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Patent GB-191219429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Wound Clocks.
Inventor: FRIEDMAN NATHAN
IPC: G04C1/02
Filed: 1912-08-24
Granted: 1913-08-25
Abstract: 19,429. Friedman, N., and Friedman, I. Aug. 24. Electric clocks.-In a clock driven by a spring which is automatically rewound at intervals by means of a solenoid, the winding is effected through a weight 19 attached to one end of a cord passing around a pulley 9 connected by a pawl and ratchetwheel to the arbor, to which one end of the mainspring 5 is secured. The other end of the cord is attached to the plunger of the solenoid 15. The switch for the solenoid comprises a drum 22, Fig. 7, mounted on the hub of the pulley. The drum has a conducting portion 28 of its surface separated from the remaining insulating portion by a resilient member 29'. The parts 28, 29, which are flattened, are engaged by the end of a fixed adjustable contact-spring 23, Fig. 1, that tends to press against the flange 21 of the drum. When the drum has turned sufficiently in the direction of the arrow B, Fig. 7, under the action of the descending weight, the end of the contact-finger 23 snaps past the member 29<1> on to the conducting surface 28, at the point 30. This closes the circuit through the solenoid, and, its plunger being attracted, the weight 19 is raised and the drum 22 is reversed until the end of the finger 23 springs past the end 30<1> of the member 29<1>, again on to the insulating-portion of the drum, breaking the circuit. The action is repeated until the tension of the mainspring balances the pull of the weight 19. A projection 39 on the pulley 9, adapted to encounter a stop 38, limits the descent of the weight. The automatic winding of the mainspring is preferably arranged to occur at intervals of about seventy minutes, but the spring is such as to be able to drive the clock for several hours without rewinding. An easily-fusible bridge 33 is provided in the circuit, between a conducting- spring 34 and one end of a granular carbon resistance 32. The fuse, together with the resistance, which is in parallel with the solenoid 15, prevent damage by excessive currents. The resistance further acts as a spark-preventer.
Patent GB-191223777-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Production of Materials for use in the Manufacture of Uninflammable Medical or Surgical Splints, Jackets, and like Appliances.
Inventor: PECK JOHN WICLIFFE
IPC: A61F13/04
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 23,777. Peck, J. W. Oct. 17. Compound fabrics; coating-compositions.- Surgical splints, jackets, and like appliances are made by covering a model of a limb or other part with gauze, coating or impregnating the gauze with a solution of celluloid which has been rendered non-inflammable by the addition of a solution of ammonia chloride, calcium chloride, or other metallic chloride in methyl alcohol, and then adding further layers until the required thickness is obtained. The edges of the splint &c. are bound with leather, and the whole varnished with a solution of cellulose acetate or.other ester or double ester of cellulose dissolved in acetone or other solvent.
Patent GB-191226100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Tensioning Devices for the Bobbin Threads of Twist-lace Machines.
IPC: D04C3/00
Filed: 1912-11-13
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 26,100. Faber & Co., M. Nov. 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Carriages.-Thread-tensioning springs g for the bobbin carriages of pillow-lace machines are made of round wire inserted at both ends into the upper part of the carriage, there baing three flattened portions g', the centre one of which lies in a sunk portion k so as to touch with the top edge only. The thread proceeds from the bobbin to the thread hole h and the construction shown allows knots to pass safely under the tension spring.
Patent GB-191226495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Handles for Kerosene Tins and the like.
Inventor: TINK JOHN HENRY
IPC: A47J45/06
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 26,495. Tink, J. H. Nov. 18. Handles. - A removable handle for use with empty kerosene or petrol tins &c. comprises jaws C engaging over the edge of the tin and cam - levers 9, which, when turned upwards, firmly grip the metal of the can, the metal being forced into a recess in one side of the jaws. The handle is secured to the levers 9, and has a coiled wire grip 1, which may be strengthened by a wire 2. The handle may be used as a detachable handle for a bucket.
Patent GB-191229127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Covers or Lids of Shaft, Pulley or other Bearings.
