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Patent GB-191117539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Mechanism for Meters.
Inventor: HANSFORD JOHN
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 1911-08-01
Granted: 1912-11-01
Abstract: 17,539. Hansford, J., and Hansford, J. B. Aug. 1. Electricity and gas, supplying by meter.- The valve or switch is controlled by a collar d' on an internally threaded sleeve d, which is traversed in reverse directions on a screw c<1> by the rotation through bevel-gear g of a spindle e having a pin-and-slot connexion d<2>, e<1> with the sleeve, and by the rotation of the screw c<1> by the meter mechanism. Coin action, mechanical-connexion.-The coin mechanism is of the type in which the coin projecting from a rotary carrier engages the internal teeth of a circular rack. The circular rack h is carried by a bracket h<1> fixed on a spindle g<1>, and the coin-carrier i is fixed upon a spindle i<1> journaled in a footstep bearing at the upper end of the spindle g<1>. Coin - discharging mechanism. - The coin escapes through a slot in an adjustable supporting-plate j, which is mounted between the spindles i<1>, g' and is secured by the engagement of a projection j<2> on an arm j<1> with one of a series of holes k<1> in a member k attached to the casing l.
Patent GB-191118339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Animals.
Inventor: KAMPFE OTTO
IPC: A01M23/18
Filed: 1911-08-14
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 18,339. Kampfe, O. Aug. 14. Drawings to Specification. Special shapes.-A glass jar used as an animal trap of circular cross-section is mounted on two longitudinal ribs acting as a support.
Patent GB-191120184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JACOB MELVIN
IPC: A24F1/08
Filed: 1911-09-11
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 20,184. Johnson, J. M. Sept. 11. Tobacco pipes are provided, between the stem and the mouthpiece, with a tubular member 13 connected to the stem and an open shell 15 connected to the mouthpiece. The open shell 15 takes into the tubular member, and is provided with a notch to receive a trap 14<b> and with a trap 16 having a baffle-plate 16<a>. The open shell is provided with an absorbent cylinder 18 of sponge, cotton wool, &c., and with a side notch which locks with a stud on the tubular member.
Patent GB-191120464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatically Operated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: SILVIN PIERRE MAURICE
Filed: 1911-09-15
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 20,464. Silvin, P. M. Sept. 15. Player-pianos; actions.-In an electro-pneumatic action, the contact - members are directly operated by the air admitted to the tracker-ducts. The pipes B leading from the tracker-bar to the exhaustchest C are normally closed by resilient members D. When air is admitted to a pipe B by the tune-sheet A, a member D is forced into contact with a terminal E. The circuit of a battery H is thus completed through an electro-magnet I and leads G. The electro-magnet I attracts its armature J, causing the striker K to operate a key M and sound a note. Wind is exhausted from the chest C by the bellows P.
Patent GB-191124018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating and Cooling Rooms or Chambers.
Inventor: SIEVERS HEINRICH
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 1911-10-30
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 24,018. Sievers, H. Oct. 30. Cooling buildings.-Air for ventilation purposes is compressed, then cooled, and finally delivered under full pressure into the space to be ventilated, the expanding air being thereby still further cooled. The air is diffused through a small hollow porous body, so that the air expands through the walls of the same, and enters the space noiselessly.
Patent GB-191200063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Screw Spikes or the like for Fixing Rails on Sleepers or for other purposes.
Inventor: WAGNER RAOUL DIAZ
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 1912-01-01
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 63. Wagner, R. D. Feb. 28, 1911, [Convention date]. Screw sockets. - A screw socket particularly designed for fixing rail spikes in sleepers, and of the kind having the lower end split as described in Specification 24,906/10, is formed with independent intern a l and external threads, the latter, as shown in Fig. 2, increasing in depth over the whole length of the socket, while the internal thread increases in depth over the lower half only. When screwed into the sleeper, the socket assumes the shape shown in Fig. 3; the lower part afterwards expands as the spike is screwed in.
Patent GB-191205078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abdominal Belts.
