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Patent GB-191209229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Storm and like Valves.
Inventor: SIM THOMAS
IPC: B63B29/00
Filed: 1912-04-19
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 9229. Sim, T. April 19. Check hinged valves.-The casing of a storm or like valve is formed as a pipe bend as shown, and the valve seat d is on the inner end of the portion c and situated in a vertical plane. Pivots f are made integral with the valve e and are retained in place by keeps j secured in slots by the cover i. The two keeps may be connected by bars l. A counterweight g is provided, and the pivots f are situated in advance of the valve e both tending to maintain the valve in its closed position.
Patent GB-191215780-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible School Desks and Seats.
Inventor: POWELL GEORGE FERRIS
IPC: A47C1/126
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 15,780. Powell, G. F. July 5. [Addition to 6661/11.] Folding seats.-The desk and seat of a school desk can be turned down beneath the floor f when not in use. The seat is carried by standards y slotted at e and rotatable about pins d, the standards y sliding along the pins d when the seat is turned down into the position shown in Fig. 3. When the seat and desk are erected, the recess in the floor is covered by a board k having hinged flaps l, m slotted to receive the standards j, y. To the board k a wedge n is fixed resting on a wedge o, down which the board k slides when the flaps 1, m have been turned over upon the board k.
Patent GB-191223049-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Turbine and like Rotors.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
IPC: F01D5/06
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-12-09
Abstract: 23,049. Parsons, Sir C. A., Carnegie, A. Q., and Cook, S. S. Oct. 9. Rotors.-Turbine rotors are built up of a number of short members of channel section which, when secured together or to the shaft, present a surface forming part of the cylindrical surface of the rotor. The short members a, Fig. 1, are provided with inwardly projecting flanges c, and are secured to disks e, some of which are reinforced by angle-rings g. In a modification, no intermediate disks are used, the elements being directly welded together, the complete drum thus formed being secured to spiders at each end in the usual way. The intermediate disks c, Fig. 4, may be provided with central distance-pieces j encircling the shaft k. To allow axial expansion, the rotor may be made up of spaced sections by the insertion of rings m.
Patent GB-191303114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Lamps.
Inventor: BALDWIN FREDERIC EHNINGER
IPC: C10H1/00
Filed: 1913-02-06
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 3114. Baldwin, F. E. Feb. 6. Purifying gases.-The gas duct from the generator to the burner is provided with a movable constrictor or rod 20 so arranged and of such size as to maintain always the same size of passage for gas and to prevent the passage of particles of carbide that will not pass through the burner. This is effected by making the distance between the rod 20 and the wall of the passage 18 less than the diameter of the burner. Any collected particles are removed by turning the rod. The device is shown applied to a portable generator consisting of a carbide chamber 1 and superposed water chamber 2 from which water is supplied through a valve 9. The parts are secured. together by a thumb-nut 7 engaging a tube 4 depending from the bottom of the water chamber.
Patent GB-191305329-A (GB)
Title: Wagon Boxes.
Inventor: WEITZEL GEORGE
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 1913-03-03
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 5329. Weitzel, G. April 10, 1912, [Convention date]. Bodies.-The sides of a wagon body are hinged at one end so that they can be turned up, as shown, to facilitate loading or unloading. The sides have counterweights 10 which are guided between upwardly-curved prongs 11. Pins 12 on the sides enter holes 13 in the floor when the sides are down, and hooks 14 hold the sides and ends in their normal positions.
Patent GB-191305732-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating Sewage Accumulation and Stoppages in Drains and the like.
Inventor: WOODINGTON JOSEPH HENRY
IPC: E03F7/00
Filed: 1913-03-07
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 5732. Woodington, J. H., and Coles, E. H. March 7. [Addition to 23,198/12.] Indicating stoppages. - Consists in providing means by which the flow in a drain is indicated externally. A metal tongue h is mounted pivotally on a spindle i connected to an electric wire p, the other wire q being connected to the spindle d of the needle. A number of notches j for the spindle i allows for a greater or less swing of the needle before it touches the tongue h and completes the circuit, to operate an audible or other indicator.
Patent GB-191308612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines.
