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Patent GB-191119966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Necktie Holders.
Inventor: OHLY CHARLES HERMANN
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1911-09-07
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 19,966. Ohly, C. H. Sept. 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Necktie-retainers. -A necktie-retainer comprises a frame 1 made of wire and having a closed loop 3 on which the tie is knotted, the wire then forming lateral loops 2 and finally being brought together and twisted at 7 to form an inner extension 4 carrying the attaching- means. The attaching-means comprises a socket 8, Fig. 3, having a tubular neck 9 and flange 11. A leather tab 12 forming a finger-piece 13 for removing the tie is carried by the neck 9 which is embraced by the ends of the wire 4, this being clamped between the flange 11 and the head of the socket. For a ready-made neck-tie, the socket with its finger-piece is attached to the cardboard frame and exposed at the back. Two sockets on one tab are used so as to make the tie adjustable for high and low collars.
Patent GB-191121285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerative Gas Lamps.
Inventor: HIGHAM FREDERICK
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1911-09-27
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 21,285. Higham, F., and Turner, A. E. Sept. 27. Gas supply ; burners, attaching.-In a regenerative gas lamp the gas is led into a superheating chamber c, which is situated above the central flue g, and from which the gas passes through pipes o between the flue and an outer casing v. At the lower end of each pipe o is a valve p, and at the outlet end of the valve are pins s which engage in bayonet-slots in the air-inlet valve t. The burner tube u may also be attached to the valve t by a bayonetfastening.
Patent GB-191127267-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Attaching and Fixing Bands to Articles made of Wood or other similar Material.
Inventor: DAWSON THOMAS
IPC: B27M3/00
Filed: 1911-12-05
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 27,267. Dawson, T. Dec. 5. Whipple-trees. - Metal bands for encircling wooden articles such as swingle-trees are secured in the manner shown in Fig. 2 by forcing in a tongue C of the metal and inserting a nail D through the overlapping parts of the band. A machine for performing this operation consists of a frame G carrying in bearings H a hollow headstock I provided with gripping-jaws K in which the article to be bound is inserted. The binding-strip is drawn from a roll U carried by a shaft T between a gripping-roller 0 and a cushion N, the pressure being varied by a screw R. A lever P is provided to separate the parts 0, N for the insertion of the strip. The end of the strip is bent in an anvil S before being driven into the article, and the hole for the reception of the nail is made by a drill V carried by parallel links.
Patent GB-191201198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrodes for Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: WEDEKIND ADOLPH
Filed: 1912-01-15
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 1198. Wedekind, A. Jan. 15. Electrodes for primary and secondary alkaline cells. An oxide of a metal, other than lead, is mixed with a chloride of another metal, other than magnesium, to form a hard electrode which is insoluble in alkalies and does not require a preliminary ' forming ' electrolysis, the chloride being retained in the electrode during use. For example, a saturated solution of zinc chloride may be mixed with copper oxide to form a paste which is applied to a cast-iron support. Specification 20,313/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-191204316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Levers of Weighing Apparatus or the like.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G01G21/08
Filed: 1912-02-21
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 4316. Carslake, J. B., and Gibson, A. H., [Executors of Hipkins, W. E.]. Feb. 21. Beams; bearings.-Relates to means whereby the knife-edges of the levers of weighing apparatus may be adjusted to alter the leverage. The knife-edge block b, Fig. 1, slides within a recess in the lever and is adjusted bv means of bolts c, the heads of which have inclined surfaces bearing against corresponding inclines on the knife-edge block. The bolt heads fit into recesses in the block as shown, or vice versa; or flanges on the knife-edge block embrace the lever. In a modification, the heads of the bolts are cylindrical.
Patent GB-191212340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machine Rests for Testing Rifles.
Inventor: LIVTSCHAK JOSEF
IPC: F41A23/16
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 12,340. Livtschak, J. May 24. Machine rests for.-Relates to rests for testing purposes, of the kind in which the rifle is not supported against recoil but is, after each shot, pushed forwards into contact with adjusted stops as described in Specification 1737/11. According to the present invention, the rifle at the front engages two parts, one above the barrel and one below. In the construction shown, the lower part consists of a conical pin 22, Fig. 1, on which rest the two legs 31, Fig. 5, of a ring 29 clamped to the rifle, and the upper consists of a plate 24 having a notch 25, Fig. 2, adapted to fit the forward edge of the backsight bed 26, Fig. 1. Both the pin 22 and the plate 24 are fixed to a vertical transverse plate 20 capable of angular and longitudinal adjustment.
