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Patent GB-191321439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boats and Oars therefor.
Inventor: SCHULZ JOSEF
IPC: B63H16/10
Filed: 1913-09-23
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 21,439. Schulz, J. Sept. 23. Pulling and rowing apparatus.-A bow-facing oar comprises a casing pivoted to a bracket b on the gunwale a and containing bevelgearing which coact with teeth h, i on the disk projections of split tubes m, l. These tubes carry the inboard and outboard parts n, o of the oar respectively. For exercising purposes, the resistances ordinarily due to propulsion are replaced by an air dash-pot attached to the frame representing the boat and to the outer part of the oar.
Patent GB-191321467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Delivery Meters for Liquid.
IPC: G07F13/02
Filed: 1913-09-23
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 21,467. Compagnie pour la Fabrication des Compteurs et Materiel d'Usines Ó Gaz. Sept. 30, 1912, [Convention date]. Shocks, preventing. - In delivery meters for liquids, in order to prevent water-hammering, the valve 27 is connected to a dash-pot 24 provided with a ball-valve 25, the liquid returning through a regulated opening 26 as the valve closes under the action of a spring 28.
Patent GB-191323103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Supporting Brackets.
Inventor: MONK RAYMOND WILLIAM
IPC: A47H1/142
Filed: 1913-10-13
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 23,103. Monk, R. W. Oct. 13. Brackets, adjusting and securing; clip, ring, and like brackets.-A bracket for supporting a curtain pole and window-blind roller comprises a plate 20 having a projecting tongue 8, Fig. 6, for engagement in a slot 14 in a wall member 2, Fig. 5. Attached to the plate 20 is a ring 12 for supporting a curtain pole, the ring being in two parts adjustably hinged together at 17. A recess 10 and retaining-catch 11 are provided for receiving the end of a window-blind roller. A socket 21 is provided on the plate 20 for receiving a pole 22, which is used for removing the bracket from the socket 2.
Patent GB-191324489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: KNOUREK FRANZ
IPC: F01D1/28
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 24,489. Knourek, F. Oct. 29, 1912, [Convention date]. Circular-flow type.-A number of disks 3 ... 8, Fig. 1, end disks 2, 9, and a casing 18 are assembled together upon a shaft 1. Axial inlet and discharge conduits 10, 11 are provided. By means of webs on the sides of the disks, a number of annular chambers 12<a> ... 16<a>, Figs. 1 and 2, are formed between each pair of disks. A series of plug cocks 26 are provided for connecting each annular chamber with adjacent chambers of the same series. Steam passes through the centre and round the chambers 12<a> ... 16<a> in succession in a clockwise direction when the valve 26 is in the position shown in Fig. 2, but when the valve is turned through 180 degrees, the steam flows through each chamber in a counter-clockwise direction. Within each chamber are arranged curved blades 47, Fig. 7, which receive the impact of the steam and cause it to flow in a tortuous course. The steam passes in parallel through the series of chambers. Regulating.-Regulation is effected by varying the number of series brought into operation by piston valves 24, Fig. 1, mounted upon screwed spindles 25 in axial boxes 21. The ends of the spindles are fitted with spur-wheels 44 intermeshing with internal and external gear-wheels 45, 46. By braking one or other of the gear-wheels 45, 46, the spindles 25 are rotated and the valves 24 operated. Reversing is effected by turning the plug cocks 26 through 180 degrees as described above. The cocks are interconnected by spur-wheels 39, Fig. 1, and are simultaneously operated by a geared ring 40.
Patent GB-191400745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Retting of Flax Straw and the like.
IPC: D01C1/04
Filed: 1914-01-10
Granted: 1915-04-12
Abstract: 745. Adam, M. A., Fernie, W. J., and Fibre Corporation. Jan. 10. Retting.-Bacterial fermentation in the retting of flax &c. is accelerated by carrying out the operation in two stages, the first at a temperature of about 37‹ C., occupying from 8 to 24 hours, and the remainder at a temperature of from 20 to 25‹ C., which is not substantially higher than that which prevails under normal conditions when retting in running streams. The whole operation takes about 2¢ days and is carried out in an apparatus such as that described in Specification 11,384/12.
Patent GB-191400760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lifting Sacks, Milk-churns and the like.
