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Patent GB-190928711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Cigar Cases.
Inventor: WEST CHARLES UNDERHILL FRANCIS
IPC: A24F15/20
Filed: 1909-12-08
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 28,711. West, C. U. F. Dec. 8. Folding boxes; specially-shaped boxes; bands, strengthening.-Cigar cases, for holding one or more cigars, are formed of pliable material, such as oiled silk, fabric, leather, or elastic material, and are adapted to be collapsed substantially in all directions when the cigar or cigars are withdrawn. The case may be made in two parts a, b, Fig. 1, held between metal rings c, d, and e, f, respectively, the ring e being adapted to fit over the ring c. In a modification, the ends of the case have interntting rings having alternate short and long spikes g, h, Figs. 3 and 4. The spikes g are passed through the material, and the spikes g, h are then hammered over, a strengthening-ring i being used if desired. In another modification, the interfitting rings have spikes k, Fig. 5, adapted to pierce the material and recessed tongues l adapted to be pressed over the spikes k to hold the material. Instead of using metal rings, the central portion of the case may be made of elastic or reinforced fabric and may be connected by means of glovefasteners. In further modifications, the end or ends of the case or envelope may be closed by means of rubber rings, or the end of the case may have a cap-like end of thin rubber or a spring metal clip capable of expanding so as to be passed over the cigar.
Patent GB-190929627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Prevention of Smoke from Industrial Furnaces, such as those of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: COCKAYNE JOHN
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,627. Cockayne, J. Dec. 17. Air, supplying.-A device for heating the air supplied for secondary combustion over the front of the fire comprises the combination of a wide shallow conduit D in the furnace, and an outside hopper-shaped element A with a pivoted flap b for regulating the air-supply. The conduit D which is preferably made in two longitudinal parts, is curved to the shape of the flue, and is fitted to incline slightly towards the grate. The portions A, D are secured to the outside and inside respectively of the furnace front by common bolts. The flap b can be fixed in any desired position by a slotted quadrant c and a thumb-screw.
Patent GB-190929697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door Closing Devices.
Inventor: KNAPP HEINRICH
IPC: E05F1/10
Filed: 1909-12-18
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 29,697. Knapp, B. Dec. 18. Sinuous springs.-Consists in providing a doorclosing device with a corrugated plate a, Fig. 1, of resilient material secured to the door c and jamb d preferably near the bottom of the door. The fixing screws f, at one or both sides may pass through slots in the plate so that the initial compression of the plate may be adjusted. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, one end of the plate a is hinged to one flap k of a binge the other flap m of which is screwed to the door jamb, and the other end of the plate engages under a staple a or wide-headed screw so as to be readily detachable to render the closing device temporarily inoperative. An angle-plate x, secured to the jamb, contacts the hinge flap k and holds it against an angle-plate r secured to the hinge flap m. To increase the stiffness of the spring plate a, a wedge may be driven into one or more of the corrugations to widen them.
Patent GB-191002308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Packing for Securing Fluid Tight Joints.
Inventor: PLATTS HENRY CHARLES
IPC: F16J15/22
Filed: 1910-01-29
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 2308. Platts, H. C. Jan. 29. Packing, non-metallic.-Relates to vegetable or other fibrous packing formed of woven strips folded in parallel layers, and consists of arrangements whereby the material is presented to the rubbing surface in perpendicular and parallel directions. Figs. 1 and 6 show typical forms obtained by cutting folded strips.
Patent GB-191003102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Necks or Tops of Cans or Containers and the Closing Covers of same.
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1911-02-08
Abstract: 3102. Francis & Sons, F., and Francis, S. W. Feb. 8. Cans; lids and covers; opening by tearing.- Cans or containers for enamel, paint, &c., in which the cover e is permanently secured to the neck a, are opened by tearing a strip from the tapered neck, and the cover e and neck a are so formed that the top with the attached portion of the neck then forms a slip cover which fits both outside and inside the lower part of the neck, as illustrated. A perforated flanged disk g rests in the neck, so that, when removed by means of its wire handle, it also removes anv skin which may have formed on the liquid contents. For opening the can, a slotted key carried upon the tag may be provided having a folding loop or finger-piece so that the key can lie against the neck under the edge of the cover until required for use.
