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Patent GB-191202809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramcars.
Inventor: MALLINS CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B41J23/20
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1913-02-03
Abstract: 2809. Mallins, C. W. Feb. 3. Steps; ingress and egress of passengers, controlling.-A double-deck tramcar is provided with a central dropped platform having movable barriers which are arranged to divide it into separate exit and entrance passageways leading to and from the " near " side, the " off side remaining closed. Two stairways E, F communicate with the upper deck. The lower deck is divided into two compartments, and small platforms are left for the driver at each end. The upper deck extends over these platforms, and the ends may be left open or enclosed like the rest of the upper deck. The central platform is provided with a step d<1> and two stanchions d<2>, d<3> at each side, and with fixed barriers d<4> opposite the entrances to the compartments. Gates d<7>, d<8> are pivoted to the stanchions d', d3 and are adapted to close the entrance to the platform or in conjunction with the barriers d<4> form separate entrance and exit passageways on the platform. Light barriers o are so mounted on the stanchions d<2>, d<3> that they can be turned across the passageways by the conductor when he signals the driver to proceed, or automatically when the car is in motion in order to deter passengers from entering the car. The barriers o are elastically connected by means of coil springs to sleeves o<1>, Fig. 6, carrying pulleys o<2> which are connected by cords to a spring o<9> adapted to hold the barriers in their non-obstructing position. A cord o<4> connects the pulleys to the conductor's signal so that the barriers are turned when the signal to proceed is given. When the car is in motion, a generator o<7> energizes a solenoid o<6> which acts through a lever o<5> and automatically turns the barriers into an obstructing position, if not already turned, and holds them in that position until the car has almost stopped. A semaphore device adapted to cover and uncover warning words is also described in terms identical with those in Specification 2808/12.
Patent GB-191209192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Motor-cars and the like.
IPC: F02N3/02
Filed: 1912-04-18
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 9192. Heyl, R., and Ges. f³r Automobil- Renovierungen. April 18. Motor-starting devices, applications of.-Comprises means for starting the motor from the driver's seat, in which a chain-wheel e mounted loosely on the motor shaft is rotated by a chain p attached at one end to the wheel and at the other to a cord passing round a pulley m to a hand lever q. A spring returns the chainwheel and lever to their normal positions. The chain-wheel is connected to the usual starting- handle clutch a through a free-wheel and is contained in a casing d which is pulled inwards by a cord S and pedal r so as to engage the clutch part a with the motor shaft when it is desired to start the motor.
Patent GB-191213868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces and Furnace Settings for Brewers' Coppers and the like.
Inventor: MAYNARD FREDERICK MACFIE
IPC: C12C13/06
Filed: 1912-06-13
Granted: 1913-06-13
Abstract: 13,868. Maynard, F. M. June 13. Boiling-pan furnaces.-A furnace and setting for brewers' coppers &c. comprises a coking- chamber c with air-admission passages c<1> in the roof and a combustion chamber with a tapering upper part extending into the space d beneath the copper. The gases pass from the space d through apertures in the supporting-wall f to the surrounding flue g. Apertures h<2> in the top of the flue g lead the gases to the upper flue h from which they escape through the outlet flue i. A reverse draught through the furnace is effected by closing the flue i and opening the air-supply damper j and the damper in the outlet flue k beneath the grate. Air is admitted above the fire through openings b'. Specification 1379/99 is referred to.
Patent GB-191215473-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanically Actuated and Controlled Apparatus for Compiling and Sorting Cards for Statistical or the like purposes.
