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Patent GB-191226026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction and Arrangement of Motor Cars.
Inventor: GRICE ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: B60K5/00
Filed: 1912-11-13
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 26,026. Grice, A. G. Nov. 13. Motor-cars.-Relates to vehicles of the type in which the engine, which is placed towards the rear, but in front of the rear axle 4, with the starting-handle 3 behind, drives, through variable-speed friction gearing, a transverse shaft 7 placed in front of the engine, this shaft driving the rear wheels 11 through one or two chains. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the transverse shaft 7 is mounted at both ends in eccentrically adjustable bearings, and drives through differential gear 8. In another construction, shown in Fig. 4, the motor is arranged similarly, but the friction gear is replaced by an ordinary gear-box 15, and the drive to the axle is through a longitudinal shaft 17.
Patent GB-191301327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mooring Devices for Submarine Mines.
Inventor: ELIA GIOVANNI EMANUELE
IPC: B63G7/04
Filed: 1913-01-16
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 1327. Elia, G. E. Jan. 16, 1912, [Convention date]. Mines, marine; recovering mines.-Consists in a mooring-device for mines so constructed that the mines can be disconnected from the anchor cable and raised separately from the anchor. The two parts a, c, Fig. 1, of a rod are connected respectively to the mooring-cable v, Fig. 8, of the mine and the anchor cable s, and are connected together by a scarf joint d. A sleeve e holds the scarf joint closed, and is connected by a break joint f to the part c of the rod and by a sliding india-rubber joint g to the part a. A casing i screwed to the sleeve c has perforations k corresponding to a perforation m in the part a, and a sal-ammoniac plug is fixed in the perforations. A bell-shaped member n is loosely mounted upon the part c and abuts against the casing i. Slots o in the member n receive the lifting-cable v, which is drawn by two boats in the usual manner, pivoted members p preventing escape of the cable from the slots. The pull upon the cable v lifts the member n, casing i, and sleeve e relatively to the rod a, c, thereby breaking the joint f and releasing the two parts of the scarf joint d. The mine r with the parts a, e, i then rises separately to the surface, as shown in Fig. 8, and the parts c, n remain attached to the cables s, v.
Patent GB-191308694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1913-04-12
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 8694. Jackson, W. J. Mellersh-, [Acolian Co.]. April 12. Combined with gramophones or kinematographs; tuneshects. - Means for obtaining synchronism in operation between two instuments such as automatic musical instruments, phonographs, kinematographs, &c. comprise two indicators to show the rate of movement of the machines and means for regulating the speed of one of them. In the example shown, the phonograph 9 is driven at a constant speed by the spring motor 11 and the tune-sheet 4 is driven by a motor 16 having a regulating-lever 7. A disk 14 is geared with the phonograph and carries marks 15 at regular intervals on its periphery. The sheet 4 has similar marks x and the lever 7 is adjusted until the marks 15, x move past the pointers 17, 18 at the same times.
Patent GB-191309760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plate Holders for Cameras.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G03B17/04
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 9760. Thompson, W. J. May 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Magazine hand cameras with hand platechanging.-Relates to plate-holders for cameras of the kind in which the plates are changed by the hand inserted into the interior of the camera. A support 8, 10 is adjustably secured to the bottom of the box by screws engaging slots 9, and to it is fixed a plate-holding magnet 12. Secured to the magnet 12 is a plate or rest 13, which is provided with a supporting-flange at the bottom, and with side flanges 30 and stepped edges 14 to assist the operator in positioning the plates.
Patent GB-191312096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Supplying Air to Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: MCKEE JAMES TENNANT
IPC: F23L9/00
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 12,096. McKee, J. T., Powers, T. E., and Tait, J. S. May 23. Air, supplying; fire-bridges. - In a boiler furnace of the kind in which air-heating conduits are arranged in the furnace walls and fire-bridge and are adapted to deliver air in opposing currents from opposite ends of the grate, air is admitted to the front ends of conduits F, H in the furnace walls, from which conduits it passes into transverse passages 11, 13 respectively arranged in the bridge wall. These passages communicate with passages 10, 12 communicating with conduits G, I in the furnace walls, . leading to downwardly - directed nozzles 18, 23 situated at the front of the furnace. A conduit J in the furnace wall communicates with a forwardly-directed air-delivery nozzle 25 in the fire-bridge. Specification 25,218/02 is referred to.
