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Patent GB-191210818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed-water Regulators for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOWER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
IPC: F22D5/16
Filed: 1912-05-07
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 10,818. Mower, G. A., and Spencer, H. W. May 7. Feed-water, controlling.-Relates to apparatus in which the boiler steam and water alternately heat a chamber containing a vaporizable liquid, the vapour pressure of which is transmitted through an expansion chamber to a diaphragm or other suitable device governing the feed-supply. The pipe m connecting the liquid chamber and the expansion chamber k is adjustable bodily towards and away from the bottom of the liquid chamber, and is separate from, and completely enclosed within, the casing of the apparatus. The apparatus comprises three main parts, the stem portion a, the lower portion h containing the passages connected to the boiler, and a cover u forming the expansion chamber. The pipe m is secured by a sleeve n, which is tapered and split at its lower end, and which is forced by a nut o into the end of a continuation c of the stem. Holes c<1> in the continuation allow condensed vapour to escape from the expansion chamber into the liquid-chamber. The holes may be closed or adjusted by nuts q.
Patent GB-191211169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to "Noble" Combing Machines.
Inventor: WILSON KENNETH
IPC: D01G19/02
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 11,169. Wilson, K. Nov. 11. Combing - machines. - In Noble combing- machines provided with a cylindrical brush to press the fibres into the combs and a stationary knife to prevent the brush from lifting the fibres out of the combs again, the brush being driven by contact with the combs, an additional incline N is provided on the stationary inclined plane M to cause the conductors or feed boxes L to drop sufficiently to lay the fibres on the top of the comb teeth on the large circle. The cover plate R is cut away to expose the comb teeth on the large circle at this point.
Patent GB-191212289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boiling Pans.
Inventor: CURRAH JOSEPH COLLINSON
IPC: D06F1/00
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 12,289. Currah, J. C. May 24. [Addition to 27,917/10.] No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). B o i l i n g - p a n s.-The hot gases, after passing through the flues 7 in or around a boiling-pan constructed as described in the parent Specification, heat ovens 13 placed above or at the side of the boiling-pan. Further, a tight-fitting lid may be fixed over the pan, and steam generated therein for various domestic uses, heating hollow plates or tubes for drying clothes or towels &c.
Patent GB-191220101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chemical Generators of Electricity.
Inventor: SOZZI OLIVIO
IPC: H01M6/24
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 20,101. Sozzi, O. Sept. 3. Arrangement; cells; electrolytes, circulating, in primary batteries using one or two solutions. A compact battery of cells in series, shown in Fig. 4, is built up of frames of the two kinds shown respectively in Figs. 1 and 2, arranged alternately, with diaphragms between if two liquids are used, and clamped between wooden end-plates. The frames may consist of paper pulp boiled in paraffin wax and then varnished with thick shellac and spirit or the like. Central spaces 8, 8<1> in the several frames receive electrodes, such as zinc and copper, and communicate by holes with corresponding spaces 2, 2<1>, 1, 1<1> at opposite sides, which contain depolarizer-crystals such as copper sulphate, and electrolyte such as brine. Partitions 16 across the copper-holding frames, Fig. 2, divide the assemblage into cells, but are perforated at the bottom of the side-spaces to allow the liquids to be supplied and withdrawn from one end; this is effected by raising and lowering reservoirs 32, Fig. 4. Zincs are enclosed in bags of linen or the like to retain deposited matter, and are separated by perforated partitions 13, Fig. 1, from the diaphragms, to keep these clean.
Patent GB-191220541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automobile Wheels.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ALBERT
IPC: B60B9/28
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 20,541. Johnston, A. Sept. 9. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions. -A hollow hub 2 is connected rigidly with the rim 32 by hollow spokes. The spokes 13 communicate with the hub, and contain plungers 14 fitted with wheels 15 supporting the outer rim 16 of channel section. The spokes 11 are fitted with inwardly-projecting tubes 23 containing spring- pressed valves. The plungers 18 have a pin-and-slot connexion with the outer rim at 21, and act in conjunction with the valve to pump air into the hub. The spokes 12 do not open into the hub, and are connected at their outer ends with the outer rim by toggle-levers 30. The sides of the outer rim overlap plates 33 fixed to the sides of the inner rim,
Patent GB-191220549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Stentering Machines.
