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Patent GB-191020246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tempo and Expression Controllers for Pneumatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1910-08-30
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 20,246. Lake, W. E., [Aeolian Co.]. Aug. 30. Expression, controlling; tempo - regulating means.-In an automatic musical instrnment, the tempo is varied by sliding a block carrying pushes for controlling the expression, so that the performer can control both tempo and expression with the same hand. The block 1 is connected by a link 7 with a device for varying the speed of the motor. The pushes 14 operate spring-pressed valves 11 for admitting air to tubes 9 to control the loudness of the notes played in the treble and bass respectively. The block 1 is provided with a pointer 4, which moves over a scale 5.
Patent GB-191021486-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hairpin.
Inventor: COQUT ERICH
Filed: 1910-09-15
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 21,486. Coqui, E. Sept. 15. Hair-pins. - Consists in forming a spiral of differing pitch or diameter upon the whole or part of the length of the pin. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 8034/93 and 3623/00.
Patent GB-191028288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tyre Levers.
Inventor: MORGAN HARRY
IPC: B60C25/02
Filed: 1910-12-06
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 28,288. Morgan, H. Dec. 6. Tyre covers, tools for replacing.-Fig. 3 shows one form of lever in position for use. It is curved to fit over the tyre and has a recess 3 at the end to fit the edge of the rim and an integral abutment 4 to lift the edge of the cover. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the abutment 4 is hinged to facilitate the placing of the tyre in position for use. Fig. 7 shows a second modification with the lever curved to fit under the rim and bent at 3 to engage the edge of the rim.
Patent GB-191100183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor-driven Capstans.
Inventor: KING ALICK
IPC: B66D1/74
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 183. King, A., and Rothschild, L. V. Jan. 4. Clutches.-Hydraulic transmission apparatus of known type is employed to drive capstans, and is particularly applicable for capstans operated from internal-combustion engines. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which the shaft 1 connected to the prime mover drives a drum 2 filled with liquid which is rotated by internal projections 4. Vanes 5, mounted in a casing 7 and adjusted angularly by a hand-wheel 24 and pin-and-slot connexions 26, transmit the movement to the pinion 9 and thence through spur gear to the capstan barrel. In a modified construction, the vanes are connected to the prime mover and the drum to the capstan barrel.
Patent GB-191102532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Moulding Machinery.
Inventor: BRICE WALTER ST JOHN
IPC: B28B3/06
Filed: 1911-01-31
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 2532. Brice, W. St. J. Jan. 31. Reciprocating-mould-table machines.-Relates to brick machines of the type in which clay is expressed through a removable buffer-shaped die f by a reciprocating plunger b into moulds g mounted upon a carriage h supported upon a platform j, which is raised to press the mould against the die f and is lowered in two stages for the operation of a cutting-wire r and the withdrawal of the moulds. The platform j is operated automatically by means of a rod o depending from a strap q embracing a stepped cam p mounted upon the shaft c<1> of a crank c which actuates the plunger b. Two machines are arranged side by side, and the carriages h are connected by a cable v passing around rollers w, so that, as one carriage is withdrawn by means of a handle h<1>, the other is drawn into position beneath the die f. The cutter r is actuated by means of a lever s, which is deflected against the action of a spring by means of a roller c<2> on the crank c engaging with a roller s<2>.
Patent GB-191105480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Methods of Attachment for Shirts, Collars and Neck Ties.
Inventor: NICHOLSON FRANCIS PHILIP
IPC: A41B3/12
Filed: 1911-03-04
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 5480. Nicholson, F. P., and Sheridan, P. March 4. Collars, linen and like; neck-ties; fastening wearing-apparel.-A collar y is attached to the neck-band x of a shirt by means of looped studs C which engage stud-holes in the collar and neck-band; and the shirt and collar are fastened by means of a tie E engaging the loops of the studs. The tie E may be passed around the collar before engaging with the studs, or may be in the form of a bow with means for engaging the loops of the studs.
Patent GB-191105494-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protector for Shoes and Tyres.
