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Patent GB-191226678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pumps, Motors or like Apparatus.
Inventor: CAREY ROBERT FALKLAND
IPC: F04B1/22
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 26,678. Carey, R. F., and Todd, A. A. Nov. 20. [Cognate Application, 5011/13.] Revolving-cylinder pumps; multiple-acting piston pumps.-Fluid-pressure motors, pumps, &c. are provided with balls, rollers, or the like acting by themselves as pistons and capable of free rotation. Fig. 1 shows a revolving-cylinder pump or motor in which balls 4 are fitted within cylinders 1 and are reciprocated by an eccentric cam track 3. The axes of the cylinders are arranged tangential to a small circle, as shown, so that in one direction the resultant pressure is taken approximately along the axis of each cylinder. The valve 2 is arranged centrally as described in Specification 19,519/11. The cam track 3 may be adjustable to permit of a variable stroke being imparted to the pistons. Fig. 4 shows a form of apparatus in which two cam-tracks 3 and two rings of cylinders 1 are employed. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the axes of the cylinders are parallel to the axis of rotation. Each cylinder contains two balls 4, the inlet from the valve 2 being between the balls. Cam tracks 3 which may be designed to give one or more strokes per revolution, reciprocate the balls. Fig. 7 shows a modified form of this apparatus in which guides 7 conveniently formed by extensions of the cylinders, are provided in cases where a stroke greater than half the diameter of the ball is required. Two or more balls are used and the cam tracks 3 project within space between the guide-pieces. Fig. 8 shows a form in which rollers 4 are used instead of balls. Pintles 8 carrying the rollers run on tracks 10 and ride up and down slots 9 in the cylinder walls. In the form shown in Fig. 10, loose rings 10 are used for supporting the pintles in place of the fixed tracks 10, shown in Fig. 8. For holding the balls against the cam-tracks, springs may be provided or the suction fluid may be supplied under a head of pressure. In another arrangement, the space around the drum is filled with liquid which communicates with a tank so that the liquid can only flow from the casing to the tank. Should a vacuum be formed in the cylinders, fluid cannot then be forced back by atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-191300333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs.
Inventor: RUNBAKEN JULIAN HENRY
IPC: H01T13/24
Filed: 1913-01-06
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 333. Runbaken, J. H. Jan. 6. [Cognate application, 15,:587/13.] Sparking-plugs are provided with a central electrode which is moved rotatably but not longitudinally from the outside of the plug to adjust the spark-gap, the adjustment being indicated by a scale and pointer at the outer end of the plug. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the central electrode a is provided with a reduced end portion c eccentric to the main body of the electrode, and the distance between the end c and the earth electrode d is adjusted by rotating the electrode a, the adjustment being indicated by an arm hand scale g. In a modification, Fig. 3, the end c of the electrode a is bent outwards and the hole at the inner end of the plug is made eccentric to the axis of the electrode a. In this form, the size of the spark-gap is indicated by means of a dished plate g carried by the electrode, the flange of the plate being partly cut away so as to expose graduations o on the insulator e of the plug. In a further modification, Fig. 6, the inner end of the plug is bevelled off and the end c of the electrode a is bent over as shown.
Patent GB-191301512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combined Dynamo Regulators and Switches.
Inventor: KERCKHOVEN OCTAVE EDOUARD VAN
IPC: H02J7/16
Filed: 1913-01-18
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 1512. Bell, A. C. B. Jan. 20. Balls.-In a rubber-wound golf ball having a core of sponge or like substance, the sponge is lightly bound with a few turns of cotton or other non-elastic thread and then covered with a layer of gutta-percha and rubber. A winding of broad rubber tape is applied, and a small quantity of liquid, such as a mixture of water and glycerine, or water and glucose, is injected into the core by means of an hypodermic syringe and is absorbed by the sponge. The ball is then completed by applying the ordinary rubber windings and the usual cover of gutta-percha or balata.
Patent GB-191302270-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool for Twisting Wire Ties.
Inventor: JORDAN HERBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B65B67/06
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 2270. Jordan, H. W., [Curry, J. P.]. Jan. 28. Coiling. - In a hand tool for twisting wires together, of the type described in Specification 28,329/08, the handle g is of openwork construction to facilitate access to the interior for cleaning &c. The tool has a single hook a at one end and a swivelling head and loop h at the other.
