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Patent GB-191204605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shirts.
Inventor: SHAW WALTER DOUGLAS
IPC: A41B7/04
Filed: 1912-02-23
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 4605. Shaw, W. D. Feb. 23. Shirt cuffs.-Shirts are provided with cuff bands 2 which have an open fold adapted to receive the end of a detachable cuff 4 and are so shaped that the central portions of the band extend over the central portion of the cuff, Three press or stud fastenings 5, in the positions shown in Fig. 1, secure the cuff. Reversible cuffs may be used.
Patent GB-191204753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Tube Boilers.
IPC: F22B21/12
Filed: 1912-02-26
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 4753. Stirling Boiler Co., and Constantine, E. G. Feb. 26. Water-tube boilers; partitions, internal.-In a boiler comprising upper drums and one or more lower drums, a lower drum is fitted with a longitudinal partition which intersects the drum along a line on opposite sides of which the tubes of the central bank are connected to the drum. The partition, which may be fixed or hinged, and may be flat or curved, constrains the water to flow upwards in the rear tubes of the central bank and down the front tubes, thus lengthening the path of travel of the water before entering the tubes immediately over the furnace. Fig. 2 shows the partition G fitted to a boiler having three upper drums and one lower drum. A baffle F<1> may be provided between the tubes H, I.
Patent GB-191205206-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Covering for Electric Cables.
Inventor: BEAVER CHARLES JAMES
IPC: H01B7/18
Filed: 1912-03-01
Granted: 1912-05-30
Abstract: 5206. Beaver, C. J., and Claremont, E. A. March 1. Armouring cables. - A protective covering for electric cables is constructed by braiding, weaving, or laying up spirally upon the insulated cable, whip cord, or strips of leather or other hard non-metallic material A with cords or strips of more elastic material B, such as yarns, softened leather, or rubber, interspaced to fill up the gaps that would otherwise occur between the hard cords or strips.
Patent GB-191205441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bi-focal Lenses and Apparatus for their Manufacture.
Inventor: NEWBOLD HARRY
IPC: B24B13/00
Filed: 1912-03-04
Granted: 1913-03-04
Abstract: 5441. Newbold, H., and Williams, W. R. March 4. Spectacle lenses.-Bifocal lenses are made with their lower members of elliptical or like form.
Patent GB-191208295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for the Manufacture of Cut Nails, Tacks and the like.
Inventor: LLOYD JOHN PERCY
IPC: B21G3/32
Filed: 1912-04-06
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 8295. Lloyd, J. P. April 6. Cutting nails; forging-dies.-The nipper' a for holding the cut nail-blank during heading is mounted between two adjustable pivots d, d<1>, one of which is mounted in a plate g which can be removed from the machine without affecting the adjustment of the pivots. The cam-operated pusher i for operating the nipper is also constructed so as to be readily removable from the machine.
Patent GB-191208421-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Condensation Products from Indigo, its Homologues and Substitution Products.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
IPC: C09B7/02
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 8421. Imray, O., [Soc. of Chemical Industry in Basle]. April 9. [Addition to 29,368/10.] Indigo derivatives.-Condensation products are obtained by treating indigo or its homologues or substitution products with an arylacetic acid halide, such as phenylacetic acid chloride or a homologue or substitution product thereof; diluents or condensing-agents may be used in the process. According to examples, products are obtained from phenylacetic acid chloride and indigo, 7:7<1>-dimethylindigo, 5:5<1>- dibromindigo, or 5:7:5<1>:7<1>-tetrabromindigo. Mono-, penta-, or hexa-bromindigo, mono- or di-chlorindigo, or 5:7:5<1>:7<1>- or 4:5:4<1>:5<1>- tetrachlorindigo are also specified as parent materials. The sulphonic acids obtained by . sulphonating these products are acid wool dyes.
Patent GB-191210341-A (GB)
Title: Hand Stripping Card.