Inventor: MICHEL CARL
IPC: A43C13/04
Filed: 1911-03-04
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 5494. Michel, C., and Fõh, B. March 5, 1910, [Convention date]. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-A protective non - slipping stud for tyres comprises a piece 5 of wood, linoleum, rubber, or like non - metallic material held in a metal cup 1, which has a solid base portion 2. The stud is secured to the tyre by pointed shanks 4 stamped out of the wall 3 of the cup, and bent down so as to be placed in alinement with the wall.
Patent GB-191107798-A (GB)
Title: Device for Supporting Wringers when used in connection with Baths.
Inventor: STURROCK KERR BENVIE
IPC: D06F45/00
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 7798. Sturrock, K. B. March 29. Wringers, attaching to baths.-A support for a wringer which is to be used over a bath comprises a bar adapted to be detachably secured to the bath by means of a pin and socket and a spring catch. The bar 1 is placed across the bath and is supported at one end by a bracket 4 and pin 5 and at the other end by a spring catch 7. For attaching the bar to the bath devices consisting of spring catches or clamping- screws may be used, or a pin bracket similar to the bracket 4 attached directly to the bath.
Patent GB-191108675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps and similar Rotary Machines.
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 1911-04-07
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 8675. Internationale Rotations Maschinen Ges. April 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Fixed-abutment type; regulating.-Relates to pumps having outwardly-sliding vanes as described in Specification 6431/11. The piston drum 2 is formed with circumferential grooves 5 forming the working chambers. Abutments 7 project laterally into the grooves. Vanes 4 rotate with the drum 2 and are reciprocated in a radial direction by cams 10, 11, so that a slot 9 in the vane registers with the working chamber when passing an abutment. Regulation in the manner described in Specification 12,159/10 is effected by varying the depth of the working chambers, the inner walls of which comprise axially movable rings 23<1>. These rings are pressed outward by springs or other means to a limit determined by the position of the abutments 7, which are axially adjustable.
Patent GB-191112862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Breech Bolt Mechanism of Automatic Fire-arms.
IPC: F41A3/32
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 12,862. Aktiebolaget Svenska Vapen- Och Amunitionsfabriken. May 30, 1910, [Convention date]. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Consists in providing inertia-weight guns such as are described in Specifications 14,661/01 and 26,868/03 with a tilting breech-block. The rear end of the breech-block is raised during the rebound of the weight after its forward movement by studs 2 on the weight engaging inclined grooves 3 on the breech-block as shown in Fig. 6. The firing-pin 7 does not tilt with the breech-block and, until the breech-block is completely locked, is prevented from going forward by a bridgepiece 10, Fig. 5, on the breech-block.
Patent GB-191114143-A (GB)
Title: Washing Table for use with Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: BOSCH ROBERT
IPC: D06F43/06
Filed: 1911-06-14
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 14,143. Bosch, R. June 14. Fats &c., extracting by solvents. A washing- table for use with benzene or other inflammable liquids is provided with movable walls, which automatically close about the basin when the liquid ignites and form an air-tight box, thus extinguishing the fire. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, a counterweighted box J sliding in vertical guides is adapted to be lowered so as to close the top of a receptacle having walls C and containing the basin A. The box is normally held in the raised position by levers H connected by a thread Z of easilyignited material, which, when burnt, releases the box J and allows it to descend. The use of a thread in this way for operating a sandspraying fire-extinguisher is described in Specification 20,969/10. In one modification hinged flaps arc used, and in another form a vertically-movable side wall is employed.
Patent GB-191114750-A (GB)
Title: System of Re-heating Carburetters for Explosion Motors, and in particular for Motors Designed for Aviation.
Inventor: ROBERT ESNAULT PELTERIE
IPC: F02D9/00
Filed: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 14,750. Pelterie, R. Esnault-. July 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] [Addition to 23,050/10.] Spray carburettors. - Mixture from a carburettor passes into a diverging pipe d having slots c through which supplementary air is added to the mixture. The supplementary air and the mixture are simultaneously controlled by a disk valve g and a cylindrical rotating valve b. The apparatus is contained in an aluminium box B in the crank-case, and is heated by the hot lubricating-oil.