Inventor: CAM FRED
IPC: B24B3/36
Filed: 1913-04-12
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 8612. Cam, F. April 12. Cutting-edges, treating.-A machine for antomatically grinding the flat sides and bevelling the edges of machine knife blades, reaper section blades, fingers, plane irons, wood chisels, files, tobacco-knife blades, dies, and turnip cutters, comprises a stand a upon which are mounted headstocks carrying a grinding-wheel e and a vertically-adjustable table f over which runs an endless chain j carrying work-holders k, upon which the blades are placed as they approach the grinder, and from which they fall into a receptacle on the completion of the grinding. The wheels i carrying the endless chain may be placed aslant when a face grinder is used, and two grinders with endless-chain workholders may be mounted on one stand.
Patent GB-191309366-A (GB)
Title: Board Game Apparatus.
Inventor: PAULUS GOTTFRIED
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1913-04-21
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 9366. Paulus, G. April 21. Board games.-A board game has a chequered board with 99 squares and two sets of differently-coloured pieces, one set arranged at each end of the board. Each set comprises pieces representing air-ships l, captive balloons o, and milestones n.
Patent GB-191313875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Temperature-determining Devices.
IPC: G01J5/58
Filed: 1913-06-16
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 13,875. Heathcote, H. L., and Rudge- Whitworth, Ltd. June 16. Pyrometers.-In the method of determining temperatures described i n Specification 10,617/05, and consisting in looking at the heated object through a layer of coloured liquid of variable thickness, the liquid is contained in an elastic vessel a with transparent ends b and any change in shape of the vessel, involving change in thickness of the layer of liquid looked through, is not followed by a change in volume of the liquid. The ends b engage recesses in the eyepiece k and a loose collar j respectively and adjustment in thickness of the liquid layer is made by screwing-down a sleeve h on the member e against the pressure of a spring n.
Patent GB-191313941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Securing of Ventilating Casings, Grids and the like in the Walls of Buildings.
Inventor: KENDRICK THOMAS MOORE
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 1913-06-16
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 13,941. Kendrick, T. M., [Wright, W. J., and Ross, J. G.]. June 16. Walk.-Ventilators and boxes to be built into the walls of buildings are provided with flexible tongue-pieces which are suitably bent to enter the joints in the brickwork &c. As shown in Fig. 1, the tongues a, of hoop-iron or the like, are cast in the ventilator; may be bent flat against the sides during transport. Alternatively they may be separate from the ventilator and be inserted in slots in it, the ends being bent over and, if desired, split and bent in opposite directions as shown in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-191314264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Motor Cycle Side Cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WOOD BENJAMIN GRAHAM
IPC: B60N2/06
Filed: 1913-06-20
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 14,264. Wood, B. G. June 20. Seat adjustments.-Seats for motor-vehicles are made of flexible material supported at one end by an adjustable bar A<2>. The bar may have squared ends fitting in a series of notches in parallel supporting-rails B, or may be arranged as shown in Fig. 3 to be adjusted by means of a rack and pinion F, E. In this case, the bar A<2> carries a roller on which the canvas of the seat is wound, and is provided with a crown-wheel H keyed to the bar by means of a pin J working in a slot K and under the control of a spring L which normally presses the teeth of the crown-wheel into engagement with teeth M formed on a slide block D and thus locks the bar in position. A lever G, having a tooth P and a tail-piece 0 which acts as a lever, is adapted to be moved to one side so as to release the crown-wheel from the teeth M, and is then moved so as to rotate the crown-wheel and adjust the canvas.
Patent GB-191315945-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Separating Substances of Different Specific Gravity.
Inventor: GRUENDLER ALFRED
IPC: B03B5/44
Filed: 1913-07-10
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 15,945. Gr³ndler, A. Oct. 29, 1912, [Convention date]. Wet-separating; upward-current classifiers.- Aluminium silicates such as clay, loam, marl, &c. containing water and diluted to the desired density by the addition of water or heavier liquids, are used as the medium for separating substances of different specific gravities, particularly furnace residues. The apparatus preferably used comprises a conical vessel 1 having an inlet 5 for the separating-liquid, an outlet 3 for the liquid and lighter material, and openings in the bottom for the escape of the heavy material. Blades 13 of flattened S-shape tapering alternately towards the centre and circumference of the vessel 1 are slowly rotated under the surface of the liquid.
