revoluble casing 7 is secured to the driving-shaft and is caused to revolve, (1) by pinions 13, 19 on the impulse wheel shafts engaging a fixed pinion 14, and (2) by the Barker's-mill action of the nozzle 20. A lubricating-reservoir 23 provided with conduits 24 is attached to the casing 7, and can be charged through a hand-hole 26.
Patent GB-191217149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latch and other like Fastenings.
Inventor: SMITHURST PERCY ALLIOTT
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 17,149. Smithurst, P. A. July 23. Latches, swinging; clamps, eccentric.-A door or gate is fastened by means of a cam a pivotally mounted on the edge of the door and adapted frictionally to engage the bottom of a recess p in the door-frame. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cam is mounted on a spindle c journaled in a casing e and adapted to be operated, to release the cam, by means of a follower i the arms h of which engage inclines g on a plate f secured to the spindle. The movement is controlled by gravity or by a spring m. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, a weighted handle m is secured directly to the cam a. In a further construction, a vertically sliding rod s, Fig. 5, is adapted to act on an arm t on the cam to disengage this from the recess p. Preferably, the cam is arranged to touch the top as well as the bottom of the recess p. In Fig. 6, a construction is shown in which the cam is vertically adjustable.
Patent GB-191221823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Neckties.
Inventor: SCAVINGTON EDWARD
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1912-09-25
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 21,823. Scavington, E. Sept. 25. Neck-tie retainers. - A tie is knotted on a shaped piece A, Fig. 2, of linen - faced cardboard, metal, &c., and a bar B pivoted to the piece A by a rivet C is moved up and fastened behind the tie by snap fasteners D. The bar carries the stem of a collar-stud, which is then passed into the socket F. The socket is used as usual to secure the shirt and collar.
Patent GB-191224561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Cylinders of Locomotives.
Inventor: RAVEN VINCENT LITCHFIELD
IPC: F01B31/08
Filed: 1912-10-26
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 24,561. Raven, V. L. Oct. 26. valve chests and casings, heating. In a locomotive, steam is automatically admitted to the valve-chests on closure of the regulator valve. If a superheater is used, the heating-steam is preferably passed therethrough to prevent overheating of the tubes. Referring to Fig. 1, branch pipes a, 6 with a reducing-valve c lead from the steam-pipe c of the blower to the superheater f, from which steam passes by the pipe g to the chests h. Relief valves i, Figs. 1 and 5, normally closed by pressure of the live steam, are opened by springs k on closure of the regulator valve so as to admit low-pressure heating-steam to the chests. The opening of the valves i may be regulated by the adjustable stop m. The steam escaping to the exhaust j<1> is led by a pipe n to the smoke-box as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191225481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TUCKER JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F02M29/02
Filed: 1912-11-06
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 25,481. Tucker, J. M. Nov. 6. Spray carburettors.-Fuel is fed to an annular chamber e, whence it escapes through a series of nozzles f into the mixing-chamber a. The jets of fuel are broken up by blades or the like h carried by a fan g rotated by the engine suction. The blades are close to the nozzles, and at right-angles to the jets. In a modification, the blades are stationary, the fuel nozzles being formed through the vanes of the fan. The orifices and blades may both move in opposite directions. The velocity of the fan may be varied by adjusting the inclination of the vanes. Air enters at b and is controlled by a valve c.
Patent GB-191227750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lenses for Illuminated Signs and the like.
Inventor: GOLDSON WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: G09F13/16
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 27,750. Goldson, W. H. Dec. 2. Name and number plates, letters, and the like.-Lenses for setting in the front of boxsigns to form letters &c. are adapted to diffuse light evenly over the outer surface of the sign. They comprise a plane-concave, double convex or double concave centre 1, and a forwardlyprojecting flange 2, provided with a reflecting surface for throwing light that has traversed the central portion of the lens back upon the sign. The flange 2 may comprise a number of angularly-disposed reflecting surfaces 3<c>, Fig. 4, or it may have radial grooves 4, Fig. 5, or annular or curvilinear grooves 4<a>, Fig. 7, or an ornamental or broken surface on the front or on both faces. Annular ribs 7 bear against the front of the sign, and wire clips may engage grooves 6, Fig. 5, at the back of the sign.