Patent GB-191009271-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Metal Foil Substitutes for Hot Embossing Purposes.
Inventor: WICKEL FRITZ CARL
Filed: 1910-04-16
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 9271. Wickel, F. C. April 17, 1909, [Convention date]. Bronzing and the like.-In the preparation of artificial bronze or colour foil for use in embossing of the kind in which a film of metal powder is applied to a sheet of paper, a thin impermeable sheet of tissue, such as that used in the preparation of carbon paper, is coated on one side with a mixture of carnauba wax and bees-wax to which colophony, stearine and gum-ammoniacum may be added. While this coating is still moist, it is dusted over with bronze powder, applied by rollers, brushes, or by a hot-air jet. The bronze surface is finally polished by passing the paper between calender rolls, one of which is rigid and heated, while the other is slightly elastic. The wax composition may be varied by the addition of copal, shellac, or Venetian turpentine. The embossing is effected with a heated form, and the backing stripped off.
Patent GB-191022335-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for Separating Sulphuretted Hydrogen from Gases.
Inventor: BURKHEISER KARL
IPC: C10K1/26
Filed: 1910-09-27
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 22,335. Burkheiser, K. Sept. 27, 1909, [Convention date]. Iron oxides.-An iron oxide mass used in the separation of sulphuretted hydrogen from gases is obtained by heating the natural or artificial hydrated iron oxide until production of the red hydrate modification, following upon the yellow modification. This may be carried out by heating bog - iron ore by ignition of the peaty matter therein with restricted air supply. Specifications 20,920/08 and 21,763/08 are referred to.
Patent GB-191028984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Smoke.
Inventor: LENNOX ALLISON HALL
IPC: B01D45/10
Filed: 1910-12-13
Granted: 1911-12-13
Abstract: 28,984. Lennox, A. H. Dec. 13. Washing.-In apparatus for washing smoke, of the type comprising for example open-work screens, rods, or strips of corrugated metal down which water flows from an overhead tank, one or a series of screen members is mounted in a supporting bar or frame resting on the bottom of the tank in or over one or more slots through which the members depend. The parallel screens e, Fig. 1, located in a flue a are mounted by means of cross-pins in bars o resting loosely in slots n in the bottom of the tank c. Water and separated impurities fall from the screens into a tank h formed by dwarf flue walls g, from whence the water drains into a deeper tank, preferably divided into two compartments, outside the flue, and is returned to the tank c by a pump l. The flue is gradually increased and decreased in cross-sectional area on opposite sides of the screen. Where a screen equivalent consists of a series of rods, the rods of one screen are arranged to break joint with those of adjacent screens. Fig. 7 shows a screen equivalent consisting of vertical wires doubly looped over horizontal bars and held by angleirons s bolted together. Screens of wires woven diagonally, or expanded metal, or preferably screen equivalents consisting of strips of corrugated iron, are mounted as shown in Fig. 3, and located, as shown in Fig. 10, to cause the smoke to take a zigzag path.
Patent GB-191111079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Razors.
Inventor: HERRSCHEL RUDOLF
IPC: B26B21/10
Filed: 1911-05-08
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 11,079. Herrschel, R. May 8. Razors.-The blade 5 of a razor, which may be used either as a safety, or ordinary, razor is held, together with a guard 6, on studs 7 on the polished and preferably reduced face of the plate 1 by the hinged clamping-plate 2, and is provided with a small head or grip 10 which enables it to be handled safely. The plate 2 has suitable openings for the studs 7 and head 10, and is secured to the plate 1 by a sliding catch 9 or the like. A guard 12, Fig. 7, for one edge may replace the ordinary guard when stropping or using the razor as an ordinary razor.
