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Patent GB-191024857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Protecting the Bases of Posts.
Inventor: KONOPINSKI VALENTINE
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1910-10-26
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 24,857. Konopinski, V. Oct. 26. Posts are protected at the ground line by surrounding them with a sleeve bedded in a flange of concrete or the like. The sleeve 10 is built up of iron plate &c., and is bolted to the post as at 11, and the space between the pole and the sleeve may be filled in with pitch or the like and packing-pieces 12 held by short screws 13 may be introduced. Small posts 15 of concrete or of wood are forced into the ground round the base 16, and concrete 14 or the like is poured round to form a flange which firmlv attaches itself to the sleeve 10 and the reinforcing - wires 17 in the posts 15. Reinforcing - pieces 18, 19 may be bedded in the flange. The posts 15 may be made of wood, or may be omitted.
Patent GB-191025676-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Speed Indicators suitable for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MORELL WILHELM
IPC: G01P3/18
Filed: 1910-11-04
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 25,676. Morell, W. Nov. 4. Damping-arrangements for indicating-apparatus.-In centrifugal speed indicators, the movements of a grooved pulley g, derived from the centrifugal ring e, are transmitted to the pointer spindle through resilient abutments to absorb slight vibrations. The pulley g rocks a lever i provided with a coiled spring, the ends n of which embrace a pin m on a toothed sector l gearing with the pointer-spindle pinion o. A damping-fly z is also provided.
Patent GB-191027887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: BRYANT FREDERICK
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 1910-11-30
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 27,887. Bryant, F., and B r y a n t, F. Nov. 30. Ladder escapes. - A ladder a formed of a number of sections jointed together is wound upon a reel b of square cross-section mounted in a case or cover c outside a building. When the ladder is unwound by means of gearing h, i connected to a handle j inside the building, it forms a rigid ladder extending to the ground.
Patent GB-191029164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knives adapted for Tapping Indiarubber and other Latex-yielding Trees.
Inventor: PAPE FREDERIC AUGUSTUS GEORGE
IPC: A01G23/12
Filed: 1910-12-15
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 29,164. Pape, F. A. G. Dec. 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cutting - appliances.-A tool for tapping india-rubber and other latex-yielding trees consists of a sheet of steel a cut and stamped so as to form a number of blades d projecting approximately at right-angles to the surface thereof ; the tips of the blades, which are preferably arranged in staggered rows, are bent upwards and sharpened at d'. The plate a is bent transversely to suit the trees operated upon, and a handle c is fixed between end angles b. The plate a is reinforced by bending or crimping the edges a<1> and wires may be enclosed within the curled edges; or the plate may be rolled so as to comprise strips of different thicknesses, the blades being formed from the thinner portions. The depth of the cut is adjusted by means of set-screws f.
Patent GB-191029273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Blocks or Plates.
Inventor: BACIGALUPI ANGELO EMANUELE
IPC: B41C3/06
Filed: 1910-12-16
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 29,273. Bacigalupi, A. E. Dec. 16. Printing-surfaces.-Printing-plates are made of an incombustible composition composed of from 50 to 70 per cent of cellulose acetate, from 20 to 40 per cent of a mixture of tetrachloroethane and pentachloroethane, and from 5 to 10 per cent of alcohol; benzol, or other solvent. The composition is rolled or moulded into plates, and an intaglio printing-surface for producing any desired article, say lace, is made by pressing the lace against the plate when softened by heating; or a relief printing-surface is made by pressing the plates against a suitable matrix. The composition may be coloured, and printing- plates made therefrom may be backed with reinforcing-layers of any suitable material to permit their application to a cylinder.
Patent GB-191105847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Issuing Check-discs.
Inventor: MARCH EDWARD
Filed: 1911-03-08
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 5847. March, E. March 8. Tokens, issuing and registering number of.- In a check-issuing machine for theatres, means is provided for locking the check about to be issued against abstraction and the register-wheel against overthrow. The check b about to be issued rests in engagement with a tooth a<2> of the registering-mechanism, and a pawl h is provided to engage and lock the tooth and with it the check. The pawl carries a roller j', which is engaged by a cam n upon a slide k when the ejector c is drawn back so that a cross-piece c<1> thereon engages a shoulder p on the slide, the register and check being then free for operation until the subsequent check approaches the position shown in Fig. 1, whereupon the cross-piece c<1> engages a second shoulder o or the slide k so as to release the pawl h and allow it to spring into locking position again.