Inventor: WILKERSON SAMUEL
IPC: B66F9/02
Filed: 1914-01-10
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 760. Wilkerson, S. Jan. 10. Tipping-apparatus. - A milk churn is supported on a cradle w pivoted to uprights x secured to a carrier k of an inclined hoist as described in Specification 28,753/09. A hooked bar w<1> is provided as described in this Specification, but instead of a securing-chain, the bar w<1> is extended at y to pass through the handle of the churn, a pin z being passed through any of a series of holes in the piece y to secure the churn to its cradle.
Patent GB-191401053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Auxiliary Grates for Domestic Stoves.
Inventor: PASCALL FRANK
IPC: F24B13/02
Filed: 1914-01-14
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 1053. Pascall, F. Jan. 14. Grates.-Relates to attachments for open grates adapted to replace the existing front bars by an auxiliary sloping grate, and comprises detail improvements. To adjust the height of the attachment and thus ensure a sufficient slope for the auxiliary grate, the side standards have adjustable feet a', Figs. 3 and 4, secured by screws and slots a<2>, a<3> or otherwise and preferably formed with angular overlap portions a<5>, a<6>. The front bar b is preferably flat and is secured to the side standards either by means of screws b<4> carried in brackets thereon and engaging slots b<1> in the bar or by studs on the bar b engaging forked brackets on the side standards. The screws b<4> may serve also to secure bobs &c. c. The grate member e is attached to the bar b by means of screws d engaging slots in it, and to the side standards by screws f carried in depending members e<2> and engaging slots in the side standards, which may be the slots a<2>, a<3>. Additional bars e<3>, Fig. 5, for extending the width of the attachment have hooked front ends e<5> to engage over lugs on the side standards, while their rear ends are slotted to engage the bolts f. The bars e<3> are preferably formed with interfitting side bosses. A flange b<3> depending from the front bar b makes joint with the fret i.
Patent GB-191402093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Commodes.
Inventor: MECKLEMBOURG BARONNE ANNA HEDD
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 1914-01-26
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 2093. Mecklembourg, Baronne A. H. A. de. Feb. 15, 1913, [Convention date]. [Addition to 24,617/13.] Commodes. - Relates to means for preventing collapse of the telescopic pan described in the parent Specification, and consists in a baillike pivoted member r, which, when the pan is extended, engages hooks s on the bottom thereof.
Patent GB-191404542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Driven Pendulum Contact-makers and Breakers for the Control of Currents for Electromedical Purposes.
Inventor: GREVILLE ERNEST ELIAS
IPC: G04C3/027
Filed: 1914-02-21
Granted: 1915-03-22
Abstract: 4542. Greville, E. E. Feb. 21. [Addition to 11,274/13.] Electric clocks.-Electrically driven pendulum contact makers and breakers, as claimed in the parent Specification, are given a wider range of periodicity by the use of one or more of the following devices : (1) by replacing the plain armature forming the bob of the pendulum by one or more electro-magnets K, K<1>, (2) by placing recoil springs R, S, which are preferably adjustable and furnished with pads T, U, on each side of the pendulum to assist its return swing, or (3) by mounting adjustable weights H on the upper or lower limb of the pendulum, or on both limbs.
Patent GB-191408178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Starters for Dynamo Electric Machines.
IPC: H02P1/20
Filed: 1914-03-31
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 8178. Newton, F., and Newton Bros. March 31. Electro magnetic switches.-A " counterbalanced " electro-magnetic switch used in a system of electric motor control is shown in Fig. 3. The arms C, C' are rigidly coupled together and pivoted at 8, an adjustable spring 10 anchored to the horn 12 tending to keep the contacts 9 of the arm C' closed. The coil k, which is energized by the potential across the armature circuit resistance and consequently progressively loses its effort, assists the spring 10, which also acts to reset the switch. The actuating coils VII are energized by the back electromotive force of the armature, and eventually overbalance the effect of the coil k and spring 10 and close the switch C.
Patent GB-191408840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles having a Friction Transmission.
Inventor: WOODTHORPE PERCY
IPC: F16H15/10
Filed: 1914-04-07
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 8840. Woodthorpe, P. April 7. Secondary frames; three-point suspensions.- The frictional change-speed gear E, D<1> and the motor D are mounted on a U-shaped frame B which is supported at three points C, C<1>, C<2> from and towards the rear of the main frame A The motor may form the only connexion between the open ends of the frame B.