Patent GB-191112609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machine Loop-takers.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: D05B57/14
Filed: 1911-05-25
Granted: 1912-05-23
Abstract: 12,609. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. May 25. Sewing-machines; lock-stitching by hooks.- The thread-carrier of a rotary hook is provided with a thread-deflecting shoulder extending in front of the beak, and a thread case having a delivery aperture disposed rearwardly of the front extremity of the shoulder. The hook has a beak 8 with an inclined deflecting-edge 10, and a deflector 12 forming a throat 13 at the base of the beak. The carrier 17, Fig. 5, has a post 19 with a notch 20, and a bearing-rib 22 with notches 23, from which project an outwardly bent notched extension 25, in which engages the restraining-member 41. A lug 28 acts as a guide for the lower thread. The rib 22 is cut away to form shoulders 22<x>, 22<y>, spaced the same as the beak 9 and a point 5<Î>. The thread-case, Fig. 4, is formed near its forward end with a circular projection 232 cut away to form shoulders between which fits the tongue 25. The thread passes from a slit 234 to an aperture 235 in the projection 232, over which lies a tension spring 31 formed with a bent-over lip 239 having a flat prong 241 and a prong 240 entering a hole 243. The thread from the aperture 235 passes to the aperture 243 and thence to the work past the guide-shoulder 28. Guideribs 244 carry a spring-pressed latch-plate 30, one end of an aperture in which normally enters the notch 20 on the pin 19, being disengaged by the lever plate 247. A clearance cut 251, for the needle, is also provided.
Patent GB-191114510-A (GB)
Title: Alcohol Meter.
IPC: G01N33/14
Filed: 1911-06-19
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 14,510. Gibaudan, E., and Compagnie pour la Fabrication des Compteurs et MatÚriel d'Usines Ó Gaz. [Convention date, Aug. 17, 1910.] Alcoholmeters.-Relates to apparatus adapted to indicate the total amount of pure alcohol contained in distillates of various degrees of strength passing through the apparatus. The distillate enters the continuously rotating drum V of the meter by the opening E and discharges it into a constant - level vessel D provided with an overflow P from which the liquid passes by the pipe F to the vessel W containing the float T. A rod B actuates the lever Q at each revolution of the drum V, thus moving the lever I which carries a pawl K actuating the ratchet-wheel U of the meter H. The float T has the form of a torus and is arranged to give readings on the arc C corresponding to centesimal degrees of strength, each division representing a degree being equal. A balance weight Z is fitted. A hand J is carried by the float T indicating directly the strength of the distillate. Correction for temperature is effected by any thermometric device, for instance, a bimetallic spiral or a manometric tube A attached to scale C. The scale C is thus moved in accordance with the temperature, always indicating as at 15‹ C.
Patent GB-191116059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cleaning Devices for Glasses Jars and the like.
Inventor: KNIGHTS ERNEST DANIEL
Filed: 1911-07-11
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 16,059. Knights, E. D. July 11. Fixing by screwed tangs.-A handle f is used to assemble the parts of a hand brush for cleaning glasses &c. The reduced stem on the central brush is threaded and passes through the annular member d so that the parts may be secured by screwing the handle on to the threaded stem.
Patent GB-191116806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wrapping Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B65B11/22
Filed: 1911-07-21
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 16,806. Boult, A. J., [International Wrapping Machine Co.]. July 21. Packeting by wrapping-up.-Relates to machines for wrapping rectangular bodies, such as bricks of butter &c. Wrappers are fed, preferably by mechanism such as forms the subjectmatter of Specification 6493/12, [Class 100(i), Feeding and delivering webs &c.], over a removable plate 5 and beneath guides 7. The article is placed in position with its rear end against a gate 76 in a bridge 77, and resting on an elevated part 23 of a slide 17. The slide moves to the right and allows the article to fall, the gate descending to guide the article into position, a cam-controlled pusher 25 holding it against a shoulder 24. In the descent, side folds are formed, and in the horizontal movement, top folders 28<a>, 29<a>, which are spring- projected in relation to the plate of the machine, fold the paper over the top of the article. The top folders are in the form of rollers 28<a>, 29<a>, Fig. 6, carried on spring-projected stems 30 adapted to be carried back by a package engaging stop 33 so that the roller traverses only a limited part of the first fold and does not contact with the butter. Simultaneously with the action of the top folders, end folders 28<b>, 28<c>, 29<b>, 29<c>, Fig. 7, form end folds, the package being as shown in Fig. 15. The folders 28<c>, 29<c> are slidably mounted to accommodate packages of varying length. When the slide completes its movement to the left, the package is brought beneath pressing-plates 54 so as to be engaged by shoulders 60. The slide passes to the right, a gate 140 falling to pass under the package, and rising to the operative positions, expels the package to the left on the next movement of the slide, shoulders 51, 52 folding in the end fins 38 to complete the package.
