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Patent GB-190927888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coat Hanging Tabs and the like.
IPC: A41D27/22
Filed: 1909-11-30
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 27,888. Cash, J. & J., Cash, T. A., and Averns, R. H. Nov. 30. Double and single fabrics combined; tubular fabrics; fashioned fabrics.-In a coat hanger the part 2, Fig. 1, that constitutes the loop, or a section of this part, is made wholly from seamless tubular fabric, and the ends 3 may be woven flat and of a single thickness and may be wider than the part 2. In a modification and as shown in cross-section in Fig. 5, tubular edge sections 2<a> are connected by a flat woven part 4 on which a name &c. may be woven.
Patent GB-190929200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electric Motors.
IPC: H01H1/44
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 29,200. Electric Construction Co., and Close, F. W. Dec. 14. Contacts. - Contacts for electric motor controllers are mounted on elliptical springs, the long axis of the ellipse being in the direction of motion of the contact. The contact C is mounted on a spring c formed of a single strip' of metal supported on the arm B of the controller. The spring is strengthened by means of plates c<1>, and a copper lead c<2> connects the contact C to the conducting-part of the controller.
Patent GB-190929691-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Agglomerating Minerals, Combustibles, Metals and other Material which is in Small Fragments.
Inventor: CLAES PAUL
IPC: C10L5/12
Filed: 1909-12-18
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 29,691. Claes, P. Dec. 18. Composition fuel.-Substances in small fragments or dust are agglomerated by admixture with lime and water. The briquettes formed are placed in a vacuum chamber, which is very rapidly evacuated, and carbon dioxide is at once admitted. The briquettes are finally heated to decompose the bicarbonates.
Patent GB-190930499-A (GB)
Title: Improved Elastic Tyre.
Inventor: PATAUD HENRI
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 30,499. Pataud, H. Dec. 30. Metallic spring bodies and cores.-Wood or like blocks 1 are carried by the cross-pins 2 of a chain consisting of rigid links 5 and spring links 7. The pins 6 of the chain have a rolling support on bolts 8 adjustably connected to the rim 11 so that a displacement of any of the blocks causes an extension of the whole chain. The blocks may be surrounded by a tread ring comprising leather bands 13 enclosing a rubber strip 14. The chain and blocks may be duplicated laterally or radially.
Patent GB-191001498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Horse Collars.
Inventor: MACKENZIE GEORGE
IPC: B68B3/04
Filed: 1910-01-20
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 1498. Mackenzie, G. Jan. 20. Collars, neck; fastening.-The collar is provided with a device for securing the horse to the pole cross-bar of reapers &c., comprising two plates C, D which partly surround the collar roll B at the base of the collar. The plates are connected together by screws E, F passing through the roll. An eye-bolt G is also passed through, and carries a link I for the pole-chain. The device is detachable.
Patent GB-191001794-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Suspending Telephonic Microphones in Combination with a Breast Plate.
Inventor: TARDIEU VICTORIEN
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 1794. Tardieu, V. Jan. 24. Telephones, mounting and supporting; microphones ; mouthpieces.-A microphone is attached to an aluminium plate 4, Fig. 2, adapted to rest on the chest of the user, by means of semicircular clamps 2 which surround the microphone, and through which the current is supplied. The sound is transmitted to the microphone 16 through a tube 15, which may be flexible so as to allow the position of the mouthpiece to be adjustable by means of a slotted support 11, or this tube may be rigid and provided with a ball-and-socket joint for adjusting the position of the microphone. A draining-plug 18 is provided for the collection of any moisture which mav condense in the sound-tube. The flanged cup 23, Fig. 3, on which the back electrode 27 of the microphone is supported, is adapted to be wound with two resistance coils 25, which may be connected in the microphone circuit. Specifications 11,262/04, 25,448/07, and 4286/08, are referred to.
Patent GB-191004272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pencil Sharpeners.
