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Patent GB-191124187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Stoves.
Inventor: SQUIRE ALFRED
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 1911-11-01
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 24,187. Squire, A. Nov. 1. Grates.-A sliding piece c with upwardly projecting teeth or " bolts" b has a limited backward and forward movement at the rear of a grate a, the rear end of which has a bridge-piece i forming the front of a recess l for the reception of the teeth b when they are in their rear position. The teeth, when drawn forwards, raise the back of the fire and remove the ashes from the grate a. In a modification the teeth b are on the underside of the plate c. The ends of the plate c may be curved to allow it to be rotated slightly, and the body of the plate may be perforated or slotted to enable ashes &c. to fall through it.
Patent GB-191125844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Sights or Ordnance and Small Arms.
Inventor: HARDCASTLE JOHN HERSCHEL
IPC: F41G1/01
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-11-20
Abstract: 25,844. Hardcastle, J. H. Nov. 20. [Cognate Application, 7021/12.] Telescope systems; micrometer systems.-The invention comprises telescope sights for use in systems of sighting such as that described in Specification 8038/11, [Class 119, Small-arms], according to which the aim at all ranges is taken at a point a constant distance below the target base, the line of sight having a fixed relationship to the gun-barreh and no range estimation being required. The improved sighting-devices are employed to measure the angle through which the sight - line must be depressed, and to apply that angle between the sight-line and the target base. Fig. 1 is a part sectional plan of a sight constructed so that the aim may be taken at a point about twice the height of the target below the target base. The object-glass is divided vertically, in known manner, into two halves O<1>, O<2>, of which O<1> is displaceable relatively to the other by toothed-gearing P<1>, P<2> operated by a rod R. A lens L' is combined with the half-lens O<1> and produces an image of the target, described as a 'ghost,' in the plane of the cross-wires CW, which cross-wires constitute the ' principal ' line of sight. A lens L<2> is also combined in the manner shown with the fixed half O<2> of the object-glass, and this combination also produces a target-image in the plane of the cross-wires CW. The relative sizes of the target - image T<1> and the ' ghost ' G thus produced are shown diagramatically in Fig. 3 (a), but side by side instead of superposed as in the actual apparatus. The half-lens 0' and lens L' are then displaced vertically until the head of the ' ghost ' registers with the base of the target-image T<1>, as shown in Fig. 3 (b). Finally, or simultaneously, the gun is elevated until the cross-wires CW intersect upon the base of the ' ghost ' G as shown in Fig. 3 (c). The ' principal ' line of sight is thus directed to the desired point below the target. The telescope may be arranged to permit simultaneous observation by two persons, one of whom elevates the gun while the other adjusts the position of the two images. If the line of sight is to be depressed through a, ' negative ' angle equal to the angle subtended by the target, the lenses L<1>, L<2> are omitted, and the target image T<1> and ' ghost ' G are of equal heights. The second Provisional Specification describes constructions differing slightly from those above described, for example, a telescope with fixed and adjustable fiduciary marks, and an adjusting-device for moving simultaneously the telescope out of the principal line of sight and the adjustable fiduciary mark relatively to the fixed one.
Patent GB-191200102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Chains.
IPC: F16G13/04
Filed: 1912-01-01
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 102. Hill, A. S., and Coventry Chain Co. Jan. 1. Driving-chains with separate joint pins.-In driving-chains of the 'silent' type, the guide plates A which retain the chain in position laterally on the wheel are shaped like inverted links so that the extensions of the links and guide plates may be equal.
Patent GB-191204398-A (GB)
Title: Improved Marine or Deep Water Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: WARLUZEL CHARLES
IPC: G01C13/00
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 4398. Warluzel, C. Feb. 21. Sounding - apparatus. -In apparatus of the pressure type, the inner tube in which the water is collected is made in two parts, the lower part 1 being of metal and the upper part F of glass. Two series of graduations a, dare provided on the glass part, the series a being for use when the trapped water does not reach the line bc, in which case the instrument is inverted for the reading to be taken. The water enters through a hole 10, between which and the orifice 13 there is placed a rubber ring 9 having a small central slit 12. The diameter of the hole 13 is greater than that of the hole 10, so that the rubber ring acts as a kind of valve to allow water to enter more rapidly than air can escape. Specification 15,501/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191205483-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatically Adjusting Bearing for Connecting Rods of Engines, Fixed Bearings & the like.
