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Patent GB-191203099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescence Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BEUTTELL ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: H01K1/24
Filed: 1912-02-07
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 3099. Beuttell, A. W., and Smith, J. A. Manners-. Feb. 7. Filaments; filaments, supports for.-A doubleended lamp is provided with two or more lines of filament sections which are connected in series and arranged between intermediate and end supports adapted to tension the sections. In the form shown in Fig. 1, an upper group of three filament sections a, e, d is connected by three insulated springy supports C<1> mounted in a glass ball C, to corresponding lower sections b, f, c, each end of the bulb being provided with a leading-in support A, and a support A<2> forming a series connexion between two sections in the same group. The supports C<1> are adapted to bear against the bulb wall and may be tension supports of the type described in Specification 13,228/09 or 9615/10, or may be spiral springs spaced apart by an insulating-block fixed to the bulb, or may be attached directly to the bulb wall. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the intermediate supports consist of wires g movable in guide-loops h carried by a glass ball H<1> and fixed to or bearing against the bulb wall; the end supports A<2> are carried by two glass balls, one hooked to a spring F connected to the leading-in wire A, and the other hooked directly to the other leading-in wire. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement in which the upper sections are staggered with respect to the lower and the adjacent ends of the sections overlap; a glass stem I fixed at one end to the bulb terminates in a glass ball carrying supports and attached to a leading-in wire, the intermediate supports being fixed in a ball J. In a modification, there is no stem, and the intermediate supports are carried by two balls connected by a rod or spring. Fig. 8 shows a lamp provided with a wire stem L integral with a central spring L' one end of the stem being rigidly attached to the bulb and the other resiliently; two glass balls M carrying supports are fixed at the ends of the spring L<1> which surrounds the overlapping sections. Or the stem may be rigidly fixed at both ends and provided with springs between the central spring and each end; or the central spring may be omitted to form two stems end to end, the sections being overlapped or not; or there may be only a central spring L<1> and balls M, the end supports being as in Fig. 1. In other forms, the intermediate supports may be fixed radially in a central glass or other block supported by the bulb, or in a disk of glass or the like of slightly less diameter than the bulb supported from the bulb wall by one or more springs, the slackness of the filament due to expansion being taken up by a rotation of the disk about the longitudinal axis of the lamp. A lamp having both leading-in wires at one end is provided with an internal or external series wire for completing the circuit. The supports may be of rigid or flexible material.
Patent GB-191208528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mirror Sights for Fire-arms.
Inventor: SCHANZ FRIEDRICH ALBIN
IPC: F41G1/30
Filed: 1912-04-10
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 8528. Schanz, F. A. April 10. Sights. - Relates to sighting-devices of the kind in which the image of a bright mark 16 at the rear of the barrel in a mirror 20 at the front is alined with a real mark on that mirror, and consists in illuminating the bright mark by an electric incandescent lamp. The lamp is mounted in a casing 7, Fig. 4, which is vertically adjustable by means of a lever 9.
Patent GB-191208617-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with Operations in which Hydrogen is Employed under Pressure in Iron Tubes, or Vessels, at High Temperatures.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: F17C1/00
Filed: 1912-04-11
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 8617. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. April 11. Apparatus for using hydrogen under pressure and at a high temperature; catalytic apparatus. -To prevent deterioration of the iron tubes or vessels used in operation employing hydrogen under pressure and at a high temperature, the heated wall that withstands the pressure is maintained at a temperature not materially exceeding 450‹ C. and above 100‹ C. The tube &c. may be supported in addition as is described in Specification 1490/12. The invention is of particular importance in the catalytic synthesis of ammonia, for example, using a ferruginous catalyst, as it is only necessary to cool the walls to a sufficient extent and the reaction will be maintained by the heat produced in the process. Any kind of iron may be used, and also the steels in which iron is alloyed with nickel, chromium, manganese, silicon, tungsten, molybdenum, &c.
Patent GB-191208975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Erection of Steel Towers and like Buildings.
