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Patent GB-191224498-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Cleaning and Graining Lithographic Stones, Zincs and the like.
Inventor: BOUILLET JEAN
IPC: B24D11/00
Filed: 1912-01-29
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 24,498. Bouillet, J. Jan. 29, [Convention date]. Printing-surfaces.-Apparatus for cleaning, graining, and grinding lithographic stones and zinc, aluminium, and other printing-surfaces, by projected sand, is constructed with a casing fitted with means for supporting and moving the stone &c. and provided at the bottom with semicircular troughs, to which sand is fed and within which are arranged rapidly revolving blades acting to project the sand upwards against the stone &c. In treating zinc plates, they are introduced through doors f in the casing d and secured to a wooden drum a, which is slowly revolved above troughs h<1>, h<2>. Sand is supplied to the troughs from hoppers formed by the sides m and pivoted flaps o<1>, o<2> adjustable from the exterior of the casing. Rapidly revolving blades k<1>, k<2>, mounted between end disks or disks suitably spaced, project the sand against the plates, the sand subsequently falling back into the hoppers or the troughs. In treating stones or other rigid articles, these are mounted back upwards on a perforated reciprocating table employed in place of the drum; flexible plates to be treated may be fixed to the under surface of the table.
Patent GB-191224980-A (GB)
Inventor: SARGENT HARRY NEPTUNE
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 24,980. Sargent, H. N. Oct. 31. [Addition to 6154/12.] Computing speed and position of moving bodies.-The apparatus described in the parent Specification for computing speed, time, and distance in problems involving the movements of trains, motor-vehicles, columns of troops, &c., is provided with graduated indicating- arms h, Fig. 10, segmental time-distance scales 15, 16, and, if required, with pointers or arms r, s, t, Fig. 11, movable relatively to the rotatable transparent covering-disk. The apparatus is assembled in a casing as shown in Fig. 9, comprising two hinged half-cases x, y, each of which has two complete sets of apparatus, one viewed from the outside, and the other displayed when the casing is opened. Each of these sets comprises different rate scales c, d adapted for use, respectively, in problems relating to moving columns, motors, trains, &c. There are four fixed ' time' disks b, a, and corresponding rotatable ' rate ' disks d, 17, 18, c, indicating - arms h, and, on the right-hand set as shown in Fig. 9, three adjustable pointers r, s, t; the rate disks are set by milled heads or collars 2, and the indicating-arms by milled heads 7. The apparatus is used for the solution of problems such as the following: (1) to determine the hours of starting of the component parts of a composite column of troops etc.; (2) the positions of the component parts of the column at any stage of the march; (3) the hours of starting of two or more separate columns which are to effect junction and form a single column; (4) the time at which the head and the tail of any column will reach a particular position, and the road be clear for mechanical transport supply columns &c.
Patent GB-191226770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrogen and of Ammonia.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C01B3/16
Filed: 1912-11-21
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 26,770. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Nov. 21. Catalytic processes.-Hydrogen is prepared by causing the reaction between carbon monoxide and steam, viz., CO+H2O=CO2+H2, to take place under pressure and at a raised temperature in the presence of a catalyst, such as iron and nickel, and the hydrogen so produced, while still.under the same pressure, may be used in the catalytic production of ammonia. In many cases the heat of reaction is sufficient to maintain the necessary temperature. The carbon monoxide used may be pure or diluted with other gases, as in water-gas or generator gas.
Patent GB-191300204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Sinking of Pits and Shafts.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES
IPC: E21D1/08
Filed: 1912-01-11
Granted: 1913-01-13
Abstract: 204. Walker, C. Jan. 11, 1912. Shafts; shaft-sinking by boring.-When sinking pits and shafts and lining them, as the sinking proceeds, by forming rings of tubbing in the pit and securing each ring to the lower end of the previously-fixed lining which is suspended from a support, the erecting ring on which the rings of tubbing are assembled is suspended from the lining already built in. The rings of tubbing segments care suspended from a crib ring a. As shown, some or all of the segments c have bosses n with undercut recesses r to engage bolts t by which brackets o are secured. The erecting ring m, secured to rods w by pegs 4, is normally carried and adjusted by jacks on the brackets o engaging adjustable cross-bars y, each of which connects a pair of rods w. The rods w have two sets of apertures x, z, one to receive the cross-bars y and the other to receive pegs when the jacks are to be moved. The erecting ring may be formed of segments of deep channel section, the stout end flanges 1 of which may have trued projecting portions 3 on which the tubbing segments are assembled. Pivoted arms 9 may be secured to the erecting ring, their bearing-blocks 7 having similar trued surfaces ; on these arms a staging may be formed for the workmen. The erecting ring may be steadied and partly supported by pins j<1> entering holes in the wall of the pit ; the pins may be threaded and engage nuts 6 in boxes 5 on the erecting ring. The erecting ring may move within a circle of piles or may be secured to a shield 12, the lower edge of which may be pinned to the wall of the pit by pins j, Fig. 10. Completed rings of tubbing mav be raised to secure them to the previously-fixed lining by raising the erecting ring by means of the jacks, or they may be lifted from the erecting ring by means of a separate set of jacks. Packing may be inserted between the meeting faces of the tubbing which may be recessed to receive it, or a rust joint may be formed in a wedge-shaped groove. The bolt holes may be recessed to receive rubber packing-rings. The space left behind the tubbing is filled by forcing cement through holes g. Specifications 22,745/05 and 892/12 are referred to.
