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Patent GB-191310523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gears particularly for use on Motor Vehicles and the like.
IPC: F16H3/08
Filed: 1913-05-05
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 10,523. Willway & Sons, J. S., and Moore, W. W. May 5. Variable-speed toothed gearing, suitable for motor - vehicles, comprises a driving - shaft A, Fig. 1, with a loose driven sleeve Z near one end, a loose gear E near its middle, and a fast gear D near its other end. A lay shaft C has loose gears D<2>, E<2> meshing with the gears D, E, respectively, and a fast gear F<2> meshing with a gear F fast on the sleeve Z. The speed changes are effected by sliding double-ended clutches G, H operated by forks connected to pins J, K, Figs. 7 and 8. The pins J, K pass through slots L<2> in a guide-tube L and are operated by a plunger 0, blocks M, N, and springs P, P<2>. As shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the clutches G, H engage the gears E, E<2>, respectively, through which power passes to effect the middle speed. When the plunger O is moved to the right, the clutch H is carried over into engagement with the gear D<2> to effect the low speed, the clutch G remaining where it was. When the plunger O is moved to the left from its mid position, the clutch G is carried into engagement with the sleeve Z to effect the high speed, the clutch H remaining in engagement with the gear E<2>, which is idle.
Patent GB-191311268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: WILLOCQ JOSEPH DESIRE
IPC: C10H5/00
Filed: 1913-05-14
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 11,268. Willocq, J. D., Willocq, D., Regnault, F. J. H., and Ducellier, [nÚe Glaume], A. J. May 14. Drip-feed apparatus.-Acetylene generators in which overproduction cuts off the water supply' by the provision of a bell p or compartment surrounding the water valve are provided with a drip-feed valve consisting of a tubular member m, the passage m<1> of which is closed by the end of a rod o screwed in the member, the rod being provided with a groove o' for the passage of water. The generator is provided with a carbide holder d, which rests on a ledge f of the casing c, and the gas is purified by horsehair in a tube w, excess gas being stored in a reservoir k in the bottom of the water chamber, gas being led to this by a pipe y. Specification 22,758/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191313662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DICKER STANLEY GORDON SINCLAIR
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1912-08-06
Granted: 1913-08-06
Abstract: 13,662. Dicker, S. G. S., [Stromberg Motor Devices Co.]. Aug. 6, 1912. Spray carburettors. - The several jet - tubes 15, 16, 17 are successively brought into action, and the auxiliary air port 18 is opened, by a throttle valve 13 having a rectangular opening at its lower side which changes to a pear-shaped exit at its upper side. The auxiliary air is further controlled by an automatic valve 44 sliding within a pipe 41, in which are one or more triangular perforations 47, and outside of which is a sleeve 46<1> having corresponding perforations and an adjusting-handle 49. The airinlet 40, on which the valve 44 seats, and the pipe 41 secured thereto can be screwed more or less into the casing 14 to vary the tension of the spring 45, and are held in such adjusted position by a spring-pressed pin 54. The fuelnozzles consist of steel tubes 25 screwed into the body of the carburettor and into which brass bushes 27 are fixed. The holes through which the tubes 25 have been passed are closed by plugs 29 carrying needle valves 30. The float is spherical and is embraced by a ring- shaped lever.
Patent GB-191315863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kinematograph Projectors.
Inventor: ATHERTON REGINALD IGNATIUS
IPC: G03B19/18
Filed: 1913-07-09
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 15,863. Atherton, R. I. July 9. Kinematograph apparatus.-A kinematograph projector is provided with two sets of sprockets and gears, both driven from one main shaft and with change-over gears to enable either set to be worked independently of the other, or both sets to be worked together as desired.
Patent GB-191316751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Introduction of One Liquid into Another Under Pressure.
