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Patent GB-191208691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulators for Gas Burners.
Inventor: PROSSER HARRY REGINALD
IPC: F23D14/48
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-04-14
Abstract: 8691. Prosser, H. R. April 12. Gas burners. -Relates to regulating-devices for bunsen nipples or for non-atmospheric gas burners, of the kind comprising one or more needles on a sliding member p, which is operated by an eccentric pin e on a hand-operated rotatable member a projecting at right-angles to the body of the jet. Leakage of gas is prevented without the use of a spring and without the necessity for soft packing. In the form shown, the member a rotates in a cylinder b, and is retained against an annular shoulder g therein by a screw cap j. This preferably compresses a lead washer k against a shoulder i on the member a, and the washer may be coned on one or both surfaces. The member a is operated by a member l, which is preferably loosely - mounted on a squared portion m, to prevent conduction of heat, and star-shaped to enable it to radiate heat readily. A retaining- washer o may be provided.
Patent GB-191209251-A (GB)
Title: A Refrigerator for use in the Manufacture of Chocolates.
Inventor: BALLATORE ANTONIO ANGELO
IPC: A23G7/02
Filed: 1912-04-19
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 9251. Ballatore, A. A. April 19. Cooling-tables.-Chocolates are cooled on trays f slid into spaces between a number of superposed boxes or holders containing ice &c. The boxes are secured together by brackets and have hinged lids and fronts to allow access to ice drawers h. Water of condensation may be removed from the bottoms of the boxes by wipers k mounted on guide rods m and operated by a rod o. According to the Provisional Specification the wiper may be in the form of a cloth mounted on a spring roller.
Patent GB-191209762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gloves for Cleaning Dogs, Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: BUCKHAM WILLIAM MICHAEL
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1912-04-25
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 9762. Buckham, W. M. April 25. Curry combs and scrapers.-In a glove for cleaning dogs, horses, &c., the palm is made of or covered with a fabric in which are held wire staples with the points directed outwards.
Patent GB-191212393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture fo Fluted Drawing Rollers and other Rollers for Machinery for Preparing, Spinning and Doubling Cotton, Wool and other Fibrous Materials.
IPC: D01H5/74
Filed: 1912-05-25
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 12,393. Platt Bros. & Co., and Hall, H. P. May 25. Rollers. - Drawing and other rollers of machinery for preparing and spinning fibres are coupled together by the spigot and socket shown so as to be interchangeable with one another. The socket is formed by boring a cylindrical hole h in the roller and inserting a segmental or other piece j, so as to alter the shape of the hole to that of a segment of a circle or some other figure partly circular. The spigot e is made cylindrical and then formed with a flat portion or recess to abut against or to receive the corresponding flat face of the socket. The piece j is preferably secured by the spot-welding process. Sockets with inwardly projecting keys or feathers and spigots of corresponding form may be used.
Patent GB-191214127-A (GB)
Title: Double Membrane Pump.
Inventor: KOVEN ADOLF
IPC: F04B43/02
Filed: 1912-06-17
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 14,127. Roven, A. June 17. Eccentric-actuated diaphragm pumps. - A double-membrane diaphragm pump is formed with a middle body portion a of cast metal and two sheet-metal diaphragm chambers each formed of two half-casings b, c bolted together so as to hold the diaphragms d between them. The diaphragms are clamped between metal plates g and the whole is bolted to reciprocating plates k operated by an eccentric r. The rods m to which the plates k are attached are guided by the central metal body portion. The liquid pumped passes through the outer portions of the diaphragm chambers only.
Patent GB-191221618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Work Supports for Leather Working Machine.
