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Patent GB-191317797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Sinking of Piles, Caissons and the like.
Inventor: BIGNELL EDWARD
IPC: E02D7/24
Filed: 1913-08-02
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 17,797. Bignell, E. Aug. 2. Sinking caissons and piles by jetting.-Piles, caissons, &c. adapted to'be sunk by jetting are provided with a terminal downwardly-directed high - pressure fluid jet 15, Fig. 4, and with lateral upwardly-directed low-pressure jets 22. The former carries a cap 14 which produces an annular jet 16 for lifting the earth to the lateral jets, which are gradually reduced in size as they near the top of the pile. Fig. 3 shows the connexions for the supply-pipes.
Patent GB-191325545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Berths for use in Ships, Railway Carriages, and the like.
IPC: B63B29/10
Filed: 1913-11-08
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 25,545. Hoskins & Sewell, Harvey, J. H., and Coleman, W. G. Nov. 8. Berths convertible into seats.-A convertible berth and seat for ships, railway carriages, &c. comprises an upper berth 1 mounted on arms 8, and supported when in use as a berth, by pins 2 engaging in slots 4, 5 in fittings secured to the bulkheads &c., the arms 8 being slightly inclined forwards as shown. To convert the berth into a back for the seat below, it is turned about the arms 8 so that the rear pins 2 slide down guides 6. The lower berth or seat is mounted on arms 13 and supported by pins 10 engaging slots 11, so that it may be reversed to present either the seat or bed side uppermost.
Patent GB-191325600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Colour Kinematography.
Inventor: BLITZ HENRY
IPC: G03B33/00
Filed: 1913-11-08
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 25,600. Blitz, H. Nov. 8. Drawings to Specification. Kinematograph apparatus.-In obtaining negatives for colour kinematography the scene is focused on a diffusing-screen and two or more photographs of this image are simultaneously taken by two or more colour lenses.
Patent GB-191329821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 1913-12-27
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 29,821. Davidson, S. C. Dec. 27. Switches, quick-action.-An insulating-member c for a switch combined with plug sockets comprises a flange c' having an extension c<2> for the plug sockets on one side, and lugs c' which carry the switch spindle g and its attendant fittings on the other side, the whole being removable from the casing a as a single element. The flange c<1> is adapted to be seated against a corresponding flange a<1> of the casing. The casing is closed by a cap b when the plug is not in use. The switch spindle g is provided with an insulating-sleeve g' and carries the switch blade f and a quadrant m. The spindle is operated by a pin k' which engages the quadrant, the pin being carried by a crank k having a slot which is engaged by a pin j<1> on a spindle operated by a key h, a spring l being provided to give a quick action.
Patent GB-191400083-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Converting Telegraphic Code Figures into Words.
Inventor: VOIGTSBERGER ARTHUR WALTER CUR
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 83. Voigtsberger, A. W. C., West, H., and West, J. Jan. 1. [Addition to 9195/12.] Ciphers and codes.-The apparatus described in the parent Specification is modified to prevent inaccurate movement of the control disks, by the use of toothed wheels in constant mesh in place of the racks and toothed rollers. The sliding plates bearing letters and numerals are replaced by disks o loosely mounted on a shaft r and attached to gear-wheels p constantly in mesh with gear-wheels g loosely mounted on a shaft b. The gear-wheels g are each moved by a lever i passing through a slit k in the casing a and carrying a spring-pressed angle-lever n, the upper end of which normally engages indentations l in the slits k. The lower end of the lever n engages between the teeth of a wheel h when the upper end of the lever is pressed against the lever i. The wheel h is similar to, and fixed on the shaft b alongside of, the wheel g. Gear-wheels c, also fixed on the shaft b, engage toothed wheels f on the control disks c. The wheels g can thus move the disks o only when connected up to the wheels h, which are in fixed connexion with the control disks e. Plate slides t revoluble about the shaft r, and cross-slides u, v, w, are provided.
Patent GB-191400588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reciprocating Piston Devices for Impact Tools.
Inventor: HOLMAN JAMES MINERS
IPC: B25D17/06
Filed: 1914-01-08
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 588. Holman, J. M., and Holman, J. L. Jan. 8. Pistons (main) acting as sole valves.-In an impact tool or rock drill of the hammer type, the piston is made of two diameters A, A<2> with an intermediate constricted part A'. The cylinders B, B<2> are provided with admission channels D, E which are alternately put into communication with the admission port C by the recess A', and with exhaust apertures D<3>, E<3> controlled by the piston heads A, A<2>. The piston may have channels or passages in lieu of the constricted part, and the admission channels may open through the cylinder ends.