Patent GB-191413431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mirror-supporting Brackets or Attachments for use in connection with Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: TAYLOR CLAUDE MONTAGU
IPC: B62J29/00
Filed: 1914-06-02
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 13,431. Taylor, C. M., [trading as Birmingham Brass Stamping Co.]. June 2. Clips and clamps, pivoted-jaw.-Relates to means for securing and supporting a mirror on the frame of a motorcar, wind screen, or other tubular support. The support comprises an arm a secured to a rail by a clip having a jaw e<1> integral with the arm and a separable jaw e<2>, provided with a rib e<7>, to engage a groove e<8>, to permit of an angular movement as the jaws are tightened by a clamping- screw f.
Patent GB-191413531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tractors applicable for Cultivation and other purposes.
Inventor: HARTSOUGH MAURICE
IPC: B62D49/06
Filed: 1914-06-03
Granted: 1915-04-29
Abstract: 13,531. Hartsough, D. M. June 3. Traction engines, internal - combustion engine. - A tractor for agricultural purposes is constructed with a single relatively large rear traction-wheel 57, a small front steering- wheel 13 in track with the large wheel, and a small side wheel 5, the greater part of the weight being carried by the large wheel. The inner edge of the guidewheel 13 is in alinement with the inner edge of the main wheel 37 and engages the edge of the furrow so as to guide the tractor. The wheel 13 is mounted on a vertical pivot and can be adjusted for steering by worm gearing. The side wheel 5 is mounted at the end of a crank on a transverse shaft so that it can be adjusted vertically. The motor is arranged close to the traction-wheel with its axis transversely and drives the countershaft 36 through toothed reducing-gear 34, 3.5. The countershaft drives the traction-wheel through internal gearing 39. When driving forward. the pinion 34 drives the large spur-wheel 35 directly, but for reversing, a pinion 51, Fig. 6, is interposed between the two. To enable this to be done, the bearing of the spur-wheel 35 is slidable on the frame 1. The lever 49 that carries the pinion 51 also operates the sliding hearing by means of a link 48. The radiator 58 is disposed in front of the traction-wheel. For tractive purposes, the draw-bar is led to the front of the tractor through a block 66, Fig. 8, adjustable vertically and horizontally. In the wheel-equipped plough shown in Fig. 8, the furrow wheel 71 follows in the track of the traction-wheel 2, while the castor wheel 73 runs in the furrow made by the second plough.
Patent GB-191418924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotors suitable for High Surface Speeds.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
IPC: F01D5/06
Filed: 1914-08-21
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 18,924. Parsons, Sir C. A. Aug. 21. Rotors. - Rotors comprising a number of wheels having heavy bosses and light rims and suitable for high surface speeds and high rates of revolution for use in any machine requiring a rotor of appreciable length, for example turbines, gear-wheels, and dynamo-electric machines, are wrought out of one piece of metal. The billet of metal may be either cast or wrought to the approximate form of the exterior required ; the rims a are shaped by cutting away the unnecessary metal between the adjacent rims a and the hollows d are worked out to leave the webs e.
Patent GB-191422832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyeglass Mountings.
Inventor: WELLS JOEL CHENEY
IPC: G02C3/00
Filed: 1914-11-20
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 22,832. Wells, J. C., and Baker, N. M. April 3, [Convention date]. Spectacles and eyeglasses.-A frame for eyeglasses comprises a bridge 3, Fig. 2, having its terminal portions looped to provide plaquets 6, lens attachments 2 intermediately secured to the bridge by means of a post 4, and plaquets 7 carried by a pivot 10 and actuated by a spring 8. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the terminal portion of the bridge 3 is split, one arm being looped to form the fixed plaquet 6, and the other arm 4<1> being secured to the lens attachment. In Fig. 5, the bridge is shown split, and both arms are looped and bent outwardly to engage the lens attachment. In Fig. 7, the bridge is shown looped at 4<1> for engagement with the lens attachment, and forms a plaquet 6. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the bridge 3 is connected directly to the lens attachment and is extended to form the plaquet 6. In Fig. 11 the bridge is shown formed with a loop 8 connected to the lens attachment and forming a seat for the pivot 10 and the plaquet 6. In Fig. 15, the bridge 3 is shown continued rearwardly past the point of attachment of the lenses, an eye 9 forming a seat for the pivot 10 and the plaquet 6.