Patent GB-191312398-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener for Driving Belts.
Inventor: HUBBARD WILLIAM
IPC: F16G3/06
Filed: 1913-06-06
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 12,398. Hubbard, W., and Yates, J. June 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Belt fastenings.-A belt fastener consists of a slotted dished metal plate a, the slot being provided with teeth d at the ends as well as teeth c at the sides. The slot is of such a size that one end of the belt has to be curved laterally, passed through and secured, before the other end can be inserted.
Patent GB-191316148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to So-called Animated Targets and Similar Apparatus.
Inventor: QUAIN JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F41J9/14
Filed: 1913-07-12
Granted: 1914-10-12
Abstract: 16,148. Quain, J. R. July 12. [Cognate Application, 24,431/13.] Targets.-Relates to moving-picture and like targets, and consists in means for arresting the picture - projecting machine for a definite period of time when the target is struck, and also for recording the hits by a counter and switching on a light behind the perforated screen. The driving shaft b<3> of the picture-projecting machine is operated by a motor, snart b<@5>, and electro-magnetic clutch b, which is normally kept in action by an electric current through a circuit closed by a lever armature a bearing against contacts b<1>. When the target, or the metal plate f behind the picture screen m, is struck by a bullet, the vibration separates two carbon or other contacts h, j carried by an adjustable carrier g and weighted pendulum lever i, the circuit through, the electro-magnets d is broken, the armature a is pulled off the contacts b<1> by a spring c and completes circuits through contacts k, n and a registering counter l and a lamp behind the screen m. A dash-pot e provided with a flap valve e<2> and time passage e<3> regulates the return movement of the armature a. The lever a may also close a circuit through an electro-magnetic brake to stop the image projecting mechanism. In a modification shown in Fig. 2, the contacts h, i are normally apart, the circuit through the clutch and armature is closed by a spring, and broken when a circuit is completed through the contacts h, j and the electro-magnets. The picture-projection apparatus described in Specification 6662/13 is preferably used.
Patent GB-191322580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Variable-speed Gearing.
Inventor: PEDERSEN MIKAEL
IPC: B62M11/14
Filed: 1912-11-21
Granted: 1913-11-21
Abstract: 22,580. Pedersen, M. Nov. 21, 1912. Variable-speed epicyclic gearing suitable for motor and other cycles comprises planet gears 26, 35, 33 adapted to turn together on ball bearings in a hub shell 23. At one end of this compound planet member is a male cone 32, supported by balls running in a female race 30 carried by the shell 23. At the other end, there is an internal female race adapted to contain balls which run round a male race 25. The race 25 is supported on a part 24 also carried by the shell 23. The gear 26 is driven by an internally-toothed ring 1, which is connected through a safety slipping clutch 3 to a driving-sprocket 2. The gear 36 is adapted to slide over a fixed spindle 60 to vary the speed. The gear 36 is always in mesh with the gear 35, which is wide. A central gear 40 meshing with the gear 33 is connected by a ratchet clutch 34 to a sleeve 39, which is secured to the drum 42. In the configuration shown, the gear 36 is connected to the shell 23 by clutch teeth 37. The gearing turns solid for the high speed. When the gear 36 is moved to the right to disengage the teeth 37, a ' free engine ' is obtained if the drum 42 is free to turn. If the drum 42 is held by the brake, the clutch 34 operates to hold the gear 40 stationary, and the low speed results. The intermediate speed is effected by sliding gear 36 to the right until clutch teeth 38 upon it engage teeth on the sleeve 39, and subsequently braking the drum 42. The gear 36 is operated by a rod which slides in the axle 60 and is engaged at its outer end by a pivoted lever 46. The lever 46 and a brake-actuating lever are operated in unison by a doubly-acting cam 45. By appropriate alterations, two speeds only, or four speeds, may be obtained.
Patent GB-191324625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Washing Compounds.