Patent GB-191213106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: CONSTANTINESCU GOGU
IPC: F16D25/0638
Filed: 1912-06-04
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 13,106. Constantinescu, G. June 4. Clutches, friction.-In a friction clutch of the type in which the co-operating frictional surfaces are placed in contact by fluid pressure, clearances are provided so that there is always a substantial flow of the fluid between the surfaces. The clutching force is found by calculation to be proportional to the square of the quantity of flow in a given time, consequently this may be varied by varying the rate of flow. The invention is illustrated in connexion with the transmission of a variable drive from a worm shaft U to a vehicle axle D. A worm-wheel A, without a hub, is bolted to side members B supported by ball bearings E on the axle and free to rotate within a casing J secured to side members N embracing the axle. Clutch pistons F are keyed to the axle so that they can slide axially thereon. Air under pressure admitted to annular spaces P presses the clutch pistons against the sides of the worm-wheel with a force proportional to the square of the quantity of leakage past the clutch surfaces, said leakage escaping through passages S in the worm-wheel to a port T open to the atmosphere. In a modification, the clutch members are normally held in engagement by springs and compressed air is admitted at the port T to disengage or lessen the pressure of engagement of the clutch members. When oil is used instead of compressed air, it is circulated by a pump and also serves to keep the parts lubricated.
Patent GB-191213415-A (GB)
Title: A Self Contained Key Panel for Semi-automatic Telephone Exchanges.
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1912-06-07
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 13,415. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 7. Keyboard switches.- A telephone operator's keyboard panel e is provided with self-making spring connexions d, f, so as to be instantly detachable. The keyactuated contact-springs c are multiplied in two sets by wires h, h<1>, which cross each other at different levels and may therefore be uninsulated. The keys b are provided with pins i engaging holes o in a locking - bar m which slides transversely. The bar m may have pins controlling auxiliary contacts q, s, one of which may be closed only when a key is depressed beyond its lockdown position. The panel is made up of separate key-strips.
Patent GB-191218294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life Saving Apparatus which can also be used as a Swimming Suit.
Inventor: DENAYER HENRI
IPC: B63C9/093
Filed: 1912-08-08
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 18,294. Denayer, H. Aug. 8. Body attachments, buoyant.-A buoyant lifesaving garment, which may also be used as a swimming-dress, comprises a jacket 1, breeches 2, and hood 3, and is made of two thicknesses of material enclosing a padding 4 of unwashed kapok. The padding is thicker in the upper portion of the garment. Pockets 6 to contain cordials &c., and slits 5 for the ears, are provided.
Patent GB-191219825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CROSS EDWARD
IPC: B60K1/00
Filed: 1912-08-30
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 19,825. Cross, E. Aug. 30. Shoe and brush collectors.-Relates to electrically propelled vehicles of the kind adapted to run both on ordinary roads and on tram lines, and consists in providing pilot-wheels and contacts which can be moved into and out of engagement with the rails, such pilot-wheels being operatively connected to the steering road wheels of the vehicle in such manner that the contacts are kept in engagement with the rails. One of the stud axles of the steering-wheels as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 is provided with a forked bracket A adapted to receive a lever B pivoted to the frame and carrying at its lower extremity a pivotally mounted pilot wheel F. A spring-pressed contact shoe G<1> is also fitted. The lever B is connected to a handlever K by a cord passing over the pulley J<1>. The same device is fitted to the other stud axle but the fork A is omitted so as to enable one wheel to turn slightly more than the other in negotiating curves. The two levers are connected by the transverse rod J. Pivoted to the frame on either side are links L carrying a bar L<1> which supports wire brushes L<2>. The bars L<1> are connected by cross-ties. The link L<4> connects the hand-lever to the link L. The lever K has three positions. In the position shown, the brushes are raised and the wheel F lowered. In the seoond position both devices are raised. In the third position, the wheel F is raised, and the brushes L<2> engage the rails. The brushes are provided for making contact when the vehicle is driven backwards over curves of short radius. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the brushes are dispensed with, and pilot wheels are fitted to the rear axle, as shown. The arm B<3> is connected by a rod M pivoted at M' to an arm M' pivoted to a stationary pin M<4>. The arm M<3> carries a fork M<5>, which is engaged by the rear of the arm B before the front pilot wheels are fully raised, and the lateral motions of the rear pilot wheels F in following a curve are then thereby transmitted to the steering-wheels. When the front pilot wheels are fully raised, the arm B is disengaged from the fork A. In further modifications the arm B may be laminated so as to be laterally springy and may be made readily detachable ; or again, the arm may be releasably connected to the stud axle by means of a clutch at N as shown in Fig. 5. In this Figure is also shown a modified form of pilot wheel and contact shoe.
