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Patent GB-191217133-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Uniting Pieces of Fabric.
Inventor: ROTHERHAM BRYAN
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 17,133. Rotherham B. July 23. Trimmings.-Twostrips of fabric 2 are united by a tape 3, to which they are sewn by a hemstitching machine which produces an openwork effect over the whole of the tape. The tape may be woven with warp threads less closely placed at the centre than at the edges.
Patent GB-191218637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD WILLIAM ERIC
IPC: B26B21/18
Filed: 1912-08-14
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 18,637. Bousfield, W. E. Aug. 14. Razors, safety. The blade b is normally curved and the concave side placed on the guard, the blade being then clamped in a more or less flattened condition by a clamp consisting of a narrow strip c. Projections d, d<1> on the clamp are adapted to pass through recesses in the blade and through a hole e and recess c<1> in the guard, whereupon by sliding the clamp to the left, projections d<2> on the lugs are engaged beneath the guard to clamp the blade. An extension d<3> is used to slide the clamp into and out of engagement with the guard. In a modification, the clamp is attached to a spindle which takes through the blade, guard, and handle, and is engaged by a sliding piece in the handle having a keyhole slot adapted to embrace a groove cut in the spindle. The guard may be curved but must be less curved than the blade.
Patent GB-191225210-A (GB)
Title: Collectors Receipt Register.
Inventor: LYE ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: B41L5/00
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 25,210. Lye, R. C., and Lye, R. P. Nov. 4. Autographic cash. recorders.-An appliance for recording collectors' receipts consists of a casing in one end of which are arranged two rolls of receipt forms, the strips of which pass over a writing-surface D, the upper one passing out at F and the lower one being stored on a roller B fitted with a ratchet-wheel and milled head for actuation. The lid is formed in two parts; one part is provided with a writing-aperture I and a sliding lid J therefor, and is. also provided with springs and rollers G to press the paper against the roller H; the other part is inclined downwards at F to form the receipt aperture, and has its edge formed with tongues turned alternately upwards and downwards, Fig. 7, to prevent the insertion of a separate receipt form or other tampering.
Patent GB-191225967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Machines.
IPC: B65H23/06
Filed: 1912-11-12
Granted: 1913-11-12
Abstract: 25,967. Goss Printing Press Co., and Terrey, A. Nov. 12. Feeding and registering webs.-The means for applying a brake to the roll spindles of a printing-press, and for moving the rolls for lateral adjustment, are controlled from a common station by the aid of Bowden or other wires or cords. As shown in Figs. 1 and 7, a number of paper reels are mounted on spindles B fitted with a brake comprising two pivoted shoes C, C' which can be adjusted by a nut E operated by hand and operating on a bolt e' pivoted to the shoe C and passing through a slot in the shoe C'. The bolt e' can also be operated by a lever f, f' controlled by a lever G with a lateral extension g<Î> which permits the spindle B to be adjusted laterally without altering the operative connexion between the parts f<1>, g<Î>. The arm g<1> of the lever G is connected to a Bowden wire H which is led over guide - pulleys and has its free end connected to a pulley which is controlled by worm gearing operated by a hand-wheel j<5>, represented diagrammatically in Fig. 7. In a modification, two Bowden wires are operated from one hand-wheel on a spring-pressed nut which, when rotated, displaces a threaded spindle connected by links to two Bowden wires which operate to control the tension of one or other of two reels which alternately feed one printing-couple. Ordinary wires may replace the Bowden ones, but guidepulleys are essential for these. The displacement of the reels axially is similarly controlled by Bowden or other wires H<Î>, Fig. 2, which pass over pulleys on screw-threaded spindles c<3>, Fig. 2, which are fitted with hand-wheels c<7> for hand adjustment. The spindles c<3> adjust the position of the reels in known manner, the wires being operated by wheels, as j<5>, preferably arranged at the same station as the similar ones for controlling the tension of the webs.
Patent GB-191229922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stropping Razors.