Patent GB-191501460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wagons or Trucks.
Inventor: HARDAKER JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1915-01-29
Abstract: 1460. Hardaker, J. T. Jan. 29. Adjusting height of body from ground; draught and push bars. -In a truck of which the platform 5 is raised and lowered by parallel links 3, 4 actuated by a lever 2 fixed on a crossshaft 7, the tubular propelling - handle 8 can normally swing freely on the shaft 7, but can be locked thereto, when the shaft is to be turned, by means of a spring catch 11 engaging a notched hub on the shaft. The platform is retained in its highest position by a stop 20, against which the lever 2 bears. Rollers 21, 22 are fitted to the platform. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 19,768/14.
Patent GB-191503600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes for Operating upon Breech Screws and Bushes of Heavy Ordnance.
IPC: B23B5/00
Filed: 1915-03-06
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 3600. Muir & Co., W., and Melloy, J. H. March 6. Lathes.-Breech screws and bushes having interrupted threads, as shown in Fig. 8, are cut in a lathe in which the tool adjustments are made automatically, the threads being cut in a continuous operation. The face-plate is driven by a pinion T, Fig. 1, on a shaft R driven by gearing Q or P from a shaft M connected by differential gearing K<1>, Fig. 2, with a shaft H driven at G, F from a motor E. The cross-slide feed-screw is driven for controlling the cut, through reversing gearing 4, hand set. according to whether screws or bushes are to be cut, from a shaft 2 change-geared to a shaft 1 driven slowly in one direction by gearing W from the casing V of the differential, and rapidly in the other direction by gearing 11, 12 from the shaft R, as controlled by a cam-disk 10 operating a clutch Z, positive for the gearing Y and frictional for the gearing 12, the tool slide being brought back by this gear against a dead stop. The cam - disk 10 is driven through change-gear from the wheel 7. Dogs 14 mounted on the cam-disk and the casing V co-operate with a sliding bolt 13 in the headstock. With the work rotating in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 8, and the clutch Z engaging the gearing Y, which is stationary, the tool commences at 20 and cuts to 21. A dog on the disk 10 has an inclined portion which slides the bolt 13 holding the casing V, to release the casing and contact with a stop-portion on the dog, thus arresting the cam and face-plate. The rotation of the casing withdraws the tool the required amount for the next cut, and a dog on the casing V returns the bolt to its original position when cutting takes place from 21 to 22. After a repetition of the dog action, the point 23 is reached. The cam 10 then shifts the clutch Z, engaging the friction drive and returning the tool slide while the work rotates over the unthreaded portion, and finally resetting the clutch for the gearing Y, thus completing the cycle. Backlash, preventing.-The cross-slide feedscrew is actuated by a rotary nut 6 made in two parts, as shown in Fig. 11, to take up back-lash.
Patent GB-191503951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor or Hydroplane Boats.
Inventor: HICKMAN WILLIAM ALBERT
IPC: B63B1/20
Filed: 1915-03-12
Abstract: 3951. Hickman, W. A. March 12, 1914, [Convention date]. Hydroplane vessels.- Comprises a motor-boat in which the steering by twin propellers or twin rudders, or both, is facilitated by the shape of the bottom of the boat. The bottom 4 rises towards the centre from the chines 6 to form outcurving upwardlysheering surfaces at the bow terminating at the extreme ends of an horizontal stem 23. The keel 5 has one or more steps 7, while the angle of the #-shaped bottom varies from stem to stern, being most acute at the bow quarter. Such a vessel is fitted with twin propellers 8, 9, and twin binged rudders 12, 13 operated by a rack 16 in gear with a pinion 17 on the shaft 18 controlled by the hand-wheel H.
Patent GB-191507198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Driving Machines.
IPC: F26B11/04
Filed: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 7198. Liquid Purification Co., and Seymour, H. W. May 13. Ball and like mills.-A rotary drying-drum, particularly intended for clay, oxides, and other plastic materials, is provided with transverselydisposed plates formed with series of perforations, between which balls, rollers, pebbles, &c. roll freely, breaking the material up and preventing its adhesion to the drum. As shown, the perforated plates b are secured to the drum by angle-brackets d, leaving an annular space for the passage of the material, which is introduced through a conduit h. Lifting-blades n raise the balls &c. g, thus giving a greater crushing effect. The plates and balls may occupy only the forepart of the drum, which is provided with rings j, resting on rollers k, and is rotated by a toothed ring m gearing with a driving-pinion.