Inventor: MIDGLEY HERBERT
IPC: D01G15/76
Filed: 1912-05-01
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 10,341. Midgley, H. May 29, 1911, [Convention date]. Carding-engines.-A hand stripping-card comprises teeth A on a leather backing B, and a base D, preferably of leatheroid, fibroid, or other flexible material. The base and backing are curved as shown, and bound together at the edges by a clip E preferably made in one piece, portions e<1>, Fig. 4, engaging the top of the base, and teeth e<2> the leather backing. A handle F, preferably hollow, has a broad portion which reinforces the base and is attached thereto by a rivet f and by shoulders f<6> which prevent the handle from rising away from the card, the clip being cut away at f<5> for the shoulders, thereby preventing endlong movement. A rib f<2> gives strength to the handle. Two such ribs may be provided, preferably with a recess between the ribs for the finger.
Patent GB-191210539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Telephone Systems.
IPC: H04Q1/32
Filed: 1912-05-03
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 10,539. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. May 3. Automatic exchange systems.-A sub-station number dial is set by hand and restored to normal position electromagnetically by impulses from the exchange, the transmission of these impulses being started by a momentary opening of the line-circuit by a contact h, which is moved to the right when the numberdial has been set, and stopped by a second momentary opening of the contact h, which is moved back to the left when the number-dial regains its normal position. The supply of either continuous or intermittent current to the sub-station is controlled by relays A, B of an impulse set UR, and the same relays control the supply of impulses to exchange selectors, such as GW. The operations for a single digit are as follows: When subscriber F takes his instrument off its hook, his preliminary selector VW connects him to an idle impulse set UR, the relay A of which is energized over contact 1, winding 2, line-wires a, b, contact 3, and inductance Dr. The relay A energizes a slow-release relay V and a relay U, and locks itself at contact 4 so as to be independent of contact 1, which is opened by the relay U. The subscriber sets his number dial, which thereupon moves the contact h to the right. The momentary opening of the line-circuit thus produced de-energizes the relay A. The relay U is thus cut out, but, owing to its being short-circuited at contact 9. it holds up its armature for a moment, so that a circuit is closed for the relav B from interrupter G, over spring 12, winding 11, and contacts 10, 8. The relay B becomes energized, and, as soon as the interrupter G has passed from spring 12 to spring 17, a circuit is closed through relays A, B and the substation magnet C, over spring 17, winding 13, contact 18, line-wire b, magnet C, contact h, line-wire a, winding 2, and contact 14. Relays A, B are now kept energized by alternate closure of the above circuit over spring 17 and of a circuit over springs 12 and windings 11, 15. The magnet C in the first of these circuits causes the number-dial to return to normal position, and the vertical magnet H of the selector GW is energized at alternate moments over spring 12 and a contact of the relay A<1>, which is energized over contacts 19, 20 as long as both relays A, B are energized. The impulse which finally restores the number-dial to normal position is prematurely interrupted by the opening of the contact h, which is moved back automatically to the left, so that the relays A, B are de-energized. The relay A<1> thereupon transfers the supply of impulses from the vertical magnet H to the rotary magnet D, which rotates the selector in search of an idle line in known manner.
Patent GB-191212598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gasoline Filters.
Inventor: PORT CHARLES AUGUST
IPC: B01D35/00
Filed: 1912-05-28
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 12,598. Port, C. A., O'Neal, J. E., Motz, D. E., and Edmisten, S. E. May 28. Bag filters; decanting and settling.-Apparatus for filtering and separating water from gasolene for use in carburettors of internal-combustion engines, comprises a glass cylinder 1 held between a shoulder 4 of a water-receptacle B and a flanged cover 2 by bolts 3. The receptacle B comunicates with a supplementary waterchamber C. The gasolene outlet pipe E is adjustable vertically, and carries a filter F of wire-gauze and chamois leather, and a sheetmetal filter-guard G. The filter is protected by a shield F<a>. Gasolene enters at 11 and fills all the chambers. Water settling to the lower chambers displaces gasolene, which is ultimately discharged through the pipe E. Drain-cocks are provided at 12, 13, and an air-valve at 14. The chamber C may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191215026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wind Gauges.