Patent GB-191305496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MCGREGOR DANIEL
IPC: F02M21/00
Filed: 1913-03-05
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 5496. McGregor, D. March 5. S p r a y carburettors.- The fuel-valve q of a carburettor is provided with a screw - threaded plunger c which is connected to a throttle valve b adapted to control the air - inlet port h and the mixture outlet port i simultaneously, the movement .of the throttle valve causing the end of the plunger to move across the fuel outlet g in order to vary the quantity of fuel admitted. The throttle valve is operated by a cable j and is provided with a movable head f connected by a member e to a crank d, which is secured to the plunger c by means of a clamping-screw w. The throttle valve is provided with a partition o, above which are holes m and slots n adapted to admit air to the cylinder through a slot l when the valves are in the closed position. By loosening the screw w the plunger c can be moved by hand to adjust the fuel-outlet.
Patent GB-191309041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Controlling Temperature.
Inventor: WILKINSON GEORGE
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1913-04-17
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 9041. Wilkinson, G. April 17. Heating by electricity.-A water-heater or oven has a capsule arranged in contact with one of the walls and operating a mercury tipping-switch 4. The water-heater shown comprises a double casing 5, an inlet 7, an outlet 8, an air relief pipe 10, and a tube 9 in which an electric heater is inserted. Specifications 18,265/05, 13,334/11, and 17,286/11, [Class 38 (v), Electric switches &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191311187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combined Umbrellas and Walking Sticks.
Inventor: EFFLINGER ERNST
IPC: A45B21/00
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 11,187. Efflinger, E. June 4, 1912, [Convention date]. Combined umbrellas and walking-sticks; rolling up; holding closed.-Relates to combined umbrellas and walking-sticks of the type in which the ribs form a protective casing for the cover and engage with each other when closed to form the outer surface of the walking-stick. The cover k is provided with loops i which engage with hooks h on the reduced portion g of a rotatable sleeve d, which screws on the handle f, so that on rotation, it both rolls and stretches the cover. A ring c is rotatably mounted on the sleeve d, and is provided with a screw-thread to engage a similar thread on the outside of the rib tips to retain the ribs in closed position, the inside of the tip bearing against an annular extension on the sleeve d.
Patent GB-191315160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Chain Mesh Chains.
IPC: B21F31/00
Filed: 1913-07-01
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 15,160. Daub, A., [Firm of]. Sept. 19,1912, [Convention date]. Making chains and metal fabrics; angular bending; bending-dies.-In making chain-mesh for ladies' hand-bags &c. by inserting and closing rows of open rings into preceding completed rows, the rows of links are fed and inserted into the preceding rows in the positions which the rows occupy with relation to each other in the finished mesh. In making a series of chains the separate open rings in each row are spaced apart so that each ring is closed into one ring only of the previous row, the rows being inclined to one another during such insertion and closing. The rings 19, 19<1> for forming alternate rows are each mounted under the influence of weights or springs or gravity on a series of feed-rails 16. Connected to opposite sides of a roofshaped frame, on which the slides 3 for operating the link inserting and closing-devices are traversed bv levers 5 and cams 7 on two intergeared shafts 8. A number of bars 10 corresponding to the number of links in each row are connected by their hooked ends 11 to each of the slides and move between ribs 12 to feed the lowest link of each pile into the mesh 20. The ends of the bars have recesses which, together with recesses 15 on the fixed dies 14, complete the ring formation of the links. The slides, which occupy the entire width of the machine, operate alternately, and the two sets of bars are staggered to facilitate intermeshing of the successive rows. The last completed row of links is held in position by the pairs of dies 10, 14 while the succeeding row is being inserted and closed. The shape or colour of the links may be varied to give any desired pattern. By omitting links from rails at intervals, a number of bands of chain mesh are obtained, and by omitting them from alternate rails, a series of cable chains may be formed. By using links of different sizes, a tapering chain may be formed. A chain may also be produced by stopping the machine after two rows of links are obtained.
