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Patent GB-191301909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Constructions for Aircraft.
Inventor: THOMPSON NORMAN ARTHUR
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 1913-01-23
Granted: 1914-01-23
Abstract: 1909. Thompson, N. A. Jan. 23. Planes, construction of.-Aeroplane wings have internal bracing which enables the external bracing to be mainly or entirely dispensed with. The wing tapers in thickness from the deep inner rib i, Fig. 3, to its outer extremity l, Fig. 4, and is braced by tubes b, c, d, e, f, of which b, c, d converge to the same point g on the rib q so as to form a pyramidal or sheer legs arrangement. The ribs i, s, &c. are of wood, braced by steel channels k, and the rib i has a protective steel nose j. The plane has leading and trailing edges t, u of sheet metal. The fabric may be attached by wires v as described in Specification 21,604/12, or sheet motal may be wrapped round and riveted or welded to the structure.
Patent GB-191309199-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Purification of Water.
Inventor: DREVET LUCIEN
IPC: C02F5/02
Filed: 1913-04-19
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 9199. Drevet, L., and Lebigre, A. April 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Mixing liquids in definite proportions.-In apparatus for purifying water, the water overflows from a column 1 into a column 7 containing a float 14, which engages with stops 15. 16 on a rod 13 provided with projections 17, 18 to actuate the levers of valves 21, 22. When the column 7 is full, the water is discharged to a chamber 12 by a siphon 10, the float 14 simultaneously opening the valve 21 to discharge a measured quantity of reagent from a vessel 25 through a pipe 27. The vessel 25 is filled from a reservoir 24 when the float 14 engages the stop 15 and opens the valve 22.
Patent GB-191313085-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Delivering and Mixing Drinks or other Liquids.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY ARTHUR JOHN LEWIS
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1913-06-05
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 13,085. Eckersley, A. J. L. April 2, [Convention date]. Mixing-valves.-Relates to valve mechanisms for mixing and delivering drinks &c. such as soda water and fruit syrups. In the device shown, a pipe 5 for soda water and a pipe 6 for syrup, terminate in a composite casing 9, 26 provided with closure valves 15, 23 which are operated simultaneously or in succession by a sliding external sleeve 1 operated by a pivoted handle 39. The syrup passes through holes 24 and the soda water through the central and lateral bores 20, 31, in the lower valve member 23 into a mixing-chamber 32 and the mixture is discharged therefrom through the holes 34 in the nozzles 33. The upper valve is pressed towards its seat by a spring 13, the lower valve slides in packing 28, and the syrup pipe 6 is provided with a controlling screw or valve 8, as shown.
Patent GB-191313382-A (GB)
Title: Process of Making Metallic Catalysers for use in the Hydrogenisation of Oils and Fats.
Inventor: BYROM JAMES GIBBON
IPC: B01J23/70
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 13,382. Byrom, J. G. June 10. Catolytic materials and processes. - Catalysts for use in the hydrogenation of oils and fats are prepared by treating the solution of a metal salt with the solution of an alkaline silicate, and drying the precipitate. Or the dried precipitate may be reduced to the metallic state in hydrogen, and the resulting product used as the catalyst. In an example, solutions of nickel sulphate and sodium silicate are mixed, and the precipitate collected, washed, dried, and the mass granulated or ground to a fine powder. If it is desired to have the catalyst as metal. this product is reduced in hydrogen at as low a temperature as possible. A mixture of metal salts may be employed in the hereinbefore described process, for example, a mixture of nickel and titanous sulphates.
Patent GB-191318189-A (GB)
Title: Cleansing Material for Wall-papers, Ceilings, Tapestries and the like.
Inventor: WENTZEL WILHELM
IPC: C11D7/60
Filed: 1913-08-09
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 18,189. Wentzel, W. Aug. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Cleansing-compositions. - A powder, which when kneaded with water can be used like bread balls for cleaning walls, wallpaper, tapestries, ceilings, &c., is prepared by mixing water and flour, raising with yeast, baking, drying completely, and powdering. Ultramarine blue, a little perfume, and preservatives such as alum, borax, and alumina are preferably added.
Patent GB-191318492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Heated Steam Radiators.