Inventor: WHITLEY ALFRED AUSTIN
IPC: D06C3/04
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 20,549. Whitley, A. A. Sept. 9. Tentering. - The gripping-face c of the upper jaw a of a tentering-clip is made an arc of a circle eccentric to the jaw pivot d, the distance of the face from the pivot increasing as it recedes from the forward part. The grip between the jaws is then at a constant distance from the fabric edge, notwithstanding wear. Any form of lower jaw b may be provided.
Patent GB-191301639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: BUCKLEY ERNEST
Filed: 1913-01-20
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 1639. Buckley, E., and Smith, S. Jan. 20. Casings.-A chamber for heating for a locomotive or other boiler furnace is formed by a casing 7 surrounding the boiler shell and spaced therefrom by perforated segmental plates 8 or otherwise.
Patent GB-191302188-A (GB)
Title: Office Desk.
Inventor: RECHE FERNANDO BIANCHI Y
IPC: A47B17/02
Filed: 1913-01-27
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 2188. Bianchi y Reche, F. Jan. 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Writing-desks.-A writing-desk comprises two writing-surfaces a, b connected together by bell-crank levers h, i pivoted at x to the side walls of the desk. Balance weights l are secured to two of the levers. The writing-surface a is supported in the raised position by a hinged flap g, and is prevented from moving further upwards, when pressure is applied to the surface b, by the engagement of stops j on the lateral walls with projections on the surface a.
Patent GB-191302311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Axles.
Inventor: HEDGES JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B60B35/00
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 2311. Hedges, J. E. Jan. 28. Axles.-Relates to axles of the kind in which the wheel spindles are detachable. Each spindle 5 is formed with a tapering shank 6 having an inclined end 7, the shank fitting into a fork 2 of corresponding shape at the end of the axletree. The ends 11 of the fork bear against shoulders 10 on the shank, and notches 13, each having a vertical inner face 17 and an inclined outer face 18, are provided in the lower edge of each arm of the fork to fit over corresponding lugs 12 provided on the shank 6. A segmental lug 19 is also provided at each side of the shank to fit a corresponding recess 20 in the lower edge of the fork. In a modification, these lugs 19 are replaced by lugs shaped similarly to the lugs 12. A wooden facing 25 is placed upon the axle, and the assembled parts are secured together by U-shaped clips 27 with cross-bars 28 and nuts 29. Shaft couplings.-The shaft clip 26 is secured upon the axle by a cross-bar and nuts in a similar manner to the clips 27. Changing gauge of road wheels.-To change the gauge, the spindles 5 with their shanks are turned about the lugs 19 as pivots and blocks are inserted between the ends 7 of the shanks and the ends 3 of the forks. Other blocks may be inserted between the inclined faces of the lugs 12 and the notches 13.
Patent GB-191308774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic Projectors.
Inventor: MUELLER HENRI
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 8774. Muller, H. April 14. Arc lamps.-A kinematograph for use in small rooms has an arc formed in a small casing c between electrodes a, which are horizontal and at an angle of 30 degrees to one another, and are supplied with a current of three or four amperes. As shown, the electrodes a slide through holders on the upper ends of diverging rods h<1> rising from a sleeve f which can be moved along a guide l. Lenses are fitted in the casing c.
Patent GB-191310182-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rib for the Planes of Flying Machines.
Inventor: WESTPHAL PAUL
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 10,182. Westphal, P. April 30, Planes, construction of. -The front part of an aeroplane rib is made rigid and the rear part is flexible. The rigid part is stiffened by a girder 6 of aluminium tube, flattened at 7 where it is riveted to the straps 4, 5 forming the rib. At the rear, the straps 4, 5 are connected together by guides 9, Fig. 3, fixed alternately to the straps and surrounding the opposite straps. Blocks 10 act as distance-pieces, and bevelled strips 12 protect the fabric and limit the bending of the rib. The rib may be rendered less flexible by fastening a spring rod 8 by fish-plates 9<1> between the straps 4, 5, Fig. 1, and connecting the rod to the straps by the guides 9. Distance-pieces 11 of aluminium are used. In a modification, the straps may be divided and the guides 9 replaced by bridge-pieces which pass between the halves of the straps. The distance-pieces may be of various forms and they may be replaced by transverse bars 23, Fig. 8, used singly or in pairs, the straps being held by strips 24, and strips 25 secured to the straps protect the fabric and limit the resiliency of the rib.
