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Patent GB-190912573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Actuated Musical Instruments.
IPC: G10F1/18
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 12,573. Hupfeld Akt.-Ges., L. June 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Stringed instruments; expression, controlling.- A stringed musical instrument, which may be played automatically or from a keyboard, comprises a number of violin-like instruments c, which are provided with resonators, arranged on pivots d and connected to pneumatics g carried by a box i, which is arranged within the annular bow b. When the pneumatic g collapses, the string or strings h are caused to move into contact with the bow b. Bellows k are adapted to actuate fingers o for stopping the strings. When the instruments are provided with several differently-tuned strings, each instrument is pivoted on a universal joint and is acted upon by two or more pneumatics, one of which is adapted to move it laterally and the others to rotate it about a longitudinal axis. To produce a pizzicato effect, a pneumatic s actuates a pivoted plucker u, which moves to an inoperative position on the return stroke. An intermittently-operated pneumatic, which is connected to the strings, is adapted to produce a tremolo effect.
Patent GB-190915506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Generating Gases.
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS
IPC: B01J7/02
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 15,506. James, T. July 3. Liquid raised up to solid.-An apparatus for generating gases by the reaction of a liquid reagent on a solid or liquid reagent is constructed entirely of glass. An upper receptacle d is intended to contain a liquid reagent, such as an acid. A pipe c leads from this receptacle to a vessel b intended to contain either a solid or a liquid reagent. A tap i on the gas-outlet pipe h, and a tap e on a pipe allowing access of air to the receptacle d, are used to control the generation.
Patent GB-190919914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Batteries.
Inventor: FULLER GEORGE
IPC: H01M2/16
Filed: 1909-08-31
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 19,914. Fuller, G. Aug. 31. Arrangement of LeclanchÚ cell. A porous receptacle consists of a cylinder 1 of cardboard, paper, &c., with an outer covering of buttercloth or other porous woven fabric, which is turned in over the ends of the cylinder. The cylinder is packed tightly with the depolarizer 4 round a central carbon 3, and is closed at its upper and lower ends by disks, which may he of card and wood respectively, sealed with bituminous cement.
Patent GB-190927720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop Valves.
Inventor: AULD JOHN
IPC: F16K39/02
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-11-29
Abstract: 27,720. Auld, J. Nov. 29. Lift valves; actuating valves. -A screwoperated lift valve a has a balancing-piston d arranged at the lower end of a hollow spindle b depending from the main valve. The valve spindle f is prevented from rotating by an arm j engaging one of the pillars k supporting the cross-head h carrying the nut g and is provided at its lower end with an auxiliary lift valve e adapted to engage a bridge-piece m to lift the valve, and to contact with a seat n on the upper end of the hollow spindle to control the supply of live steam to the balancing-piston.
Patent GB-191001752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cuspidors.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ELWOOD DONALD JAMES
IPC: A61J19/00
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 1752. Campbell, E. D. J. Jan. 24. Hinges readily separable about hinge pin.- Relates to hinges for spittoons. The member 13 has slots 15, 15<1> at right-angles, and the member 14 is formed as shown in Fig. 5. To separate the parts of the spittoon, the part 6 is moved horizontally through a right-angle and raised, whereupon the parts 16, 16' move through the slots 15<1>, 15 respectively.
Patent GB-191002474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Superheaters for Vertical Steam Generators.
Inventor: SUGDEN THOMAS
IPC: F22G1/00
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1911-02-01
Abstract: 2474. Sugden, T. Feb. 1. Coiled-tube superheaters; dampers for controlling superheaters. - In the up-take of a boiler is arranged a casing containing a set of superheater coils attached to headers formed on the side of the casing. The casing is without fixed baffles or divisions, but is provided with pivoted or sliding dampers. Fig. 2, shows the casing A containing the coils E in cross-section. The side of the casing is closed by a tube plate D on which are fixed boxes F, G forming inlet and outlet headers. Other arrangements are described with a single header divided into two compartments, or with one header so divided serving both for inlet and outlet and a second intermediate header. A pivoted damper H turned by a rod J is placed in the casing. Fig. 5, shows an arrangement provided with a sliding tubular damper R, which can be drawn up into a casing surrounding the flue by rods S and chains T.
