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Patent GB-191008405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Daylight Developing Apparatus for Photographic Plates.
Inventor: WARBURTON JOHN SEATON
IPC: G03D13/06
Filed: 1910-04-07
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8405. Warbarton, J. S. April 7. Trays, dishes, &c. containers with transfer arrangements for daylight developing &c. - An upright daylight developing tank has a slot in the top, into which a dark-slide or plate-holder is inserted, and is fitted with means for releasing the plate from the dark-slide, which is then withdrawn, leaving the plate in the tank in a substantially upright position for developing, the slot being automatically closed. The tank and fittings may be lined with celluloid. The slot c, Fig. 3, for the plate-holder e is automatically closed by a roller d when the holder is withdrawn, by springs q attached to a crossrod r. The roller may be covered with indiarubber or other flexible material. Alternatively, the slot may be closed by a hinged plate or flap. To release the plate from the plate-holder, a spring pin k is mounted on a slide fitted in the lid b. The light trapped liquid inlet and outlet and overflow comprises a straight tube m, o with a hole near the bottom and a screw cap o' at the end, which is unscrewed to empty the tank. An overflow weir n is fitted across the tank, which has a shielded outlet n<1>.
Patent GB-191011584-A (GB)
Title: Garbage Receptacles.
Inventor: MOORMAN SARAH
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 11,584. Moorman, S. May 10. Dust - bins are mounted on trunnions supported by posts E, F. The lid is opened by pressing a treadle z which turns a lever I about a pivot e. Emptying is facilitated by tilting the bin.
Patent GB-191011781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Accumulators.
Inventor: STERN PHILIP KOSSUTH
IPC: H01M4/76
Filed: 1910-05-12
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 11,781. Stern, P. R. May 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Electrodes; separators. -A grid for a lead accumulator consists of parallel bars with cross ribs e and countersunk holes d, each bar when pasted being enclosed by two perforated channelshaped covers D of hard rubber which fit together as shown in Fig. 2. The covers D are curved lengthways, and their ends are forced together to compress the paste by hard-rubber clips E, of U-shape, slit to form spring tangs; this construction allows the paste on each bar to expand independently. The side clips E act as separators and leave space between adjacent plates for circulation of electrolyte, additional separating-clips i being placed on the top edges of the plates. In pasting, covers D are applied to one side of the grids and paste to the other, and after compressing to force the paste through the holes d to the covered side, more paste is applied, the remaining covers D are put on, and the whole is pressed again, after which the side clips E are put on. Large grids have wide bars with double rows of holes d. The positive grids consist of lead containing 5 per cent of antimony, and the negative of pure lead.
Patent GB-191017201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Perforating Paper and the like.
Inventor: WINDLE EDMUND CHARLES
IPC: B26F1/36
Filed: 1910-07-20
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 17,201. Windle, E. C., and Lavender, H. P. July 20. Reciprocating-punch machines. - Relates to devices for perforating paper &c. for filing purposes, of the kind in which two or more punches 3, 4 are operated by means of an horizontal rod 9 which passes through eccentrics 7 on the ends of the handle, the eccentrics working in horizontal recesses in the brackets 1, 2. The handle B and the punches are raised by a spring C, which is secured to the base by a screw 13, and passes through an opening 16 in the base. The handle may have projections 20, 21 which bear against the punches when the handle is raised. The parts are assembled by inserting the rod 9 through a hole 10 in the bracket 1, and through the punches and the eccentrics, when the handle B is depressed. The hollow base A for receiving punchings is provided with a spring cover 23 underneath, which can be slightly opened for removing the punches. An adjustable side gauge 26 consists of a piece of wire with an upturned end 27, and is secured between the base A and the spring cover 23. The handle B may be arranged to be normally in its lowest position, and to depress the punches when raised.
Patent GB-191018294-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Holding and Suspending Billiard Chalks.
Inventor: FRANKLIN MOSES
IPC: A63D15/16
Filed: 1910-08-02
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 18,294. Franklin, M. Aug. 2. Billiards, chalk-holders for.-A device for holding and suspending billiard chalk consists of a spring clip 5 having an internal projection 7 and a hole 2 for the reception of the suspending-cord 3. In order to insert the chalk, the arms 5 are sprung apart by any suitable pair of pliers. The projection 7 prevents the chalk from being removed by pushing it through the ring.