Patent GB-191300470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Retouching Negatives.
Inventor: HORAK JAROSLAV
IPC: G03D15/00
Filed: 1913-01-07
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 470. Horak, J. Jan. 8, -1912, [Convention date]. Retouching.-Apparatus is described for automatically drawing the fine circular lines for retouching photographic negatives. The negative j is held in a box b between adjustable clamping-bars k in a holder g supported by four pins f by means of which the holder is given a continuous circular motion, while the pencil is held at any part of the negative. The holder g is held against the pins by springs h. The pins are eccentrically supported on disks d which are rotated by pedal or like driven gear including an endless moving chain, which directly drives the disks d. The box b is hinged to the base-plate, and is fitted with a shade i and a diffusing screen m.
Patent GB-191302457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Starting of Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1913-01-30
Granted: 1913-02-17
Abstract: 2457. Jarny, M. de, and British Motor Cab Co. Jan. 30. Drawings to Specification. Spray carburettors.-Petrol is supplied direct to the engine at starting through a valve which is closed automatically but can be opened by a lever arranged near the cranking handle. For normal running, a mixture of petrol and paraffin is used.
Patent GB-191302515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Barrel Carriages of Ordnance.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER EUGENE
IPC: F41A23/26
Filed: 1913-01-30
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 2515. Schneider, E. Jan. 30. Couplings for road vehicles.-Relates to transport carriages for dismounted field guns, of the kind having fore and rear carriages. According to the invention, the axle a of the rearcarriage is formed with a cradle d adapted to receive the gun c. The rear-carriage is connected to the fore-carriage i by a pole f. At its rear end, the pole is connected to the gun c by a bolt f<4>. In order to convert the carriage into a transportation vehicle for accessories when the gun is not being transported, the pole is turned upside down, and its rear end is connected to the axle a of the rear carriage.
Patent GB-191303303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typographical Distributing Mechanism.
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1913-02-08
Granted: 1914-02-09
Abstract: 3303. Linotype & Machinery, Ltd., and Pearson, J. Feb. 8. Distributing matrices. -Distributing - mechanism for matrices of different founts comprises means whereby each matrix selects a temporary shoot leading it to its appropriate distributor, the shoot being finally established by means connected with the matrix lifter. The shoots are formed by means of stationary guides 20, 21 and pivoted guides 22 ... 26. The latter normally rest adjacent to the incline 13 and are provided with selecting projections or grooves which are engaged by mating grooves or projections on the matrices. The selected guide is moved to its open position bv means of a lever 42, which is carried by a reciprocating slide 44 and engages a fixed stop 51. The slide is actuated by means of a bellcrank 47 connected with the lever 8 operating the matrix-lifter.
Patent GB-191303887-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Mottled and Patterned Papers.
Inventor: ZARNOWIECKI BOGUMIL
IPC: D21H27/04
Filed: 1913-02-14
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 3887. Zarnowiecki, B. Feb. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Compound paper; fancy papers; papermachines and paper forming and finishing apparatus; apparatus for treating with liquids. -Patterned or mottled paper is produced by removing or displacing parts of one layer of pulp while it is on the wire and pressing the fragmentary layer while it is still on the wire on to a ground web while it is still in a moist state. The pulp for a ground layer may be laid on a treated layer on the wires, or treated layers may be pressed on to both sides of a ground layer. The fragmentary layers may be prepared by using drips 7, 7<a>, 7<b>, coloured or other water sprays or air sprays 12, 13, 18, 14, and falling sheets of water 17. The nozzles may be moved laterally and may act at an angle. Stencils may be used, or pulp may be removed from the layer by a barred roller travelling at a different speed from that of the layer. The product may be modified by working these details periodically, and also by the use of resilient backing such as 9, which, when swung into the position as shown in dotted lines, produces a bubble-shaped pattern. Pulp removed by jets 12, 7<b> may be caught in hinged troughs 10 or allowed to fall on the ground layer. Troughs 10<a> carry away water passing through the screen 2. A number of treated layers of the same or different colours may be superposed, and cylinder paper-machines may be used. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the use of cylindrical screens, and the pulp may also be displaced by rollers having felt strips, ropes, or whalebone rods. Rubber cloth stencils may be used close to the wire screen and moving with it at the same or a different rate, and may be moved sideways. Layers of pulp may be laid on a felt and passed over a slotted roller, the pulp being drawn through the slots. Layers of pulp may be laid on impermeable canvas or other material and treated with a stencil or with a water spray. This subject-mattter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191305901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Indirect Measurement of Distances.
