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Patent GB-191314205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Apparatus for use in Packing Machines.
IPC: B65B11/12
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 14,205. Sapal Soc. Anon. des Plieuses Automatiques. July 3, 1912, [Convention date]. Packeting by wrapping-up.-Relates to machines in which the edges of a wrapper protruding over the sides of the article are bent round and laid on the article by two rocking. fingers to complete the packet. The arms 10 on a carrier 8 are connected by a band 13 of rubber &c., so that, when they descend and embrace the packet to fold in the ends 4, the wrapper is stretched to lie evenly on the packet. The arms 10 are rotated on pivots 9' by cranks 9, which are drawn upwards by the engagement of nuts 16<1> with a bar 17 when the carrier 8 descends.
Patent GB-191314222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing and Grinding Mills.
Inventor: MOHS JULIUS
IPC: B02C4/28
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 14,222. Mohs, J. June 19. Roller-and-breast mills. - In apparatus for crushing and grinding corn, roots, &c., and for separating the leaves of hops, of the type comprising an indented breast-plate c, Fig. 2, and a roller x, preferably formed of a number of toothed rings a, the plate c is formed with an upper sharp, sinuous, or indented edge b which projects close to the roller so as to retain stones and other large extraneous particles while allowing the corn &c. to pass through to the roller, and the teeth or sinuations are adjoined by oblique and tapering grooves q which lead the corn &c. to the roller. The plate c may be attached to an adjustable oblique hinged plate, or to an horizontal plate z on which it can be adjusted. When a pivoted pressplate s is arranged over the breast-plate, its inward movement is limited by forming the plate z to act as an abutment for the operating- levers. An additional breast-plate d arranged nearer the roller than the plate c may be provided if fine grinding is desired. In machines with two grinding-rollers as described in Specification 22,917/11, the two breast-plates c<1>, Fig. 2<a>, are connected to and supported by a plate 18, and a curved plate p bridges the two plates c'. Abutments r are provided on the plates s to limit their movements towards the rollers x.
Patent GB-191319002-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game Apparatus.
Inventor: RUSSELL HENRY FABIAN RUTTER
IPC: A63F9/14
Filed: 1913-08-21
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 19,002. Russell, H. F. R. Aug. 21. Race games, mechanical.-Relates to apparatus for race games in which a number of horses are attached to threads which are wound on a spindle, and consists in providing means for giving galloping movements to the horses and for indicating the winning horse. The apparatus may also be constructed on a larger scale for carrying passengers. Each horse e, Fig. 1, is made in two parts pivoted to one another and to a vertical support f at g. The support f is secured to a sliding carriage h that moves along a guide i, each guide being mounted in links i<1> pivoted to the baseboard. The links are oscillated by eccentrics i<2> on a shaft k which is geared to the winding-spindle c. Thus the guides i and, therefore, the supports f, are reciprocated and the horses are moved in imitation of galloping. Fig. 2 shows a modification also suitable for construction on a large scale for the purpose of recreation. The carriage h is provided with a pin wheel l which meshes with a perforated track m and reciprocates a tube n. The tube n slides on a pillar h<1> and carries the support f. Fixed cams o, o<1>, arranged beneath hurdles, engage the lower ends of slide bars n<1>, n<2>, carried by the tube n and support f and drive them upwards, so that the upper ends of the bars engage the two parts e<1>, e<2> of the horse and extend the legs as in the act of jumping. The pillar f is provided with pins p which are engaged by a cam and lift the horse bodily over the jump and away from the reciprocating tube n. In order to indicate the order of arrival at the winning post, an electric indicator is provided. In one form, this consists of a conical vessel u, Fig. 5, provided at its upper part with compartments containing balls coloured to correspond with the horses. As each horse arrives, a ball in released and descends into a transparent tube u'. In another form, an electric drop indicator of known construction has three indicating-disks to each aperture, the circuits being so arranged that, as soon as the first disk falls, the circuit of the whole of the first set of disks is cut out.
Patent GB-191319830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supply Tanks or Cisterns for Flushing Water Closets.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
IPC: E03D11/17
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 19,830. Shanks, J. Sept. 2. W a t e r - waste preventers, tanks and cisterns for.-Tanks of the " low-down " type are formed integral with an outlet bend 1 adapted to lie co-axial with the basin inlet 4 and be connected therewith by a straight nipple 6 and coupling-nuts.