Patent GB-191116963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Regulating the Unwinding of Thread, Yarn or the like from Rotating Supplies such as Spools Bobbins Cops Cheeses and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B65H59/06
Filed: 1911-07-24
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 16,963. Boult, A. J., [Leeson, J. R.]. July 24. Creel arrangements.-In an unwinding-device for regulating the delivery of thread &c. from rotating supplies, particularly applicable to machines for winding cops, of the type in which the brake for the supply-holder is controlled by a compensator arm operated by the tension of the thread &c. delivered, one end of the brake band is secured fixedly in relation to the axis of the brake-wheel, and the other end has an adjustable connexion with the compensator arm. The delivery spool S, Fig. 2, is mounted upon a spindle e provided with a brake-wheel F and carried in bearings in arms b. The brake band r is secured at one end to a bar o sliding through a lug n on the arm b and fastened by a screw p. The other end is fastened through a spring s to a wire clip t, which can be slid along the compensator arm H. The arm H ends in a spring h coiled round a rod G, the end entering a hole in a collar l which can be secured to the rod G by a set-screw l<1>. A second collar carries an arm m<2> having a cross-piece m<3> to limit the backward movement of the arm H. The brake pulley F may be stepped to allow further adjustment of the braking effect of the band r.
Patent GB-191117230-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Composition for use in Making Fire-resisting Bricks, Quarries, Tiles for Fire-places and the like.
Inventor: BROWNFIELD DOUGLAS HAROLD
IPC: C04B28/18
Filed: 1911-07-28
Granted: 1912-09-30
Abstract: 17,230. Brownfield, D. H., and Beech, F., [trading as Brownfield & Co., D. H.]. July 28. Refractory substances containing silica. - A composition for making articles for resisting intense heat, consists of about 88 per cent of ' Washer wall ' or similar silica stone, about 7 per cent of Buxton lime, and 5 per cent of silica stone finely ground. The ingredients are water-ground to the consistency of clay, and formed into articles in the usual way.
Patent GB-191123636-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulating Dip Inkwell.
Inventor: NEIGHBOUR RICHARD COLLINS
IPC: B43L25/02
Filed: 1911-10-25
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 23,636. Neighbour, R. C., and Rowley, W. Oct. 25. Inkstands.-Relates to inkstands of the type provided with a dipping-cup adjustable by means of a screw-thread. A one-piece dipping-cup c, either of cylindrical or conical shape internally and having a closed base g, communicates with the reservoir a by means of a lateral orifice d near the base g, and is externally screw-threaded for substantially its whole length, for engagement with a correspondingly-threaded collar b fitted on the mouth of the reservoir.
Patent GB-191128517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Neckties, Buttons, Pins and like Articles.
Inventor: MACDONALD JAMES
IPC: A47G25/74
Filed: 1911-12-18
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 28,517. Macdonald, J. Dec. 18. Wardrobes, fittings for. A holder of neckties, buttons, tie-pins, &c., which may be used as a wardrobe fitting, consists of two flaps of fabric jointed together and stiffened by material E, Fig. 1, and wires F. The ties are supported on a hook H provided with a tongue H<2> inserted in the material of the flaps, a pocket K is provided for the buttons, and the pins are inserted in a cushion J. The holder may be attached to a wall or other support by a screw or nail passing through apertures in the tongue H<2> and an upturned portion of the hook shank, and is held closed by spring buttons G and sockets G<1>. The hook may consist of a member L<1>, Fig. 5, sliding in a member L<2> pivotally mounted on a plate L<5>.
