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Patent GB-191208420-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Door Closers.
Inventor: TACKE CARL
IPC: E05F1/04
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 8420. Tacke, C. April 9. Operating doors by weights.-Relates to doorclosing devices of the kind comprising a pair of curved members attached to the door and door frame concentrically with the door hinges and provided with opposing inclined surfaces between which is placed a hall or roller so that as the door is opened, it rises upon its hinges to enable it to close by gravity, and consists chiefly in forming the members of about equal length so that they can be mounted at any part of the door and frame. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the members comprise similarly-curved arms or brackets c, d carried by base-plates a, b and formed with correspondingly-inclined surfaces between which is interposed a ball f. A recess x may be provided in the arm d to engage the ball to hold the door in the open position. Openings i, i in the plates a, b and corresponding recesses in the door and frame may be provided to enable the door to be opened beyond a rightangle. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the ball is replaced by a roller f<Î>, and the free ends of the arms c, d are formed with grooves c<1>, d<1> adapted to engage beads i<1> on the edge of the opening i to retain the door in the open position. The beads may be formed on the inner ends of the arms c, d.
Patent GB-191208697-A (GB)
Title: Recording Gun Sight.
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-04-14
Abstract: 8697. Argo Co., and Newitt, L. April 12. Cameras combined with guns. - Relates to aim-recording apparatus for guns, of the kind in which a camera is used for taking a photograph at the instant of pulling the trigger. The camera is combined with a telescope-sight, the same lens O forming both the object-glass of the telescope and the lens of the camera. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, a reflex camera T is used, the ray of light which normally enters the eyepiece E being allowed tn pass to the sensitive plate or film P when the trigger is pulled. The shutter M of the camera is operated by an electro-magnet. In a modification, part of the light enters the eyepiece and part enters the camera.
Patent GB-191210712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Underframes for Cars and the like.
Inventor: MAGOR BASIL
IPC: B62D21/06
Filed: 1912-05-06
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 10,712. Magor, B. May 15, 1911, [Convention date]. Underframing of bodies.-In an underframe for a steel car designed more particularly for carrying sugar cane, a single centre sill c is connected to the draught sills c by means of a pair of Z-irons i having the flanges riveted respectively to the webs of these sills. To secure the members i to the centre sill firmly, they preferably extend inwardly beyond the draught sills as shown in Fig. 1. The body bolsters comprise I-beams d extending between the draught sills e and the side sills a. Transverse and diagonal braces f, g, h, and the usual top and bottom plates k, l above and below the bolsters, are provided.
Patent GB-191216902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gramophones and like Machines.
Inventor: MUNDY CORNELIUS
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-07-21
Abstract: 16,902. Mundy, C. July 19. Records; styli.-The record is provided with two-walled grooves, one of which walls a is inclined, coinciding with the line joining the point of the overhanging stylus to its pivot, and forms the track, while the other b forms a neutral guiding-surface tangential to the arc of movement of the styluspoint. The groove may be rounded at the bottom and work with a round-nosed stylus. The stylus used for producing, or reproducing from, this record is conveniently as described in Specification 4305/13.
Patent GB-191219225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bows such as are used on Pumps, Slippers and like Articles of Apparel.
Inventor: ELLIS WARREN EUGENE
IPC: A43B23/24
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 19,225. Ellis, W. E. Aug. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Neckties, bows, &c.-The band 3 surrounding the central part of the body 2 of a bow is secured to the body by means of a pronged metal plate 4 so located that its prongs pass through the two ends of the band and are clinched to fasten the whole together. The plate may be located at the back of the bow as shown in Fig. 7, the prongs being clinched beneath the front of the band; or it may be behind the band and in front of the bodv portion, the prongs being clinched on the back of the bow as shown in Fig. 3. The metal plate may also secure to the bow the means, for example, a strip of buckram 6, by which it is to be attached to the article on which it is to be used; or the plate 4 may carry prongs 7 for this purpose. The plate may be bent to curve the bow.