Patent GB-191321694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Tape Measures.
Inventor: PRESTON JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1913-09-26
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 21,694. Preston, J. E. Sept. 26. Measuring-tapes.-To afford a larger handle for winding tape - measures and to facilitate opening the handle flap, the usual bush C<2> on the hinged flap is attached to the flap, and a central pin longer than the bush is loosely fitted so as to drop out when turned downwards and give a convenient grip for opening.
Patent GB-191322143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Drying Grain or other Agricultural Products.
Inventor: CHRZANOWSKI EDMUND VON
IPC: F26B17/12
Filed: 1913-10-01
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 22,143. Chrzanowski, E. von. Oct. 1. Materials descending by gravity.-Grain and other agricultural products are dried in a series of narrow chambers with walls of porous material, which form intermediate flues for heating - gases; the 'moisture evolved is drawn off through the walls by the gases. The bottoms of the drying- chambers are inclined, causing the material to be discharged through adjustable openings. The apparatus shown comprises a rectangular oven with a furnace i at the bottom. Above this furnace are the chambers b, the walls of which may be of chamotte; these chambers may be held together by distance-pieces which also strengthen the structure. The material is fed by an elevator to a transverse pipe l, whence it falls into the chambers. At the lower ends of the chamber bottoms, slides control the outlet of material to a screw conveyer; these slides may be actuated from a common shaft.
Patent GB-191322701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Ties and Beds.
Inventor: TEBYRICA MARIO WHITTLESEY
IPC: E01B3/24
Filed: 1913-10-08
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 22,701. Tebyrica, M. W. Oct. 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Sleepers, metal; sleepers and parts, arrangements of ; cattle guards.-Relates to metal sleepers with intervening corrugated metal plates forming inverted arches, and consists in forming the sleepers 3 with a web and with parallel flanges on one or both sides, the plates 10 being seated at their edges between the flanges. The plates may be secured by bolts 14, or the top flange may be corrugated. The top flange has rail seats 6, Fig. 4. Two sleepers, Fig. 8, may be placed close together with webs 15 facing, the plates 10 being secured between alternate sleepers only. These arrangements may be used as cattle guards.
Patent GB-191324033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheels more especially those for Aeroplanes.
IPC: B64C25/62
Filed: 1913-10-23
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 24,033. Soc. Anon. des AÞroplanes R. Savary. Nov. 11, 1912, [Convention date]. Spring wheels with non-rotating resilient members between axle and wheel. - A landwheel for aeroplanes consists of a freely-revoluble rim a, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, carrying a pneumatic tyre directly mounted on ball bearings e on a disk-wheel with a fixed eccentric axle f. The centre of the disk-wheel c is below the axle f, and its upward oscillation is resisted by a spring k arranged diametrically. Wires l fixed at one end to the chassis pass over pulleys h mounted at the ends of a spindle g about level with the axle f, and their other ends are fixed to a block j guided in slots and bearing on the spring.
Patent GB-191328186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Submarine Mines.
IPC: F42B22/10
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-12-07
Abstract: 28,186. Vickers, Ltd., and Elia, G. E. Dec. 6. Mines. marine.-Relates to mines which are anchored at a predetermined distance below the surface of the water, and consists in a construction whereby the mine can readily be converted, before launching, into one adapted to be supported so that it will float unanchored beneath the surface. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the anchor B is provided with readily detachable air-chambers E and with a readily detachable weight D. The air-chambers E are provided with screwed plugs E<1> which are removed when the mine is to be anchored. In the weight D is formed a groove d having a narrow top opening d<1>; an attaching-bolt D' has opposite flat surfaces which allow the bolt to pass through the narrow part d<1> when turned through 90 degrees from its locking position. The cable B<1> connecting the anchor to the mine A is wound upon a drum b, which is normally locked by a pawl F<2> engaging ratchet teeth on the drum. The pawl is controlled by a lever F' connected to the usual depth-regulating ball F and also by a spring-actuated plunger f' which holds the pawl F<2> out of action until the upper end of the plunger is released from a nut f on the shaft b<xx> of the drum b, the plunger allowing the nut to move longitudinally but not to rotate. This device prevents the pawl F<2> from locking the drum b during the vibration of the sounding-ball F and before the weight of the ball is taken off the lever F', and also forms a brake for the drum b. In operation, when the mine is to be anchored, the plugs E' are removed, and the weight D is not detached. The ball F falls from the anchor at the moment of launching and controls the depth of immersion in the usual manner. When the mine is to be supported so that it floats unanchored beneath the surface, the plugs E' are not removed, but the weight D and ball F are removed; an additional float C is attached to the mine by a cable c, and the mine is launched. The anchor descends relatively to the mine until the plunger f<1> releases the pawl F<2>, which then locks the drum b. The mine and anchor further descend until supported by the float C. In each case, the pawl F<2>, when free to lock the drum, moves to a position in which the lever F<1> cannot re-engage it, so that water currents cannot cause disengagement of the pawl.