Inventor: ADAMSON CHARLES MURRAY
IPC: F24D1/00
Filed: 1913-08-14
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 18,492. Adamson, C. M., and Adams, A. L. Aug. 14. Gills for tubes.-Gills r are carried by rings r<1> encircling the tubes of a serpentine coil used as a radiator for rooms &c., those on the lowest length s straddling the burner g as shown in Fig. 3. The gills on the upper lengths alternately deflect the rising heated air in opposite directions.
Patent GB-191323052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines and Appliances for the Cutting or Forming of Screw Threads.
Inventor: ALEXANDER GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B23G1/32
Filed: 1914-04-09
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 23,052. Alexander, G. H. April 9, 1914. Milling screws; milling-cutters.-In a machine for cutting screw-threads on rods &c. a rotary tool l is used having a multiple thread of the same pitch as that to be cut, and rotating relatively to the work at a rate which is inversely proportional to the number of the threads on the tool. The work-holder rotates by spiral gear the shaft d, which rotates the tool l by spiral gear e, f and spur gear. The cross-slide g on which the tool is mounted is advanced by a cam-actuated lever n. The tool has longitudinal or other grooves for clearance and cutting purposes.
Patent GB-191329359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Printing of Textile Fabrics and the like.
Filed: 1913-12-20
Granted: 1914-12-21
Abstract: 29,359. Levinstein, H., and Levinstein, Ltd. Dec. 20. Printing.-Fast prints are obtained on vegetable fibre by applying a printing-paste containing a non-substantive azo dye capable of forming an insoluble compound with formaldehyde, and subsequently treating the print with formaldehyde ; the treatment with formaldehyde may precede or follow, or form part of, the steaming operation; for example formaldehyde or a substance capable of yielding formaldehyde may be printed on before steaming, or formaldehyde spray or vapour may be mixed with the steam. Specifications 29,021/12, 3427/13, and 4316/13 are referred to. The Provisional Specification is not limited to the use of non-substantive azo dyes.
Patent GB-191401297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Signalling Devices for Railways.
Inventor: PLATT CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1914-01-17
Granted: 1915-01-18
Abstract: 1297. Platt, C. F. Jan. 17. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains and for stopping trains. - A vertically sliding rod 1 on the engine serves to actuate valves controlling the steam supply, brakes, and whistle, independently of the direction in which the train is running, by engagement with either of two double-inclined ramps, each of which is formed of two pivoted members having telescopic ends at their common point. The bars 24, 25 are pivoted at their distant ends, and their adjacent ends rest on cams on the counterweighted rockshaft 27, which is operated by the connexion 32 to the signals. The engine apparatus comprises a link-work of adjustable members, including a bell-crank 10 which is pivoted on an adjustable bracket.
Patent GB-191402089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches.
IPC: H01H50/64
Filed: 1914-01-26
Granted: 1915-02-26
Abstract: 2089. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 26. [Cognate Application, 11,943/14.] Electro-magnetic switches.-Relates to electromagnetic switches of the type in which the movable contact is pivoted on the armature and is controlled by a spring so as to have a wiping or rolling action during its closure on to the fixed contact. The invention consists in providing means for causing the wiping-spring to oppose the last part of the closing movement before the contacts actually touch, in order to prevent the contacts from welding together if the magnet is momentarily energized or slowly de-energized. According to the form shown in Fig. 2, the contact-member 17, pivoted to the armature 15 and controlled by a compression spring 20, is provided with an extension 21 adapted to meet an adjustable stop 22 just before the movable contact 18 touches the stationary contact 19. During the further movement of the armature towards the core 11 of the attracting-magnet 12 to effect the closing of the contacts 18, 19, the spring 20 is compressed for the purpose of quickly separating the contacts when the magnetic force weakens, thereby preventing sticking or welding at the contact-surfaces. In a modification, the contact-member 7 pivoted to the armature 5 is controlled by a spring 10, and the armature carries a projecting plunger adapted to meet the face of the attracting-magnet core, just before the contact-surfaces touch, so that the last part of the closing movement is opposed by the spring 10, which is compressed by the plunger.
