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Patent GB-191126494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metal Doors and similar Devices.
Inventor: RAPP JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/72
Filed: 1911-11-27
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 26,494. Bapp, J. W. Nov. 27. Metal doors.-The stiles H, rails J, and mouldings K of sheet-metal doors are formed with inwardly or outwardly projecting overlapping flanges as h, j, k, secured together by T-shaped sheet-metal keys M which are driven between the inner flanges and having the ends m<2> bent over the outer flanges. Glass panels are removably secured to the mouldings by metal strips k<5> and screws &c. k<6>. The corner joints of the mouldings may be electrically welded, and the open ends of the stiles may be closed by welding plates or pieces of metal in position.
Patent GB-191207795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Press-button Electric Switches.
Inventor: WISCHHUSEN HEINRICH
IPC: H01H13/58
Filed: 1912-03-30
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 7795. Wischhusen, H., and Hepke, A. April 1, 1911, [Convention date]. Switches, quick-action.-A snap action pressbutton switch with rotating contacts, in which the rectilinear movement of the button causes a step-by-step rotation of the contact-arm, comprises an insulatory cover e, in which slides the press-button g, and a base f on which are mounted stationary contacts o, p and in which is journaled a spindle s carrying a drum i. Secured to the drum are a crown-wheel h and the switch arms m, n, and encircling the spindle is a spiral spring a having radially bent ends; one of which b engages in a helical groove d in the cover, the other c engaging behind one of the teeth of the crownwheel. On depression of the press-button, the spring is placed in compression and in torsion, the torsion serving to operate the switch, and the compression to return the press-button to its initial position. The torsion of the spring is also used for bringing the lower end of the spring behind the next ratchet tooth, this occurring simultaneously with the return of the pressbutton.
Patent GB-191210811-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pack of Cards for Playing a Game.
Inventor: WILKS PERCY AUSTIN
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 10,811. Wilks, P. A. May 7. Card games.-A pack of cards for playing a game representing association football consists of fifty-six cards divided into four suits of eleven cards representing teams and twelve special cards representing acts in the game such as foul, freekick, goal, &c. The team cards are printed with the figure of a player, as shown, and wit an indication of its value and of its team o suit.
Patent GB-191218656-A (GB)
Title: Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
IPC: B60G11/46
Filed: 1912-02-12
Granted: 1913-02-12
Abstract: 18,656. Heide, H. C., [European Klenke Cushion Axle Co.]. Feb. 12. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on; guiding vertical play.- A pneumatic cushion 15 is interposed between the stub axle 43 of a steering-wheel and the fixed axle 53. The stub axle is fixed to a vertical pin 42 sliding in the fixed axle. The pin 42 is formed with a saddle 16 carrying the pneumatic cushion 15 on which the fixed axle bears through a bush 52, a plate 49, straps 48, and a plate 47. A ball-bearing 50 between the bush 52 and the plate 49 allows the cushioning- means to swivel with the road wheel. A dustexcluding plate 32 carried by the stub axle slides against a plate 34 carried by the steering- connexion 41.
Patent GB-191218835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Removing Oil from the Press Plates of Oil Presses.
Inventor: HOFFMANN LOUIS
IPC: B30B9/04
Filed: 1912-03-26
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 18,835. Hoffmann, L. March 26. Fatty oils, extracting by pressure. Oil presses having press-plates provided with holes leading to grooves by which the expressed oil escapes are fitted with means for blowing the oil out of the grooves during the discharging operation. For this purpose, a blast of air is directed through ports h formed in the frames; the air, after passing through the grooves in the plate, escapes together with the oil through ports h' in the opposite side of the frames. The oil is intercepted by a shield l, or is directed into suitable channels formed in the frame. The oil press may be fitted with a movable side-wall b<1> as described in Specification 7364/12, the ports h<1> being then directed downwards so as to end inside the side-wall when it is in the dotted position.
Patent GB-191220511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Rods.
Inventor: KOEHLER CHARLES
IPC: A47H1/022
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 20,511. Koehler, C. Sept. 9. Clip brackets; curtain-poles.-A curtain-pole is made in two parts, a, b, which telescope. The part a has corrugations g adapted to engage singly with an inner rib f in the split end of the part b. The pole is supported by spiked or screwed brackets h having split resilient clips i outwardly flared at i<1>.
