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Patent GB-191301799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Stands.
Inventor: WILDE KARL
IPC: B62H1/02
Filed: 1913-01-22
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 1799. Wilde, K. Jan. 22. Supports.-A support for a bicycle comprises two rods 10, 11 pivoted between shoulders 8, 9 on a member 7 pivoted at 6 to a bracket 3 carried by the seat pillar of the machine. A latch 20, adapted to be operated by a handle 23, engages in a hole 21 in the member 7 to retain this in the operative position, and the rods are held in the open position, for supporting the bicycle, by a locking-member 19 adapted to engage notches 14, 15 in the eyes of the rods. To protect the bicycle against theft, a bolt 25 may be raised by means of a key, thereby locking the latch in position in the member 7 and retaining the rods in the operative position. The rods may be retained in an horizontal inoperative position, as shown in dotted lines; Fig. 1, by means of clips 17, 18.
Patent GB-191301807-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and Machinery or Appliances for Grinding, Polishing or otherwise Surfacing Metallic Rings, Hoops, and like Annular Objects.
Inventor: SANGSTER DAVID GRANT
IPC: B24B5/01
Filed: 1913-01-22
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 1807. Sangster, D. G. Jan. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Disk apparatus. - In means for polishing or surfacing the inner peripheries of metallic rings, bands, and like annular objects, the ring or the like is mechanically held and guided in yielding relationship to a surfacing-wheel or hob, which is automatically maintained in effective contact with the inner periphery of the ring b means of weights or springs, the ring being simultaneously rotated within its supports by friction feed devices. In the construction shown, the grinding-wheel is carried by a spindle a mounted in a stationary headstock b and the ring or band f is mounted between rollers h in a holder e on a turn-table d, a weight i tending to turn the table about its pedestal c in such a direction as to bring the inner periphery of the ring into contact with the grinding-wheel. The work-holder comprises a fixed pair of upright members e<1> and another pair e<2> hinged to the table d, the members e<2> being held in the working position by a catch-lever e<3> hinged to the members e<1>. The headstock and turn-table may both be provided with vertical, horizontal, and angular adjustments to facilitate the setting of the grinding-wheel to the work. The ring f is driven, preferably in the opposite direction to that in which it would otherwise be driven bv the grinding-wheel, by a pair of friction rollers j, j<1>, which are connected by gearing k ... k<3> to a belt pulley k4. To admit of the lateral introduction and removal of the ring, one of the rollers j<1> with its gear-wheels is mounted on a pivoted weighted arm m which is operated by hand or foot to release the ring, rollers m<1> on the lever engaging at the same time a cam m<3> and displacing the pivoted members e<2> of the work-holder. For rings or bands of a trough section, a pair of grinding-wheels may be mounted on opposite sides of the turn-table. In an alternative arrangement, the work-holder is stationary and the spindle headstocks are mounted on turntables under the control of springs or weights.
Patent GB-191303088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Shutters.
Inventor: SLATER WILLIAM
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 1913-02-06
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 3088. Slater, W., and Ham, O. R. Feb. 6. Window shutters.- Some or all the laths a of a roller shutter are provided with balls c or the like so disposed that some of them engage one side of the guide b, while others engage the other side of the guide. The balls &c. are disposed in end members d secured to, or integral with, the laths a.
Patent GB-191303553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Windows.
Inventor: FAUNER JOSEPH FRANK
IPC: E06B7/232
Filed: 1913-02-11
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 3553. Fauner, J. F. Feb. 11. Draught &c. excluders.-A resilient metal weather strip for sliding window sashes comprises a member 25 secured to the window frame along one edge 21, which may be folded over as shown in Fig. 1. The member tends to spring away from the window frame and is bent to form a face 27 which presses against the sash 18 and is formed with an intermediate rib 28 engaging a groove 15 in the sash. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the strip is bent to fit around, and to be secured to, the bead 14.
Patent GB-191304329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles and the like for Games.