Patent GB-191222237-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of the Calcium Salts of Acidyl-ortho-oxybenzoic Acids.
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 22,237. Chemische Fabrik von Heyden Akt.-Ges. April 20, [Convention date]. Acidyloxybenzoates.-Calcium salts of acidylo-oxybenzoic acids are prepared by treating cold aqueous solutions of alkali or ammonium salts of these acids with easily soluble calcium salts. In examples the calcium salts of acetylsalicylic and acetyl-p-cresotinic acids are prepared.
Patent GB-191223284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HEUSER CHRISTIAN
IPC: B61G3/16
Filed: 1912-10-11
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 23,284. Heuser, C. Oct. 11. Couplings, automatic, of the kind in which links engage horizontally-sliding bolts. Pivoted to the ordinary draw-hook 1 by a pin 2 are two parallel arms 3, 4 connected by a bridge-piece 9 supported upon the hook 1. A bolt 10 with an inclined forward edge is normally held by a spring 14 or by a weight across the space between the arms 3, 4, and each arm 4 is provided with a slot 23 through which the bolt 10 on the opposing coupler-head passes when the vehicles are coupled. The arm 3 ends in an outwardly-bent jaw 6, and the arm 4 ends in an upwardly-bent jaw 7. The underside of the bridge-piece 9 is bevelled at one side as shown in Fig. 5, so that in the set-for-coupling position the coupler-heads are slightly inclined to one side. When two vehicles come together, each jaw 7 meets the opposite jaw 6 and each arm 4 enters between the arms 3, 4 on the opposing vehicle, and pushes back the bolt 10, which is then returned by the spring 14 to engage the slot 23. To uncouple, each bolt 10 is withdrawn by a lever 11 operated by a rod 15 from the side of the vehicles, and is held in the uncoupled position by a projection 17 on a weighted pawl 18 engaging a hole 16 in the bolt. When the vehicles are separated, an angle-piece 8 on the jaw 7 depresses an arm 21 on the pawl 18 and disengages the pawl so that the bolt 10 is returned to the ready-forcoupling position.
Patent GB-191227633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Inventor: LOWE WILLIAM HERBERT
IPC: H01M2/00
Filed: 1912-11-30
Granted: 1913-12-01
Abstract: 27,633. Lowe, W. H. Nov. 30. Cells; arrangement.-In primary cells, leaden covers b, which are flanged to rest on the cellwalls and are recessed to hold carbons d, have apertures for the passage of holders e of insulating-material, carrying zincs f. The covers b and the holders e are clamped down on rubber washers by two sets of yokes i, j, and nuts l, on rods k upstanding from a base-plate, to which the cells are thereby secured. The yokes consist of, or are coated with, insulating - material. Connexion may be made to the zincs by their supporting-studs, and to the carbons by other studs passing through the covers b.
Patent GB-191228234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Rotary Power Hoes or Cultivators.