Inventor: GIBFORD EDWARD BACON
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1912-12-30
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 29,922. Gibford, E. B. Dec. 30. Strops and stropping- apparatits. - A stropping - machine for the blades of safety and ordinary razors comprises a yoke 1 to the ends of which are pivoted side - members 5, 6 geared together by teeth 29 on one side of the yoke, and adapted to be retained in the closed position by a hook 31. The yoke carries a frame 11, pivotally mounted on a shaft 10 secured to the yoke, and having endportions 23 in which are slots 22 engaging the terminals of a rod 21 held by plates 17 mounted on a rock-shaft 14. A blade-holder 15 is mounted on the rockshaft and is also engaged by slots in the plates 17; the blade-holder is thus rocked by the movement of the frame 11, the extent of its movement being limited by the slots 22 and the rod 21. The strop 13 passes over projecting shoulders 12 of the frame, and between ribs 35 on the side-members and rods or rollers 36 carried thereby, and the friction between the strop and the rocking frame is increased by sinuous grooves or channels 28 in the strop ; these grooves also serve to heighten the abrasive action on the blade edge. The blade-holder is maintained normally in a central position by means of a spring 24 secured in the frame 11, the terminals 27 of the spring bearing on opposite sides of the blade-holder where it embraces the rock-shaft; the spring also serves to swing the blade quickly out of contact with the strop. In order to prevent insertion of the blade when the sides of the machine are closed, lugs 30 are provided on the sides at one end, and the sides abut at the other end.
Patent GB-191305020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Regulating Devices for use in connection with Variable-speed Dynamos.
IPC: H02P9/24
Filed: 1912-08-26
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 5020. Compagnie Franþaise pour l'Exploitation des ProcÚdÚs Thomson-Houston. Aug. 26, 1911, [Convention date]. Dynamos, regulating.-A regulator for use with a variable-speed dynamo, which imitates mechanically the method of operation of the Tirrill regulator, comprises two contacts 55, Fig. 2, one of which is carried by a lever or block 54 secured to a flat spring 50 fixed at its end 51, the other contact being carried on a spring 52 carried by, but insulated from, the lever 54. A hook 57 limits the distance between the contacts 55. The contacts are brought together and separated by means of a cam 58 on the dynamo shaft 59, and owing to the inertia of the lever 54, as the speed of the shaft 59 increases, the lever takes up a mean position increasingly distant from the shaft so that the time during which the contacts are in engagement during each revolution of the cam is correspondingly shortened. The -contacts may be employed for short-circuiting a resistance 61 in series with the field-magnet winding of the dynamo, or they may be located in the armature or battery circuits, as described in Specification 19,537/12. According to a modification, the lever or block 54 is pivoted at one end and the spring 50 is not employed; the oscillation of the lever may be controlled by an adjustable spring and by a dash-pot.
Patent GB-191307038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Wood.
IPC: C08L97/02
Filed: 1913-03-25
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 7038. McTavish, Ramsay, & Co., and Ramsay, A. L. March 25. [Cognate Application, 12,286/13.] Fibrous plastic compositions. - Sawdust, ground in water and preferably in the presence of ¢ per cent of soda or potash, is mixed with cellulose acetate and with caustic soda or potash, rosin size, or soda and alum. If desired, jute or hemp waste that has been steeped in caustic may be added, and the sawdust, while being treated with soda or potash, may be subjected to alternate vacuum and pressure as described in Specifications 2018/10, [Class 96, Paper &c.], and 16,085/12. The composition is compacted by alternate drying and pressing. The proportions preferred are 70 parts of sawdust, 20 parts of jute or hemp waste, and 5 parts each of cellulose acetate and of soda &c. Specifications 25,051/10, 6019/11, and 12,933/11, [all in Class 96, Paper &c.], are also referred to.
Patent GB-191311108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HEDGES THOMAS
IPC: B60G11/08
Filed: 1913-05-10
Granted: 1914-06-10
Abstract: 11,108. Hedges, T. May 10. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies on.-A motor-vehicle is supports, d by pairs of transverse springs connected together at their ends by members to which the wheel axles are secured. The rear springs B, B<1> are bolted at the centre to blocks carried by transverse plates A<2> secured to the side members A of the frame. These side members are slotted to allow the upper spring B freedom of vertical movement. The front springs B' are bolted to filling- pieces B<4> which extend across the front of the frame, the side members A being slotted at A3 to allow for the movement of the upper spring.