Patent GB-191509300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Fire-arms.
IPC: F41A3/68
Filed: 1915-06-24
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 9300. Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks- Ges. July 14, 1914, [Convention date]. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Consists of a combined bolt-stop and safety device for a boltaction rifle. The device comprises a laterally sliding catch e mounted in the breech-body and capable of adjustment into three positions. In the intermediate position, shown in plan in Fig. 4, it projects into the path of a locking-lug g on the bolt, thus forming a bolt-stop; in its outer position, it allows the bolt to be removed; and in its inner position, a groove in its end engages a flange i, Fig. 6, on the firing-pin. The catch is operated by a thumb-lever c having a stud engaging a cam-groove in the catch.
Patent GB-191511315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Scrubbers for Coal and like Gas.
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 11,315. British Coke Ovens, and Schuster, F. M. N. Aug. 5. Washers.-Tower scrubbers comprise a shell divided by one or more baffle-plates into superposed towers, and are provided with means for circulating the liquid independently through each tower and returning it from a particular one of a series of receptacles to the top of the same tower. The plant shown comprises superposed towers 1, 2 separated by a baffle-plate 5, and similar towers 3, 4. Gas is admitted through a pipe 9 and passes through the towers 1, 2, pipe 10, and towers 3, 4. Liquid enters the top of each tower through pipes 2<d> and, after passing from the bottom of the tower to the corresponding vessel, 2<b>, is pumped to the top of the same tower. The vessels 2<b> communicate .through pipes 2<e>, liquid being supplied to the system through a pipe 15 and overflowing through a pipe 1<e>. The baffles 5, 6 at the bottom of the towers comprise a number of pipes 12 surmounted by hoods, 13 preferably provided with submerged flanges 14 and serrations 16.
Patent GB-191515163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Refractory Bricks.
Inventor: TWYNAM THOMAS
Filed: 1915-10-27
Abstract: 15,163. Twynam, T. Oct: 27. [Cognate Application, 16,237/15.] Refractory substances.-Refractory bricks are made with a single burning by mixing and grinding magnesite, dolomite, limestone, or lightly burnt magnesite with not less than 20 per cent and not more than 80 per cent of chrome-iron ore. A burning-temperature of 1600‹ C. is suitable, and, in moulding, a high pressure is avoided.
Patent GB-191517736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magnetic Compasses.
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 1915-12-18
Abstract: 17,736. Osborne, F. O. Creagh-, Hughes, A. J., and Hughes & Son, H. Dec. 18. Mariners' compasses; aeronautical compasses.- A magnetic compass, more particularly for use on aircraft or marine vessels, comprises a domeshaped float having a magnetic system the mass of which is substantially equally distributed around it, and a bowl approximately of barrel shape and such as to provide an approximately equal space on all sides of the float. As shown in Fig. 1, the float has a dome 3 and an annular portion 4 carrying a vertically graduated card 8 round its periphery. The float has eight flat needles 2 arranged around it, and is supported by a pivot 5 in a cup 6, a stop 10 preventing the pivot from leaving the cup. The bowl 1 has a window at one or both ends, and vibration is damped by providing it with four lugs 12 each containing a spiral spring 13. The lugs 12 are held within brackets 14 mounted on a supporting-ring 11 and contains felt washers 15, the lugs and washers being held together by rods 16 carrying springs 17 adjustable by nuts 18. A block 19 may be secured to the ring 11, either above or below the bowl, or at either side of it, so that the compass may be secured to an horizontal or vertical surface. Semicircular error is corrected by wire magnets housed in four brass tubes 21 disposed to form a rectangle, and soft-iron tubes 20 each in two adjustable parts are provided round opposite brackets 14 to correct quadrantal error and assist in controlling the card during turning movements. On marine vessels, the ring 11 may be supported in gimbals, which may comprise a yoke mounted to turn about an horizontal axis in bearings carried by a bracket, the arms of the yoke having bearings for trunnions carried by the ring 11.