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Patent GB-191201739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Shade Adjusters.
Inventor: SCHLOSS HARRY MARTIN
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 1912-01-22
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 1739. Schloss, H. M. Jan. 22. Roller-blinds.-A device for supporting window shades adjustably in position consists of guidemembers secured to the window frame and sliding members carrying the shade, which are spring-pressed towards the normal position. The brackets may be connected by a bar which is adjustable to fit windows of different sizes. Fig. 3 shows the fixed member having guides 5, 6, to receive the flanges 16 of the movable member, Fig. 2, which carries the bracket 18. A spring catch operated by a cord 27 engages apertures 50 in the fixed member. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the blind is supported by a spring-controlled rod moving in a tube 35, and secured by a thumb-screw 34.
Patent GB-191205721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Means for Operating Track and Conductor Points on Tramways or the like.
Inventor: TYRER GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B61L11/02
Filed: 1912-03-07
Granted: 1913-03-07
Abstract: 5721. Tyrer, G. H., and Whalley, J. March 7. Mechanically operated from vehicle.-Relates to apparatus on the vehicles and in the track for mechanically operating the track and conductor points on tramways &c. Fig. 3 shows in plan a three - to - one junction, the point tongues 16, 17 of which are controlled by a pair of levers 21, 23 mounted below the track surface in a casing 18. These levers are operated by a depending roller on the cars travelling along either of the grooves 25, 26, or 27 and engaging with one of the arms 30, 32 of the four bellcrank levers mounted in the casing. The overhead conductor points are connected to the track points through rods 22, 24. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the apparatus on the vehicles. The controlling-lever comprises an inner spindle f carrying a bevel-wheel i and an outer casing d pivotally mounted at c. By means of the control wheel g a screwed transverse shaft v can be rotated and the depending roller 6 moved transversely to the desired position, the wheel 2 and pointer 4 indicating to the driver the position of this roller. After having moved the wheel 6 into the necessary position the control lever is moved around its pivot c whereby the shaft k is moved lengthways and the wheel 6 depressed into its operative position so as to enter the necessary groove in the track. The spring 7 restores the parts to their normal position.
Patent GB-191206742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Patterns for Foundry Moulding.
Inventor: PIPHER EDWARD
IPC: B22C7/00
Filed: 1912-03-19
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 6742. Pipher, E. March 19. Moulding - machines; moulding processes; patterns. - Projecting parts of patterns for kitchen sinks or lavatory basins are adapted to be withdrawn into the pattern so that after ramming they can be forced out to make their imprints and drawn back again prior to drawing the pattern as a whole. The pattern a is secured to a follow board b having slots g, in which move the bent bars h, the ends c of which may project through holes e by a certain distance limited by the length of the slots g. A member i operated by an eccentric m may also be projected to mould lugs as shown.
Patent GB-191207266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Suspension of Vehicles.
Inventor: BRANDT EMILE
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 7266. Brandt, E. March 25. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on. -Relates to vehicle spring devices for insertion between the axle and frame members, of the kind comprising two parts hinged together, and a spring connected with one part operating upon the other part. The invention consists in providing a lever which is pivoted to the axle member and has one end connected to a spring, the other end being pivoted to a second lever connected with the spring at one end, and pivoted to the frame member at the other end. Fig. 1 shows the spring device applied as a shackle between the end of the axle spring a and the end of the spring b connected with the vehicle frame. Two levers c, pivoted one on each side of, and at the end of, the spring a, are curved over at the top, to carry pivoted supports n for the tops of helical springs v, and connected at the bottom to levers e pivoted at one end to the spring b and carrying at the other end the pivoted supports n for the bottoms of the helical springs v. The helical spring supports n are provided with telescoping guides u, t arranged inside or outside the springs. The spring device may be inserted directly between the axle and the frame. The helical springs may be replaoed by rubber or pneumatic springs.