Inventor: WEILER ERNST
IPC: B43L23/08
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 4272. Weiler, E., and Heymann, M. Feb. 21. Pencil-sharpeners. - In pencil - sharpeners having an exchangeable blade, flexible blades formed of thin metal strip are employed, a receptacle is formed in the sharpener for a number of the blades, and means is provided for sharpening pencils of different diameters. Fig. 1 shows a sharpener comprising a conically bored block e having a bearing-surface b on top for the double-edged blade c, which is capable of adapting itself to a straight or curved form of surface, and is held on by means such as a clamp d, which may be hinged to the block e, and may be put on after or before the blade, in the latter case the blade being made longer than the block. The surface at b is preferably cut away to accommodate the blade and to form a shoulder for automatically adjusting the blade. Fig. 6 shows a recess g extending through the block to hold spare blades, which are held therein by a spring h, a slot i being preferably formed in the outer wall of the recess g. The blade c is shown inserted beneath a plate f. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which a clamp d forms one side of the recess g, and the conical portion a of the block is extended to form a rim m, into which fits a sleeve k, whereby pencils of smaller diameter can be sharpened. The sleeve may be separate from, or hinged to, the block e.
Patent GB-191011518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Water-closet Seats and the like.
Inventor: WILKINSON HARRY
IPC: A47K13/00
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 11,518. Wilkinson, H. May 10. Closet seats composed of pieces of the form shown in Specification 18,304/05 are joined together by means of laths C inserted into juxtaposed grooves B in the pieces. Rings or annular strips of metal D are inserted in the seats at the joints to strengthen the same. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 11,686/04 and 18,304(05.
Patent GB-191011705-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Starting Device and Carrier for Spinning Tops.
Inventor: CARLSEN ALFRED JULIUS THEODOR
IPC: A63H1/04
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 11,705. Carlsen, A. J. T., and Michaelsen, L. C. G. May 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Bats; battledores. -Relates to the combination of a bat with a device for spinning tops. The square point 7, Fig. 3, of the top 8 is placed in a square hole 5, Figs. 1 and 2, in a spindle 4 supported in bearings below the under surface of a bat 1. The top is spun by pulling a string 10 which is wound on the spindle 4. Several modifications are described in which a spring or fly-wheel is employed to rewind the string after it has been pulled. The top may be disengaged from the hole 5 and batted from one player to another. The bat may be faced with linoleum, oilcloth, felt, cloth, paper, &c.
Patent GB-191014008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Wheels.
Inventor: PUGH JOHN VERNON
IPC: B60B3/18
Filed: 1910-06-09
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 14,008. Pugh, J. V. June 9. Hubs.-In detachable wheels, the permanent hub is made of a thin metal portion a, and a substantial end piece c on which is formed the screw-thread for the detachable-wheel securing- nut and serrations for engaging the end of a live axle. A flange g on the end piece abuts inside a flange f on the permanent hub, and is secured by riveting, brazing, or welding. The inner end e may be formed as described in Specification 7530/08.
Patent GB-191016377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Fire-extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: KRONENBERG LOUIS
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 16,377. Kronenberg, L. July 8. Extincteurs.-A vent valve 8 on the plunger 5 is normally held open by a pivoted stirrup 10, and is closed by a spring 7 when the stirrup is turned out of the way to allow the plunger 5 to be operated to break the acid bottle. Incisions 22, 23 in the stopper 2 and plate 11 respectively co-operate with the valve 8 to permit escape of air when the extincteur is not in use.
Patent GB-191026099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valveless Rotary Piston Explosion Motors.
Inventor: BROC VICTOR
IPC: F16J1/24
Filed: 1910-11-09
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 26,099. Broc, V. Jan. 31, [Convention date]. Four-stroke-cycle engines.-In engines having rotating pistons that act as valves, the pistons are formed in two parts with peripheral distributing passages which permit the inlet and outlet ports in the cylinder wall to remain open during the full piston strokes. As shown in Fig. 2, the outside portion A of the piston is rotated by pins p which are carried in the crosshead by lugs attached to a tubular rod m rotated from the crank-pin. The connecting- rod h is mounted inside the rod m and attached by a gudgeon f to the part B of the piston. A port (not shown) in the rotating part A registers alternately with inlet and exhaust ports in the portion B the latter ports being in open communication with a chamber b leading to a curvilinear passage K which coincides at intervals with terminal inlet and exhaust ports F, G respectively. To facilitate the construction of the passage K, it may be formed separately, being attached to the inside of a cylindrical sleeve which is afterwards inserted in the rotating portion A of the piston.