Filed: 1912-07-02
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 15,473. Powers, J., and Power's Accounting Machine Co. July 2. Compiling and tabul a t i n g statistics mechanically. - Relates to apparatus for mechanically sorting perforated statistic cards and summing the number of cards sorted into each division. The cards are stacked in a hopper 1 and fed forwards by a slide 3, fitted with a picker blade 14 a n d actuated by a lever 7 and crank-arm 11, until they engage a stop 27, which is removable by means of a link 30 and cam-operated lever 31. The cards pass between perforated plates 25, 26, over which is mounted, in a position corresponding to any one of a series of columns, a pinbox 43, 44, the spring- controlled pins of which have stop shoulders 37, the lower of which are adapted to be engaged by a notched plate 50. The frame to which the pin-box is attached is raised and lowered bv spring plungers 107 engaging cams so as to bring the pin-box down and cause a pair of spring plungers 53 to set the notched plate into locking position so as to hold pins that h a v e passed through holes in the card down and to prevent other pins from being accidentally forced down. A pin on passing through a card depresses a cross-bar connected to a stop - lever 61. The stop - levers normally hold back sliding rods 63, which are pivoted to arms 72 on the spindles of the various deflectors e ... l. The card is fed along from the perforated plates by feed-rollers 85-92 driven by a band 130 passing over jockey pulleys 134, 137, 138, of which the last is mounted on a spring-controlled yoke. The receptacles for the cards are placed in pairs vertically, and the sliding rods 63 have collars 68 for engagement by a web 70 on a vertical spindle, which is rocked by a cam so as to reset the stop-rods 63. The pin - box is attached to the reciprocating frame 97 by screws 113 and has turned-down ends 112 notched to engage notched racks 114 on the sides of the frame. Feed-rolls 17, 18, which advance the card to the stop 27, are mounted in spring-pressed links 170, 171 so that they slip while the card is held but pass it on immediately when the card is raised. A counter for each deflector may be fitted, actuated by slotted projections on the crank-arms 72 which operate the deflectors.
Patent GB-191217255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Hand-trucks and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON FRANK NELSON
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1912-07-24
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 17,255. Robinson, F. N. July 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Locking by frictional detents.-In brakes for handtrucks &c. adapted to be applied by raising or lowering the propelling - handle, front brake blocks 16 are carried at the ends of a leaf spring 14, connected at its centre to a cross-piece 13, which is secured to the handle 11, 10 pivoted at 8, and rear brake blocks 41 are carried by a cross-shaft 40 mounted in a bell-crank lever 37, which is pivoted to the vehicle and connected by a rod 33 to a chain 31 passing over a pulley 30 on the crosspiece 13. The arrangement of the pivot 8 is such that the blocks are brought against the wheels when the handle 11 is raised or lowered from its normal propelling position this movement of the blocks being further ensured by chains 19, 27 which extend respectively upwardly and downwardly from the ends of the leaf spring 14, the chain 19 being passed over pulleys 20 on the under-carriage, whereas the chain 27 is connected to a leaf spring 25 secured to the undercarriage. Hand actuation.-The brake blocks 41, 16 described above may be operated by means of a hand-lever 45, which is connected to the bellcrank 37 by a pivot, so that the hand-lever may be moved aside when not in use. Blocks and shoes.-The blocks 16 are secured to the ends of a leaf spring 14, which is connected at its centre to a cross-piece 13 mounted on the handle 11 of the truck. The rear blocks 41 are connected to the vehicle by leaf springs 42, and are mounted on a cross-shaft 40, carried bv a bell-crank lever 37 connected to the vehicle by a spring 38. Force -transmitting mechanism. -Cables or chains 19, 27, connected to the ends of a leaf spring 14 carrying brake blocks 16, and to the vehicle by pulleys 20 and a spring 25 respectively, serve to equalize the action of the brake blocks.
Patent GB-191219127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Divulging the Identity of a Motor Vehicle.
Inventor: WEISSENBORN OSCAR ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1912-08-21
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 19,127. Weissenborn, O. A. Aug. 21. Displaying information. - A number of identification checks m are mounted upon a breakable support at the front of the vehicle. such, for instance, as a wire B, so that in the event of collision or accident, a number of the checks are left behind by the vehicle. Springs s may be provided to ensure positive release of the checks.
Patent GB-191225589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Gear for Light Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WARRICK JOHN
Filed: 1912-11-07
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 25,589. Warrick, J. Nov. 7. Variable-speed and reversing epicyclic gearing.-In tricars and like vehicles having a single driving-wheel B mounted loosely upon a live axle A and provided with a two-speed epicyclic gear, a reversing-gear of similar type is arranged upon the axle. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the rear wheel and axle of a tricar, and Fig. 2 shows the reversing epicyclic train employed. The axle A is driven from the engine by a chain a, and has secured to it the sunpinion of the two-speed gear, the planetary pinions being secured to the driving-wheel, and the internal gear-wheel secured to a drum having a brake band c<1>. For the high speed, a clutch engages the drum with the axle, and for the low speed the drum is held stationary by the brake band c'. The reversing-gear is similar, the sun wheel D<1> being fixed to the axle, but the internal gear D<2> is fixed to the driving-wheel, and the planetary pinions D<3> are carried by a drum adapted to be held by a band brake d for the reverse. An ordinary brake band e is also fitted.