Patent GB-191107525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chain Gearing.
IPC: F16H7/06
Filed: 1911-03-25
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 7525. Coventry Chain Co., and Hill, A. S. March 25. Grant of Patent refused. Chain gearing in which the power is transmitted backwards and forwards any suitable number of times between two parallel lines of shafts A, Z and H, Y is mounted in bearings in a casing B, the whole constituting a compact speed-reducing mechanism. The drive passes through the shaft A, H, Z, Y in order.
Patent GB-191118071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casters.
Inventor: DISS ALBERT BENJAMIN
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1911-08-09
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 18,071. Diss, A. B. June 21, [Convention date]. Ferrules or tips. - In a castor detachably secured to the base-plate of the mount for a tubular leg, this base-plate is provided with smooth projections on which the leg can slide when the castor is removed. The mount is secured to the base-plate by upsetting its edges, and the plate is strengthened by corrugating it. The smooth projections O bulge below the upset edges M of the mount L. Ears K at the corners of the base-plate H keep it against the bottom edges of the mount.
Patent GB-191121550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Fireplaces.
Inventor: SHORLAND FRANK HERBERT
IPC: F24B1/183
Filed: 1911-09-30
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 21,550. Shorland, F. H. Sept. 30. Kitchen - range and like boilers. - A back boiler b for a fire-place has a vertical flue c and an overhanging incline b<1> as shown.
Patent GB-191122632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Containing Tobacco.
Inventor: KEVIS JAMES HENRY
IPC: A24F25/02
Filed: 1911-10-13
Granted: 1912-02-22
Abstract: 22,632. Kevis, J. H. Oct. 13. Internal fittings.-A receptacle a for tobacco is provided with a perforated conical hollow portion d open at the lower end to the atmosphere and projecting into the tobacco. The part d is supported upon or formed in one with an annular disk c having on its periphery projections c<1> which engage in grooves in the sides of the receptacle. Perforated disks h may be supported on the part d. For moistening the tobacco, plugs of moistened absorbent material may be placed in the part d, the lower end being then closed by a stopper.
Patent GB-191122821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-moistening Apparatus.
Inventor: PROETT CARL HEINRICH
IPC: F24F6/06
Filed: 1911-10-16
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 22,821. Pr÷tt, C. H. Oct. 16. Moistening.-A vertical, portable, self-contained, air-moistening apparatus, of the kind in which liquid to be sprayed is raised to an horizontally - rotating distributing - disk from a vessel a underneath, is provided with air shafts e which pass through the bottom of the vessel and are surrounded by the liquid therein, the air to be be-moistened being drawn in by vanes d arranged on the under side of the disk. In the form shown, the disk is provided in known manner with a cell-ring f having small rebound plates g, and is mounted on the air shafts. The water is raised by a rotary pump h, the delivery being regulated by a device k.
Patent GB-191123305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Penstocks.
Inventor: JONES WALTER
IPC: F16K3/30
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 23,305. Jones, W. Oct. 23. Sluice gates and the like.-In a penstock nf the type in which a sliding piece B is adjusted over the sluice opening A, a bent lever C, pivoted at D to the sliding piece, is employed to engage in notches F on the frame. When the penstock is closed, the lever E rests on the heel - plate H, and, by pulling the handle C to the right, it acts as a lever to start the raising of the disk.
Patent GB-191127787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filler-caps for Acetylene Generators, Petrol Tanks and the like.
Inventor: ODERY ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F16K15/00
Filed: 1911-12-11
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 27,787. Odery, R. W., and Campbell, J. Dec. 11. Tanks.-A valve E of cone, bell, or other suitable shape is suspended in the air inlet of the filler-cap of an acetylene generator, petrol tank, or other receptacle for liquid so as to prevent loss of liquid by splashing. The airinlet may take the form of an open-ended tube B, Fig. 1, in which the valve is suspended from a cross-pin C, and, as a further precaution, the upper end F of the tube may be closed, and an air inlet H provided at the side.