Patent GB-191222310-A (GB)
Title: Feed Actuating Mechanism for Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B27/02
Filed: 1912-10-01
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 22,310. Bielefelder Maschinenfabrik vorm. D³rkopp & Co. May 6, [Convention date]. Sewing-machines; feed by dog.-The feed is adjusted or reversed by an eccentric b on the main shaft a which works in a block c sliding in a guide c' in the head d of the connecting-rod d<1>. The back of the head has a cylindrical boss which works in a guide-way in a member f centrally disposed on the shaft a and adjustable by a handle g. The feed is adjusted by setting the member f at different angles to the rod d<1>. Above the neutral position shown the feed is forward, and below, backward.
Patent GB-191227720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pillow Lace Making Machines.
IPC: D04C5/04
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 27,720. Faber & Co., M. Jan. 3, [Convention date]. Laces.-Wide fabrics, Fig. 4, are produced from narrow breadths, Fig. 3, on pillow-lace machines of the Matitsch type without increasing to an undue extent the number of lifting-bars employed, by retaining the centre part M of each breadth and by replacing the adjacent border B and selvedge portions E by fabric F. To effect this result, a comparatively small extra number of lifting-bars are provided which are not operated during the formation of narrow breadths. When wide fabric, Fig. 4, is required, the pickers forming the portions B, E are removed and replaced by other pickers which work with the extra lifting-bars provided and produce the fabric F.
Patent GB-191230073-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Treating Lignocellulose and the like with Steam and Hydrolysing Agents.
Inventor: TOMLINSON GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1912-12-31
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 30,073. Tomlinson, G. H. Jan. 29, [Convention date]. Glucose.-Apparatus for producing fermentable sugars and, in the case of resinous woods, turpentine &c. from sawdust &c., comprises a rotary digester 1 lined with acid-proof bricks set in a cement such as litharge and glycerine. An axial pipe 9 admits steam, and vapours are discharged through pipes 23, 20, the former being joined to, but sealed from, the pipe 9 by T-connexions 21, 24. Acid &c. is sprayed in through a nozzle 34 upon a pipe 33 placed within the pipe 23. In operation, steam is first admitted through pipes 12, 9, and exhausts to a condenser through pines 23, 20, 27. A valve 29 is then closed, acid is sprayed in, and the material is digested under steam pressure. Preferably, a number of digesters are connected so that vapours may be blown off from one through pipes 18, 15, 14 into another digester through pipes 16, 9. The vapours may also blow off through a cock 4 and pipe 5. The valve 29 is provided with a by-pass fitted with a safety-valve.
Patent GB-191302315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Light Motors particularly for use with Aerial Machines.
Inventor: ANTONIO CHIRIBIRI
IPC: F02F1/00
Filed: 1913-01-28
Abstract: 2315. Chiribiri, A. Jan. 29, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Drawings to Specification. Cylinders.-Reduction of weight is secured in aeronautical and other motors by making the cylinder &c. of aluminium or other light material, the interior of the cylinder being covered with steel or other harder material.
Patent GB-191306471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-slipping Stair Treads and the like.
Inventor: CALVERT GEORGE
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1913-03-15
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 6471. Calvert, G. March 15. Flooring and paving blocks.-Wood blocks for non-slipping stair treads are provided with a non-slip filling b, Fig. 2, such as that described in Specification 5142/12, [Class 70, India-rubber &c.]. The holes may extend partly or wholly through the blocks, and may he cylindrical or tapered, or straight or curved slots may be used. Several blocks may be filled simultaneously by means of a perforated charging- plate f, Fig. 6, placed over a similarly-perforated sliding plate g, and a stamp h.
Patent GB-191306944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oblique or Stepped Grate Furnaces.
Inventor: WERGER PHILIPP
IPC: F23H7/00
Filed: 1913-03-20
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 6944. Werger, P. May 29, 1912, [Convention date]. Grates.-A device for adjusting laterally the hollow reciprocating bars of oblique or stepped grates comprises an adjustable cheek or plate a, Fig. 1, arranged in a box-like girder c in one or both side walls of the furnace on a level with the grate bars. The plate a is moved perpendicularly to the walls by means of one or more pivoted wedges f, shown separately in Figs. 3 and 4, adapted to engage with machined surfaces on the girder c and plate a. The wedges are mounted on the square portions ot rotatable pins e provided with handles g and nuts h. Bolts d serve to guide the plate a.