Patent GB-191318487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Indicators or Alarms.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES
Filed: 1913-08-14
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 18,487. Smith, C. Aug. 14. Alarms operated by fusible devices.-Relates to electric fire-alarms for connexion to bellpushes, of the kind comprising a weighted lever 3, Figs. 2 and 4, pivoted at 2, and normally supported by a fusible plate 9 inserted in an aperture in a cover 10. The lever 3 is electrically connected to one of the terminals at the back of the base-plate 1 by a number of fine flexible wires 7, which are soldered to the back of the lever 2 in such a way as not to impede its rocking movement, and are passed through the base-plate 1 and clamped under a metal plate 4. The forward end of the pivot pin 2 is of increased diameter to form a bearing for the lever 3 of such a length as to avoid the binding of the head of the pivot pin upon the lever when the pin has been screwed in position and locked by a nut 5. A leg 8, secured to or forming part of the lever 3, and resting upon the fusible plate 9, is formed of a metallic plate provided with a contact 11 adapted to bear against a contact post 12 when the plate 9 is fused.
Patent GB-191324542-A (GB)
Title: A Fog Signal Placer for Railway Signalling.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN
IPC: B61L5/24
Filed: 1913-10-29
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 24,542. Parker, J. Oct. 29. Detonator apparatus.-A slide c, working on guides b and operated by connexion to the signal wires, has sockets e for three or more pencil detonators d which are thereby placed over the rail h when the signal moves to danger. The sockets have pins i entering holes j in the rear end of the detonator to prevent the detonators from being inserted head-first. The slide also carries a spindle k having recesses normally registering with the lower parts of the sockets, the bar having a handle at one end, which is movable between stops after the cartridges are inserted, to cause the spindle k to make a groove in each cartridge and to hold it in place. A cover may be provided to protect the apparatus.
Patent GB-191400185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Couplings.
Inventor: FRANCKE WILLIAM JUSTUS
IPC: F16D3/56
Filed: 1914-01-03
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 185. Francke, W. J. Jan. 3. Shaft couplings; universal joints.-In flexible shaft couplings and universal joints, coupling- members B, C on the shaft ends are connected by series of flat plates D' secured to cylindrical keepers D<2>, D<3>, fitting in holes in the coupling- members, by pins E, E<1> passing through slots D<4>, D<5> in the plates. Flexible plates D<6> extending beyond the keepers prevent injury to the plates D<1> during strain and provide renewable wearing-surfaces. Rotation and axial movement of the keepers D<2>, D<3> are prevented by spring rings F, F' engaging slots in the keepers and coupling-members. To prevent axial straining or buckling of the springs, the member B has spherical surfaces B<3>, B<4> engaging similar surfaces C<3>, G<2> on the member C and on a bolt G screwed in the end of the shaft A<1>, respectively.
Patent GB-191403617-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Returning Surplus Casting Slip used in Pottery Works and the like.
IPC: B28B1/26
Filed: 1914-02-12
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 3617. Johnson, E., Gaskell, T. H., and Boulton, Ltd., W. Feb. 12. Casting-apparatus-Surplus casting slip or other liquid used in pottery manufacture is emptied into one or more hoppers a which are provided at the bottom with a valve d leading to a pipe f connected to a pump for returning the slip to a reservoir or the slip-producing apparatus. The valve is held closed when the liquid in the hopper is below a certain level either by means of a suspended weight k or by a float which may be secured to the valve stem directly or to a lever connected to the valve stem.
Patent GB-191405608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Foot-operating Mechanism for Motor Vehicles.
IPC: G05G1/60
Filed: 1914-03-05
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 5608. Daimler Co., and Berriman, A. E. March 5. Pedal guards and guides.-The object is to ensure that, while the driver can rest his feet against the footboard when the pedals are not being used, his feet are guided to the pedals and prevented from slipping therefrom by means of recesses in, or guide-frames on, the footboard. The pedals 4, when in their highest positions, are slightly below the level of the neighbouring sides of the footboard 1 or of the guide-frame attached to the footboard. Heel-rests 7 are provided in combination with the pockets or recesses.
Patent GB-191406277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Peaked Caps.
Inventor: BRETT PATRICK
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 1914-03-12
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 6277. Brett, P., [trading as Mullingar Cap Factory]. March 12. Caps are provided with readily detachable peaks. The peak, which may be made of leather covered with suitable material, is secured by lacing, hooks, ball-and-socket, or other suitable fastening. The lining of the cap band may also be detachable and made of washable material.
Patent GB-191407303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Mechanism of the Feed Lattices of Automatic Feeding-apparatus for Openers, Carding-engines, and the like.