Inventor: LAMANT JOSEPH
IPC: G01P5/04
Filed: 1912-06-27
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 15,026. Lamant, J. July 11, 1911, [Convention date]. Measuring - apparatus. - Two metal cups g, secured together back to back, are attached to one end of a lever 4 pivoted at 5 in a frame 1. A pin 6 at the other end of the lever passes through a slot 10 in a pointer 3 which moves over a dial 2 to indicate the velocity of the wind. The pin 6 also passes through a slot 7 in a spring 8 which resists the motion of the lever. Specification 3131/12, [Class 97 (ii), Surveying &c. instruments], is referred to.
Patent GB-191216008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves of the Straight-through and Parallel Type.
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM LAURENCE
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 16,008. Young, W. L. July 9. Sliding valves; actuating.-Relates to sliding valves of the type having two parallel faces. and consists in mounting and guiding the two valve faces or members d in a tubular carrier c and providing toggle-links e, f engaging directly with the valve members and with the bottom of the valve casing to force the valve members tightly against their seatings in the final closing movement. The links may be hinged to the valve members by pins p or may simply engage in sockets therein, and the ends of the links which project beyond the joint r may engage with a projection k on, or attached to, the bottom of the casing, or may slide on the flat bottom of the casing.
Patent GB-191216248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: KELLY GEORGE BRADFORD
Filed: 1912-07-11
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 16,248. Kelly, G. B. July 11. Wind instruments; player-pianos; actions; tune-sheets. - A piano and organ are operated independently or in conjunction from a single tracker-bar, there being three sets of ducts 15, 16, 17, which lead to the actions controlling the piano and the two sections of the organ. The piano ducts 15 are spaced for 88- note music sheets, while the organ ducts 16, 17 are staggered and are spaced for 58-note music sheets. As shown in Fig. 2, in the organ music sheets the slots engaging the ducts 16, 17 are made continuous and discontinuous respectively, so as to be readily distinguishable. When the piano is being played alone, the ducts 15 are connected by a valve 19, 20 to the pneumatics 10, which are mounted in a suction chamber exhausted by treadle-operated bellows in the usual way. When the organ is to be played, the valve 19, 20 is moved to the right to disconnect the pneumatics 10 from the ducts 15, and the tracker-box 12, after being closed airtight by a sliding glass door 13, is supplied with compressed air from power-operated bellows 24 by opening a valve 85. The great and swell organs are shown at 30, 31. The valves 35 of the reed-chambers 33 are controlled by primary and secondary pneumatics 77, 82, 43. The connexions include a channel-board 48 with chambers 49 ... 53 to which compressed air can be admitted to seat purses 59 &c. This device serves for transposing the connexions of the tracker-ducts 17, 16 with the two sections of the organ. When compressed air is admitted to the chambers 51, 53, the upper row of ducts 17 controls the great organ 30, and the middle row 16 controls the swell organ 31, while the reverse connexions are effected by admitting compressed air to the chambers 50, 52. The valve 19, 20 in its right-hand position connects the piano pneumatics 10 to valves 57, which are operated, unless the purse 59 is seated, by ducts 54 branching from the organ actions. By this arrangement the piano is played along with the organ, but the piano may be cut out by admitting compressed air to the chamber 49.
Patent GB-191216286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Automatic Grain Weighing Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: GIBBS RICHARD ROBERT
IPC: G01G21/00
Filed: 1912-07-12
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 16,286. Gibbs, R. R., [Jamieson, J. A.]. July 12. Automatic-feed weighers are provided with a device whereby the feed-gate is locked in the closed position if the material in the supply hopper is insufficient for the next weighing. The device comprises a hinged plate 14 within the supply hopper connected by rods 13, levers 11, and rods 9 to a bar 8 which, in the raised position, that is with sufficient material in the supply hopper, operates a toggle 1 and permits the feed-gate 3 to open during the normal operation of the machine. If the supply hopper contains insufficient material for the next weighing, the hinged plate 14 swings upwards under the influence of counter-weights 16 and lowers the bar 8 out of reach of the toggle 1, and consequently the toggle straightens and locks the feed-gate in the closed position. The supply hopper may, when desired, be completely emptied by turning a hand-wheel 18, thereby causing cams to raise the bar' 8 and break the toggle 1. Angle-strips are attached to the edges of the plate 14 so as to leave a space between the plate and the side of the hopper and thus ensure free working of the plate.
Patent GB-191219338-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spiral Propeller.