Patent GB-191003121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process and Apparatus for Cooking Articles of Food.
Inventor: LAMPERT CARL
IPC: A47J39/00
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 3121. Lampert, C. Feb. 9, 1909, [Convention date]. Food, treating.-Meat, fish, poultry, &c. are cooked without the addition of fat, water, &c. The material m is placed in a grease-tight and water-tight bag k, sealed by a harmless adhesive such as flour and water, and placed on a removable grid r within an air-tight receptacle a, b, c, which is heated externally to 300-400‹ C. Parchment-like paper is a suitable material for the bag. The heated receptacle is made without solder of any kind, the bottom a and walls b being in one piece, and the sides c being secured by welding or by folded seams; it may be strengthened by a strap d, to which the cover g and a catch f may be secured.
Patent GB-191007301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HILL BARTON BERKLEY
IPC: B60C5/18
Filed: 1910-03-23
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 7301. Hill, B. B. March 23. Air tubes and chambers. - Relates to pneumatic tyres of the type described in Specifications 22,307/09 and25,330/09. The air-tube is formed externally with projecting collars 10, Fig. 1, and internally with chambers spaced by partitions m having air passages n. Circumferential bands 4 of leather, metal, or other material may be recessed into the airtube to take the driving stresses. Jackets and covers; tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-The bands 4 may be fitted loosely between the air-tube and the cover. The cover consists of leather sections w reinforced with metal x and fitted, if desired, between canvas layers z. Pads b of leather &c. may be arranged under the leather or like tread band e, which may be continuous but is preferably in lapped segments as shown. Tyre attachments to rims.-Radial clamping- bolts h are fitted at the junctions of the tread segments, and are arranged to pass through the partitions of the air-tube. The bolts may be replaced by flexible wires fitted with thimbles for the heads i.
Patent GB-191013207-A (GB)
Title: Means for Regulating Pressure in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN CLINTON
IPC: F22B37/42
Filed: 1910-05-31
Granted: 1911-05-31
Abstract: 13,207. Parker, J. C. May 31. Double-beat valves; actuating valves. - In order to maintain a steady pressure in a steamboiler, the steam-line is fitted with a weighted double-beat valve 10 fixed to a diaphragm 11, upon which the steam pressure in the boiler acts to open the valve. A by-pass 8, provided in the valve casing to allow steam to enter the line when the valve is closed, is controlled by a screw-down valve 12, and is fitted with a non- return hinged valve 14.
Patent GB-191015482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Cut Out Switches for Electric Tramway Systems and the like.
Inventor: WINTERHALDER ROBERT
IPC: B60L3/00
Filed: 1910-06-28
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 15,482. Winterhalder, R. June 28. Automatic circuit-breakers. - In protective arrangements for electric tramway systems and the like, automatic circuit-breakers are employed consisting of a pivoted arm 2, Fig. 1, carrying a contact brush 4 for the main circuit and having beyond the pivot an extension 7 engaging with the short arm of a bell-crank lever 12, which is held in position to keep the circuit-breaker closed by an energized solenoid 10 in a shunt connexion 24 preferably containing a resistance.
Patent GB-191016267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Silencing or Preventing Rattling of Window Sashes.
Inventor: TREVETT VICTOR
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1910-07-07
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 16,267. Trevett, V. July 7. Rattling of windows, preventing.-Relates to anti - vibration devices for vehicle and like windows of the kind comprising a spring- pressed lever carrying a roller bearing against the sash, the throw of the lever being adjusted by means of a screw. A two-armed lever d, pivoted in a casing a, is bifurcated at one end to receive a resilient roller e, the throw of the lever being limited and adjusted by a screw h, which bears against the other arm d' of the lever d.
Patent GB-191019435-A (GB)
Title: Strainer-insertion for Press-strainers, consisting of Several Parts.
