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Patent GB-191314582-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Writing Machine.
Inventor: JOHNSON FRANK AMOS
IPC: B41J2/49
Filed: 1913-06-24
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 14,582. Johnson, F. A. Dec. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Manifold writing- machines. - Relates to machines for writing simultaneously a number of signatures, of the kind in which a rigid pen - bar is carried on the outer end of an horizontally - disposed parallel - motion device, the other end of which is supported by a depending swinging frame carried by an overhead horizontal axis, the weight of the parallelmotion device being counterbalanced by a spring, and consists primarily in mounting the depending frame on a fixed horizontal axis, which, however, is adjustable as to height, and in the provision of a second counterbalancing device acting on the depending frame so as to take the sideways pressure when the frame is displaced from the vertical during writing. The pen-bar 18 is carried by parallel links 20 the rear ends of which are connected by pivotscrews 22 to vertical posts 24 on a rock-shaft 21 journaled in the arms 26 of the depending swinging frame. The upper cross-bar 25 of the frame is joumaled by pivot-screws 32 on the ends of a pair of arms 29 pivoted at 30 to lugs 33 on a bar 34 secured to and adjustable longitudinally along the top 1 of the housing by means of clamps 35 and screws 36, the crossbar 25 being fixed in adjustable position according to the thickness of the documents by a toggle 43, 42 provided at the bottom with a pin 45 adapted to engage one of a series of notches 39 in a plate 38 supported from the bar 34. The spring 66, supporting the weight of the pen-bar and horizontal links, is connected to an arm 67 on the rock-shaft 21 and hangs from a lever 68 pivoted on a cross-bar between the arms 29 and having its rear end 69 guided by a cam 70. The depending swinging frame counterbalancing device comprises a spring 73 connected to the pin 45 and to a curved link 72<a> pivoted to an extension 72 of one of the arms 26 in such manner that with the frame in normal position, as shown in Fig. 3, its line of pressure passes through the shaft 25. The pen-bar 18 is of T-section and the L-shaped pieces 51 carrying the pen-clamps 49 are fixed resiliently thereto by means of screws 56<a>, 57 and springs 55, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8. The pen-bar is controlled by a pilot handle 58 terminating in a ball 59 embraced by a socket 60, which is slotted to engage the supporting- arm 62 and is secured thereto by a pivoted socket band 61, the socket 60 being provided with an adjusting-screw 64 adapted to coact with an incline 65 on the end of the arm 62 to take up lost motion in the ball-joint. The hinged side 5 of the housing is recessed at 8 to receive the document support 9 of plate glass which rests on a long rear ledge 11 and a short front ledge 12. When the toggle 42, 43 is broken by disengaging a stud 48 on the plate spring 47 from its hole in the part 43, the whole of the writing-device may be swung back inside the housing and the hinged side 5 closed up, the rock-shaft 21 resting on a block 75, and the pen-bar being held by a loop 76.
Patent GB-191315074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Couplings or Connectors for Lighting Fixtures.
IPC: H01R13/193
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 15,074. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 30. Two-part couplings.-Relates to electric connexions for lighting-fixtures of the kind described in Specification 416/13, in which fixed contacts i<5> in sockets i<4> in a body portion I are engaged by contact springs carried by removable arms A. According to the invention, the contact springs a are engaged at an intermediate point in their length by the fixed contacts i<5> and flexed outwards, and the free ends of the springs are engaged by the walls of the socket i<4> and reversely flexed thereby, so that the pressure between the springs and fixed contacts is augmented.
Patent GB-191317402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ARCHER ARGENT GOULDEN
IPC: F02M7/14
Filed: 1913-07-29
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 17,402. Archer, A. G., and Archer, A. A. July 29. Spray carburettors.-In carburettors wherein the fuel orifice is formed in a conical-headed slotted valve, further control of the fuel is effected by a suction-actuated needle valve which seats in the conical valve. The conical valve 4 has a fuel slot 5, and forms the seat of a needle valve 9, which is actuated by suction on the piston 20. The valve stem 19 carries also a disk 24 to vary the air passage at the nozzle. The fuel-valve is actuated from the air-valve 25 through a clock-spring 18<a>, helical spring 18, ring 13, and pin 12. The springs permit the air-valve to be moved beyond the position at which the pin 12 strikes the end of a slot in the bush 11. At this point, the petrol valve is slightly open. A wick or gauze 28 in the outlet 2 assists in vaporization.
