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Patent GB-191115878-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cleaning Boiler-tubes and the like.
Inventor: FRAISSINET ALFRED
Filed: 1911-07-08
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 15,878. Fraissinet, A. July 8. Cleaning, fluid-pressure processes for. - The head of a whirling-stream and air-jet apparatus for cleaning boiler tubes has enclosed helical air passages 3 arranged round and integral with the steam nozzle 1, the intermediate spaces 4 forming additional open helical air passages. A bush 7 of nickel steel is screwed into the nozzle 1. The passage of steam to the nozzle through the steam inlet pipe 19 is controlled by a sliding hollow plunger with ports 17, normally held out of register with the inlet by a spring 14, but opened on pressing the cleaner against the tube to be cleaned by means of a handle 15 secured to the plunger. The inward movement of the handle is regulated by an adjustable bush 20. Behind the nozzle a ribbed cup or bell x is provided to aid heating of the air on its way to the nozzle by the radiant heat of the boiler.
Patent GB-191117755-A (GB)
Title: Device for Detachably Connecting Bottles with their Protective Casing.
Inventor: LEWIS EDWARD NORTH
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 1911-08-04
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 17,755. Lewis, E. N., [Jensen, E.]. Aug. 4. Cold and heat retaining vessels. - Vacuum flasks &c. with detachable protective casings in two parts which can be unscrewed are provided with a collar 5 having a small thread for attachment to the bottle neck 2 and a large thread immediately next to it for attachment to the reduced neck 4 of a protective casing 3. The formation of the two threads close together and at the neck of the bottle permits the casing 3 to be of oval shape. A drinking-cup may be screwed on to the collar 5 over the larger screw-thread. The collar is sloped at 5 and provided with a washer 6.
Patent GB-191121702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lever Cans.
IPC: B65D83/06
Filed: 1911-10-02
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 21,702. Scott, F. G., and Scott & Co., A. G. Oct. 2. Powder distributors.-A lever lid can with a closed top has perforations provided in the top b, Figs. 1 and 3, beneath the lever lid, which is imperforate. The bottom may have a filling- opening closed by a lever lid.
Patent GB-191123297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Engine-starting Gear for Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: SCARBOROUGH JOHN THOMAS
IPC: F02N3/04
Filed: 1912-01-27
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 23,297. S c a rborough, J. T. Jan. 27, 1912. Turning - g e a r. - A starting - g e a r , particularly for motorc y c l e s, comprises a ratchet-wheel 2 fixed on the engine shaft and surrounded by a sleeve 3 carrying a spring- pressed pawl 11 for engagement w i t h the ratchet teeth. To turn the engine, a wire wound in a groove in the sleeve is pulled, a helical spring, attached to the sleeve and a stationary part of the apparatus, returning the sleeve &c. to their normal positions. A spring-carried stud 22 moves the pawl out of engagement with the ratchet-wheel when the operating-handle 23 is pushed into a hole 16.
Patent GB-191123435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Temporary Files for Correspondence and the like.
Inventor: GILBERT ALFRED
IPC: B42F7/00
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 23,435. Gilbert, A. Oct. 24. Index cards ; portfolios.-Relates to looseleaf binders of the kind consisting of a number of folders bound together, the folders being provided with securing- flaps at three edges, and with index tabs. The folders b are provided with an indicating-scale f corresponding with the days of the month or week; a spring-gripping metal pointer g slides on this scale. The side flap c is preferably gummed to the main part of the folder for a short width to form a stiff edge, which carries the scale f. The edge_ b<1> of the bottom flap b<2> is also strengthened and carries a tab h. The positions of the tabs h and scale f may be transposed. Other indicating-devices may be used on the folder instead of the scale and pointer, for example, a rotatable pointer and divided dial.
Patent GB-191123900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Decoration of Glass and Glass Ware.
Inventor: GIBBS FRANK IORNS
IPC: C03C17/44
Filed: 1911-10-28
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 23,900. Gibbs, F. I. Oct. 28. [Cognate Application, 5596/12.] Ornamenting.-Relates to processes in which glass is decorated by first applying an adhesive, then dusting on the desired colour, and finally firing the article, and consists in mixing a soft flux with the powdered colour. The soft flux may consist of red lead and borax, with the borax present in sufficient quantity to cause the flux to melt at a lower temperature than the glass. After the design has been burnt on, part of it may be removed by sand-blasting or by etching. Provisional Specification 33,900/11 also describes a modification in which the adhesive is coloured, powdered colour and flux being also applied. Provisional Specification 5596/12 describes the application of the adhesive by means of a rubber stamp. Reference has been directed by the Cow<p>- troller to Specification 3445/85.