Inventor: LIEBSCHER CARL OSWALD
IPC: D01G23/00
Filed: 1914-03-23
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 7303. Liebscher, C. O. March 28, 1913, [Convention date]. Feeding openers &c.- A claw-clutch device for driving the feed-lattice in automatic feeding- apparatus for openers, carding - engines, &c. comprises a part 3 keyed to the feed-lattice shaft 5 and a part 4 constantlv rotated by a sprocket 1, loose on the shaft and pressed towards the part 3 by a spring 15. The part 3 is connected by a pin 8 and slot 7 to a ratchetwheel 6, and a spring 9 tends to turn this wheel in the direction of the arrow a. When it is necessary to stop the feed, the rod 19 is lifted and moves a weighted pawl 16 into engagement with the ratchet-wheel 6 to stop its rotation. The part 3 then moves relatively to the ratchet-wheel 6 and an incline 12 on the ratchet-wheel co-operates with an incline on the part 3 and moves a pin 23 against the part 4 and slides it along the shaft sufficiently to allow an incline on a loaded lever 14 to engage an inclined piece 13 finally to disengage the clutch. The pawl 16 is carried by a bell-crank lever 18, which is also connected by a rod 20 to the lever 14. On pulling down the rod 19 to start the feed, the lever 14 is lifted.
Patent GB-191418308-A (GB)
Title: A Sighting Device for Ordnance.
IPC: F41G1/01
Filed: 1914-08-07
Granted: 1915-08-09
Abstract: 18,308. Beardmore & Co., W., and Bremberg, A. Aug. 7. Sights and methods of sighting.-Consists in a foresight formed of an open box-like structure A having a substantially vertical wire C forming an aiming-guide which is intersected by horizontal wires B bearing range graduations E. Beads Dare arranged at the points of intersection of the wires. In the form shown, the range graduations arc visible by transmitted light, and the wire C is slightly inclined to the vertical for drift.
Patent GB-191418392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cans, Tins, Drums, and other similar Receptacles for Containing Liquids.
Inventor: MEARES WILLIAM DEVENISH
IPC: B65D25/42
Filed: 1914-08-07
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 18,392. Meares, W. D. May 28, [Convention date]. Tapping.-A can, drum, &c. has attached to it a pouring-lip 1, Fig. 2, which is made of a flat piece of sheet metal or other pliable material and is adapted to lie flat against one side of the vessel. In use, the lip is bent outwards so as to project, as shown, its sides being then bent together slightly to form a spout to direct the liquid issuing from a hole 5. In a modification, a lip 6, Fig. 7, held by a clip or strap 7, is slid to the position shown in dotted lines to form a spout. Specification 29,820/13, (Class 66 Hollow-ware) is referred to.
Patent GB-191422219-A (GB)
Title: Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PATCHETT WILLIAM RICHARD FLITC
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1914-11-09
Granted: 1915-09-02
Abstract: 22,219. Patchett, W. R. F., and Booth, J. T. Nov. 9. Channels in valves.-Lubricating passages 54 are arranged around the ports of a rotary distributing valve to prevent leakage of the gases between the ports, as shown in Fig. 3. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 5873/10, [Class 7 (vi), Internal-combustion engines, Valves &c. for].
Patent GB-191503911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Copper and Bath Combination.
Inventor: MILLS GEORGE HENRY
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 1915-03-11
Granted: 1915-12-23
Abstract: 3911. Mills, G. H. March 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Levels, regulating.- In a combination apparatus wherein a washing-boiler or copper d is connected to the saddle or like boiler a of a range or fire-place, a feed cistern j, having means for maintaining two or more different levels of water in the copper is provided. In the example shown, a multiple-way stop cock n supplies water to either of two float valves l, m so as to maintain one level in the copper when it is used for boiling clothes, and another level when heating water for a bath g or a hotwater supply tap h.
Patent GB-191504012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Electric Switches of the Push or Pull Type.
Inventor: MARICANOLA ORLANDO
IPC: H01H13/58
Filed: 1915-03-13
Granted: 1915-09-16
Abstract: 4012. Maricanola, O., and Testa, L. March 14, [Convention date]. Fastenings for electric switches.-A rectilinearly moving member 2 carrying a contact-member 2<1> is prevented from reaching the end of its stroke at alternate operations by means of a wheel 6 having three teeth adapted to co-operate with four stops 7, 8, 9, 10 on a fixed guide 1. The wheel receives a partial rotation at each s roke, and takes up alternately a position, Fig. 4, m which the contact of member 2<1> engages a fixed contact 5<1>, and a position, Fig. 1, in which the contact of member 2<1> is stopped at a distance from the fixed contact.