Inventor: LUMLEY MARY JANE WEST
IPC: A61F5/03
Filed: 1912-02-29
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 5078. Lumley, M. J. W. Feb. 29. Abdominal belts.-An abdominal belt consists of two or more elastic pieces a; e with fastenings b, and a central removable piece c of linen &c. provided, if desired, with a removable pad d. Leg straps f are provided.
Patent GB-191207358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Exhibiting Articles, or Representations of Articles.
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 7358. Imperial Tobacco Co., and Ringham, F. S. March 26. Card and like stands. - A stand for exhibiting articles is adapted to be folded flat and comprises a back part 1 and hinged side-wings 3, 16 provided with slots or other engaging means 7 for receiving tabs 6 at the ends of one or more foldable troughshaped parts. The inner sides of the trough-shaped parts are attached to, or are integral with the part 1 and sides 8 forming platforms for articles. The platforms may be arranged in tiers out of one piece of cardboard, joined up by mid-portions 17, Fig. 5. Each mid-portion continues in a piece 5, which is bent to form a platform 8, fastened by pieces 18 to the back-piece. The side-wings 3, Fig. 10, may be notched so that the platform 8 rests on flat pieces 19 of the wing.
Patent GB-191209196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres.
Inventor: HITCHCOCK RICHARD
IPC: B60C7/12
Filed: 1912-04-18
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 9196. Hitchcock, R. April 18. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces; block tyres.-A series of wooden tread blocks a alternate with webs e projecting from an elastic tyre which may consist of a continuous band or solid or hollow blocks, such as c, Fig. 2; or the webs may be formed on the outer cover i, Fig. 3, of a new pneumatic tyre. In the arrangements shown, the blocks a are connected by wire &c. cables f recessed into the blocks and secured by cover-plates g.
Patent GB-191210817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Talking Machines and Cases therefor.
Inventor: LANDON JOSEPH MARGULIES
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1913-06-09
Abstract: 10,817. Landon, J. M. May 7. Cases; tone-arms; trumyets, arranging; turntables.-In a portable gramophone a sound conduit is fixed within the case at one side, and the motor at the other side, leaving space in which to store the detachable tone-arm etc.; the instrument also has a collapsible trumpet and a folding turntable or the like. Fig. 2 shows the packed gramophone with the deep leather cover 4 removed. Fig. 3 shows all the parts assembled to form the complete gramophone. The trumpet, consisting of sections k, p, m, n hinged together and secured by clips q, Fig. 5, is hung over the mouth e of the internal tonearm d and held there by a rubber-covered peg or by a spring bolt h. The tone-arm d extends along one side of the cabinet a and comes out of the hinged cover b (to which the motor is preferably attached) at the hole c. The outside tone-arm u which is stored within the cabinet, connects at c with the internal tone arm d. The tone arm u is constructed as in the Specification 22,522/06. The turntable t is stored on the cabinet top b, when not in use on the spindle which is towards one side of the cabinet. To allow storage of the turntable the latter may be made with removable portions or provided with a radial slit so that the turntable may be moved across the spindle end, being fixed in the working position by wedges or spring catches or it may have the overlapping part 23 hinged, Fig. 13, or have radially expanding sections 25, Fig. 14, when it would not be necessary to remove it from its spindle, in this case transforming a ten-inch into a twelve-inch turntable. The collapsible trumpet may be formed in one with the cover 4, Fig. 11, by having hinged flaps 10 adapted to slide to the open end of the cover, so that the opening 11 may be attached to the exit e of the tone arm d. The cover top 12 is hinged to act as a reflector or to be turned out of the way. The cabinet may be weighted with heavy detachable ornamental legs, or may be steadied by pieces adapted to be slid outwards. The Provisional Specification also refers to a foursided amplifier, formed of four pieces hinged along three edges leaving an edge open which is adapted or not to be clipped together in use.
Patent GB-191212510-A (GB)
Title: Combined Pencil-holder and Rule.