Patent GB-191022094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Stiffeners for Ladies' Collars and the like.
Inventor: KRAFT SIMON
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1910-09-23
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 22,094. Kraft, S. Sept. 23. Stiffeners.-The midlength and other portions of a flexible collar stiffener are made rigid. The invention is described as applied to a stiffener in which the flexible portions are made from a flattened wire helix, as described in Specification 9975/08, but they may also consist of cylindrical rods or tubes of celluloid. Several modifications are described, the middle portion of each being either solid as at 2, Fig. 5, or else stiffened, as by the application of a flattened tube 2, Fig. 1, or a plate 2, Fig. 4, soldered to the outside of the stiffener or enclosed within its coils. Similar devices for securing rigidity may be applied at parts other than the middle of the stiffener, an additional method consisting in the application of rigid pieces 5 to the edges, at the ends. Toilet pins 4, or safety-pins or push-buttons are used to secure each end of the stiffener to the collar; or it may be sewn in position.
Patent GB-191023790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Loomers' Slay-hooks.
Inventor: SMITH HERBERT
IPC: D03J3/00
Filed: 1911-04-15
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 23,790. Smith, H., and Smith, F. April 15, 1911. Weavers' tools. - A hook for drawing warp threads through a reed, of the kind adapted to advance gradually along the reed as it is used, is provided with a straight blade A, Fig. 3, having a slot or a hole adapted to be engaged by swells formed by inwardlv indenting the spring jaws E, Fig. 6, of the blade holder. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 20,239/06.
Patent GB-191028045-A (GB)
Title: Process and Mould for the Manufacture of Bottles.
Inventor: MURPHY JAMES
IPC: C03B9/16
Filed: 1910-12-02
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 28,045. Murphy, J. Jan. 27, [Convention date]. Blowing.-To prevent undue thickness in the finished bottle neck, the parison mould 1 is of conical form at the point 6 adjacent to the neck mould 2, so that the operation of the plunger 7 leaves the glass thinner at this point than if the parison mould were cylindrical or tapered in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-191029810-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Distributor for Electricity.
Inventor: WOLFF HARRY ASHTON
IPC: H01H43/10
Filed: 1910-12-22
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 29,810. Wolff, H. A. Dec. 22. Rotary distributors. - The different work circuits i, h, m, k, Fig. 1, of an automatic machine, for example, a photographic machine, are supplied with current consecutively from contacts in a ring C, as an arm f, Fig. 2, driven by a motor n sweeps round over the rings A, B, C, D, E. The return wire 4 from all the work circuits passes through a mercury interrupter u. Brushes a, b, c, d, e, connected up as shown in Fig. 2, move over the rings. The amount of resistance v in series with the motor n is determined by the brush d, which moves over contacts connected to bars x on which are slidable contacts y, each taking on to one of a series of bars w connected to different points of the resistance. As the brush c leaves each contact in the ring C, the brush e makes contact with a stud r in the ring E. This makes the circuit of the solenoid S governing the mercury interrupter, the work circuit being broken here instead of at the switch contacts. When the arm has completed a rotation, the brush d rests on a contact D<o> which is connected to a wire 13, thus energizing the solenoid 13<1> and breaking the circuit of the motor n at the point 7'. When the arm is intended to continue rotating, the contact D<o> is maintained out of connexion with the brush d.
Patent GB-191108812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Valves for Steam Brakes of Locomotives and the like.
Inventor: ROBSON GEORGE
IPC: B60T15/04
Filed: 1911-04-08
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 8812. Robson, G., and Lewis, D. April 8. Combinations of interdependent valves; lift valves; actuating.-In connexion with steam or other fluid-pressure brakes for locomotives &c., a valve 7, which is normally held on its seat 8 by the fluid pressure from the fluid supply A, is provided with a pilot ball-valve E operated by a stem 13 and a tappet 15 by means of which the valve is placed more or less in equilibrium prior to be being positively opened by the head of the stem 13. A second tappet 17 on the shaft operates in a slotted stirrup 18 provided on the exhaust valve F opening to the atmosphere at C. The valves are shown in the position in which the valve F is raised to exhaust the brake cylinder. When the shaft 16 is oscillated to apply the brakes, the valve F closes, and the stem 13 lifts the ball valve E from its seat, whereupon the fluid pressure passes to the underside of the valve 7 by means of ports 10, 4, 11, and partially equalizes the pressures on the valve 7, whereby the lifting of this valve to admit fluid to the brake cylinder is facilitated.
