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Patent GB-191219657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Casting of Steel Ingots and the like.
Inventor: KOHLHAAS FRIEDRICH
IPC: B22D9/00
Filed: 1912-08-28
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 19,657. Kohlhaas, F. Aug. 28. Moulds. - Pouring-blocks for ingot moulds have a slitlike discharge opening as shown, to cause the metal to issue in a thin stream w h i c h subdivides. The slot may be V- or N-shaped, or two slots may be arranged side by side or in the form of a cross.
Patent GB-191220059-A (GB)
Title: Motion Picture Projecting Apparatus.
Inventor: GALL ADOLPH FRANZ
IPC: G03B21/18
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-09-03
Abstract: 20,059. Gall, A. F. April 20, [Convention date]. Kinematograph apparatus.-A centrifugal element for uncovering the projection aperture of a kinematograph lantern comprises a number of weights 24 contained in a hollow casing and adapted, when a certain speed is reached, to move outwards under the action of centrifugal force and to operate a pivoted arm 20 which lies within an annular slot in the casing; the arm 20 then lifts the protecting screen against the action of gravity. The device is described in a form suitable for use with the type of projecting-apparatus described in Specification 20,058/12.
Patent GB-191227347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: D05B47/00
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 27,347. Thompson, W. P., [Union Special Machine Co.]. Nov. 28. Sewing-machines; governing needle and under threads.- Two or more tension-devices acting separately on a sewing- thread are arranged to be released simultaneously. The tension-devices acting on needle and under threads, respectively, may also be arranged to be released simultaneously. The release may be occasioned by the raising of the presser. The invention is described in connexion with a two-needle double-lock stitching-machine in which each under-thread is released simultaneously at two points. The presser-lifting lever 4 is linked to a lever 10, 12 which has wedge pieces 13 for separating the two tension disks 5 of the two needle threads, and is connected by a plate 14 to a rod 15 having secured upon it wedge pieces 21 for separating the two tension disks 6 of the two under threads and a finger 19 for separating the threadnipping fingers which also control the under thread.
Patent GB-191227473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire and Temperature Alarms.
Inventor: HARTLEY JAMES
IPC: G01K5/16
Filed: 1912-11-29
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 27,473. Hartley, J. Nov. 29. Alarms operated by expansion and contraction of liquids.-In an alarm of the thermometer-tube type adapted to give an alarm either at a high or a low temperature, a float E supported on the mercury in the tube A is attached to a rod D carrying a contact-disk F, which is adapted to make contact with either of two strips I, I<1> fused into a cylindrical head B at the upper end of the tube A. The rod D is connected to one of the circuit wires H by a spring G. In order to prevent damage by excessive expansion of the mercury, the tube A is enlarged to form a bulge 'C, into which the mercury is led through a groove K formed in the glass tube.
Patent GB-191227782-A (GB)
Title: Improved Radiator for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: GALLAY JEAN
IPC: F28F1/02
Filed: 1912-12-03
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 27,782. Gallay, J. Dec. 3. Honeycomb and like tube apparatus; plate apparatus. - In a " honeycomb " radiator, tubes a of curvilinear triangle-section are used, studs c near each end serving to space the tubes apart. In a modification, Fig. 4, in place of each tube being formed of a single sheet of thin metal, a series of tubes is formed in one piece, the shape of each section of the series being substantially the same as a tube as in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191300080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamp Holders.
Inventor: MARTYN SARSFIELD WILLIAM
IPC: H01R33/965
Filed: 1913-01-01
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 80. Martyn, S. W. Jan. 1. Holders.-A sleeve E threaded on to a holder A is adapted to be screwed down upon a flat washer F of leather or other material, interposed between the sleeve and a shoulder on the lamp cap, to make a watertight joint. In the form shown, the top of the sleeve E consists of a nut D and is closed watertight by greased twine or other packing which is compressed under a metal washer C by a ring B. The holder A is in one piece. In a modification, the nut D may be separate and a flat leather washer or other packing may be placed between the nut and the sleeve E. According to the Provisional Specification, rubber washers may be used.
Patent GB-191300609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disinfecting Apparatus for Telephones and the like.