Patent GB-191125093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method and Means of Conveying Moulds and Substances Moulded therein such as Chocolate and the like.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
IPC: B65G37/00
Filed: 1911-11-10
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 25,093. Baker, G. S. Nov. 10. Moulding confectionery; delivery.-To obviate handling, chocolate and like moulds from a depositing-machine a are passed transversely over tapping-tables b and through a cooling-chamber c, as described in Specification 10,646/09, on to a transverse conveyer e, preferably of the type described in Specification 11,474/09, [Class 28 (i), Bread-making &c.], which delivers them to a return conveyer h. Operatives seated at k take up the filled moulds, loosen the contents on knock-out tables i, transfer the contents to conveyers leading to wrapping or packing rooms &c., and replace the empty moulds on the conveyer h, which carries them through a warming or drying device l to a receiving-device m adjacent to the machine a.
Patent GB-191125172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: COURTIN EDOUARD EMILE
IPC: G09F11/18
Filed: 1911-11-11
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 25,172. Courtin, E. E. Dec. 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Plates and the like, travelling; rotary cylinder, prism, and like apparatus. - An advertising - apparatus is provided with a clockwork mechanism a, Fig. 2, having a wheel 11, Fig. 4, bearing facepins 12, 12<1> adapted to raise alternately two levers 13, 13', which, on falling, make contacts 16, 16<1>, Fig. 3, and start an electric motor d, geared up to a wheel 17, Fig. 5, carrying a finger 18 capable of actuating a Maltese cross 19 on the shaft of a chain-wheel e connected to the advertisement - carrying devices. Face-pins 21<1> on the Maltese cross engage blades 22, 22' and break the circuit at terminals 23<1>. At each revolution of the wheel e, one of the pins 24 raises the lever 25 and, through the rods 27, 28 and pawls 30, winds the clock spring automatically. The advertisements may be carried on plates &c. slid into position at the top of balanced brackets 4, pivoted between the arms of star-frames 1; or frames fixed to the arms 1, or cylindrical surfaces, may bear the advertisements.
Patent GB-191128347-A (GB)
Title: An Announcement Slide for use at Cinematograph and like Exhibitions.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1911-12-16
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 28,347. Evans, W., and Evans, S. Dec. 16. Optically-projected signals.-A metal slide for announcing the number of the next picture or set of pictures at a magic lantern or kinematograph entertainment comprises a ring g, Fig. 5, with stencilled numbers, any one of which may be brought opposite an aperture d, Fig. 1, by moving a finger-piece j, which projects through a slot k in a cover-plate a. The ring g is seated in an annular depression of a back-plate c, in which an announcement is stencilled. Means are provided for positioning the ring so that the numerals appear centrally in the aperture d.
Patent GB-191204050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artillery Projectiles.
IPC: F42B12/64
Filed: 1912-02-17
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 4050. Rheinische Metallwaaren-und Maschinenfabrik. April 24, 1911, [Convention date]. [Addition to 4978/09.] Projectiles. - Relates to shrapnel shell of the kind described in the parent Specification, in which an incendiary charge is carried in the nose and is ignited from the same fuse as the main charge which projects the head of the projectile. The present invention consists in combining with the incendiary charge e a high explosive charge i substantially similar to that described in Specification 12,066/06. The latter charge is fired through the intermediary of the charge e, and effects the disruption of the head. A smoke-producing charge k may also be provided to indicate the point of disruption of the head l.
Patent GB-191206137-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing Rod Shaped Bodies consisting of a Slowly Melting and a Readily Melting Metal.
Inventor: SCHUERHOFF EDUARD
IPC: B23K20/04
Filed: 1912-03-12
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 6137. Sch³rhoff, E. March 12. Welding.-Cased rods or wire with a shell of slowly-melting metal such as copper and a core of readily-melting metal such as aluminium are made by heating the shell in a furnace to approximately its melting temperature; the core is then inserted, and the cased body is left in the furnace until the core begins to melt, whereupon it is removed and welded by rolling.