Patent GB-191110210-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved House Sandal.
Inventor: METCALFE THOMAS MAYOR
IPC: A43B3/12
Filed: 1911-04-27
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 10,210. Metcalfe, T. M. April 27. Sandals.-A sandal adapted to be used indoors as an overshoe in dirty weather consists of a sole a of thin leather or four-ply canvas bound with a thin leather &c. edging b, an elastic toe loop c, and a heel piece e provided with fastening-straps d, which are secured by snap fasteners f or buckles &c. An adjustable buckle strap may replace the toe loop.
Patent GB-191112614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Screen Joints for Motor Vehicles and like purposes.
Inventor: WILKES SAMUEL
IPC: B60J1/04
Filed: 1911-05-25
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 12,614. Wilkes, S. May 25. Pivot adjustments.-Wind - screen joints for motor-vehicles of the type described in Specification 21,288/08 have the locking-band a<4> and side plates a' cast or formed integral with the arm a. The side plates a<1> enclose a recess which is machined to receive the freer end of the band a<4>.
Patent GB-191112879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Rubber Tires.
Inventor: ECKRODE CLEMENT EDGAR
IPC: B60C9/02
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 12,879. Eckrode, C. E. May 29. Jackets and covers.-Relates to tyres in which overlapping transverse strips 2, 3, 4, 5 of fabric are embedded in rubber, and consists in placing upon the tyre a mark, such as the arrow shown in Fig. III, to indicate that the tyre should be fitted so as to run in the direction of the overlap of the strips.
Patent GB-191113999-A (GB)
Title: A New Improved Ladies' Hat or Bonnet Fixer.
Inventor: AMIES EDWIN
IPC: A44B9/06
Filed: 1911-06-13
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 13,999. Amies, E. June 13. Hats, securing to head.-Relates to fasteners of the kind described in Specification 10,720/06, [Class 131, Toilet &c.],in which two pivoted curved prongs d, Fig. 1, are adapted to be spread open on insertion into the hat. The invention consists in curving the prongs out of the plane of the sockets g, as shown in Fig. 4, so as to provide a forward as well as a lateral thrust when being used.
Patent GB-191114190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing and Washing Machines.
Inventor: HIGGINS WALTER
IPC: D06F1/08
Filed: 1911-06-15
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 14,190. Higgins, W., and Rhodes, J. June 15. Washing-machines with pumps and means for circulating liquids.-In apparatus in which the liquor is caused to percolate downwards through the material carried in an inner cage, which may be rotary, and in which a raised portion of the bottom of the vat is provided to displace some of the liquor used, blowers are provided at the sides of the vat with perforated nozzles which raise the liquor and cause it to flow rapidly over and through the material being treated. The raised central portion 4 forms with the walls of the vat 3 a canal at each side or all round the vat. The inner containing vessel 6, formed of side plates 7 and a false bottom 2, is preferably divided into compartments by cross partitions. Each compartment may be provided with a rotatable cage. Steam is injected into the liquor from perforations 14 in horizontal pipes 12 supported in the side canal by projecting plates 13, causing the liquor to rise at the sides of the vat and fall on to the materials in the cages under the deflecting action of baffles 15 over the top edges of the inner vessel. Preferably each compartment is further provided with blowers 16 with perforated nozzles connected to steam-pipes 17 provided with valves 20, so that the liquor circulation can be concentrated upon any given compartment if desired. Each blower 16 may be surrounded with a pipe 21, ejector-fashion. Cold-water supply pipes may be located in the side canals also.
Patent GB-191114578-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Directory.
Inventor: INGE EUGENE
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 14,578. Inge, E. June 20. Roller blinds; roller blinds, attaching to rollers.-In a directory of the kind in which information strips are carried on spring rollers, the rollers are supported in spring metal carriers provided with notches &c. 19, between which the strip 9 passes. The strips are attached to the rollers 10 by means of clamps 11 and are provided at their outer ends with loops through which tightly-fitting rods 21 are thrust, over which sleeves 22 are passed.