Patent GB-191317564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Rear Axles and Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles.
IPC: B60K17/04
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 17,564. Henderson, J. F., and Albion Motor Car Co. July 31. Transmission gear of invariable ratio.-The road wheels of heavy motor-vehicles are driven through non-epicyclic reducing - gear comprising an internally-toothed ring L on the road wheel, free pinions D carried by a spider E fixed to the dead axle A, and a pinion C carried by the driving- shaft B. The spider E is fixed on the end of the axle A, and the road wheel hub rotates either on the sleeve F of the spider, as shown, or directly on the axle. The shafts B may be driven from a differential gear on the axle, or may be driven by chains. The gearing is enclosed by a plate M and the central web R of the road wheel, and a plate P coacts with the brake drum N to exclude dust from the inner side of the hub.
Patent GB-191318297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves & Valve Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SPURLING ARTHUR BERTIE CHARLES
IPC: F01L5/04
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 18,297. Spurling, A. B. C., and Strong, R. Aug. 12. Valves.-In multi-cylinder engines, a reciprocating piston valve e to each cylinder controls inlet and exhaust, and air before passing to the carburettor is forced through the valves and valve-chest. Valve-gear. - The valves are reciprocated by cams n on a rotary shaft o co-operating with rollers q on the valves. In a modification, a rod is attached to each valve and carries a roller working in a common cam groove.
Patent GB-191319236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drinking Fountains.
Inventor: WEBER ARNO
IPC: E03B9/20
Filed: 1913-08-25
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 19,236. Weber, A., and Weber, P. Aug. 25. Fountains. - In drinking - fountains of the kind in which a jet is produced by the depression of a spring-pressed valve, the valve e is secured to a cylinder d sliding in a casing h and held in the open position by a fork n, Figs. 1 and 2, engaging holes p and a groove o in the parts h, d. The spring g serves to hold the valve e closed on its seat, and the valve ring f closes the drain-holes i when the valve e is open.
Patent GB-191319860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road-gripping Devices for Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: CADDY SYDNEY CHARLES
IPC: B60C27/08
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 19,860. Caddy, S. C. Sept. 2. Tyres, non-elastic. - Non-slipping helical springs a bent to fit the tyres have loops &c. b at each end holding straps c for securing them to the tyres of agricultural machines and the like.
Patent GB-191322069-A (GB)
Title: Sewing Machine with Cam Slot Drive.
Inventor: BEILER GEORG
IPC: D05B55/14
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 22,069. Beiler, G. Sept. 30. Portable sewing-machines. - The needle-slide, shuttle, and feed are all driven from a camslot 2 in a cylinder 1 mounted at one end in ball bearings, and driven by bevel-gear from a hand-wheel 38. The needle-slide 12 is driven by an adjustable lever 9 having a roller 8 engaging the slot 2 and a fork 10 engaging a roller 14 on the slide. The shuttle 31 is driven through a roller-carrying lever 21 slidable on a pivot 20, and connected to the shuttle by a pivoted piece 24, arm 25, lever 30, and shuttlecarriage 29. The feed is effected by a rod 32 connected to the lever 21.
Patent GB-191322263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Semi-steel.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD WILLIAM
IPC: C21C1/00
Filed: 1913-10-03
Granted: 1914-10-05
Abstract: 22,263. Muirhead, W. Oct. 3. Cast-iron and scrap processes; ore, oxide, cast-iron, and scrap processes.-Semi-steel is obtained by working a charge of pig-iron with ore or scrap in a gas-fired open-hearth furnace, at a temperature of 2000-2300‹ F., until the product contains not more than 2 per cent of carbon. Manganese alloys may be added when the charge approaches the finishing stage. Specifications 1516/68 and 2166/77, [Class 61, Hand tools &c.], are referred to.. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 7946/07.
Patent GB-191327522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaporisers for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HALLIDAY THOMAS ERNEST
Filed: 1913-11-29
Granted: 1914-09-17
Abstract: 27,522. Halliday, T. E. Nov. 29. Thermostats.-The temperature of a vaporizer for internal-combustion engines may be kept constant by a coil of copper wire L, of which one end is fixed and the other end attached to a bell-crank K, for moving a slide which controls the flow of the beating medium. A spring may act in conjunction with the coil of wire if necessary.