Inventor: CRAIG DAVID BRUCE
IPC: F16C35/02
Filed: 1912-12-18
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 29,127. Craig, D. B. Dec. 18. Covers for the bearings of shafts, pulleys, rollers for haulage ropes, &c., of the kind described in Specification 10,829/06, are locked by headed pins. A pin g, screwed into a projection c on the bearing a and retained by a split pin g<2>, has a rectangular head g<1>, which is passed through a rectangular, keyhole or similar hole g<3> in the cover b, and turned through a right-angle to lock the cover. The hinge members d', d<2> and the locking device are at opposite sides or at diagonally opposite corners of the cover.
Patent GB-191229722-A (GB)
Title: Developing Trays for Photographic Plates.
Inventor: QUIDAS FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: G03D13/04
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 29,722. Quidas, F. W. Dec. 24. Trays and dishes with means for holding plate stationary.-A developing-dish is fitted with two resilient arms 14 which hold the plate under the opposite ledges 10. The horizontal extension 13 of the arms slide between ledges 7 and the cover 6 and are connected by an arched spring 15. For different sizes of plates, the arms 14 are drawn together and adjusted towards or away from the other end of the dish, and are held in the adjusted position by projections 8 engaging one or other of the notches 16. Finger notches 9, 11 are provided for lifting the plate.
Patent GB-191304099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Removing Detachable Flanges of Wheel Rims.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
IPC: B60C25/02
Filed: 1913-02-18
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 4099. Sangster, C. T. B. Feb. 18. Tyres, elastic, and tyre covers, tools for removing and replacing.-For withdrawing one end of a split flange 10, Fig. 5, after it has been forced out of the retaining rim-groove 11 by the end 3 of the lever 1, Fig. 1, the other end of the lever is provided with a lateral peg 4, adapted to engage the hooked part of the rim flange, and a boss 5 on its under face so that the peg is raised above the fulcrum of the lever, or the lever may be made of a depth corresponding to the depth of the boss. A wedge filling-piece 6, having an inclined lip 8 to engage the rimgroove and carried on the lever by a chain, may be provided to give a fulcrum to the lever and may have a flange 9 at one side to steady the lever during operation.
Patent GB-191305694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber-galoshes.
Inventor: SCHREIBER RICHARD
IPC: A43C11/14
Filed: 1913-03-07
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 5694. Schreiber, R. March 7. Goloshes are provided with an adjustable fastening-strap d, Fig. 1, each end of which is furnished with a spring ring e, Fig. 3, having overlapped ends which engage a metal eyelet a in the side of the golosh. The eyelet is preferably lined with leather b, and is secured by a rubber cover c vulcanized over it. In a modified construction, Fig. 8, each end of the fastening-strap carries a slotted disk g, which is engaged by a metal stud h inserted through the eyelet a from inside the golosh; a pivoted ring h' holds the stud in engagement with the disk.
Patent GB-191311048-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Optical Projection, Magic Lantern and Kinematograph Exhibition, and the like.
Inventor: RATEAU AUGUSTE
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 1913-05-10
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 11,048. Rateau, A. May 10. Drawings to Specification. Optical-projection apparatus. - In kinematograph exhibitions, a mechanical projection screen is employed which alternately presents light-absorbing and light-reflecting surfaces as the hall is lit up and as the lights are switched off and a picture projected respectively. The alteration is sufficiently rapid to avoid flicker.
Patent GB-191311274-A (GB)
Title: An Invention for Regulating Electric Currents Passed Through the Human Body.
Inventor: GREVILLE ERNEST ELIAS
IPC: G04C3/027
Filed: 1913-05-14
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 11,274. Greville, E. E. May 14. Electric clocks.-An electrically-driven pendulum I carries an adjustable weight H placed above or below the pivot D, and the foot J of the pendulum carries armatures K, K<1> which are attracted by one or more electro-magnets E, F placed under the pivot D. The pendulum carries arms C<2>, C<3> which dip into mercury cups B, B' and complete the circuit of the electro-magnet at the end of each swing of the pendulum. Additional arms M, N dipping into cups O, P, control the circuit of a battery Z used for clectro-medical purposes.
Patent GB-191315037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriage Lamps for Inverted Incandescent Gas Light.
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 15,037. P i n t s c h A k t . - G e s . , J. May 3, [Convention date]. Overhead incandescent lamps.-The gas and air i n l e t passages f, bare formed in one casting with the flue a.