Patent GB-191116723-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Producing an Undulated or Loosened Surface upon Fabrics.
IPC: D06C29/00
Filed: 1911-07-20
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 16,723. Ratignier, M., and Soc. H. Pervilhac et Cie. Sept. 28, 1910, [Convention date]. Designs on face, producing.-Relates to means for producing an undulated or loosened surface on fabrics. A rubber band a is mounted on a hollow roller b and a roller c having adjustable bearings. The fabric t is coated with adhesive on its wrong side at j and is squeezed upon the rubber band at k where the outer surface of the rubber is extended owing to its curvature. When the band passes off the roller c, its outer surface contracts and draws up the warp threads of the fabric, producing the desired effect. The fabric is fixed by a vapour jet l and cooled by water or air in the roller b. Scrapers g, h are provided. Portions of the fabric may be left untreated by applying the adhesive by means of an engraved roller.
Patent GB-191122278-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Ploughs.
Inventor: WALLIS FRANCIS ASHBY
IPC: A01B69/00
Filed: 1911-10-10
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 22,278. Wallis, F. A. Oct. 10. Ploughs.-In multiplefurrow ploughs adapted to be drawn by motors, the front steering-wheel and a rear furrow wheel are connected in such a way that they can both be steered simultaneously and the front wheel can also be steered separately. An arm L on the standard J of the rear wheel I is connected by a rod M to a hand-lever N, which is pivoted on a spindle Q and provided with a stop or locking-quadrant P. An arm D on the standard B of the front wheel A is connected by a rod E to a hand-lever F pivoted on the spindle Q and provided with a locking-quadrant H, which is bolted to the lever N so as to move with it.,
Patent GB-191124169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Generators.
Inventor: NICKLES CLAIR ARTHUR
IPC: C10H1/00
Filed: 1911-10-31
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 24,169. Nickles, C. A. Feb. (i, [Convention. date]. Regulating head of liquid directly.-An acetylene-generator consists of an elongated tank 1 divided by a single par- . tition 12 into a waterchamber a, and a carbide chamber b, closed by plugs 13, 14, respectivelv, the water-chamber being provided with a valve set to blow off at the maximum working pressure of the generator. The chambers are connected by means, for example, of a pipe 2, which allows for the passage of liquid or gas from one chamber to the other. This pipe may connect to a perforated tube 23 for distributing the water over the carbide. An additional valve 30 in communication with the chamber b may be arranged to blow off at a pressure greater than the maximum working pressure. The ends of the tank are closed by dished heads 10, 11, the former carrying the charging-aperture through which carbide is charged when the generator is stood on end. Generation is started by the discharge of a small quantity of water from a cup 15 carried by the plug 14 when the generator is placed in an horizontal position.
Patent GB-191127329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Submergible Boats.
Inventor: PRIMROSE FRANCIS ARCHIBALD
IPC: B63G8/40
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-12-06
Abstract: 27,329. Primrose, F. A., and Kemp, A. J. Dec. 6. Submarine escape chambers.-In submersible boats with emergency exit chambers, provision is made for opening and closing the outlet door from the chamber and also from the boat, in addition to the usual double control of the water valves; means are also provided whereby the rapidity of ascent of an escaping person may be checked. The chamber E has handles E‹ for operating the draining-valves, handles E<5> for the flooding-valve, handles E<7> for the air-relief valve, and handles E<3> whereby gearing is operated to open and close the sliding escape door E<2>. These devices are therefore controllable from the chamber E or from the submarine itself. A belt or buoy E<8> carries up a rope which the occupant can hold to guide and steady his ascent. When the door E<2> is closed, the rope is severed so that a number sufficient for the total crew is provided. The rope however may pass through the chamber clear of the door.
Patent GB-191128920-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Decomposition of Phosphates.