Patent GB-191101292-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vacuum Tube.
Inventor: WHIDDINGTON RICHARD
IPC: H01J35/14
Filed: 1911-01-18
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 1292. Whiddington, R. Jan. 18. R÷ntgen-ray tubes; vacuum tubes.-In a R÷ntgenray or other vacuum tube, the state of hardness may be varied by altering the position of a sheath S which slides over the cathode between stops. The sheath may be moved by the action of a magnet on a piece of iron b, by shaking or otherwise.
Patent GB-191101712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: VOIGT ADOLF
IPC: C06B25/04
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 1712. Voigt, A. Jan. 23. Explosives.-Relates to explosives containing salts of the lower nitro-compounds of phenol or cresol, and metallic nitrates, and consists in the combination with the salts of mono- or bi-nitrophenol or cresol, or with the salts of the sulphoacids derived therefrom of nitrates, chlorates, or perchlorates ot potassium or sodium. One example contains 25 per cent of mononitrophenolate of soda, 65 per cent of potassium nitrate, and 10 per cent of potassium perchlorate.
Patent GB-191103017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Frames for Windows or the like.
Inventor: SMITH JUSTUS JESSE
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 1911-02-06
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 3017. Smith, J. J. Feb. 6. Draught - excluders; sashes balanced by weights; sliding sashes removable from frame; rattling of windows, preventing; window frames. -In a fire-proof window, the weight-boxes A‹ are formed in the masonry A, and the pulleystiles consist of metal plates B secured by screws C to sockets C' embedded in the masonry, the plates B having sash grooves B‹ projecting into the weight-boxes. The sashes E are constructed of two interlocking metal plates held together by screws f<1>, rivets f<3>, and spring washers f<2>, and are centred in the frame by spring plates H which engage grooves B‹, e<3> in the frame and sashes respectively, and prevent rattling and draught. The glass panes D, D<1> are secured between strips of rubber g. The top rail of the frame consists of a plate B having one groove B‹ for the upper sash, a spring strip H<1> being secured in the groove to prevent draught. The cord pulleys K are inclined, as shown in Fig. 2, so that narrower sashes may be used. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the pulley stile consists of a plate M bent to form an outside bead, and having a groove m<4> to receive a parting-bead P. The removable inside bead N and the plate M are secured to the masonry by screws O engaging wooden battens a; and a strip P' separates the weights W. In a further modification, the pulley-stile plate is formed with a rib for the parting-bead, the inside and outside stop beads being removable.
Patent GB-191104093-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Packing or Storing Wired Detonators.
Inventor: FIELD NORMAN
IPC: F42B39/30
Filed: 1911-02-17
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 4093. Field, N. Feb. 17. Packing detonators.-The wires b of a detonator are coiled as shown in Fig. 1 with the detonator a within them. The coils, with their detonators, are connected for storing by one wire d as shown in Fig. 2, or by two wires as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191107595-A (GB)
Title: Aeroplane.
Inventor: ALESBURY HERBERT THOMAS
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1911-09-27
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 7595. Alesbury, H. T. Sept. 27. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement of.-An aeroplane is provided with horizontal and vertical steering-surfaces C, D of equal area at equal distances fore and aft of the fixed supporting-planes A. The planes are carried by a fuselage built up of side frames L braced by vertical and horizontal struts and cords. Steering and balancing.-The seat F of the pilot is suspended from the fuselage by four rods G universally jointed at each end and carrying a cross frame H connected to the rods G by universal joints. The lateral and longitudinal balancing-planes are connected by cords to move oppositely, and one cord of each set is attached to the middle of the cross frame H. The rudders C are connected by crossed cords attached to a tiller I secured to a hand-wheel J mounted on a rod K, which is attached to the frame of the machine at a point above the pilot's head.
Patent GB-191109036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Looms Provided with Creel Frames.
Inventor: ANGUS WILLIAM MATHWIN
IPC: D03D3/00
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 9036. Angus, W. M., and Lunney, G. April 11. Letting-off warps ; tensioning and guiding.-In a loom for weaving coarse fabrics, such as belting, hose, sail-cloth, or Hessian, the warps a are drawn from bobbins or cops b provided with devices to prevent overrunning, and are controlled by a let-off motion comprising spring-pressed rollers q, the shaft of the lowest roller being provided with a frictional retarding-device. The warps from the bobbins pass through guide-eyes e, between rollers f, through a guide-reed g, around lease-rods h, and around guide-rollers k, o. When the warps are let back by means of a hand-wheel t on the upper roller q, the correct tension is preserved by a weighted lever m acting on arms l carrying the roller k.
