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Patent GB-191209674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Binders or Covers for Books, Papers, and the like.
Inventor: HUNT WILLIAM
IPC: B42F13/02
Filed: 1912-04-24
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 9674. Hunt, W. April 24. Cord files. - Relates to loose-leaf and like binders of the type set forth in Specifications 12,084/86, 23,139/08, and 25,258/11, and comprises in combination with one or two covers A one or more flexible laces, thongs, straps, strings, or the like C on which the sheets &c. B are threaded, each of the laces &c. C being separable repeatedly into two parts and rejoinable repeatedly into one by means of tapered and tubular tags D, E.
Patent GB-191214994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Cattle Feeding Cakes.
Inventor: JOB THOMAS BULLEY
IPC: B30B11/12
Filed: 1912-06-27
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 14,994. Job, T. B., and Macauley, F. H June 27. Cylinder machines.-In machines for making small tablets &c. of cattle-feeding cake, of the type wherein the material is compressed within grooves or matrices formed between ribs extending around a barrel 1 by means of pressing-dies which move radially to and from the cylinder, the material is first formed into a number of long pieces by means of long dies 2 and these pieces are subsequently divided by reciprocating knives 30. The material is fed into the grooves from a hopper 36. An eccentric 20 on the pressing-shaft 13 operates the dies 2 through a cross-head 18 and the knives 30 through links 33, 34 connected to the cross-head 31 carrying the knives by a link 32. The knives 30 work through a perforated stripping - plate arranged over the barrel 1. An intermittent motion is imparted to the barrel by means of internal gears 5, meshing with pinions 6 mounted upon a shaft 7 provided with a ratchet-wheel 8, which is operated by a pawl 10 carried by counterweighted levers 9 operated by a connecting-rod 11 driven by a gear-wheel 12. According to the Provisional Specification, the material is retained, during the pressing operation, between end plates, which may move with the pressing-dies.
Patent GB-191215601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Rules for Use by Coal Miners Timbermen and the like.
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS LLEWELLYN
IPC: G01B3/08
Filed: 1912-07-04
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 15,601. James, T. L. July 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tools for setting-out work.-In a measuring- rule for the use of coal miners, timber-men, and others, comprising two relatively-slidable graduated laths or battens a, b, each carrying a guide embracing the other, the lath a is provided at one end with a steel point or scriber f and at the other with a bent spring d for retaining the laths in any position to which they are set. The guides c, c<1> are secured by screws i and are also provided with inturned serrated edges which are embedded in the lath surfaces.
Patent GB-191216782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Voltage Regulators and Switches for Variable Speed Generators.
Inventor: POLLAK ANTON
Filed: 1912-07-18
Granted: 1913-08-18
Abstract: 16,782. Pollak, A. July 31, 1911, [Convention date]. Electro-magnetic switches.-A combined connecting and disconnecting switch and a vibratory make-and-break regulating-device for use with a variable-speed generator and a battery, consists of a shunt coil A having a fixed core A' adapted to attract the armature B of the make-and-break device and a movable core adapted to vary its action and also to operate the switch between the generator I and the battery H. The armature B is pivoted at the point b, one arm B<2> carrying a contact b<2> adapted to engage a fixed contact b<3> when the potential of the generator is below a predetermined value, this value being determined by means of an adjustable spring C, the amplitude of vibration of the armature B being controlled by means of a spring b<4>. A second arm B' carries an insulating-stop b<1>, which prevents contact between the arm B' and the core A<1>. The movable core A<2> is connected by means of a projection a<2> to the movable part F of the battery switch, the arm F carrying a contact f adapted to engage a contact g on a spring blade, the tension in which is varied by means of a screw g<1>. The spring G operates to separate the cores A<1>, A<2>, which are prevented from sticking by the placing of an insulating stop a' on the core A'.
Patent GB-191227026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Locking Shafts or other Movable Parts.
