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Patent GB-191211760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Writing Cabinet.
Inventor: KALITZKY WILHELMINE
IPC: B43M99/00
Filed: 1912-05-17
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 11,760. Kalitzky, W. May 17. Writing and stationery cases.-A box-like writing-cabinet is fitted with one or more inkstands b, compartments on the top having lids c, a front compartment h having a drop-down flap c, and a drawer k in the rear. Spring clips f are provided on the inner side of the front flap e to receive seating-appliances &c. A grooved board d, preferably hinged to the top a, holds penholders &c. The flaps c may be locked by spring bolts adapted to be pushed home by the locking of the flap e. The drawer k may be locked separately or by the flap c.
Patent GB-191218688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Lighters.
Inventor: BLACKBURN FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: F23Q13/02
Filed: 1912-08-14
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 18,688. Blackburn, F. J. Aug. 14. Lighting fires.-A tubular Bunseu burner A for fire-lighting is supported on a grate bar by a bracket C consisting of a piece of metal bar bent to form a hook c at the front, with an aperture for the burner mouth a and bent upwards and notched at the other end c<2> to form a rest for the burner. Pins a<2> on the burner prevent it from passing too far through the bracket.
Patent GB-191219593-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Device for Obtaining Synchronism of the Cinematograph with the Phonograph.
Inventor: PORTIER HENRI
Filed: 1912-08-27
Granted: 1913-08-27
Abstract: 19,593. Portier, H., Schaible, G., and Darragon, F. Aug. 27. Differential speed indicators.-Relates to means for synchronizing phonographs with kinematographs in which an electric motor drives the phonograph directly and the kinematograph through a synchronizing-mechanism comprising a friction-disk change-speed gear. The pulley a of the electric motor, Fig. 5, is provided with a brake b controlled by a wire c, and is connected by a belt e with a disk pulley k mounted on a shaft j, Figs. 1 and 3, carrying a gear-wheel l, which through wheels m, n operates a de-centred fly-wheel speedometer p, q, of which the sliding sleeve s operates a pointer v. Other gear-wheels m<1>, n<1> drive the phonograph x<1> directly through a shaft p'. The kinematograph shutter g is rotated by a flexible shaft h connected with a friction shaft c<1> slidably carried in side plates d<1> supported on a pivot e', the sliding movement being obtained by a hand-operated shaft k<1> having a screwed end l<1> adapted to slide freely between the two side plates d<1> and engage a nut attached to a pointer g<1>, j<1> pivoted at f<1> and having a pin h<1> entering a pulley i<1> on the shaft c<1>. The pointers j<1>, v indicate on the scale z the speed of the kinematograph and phonograph respectively. A rod r<1> attached to the frame d' is used to pull the friction wheel b<1> from the disk pulley k. To obtain synchronism, the friction wheel b<1> is adjusted radially on the disk pulley k<1>, the motor and phonograph being kept at a constant speed by means of the brake b.
Patent GB-191224378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Turbine Motors.
Inventor: DUNLOP JAMES
IPC: F02C5/00
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 24,378. Dunlop, J. Oct. 25. Radial-flow type.-A combined inward-andoutward flow turbine comprises a rotor a situated between two sets of guide-blades b and adapted to be continuously rotated by a pulsating column of water. Working-fluid supply.-The pulsation of the water column is effected by an explosion apparatus comprising two cylinders A provided with air-inlet valves C, buoyant exhaust valves E, fuel pumps F, and hot ignition bulbs B. The fuel pumps are operated by plungers G communicating with the explosion chambers. Where gaseous fuel is used, the plungers G are used to effect the ignition. The explosions take place alternately in the two cylinders, thereby causing the water column to flow backwards and forwards through the turbine. In a modification, the invention is applied to an axial-flow turbine, and the inlet and exhaust valves are chanically operated. Reversing. - For reversing purposes, two wheels with oppositely curved vanes are provided, and the rings c carrying the guide-blades bare revoluble so that either wheel may be rendered inoperative.
Patent GB-191224977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HAWKSLEY ARTHUR FREDERICK
IPC: B60B9/10
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 24,977. Hawksley, A. F. Oct. 31. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions.-Covers for pneumatic cushions for wheels of the kind described in Specifications 1546/03, 5677/06, and 5044/09 are formed by winding rubber-treated cords A around the wires B, C without embedding the fabric structure in rubber. Outer and inner facings D, D', of rubber, or rubber or like fabric, may be fitted unattached, or:attached to the edges d only.