Patent GB-191220522-A (GB)
Title: A Steam-propelled Motor Cycle.
IPC: B62M9/00
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 20,522. Pearson, H., Cox, P., and Pearson & Cox. Sept. 9. Motor-cycles. - In a steam-propelled motorcycle, the engine d is mounted between the rear wheel x and the diagonal frame member c, and the generator e is carried behind the steering - wheel f and below the lower member g of the triangular frame. The lower rearwheel fork a is spread at its forward end to accommodate the engine.
Patent GB-191221587-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Welding Tubes.
Inventor: SPRANGER HERMANN
IPC: B23K20/02
Filed: 1912-09-23
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 21,587. Spranger, H. Sept. 23. Welding; power hammers.-In a machine for welding tubes having overlapped seams, of the type in which the welding hammer is swung to and fro, so that it may operate on the seam and also on the parts adjacent to the seam, the fulcrum of the hammer is moved to and fro and the hammer oscillated by a slide moving in inclined guides. The hammer d, which may be operated by compressed air or steam, is mounted on a pivot e adapted to move in a slot g in the framework f and is oscillated by a lever m from any source of power through a rod l. The rod l is connected to a pin h which is mounted in the hammer frame and which carries one or more slides moved in guides k on the framework.
Patent GB-191226643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches.
Inventor: PARKES SAMUEL ROWLAND
IPC: E05B41/00
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 26,643. Parkes, S. R. Nov. 20. ' Engaged ' and like indicators.-A latch has a ' Locked ' indicator showing on the inside of the door, and an ' Engaged ' indicator on the outside, the disks being mounted on the ends of a spindle j<1> which passes through a sleeve J carrying blocking-mechanism j<2> for the bolt. A spring S keeps the spindle in either of its positions, and a spring H acting on lugs d<3> serves to shoot the bolt. The spindle j<1> is operated on one side by a handle and on the other by a key.
Patent GB-191227334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: CLARK HERBERT CARTER
IPC: F16C23/08
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 27,334. Clark, H. C. Nov. 28. Roller bearings.-In a self-alining roller bearing having barrelshaped rollers running on curved tracks, the inner race - ring B has side flanges b<1> to prevent displacement of the rollers when subjected to end thrusts. The inner race may be grooved as shown in Fig. 3. The outer race is spherical, and may consist of two parts A, Fig. 5, adjusted in a flanged casing F by a nut e. In a modification, the middle sections of the rollers are cylindrical, the outer race being spherical and the inner race cylindrical.
Patent GB-191229361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbing Devices for Vehicles.
Inventor: LAISNE LEON
IPC: B60G11/42
Filed: 1912-12-20
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 29,361. Laisne, L. Dec. 21, 1911, [Convention date]. Composite and india-rubber springs.-Relates to spring shackles of the rubber-ring type for connecting the end of the laminated axle spring 6 with the end of the spring or dumb-iron 5 on the vehicle frame, and consists (1) in mounting oval-shaped rubber tension-rings 2, 9 on sleeves 3, 13, 8, 14 attached to the ends of the bolts 4, 7 which pass through eyes on the members 6, 5 respectively; and (2) in confining the rubber rings between plates 1, 10, 11, 12, which prevent their lateral displacement.
Patent GB-191303525-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Production of a Boron-tungsten Compound.
Inventor: HANSEN FRIEDRICH
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1912-07-25
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 3525. Hansen, F., and Mohr, W. F. July 25, 1912. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Filaments.-A compound of tungsten and boron, from which filaments are made as described in Specification 9941/12, is prepared by saturating tungsten trioxide with a hot solution of boric acid, drying, heating to 700‹ C. in an inert atmosphere, reducing by heating with zinc to 1100‹ C., removing the zinc by hydrochloric acid, and washing. The compound is a dark grey or black powder of sp. gr. 12-16, and burns if heated above 150‹ C. in air. It is more refractory and has a higher electric resistance than tungsten.