Inventor: JACQUES ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: F16C9/06
Filed: 1912-03-05
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 5483. Jacques, A. W. March 5. Adjusting for wear.-A bearing for the connecting- rods of engines &c. is adjusted automatically to take up wear by a spring. The spring d surrounds and tends to rotate a rod b, formed at one end with a coarse thread engaging a fixed nut c. The end of the rod b bears against a tapered block e, which separates two blocks f sliding on inclines on the body of the connecting-rod and thus advances the bearing- brass g.
Patent GB-191208153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Brakes.
Inventor: DONOVAN PATRICK HENRY
IPC: B60T15/30
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 8153. Donovan, P. H. Jan. 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Fluid-pressure.-In order to prevent the failure of the brake piston to produce an applicatiou of the brakes due to the fact that the supply of fluid to the brake cylinder caused by a slow reduction in train-pipe pressure is not sufficiently rapid to build up enough pressure to move the piston past the usual brake cylinder leakage groove, the triple valve is modified to supply fluid to the brake cylinder from an additional reservoir during the movement to the application position, and to cause a slight localventing of the train-pipe in service applications, the additional reservoir being charged from the auxiliary reservoir in the release position of the triple valve. The Figure shows the invention applied to a triple valve of the retarded-release type, comprising the usual main and graduating valves 7, 8 and quick-acting emergency valve 9. There is further provided an additional valve device 18, 24 and a reservoir 16, which is charged, in the release position shown, through ports 28, 17. In a service application, the port 17 is connected to a port 20 by a cavity 33 in the main valve, and fluid flows from the reservoir 16 to the valve piston 18, which moves downwards so as to uncover a port 22, through which the fluid flows to the brake cylinder by the port 14. The piston 18 also opens the valve 24, through which the train-pipe 4 vents into the brake cylinder, by way of a. constriction 34 and ports 23, 14. The brake cylinder is further supplied from the auxiliary reservoir in the usual way by means of ports 32, 30, 14. In emergency applications, besides the usual operation of the triple valve, fluid flows from the reservoir 16 to the brake cylinder by way of port 17, cavity 33, and ports 30, 14.
Patent GB-191209936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: STREET VICTOR HERBERT
IPC: G08B9/00
Filed: 1912-04-26
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 9936. Street, V. H. April 26. Order apparatus.-In an order telegraph of the type in which lamps 21 in the receiver Bare wired to corresponding contacts of the transmitter A, a relay 30 and magnet 28 in the main battery circuit serve respectively to energize bells 31, 31<a> and to unlock a disk 12 on the axle of a reply pointer 11. The disk 12 forms part of the signalling circuit and is engaged by spring contacts 18 in the order-lamp circuits. When an order is received, the reply pointer 11 must be turned opposite to the illuminated lamp 21, bringing a gap 25 in the disk 12 opposite to the corresponding contact-18, whereby the signal circuit is broken. The de-energizing of the relay 30 thereupon stops the ringing of the call-bell 31<a> and tell-tale bell 31, and the deenergizing of the magnet 28 locks the disk 12 and reply pointer 11 against further movement.
Patent GB-191212269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-starting Devices for Gas and other Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LOMAS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 1912-05-23
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 12,269. Lomas, G. W., and Willison, J. B. May 23. Starting.-A priming-device comprises a plugcock e, having a packed stem, and a check valve k<1> having triangular stems p, p<1>.
Patent GB-191213640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tobacco Wallet Pouches.
Inventor: PALAST HARRY NATHAN
IPC: A24F23/02
Filed: 1912-06-11
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 13,640. Palast, H. N. June 11. Pouches. - In a tobacco pouch of the wallet type having an india - rubber or like lining, the front and rear portions c, c<1> of the lining extend above the upper edge a<2> of the pouch a, both extensions being continuous across the width of the pouch and being connected together at the sides, and the upper edge of the front portion c<1> being curved as shown. When the pouch is closed, both extensions are folded down on to the front.
