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Patent GB-191209693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
IPC: F23H11/18
Filed: 1912-04-24
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 9693. Babcock & Wilcox, [Babcock & Wilcox Co.]. April 24. Grates; ashes, removing.-An abutment is provided in the rear of a chain-grate furnace to provide a restricted outlet between it and the end of the grate and so produce a crushing action on the clinker which passes through the opening, there being means to move the grate and abutment to and from each other in order to vary the size of the opening. In the arrangement shown, the chain grate is adjusted and locked in position with respect to the water-box 13, which forms the clinker-crushing abutment, by means of racks 14 secured to the hopper 7, which engage worms 15 on either side of the forward end of the grate frame, the worms being simultaneously adjusted through bevel-gearing. By turning the racks 14 out of engagement with the worms the grate is free to be moved in or out. The travel of the grate is effected by means of a sprocket wheel 30 which rotates with the worm-wheel 29, the latter receiving its motion through the worm 28 and bevel-gearing, from the ratchet-wheel 26. The wheel 26 is rotated by the pawl 25 carried by the frame 33, which is pivoted on the shaft of the wheel and oscillated by the rod 34. The end of the rod 34 can be adjusted, by means of the screw 22, in its position on -the frame 33 so as to vary the extent of the oscillation of the frame, and hence the rate of travel of the grate. For coal from which small clinkers are formed, the top line of the grate link 8 is in line with the edge 20 of the water box 13, while in the case of coal forming large clinkers it is below, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191215310-A (GB)
Title: A Stand and Framework for Holding Bottles and the like.
Inventor: HAYMAN PHINEAS
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1913-07-01
Abstract: 15,310. Hayman, P. July 1. Bottle and like stands for bars.-A holder for maintaining bottles in inverted position for delivery of their contents consists of a vertical tubular rod a, Fig. 1, having at its lower end a fixed arm q with a ring r supporting the neck of the bottle or, as shown, a measuring- device s fitted to the bottle and provided with an operating-lever 13. The base of the bottle is held by a spring-pressed disk g carried by an arm c adapted to slide for adjustment upon the vertical rod, which is slotted for engagement therewith of a spring bolt n, Fig. 3, bevelled to allow downward movement of the arm and furnished with a milled head p, by rotation or withdrawal of which the arm is freed for raising. A stand 16, 17 is provided with two polygonal disks 20 with studs 21 for engaging the slots in and holding the vertical tube as shown, the stand described having hexagonal disks for six holders and bottles.
Patent GB-191215315-A (GB)
Title: Braking Device for Motor-cars.
Inventor: FOERSTER MAX
IPC: B60T1/14
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 15,315. F÷rster, M., and Sch÷nfelder, A. July 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Skid; foot actuation.-A brake for motorcars comprises a pair of shoes e carried by a cross-shaft d, which moves in slotted guides c. and is normally held raised by means of ropes f connected to a pedal lever h locked by a spring pawl g, Figs. 3 and 4. When the pawl g is released, the shoes e fall under the hind wheels of the car, their backward movement being limited by chains k, Fig. 1, fixed to the shaft d and to the underframe.
Patent GB-191215697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Suspension Devices for Vehicles.