Patent GB-191313897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vending Machines.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
IPC: G07F13/10
Filed: 1913-06-16
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 13,897. Fairbrother, H.,' [Public Service Cup Co.]. June 16. Sale apparatus.-The apparatus is adapted to vend drinking-cups from a nested pile, which is stored in a container 7 having a flange 8 secured to an upstanding rim 11 of the main casing 3. Delivery mechanism.-At each operation of the machine, the lowest cup is allowed to drop into a rotating delivery carrier 67 by means of an escapement mechanism comprising wedgeshaped members 15 and flat blades 14 carried by studs 13, on which are mounted pinions 24 adapted to be driven by teeth 23 on a ring 22. The carrier 67 is mounted on trunnions 70, and is provided with a plug 68 for receiving the cup from the escapement mechanism, and a cylindrical wall 71, Fig. 4, which normally closes the delivery opening. After prepayment, the operator rotates a ring 25 by means of a handle 26, thereby. rotating the carrier 67 to deliver the cup carried by the plug 68, a rack 73 on the ring 25 gearing with a toothed sector 74 on a lever 76, a gear 77 on which drives a sector 78 mounted on the carrier. Simultaneously the ring 22 rotates the studs 13, removing the members 15 from beneath the pile of cups and bringing the lower members 14 into supporting position, and, as the rotation continues, the members 15 engage the lowest cup but one and lift the pile, the lowest cup dropping on to the plug 68 in readiness for delivery at the next operation of the machine. Coin action, mechanical-connexion. - The inserted coin rests in slots 42, 43, Fig. 10, in the rings 22, 25 respectively, and causes the ring 22 to accompany the hand-operated ring 25 in its movement, a projection on the ring 22 disengaging a locking-detent from the ring 25. Returning coin.-Any coin inserted during the operation of the mechanism is directed by a shoot 47 on the ring 22 into the carrier 67. Securing to walls and like; money boxes.- The casing is attached to a wall or the like by means of a plate 54, Fig. 7, having holes 55 to receive the wall fastenings, and also headed pins 57 and a locking-pin 58, which engage respectively in slots 60, 61 formed in the back wall 59 of the casing. The pin 58 projects into the money-box 45, Fig. 1, and the parts are locked in position by bringing the pin into engagement with an aperture 65 in an arm 64 of the pivoted door 62 of the money-box. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller, to Specification 15,716/13.
Patent GB-191316513-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Goggles or Eye Screens for Motorists or others.
Inventor: WARD JOHN
IPC: G02C7/14
Filed: 1913-07-18
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 16,513. Ward, J. July 18. Goggles.-Relates to goggles &c. of the type provided with a mirror to enable the wearer to see behind him. The mirror 4 is held by brass strips &e. 5 so as to be inclined at a convenient angle to the glazed part 2. This angle. may be fixed or may be made adjustable by mounting the mirror in a separate adjustable frame. Glazed side-members 3; secured by hinges 1 to the front members, are provided. In a modification, only one of the glasses is fitted with a mirror; in which case the nosemember 12 is made double so that the goggles may be put on with the mirror in front of either eye.
Patent GB-191316963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Starting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TRIER WERNER ANTON
Filed: 1913-07-24
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 16,963. Trier, W. A. July 24. Turning - gear. - An electro-magnet F is placed in series with a dynamoelectric machine used to start an engine, the electromagnet controlling either a pinion slidable on the armature shaft to couple the armature to the flywheel, or a clutch member O, which couples the armature shaft to the engine shaft through one of two sets of gearing according as to whether the machine or the engine is the driver. When the current is passed from the battery through the machine and electro-magnet, the pinion or clutch member is moved against the pull of a spring K which returns the pinion &c. when the current weakens due to the increased speed of the machine when driven by the engine.
Patent GB-191326483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clocks.
IPC: G04B45/00
Filed: 1913-09-25
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 26,483. Junghans Akt.- Ges., Geb. July 10, [Convention date]. Cases, clock.-A slip of celluloid or the like b bearing an inscription is held behind an aperture in the back-plate of a clock case by a suitable support z.
Patent GB-191327733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Manufacture of Motor Spirit.
Inventor: MARCHIONESS DE AHUMADA NEE PRI
IPC: C10L1/00
Filed: 1913-12-02
Abstract: 27,733. Ahumada, [nÚe Princess M. Baratoff], Marchioness de. Dec. 3, 1912, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Section 91 of the Act]. Oils and spirits for burning.-A motor spirit is prepared by adding to pure or denatured alcohol a mixture of petrol, benzine, or the like with sulphuric or other ether, and a small quantity of a solution of white phosphorus in carbon disulphide. A few drops of essence of peppermint are added to the alcohol before mixing to prevent deposition of phosphorus and to disguise the odour. One or more homologues or isomers of benzine may be used in place of benzine in the above mixture.