Inventor: HOLDER HENRY ALLEN
IPC: C14B17/04
Filed: 1912-09-23
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 21,618. Holder, H. A. Sept. 30, 1911, [Convention date]. Rollers or cylinders.- The work - bed of a leather - dressing machine is formed as a hollow fluid-tight yielding structure of fibrous material with an interposed rubber layer, and is provided with internal means which limit the outward movement of its parts. In the cylindrical form shown, canvas or similar fibrous layers 10, 13 are separated by a rubber layer 12 which may be strengthened by an inlay 23 of wire mesh. The non - stretchable layer 13 prevents blisters from being formed in the rubber working surface 14 by compressed fluid penetrating through the layer 10 from inside the roll. The cylinder is supported by arms 16 having loops 17 around the shaft 18 and secured to the canvas 10 by heads 20, which are riveted over, and collars 21 which are sealed by an internal rubber layer 25. The rubber is vulcanized after assemblage. The ends of the cylinder are closed by coned disks 30 and clamping - rings 32, the clamping-rings being forced in bv plates 35, which are screwed into the disks 30 at 36 with an intervening packing 39. Compressed air or other fluid enters the cylinder through a bore in the shaft
Patent GB-191222342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plant for Purifying Water and Removing the Iron Contained therein.
Inventor: LANTZSCH RICHARD
IPC: C02F1/64
Filed: 1912-10-01
Granted: 1913-10-01
Abstract: 22,342. Lantzsch, R. Oct. 2, 1911, [Convention date]. Liquids, purifying.-In apparatus for removing iron from water by treatment with compressed air, the air is previously purified by high compression and subsequent expansion. With apparatus as shown, the water is forced into containers 3 by pumps 1. Air compressed to about 60 atmospheres is passed through a pressure-reducing device 13 and, after depositing impurities with the condensed moisture in a separator 12, is led through pipes 6, 5 and spiral perforated pipes to the containers 3. Pipes 4 are provided to maintain equal pressure in the containers and are connected through non- return valves 14 to the pipe 6. The used air escapes through a pressure-valve 8. The containers are connected below by pipes with non-return valves 7. Iron is deposited as sludge, which is prevented by suitable traps from passing with the water down the pipe 10 to a sand filter 11. The air used may be obtained from the compressors of Diesel engines.
Patent GB-191222962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Needle Threaders.
Inventor: MARTIN WALTER WILLIAM
IPC: D05B87/00
Filed: 1912-10-08
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 22,962. Martin, W. W. Oct. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Needle-threaders. - Consists of an improved construction of needle-threader of the type having a spring device for holding the needle while the thread is passed through a conical hole. The conical hole is formed in a split block 1 on an arm 2, the back of which has a rib adapted to enter a needle thread groove, and a projection 5<a> on the rib to enter the needle eye. A leaf spring 6 on the arm 2 carries a guide block 7. For threading hand needles, they may be passed through a hole in the turned-over end of the spring which embraces a guide plate 9, Fig. 6, having spring arms 9, 10, 11 to hold the needle eye in register with holes 12, 12<a>. In a modification, the frame is formed of two fork members 17, 18 each carrying half the block 20, 21 with the rib 23 and projection 23<a>. A spring 24 carries the guide 25 which has a thread hole 27. The arms are separated by pressing on buttons 29, 31 on pins 28, 30 attached to the opposite arms.
Patent GB-191223285-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangements for Obtaining Sparkless Commutation in Rotary Converters Coupled to Alternating Current Boosters.
IPC: H02K47/10
Filed: 1912-10-11
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 23,285. Siemens-Schuckertwerke. Nov. 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Rotary converters.- The commutating windings of a rotary converter, which is coupled mechanically to a synchronous alternating- current booster, a r e excited by a current dependant u p o n the output of the booster as well as by the continuous current of the converter. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the commutating - poles of the converter u a r e excited by the ordinary continuous-current winding wand by another winding w<1> connected to auxiliary brushes placed midway between the main converter brushes or at any other position such that they take a current proportional to the alternating-current passing through the booster z. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 3, the auxiliary winding w<1> is excited from a commutator k which is connected either to the armature windings of the booster z or to a special winding on the booster. The booster has auxiliary poles, the winding s of which carries the whole or part of the converter current, and auxiliary brushes b, from which the auxiliary coils w<1> on the converter commutating-poles are excited; v is the winding of the booster main poles. The booster auxiliary poles oppose the armature flux so that the current in the coils w<1> is proportional to the difference between the load current in the booster and the continuous current of the converter. The auxiliary voltage may be applied directly to the main commutating-windings w instead of to separate coils w<1>. Alternatively, the coils w<1> may be excited from a separate machine coupled with the converter set and having the alternating converter current in its armature and the continuous current in its field coils. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the auxiliary coils w<1> on the commutating-poles of the converter are excited by a machine h which is excited by the main continuous current at g and is driven by a motor m, of which the field f<1> is constantly excited and the armature of which is connected in parallel with the field coils v of the booster z. The speed of the machine h being nearly proportional to the booster voltage, the excitation of the windings w<1> is approximately proportional to the booster load. The motor m may be a compensated commutator motor fed from the alternating-current side, or the machines h, m may be combined into a single machine having one armature with two commutators and fields of different pole numbers.