Inventor: HACKH EUGEN
IPC: A63B65/00
Filed: 1913-02-20
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 4329. Hackh, E. Feb. 20. Outdoor games.-A projectile for use in games consists of an elastic ring a, Figs. 1 and 2, loosely encased in a stiff leather cover b which is secured to the ring a by straps c. The contractile force of the ring a is opposed by the cover b. In a modification, the ring a is stretched round a ball g, Fig. 6, to which it may be vulcanized. Pennants or ribbons may be attached to the projectile.
Patent GB-191304502-A (GB)
Title: Telephone Attachment.
Inventor: MARX NATHAN
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1913-02-21
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 4502. Marx, N. Feb. 21. Earpieces; sanitary and hygienic devices. - In order to keep a telephone receiver out of contact with and at a proper distance from the ear, a frame a is provided with hinge and clasp so as to embrace firmly the receiver d, and is furnished with arms c bent at rightangles and carrying at their ends antiseptic cushions g which may comprise rolls of papers capable of being torn off.
Patent GB-191307234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Fertilising Agents.
Inventor: SLATER OTTO KARL
IPC: C05B11/14
Filed: 1913-03-26
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 7234. Slater, O. K. March 26. Calcium phosphate.-A mixture of slag and a phosphate or other material containing phosphorus is disintegrated and oxidized by treat. ment with a moist vapour such as steam and then treated with sulphurous fumes. The product may be used directly as a fertilizer, or after further treatment with ammonia or nitrous vapours, a fertilizer containing lime, phosphorus, and ammonium sulphate or nitrates being thus obtained. The sulphurous fumes may be supplied bv means of a steam injector or otherwise mixed with steam.
Patent GB-191312076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Wireless Telephony.
IPC: H04L27/04
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 12,076. Ditcham, W. T., and Grindell- Matthews Wireless Telephone Syndicate. May 23. Telephones, mounting and supporting. - A series of microphones for wireless telephony are so mounted that on becoming unduly heated, the microphone in use can be readily displaced and disconnected from the circuit, and an alternative microphone brought into position and connected in circuit. The microphones g may be secured to a rotary insulating plate a and connected to segmental bus-bars h<1>, h<2>, which on an angular displacement of the plate arc brought into, and out of, contact with the brushes in the oscillating circuit.
Patent GB-191314515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F02M23/09
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1914-08-24
Abstract: 14,515. Jackson, W. J. Mellersh-, [Browne, A. B.]. June 23. Spray carburettors.-In a spray carburettor, the primary air supply enters the mixing- chamber through a Venturi tube 2 in which is arranged an inclined fuel nozzle (not shown) without mechanical control, and supplementary air is admitted through a valve 12 actuated by a diaphragm 17 in a vacuum chamber 16 communicating with the primary air inlet by a short tube 18. The vacuum in the chamber 16 depends upon the velocity of the air passing the orifice 18, and the quantity of fuel drawn from the jet depends upon this same velocity. The valve 12, or its seating, is so curved, and the strength of the spring 14 is so chosen, that the total quantity of air passing through the primary and supplementary air inlets is in direct proportion to the quantity of fuel drawn in.
Patent GB-191315036-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chain or Chain Coupling.
Inventor: IRONS DAVID HENRY
IPC: F16G13/14
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 15,036. Irons, D. H., and Bowden, F. June 30. Chains having alternate oval and bar links. -Chains for use in coupling railway vehicles &c. are composed of alternate oval links B and straight-bar links A. The ends D of the links A are thickened, and the eyes Care shaped so as to fit snugly .in the ends of the oval links.
Patent GB-191319121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telegraphic Receivers and Relays therefor and for analogous purposes.
IPC: H01H45/00
Filed: 1913-08-22
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 19,121. Eastern Telegraph Co., and Fraser, A. Aug. 22. Safety - valves. - A reservoir i for compressed air &c. is provided with a pressure relief valve 18 which is opened by the aneroid chamber 20 when the pressure exceeds that required.
Patent GB-191326949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematograph Target Apparatus.
IPC: F41J5/06
Filed: 1913-05-28
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 26,949. Life Targets, Ltd., Harris, A. W., and Corbin, D. H. May 28. Targets.-In kinematograph target apparatus of the kind described in Specifications 29,083/11, 15,031/12, and 17,536/12, an improved electric contact-breaker consists of an arm b, which is connected to, or carried by, a diaphragm c of the sound collector d, and separates contacts a<1> carried by springs a when the fire-arm is discharged. Specifications 24,329/09, 8241/10, and 28,522/10 are also refered to.