Inventor: KOEBER GERMAN
IPC: B30B9/26
Filed: 1910-08-18
Granted: 1911-08-18
Abstract: 19,435. Koeber, G., and Koeber, R. Aug. 18. Fatty oils, extracting by pressure. A cage for an oil press, in which prismatic cakes are formed, consists of a number of segmental ribbed or channelled parts a, held together by bands b, forming a support or jacket for perforated strainer-plates d. The plates dare fixed to the jacket by bolts c, which can be unfastened from outside.
Patent GB-191020982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Oils for Lighting, Heating and other purposes.
Inventor: ROESCH EUGENE JACQUES
IPC: C10G32/02
Filed: 1909-10-21
Granted: 1910-12-21
Abstract: 20,982. Roesch, E. J., [Burchard, A. H.]. Oct. 21, 1909. Mineral oils, purifying.-Oils for lighting, heating, and power purposes are purified &c. by immersing in them one or more plates of zinc and one or more plates of copper, which are electrically connected. An appliance for treating the oil in the tank of a motor-car comprises zinc disks a and copper disks b mounted on a copper wire c, and separated from o n e another by disks of felt &c., the whole being enclosed in a reticulated casing g. According to the Provisional Specification, the oil-tank may be fitted with or composed of copper and zinc plates.
Patent GB-191028664-A (GB)
Title: Trouser Stretcher.
Inventor: DENNETT JAMES
IPC: A47G25/68
Filed: 1910-12-09
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 28,664. Dennett, J. Dec. 9. Trouser-stretchers. - The lower element of the clamping-member D of a trouser-stretcher is moved between side members A by means of levers E. The side members A are connected by a fixed clamping - member C and a fixed bar B.
Patent GB-191100269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilator Terminals and Chimney Cowls.
Inventor: GRIMSHAW JOE WILLIAM
IPC: F23L17/10
Filed: 1911-01-05
Granted: 1912-01-05
Abstract: 269. Grimshaw, J. W., and Mallalieu, R. T. Jan. 5. Chimney and ventilati n g - s h a f t tops. - Two double - conical tubes j, k, w h i c h have flared outer ends, and have their narrowest parts at n, p, are set in a casing a. The apparatus shown in Fig. 1 has a vane i and moves on ball bearings b, g, but may be locked by nuts h. A hit-and-miss regulator r and a drip conduit s are also fitted. A modification, Fig. 2, consists of tubes j, k, such as those described above, on a bend a. The part k is formed with openings q to permit the inlet and outlet of air.
Patent GB-191105613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Marking Out of Cloth for Clothing and the like by Perforated Lays or Templets.
Inventor: MARSDEN JAMES
IPC: A41H3/06
Filed: 1911-03-06
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 5613. Marsden, J. March 6. Cutting-out.-Lays or templets for cutting- out parts of garments, and comprising perforated outlines through which colouring- material is rubbed on to the material, are so adapted' and arranged that they may be used for cutting-out for stock sizes or for bespoke tailoring. The parts that may require varying in length in bespoke work are arranged longitudinally of the lay, and a slot having graduations is formed in the lay. to facilitate length variation. Those parts that require variation in width are arranged on the lay so as to be spaced apart and leave inlays, within the bounds of which auxiliary lines giving the required extension may be marked by hand upon the cloth after removal of the lay. Models or shapes of the various component parts of a set of garments are first cut out in cardboard and then arranged upon the lay so as to give the best economy in material consistent with the foregoing features. Their shapes together with the construction and check measurement lines 8, 36 are then outlined in crayon upon the lay, these marks being subsequently perforated through the material of the lay. In use, the upper parts only of those shapes that require lengthening or shortening, for example, 19, 35, are marked through the perforations on to the garment material. The necessary longitudinal adjustment of the lay is then made with the assistance of the scale slot 13 and the remainder of those shapes marked out. The construction and check measurement lines 8, 36 also appear upon the marked out material, and by their aid the cutter is enabled to make the required variations of the different parts in width and shape within the limits of the inlays, for example, 2, 3, 4. For cutting-out stock sizes, the lay is marked on to the garment material by unskilled labour without any adjustment.
Patent GB-191107315-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Weapon and Tool.