Patent GB-191224522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clips for Anchoring Electric Trolley Wires for Tramways and the like.
Inventor: WELSH ARCHIBALD
IPC: B60M1/24
Filed: 1912-10-26
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 24,522. Welsh, A. Oct. 26. [Cognate Application, 6296/13.] Couplings.-A device for connecting and supporting overhead conductors c comprises a lower trough-shaped member a provided with screwedstems b for drawing an upper member d down on to the conductor, and upturned channels for the ends of the conductors c, additional security being obtained by set-screws which grip the conductors in the upturned channels. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the device is made telescopic. One part d of the upper frame is forked at one end as at d<2>, and these two bars d<2> slide in eyes k and can be gripped in any desired position by screws 1. indentations m on the bars d<2> give the screws l a better hold.
Patent GB-191227544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Reproducing Machines.
Filed: 1912-11-29
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 27,544. Wilke & Co., E., and Bug, A. April 30, [Convention date]. [Addition to 10,852/12.] Tone-arms; sound-modifying appliances.-The construction shown in the parent Specification is modified by the insertion, between the sound-box and the trumpet opening, of a sound-conduit formed of two end portions a, c and an intervening portion b expanded to form two or more parallel passages either by partitions or as separate tubes of any desired shape, the whole being enclosed in the rubber &c. forming the horn and the soundbox cover. The conduit may also be formed of windings as in brass instruments.
Patent GB-191302498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves and Valve Actuating Mechanism.
Inventor: SHILSTON THOMAS PERCIVAL
IPC: F23Q3/00
Filed: 1913-01-30
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 2498. Shilston, T. P. Jan. 30. Lighting burners by electric devices; pilot jets.-A gas-igniting device used in combination with electrically-operated main and pilot supply valves comprises a gas chamber 26 of refractory material having a pin-hole outlet 31 allowing a fine stream of gas to issue past an igniting-filament 27 in circuit with the gas supply tubes 9 which lead from the pilot supply valve. The tubes 9 are insulated and are in circuit with the valve-operating electro-magnets.
Patent GB-191307216-A (GB)
Title: Device for Scattering Hand Bills and the like.
Inventor: HORST ADAM
IPC: G09F21/22
Filed: 1913-03-26
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 7216. Horst, A. March 26. Circulars, delivering.-A device for scattering handbills &c. consists of a drum d, carrying pockets e rotatably mounted in a frame c supported by cords b from a pulley on a flagstaff a or the like. An apron f, one end of which is attached to the drum d, is wound around the drum so as to close the pockets. The apron is gradually unwound by a weight g, thus causing the pockets to open and scatter their contents. The pockets are preferably arranged along their whole.length at once. Flags h may be carried on the drum.
Patent GB-191308738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulators for Electric Igniting Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHULZ JOHN
IPC: F02P5/06
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 8738. Schulz, J. Nov. 29,1912, [Convention date]. Centrifugal governors. -In automatic timing- devices for internal-combustion engines, of the type consisting of a coupling the two halves of which are connected by a resilient band acted on by centrifugal balls or masses, the balls 1, 2 are left loose and can move freely on the spiral band s instead of being radially or otherwise guided.
Patent GB-191314760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Electric Lamps for Artificially Producing Daylight Effects.