Patent GB-191210180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wax Thread Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: D05B67/00
Filed: 1911-08-02
Granted: 1912-07-04
Abstract: 10,180. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Aug. 2, 1911. Sewing-machines; waxing thread.-A threadguiding disk 80 is supported in the bottom of a wax-pot 66 by a lever 78 pivoted at 77 to a depending bracket 76. To the upper-end of the lever 78 is fixed a wax-stripping plate 84 curved concentric with the pivot 77 and moving close to a similarly-curved stationary wax-stripping plate 86. After passing through the slots 85, 88 in these plates, the thread passes over a guide roller 93 and into an axial bore 43 in a take-up shaft. To facilitate this, the shaft is cranked at 41<Î> and the roller 93 is positioned with its thread groove in line with the axial bore. The thread is led to the disk 80 through an eye 74 and over a tension disk 73. The tension of the thread tends to move the disk 80 upwards and so press the wax-strippers upon the thread. The wax-pot is divided into two compartments by a partition and is heated by means of a steam-pipe which runs between it and the machine frame and by means of a block 99 secured upon the pipe and pressed by a screw 101 into close contact with one side of a recess 98 in the bottom of the pot.
Patent GB-191210470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Operated Amusement Devices.
Inventor: KLUPATHY EUGEN
IPC: A63H13/04
Filed: 1912-05-02
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 10,470. Klupathy, E., and Berger, C. May 2. Mechanical toys.-The invention comprises a figure dancing automatically in a rhythmic manner under the action of sound-waves transmitted by the air. In the form of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, a relay d is inserted in the circuit of a microphone m, the armature c of such relay, when the energy of the relay magnet decreases, being adapted to close at f a circuit for an automatic circuit-breaker i. In the latter circuit is arranged an electro-magnet h over the poles of which are situated the movable members of the dancing figure which form armatures. When the apparatus is in use, both circuits are closed by a plug v or other switch. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the circuit-breaker i is combined with the relay d, the microphone m being in series with the winding of the magnet d and in shunt with control contact x of the automatic circuit-breaker. The circuit of the magnet h is controlled by a contact y closed simultaneously with the contact x. In operation when sound waves strike the microphone, the resistance of the shunt rises and the current-strength in the magnet d sinks. The armature closes the contacts x, y, energizing the magnet h, and short-circuiting the microphone. The excitation of the magnet d then again increases and attracts its armature.
Patent GB-191211024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing and Controlling Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 11,024. Moore, W. H., and Shardlow & Co., A. May 9. Regulating delivery by by-passes; auxiliary actuating-gear; buffers. - For governing the speed of internal-combustion engines using oil fuel by controlling the amount of fuel pumped into the vaporizing-chamber, a special construction of cam-actuated plunger pump is provided so that the delivery of fuel shall take place at the same time and at the same pressure and speed whatever the quantity delivered may be. Fig. 1 shows the pump provided with two parts of different diameters a', a working in a stuffing-box l and actuated by the cam q through a swinging lever b and returned by a spring u. The larger portion a encloses a spring-loaded valve c. A sliding wedge o controlled by the governor passes through slots in the stuffing-box l, ram a, and valve c. At full load, the wedge is normally somewhat withdrawn and oil is drawn through the valve w and delivered through the valve w<1> throughout the whole stroke of the ram a<1>. As the load decreases and the speed of the engine increases, the wedge o is actuated and contacts with the valve c after a portion of the stroke of the ram a. The valve c is thus held while the seat travels forward and the oil flows through the channels a<2>, d past the valve x to the suction side of the pump. To control the time of operation of the pump, the swinging lever b is hung upon an eccentric pin v and a handlever b<1> is provided to prime the pump before the motor starts. The invention is specially suitable for use in connexion with the oil injector or spraying-device described in Specification 9131/12, [Class 7 (iii), Internal-combustion engines, Carburetting-apparatus &c. for].
Patent GB-191213377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stripping Carding Machines by Means of a Vacuum.