Patent GB-191308416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
IPC: H05B31/30
Filed: 1913-04-09
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 8416. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 9. Arc lamps.-In an alternating-current flame-are or other lamp, an electro-magnet or solenoid 22 is supplied with a large current, for bringing the electrodes into forcible contact at starting, by an inductive device such as a transformer or an autotransformer 29, while the electrodes are placed under high electric pressure, say 400-500 volts, to assist in breaking through insulating deposits. Successive starting of different lamps of a series, in order to allow of this increase of pressure in each, may be ensured by the use of solenoids and graduated dash-pots as described in Specification 1116/06, [Class 38, Electricity, Regulating &c.]. As soon as the electrodes make contact, the electric pressure on them and the current in the solenoid 22 are reduced, and the electrodes separate. In one arrangement, the solenoid 22 is connected across a small part of the auto-transformer winding, which may be arranged to reduce a main current 6À6-7À5 amperes to an arc current of 2À5-4À5 amperes. The solenoid may be wound differentially with a series coil. The lamp shown has a lower electrode 2 of titanium carbide and an upper electrode of carbon enclosed in a heavy copper sheath and supported by stops which mav be integral with a ring 5 screwing on to the sheath. An economizer may replace the sheath. A tube 11 carrying the lower electrode is guided by an external tube 14 and an internal rod 16 and engaged by two clutches, one of which is controlled by the solenoid 22 and a dash-pot, while the other moves between stops 26, 27 to limit the descent of the lower electrode and is held in engagement by a spring 21 except when drawn against the upper stop. One or more chimneys 8 are provided. Specification 21,703/00 is also referred to.
Patent GB-191310704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Signalling Apparatus.
IPC: G09B19/26
Filed: 1913-05-06
Granted: 1914-05-06
Abstract: 10,704. Graham & Latham, and Graham, L. J. May 6. Code - signalling mechanism; flag signals; instruction apparatus; semaphore signals.-Apparatus for giving practice in signalling comprises a signal-actuating mechanism having a message tape operating electrical or mechanical controlling-means for the signal device and a Morse recorder. The tape 13 is mounted on a cardboard ring 14, which is pressed on to the tapered triangular spindle 12, and is driven by the spindle 6 carrying a rubber or like driving- roller 7, rollers of various diameter being used as required. A contact 18, formed as a resilient wire brush and mounted in a pivoted spring- pressed holder 19, passes through perforations in the tape to engage a contact roller 17, a flange 16 serving to guide the tape, which is also guided by a projection 24 on the bracket carrying the friction roller 21 serving to ensure uniform unwinding. The ribbon is re-wound after use by a key fitting the spindle 12. In a modification, Fig. 6, the tape directly controls a flag signal, a tang 53 carried on the spindle of the flag-rod 49 being normally held down by the tape but rising through the perforations to allow the flag to move through different angles according to the length of the perforations. The spring or other motor is controlled by the governor shown in Fig. 3, the position of the brake-block 30 of which is adjusted by means of the regulator 31 which operates the lever 28. The controller 43 also serves to move the brake-block and is used to start or stop the motor. An inking-recorder may be fitted over the tape 13, a plain tape being then used, and the marking-wheel is adjustable across the tape to allow of several records being made side by side. An embossed or indented tape may be used, and the contact brush may be replaced by a rocking contact lever. According to the Provisional Specification, for controlling semaphore signals, the tape may be provided with seven contacts any one or any pair of which can be closed by the perforations to operate one or two of seven signals or to move one or two signals into any of seven positions; also the interchangeable rollers 7 may be replaced by a stepped cone.
Patent GB-191313299-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in Applying Spiral Connecting Wires to Driving Belts.
