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Patent GB-191206994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Controlling the Doors of Railway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: BOWLES GEORGE BARKER
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1912-03-21
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 6994. Bowles, G. B. March 21. Operating doors by springs and lever mechanism.-In devices for controlling the opening and assisting the closing of railway-vehicle doors, a locking-device, independent of the door fastenings, is provided which is moved automatically during the closing of the door into engagement with one of the members of the controlling- device, so that the operation of the controlling means is prevented until the locking-device is manually released. The device is described in connexion with the controlling-means described in Specification 11,508/07, and comprising a lever b acting through a link d and rod a<1> to compress a controlling-spring d<2>. The locking-device comprises a lever e, pivoted to a bracket i on the vehicle and provided with a shoulder f, and a cam-surface m terminating in a recess n. To release the device, the lever e is pushed inwards, the cam m engaging a pin k on the lever b so as to lift the lever e and engage the recess n with the pin k, thereby retaining the device in the released position so that the door can be opened. During the opening movement of the door, the lever e is freed from the pin k and assumes a position whereby it automatically engages a pin on the lever b during the closing movement. In a modification, the lever e may be caused to engage the lower edge of the lever b instead of a pin j. In a further modification, the pin k is replaced by a pivoted catch.
Patent GB-191209360-A (GB)
Title: A Station Indicating Device for use on Vehicles.
Inventor: COOKE DWIGHT IRVING
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 9360. Cooke, D. I., and Schenck, C. April 20. Station, stopping-place, and like indicators.- The place at which a public conveyance is next to stop is displayed to the passengers by an optical projection apparatus, which throws the name on the screen 15. In a street-car, the apparatus may be fitted in a casing 11 on the roof of the vestibule, the screen 15 being positioned in the top of the end-wall of the passengers' compartment. The optical - projection system comprises a lamp 21, a condenser 19, a slot 20 in a partition 17, a ribbon 24 bearing the names of the stations, and a projecting lens 18. The ribbon 24 is mounted on feedspools 22, 23, the spindles of which are provided with reversely-acting pawl and ratchet gears for moving the ribbon in opposite directions. The feed-mechanism may be controlled electrically by a switch 37, each pawl 33 (only one of them is shown) being actuated by the spring- returned plunger of a solenoid 28. Alternatively the actuation may be affected mechanically by means of pull-cords.
Patent GB-191211361-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating Device for Wheels of all kinds, Bely Pulleys and the like.
Inventor: HILBERT FREDERIK
IPC: F16N9/02
Filed: 1912-05-13
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 11,361. Hilbert, F. May 13. Channels and reservoirs in wheels a n d pulleys.-A belt pulley or other wheel is lubricated by oil passing through holes 7 from a chamber 2 to a number of transverse grooves 6 in the bearing - surface of the hub 1. The ends of the grooves 7 lead into shallower circular grooves 5, from which, when the pulley rotates, the oil is returned centrifugally to the chamber 2. The section of the chamber 2 is pearshaped, so that a portion only of the oil that adheres to the walls finds its way to the holes 7.
Patent GB-191218923-A (GB)
Title: A Display Holder for Strap Watches and the like.
Inventor: DAW HARRY
IPC: A47F7/02
Filed: 1912-08-19
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 18,923. Daw, H. Aug. 19. Watch stands; clip &c. brackets.-A displayholder for strap-watches &c. comprises an ovalshaped band d with free ends, attached by a staple-joint c to a thin metallic piece b, which is riveted to a loaded base g, Fig. 1, a clip e, Fig. 2, or to a hook, spike, &c.
Patent GB-191225238-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material for the Mirrors of Projectors.
IPC: C03C3/089
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 25,238. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. Nov. 3, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Reflectors.-The reflector used with a projector suchas an arc lamp is made of transparent glass having a coefficient of cubical expansion of less than 2À5 x 10À5. A suitable glass is boro-silicate glass in which chalk and carbonate of soda are more or less replaced by boracic acid.
Patent GB-191226559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Envelopes or the like.
