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Patent GB-191126814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hatpins and Devices for Securing Hats to the Head.
Inventor: FULTON SAMUEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1911-11-30
Granted: 1912-12-02
Abstract: 26,814. Fulton, S. W. Nov. 30. Retaining - devices for pins.-Consists in a curved casing 7 adapted to be secured to the hat, and a pin 1 slidably mounted therein so as to be projected to engage in the hair. The curvature approximates to that of the crown of the hat, and the slot of the container may be extended laterally at one or both ends to lock the pin. In the form shown in Fig. 4, a small tubular guide is used. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 15,005/90, 4227/96, and 4447/98, [Class 63, Hats &c.].
Patent GB-191127342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Extracting Metals from Ores.
Inventor: MACKAY HENRY SQUAREBRIGS
IPC: C22B3/10
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-12-06
Abstract: 27,342. Mackay, H. S. Dec. 6. Metals, obtaining; electrolytes, circulating.- In a cyclic process, a solution of a chloride of copper or other metal desired is electrolyzed to deposit the metal and to produce a solution of chlorine acids, this solution being used to lixiviate the ore and then re-electrolyzed. The initial lixiviating solution may be obtained by electrolysis, with insoluble anodes, either of brine to which a copper salt has been added, or of a cupric chloride solution from a separate cell which is provided with a diaphragm and copper anodes, and is supplied with brine. Sodium chloride may be added to the main solution at intervals during working. In the apparatus shown, the chloride solution runs from electrolytic cells 39 into a tank 44, whence it is pumped to a tank 47. From this tank the solution can be conveyed either to the cells again or to a lixiviator 34, directly or by way of a tank 31. A pump 37 raises the liquid from the lixiviator to a tank 38 feeding the cells. The liquid may be passed more than once through the lixiviator before electrolysis, by running it from the tank 38 by a pipe 58 into the tank 44. Metal settling to the bottom of the cells is washed out into a filter-tank 54. the separated liquid being returned to the tank 38.
Patent GB-191128608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Collection and Removal of Dust Generated during the Stripping or Cleaning of the Card Surfaces of Carding Machines.
Inventor: FAUQUET GEORGES
IPC: D01G15/82
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 28,608. Fauquet, G. Dec. 19. [Addition to 28,481/11.] Dust, confining and expelling on generation. -In apparatus for collecting and removing the dust &c. generated during the stripping of the cards of carding- engines, of the type described in Specification 28,481/11, the fan and stripping - brush are driven at different speeds. The fan is mounted upon a sleeve on the shaft 15, Fig. 1, of the stripping-brush and is driven by the cord being passed over the pulley 10 on the shaft 15, round a jockey pulley 21 carried by a spring- controlled lever 19, and over a pulley 17 on the sleeve. If the carding-engines in the room are driven alternately from the right side and from the left side, all those driven from the right are treated with the device arranged as described above. To treat the others, the driving- cord is transferred to a pulley at the other end of the brush shaft, and a cord is arranged to pass round the pulleys 10, 17, Fig. 4, round the jockey pulley 21 and round an additional jockey pulley 22 mounted on the fan casing. The opening 4, Fig. 6, between the stripping- hood 2 and the suction chamber 3 is arranged as far as possible from the card that is being stripped.
Patent GB-191200804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stabilising Voltaic Arcs.
Inventor: GUYE CHARLES EUGENE
IPC: H01F30/08
Filed: 1912-01-10
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 804. Guye, C. E. Jan. 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Resistances, inductive.-An electric arc, used for example in the production of oxides of nitrogen, is steadied by connecting in series with it one or more self-induction coils containing no iron. The coils may be in series, parallel, or multiple series with each other, and may be composed of flat strips, strands, or tubes, arranged so as to give the greatest possible self induction; they may be cooled by oil or air.
Patent GB-191202325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railway Systems.