Patent GB-191328646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Chains.
Inventor: BECKER NICOLAUS
IPC: F16G5/18
Filed: 1913-12-11
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 28,646. Becker, N. Dec. 11. Belts. - In frictional driving-chains having detachable links and transversely-arranged friction members e, each link plate is made in two parts a, b which overlap and are held together by the members e. The part a is formed with a guideway h to receive the end of the part b. The links are con. nected by bipartite pins k provided with curved bearing-surfaces, and the link plates of each link are connected by stays d. The friction member e is formed with a longitudinal groove f in which is placed a blade spring g. The ends of the spring g are free, and bear against the link plates to hold the member e in position. Specification 18,427/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191400038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Alkaline Accumulators.
IPC: H01M4/76
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 38. Svenska Ackumulator Aktiebolaget Jungner. Jan. 16, 1913, [Convention date]. Electrodes of small alkaline accumulators each consist of a series of flat perforated containers a for active material, clamped at the ends between two channel-shaped strips b, c, not otherwise connected. one c of these being long enough to form a terminal. Specification 15,952/04 is referred to.
Patent GB-191400460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Transmitters.
Inventor: MARCHANT WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1914-01-07
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 460. Marchant, W. J. Jan. 7. Trumpets, arranging.- A parabolic horn such as described in Specification 24,390/10, [Class 40 (iv), Telephones &c.], is attached by a ring d to the sound-box e of a gramophone f, the focal plane of the horn being along the sound-box diaphragm.
Patent GB-191410951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cinematograph Machines.
Inventor: ANDERSON WALTER HILLIER
IPC: G03B1/42
Filed: 1914-05-04
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 10,951. Anderson, W. H. May 4. Kinematograph apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for operating and controlling the gate which closes the film in position on the sprocket-wheels, and comprises a housing or cradle a within which the intermittent sprocket is mounted upon a shaft c, such casing having an open end adapted to be closed by a sliding gate g mounted upon upper and lower guides h and arranged to open automatically under the influence of a spring k acting upon the lower guide when catches l are released. The gate g carries a pivoted shoe p embracing the sprockets and arms t<1> fitted with rollers w<1>, over which the film f passes. The catches are pivoted on a spindle n operable by a milled head m against the action of a helical spring. The apparatus is preferably combined with an automatic safety device comprising a bell-crank lever 2 pivoted to the casing, one arm of the lever being provided with a roller 3 resting upon the film, and the other arm being formed as a contact or switch for closing an electric circuit through a terminal 4, whereby a safety shutter is brought into operation should the film break or run off the sprocket-wheel. An arm 5 secured to the gate g raises the roller 3 as the gate opens. The shaft c, which carries the Maltese cross, is mounted in an eccentric bearing e to regulate the adjustment of the Maltese cross with respect to the driving-cam.
Patent GB-191411152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine and like Packing.
Filed: 1914-05-06
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 11,152. Blick, G. H. W., and Moseley & Sons, D. May 6. Packing, compound metallic and non-metallic. -The packing, Fig. 6, is composed of transverse layers of crimped or corrugated brass or other wire gauze A cut on the bias, vulcanized indiarubber E, and a fabric B composed of interwoven fibrous material and soft metal wire, the whole being surrounded on the non-working faces by a covering of asbestos fabric F. The fabric B may be made of soft metal wire with fibrous material spun or wrapped around it, or of asbestos alternating with metal wires in either the warp or weft or in both. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, a thick layer of india-rubber is arranged across the packing, and between it and the cover F are arranged alternate layers of india-rubber and the fabric B.
Patent GB-191416908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Starting Gear.