Patent GB-191226695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Heating of Furnaces Kilns or like Apparatus.
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 26,695. Georgs - Marien - Bergwerks - und Hiitten-Verein Akt.-Ges. Dec. 1, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Liquid and gaseous fuel furnaces and kilns.- In a furnace or kiln heated by blast-furnace gas, auxiliary liquid or gaseous fuel burners are provided for use when the supply of the blast-furnace gas is inadequate. The auxiliary burners are preferably arranged alternately with the main burners.
Patent GB-191302600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tin Openers.
Inventor: DANON JEAN
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 2600. Danon, J. May 10, 1912, [Convention date]. Opening by cutting.-Can-openers have a triangular cutter C mounted on a holder D, which is pivoted to a member B and has a curved guide d' for bearing against the edge of the tin. Three arms F are pivoted together at f, the first arm being pivoted to the member B, and the last to an arm E riveted at e to the member B. A piercing-point G forms the fulcrum of the arms F remote from the handle A.
Patent GB-191306965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamp Globes.
Inventor: PEARCE STANDEN LEONARD
IPC: C03C15/00
Filed: 1913-03-22
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 6965. Pearce, S. L., and Wilkinson, A. March 22. Etching. - Arc lamp globes are etched by filling them with an etching-liquid and allowing this to flow from the bottom of the globe so as to produce a graduated frosting of the globe, increasing to a maximum opacity at the bottom. The same effect may be obtained by slowly filling a globe and then drawing - off the liquid rapidly. As shown, a globe H is clamped by cross - bars F<1>, I to a lead table A fitted with a packing- ring E with which the globe is caused to make a tight joint. The bar I mav carry a block J to reduce the amount of etching-fluid required to fill the globe, and this fluid, which suitably consists of water, hydrofluoric acid, and soda ash, is introduced through a funnel L and passage K in block J. The liquid drains off at the required rate through a valve C and pipe D, and may deliver into a similarly - mounted globe and produce the graduated etching in this globe by gradually rising in the globe, the whole liquid being drawn off rapidly when the globe is full.
Patent GB-191307160-A (GB)
Title: Steering Mechanism for Automobile Torpedoes.
Inventor: LEAVITT FRANK MCDOWELL
IPC: F42B19/01
Filed: 1913-03-25
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 7160. Leavitt, F. M. March 25. Torpedoes, locomotive. -Consists (1) in mounting the lateral steering- mechanism and the depth steering-mechanism as a single unit so that thev can be inserted and removed as one structure, and (2) in constructional details incidental to this method of mounting. The vertical rudders C, Fig. 2, are actuated by a tiller C<2>, link c, and motor H, and the horizontal rudders D by a tiller D<2>, link d, and motor J. The mechanism as a single unit is shown in Fig. 3, and comprises a gyroscope G for controlling the lateral steering and an hydrostat K which, in conjunction with the usual pendulum F mounted in the hull, controls the depth-steering mechanism. The frame L is removably secured to the hull; the shell b carries the gyroscope and the engine cylinders J, H; and the shell c carries a cap f the diaphragm of the hydrostat being clamped between them. Tubular extensions k on the cap f enclose the controlling-springs of the hydrostat. The gyroscope controls the lateral steering-mechanism by mechanism comprising a cam disk M connected to the outer ring of the gyroscope and provided with a projection x, Fig. 6, and ribs y, z, the rih y being above the rib z. A feeler O, having toes y<1>, z<1> at different levels, is mounted on a spindle i and is reciprocated towards, and away from, the disk M by means of an eccentric driven from the propeller shaft. The upper end of the spindle i carries a finger O<1> which can engage with either of two pallets Q, Q<1>, Fig. 5, according to the position of the disk M, the pallets being connected to each other by a rod l, and one of them being connected by a rod m to the valve of the engine H. In the depth steering-mechanism, comprising the primary-control hydrostat, and the secondary-control pendulum, the diaphragm is connected to a lever R<1>, Fig. 3, which is pivoted at R<2> and provided with a second arm R carrying, by a pivot p, a lever T connected at the lower end to the pendulum F and at the upper end to the valve-rod q of the engine J. The connexion at r<1> is readily detachable. The hydrostat has two control springs symmetrically arranged on either side of the propeller shaft and acting upon an equalizing-lever. The springs are adjusted simultaneously from a central stud geared to screwed spindles U, Fig. 3, which carry the upper abutments of the springs. Detachable connexions are provided at U<1> between the spindles and the adjusting- mechanism. Specification 3824/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-191310467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to Drying Machines.