Patent GB-191211181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Straight-bar Knitting Machines.
Inventor: HILSCHER GEORG
IPC: D04B15/02
Filed: 1912-05-10
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 11,181. Hilscher, G. May 10. Straight-bar machines.-Transference of rib loops to frame needles is effected by means of positively actuated covering needles d, the grooved hinged portions c of which are placed on the beards of the rib needles b, being held in the position shown in Fig. 2 by stops g. The loops are then pushed on to the points c by means of a bar f. The points are then brought into the position shown in Fig. 3, and are brought over the frame needles a which rise and receive the transferred loops. In another form, the covering-needles e, Fig. 5, are hooked and are positively actuated by means of linkwork &c.
Patent GB-191213506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stayed Wooden Poles.
Inventor: GUSTAFSSON CARL AUGUST
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1912-06-10
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 13,506. Gustafsson, C. A., and Hede, O. A. July 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Posts.-Stayed wooden posts are constructed with a hook 2 at the upper end with which the wire 3 is engaged and then passed along the length of the pole and fastened towards the bottom as at 4 on the o t h e r side. Wedges 5, 6 keep the wire and post apart, and the pole is bedded in concrete 7. Distancepieces 8, bent as shown in Fig. 3, serve to keep the wire and post apart between the hook 2 and the ground.
Patent GB-191213760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Cooling and Preserving Fresh Fish and other Victuals, especially during Transport.
Inventor: DAHL NEKOLAI
IPC: A23B4/06
Filed: 1912-06-12
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 13,760. Dahl, N. June 12. Preserving fish &c.-Fresh fish and other victuals are cooled and preserved, especially during transport, by causing a liquid such as cold brine to trickle through the articles. The fish are contained in boxes 1, Fig. 1, perforated at the top and bottom to allow the passage of the brine. Each box has at the top two narrow boards 2 between which the cover fits. To the underside of the cover are secured two bars 7 having projecting ends 13 which engage beneath one of the boards 2 to keep the cover in place. The cover is secured at the opposite side by metal plates 15, Fig. 5, which are pivoted to the bars 6 of the cover and may be turned to engage the board 2 or the sides of the box. The cover consists of a wooden frame 9, 10, 11 and a perforated metal plate 8; or wooden bars, wire netting, or the like may be used. In order that the brine may drip down into the box and not run to the sides, the apertures in the cover are made funnel-shaped or are provided with depending burrs; or they may be formed at the bottom of depressions in the plate. The bottom of the box consists of wooden boards spaced apart, or of perforated material. The freezing-mixture may be placed on the covers of the boxes or at the bottom of the storage chamber, the cold brine melting from the mixture being pumped up and allowed to trickle over the boxes. The freezing-mixture may also be placed in vertical chambers or on a perforated partition at the top of the storage chamber.
Patent GB-191219941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Piercers and the like.
Filed: 1912-09-02
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 19,941. Benton & Stone, and Willson, H. C. Sept. 2. Rotary p u n c h i n gmachines.-In apparatus for punching motorcycle and like belts, in which a hollow frame a is adapted to accommodate the belt and to carry the screw-actuated punch f, a series of plates i are provided which are pivoted on the frame and adapted to be swung down in pairs into an horizontal position to adapt the apparatus for use with belts of various widths. A cutter or drill may be substituted for the punch.
Patent GB-191220232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridges.
Inventor: STRAUSS JOSEPH BAERMAN
IPC: E01D15/02
Filed: 1912-09-05
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 20,232. Strauss, J. B. Sept. 5. Bridges.-An arrangement for lifting the central part 1 of a bridge vertically comprises a pair of levers 4 pivoted at 5 and jointed at the inner ends 6<a> to the central portions of connecting-pieces 6 from which the bridge 1 is suspended. The upper ends of the pieces 6 are connected by links 9 and counterweights 10 to the rear ends of the levers 4, which are provided with counterweights 12. The centre of gravity of each counterweight 10 is arranged to lie in the same straight line as the pivots 5 and 7. The arrangement is such that when the lifting-mechanism is operated by gear 13, 14 the points of suspension of the bridge 1 move in vertical lines.
Patent GB-191223444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filtering Devices.