Inventor: SCHMIDT FORUM
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1913-06-09
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 13,299. Schmidt, F. June 9. Stapling and discontinuous wire-stitching. - Apparatus for use in applying wire coils to the ends of leather belts comprises a perforating- device and means to compress the wire coils after insertion, the perforating-device having a series of needles 4 arranged on a lever 3 so that they form part of a spiral of the same pitch as the wire coil to be inserted. The belt end is supported on a table support 6, which has corresponding holes, and the lever 3 with the needles 4 is arranged so that it can make the necessary lateral movement in its bearings 9 against a spring. The compressing means consist of a pressure bar 15 flexibly mounted, an eccentric roller 13 operated by a lever 12, a bar 17 in which the coil is to rest, and a strong coil spring 18 or horizontal teeth for engaging the turns of the wire coil to prevent them from bending over. The needles 4 are constructed by threading a coil of wire into holes in a number of bars which are then secured together. The coil is cut to form the needles after soldering, and the whole is then provided with a backing- plate. A detachable needle member is thus formed.
Patent GB-191315078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Garment Fasteners.
Inventor: NORMAN GUSTAV
IPC: A41F11/02
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 15,078. Norman, G. June 30. Stocking-suspender grips; clamps, other than screw.-A clamp for use with an elastic garter comprises a base jaw 3, Figs. 4 and 5, having side flanges 4 and a turned-up end 5 in which the material is gripped by a holding-jaw 17 operated by a lever 12. Between the flanges 4. the jaw 3 has two spring tongues 21 and a roll 8 in which is pivoted the transverse portion 9 of a wire loop 10 for attachment to the garter. The lever 12 has two rolls 13 which also receive the portion 9 of the loop 10, and a roll 15 to receive a pin 16 on which is pivoted the jaw 17 by means of two rolls 18. The jaw 17 has also a spring tongue 19 bearing against the roll 15 to hold it at right-angles to the lever 12. The tongues 21 on the base jaw 3 bear against the rolls 13 and limit the movement of the lever 12. In a modification, Fig. 7, the roll 8 of the base jaw is provided with a pivot pin for the lever 12, and the garter is attached to a wire frame which is extended downwards and provided with turned-up points 27.
Patent GB-191318352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abdominal Supporters.
Inventor: PURVIS GEORGE HORNSBY
IPC: A61F5/03
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 18,352. Purvis, G. H. Aug. 12. Straps and bands. - An abdominal support comprises back straps 2<1>, 2<11> adjustably connected by the buckle 3<1>, adjustable by straps 4<1>, 4<11>, and supporting straps 1<1>, 1<11> connected to loops 8 on the back straps and to the leg straps, and crossed and interlaced on the abdomen. The ends of each of the straps 1<1>, 1<11> where they are connected to the leg straps are spaced apart. The various straps are constructed of elastic webbing.
Patent GB-191319187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Motors.
Inventor: MIYARES JOAQUIN
Filed: 1913-08-23
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 19,187. Miyares, J. Aug. 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Actuating by weights.-A motor operated by the weight of a body of water comprises a counterbalanced receiver a arranged below a conduit j and secured to the rod o<1> of a pump o, b. The weights e counterbalance the receptacle, which, on reaching the power point of its stroke, has an exhaust valve opened by a tappet h so that the water may discharge into a tank d. When the receiver a is emptied, it is raised until the rod l<1> closes the bottom valve, and the projection l opens the valve h in the conduit,
Patent GB-191326154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Holders for Sunshades, Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: BASTIN FRANK
IPC: A47C7/66
Filed: 1913-11-14
Granted: 1914-11-16
Abstract: 26,154. Bastin, F. Nov. 14. Attaching to objects.-Sunshades, umbrellas, &c. are attached to, and adjusted at any desired angle upon, deck-chairs, punts, cycles, Bathchairs, lounges, motor-cars, &c., or, according to the Provisional Specification, stakes or poles driven into the ground, by means of a holder comprising two angle-irons a, b pivoted together by means of a bolt c, washer g, and wing-nut e, and a clip h similarly pivoted to the angleiron b for gripping the stick or handle of the umbrella &c. The axes of the two pivots are perpendicular to one another and in the same plane. The iron a is attached to the chair &c. by means of bolts or screws.