IPC: F02N3/02
Filed: 1914-07-16
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 16,908. Dunhills, Ltd., and Field, W. H. July 16. [Addition to 13,148/14, Class 80 (ii), Gearing, Variable-speed &c.] Ratchet gearing.-A ratchet-wheel, fixed on the engine or attached shaft g by the means described in the parent Specification, is turned by a pawl l carried on an extension j of a quadrant i, to which a cable k is attached. The quadrant is guided by lugs g embracing a ring c surrounding the shaft g. The ring is in two parts to facilitate mounting, and is carried by a support c adjustable in length, and carried by the chassis when the turning-gear is used in a motor-vehicle. Normally, the quadrant is retracted by a spring acting on a cord m, so that the lugs q enter recesses in the ring e, and the pawl is held out of the path of the ratchet-wheel by a stops. When the cable k is pulled to turn the wheel by the handle o arranged near the driver's seat, the extension rests on the bush b, which fixes the wheel on the shaft.
Patent GB-191416919-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Supporting the Head for Medical, Toilet, or other kinds of Treatment.
Inventor: LINZ JOHANN HANS
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 1914-07-16
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 16,919. Linz, J. H. July 16. Rests, head.-An apparatus for supporting the head for medical, toilet, or other treatment consists of a telescopic arm 6, 7 pivoted to a base or other support 1 and carrying a concave or bowed spring member 14 across which is stretched a band of fabric, felt, &c. 15. The base or stand may be weighted or fitted with a vacuum device to give stability. The ends of the spring member 14 may be formed with hooks 16 to engage pockets at the ends of the band of fabric.
Patent GB-191422243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Processes of Treating Oils for the Production of Gasoline and other Products of Low Boiling Point.
Inventor: MCAFEE ALMER MCDUFFIE
Filed: 1914-11-09
Abstract: 22,243. McAfee, A. M. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Mineral oils, purifying. - In converting heavy sulphur - bearing oils into gasoline and other light oils by heating with aluminium chloride, the sulphur is eliminated in the form of sulphuretted hydrogen. When the sulphur content is high, it is preferable to adopt a preliminary treatment with sulphuric acid. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 17,839/13, [Class 32, Distilling &c.].
Patent GB-191423462-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Toy.
Inventor: CRAWFORD THEODORE
IPC: A63H7/00
Filed: 1914-12-03
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 23,462. Crawford, T. Dec. 3. Mechanical and like toys.-A toy comprises two soldiers or other figures mounted on bases J, K, Fig. 2, through the ends of which cords D, E are passed in an inclined direction, as shown. At one end, the cords are attached to the table by means of a yoke A and hook B. The other ends of the cords are jerked alternately by the operator, thereby causing the figures to approach one another until, on impact, one figure forces the other in the reverse direction. In a modification, one of the bases is made with an angular underside as shown in Fig. 4, and the cords are passed through guideeyes N, P, Fig. 3, leading to grooves L, M. The base is thus enabled to tilt, thereby causing the cords to engage the grooves at the opposite side of the guide-eyes and reverse the direction of travel of the base, thus giving the effect of first one and then the other figure gaining the mastery. If both bases are made tiltable and the figures are connected by a rope, a tug of war may be imitated. In a further modification, wherein the cords each have an elastic section, the yoke A, Fig. 2, and a similar yoke attached to the other ends of the cords are held in the hands of the operator, and the hases are actuated by pulling the yokes apart.
Patent GB-191500541-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in Boilers or Steam Generators.
Inventor: FOSTER JAMES HENRY
IPC: F22B11/04
Filed: 1915-01-13
Granted: 1915-08-26
Abstract: 541. Foster, J. H., and Knight, J. Jan. 13. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Water-displacing bodies.-Scotch or marine boilers are provided with tubular or solid bodies having branches depending into the spaces between the groups of return flue-tubes. Tubes 1 resting upon the return flue-tubes 2 have depending branches 4 detachably connected to the tubes by T-pieces 3. The tubes may be sealed or placed in communication with the steam space. In a modification, small pipes are employed in staggered arrangement. Wood rods sheathed with Muntz's or other metal may be used in place of tubes.