Patent GB-191225146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Utilisation of Peat.
IPC: C10F5/00
Filed: 1912-11-02
Granted: 1914-02-02
Abstract: 25,146. Rigby, T., Testrup, N., and Wetcarbonizing, Ltd. Nov. 2. Peat, preparing.-Pulped peat is heated in a regenerative tubular apparatus through which it is passed rapidly enough to avoid deposition, then filtered from most of its water, then further dried by external pressure or in a current of hot waste gases, and ultimately used wholly or in part to make gas for fuel and power, nitrogen being recovered and a balance of solid or gaseous fuel produced. The raw peat may be freed from roots in apparatus described in Specification 19,847/12, [Class 117, Sifting &c.], and if necessary disintegrated, water being added if required to make a sufficiently fluid pulp. This is wet-carbonized in the apparatus described in Specification 17,427/12, optionally heated by steam under pressure according to Specification 17,428/12, the product being filtered hot after partial cooling and the filtrate being used regeneratively, according to Specification 24,639/12, and the solids obtained being dealt with as described in Specification 17,610/11, optionally with drying according to Specification 17,426/12. The Provisional Specification comprises the use in processes according to Specification 17,610/11 of one or more of the features of any of the other Specifications referred to.
Patent GB-191226397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clips or Fasteners for Articles of Personal Wear.
Inventor: EDMONDS HENRY
IPC: A44B6/00
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 26,397. Edmonds, H. Nov. 18. Clips, pivoted-jaw. - The sliding ring b<1>, which presses together the jaws a of a clip for neckties and other articles of personal wear, is operated by a rod c working through an aperture in the end of the clip.
Patent GB-191303058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Playing Card Games.
Inventor: ANDERSON CHARLES GRAHAM
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 1913-02-05
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 3058. Anderson, C. G. Feb. 5. Card games; dominoes.-A pack of cards for playing a game called Diplomat is divided into four sub-packs each of which comprises three distinguishable sequences of nine cards and three honour cards which are independent of the sequences and of each other and are pre. ferably of the same value. There is also one contingent honour card for each player, these cards being distinguishable from the other cards and from each other. A number of marker cards are used to indicate the premier hand and the circuit. The cards are preferably elongated, as shown in Fig. 6, or they may be constructed in the form of dominoes. In the latter case, the marker consists of a cylindrical case, shown in Fig. 5, containing a number of disks and having an aperture in one end so that the number or letter on the end disk may be seen. A removable cap enables the end disk to be changed.
Patent GB-191308471-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Salutary Drink from Dairy Residues.
Inventor: JOLLES ADOLF
IPC: A23C21/00
Filed: 1913-04-10
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 8471. Jolles, A. April 10. Materials for making beverages. - Whey, buttermilk, and like dairy residues are formed into beverages by sterilizing by addition of hydrochloric, sulphuric, acetic, tartaric, citric, or other acid, and filtering through charcoal, preferably a mixture of wood charcoal and bone black, to remove the odour and colour. Salts, such as carbonate of soda or common salt, or medicaments, may be added, and the liquid may be saturated with carbon dioxide.
Patent GB-191312117-A (GB)
Title: Improved Reversing Gear.