Patent GB-191200824-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Devices for Printing Records Direct from a Piano or like Instrument.
Inventor: HILDYARD GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1912-01-10
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 824. Hildyard, G. R. Jan. 10. Tune-sheets.-In a music-recorder for pianos and similar instruments, wicks or pads are used for conveying ink to a moving sheet of paper. The recording-levers are operated by gravity or spring action upon the depression of the keys, so that the impact against the paper is independent of the force applied to the keys. The marks formed on the paper may be cut away, thus forming a tune-sheet for automatic musical instruments. Levers p carrying weights r are pivotally mounted at q. A wick n passes through an extension w on each of the levers and dips into a trough o containing ink. Alternatively, the extensions m may be dispensed with, the wicks passing through holes or notches in the levers. A pad k is provided at the top of each wick n. The paper 7 is wound from a roller 5 over a plate h and grooved member j to a roller 6. An adjustable block 4 is mounted above the gap between the plate h and grooved member j. Alternatively, a roller may be carried above the pads k. The weights r are arranged between guide-plates s spaced apart by blocks t. Rods d, which rest upon the keys a, pass freely through the guides s, x, b and terminate immediately beneath the weights r. The rods d may be provided with devices 2 and feet which can be rotated for the purpose of adjusting the lengths of the rods. Springs w, which tend to pull down the weights r, may also be provided. When a key a is depressed, the corresponding rod d falls. permitting the weight r to move downwards and a pad k to rise and mark the moving sheet 7. Springs, which press against collars 3 on the rods d, return the parts to their normal positions.
Patent GB-191202149-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Removing Carbonic Disulphide from Gases, Liquids and so forth.
Inventor: EBERHARD OTTO
IPC: C01B31/26
Filed: 1912-01-26
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 2149. Eberhard, O. Jan. 26. Plastic compositions containing viscose are freed from carbon disulphide by treatment with amines in presence of water and an alkali or alkaline-earth hydrate, sulphydrate, or sulphide, or of substances such as cellulose xanthates which are capable of readily liberating sulphydrates. Suitable amines are aniline, toluidine, mono- and di-ethylamines, o-xylidine, &c.
Patent GB-191206110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ties.
Inventor: HILLMAN CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: A41D25/04
Filed: 1912-03-11
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 6110. Hillman, C. T. March 11. Neck-ties have two end portions 1, 2 joined by a metal connector 3 provided with hooks to engage eyes 4 attached to the tie-ends. The hooks may be soldered to the connector 3 or may be part of it. The connector may be of wire with eyes to engage hooks on the tie ends; or it may have a stud fastener 18, as shown in Fig. 5. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1851/07 and 10,270/10.
Patent GB-191206780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Parallel Knitting Machines.
Inventor: KELLNER JOSEF
IPC: D04B7/04
Filed: 1912-03-19
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 6780. Kellner, J. March 19. Parallel machines; needles.-Relates to machines for making neck-ties, mufflers, &c. The jacks 10 are formed integrally with or separate from the needles 6 and are provided with straight slotted portions 13 working on a guide wire 14. The lower ends 12 are engaged by jacquard pins and are staggered as shown to obviate the risk of a pin acting upon two adjacent jacks simultaneously.
Patent GB-191206981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Artificial Fuel.
Filed: 1912-03-21
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 6981. London Industrial Contract and Finance Syndicate, and Eaton, E. March 21. Composition fuel.-Briquettes are made from a mixture of cinders or domestic coal ashes, chalk or lime, tar solidified by treatment with sulphuric acid, and from 2¢ to 5 per cent by weight of naphtha or other tar oil. The solid ingredients are passed from a grinding and mixing machine, which may be steam-jacketed, to a pugmill to which ordinary or superheated steam is admitted, the oil being then added and the mixture briquetted. The mixture may contain from 10 to 20 per cent of tar, and from 10 to 50 per cent of lime or chalk.