Patent GB-191328354-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Governing and Admission of Explosive Vapour in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: OWEN ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1913-12-09
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 28,354. Owen, A. E. Dec. 9. Two-stroke-cycle engines; pumps, adjusting clearance of; cylinders, arrangement of ports in, and varying clearance of; driving-gear.-To regulate the quantity of mixture delivered by the pump, its clearance space is varied by means of a throttle valve D leading to two chambers B, 5. The valve D is connected with a valve S which controls the primary and supplementary air inlets of the carburettor, and also with a valve Z which, when open, reduces the quantity of scavenging-air, supplied from the crank chamber, retained and compressed in the working cylinder. The valves D, S, Z may be hand or governor controlled. The pump piston is driven by linkage gear. According to the Provisional Specification, the clearance of the cylinder of a four-stroke engine is varied.
Patent GB-191400067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Pedalling Mechanism of Motor-cycles and the like.
Inventor: RHONE JEAN LEON
IPC: B62M5/00
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 67. RhonÚ, J. L. Jan. 3, 1913, [Convention date]. Cranks arranged to serve as foot-rests on freewheeling.-The chainwheel 11, fixed to one of the pedal cranks 10, carries a spring pawl 20 which, on back-pedalling, bears against a pin 4 carried by the framing, while the other crank 9 is held in a position of 180 degrees to the crank 10 by a spiral spring and is capable of backward rotation into the same angular position as the crank 10. The crank 9 is held in its normal position by a pawl 13, which is automatically disengaged by means of a pin 16 and fixed abutment 17 when the crank 10 is moved into the position in which it is blocked by the pin 4. On forward rotation of the crank 10, the pawl 20 is able to pass the pin 4, and the pin is withdrawn from its operative position by a spring 5 when the weight of the rider operating through a spring rod 7 and bell-crank lever 6 is removed. The end of the pin 4 may be provided with a groove 21 which is engaged by the pawl 20 in its blocking position in order to prevent longitudinal displacement of the pin. The pawl 20 may be provided with a spring which releases it from the groove in the pin 4 in case the rider dismounts without first moving forward the crank 10.
Patent GB-191402423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Meters.
IPC: F28G1/16
Filed: 1914-01-29
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 2423. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 29. Venturi apparatus. - Relates to meters of the form in which a device creating a difference of pressure is inserted in the fluid main, and comprises modifications particularly applicable to steam-meters. A Venturi or orifice tube 2 is arranged in an horizontal main and is connected by pipes 7, 7<1> to an indicating- device 3, which may be placed above the tube 2. In order to keep the hydrostatic head the same in the two pipes 7, 7<1>, the connecting- pipes 4, 4<1> are arranged in the same horizontal plane. When a variation of pressure takes place between the pipes 11, 4<1>, water may be transferred from the pipe 11 into the main at a point in front of the orifice or throat. To prevent this, an additional pipe 12 is inserted, communicating with the pipe 1 through a restricted opening and thus causing any expelled water to be delivered into the main at a point beyond the constriction. To avoid temporary excessive changes of hydrostatic head, small reservoirs 14, 14<1>, 16, 16<1> are provided, air-release taps 17, 17<1> being fitted to the two last-mentioned. The invention is also applicable to the measurement of the flow in a vertical main.