Patent GB-191318322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastening Devices for Windows, Doors and the like.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 18,322. Spencer, A. Aug. 12. Latches, sliding; sliding bolts. -A sliding bolt 6 is mounted in a barrel 5 formed in one with the attachment plate 1, and is guided by means of a pin 14 screwed into the plate 1 and passing through cam slots 13 in the bolt. The bolt is withdrawn by turning the handle 7 secured to the end of the bolt. A projection 8 on the handle bears against the plate 1 when the bolt is withdrawn and allows the handle to be used for raising the sash without any strain being put on the pin 14. A spring 12, housed in a recess in the bolt between the end of the recess and the pin 14, serves to return the bolt to the fastening position. In Fig. 8, a tool 16 is shown, by means of which the spring can be compressed to allow the pin 14 to be inserted. As shown in Fig. 1, the bolt is adapted to engage a rack on the sash frame, but the device may be used also for hinged doors and windows.
Patent GB-191318588-A (GB)
Title: Improved Vapour or Steam Condenser.
Inventor: LIST HEINRICH HERMANN OTTO
IPC: F28B11/00
Filed: 1913-08-15
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 18,588. List, H. H. O. March 7, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Condensers fitted with ionizing-means.-Steam or vapour condensers are provided with means for ionizing the vapours, for example, a R÷ntgen, Crooke's or Hittorf tube, or two poles creating a high-tension electrostatic field, for the purpose of facilitating the condensation. The ionizing-means is arranged either inside the condenser or in the vapour inlet.
Patent GB-191327071-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Suspending Pictures, Plaques, and other Articles on Walls.
Inventor: ACUTT RENAULT COURTNEY
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1913-11-25
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 27,071. Acutt, R. C. Nov. 25. Pictures &c., hanging on walls. - Relates to apparatus for suspending pictures, plaques, &c. on walls in which the suspending wire, cord, or chain can be lengthened or shortened and for this purpose is attached at one end to a drum rotatably mounted on the picture frame &c. and retained in adjusted position by a detent or catch. The drum a is provided with an actuating-spring to wind up the cord automatically when the detent or catch g is released. In a modification, the cord is not wound on the periphery of the drum but between the drum and a flange on a central extension. According to the Provisional Specification, the drum may be operated by a handle.
Patent GB-191329078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brackets for Shelves, Display Stands, and other purposes.
IPC: A47F3/12
Filed: 1913-12-17
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 29,078. Harris & Sheldon, and Howell, A. Dec. 17. Brackets and racks, adjusting and securing.- Relates to brackets for shelves, display stands, and other purposes in which the angle of the bracket arm is adjusted by the engagement of the curved end 3 in a socket 5, the weight of the arm 2 causing it to wedge or jam between the front and back walls of the socket. The socket 4 is provided with a projecting pin 7 adapted to engage the inner periphery of the bracket arm, as shown.
Patent GB-191329948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn Composed of Paper and Textile Material and in the Process for the Manufacture of same.
Inventor: STEINBRECHER REINHOLD
IPC: D02G3/08
Filed: 1913-06-09
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 29,948. Steinbrecher, R. July 2, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 13,330/13.] Paper, paper pulp, &c., forming yarns and threads from; yarns and threads.-A roving or a strip of loose textile material, the fibres of which are already arranged parallel, is combined with the paper strip in making yarn, composed of paper and textile material, according to the process described in the parent Specification.
Patent GB-191401346-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means Adapted for use in Drying Photographic Prints.
Inventor: SHAW LEONARD
IPC: G03D15/02
Filed: 1914-07-17
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 1346. Shaw, L. July 17. Drying-apparatus; developing &c. apparatus having continuous feed arrangements.-Apparatus for drying photo-prints comprises an internally heated rotatable drum b, the operative portion of which is enclosed within the casing a, and the surface of which is clothed with' canvas or other absorbent material. An endless belt f passes round rollers e, the drum e', and a weighted roller e<2> which keeps the belt taut. The drum b and also the belt drum e<1> are internally heated. The prints are fed between the belt and the drum b. The drum and one of the belt rollers c are driven from a variable gearing d<1>. A squeegee g is fitted to wipe off surplus moisture from the drum b.
Patent GB-191402711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Parachutes.