Inventor: SERRELL EDWARD WILLIAM
IPC: B60G11/14
Filed: 1912-07-04
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 15,697. Serrell, E. W. July 8, 191 [Convention date]. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on.-Relates to vehicle suspension devices of the kind in which a pair of toggle-levers each have their free ends connected with the vehicle frame and axle respectively, and their elbows connected by springs put into tension by the load. The invention consists in arranging the parts so that the load on the vehicle tends to straighten the togglelevers against the action of the springs. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement in which frame members D, D<1> and axle members C, C' are connected to the free ends of toggle-levers G, H, G', H', the elbows I, I' of which are connected by a spring K adjusted by a screw device L. The toggles tend to straighten under a load and stretch the spring K, but, during the rebound the toggle-levers first overlap then again tend to straighten so that the spring K acts to resist both the direct and rebound shocks. Fig. 6 shows a similar arrangement but with the spring K connected to extensions g; g<1> of the levers G, G<1>. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes also a modification in which the spring K is replaced by plate springs M, M<1>, Fig. 6 (Cancelled), the ends of which are drawn together by links N, N' connected with the toggle-levers G', H' by a link O. Fig. 8 (Cancelled) shows another modification in which toggle-levers formed of a bell-crank G<1> and a link H' are mounted between the end of the usual laminated spring P and the frame member D'. The link G' has a pin R which bears against a lever S, pivoted at one end Q to the link G<1> and connected at the other end to the spring K. During the upward movement of the axle with respect to the frame, the pin R presses against the lever S and stretches the spring K, while during the rebound the lever S abuts against a stop T, and the pin R leaves the lever S. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191220954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Liquid Fuel Pumps for Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 1912-09-13
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 20,954. Lamplough, F., and Napier & Son, D. Sept. 13. Lever - actuated pumps; stroke, varying; liquid-piston pumps.- In a fuel-pump for internal-combustion engines, the stroke is varied by apparatus connected to a piston in communication with the delivery side of the pump. The pump plunger B<1> is driven by a link J<2> attached to a connecting - rod J of which one end H<3> is connected to a crank driven by the engine and the other end J<1> is constrained to move in the arc of a circle 1 by a link J<3> attached to a fulcrum J<7>. The strokevarying mechanism comprises means for moving the fulcrum J<7>. The pressure in the chamber F causes the piston F<4> to move outwards against the action of the spring K<5> by means of side levers, shown dotted, and turns the arms G<1>, G<2> of a bellcrank lever about its pivot. One arm G<2> carries the fulcrum J<7> to which the link J<3> is attached. When the pressure in the chamber F rises, the fulcrum J' moves towards the pin J<4> and the stroke is reduced. The pump barrel is filled with glycerine and is fitted with a side chamber C<1> communicating with the suction and delivery passages and valves for the liquid fuel, the separating surface between the glycerine and fuel being shown at c. The fuel passes into a delivery chamber which contains glycerine and is in communication with the chamber F, so that escape of fuel past the working surfaces is avoided.
Patent GB-191224658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Braiding and analogous Machines.
Inventor: PETERSEN ANKER
IPC: D04C3/00
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 24,658. Petersen, A. Jan. 5, [Convention date]. Braiding-machines.-Relates to electrical stopmotions applicable to braiding - machines, and analogous machines, and acting on the occurence of a break in the yarn, or exhaustion of the yarn supply. Each carrier is threaded up so that the thread passes over and holds down against spring action a U-shaped pivoted detector, which, when the thread breaks, springs up and makes contact with an insulated spring 18 on the carrier. As the carrier travels round, this spring makes contact with a conductor 21 on and insulated from the stationary part of the machine. By this means, an electric circuit is completed, an electro-magnet 43 is energized, and the powertransmission device 45 is put out of action. A second detector has one bell-crank arm 48 resting against the mass of thread on the carrier, the arm 48 being slightly too long to pass the wide part of the carrier spindle 10. The central part 50 of the spindle is recessed as shown so as to allow the arm 48 to swing past when the supply is nearly exhausted and also to provide a small reserve of thread to be used up while the machine is coming to rest. When the arm 48 swings past, the other bell-crank end 51 is thrown up by spring action as shown in Fig. 4 thereby completing the electric circuit and stopping the machine as before described.
Patent GB-191224668-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Nitro-aminophenylarsinic Acid.
IPC: C07F9/74
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 24,668. Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning. Nov; 16, 1911, [Convention date]. Nitroamino-, and nitroacetylamino-phenylarsonic acids.-Nitroaminophenylarsonic acid (AsO3H2:NO2:NH,=1:2:4) is obtained by treating nitroacidylaminophenylarsonic acids with acid or alkaline saponifying-agents. The nitroacetylaminophenylarsonic acid may be prepared by treating diazotized acetylnitro-pphenylenediamine with arsenious acid in acid solution, and the mass may be then saponified by heating.