Patent GB-191128145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Peat Fuel or Coke, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: PRIOLEAU WILLIAM LOUIS ST JULI
IPC: C10F5/02
Filed: 1911-12-14
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 28,145. Prioleau, W. L. St. J., and Prioleau, J. R. H. Dec. 14. Peat, preparing.- Peat after being disintegrated, preferably in a machine of the type described in Specification 28,146/11, [Class 59, Grinding, crushing &c.], is (1) heated at a temperature of 100-120 C. to remove about half of its water. (2) briquetted immediately under moderate pressure, (3) cooled and dried in a current of moist air at about 35 C., and (4) optionally coked. An apparatus for carrying out these operations consists of a heating-chamber E, Fig. 2, through which the peat is conveyed on two bands R<1>, R<2> to a briquette press Sand thence to a number of drying sheds J', Fig. 1, arranged on opposite sides of the chamber E; a range of coke ovens O<1> is placed near the chamber. The floor of the chamber E may be heated by a flue H in communication with the main oven flue G or an auxiliary furnace F, or with both sources of heat. The flue H is connected to a number of flues I<1> beneath the sheds, leading to two chimneys L<1>, L<2>. The sheds J<1> are also heated internally by moist air drawn from the chamber' E through two pipes M<1>, M<2>; the moisture-laden air being withdrawn through the conduit N' and exit pipe N by means of a fan P a high chimney shaft or otherwise. The briquettes remain in the sheds for several days until they contain from 2 to 10 per cent of water. The ovens 0' are of the ordinary beehive type having sloping floors over which the viscous by-products descend to a discharge pipe Q. Each oven communicates through a damper-regulated opening with the main flue G. A portion of the oven gases may be led to a gas-purifier V<1>, V<2> and thence to a gas-holder W adapted to supply a gas-engine X, which may supply power and electricity. A gas-producer U connected to the purifier and gas-engine and using peat, is adapted to provide power before coking is commenced. According to the Provisional Specification, the temperature of the sheds may be 60 C., and a fan may be provided to supply heated air to the chamber E.
Patent GB-191200866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing-frames with Detachable Roller Covers.
Inventor: BASLER AUGUST
IPC: D01H5/56
Filed: 1912-01-11
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 866. Basler, A. Jan. 11. Guards, controlling.-An interlocking connexion between the roller covers and the belt-fork of a drawing-frame for fibres comprises a rod S, Fig. 4, extending the whole length of the machine, and a series of levers H, one pivoted near the end of each cover D, through which its hooked end passes as shown. The rod S has a notch e and a projection for each lever H, and is moved along with the belt-fork in such a way that, when the belt is on the fast pulley, the covers are all locked by the tilting of the levers S effected by the projections s. When the belt is on the loose pulley, the notches are opposite the levers H, and the covers may be removed.
Patent GB-191204640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Superheating Tubes for Locomotive and other Boilers and Steam Generators.
Inventor: HOWELL SAMUEL EARNSHAW
IPC: F22G7/02
Filed: 1912-02-24
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 4640. Howell, S. E. Feb. 24. Fire-tubes, arrangements of superheating- tubes in. - A U-sliaped superheating-tube inserted in an unenlarged fire-tube E is made D-shape in cross-section, the flat sides being placed close together so as to leave an annular space G between the superheating-tube and the fire-tube. Supports F resting on the bottom of the fire-tube are secured between the branches of the U-tube. The bend D is formed by shaping and welding together the ends of the limbs B, C. Specifications 20,379/00 and 10,910/08 are referred to.
Patent GB-191205973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tents.
IPC: E04H15/14
Filed: 1912-03-09
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 5973. Piggott, H., and Piggott Bros. & Co. March 9. [Cognate Application, 10,773/12.] Tents.-The roof canvas c is secured at the upper edges to crossbars c suspended from the ridge pole b by chains (I so as to form a ventilation aperture which is covered by a canopy or ridge canvas g secured to ropes between the outer ends of the cross - bars. The ventilation apertures can be closed by loose flaps j, secured to the roof canvas by cords &c. The ends of the cross - bars may be curved as shown in Fig. 3, and the aperture may be adjusted by moving rings i at the lower edge of the ridge canvas into engagement with notches k in the cross-bar, or the curvature may be reversed and the upper edge of the roof cover e may be adjustable. The cross-bar may be formed in two parts hinged together at 7, Fig. 6, and may be raised at the centre by a cord o passing over a pulley p for the purpose of closing the ventilation apertures. On releasing the cord o, the weight of the roof canvas opens the ventilation slits. An additional opening-cord q may be provided. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, the cross-bar is provided with two hinged joints l. Instead of notching the cross-bars, they may be perforated to receive pins for retaining rings attached to the roof canvas in position.