Inventor: MYERS ADOLPH
IPC: G01B3/06
Filed: 1912-05-28
Granted: 1913-05-28
Abstract: 12,510. Myers, A., and Myers, L., [trading as Myers & Son, M.]. May 28. Pencil-holders.-In a combined pencil-holder and rule, the holder part is constructed from a blank A<1>, Fig. 4, having two extensions 12, 13 of semicircular cross-section, the blank being folded so as to form a trough-shaped casing A, Fig. 1, adapted to receive the rule, and the extensions 12, 13 forming a divided socket which is arranged to grip the pencil, for example by a sliding collar 14. The rule, which may be composed of foldable sections, is hinged at 26 to the upper end of the casing A and is held in its closed position by the inturned edges 3 of the casing. A projection 11 is provided at the extreme end of the rule to facilitate disengagement of the rule from the casing. In modifications of the device, the blank A' is folded so as to form a flattened tube with an open end, or a trough-shaped casing with a closed end, and the rule is made detachable and adapted to slide into the open end or side of the casing. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 9, one of the end sections 21 of a foldab'e rule serves as the shank of the holder, and the pencil-gripping device, formed from a blank comprising the halves 12, 13 of a divided socket, is riveted at 22 to the section 21. A spring tongue 23 formed at the rear end of the socket has a small projection 23<1>, which is adapted to engage a hole in the opposite end section of the rule in order to maintain the rule in a folded position.
Patent GB-191212682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alternating Current Distribution Systems.
Inventor: SPRONG SEVERN DELOS
Filed: 1912-05-29
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 12.682. Sprong, S. D., and McCoy, W. E. May 29. Cut-out arrangements.-Each of a number of transformers A, B connected in parallel is provided with a small transformer E having a winding H in series with the primary winding C, a winding G in series with the secondary winding D, and a winding F the terminals of which are connected to the terminals 6, 7 of a fuse J. Under normal working, the actions of the windings G, H of the transformer E are balanced, and no current flows through the winding F. When, however, the transformer A becomes faulty, the reverse current in the winding G assists the action of the winding H and induces a large current in the winding F which blows both portions of the fuse J, thereby disconnecting the winding D from the mains 3. 4.
Patent GB-191213410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel and Back Pedalling Brake Mechanism for Cycles and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: RIFFARD JEAN FRANCOIS MARIEN
IPC: B62L5/02
Filed: 1912-06-07
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 13,410. Riffard, J. F. M., Bergh, J. J. van den, and King, J. B. June 7. Drawings to Specification. Clutches, free-wheel. - In a free - wheel and back-pedalling brake attachment for the hubs of cycles &c., wherein the chain-wheel is provided with an internal coned ring or flange and is adapted, on back-pedalling, to be forced axially to bring the flange into contact with a conical braking surface on the hub, this surface may be provided by the tapered or conical ratchet teeth of the one-way driving-clutch which are formed upon a ring or nut screwed on to the hub.
Patent GB-191220070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Inking Mechanism for Printing Cylinders.
Inventor: SMITH ERNEST JAMES
IPC: B41F31/15
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 20,070. Smith, E. J. Sept. 3. Inking-apparatus.-In mechanism of the kind that prevents a ductor roll from being overrun or driven faster by a quickly-revolving messenger roll than it would be turned by its actuating-devices, the roll is actuated at intervals by mechanism which does not allow nncontrolled rotation of the roll, such as a continuously revolving hand brake g attached to a wheel d mounted on a spindle c in line with the ductor-roll shaft, and tightened by a fixed cam j acting on the brake lever h, which causes the band g to grip a drum on the ductorroll shaft. When the quickly-running messengerroll n is brought into contact with the ductorroll p, the latter is being slowly rotated by the brake band g and so cannot be accelerated. The cam j is formed in two parts, one of which is adjustable to vary the amount of rotation of the ductor-roll. As an alternative, the ductor-roll may be driven by a form of genevastop mechanism. The roll n may be operated by a cam w on the shaft c, and may be carried by adjustable arms r having adjusting-screws s. A crank on the end of the shaft c may operate levers to reciprocate longitudinally the distributing-rolls.
Patent GB-191221183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Tires.
Inventor: BEITLER JESSE JONATHAN
IPC: B60C11/04
Filed: 1912-09-17
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 21,183. Beitler, J. J. Sept. 22, 1911, [Convention date]. Tread projections and surfaces.-The tread of a solid or pneumatic tyre is provided with a rounded circumferential rib 6 and rounded oblique side ribs 7 level with the rib 6, close together and parallel to the cross-sectional outline of the tyre for some distance from the rib 6 before merging into the tyre. The ribs 7 may be arranged oppositely, as shown, or in staggered relation. The oblique ribs are preferably inclined backwards relatively to their direction of travel.