Inventor: PARSONS RICHARD CLERE
IPC: G05D11/00
Filed: 1913-07-21
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 16,751. Parsons, R. C. July 21. [Cognate Application, 29,329/13.] Actuating by hydraulic motors; stroke, varying. -Apparatus for adding one liquid to another in predetermined proportions, for example, for adding purifying-reagents to water in a main, in which the liquid to be added is forced into the main by means of pistons operated by the head produced by a Venturi tube &c. in the main, is so arranged that the mechanical friction, as distinguished from the fluid friction, is reduced as far as possible. Means are also provided whereby, if the flow is too great for one apparatus to deal with, a second can be put into action. In the form shown, two cylinders A, B are provided containing pistons a, 7. The pistons are loose in the cylinders and are formed with circumferential grooves b, 8 to prevent liquid from passing them, and with hollows c to catch any foreign substances that may enter the cylinder. The piston a, by means of a tappet f, operates a small D-valve k, which controls the supply of water under pressure from the main through a pipe 3 to the two ends r<1>, r<2> of a chamber in which slides a block s. The block s forms a valve which controls the supply of water from the pipe 3 to the cylinders A, B, and the outlet from the cylinders A, B to a drain-pipe 5. The movements of the pistons a, 7 produced by the water draw in the chemicals to be mixed with the water through valves 14 and discharge it through valves 16 to a pipe 15 leading to the throat of the Venturi tube. An orifice of adjustable size is placed in the pipe 15. A Venturi or like gauge for measuring the flow of chemical may also be placed in the pipe 15. If the variations in flow are too great to be dealt with by the arrangement described, the device shown in Fig. 3 is used in addition. The main 23 is divided into two branches 26, 27 each provided with a Venturi tube and apparatus for supply of chemical as described above. The branch 27 is normally closed by a valve 28, but if the flow becomes too large, a piston in a cylinder 40 is operated by the Venturi head in the branch 26 and actuates a valve which admits water under pressure to a cylinder 37 containing a piston which opens the valve 28. In another form, the main is not branched but when the flow becomes excessive a block in which the Venturi throat is formed is caused to slide so as to substitute a wider Venturi throat and bring an apparatus of greater capacity into action for supplying chemical.
Patent GB-191318923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Steaming Liquids, especially Syrups.
Inventor: JEAN CHARLES GRIERE
IPC: C13B25/00
Filed: 1913-08-20
Abstract: 18,923. GriÞre, J. C. Aug. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Progressive evaporators.-Evaporators of the calandria type are divided into compartments by vertical partitions d, d<1> in the liquid space, and the liquid is circulated through these compartments in series, passing from above the upper tube-plate in one compartment to below the lower tube-plate in the next. The circulating-tubes f<2> may be arranged externally as shown, or internally, and may be so connected as to provide for the re-passage of liquid through certain of the compartments. Regulating-devices are fitted in the circulating-tubes. The size of the compartments and the number, height, and diameter of the tubes in them may vary in accordance with the concentration of the liquid passing through them. The tubeplates may be conical in form.
Patent GB-191322834-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Producing and Refining Metals.
Inventor: FRUMKIN SROL BORUCHOW
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 1913-10-09
Granted: 1914-10-09
Abstract: 22,834. Frumkin, S. B. Oct. 9. Converters. - An annular converter is mounted on trunnions a, and the blast-supply pipe t is connected with a nozzle mounted on trunnions f; a crank f<1> is secured to one of the trunnions: f so that the nozzle can be directed downwards. An opening e, which serves for charging and discharging, delivers the escaping gases into a regenerator M. The carbon is converted directly into carbon dioxide. In superheating metal, the converter is inverted at the end of the 'blow,' so that the metal rests on that part of the lining previously exposed to the action of the blast.
Patent GB-191323379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cut Out Books.
Inventor: VALENTINE HARBEN JAMES
Filed: 1913-10-16
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 23,379. Valentine, H. J. Oct. 16. Drawings to Specification. Books. - In children's cut-out books, one or both of the stiff covers are hinged on a line across the design, instead of at the edge.
Patent GB-191324406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packages for the Transit and Display of Fruit or Fragile Articles.