Patent GB-191114945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Arresters applicable for Locomotives, Traction Engines, Stationary Engines and the like.
Inventor: FREDERICKS CARL EUGEN
Filed: 1911-06-26
Granted: 1912-06-26
Abstract: 14,945. Fredericks, C. E. June 26. Spark-arresters for locomotive and traction &c. engines. A semicylindrical or hemispherical baffle is arranged between the tube plate and the blast-pipe, and a triangular or other foraminous or like structure between the blastpipe and the smoke-box door, the two devices enclosing the upper end of the blast-pipe. Figs. 1 and 2 show a spark-arrester consisting of a semicylindrical baffle 9 with forward extensions 11, 12, and rearwardly-extending perforated wings 20, 21 which may have a lining consisting of a more finely perforated plate or of wire-gauze. The structure 23 is perforated or slotted, and is gauze-covered, and may be hung so as to provide passages between its sides and the sides of the baffle 9. It is hung on a rail 26 by a link and roller 28, and its lower end is bolted to a plate 14 surrounding the blast-pipe 8. The baffle 9 is attached to channel-irons 16 which have ball bearings 18 moving on the flanged lower end of the chimney extension pipe 7. The lower end of the baffle rests against an angle-iron 13 on the plate 14. Fig. 4 shows a modification comprising a hemispherical baffle 9<a> and a beehive-shaped structure 23<a> connected thereto by bolts and cotters 35 and otherwise fitted like the device described above.
Patent GB-191117474-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Box or Package for containing Sweetmeats, Cigarettes or other Small Articles.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ARNOLD PAYNE
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1911-08-01
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 17,474. Phillips, A. P. Aug. 1. Folding boxes; boxes made from special blanks. - A box or package for sweetmeats, cigarettes, &c. comprises a flat bottom 1 and two opposing sides forming receptacles 3, of which the walls 4 are shorter than the opposite walls 2, to facilitate access to the contents. The box is closed by causing the two receptacles to abut against each other, and is secured in the closed position by passing an integrator hinged tongue 5 through a slit 6, or by a wire or spring metal clip, a stud and loop, or a spring button. The box may be made of cardboard, tin, &c., and the parts are held in position by gumming overlapping edges, by gummed strips, by tongue- and-slot connexions, or by a wrapper of paper &c., on which pictures, trade marks, or advertisements may be printed.
Patent GB-191119085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Regulators for Electrically Driven Ring Spinning and Doubling Machines.
IPC: D01H1/24
Filed: 1911-08-25
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 19,085. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, Crowley, J. F., and Gowan, S. Aug. 25. Spinning and doubling machines; driving-arrangements.-A regulator for electrically-driven ring spinning and doubling frames is provided with a third cam e, which operates a lever f so as to move a bowl or roller d between a lever 3 connected with the regulator and another lever 2, which is pivoted about the same axis as the lever 3 and operated by levers 1, c<1>. The levers 1, c<1> are actuated by cams a, b. The cam a corresponds to the heart-cam of the machine, and the cam b may be driven from the cam a or from the part that produces the progressive motion of the ring-rail.
Patent GB-191202300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Process of and Apparatus for Making Salt.
Inventor: LEOPOLD-BRODIE JOHN
IPC: C01D3/22
Filed: 1912-01-29
Granted: 1913-01-29
Abstract: 2300. Brodie, J. Leopold-. Jan. 29. Drawings to Specification. Salt preparations.-Table salt is mixed with a moisture absorbent, such as rice starch.
Patent GB-191202807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railways with a Single Guiding Rail.
Inventor: ENOCK CHARLES REGINALD
IPC: B61F9/00
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 2807. Enock, C. R. Feb. 3. Guide and retaining wheels and rollers, arrangement of.-Vehicles have broad flangeless wheels running on flat rails D and are guided by horizontal wheels A engaging a vertical guide-rail B, which may be placed at one side of the track. The guide-wheels may be in sets of four, one set placed between the axles of each bogie truck; or in sets of two, one set before and one behind each truck; or they may be placed upon the wheel axles. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2693/76, 16,733/99, 15,236/04, and 15,769/07.
Patent GB-191203965-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Fastening Neckties in Position.