Inventor: GINDERS ERNEST MARSH
IPC: E04H12/34
Filed: 1912-04-16
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 8975. Ginders, E. M. April 16. Erecting posts. - Hollow masts for erecting steel towers &c. are rotatably mounted in upper and lower bearings c, b, and are provided with derrick arms d for hoisting material, and arms e carrying pulley tackle for raising and lowering counterbalanced working platforms g, the counterweights o working within the masts. The derrick arms are supported from the tops of the masts, and are pivoted horizontally to blocks, which are pivoted vertically to brackets on the masts. The arms e are supported from the tops of the masts and are arranged in pairs braced together and mounted on cross-shafts. The platforms consist of pairs of upper and lower members g<1> embracing the masts, and members g<2> radiating from the members g<1> and supporting strutted beams l provided with shackles for securing the hoisting ropes p and the ropes connected to the counterweights. The derrick arms may be provided with additional pulleys for raising and lowering staging for doing external work.
Patent GB-191215337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Appliances for Consuming Smoke and Economising Fuel in Steam Boiler Furnances.
Inventor: BRUNTON JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 15,337. Brunton, J. R. July 1. Smoke, consuming ; baffles.-A steam-boiler furnace having the usual bottom flue p and side flues e is provided with means for returning some of the combustion products and air from the side flues to the combustion zone and with a baffle in the internal flue. Pipes b, b<1> fitted with steam induction jets extract some of the smoke &c. and air from the side flues and deliver them to a chamber in the bridge having outlets h directed towards a baffle ring i formed with an annular recess j. Similar pipes y withdraw some of the smoke &c. from the rear ends of the side flues and deliver them into the rear end of the bottom flue. The rear ends of the side flues communicate in the usual way with the chimney, and a pipe n leads direct to the chimney from below horizontal plates @ which divide the rear end of the internal flue into two chambers.
Patent GB-191215975-A (GB)
Title: Process and Device for Increasing the Life, Uniformity and Economy of Electric Discharge Tubes having an Incandescent Cathode.
Inventor: LIEBEN ROBERT VON
IPC: H01J61/18
Filed: 1912-07-08
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 15,975. Lieben, R. von, Reisz, E., and Strauss, S. July 7, 1911, [Convention date]. Low-pressure metallic - vapour apparatus. - A vacuum tube having an incandescent cathode contains a gas and also an electropositive substance, such as mercury or other metal or an amalgam, independent of the electrodes, and maintained at a predetermined temperature so as to produce a vapour which reduces the electric discharge pressure and takes part in the conduction. Such a tube works uniformly and has a long life. The metal may be placed in the main tube, or in a bulb k situated so as to be maintained at atmospheric temperature, or to be heated by r.diation from the tube or by other means. If mercury is used, it is retained in the bulb by means of a capillary tube C passing into the bulb. Alternatively, a metal or amalgam may form a coating on the tube, the vapour pressure then diminishing with the thickness of the coating in consequence of molecular attraction of the tube wall. The cathode K may consist of a metal band, optionally coated with oxides, and wound on a support, and is heated by a shunt current through an adjustable resistance. The invention is applicable to relays for undulating currents.
Patent GB-191220641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Turning Shoes.
Inventor: CHAPELLE EUCLID ISRAEL LA
IPC: A43D85/00
Filed: 1912-09-10
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 20,641. La Chapelle, E. I. Sept. 10. Turn-shoes, machines for.-A shoe is turned by the co-operation of clamping-members 6, 8, provided with gripping- surfaces 7, 9 for the heel, with a roller 5, which is pivotally supported at the upper end of a rod 4, and is adapted to break the sole. The member 6 consists of a spring- pressed sleeve surrounding the upper end of the rod 4, and is normally secured to the rod by a locking-bolt 21, while the member 8 is slidably secured to the member 6 by being formed with curved slots 10 mounted on bearing-screws 11. The member 8 is connected by adjustable rods 16 to a treadle, which is adapted to be lowered in two steps. In the first part of its movement, the member 8 swings on the member 6 and clamps the heel of the shoe, and the sole is partly broken over the roller 5. The heel and toe parts of the shoe are then turned by hand, after which the treadle is further depressed, causing members projecting from the member 8, and acting through the connexions shown, to release the locking-pin 21; the members 6, 8 thereupon move downwards together on the rod 4, with the result that the roller 5 runs up inside the toe and completes the turning of the forepart of the shoe.