IPC: B65D81/07
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 24,406. Monro, Ltd., G., and Monro, G. Oct. 28. Fittings, internal.-A receptacle for transit and display of peaches &c. comprises a box 1, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with a loose tray 2, on which rests a rigid frame 3 having circular compartments and made of wire, wood, paperboard, or sheet metal, or of wire and wood &c. A thick layer 4 of felt, provided with holes concentric with but preferably somewhat smaller than the circular compartments, is placed over the rigid frame. Over or under the layer 4, inextensible tapes 5 are arranged, so as to sag in each compartment. These tapes may cross or may all run in the same direction. Over the layer 4 is placed a thin layer 6 of felt provided with small holes 6' and with radial slots to form depending tabs when the fruit is inserted. Finally, a layer 8 of display wadding is arranged similarly to the layer 6. The box may be provided with a lid, and above the tray with a covering liner of paper for display purposes. Instead of the tapes, a single sheet of stockinet or other ventilated and elastic material may be used. The compartments in the rigid frames, and the holes in the felt may be octagonal instead of circular.
Patent GB-191329909-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Connecting the Live Axle Casing with the Frame or Chassis of a Motor Car.
IPC: B62D19/00
Filed: 1913-12-29
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 29,909. Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Chenard & Walcker. Feb. 13, [Convention date]. [Addition to 20,188/10.] Axle structures.-In the construction described in the parent Specification in which the front end of a tubular forward extension e of the axle structure is carried from the main frame or gear-box by means of a rubber ring a, collars h are secured to the extension e so as to bear on each side of the ring and limit the play nf the axle structure.
Patent GB-191401515-A (GB)
Title: Self Attaching Frame for Advertising.
Inventor: CLEMENT EMILE GUSTAVE
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 1914-01-20
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 1515. Clement, E. G. Jan. 20. Signs, supporting and securing.-A frame a for advertisements is adjustably secured, say by means of a sleeve and clamping-screw d, on a rod c which is supported at one end by a spring clip e embracing an electric incandescent lamp or other projecting-object. Three sides of the frame may be bent over to hold the advertisement.
Patent GB-191412811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: REIMANN JOHN
IPC: E01B11/26
Filed: 1914-05-25
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 12,811. Reimann, J. May 23, 1913, [Convention date]. Locking nuts. - Fish-bolts pass through a plate 13 which has a hinged plate 14 to lock the nuts.
Patent GB-191414163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Maintaining Electric Conductivity in Conduit Systems for Carrying Cables for Power, Light or other Electrical Installations.
Inventor: WINEBERG FRANK JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1914-06-12
Granted: 1915-06-14
Abstract: 14,163. Wineberg, F. J. B., and Parker, E. T. June 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings.-The adjacent ends of two tubular conduits or of a conduit fitting and tube are connected together so as to afford conducting continuity by a single close-coiled helical wire spring of hardened steel or the like, the section of the wire being round, square, halfround, or triangular. In the form shown, in which the branches of the fitting and the tube are of different diameters, the coil is wound of two diameters, but in the case of tubes of the same diameter a simple helical coiled spring is employed. The spring is forced home by rotating it on to the tube or fitting in the direction in which the coils of the spring are opened, or the tube &c. may be similarly rotated into the spring. This action clears the end of the tube &c. of enamel. The smaller end of a two-diameter spring may 'be forced inside an outlet of a fitting so as to engage the interior surface of the outlet.
Patent GB-191418233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters.
Inventor: OLIVIER-ALPHAND EMILE
Filed: 1914-02-24
Granted: 1915-02-24
Abstract: 18,233. Alphand, E. Olivier-. Feb. 24. Bag filters; decanting.-In a filtering-element comprising a pocket of fabric surrounding a prismshaped frame, the fabric is stretched vertically by means of a bar 42 which clamps the fabric between the bar and,the top of the frame. As shown, the frame comprises uprights 33, cross-bars 34, 35, 36, 38, and a wire 37 wound round the bars 35, 36. When the pocket is drawn over the frame, the edges are jammed between two rods 40 held together by clamps 41. The bar 42 is held in position by bindings 43<a> which surround the fabric. Wedges 29, 43 hold the element in position. The filtered liquid passes away from the interior of the bag through a pipe 25. A modified arrangement is shown in which the pipe 25 leads the liquid away at the top, the apparatus being applicable for separating liquids of different densities, such as oil and water.