Patent GB-191312584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Compounds and Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1913-05-29
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 12,584. Overend, S. E. P. May 24. Billiards, tables for. -Relates to pockets for billiard tables of the type provided with a counterbalanced pivoted ball-receiver, adapted to retain the ball in a position from which it can be readily removed. According to the present invention, the ball holder consists of a ring or collar c, which is attached to the lower extremity of the pocket a and is formed with lugs d which pivotally support a weighted bar e, which carries the holder proper consisting of a single piece of wire g bent up at g<1> to retain the ball h.
Patent GB-191314240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Machines.
IPC: B41F5/08
Filed: 1913-03-07
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 14,240. Goss Printing Press Co. of England, and RaabÚ, O. L. March 7. Rotary machines.-To facilitate access to the plate and impression cylinders, and to reduce the path of the paper from the reels to the folder in perfecting-machines of the kind wherein the reels are mounted in an overhead magazine and the folder is situated midway between the perfecting-sets, the printing-couples and the frames in which they are mounted are arranged on separate floor-levels or platforms, those for printing on one side of the paper being on one floor-level and those for printing on the other side on another floor-level. Each perfecting-set comprises a couple A<1> in a frame a' on a platform A<ÎÎ> and a couple A in a frame a on a platform A<Î>, each couple being supplied from either of two reels arranged in a magazine B above and delivering to a folder F arranged midway between the sets.
Patent GB-191316559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Making Machinery.
Inventor: CALLOW JOHN
IPC: A21C9/08
Filed: 1913-07-18
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 16,559. Callow, J., and Callow, H. L. July 18. Dough dividing and working machines.-Doughis folded by means which expand during the folding, to ensure a tight closure. In one form, the dough is carried through a folding shoe A, Fig. 2, by a pair of endless belts E, F, which normally lie side by side upon a third belt G and which diverge on passing through the shoe ; or a pair of overlapping belts K, L, Fig. 4, may be employed. The dough may be folded by flexible expansible pallets comprising different parts capable of diverging during folding. Fig. 8 shows a pivoted-flap folder in which the flap M is extended during folding by the engagement of a roller 0 with a cam P ; Fig. 9 shows a modification in which the flap is provided with an endless band R passing around rollers S rotated by gearing T.
Patent GB-191319798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Fastenings for Bands, Straps, and the like.
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 19,798. Whitdhouse, A. E. Sept. 2. Hook fastenings; stud-and-slot fastenings.-.. A fastening adapted to be secured to the ends of bands, straps, &c. is formed of a single sheet of metal stamped out to the shape shown in Fig. 7. The lateral prongs 2 are turned over .the end of the band to engage the holes 4, the part 3 is also turned over, and the tongues 1 bent up into hooks. Instead of hooks, eyes or studs may be employed. The fastening is stated to be applicable more particularly for securing the retaining-bands of cigarette cases, and for securing the ends of wrist straps to the attachment loops of wristlet watches.
Patent GB-191320996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Leaves for Books.
Inventor: IMPEY FRANCIS LEVITT
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 1913-09-17
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 20,996. Impey, F. L. Sept. 17. Sheets. - Relates to devices for flexing book leaves, of the kind in which the sheet is held by a pneumatic holder and folded upon itself, the fold being made to travel over the region to be treated by peeling off the sheet. The sheet d gripped by a holder e is reciprocated so as to be alternately held by two pairs of pneumatic holders a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>. By these means, the sheet may be treated at any point, and double leaves can be treated near the fold.