Patent GB-191225842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Bladders for Foot-balls.
Inventor: ALBERS JOHANN WILHELM
IPC: A63B41/02
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 25,842. Albers, J. W. Nov. 11. Balls.-The rubber bladder a of a football is protected or strengthened by a cover c of textile material, preferably tricot. The cover may extend over the whole surface of the bladder or over the neck portion only as shown, and may be secured by cement or merely laid on.
Patent GB-191301725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Lubrication of Carriage Axles.
Inventor: CARNEY JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: B60B35/00
Filed: 1913-01-21
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 1725. Carney, J. J. Jan. 21. Channels in vehicle-axle bearings; portable containers for applying lubricants.-A carriage or wagon axle, on which a wheel hub b is retained by a nut c, is formed with a lubricating-slot e communicating with a bore d, which contains a tube f perforated or slotted at f<1>. The tube f is turned to put the holes f<1> into or out of register with the slot e, by a lever h, the movement of which is limited by a pin g, Fig. 4, engaging either the lever h or a lug j on the tube f. A rubber-faced washer i, secured to the end of the axle by a screw k, has an opening i<1>, and serves to open or close the end of the tube f. Grease is introduced from a vessel m, provided with a piston q, and with an outlet tube n having perforations n<1> which register with the holes f<1>. After the grease has been expressed into the slot e, the tube r is withdrawn, the tube f is turned by the lever to cut off communication with the slot, and the washer i is turned to close the end of the tube f.
Patent GB-191302918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmitting Apparatus for use in Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony.
Inventor: MARCONI GUGLIELMO
IPC: H03B11/02
Filed: 1913-02-04
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 2918. Marconi, G. Feb. 4. Commutator switching-arrangements. - In a modification of the method of producing electric oscillations for wireless telegraphy described in Specification 4593/07, a series of working condensers C<1>, C<2>, C<3> have one plate of each connected to the middle of a split supply-condenser K<1>, K<2>, and the other plates connected to terminals in close proximity to the teeth of two disks D', D<2>, so arranged that a tooth upon one of the disks passes the terminals of all the working condensers in succession, and then a tooth upon the other disk passes them, and so on. The speed of the disks is such that the aerial receives impulses in synchronism with its natural frequency. One half of the split condensers may be short-circuited, and if the inductance of the generator G is sufficiently low, the other half may be omitted. The aerial may be coupled to inductances connected in series with each of the working condensers. In this case, if an odd number of condensers is used, and if the primaries are wound alternately in opposite directions, the interval between successive discharges is equal to, or an odd multiple of, half the natural time period of the aerial. Air blasts and quenched gaps may be employed, and rectifiers may be used to prevent the condensers from discharging in the wrong direction.
Patent GB-191305652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Public Display by Day and Night of Advertisements.
Inventor: HENRY CHARLES
IPC: G09F7/22
Filed: 1913-03-06
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 5652. Henry, C. March 6. Current motors.-A wind motor for operating the colour-disk of an advertising-apparatus comprises a bucket-wheel d, which is caused to rotate in one direction only by arranging openings r, r<1> above and below the shaft respectively, so that whichever way the wind enters the effect is the same.
Patent GB-191308388-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: 8388. Zyl, J. J. van. April 9. Couplings, automatic, of the drop-pin hollowbuffer type in which the pin is carried by a pivoted lever which, upon impact, is released to allow the pin to fall into engagement with a link carried by the opposing buffer. The lever is formed with an arm S adapted to cooperate with the end b of a pawl F pivoted at P to a bracket upon the buffer. When set for coupling, the lever is held by the pawl, as shown on the left of the Figure, with the pin I raised. Upon impact, the buffer is pressed rearwards, and the end a of the pawl engages a collar C fixed upon the vehicle frame, whereupon the end b is lowered, releasing the lever and the pin I.
Patent GB-191308454-A (GB)
Title: Railway Locomotive.