Patent GB-191220759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Decomposing Pyrites and other Metallic Sulphides.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
IPC: C01B17/16
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 20,759. Hall, W. A. Sept. 11. Chemical manufactures, furnaces for. - Sulphur and sulphuretted hydrogen are produced by decomposing pyrites and other metallic sulphides in a furnace by the action of steam and reducing-flames from burners. The furnace consists of a vertical chamber with superposed floors a and a vertical rabble-shaft with stirring- arms a'. Steam or water vapour is supplied above each floor from a pipe A through nozzles C', and air and gas are supplied from pipes A<2>, A' respectively through nozzles F', each provided with a wire-gauze screen G. Pyrites is fed in at I and finally discharged at b. The supply of steam, gas, and air is adapted to be controlled.
Patent GB-191226479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and the like.
Inventor: HELM EMIL
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-11-18
Abstract: 26,479. Helm, E. Nov. 18. Boots and shoes; ankle and foot-arch supports.-The heel part b of the insole of a boot is raised at one side and is carried in an inclined curve from the point where the heel begins down to the centre line below the heel. The insole is supported by a triangular insertion c having a concave bearing-surface.
Patent GB-191226965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prismatic Glass for Windows and the like.
Inventor: LEVY ARTHUR SYLVAIN
IPC: F21V5/02
Filed: 1912-11-23
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 26,965. Levy, A. S. Nov. 23. Transparent plates.-Prismatic glass, for ensuring the proper diffusion of light independently of the angle of incidence, is formed with ridges b, c with rounded tops. the centres of the rounded portions of alternate ridges b being displaced forward in the direction of the light. The heights of the ridges may vary slightly, for example the height of the ridges c may increase or decrease towards the centre of the plate; and the receiving face of the plate may be formed with undulations at right-angles to the ridges b, c. Prismatic glass having prisms, or ridges with pointed tips, varying in height are also described. Specification 139/80 is referred to.
Patent GB-191227125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PARNACOTT ALFRED EDMUND
IPC: B62D3/04
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-11-25
Abstract: 27,125. Parnacott, A. E. Nov. 25. Steering-gear; non-reactive steering-mechani s m f o r separately pivoted wheels; adjusting centrally - pivoted axles for steering.- Screw-and-nut steering- g e a r is universally jointed to the upper end of the steering-column and to the mechanism that it operates. In the construction shown, the screwed spindle a is carried at the upper end of the column a<1> close to the steering hand-wheel b by a universal ball or other bearing. The sleeve carrying the n nt d is connected by a ball joint f to a centrallypivoted axle, or to an axle formed by a centrally-pivoted spring or springs, or to an arm operating steering-axles pivoted to the ends of the main axle. In a modification, the screw is in the form of a twisted plate engaging a nut mounted in trunnions in a member pivoted between upper and lower transverse springs forming the axle, and centrally pivoted to the main frame.
Patent GB-191228343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Deriving Energy from Sea Waves.
Inventor: HAMILTON EZRA M
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1912-12-09
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 28,343. Hamilton, E. M. Dec. 9. Wave energy, utilizing.-Rack gearing operated by a wave-actuated float is carried upon a main pontoon which adjusts itself according to the tide, but is enclosed in a framework and not influenced by the waves. The main float 4, Fig. 1, moves in guides upon a fixed framework 1 and carries above it a column 6 upon which a rack bar 12 is guided and a ratchet-driven shaft is supported. The rack is operated by a lever 8 pivoted to the column and having a float 9 at its outer end.
Patent GB-191300164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanism for Printing on Tape or the like.