Inventor: BOARDMAN FREDERICK RICHARD
IPC: F21V9/02
Filed: 1913-06-26
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 14,760. Boardman, F. R., Boardman, R. V., and Boardman, F. June 26. Pendants.-An electric lamp casing b is pivoted adjustably in a fork d adapted to be raised and lowered by chains or cords f counterweighted about a yoke g. The screen c is tinted to give a daylight effect.
Patent GB-191318613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fuel Feeders for Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HALL JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F02M59/30
Filed: 1913-08-15
Granted: 1914-08-17
Abstract: 18,613. Hall, J. W. Aug. 15. Lever-actuated pumps; stroke, varying.-In a pump for delivering fuel to an internal-combustion engine, of the type described in Specification 7793/12, wherein the fuel delivered is proportional to the pressure in the cylinder, the operating- piston L and the plunger J are connected by a lever K the fulcrum K<1> of which can be adjusted about the shaft K<3> by means of an arm K<2>. The tension of the spring L' may be adjusted as described in Specification 3724/14, or the spring may be replaced by an air cylinder. One or more chambers J<5>, L<4> containing heavy oil or other fluid packing surround the displacers J, L, with or without an additional chamber L<9> communicating with the atmosphere through which any leakage may be drawn off. In multiple pumps, the chambers J<5>, L<4>, L<9> of the several parallel barrels may be interconnected. According to the Provisional Specification, the lever K may be dispensed with and the displacers L, J made integral.
Patent GB-191322148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Turbines.
Inventor: MENSFORTH HOLBERRY
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 1913-10-01
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 22,148. Mensforth, H. Oct. 1. Blades are provided with notched roots 3, Fig. 2, which rest in a groove 2 in the rotor 1, and are secured therein by screws or rivets 6 which engage the notches in the roots so that each rivet engages the roots of adjacent blades. Spacing-pieces 5 may be formed integral with the blades. The invention is applicable to rotors with two rows of blades. The subject-matter in Specifications 607/09 and 11,706/12 is disclaimed.
Patent GB-191324487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Machines.
IPC: B41F31/30
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-10-28
Abstract: 24,487. Goss Printing Press Co., Raabe, O. L., and Terrey, A. Oct. 28. Rotary machines; inking-apparatus. - Newspaper printing-machines having double-width cylinders on which the pairs of printing-plates are ' staggered ' are so arranged that the supply of ink to the forme cylinders is graduated, and free access is given to more than half the surface of the cylinders to permit of removal of the plates in two stages. In the machine shown, the plate cylinder A is inked by the rollers B', B<2>, B<3>, its direction of rotation as indicated by the arrow bringing the plates into contact with the rollers in the order named, so as to graduate the supply of ink. Ink is transferred from B<1> to B<2> by a rider b, and from B<2> to B<3> by a rider b<1>, the first roller B' being supplied from the duct H by rollers H<1>, H<2>, H<3>, &c. in usual manner. The inking-rollers and riders may be journaled in segments J, pivoted at J<1> and having gear teeth J<2> engaging pinions on a shaft J<4>, provided with a crank-handle J<5> by which it may be rotated to move the rollers away from the cylinder A. When so removed, the rollers may be lifted on to a carriage L running on transverse rails L<1>. The segments J may be balanced by a weight K on an arm K<1> connected by a rod K<2> to a crank K<3>. Thus, more than half the surface of the cylinder A, between the impression cylinder and the roller B<1>, is exposed for removal of the plates &c.
Patent GB-191327494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting or Hanging Sliding Doors and the like.
Inventor: RICHARDS FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 1913-11-29
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 27,494. Richards, F. G. Nov. 29. Rectilinear motion bearings.-A bearing for sliding doors &c. comprises a hanger secured to the door and running, with ball. bearings in endless races, on both sides of an inverted T- shaped support. The hanger is made in two parts c, c<1> each having an endless ball race c', in which balls f are retained by a cover-plate g. The race has a straight part from which the balls project to engage inclined surfaces a<1>, a<2> on the T-shaped support a, and a curved connecting - part in which the balls that are not under load circulate. The straight part of the race may have a facing of hard metal, secured by the same screws g<1> that hold the plate g.