Inventor: MONDRAGON MANUEL
IPC: F41C27/04
Filed: 1911-03-23
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 7315. Mondragon, M. March 23. No Potent granted (Scaling fee not paid). Weapons combined with appliances other than smallarms.-Relates to bayonets or swords having a wide blade adapted to serve as a spade, and consists in forming the blade with a longitudinal rib b, Figs. 1 and 3,, on each side of which is a curved channel as shown in cross section in Fig. 3. Each edge of the weapon may be given a special-temper, -for cutting wood and wire respectively.
Patent GB-191107364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sextants and the like.
Inventor: BECKER LUDWIG
IPC: G01C1/10
Filed: 1911-03-24
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 7364. Becker, L. March 24. Fluid-friction vibration-dampers.-Consists in damping the vibrations of a pendulum by mounting above the fulcrum a vessel R formed with one or more horizontally arranged annular channels S partially filled with mercury or other liquid.
Patent GB-191110341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Subscriber's Instruments for Automatic Telephones.
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 1911-04-28
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 10,341. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. April 28. Automatic exchange apparatus. - Impulsesenders for automatic sub-stations are designed so that they can he operated from more than one position, either by mounting the instrument revolubly on a fixed base or by providing two or more number dials adapted to operate a common switching-device. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a pin Z on the instrument turns in a bearing B on a fixed base S. Means are provided to prevent the rotation of the instrument as a whole during the operation of the number dial F and also to limit the rotation of the instrument in either direction.
Patent GB-191113011-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shirts.
Inventor: SCHWIEGER CARL
IPC: A41B1/10
Filed: 1911-05-30
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 13,011. Schwieger, C. May 30. Shirts; stiffening, methods of.-The meeting edges b of a soft-fronted day shirt which buttons up all down the front, are stiffened by folding, insertions, hemming, &c. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 23,779/93and 11,756/00.
Patent GB-191114584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattings.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 1911-06-20
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 14,584. Justice, P. M., [Oakley, C. H.]. June 20. Mats.-A mat capable of being rolled is built up of rubber or like blocks a, Fig. 2, which are moulded around ribs b, Fig. 12, having looped ends c loosely surrounding rods d. The blocks a may be integrally connected in groups of two or more. The rods d at the sides of the mat may be covered by tubular pieces g of rubber, or tapered pieces, Fig. 5, may be arranged at the edges of the mat. Instead of arranging the blocks a in straight rows, they may be staggered, as shown in Fig. 7. The blocks a may have monograms or pieces of lead &c. let into them. The rods d may be made in sections joined together by links.
Patent GB-191115386-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Steam Accumulators.
IPC: F01K1/02
Filed: 1911-07-01
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 15,386. HarlÚ et Cie. July 22, 1910, [Convention date]. Exhaust, treating.-In a bell steam-accumulator, a part or the whole of the water usually employed as the liquid seal is replaced by oil.
Patent GB-191117577-A (GB)
Title: Weir and Flood Gate.
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 1911-08-02
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 17,577. Davey, H. Aug. 2. Sluice gates.-A combined weir and flood-gate is constructed so that it can be operated automatically or by hand. The gate, which is semicircular in section, is pivoted at E, Fig. 2, and has a hole open to the tail water. A float F is connected to a valve N so that, when the head water level falls, water passes through the chamber M and pipe E into the chamber A, air being expelled through the hole S, thus closing the gates. When the head water level rises, the valve N closes, and the water in A flows out through the small hole K, so that the gate is tilted and thus acts as a sluice. The gate may be weighted with water so as to be permanently nearly balanced, and it can then be moved by hand by means of a chain.
Patent GB-191124584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Fittings.
Inventor: HOLLICK WALTER JOHN
IPC: F21V21/26
Filed: 1911-11-06
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 24,584. Hollick, W. J. Nov. 6. Electroliers.-An electric-light fitting is provided with a rigid tube capable of vertical angular movement and carrying one or more electric lamps on each side of the point of suspension. The tube A, Fig. 2, may be provided with a bend a<1> in order to allow considerable inclination without the lampshade C coming into contact with it. In a modification, the lamps are hung from arms which are pivoted in the ends of the tube A and counterweighted so that they are always horizontal. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the tube A is suspended by two cords H, H' passing over pulleys and secured at H<2> to the ceiling. The tube A may be arranged to have motion in an horizontal plane.