Inventor: ENGLER JAROSLAV
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1912-08-23
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 19,338. Engler, J. Aug. 23. Screw and like propellers. -An ordinary propeller is used in combination with a propeller having helical blades b which sweep out a paraboloid of revolution. The blades a, b have the same pitch and are secured to each other as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191221914-A (GB)
Title: Oar Guide.
IPC: B63H16/08
Filed: 1912-09-26
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 21,914. Loeb & Co., O. Sept. 26, 1911, [Convention date]. Oars and rowing-apparatus. - A bow-facing oar apparatus in which each oar is automatically lifted and lowered comprises guides a, Figs. 1 and 2, for each oar b, the oar having a spring- controlled projection c, the movement of which is limited, as shown in Fig. 5, by a stop f. The guide consists of two ways i, k, two curved parts l, h, an abutment p at one end and a loop m at the other. The oar is loosely pivoted at o and reciprocated by rods n. Normally resting in the loop m, the oar on the rearward stroke rests on the guide i, and the spring is compressed by the weight, whereby the full propulsive effect of the blade is obtained. At the end of this stroke, the projection c contacts with the abutment p and the oar is lifted out of the water and rests against the upper rail k. The forward stroke terminates with the oar entering the loop m.
Patent GB-191302284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Decorticating Machines for Bast Stems, Reeds, Grasses, Fibrous Leaves and other Materials of a Kindred Nature.
Inventor: BARRACLOUGIP THOMAS CRITHCLEY
IPC: D01B1/30
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1914-01-28
Abstract: 2284. Barraclough, T. C. Jan. 28. Breaking and scutching apparatus; heckling- machines.-Fresh-cut or slightly-dried bast stems such as jute, hemp, ramie, flax, &c., and fibrous leaves, reeds, and grasses, &c. are laid across the direction of motion on endless bands c and are fed to a pair of plain, fluted, or corrugated breaking-rollers b, and from them are passed to a set of endless feed-ropes d. One end of the crushed stems is supported on bars or guides h, while the other end hangs between a pair of vertically-moving sets of scrapers g comprising horizontal bars, supported on endless chains i. The scrapers may be formed of metal, bronze, hardwood, &c. with smooth or corrugated edges. Jets of water are arranged to wash away the juices &c. which fall into a trough n and are carried away. The halftreated material is then changed into a second set of feed ropes e, and the untreated ends are operated upon by a second set of scrapers. The scutched ends of the material are supported upon guides h<1>. The upper wheels carrying the scraper chains may be arranged in sliding bearings to be adjustable to suit the volume of material to be treated. Dummy scrapers, too narrow to act on the material, may be mounted at intervals on the chains i in place of some of the ordinary scrapers. The scrapers may be cleaned by brushes o. The treated material is delivered automatically on to receiving rods or guides ready for transfer to the drying-ground. The two sets of scrapers mounted upon the chains may be arranged exactly opposite one another, or staggered relatively to one another. The fibre after emerging from the scraping- device may be treated by a device having brushes, polishing-rods or wires, in place of the scrapers. Stems or grasses, the root fibres of which are poor in quality, may be treated in a machine having only one pair of scraping- devices; other material may be treated in such a machine, and after the first passage may be transferred by hand and put through again. According to the Provisional Specification, combs may be mounted in place of the brushes &c. upon the tool-carrying chains in the device adapted to treat the material after scraping.
Patent GB-191302603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sanding Flat Surfaces of Lumber.
Inventor: KROEZE JOHN WIMAN
IPC: B24B21/10
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 2603. Kroeze, J. W. Jan. 31, 1912, [Convention date]. Band apparatus.-A machine for sand-papering the flat surfaces of lumber, boards, planks, &c. comprises an endless abrasive belt 19 passing over pulleys 14, 22, 24, 25 and under a pressure plate 42; and a feed-belt 6 passing over pulleys 3<1>, 3 and a flat table 2. The work B is passed by the feed-belt 6 in conjunction with pressure rollers 43 under the abrasive belt, which is pressed downwards on to the work by the pulleys 22, 25 and the pressure plate. Means are provided for vertically adjusting the table and for tensioning and alining the abrasive belt.