Patent GB-191214577-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Providing Tubes or Tubular Spokes with Flanges.
IPC: B21D39/06
Filed: 1912-06-21
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 14,577. Bergmann - Elektricitatswerke Akt.-Ges. June 26, 1911, [Convention date]. Compression-spoke wheels.-Tubular spokes a, or metal pipes, are provided with flanges b by inserting the coned end of the tubular member into a correspondingly coned socket on the flange, expanding the coned end of the tubular member, inserting therein a disk c or ring, and turning-over the ends of the tubular member.
Patent GB-191218802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Petrol Vapour Burners for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: LABEILLE THEODULE
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1912-08-16
Granted: 1913-08-18
Abstract: 18,802. Labeille, T. July 2, [Convention date]. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing- apparatus.-The vaporizer comprises a single coil having superposed parts arranged above, and wholly within, the hot zone of the perforated tube, ring, or like grid burner, and has its end curved round, without unduly exposing a cooling-surface, to a nipple which is arranged with a mixing-device beneath the burner and provided with a needle-valve. A rotatable valve is provided in the mixing-device to enable parts of the burner to be used separately or simultaneously. In the construction, Fig. 1, the petrol &c. filtered by a removable plug in the tube 1 is vaporized in the coil 6 and passes into the U-shaped mixing-tube 13 from the injector 5, which is provided with a needle valve carried inside the internally-screwed end of the operating-rod 3. A rotatable open-ended tubular valve, having an operating-rod 16, is arranged in the limb 14 of the mixing-tube and permits communication with either or both of the openings 19 and rings 23, 24, which have toothshaped flame outlets 20. Other forms of burner described comprise (1) a ring and an internally-arranged straight tube, both slotted, and (2) internal and external slotted U-tubes.
Patent GB-191224685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee Making or Brewing Machines.
IPC: A47J31/043
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 24,685. Musgrave, J. L., and Crittall & Co., R. Oct. 28. Urns and infusing-machines.-In apparatus for making coffee in which the water passes on boiling from a lower vessel A to an upper vessel B through the coffee by a pipe b<2> and returns when the pressure is relieved by opening a valve a<2>, a removable coffee-container E is provided in the upper vessel. A tight joint between the vessels B, E is obtained by a washer e<2> and a bayonet-joint F, or by other connecting-means.
Patent GB-191225389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mustard Cruets having Appliances for Discharging the Contents thereof.
Inventor: DOBESCH HANS
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 25,389. Dobesch, H., and Dressel, A. E. Nov. 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles.- A mustard cruet of the positive discharge type is fitted with a piston d operated by a knob g which is pressed upwards by a spring h supported by a sleeve i. The sleeve is held in frictional engagement with a projecting portion k of the cruet by a spring ring m. When the knob g is depressed, the piston d is forced downwards a short distance independently of the sleeve i until the bead of the knob g engages with the top of the sleeve, whereupon sleeve and piston move together. Upon the release of the knob, the piston d rises a short distance under the action of the spring h, withdrawing the mustard from the discharge orifice b.
Patent GB-191226096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipe Cases.
Inventor: WOOD FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: A24F9/16
Filed: 1912-11-13
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 26,096. Wood, F. J. Nov. 13. Specially-shaped cases; fittings, .internal.-A plug adapted tofit or cover the mouth of a tobacco-pipe bowl is attached to a flexible or rigid case for the pipe. In a fabric or leather case, the plug e, Fig. 2, is attached to a flap d, Fig. 1, integral with the case a and adapted to be secured by a fastening h to a tag h'. An opening c in the case is provided for the insertion of the pipe. The plug e is perforated at f, and has a recessed part f<1> adapted to take into the pipe bowl and a perforated flange which is stitched between the case and its lining. In a wooden or other rigid case, the plug is nailed to one half of the case. The plug may have an asbestos filling and a metal backing.
Patent GB-191226809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for the Interruption of Electric Circuits.