Inventor: STAUDE EDWIN GUSTAVE
IPC: B31B19/00
Filed: 1912-11-19
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 26,559. Staude, E. G. Nov. 19. Coating-machines.- An envelope-making machine has gumming - devices which may be adjusted rapidly to suit envelopes of various sizes, and is provided with an air jet arranged to blow the blank into contact with the gumming-surface. The blank is carried past the gummer by conveyer belts 22, 23, Figs. 2 and 3, which pass around pulleys 20, 21 secured to shafts 18, 19 respectively. A hub 24 secured to the shaft 18 carries the gummer 26<1> which applies gum to the sealing - flap 26 of the envelope. The conveyer belts grip the blank by the body part only, and the flap 26 projects as shown in Fig. 3. An air jet issuing from a slot in a pipe 30 swings the projecting flap into contact with the gumming-surface 26<1>. The device for applying the gum to the end flap 25 of the envelope consists of a number of segmental plates 36, Figs. 3 and 5, which are mounted so as to rotate freely on a collar keyed on the shaft 18. Each segment is provided with gumming point or plug 40, and the whole of the segments are clamped between a lock-nut 35 and a flange 34 on the collar. By loosening the lock-nut, the segments may be moved relatively to one another so that the gumming-plugs 40 may be adjusted to gum envelope flaps of various outlines and sizes. The segments are further clamped in two groups by bolts 43 in order to permit rapid adjustment. The end flap 25, Fig. 3, projects from the conveyer belts and is blown into contact with the gumming-pivots 40 in the manner already described. In a modification, the gumming-plugs 40 are carried by annular segments which are mounted on the surface of a cylindrical hub and are held thereon by rings. The segments are gripped between a flange of the hub and a locking-disk. The device for the flaps 26, 25 may work in separate gum troughs in order that a superior quality of gum may be used for the flaps 25.
Patent GB-191303803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-levelling Repeating Cameras.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN NICHOLSON
IPC: G03B17/42
Filed: 1913-02-14
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 3803. Johnson, J. N. Feb. 14. Cameras for roll films and with connected action between shutter and changing-mechanism ; cameras, carriers for.-A roll-film camera for rapidly taking a succession of snap-shots is suspended in a self-levelling manner from a handle, which is adapted to be held by one hand and is provided with pneumatic means for controlling both the shutter and the film-moving mechanism by the same hand. The support comprises a bracket 7 clamped in a guideway 6 and pivoted at 9 to a spindle 10 passing through a sleeve 12 secured to a handle 13, which is provided with aiming-sights 60 and with a bulb 14 for controlling the shutter and film mechanism. When the bulb 14 is pressed, the compressed air acts through a tube 15 upon a hollow plunger in a cylinder 16, thus operating the shutter lever, which has a spring-urged yielding part to allow the plunger to continue its upward movement until an aperture therein registers with the end of a tube 22, whereby the pneumatic impulse is conveyed to a cylinder 23 controlling the film mechanism. A plunger 30, Fig. 2, in the cylinder 23 is thus lifted, thereby raising a spring-pressed stop-rod 32 out of engagement with a notch 35 in the upper edge of the film 34, the lower end of the stop-rod 32 being released from engagement with a fan-wheel 38 of the clock-work mechanism that operates the film roll 46. When the next length of film is in position, the upper end of the stop 32 springs into the next notch 35, and the lower end stops the clock-work. The two film rolls are removable, their upper hubs being held in position by the hinged top 4 of the camera. In a modification, the film-actuating spring, instead of being directly associated with the clock-work gearing, is arranged in the roll 46.
Patent GB-191304794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Airships.