Inventor: BOURGOIN ANTOINE
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 23,444. Bourgoin, A., and Bourgoin, J. Oct. 14. Domestic filters; filtering-media.-A filter for coffee &c. comprises a receptacle 1 having a series of concave sieves 2, 4, 6, 8 of silver or the like with granulated corundum of graded fineness placed between the sieves.
Patent GB-191223975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in and relating to, Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1912-10-21
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 23,975. Austin Motor Co., and Austin, H. Oct. 21. Spray carburettors.-A plug D rigid with the float-chamber carries the nozzle E, which projects midway into a passage formed in the plug. A cylindrical valve B surrounds the plug and is contained in a chamber A, the valve controlling the air inlet b<2> and the mixture outlet b<3>. A camsurface b<5> on the valve acts on a spring-pressed slider F moving in the plug and carrying a needle G controlling the fuel-orifice in the nozzle E. The needle G may be separately adjusted. The valve is open at one side to receive the plug, and is closed at the other side. The cam - surface is formed on a piece attached to the valve, or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, it may be formed on the valve.
Patent GB-191225364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Autographic Registers.
Inventor: HAINER WHITFIELD
IPC: B41L5/00
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 25,364. Hainer, W. Nov. 5. Memorandum appliances; carbon papers, means for manipulating. - An autographic register of pocket size comprises a body portion 1, Fig. 2, forming a magazine for the folded paper strips, a movable writing-plate 3 forming the top of the magazine, and a hinged cover 11 which forms a receptacle for the used portions of the strips. The writing-plate is carried by pivoted standards 8, one of which is connected to the cover by a slotted link 14; by these means, the writing-plate is raised and the strips released when the cover is opened. The cover is provided with a loose plate 18 carried by a yoke 20 for the reception of the used portions of the strips. The end of the magazine is closed by a flexible part 24 detachably attached to the writing-plate by means of a bar and slots 7. The carbon paper is carried by a folded' metal strip 27, Fig. 6, the ends of which engage the slots 7.
Patent GB-191226170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Revolving Chimney Cowls.
Inventor: TOEPFER MAX
IPC: F23L17/10
Filed: 1912-11-14
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 26,170. Topfer, M. June 28, [Convention date]. Chimney tops.-In a wind-directed cowl, the vane rod 10 is hollow; and contains a lightning-conductor 12, the upper end of which has an iridium, platinum, or like point 11. The cowl is preferably mounted on ball bearings and constructed with a hood having a slit 9.
Patent GB-191229430-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Car.
Inventor: STURMEY MARY HELEN
IPC: B60B35/10
Filed: 1912-12-21
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 29,430. Sturmey, M. H., and Sturmey, J. J. H. Dec. 21. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on. - In motor-vehicles in which the axles and body are collapsible so that the width of the vehicle may be adjusted, the body is hinged at its front end to the narrow main frame 6 and the rear end is carried by springs 30<a> secured to a cross member 30 extending beyond the main frame. The frame 6 is mounted rigidly on the rear axle, and is supported at the front end by a transverse spring.
Patent GB-191229730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting and Lowering Apparatus.
IPC: B66D5/00
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 29,730. Martin Patent Davit Co., and Lewkowicz, A. J. Dec. 24. Self-sustaining gear.-Comprises a hoisting and lowering gear in which a drum is fitted with a brake and with a screw gear connected to the brake in such a manner that the drum, in lowering, tends to apply the brake, which is held off by actuating a hand-wheel or the like. The hoisting-drum is formed in one with a brake drum m and is mounted on the shaft c. On the same shaft is a bevel-wheel e gearing with a bevel-wheel f on a screwed shaft g. Mounted on this shaft is a sleeve h integral with a handwheel m. The sleeve is connected by lever k with a brake band surrounding the drum m. Movement of the drum in the lowering direction moves the lever h downward and applies the brake, which is only kept off by operating the hand-wheel.
Patent GB-191304565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Dobbies.