Patent GB-191403225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lifting Jacks for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS HENRY
IPC: B66F5/02
Filed: 1914-02-07
Granted: 1915-02-08
Abstract: 3225. Adams, H., and Adams, G. T. Feb. 7. Jacks.-Comprises a lifting-jack in which the body is pivoted to a trolly mounted on three wheels or rollers, at such a point between the front and rear wheels that, when the load is lifted by leverage about the pivot, it passes to a stable position beyond a point vertically above the pivot. The body E is tubular as shown, and receives at one end the lifting-pillar F, and at the other end a screwed spindle K. Between these is arranged a series of shaped metal or vulcanite pieces 0, rounded at one end and hollow at the other. The jack head G may rotate and present different shapes of claws as required. A depending claw H, having a roller I bearing on the body casting, is also provided. A catch D serves to secure the body to the trolly when required. The jack is tilted about its pivot C to engage the vehicle axle, and the axle is lifted by using the jack as a lever. The jack head may be moved by the screwed spindle and pieces 0 for a finer adjustment. Specification 8801/04 is referred to.
Patent GB-191409937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Suspension.
Inventor: WELLER JOHN
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 1914-04-22
Granted: 1915-06-22
Abstract: 9937. Weller, J. April 22. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies on. -A spring suspension device, for vehicles shown as applied to the rear wheel of a tri-car, comprises a triangular frame or member constituted by the axle C and a pair of stays E. This frame bears at its apex D upon a laminated spring H, the ends of which may be secured to spring pistons L, Fig. 3, working in pockets F fixed to the chassis. At its luwer corners, i.e. at the extremities of the axle, the frame is connected to the chassis either by laminated springs G, Fig. 4, or by links. According to the construction shown in Fig. 4, the stays E are incorporated with the mud-guard, which is then adapted to swing upwardly about the pockets F to give access to the tyre.
Patent GB-191410537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Cutting Sectional Iron.
IPC: B23D21/00
Filed: 1914-04-28
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 10,537. Berliner-Erfurter Maschinenfabrik H. Pels <&. Co. May 10, 1913, [Convention date]. Cutting machines for severing sectional iron girders &c. by cutting a slot across them by means of a number of fixed cutters and a single moving cutter such as m, this is mounted in a member o which is operated by an eccentric e and controlled by a pair of alternately operative slotted links d<1>, d<2>. The member o is provided with means to impart a tendency to rise, so that the bolts l<1>, l<2> engage the lower ends z<1>, z<2> of the slots v<1>, v<2>; but as the eccentric rotates, first the link d<2> and then the link d' become inoperative, the operative link d<1>, Fig. 2, and d<2>, Fig. 4, coacting with the member o to form a toggle. The cutter m is thus first moved downwards and to the left, and then to the right, completely severing the girder.
Patent GB-191413762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Compressing and Shaping Packages.
Inventor: THOMPSON CHARLES HENRY
IPC: B65B61/24
Filed: 1914-06-06
Granted: 1915-04-08
Abstract: 13,762. Thompson, C. H., and Cooper, Sir R. A., [trading as Cooper & Nephews, W.]. June 6. Packing pulverulent material into bags.-A machine for shaping formed packages of loose powders preparatory to labelling &c. is characterized by means for carrying the package between bands which exert pressure caused by the force producing also the translation of the bands. Two fixed uprights 2, 4 carry two rollers 5 on which is an endless band (not shown). Two uprights 14, 15 are pivoted to the base 1 at 25 and carry similarly rollers 16 and a band. The rollers are driven from a sprocket 31 by a belt 28, which acts so as to pull the pivoted rollers and band towards the fixed band. The package passes through a hole in the base. A projection on the band periodically catches an arm 30 on an extension 20 of the pivoted frame to swing this outwardly to receive a fresh package.
Patent GB-191414592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sash Controlled Ventilating Window or Doors.