Patent GB-191110138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Stiff-dressed Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: RAMIG MAX
IPC: D03D11/00
Filed: 1911-04-26
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 10,138. Ramig, M. April 26. Double fabrics. - A stiff - dressed open - mesh fabric, such as is used for making ladies' hats, is woven double, the two layers being bound together by warp threads. The fabric is stiffdressed by machinery. Animal or vegetable fibre may be used, and the threads may be of unequal thicknesses.
Patent GB-191114157-A (GB)
Title: Device for Temporarily Repairing Broken Railway Rails.
Inventor: TRAMPNAU FERDINAND
IPC: E01B11/18
Filed: 1911-06-14
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 14,157. Trampnau, F. June 14. Rail joints. - Fish-plates for repairing broken rails comprise sections a, b with interlocking rightangled lugs on their bases 2, and brackets 3 receiving two screw spindles c which force the jaws j together, with the base 2 as fulcrum. The upper edge of the saws is indented and claw shaped ; and the two handles d may be connected by a padlock.
Patent GB-191116326-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Retaining Device for Tyre Covers.
Inventor: BUCKLAND ALFRED
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 1911-07-15
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 16,326. Buckland, A. Julv 15. Tyre attachments to rims.- A tyre cover adapted to be filled with elastic material is clamped to the rim A by means of a contractile band C. The ends of the band overlap and are slotted to clear a bolt E arranged to clamp the band and also to lock a flexible straining-device, such as the cable G, which is fitted to one or both ends of the band. The band may extend wholly or partly around the rim, and may be in jointed segments. Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement adapted for detachable rims; the nut H is recessed into the rim A, and after adjustment, the boltstem is cut off flush with the rim.
Patent GB-191117319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to or in combination with Gas Fire and other Stoves.
IPC: F24C11/00
Filed: 1911-07-29
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 17,319. Fletcher, Russell, & Co., and Fletcher, T. W. July 29. Gas stoves.-A Bunsen burner b is attached to a gas fire or other stove, and a trivet d, which may be rotated over the burner and over or in front of the fire, is provided.
Patent GB-191119011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephones.
Inventor: GWOZDZ BRONISLAW
IPC: H04R23/00
Filed: 1911-08-24
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 19,011. Gwozdz, B. June 17, [Convention date]. [Addition to 11,234/11.] Resistances of fine wire for hot-wire telephones. The fine wire 3 is arranged with short lengths exposed on the circumference of the sound-chamber 2. Two insulated metal plates may be used, the Wollaston wires carrying the current from points on one to points on the other. Specification 17,300/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191120463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belting for Machinery.
IPC: F16G1/04
Filed: 1911-09-15
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 20,463. Panzetta, H., and Panzetta Tyre Syndicate. Sept. 15. Compound fabrics; backings.-Belting is made from a fabric a which is impregnated with rubber and then corrugated or pleated, so that the corrugations are at right - angles to the surface of the belt. The corrugations may vary in depth. Two or more layers may be combined, and the corrugated fabric may be enclosed in an outer fabric. The spaces between the corrugations may be filled with rubber so as to make the surface flat.
Patent GB-191121298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Bottles and similar Receptacles for Aerated Waters and the like.
Inventor: KNOTT HERBERT
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1911-09-27
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 21,298. Knott, H. Sept. 27. S i p h o n bottles. - Siphon bottles are constructed with the outlet valve at the bottom of the outlet tube. The siphon tube b is mounted in a sliding block c, which is pressed down by a spring f, and can be raised by a thumb-lever e. The end of the tube b normally rests on a pad g of rubber &c. which is mounted on a stud h, passing through the bottom of the bottle, and secured by a screw &c. i. Instead of the pad g, a rubber &c. tube may be attached to the end of the tube b and press against the bottom of the bottle.