Patent GB-191313361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Scavenging Machines and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR ISAAC FRANCIS
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1913-06-09
Granted: 1914-06-09
Abstract: 13,361. Taylor, I. F. June 9. Vehicle fittings. - In road - sweeping and refuse-collecting vehicles, the refuse receptacle, mounted in a well at the rear, is lifted by hoisting gear on a pivoted frame and is tipped to discharge its contents by the engagement of hooks thereon with a roller mounted at the top of the well. The refuse receptacle c is raised out of the well b by cables e which pass over drums f mounted on a shaft k rotatable in a U-shaped frame the side arms i of which are pivoted at i<1>. The drums f are rotated through a worm gear n, m, l by operating upon a handle o. The frame may be luffed by operating a shaft r carrying at each end drums q, q<1> around which pass cables p, p<1>, the cables p passing round the drums q being attached to the upper part of the frame, and the cables p' passing round the drums q<1> being carried over guides s, t and attached to the frame at u. The frame may be locked in position by a pin placed through one or other of a number of holes on the drum q and a hole in a fixed bracket. After being raised, the receptacle c is tilted by the engagement of hooks g with a roller h until it comes against a fixed stop v on the frame. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 27,253/05, [Class 108, Road vehicles], 9815/10, and 5325/13, [both in Class 107, Roads &c.].
Patent GB-191317601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Filling Cigarettes into Cases or Packets.
Inventor: DRYSDALE HENRY
IPC: B65B19/14
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 17,601. Drysdale, H. July 31. Packeting cigarettes in receptacles. - Relates to a machine for compressing and packing cigarettes into cases. The cigarettes are placed in a hopper c<3>, Fig. 3, from which they pass through a sliding frame d with a number of bars d<1> to ensure their parallelism, and fall between the partitions c<2> of a casing c and are laterally compressed by slides f. The movement of the slides f is controlled by springs f<1>, f<3> of different power, a vertical rod g being actuated to release the springs f<3> and to allow the springs f<1> to draw the slides inwards. A d u p l e x pusher h, Fig. 2, one part acting against each charge of five cigarettes, next expels the charges into cases x. The cross-head h<1> of the pusher is actuated by a link h<4> held against a cam by a spring h<9> and adjustable in respect thereto by means of a slot h<6> and adjustable link h<7>. The cigarettes pass through a tapered spring nozzle i, Figs. 2 and 6, on to which the empty case x has been thrust by fingers as it falls to the bottom of a hopper b. Pipes k, connected with an airexhausting apparatus, ensure that the mouths of the cases are fully open before being thrust on to the nozzle i. The filled packets are pushed on to an incline l and are carried up under a detent m<1> by a member l<2>, the various members being spring-controlled.
Patent GB-191319108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Perforating Machines.
Inventor: MATHYS ALBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B26F1/20
Filed: 1913-08-22
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 19,108. Mathys, A. W., [Frankenstein, W., and Kirberg, E.]. Aug. 22. Strip-perforating machines.-In a machine for perforating strips of paper &c. for use in typesetting apparatus, the counter-rollers e, which coact with toothed feed-rollers d engaging holes in the web, are adjustable relatively to the rollers d by means of set-screws q arranged to turn a frame o about an axis p. The rollers e may be adjusted relatively to the punches t, guide-rollers l, m, and supp'y roll b, by means of set-screws s acting on frames v.
Patent GB-191319862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal-joints.
Inventor: HERMANN EMANUEL
IPC: F16D3/34
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 19,862. Hermann, E. Sept. 2. Universal joints.-Secured to the two shafts 1, 2 are coacting spherical sleeves 3, 4 provided with longitudinal slots 17, 18, 19, 20 in which slide blocks 25, 26 carried by pins 21, 22. The pin 21 has a rounded boss on which bear a projection 11 on the shaft 1 and a projection 28 on the sleeve 4. A spherical boss 24 on the pin 22 engages a cylindrical hole 23<1> in the pin 21. The blocks 25, 26 are cut away at their sides 27 to prevent jamming. The sleeve 4 is formed in two parts each having a flange 4<1>, bolts being passed through these flanges and through flanges 30, 33 on cover-plates 29, 32 to hold all the parts together. A telescopic coverplate 35 is also provided.
Patent GB-191320379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Trusses.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: A61F5/24
Filed: 1913-09-09
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 20,379. Smith, J. S. Sept. 9. Trusses.-In trusses of the kind comprising two pads flexibly connected together, the connexion between the pads a, b consists of a metal hinge c. The truss is supported by the belt d and by straps e. A flap may be provided on the back of one of the pads to cover the inner face of the hinge.
Patent GB-191329298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Devices for Railways.