Patent GB-191315277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sad Iron Stands.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES JOSEPH
IPC: D06F79/04
Filed: 1913-07-02
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 15,277. Johnson, C. J. July 2. Gas hand-irons; stands for hand-irons. - The supply of gas is controlled by a valve device automatically actuated by a spring-controlled lever to diminish the flow when the iron is placed on its stand. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, a slide valve controlling the main gas supply through the pipe 16 to the flexible tubing 22 of the iron 17 is actuated by a spring pin on a lever 6 pivoted on a stand 2. When the iron is run on to the stand, rollers 19 on the iron mount inclines 4 and come to rest in recesses 20, and a nose 18 thrusts aside the adjacent arm of the lever and so closes the valve ; an adjustable by-pass maintains ignition. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the lever controlling the supply valve 42 is formed as a platform which, under the weight of the iron when placed thereon, rocks about the rod 39 and shuts off the supply.
Patent GB-191315610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a Massage Medium Preparation.
Inventor: HERING MAX
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1913-07-07
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 15,610. Hering, M. July 7. . Massage.-A material for massaging the body consists of rounded rye kernels, which have been deprived of their fatty constituent by treatment with hot air.
Patent GB-191318355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes suitable for Electric Arc Lamps.
IPC: H05B31/06
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 18,355. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 12. Arc-lamp electrodes.-A small proportion of a lithium compound, such as the fluoride, borate, or oxide, is added to a " magnetite mixture" used for making electrodes. Steadiness of the arc is thus obtained without the colouriog produced by other alkali metals, and if titanium or one of its compounds is present, luminosity is increased, even if other steadying- materials such as sodium, potassium, or barium compounds are also used. From “ to 1 per cent of lithium fluoride may be added to a mixture of 62 parts of magnetite, 30 of rutile, and 8 of chromite, with or without “ part of sodium fluoride. The chromite may be omitted ; for instance, a mixture of 70 parts of magnetite, 30 of rutile, and 1 of lithium fluoride may be used. Such magnetite mixtures are compacted, for instance by swaging, in iron tubes. According to the Provisional Specification, the following mixtures may also be used : (a) 96 per cent of commercial titanium carbide, which may contain free titanium or carbon, 3 per cent of copper oxide, and 1 per cent of lithium fluoride, an iron containing-tube being used; (b) 40 per cent of cerium titanium fluoride, 5 per cent of lithium fluoride, and 55 per cent of carbon. Specifications 27,620/11 and 18,220/12 are referred to.
Patent GB-191318499-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plastic Composition and Process for Making the same.
Inventor: BEATTY WALLACE APPLETON
IPC: C08K5/06
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 18,499. Beatty, W. A. June 19. Plastic compositions containing cellulose esters and phenol-ketone condensation products. -Camphor is added to the composition described in Specification 18,822/12 in which a condensation product of a ketone and a phenol is added to an ester of cellulose, with or without camphor substitutes. In an example, 75 parts of nitrocellulose, 10 parts of dioxydiphenyldimethylmethane, and 15 parts of camphor are worked up with the usual solvents for celluloid. Acetyl cellulose may replace the nitrocellulose, and the camphor substitutes described in Specification 18,822/12 may partly replace the camphor or phenol-ketone product.
Patent GB-191400085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Compressors.
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-09-24
Abstract: 85. British Thomson-Houston Co., {General Electric Co.]. Jan. 1: Regulating. - A pulsation-preventing device for centrifugal compressors comprises a throttle valve 19 situated in the inlet pipe 17 and operated by a volume-responsive device consisting of a float 26 also in the inlet pipe. The connexion 23 between the float and the valve is adjustable and the balance weight on the valve is also adjustable.
Patent GB-191405155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pawl and Ratchet Mechanism.
Inventor: KUSCHMANN EDMUND ALBERT
IPC: F16H29/10
Filed: 1914-02-27
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 5155. Kuschmann, E. A. Feb. 27. Variable-speed ratchet gearing comprises two or more pawls 7, 8, Fig. 5, actuated from a driving-shaft 3, Fig. 2, and gearing with separate ratchet-wheels 9, 10 on a driven shaft 13. The effective strokes of the pawls are varied by adjustable masks 11, 12. The pawls are actuated from separate eccentrics 1, 2 on the shaft 3. In a modification, the pawls act on the same ratchet-wheel and are carried upon oppositely - disposed oscillating arms actuated from the same driving-eccentric.