Patent GB-191123391-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Readily Soluble Alkali Silicates in Powder Form.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: C01B33/32
Filed: 1911-10-23
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 23,391. Justice, P. M., [Henkel et Cie]. Oct. 23. Sodium and potassium silicates are obtained in powder soluble in cold water by forcing the hot thick solution (which may be prepared by heating under pressure water and the fused silicate) under high pressure through a spraying-nozzle and .allowing the spray to come into contact with cold air. The process may be assisted by blowing the spray by means of a fan delivering cold air up a wooden shaft surrounded at some distance by an envelope of sacking or the like.
Patent GB-191124297-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sectional-boilers.
Inventor: GREMMELS FELIX
IPC: F24H9/14
Filed: 1911-11-01
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 24,297. Gremmels, F. Nov. 1. sectional boilers.-In a sectional boiler having subdivided sections, the parts of the subdivided sections are connected by sleeve joints to the opposite sides of the conduits placing the sections in communication with each other. In the boiler shown, the half-sections are connected at the top and bottom to longitudinal water-conduits d<1>, d. The projecting necks i of the sections enter recesses g in the conduits, and the half-sections are drawn together by bolts k. The conduits may be placed at the sides of the boiler, and may be duplicated so as, for example, to form a fuel-feeding aperture at the top of the boiler.
Patent GB-191124527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Supporting Herbaceous Plants.
Inventor: BARNETT WALTER
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1911-11-04
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 24,527. Barnett, W. Nov. 4. Plants, supporting.-In a device for supporting growing plants, consisting of a flexible metal band which is bent round the plant and has its overlapping ends connected to a stake 1, the ends 4, 5, Fig. 1, of the band 3 are passed through a slot 2 in the stake, and may be secured by a split-pin or other fastening. Or the ends of the band may be placed in a recess in the front or rear face of the stake and be secured by a pin, screw, or the like. Fig. 5 shows the ends of the band passed through the stake and bent so as to engage with the sides of the stake. Or the stake may be arranged within the band as shown in Fig. 7, and one end of the band bent so as to contact with two, three, or all of the faces of the stake, the parts being secured by a screw 8 or other fastening. In some cases, the ends of the band may be fixed in the slot in the stake by one or more wedges. The stake is preferably of metal and of square section, and may have two or more looped bands secured to it.
Patent GB-191127725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foundry Moulding Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR PHILLIPS
IPC: B22C11/00
Filed: 1911-12-09
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 27,725. Smith, A. P., [trading as Britannia Foundry Co.]. Dec. 9. Moulding-machines.-The rising and falling table of a moulding-macbine is given a steady direct lift &c. by a slide A having a central gudgeon C engaged by a connecting-rod and crank, which may have a variable throw. A spring is provided to balance the table. Large machines have the pedestal projecting into a well in the floor and the shaft F is geared, for example by a chain, to an operating-shaft at a convenient height. Such a shaft may be geared to an electric motor or other source of power.
Patent GB-191200836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE ROWLAND
IPC: F16L19/04
Filed: 1912-01-11
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 836. Taylor, G. R., and Whyte, R. Jan. 11. Sleeve joints with longitudinal pressure and with yielding outer-pipe drawn on to a doubleconical inner ferrule C by internally coned members A, B have a different degree of taper on the inner and outer members to allow for decrease in thickness of the expanded pipe end. The members A, B have hexagonal or milled surfaces to enable them to be screwed together; in the case of smaller pipes. For pipes of largo bore, the parts A, B may be drawn together bv bolts. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 4969/95 and 7011/04.
Patent GB-191204287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Cores for Moulding Pneumatic Tyre Covers.
Inventor: ADAMSON ALEXANDER
IPC: B29D30/12
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 4287. Adamson, A. Feb. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Moulding wheel tyres.-In collapsible segmental cores for making pneumatic-tyre covers. the adjacent segments 3, 4 are locked together by a bolt 9 movable in alined recesses 10, 11. The segments are first alined by a key 6 engaging grooves in each segment, and the bolt 9 is then moved from the recess 10 into the recess 11 by a screwed bolt 15 formed with a pinion 17 engaging a rack 14 on the bolt 9. Longitudinal movement of the segments is prevented by screws 19 engaging recesses 18, and a dowel 8 prevents radial movement. The segments 1, 2, 3, 4 are formed as shown in Fig. 1.