Patent GB-191329140-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Producing Stage Illusions.
Inventor: MCCORMICK LANGDON
IPC: A63J5/02
Filed: 1913-12-17
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 29,140. McCormick, L. Dec. 17. Theatrical appliances. -Relates to apparatus for imitating a fire, and consists in employing rotary devices carrying streamers and tinsel in conjunction with electric lights and a current of air and smoke. The invention is shown applied to apparatus for imitating the burning of a tree, such as that described in Specification 23,321/13. A tree trunk a, having an opening b in its side, has within its interior a shaft d carrying a worm e, upon which particles of bright substance are placed, and to which short streamers f are attached. At the top of the trunk, a short horizontal spindle carries arms k to which ribbons, tinsel, &c. are attached. A motor h drives the shafts d, j, and lamps c illuminate the interior. When the shafts are rotated and air and smoke are blown through a pipe i, the interior of the trunk as seen through the opening b appears to be burning.
Patent GB-191329159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: ZEH ERNST
IPC: G03B13/26
Filed: 1913-12-17
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 29,159. Zeh, E. Dec. 17. Focusing - devices. - The focusing - screen frame is hinged to the camera and is also readily detachable therefrom. In the construction shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, the focusing - frame c is fitted with a hinged flap d carrying studs e, which are adapted to engage slots f in the camera or bellows frame a, so that the frame c can either be turned out of the way after focussing, or can be removed entirely when a thick film-pack slide or the like is to be employed. Spring-pressed pins engaging sockets may be used instead of the bayonetfastening. The frame c is secured in the focusing position by a split stud and socket or other fastening. The frames a, c are each made in one piece, and the ground focusing-plate k is fixed in brackets or holders i made in one with the frame c.
Patent GB-191419400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Letter and Paper Files and the like.
Inventor: BURTON CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B42F13/24
Filed: 1914-09-03
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 19,400. Burton, C. F. Sept. 3. Post files.-In an arch file of the kind having toggles controlled by a U-spring to maintain the file both in the open and closed positions, the U- spring or springs i are arranged to project upwardly from the baseplate a, and the major portion of the toggle device is disposed above the level of the baseplate. Further, one member d<2> of the toggle device is formed by cranking the foot part of the arch d and providing it with a crank-pin f. The part d<3> of the arch is constructed so as to be vertical in the closed position of the file. Two arch members d may be controlled by one set of toggles placed centrally between them.
Patent GB-191423182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: FULLER GEORGE
IPC: H01M4/70
Filed: 1914-11-27
Granted: 1915-08-26
Abstract: 23,182. Fuller, G., Fuller, L., and Fuller, G. J. A. Nov. 27. Electrodes; connexions, for lead accumulators. Mass electrodes to be grouped into a compact assemblage, such as is shown in Fig. 1, have their outer surfaces c formed by lead plates, with which top and bottom pieces d, e and cores or grids a, Fig. 4, are cast in one piece. Sectorshaped and wedge or semicylindrical electrodes, Fig. 1, have only one outer plate c; but triangular prisms to be used in pairs have two, as shown in Fig. 4. The assembled electrodes may be separated by strips of wood, grooved only on the side which faces the negatives, and mav be bound by rings h of insulated lead, celluloid, or ebonite. Connexions d' are shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191424653-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Bronzed Parts Adapted to Form Mouth-pieces on Cigarette Paper Strips.
Inventor: RESCH ERNST GUIDO
Filed: 1914-12-28
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 24,653. Resch, E. G. Dec. 28. Bronzing. - A process for tipping cigarettes during the passage of the cigarette-paper strip through the rope-machine consists in applying adhesive and bronze-dust as usual, then a protective coating of Japan or celluloid lacquer or the like, and finally glazing the tip. The lacquer causes the bronze-dust to adhere more firmly and also renders the tip moisture-proof. The glazing, preferably effected under heat, produces a smooth tip. The rope-machine is modified by providing lacquering and glazing rollers behind the usual bronzing-devices.