Patent GB-191404130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Boxes or the like for Gramophones, Phonographs and the like Machines.
Inventor: HOFFAY JOSE
Filed: 1913-11-10
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 4130. Hoffay, J. Nov. 10, 1913. Tool arms and mountings. - In a sound - box having a forked stylus lever which straddles the diaphragm, the bifurcations 1, 2 are held under stress by a screw 7 or other relatively rigid means. The arms may be drawn in as shown, or the may be strutted apart. In a modification, a single forked stylus lever operates two diaphragms, the connector passing through both.
Patent GB-191410780-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Treating Spent Material from Gas Purifiers.
Inventor: BONNEAU LOUIS CHARLES
IPC: C01B17/033
Filed: 1914-05-01
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 10,780. Bonneau, L. C., and Hasenfratz, V. E. May 1. Sulphur is extracted from gas-purifier waste in a vessel 2 by a volatile solvent such as trichlorethylene from condensers 3, which after passing through the material and through a filter at the bottom of the vessel 2 passes to a heater 4 and is heated by steam in a heat exchanger 5, the vapour then passing back to the condensers 3 while the sulphur remains behind in the vessel 4. When the material is completely extracted, the vapour condensate from the condensers 3 is directed to a reservoir 7.
Patent GB-191411415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for the Production of Tri-colour Negatives.
Inventor: EMMANUEL VENTUJOL
IPC: G02B27/10
Filed: 1914-05-08
Abstract: 11,415. Ventujol, E., and Petit, L. May 8, 1913, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Colour photography.-In a three-colour system for producing three identical images c, c', c<2> of an object by means of a single lens and reflecting mirrors or prisms b for obtaining the outside images, a convergent lens e and a divergent lens e' are arranged in the optical path for the central image c. Alternatively, this compensating optical system may be arranged in the optical paths d of the outer images.
Patent GB-191418556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Treating Artificial Silk and other Threads.
IPC: D06B3/04
Filed: 1914-08-11
Granted: 1915-08-11
Abstract: 18,556. Courtaulds, Ltd., and Linfoot, M. Aug. 11. Coating webs.-In apparatus for treating artificial silk or other threads with sizing, and other liquids, the threads are passed over a rotating roller which dips in the treating-liquid, and are then dried by passage over one or more heated surfaces; means may be provided to move the thread into and out of contact with the heated surface and the treating-roller, and these means may be operated simultaneously with the starting and stopping of the beam on which the thread is finally wound. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the threads are wound off a beam 2, and pass under a rod 6 and through a comb 7 on to a roller 8 which dips in a trough 9 containing sizing-liquid etc.; the threads then pass through a reed 10, under or over rods 11, and over a rod 14 to a heated hollow cell 12, the surface of which is preferably so shaped that the threads do not come into actual contact therewith during the first portion of their passage over it; the dried threads then pass over a second rod 14 and through a reed 13 to the winding-on beam 4. Rotation of the shaft 28 of the sizing- roller 8 is effected by means of a shaft 25, gearing 26, 27, pulley 24, belt 23, and a countershaft 21 carrying pulleys 22, 20, the latter being driven by a belt from a pulley 15 connected by a sleeve 16 to a power-driven pulley 18 on a shaft 17. Rotation of the winding-on beam 4 is effected by means of a crank 47, strap 46, shaft 31, gearing 43, shaft 42, pulley 41, belt connecting the pulley 4 to a pulley 39, shaft 38, variable-speed gearing 30, shaft 35, and pulley 34 driven by a belt from a pulley 32 on the shaft 17; the shaft 17 is driven from a clutch 29 engaging with the pulley 15. A pressure roller 48 on an arm 49 is provided to bear on the threads during winding on the beam 4. The raising or lowering of the rods 6 and 14 simultaneously with the stopping or starting of the beam 4 is effected by mounting these rods on vertical carrier rods 73 moved by bell-crank levers 74, 75, the arms 75 are connected by bars 76, 77, operated by means of links 82, 83 from arms 80, 81, on a sleeve 78 on a shaft 50. The shaft 50 is connected by a lever 53, Fig. G, and a link 54 to a clutch-shifter 55, and is turned in one direction by operation of a treadle 51; a weighted lever 52 turns the shaft 50 in the opposite direction when the treadle is raised. A similar treadle 58 may be provided at the other end of the apparatus. A shaft 65 carries arms 63, 64, which, when the treadles are depressed, are, turned by means of a weighted arm 67 so as to engage the treadles and prevent their return to the raised position; release of the treadles may be effected by means of a hand-lever or a hand-rail. The arm 81 on the sleeve 78 may be connected with a plunger 84 of a dash-pot 85.