Patent GB-191406893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Artificial Mother of Pearl.
Inventor: CLAESSEN CONRAD
IPC: B44F9/08
Filed: 1914-03-18
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 6893. Claessen, C. March 18. Mother-of-pearl, artificial. --Relates to the production of artificial mother-of-pearl. Lustreproducing material, such as fish-scale tincture, is added to a solution of nitro-cellulose or other cellulose ester, the mixture being poured out and allowed to dry into fairly thick films. These films are placed alternately with layers of coloured celluloid or the like, and formed into blocks by compression and heating. The blocks are subsequently divided into leaves or plates of suitable thickness.
Patent GB-191408989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected to with Yarn or Thread Guides for Winding, Gassing and like Frames.
IPC: B65H57/14
Filed: 1914-04-09
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 8989. Stubbs, J. H., and Stubbs, Ltd., J. April 9. Thread-guides; tension arrangements.-Guide or tension pulleys A for use in winding, gassing, and like frames are formed as shown in the Figure, and rotate upon a fixed axle c. Upon a central bush B are secured end pieces and flanges a<3>, a<4> and a drum portion a. The inner flange a<4> is smaller than the outer one a3 and is overlapped by a projecting portion c<3> of the bracket C, to prevent the thread from being caught between the rotating guide and the frame ; or the flange may be enlarged to enclose a projecting portion of the bracket. The axle c is cut away at c' to accommodate lubricant, and the pulley is secured on the axle by means of a split sleeve D sprung upon a recessed part of the axle, or by a split ring sprung into a recess in the end thereof. The end of the axle is covered by a cap b.
Patent GB-191410927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS FLETCHER
IPC: C10J1/26
Filed: 1914-05-04
Granted: 1915-05-04
Abstract: 10,927. Wilson, T. F., [Stuart American Products Co.]. May 4. Filtering.-A filter for use in a carburetting- apparatus consists of fibrous material held between conical perforated disks 16, and is ' mounted on a screwed rod 23 in a depositing- chamber so that the distance between the filtering - medium and the inlet to the chamber may be varied. Specification 10,928/14, [Class 7(iii), Internal-combustion engines, Carburetting-apparatus &c. for], is referred to.
Patent GB-191411120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Antennæ for Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony.
Inventor: JEFFRIES NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 1914-05-05
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 11,120. Jeffries, N. J. May 5. Aerials; portable and field apparatus. - A portable collapsible antenna consists of a helical antenna wire 6, compressible between end members 2 and supported by flexible members 3 of oil silk or other material, which pass loosely through the end members 2 and are connected to -insulators 5.
Patent GB-191411430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disc-record Apparatus for Reproducing Sound.
Inventor: MARCUS MAX
Filed: 1914-05-08
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 11,430. Marcus, M. Aug. 25, 1913, [Convention date]. Driving, starting, and stopping; turntables.-The connexion b e t w e e n the main shaft and the turntable is made by a curved guide or cam e and a pin d, so that the table is lifted into position teneath the sound-box g and started gradually by frictional contact. The reverse operations take place on stopping the motor.
Patent GB-191412781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mules for Spinning and Twisting.
IPC: D01H3/06
Filed: 1914-05-25
Granted: 1915-05-20
Abstract: 12,781. Brooks & Doxey, Whitworth, C., and Jackson, A. May 25. Mules.-In order to allow the reversal of the direction of rotation of the spindles without changing the spindle bands, the direction of motion of the rim band is reversed, the backing - off scroll is constructed so that the chain will wind on and off in either direction, and the backing- off and the winding ratchet-wheels are so constructed as to be driven in either direction by the pawls. When it is desired to change the direction of rotation of the spindles, the direction of motion of the rim band K is changed and it is led to the lower guide-pulley H, Fig. 3, instead of the upper one H<1>. The guide-pulleys H, H<1> are arranged on swivelling brackets G, and the upper one can be transferred from a socket g to a second socket g<1> to allow for the different positions of the rim band. The backing-off scroll A, Fig. 8, is so arranged that the chain C can be led off from the top or the bottom and be wound in either direction. The backing-off ratchet-wheel D, Fig. 7, and the winding-on ratchet-wheel E are formed with straight teeth, so that they can be operated in either direction. The pawls d, e are exchanged to reverse the motions.