Inventor: RAUSH OSCAR JOHN
Filed: 1913-01-02
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 164. Raush, O. J. Jan. 2. Rotary machines; inking - apparatus. - A machine for printing on tape or the like is fitted with a detachable ink container and inkfeeding rolls, so that a change in the colour of the print can be readily secured. As shown, the tape passes from a spool H over a fixed bar to a laterally adjustable guide K and thence between rubber-covered printing and impression rollers G', G<2>, which are detachably secured to spindles F, F<2> mounted in a frame A. The printing-roller is inked by a roller G<3>, which receives its ink from geared rollers D, D<1>, D<2> mounted in a container C fitted on a table B in an adjustable and readily detachable manner. The container is adjustable by a screw C<3> and is secured in position by a screw C', which engages a threaded orifice in an extension C<2> of the base of the container. When desired a container C with fresh ink and a separate set of rollers D, D', D<2> can be substituted for the one in use. The rollers G<2>, G<3> are mounted in bridge-pieces A', A<8> guided by pins and slots in the frame A and adjustable by means of screws A<8>, A' fitted with lock-nuts. The screws A<6>, A<9> actuate yokes integral with the bridgepieces, and they adjust the rollers to such positions that the printing-surface of the roller G' contacts with rollers G<3>, and so that the printing-pressure between the rollers G', G<2> is sufficient for a good impression. The shaft F<1> is driven from a driving-shaft by a cord G<Î> and pulley G, which drives by a crossed belt J<2> a roller J in contact with a receiving spool H<2> mounted in a pivoted cradle H<3>. Before passing to the spool H<2>, the tape is turned through an angle of 180 degrees so as to bring the printed side uppermost on the spool H<2>, and after being thus reversed, the tape passes over a roller K<2>, a guide K<3>, and a reciprocating guide K<4>. The rollers G<2>, G<3> may be mounted in spring-controlled supports and be separated from the roller G<1> by any convenient means when required.
Patent GB-191300982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT
IPC: F16K3/24
Filed: 1913-01-13
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 982. Wilson, R. Jan. 13. Piston valves.-A piston valve comprises a piston fitted at each end with an outwardlydirected cup-leather packing 4 separated by a non-corrosive distance-piece 5. The valve operates within a liner 2 having lateral ports opening into an annular passage 8 leading to the outlet 9. the ports having the same total area as the outlet. The inlet 10. which is smaller than the outlet, is tapered, as shown. and directs the fluid into the lower flared end of a passage 3 in the valve, whereby the incoming fluid is cushioned upon itself. The passage 3 extends to and communicates with the upper side of the piston to balance the valve.
Patent GB-191301925-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Aeration and Gasification of Liquids.
Inventor: IRWIN THOMAS KEMPLAY
IPC: B04B11/06
Filed: 1913-01-23
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 1925. Irwin, T. K. Jan. 23. Aerating processes.-For aerating and gasifying liquids, as for instance in the treatment of waste liquids or sewage effluent, a hydroextractor is employed having an annulus or wall of filtering- material for the liquid to pass through. The perforated drum a on the spindle b is surrounded with an annulus consisting of layers of perforated plates or gauze, sand, or other loose material which may contain chemicals as required. An annulus of cement, porcelain, terra-cotta, or the like may be built up in segments, and if desired such porous medium d may be combined with a layer of sand or the like c. Discharge valves may co-operate with ports in the bottom of the drum, or a sliding ring may be passed round the outside of the drum, adapted to uncover ports when moved. The porous medium may be cleaned chemically or by scrapers. The apparatus may be made continuous by the provision of a movable arm h carrying a shaped tubular device i for removing the deposit or part of the loose medium, and a feed-pipe j for supplying fresh material. Gases other than air may be introduced into the drum, under pressure if required.
Patent GB-191305059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Fluid Pressure.
IPC: F16K17/164
Filed: 1913-02-27
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 5059. Fallot Incandescent Light Co., and Lowe, W. H. Feb. 27. Safety - valves. - A safety - valve, particularly adapted for use with gas generators of the type described in Specification 5067 / 08, [Class 2, Acids and salts, Organic &c.], comprises a needle valve actuated by a spring-loaded diaphragm. In the form shown, the valve f is normally held to its seat by an adjustable spring d and is guided by a cage g. The actuating diaphragm c is constantly open to pressure through a port b, and is adapted to open the valve with a very small excess pressure. The excess pressure its discharged through a pipe j passing through the apparatus. In a modification, the discharge passage is formed in the valve casing. A piston may be substituted for the diaphragm and a dead weight for the spring.