Inventor: BLOCK LOUIS
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1913-01-08
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 609. Block, L. Jan. 8. Sanitary and hygienic devices.-A device for exhaling disinfecting vapour upon a telephone mouthpiece comprises an annular holder 4 having a recess 5 which contains porous matter 6 into which disinfectant can be poured through a hole 8. The holder is supported on a ring 2 to which it is fastened by a detachable metal ring 12 provided with tongues 14 which engage notches 15 in the holder. The ring 12 clasps the ring 2 by claws 13 embracing the legs 3, which may be supported in a special clamp 18 with slots 17 for the reception of the legs 3 and split at 20 for the purpose of fastening it round the mouthpiece 16. The flange 9 of the holder 4 may bear printed matter 21.
Patent GB-191302166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Manufacturing Metal Tubes.
Inventor: MEAKIN EDWARD KENDRICK
IPC: B21C37/10
Filed: 1913-01-27
Granted: 1914-04-27
Abstract: 2166. Meakin, E. K., and Meakin, L. J..Tan. 27. Coding; bending-dies; soldering. - Metallic tubes are formed from overlapping strips of metal by passing them through a solder bath and then through a coiling - box arranged outside the bath. The strips are fed from spools in their correct relative positions through a bath b containing a flux, and then through a bath c containing molten solder and provided at its issuing end with asbestos brushes or block, which remove excess of solder. The strips next pass through a guide of the cross-section shown in Fig. 5, into a heated coiling-box i, consisting of inner and outer shell members k, l, Figs. 3 and 4. The inner member has a spiral shoulder m and expanded portions, one n parallel to the shoulder and the other u cylindrical with bevelled edges to prevent excessive friction; it is secured to the outer member by flanges p, q; the outer member is bored to suit the diameter of tube required, and has a detachable piece 18 with an auxiliary spiral guide to coact with the shoulder m on the inner member. Apertures t are provided in the outer shell member through which the excess of solder flows. The delivery rolls are carried by a bracket secured to the coiling-box, and are placed at the delivery opening in the outer shell member parallel to the guide z, the pressure between the rolls being adjusted by springs. Rolls 3, 4, carried on pivoted rods 6 adjusted by rods 9, are provided to receive the tube after coiling, being geared together and positively rotated. The main driving-gear may be carried by a vertically-adjustable carriage, and the baths, feed-rolls, and reels may also be carried by a carriage adjustable vertically and laterally.
Patent GB-191303429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Card Clothing.
Inventor: DECKER WILHELM
Filed: 1913-02-10
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 3429. Decker, W. Feb. 10. Cards, wire.-The consecutive groups of two or more teeth in rib-set or open or plain set card-clothing are staggered relatively one to another and the teeth of each group are also staggered as shown in Figs. 9 and 11 respectively. In rib-set clothing for use in cotton carding, the groups of two adjacent ribs may be staggered relatively to one another in places, as shown in Fig. 8, to form open intervals where the coarser impurities can congregate.
Patent GB-191310157-A (GB)
Title: Improved Form of Electric Annunciator and Circuit Changer.
Inventor: MOORE EDWARD ERNEST
IPC: G08B5/28
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 10,157. Moore, E. E. April 30. Falling-flap and other release indicators. - An annunciator comprising a heavy falling flap which, in the rear view shown in Fig. 2, is hidden behind the fixed plate B, is arranged to operate the commutator C during the latter part of its fall. The commutator comprises a metal cylinder divided into a sufficient number of segments which can be connected by the springs C<1> mounted on a rotatable insulating-centre E. Rotation is imparted by the motion of the lever D<1>, pivoted on the lug D, the other end of the lever being bifurcated and adapted to engage an extension A<3> of the heavy falling flap (not shown) after this has fallen so far as to acquire sufficient angular momentum to operate the switch. The flap is normally retained vertical by a hook on the armature of the electromagnet shown.
Patent GB-191312382-A (GB)
Title: Attachments to Golf Stick Bags.
Inventor: BENNETT LEWIS HERBERT
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1913-05-28
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 12,382. Bennett, L. H., and Bennett, C. H. May 28. Golf-bags are provided with a device adapted to be detachably secured to the outside of the bag for cleaning golf-balls. The device comprises brushes a' secured to a flexible backing a<2> having a lining g secured thereto and carrying parts of securing-devices such as snap or spring fasteners, the other parts of the fasteners being secured to a strip h permanently secured to the bag. The lining is secured to the backing except at one side which is left open to allow a sponge e to be introduced and secured between the brushes.