Patent GB-191228837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Children's Cradles and Pens.
Inventor: GIGON MADELEINE MARIE MICHELLE
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 1912-12-14
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 28,837. Gigon, M. M. M. S. Dec. 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Safety enclosures for babies and children.-A cradle, Fig. 5, can be converted into a child's safety enclosure, Fig. 4, by removing it from its support m and fixing it to a board i having castors j. An awning k may be provided, and a pan e may be fixed beneath the cradle by a lug g and screw h. A mattress p may be carried by a frame supported on legs which separate the mattress from the openwork bottom of the cradle.
Patent GB-191300090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Transmission Mechanism of Motor-vehicles and the like.
Inventor: VALLAT FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1913-01-01
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 90. Vallat, F. W. Jan. 1. Change-speed gearing.-Relates to expanding-pulley gearing of the kind described in Specification 91/11 in which a telescopic cardan shaft drives a movable transverse shaft on which an expanding pulley is mounted, and consists of means for supporting the transverse shaft. Fig. 2 shows a form adapted for use on vehicles having duplicate tubular frame members. The bearing C for the transverse shaft is carried by blocks B having extensions A bored to fit over the frame tubes, so that the shaft can be adjusted longitudinally of the vehicle to tension the belt. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the shaft bearing J is slidablv secured by plates J<1> to a T-piece G bolted to the frame member F. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the shaft H is supported between parallel links M which are operated by a lever L working over a rack L<2>. Another modification is described in which the shaft H is suspended directly from a pair of links such as M.
Patent GB-191300925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Locking Nuts on Screw Belts, Shafts and the like.
Inventor: HEDDERWICK HAROLD JAMES
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 1913-01-13
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 925. Hedderwick, H. J. Jan. 13. Locking nuts.- A device for locking nuts on bolts, which does not require to be bent or deformed after its application, comprises a head B, Fig. 1, formed to engage a recess, slot, or projection on the bolt, and two or more spring arms D, turned down to engage opposite sides or corners of the nut. The arms D are turned in at E to spring into a recess A at the base or other part of the nut, or under the lower face of the nut, or into holes in the sides of the nut. The head B may be formed as a hood to cover the end of the bolt. Instead of having a cross-bar engaging a slot in the bolt, a pair of tongues may be struck from the head B, or the arms D, to enter a slot or grooves in the bolt, or the end of the bolt may be rectangular or formed with one or more longitudinal ribs, and may pass through a similarly-shaped aperture in the head, an adjustment of the device being effected by this means. As shown in Fig. 7, the cross-bar consists of a separate part fixed in the head B and formed with a projection C' to facilitate the removal of the device. To enable the device to be disengaged, an opening for the insertion of a tool is formed in each of the arms D by bevelling one side at F, Fig. 1, or by forming a swell or a struck-up tongue on the arm. Fig. 12 shows the application of the device to a pipe coupling. The head B is keyed to a circular nut A, or surrounds an angular nut, and the arms D spring at E and E<1> over the ends of another nut. The locking- bar C or the projections on the head B may be angularly adjustable with respect to the arms D. For this purpose, the arm C, Fig. 20, is made as a separate part, with downturned ends springing into a series of ratchet teeth formed on the edge of an opening in the head B, or the ends of the bar may be movable in slots formed in the head. In another form, the head has a number of curved tongues, two of which spring into opposite sides of the slot in the bolt. As shown in Fig. 34, a cap B<5> containing the cross-bar, and the head B are formed with annular rows of teeth, which come into engagement in any desired position when the side arms are pressed down over a nut. Fig. 30 shows a means for releasing the device, consisting of two bulb-ended keys K, which are drawn up, or, in another form, pressed together, to release the arms D. In a modification, the arms are made separate from the head and are extended upwards through slots in the head. Fig. 33 shows the device made from wire instead of from sheet metal. When applied to a circular nut, the device has narrow arms D, which engage a number of grooves formed on the outer surface of the nut.