Inventor: WILLIS FRANK BOSTON
IPC: F16B1/04
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-11-25
Abstract: 27,026. Willis, F. B., and Willis, N. Nov. 25. Pivot adjustments.-Relates to automatic locking-devices for wind-screens &c. of the kind wherein a pair of locking-pieces provided at their outer ends with projections or grooves are normally drawn together by a spring and wedged in an annular groove or upon an annular web in or on the fixed member of the device so as normally to lock a shaft or the like in any position of adjustment, said device being provided with an actuating-lever which automatically releases the locking-pieces from the fixed member. The invention consists in forming straight cut grooves or straight projections upon the locking-pieces. The locking-pieces c, engaging an enlargement d upon the shaft or part a to be locked, are provided with straight-cut grooves c adapted to engage an annular ring or web f upon the fixed casing b. The locking- pieces are drawn together by a spring g and normally lock the spindle a against movement in either direction. The casing b is fitted with a rotatable cover which is provided with an actuating-handle n and comprises the releasing and actuating-member. When the handle n is actuated, one of a pair of releasing lugs m on the inner face of the cover engages the outer end of one of the locking-pieces c according to the direction of movement, and a pair of pins j on the cover engage slots k in the enlargement d to actuate directly the spindle a. The locking-pieces may be provided with straight projections adapted to engage a fixed annular groove. By dispensing with one of the locking- pieces c, the locking-device can be rendered operative in one direction only.
Patent GB-191227454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Garments for Lady Motorists, Cyclists, Gardeners, and the like.
Inventor: GRIMSTON PAULINE
IPC: A41D27/12
Filed: 1912-11-29
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 27,454. Grimston, P. Nov. 29. Skirts. - Relates to skirts of the kind formed as a bag to enclose the dress. As shown, the bottom a<1> of the skirt is closed except for two apertures b for the legs. In use, the legs are passed through the openings b, which are secured to the legs by straps b<1>. The skirt when drawn up forms a loop c, into which the dress is tucked.
Patent GB-191227755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compass Cards.
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 27,755. Heath, G. A., and Heath & Co. Dec. 2. Mariners' compasses.-Relates to compass cards of the kind comprising a metal ring a of flat section on edge, connected to a central boss d by silk or like spokes c. On the inner circumference of the ring a are formed eyes g through which the spokes are passed so that no part of them appears on the outer circumference of the ring, which is thus left free to receive the outer edge of the paper card b. The eyes g are formed by slitting or stabbing, and then bending inwards, portions of the ring, and may also be used for attaching the threads f which support the magnets e. To prevent the card and magnets from sagging, tightening-devices are provided, consisting of threads h having hooks j, k at their ends and having springs i and cleats &c. m in their length. They are attached to the spokes c and to the boss d so as to exert a tangential pull on the latter and thus to rotate it when the spokes become slack.
Patent GB-191229655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel-oil Strainers.
Inventor: DAHL KNUT MARTIN
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 29,655. Dahl, K. M. Feb. 20, [Convention date]. Plug cocks.-Relates to plug cocks for use with fuel-oil strainers having two or more strainer baskets 36, 37, so that one strainer may be removed for cleannig purposes without affecting the continuity of flow. Oil entering the inlet 2 passes into the chamber 18 of the plug 17 and passes out through the port 20 into the basket 36, and leaving the basket passes through a port 23 into a lower chamber 22 of the plug 17 and thence through the outlet 3. By rotating the handle 35 to bring the lug 34 against the shoulder 33 the oil is caused to flow through the basket 37.
Patent GB-191230115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Side Cars for Motor-cycles.
Inventor: EDWARDS FENDALL CULLEN
IPC: B62K27/02
Filed: 1912-12-31
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 30,115. Edwards, F. C., Hunter, C. J., and Junious, J. A. Dec. 31. Side-cars.-The car comprises a base 1 provided with a slot within which is mounted the wheel 5, and the upper portion of the wheel is enclosed by semicircular plates 6 secured to the base, and a strip 7 fastened to the edges of the plates and to the base. The strip 7 carries the seat 8, and the other end of the base 1 is provided with a cover 9 for the passenger's feet. A handle 10 pivoted to the base 1 is grasped by the passenger. The car is connected to the cycle bv (1) a strap 11 surrounding the edges of the base 1 and universally jointed at 15 to some parts of the cycle such as the crank case; (2) a Y-shaped yoke comprising limbs 18, Fig. 6, having their meeting ends bolted together and universally jointed to the rear fork of the cycle, and their free ends pivoted at 24 to the inner side edge of the base 1; and (3) a bar 29 universally jointed at its ends to the top of the strip 7 and to a stem 26 extending upwards from some part of the cycle behind the seat. To enable the whole vehicle to remain upright when at a standstill, the car is also connected to the cycle by a telescopic brace C, of which the parts 33, 34 are adapted to be locked against relative movement when the vehicle is not travelling by a cam 42 operated by a handle 43, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-191303827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centering or Adjusting Mechanism for Type Composing and Casting or other Machines.