Patent GB-191316394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket Stamping Devices.
Inventor: GIBSON GEORGE
Filed: 1913-07-16
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 16,394. Gibson, G. July 16. Printing-apparatus combined with apparatus for checking fares.-Ticket-printing devices of the kind described in Specification 16,940/10 are fitted with cutting or punching devices operated by the movement of the ticket slide, and also with improved means for actuating the spring frame in which the printing-devices are mounted. The cutting or punching device a, Fig. 3, is pivoted to the ticket slide b, and is of #-section. In the outward position of the slide b, the .knife a is raised above the ticket slot g, but when the slide is pushed in, an abutment acts on a nose i on an arm d integral with the knife a, and the knife is moved to the position shown in Fig. 3, into a recess c in the slide b, thereby cutting out a portion of the ticket. On the return of slide b, roller k on the shaft l of the printing-rollers acts on the arm d to return the knife to normal position. The printing-frame m is fitted on each side with a sloping abutment o forming extensions of the frame, and the lifting-fingers n slide under these, the frame m descending under spring action when the fingers n slide past the rear ends of these abutments.
Patent GB-191317090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring or Snap Hooks.
Inventor: EISNER SIMON
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1913-07-25
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 17,090. Eisner, S. July 25. Hooks, spring. - A spring or snap hook for use with watch chains, dog leads, traces, &c., is provided with means for locking the movable tongue 2 at both its tip and root, independently of the spring. An L- shaped part 1, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted to the tongue 2 engages both the point and the root of the hook 3 to hold the tongue in position. When the part 1 is turned into the position shown in Fig. 2, the tongue 2 can be moved inwards. An operating- knob 4 is placed at the upper or lower end of the parts, and it may lie normally in a slot in the shank 5. The lower end may have an extension bent half way round the stem of the hook 3 and provided with a knob.
Patent GB-191318028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Hydrogen.
Inventor: MESSERSCHMITT ANTON
IPC: C01B3/10
Filed: 1913-08-07
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 18,028. Messerschmitt, A. Jan. 10, [Convention date]. Hydrogen.-In the manufacture of hydrogen by the alternate oxidation of iron reactionmasses by means of steam, and reduction by means of reducing-gases, natural manganeseiron ores are employed as the reaction substances with a view to reducing the temperature of the process and preventing the retention of carbon and sulphur by the reaction-mass.
Patent GB-191324071-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Means of Supporting Rubber Bulbs of Warning Horns for Motor Cycles, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: LENTON WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 1913-10-24
Granted: 1914-10-15
Abstract: 24,071. Lenton, W. H. Oct. 24. Flexible-ball pumps.-Excessive vibration of the rubber bulb B of a warning-horn for a motorcycle, motor-vehicle, &c. is prevented by means of a support comprising a clip a' having a series of arms or prongs a<2>, which embrace or bear against the neck of the bulb and are unconnected at their outer ends.
Patent GB-191325893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Prevention of Pitting and Corrosion in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HAYTHORPE CHARLES
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 1913-11-12
Granted: 1914-10-01
Abstract: 25,893. Haythorpe, C. Nov. 12. Corrosion, preventing -Zinc and carbon plates placed in a boiler to pre. vent corrosion are made of substantial thickness, say ¢ inch, and are secured together in close contact with one another. Zinc plates a and a carbon plate b are secured to the boiler shell by a central bolt d. The carbon plate may contain graphite plugs e.
Patent GB-191326760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction, Supporting, Working and Doffing of Spindles of Spinning, Twisting and like Machines.
IPC: D01H9/04
Filed: 1913-11-21
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 26,760. Boyd, T. A., Boyd, H. A., Boyd, J, and Boyd, J. & T. Nov. 21. [Cognate Application, 6241/14.] Spindle apparatus; doffing-arrangements. - Relates to spinning, twisting, and like machines in which the spindle and flyer rotate together and are supported in a top spindle rail, the spindle and flyer legs hanging downwards. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the thread passes to the flyer through a central hole 4<2> in the upper end of the spindle and terminating below the boss of the flyer, and when the footstep 5 is lowered for doffing, the spindle and flyer are supported by the cap 4<1> screwed on the upper end of the spindle. To prevent the lower end of the spindle from being coated with oil, it is provided with a cap 5<1>, Fig. 2, which takes into the footstep 5 and rotates with the spindle. In order that the spindle and flyer may be stopped in the most convenient position for doffing, the bolster 3 and cap 4<1> are provided with oppositely-arranged projections 20, 21 which engage with one another when the rail 6 is lowered and the spindle drops.