Inventor: OLSEN JAMES PETER
IPC: B64C33/00
Filed: 1913-02-25
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 4794. Olsen, J. P. Feb. 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Aerial machines without aerostats; propelling.- The main spar of the valved flapping-wings of a flying - machine is pivoted to the rectangular frame of the machine, and the rear edge is connected to the frame by an upwardly curved bar so that the wing is caused to tilt about its main spar during its vibration. The spar 27, Figs. 2 and 7, is pivoted in a socket 28 hinged to a bracket 28<1> carried by the longitudinal frame member 4. The socket 28 is pivotally connected by lugs 29 to the upper end of a right - angled operating-lever 22, which is provided with a slot 22<1> along its lower side to engage with a crank 21 on a longitudinal shaft 14. When two pairs of wings are employed, the cranks on the shaft 14 are arranged so that the front right-hand wing and the rear left-hand wing are moved upwards together while the remaining wings are moved downwards. The outer ends of the wings are connected by cords 30 to the angle of the operating-levers 22. The rear frame member 25 of each wing is provided with a bracket 31, Fig. 6, to which is pivoted an arm 34 slidably connected by a loop 35 to the longitudinal frame member 4. The shaft 11, Fig. 8, of the motor gears with a pinion 13 on the shaft 14. The shaft 11 is jointed along its length and may be moved by a hand-lever 15 out of gear with the pinion 13. Planes, arrangement and construction of.-The vibratory wings comprise an outer frame 25 having pivoted thereto a series of flaps 26 which close on the down-stroke. The amount of opening is limited by wires 26<1>. A tapering fixed plane 6, Fig. 4, shaped as shown, is arranged above the machine to act as a canopy or parachute. Steering.-The rectangular framework of the machine tapers towards the rear and carries an elevator 38 located in an angular opening between the upper and lower parts of the rudder 41. The rudder is controlled by a hand - wheel rotatably mounted on a lever which controls the elevator.
Patent GB-191308271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for the Compensation of Brake Gearing, and for Taking Up the Wear of the same.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: B60T11/06
Filed: 1913-04-08
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 8271. Johnson, J. Y., [F. I. A. T. Fabbrica Italiana Automobili-Torino]. April 8. Force-transmitting mechanism; compensating for wear.-Equalizing-mechanism for motor-car and other brakes is combined with means for taking up slack due to wear, and comprises two shafts 9, 10 formed with arms 13, 14 connected to the brake-actuating cables, and with quick-pitch screws of opposite hand engaging a nut 8, on which is secured an arm 7 connected to the operating-pedal. When the pedal is operated, the shafts are rotated to apply the brakes, and if one brake becomes fully applied before the other, the shaft corresponding to the former brake becomes screwed farther into the nut 8 and forces out the other shaft a corresponding amount, thus further rotating the latter shaft and completing the application of the other brake. For taking up slack, a rod 15 screwed into the shaft 10 and abutting against the shaft 9, is rotated by a handle 17, thereby forcing the shafts 9, 10 apart and causing them to rotate to take up the wear.
Patent GB-191311233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Straight Bar Knitting Machines with Double Ended Needles.
Inventor: BERTHOLD PAUL
IPC: D04B7/06
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 11,233. Berthold, P. May 13. Straight-bar machines. - Machines with two Hat beds for use in producing plain, pearl, or patterned fabric by means of double-ended latch needles are provided with single and double butted jacks d, e arranged according to the pattern desired, and with cam plates the cams h, k, i of which can be adjusted for making different kinds of work. The cams i, k are mounted on a rotary disk and assume the positions shown in Fig. 3 when plain work is to be made. For making pearl work on all needles, the disk is inverted and the cam h is depressed, as shown in Fig. 4. The needles then rise sufficiently far to be disengaged from their jacks and are simultaneously engaged by the jacks in the other bed. If the cams i, k are retained in the position shown in Fig. 3 while the cam h is depressed as shown in Fig. 4, patterned fabric is produced. In this case, the butts e<2> of the jacks e will rise on the cam h and elevate their needles to the pearl work position, while the butts d<1> of the jacks d will rise on the cam f to the plain work position. The cam k prevents the jacks d from springing forward, and does not prevent the passage of the butts e<1> which are shorter than the butts d<1>.
Patent GB-191314943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Off Matches for Machines for Packing Matches in Boxes.
Inventor: GSELL HENRY ALFRED
IPC: C06F1/12
Filed: 1913-06-28
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 14,943. Gsell, H. A. June 28. Packeting matches in receptacles. - In machines for packing matches into boxes in which measuring-off knives 6 are introduced laterally above a vertical plunger 2 which lowers the charge into the field of a filling-plunger 22, operating as in Specification 12,934/12, the knives are arc-shaped and are moved in a circle about a pivot 8. The knives may be made in two parts to rotate in opposite directions, and may be lodged in recesses behind plates 23, Fig. 6, before the measuring operation.
Patent GB-191316740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Automobiles.