Inventor: WOLTERECK HERMAN CHARLES
IPC: C05B17/00
Filed: 1911-12-22
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 28,920. Woltereck, H. C., and Moeller, J. Dec. 22. Phosphoric acid; alkali hydrates.-Phosphoric acid and an alkali, alkaline earth, or other oxide or hydrate are obtained by treating a phosphate with superheated steam at low pressure, only enough pressure being necessary to cause the travel of the steam. The phosphates mentioned are sodium ortho-, meta-, and pyrophosphates, and apatite. The phosphoric acid is carried off by the steam.
Patent GB-191201297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fly-catching Devices.
Inventor: PETTIT GEORGE
IPC: A01M1/16
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 1297. Pettit, G. Jan. 16. Adhesive traps.-The adhesive band a of paper &c. is provided with a series of thick longitudinal, zigzag., lateral, or the like parallel lines b to attract the flies. The ends of the strip may be strengthened by being doubled back as at d, and the lower end may be strengthened by a doubled-over piece e, the upper ends of which are opened out when the device is in use, to receive adhesive running down the band. The band may be marked on both sides or may be made of transparent material marked on one side only.
Patent GB-191202544-A (GB)
Title: Improved Receptacle for Condiments and other Granular Substances.
Inventor: FUCHS ERNESTO
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 1912-01-31
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 2544. Fuchs, E. Jan. 31. Powder distributors.-Relates to 'containers for two kinds of powders adapted to be delivered separately, and consists in a receptacle divided by a diaphragm 4, each chamber having a perforated cover 12 fitted with a spring-hinged lid 15 having spikes coincident with the perforations; projections 16 are adapted to be depressed to open the lids. The covers and lids may be detachably secured by a bayonet-joint, as shown, or by the aid of a screwed collar; or the perforated cover may be integral with the receptacles and the lids hinged to ears formed thereon.
Patent GB-191206082-A (GB)
Title: A Hygienic Sponge of Textile Material.
Inventor: CASEVITZ HENRY
IPC: A47K7/03
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 6082. Casevitz, H. March 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Shaving-appliances ; sponge substitutes.-Consists of an absorbent sponge of cotton-wool or the like impregnated with soap and an antiseptic, and compressed to facilitate transport. On immersion in water, the pad immediately regains its normal size.
Patent GB-191206624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Multiple Control of Electric Motors.
IPC: B60L15/38
Filed: 1912-03-18
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 6624. Richter, R., and Maffei-Schwartzkopff-Werke Ges. April 21, 1911, [Conventton date]. Systems for alternating-current motors only. -In systems of multitiple motor control, similar points on the windings of the motors are connected by compensating - leads o r transformers, in such a manner that the currents flowing in the leads vary the action of induction regulators to restore equality of currents in the motors. The alternating-current motors m<1>, m<2> are shown connected to the secondaries s of transformers, the primaries p of which are connected to the line. The motor circuits include the secondary windings of induction regulators driven by auxiliary motors h. A compensating lead connects a point on the windings of the motor m<1> to a similar point on the motor m<2>, or, if the motors are differently connected, to an equivalent point obtained by the use of auxiliary transformers t<1>, t<2> . This compensating-lead includes auxiliary field windings e on the motors h, and if the electromotive force increased more rapidly on one motor than on the other, a current would flow through the coils e, strengthening the field of one motor h and weakening that of the other. The regulators i then act to slow down the increase in electromotive force on one motor and to increase it on the other. Ohmic resistance may be inserted in the compensating- circuit, or inductance in the armature circuits of the control motors h. Compensating-connexions may also be provided between the control motors. In place of the field coils e, the compensating-current may be connected through a series transformer to the field coils of the motors h. The motors may be started by closing one of the switches d, and tappings may be taken from the main transformers to vary the speed.
Patent GB-191213426-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ticket.
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1912-06-07
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 13,426. International P-A-Y-E Tramcar Co., and Tanner, A. J. June 7. Railway and like tickets. - Omnibus, tramway, and railway tickets have a translucent or transparent portion 2 in order that any character printed thereon will be visible on both sides of the tickets, thereby facilitating scrutiny of the tickets. They are produced by treating transparent or translucent material by printing or spraying so as to produce an opaque field, or by treating opaque material by printing or spraying with an oily substance to render a portion translucent. The tickets are stamped as at 4 to indicate the point to which they are available, the names of the stage points being printed on both sides of the tickets.