IPC: B41B7/04
Filed: 1913-02-14
Granted: 1914-03-16
Abstract: 3827. Lanston Monotype Corporation, [Bancroft, J. S., and Indahl, M. C.]. Feb. 14. Single-type composing and casting machines. -Relates to centring or positioning mechanism particularly applicable to the die-case and mould - adjusting devices of automatic type composing and casting machines, such as that described in Specification 8633/99. The mechanism, which is an improvement upon that described in Specification 25,114/12, comprises a pair of positioning-jaws and two stepped gauge members adapted for simultaneous interposition between the jaws to determine their closed position. One of the gauge members is stationary as regards the line of movement of the jaws, but is movable in a lateral direction to introduce any of the gauges between the jaws. The other gauge member is movable both laterally and longitudinally and is coupled with the die-case or other performing member. In the form described, the stationary gauge member comprises four gauges 24, Fig. 14, of equal length but displaced relatively eight units apart in the direction of motion of the jaws 7, 8. The movable gauge member comprises four gauges 26 successively displaced to the extent of two units. By the introduction between the jaws of the different gauges 26 in conjunction with one or other of the gauges 24, sixteen different positions of the die-case at intervals of two units can be obtained. The jaws 7, 8 have each two contact surfaces 15, 16, 15<a>, 16<a> one unit apart, either of which surfaces may close on a gauge 24, whereby the number of positions of the die-case is increased to thirty-two at intervals of one unit. The stationary gauge member is in the form of a rotatable hollow cylinder, Fig. 9, bearing the gauges 24 and having within it the movable gauge member in the form of a cylinder 25, Fig. 3, bearing the gauges 26. The gauges are duplicated on each side of their supporting - members, each jaw having two corresponding contact members 7, 7<Î>. The gauges are adjusted by rack-andpinion mechanism operated by pistons and aircylinders from the record-strip. The gauges 24 are operated by a lever 34, Fig. 23, connected at one end to a piston 35 and at the other to a second lever 39 connected at its ends to two pistons 40, 42. By the operation of one or more of the pistons, any one of the gauges 24 can be inserted between either pair of contact surfaces of the jaws. The gauges 26 are operated by a lever connected at its ends to two pistons, one of which effects a greater displaoement of the gauge member than the other.
Patent GB-191308352-A (GB)
Title: Process of Electrolysis and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GUITERMAN KENNETH SPROAT
Filed: 1913-04-09
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 8352. Guiterman, K. S. April 9. Electrolytes, circulating.-In depositing metals with high current-densities, currents of electrolyte between and approximately parallel to the electrodes give smooth dense deposits, and prevent deposition of slime on the electrodes. The slime flows out with part of the electrolyte, which, after separation from the slime, is returned to the vat. In the form shown, pipes g depending from horizontal pipes f at each side of the vat project horizontal jets between plate electrodes d. A hopper b forms the bottom of the vat and communicates with the outflow pipe c. The slime and electrolyte pass to a vacuum filter, whence the electrolyte is pumped to a raised tank, or directly to the horizontal pipes f above the vat.
Patent GB-191313031-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting Screw Devices for Theodolites, Levels, and other Survey Instruments, and such like.
Inventor: THORNTON ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: G01C1/02
Filed: 1913-06-05
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 13,031. Thornton, A. J., and Eagle, G. June 5. Levelling-heads.-In an adjusting-device for the levelling-heads of theodolites, levels, &c., the levelling-screws a are provided, not with solid ball ends but with a spherical end in two parts a<2>, a<3> of which the part a<3> can move independently of the upper part under the actuation of the part c operating through the hollow bore b. In this way, the balls can engage the tribrach sockets with a good fit.