IPC: A01B33/08
Filed: 1911-12-11
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 28,234. Lanz, H., [Firm of]. Dec. 11, 1911, [Convention date]. Balance gearing.-In agricultural implements in which power is transmitted to the tool shaft by chain or like gearing from both ends of a countershaft parallel to it, the countershaft is divided and provided with differential gearing having a clutch in connexion with it. Toothed wheels l, m on the two parts i, k of the countershaft gear with wheels o, p loosely mounted on a shaft n carried by a casing g, on which is fixed a wheel h gearing with a pinion f on the motor shaft e. The wheel m is connected with the shaft k by a clutch actuated by a lever r.
Patent GB-191228365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Taking and Reproducing of Moving Pictures.
Inventor: TIVERTON HARDINGE GOULBOURN GI
IPC: G03B35/00
Filed: 1912-12-09
Granted: 1913-12-09
Abstract: 28,365. Tiverton, H. G. Giffard, Viscount, and Merckel, E. A. Dec. 9. Drawings to Specification. Kinematograph apparatus.-Relates to stereoscopic colour kinematography and consists in taking the pictures by means of an apparatus in which alternating series of pictures, each series being a complete three-colour record, are taken through lenses in stereoscopic relation to one another and through three-colour screens, and in viewing or reproducing these pictures through or by means of a device which allows the eyes of the observer alternately to receive impressions corresponding to the two series, each eye thus receiving impressions of one series only. Specification 24,161/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191300631-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Gymnastic, Theatrical and other purposes.
Inventor: BARRETT TIMOTHY RAYMOND
IPC: A63B22/02
Filed: 1912-02-01
Granted: 1913-03-03
Abstract: 631. Barrett, T. R. Feb. 1, 1912. Theatrical appliances. -A treadmill or endless band track for athletic or theatrical purposes has means for deadening the noise made by the moving track. The track consists of slats j fastened to an endless apron k of fabric or other noise - deadening material which has endless flexible belts i secured to its edges. The rollers f round which the track passes have felt covers h which are placed, as shown in Fig. 1, to serve as guides for the belts i. The fabric apron k together with the felt covers f deadens the noise of the track when it is in motion. Small rollers q arranged in longitudinal rows and turning in ball bearings support the track between the rollers f and prevent it from sagging. The framework c may either rest on the floor or may be mounted on wheels. Hand-rails r and a bail s for the attachment of retaining-straps are secured to the frame, and a speedometer J driven from the shaft of a roller f is placed in view of the user of the device.
Patent GB-191306454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-08-22
Abstract: 6454. Thompson, W. P., [General Gas Light Co.]. Aug. 22,1912. Overhead incandescent lamps.-The casing 19, the flues 13, and the skirt portion 15 of the casing, are supported by a deflector plate 14, which is held between the parts 2, 3 of the burner. The parts 2, 3 are secured together by screws 10 passing through ears 17 and a flange 9. The air inlets 70 to the mixing-tube 11 are adjacent to inlets 21 in the casing 19, through which a valve 12 in the mixing. chamber is accessible.
Patent GB-191307783-A (GB)
Title: Turbine-pump or Compressor.
Inventor: LAWACZECK FRANZ
IPC: F04D1/02
Filed: 1913-04-02
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 7783. Lawaczeck, F. April 3, 1912, [Convention date]. Inward-flow wheels; casings.-Relates to centripetal pumps used alone or in combination with centrifugal pumps. The fluid is directed by fixed blades e<2>, Fig. 2, forming channels of decreasing cross-sectional area, into the blades f of a rotor a, which gives energy to the fluid as it flows centripetally. A diffuser having blades h<1> may receive the discharged fluid. In a modification, Fig. 4, a wheel a carries on one side outward - flow blades d which pump the fluid into a diffuser e where the direction of its flow is inverted, and on the other side inwardflow blades f which receive the fluid from the diffuser e and discharge it either into a diffuser h or directly into the delivery pipe. Multistage pumps may be built up as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The sleeve o, Fig. 5, uniting adjacent rotors a<1>, a<2> carries radial bars n secured to the conical member m covering the blades. The bars n may have helical surfaces. In another modification, Fig. 6, a diffuser h is placed between the blades f<1> and the blades d<2>. In Figs. 7 and 8 is shown a diffuser s for receiving the fluid from an outward-flow wheel i, converting its velocity into pressure, reversing the direction of flow, and delivering the fluid to an inwardflow wheel k through short guide-blades t with a velocity equal to its velocity on entering the diffuser, the fluid being guided throughout the diffuser in the same plane.