Inventor: DESCHAMPS JULES JEAN
IPC: B60L15/00
Filed: 1912-01-29
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 2325. Deschamps, J. J. Jan. 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Systems with motor-vehicles having external control; systems adapted specially for alternating currents.-In a sectional-conductor electric railway intended for the transportation of parcels, predetermined resistances are placed between each conductor and its feeder corresponding at each point of the route to the connexions that usually obtain in a controller carried by the car. Fig. 1 shows the various resistances A, A1, A2 .... introduced between the sectional conductors S, S, ... and the feeder L to enable the cars to travel over a route having the gradients shown in Fig. 2. The sections S4, S8 are disconnected, and the sections S5, S9, S10 connect to the return T through resistances B5, B9 and B10 whereby the desired amount of electric braking is produced. In a three-phase system, the control is obtained by connecting the sections to one or other of two or more alternators having different field velocities. At stations the cars may be automatically pulled up in a siding or two sets of connexions may be provided on the main line whereby the cars can be either run through or be pulled up.
Patent GB-191205991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Folding Boxes for Millinery and the like.
Inventor: MCLAY ARCHIBALD
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 5991. McLay, A., Kirkby, T., and Smart, W. J. March 11. Folding boxes; straps &c., strengthening.- The sides or ends of boxes in which all the sides &c. are foldable inwards on to the bottom are stiffened by :means of channelled stiffening arms or members g, pivotally attached or hinged at f to one end of each top edge of the sides a having the angular bends a<1> and adapted to fit over the edges of the sides. According to the Provisional Specification, the members g may be wire-stitched or pasted at the bend to prevent them from opening.
Patent GB-191208027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicators for Looms for Weaving, to Register the Number of Picks.
IPC: D03J1/20
Filed: 1912-04-03
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 8027. Orme, T. A., Stansfield, A., and Meters, Ltd. April 3. Counters registering difference of positive and negative actuations. - A counter for registering the number of picks made in a loom is actuated forwards when the loom is weaving by a worm C or like device on a sleeve b upon a constantly-rotating shaft a engaging a gear d on the spindle e of the counter, but, when the loom is reversed, the sleeve b is moved upwards on the shaft a so that the worm c engages an idle gear g, and the counter is actuated backwards. To reduce the risk of the worm c jamming on reversing, the teeth at the inner side of the gear d and the outer side of the gear g are shaped to a knife-edge. To prevent tampering with the apparatus, the gear-wheels are enclosed in a casing. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 27,753/11.]
Patent GB-191210787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Life-boats.
Inventor: BARTON JOSHUA
IPC: B63B7/06
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 10,787. Barton, J. May 7. Collapsible boats.-In a collapsible boat of the type comprising a flexible skin secured to transverse ribs a formed of plate-steel springs, and having folding thwarts d, the ribs a are drawn together to collapse the boat by means of ropes g winding upon a roller e, which is rotated by means of a capstan head and handspike at one end. During the winding operation, the reversed rotation of the roller is prevented by a ratchet-wheel h and a pawl k, which is afterwards disengaged a pin being passed through the ratchet-wheel to prevent expansion of the boat. This pin is adapted to be withdrawn by a lever &c. operated by a pull on the painter &c.
Patent GB-191212809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Plugs.
Inventor: FORRESTER HAROLD JOSEPH CHARLE
IPC: H01T13/46
Filed: 1912-05-31
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 12,809. Forrester, H. J. C., [Marshalltown Motor Material Manufacturing Co.]. May 31. Terminals. - The clamping - nut 28 of a terminal on a sparking- plug is constructed so as to be usable with conductors having socket, spring-clip or forked terminals or ends. An upstanding stem 30 is provided for accommodating socket terminals and a groove 29 for spring clip or forked terminals. The nut is grooved at 31 and drilled at 32 to enable it to be employed for cleaning the sparking points.