Patent GB-191313314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Marine Steam Boilers.
IPC: F22B21/12
Filed: 1913-06-09
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 13,314. Soc. Anon. Italiana G. Ansaldo & Co. June 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Water-tube boilers.-In a boiler comprising two upper and two lower transverse drums, the upper drums are connected by tubes serving to heat the feed-water, which is supplied to the tubes from a chamber over the ends of the tubes in the rear drum. The feed-pipe 7 is enclosed by an open-ended chamber 8 formed by a partition in the rear drum 3 over the ends of the feed-heating tubes 5.
Patent GB-191316076-A (GB)
Title: Top Deck Seating Arrangements for Motor Omnibuses & the like.
Inventor: HICKMAN WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: B62D31/04
Filed: 1913-07-12
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 16,076. Hickman, W. J. July 12. Drawings to Specification. Seats and seat backs, arrangement of. - To reduce the overhang of the top deck of an omnibus, and to distribute the weight of the passengers so as to counteract the cant of the vehicle due to the camber of the road, the seats are arranged for three passengers abreast, double seats being placed on the off side and single seats on the near side.
Patent GB-191319226-A (GB)
Title: Steam Jet Apparatus with Adjustable and Removable Nozzle Core with Central Admission of Air.
Inventor: MIERSBE ADOLF
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1913-08-25
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 19,226. Miersbe, A. Aug. 31, 1912, [Convention date]. Aspirating-apparatus, injector; nozzles; regulating.-In an injector device for use in a steam heating-system, live steam entering at 1 induces a flow of return steam at 3 and a supply of air through a nozzle 4, which is screwed upon a hollow spindle 10 and communicates with the atmosphere through a valve 11. When regulation by a hand-wheel 5 is insufficient, the nozzle 4 can be changed by withdrawing the spindle 10, in which case the flap 7 drops tu prevent steam from escaping.
Patent GB-191324207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Steam Engines.
IPC: F22B13/06
Filed: 1913-10-25
Granted: 1914-10-26
Abstract: 24,207. Crosti, P., Prandoni, E., and Soc. Anon. Brevetti Caldaie a Vapore. Oct. 25. Railway locomotives steam; driving-gear of crank type, arrangement of. - Relates to locomotives of the kind in which the boiler is made of shells connected at their inner ends to a common fire-box, the parts of the locomotive being symmetrical about transverse and longitudinal central vertical planes. According to the invention, the motor mechanisms 1, Fig. 1, directly actuate the same set of coupled axles 2, these axles being maintained parallel by horn blocks. An uninterrupted corridor is provided all round the boiler, such corridor being formed by outer walls having doors and windows. The driving- cranks on the outer coupled axles 2 are so arranged that the longitudinally reciprocating masses balance one another. The boiler shells 16 shown in Figs. 5 and 7 are traversed by smoke-tubes 15 ending at the common fire-box 6. The shells 16 also communicate with one or more upper shells 10, 11 which in turn communicate with a chamber 12 situated above the fire-box, so that a continuous steam-chamber and water-level are obtained throughout the whole length of the boiler. Water-tubes 8 depending from the top of the fire-box are secured at their lower ends to chambers 9. The ash-pan, Fig. 8, is made of two or more independent boxes with air-inlet passages and air-regulating doors in the longitudinal and transverse walls. The bottoms of the boxes are provided with ash-discharging doors operated by hand or automatically by the weight of the accumulated ashes.
Patent GB-191326500-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Carding Machines for Textile Materials.