Inventor: APPLEYARD THOMAS FILLINGHAM
IPC: B63H23/00
Filed: 1913-05-24
Granted: 1914-05-25
Abstract: 12,117. Appleyard, T. F., and Sales, C. May 24. Reversing - gearing; securing toothed wheels upon shafts.-Relates to toothed reversing-gearing of the kind in which the drive is transmitted through a pair of interm e s h i n g pinions mounted in a pivoted frame that can be rocked to put either of the pinions into gear with a toothed wheel on a shaft to be driven, to drive the shaft in one or the other direction of rotation. The device is adapted to drive at a reduced speed the screw propeller of a motor launch or the like. The intermeshing p i n i o n s D<1>, E<1> are mounted on spindles D, E in a frame or casting B provided with cylindrical bosses b whereby it is pivotally mounted in a box or casing A. The shaft D is extended and connected to the engine shaft by a double universal joint F, the thrust of the shaft D being taken by means of a two-part collar-plate d' secured to the boss b of the frame B and engaging an annular groove d in the shaft. To the other boss b of the frame B is bolted a controlling- lever J working in a slotted quadrant rack K secured to the casing A. When the frame B is rocked in one direction or the other by means of the lever J, one or other of the pinions D<1>, E<1> enters into engagement with a wheel or pinion G' on the propeller or other shaft G which is also mounted in the casing A. In the intermediate position of the frame B, the pinion G<1> is not driven. To obviate shocks, the pinion G<1> is mounted upon a screw-threaded portion g of the shaft G and is adapted to work axially thereon between a pair of nuts or sleeves G<2>, G<3> mounted upon other oppositely screw-threaded portions of the shaft of smaller diameter than the screw-threaded portion g, a lug g<1> upon either side of the pinion G' being adapted to engage a lug or arm g<3> or g<4> upon the sleeve G<2> or G<3> to transmit the drive after allowing a' certain amount of lost-motion. Washers g<5> may be provided to regulate the positions of the sleeves G<3>, G<4>. The casing A is provided with a detachable end - plate A<1> and an inspection opening with a detachable cover-plate a<2>.
Patent GB-191313087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seals for Boxes, Barrels, Casks, Hoops or the like.
Inventor: TRITSCH JULIUS
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1913-06-05
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 13,087. Tritsch, J. June 5. Spiked plates.-A seal for boxes, barrels, &c. comprises an annular plate provided around its periphery with teeth 2, which are adapted to be driven into the substance of the box &c., the plate having one or more cross-bars 3 and in some cases being formed as shown with radial slits 4. A modification for use with barrel bungs and hoops comprises a strip 5, Fig 3, of sheet metal having annular ends 1 and adapted to be secured in position by teeth 21, 2, provided along the whole of the inner and the free parts of the outer edges of the annular portions. The metal is preferably weakened by a slot or perforation 7 at each of the points where the strip proper passes into the annular ends.
Patent GB-191313856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Envelopes.
Inventor: MACEDO JOSEPH FIDELIS DE
IPC: B65D27/20
Filed: 1913-06-16
Granted: 1914-06-16
Abstract: 13,856. Macedo, J. F. de. June 16. Seals.-Relates to envelope seals of the kind comprising a receptacle containing a plate provided with a spring catch attached to the body of the envelope, and a tongue adapted to engage with the catch secured to the closing-flap of the envelope. (1) The tongue j is tapered to a point o to facilitate insertion in the slot c in the receptacle C. (2) The tongue j is provided with protuberances d to prevent the insertion of a tool to disengage the spring catch f from the projection h on the tongue. (3) The projection h consists of a triangular tooth turned-up perpendicular to the tongue. In a modification, the projection h is provided on the plate contained in the receptacle C, and the tongue j is provided with a hole to engage therewith.
Patent GB-191315866-A (GB)
Title: Combined Parallel Ruler and Angle Measurer.
Inventor: BARRY ERNEST WHITEFIELD
Filed: 1913-07-09
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 15,866. Barry, E. W. July 9. Protractors; rulers.-Relates to a combined protractor and parallel ruler, the protractor being of the kind having a blade pivoted to the stock and a pointer which moves through an angle equal to twice that through which the blade is moved. The blade forms one arm of a two-armed lever f, which is pivotally mounted at j between the front and rear plates h, i of the stock a. The short arm of the lever has a slot q in which moves a slide n carrying pins o entering holes p in two graduated disks k, m, which are rotatably mounted in the plates h, i respectively. The graduations on these disks are read against fixed verniers x. A parallel ruler c is secured by links e to the stock.
Patent GB-191317337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Signalling, Regulating and Controlling Street Traffic and in the Method of its Application for such Traffic.