Inventor: CALTHROP EVERARD RICHARD
IPC: B64D17/72
Filed: 1914-02-02
Granted: 1915-02-02
Abstract: 2711. Calthrop, E. R. Feb. 2. [Cognate Applications, 10,195/14 and 13,140/14.] S t o p s, attaching and forming. - A stop on the rope of a parachute comprises two hemispherical parts 32, 33 having recesses to receive a loop of the rope through which passes one of the bolts 35 serving to clamp the parts together.
Patent GB-191403463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of and Means for Operating Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RUNDLOEF ERIK ANTON
IPC: F02M67/00
Filed: 1914-02-10
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 3463. Rundl÷f, E. A. Feb. 14, 1913, [Convention date]. Cycles and systems of working; cylinders, cooling.-Air is admitted continuously or nearly so to the cylinder. In the two - stroke - cycle engine shown, air is admitted into a combustion chamber 2 separate from the cylinder through a nozzle 5, adjacent to which is the fuel, water, steam, or other nozzle 7, the fuel being injected into the current of air. The quantity of air, and consequently the cooling &c. of the cylinder, may be regulated by a hand or governor valve in the air-pipe, and when the air pressure is less than the explosion pressure, a non-return valve may be fitted in such pipe. In the engine shown, the piston controls an exhaust port 4 and an inlet port 6 leading from the crank case. The air-nozzle 5 may lead into the chamber 2 tangentially.
Patent GB-191407890-A (GB)
Title: Use of Interrupted Current as Method of Effecting an Initial Quivering in the Vibration of Bodies by Electricity, more especially the Strings of Musical Instruments such as the Piano.
Inventor: MAITRE ALCIDE HECTOR
IPC: G10C5/00
Filed: 1914-03-28
Abstract: 7890. Maitre. A. H., and Martin, V. H. G. March 28. Retractive switches.-In the arrangement shown in Fig. 11, a tongue D is set in vibration on depression of the key J by a pivoted striker 12 and the period of action is regulated in accordance with the stroke of the key by means of an inertia device; a lever 8 pivoted at 2 and weighted at 3 is connected by a thread 13 to a switch 14 which normally short-circuits the contacts d, h, the length of the thread being sufficient to open the switch only when the key is sharply depressed. The pivoted contact arm H lias an adjustable counterweight H<2>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9 normal depression of the key J completes the main current circuit by contact between springs V, W, while further depression opens this circuit by separation of contact springs X, Y and completes the auxiliary circuit by contact between springs Y, Z. Specification No. 4471 of 1914 is referred to.
Patent GB-191418014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Signs and the like Affixed to Glass, such as Shop Windows, and Means for Attachment thereof to said Surface.
Inventor: PALMER CHARLES ALFRED
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1914-07-30
Granted: 1915-07-30
Abstract: 18,014. Palmer, C. A. July 30. Ornamenting.-Consists in means for fixing objects to glass surfaces. A disk A, of wood or the like, to which the objects are subsequently secured, is stuck to the glass by adhesive, and the adhesive is protected from atmospheric and like effects by an annulus B which passes over the disk A and fits the circumference thereof, while an inwardly-extending flange on the annulus overlies part of the exposed face of the disk. The annulus is cemented to both the glass and the disk.
Patent GB-191504375-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Opening and Closing a Valve in Certain Predetermined Intervals of Time for Admitting Fluid Under Pressure to Phonic Apparatus.
IPC: G08B3/06
Filed: 1915-03-19
Abstract: 4375. Svenska Aktiebolaget Gasaccumulator. May 5,1914, [Convention date]. Audible signals; codesignalling mechanism.-In a device for opening and closing a valve for intermittently admitting pressure fluid to a phonic apparatus such as a siren or whistle, the valve is operated by means of an intermittent and automatically - operated diaphragm apparatus 13 of known construction of the kind described in Specification 24,735/05, this diaphragm chamber being separate and distinct from the reservoir supplying pressure fluid to the phonic device The valve 1 may be connected directly to the diaphragm, or, as in the arrangement shown, the gas flowing from the diaphragm chamber may act in a diaphragm 11 and actuate a valve 9. By this arrangement, when the valve 9 is opened, gas passes through a pipe 10 from the inlet 4 of the phonic device to the piston 2, thereby opening the valve 1.
Patent GB-191507383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Shower Baths.