Patent GB-191414032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Chain Drives for Looms.
IPC: D03D51/00
Filed: 1914-06-10
Granted: 1915-03-18
Abstract: 14,032. Moakes, J. C., and Renold, Ltd., H. June 10. Driving-arrangements.-Looms are driven from a line or motor shaft 10, Fig. 1, by chain-gearing comprising chains 11, 12 and an intermediate double chain-wheel 21 carried on the hinge-pin 20 connecting arms 14, 15 and 16, 17, which are pivoted to the shaft 10 and to the crank-shaft 13 respectively. The arms are adjusted to tension the chains by right and left handed screws 18, 19 or otherwise. When driving two rows of looms, arranged back to back, from a single'line shaft 32, Fig. 6, the crank-shafts 13 are driven by chaingearing as described, while to drive the crankshafts 39, which have to be rotated in the opposite direction to the shaft 32, an additional chain-wheel 34 is employed around which the second chain 37 passes. The outside of this chain engages a double chain-wheel 36 driven by the chain 35. In a modification, the first chain engages an additional chainwheel. Where it is necessary to pass. around an obstacle, such as 43, Fig. 8, a further frame member with fixed and free hinge-joints 46, 47, and an additional chain are employed.
Patent GB-191414461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Movement at a Distance.
IPC: G05D3/14
Filed: 1914-06-16
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 14,461. Harle et Cie. June 16, 1913, [Convention date]. Mechanical telegraphs; pneumatic, steam, and hydraul i c signals.-A movement at a distance is controlled by two means, one quick-acting but not always accurate, and the other slowacting but accurate, the operation of the second being arranged to throw the first out of action. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement of a quickacting mechanical control and a slowacting hydraulic means. The controlling-mem ber a actuates a main shaft through the gear b, r, s; and at the controlled station, the member a' is driven through the gear t, b<1>. The gear t comprises two crank-arms connected by a spring and therefore liable to get one or more turns out of phase. The controlling-member a also actuates a drum u which, by means of its cord, actuates the piston wand an oil-distributor x. The piston w<1> is correspondingly moved, and, by operating the clutch y, causes the motor c to drive the member a<1>. The clutchmember y also causes the rod z to ride down its incline, and so to de-clutch the gear t from the gear b<1>. The de-clutching may be retarded by providing a level piece on the summit of the incline, or by inserting a retarding-device in the part z. Other forms of control may be used, such as vapour, compressed gas, or vacuum.
Patent GB-191414600-A (GB)
Title: Atomising or Spraying Apparatus.
Inventor: NICOLAI LUIGI VITTORIO
IPC: B05B7/04
Filed: 1914-06-17
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 14,600. Nicolai, L. V. June 17. Air-pressure sprayers. - In apparatus for spraying liquids by means of an annular jet of compressed air adapted to discharge across an annular outlet through which the liquid flows, the liquid outlet is arranged opposite an annular pocket, preferably conical, into which the liquid is discharged so as to ensure a very fine spray. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the liquid enters the passage 12 and passes up the annular space between the body 7 and casing 10 into the pocket 19, where it meets a jet of air delivered through the passages 1, 4, 14. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the liquid passes up the passage 1<3> through the ports 1<4> into the pocket 21 in the member 22, where it meets air delivered through the passage 1', ports 1<2>, and chamber 14'. In the form shown in Fig. 7, liquid passes up the passage 26 into the chamber 25 and through the annular port 38 into the pocket 33<1> in the plate 33, where it meets air delivered through the passages 29, 30. It is stated that the direction of the spray may be modified by means of an adjustable cap 17, Fig. 1, or 36, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-191414822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Drawing and Suspending of Curtains.
Inventor: CANTI RONALD GEORGE
IPC: A47H11/02
Filed: 1914-06-20
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 14,822. Canti, R. G. June 20. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-A draw-cord d for operating a curtain a is attached to the leading ring c by a U-shaped member e, as shown, for the purpose of readily detaching the curtain without interfering with the cord system. Two helical coils e<1> engage the cord, one on each side of a central knot d', the lower part of the member e engaging the ring c.
Patent GB-191416598-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Heating of Cowper Stove and like Air-heaters.