Patent GB-191206359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
IPC: E05B67/10
Filed: 1912-03-14
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 6359. Schroeder, C. F., [Firm of]. Feb. 1, [Convention date.]. Keyhole curtains.-The barrel b of a lock for receiving a flat key is stamped from a strip of sheet metal in such a manner as to form side lugs c, c<1> pressed together to form a slot for the key. The ends of the barrel are bent at right-angles to the lugs c, c<1> to form disks f, f<1>, which are slotted at d and formed cup-shaped to serve as bearings for the barrel in the sides of the casing. In a modified construction, cylindrical end parts are formed in the stamping process, and the middle of the barrel is pressed inwards to form the side lugs c, c<1>.
Patent GB-191206431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Bowls or Pots Employed for Growing Plants.
Inventor: SHORTER COLLEY AUSTIN
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1912-03-15
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 6431. Shorter, C. A. March 15. Plants, supporting; flowers and plants, pots and the like for growing.-Bowls, vases, pots, &c. for growing plants are provided with sockets close to the inner side to receive sticks or rods for supporting the stems or flowers of the plants. The sockets may be integral with the bowls, and may each be formed to support several parallel or inclined sticks. Fig. 3 shows an earthenware socket b provided with a hook e for supporting it in the bowl a. Fig. 4 shows a metal socket b formed in one with a spring clip f. The metal may be bent as shown in full lines, or may be extended and bent as shown in broken lines with two holes c in alinement. The sockets may fit into indentations in the metal, glass, earthenware, or other bowls.
Patent GB-191207974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Melting and Supplying Material for Purposes of Sealing.
Inventor: RINK ERNST FRIEDRICH OTTO
IPC: B43M1/00
Filed: 1912-04-02
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 7974. Rink, E. F. O. June 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Sealing.-In a sealing-apparatus, the receptacle c, Fig. 1, in which the wax is melted, is provided with a spout-like pouring-passage e, alongside which, by means of a gas-discharge passage f, the heated gases from a lamp i in the heating-chamber d are arranged to pass in order to prevent the accumulation of solidified wax in the pouring-passage e. A shield g is arranged at the mouth of the pouring-passage to prevent the molten wax from running into the discharge passage f. The spirit or like lamp i is attached to the heating-chamber d by means of projections r, Fig. 3, on the lamp reservoir, which are passed through slots in a ledge s in the heating-chamber after the manner of a bayonet-joint, a spring nose t on the reservoir engaging behind a pin u on the ledge s so as to lock the lamp in position when suitably rotated. The name is regulated by means of an internally-threaded sleeve n adapted to screw up and down on external threads on the guide m for the wick, a stop q being provided to limit the extent of the movement.
Patent GB-191212827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bassinettes and the like.
Inventor: HEADLEY FREDERICK HAGGER
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 1912-05-31
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 12,827. Headley, F. H. May 31. Cradles.-In a perambulator of which the body portion can be removed to serve as a cradle, oppositely movable hinged struts b are provided to serve as supports for the body either upon the floor or upon the vehicle underframe. The struts are locked in the vertical position by hinged stays c.
Patent GB-191214602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastening Devices for Windows and the like.
Inventor: BLYTHE ADAIR DOUGLAS
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1912-06-22
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 14,602. Blythe, A. D., and Stroud, H. June 22. Catches, gravity; catches, yielding to pressure. - A window sash or like fastener, of the type described in Specification 28,111/11, has a catch b slidably pivoted to a frame a on the lower sash c, and adapted, after being automatically forced into engagement with the bracket h on the upper sash i, to be locked by a trigger m sliding in a groove or slot in the frame a. When disengaged, the trigger m is held out of action by the lug n thereon resting on the shoulder q of the catch b, which may alternatively be turned right back to rest upon the tail of the trigger m.
Patent GB-191216666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Card Index Files.