Patent GB-191501119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Alarm Apparatus for Mines and like places.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
IPC: E21F17/18
Filed: 1915-01-23
Granted: 1915-09-23
Abstract: 1119. O'Donnell, J. P., [Hodges, G. D.,and Smith, D.]. Jan. 23. Automatic alarm signals. - Relates to alarm apparatus for mines and like places, in which a telescopic rod, as described in Specification 11,916/14, is employed to indicate or signal movement of the roof, walls, &c. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the telescopic rod, which is formed of two tubular elements 1, 2, passes through the casing 10 containing the battery and bell magnet 22. An electric lamp 28 is provided to give a visual signal. When the tubes are compressed, a contact 30 is forced against another contact 31 by a ring 32 clamped on one of the tubes, and so closes the alarm circuit. The battery is provided with contacts adapted to engage fixed contacts on the interior of the casing, so that it may be readily removed or replaced, and the circuit wires are placed in grooves in the casing, the grooves being subsequently filled with paraffin wax or like insulating-material.
Patent GB-191501743-A (GB)
Title: Sound Reproducing Apparatus for Dolls and Displaying Dummies.
Inventor: NEWMAN ALEXANDER MORRIS
IPC: A63H3/28
Filed: 1915-02-03
Abstract: 1743. Newman, A. M. Feb. 3, 1914, [ C o n v e n t i o n date]. Lay-figures.-In a phonographic doll or display figure the reproducer d is arranged below the record c and is pressed against it by a spring f while the apparatus is running.
Patent GB-191505686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valveless Rotary Pumps.
IPC: F04B1/04
Filed: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 5686. Copsey, E. L., and Brackett & Co., F. W. April 15. Revolving-cylinder pumps.-In a valveless rotary pump of the kind in which the piston rotates round an eccentric pin secured to the casing and reciprocates in a revolving cylinder at right-angles to the axis of rotation, the cylinder 2 is driven by a shaft 11 parallel to the axis of rotation, a pinion &c. 10 on the shaft gearing with teeth &c. 9 on the cylinder. The piston 1 is slotted midway between its ends to receive two plates 6, between which works a roller 7 mounted on a pin 8 secured in the walls of the casing. The pin 8 is eccentric to the axis of rotation of the cylinder. One or both ends of the casing may be removable. A slight clearance is provided between the cylinder and casing.
Patent GB-191509063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locking and Unlocking Devices for Railway Carriage Windows.
Inventor: COLEMAN MATHEW
IPC: E05C17/62
Filed: 1915-06-21
Abstract: 9063. Coleman, M. June 21. Catches, spring.-A railway-carriage window is held at the desired height by spring-pressed detents 6 engaging notches 5 on the window framework, the detents being carried by a rocking-shaf t carrying operating-cranks 13 having pin-and-slot connexions with cranks 16 connected by a handle 20. The window is released, against the action of the springs 10, by lifting the handle, the motion of which is limitcd by stop-shoulders 24, 25.
Patent GB-191511141-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Ships' Boats Inboard and for Releasing them Automatically or at will.
Inventor: OGILVY THOMAS
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1915-07-31
Abstract: 11,141. Ogilvy, T. July 31. Boat-disengaging gear. -Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification 27,852/11. Instead of using a rope connection between the several locking-bars e acting as gripe-holding devices for a group of boats, link mechanism is used. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 5, the gripes c terminate in rings d, which are slipped over rods or links e pivoted to the deck of the vessel, the free ends of these rods engaging under the arms f of bell-crank levers f, g, which, on opposite sides of the boat, are connected by links. At the sides of the vessel, the ends of the bell-cranks are connected together by links j, the end link 7c leading through a chain m to weights capable of sliding in guide-ways t. These weights are normally held in the suspended position by a chain u, one end of which engages a catch w. When the float 21 rises owing to the inrush of water through a grating 22, the weights are free to fall and overcome the action of a spring o, the pull through the links j releasing the boat gripes. As the boat rises off its chocks, the cover 26 is also released from its fastenings, the rings 28 attached to cords slipping off pins 29 as these are lifted out of engagement with a slot in a bracket 31 on the deck. Flares 32 are ignited automatically as the boats float off the sinking vessel. The bell-crank levers may be operated manually from the captain's bridge by providing additional link and lever-connexions. In a modification, crossbars extending underneath the boat are arranged so as to engage a pair of locking-rods on opposite sides of the boat, these cross-bars being actuated by one or more central longitudinal rods connected with the float-operating means. In this arrangement, the boats may be released successively from fore to aft.