Inventor: BOWERBANK JOHN WAINWRIGHT
IPC: F28F1/12
Filed: 1913-07-21
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 16,740. Bowerbank, J. W. July 21. Plate apparatus.-The elements of a radiator for automobiles are formed from a continuous strip, which has edges 8 inturned on the same side and which is given a rectangular form, the ends of the strip being doubly seamed and soldered at the base 9. The water-passages 15 are formed by assembling elements with the edges 8 in contact and immersing them in the dipping-pan until the solder runs to the edge of the inturned portions 8. The space enclosed by the element is filled by strip 10 bent as shown. The end elements are soldered to the inturned portions 7 of the casing 5, and plates 16 are provided to form water-passages between the end elements and the casing.
Patent GB-191316816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sound-boxes for Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: ARCHER GEORGE HARTY
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 16,816. Archer, G. H. Nov. 27, 1912. Tool arms and mountings.-The bearing-pieces a<2> for the pivots of the stylus shaft are insulated from the sound-box by soft resilient material a<3>. The parts a<2>, which may be of metal or hard rubber, are received in cup-shaped insulation a<3>, which is carried by sockets a<1>, screw-threaded in the lugs a for adjustment. When reproducing Berliner records, the stylus shaft is vertical.
Patent GB-191323610-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Candle Extinguisher.
Inventor: WRIGHT ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: F23Q25/00
Filed: 1913-10-18
Granted: 1914-09-17
Abstract: 23,610. Wright, A. W. Oct. 18. Extinguishing candles. -The extinguisher comprises a band a encircling the candle, and two bent spring arms c adapted to clip the candle, and to close on the wick when the candle has burnt down sufficientlv. The arms care roughened at g, to prevent slipping, by punching holes from the outside. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 14,838/92 and 5632/95.
Patent GB-191402863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Projectiles.
Inventor: KAMPEN JAN WILLEM PEPPELMAN VAN
IPC: F42B12/78
Filed: 1914-02-04
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 2863. Kampen, J. W. P. van, and Cox, G. A. Feb. 4, 1913, [Convention date]. Projectiles. - Relates to jacketed bullets containing a steel core within the usual mass of lead, and consists in making such bullets with a recess 3 in its nose, the steel core 4 bearing against the closed end of the jacket 1 at the bottom of the recess. The rear end of the steel core may be recessed as shown.
Patent GB-191404529-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Supplying Measured Quantities of Liquid or of Granular, Pulverulent or like Materials.
Inventor: RALSTON THOMAS BINNIE
IPC: G07F13/02
Filed: 1914-04-08
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 4529. Ralston, T. B. April 8. Automatic-feed weighers.-In coin-freed apparatus for weighing-out quantities of liquid, granular, pulverulent, or similar material, the coin is inserted through a slot 21, and the weight of the coin depresses a lever 19, the weighted end 22 of which knocks a detent 23 out of engagement with a weighted arm 26 secured to the spindle 3 of the weighing-receptacle 7. Under the influence of a counterweight 6, the weighing-receptacle 7 swings about the spindle 3 into a vertical position, and connexions 15, 10 from the spindle open a valve 9. The liquid enters the receptacle 7 until the receptacle descends under gravity into the position shown in Fig. 1, the valve 9 closes, and the weighed liquid is discharged through a pipe 27. A splash guard 28 is provided, and the outer wall 2 of the casing is detachable.
Patent GB-191413138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Explosives.
IPC: C06B23/04
Filed: 1914-05-28
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 13,138. Metcalfe, D. J., Pearcy, A. C., and Curtis's & Harvey. May 28. Explosives.-Consists in mixing the following ingredients together substantially in the proportions specified: ammonium nitrate 60 parts, nitro-glycerine 9À5 parts, collodion cotton 0À5 parts, starch 4 parts, sodium chloride 15 parts, ammonium oxalate 10 parts, and castor oil 1 part.
Patent GB-191415948-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Playing Table or Miniature Golf.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALFRED EDWIN
Filed: 1914-07-03
Granted: 1915-07-05
Abstract: 15,948. Johnson, A. E., and Bull, R. July 3. Table games. - Apparatus for playing table golf consists of a miniature figure of which the upper part 1, from which the club 3 projects, is pivoted on the lower part 6 by means of a spindle 4, the lower end 7 of the spindle being provided with a knob to facilitate manipulation by the player. A number of perforated disks 8, Fig. 2, are provided to represent holes.