Patent GB-191422764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Photography and Colour Printing.
Inventor: RHEINBERG JULIUS
IPC: G03C7/04
Filed: 1914-11-19
Granted: 1915-03-18
Abstract: 22,764. Rheinberg, J., and Rheinberg, E. Nov. 19. [Addition to 22,938/13.] Colour photography.-Relates to a modification of the method described in the parent Specification, according to which multicolour pictures are produced by removing or dissolving out the colours from parts of the lines, dots, or blotches of a multicolour screen, and causing the lines, dots, or blotches remaining in the screen to spread, transfuse, or intermingle with those to which they are adjacent, thereby producing a subtractive effect. According to the present invention, only a partial intermingling is utilized for the final picture, and may be obtained during the removal of parts of the colour elements referred to above in the manner described in the parent Specification and without the further operation to complete the intermingling.
Patent GB-191500316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sliding Dampers used in connection with Steam Boiler Flues and the like.
Inventor: HEYWOOD JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A21B1/00
Filed: 1915-01-08
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 316. Heywood, J. W. Jan. 8. Packing, non-metallic.-In a device of the stuffing-box type for providing an air seal between a sliding damper and its casing, the packing 6 is cut to required rectangular shape with a central slot from a sheet of material. Preferably the fibres of the material run transversely to the damper slot. The liability of displacement of the packing is thus diminished and the cut ends of the transverse fibres acting in the manner of a brush tend to maintain a tight joint. Several sheets of packing may be employed of differing elasticities.
Patent GB-191501590-A (GB)
Title: Improved Aiming-rest for Automatic and other Fire-arms.
IPC: F41C27/18
Filed: 1914-07-01
Granted: 1915-05-20
Abstract: 1590. Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Hotchkiss et Cie. Aug. 8, 1913, [Convention date]. Machine rests for; protecting from heat of barrel; sheaths. - Consists in forming a two-legged support for the muzzle of a rifle by the bayonet scabbard w<8> and a leg a<15> hinged thereto. The scabbard carries two studs c<15>, e<15>, which enter holes b<2>, Fig. 6, in the barrel guard E and form trunnion bearings. The perforated barrel guard E, Figs. 6 and 8, which carries the foresight a' and the bayonet-attachment lug c', has a reinforcing-lining m<13>, Fig. 8, at the trunnion bearings.
Patent GB-191502715-A (GB)
Title: Process of Casting Dental Plates.
Inventor: CRUIKSHANK JAMES ROBERT
IPC: A61C13/16
Filed: 1915-02-19
Abstract: 2715. Cruikshank, J. R. Feb. 19. Teeth, artificial.-In the process of producing dentures by casting metal under pressure, a model of the mouth produced from the original impression is investod in the cope of a dental flask, and pouring apertures and vents are formed. The model is then coated with parting material and the drag of the flask is placed in position and filled with investment material, thereby forming one half of the mould from the other. Before casting, the two halves of the flask are spaced apart by a washer of the required thicknees. The formation of one half of the mould from the other results in the natural rugµ of the palate being reproduced on both sides of the denture. Previous to the formation of the second half of the mould, a copper wire 35, Fig. 3, may be applied to the model of the mouth at the position of the tooth bases. Ridges 36 of wax are then built up, and in the casting will be replaced by metal, thereby preventing the vulcanite setting 39 from comiog to a sharp fragile edge.