Patent GB-191301945-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Purifying Bath Water.
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 1913-01-24
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 1945. Royles, Ltd., Row, O. M., and Porter, W. H. Jan. 24. Liquids, purifying.- To purify bath water for re-use, it is subjected to a counter-current of air while falling shower fashion in an enclosed chamber, and is further aerated or oxygenated by electrolytic treatment. The process is especially applicable as part of a system for purifying the water from swimming- baths, the water being withdrawn from the deep end of the bath, strained, aerated, filtered, and heated, and then returned to the shallow end. Fig. 1 shows the enclosed chamber a fitted with a perforated distributing- plate band baffles c. The air is supplied by a fan f, which draws it in through a coke or like filter g, kept clean and cool by water flowing down from a perforated conduit g<2>. The used air leaves through a pipe e.
Patent GB-191311917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing, Scrubbing and Winding Machines for Hose Pipes.
Inventor: MARTIN FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: A62C33/02
Filed: 1913-05-22
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 11,917. Martin, F. G. May 22. Cleaning externally.-A machine for washing hose comprises a wooden trough a with rollers from which the hose is wound between rotary brushes c, on to a disk f rotated by a handle h and fitted with a fork g for holding the hose coupling. The brushes c, the distance between which is adjustable by a screw d, are revolved by a chain which passes over a tightening-wheel j<4>. The brushes are supplied with water from perforated pipes e.
Patent GB-191314130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Base Fuzes for Projectiles.
IPC: F42C15/26
Filed: 1913-06-18
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 14,130. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Kristensen, S. J. June 18. Projectile fuses.-Relates to base fuses of the kind in which the secondary detonator charge c is situated in the front of the fuse and the primary detonator g is enclosed in a container f which is retained in the rear of the fuse until impact, the container then passing into a recess in the secondary charge. According to the present invention, the forward movement of the container liberates a bolt or ball p that has been holding back the pellet n so that the cap k. detonator g, and exploder material c are fired in turn. In the construction illustrated, a diaphragm b, tube d, and cap e isolate the exploder material, and the container f is closed at the front by a plug h. A circular spring i holds back the container f. A sleeve l on the container surrounds the tube m in which the pellet n slides, the sleeve and three bolts p normally preventing forward motion of the pellet. Centrifugal bolts q prevent forward motion of the container before the projectile is discharged.
Patent GB-191317594-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for use in the Production of Fertilizers.
IPC: C05F1/02
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 17,594. Herrmann, G., and Fraser & Co., W. J. July 31. Digesters.-In the manufacture of fertilizers leather, wool, &c. are treated with acid under beat and pressure in a closed rotary vessel provided with blades arranged to distribute the material through the vessel and to discharge it when the direction of rotation is reversed. The blades C draw the material into the vessel A through hinged or sliding doors b which can be tightly closed. The blades C are of helical form, gradually increasing in pitch so as to distribute the material through the vessel. A perforated pipe D for spraying in acid, a chimney E with means for closing, and a sampling-opening F are provided. The vessel A is enclosed in a furnace.
Patent GB-191322938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in ColourPhotography and Colour Printing.
Inventor: RHEINBERG JULIUS
IPC: G03C7/04
Filed: 1913-10-10
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 22,938. Rheinberg, J., and Rheinberg, E. Oct. 10. Printing in several colours.-In the production of colour photographs the photograph is first obtained in the form of multi-colour elements which act on the eye on the principle of addition colour mixtures, and are converted so as to act on the eye on the principle of subtractive colour mixtures by transfusion or intermingling of the adjacent colour elements. The invention is also extended to multi-colour prints made by successive printings and in which the colours are only superimposed in parts leaving a certain number of differently coloured dots. Such prints are improved by causing these adjacent dots to transfuse or merge so as to act on the principle of subtractive colour mixing. The surface of the freshly made print may be treated with a solvent of the ink or pigment used or of the vehicle containing them; or it may be done by the application of heat or pressure or a combination of these methods.