Patent GB-191413599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cooling Plates of Rectifying Columns.
IPC: B01D3/20
Filed: 1914-06-04
Granted: 1915-06-04
Abstract: 13,599. Soc. E. Barbet et fils et Cie. June 4, 1913, [Convention date]. Rectifiers.-The plates of a rectifying-column are made of low heat-transmitting capacity in order to prevent condensation of vapour on their under surfaces, and a circulation of cooling-fluid, for example by means of pipes immersed in the liquid on the plates, is provided in order to cause condensation of the vapour while bubbling through the liquid. The bubbling-hoods may also be made of materials that are feeble transmitters of heat. Weirs u, Fig. 6, may be provided to divide the plates a into channels, or the cooling-pipes may be arranged to act as weirs. The plates may be constructed of copper sheets separated by a layer of asbestos, cardboard, or a mixture of asbestos, talc, or kieselguhr, together with silicate of soda. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the plates a are made of sandstone, lava, granite, slate, wood, porcelain. &c., enamelled if necessary. This form is particularly adapted for use with corrosive liquids, such as fruit juices, wines, acetic acid, formic acid, sulphuric acid, &c. The plates may be stacked one upon the other with intervening pillars, or they may be assembled in a casing divided into sections, as shown in Fig. 7, which are afterwards bolted together, and which are formed with grooves for holding the edges of the plates. The bubbling-hood g, Fig. 15, and its chimney g<1> may be made a single piece of earthenware. The base g<3> may be made of such shape that a non-conducting plate may be formed by tiling the whole upper surface of an ordinary copper plate with the earthenware bubbling-hoods. The apparatus may be used for alcohol, petroleum, ether, acetone, &c., and for disulphiting purposes.
Patent GB-191414733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: DUNSIRE PETER
IPC: B61L1/04
Filed: 1914-06-19
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 14,733. Dunsire, P. June 19. Retractive switches operated by a passing train or tram comprise a watertight box a with a hinged lid g, enclosing two contacts b, c, one of which is in the form of a spring b and normally maintains the lid slightly raised, a slotted piece e on the lid engaging with a pih f on the box to limit the movement of the lid. The side of the box is provided with an extension k which fits into the side of the rail h and is bolted to the rail as shown in Fig. 4. The wheel of a passing train or tram depresses the lid and brings the contacts into engagement to close a bell or light circuit.
Patent GB-191418341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mechanically Determining Courses, Angles, Distances of Fixed Objects, Speeds and the like.
Inventor: HUDSON JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: G01C1/00
Filed: 1914-08-07
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 18,341. Hudson, J. F. Aug. 7. Departure rules.-Relates to instruments comprising a scale G<2>, a protractor A having its centre on the zero line of the scale, and two clampable graduated arms D, E pivoted respectively on the centre of the protractor and on a carriage G which travels in a slot H and has a pointer G<1> reading on the scale G<2>, and consists in se uring a segmental member 0 to the centre of the arm D beneath the protractor, and in providing a screw J clear of the protractor which may press on the member 0 and clamp it against a small plate N beneath it. The arm D is made without upward projections, and the arm E is in a plane immediately above it. The carriage G may move stiffly in the slot or be clamped by a butterfly-headed screw G<3>. The protractor may be replaced by a compass. The instrument may be used on a moving ship for determining the distance of a distant object, the slot H being placed, if desired, in the fore-and-aft line of the ship, and for solving other trigonometrical problems.
Patent GB-191419014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cotton Gins.
Inventor: MIDDLETON BRIAN MCLAREN
IPC: D01B1/06
Filed: 1914-08-24
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 19,014. Middleton, B. M. Aug. 24. Gins.-The ginning-rollers are driven by an arrangement of toothed gearing adapted to be enclosed. In the arrangement shown, spurgearing g, enclosed in a casing e<2>, transmits motion from the driving-shaft c to the shafts from which the rollers b are driven, the connexions with the rollers being made by means of a flexible shaft such as a shaft h provided with Hooke's joints.