Inventor: FIRTH THOMAS WILLIAMS STAPLEE
IPC: G08G1/09
Filed: 1913-07-28
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 17,337. Firth, T. W. S., and Kennedy, J. N. C. July 28. Road-vehicle signals.-The traffic at crossings is controlled by signals situated in the incoming ends of the roads and controlled from a signal box. In each road there are provided ' warning ' and ' stop ' signals which operate in unison but are distinguished in shape and colour. The ' stop ' signal is placed at the end of the road, but the ' warning ' signal is some distance in advance of it, so that when the signals are actuated the traffic in that road has time to pull up before reaching the crossing. The signals may be operated electrically by small switches in the signal box, the switches being mounted on a board on which the crossing is represented in miniature. The signals may consist of lozenge and circular shapes rotatable on a vertical axis, and may be supplemented by the use of lamps showing coloured lights and by bells, gongs, or horns. According to the Provisional Specification, the operation of the signal mechanism to stop the traffic in one direction may at the same time signal the traffic in another direction to advance. The Provisional Specification also refers to the. actuation of the signals automatically by the wheels of the vehicles, to pneumatic and hydraulic operation, and to a clock-work device for recording the signals.
Patent GB-191317368-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Injured Limbs and Joints of the Human Body.
Inventor: RICHARDSON SAM THOMAS
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1913-07-29
Granted: 1914-08-31
Abstract: 17,368. Richardson, S. T. July 29. Splints.-In supports for injured limbs &c., of the type comprising several splint sections such as G, A, B, C, j o i n t e d together at points F, D, E corresponding to the joints of the limb, and provided with straps for attachment to the limb and with holes L and screws K to enable the length to be varied, the joints consist of disks 3, 4 attached to shanks 1, each disk having an are - shaped flange 6 to engage the circular end 7 of the other halfjoint. The disk 4 has also a boss 8 adapted to fit a hole 10 in the disk 3, and is connected to the disk 3 by a screw 5. This construction of joint takes the weight off the screw 5. The ends of the flanges 6 co-operate with the steps 7<a> on the disk 4 to limit the turning movement of the joint. The splints are attached to an adjustable waist-belt, to which may be attached an adjustable spinal support R provided with body-bands. The ankle support C is cranked to carry a sole for the foot. Specifications 2586/02 and 1842/06 are referred to.
Patent GB-191400290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automobile Torpedoes.
Inventor: DODD FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: F42B19/26
Filed: 1914-01-05
Granted: 1915-02-05
Abstract: 290. Dodd, F. W. Jan. 5. Single-acting bucket pumps; buckets.-Relates to pumps for propelling torpedoes by the rearward ejection of water as described in Specification 16,934/13, and consists in arranging for the flooding of the pump cylinders from their front instead of their rear ends, so that the water flows constantly in the same direction. In the form shown, the pump cylinders B are open at the rear end to the outlet C and at the front end to inlets B<2>; and the pump pistons have each a valve D<2>, which regains closed while the piston is forced rearwards and expels water through the outlet C, but opens during the forward return stroke of the piston, allowing the water to flow from the front to the rear of the piston for expulsion at the next rearward stroke. A non-return valve may be provided in the inlet B<2>, or a non-return valve or an expansible nozzle that only partially closes may be provided in the outlet of each cylinder. The inlets B' are supplied with water by a pipe B', which may open into a water collecting space formed by bulkheads, or may extend to the nose of the torpedo, being diverted or divided to avoid the valve F which controls the supply of compressed air to the working cylinders E.
Patent GB-191400674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cutting Discs for Metal Cutting Machines.
IPC: B23D61/02
Filed: 1914-01-09
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 674. Mars-Werke Akt.-Ges. June 17, 1913, [Convention date]. [Addition to 12,997/13.] Saws.-Cutting-disks of metal-cutting machines are formed with a sloping edge d, and may be of constant thickness, of increasing thickness from the centre, or provided with a thickened edge.
Patent GB-191402768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Laying of Magnesite Compositions on Ships' Decks, Bulkheads, or other Metallic Surfaces.
Inventor: MERRYLEES HARALD
IPC: E04F15/12
Filed: 1914-02-03
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 2768. Merrylees, H. Feb. 3. Decks; bulkheads. - Comprises a method of laying magnesite compositions on ships' decks, bulkheads, &c., and consists in first covering the surface 1 with one or more layers 2 of textile material secured to the plating by adhesive. This coating is then waterproofed, after which a series of clips 3 is secured to the plating, and between the clips are fastened metal bands 4 fitted with wooden strips 5 as shown. The magnesite covering is then laid over all, taking under the edges of the strips 5. A suitable adhesive for the textile material consists of a mixture of alcohol, sandarach, mastic varnish, and turpentine.
Patent GB-191407805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes.