IPC: C11D9/42
Filed: 1913-10-30
Granted: 1914-11-30
Abstract: 24,625. Freestone, J. T., and Walker, W. & F. Oct. 30. Soap tablets; cleansing - compositions. - A tablet for use in washing clothes &c. consists of soap, washing-alkali, such as sodium carbonate, an alkali perborate, and ammonium carbonate or other compound generating ammonia, all pressed together to form cylindrical, globular, or cubical tablets, which are rendered air-tight by dipping into molten paraffin or other wax.
Patent GB-191328456-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Shoes for Horses and Mules.
Inventor: HOLT THOMAS
IPC: A01L7/04
Filed: 1913-12-10
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 28,456. Holt, T. Dec. 10. Renewable calks; s h o e i n g - a ppliances.-A cog a for horse and mule shoes is formed of sheet steel bent to a U, V, rectangular, circular, or other hollow shape (a U-shape being shown in Fig. 4), and is provided with an internal groove b<1> which forms an external shoulder b for preventing the cog from being driven through the shoe into the hoof; the wearing-portion c of the cog is tapered. The cog may be extracted by means of a tool D by engaging the arms d<1>, d<2> in the groove b<1>.
Patent GB-191329621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Printing Blocks.
Inventor: KRISTENSEN SIGVALD ALFRED CHRI
IPC: B41C3/00
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 29,621. Kristensen, S. A. C. June 30, [Convention date]. Printing-surfaces. - Printing-blocks of light weight are made by pressing into a suitable matrix (1) a composition consisting of a metal powder, such as aluminium, and an adhesive such as water glass, or (2) an unsized paper coated with the composition, the block being completed in each case by the application of a filling or backing medium such as plaster of paris alone or mixed with celluloid. An oiled celluloid, metal, or paper matrix is employed, or a rubber or wax matrix may be used. When the metal composition alone is employed, it is pressed into the matrix by a soft brush and when this is dry, thin linen or tissue paper coated with the metal composition is applied and also pressed; when this is dry, the filling medium is applied. The completed block may be detached from a rubber or wax matrix by melting this. The completed block is mounted on wood. For autotypes, no filling-medium is required, and the printing-surface, when pressed into its matrix, is coated with an adhesive so that it can be applied direct to a plane or curved support.
Patent GB-191400938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compression and Priming Taps or Valves for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1914-01-13
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 938. Langdon, E., and Ross, Courtney, & Co. Jan. 13. Lift valves.-A compression and priming tap or valve of the screw-down type for internal - combustion engines comprises a freelycaged ball b. a screwed operating-spindle a, and a casing d formed at its upper end with a cup d<1>. The fluid passage from the cup to the passage e consists of a spiral groove f in the threaded face of the spindle a.
Patent GB-191401701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Meters.
IPC: G01F1/46
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 1701. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 21. Pitot-tube apparatus. -Comprises improvements i n Pitot nozzle plugs for compensating for the effects o f temperaturechanges, for supporting the plug at its inner end, for limiting the pressure-difference due to exceptionally high velocities, and for cleaning the plug. The plug 11, Fig. 1, is inserted into the main 10 and is provided with four openings, of which 13, 14 form one pair, which are connected to a manometer or the like. The tube 25 is provided with openings 27 facing the fluid stream, and is supported at its inner end by a plug 26 screwed into the main 10. The lower pressure tube 28 carries a block 35 sliding in the tube 25, the block 35 carrying a hollow pin 38. In the event of unequal expansion of the outer and inner tubes due to unequal temperatures, the pin 38 moves in the slot 38<a>. Between the outer and inner tubes is mounted an intermediate tube 29 which is spaced from the outer tube by studs 31. When the velocity of fluid in the pipe is very high, the pressure-difference produced is decreased by connecting the lowpressure passage to three orifices, Fig. 4, one of which is facing the fluid stream. The pressure transmitted will thus be somewhat increased. When it is desired to clean the plug, the valves on the pipes 17, 18 leading to the manometer are closed, and the valves on the other two pipes leading from the plug are opened. Fluid is thus blown through the plug into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-191405812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cauldrons of Machines for Spraying Tar on to Road Surfaces.