Inventor: PROBERT ISAIAH
IPC: B61L5/22
Filed: 1914-06-19
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 29,298. Probert, J. June 19, 1914. Detonator apparatus.-A single detonator is clipped on to a part c' of a slide c, which is pressed towards the rail by a pair of springs in a box b and is pulled from the rail when the semaphore signal is lowered by a connexion with the semaphore gear.
Patent GB-191403533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cold Storage Chambers or Chests.
Inventor: BURKILL CHARLES
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 1914-02-11
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 3533. Burkill, C. Feb. 11. Drawings to Specification. Plastic compositions containing starch. - A gelatinized starch composition employed as an insulating-material in the walls of refrigerators is prepared by mixing potato starch, cassava flour or like starchy substance with a solution of magnesium chloride or other hygroscopic salt.
Patent GB-191403579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Percussive Rock Drills.
Inventor: TINDALL WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: E21B6/06
Filed: 1914-02-11
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 3579. Tindall, W. R. Feb. 11. Percussive drills.-In a percussive rock-drill of the type wherein the hammer piston has integral front and rear extensions provided with straight a n d helical flattened portions respectively, and engaging the tool-holder and a rotary member respectively, the rotary member d is controlled by roller clutch members e during the forward stroke of the piston to enable the tool to be rotated.
Patent GB-191404892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes.
Inventor: LANCIA VICENZO
IPC: F16D49/10
Filed: 1914-02-25
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 4892. Lancia, V. Feb. 25. Bloclcs and the like acting on drums; band or coil.- In a brake comprising blocks 2 pivoted at 3 and pressed into contact with a drum by an encircling chain 7 connected at one end to an operating-lever 9, the other end of the chain is connected to the end of the adjacent block 2 by a rod 15 and a lever 12, 14, which is pivoted at 13 and arranged to exert a pull on the block 2 in the direction of rotation of the drum when the chain is tightened. The blocks 2 are released by springs 6, 6<1>.
Patent GB-191408307-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Apparatus for Playing Games with Board and Balls.
Inventor: KING JAMES
IPC: A63F7/38
Filed: 1914-04-02
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 8307. King, J., and King, G. E. April 2. Table games.-Relates to game apparatus, similar to that described in Specification 97/93, in which a ball is caused to travel over a board and to fall into pockets by tilting the board. The apparatus consists of a frame E, to which are fastened two playing-surfaces D, D<1>, one D<1> of which is flat, while the other D is convex. A gutter K surrounds the playing-surfaces to catch the balls that roll off them. A metal cone socket J, Fig. 2, is secured at the centre of the apparatus and is of such a size that the apparatus, when placed on a pointed stand F, is balanced and returns to an horizontal position when disturbed. The board is surrounded by a rim H, Fig. 6, provided with a slot in which a pointer W slides. A spiral spring 12 between the sliding surfaces of the pointer prevents accidental movement. Holes or pockets for the balls are formed in the playing-surfaces, and some T of these are provided with inclined rims. Handles N are provided to enable a player to manipulate the apparatus, and the frame may be made to fold The apparatus may be constructed with only one playing-surface, either flat or concave.
Patent GB-191414587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: DURYEA CHARLES EDGAR
IPC: F16H3/04
Filed: 1914-06-17
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 14,587. Duryea, C. E. June 17. Control-transmitting apparatus. - The engine is mounted with the crank or other shaft 4, Fig. 1, transversely disposed, the fly-wheel 1 and one of the cylinders 2 being shown. At each end, the crank-shaft is fitted with a drum having two rings of internal teeth of different diameters, with either of which the toothed wheel 8 can be made to gear. The wheel is feathered on a movable shaft 9 which carries at its outer end a friction wheel 10 capable of being put into and out of frictional driving contact with a ring 11 on the road wheel. To permit of the necessary movements of the shaft 9, it is carried by a bearing 14 which is pivoted to a support 15 capable of sliding on an areshaped portion of the frame. The wheel 10 is put into and out of gear by rods 16 operated by a hand-lever 18, the eye 31, Fig. 3, of which is lined with rubber in order to allow for distortion due to the movement of the vehicle on its springs. Additional provision may be employed for obtaining a further low gear and reverse.
Patent GB-191418202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step by Step Mechanism suitable for Starting Electric Motors.