Inventor: BABCOCK OLIVER MORGAN
Filed: 1914-03-27
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 7805. Babcock, O. M. March 27, 1913, [Convention date]. Folding boxes; boxes made from special blanks; lined and covered boxes; straps, bands, and battens, strengthening. - Boxes are made from a blank reinforced by binding wires or strips and provided with one or more cleats a, a', b, b<1>, which are so disposed as to form the box ends when the blank is folded. The box may have a covering, or lining, or both, secured by the means which fasten the binding- wires and cleats. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also a statement that a blank without cleats is folded, solid ends being then inserted and secured by nails, staples, or other means. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191411379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Foldable Cribs, Beds and the like.
Inventor: BUSSE WILLIAM GOTTFRIED
IPC: A47D7/04
Filed: 1914-05-08
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 11,379. Busse, W. G., Brandenburg, J. F., and Smith, F. W. May 8. Mattresses.-In a bed or cot for attachment to a large bedstead, a mattress is provided comprising a lattice of laths 26 supported by springs 27.
Patent GB-191412826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Coffee.
IPC: A47J31/057
Filed: 1914-05-25
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 12,826. Wenningren, E. R., and Maskinaktiebolaget. May 25. Urns and infusing machines.-In a coffee urn the boiling water passes by a pipe 7 having one or more nozzles 7<a> to one or more upper infusers 4<a> and thence to lower infusers 4, from which it may flow to other infusers. A single infuser 4<a> is supported in a vessel 8 with spouts 9, but where there are several such infusers they are supported on a rotatable tray having channels 18, Fig. 5, which mix the liquid and conduct it to the lower infusers 4. The coffee collects in the vessel 3. The nozzles 7<a> can be turned to allow the infusers 4<a> to be removed. The urn is provided with a valved vent-pipe 10, or the pipe 7 is fitted with a cock.
Patent GB-191413176-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drop Wheel Guard for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CROMARTY SAMUEL
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1914-05-29
Granted: 1915-05-27
Abstract: 13,176. Cromarty, S. May 29. Wheel-guards.-A guard wheel 1 carried in front of the lower portion of the road wheel 5 is held clear of the road wheel by trip mechanism which is released by impact with an obstruction, whereupon the guard wheel moves into contact with the road wheel. The axle 2 of the wheel 1 normally rests on shoulders 6 of two brackets 3, one at each side of the wheel, which are each pivoted at 13 to a bracket 12 carried from the stub axle of the road wheel, a spring 14 being provided to take lateral thrust, as when a kerb is encountered. Each end of the axle 2 is normally engaged by a bent portion 7<a> of a member 7, which is arranged to slide in the bracket 3, and to which is pivoted at 8 a rod 9<a> carrying a buffer 9. The rods 9<a> are normally supported in guides 10, but when the buffer 9 meets an obstruction, the members 7, 9<a> move rearwardly, the ends of the axle 2 are forced by springs 11 into inclined slots 4 in the brackets 3, and the buffer 9 falls into the position shown in Fig. 3. A guard 15 prevents clothing or the like from being drawn in between the wheels 1, 5.
Patent GB-191413747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Solving Problems in Navigation & Nautical Astronomy.
Inventor: JOHNSTONE THOMAS
IPC: G01C21/02
Filed: 1914-06-06
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 13,747. Johnstone, T. June 6. Plane-trigonometry calculators. - An instrument for solving problems in navigation and nautical astronomy comprises a disk a, angularly divided along its edge and provided with square-ruling b. An arm d, pivoted to the centre of the disk, carries a diametral scale f and a pointer h, ninety degrees behind. The method is described of using the apparatus to correct a longitude, derived from an assumed latitude, when a correct value for the latitude is subsequently obtained.
Patent GB-191418497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relays for Electric Voltage Regulators.
IPC: H01H47/14
Filed: 1914-08-10
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 18,497. British Thomson-Houston Co., Young, A. P., and Watson, A. H. St. C. Aug. 10. Electro - magnetic switches. - Relays. for use in voltage regulators of the kind described in Specification 28,190/08 are constructed with a circular coil divided into sections 2, 3 adapted to be differentiallv excited and a nearly - closed bipolar core 5 which is preferably of rectangular form. The movable contact 9 is carried on a bell - crank armature member 8 controlled by a spring 12. As described in the Specification referred to above, two or more cores and contacts may be operated by the same coil.