Inventor: RHODES EDGAR
IPC: E01C19/08
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 5812. Rhodes, E., and Glossop, W. March 7. Cauldrons.-Relates to cauldrons for use with tar-spraying machines and of the type in which the tar-container is provided with a lining forming a compartment into which the tar passes when it is first melted and where it is further heated before being delivered to the sprayer. According to the invention, the lining covers only the lower portion of the container, and upstanding perforated pipes, extending along the side walls of the container, conduct the tar from the container to the compartment. Fig. 1 shows the usual troughshaped tar receptacle 1 within the combustion chamber 3 of the furnace 4. The false bottom 6 extending over the lower portion of the tarreceptacle forms a compartment 7 from which perforated pipes 9 extend along the side walls of the tar-receptacle. The tar in the vicinity of these side walls and pipes 9 is quickly heated and flows into the compartment 7 ready to be drawn off by way of the perforated suction pipe 8. The false bottom 6 may be perforated.
Patent GB-191406538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Stiffening Ladies' Dresses and like purposes.
Inventor: WEEKS EDWARD CHESTER
IPC: A41D27/06
Filed: 1914-03-14
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 6538. Weeks, E. C. March 14. Stiffeners.-A stiffening-band is made of quills of birds bound with thread in combination with artificial silk or like cellulose material. In one form, parallel bundles of quill fibre a are separately bound with thread b and braided together in slightly spaced relationship by silk fibres d. Pieces c of suitable material are provided at each edge.
Patent GB-191407093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: RAMSBOTHAM STANLEY
IPC: B60C7/24
Filed: 1914-03-20
Granted: 1915-03-18
Abstract: 7093. Ramsbotham, S. March 20. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-The rim c of the wheel is circumferentially divided, and the inclination of the spokes, which are rigidly secured to the rim parts and the hub, can be adjusted so as to expand or contract the rim to grip or release the tyre. The rim parts may be transversely split or have staggered transverse slots extending nearly from side to side. The wheel may be made so that the strain therein is normal when the rim is expanded to secure the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 1, in which the tyre has a metal base ring b, the adjustment is made by a nut f having opposite threads engaging bolts e, which bear against lugs d on the rim parts. In a modification, lugs on the rim parts are forced apart by circumferentially adjusting conical bolts arranged between them. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the adjustment is made by expanding a segmental wedge-ring p by means of radial bolts in brackets on the rim (not shown), and by transverse bolts s<2>, which have conical ends acting on the wedge-ring and also act directly on the spokes. The spokes may also be adjusted by fixing them to a two-part hub, the parts of which can be relatively adjusted.
Patent GB-191422311-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Measuring and Recording the Vibration of the Springs of Automobiles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: THOMAS HUGH KERR
IPC: G01N3/00
Filed: 1914-11-10
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 22,311. Thomas, H. K. Nnv. 10. Vibrations, recording: roller-and-sheet recording - apparatus. - The vibrations of vehicles displace an horizontal pendulum A mounted on an arm D by means of a straight - line motion linkage, the movement of the weight being communicated through arms D. G to a pencil G<8> which records upon paper passing over a drum H to a take-up drum H<2> driven by clock-work or from the axle of the vehicle. The weight is held up by a helical spring on the shaft B and is adjusted by a worm F<1> provided with a knurled head F<3>. The pencil is mounted upon a similar straightline motion linkage.
Patent GB-191500017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amino-aliphatic Acids containing an Arsenoaryl Group.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: C07F9/74
Filed: 1915-01-01
Abstract: 17. Thompson, W. P., [Soc. Anon. les Establissements Poulenc FrÞres]. Jan 1. Samples furnished. Arsenophenylglycine derivatives.-Stable derivatives of arsenophenyglycine or of its homologues substituted in the benzene residue or in the methylene group, are obtained by treating these bodies or salts thereof with formaldehyde. According to an example, freshly-prepared arsenophenylglycine dissolved in sodium carbonate is treated with formaldehyde. The parent bodies may be prepared by treating the anylglycine esters with arsenic trichloride, and successively oxidizing, saponifying, and reducing the products. Specification 17,619/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-191501489-A (GB)
Title: Method of Treating Tar or Tar Oils or Derivatives of Tar for the purpose of Converting Hydrocarbons having a High Boiling Point into Hydrocarbons of Low Specific Gravity and with a Low Boiling Point.