Inventor: FIEVET EUGENE
IPC: D01G15/80
Filed: 1913-11-18
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 26,500. Fievet, E. Dec. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 5468/13.] Carding - engines. - Various modifications of the machine claimed in the parent Specification are described. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, below the roller 10 is mounted the oscillating double grid or screen c, d, pivoted at 12, the fibres collecting on the central curved portion a thereof and being returned to the carding- cylinder by means of the rollers 10 etc.; the side plates 13, 14, 15, 16 are of the form shown. Fig. 4 shows the use of suitably operated screens 24, 25, with a space 26 between them. The impurities fall through the screens, while the useful fibres are projected by an - air current through the pipe 28 against the carding-roller. In Fig. 5 a plain roller 30 is shown above the screen 31, and the recovered fibres are transferred to the carding-cylinder by means of a toothed lifting-apron 33 and the feed-rollers; while in the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the useful fibres escape through the central aperture or space between the convergent screens 43, 44. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also a construction and method of operation of the grid c, d, and the replacing of the rollers 10 by a single large roller. The grid is composed of a number of parallel spaced bars connected together by bolts, the end bars being mounted upon a shaft which is oscillated by means of an eccentric, link, and crank. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191401024-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: CROSSLEY CLARENCE WILLIAM
IPC: B61G1/28
Filed: 1914-01-14
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 1024. Crossley, C. W. Jan. 14. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to couplings of the central buffer link-and-pin type in which the pin is supported by a spring-pressed block until the link carried by the opposing vehicle pushes back the block, whereupon the pin falls into coupling engagement. The block b, which is recessed at the top to accommodate the link i, is fitted with a cross-pin c, the ends of which slide in slots d in the buffer shank, and the block is adapted to be moved rearwardly to allow the coupling-pin g to drop during shunting operations, by a lever e pivoted to a bracket f upon the buffer shank.
Patent GB-191401267-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Figure Target.
Inventor: AY STEFAN VON TAT
IPC: F41J7/04
Filed: 1914-01-16
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 1267. Tattay, S. von. Jan. 16. Targets.-A pneumatic drop-figure target is constructed of two metal plates 2, which are connected by rivets 2<3> so as to diminish the amount of air required for inflation, and are soldered or secured at the edges to a wire frame 2<2> formed with stops 2<1> bearing against stirrups 8 secured to a beam 7 mounted on pivot pins 7<1>. AT-shaped coupling- tongue 1, pivoted to the target; is raised into engagement with a pair of swivelling retaining- hooks 9 by an inflated ball 5 at the' back of the target. When a shot strikes the target, the ball is deflated, the coupling is disconnected, and the target falls. A valve 6 is provided for the inflation of the target and ball.. The coupling- tongue may be formed of bent wire, or of sheet metal as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-191402499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sparking Plugs for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SPADA CARLO
IPC: H01T13/04
Filed: 1914-01-30
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 2499. Spada, C. April 1, 1913, [Convention date]. Cable terminals; supplying current to rotating conductors.-A conductor is connected to a rotatable electrode 10 of a sparking-plug by means of a terminal fork 18 engaging a groove in a nut 14 on the end of the electrode. The nut 14 terminates in a point 17 which engages a perforated spring 30 carried by the fork.
Patent GB-191402903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Electric Switches.
IPC: B60L3/06
Filed: 1914-02-04
Abstract: 2903. Thode & Co., A. Feb. 5, 1913, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Automatic circuitbreakers. - Relates to automatic circuitbreakers of the freehandle type. A longitudinally - guided bar 5 carrying contact springs 7 adapted to be forced between stationary contact-blocks, one of which is shown at 8, is provided with a free-handle mechanism consisting of a rider 12 seated upon the bar 5 and capable of sliding along it between lugs 18, 39. In the closing movement of the handle 15, the upper end of which bears on a rib 13, the forward end 17 of the rider 12 engages with the lug 18 and carries the switch bar 5 to the left against springs 11, 16. A tooth 20 on a pivoted detent 19 drops into a notch on the rider and holds the switch closed. The automatic opening of the switch originating from the movement of an electro-magnet armature is effected by an arm 24 adapted to lift a lever 27 which, by means of a hanging stirrup 31, raises the left-hand end of the rider out of engagement with the lug 18. The switch bar is then drawn back by the spring 11. The switch can also be opened by a backward movement of the handle 15, which has bevelled surfaces 35 adapted to raise the detent 19 about its pivot 36 and thus free the tooth 20. The same movement causes a surface 38 to raise the stirrup 31 and thus free the switch bar 5, which opens independently of the handle. To prevent the raising of the detent as the switch is being closed from affecting the stirrup 31, the detent as a whole is allowed to move slightly to the left under the action of a spring 30. If the switch contacts stick, they can be forcibly separated by bringing the rider to bear on the right-hand lug 39 of the bar 5. In a modification, the detent has no sliding movement and a separate device is provided for freeing the rider during manual opening.