Inventor: KESTNER JEAN FREDERIC PAUL
IPC: D01G15/80
Filed: 1912-06-06
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 13,377. Kestner, J. F. P. April 6, [Convention date]. [Addition to 13,376/12.] Cleaning machinery pneumatically.-The apparatus described in the parent Specification is modified by mounting the suction nozzles for the drum and doffer upon a single carrier. The nozzles are controlled by a single three - way valve, and the drum and doffer are stripped during opposite traversing movements, the drum preferably being stripped during the first or outward movement. The drum and doffer are also provided with safety plates which normally cover the portions of the casings through which the nozzles protrude when in operation, the plates being raised to uncover these portions by the abutment of the nozzles against them. Suction nozzles 6, 7 for stripping a drum 1 and doffer 2 respectively are mounted on a carrier 9 provided with sockets 12, 11, whereby the carrier is guided nn a rod 10 during its traversing movement upon the rod 15 with crossing screw-threads. The tube 14 surrounding the rod is provided with flexible extensible coverings for preventing the entry of dust &c., as described in the parent Specification. The three-way valve 5, which controls the communication between the nozzles and the source of vacuum, is provided with arms 20, 25 which are operated by engagement with a tappet 21, and inclined contact members 24, 26. The tappet opens the nozzle 6 to the vacuum at starting; the member 24 closes the nozzle 6 and opens the nozzle 7 to the vacuum at the end of an outward traversing movement, and the member 24 closes both nozzles to the vacuum at the end of the return movement. The carrier is started by a hand-wheel 22 and stopped after completing a double traverse in the manner described in the parent Specification. The safety-plate 31 which normally covers the nozzle opening in the casing of the drum is raised to disclose the opening by the abutment of the nozzle against inclined projections 29 on the plate, which is provided with slots 28 for guiding purposes. The stripping-apparatus may be adapted to be transported from one carding-engine to another.
Patent GB-191214128-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ventilating Damper for Air-supply and Ventilation Channels and the like.
Inventor: DETZER ROBERT
IPC: F24F13/12
Filed: 1912-06-17
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 14,128. Detzer, R. June 16, 1911, [Convention date]. Ventilators, terminal. - Hit-and-miss ventilators are provided with two movable perforated plates b, c behind the fixed front plate a. The plates are operated by a rod f, the plate c actuating the plate b through a lip o. This arrangement exposes a greater area for the air currents when the ventilator is fully open. In a modification, both plates are operated simultaneously through a T-lever.
Patent GB-191214816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Buffers of Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: DAVIE JAMES JOHNSTON
IPC: B61G11/06
Filed: 1912-06-25
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 14,816. Davie, J. J. June 25. Buffers.-Relates to buffers of the kind in which the buffer-rod passes through the headstock and bears at its end against a volute or helical spring. A cradle A comprising a strip of wrought iron or steel is bolted as shown to the timbers of the underframe behind the headstock B. The buffer rod F passes through a hole in the front wall E of the cradle, and to its end is fixed a shoe L which may be the usual shoe for attachment to the end of the laminated buffer spring ordinarily used, and is formed with horizontal flanges U. The shoe bears against the head K of a bolt J which passes loosely through a hole in the rear wall H of the cradle, the spring 0 being disposed between the head K and the wall H. The end of the bolt J is screw-threaded to receive an adjusting- nut P behind the wall H. A loose washer T on the bolt J keeps the spring 0 in central position.
Patent GB-191216263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cigar Cases.
Inventor: MUELLER WILHELM
IPC: A24F15/12
Filed: 1912-07-11
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 16,263. M³ller, W. July 11, 1911, [Convention date]. Contents, facilitating access to; fittings, internal.-In a cigar case, the cigar pockets d are detachable and they cover inner pockets adapted to receive bank-notes or coins. The frames c of the pockets d are secured to the case by means of an arrangement of hooks on the frames engaging with spring catches e, releasable by passing a needle &c. through certain of a number of apertures formed at the hinged side of the case. The outer edges of the frame c are held in position by strips h engaging under projections i on the case frames. In a modification, these edges are permanently connected to the case by means of links and brackets.
Patent GB-191217203-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Leg with Automatic Spring Fastener for Tables and the like.