Patent GB-191214527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Production of Stock for Leather-board.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: C08L89/06
Filed: 1912-06-21
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 14,527. Thompson, W. P., [Hide-ite Leather Co.]. June 21. Artificial leather.-Shredded leather stock for leather-board is mixed with a cellulose compound to render it waterproof, firm, pliable, and capable of taking a finish suitable for uppers &c. In one method, 3 per cent sulphuric or hydrochloric acid is added to 400 lb. of cellulose of any kind in sufficient quantity to cover it, say 800 to 1000 lb., preferably in the presence of heat. To the resulting paste, a chrome salt, preferably 100 to 300 lb. of bichromate of soda, is added, and the compound is thoroughly mixed with 1200 lb. of leather stock which has been separately shredded in a beater. In another method, 300 lb. of cellulose are converted into hydrocellulose by treatment with acid, and an emulsion is added containing 50 lb. of mineral oil, 75 lb. of resin, 25 lb. of fatty acid such as red oil, and 25 lb. of soda ash with water to render it sufficiently fluid. A precipitant, such as ammonia sulphate is added, and the resulting mass is thrown into 1200 lb. of leather stock in the beating-machine.
Patent GB-191214838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Firearms.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F41A15/16
Filed: 1912-02-08
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 14,838. Lake, W. E., [Officine di Villar Perosa]. Feb. 8. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block. - Relates to pivoted spring-pressed ejectors of automatic guns and consists in forming the ejector l with a rearward extension l<1> which can be manually turned into engagement with the breech-bolt A, Fig. 6, to hold the breech open when it is desired to recharge the magazine.
Patent GB-191215340-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Joining Elements to Tanks in Radiators and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS THOMAS HENRY
IPC: F28F9/08
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1913-08-01
Abstract: 15,340. Harris, T. H. July 1. Cooling water.-In radiators having elements A detachable individually or in groups, the header 3 is connected to the main tank bv an elbow 4 within which is a cone 5 engaging with a second cone 5<a> secured to the tank B, the whole being held by a screw 7. In a modification, the elbow is made in one piece and is coned to engage with the cone 5<a>, no first cone being used.
Patent GB-191219661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Massage Apparatus.
Inventor: MASCORD GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1912-08-28
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 19,661. Mascord, G. W. Aug. 28. Electric appliances.-In an electric massage appliance of the kind in which the two electrodes of a secondary circuit are mounted on a single handle or carrier, means are provided for varying the distance between the electrodes. In one form the electrodes a are attached to insulating blocks b slidably mounted on a rod c on the handle d, so that the electrodes are always in the same plane. In another form, they are fixed or pivoted on two pairs of arms, pivoted to the ends of the handle, so that they may be arranged in the same plane or at an angle to each other. In another form, they are carried by parallel links attached to the handle and provided with means for varying the distance between them. The induction coil may be mounted on one of the blocks b or on the handle. Strips of insulating material may be provided on the adjacent edges of the electrodes.
Patent GB-191223758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Regulating the Temperature of Liquids, Fluids or Solids.
Inventor: WEIGERT-STERNE LOUIS
IPC: G05D23/12
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-12-17
Abstract: 23,758. Sterne, L. Weigert-. Oct. 17. [Cognate Application, 26,661/12.] Thermometers.-A tube a, Fig. 1, containing mercury is connected by a capillary tube b with a Bourdon tube c having a pointer l, on the spindle of which is mounted a valve for controlling the supply of a heating or cooling medium in a thermostatic apparatus. The tube a may be of steel. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, the Bourdon tube has several convolutions, and the end is secured to a spindle 7 having an arm 8 connected with a sector to operate the pointer l.
Patent GB-191225166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Producing a Combustible Gaseous Mixture more particularly for use in High-speed Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROSENBERG AUGUSTUS
IPC: F02M21/00
Filed: 1912-11-02
Granted: 1913-12-02
Abstract: 25,166. Rosenberg, A. Nov. 2. Vaporizers, external. - Combustible gas is produced by the partial combustion of atomized liquid fuel in a limited supply of air under pressure. Fuel is drawn into a chamber 11 from a float chamber 26 by air from the reservoir 29, or is forced in by the pressure of the air, and partial combustion is started by a plug 23. The gases pass the baffles 24 and through the foraminous screen 25 and after admixture with air admitted through a valve 14 are led to the engine. The chamber 11 is fitted with a safety-valve 13. Water or steam may be admitted along with the fuel, and additional air may be drawn directly into the chamber 11.