Inventor: POLE WILLIAM
IPC: B42F17/00
Filed: 1912-07-17
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 16,666. Pole, W. July 17. Boxes; cards. - In index files of the type in which the cards are placed vertically packwise in a case in a particular position with respect thereto, the cards a and case care bevelled at one side so that the cards can face only in one direction and can be placed in any order relatively to one another. A space on the cards, such as b, bears advertisements.
Patent GB-191216778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Balling Slivers of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: BOWER JOSEPH
IPC: D01G9/00
Filed: 1912-07-18
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 16,778. Bower, J., and Bower, S., [trading as Standard Engineering Co.], and Colburn, R. July 18. Stop-motions.-In sliver-balling apparatus the mechanism is stopped, when a certain length of sliver has been wound, by the engagement of a projection on a change-wheel 0, driven by a change-wheel N on a shaft M driven by worm gearing from the shaft B, with a projection P<1> on a knock-off bar R, which is released to throw the belt from the fast to the loose pulley. The bar R is normally held against the action of a spring R<2> by a projection R<1> thereon engaging a notch in the frame. The bar may be released, when the ball has attained a certain diameter, by an adjustable projection P<2> carried by the casting H, over which the sliver passes and which is pushed away from the spindle E<1> as the winding proceeds. The bar may be returned to its normal position by a hancllever P<3>, having a notch engaging a pin P‹ on the bar, and the lever carries a bowl P<4>, by which the bar may be released and the machine stopped when desired.
Patent GB-191217343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Igniting Blasting Fuses.
Inventor: LOHMEYER ADELBERT
IPC: F42B3/10
Filed: 1912-07-25
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 17,343. Lohmeyer, A. July 25. Blasting-fuses. - Relates to igniters comprising a tube a intended to fit over the end of the fuse, a friction cap c, and a wire b as described in Specification 15,885/97. According to the invention, (1) a paper or other cylinder d is attached to the end of the wire b to serve as a closing-plug for the tube a when the igniter is not in use, and as a handle for pulling on the wire after the igniter has been inserted-over the fuse and the wire straightened out; and (2) a metal clip e is provided at the mouth of the tube a to secure it to the fuse.
Patent GB-191221940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Razors.
Inventor: SHEPPARD WILLIAM DART
IPC: B26B21/20
Filed: 1912-09-26
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 21,940. Sheppard, W. D. Sept. 26. Razors, safety. An e l l i p t i c a l blade is clamped between a similarly-shaped guard and cover-plate and held parallel to the handle as shown in Fig. 6. The guard has apertures for the positioning-studs of the clamp, and a tubular extension f<3> to receive the screwed stud h on the cover-plate, which is secured by the nut m. The handle is preferably screwed into a boss k<1> on the tubular extension of the guard.
Patent GB-191224303-A (GB)
Title: Foldable Card-board or Wooden Boxes.
Inventor: ADAM HELENE
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1912-10-24
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 24,303. Adam, H. Oct. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Folding boxes; lids and covers.-The parts of foldable cardboard or wooden boxes are connected by means of spring buttons. When the lid is secured to the body by these means, horseshoe-shaped incisions are made in the sides to facilitate the fastening, as shown in Fig. 5. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 18,016/08, 22,646/00, 446/03, 17,823/04, 17,825/04, 6817/10, and 16,382/11.
Patent GB-191227431-A (GB)
Title: Moisture Conserving Receptacle.
Inventor: LOORAM MATTHEW MICHAEL
IPC: A24F25/02
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 27,431. Looram, M. M. Nov. 28, 1911, [Convention date]. Hygrometric apparatus.-Moisture conserving receptacles which may be used for tobacco are constructed so that the degree of moisture may be ascertained and additional moisture supplied without removing the cover. The exterior walls are glazed as at 7, but at some part either in the wall or as shown in Fig. 2 in the cover 6, there is provided an unglazed moisture-absorbent portion 8 with its outer face 9 exposed to the atmosphere, the shade of this earthenware surface providing an indication of the degree of moisture within the receptacle. A flange may be provided for retaining water poured on the portion 8 and for receiving a cap 11. The cover 6 is provided with a rubber band 12 forming an air-tight seat. In one form, a depending flange on the cover fits into a groove in the body 5 provided with a suitable packing.