Inventor: HEAP JOHN LEWIS
IPC: D03C1/36
Filed: 1913-02-22
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 4565. Heap, J. L., and Heap, G. E. Feb. 22. [Addition to 3160/12.] Shedding-motions; dobbies; selvedge shedding- mechanism. - A supplementary or patternshedding dobby of the kind described in the parent Specification has its jack-levers d arranged parallel with the heald frames, the ends of the jacks lying central to the warps. The middle jacks are connected to. the harness by cords passing over one or more rollers o, so as to clear the cross-rail o<2> to which the brackets c supporting the dobby are secured. The top shaft n is driven from the doll-head shaft b by quarter-turn straps n<1>. Each griff i is formed with an overhanging part so as to move the hooks h downwards positively. The cranked parts e<1> of the jacks are arranged nearer the rod e than in the arrangement described in the parent Specification, and the jacks are guided by a grating g. The pattern barrels j are mounted in adjustable brackets k, and may carry pattern chains passing round adjustable drums m<1>. Adjustable stops are provided for limiting the. motion of the pawls operating the pattern barrels. The part p', on which the hooks h are adapted to rest, is formed separately from the grating p.
Patent GB-191305326-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Binding and Rebinding Books.
Inventor: HEYNER AUGUSTUS OTTO
IPC: B42C9/02
Filed: 1913-03-03
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 5326. Heyner, A. O. March 3. Bookbinding. - R elates to the binding and rebinding of books. The leaves are divided into sections a, and each section is provided at the front and back with a linen strip b which projects beyond the back of the section. The sections are machined sideways at d, the end stitches being tied over the backs of the sections. The sections are then sewn through the tapes k, Fig. 3, the kettle stitch g being overcast or oversewn into the tapes. The book is glued by passing the brush across the back, thus laying down the projecting linen strips b. The cloth joints m are sewn by side stitching l which passes through the end sections.
Patent GB-191305891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Delivery Hay-rakes.
Inventor: BAMFORD JOSEPH
IPC: A01D78/00
Filed: 1913-03-10
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 5891. Bamford, J., and Bamford, C. J. March 10. Haymaking.-In rotary side-delivery rakes in which the rake bars are carried by two eccentric reels or spiders, special means are provided for driving the rake at different speeds in opposite directions and for throwing it out of gear. The spindle a of the driven spider b passes over the wheel axle c and carries two skew bevel-pinions f, g, adapted to gear, respectively, with two skew bevel-wheels d, e on the axle c. The bevel-wheels d, e are in one piece and are of different diameters. The pinion g slides on a feather, and the pinion f is loose, but may be connected to the spindle a by a clutch i. The pinion g and clutch i are moved simultaneously by means of a sliding bar actuated by a lever o. The spindle a is mounted in bearings r, w on a bracket s, which is supported by a forked bracket on the axle c and is provided with a bearing u for the axle. In a modification, the pinion g is connected to the spindle a by a clutch.
Patent GB-191313163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Seamless Hose or Half-hose such as Stockings or Socks with Pocket Heel and French Toe.
IPC: D04B11/28
Filed: 1913-06-06
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 13,163. Grõnz, H. W., and Schubert & Salzer Maschinenfabrik Akt.-Ges. June 6. Stockings and socks. - Seamless fashioned hosiery such as stockings and socks having pocket heels and French toes are produced upon the " Lamb " knitting-machine by a method of knitting which does not necessitate the removal of an unfinished article from the needles at any stage. The method is described in detail.
Patent GB-191313211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Force-feed Lubricators.
IPC: F16N13/16
Filed: 1913-06-07
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 13,211. Electric Ignition Co., and Harper, J. A. June 7. Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles.- A portable lubricator for supplying oil or grease to parts of motor-vehicles &c., such as spring sliackle joints, bearings, and gearboxes, of the kind in which the lubricant is discharged by a piston acted upon by compressed air obtained from a tyreinflator &c., is provided with a filling-cap b at one end, fitted with a valvecontrolled outlet c. The inflator is connected to a nipple e provided with a non-re urn valve f. A cock g enables the compressed air to be released when required. The piston h has a Etop k to limit its downward movement. In a modification, the air is supplied to a separate chamber at the side of the barrel a, communicating with it by a port below the piston h.
Patent GB-191321196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lengths of Woven Material, particularly for Air Craft, and Process for the Manufacture thereof.
IPC: D03D11/00
Filed: 1913-09-19
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 21,196. Akt.-Ges. Metzeler & Co. Jan. 10, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Compound fabrics.-A fabric for use in the manufacture of air-ships &c. consists of one or two layers of a woven or other fabric combined with a layer consisting of pieces of woven material sewn or otherwise secured together so that the warp threads in adjacent pieces are arranged in different directions.