Patent GB-191227796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Packing Lavatory Basins and like Goods for Shipment.
Inventor: JOHNSON STANLEY
IPC: B65D85/64
Filed: 1912-12-03
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 27,796. Johnson, S. Dec. 3. Packing lavatory basins &c. - Sanitary earthenware is packed in cases a of a size approximately equal to that of the nested articles, and light wooden frames or packing- strips b, f are provided to hold the articles out of contact.
Patent GB-191228596-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating the Speed of Aircraft.
Inventor: WIMPERIS HARRY EGERTON
IPC: G01P3/36
Filed: 1912-12-11
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 28,596. Wimperis, H. E., and Elphinstone, G. K. B. Dec. 11. Telescopic observations for measuring speed; differential speed indicators. - Means for enabling an aviator to ascertain his actual speed comprise a chart having lines which are caused to pass across his field of vision as he looks down at the earth beneath him, the speed of the lines being adjustable so as to make it agree with the apparent speed of objects on the earth. An observing-telescope a is combined with a clock-driven chart-disk f and a small inclined mirror c. To correct for altitude, the mirror c is adjusted according to the readings of an aneroid barometer so as to direct the line of vision upon points at different distances from the centre of the rotating chart. To this end the mirror c is mounted on an arm c<1> connected by a pin and slot and link d<Î> to a plunger d, which is spring-pressed against the cam-ring c, to which is fitted a pointer e' ranging over the aneroid m. The disk f is rotated by means of a friction-roller h which is driven from the clock-work and can be moved up and down its spindle i, so as to vary the speed of rotation of the disk f, by means of a fork k on a rack k<1> actuated by a pinion l and external milled head. In operation, before the start of the flight, the aneroid needle is adjusted to the pointer e<1>. To ascertain the speed at any time during flight, the pointer c' is moved around to the new position of the aneroid needle, thus adjusting the mirror c to read upon the correct part of the disk f. By means of the pinion l and roller h, the speed of the disk is then adjusted until the radial lines appear to move at the same rate as the objects passing across the field of view of the telescope. The speed is then read on a dial by an index hand attached to the pinion l.
Patent GB-191229654-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Mixing Gas with Air for Gas Furnaces.
Inventor: HOELLER WILHELM
IPC: F23D14/00
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 29,654. Hoeller, W. Dec. 27, 1911, [Convention date]. Atmospheric gas burners.-Gas and air are mixed for use in gaseous - fuel furnaces by directing concentric or alternate currents of gas and air against a diverging surface which projects towards the source of the currents and is inclined to them at such an angle, while the surrounding mixing-chamber is also so proportioned in its cross-sectional area that the currents are spread outwards and uniformly diffused in layers without any appreciable contraction or fluctuation of velocity. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, gas and air are respectively supplied through a corrugated nozzle b and the adjustable openings d of a chamber e against a spreader g located in a mixing-chamber c, the cross-section of which is increased towards its outlet in order to prevent the increasing temperature from affecting the velocity of the mixture. In a modification, the nozzle b is not corrugated. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), the mixing- chamber and supply nozzles may be of rectangular or other section, the wall g being then an inclined plane surface; and the air and gas supplies may be under pressure. In a modified arrangement for use with preliminarily-heated air and gas, the annular mixing-chamber is longer and has a contracted outlet. In another construction, a grating is provided at the outlet; while in a third form, a further supply of air is delivered beyond a grating into a second mixing-chamber, the currents of secondary air and gaseous mixture impinging in a number of alternately-arranged streams on a central wall. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191301063-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Treating Wood.
Inventor: DOYEN LOUIS
IPC: B27K5/02
Filed: 1913-01-14
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 1063. Doyen, L. Jan. 27, 1912, [Convention date]. Wood, treating with gases.-Wood for musical instruments, furniture, &c. is coloured by treating in a closed chamber with nitrogenperoxide vapours, which may be generated in the chamber by reaction between nitric acid and copper clippings.
Patent GB-191305209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Incandescent Lights.