Inventor: GEARY ISAAC
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1912-02-16
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 3965. Geary, I. Feb. 16. Necktie-retainers.-A necktie-retainer of the kind adapted to be fixed on one flap of a collar consists of a frame made in the form of a spring clip so that it may be adjusted to any desired height on the collar. The front bar b of the clip is provided with one or more slots c, and may have a spring tongue f. Indentations or the like may be formed at one or both ends of the clip to increase the grip upon the collar. Specification 11,431/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191205069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: TODD DAVID ROSS
IPC: F22B37/22
Filed: 1912-02-29
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 5069. Todd, D. R. Feb. 29. Water drums. - Relates to water-tube boilers in which the lower drums are semicircular in section with the flat side forming the tube-plate. According to the present invention, the front end of the lower drum A is closed by an inwardly flanged plate C inset across its face to the contour of the transverse mud drum B. Thimbles D connect the two drums together. The rear end of the drum A is fitted with an extension H which is flanged to receive a cover J for giving access to the drum for cleaning, fixing the tubes &c. Tubes connect the extension H with the steamdrum.
Patent GB-191207291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Vat Dyes of the Anthraquinone Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 7291. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Sodu Fabrik]. March 25. Anthraquinoncacridones. - Blue to bluishgreen vat dyes are obtained by nitrating, and then reducing, anthraquinoneacridones halogensubstituted in the benzene residue, for example, the trichlor derivative obtained by treating with sulphuryl chloride in presence of monochlorbenzene the acridone from 1-anilidoanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid, or the monobrom derivative obtained by brominating the same acridone in nitrobenzene. The nitration may be effected by means of nitric acid in presence of nitrobenzene, or a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids, and the reduction by means of hydrosulphite. Specification 7297/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191209779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Window Blinds.
IPC: E06B9/66
Filed: 1912-04-25
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 9779. Goodall, S. J., and Goodall & Co., H. A. April 25. Roller blinds.-Relates to roller blinds which are secured at the top to a fixed lath 6 and at the bottom to a roller 3, both ends of which are provided with cord pulleys 4, the cords 1 being carried up through eyele's in the top lath, and then down to a single terminal. The invention consists in carrying both cords down one side of the window and securing them by a cleat 9. A washer 10 acts as a stop for the cords.
Patent GB-191212267-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grating Machine.
IPC: A47J43/25
Filed: 1912-05-23
Granted: 1913-05-23
Abstract: 12,267. Abel & Co., W. May 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Graters and crumblers. - In grating-machine, the hopper c, and the body a including the ends, are pressed out of sheet metal. Each end is bored centrally to receive the bearing d in which the shaft e of the grating-barrel b is supported. In a modification, the bearing d forms part of the supporting-framing which is bolted to the body a ; or the connexion between the body a and framing f is as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191213683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Saving Life from Fire.
Inventor: LOHMANN ALBERT
IPC: A62B1/10
Filed: 1912-06-11
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 13,683. Lohmann, A., and Storbeck, F. Nov. 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Spring and weight actuated lowering-apparatus window appliances.-In fire-escape apparatus in which a life-saving rope is unwound by the weight of the descending person from a spring drum connected to a brake or fly-gear and is rewound automatically when the person is released therefrom, the mechanism is fitted between two side plates carried by a swinging jib, and comprises a main drum geared at one end to the spring and at the other end to the fly-gear. The apparatus comprises a winding- drum a permanently connected to the spring drum by gearing h, i, k, and connected to the fly-gear g during the unwinding movement of the rope by means of the pawl n fixed to the drum shaft engaging ratchet teeth on the loose spur-wheel c, which drives the fly-gear through a compound spur train.
Patent GB-191216564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Washing and Peeling Potatoes.