Patent GB-191325923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring the Velocity of Flow of Gases and Vapours.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN TURNER
IPC: G01P5/12
Filed: 1913-11-12
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 25,923. Morris, J. T. Nov. 12. Anemometers. -A device for measuring the velocities of gases or vapours comprises a number of wires c, d, e, f formed from materials such as iron, nickel, platinum, or carbon, all having approximately the same temperature-coefficient of appreciable maguitude. The wires d, e are exposed to the air currents, and the wires c, f are shielded from it by tubes b which extend between the plates a, between which the wires are stretched. The wires are connected up with a source of current and a galvanometer &c. so as to form a Wheatstone-bridge or like network. The cooling effect produced in the wires d, c when exposed to the current of gas &c. produces a current through the galvanometer, which is preferably a square-law instrument. A socket m is provided, by means of which the instrument can be supported on a stick and raised to a suitable height above the head of the observer.
Patent GB-191328743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: BITHELL RICHARD
IPC: C01B17/84
Filed: 1913-12-12
Granted: 1914-12-14
Abstract: 28,743. Bithell, R., and Beck, J. A. Dec. 12. Sulphuric acid. - The Glover tower usually employed in the manufacture of sulphuric acid is replaced by a column made up of a series of units each comprising a chamber a having a central upstanding pipe c covered by a hood d having an open or perforated lower end c, a perforated flange g, and pipes h communicating with the adjacent units and maintaining the level of liquid therein. The acid is supplied at the top of the column and the gas enters the lowest chamber from an inlet n and bubbles through the liquid in the successive chambers to an outlet at the top. An inlet to one of the lower units may be provided for acid containing oxides of nitrogen from the Gay Lussac tower. The column may also be made to take the place of the Gay Lussac tower.
Patent GB-191400057-A (GB)
Title: Means for Lifting or Removing Solids contained in a Vessel or Receptacle out of the Liquid in such Vessel.
Inventor: ROUND JOHN CORNWELL
IPC: A47J36/20
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1915-01-01
Abstract: 57. Round, J. C., and Gunning, C. H. Jan. 1. Pots.-Tea and coffee pots &c. are provided with means whereby the infuser can be lifted out of the liquid to enable the tea &c. to be squeezed against the lid in order to drain off liquid. In the pot shown in Fig. 6 the tray 2 is lifted and held by a bowed wire 9 passing through a central aperture in the lid, and in the pot shown in Fig. 7 it is lifted and held by a jointed rod 12 and a link 13. The tray and the lid may be concave.
Patent GB-191404480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces for Heating or Annealing.
Inventor: SMALLWOOD ALFRED
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1914-02-20
Granted: 1915-02-22
Abstract: 4480. SmaUwood, A. Feb. 20. Metal - heating and annealing furnaces; hearths. - Comprises modifications in furnaces of the kind in which the goods are supported within the heating- chamber on a truck, and the heating-gases are introduced through a number of independently regulable openings, so that the distribution of the heat can be varied as desired. I n the construction shown, the products of combustion from a portable fire-place e are passed through an opening d in the side of the truck to a longitudinal flue c in the hearth, situated between, and connected at one end to, parallel side flues h. The gases are admitted to the heating-chamber through a number of damper-controlled apertures i at the sides and one end of the truck, and escape through openings j at the other end to a crossflue k in communication with vertical flues m and crown flues, in the furnace walls and roof respectively. Alternatively, the gases from the flue k may pass up through the openings j nearest the furnace walls into a casing connected to the wall flues m. The portable furnace e, Fig. 4, is formed with a projecting portion s to engage a correspondingly-formed socket on the truck, and a tight joint is made by a clay luting. Air for secondary combustion is supplied through a passage r in the bridge. In an alternative construction, the fire-place is formed on the truck itself at one end, and is in direct communication with the flue c. The waste gases may be used for the preliminary heating of goods in another chamber, to which the portable fireplace may be subsequently transferred. The goods are cooled in chambers n at one or both ends of the furnace.
Patent GB-191404537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obturators for Breech Loading Ordnance.
IPC: F41A3/74
Filed: 1914-02-21
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 4537. Marks, E. C. R., [Ordnance Improvement Co.]. Feb. 21. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to obturator pads of the de Bange type, and consists in an envelope 2 of brass wire cloth, interlinings 4, at the parts indicated, of asbestos cloth coated with a cementing-composition of glue and linseed oil, and a plastic composition containing tung oil, tallow, petroleum jelly, and shredded asbestos. Specification 6096/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-191411650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Metal Wheels.