IPC: H01H71/36
Filed: 1912-11-21
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 26,809. British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., [Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 21. Protective arrangements.-A. direct-current circuit 2, 3 is protected against sudden change of voltage due to overload or short-circuit by means of an automatic circuit-breaker 7, the trip-coil of which 21 is connected across the mains in series with a condenser 17. The object is to break the circuit before the current attains a dangerous value. A choking-coil may be placed in the circuit to reduce the rate at which the current can rise.
Patent GB-191227254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Cutting Rain Water Gulleys and Pipes.
Inventor: TYERS FREDERICK
IPC: B23D21/10
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 27,254. Tyers, F. Nov. 27. Shaping curved surfaces ; portable turning- apparatus.-A tool for cutting either rain-water gulleys or pipes comprises a bed A to which is pivoted and clamped a removable cap C, Fig. 1. This cap is stepped for various sizes of gulley and carries pivoted thereto a block G provided with a tool slide which is oscillated by a handle K. The feed of the tool is obtained by a screw J operated by short arms L. Removable fillings F of size corresponding to that of the work are placed on the bed, and the work is clamped down by a screw C<3>. For cutting pipes, the cap C is replaced by a semicircular cap N, Fig. 3, in which the tool is fixed. The whole device may rotate about the tube, or the tube may be rotated and the tool kept stationary.
Patent GB-191229896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Valves for Internal Combustion and other Engines.
Inventor: HORSLEY THOMAS
IPC: F01L7/06
Filed: 1912-12-28
Granted: 1913-12-29
Abstract: 29,896. Horsley, T., Horsley, H. O., and Horsley, H. B. Dec. 28. Toothed gears; rotary disk valves.-In rotary valves particularly of the type described in Specification 25,662/08, [Class 7, Air and gas engines], the pressure of a spring g, Fig. 1, holding the valve to its seat is varied by adjusting a screwed cap e<2>. Ball bearings are arranged between the cap and a flange on the valve spindle. The spring g may bear directly on the cylinder head or on a flange on the cap. In a modification, an adjusting-screw in a fixed cross-bar bears against a ball situated in a recess in the end of the valve spindle, or against the spindle directly. Screw gearing is employed and in the case of multicylinder engines all the valves may be driven from a single worm.
Patent GB-191229968-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fluid Pressure Engine.
Inventor: ROOTS JAMES DENNIS
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 1912-12-30
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 29,968. Roots, J. D. Dec. 30. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-To reduce the working temperature and increase the average working pressures in engines which ignite by the heat of compression, the combustion gases are surrounded by a belt of steam which is generated from water injected through a series of valves E surrounding a central liquid fuel injection valve D. The combustion chamber may be plain, in which case the water injection may be delayed until after the closing of the fuel valve, when combustion is nearly complete. When using projections such as G, F to isolate temporarily the combustion space, the water and the fuel injections may take place simultaneously. Either of the projections G, F may be dispensed with, and the water-spraying valves may be located between air inlet valves, not shown. Cooling-water from the jackets may be supplied to the spraying-valves E.
Patent GB-191301307-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizing Device for Aeroplanes.
Inventor: THOMAS CHARLES BARTLETTE
IPC: B64C17/00
Filed: 1913-01-16
Granted: 1914-01-16
Abstract: 1307. Thomas, C. B. Jan. 16. Dash-pots. - Consists in forming the piston of a dash-pot 10 for use on aeroplanes of two plates 33, 36 carried by concentric rods 31, 9 and having openings 34, 37 therein. The rod 9 can be rotated on the rod 31 to vary the size of the passage in the piston, and is locked in position by a nut 39.
Patent GB-191301520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Pit Cages, Hoists and the like and more especially to the Former.
Inventor: BROAD SIMON
IPC: B66B17/36
Filed: 1913-01-20
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 1520. Broad, S. Jan. 20. Gates.-Comprises a collapsible gate for pit cages &c., in which the supporting-pillar is pivoted at its lower end so that it may be turned about horizontal and vertical axes, and is normally held at its upper end by a hinged bearing. The gate may be made in one or two sections A, B of horizontal and vertical bars p, pivoted together and to the gate pillars a. The pillar a is provided with a hole b at its lower end through which is passed the hooked part c of a stud d passing through the floor. The upper end of the pillar is reduced to pass through a slot in the hinged part g of a bracket f secured to the cage. The top of the pillar is also slotted to receive an elongated link w secured by a pin n. When the link is in the position shown in dotted lines, the plate g may be lifted to disengage the pillar, and the gate may be turned down and stowed away on the floor. When in use and closed, a pivoted catch t on one half gate section engages projections u, and may be provided with a hinged extension to engage a staple on the other gate section.