Patent GB-191305718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Packeting Machines for Filling, or Delivering, Granular or other Materials into Bags, or the like.
IPC: B65B43/54
Filed: 1913-03-07
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 5718. Deacon, A. C. March 7. Time checks.-Relates to a clock for timing billiards &c., of the kind provided with a third or billiard hand which is set at zero at the commencement of a game, and at the expiration of the time allowed, is automatically returned to zero and a bell is sounded. The invention consists primarily in connecting the billiard hand to the minute hand by a clutch operated by the movement of a bell hammer. The apparatus is set at the beginning of a game by pulling back a spring-pressed hammer 1 by means of a cord 9, the hammer being retained by the engagement of a pin 25 thereon with a two-armed lever 23, 24. The movement of the hammer carries with it a cam 3 which allows a spring-pressed clutch lever 10 to turn and thereby connect a sliding clutch carrying the third hand 6 with the sleeve driving the minute hand. At the expiration of the time allowed a pin 22 projecting from a wheel 21 which gears with the sliding clutch, raises the two - armed lever 23, 24 thus releasing the hammer and sounding the bell. The movement of the hammer and with it the cam 3 moves the clutch lever 10 and disengages from the driving mechanism the sliding clutch carrying the hand 6. A spring-pressed lever 27 which has previously been held in the raised position by an arm 28 of the cam 3 is now allowed to rest on a heart-shaped cam 26 which is thereby caused to rotate and return the pointer 6 to zero. The hammer and bell may be replaced by an electric bell, the circuit of which is closed when the hand 6 returns to zero. In a modified construction the ' setting ' movement of the cam 3 pushes a pair of loosely connected pinions carried by a spring-pressed lever into engagement with pinions connected with the minute hand and the hand 6 respectively.
Patent GB-191306264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: DULIER EDWARD
IPC: B64C21/02
Filed: 1913-03-13
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 6264. Dulier, E. March 20, 1912, [Con vention date]. Spring hinges.-In an aeroplane, a series of pivoted louvers g, increasing in size from back to front, are arranged in front of the main and tail planes and are normally held open by springs and closed in succession from back to front by cords controlled by the aviator. The hinges connecting the louvers g to the frames f are provided with springs tending to raise the louvers to allow the air to pass through them as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191309344-A (GB)
Title: Side Mud Splash Guard for Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ADAMS ALFRED CHARLES
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1913-04-21
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 9344. Adams, A. C. April 21. Lateral-splash guards for motor-cars and other vehicles, suspended by a pair of links B, C from a plate 1 mounted by ball bearings upon the cap or axle-box of the wheel, are provided on the inside with a curved rib F with rollers, wheels, or balls G to bear against the wheel in the event of side pressure. The rear end 3 of the guard is set inwards towards the wheel or mounted upon a spring hinge. According tn the Provisional Specification, there is a slotted plate to facilitate the detachment of the links, and the tail end of the guard has rubber buffers.
Patent GB-191311730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wire Rope-ways.
Inventor: CONRAD WALTER
IPC: B61B12/06
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 11,730. Conrad, W. June 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Rope grips. - In safetv retaining-mechanism for ropeways in which a clamp on the carriage is adapted to grip an auxiliary cable f, the clamp comprises a fixed jaw 15 and a sliding jaw 16 operated by a spring-controlled wedge 19 normally retained by a catch 21. The catch can be released by a hand-rope 23, or from a governor 24 driven from the travelling wheel, or through a spring 32 on rupture of the haulage cable d.
Patent GB-191312872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Annealing of Wire.
Inventor: WOODS MAX
IPC: C21D9/56
Filed: 1913-06-04
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 12,872. Woods, M. June 4. Annealing.-Annealed wire as it issues from the muffle annealing-furnace is cooled out of contact with the atmosphere to such a temperature that it does not oxidize, in a conduit 2 surrounded by a jacket 1 through which a regulated supply of liquid is passed. Air is excluded from the outer end of the conduit 2 by means such as a sand seal &c. Two conduits 2 may be enclosed in the chamber 1 side by side.