Inventor: FELLOWS JOSEPH
IPC: B21D53/26
Filed: 1914-05-12
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 11,650. Fellows, J. May 12. Drawings to Specification. Disk wheels.-Lengths of T-metal corresponding to the circumferential lengths of the rim and nave are bent into circular shape and have their ends welded together, the web of the T being disposed inwardly on the rim and outwardly on the nave. Tubular spokes are notched at the ends to straddle the webs and are welded thereto.
Patent GB-191413709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starting Apparatus for Alternating Current Motors of the Slip-ring Induction Type.
Inventor: AYRES WILLIAM EDWARD MILTON
IPC: H02K17/30
Filed: 1914-06-05
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 13,709. Ayres, W. E. M. June 5. Drawings to Specification. Systems for alternating-current motors only.-In starting three-phase motors of the slip-ring induction type, mesh-connected resistances for the rotor phase windings are used, and means are provided for successively short-circuiting portions of the resistance in each of two of the phases alternately, no portion of the resistance in the third phase being short-circuited.
Patent GB-191413754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Devices for Detachably Securing Folded Sheets such as Pamphlets and the like in Covers or Binding Cases.
Inventor: WILSON FRANK
IPC: B42F11/02
Filed: 1914-06-06
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 13,754. Wilson, F. June 6.. Fold-engaging files.-Relates to binding-devices of the kind in which the leaves are held by U-shaped fold-engaging pins which take over the ends of a false back or sheath on the inside of the cover back, the sheath not extending to the ends of the back. The pins are retained in the open-ended sheath 4 by means of plates 5, 6 hinged to the back 3 so as to be capable of being folded down to abut against the bent ends of the pins. The plates 5, 6 are provided with snap fastenings 7, 8 for holding them down, and with tags 9 by which they can be pulled open. A pocket 12 may be furnished for holding spare pins.
Patent GB-191415036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Bullets.
Inventor: KEEN ELIOT
IPC: F42B12/40
Filed: 1914-06-23
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 15,036. Keen, E. Aug. 19, 1913, [Convention date]. Projectiles. - Consists in making practice non-explosive bullets free from slow-burning, obscuring, or smoke-producing materials with a charge of flash-light composition which ignites on impact and produces a temporary flash centred at the point of impact. In one form, Fig. 1, the composition d is put in a slot in the nose of the bullet a. In other forms, the composition is placed in an axial recess or in grooves around the bullet and is protected by a covering of paper, felt, fibre, or wax. The composition preferably contains 100 parts of potassium chlorate, 50 parts of antimony sulphide, 4 parts of red phosphorus, and 80 parts of glue solution; this composition gives an orange-coloured flash. The colour of the flash may be varied; for example, it may be made red or blue by the addition of strontium nitrate or a cobalt salt respectively. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 8603/13 and 9251/13,
Patent GB-191415778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Crucible and like Furnaces.
Inventor: IONIDES ALEXANDER CONSTANTINE
IPC: F27B14/14
Filed: 1914-07-01
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 15,778. Ionides, A. C. July 1. Crucible furnaces.-Relates to crucible and like furnaces heated bv the combustion of a selfburning gaseous mixture in a combustion chamber surrounded by a flue through which the combustion products pass downwards to an outlet below the level of the furnace, and consists chiefly in preheating one or both constituents of the mixture. The air is heated in a flat spiral tube 11, which is welded to the adjacent walls of the furnace and forms a spiral flue 18 for the hot products of combustion. The gas is heated in a pipe 21 coiled in the flue 18. The burner, Fig. 3, comprises a mixing-chamber 17 supplied with heated air through the chamber 14 and valve 15 and with gas from a surrounding chamber 22 through holes 23 which increase in number towards the valved outlet 24. The valve 24 is retained in place by a flange 26 engaging a collar 29 on the valve spindle and secured by a bayonet-joint. The crucible and its supporting-block are introduced from below into the furnace, joint being made by a sand seal 34. Specifications 21,112/11, [Class 135, Valves &c.], and 2839/12 are referred to.