Inventor: FAIR GEORGE ARMOR
IPC: E06B7/10
Filed: 1914-06-17
Granted: 1915-03-25
Abstract: 14,592. Fair, G. A. June 17. Window and door appliances.-The fixed frame consists of hollow sides .44, Fig. 2, and a hollow lintel 62, Fig. 3, and a hollow sill 58. There are two pairs of sashes 50, 51 and 52, 53, the sashes of each pair being suspended by cords and pulleys so as to balance one another. When the outer pair of sashes is closed, a dead air space is enclosed between the two pairs. The hollow lintel and sill have openings towards the outside at 59, 66 and openings covered by wire screens 61, 65 towards the inside. When the inner pair of sashes is slightly open, air is admitted at the bottom and air can escape at the top. A deflector 69 can be pulled up through a slot in the lintel and tilted slightly as shown to deflect incoming air upwards. Doors can be similarly made, but in this case panels instead of sashes are used.
Patent GB-191415631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stabilizers for Aeronautical Vehicles.
Inventor: GOOLD LEWIS WILLIAM
IPC: B64C17/00
Filed: 1914-06-30
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 15,631. Goold, L. W., [Hensel Aero Stabilizer Co.]. June 30. Balancing.-In a device for controlling either the longitudinal or lateral balance of a flying- machine, a piston 21, connected to the balancing- planes and normally arranged centrally within a cylinder 22, is moved towards either end by compressed air admitted from a supply pipe 27 through a valve controlled by balls 41, 41<1> moving in a slightly inclined runway 40. As applied to lateral balance, the runway and cylinder are arranged transversely of the machine. At each end of the cylinder is a port 24 connected by a pipe 25 to the inlet-valve chamber 26<a>, and by a pipe 28 to the exhaust-valve chamber 29. The inlet valve 26<b> is pressed on its seat by a spring 31, and the end 32 of the valve stem abuts against a hanging lever 42. The stem 36<1> of the exhaust valve is connected to the lever 42 by a spring 44<1> and to a lever 45<1> by a link 47<1>. The balls 41, 41<1> normally rest against the levers 45, 45<1> to maintain both exhaust valves 29, 29<1> open. In operation, when the machine tilts sufficiently to cause one of the balls, say the ball 41, to run in its guide against the lever 42, the exhaust valve 29 is closed, and the inlet valve 26<b> is opened to admit air from the pipe 27 to the end 23 of the cylinder, whereby the piston is moved to the right. When it is desired to control the balancers manually, as by moving the piston-rod 20 by a lever 56, the compressed-air supply is cut off by a cock 127, and simultaneously a cord 53 is slackened, whereby spring-pressed plungers 54, 54<1> are forced outwards against the levers 45, 45<1> so as to open the exhaust valves of the cylinder, whatever may be the position of the balls 41, 41<1>.
Patent GB-191417927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Penholders.
Inventor: CREMER PATRICK THOMAS
IPC: B43K23/004
Filed: 1914-07-29
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 17,927. Cremer, P. T. July 29. Finger .- guides for facilitating writing.-A penholder 1 is provided with pivoted arms 3, 4 to guide the fingers, the tip of the second finger resting on the lower arm 3, and the upper arm 4 resting on the back of the first finger between the knuckle and the first joint. The arms turn into slots 2 in the holder when not in use. In order that the arms may be mounted at varying distances apart, a series of pivot holes may be provided, or the upper or both of the pivots may slide in slots in the holder, being clamped in position by nuts on the pivots.
Patent GB-191421452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Painting Apparatus.
Inventor: BURNELL ALEXANDER
IPC: A46B11/06
Filed: 1914-10-23
Granted: 1915-09-30
Abstract: 21,452. Burnell, A., and Patnode, C. C. Oct. 23. Self-feeding brushes aud arrangements.-In painting apparatus in which paint is fed to brushes by pneumatic pressure from a receptacle partitioned for the various colours and strapped to the body of the painter, the brushes employed are fitted with adjustable feeding-bulbs. The feed-tube 18 slides through the brush handle 16 and carries at its end the flexible perforated feed-bulb 19, which can be adjusted to various positions within the bristles, as shown by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-191501205-A (GB)
Title: Improved Closure Means for Sheet Metal Containers.
IPC: B65D45/30
Filed: 1915-01-25
Granted: 1915-09-16
Abstract: 1205. Draper Manufacturing Co. Feb. 6, 1914, [Convention date]. Heads.-The rim a<11>, Fig. 2, of a metal barrel is bent over a reinforcing-ring b, the head c is bent at c<11> to fit over the rim all and provided with a ring e, and channelled clamping-members f are secured by countersunk or other set-screws g. In a modification, the members f are secured by wedges h, Fig. 3.