Patent GB-191125149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Producing Copies of Hand-written and Typewritten Papers.
Inventor: MYATT JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B41L5/00
Filed: 1912-04-11
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 25,149. Myatt, J. W. April 11, 1912. Memorandum appliances.-Relates to manifolding-appliances of the kind in which superimposed folded strips and interposed copying- strips are mounted to move at right-angles across a writing-table. A coiled strip f, wound on rollers g, is mounted beneath the last copying-strip to receive a continuous record of the matter written on the folded strips b. The strips are held flat by means of clips &c. e.
Patent GB-191200983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Transmission Mechanism.
Filed: 1912-01-12
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 983. Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard & Levassor. March 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Controlling variable-speed and reversing gearing.- Means for operating change-speed gearing or reversing-gearing comprises a single lever 1, Fig. 1, which in one continuous movement disconnects a driving-clutch V, Fig. 2, then shifts and locks the gearing, and then lets the clutch V become engaged again. The lever 1, which is loose on a spindle 13, has an arm 7 connected by a link 8 to a toggle 9. The initial movement of the lever 1 to the left causes the toggle 9 to be depressed and a lever 11 to be thrust to the right. The lever 11 acting through the spindle 13 upon a clutch fork 12 disengages the clutch V. When the lever 1 is nearing its end position on the left, the toggle 9 becomes so far depressed that the lever 11 is pulled to the left and the clutch V brought again into action. In the middle part of its movement, the lever 1 operates a gear-changing fork 4. A bar 3, which slides to the left with the lever 1, has a recess l into which a locking-bolt 5 rises to release the fork 4. The right end k of the recess l next catches on a bolt 6 and imparts the required displacement to the fork 4. The bolt 6 then drops into a fixed recess 6<1>, and the bar 3 passing on locks the fork 4 fast. The application to motorboats is mentioned.
Patent GB-191209113-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Starting Internal Combustion Engines of Automobiles.
IPC: F02N9/04
Filed: 1912-04-18
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 9113. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., Remington, A. A., and Rowledge, A. J. April 18. Leakage, preventing.-In order to prevent leakage of air past a lift valve T the stem T<1> is separate from the valve and has a valve head t' seating on the easing.
Patent GB-191211993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Needle Guards for use on Sewing Machines.
Inventor: CAMPBELL EDWARD
IPC: D05B83/00
Filed: 1912-05-21
Granted: 1913-05-21
Abstract: 11,993. Campbell, E., and McCulloch, J. May 21. [Cognate Application, 26,327/12.] Sewing-machines; finger-guards. - A fingerguard is formed of two U-shaped wires 6, 7 secured to a small bracket 2 detachably secured to the presser-foot by the screw 5. The loop 6 is parallel with the line of feed, and the loop 7 as a whole is bent so as to have a U-shape in plan view also. The loops 6, 7 may be made of one piece of wire threaded through holes in the bracket. Provisional Specification 11,993/12 includes also a description of finger - guards which may be used on sewing - machines or punching or like machines constructed on the sewing-machine principle. Such guards may be formed on the presser-bar by vertical projections which may be solid or of skeleton form or may consist of one or more U-shaped loops attached to a bracket secured on the presserbar. Specifications 3506/83, 1396/04, 17,094/05, and 21,842/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191214382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: CAREW JAMES
IPC: F23H3/02
Filed: 1912-06-19
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 14,382. Carew, J. June 19. Fire-bars; fire-bridges.-The fire-bars of a marine-boiler or other furnace are turned upwards at the rear and form a fire-bridge in conjunction with a special bearer. The bearer comprises a vertical part E, Fig. 1, on to which the fire-bars are hooked and a horizontal flange G which forms a support for the bars near the bend. Air is admitted to the space enclosed between the two parts of the bearer by holes I. Each fire-bar may be in one piece or in two or more pieces connected, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, so as to be selfsupporting. The joint may, however, rest on a bearer. An air passage M may extend from a point on the lower face near the front end of the bar to the rear end. The side bars of the grate are shaped throughout their length to fit the corrugations of the flue.