Inventor: SEMMLER CARL
IPC: C21B9/00
Filed: 1914-07-11
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 16,598. Semmler, C. Oct. 28, 1913, [Convention date]. Hot-blast stoves.-In a stove of the Cowper type, combustion is effected under pressure by throttling the outlet for the waste gases, and at the same time increasing the output of the blowers supplying the combustible gas and air. The throttling-device may be in the form of a damper, or a permanent resistance such as an air, gas, or water heater may be used.
Patent GB-191417102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Open Air Beds.
Inventor: ANDREWS ELVA CORNELIUS
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1914-07-18
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 17,102. Andrews, E. C. July 18. Mattresses.-A bedstead for invalids the head of which is adapted to be projected through a window is provided with mattresses contracted at one end as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-191417162-A (GB)
Title: Fog Signal and Course Sounder.
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: G08B3/00
Filed: 1914-07-20
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 17,162. Jones, D. July 20. Ships' course signals; audible signals; eodesignalling mechanism.-A device for causing the whistle, siren, &c. of a vessel to produce automatically course signals according to the " Morse " or other codes as well as fog signals, or either of these, consists of a rotatable drum A<1> carrying disks C which form grooves B for a course lever CE, and a fog lever FE. These levers are adapted to be moved along a square shaft H into any of the grooves B, except that each is restricted to its own end of the drum by a collar M on the shaft H; this shaft carries pulleys J connected by cords &c. to the whistle &c., and is geared to a second shaft K carrying larger pulleys J<1> adapted to be used to operate the whistle &c. when a greater pull is required, or to operate a separate whistle &c. The drum A' between the disks C carries adjustable or other cams E, Fig. 2, for operating the levers CE and FE, but an idle space G may be provided on the left of the drum for the lever CE when the course signal is not required. The extreme right of the drum may be utilized for the signal S.O.S.
Patent GB-191419391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Carding of Kapok and like Fibre and the Production of a Fleece therefrom.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR JAMES MILNE
IPC: D01G15/02
Filed: 1914-09-03
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 19,391. Smith, A. J. M. Sept. 3. Carding-engines; lap-forming apparatus. - To form a fleece of kapok or like fibres, the material is collected upon a toothed drum 1 and is smoothed by the action of a flexible piece 4 of card clothing, one end of which is secured to the frame of the machine. A backing of muslin, thin paper, or wire (woven or not) is applied to the cylinder 1 prior to the deposition of the fibre thereon, so that when a sufficient quantity has accumulated, the cylinder may be rotated in the reverse direction and the fleece drawn off on the backing. The backing may remain as a permanent attachment to the fleece, or may be detached, the fleece being placed on another suitable backing, or between layers of material, or be treated on one or both surfaces with mucilage &c. A removable roller 6 may be used to press the backing into the teeth of the drum 1 as it is applied thereto, the casing 7<Î> being hinged to allow the roller to be applied.
Patent GB-191423648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Machines applicable for Winding Wire and similar Material on to Bobbins.
Inventor: CONNOLLY WILLIAM
IPC: B65H54/40
Filed: 1914-12-07
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 23,648. Connolly, W. Dec. 7. Spindle apparatus; spindle and lifting rails; spindle-driving apparatus.- In machines for winding wire &c. in which the spindle is frictionally driven by means of a pair of cones a, b, the pressure between which is regulated by a spring E, the spindle rotates within a fixed bush c, and the driving-pulley B carrying the external cone b rotates on the bush c, being prevented from sliding thereon by a grub screw c'. To facilitate the adjustment of the springs E, the rail D may be mounted on trunnions to that it may be inverted and weights applied to the adjustable washers e<1> before these are secured in position. In a modified arrangement. the invention is applied to horizontal spindles.
Patent GB-191505853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to High Speed Rotating Shafts and the like.
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 1915-04-19
Abstract: 5853. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 19. Shafts.-In order to prevent undue vibration at the critical speed of high-speed shafts such as are used with a high-frequency alternator 3, laminations 11 of iron or other suitable material are passed over the shaft 4 and compressed by nuts 12. In order that any expansion of the shaft may have equal effects on each of its end bearings, the pillow blocks 5 rock on cylindrical pins 6 and are connected by beams 7 and a spring 8, springs 10 being employed in bolting the blocks to the machine bed 2.