Inventor: RUTLAND ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: A47K3/32
Filed: 1915-05-17
Granted: 1915-10-28
Abstract: 7383. Seignol, E. May 17. Zeroizing - mechanism.-In counting-apparatus having loosely - mounted drums bearing pawls adapted to be engaged by a groove in the shaft, means are provided for giving a retractive movement to the shaft without affecting the drums, comprising a notched disk i on the shaft b co-operating with a spring-depressed pawl j. At the beginning of the zeroizing movement, the pawl is forced outwards, and on the completion of the movement, when entering the notch, it moves the shaft to the position shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-191507415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Clinker in the Manufacture of Cement and for like Cooling Purposes.
Inventor: PARK GEORGE MOLYNEUX
IPC: F27B7/38
Filed: 1915-05-18
Granted: 1915-11-25
Abstract: 7415. Park, G. M. May 18. [Addition to 2661/14, Class 29, Cooling &c.] Heating water; feedwater, heating.-In apparatus for cooling cement clinker as described in Specification 2661/14, [Class 29, Cooling &c.], the first rotary chamber is modified so that the water used in cooling the clinker is recovered for boiler feed or other purposes. The rotary chamber is provided with an annular grating C, in segments or in a complete ring, and with an annular opening A through which the water, after receiving heat from the clinker, passes into a chamber D. The rotary lifting-plates H are employed as described in the parent Specification, and condensed steam and moisture are collected by a hood F provided with flanges G, G<1>. The chamber may be fitted to an ordinary existing cooler as described in the parent Specification.
Patent GB-191508177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stalls for Cattle.
IPC: A01K1/062
Filed: 1915-06-02
Granted: 1915-10-07
Abstract: 8177. Young & Co., and Rennie, A. June 2. Cattle stalls are constructed of tubes or piping, and, to render them capable of being removed and re-erected, the tubes are provided with flanges d which are secured by nuts or bolts to parts e or h permanently embedded in the concrete floors or walls. The yokes for fitting round the necks of the cattle are hinged at u, the hinges being made as shown in Figs. 13 and 14, to prevent the animal's neck from being pinched. In order to allow the yokes to be opened to the full width of the stall to admit long-horned cattle, one end of one leg of the yoke is connected to a sleeve n' which slides on an horizontal tube, as shown on the right of Fig. 1. The sleeve is fixed in the central position by means of a spring latch b. Stops w, w<1>, w<2> limit the amount of opening of the hinges.
Patent GB-191511189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grates, Ranges and the like.
Inventor: SWAINSON JOHN
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 1916-02-03
Abstract: 11,189. Swainson, J. Feb. 3, 1916. Outlets to chimueys ; baffles.-Above the grate of a range or fire-place is fitted a plate 1 with an aperture 2 large enough to ptrmit the outflow of the smoke &c. to a superstructure 3, with lateral apertures 4 and a central aperture 5 covered by a cowl G.
Patent GB-191511262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coating Metals.
IPC: C23C12/00
Filed: 1915-08-04
Abstract: 11,262. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 4. Coating.-A rust-resisting black finish is produced on ferrous articles by heating them in finely-divided phosphorus-containing carbonaceous material mixed with carbonaceous binder and subsequently quenching them in carbonaceous liquid. The articles are cleaned and are then preferably given a coating of zinc of a thickness not exceeding 0À0015 inch by a sherardizing process in which the articles are heated in zinc dust containing 80-92 per cent of metallic zinc to 350-375‹ C., preferably in a lagged drum or furnace having electric heaters in its walls. The charge is brought to the required temperature quickly and maintained there for about 3 hours. The sherardized articles are then placed in hot charred bone dust or its equivalent, to which liquid coal-tar has been added in the proportion of 1 quart of tar to 15 quarts of bone dust, and heated for 1¢ hours at about 360‹ C. The articles are next baked for about 5 minutes at 500‹ C., and are then quenched in boiled linseed oil.
Patent GB-191512270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting-devices for Firearms and Torpedo Tubes.
Inventor: PANERAI GUIDO
IPC: F41G1/32
Filed: 1915-08-25
Abstract: 12,270. Panerai, G. Aug. 25. Drawings to Specification. Luminous paints and compositions.-A mixture for illuminating gun sights and the like consists of radium, or a radium salt, and zinc sulphide. The mixture is conveniently used by enclosing it in an hermetically-sealed glass tube or the like.