Patent GB-191401690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Shackles for use with Colliery and other Trucks.
Inventor: NOEL JOHN ABRAHAM
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 1690. Noel, J. A. Jan. 21. [Cognate Application, 12,708/14.] Couplings, non-automatic.-The pin A of a shackle for colliery trams is pivoted at a to the upper limb of the shackle, and the lower portion of its rear edge is curved as shown at b to allow of coupling and uncoupling without an excessive longitudinal movement in relation to the eye of the draw-bar e of the adjacent vehicle. To prevent disengagement when the rear vehicle overruns the forward one, a hook t may be provided on the pin to engage the rounded end k of the draw-bar, or the pin may be formed with a hooked end d to grip the part p of the draw-bar. In a modification, such disengagement is prevented by a sleeve mounted by a longitudinal slot on the cross-pin f of the shackle so that it is pushed towards the pin A by the link h when the vehicles overrun. In a further modification, the pin A is prevented from rising beyond a certain position by a spring. Fig. 7 shows a modified construction in which the shackle is formed from a continuous strip of metal bent to shape, the pin A being pivoted at E between the free ends of the strip. The shackle is strengthened by a pin with split ends passed through the holes H.
Patent GB-191405586-A (GB)
Title: Portable Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: SHAW HUGH
IPC: B27C3/08
Filed: 1914-03-05
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 5586. Shaw, H., and Young, J. March 5. Drilling-machines; ratchet braces. - A portable drilling-machine has the spindle 6" driven through gearing 5<b>, 4 from a hand-crank 2<a> or alternatively through gearing 12 from a ratchet 14 or chain pulley, 14<a>. The feed screw is connectable to the spindle through a clutch 11. In a modification, worm and bevel gearing are used to drive the spindle from a hand-crank.
Patent GB-191405729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Liquid Fuel Feeding Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FORNACA GUIDO
IPC: F02M59/34
Filed: 1914-03-06
Granted: 1915-03-08
Abstract: 5729. Fornaca, G. March 6. Relief devices; regulating delivery by by-passes; regulating delivery by opening suction valves; valves, arrangement of.-In fuel-pumps for internal-combustion engines, the fuel is fed only during the central portion of the delivery stroke, and is returned directly through the suction valve at the beginning of this stroke and by-passed through a valve-controlled passage at the end of the stroke. The suction valve 5 is fixed to a sleeve 6 loosely connected to the plunger 2. At the beginning of the down-stroke, the suction valve is kept open by the engagement of the head 7 with the top of the sleeve 6. Later, the valve 5 is seated and the fuel is forced upwards past the valve 16 to the engine cylinder. Still later, the valve 14 is forced from its seat and the rest of the fuel passes back to the suction. The valve 14 is released by a lever 8 worked by the plunger 2 and connected to a sleeve 9, the upward movement of which carries up the rod 11 connected to the lever 12 supporting the valve, the time of release of which may be varied by turning the eccentric pivot 13. The spring 10 allows the valve 14 to open to allow the excess of fuel to pass.
Patent GB-191407888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind-screens for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: CUNDY FRANK GEORGE
IPC: B60J1/00
Filed: 1914-03-28
Granted: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 7888. Cundy, F. G., and Janson, S. March 28. Wind-screens.-A wind-screen for the rear seat of a motor-vehicle consists of a panel n hinged on or near the back of the front seat and carrying an upper sliding panel g, which can be adjusted to any height. The angle of the screen can be adjusted by folding stays f with a set-screw e or by stays hinged to the floor. The panel a may be carried by a board clamped to the top of the back of the front seat. The panel g may be of aluminium or of wood with a facing of enamelled leather &c.
Patent GB-191412774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Separating Machines.