Patent GB-191306251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Side Delivery Hay-rakes.
Inventor: BAMFORD JOSEPH
IPC: A01D78/00
Filed: 1913-03-13
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 6251. Bamford, J., and Bamford, C. J. March 13. Haymaking.-In rotary sidedelivery rakes in which the rake bars are carried by two eccentrically-mounted disks or spiders, the framework comprises two parallel transverse bars b, c and two curved stay-bars q, r passing upwards over the rear spider s and then downwards to the castor wheel. The bars b, c are connected together by brackets d, e,f, g forming bearings for the axle a. The brackets e, f carry the horse shafts h, i, and the bracket d supports the bracket l. which forms a bearing for the axle a and carries the axle m of the spider n. The stay q extends diagonally from the bracket e and is bent downwards by the side of the stay r, to which it is connected by bolts and distancepieces t, x, v and by a tie-piece y carrying the seat y<1>. The distance-piece or block v forms bearings for the spindle of the castor wheel and the axle of the rear spiders. The downwardlybent parts of the stays q, r may be close together, and may form a fork at the end.
Patent GB-191308074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Trees.
Inventor: KOBERT EDWARD JOSEPH
IPC: A43D3/14
Filed: 1913-04-05
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 8074. Kobert, E. J April 5. Trees.-A shoe tree comprises a heel block 1 and a toe block divided longitudinally down the middle into two parts 4, which are preferably made of sheet metal and are connected at their toe ends by a pivot 8. A U-shaped oblong casing 9 is pivoted in the heel block and extends through an opening in the front plate 2 of the block towards the toe block. A ratchet bar 13, pivoted at its front end to a block 24 connected by links 26 to the parts 4 of the toe block, slides in the casing 9, and is provided along its upper edge with ratchet teeth 14. A hand-lever 20, pivoted on the casing 9 and provided with a pawl 22, is adapted to force the bar 13 forwards to expand the tree, the bar being maintained in its forward position by a second pawl 15 also mounted on the casing 9.
Patent GB-191312078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Watch or the like Wristlets.
Inventor: MARKS AUBREY WYATT
IPC: A44C5/22
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 12,078. Marks, A. W. May 23. Watch bracelets.-The free end of the strap a, Fig. 2, is doubled back on itself, passed through a runner c, then through a slide or fastener b attached to its other end, and finally through the loops of the watch or holder w, the end being attached to the runner to form an adjustable continuous bracelet. The runner is attached by sewing or riveting, or by means of prongs d, Fig. 4. The runner may be so formed that it can pass through the watch loops and through the fastener b, the runner being attached to the strap in the first instance. An opening e is provided to receive the doubled portion of the strap. In a modification, Fig. 3, the free end of the strap is passed through the watch loops and then through the fastener b, whereupon the runner c is attached by the prongs d or otherwise.
Patent GB-191314337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Postiches, Wigs or like Coverings and their Method of Manufacture.
Inventor: LALANNE CHARLES
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 1913-06-20
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 14,337. Lalanne, C. April 25, [Convention date]. Wigs.-Consists of a layer of net gauze or other fabric beneath which the hair is laid, preferably after being secured to cross-threads b fixed in a remote part of the appliance. The hairs are then separately drawn through the fabric as shown at f in Fig. 1. The appliance is completed by a backing a. The invention is applicable for the manufacture of postiches, transformations, &c., and provides a backing of least thickness where most visible.
Patent GB-191317890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Teaching Children Arithmetic.
Inventor: MONTESSORI MARIA
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 1913-08-05
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 17,890. Montessori, M. Aug. 5. Abacuses. - A device for teaching the writing of numerals employs differently coloured rows of ten beads, the left hand standard of the frame being marked to indicate the unit, tens, &c. rows. The numbers represented are written upon cards ruled with lines corresponding in colour, number, and sequence with the rows of beads.