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN MCLEOD
IPC: F26B17/00
Filed: 1913-11-03
Granted: 1915-02-03
Abstract: 10,467. Cameron, J. M. Nov. 3. Progressive evaporators. -Relates to apparatus of the kind comprising a tower with a central revolving shaft, each carrying a series of platforms, the members of the two series alternating. Scrapers f, h are secured on the undersides of one or both sets to act on the platforms beneath, and the material falls through radial apertures in the platforms. Gases may be admitted at the bottom and at other parts r, s; the saturated gases may be passed back to the furnace supplying the drying gas. Material is fed by a pipe k to a rotating trough i, from which it is discharged at intervals through ports i<1>, j<1> and shoots j. Alternatively, the material may be fed from a rotating trough i, Fig. 3, to another rotating radial trough u which is tilted at intervals by a pin or lever v. Or the trough u may be fixed in position, and tilted by a moving tappet or wiper on one of the rotating platforms. The scrapers may be hinged and counterweighted as shown in Fig. 7, or held in place by springs m, Figs. 8, 10, and 11, or they may be made of thin elastic steel as shown in Fig. 9. They may be kept in operation during a portion only of each revolution by employing a tappet or wiper x, Fig. 13, engaging a projection y on the scraper, the counterweight of which normally keeps it out of action. The apparatus is especially intended for sewage and other viscous materials.
Patent GB-191311565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KILGORE FREDERICK OSCAR
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1914-05-19
Abstract: 11,565. Kilgore, F. O. May 28, 1912, [Convention date]. Two-stroke-cycle engines.-The invention relates to engines with differential cylinders in which a rotary valve controls the admission of mixture to the working cylinder, and is described as applied to a four - cylinder twostroke - cycle engine, which compresses air for scavenging in the crankchamber. A single rotary valve 30 serves all the cylinders. On the downstroke, mixture is drawn into the pump chamber 12 from the pipe 44 through a port 39 in the valve, port 40 in the valve-casing, and ports 42 in the cylinder, or in a modification, mixture is drawn in through ports overrun by the piston. At the end of the stroke the piston first uncovers exhaust ports 20, and then ports 25 for admitting scavenging-air from the crank-chamber through ports 24 in the hollow piston. When the piston has closed the exhaust ports, mixture at a pressure of about 5 lb. per square inch is admitted to the cylinder through ports 22 and a port 38 in the valve, from the pump chamber of another cylinder. During the upstroke, mixture is compressed in the pump chamber until the port 38 registers with the port 40, when the mixture passes through the interior of the valve and one of the ports 38 into another cylinder. The valve casing is made in separate sections, one for each cylinder, and these are connected by straps. The valve spindles run in ball bearings. Cylinders, cooling.-A fan in the fly-wheel draws air past the cylinders through hoods connecting a casing above the cylinders to a casing leading to the fly-wheel. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 28,673/09 and 233/10.
Patent GB-191315363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Opening and Closing Water or Sluice Gates and the like.
Inventor: CHAPMAN ARTHUR DODWELL
IPC: F16K15/03
Filed: 1913-07-03
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 15,363. Chapman, A. D. July 3. Sluice gates.-A sluice gate a, which in the form shown is pivoted at b, is open on both sides to the pressure of the head-water in the reservoir. The sides of the gate allow of leakage into the chamber c so that when the latter is full the gate will close upon the outlet d. In order to open the gate, a valve controlling a draining-pipe h is opened.
Patent GB-191321689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Power Systems.