Patent GB-191326900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metal Vessels.
Inventor: SCHMALENBACH AUGUST
IPC: B65D45/34
Filed: 1913-11-22
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 26,900. Schmalenbach, A. Nov. 22. Metal casks; heads.-The rim of a metal drum &c. is strengthened by means of a metal ring 3, Fig. 1, which is secured to the vessel by a seam 2 and has an inwardly-projecting flange 8 adapted to receive the cover 7. The locking-ring 6 for the cover is preferably hollow and engages an inclined part of a bead 4, which may be stiffened by a wire 20. The locking-ring 6 may be expanded by means of a lever 10, Figs. 1 and 3, pivoted upon a projection 12 at one end of the ring and carrying a short hinged part 14, which engages the other end of the ring. The lever 10 has a projection 13 adapted to engage one end of the ring 6 so as to cause the pivot of the lever 10 to move along a slot in the projection 12. In a modification, the ring 6 is expanded by a lever 17, Fig. 4, acting on inclined projections 19 formed on the ends of the ring. The levers 10, 17, Figs. 3 and 4, may be secured by strings, wires, lead seals, &c. ; or the lever 17 may be secured by a turning or sliding locking-piece.
Patent GB-191403756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PECK WILLIAM
IPC: H01T13/24
Filed: 1914-02-13
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 3756. Peck, W. Feb. 13. Sparking-plugs have a chamber C of large volume formed above the neck K of the plug and above the sparking- terminals B, D, J, which are located at the junction of the chamber with the neck, a scouring action being thereby produced on the points by the gases flowing into and out of the chamber. The central electrode R is supported by an insulator I located at the upper end of the chamber, and the sparking-points D, B may be screwed into the plug body so as to be adjustable from the outside of the plug.
Patent GB-191405353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Massage Apparatus.
Inventor: SOUKUP WENZL
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 1914-03-02
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 5353. Soukup, W. March 2. Vibratory treatment.- A vibratory massage apparatus comprises hammers 14, 15 adjustably mounted on a shaft 18 and actuated by cranks 10, 11 which are 180 degrees apart on a shaft 9. The shaft 18 has right and left hand screwthreads 21, 22 and a milled button 23, by means of which the hammers are adjusted towards or away from each other. The ends 12, 13 of the hammers are pressed against the cranks by springs. The shaft 9 may be driven by a motor 6 or by a flexible shaft passing through the handle.
Patent GB-191407686-A (GB)
Title: Improved Connecting Devices for the Leads from Portable Secondary Batteries.
IPC: H01M50/543
Filed: 1914-03-26
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 7686. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. June 7, 1913, [Convention date]. Couplings.-Consists in means for connecting leads to the poles of a portable secondary battery, whereby the main and return leads can be combined in a single concentric cable. In the form shown, the positive pole is connected to the terminal b<1> on the outside of the casing, the terminal being connected with a metal socket i in which is mounted an insulated V- shaped contact-piece d' connected, through a fuse, with the terminal b, which is connected to the negative pole of the battery. The concentric leads are connected with a thimble having two parts k, k<1> insulated from one another and connected with the armouring and the core of the cable respectively. The thimble is held in the contact position shown by the hollow screw cap l. The socket member i may be connected directly to the poles of the battery. Specification 6551/13 is referred to. The socket member i is adapted to receive a fuse in the form of a wire f bridging the conical metal ends of a glass container-tube g.
Patent GB-191412305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hack-saw Machines.