Patent GB-191229581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Machines for Combined Ignition and Illuminating Purposes.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
IPC: H02K16/02
Filed: 1912-12-23
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 29,581. Simms, F. R. Dec. 23. Magneto-electric machines.-In magnetos for generating current for ignition and illumination, of the type described in Specification 19,122/11, wherein there are two armatures rotating between two pairs of pole-pieces, slots are provided between the upper and lower polepieces in order to control the distribution of the magnetic flux. In the form in which there is a central long-limbed magnet b, Fig. 2, flanked by two shorter - limbed magnets, gaps fare formed between the upper and lower pole-pieces e, d. As shown in Fig. 4, recesses g may be provided as well as the gaps f, or, in the case of the central magnet being omitted, instead of the gaps f, the outer magnets being then made slightly longer than usual. In another modification, the lower pole-shoes are entirely separate from the upper pole-shoes.
Patent GB-191303524-A (GB)
Title: An Observation Bird-nesting Box.
Inventor: ABBOTT STEPHEN WALTER
Filed: 1913-02-11
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 3524. Abbott, S. W. Feb. 11. Cages, pens and the like; poultry houses.-A nestbox A for birds, small animals, or insects is provided in its detachable top B with an aperture D, which may be fitted with a lens E for the purpose of observing the habits &c. of the bird &c. In boxes having a flat roof, an eye socket may be provided. The hole is closed, when not in use, by a cap or stopper.
Patent GB-191308976-A (GB)
Title: Combined Battery Box and Push.
Inventor: BYE ROBERT HENRY
IPC: H01M50/271
Filed: 1913-04-16
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 8976. Bye, R. H. April 16. Cases.-A box a for a dry battery has a push switch on a hinged front b secured by two spring catches f, h which act as couplings. Two spring contacts c in the box bear on the battery terminals; one of them is attached to a line terminal e and the other is connected to one of the spring catches f, the second of which is connected to another line terminal. The box is mounted'on a wall, the only external connexions required being those between the line-terminals and the circuit to be operated, such as that of an electric bell or a gas-switch.
Patent GB-191312984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Catching Flies and other Insects.
Inventor: WILAMOFF MICHAEL
IPC: A01M1/10
Filed: 1913-06-04
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 12,984. Wilamoff, M. June 4. Insect traps.-In a trap for catching flies &c., a receptacle 1 has an opening 2 which is surrounded by a cylinder 3 and is normally closed by pivoted flaps 14 supported by levers 15 mounted on a hinged plate 9. The plate 9, preferably painted black and provided with a depression 10 for bait, is supported by a roller 11 carried by a weighted lever 13 pivoted at 12 and is moved upwards to open the flaps 14 and drive flies thereon into the receptacle 1, by a rod 25 which is actuated by a clock-work mechanism at given intervals. The rod 25 is pivoted to a crank 27 mounted on an arbor 26, which is driven through gearing from a spring drum 32 and which also carries cams 28, 29, the cams being held in the inoperative position by a pallet 24, carried by an arbor 22, on which is also mounted a pallet 23 connected to a spring-controlled rod 21. A cam 20 on the arbor 19 of a clock-work mechanism 18 moves the rod 21 and thus the pallet 24 to release the cam 29 which allows the drum 32 to revolve and thus move the rod 25 and the plate 9 upward. When the action of the cam 20 ceases, the rod 21 is moved back to its original position by a spring, allowing the disengagement of the parts 23, 28 and the arbor 26 to revolve to bring the plate 9 to the ' open ' position. The receptacle 1 is provided with a hood 4 having a conical entrance 6 and an opening closed by a slide 16 to remove the dead flies.
Patent GB-191313456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Engines.
Inventor: DANIEL PAUL
IPC: F02B57/08
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 13,456. Daniel, P. June 11, 1912, [Convention date]. Channels in pistons and cylinders of revolving- cylinder internal - combustion engines. The Specification as open to inspection describes the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 (Cancelled) for facilitating the escape of surplus lubricating oil. The oil is thrown out by centrifugal force, and after passing through ports 29, 30, escapes at the end of each up-stroke through ports 31 .in the cylinder walls. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191318997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Search Lights.