Patent GB-191505140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock Cutting Apparatus.
Inventor: LOBNITZ FRED
IPC: E02B3/02
Filed: 1915-04-03
Granted: 1915-10-28
Abstract: 5140. Lobnitz, F. April 3. Vertically-driven rockbreakers.-In apparatus of the type in which a heavy rock-cutter is raised and then allowed to drop on to the rocks, the cutter has a double rope suspension, means are provided for guiding the ropes as they wind on and off a winch drum, and a coil clutch for the winch drum is applied or released by power-operated means. The double suspension is preferably provided by a single rope doubled over and secured to the winch drum s and to the cutter e in the manner described in Specification 5398/14. The ropes f are guided on to and off the drum s by a guide k on an arm i pivoted to the sheer-leg structure d, a follower l comprising a block adapted to engage the grooves of the drum being secured to a block m in the guide k and causing lateral movement of the guide. The drum s is clutched to its shaft t by a coil clutch o operated by the pressure of a laterally movable disk p on the tail-lever q of the clutch. The disk p is moved by a lever r connected by links u<1> to a crosshead u<2> sliding in a guide-extension u<3> of a steam-cylinder u. The cross-head is also (onnected to a link-motion v<1> ... v<4>, of which the link v<1> is connected both to the slide-valve rod u<1> and to a lever x operated through connexions from a hand or foot lever x<3>. On moving the valve by means of the lever x, the piston is set in motion to move the disk p and also acts through the link-motion to return the valve to its mid-position and to cut off the supply. The controlling-levers and the steam-supply valve are placed in proximity to each other to facilitate the manipulation of the apparatus.
Patent GB-191506011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pressure Relief Valves for use in Connection with Engine Cylinders.
Inventor: O'DONNEL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1915-04-21
Abstract: 6011. O'Donnell, J. P., and Geer, H. E. April 21. Cylinder ends, putting into communication. -In a pressure relief or release valve for the cylinders of locomotive and like steam-engines, of the kind held closed normally by live steam, manually-operated means, such as a screw 23, is provided whereby the valve can be made to act as a simple spring-loaded relief valve in the event of the steam loading pressure failing. The valve 12, Fig. 1, is formed on a hollow packed gun-metal plunger 11, and is loaded by live-steam pressure from the passage 8. A tubular casing 22, disposed as shown within the valve, encloses a spindle 15 and a spring 30 which abuts at one end on a head 17 of the spindle and at the other end on the screw 23. By adjustment of this screw, the valve can be forced down on its seat loaded by the spring 30. In the alternative arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the spring 30 is arranged within the cylindrical part of the valve member 39, which is formed with an annular opening 40 seating normally over an annular flange seating 40<a>. This arrangement serves for relieving both ends of a cylinder by means of the connecting passages 37, 38.
Patent GB-191509050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway Locomotives and other Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER ALFRED GEORGE
IPC: B61C17/04
Filed: 1915-06-19
Abstract: 9050. Spencer, A. G. June 19. Reflectors fitted to vehicles.-Periscopes, comprising two mirrors or equivalent optical devices arranged one below the other, are placed on the roof or sides of a locomotive or railway vehicle, to enable the driver or guard to obtain an indirect view of the track or train and to enable the guard by means of a lamp to flash signals or coloured lights to a reflector on the engine. The two telescopic periscopes a, f, shown on a locomotive in Fig. 1, are supported by india-rubber or other flexible means in brackets so that they can be readily adjusted in position or turned about a vertical or horizontal axis. India-rubber rings d fill up the space between the periscope and the roof of the cab. One form of periscope, Fig. 4, is telescopic and in two metal parts a, f secured together by a wing-nut and bolt k, g. It is provided with windows p, a removable cover q, and projections t which bear against the securing-clamps. The periscope may be of lazy-tongs type or otherwise adjustable in length, and the mirrors or their equivalent may be protected from smoke &c. by a hood or casing, and may be pivoted, or slidable in their planes, to enable them to be moved into an operative or inoperative position or reversed.