Patent GB-191419794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electromagnetic Switches.
IPC: H01H50/64
Filed: 1914-09-15
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 19,794. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 15. Electro-magnetic switches.-Relates to electromagnetic switches having a movable contact pivoted on the armature and controlled by a wiping-spring. The invention consists in causing the wiping-spring to oppose the initial closing movement with a small and nearly uniform force but with an increased force after a predetermined movement has taken place. The object is to avoid sticking together of contacts after short engagement. In the construction of motor controller contactor shown, an electromagnet 11 attracts an armature 13 having a pivoted-on contact-lever 17 which forms a bearing for the end of the retracting spring 20. In the early part of the stroke, the lever 17 is pressed by the spring against a fixed stop 19, Fig. 3, situated at a point which gives the spring very little leverage. In the actual construction, Fig. 1, the stop is constituted by the end of an adjustable screw 29 working in a plate 26. After the armature has moved through a certain distance, a shoulder 21 overtakes the end of the lever 17 and carries it away from the stop 19, thereby increasing the leverage of the spring. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the shoulder 21 is formed as a bar 25 secured to the armature 13. Specification 2089/14 is referred to.
Patent GB-191420894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Switches for Operating Gas Valves from a Distance.
Inventor: EDWARDS ALFRED NEVILLE
IPC: F23Q21/00
Filed: 1914-10-12
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 20,894. Edwards, A. N. Oct. 12. Valves controlled from a distance.-In a pneumatic gas switch for operating gas valves from a distance and of the kind in which a plunger is operated by a cam and tumbler-lever, the parallel spiral spring E has a length equal at least to twice the depth of the containing-barrel, and a width equal approximately to the width of this barrel, the ends of the springs being preferably flat. A short stout spring E<1> may also be provided, the two springs being arranged concentrically and right and left handed respectively. The plunger has an upstanding rim shaped to form a recess B<3> to receive the cam roller B<1> and an annular recess B<4> for the ends of the springs, as shown. The outer lower edge of the plunger is formed so thin as to yield outwardly under pressure and prevent leakage. In place of the roller B<1>, a conical butting-piece may be provided for engagement with the cam D<1> of the lever D. The operating-cam may be carried by a turn-button.
Patent GB-191424173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Traps.
Inventor: ALLISON JOHN JOSEPH COLLINSON
IPC: F16T1/24
Filed: 1914-12-16
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 24,173. Allison, J. J. C., and Waller, J. Dec. 16. Steam-traps.-Apparatus of the float type comprises a casing 10 having a float 13 sliding on a spindle 14 and connected by a link 20 to a crankarm 19 formed on a shaft 18, which is journaled in a hollow casting 17 on the top of the casing 10. A crescent-shaped member 21 having a pin 22 at each extremity is secured to the shaft 18. A rightangled arm 23 is loosely mounted on the shaft in advance of the member 21, and supports a quadrant composed of two plates 25 spaced by cross-pins 26. One arm of a bell-crank lever 27 projects between the plates 25, and the other engages the spindle 29 of the discharge valve. In operation, the rise of the float causes one of the pins 22 to raise the arm 23 until it topples over and causes one of the pins 26 suddenly to come into contact with one arm of the bell-crank lever 27 and so lift the discharge valve.
Patent GB-191500611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Telegraph or Telephone Vibrators or Buzzers.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: H04L15/28
Filed: 1915-01-14
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 611. Nicholson, A. H. Jan. 14. Switches partly electro-magnetic.-A telegraph or telephone vibrator or buzzer is so arranged that the normal break in the circuit of the vibrator magnet i is between the tongue f and the back contact e, this break being closed directly by the key d. The back contact may be adjusted by varying the stroke of the key.
Patent GB-191500676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps for Kinematographic Projections.