Inventor: JOSEPH FIEUX
IPC: G01C3/10
Filed: 1912-03-16
Abstract: 5901. Fieux, J. March 16, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act]. Range-finders.-Comprises an instrument in which the range is determined by the amount of translation, preferably along a.n horizontal base, of an anallatic telescope or an ordinary telescope or alidade which can be turned through a definite angle, the sighting-device being moved till the object is again ohserved. If an analiatic telescope at 0 subtending a definite angle be translated by means of its cross wires to O<1> till the subtense B<1> C<1> just touches the first subtense B C, the distance 0 O<1> is a measure of the range.
Patent GB-191313334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting and Transporting Apparatus.
Inventor: WELINDER ANDERS NILSSON
IPC: B66C11/24
Filed: 1913-06-09
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 13,334. Welinder, A. N. June 9. Apparatus with jointly - controllable drums; regulating-gear.-In hoisting and transporting apparatus, the hoisting-rope 5 passes to a drum 1 fast on the shaft 14, while the out-haul rope 13 passes to a loose drum 12 slidably mounted on the shaft. The drum 12 has pins 18 on each side and can be slid by an arm 17 to engage slots in the side of the drum 1 to traverse the load or in a fixed disk 19 to raise or lower the load. The positions of the pins and slots may be reversed.
Patent GB-191314096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Apparatus for Separating Liquids from Sugar & the like.
Inventor: MAZZACANI ANTONIO
IPC: B04B7/10
Filed: 1913-06-18
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 14,096. Mazzacani, A. June 18. Baskets. - In sugar - treating machines in which sectional moulds 2 separated by wedges 3 are arranged in the basket 1, the upper wall 21 of each mould is curved and engages a curved flange on the wedges 3 in such a manner that the mould may be slipped out for emptying by turning it round its inner bottom edge. The moulds and wedges may be removed, and the basket used for other purposes.
Patent GB-191320506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drivers or Pickers for Power Looms.
Inventor: MOREAU ARMAND NOEL
IPC: D03D49/36
Filed: 1913-09-10
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 20,506. Moreau, A. N. Sept. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Pickers.-A picker for under-pick looms comprises a four-sided aluminium frame A, Figs. 1, 4, and 5, having leather linings B and leather or like pads B<1> held in place by removable pins C passing through holes in the frame and the pads, the pads deadening the blow of the picker stick. One or both of the pads are extended upwards to provide one or two leather faces for the shuttle point. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3)(a) describes also various pickers for " rising box " looms and for "whip " looms. Thus, one of the " rising box " loom pickers described comprises an aluminium armature A, Fig. 7, provided with leather B for receiving the blow of the shuttle point and leather D to deaden the blow of the "sword," while one of the "whip" loom pickers described comprises an aluminium armature A, Fig. 16, and leather B for receiving the shuttle point, two cylindrical portions A<1> being also provided. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191326223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Visual Signals for use on Shipboard.
Inventor: BARR ARCHIBALD
IPC: B63B49/00
Filed: 1913-11-15
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 26,223. Barr, A., and Stroud, W. Nov. 15. Vibrating - disk indicators or annunciators. -An indicator of the vibrating-disk type for use on board ship is provided with two pendulums so coupled together as to move in opposite directions and arranged so that they have little or no tendency to move under the influence of gravity or inertia, while an electro-magnetic impulse on one will set them both in vibration. Fig. 1 shows an example of such indicators.
Patent GB-191328112-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Valve for Backwater or other Liquids under Low Pressure.
Inventor: MALLINSON ARTHUR BENJAMIN
IPC: F16K3/08
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-09-10
Abstract: 28,112. Mallinson, A. B. Dec. 6. Rotary disk valves, for controlling fluids under low pressures containing solid matter in suspension, and particularly applicable for use in the manufacture of paper, are provided with a conical casing A fitted with a fixed seat G provided with ports, the combined area of which is greater than that of the supply pipe E. The valve member I is arranged on the inlet side of the valve, so that the settling sediment seals the valve when closed, and is actuated by a handle J or by a lever arranged in the side of the casing having a pin-and-slot connexion with the valve member. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3345/74, 6703/95, 17,576/96, 5552/99, and 13,215/04.