Patent GB-191322960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Ring Loose Leaf Books.
Inventor: MARTIN BERTRAND GEORGE
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 1914-04-09
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 22,960. Martin, B. G. April 9, 1914. Attaching files to covers, -- Relates t o means for attaching to the covers of loose-leaf books the multiple-ring fittings consisting of filing-rings formed integrally with a backplate. The back-plate 3, Fig. 2, is formed with narrow slots 4, and the binding-linen 5, Fig. 3, is pushed through the slots, forming loops through which a strip 6 of wood, string, &c. is passed.
Patent GB-191323400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hinges.
Inventor: PAYNE ARTHUR
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 1913-10-16
Granted: 1914-09-24
Abstract: 23,400. Payne, A. Oct. 16. Attaching to articles. -In door hinges of the kind in which one of the flaps is provided with an elongated slot parallel to the hinge pin to allow of adjustment of the door in its frame, the slot 4 is countersunk to allow the head 5 of the fixing-screw to lie flush with the face of the hinge flap 1 so as to allow the flaps 1, 2 to fuld close together. After adjustment, the flap 1 is secured by additional screws passed through holes 7.
Patent GB-191325075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Writing Music.
Inventor: CAMILLE FOURNIER
IPC: B41J3/34
Filed: 1913-11-03
Abstract: 25,075. Fournier, C. Nov. 4, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Type-lever machines for writing music.-Relates to machines in which two keyboards are provided, one for shifting the platen to position the notes with respect to the stave and the other for printing the notes, and comprises the provision of special type-levers for printing chords, and improvements in the platen-shift and ink-ribbon mechanisms. The special type-levers comprise (1) a type-lever provided with a crotchet type which is offset to the left in order that the crotchet may be applied accurately to the right side of the stem printed for the other notes of the chord, t) e amount of offset being equal to the difference between the letter-spacing movement of the carriage and the width of the crotchet type, (2) type-levers of greater length than the ordinary type-levers so that certain notes,such as the octaves, can be printedwithout shifting the platen from the positions to which it is set for printing the lower notes of the chord. Platen shift mechanism; shift-key actions.-A flat platen s, Fig. 7, mounted to slide vertically in a carriage t, is provided with a projecting arm c<1> connected by a link b<1> to a box a<l>, which is provided with rollers running on a rail z. The rail is secured to horizontal pivoted arms operated by a depending arm y engaging the cross-bar v of a rocking frame x, which is operated by the shift-key levers E formed with the usual V-notches adapted to engage the cross-bar v; or, as shown in Fig. 10, the shift-key levers E may be formed with V- projections o adapted to engage the cross-barsp of a rocking frame q. The platen is counterbalanced by a spring d<1> attached at one end to the carriage t and at the other to a bell-crank lever e<1> pivoted on the carriage and connected by a link f<1> to the arm c'. Ink-ribbon mechanism.-(1) In addition to the usual feeding-mechanism, comprising a pawl e, Fig. 2, which engages a ratchet-wheel f and is connect d to a universal bar A arranged under the character-key levers a and the space-bar levers, there is provided a second pawl k connected to a universal bar B arranged under the character-key levers only. When the space-bar is held down to prevent movement of the carriage in printing chords, the ribbon is fed by the pawl k. (2) The universal bar B is formed under the key-levers a with recesses of graded depths, the depth being greatest for the note of lowest pitch, so that the ribbon is fed through a greater dis ance after a high note is printed than after a low note. (3) The guide for guiding the ribbon across the platen can be turned up about a hinge to permit of the use of a ruling-wheel for ruling the staves.
Patent GB-191325272-A (GB)
Title: Anti-septic Case for a Tooth Brush.
Inventor: FOUYER JOSEPH-FERDINAND
IPC: A45D44/18
Filed: 1913-11-05
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 25,272. Fouyer, J. F. Nov. 6, 1912, [Convention date]. Tooth-brushes; supports.-The case for a toothbrush having the form indicated in the Figure has supports f, g for the brush.