Patent GB-191303256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Anti-skidding Devices for Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: MAGGIORA DEMETRIO
IPC: B60C11/16
Filed: 1913-02-07
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 3256. Maggiora, D. Feb. 7. Tread projections.-Non-skid studs a of hard material are provided at intervals along their length with projecting parts of softer material, which serve to anchor them in the tyre tread. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the stud a is provided with projecting wire loops b. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the stud is provided with knotted cords b<1>.
Patent GB-191308387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway, and the like, Vehicles.
Inventor: ZYL JOHANNES JACOBUS VAN
IPC: B61G1/28
Filed: 1913-04-09
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 8387. Zyl, J. J. van. April 9. Couplings, automatic, of the hollow-buffer type in which a guided drop-pin is held in the raised position by a catch which is released, upon impact of the vehicles, to allow the pin to fall into engagement with a link carried by the opposing buffer. The catch P is pivoted to a member I secured to the inner end of a rod X, which is pressed outwards by a spring R and is formed at its outer end with a head L adapted to be forced inwards to release the catch by the corresponding head L on the opposing vehicle. The link N is formed with tapered ends as shown in Fig. 2, and is guided to a central position within the opposing buffer-head by wedge-shaped blocks B secured within the buffer-head.
Patent GB-191310270-A (GB)
Title: Device for Resting the Passenger's Head and Shoulders in Rail Road Cars.
Inventor: REGEFFE PAUL
IPC: B61D33/00
Filed: 1913-05-01
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 10,270. Regeffe, P. May 1, 1912, [Convention date]. Rests, head and arm.-A rest for use in railway and like carriages, comprises a cushion E wrapped in a leather cover and secured to two adjustable straps B, B' adapted to be hung from the luggage rack by the hooks D, D'. The lower looped ends of the straps are adjustable by buckles C<1>, C<111>, and serve as arm-rests, while the cushion serves to support the head and back. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 5503/96, 2029/99, [Class 103, Railway &c. vehicles], and 8805/04.
Patent GB-191311984-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Removing Deleterious Substances from Tar, Tar Oils or Pitch.
Inventor: ROSS HUGH CAMPBELL
IPC: C10C1/18
Filed: 1913-05-22
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 11,984. Ross, H. C. May 22. Mineral and tar oils, purifying. - To remove injurious substances such as tend to induce pitch cancer from tar oils, petroleum or shale oils, hot water or hot acid solution is brought into intimate contact with the tar &c. The tar is supplied by a pipe B to a tank A and the water by a pipe C terminating in a rose c so that the tar and water fall on to a plate f, in a casing F, from which they further fall on to a convex plate f<1>. The mingled materials flow by a discharge pipe f<3> to a shaking-vessel D, from which they pass to a settling-tank E, the wet tar being run off by a pipe c<1> and the water by a pipe e. In a modification, the tar and water are projected under steam pressure and with a steam jet against a plate, from which they pass to the shaking-vessel. The injurious properties may also be destroyed by oxidation, by passing air, oxygen, or ozone through the tar during distillation or at some other stage.
Patent GB-191320474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wardrobes.
Inventor: OXLEY JOHN HENRY
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 1913-09-10
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 20,474. Oxley, J. H. Sept. 10. Trouser presses.-The trouser-press compartment of a wardrobe receives a sliding baseboard e with a clamp f which secures one end of the trousers before the board is placed in position: A weighted top board g is suspended from a pivoted frame h, the other end i of which passes through a recess cut in the centre partition a of the wardrobe. The free end d of the trousers also passes through the recess and a catch j is provided to retain the frame so that the top board is raised out of the operative position.
Patent GB-191322796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographic Apparatus.
IPC: G02B27/10
Filed: 1913-10-09
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 22,796. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Oct. 25, 1912, [Convention date]. Kinematograph apparatus; optical systems.-In colour kinematography projecting-apparatus using a movable colour-filter, the colour-filter f is, by the aid of an optical system, as c, imaged on the plane of the film x-x. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the source of light a is, by a condenser system k<1>, k<2> and a collective system l, imaged in the condenser system b adjacent to the colour-filter f, the filter f being imaged by the system c on the plane of the film x-x.