Patent GB-191406103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: SCHAFFER CARL
IPC: F23D11/24
Filed: 1914-03-10
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 6103. Schaffer, C. March 14, 1913, [Convention date]. Nozzles with several outlets; nozzles with cutoff devices; nozzles for producing whirling sprays.-In a liquid-fuel burner in which a number nf nozzles are arranged around a fueldistributor so that any one of them may be brought into operation, the distributor comprises a cone e having thereon a number of mantle tubes b<1>, b<3>, &c., within which the nozzles are removably mounted, the axes of the nozzle-tubes and the cone being parallel to the axis of the boiler flue-tube. In the construction shown, the mantle tubes are mounted on a boss-like support c, and each is provided with a nozzle a<3>, perforated nozzle-tube h, and filter g, which may be removed for cleaning purposes after removing the caps q. The boss c, which is provided with a disk p for indicating which nozzle is in operation, is rotated by a handle f to bring the passage c<1> of the required nozzle into communication with the fuel-supply passage e<2> and pipe d, a peripheral groove e<3>, Fig. 3, in the cone e preventing the extinction of the flame at one nozzle before the fuel from the next is ignited. In the form shown in Fig. 3, there is a position in which all the nozzles are out of operation; but in another construction, with symmetrically - arranged nozzles, the fuel valve must be actuated to cut the burner out completely. The fuel passes through openings i into a ring chamber j and thence through tangential passages k and a swirl chamber l to the outlet m, the ports k, m of the different nozzles being of various widths. The bar n securing the burner to the furnace wall is provided with a plate o covering the nozzles out of action, and in a modification, this bar is screw-threaded and passed through a nut rotatably mounted in the furnace wall so that the burner may be moved longitudinally. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises an arrangement for operating simultaneously a number of burners used with one boiler, the burner bosses c being connected by chains, bevel-gears, &c. so as to rotate together. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191406185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Carriage and like Windows.
Inventor: RITTER MAX
IPC: B61D25/00
Filed: 1914-03-11
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 6185. Ritter, M. March 11. Window holders for sliding sashes; vehicle windows. -Sliding g windows b are held in any position by means of an eccentricallymounted shaft o rotated by means of a handle p and provided with cams x engaging arms v on a weather-bar w, which is hinged at w<1> to the fence-rail and is pressed against the window by springs y. The weatherbar is fitted with a cork strip z, and the shaft o is provided with rubber sleeves o<2>. When the eccentric shaft is turned to release the window, the cams x press the weather-bar away from the window. the window rests on rollers e carried by levers c, cl which beir against rollers k mounted on the ends of spiral counterbniancing-springs h..
Patent GB-191406876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Refining Pulp Stuff and the like for use in the Manufacture of Paper and the like.
Inventor: NASH THOMAS HENRY
IPC: D21D1/18
Filed: 1914-03-18
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 6876. Nash, T. H. March 18. Pulping-engines.-In apparatus for refining torn rags, pulp, stuff, &c., for use in the manufacture of paper, the material in a mixing-container 3, having a semicircular bottom, is agitated by a mixing-frame 5, and allowed to run through an adjustable outlet 6 to one or more beater rolls 10. A circulator 12 forces the material back through a pipe 13 to the end of the container 3 opposite to that from which it was discharged. The outlet 6 is arranged at a level above the bottom of the container, in which pieces of metal or other heavy objects in the stuff collect, and the beaters are arranged approximately on a level with the container in such manner that the stuff gravitates through the apparatus.
Patent GB-191409943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straining or Sieving Devices for use in connection with Paint Cans, Petrol Cans and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL FREDERICK
IPC: B44D3/10
Filed: 1914-04-22
Granted: 1914-09-17
Abstract: 9943. Mitchell, F. April 22. Strainers. -A lever-lid can for paint &c. is provided with a removable strainer, for use when the liquid is poured out, comprising a metal or other ring with a double flange e, Fig. 2, adapted to grip a sheet f of gauze &c., and a flange g fitting tightly in the mouth of the can formed by the usual rim c and flange d. The gauze may cover only one or more portions of the internal area of the ring, the remainder being filled in with plain tin or other imperforate material. In cans for petrol &c., the usual screwed nozzle i, Fig. 5, is fitted with a metal or other cap j with gauze f and a screwed portion k; or two portions k may be provided to enable the cap to be fitted to cans having nozzles of different diameters.
Patent GB-191410707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time Alternate Current Meters.