IPC: F21V21/00
Filed: 1913-08-21
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 18,997. Marks, E. C. R., [Siemens Schuckertwerke]. Aug. 21. Supporting.-A portable search-light is provided with one or more U-shaped members, which are horizontally and vertically rotatable about their centres, and can be used as a stand for supporting the search-light. In the form shown, the U-shaped members c are secured at their centres to a member b, in which the searchlight a is rotatably mounted. A screw f serves to release the members c for horizontal rotation, and stops g limit the vertical rotation. When the arrangement is used as a stand, the members b, c are turned down as shown in Fig. 4, until the stops g engage the member b, and the members c are held by stay members h hooked together, or by chains, wires, &c. The stand members c may be replaced by a single member with spreading feet secured by stay members &c. When the search-light is carried, the member b is hung upon hooks, for example on the straps of a haversack, and flexible bands l of fabric, metal, leather, &c. distribute the pressure on the body. The bands l are stretched on flexible or rigid parts k at the back of the search-light.
Patent GB-191323479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weirs.
Inventor: HICKS EDWARD FRANCIS
IPC: E02B7/44
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 23,479. Hicks, E. F., [Nethersole, M.]. Oct. 17. Movable weirs; sluice gates.-Weir and like shutters a, which are pivoted on their lower edges, are provided with struts c, Figs. 2 and 3, pivoted to the shutters, while their lower ends may be locked to support the shutter and may be released to allow the latter to fall. In the form shown, the heel c<1> of the strut bears against a flat surface of a shaft f, which may be rotated by a release lever h. To prevent the shutter from falling forward, its lower end is made to engage a notched plate i. The falling of the first shutter of a series may operate the release lever of the second shutter, and so on, and similarly in rising; but in the latter case, external means are required to raise the shutters, the lower ends of the struts jumping over the shaft f.
Patent GB-191329881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Covering Sweetmeats with Chocolate or the like.
Inventor: LEVY LOUIS ROBERT
IPC: A23G3/22
Filed: 1913-12-29
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 29,881. Levy, L. R. June 21, [Convention date]. Coating bakers' and confectioners' goods.- Comprises a machine for coating cores of cream &c. with chocolate of the kind in which the cores are passed through a stream of chocolate with the aid of a feeding-path consisting of a number of parallel rollers all rotating in the same direction by which the bottoms of the cores are coated. The closed receptacle 1 is heated electrically and is provided with glass doors 2, 3. The cores pass on to an endless band 4 and are fed forward on to the roller path 5, which is preferably inclined. The rollers may be formed by metal rods with or without a covering, or of tubes through which hot water is passed. The path is arranged above a water jacketed receptacle 7 for coating-material, the water in the jackets being heated by gas flames or heating-coils. Stirrers 14 are provided. A pump 15 forces chocolate liquid from the receptacle 7 to a hopper 17, from which it flows on to the roller path. A fan 18 blows hot air on to the chocolates to remove excess of coating- material, the hot air being drawn from the receptacle 7. Strippers (not shown) are also provided at the end of the path for removing excess of coating-material. Some of the rollers near the end of the path may be formed of tubes through which cold water is passed to cool the confections. The rollers are chain driven, the chain being passed downwards at intervals and under guide-sprockets to ensure engagement of all sprockets with the chain, or they may be driven by a screwed spindle engaging gear-wheels on the ends of the rollers; the rollers are also flanged near the ends. Instead of rollers, shafts can be employed mounted a greater distance apart, on which are disks spaced apart, the disks on one shaft engaging the space between the disks on the next shaft.
Patent GB-191400858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MASON JAPH
Filed: 1914-01-12
Granted: 1915-01-12
Abstract: 858. Mason, J. Jan. 12. Two-stroke-cycle engines; driving-gear. - In an engine having an auxiliary charging and scavenging piston which is actuated through elliptical spur-wheels, the auxiliary piston is of solid form, without valves, and, in the construction shown in Fig. 1, is connected to a beam g actuated from the crank-shaft through a rod t and gearing l, k. The charges are transferred to the combustion space through a passage q and port c.