Patent GB-191504147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MCRAE RANDOLPH JAMES
Filed: 1915-03-16
Abstract: 4147. McRae, R. J., and Bristol, E. March 16. Fixed-abutment type; balancing moving parts; cooling parts; packing drums and the like; valves, cut-off.-Relates to rotary engines wherein one end of the piston vane is rigidly secured to a rotary member, and the other end slides and rocks in a second rotary member mounted eccentrically with respect to the first. An outer rotary casing 14, Figs. 2 and 3, has hollow flanges 18 which receive the flanges 26 of a rotary drum 25 which is secured to a shaft 10 mounted eccentrically in the bearing-members 6, 7 of the casing 14. Annular grooves 24<Î>, 26<Î> are formed in these flanges to receive oil thrown out by centrifugal force. A piston vane 30 is secured at one end to the casing 14 and is pivoted at the other end to a member 28 sliding in the drum 25. Steam flows through the hollow shaft 10 to a duct 37 and cut-off valve 38 controlling an inlet port 43, and after rotating the members 14, 25 exhausts through a port 44. The valve 38 is rocked by links connected with the plate 19 of the casing 14. The plates 19 may be provided with holes to allow the passage of a cooling-current of air. In a modification, Fig. 6, the valve 87 is operated so as to admit steam alternately to ports 89, 83 leading respectively to working chambers 98, 101 within and without the rotary drum 73. The vane 82, which slides through the drum 73, is secured at opposite ends to the members 58, 59, which rotate together within a fixed casing 72. The steam exhausts through ports 91, 92. Ducts are provided leading steam from the working chambers to special annular bearing-surfaces in order to balance the thrust. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 19,305/98. 7528/99, 9910/00, 30,157/10, and 12,925/11.
Patent GB-191505809-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Seaming or Closing the Ends of Cans or Boxes.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES
IPC: B21D51/32
Filed: 1916-04-19
Abstract: 5809. Hamilton, J., [Thompson, C.]. April 19. Seaming.-Hand-operated worm gear is employed to actuate the seaming-rollers in the manufacture of non-circular cans &c. The can is held by menus of a hand-operated nut 11 between rotating chucks 2, 3, which move the slide 13 to correspond with the form of the can by rolls 16, 18 engaging cam-tracks 15. The seaming-rollers are adjustably carried by arms from a shaft 17, which is oscillated in the frame 13 by worm gear 19 and a hand-wheel 20.
Patent GB-191506152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lathes for Turning and Finishing Shafting, Rods, Bars and the like.
IPC: B23B29/24
Filed: 1914-04-28
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 6152. Coghlan Steel and Iron Co., and Ford, G. April 28, 1914. Turning.-A cutter head for use with a machine such as is described in Specification 10,469/14 has the setters, 14, Fig. 1, held by screws and packing-pieces on holders mounted on the jaws of a cam-closed chuck having independent and concentric adjustments. To set the tools, the arms 19, Figs. 2 and 3, of a gauge are received in recesses 21 in the independently adjustable jaw members against stops 22. The tools are then set with their cutting-edges in recesses 20.
Patent GB-191511579-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy or Demonstrating Military Movements.
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN
IPC: A63H13/08
Filed: 1915-08-11
Abstract: 11,579. Roberts, J. Aug. 11. Mechanical toys.-A toy for demonstrating certain military movements consists of a number of soldiers arranged in two lines on a board A, Fig. 4, stems or supporting-rods attached to the odd-numbered soldiers passing through holes G in the board A and in another C secured at a little distance beneath it. The stems of the even-numbered soldiers pass through L-shaped Lots J in the board A and are pivoted in holes L, Fig. 3, in a board B. This board B slides in the space between the boards A, C and is provided with slots H to prevent it from interfering with the stems of the odd-numbered soldiers. Thus, when the board B is moved to the rear and then to the left, the soldiers will form fours. The soldiers may also be made to turn by means of racks or endless chains engaging pinions secured to the stems.
Patent GB-191514358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clay Purifiers.
IPC: B28C1/20
Filed: 1915-10-11
Abstract: 14,358. Erfurth, O. O., and Internationale Patentverwertungs-Ges. Oct. 11. Fixed sieves. - In apparatus for purifying clay and removing stones therefrom, in which the clay is passed through perforations in a sieve cylinder by a worm rotating therein, the cleaning of the sieve is facilitated, and the process is rendered continuous, by arranging a sieve cylinder d, d<1> on each side of the central charging point a, a right and a left threaded worm g, g<1> respectively being carried on the worm spindle h. Thus, for cleaning purposes, the one sieve cylinder d may be thrown out of action, and the other sieve cylinder d<1> thrown into action, or vice versa, solely by reversing the direction of rotation of the working worm, the cylinder previously operative being at the same time practically emptied into the other cylinder. The construction may be modified by locating the stone boxes b, b<1> in the centre instead of at the ends of the apparatus, the clay being then charged in at both ends. In this case, however, the one cylinder cannot empty itself into the other cylinder.