Inventor: BEDWELL ERNEST
Filed: 1912-07-24
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 17,203. Bedwell, E. July 24. Folding tables.-The legs of folding tables are provided with spring fasteners F which automatically lock the leg when erected. A leg E is pivoted in a block C secured to the table and has a slot G in which is located a spring fastener F of the form shown, and comprising a tail-piece P bearing on an adjusting-screw L, a springy shank 0, and a handle Q. The fastener automatically engages a pin K, and is released therefrom by pressing the handle Q. The fastener may be of stamped metal or bent wire.
Patent GB-191218646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Match-striking Surfaces.
Inventor: HAZLEWOOD THOMAS HENRY
IPC: A24F29/00
Filed: 1912-08-14
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 18,646. Hazlewood, T. H. Aug. 14. Match-striking surfaces.-A strip bearing a striking-surface is pressed by a flat spring against a slot in a match-box, match-stand, or the like, through which it is exposed, and can be withdrawn endways for renewal. The box may have slots in two or more faces to take surfaces of different kinds. Fig. 3 shows the method of inserting a strip 11 into a match-box in which it is held by one end of a spring 5, the other end being bent to press open the lid when this is released. Fig. 4 shows the strip 11 in place in a similar box having a lid held closed or open by a spring 3<a>, secured by a rivet 16 and a pin 17. Fig. 6 shows a third form of box, with the strip 11 held against a slot in, the lid by a blade spring 23, one end of which is held by a plate 25. Fig. 10 shows a stand for loose matches, with two strips 11 held by one spring 1 the ends 29 of which are protected. The strips may consist of emery cloth, or sand or glass paper, or may be taken from match-boxes.
Patent GB-191218725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps.
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1912-08-15
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 18,725. Lawrence, J., Byrne, J. F., and Howes & Burley. Aug. 15. Vehicular and like lanterns are constructed from interengaging parts, which are secured against detachment by an internal lining which may be adapted to provide the usual reflector k and covers i, j for the top and bottom of the lamp interior. Figs. 1 and 2 show two sectional elevations of a carriage lamp. The bottom a, top b, and one side c are made in one piece, the parts a, b each having grooves d along a pair of edges, and a third edge e beaded, while the part c has its vertical edges either grooved or beaded. The frames f for the two glass sides are preferably made in one piece, and are adapted to engage the grooves d. The lining, preferably in one piece, is adapted to engage the grooves d and the beaded edges e. The lining and the frames are held in position by one or two spring blades m. The usual hinged door n and other accessories are attached in any convenient manner.
Patent GB-191223082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heating and Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: H05B3/00
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 23,082. Venner, R. F. Oct. 9. Resistances. - A heating-resistance 4 for cooking is surrounded by an horizontal layer of oil or other non-conductive liquid 3 of large area and small thickness, between plates 1, 2 which may have flanges 5, 6 forming an annular space to allow expansion of the enclosed liquid 3. The Provisional Specification describes also a heater consisting of a helical resistance surrounded by oil in an annular casing.
Patent GB-191223206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Light Projecting Apparatus.
Inventor: FRASSIER LEON
IPC: G03B21/16
Filed: 1912-10-10
Granted: 1913-10-10
Abstract: 23,206. Frassier, L. Oct. 10. [Addition to 23,085/12.] Kinematograph apparatus.-In light-projecting apparatus, such as kinematographs and the like, a tank through which water is circulated is arranged between the source of light and the condensing-lens, or the first lens when more than one condensing-lens is used. In Fig. 2, A is the tank interposed between the source of light F and the condensing-lens o; the water leaves the tank A through vertical pipes c, and descends through cooling-coils to the bottom of the tank, a pump P being provided for increasing the speed of circulation when desired. When an additional condensing-lens J is used, an auxiliary cooling-tank R, connected to the main cooling-tank A, is provided, and the interior of the lens mount is placed in free communication with the atmosphere through holes r.
Patent GB-191225557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrophorous Gas Lighting Apparatus.