Inventor: THOMAS HARGREAVES BRIGG
IPC: B61C1/02
Filed: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 8454. Brigg, T. H. April 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Drawings to Specification. Railway locomotives, steam.-Comprises a locomotive in which the boiler, cab, and tender are mounted on a rigid frame supported on a number of pivotal driving-trucks located at, or near the ends of the frame. In a modification, where less tractive effort is required, only one of the trucks is driven, and steadying- wheels may be provided close to this truck.
Patent GB-191312541-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: F01L5/16
Filed: 1913-05-29
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 12,541. Jones, C. E. May 29. Piston and tubular valves having both longitudinal and rotary motion.-In an internalcombustion engine, a ring-valve 2 in the combustion chamber receives reciprocating helical motion and controls either or both the inlet and exhaust ports 5, 6. The valve is worked by an arm 3 projecting through a helical guiding-slot 4 in the cylinder walls. This arm may be provided with adjustable tapered bushings 11. The valve may be a split spring-ring, and the split may be toothed, as shown at 10, Fig. 5, in order to prevent axial displacement of the ends, or it may be helical as at 12, Fig. 4, and work over a tapered adjustable feather 7, Fig. 2, serving as an adjustable guide for the valve, the ends of the split ring being held in place by a dowel 8, which may also serve to limit the closing of the ring. The valve may be formed with ports, the top and bottom edges being suitably inclined to engage guiding-pins or projections on the walls of the combustion chamber.
Patent GB-191314239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cultivators or the like.
IPC: A01B63/16
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 14,239. Standen & Co., and Standen, F. A. June 19. Cultivators.-In a cultivator of the type in which the tines are mounted on an axle which carries eccentrically the running wheels, so that a single operating-device effects the adjustment of the tines and the wheels, the tines c, Figs. 3 and 5, are pivoted on the axle b and are provided with extensions c<1> which are resiliently connected by plates c<2>, Fig. 5, and springs c<3> as described in Specification 13,306/11 to a bar d rigidly connected to the frame a by brackets d<1> and plates d<2>. The operating-device comprises a worm-wheel e, Fig. 4, mounted in roller bearings e<1> on the axle b and operated by a worm f on a rod f<1>, supported by a bracket f<2> on the bar d and having a cranked handle. A spring-controlled pawl e<2> pivoted on the bar d locks the worm in position. The wheel e and worm f may be contained in a casing acting as an oil bath. Springs i on the axle b assist the movement of the axle b by the lever f<1>.
Patent GB-191316041-A (GB)
Title: Self Attaching Support for Cameras and other Instruments.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER HAROLD GEORGE CRUI
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 1913-07-11
Granted: 1914-07-13
Abstract: 16,041. Fairweather, H. G. C., [Oliveyra, Ld'.]. July 11. Tripod and like stands; stands, preventing slipping of feet of.-A support for cameras and other articles of the type adapted to be secured to a smooth surface, such as a table or wall, by air suction has its base formed by an inverted cup A of rubber or other flexible material enclosing a number of telescoping parts D, E, and a plunger F. In a modification, a piston and a cylinder mounted upon the ring B are employed to obtain the partial vacuum necessary. The plunger F is operated by a handle M, and is retained in the desired position by a rack aud pawl a, d. The head N of the stand is mounted upon the base by rods S as shown. A spindle P carries a pin U to which is attached a metal bush T and screwed pin W for attachment to the usual. nut in the camera &c. Adjusting- screws m p, n are provided.
Patent GB-191317713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Lamp Signalling
IPC: G08B5/38
Filed: 1913-08-01
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 17,713. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 1. Lamp signals.-Electric lamps giving separate indications such as danger ' and ' clear ' are connected in parallel, and the resistances in the circuit are so adjusted that, when the permission-giving signal is luminous, insufficient current passes through the danger-signal lamp to render it luminous. The permission-signal lamp y is connected in series with the contact-makers H, m, x, and, when all these are closed, the current renders the lamp g luminous, but the lamp r remains dull. If any contact H, m, x is opened, the lamp g is dull, and the increased current through the lamp r renders it luminous. Suitable adjustments of the resistance W and of the lamps r, g are described.