Inventor: FULLER HORACE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1913-03-01
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 5209. Fuller, H. W. March 1. Battery lamps; holders; caps. - In a safety lamp for use in mines, gas-houses, and the like, a removable base 2, of metal covered with porcelain or other insulating - material, fits into the lantern casing and is provided with two pairs of springy arms for holding two lamps so that they are easily dislodged by a blow and the circuit interrupted. The lamps may be placed in separate circuits controlled by a switch to enable the remaining lamp to be used when the other is destroyed. In the arrangement shown, each lamp has an end contact 6 adjacent to a brass cap 7, from which passes an external wire 12 coiled around the tip 9 to form a second end contact; these engage respectively a cup 8 and an eye 10 terminating springy arms 3 bent up from the ends of the insulated circuit conductors. A series resistance may be included in one circuit to give a dim light.
Patent GB-191306184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: WEST CLIFTON
IPC: F42B10/14
Filed: 1913-09-12
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 6184. West, C. Sept. 12. Projectiles.-Relates to projectiles provided with extensible arms and fired from rifled fire arms for destroying air-ships, and consists (1) in making the arms screw or propeller shaped so as to offer little air resistance while the projectile rotates in its flight, and (2) in the manner of mounting the arms on the projectile. In Fig. 1, the arms c are pivoted to a plate e, which is fitted tightly over a rod f and sets back when the projectile is discharged so as to release the arms from notches j to allow them to extend out when the projectile leaves the gun. In Fig. 4, the arms c are directed rearwards from the plate e, and, after discharge, these parts take the position indicated in dotted lines. In Fig. 2, a spring plug n causes the arms c to extend out when the projectile is discharged, and then snaps in notches m and thus locks the arms in the extended position.
Patent GB-191308517-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Match Box and Cigarette or Cigar Box, or like Receptacle.
Inventor: GOVAN WILLIAM PEAT
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1913-07-16
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 8517. Govan, W. P., and Alexander, W. H. July 16. Fittings, internal.-To the flap C or other part of a cardboard or like box B for cigarettes or cigars is secured a match strip A, consisting of a piece of matchboard cut into thin strips a with their ends treated with igniting-material. A striking-surface G is provided apart from or on the strip A. The box B, when made up, is inserted into an outer case.
Patent GB-191308725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tie-plates for Railroads.
Inventor: LUNDIE JOHN
IPC: E01B9/36
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 8725. Lundie, J. Sept. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Chair p l a t e s ; chairs, securing to sleepers.-All the bearing-surfaces of a rail and a chair plate making its own seat in a sleeper of yielding material are normal to the line of thrust of a coned wheel. The lower face of the plate 11 comprises parallel stepped surfaces 15, joined by curves 16. The plate has a longitudinal arched camber so that the ends 21, 22 bite into the sleeper.
Patent GB-191314490-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Art of Gas Lighting.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
IPC: F17D3/16
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 14,490. Keith, J., and Keith, G. June 23. [Cognate Application, 19,206/13.] Gas supply.-In an incandescent gas lamp in which the gaseous mixture is burnt in a practically closed envelope of small dimensions, such as is described in Specification 1348/12, the walls of the envelope being composed of materials susceptible to the action of iron carbonyl and other impurities, the impurities are removed from the gas just before its admixture with air by subjecting the gas to an attemperated heating. In one construction, part of the gas pipe comprises a coil 1 arranged between the outer casing 6 and the flue 5 and in thermal contact with the latter, and the mantle is enclosed in a closely - fitting globe 9 of highly refractory material, such as fused silica. The burner is provided with an enlargement 7, for example as described in Specification 28,360/07, for enabling the gaseous mixture to be heated.
Patent GB-191314508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Heated Supplemental Air to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JOHNSON HENRY BRITTINGHAM
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 14,508. Johnson, H. B. June 23. Heating charge.-The supplementary air pipe 6 communicates at one end with the induction pipe 5, and at the other end has a casing 7 having edges with tongues fitting against the exhaust pipe 4. A valve 11, operated by a rod connected to a shaft on the steering- post of a motor-vehicle, adjusts the amount of supplementary air added to the mixture supplied by the carburettor.