IPC: G01R11/46
Filed: 1914-04-30
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 10,707. Compagnie pour la Fabrication des Compteurs et MatÚriel d'Usines a Gaz. July 8,1913, [Convention date]. Alternating-current induction machines. - A n induction motor driving a counter for use as a time meter, has a pressure coil B on a core having polar extensions E, E<1> within a double metal loop F, G; the speed is regulated by means of a set-screw V forming an adjustable resistance. One half of the screw may be hollow and the other half solid, or the halves may be of different metals. A pallet H, which is lifted when the magnet is energized, stops the disk as soon as the current is cut off. Specification 19,277/09, [Class 37, Electricity, Measuring &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191412754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Suit Cases, Travelling Trunks and the like.
Inventor: TASSELL FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A45C13/02
Filed: 1914-05-23
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 12,754. Tassell, r. W. May 23. Partitioned cases, trunks, &c.-A suit case, trunk, &c. is provided at one end with a pair of removable partitions b arranged to slide in grooves a<1> in the sides. The partitions b are themselves grooved for the reception of other partitions e, thus forming a compartment c for the reception of a silk hat &c., the tops b<1> of the partitions b being shaped to accommodate the brim of the hat. The partitions may be covered with suitable material to prevent damage to the hat &c. The compartment d is intended for other articles.
Patent GB-191413671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plant Setters.
Inventor: MASTERS CLARISSA VEALE
IPC: A01C7/02
Filed: 1914-06-05
Granted: 1915-05-27
Abstract: 13,671. Masters, C. V., [Executrix of Masters, J. H.]. June 5, 1913, [Convention date]. Manure-distributors.-An appliance for setting plants and simultaneously discharging water, with or without a fertilizer, comprises a reservoir, a plant-feeding tube, means for making a hole in the ground and discharging the plant &c., and means for covering the roots with soil. The hole is made by curved plates or jaws 3, 4 at the lower end of the reservoir, which consists of two connected casings 1, 2. The pivoted plate 4 is normally held against the fixed plate 3 by' a looped spring and is opened by means of a looped rod 12 and a double bell-crank lever 15, 16 which is provided with stops. The plant tube 6 projects into the reservoir and discharges between the plates 3, 4. The discharge of water is regulated by means of a valve 8 adjustably connected by a rod 24 and a nut 32 to a spring arm 26 which is provided with a push-button 31. The valve 8 may be of rubber, and the valve seat may be formed by flanging the bottom of the reservoir upwardly. At the top of the reservoir is a handle 9 provided with an extension or grip part 9<1>. The plates or jaws 3, 4 are provided with lips which cover the roots with soil when the appliance is partially rotated.
Patent GB-191418786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewage Screening and Elevating Machinery.
Inventor: WALLER BERTRAM BRAUND
IPC: E02B8/02
Filed: 1914-08-18
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 18,786. Waller, B. B., and Palfree, E. Aug. 18. Strainers.-The chain k, carrying the buckets e of an elevator for removing sewage sludge from the detritus or sump pit d also carries rakes or combs j for clearing the bars f of a screen or strainer for the liquid portion of the sewage. The deposit is removed from the rakes j by revolving tines m.
Patent GB-191424112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Splint Drying Apparatus for Match Machines.
Filed: 1914-12-15
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 24,112. Bryant & May, [Diamond Match Co.]. Dec. 15. Matches.-A machine for drying match splints comprises a chain carrier on which the splints travel through a drying chamber containing a radiator and communicating at different points of its length with an air-exhaust conduit. As shown, the splints after passing through an impregnating-bath B are carried in an arched path enclosed by a frame 10, in which are provided openings 11 capable of adjustment by means of sliding plates 31. This frame is enclosed within and connected to an outer casing which forms with it a conduit 20 leading to an outlet pipe 21. Air is drawn in through a passage 22 by a fan 23, which forces the air over radiators 26 arranged in batteries controlled by independent valves. Openings 36 in the flanges of the frame 10 form vapour outlets in addition to the openings 11; they are adjusted by plates screwed to the frame. Inwardly-extending plates 41 secured to the flanges of the frame deflect the air among the splints.
Patent GB-191500926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Observation Towers.