IPC: B23D49/00
Filed: 1914-05-19
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 12,305. Berry, R. C., and Atkins & Co., E. C. May 19. Reciprocating - saw machines. -- In a hacksaw machine, the pivoted arm 7 carrying the bar 6 on which the saw frame 4 reciprocates is lifted during the return or non - cutting stroke of the saw by the piston - rod 35 working in an hydraulic cylinder 33 mounted at the end of an oscillating lever 28, the other end of which is held by a spring 30 in contact with a cam 26 on the power shaft 2. The piston 34 is provided with apertures which are open during the descent of the cylinder and are automatically closed during the ascent of the cylinder by a disk valve 52. The arm 7 is therefore lifted at first by the upward movement of the lever 28, but it then slowly descends as the liquid below the piston escapes through a pipe 39 and a regulatable valve 42 to the top of the piston. Oil draining from the pistonrod 35 is caught by a groove 44 in the top of the cylinder and is returned to the cylinder through a yielding valve 46. Specification 12,304/14 is referred to.
Patent GB-191419146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Key Mechanism for Calculating Machines, Cash Registers, and the like.
Inventor: ENBERG JOHN CHRISTER
Filed: 1914-08-27
Granted: 1915-11-29
Abstract: 19,146. Enberg, J. C. Aug. 28, 1913 [Convention date]. Adding-apparatus and cash registers with operating-means.-The key-levers have pivotec thereto transversely rocking frames 8 with crossplates 9 provided with transverse slots 10; these slots are engaged by lower projections on the levers and thus move a selected pinion 12 intc engagement with a transmitting-member 14, b) means of which the motion given to the corresponding square shaft 13 is transmitted to the totalizer. Keyboard interlocks.-A steel spring or the like 16 passes over the key shafts 6 and is engaged by horns 15 on key-levers; the lengtl of the spring is such that only one key can be depressed at a time and that the depressior of another key raises the one previously de pressed. Spring snaps 17 hold the keys de pressed until released. Indicators; displaying items; item-printing mechanism.-The Specification as open to in spection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also a band 25 connected at one end to an indicator 21 and at the other to an item-printing shaft 50, and carrying stops 27 adapted to be moved differentially by the key-levers. This subject matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191419738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trailers for Attachment to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: BROADBRIDGE CHARLES LEWIS
Filed: 1914-09-14
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 19,738. Broadbridge, C. L. Sept. 14. [Cognate Application, 21,631/14.] Couplings for road vehicles.-A trailer arranged close to the rear of a bicycle is constructed with two forward extensions b which occupy positions one on each side of the bicycle and are hollow so as to accommodate the occupant's feet. The point of attachment of the trailer is substantially in the fore part of the bicycle, and the coupling consists of a ball-andsocket or other flexible point. A ball member clipped to the inclined tube g of the bicycle frame is adapted to work within a two-part socket d, each part having a bar c so arranged that the two bars are in alinement when the parts are assembled and then form a transverse member connecting the forward ends of the extensions b.
Patent GB-191421352-A (GB)
Title: Steel Construction for Strong Rooms & the like.
Inventor: BENNETT JAMES
IPC: E04B2/84
Filed: 1914-10-22
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 21,352. Bennett, J. Oct. 22. Strong-rooms.-The floors, walls, and Hat roof of a building such as a strong-room are formed of parallel steel joists a arranged in stepped or zigzag manner and embedded in concrete b. Tie-bolts c and distance-pieces d secure the joists in position until the concrete has set. In another form, the alternate joists or those symmetrically placed with respect to the tie, are omitted and the others are placed nearer together.
Patent GB-191421463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Transfer of Heat for use as Radiators for Motor-driven Vehicles, Water-coolers, Oil-heaters, Continuous Heaters and the like and in Methods of Forming Tubular Bodies and Elements for use in such Apparatus.
Inventor: FOY FREDERICK
IPC: F28D1/03
Filed: 1914-10-24
Granted: 1915-10-21
Abstract: 21,463. Foy, F., and Mather, C., [trading as Reliance Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 24. Metal pipes and tubes.-Relates to radiator tubes built up of corrugated sheet metal of the kind in which each sheet has corrugations of different form at the edges from that of the central parts so that the edges of adjoining sheets can be soldered together leaving channels between the central parts. The face of each sheet is formed with a series of ridges or surfaces a<1> disposed approximately in one plane from edge to edge, and the back of the sheet is formed with a series of elevations c of circular or other curvature from edge to edge and of greater radius at the edges c<1> than in the central parts c<2>, Sheets so constructed are assembled face to face and back to back, as shown, forming tubes e with intermediate channels d. A single sheet may be folded upon itself to form one element of the radiator. Specifications 26.795/03, [Class 64, Heating], 25,242/05, and 25,243/05 are referred to.