Inventor: HOSEASON JAMES HENRY
IPC: B04B11/02
Filed: 1914-05-25
Granted: 1915-05-25
Abstract: 12,774. Hoseason, J. H., and Wollaston, T. R. May 25. [Cognate Application 22,224/14.] Density separators; casings; driving. - The separating-cylinder 10 is of comparatively great height and small diameter, and is mounted on a shaft 8 having bearings 7, 22 in the outer casing 4. The shaft is driven by a flexible coupling 23 from a belt-driven shaft 24. The casing 4 is suspended in a spherical bearing 3<1> in the top plate 3, and its oscillations are restrained by three elastic check bands 26 connecting it with the supporting-pillars 2. The liquid to be treated is fed into the outer casing 4 by a funnel 12, and enters the drum at the open bottom, which may have screw blades 11 to assist the flow. The heavier constituents are deposited on the wall 10, which may be roughened, and the clear liquid escapes at 18 into a receiver 17 discharging into a pipe 19. The receiver is removable. The separation obtained depends on the height of liquid in the casing 4, and in order to facilitate regulation of the feed to secure efficient separation, a gauge glass 14 is fitted to the casing 4. The casing is also fitted with a cleaning-door 15, lids 6, and a draw-off tan 16. A stuffing-box 20 prevents leakage, and a disk 21 throws liquid off the bearings 22. The apparatus may be used for separating liquids or viscous bodies, or for extracting solids in suspension, or for effecting the deposition of substances in colloidal condition from liquids containing them.
Patent GB-191416443-A (GB)
Title: Resilient Buffer Devices for Presses, for Cushioning Purposes and for other uses.
Inventor: LORD SQUIRE
IPC: B21D24/06
Filed: 1914-07-10
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 16,443. Lord, S. July 10. Helical springs; connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally to tensile and compressive springs.-A buffer device for presses &c. comprises two annular plates a, d adapted to slide on a fixed central spindle b, the plate a having spindles c arranged in a circle about the spindle band adapted to slide through the plate d against the resistance of springs e coiledaround the spindles, and the springs being capable of simultaneous adjustment by a nut b<2> on the spindle b. The initial compression of the springs may be adjusted individually by nuts g on the spindles c. Some of the spindles may be without springs, or an additional spring may be provided about the central spindle b. A telescopic cover may be provided between the plates a, d. The device is shown applied to a receding plate i in the fixed bed A of a press.
Patent GB-191417238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor-driven Machines for Digging and otherwise Cultivating Land.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A01B11/00
Filed: 1914-07-21
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 17,238. Smith, R. W. July 21. Cultivators a n d diggers; ploughs. - Relates to motor - driven machines for digging, ploughing, or otherwise cultivating land and to means for utilizing the rotation of the driven road-wheels for moving the tools into their operative and inoperative positions. According to the invention, the tools or tool-frames are connected to a transverse bar or frame suspended from the chassis and connected. by rods to a pair of cranks on the axle, which is adapted to be coupled to one of the driven wheels when required. Fig. 1 shows part of a digging- machine having tools 6 actuated by a crankshaft 5 driven from the motor that drives the main wheels 2. The tools 6 are independently linked to a transverse bar 10 suspended near the ground by radius-arms 11. The bar 10 is connected by rods 13 to cranks 14 on the ends of the. main axle 15. By operating a clutch, the axle may be coupled to one of the driven wheels 2 to cause the cranks to be brought round from one dead-centre to the other, where they may be secured by the engagement of the clutch with a frictionally-held stop. Fig. 5 shows a plough or cultivator frame 20 linked to the bar 10 and slidably mounted on the stem 22 of a rear wheel 23. The rear end of the frame 20 is coupled to the radiusarms 11 by a connecting-rod 24 and bell-crank lever 25. The mechanism may be arranged to move the digging - tools and the frame 20 simultaneously. According to the Provisional Specification, the connecting - rods 13 may be adjustable in length.
Patent GB-191418790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball-bearings.
IPC: F16C33/42
Filed: 1914-08-18
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 18,790. Aktiebolaget Svenska Kullagerfabriken. Aug. 19, 1913, [Convention date]. Ball bearings.-In a cage for thrust ball bearings of the kind descrihed in Specification 6638/13, comprising a ring f free to rotate on a hall-spacing devices, b, Fig. 1, relative movement between the rings, except rotation. is prevented by interengaging shoulders and recesses. The ring f fits against shoulders in the rings a, b, or vice versa. In a modification. small balls g, h, Fig. 3, or conical rollers, are arranged in races on the rings a, b, f.
Patent GB-191419900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches for Conveying Rotary Motion.