Inventor: STRAUSS JOSEPH BAERMAN
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 1915-01-20
Abstract: 926. Strauss, J. B. Jan. 20. Supporting.-A tower or mast for a vessel is pivoted at its lower end and counterbalanced so as to turn down for concealment, and is provided with an observation platform, 8, Fig. 1, which is pivoted at 10 and is maintained horizontal by a bar 11 and radius-rods 14; the platform may carry a searchlight 21 which, if large, is mounted on a truck 22 running on rails 20 and housed in a shelter 24. When lowered, the platform is locked to a fixture 33 by a pin 31, Fig. 4, moving in guides on the platform and operated by a lever 26; when the pin is withdrawn, a claw 28 also operated by the lever is turned into engagement with the axle of the truck to lock the truck to the platform. The tower is turned by means of a rack sector 4 and motor-driven gearing 5, 6, 7, and the counterweight 17 is maintained horizontal by the link 19. Fig. 6 shows a modification which is portable, and in which the tower is formed of two sections, 35, 36 which can be telescoped together or extended by means of the rack 37, pinion 38, and motor-driven gearing 39, 41. The controlling-bar 11 also is extensible and is actuated in unison with the upper section 35 by the rack 44 and gearing 45, 47. The wheeled truck 49 is driven by an electric motor 50, the current for which is generated by an engine and dynamo mounted within the counterweight. An additional weight box 54 may be added.
Patent GB-191504999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Welding.
Inventor: MORDEY WILLIAM MORRIS
IPC: B23K3/08
Filed: 1915-03-31
Abstract: 4999. Mordey, W. M. March 31. Welding.-In electric butt-welding of metal casements, window frames, printers' chases, &c., one or both of the members A, B to be joined is cut short, and the space occupied by one or two filling-pieces which are of the same section as the members A, B. The filling-piece may be wedge-shaped and slightly larger than the space to be filled. The members A, B are firmly clamped, and an electric current is passed through the joint, by means of the holding- clamps D, E if desired. The heat generated expands the piece and so makes good joints, and this is assisted, in the case of a wedge-shaped piece, by pressing it in. If the bars have flanges, these may be supported by blocks or cores of ganister or other refractory substance.
Patent GB-191505361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding Bracelets and the like.
Inventor: JONES ERNEST
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 1915-04-09
Granted: 1915-12-30
Abstract: 5361. Jones, E., and Jones, F., [trading as Jones & Sons, R. H.]. April U. [Cognate Application, 5902/15.] Bracelets.-In order to obtain a long range of extension, each of the hollow middle links a, Figs. 5 and 9, of an expanding bracelet contains a pair of springs c, d arranged one above the other and working on guide wires e, f which pass through the springs and through the transverse abutment portions g<1>, h<1> of two slides g, h connecting each mid lie link a to pairs of side links b as shown. The slides g, h, which pass through central s'ots a<1>, a<2> extending right up to the closed ends a<3>, a<4> of the link a, are cranked, as shown in Fig. 13, with the abutment portions g<1>, h<1> extended beyond the portions g<2>, h<2>, which travel in the slots a<1>, a<2> to allow long spriogs to be used and the ends g<2>, h<2> to move up to the ends of the slots a', a<2>. The side links b, which are pivotally connected to the knobbed ends g<4>, h<4> of the slides g, h, have slots b<5> with an enlargement b<6>, Fig. 15, to admit the knobs g<4>, h<4>, these ends being retained in position by a flexible stop-platej which is sprung into each side link. In making the bracelet, the middle link elements are completely assembled before they are connected up with the side links. The middle link is made in two half sections in which the guide wires, iu the form of staples with the slides threaded on their legs, are placed, the sections being then coldered edge to edge. The ends of the staple are then cut off and the springs inserted by twisting through holes i in the ends a<3>, a<4> of the shell a. The side links may be in the form of solid plates tu which the ends of the slides are riveted or otherwise fixed.
Patent GB-191506423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DISTURNAL THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1915-04-29
Abstract: 6423. Disturnal, T. J. April 29. [Cognate Application, 15,137/15.] Combinations of interdependent valves.-A hollow cylindrical valve which can be rotated and moved longitudinally, independently, controls the outlets of several choke tubes h<1> h<5> in the carburettor of an internal-combustion engine. Rotation of the valve is effected by a lever d, and axial movement by a lever f, spindle e, and cam e<1>. The valve is loaded axially by a spring s bearing against a ballthrust washer t.