Patent GB-191309342-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing a Dicalcium Phosphate Fertilizer.
IPC: C05B11/06
Filed: 1913-04-21
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 9342. Norsk Hydro-Elektrisk Kvalstofaktieselskab. April 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Calcium phosphate.-A fertilizer is obtained by evaporating to dryness without previous filtration a calcium-nitrate solution containing di-calcium phospha.te in suspension. The solution may be obtained by dissolving a natural phosphate in nitric acid and precipitating with lime. The evaporation is carried out in vacuum apparatus at a temperature below 70‹ C. Specification 9694/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191310127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Acetylene Storm Lamps.
Inventor: WEBSTER EARNEST
IPC: F23D99/00
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 10,127. Webster, E. April 30. Acetylene burners.- A storm-lamp burner of the open-flare type is provided with radial air-supplying and water-removing grooves D which communicate with a slight depression B over the central gasorifice C, and are curved at their outer ends into line with the burner sides.
Patent GB-191316084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Tail-lights of Motor-driven Vehicles.
Inventor: NORTON TOM
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1913-07-12
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 16,084. Norton, T. July 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Supporting.-The casing a of a rear-light for motor-vehicles is fitted in a recess h in the vehicle body, Fig. 1, and is secured by ears k and wing nuts k<2>. Lamps combined with parts of motor-vehicles. -In another form, shown in Fig. 9, the lamp and accumulator chambers are formed by compartments a<1>, a<2> in one end of a tool, tyre, or luggage box h<1>, on the back of which is the number-plate.
Patent GB-191318345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Air Brake Apparatus for Railway Trains.
Inventor: AIRD WILLIAM DUNCAN
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 18,345. Aird, W. D. Aug. 12. Track apparatus for stopping trains. - The brake pipe is opened and sand applied to the rails by engagement of a lever 35 with a track contact 6. The track contact 6 is raised in vertical guides 7 by a rod 10 pivoted to a pivoted disk 9, either in conjunction with the signals or independently. The lever 35 turns the cock 25 to open the brake pipe to atmosphere and by levers 28, 22 opens one of two valves 20 which supply compressed air to a casing 17 so as to supply sand from the dome 15 to one of the pipes 18 according to the direction of motion of the train. The brake pipe may be closed at the valve 29 by the driver actuating levers 33, 32, 31, 30, but this action opens the valve 38 which causes a whistle 36 to sound as a reminder.
Patent GB-191321282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grading and Separating Cereals and other Granular Substances or Materials.
Inventor: COGHLAN HENRY
IPC: B07B1/10
Filed: 1913-09-20
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 21,282. Coghlan, H., and Coghlan, H. Sept. 20. Endless moving sieves.-Relates to a machine for grading cereals and other granular substances of the kind in which an endless travelling sieve and sieve-cleaning brushes are used, means being also provided to collect and discharge the treated materials. In the present invention, the endless travelling sieve g is mounted on an incline, and a pair of rotating brushes q, r behind the delivery shoot d are arranged to rotate in an opposite direction to that in which the sieve moves. Ropes m are used to strengthen the edges of the sieve, and a grid p prevents the sieve from sagging, adjustable supporting-means n for these members being provided. The brushes q, r and supporting-rollers h, i, k, l are rotated through chain gearing, and the sifted material or throughs are collected by a #-shaped trough s and discharged at the sides of the machine.
Patent GB-191323531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Wood Piles.
Inventor: HEIMBACH MICHAEL
IPC: E02D13/10
Filed: 1913-06-17
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 23,531. Heimbach, M. June 17, [Convention date]. Piles.-In order to connect one wooden pile to another or to a ferro-concrete pile, a conical socket b, Fig. 3, is placed over the cylindrical head of the wooden pile, which is then expanded by driving a wedge. The wedge may be a cone e, Figs. 3 and 4, with radial wedge projections d; or an annular wedge c, Fig. 2, with similar radial projections may be employed. Rings f prevent splitting. Two such wedge devices arranged top to top may be used for connecting two lengths of wooden pile.