Inventor: MELAMID MEILICH AIZIKOWITSCH
Filed: 1915-01-29
Abstract: 1489. Melamid, M. A., and Grotzinger, L. Aug. 18, 1913, [Convention date]. Hydrocarbon oils, cracking.-Tars, tar oils, and tar derivatives are treated for the production of light hydrocarbons, suitable for use as motor fuel, by distilling with phosphoric acid in the presence of inert gases or vapours under continuous stirring. As inert gases or vapours, nitrogen, carbonic acid, oxygen, steam, hydrogen, or air may be used.
Patent GB-191502960-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Propeller for Boats, Aeroplanes, and the like.
Inventor: AUSTIN ARTHUR
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1915-02-24
Abstract: 2960. Austin, A. Feb. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Screw and like for boats, aeroplanes. &c. a.re each formed of two flat or sligh tly curved blades b fixed diagonally to a boss a and provided with wire guards d, as shown. The blades may be of semicircular, semi-oval, or of segmental form. For use as a stern or paddle wheel, two propellers of opposite hand are fitted on a transverse shaft.
Patent GB-191505773-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Clamping or Chucking Metal and like Stock.
Inventor: OUBRIDGE WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: B23B31/00
Filed: 1915-04-17
Granted: 1915-09-02
Abstract: 5773. Oubridge, W. A. April 17. Work-holders; turning.- In clamping or chucking metal or like stock, such as pistonring castings, on lathes or other machines, the stock is formed with a rearwardly coned portion having a polygonal base which is passed through a polygonal aperture in a clamping- plate attached to the face-plate and having a coned rear surface. The flange b on the pistonring casting has conical surfaces c with square sides d at the base and is passed through a similarly-shaped aperture g in the clamping- plate e and given a part rotation to engage the coned rear surfaces f on the plate. The plate may be carried by screws h in elongated slots k in the face-plate j, and before rigidly securing the work, the plate or work is tapped with a mallet for centring purposes. The conical surfaces of the plate may be serrated so as to grip the work tightly should the nuts i not be tightened up sufficiently. The flange and the aperture may have any other polygonal outline.
Patent GB-191506288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Harvesting Potatoes and like Root Crops.
Inventor: DANIELS HENRY JOHN
IPC: A01D17/10
Filed: 1915-04-27
Abstract: 6288. Daniels, H. J. April 27. Potato - diggers; crops, root, digging.-Relates to machines for harvesting potatoes &c., of the kind described in Specification 20,266/11. According to this invention, the general arrangement of the parts of the machine is modified, and the following detail improvements are introduced :-(1) The side plates or coulters are dispensed with, and instead of a number of rollers at each side of the share, a single one 28 is provided, a protecting- wing 26 being attached to the share. (2) The position of the flexible connexion 29 between the main frame and the front of the cradle is altered by attaching it to the lower portion of the cradle. (3) The transverse bars 34, Fig. 3, of the endless conveyer have holes 35, larger than the sprocket teeth, to prevent clogging with earth. (4) A heavy weed rake 30 is pivoted to the front of the main frame. The whole of the gearing for driving both the conveyer 8 and the weed-carrier 12 from the axle 2 of the travelling-wheels is placed on one side of the machine, the rear sprocket-wheel spindles of the conveyer and weed-carrier respectively being connected through clutches and spur gearing to a wheel (not shown) on the axle 2.
Patent GB-191507276-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement of the Parts of Phonographs for Application to Speaking Dolls.
Inventor: NEWMAN ALEXANDER MORRIS
IPC: G11B33/06
Filed: 1915-05-14
Abstract: 7276. Newman, A. M. June 19, 1914. [Convention date]. Dolls.-The sound-box 4 of a phonograph for use in a speaking-doll is arranged beneath the cylindrical record 3 and is connected to the horn 14 by a two-part tone-arm 5, 10 of rigid material. The vertical part 10 is pivoted on a vertical pin 16 in line with its axis, and a worm-wheel 12 secured to the pin 16 engages with a worm 15 on a spindle of the spring motor, so that, as the record is rotated, the sound-box 4 is fed forward beneath it, and as the motor is rewound, the sound-box is returned to its initial position. The horizontal portion 5 of the tone-arm swings radially to the record on an horizontal pivot 8, and the stylus is pressed upwards on to the record by an elastic yoke 7 controlled by the starting - handle 17. The mouth of the horn 14 forms an opening in the doll's chest.