Patent GB-191402387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Liquid Fuel to the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Engines of the Diesel Type.
Inventor: SCOTT DAVID THOM
IPC: F02M31/16
Filed: 1914-01-29
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 2387. Scott, D. T., and Stephen, T. M. Jan. 29. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-Fuel, before it enters the cylinder, is heated approximately to its vaporization temperature in a coil 5 within a by-pass 6 to the exhaust pipe. The temperature is shown by a thermometer 8 and regulated by a cock 7 in the by-pass.
Patent GB-191403871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines.
Inventor: NASMITH JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: D01G19/16
Filed: 1914-02-14
Abstract: 3871. Nasmith, J. W. Feb. 14. Combing - machines. -In a Nasmith-Heilmann combing-machine the nipper is pivoted above the cylinder and caused to swing in an arc touching the comb cylinder and the detaching rollers. The top comb is pivoted on the same centre as the nipper and is so connected with the oscillating detaching roller that they can be simultaneously regulated towards or away from the nipper. The nipper is closed before reaching the rearward end of its path and is open when or before it commences to move forward. The lower nipper jaw B is mounted on a frame N adjustably carried by a block N‹ free to rock on a fixed pivot N'. The upper nipper jaw p' is carried by arms N<3> pivoted on pins p<1> on the frame N. The oscillation of the nipper is accomplished by the usual means through the arms N<2>. The arms N<3> are connected through links N<5> to spring- controlled levers N<6> pivoted on studs N' carried by levers N<8> operated by a rock shaft N". The lever N<8> is slotted and embraces a fixed stud N<12>. The lever N<6> carries a set-screw N<15> which engages at times with a sleeve N<14> on a shaft C'. The shaft N<13> is rocked to carry the pivot N' to the right to cause the nipper to open as soon as or before it begins to move forward. The top comb C, Fig. 4, is carried by arms C<2> slotted to receive the pin N' and carrying screws C<5> adapted to rest on the pin N' and regulate the position of the comb. The comb is operated through a rock shaft C' and rods C<6>. The connexion between the rods C<6> and arms C<2> is such that the arms may be raised and slid along the rods to lift them off the pivot N<1> to allow the comb to be turned up for cleaning purposes. The combs may be adjusted relative to the nipper by turning the block C<8> round the shaft C<7>. The weighting hook X<6> for rocking the upper detaching-roller d<1> is pivoted to a bell-crank lever X<3> operated bv a shaft X linked to the shaft C'. The rollers may be adjusted relatively to the combs by adjusting the link between the shafts X and C<7>, and the rollers and combs may be adjusted relatively to the nipper by adjusting means on the end of the shaft C'. The feed roller F is operated through a ratchet and pawl arrangement, the pawl being carried on a lever centred on the roller and oscillated by connexions with the nipper frame. Specifications 16,001/01 and 4647/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191409166-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clamp for Drying Linen.
Inventor: WEICH GUSTAV
IPC: D06F55/00
Filed: 1914-04-11
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 9166. Weich, G. April 11. Clothes - pegs; clips, flexible-jaw.-A clothespeg made from one piece of wood comprises two spring legs b formed with recesses c for engaging the line e, a slidmg clamping - ring d being provided for pressing the legs into engagement.
Patent GB-191410402-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flying Machine.
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1914-04-27
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 10,402. Rumpler Luftfahrzeugbau Ges., E. April 28, 1913, [Convention date]. Landing, wheels for.-The landing - wheels of an aerial machine are adapted to be raised and moved to the front when the machine has left the ground. When the machine is about to land, the propeller is turned into an horizontal position, fixed in place, as shown in Fig. 5, so that it will not strike the ground, and the wheels are kept in the raised position so as to lessen the tendency of the machine to upset. The propeller is adjusted by means of a brake which reduces the momentum of the propeller so that a catch can be pressed into a notched cam at the side of the brake drum to lock the propeller.
Patent GB-191420084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Clarifiers.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH EDWARD DAMON
IPC: B04B5/00
Filed: 1914-09-23
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 20,084. Mackintosh. E. D. Sept 23. Density separators; driving.-The centrifugal bowl 1 is carried by a boss 4 on the driven shaft 6. The liquid to be clarified is fed in by a pipe 12 and passes through channels 5 into the separating-chamber 11. The separation is controlled by a valve 13 on the supply-pipe. The clear liquid passes through holes 8 into the end space 3 whence it is removed by a stationary scoop pipe 9 which directs it into turbine buckets 10 on the boss 4. The escaping liquid thus gives back energy to the shaft. The lighter matter collects on the inner periphery of the rotating wall of liquid, and the solids deposited on the drum 1 are removed periodically by a handactuated scraper 14.