IPC: F01K25/12
Filed: 1913-09-25
Granted: 1914-09-24
Abstract: 21,689. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 25. Plant; working-fluid supply.-A plant comprises a mercury-vapour turbine and a steam turbine, the exhaust from the mercury turbine being utilized to generate steam for the steam turbine. A mercury-vapour generator 8, provided with tubes 6, is heated by a furnace 5. The mercury vapour passes by way of a pipe 20 to a turbine 15, whence it is exhausted by way of a pipe 22 to a condenser 21, which also functions as a steam - generator. The condensed mercury returns to the generator 8 by way of a pipe 25 and economizer 27, situated in the furnace flue. The water for the steam turbine is heated in a coil 40 situated in the furnace flue, and afterwards passes through the generator 21 where it is formed into steam by the heat given up by the mercury. The steam is led by a pipe 45 to a steam turbine 18, which exhausts by way of a conduit 46 to a condenser 47. A by-pass valve 41 is provided to divert mercury vapour from the turbine when the pressure rises above a predetermined limit. A cooler 48, divided into two compartments by a perforated partition 52, is connected as shown to the mercury and steam condenser systems, and to an air-pump 49 so that one pump serves to extract air from the mercury and water. The action of the cooler prevents any mercury vapour from being withdrawn by the pump. The valves of the two turbines are under the control of a single governor, but are so set that the mercury valve is first opened and consequently the regulation due to variations of load is mainly effected through the steam turbine. The turbines may be arranged upon a common shaft or upon separate shafts.
Patent GB-191329181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to the Spindles of Spinning, Doubling, Twisting and like Machines used in the Production of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: DUDEFF CHRISTO DIMITROFF
IPC: D01H7/06
Filed: 1913-12-18
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 29,181. Dudeff, C. D. Dec. 18. [Cognate Application, 2981/14.] Spindle apparatus.-A bearing or support for spinning-spindles comprises a ball or roller 8, which is eccentrically mounted in a fixed spindle 2 and bears against the inside of a sleeve 6 secured to the spinning-spindle, which may be mounted in a footstep 5<b> in the fixed spindle. The roller 8 may be concave or convex and is mounted in yielding wire supports 11. The invention is applicable to ring, flyer, and mule spindles, and, as shown in Fig. 6, the balls or rollers may be mounted in a cap spindle, a tube or sleeve 6<b> being driven by the wharl, which is splined thereto, so that it can be raised and lowered for building purposes.
Patent GB-191329491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying Labels or Bands to Bottles, Jars, Tins, Pots and the like.
Inventor: PARKER EDWARD
IPC: B65C3/14
Filed: 1913-12-22
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 29,491. Parker, E. Dec. 22. Pile tables and supports; sheet-separators.- In machines for labelling bottles, jars, tins, pots, &c., these are placed in holders 3 on an horizontal rotating table 2 which carries them between label-carrying separators or wipers 27 hinged at 30 to a rocking arm 31 when these are rocked into the path of the articles by a cam 32 on the driving-shaft 18. The separators are gummed by a roller 28, Fig. 6, carried by a frame 11 which is reciprocated vertically by a lever rocked by a cam 17, and in the lower position of the frame the roller 28 receives adhesive from a roller 29 in a tank 29<1>. A holder 5 for the pile of labels is pivoted on the frame 11, and in the depressed position of this frame the wipers 27 take a label from the side of the pile. When the frame 11 is raised, a fixed stop 20 turns the pile against the action of a spring 19 so that a weight 22 rests on it, and the weight is released to press the pile down to retaining-fingers 21 by a bent lever 25, Figs. 6 and 8, carried by the pile-holder, contacting with a fixed stop 26; the lever slides a weight-clamping bar 23, and wedges allow this to recede laterally from the weight to release it.
Patent GB-191401179-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cage for Ball Bearings.
IPC: F16C33/38
Filed: 1914-01-15
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 1179. Deutsche Waffen-undMunionsfabriken. Jan. 16, 1913, [Convention date]. Ball bearings.-To connect together the two parts of a divided ball cage, one part has a number of undercut recesses f, and the other part is formed with split or slotted pins c, which, when the two parts are pressed together, enter the recesses and are deformed therein.