IPC: H02P1/06
Filed: 1914-08-01
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 18,202. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Waddingham, W. H. Aug. 1. Controllers, actuating and retarding mechanism for.-Step-by-step mechanism suitable for starting electric motors comprises a toothed wheel g loosely mounted on a shaft b, a pawl h for preventing movement of the wheel in one direction, and an escapement i on the actuating-handle a, the escapement being operated by the teeth of the wheel when moved in the direction in which the wheel cannot move. The upper end i<1> of the escapement is undercut and is adapted to engage one of a series of stops k at each step just as the lower end of the escapement is clearing a tooth of the wheel g. Further movement of the handle in the forward direction is prevented until the handle has been given a slight backward movement to free the escapement from the stop k. The pawl h may be provided with a catch h<1> to bold the handle in the ' full on' position ; on releasing the handle, a spring f returns it to the 'off' position.
Patent GB-191420399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engine Valve Gear.
Inventor: CHORLTON ALAN ERNEST LEOFRIC
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1914-10-01
Granted: 1915-01-21
Abstract: 20,399. Chorlton, A. E. L., and Livens, F. H. Oct. 1. Valve-gear; regulating.-In valve gear of the type described in Specification 19,245/09 when applied to more than one cylinder, the cams G' G<4> and G<2> G' are driven in pairs so that one is active while the other is inactive. The rollers J<1> J<2> and J<3> J', which transmit the movement of the lever D to the admission valves, are also linked up to the governor in pairs through a floating lever X so that one member of a pair is always free to be moved by the governor.
Patent GB-191421251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Wells.
Inventor: COLE JOHN
IPC: B43L25/00
Filed: 1914-10-20
Granted: 1915-09-30
Abstract: 21,251. Cole, J. Oct. 20. Inkstands.-The ink - container has at the centre, under the dipping-orifice f, a depression d of small sectional area and of acute V-form in cross-section, to which the sides and lower portion of the container slope. The sides of the orifice may be shaped to form a handle.
Patent GB-191423091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BINKS CHARLES LESLIE
Filed: 1914-11-26
Granted: 1915-09-02
Abstract: 23,091. Binks, C. L. Nov. 26. Spray carburettors.-In carburettors having a pilot nozzle opening into the throttlevalve chamber, the throttle valve, which rotates, is provided with a scoop or grooved enlargement adapted to make and break communication between the pilot nozzle and induction pipe in such a manner that the area past the nozzle increases as the throttle opens The throttle valve 5 is shown with the scoop or enlargement 6 opposite the pilot jet 4, which is fed from the petrol float chamber 11 through the pipe c. The main nozzle 3, Fig. 3, which is placed transversely of the air passage and may be fed by means of a two - way cock 12 either from the petrol chamber 11 or paraffin chamber 10, Fig. 2, is provided with a damper 9 actuated by a cam 7 on the throttle spindle and adapted to close the main jet while the pilot nozzle is in action. Filtering- washers of copper gauze are shown at 13, 14, 15, and a hand-actuated auxiliary-air valve at 16.
Patent GB-191423980-A (GB)
Title: Improved Exhaust Tank and Silencer for Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F01N3/04
Filed: 1914-12-12
Granted: 1915-08-26
Abstract: 23,980. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G.. and Le Mesurier, L. J. Dec. 12. Exhaustsilencers. -In an exhaust tank and silencer for the internal - combustion engine of a submarine, the exhaust pipe b projects upward into a dome-shaped valve c, which can be raised or lowered by a rod d from the interior of the boat. The valve, in its lowest position, seats itself on a packing-ring h. The discharge pipes k are a little above the tank floor level so that water may be retained, a cylindrical baffle with apertures m keeping the water from the pipe b. Lowering the valve dome uncovers apertures i whereby the tank may be flooded, and a spray j may also be provided for cooling purposes.
Patent GB-191500840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bent Steel Axles for Army Travelling Field Kitchens and other such Vehicles.
Inventor: HEENAN HAMMERSLEY
Filed: 1915-01-19
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 840. Heenan, H. Jan. 19. Soldering.-Axles for travelling field kitchens and other army vehicles consist of two taperturned end members a, Fig. 1, slotted to accommodate a web of the bent T-section bar b. The parts are held in a jig, as shown in Fig. 3, and welded by oxy-acetylene or other means. The bar b has flaps d welded on for attachment to the vehicle body.