Inventor: WILSON FRANK ERNEST
IPC: F16D43/21
Filed: 1914-09-17
Granted: 1915-10-18
Abstract: 19,900. Wilson, F. E., and Shepherd, W. A. Sept. 17. Dynamos, driving. - In a friction clutch for driving dynamos on vehicles &c. at an approximately constant speed, and allowing slip on excessive load, the part c driven by the member b is connected to the driven shaft a by an adjustable spring, such as f, strong enough to transmit the normal load. The spring is attached to a pin h fixed in the shaft and engaging with an oblique groove i in the boss of the part c. On excessive load, the spring yields and the pin h acting in the groove i withdraws the member c from contact with the member b.
Patent GB-191420630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Appliances.
Inventor: HISLOP ROBERT FINDLAY
IPC: B63C9/15
Filed: 1914-10-07
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 20,630. Hislop, R. F. Oct. 7. Body attachments, inflatable.-An inflatable lifesaving armlet a, Fig. 3, is made of crescent shape in-cross-section, so that, when inflated, it is distended away from the body, as shown in Fig. 4. It is provided with an inflating-tube d and valve e, and is fitted inside with one or more springs or bands c of metal &c. adapted to encircle the arm. The bands c are covered with canvas &c., and may be either secured to the armlet by rubber solution &c., or left detached; in the latter case, strapsf are provided for securing the armlet in position. The modification shown in Fig. 5, which is adapted to be drawn over the arm, consists of two eccentricallyarranged tubes g and ends h closing the intervening space. Two of the armlets, one for each arm, may be connected together by shoulder straps &c., and may further be connected by tubing so that they can be inflated simultaneously.
Patent GB-191422562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Guards for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HEARD HORACE HAMILTON
IPC: B60R19/00
Filed: 1914-11-16
Granted: 1915-10-21
Abstract: 22,562. Heard, H. H. Nov. 16. Wheel-guards and obstruction-removers. - A wheel-guard b of a motor road vehicle is provided with a lower guard c which is prevented from striking the kerb when the wheels turn from the straight line of the vehicle towards the kerb in steering. Each guard c is pivoted at d to a wheel and is connected by a telescopic rod e<1>, e<2> and chain f with a part of the vehicle which does not move with the steering- mechanism.
Patent GB-191423306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Apparatus for Automatic Changing of the Plates after each Exposure.
Inventor: THOMHAV CHRISTIAN CHRISTENSEN
IPC: G03B17/42
Filed: 1914-11-30
Granted: 1915-11-30
Abstract: 23,306. Thomhav, C. C. Nov. 30. Magazine hand cameras with connected action between shutter and changing-mechanism.-Relates to n agazine plate cameras in which, upon releasing the shutter, an exposure is first made, then clockwork mechanism is brought into action to effect a change of plate and to reset the shutter, and, if necessary, a protecting-flap covers the lens during the resetting of the shutter. In the camera described the shutter is of the type hiving sliding plates which are operated by a swinging arm 36, Figs. 2 and 4. This arm is actuated by a spring on the spindle 45. On pressing the bulb 43 or actuating an exterior push-knob, the catch 39 holding the arm 36 in set position, shown in Fig. 4, and mounted on a springy plate 41, is released from holding the arm. which swings over into the position shown in Fig. 2 to effect an exposure. A projection 46 on the spindle 45 then rocks an arm 30 on which is a projection 28, which thereby releases the quadrant plate 26. This plate 26 is mounted on the spindle 21 together with pinions 20, 22. The pinion 20 gears with a large gear-wheel 16 on a spring drum, whereby, when the quadrant 26 is released, it is driven in the direction of the arrow 53. The edge of the quadrant raises the arm 52 and a safety shutter 50, and then comes into contact with a projection 49 on the arm 36, drawing it back into its former set position. During this rotation, the wheel 22 drives a small pinion 23 and a fan brake; also the wheel 16 drives a smaller pinion 15 on a shaft 13, Figs. 6 and 7, the other end of which carries the plate-changing mechanisms, comprising a worm 11, and a pinion 10, on a shaft 9, the other end of which carries a star wheel 8, engaging the projections 6 on the plate sheaths 5. On each complete revolution of the quadrant 26 and pinion 20, the pinion 15 and shaft 13 make one complete revolution, and the shaft makes a quarter-revolution to release the exposed plate. When the arm 36 and shutter are reset, the arm 36 engages behind the projection 39, the arm 52 and safety shutter 50 are released, and the projection 46 engages the projection 47 and brings the projection 28 into the path of the quadrant 26. An auxiliary spring plate 55 on the plate 41 may be used for the purpose of coming into position to arrest the arm 36 in case this arm is reset before the spring plate and catch 39 are returned.