Inventor: ZANOTTA ARMANDO
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1915-01-15
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 676. Zanotta, A. Jan. 15. Arc lamps.-In a kinematograph lamp, three electrodes producing two arcs in series are regulated simultaneously by a single manual movement. Two of the electrodes 33, 34 are inclined, and are respectively above and below an horizontal electrode 48. Right-angled arms 38, 39 carrying the inclined electrodes are movable vertically in opposite directions by racks and a pinion 42 on a hand-shaft 49, the end of which forms a screw feeding the horizontal electrode. The upper electrode is swivelled in an horizontal plane by bevel-gearing 53, and the middle electrode in a vertical plane by a worm 56 and toothed sectors. The holder of the upper electrode is telescopic and adjustable by an horizontal screw 50. Adjustments of the lamp frame vertically and in two horizontal directions are provided for.
Patent GB-191502870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Registering Orders.
Inventor: LUCIEN VIALET-CHABRAND
IPC: G07C1/08
Filed: 1915-02-22
Abstract: 2870. Chabrand, L. Vialet-. Feb. 20, 1914, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Recording orders. - Comprises apparatus for recording orders, particularly on board ship, comprising two cylinders over which travels an endless time-graduated paper to receive markings from twelve electro - magnetically actuated pencils, &c., two of which give "ahead" and "astern" indications. The direction apparatus i s brought into action upon attainment of a given speed by means of a centrifugal device. Cylinders 1, Figs. 1, 3, and 4, are driven from clockwcrk 2 by gearing 7, 8 so as to make two revolutions per hour, and thereby cause a band travelling over them to pass completely every hour. The cylinders are given an axial movement by making the shafts 4, 15 with square threads as shown, the drive being through a rod 10 and disk 9 graduated in minutes; the rod 10 is mounted on a flange 11, the boss 12 of which is within a slotted socket 13 having a tapered thread and nut 14 by which the angular relation of the driving and driven members may be varied. Marking is effected by pencils, &c., 37 attached to the armatures 33 of electro-magnets 32 connected in circuit by inserting bars 42, 43 between two series of contacts 41, 41b; the electro-magnets may be short-circuited by inserting a bar between contacts 41<a>. The paper is secured by a band 30 and wire 31 and is kept taut by gravity rollers mounted on stems 25 moving in guides 24; it may be changed by removing the support 16a which is secured by nuts 29. Current is supplied through the device illustrated in Fig. 5 which is driven by gearing 47, 48 through a friction clutch 51 on a shaft 45. from which a second shaft 46 is rotated by toothed wheels 49, 50. Circuit is made through brushes 60, 61 bearing on slip-rings 58, 59 by a centrifugal device 54 connecting contacts 56, 57 joined respectively to the slip-rings. The current is also led through a. slip-ring 62 having an arm 64 bearing contacts 65 to bear on one of two projections 66, 67 according to the direction of rotation, these projections being respectively connected to sliprings 69, 70 by which the electro-magnets giving " ahead " and " astern " indications are supplied.
Patent GB-191509056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Drafting Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON CHARLES HENRY
IPC: B43L13/06
Filed: 1915-06-21
Abstract: 9056. Thompson, C. H., and Mavitta, W. June 21. Draughting-machines. - In a draughting - machine of the type described in Specification 28,324/13, having a drawing- square and protractor combined with parallelmotion mechanism, the parallelogram arms are secured to a slide adjustable in the anchoring - plate, which is secured to the top of the drawing - board. The extremities of the links c<1>, c<2> constituting t h e outer arm of the parallel-motion device are pivoted at c<3>, c<4> to a slide b sliding in grooved guides in the extended top a<5> of an aluminium casting a secured to the top left-hand corner of the drawing-board. The slide is provided with spring plungers c engaging one side of the groove to prevent play, and the ends of the groove are closed by removable pieces f, so as to enable the parallel-motion device to be disconnected without removing the frame a. To prevent sagging, a wire stay h, Fig. 9, provided with a spring h' and adjusting-screw h<2>, is connected to the top of the post b<1> on the slide b and to the centre of a cross-bar on the coupling-ring g of the machine.