Inventor: SANDERSON TOM
IPC: A23N12/02
Filed: 1912-07-16
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 16,564. Sanderson, T. July 16. Washing and peeling potatoes.-Relates to machines for washing and peeling potatoes of the kind in which the potatoes are contained in a cylindrical vessel rotated in a tank and comprises a construction and arrangement of hopper or tank fitted with grates, an outlet for the polatoes, and a drain-pipe. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the casing b is riveted to end frames b<1>, b<2>. The front of the casing is vertical and is fitted with a delivery outlet having a door b<4>. The back of the casing b<5> incl nes downwardly towards the outlet at the front. An horizontal grating c<1> and inclined gratings c, c<2> rest on lugs provided as shown. Shelves D are arranged behind the hopper. In a modification, the casing b is rectangular in section and its base inclines from rear to front which is formed by the end frame and is fitted with the outlet door. In a second modification, the inclined base of the last form is made with several bends instead of being flat, and the grates are done away with except for a small one over the drain-pipe. A third modification shows a round base and the front of the tank wider than the rear. The cylinder A is provided with a detachable cover or door shown in Figs. 9 and 11. The door at one edge has two pins a<1>, a<2>. The pin a' enters a hole in one end of the cylinder and the pin a<2> enters a curved recess on the other end. The other edge of the door has pins which enter slots in the cylinder ends. The door is secured in the closed position by eyes on the door and cylinder through which pins are passed.
Patent GB-191221743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wireless Telegraph Systems.
Inventor: SHEPHARD WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 1912-09-24
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 21,743. Shephard, W. H., and McKechnie, A. E. Sept. 24. Switches.-In a wireless call apparatus, a magnet A<1>, when de-energized, releases a ball A, which closes contacts a, a<1> as described in Specification 11,479/12. The ball is returned to its normal position by the rocking of the switch-hook A<4> when the receiving telephone A<5> is removed.
Patent GB-191222118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: BERRY HERBERT HENRY
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 1912-09-28
Granted: 1913-09-29
Abstract: 22,118. Berry, H. H., and Markham, W. J. Sept. 28. Bases; contacts. - The fixed contacts of an electric switch of the armoured type, having a movable cover which carries part of the switch mechanism or carries fuses, are secured to integrally-cast projections upon the inside of the cast metal base, the contacts being first insulated, except at their ends which serve as blade &c. contacts, by a wrapping or casing of mica as described in Specification 21,185/09. In the form illustrated, the central insulated portions of the contacts which, as shown, are in the form of flat plates c, fit into the grooved integral projections b of the base and are held there by a bridging-clamp f secured by a screw d passing into the threaded boss e of the base.
Patent GB-191228235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Springing or Suspension Mechanism of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BICK CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B60G3/26
Filed: 1912-12-06
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 28,235. Bick, C. W. Dec. 6. Equalizing load on wheels; springs, arrangement of. - To prevent racking strains in the steering-mechanism of motor-vehicles, spring- controlled means are provided to enable the steering-wheels to remain parallel to their original plane during vertical displacements under road shocks. The front of the vehicle is supported by the usual springs upon an axle B to the ends of which are pivoted, about horizontal pivots B<2>, members B<1> carrying the swivelling axle-ends. The members B<1> have parallel depending arms B<3> connected by a link E, and a spring F normally keeps the parts in mid-position. It is stated that under shocks the steering-wheels remain parallel to their original plane and the spring F is deformed. Fig. 3 shows the device combined with a spring suspension in which the springs act as radius links, means being provided to prevent rotation of the axle about its own axis. The axle B is connected at each side to a spring G clamped in a member H pivoted at H' to the frame and connected by a rod H<2> through a shock-absorbing device, mounted on the chassis, to a similar spring at the rear axle. A spring G<1> parallel to the spring G is mounted in a clamp G<2> fixed to the vehicle and is pivoted at its outer end to the link E. The springs G, G' prevent rotation of the axle under vertical movements and also maintain the steering - wheels parallel to their original plane, the spring F, shown in Fig. 1, being dispensed with.
Patent GB-191302872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pocket-knives.
Inventor: KOLFHAUS ERNST
IPC: B26B1/04
Filed: 1913-02-04
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 2872. Kolfhaus, E. Feb. 4. Pocket-knives. - The blade is opened by a spring c when a locking- device is withdrawn. The locking-device comprises a spring-pressed piece a sliding longitudinally in the handle and normally engaging the tang of the blade. It is operated by a pullring c.