Patent GB-191329662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches
IPC: H01H50/64
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 29,662. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 23. Electro-magnetic switches.-An electro-magnetic switch has a core 14 secured to an L- shaped yoke 11, near the free end of which is pivoted an armature 16 bearing a contact 21 co-operating with a stationary contact 22. The contact 21 is pivotally mounted upon the armature by means of an intermediate piece 18, having a pin 20 fitting into a hole formed in the armature structure and also having ears 24 which take the pivot pin of the contact. Current is led to the contact 21 by way of a flexible connector having a terminal which is screwed up to a tight bushing on the pivot pin. The contact-tip is seated upon a spring 30. For a double-pole switch, two bearing- pieces with contacts and flexible connectors are carried upon the one armature structure by means of two shanks seated in two bores, which are lined with insulating-material.
Patent GB-191403177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating Buttonhole-sewing or other Sewing Machines.
IPC: D05B3/06
Filed: 1914-02-06
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 3177. British United Shoe Machinery Co., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Feb. 6. Button-hole sewing-machines; thread-cutters and thread-end holders.-In a button-hole sewing or other sewing-machine operating to form overedge or like stitches, means such as a device to cut and hold the free end of the thread at the completion of one set of stitches is provided to secure the covering of the thread end by the initial stitches of the next set. The device is shown as applied to a machine of the type described in Specifications 13,877/12 and 3293/13. The thread-engaging means comprises a pair of jaws 26, 28, Figs. 1 and 4, mounted in a support 32 carried by a pin 34 sliding in a bearing 36. The jaw 26 is pressed forwards by a spring 46, and is mounted to slide in the support 32 over a stationary cutter 30 secured in the support. The jaw 26 is raised by a bar 50 and is held in retracted position by a spring 54. A spring 52 presses the jaws 26, 28 against the cutter 30. The device is mounted to rise and fall with the work clamp 10, and is operated by cams 58, 60 on a gear 16. When one set of stitches is completed, the device is operated by the cam 58 to advance into position to seize the upper thread. Further movement of the cam 58 upon the stoppage of the stitch-forming devices causes the bar 50 to be retracted to grip the thread against the jaw 26, and subsequently to carry it against the cutter 30 and sever it. The free end of the thread is then held until the work has been moved into the next position, when, the device having assumed its normal position as shown in Fig. 7, the thread is held so that the initial stitches of the next set are formed over it. The cam 60 then opens the jaws 26, 28 and releases the thread end, which moves inwardly towards the buttonhole and is completely covered. Reference is made to Specification 24,523/14.
Patent GB-191403862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wristlet Watches, and to the Means for Attaching or Securing same in Position.
Inventor: WORRALL HERBERT OLIVER
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1914-02-14
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 3862. Worrall, H. O. Feb. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Watch bracelets.-In a watch bracelet, in which the watch is prevented from moving along the wrist-strap by a ring secured thereto, the ring c engages in the manner shown with one of the usual loops a' that are fixed to the sides of the watch. The ring may be pivotally attached to the strap by securing one side of it between two layers of leather, or by passing one side through two parallel slits in the strap.
Patent GB-191404649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Conditioning Grain.
IPC: B07B13/16
Filed: 1914-02-23
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 4649. Norton, R., Simon, Ltd., H., Samuelson, E., and Backhouse, J. Feb. 23. Conditioning grain; steaming grain.-In conditioning grain, the container in which the grain is subjected to steam or air has a perforated bottom coacting with a movable perforated plate to control the outflow. The plate f is supported a short distance below the bottom e on rollers g or links, and engages a bell - crank lever j carrying an adjustable weight m and connected by a cable c, cross-bar b, and four cables d, to a hopper a. Stops s engaging adjustable screws tare provided on the plate f or other moving part. The plate f may move vertically instead of horizontally, the holes being out of register, the bottom may be inclined, and the movement of the hopper a may control the supply of steam or air.