Patent GB-191417797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Socket Terminals for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: HILL WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: H01R4/50
Filed: 1914-07-28
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 17,797. Hill, W. A., [Apparate-Bauanstalt Fischer Ges.]. July 28. Couplings. - Relates to means for connecting conductors to carbon brushes used in connexion with electric ignition apparatus. An insulating socket portion a, which is provided with a shoulder a<1> enabling it to seat firmly upon a corresponding shoulder o within the machine casing n, has two axial bores, within the smaller b of which fits a pointed steel pin f with its blunt end in contact with a sleeve d located within a transverse bore of the socket portion and carrying the carbon brush e. The larger bore b<1> into which the pointed end of the pin f projects receives also the core of the conductor, the strands of which are spread by the pointed end of the pin. The conductor is first threaded through a split insulating-sleeve j having a tapered spigot j<1> co-operating with the upper end of the socket portion a so that, when the securing-nut m is screwed into the casing n, the conductor is firmly held and its covering compressed by the bevelled end of the spigot co-operating with a bevel on the socket portion.
Patent GB-191500234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Finishing the Backs of Stereotypers' Flexible Fibrous Matrices.
Inventor: WOOD HENRY ALEXANDER WISE
IPC: B41D3/00
Filed: 1915-01-06
Granted: 1915-11-11
Abstract: 234. Wood, H. A. W Jan. 6. Stereotype; embossing. - To reduce to a common level the protuberances formed on the back of a stereotype matrix after being pressed on to the forme by the blanket, the blanket is removed and the back of the matrix is subjected to even pressure applied in a plane parallel to the face of the forme so as to spread the protuberances in different directions. When using a platen press, as shown in Fig. 1, the matrix is formed by pressing the moist flong 14 between the forme 11 and blanket 12 by means of a platen 13. The irregular protuberances 15, 16 are then reduced to a common level by removing the blanket 12 and pressing the platen directly on to the matrix, a stop 17 carried by the platen or by the bed 9 limiting the movement of the platen. In a modification, a travelling pressure-roller 20, Fig. 4, is used instead of the platen, and the back of the matrix is levelled by removing the blanket and inserting a hard flat plate 21 in its place. In a further modification, the pressure is applied by means of a rotating disk 25, Fig. 5, vertically adjustable and having a traversing motion over the back of the matrix.
Patent GB-191504230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Winding Machines for Winding Electrical Coils.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: H01F41/06
Filed: 1915-03-17
Abstract: 4230. Wade, H., [Leeson, J. R.]. March 17. Winding - machines; thread-guides.-In machines of the type described in Specification 4091/13 for winding electric coils of the kind described in Specification 4229/15, [Class 35, Dynamo-electric generators &c.], in order to build up the washerlike abutments at the ends of the coil, the yarn is given a longer total traverse than the wire and one or more supplementary short traverses each time it reaches the end of its main traverse. The yarn and wire guides are arranged one on each side of the winding-spindle b, Fig. 1, and are reciprocated on guide-frames e, e' by cams C, C'. The wire-guide is operated by the cam C<1> loose on the cam shaft c and slowly rotated by worm gearing D, as described in Specification 16,421/14. The yarn-guide is operated by the cam C, which is of such a shape as to give the supplementary traverses at each end of the main traverse. Fig. 6 shows the development of one form of the cam C, and Fig. 8 shows one winding of yarn as laid by such a cam. The total traverse of the wire is between w<1> and w<2>.
Patent GB-191505920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starting Devices for Motor Cycles, and the like.
IPC: F02N3/04
Filed: 1915-04-20
Abstract: 5920. Enfield Cycle Co., and Smith, R. W. April 20. Turning-gear.-A starter for a motor-bicycle comprises a chain-wheel or its equivalent 11 with ratchet teeth on each side of it. The teeth 18 engage others on a wheel 17 which transmits motion to the engine. When the engine starts, teeth on the part 17 thrust the wheel 11 laterally until teeth 19 on the other side of it engage others on a loose ring, the movement of which is constrained by friction. The wheel which drives the wheel 11, in being turned to start the engine, either by hand or by electricity, compresses a spring through a friction clutch, and the recoil of this spring, when turning ceases, tends to turn the wheel 11 backwards and to press the faces of the teeth 19 against those on the ring 20, so as to hold the teeth 18 out of gear.