Patent GB-191424594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Slings for use with Parachutes.
Inventor: CALTHROP EVERARD RICHARD
IPC: B64D17/00
Filed: 1914-12-24
Granted: 1915-12-23
Abstract: 24,594. Calthrop, E. R. Dec. 24. Trapezes and the like. - A trapeze for a parachute comprises a crescent - shaped bar 1 forming an arm - rest and a seat 5 on which the aeronaut sits astride. The supporting cords 2. 3, 4 pass through the bar 1 and are attached to arms 8, 7, 6 on the seat. The arms 8 and the part 2<1> of the cord 2 may be dispensed with. A part of the space between the seat and the bar may be enclosed by a net or shield in order to compel the aeronaut to sit astride on the seat. The bar 1 may be pivoted to members 12 in the suspension cords to permit folding.
Patent GB-191503320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Spray-brush.
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A46B11/06
Filed: 1915-03-02
Granted: 1915-10-21
Abstract: 3320. Hunter, J. C. Feb. 27, 1914, [Convention date]. Self-feeding brushes.- A fountain brush for personal use comprises a U-shaped frame of wire 30 carrying the bristles and secured upon a handle 19, through which water is conveyed to a spraying- device 13, extending along the greater part of the length of the loop and delivering through lateral perforations 17 and a slitshaped opening at the end 14. The wire is curved laterally as shown, and is preferably secured by running the ends 28 in slots in the part 22 of the handle and securing by a band 27. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 2841/12.
Patent GB-191503773-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Turning Out Ships' Davits.
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1915-03-09
Granted: 1915-12-30
Abstract: 3773. Martin Patent Davit Co., and Gladstone, E. S. March 9. Davits.-The toothed sector a mounted on a sluing davit is arranged so that no part of the sector ever projects outboard of the davit post. The davit is preferably operated by a hand-wheel through worm gearing h, g and a pinion d on the shaft e, as shown.
Patent GB-191504288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: BLAISE LEON MARCEL
IPC: G03B41/12
Filed: 1915-03-18
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 4288. Blaise, L. M. May 14, 1914, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Kinematograph. apparatus wherein a film is fed continuously comprises two lens systems reciprocating in the direction of feed, and in opposite phase, between the film guide and the objective, each being covered when moving in the opposite direction to the film. Each lens system may comprise separated halves of a vertically divided single lens, two such half-lenees, or a complete lens or two complete lenses. For colour kinematography, coloured screens may be placed in front of the lens systems and may be changed while the systems are covered.
Patent GB-191505260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
IPC: H02K17/38
Filed: 1915-04-07
Abstract: 5260. British Thomson-Houston Co., Shuttleworth, N., and Brown, G. M. April 7. Alternating - current commutator and induction machines.-The excitation of a series commutator machine connected in the secondary circuit of an induction motor coupled with a fly-wheel is regulated automatically so that the speed-characteristic of the induction motor remains practically constant until full load, or other predetermined load, is reached, and thereafter drops rapidly with further increase in load. The terminals of the commutator machine shown in Fig. 1 are connected to the secondary circuit of the main induction motor, and each exciting-winding A1, A2, A3 is shunted by a choking-coil D1 (shown in the Figure for one phase only) ; the choking-coils divert practically all the current from the exciting-windings up to full load and thereafter rapidly increase the excitation with increase in load. The choking- coils may be in sections, Fig. 5, which are inserted successively by means of contactor switches controlled by the primary or secondary current of the induction motor. A three-phase choking-coil of the kind shown in Figs. 2 and 2b may be employed, each leg of the core having an air-gap and one half of the core being moved by magnetic attraction towards the other half when the coils are energized, thereby reducing automatically the air-gap between them ; springs are interposed between the parts, for example, as shown in Fig. 2<b>. Alternatively, the exciting-windings A1, A2, A3 may be shortcircuited by contactor switches until full-load current is reached, at which point the switches open and further regulation is obtained by means of the choking-coils ; or the whole commutator machine may be short - circuited until a predetermined load is reached.