Inventor: HALPERN ADOLF
Filed: 1912-11-07
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 25,557. Halpern, A., and Pospischil, E. Nov. 8, 1911, [Convention date]. Lighting burners by frictional devices.-Relates to apparatus in which the means for lighting gas and controlling the supply are associated. The operating-lever 14, the loose disk 9, the friction wheel 6, and a rotary slide-valve are mounted concentrically on a pivot 49, and the stop 12, up to which a shoulder 11 of the disk 9 is normally drawn by the spring 13, serves also to disengage the pawl 18 carried by the lever 14 from the disk 9 to allow the spring 13 to rotate the disk and the friction-wheel. The lever 14 is raised by a spring until its pawl 18 rests on a projection 51 of the disk 9, the contacting edges of the pawl and the projection being shaped so that the projection presses the pawl into engagement with the disk, thus dispensing with a spring. A pin 53 on the lever 14 and between the pawl 18 and its projection 23 limits the rocking movement of the pawl. When the device is applied to heating - burners, the lever 14 is replaced by a handle.
Patent GB-191228840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Halls, Airship Hangars and other Structures.
Inventor: HOLLAND HEINRICH
IPC: E04B1/342
Filed: 1912-12-14
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 28,840. Holland, H. Dec. 14. Shelters for housing aerial machines.-A method of constructing and erecting trusses for air-ship hangars and similar large structures consists in first building up the straight portion-a of one side on the ground and in then gradually adding the remaining portions, the truss being hoisted up on a stage g as the work proceeds. The tilting is done first about a corner t and then about the point r the position of the truss being arranged so that the bearerplate r' comes on the bearer x. The truss is jointed at h and a temporary tension member z<4> is carried from the fulcrum section to the last completed section, as shown. The elements of the structure are fixed together by detachable means.
Patent GB-191303578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Digging, Harrowing, and Pulverizing Machines.
Inventor: CARROLL JOSEPH
IPC: A01B33/06
Filed: 1913-02-11
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 3578. Carroll, J. Feb. 11. Cultivators.-A cultivating-machine for digging or pulverizing land, killing wireworms, &c. comprises a rapidly-rotating milling- tool consisting of a casting K having helical blades made integral with it or rigidly fixed to it throughout their height. The main frame A is provided with handles C, a driving-wheel U, and adjustable supporting-wheels M, N. The rotary tool K is mounted in an auxiliary frame P which may be raised by means such as a lever R, projections on the frame moving in slots. It is driven from the wheel U by the spur, chain, and bevel gearing shown. The tool may consist of steel alloy, and is preferably flat at the bottom. Instead of being vertical, it may be arranged in a sloping position so that it may ride over obstructions. It is provided with a cover X, which may have a cutting- edge.
Patent GB-191315636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetos.
Inventor: FORD HENRY
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 1913-07-07
Granted: 1914-07-07
Abstract: 15,636. Ford, H. July 7. Magneto-electric machines.-The field-magnet of a magneto for igniting in internalcombustion engines on motor - vehicles &c. is composed of one or more steel disks 5, Figs. 1 and 2, secured to the hub of the flywheel 4. The disks have long radial limbs 6 which are magnetized to give poles 7 of alternate polarity. The stationary armature consists of an iron ring 13 secured by extensions 14 and having a series of soft-iron cores 15, which are wound with coils 18 and are provided with peripheral flanges 17 extending over the fieldmagnet. Fig. 3 shows a diagram of the igniting-circuits arranged for a four-cylinder engine, the armature coils 18 being connected in series, and the sparking-plugs 33 being in circuit with the secondary windings 34 of induction-coils. A primary battery 21 supplies the current for starting the engine, and it is cut into or out of circuit by a switch 22. The primary windings 23 of the induction-coils are in circuit with the distributor 24 and with an electro-magnetic interrupter 29.
Patent GB-191317430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Meters.
Inventor: GAWTRY LEWIS BROWN
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1913-07-29
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 17,430. Gawtry, L. B. July 29. Gas-meters.-In a dry meter, the leather E is attached with its flesh or porous side outermost. The leather may dip into oil at each stroke to keep it supple. The lubrication may be assisted by strips of porous flexible material J, such as lamp - wick, encircling the leather under its fastenings, or the joint between the two ends of the leather may be bridged by a strip of this material.