Patent GB-191401693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Authorising Systems.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1915-01-21
Abstract: 1693. Haddan, R., [National Cash Register Co.]. Jan. 21. Shop and warehouse accessories. - In a system for authorizing credit, the cashing of cheques, or the performance of any other act, an assistant at a sub-station A, Fig. 1, lifts a telephone receiver 3 from its hook 5, which rises to complete a circuit through a drop - signal 15 at a central station. The central-station operator operates a lever 17, to break the drop-circuit and to establish communication between the telephone apparatus 1, 2, 3, 4, by moving a switch arm 12 from a contact 13 to a contact 20. The same movement of the lever also moves a switch arm 21 against a contact 22. The assistant at the sub-station then informs the central operator of the request over the telephone, and receives an answer if the application is refused. If the application is granted, the central operator depresses a push-button 34 in a relay circuit, and a battery 28 energizes an electro-magnet 30 at the substation. A trip catch U, Fig. 2, is thereby caused to release a lever T, and a spring P moves a punch head 0, to force punching-pins N through apertures in a plate R and through a single set of sales tickets or the like placed on the plate R. Before the assistant at the sub-station can remove the tickets bearing the punched authorization of the transaction from under the plate R, he must depress the punch and re-set the trip catch by means of the lever W. The spring P is so adjusted by means of a nut S that, should the assistant place more than a single set of tickets in position, the punch pins are unable to perforate them. Further, some of the punch pins are longer than the remainder, so that part of the authorizing-mark is punched on the tickets, and, when the lever W is depressed to re-set the punching-device, it acts by means of a lever E and rod G to operate a dater X having a socket, in which is a printing or perforating key Z characteristic of the assistant. The sales tickets may also be acted on by a second punching-device, also controlled by the central operator, so that this operator may authorize delivery of the goods by the shipping or other delivery department. The wires connecting other sub-stations, such as B, to the central station, are-bridged on to the wires connecting the sub-station A to the central station, and controlled by a lever 17<b>, the strength of the battery 28 being so proportioned that it is insufficient to release the punching-device of more than one sub-station at a time, so that, before an authorizing-impulse can be sent to station B, the lever 17 must be returned to its normal position.
Patent GB-191401886-A (GB)
Title: Water Bag.
Inventor: WHITMARSH ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: A61F7/08
Filed: 1914-01-23
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 1886. Whitmarsh, R. B. Jan. 23, 1913, [Convention date]. Heating-appliances.-A water bag, especially intended for application to the face, is made, as shown, in the form of the frustum of a cone, with an opening at the apex through which the user can breathe.
Patent GB-191403384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Igniting Devices.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1914-02-09
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 3384. Jensen, C. A., [Jeidel, B.]. Feb. 9. Lighting burners by electric devices. - An electrically-heated wire for igniting gas comprises a heating-section a-b of high resistance, and a catalytic ignition section b-c of less resistance, the two forming a continuous current conductor. The heating-section is preferably of refractory conducting - material, such as silicon carbide, and may be arranged outside the flame as shown in Fig. 3. The ignition section b -c may be straight or coiled, or may have several branches, as shown in Fig. 2. In another form, Fig. 4, an additional conductor b-g of non-catalytic material prevents overheating of the ignition wires b-c.
Patent GB-191404725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couches, Settees and like Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN EDMUND
IPC: A47C1/03
Filed: 1914-02-24
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 4725. Marshall, J. E. Feb. 24. Seat adjustments. - An adjustable end for couches, settees, &c. comprises a pair of pivoted racks C engaging a stop D and actuated by a lever F having a projecting knob F<3>, sliding in an eye C<4> on a bar C<3> connecting the racks, and pivoted to a bracket mounted on the movable end A. In a modification, the lever F is pivoted to the racks C and slides in a guide on the fixed framing.
Patent GB-191406290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Wheels of Motors, Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MURRAY ESTHER
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1914-03-12
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 6290. Murray, E. March 12. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs.-A spring element in a vehicle wheel is characterized by a somewhat bell-like profile, the base of which lies along the rim, the apex being held at the hub. Fig. 1 shows an endless arrangement of four such springs A, the loops A' formed by the joined apexes lying in recesses in the hub. Fig. 5 shows the application of a separate spring, the ends forming the apex lying against a web on the hub and inside transverse pins o. In all cases, creeping is prevented by the engagement of recesses M in the base with bosses N on the rim.