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Patent GB-191223619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounts for Rings for Fishing Rods and Guide Ring for Fishing Reels.
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01K87/04
Filed: 1912-10-16
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 23,619. H u g h e s , J. W. Oct. 16. Rod fittings.-A ring for a - fishing - rod is detachably held by a semicircular or other curved band B', which at one end is hinged, and at the other end locks or fastens into a hasp E.
Patent GB-191224671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Friction-brake Devices.
Inventor: THEYSKENS ALPHONSE
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 24,671. Theyskens, A. Oct. 28. Door holders.-In a device for braking or clamping in position sliding members, such as doors of railway vehicles, and comprising pairs of blocks gripping internally or externally upon a bar carried by the sliding member or the fixed frame, the blocks are automatically released against the action of springs by stops which engage the blocks when the sliding member is acted on by a predetermined force. The device may act in one or both directions of movement. Fig. 9 shows the invention applied to a sliding door. The blocks 2, 3 are carried by a lever 5, which is connected by a spring 10 to the fixed frame 9, so that the blocks normally grip a bar 1 connected to the door. When the door is moved, the lever 5 is at first carried with the bar 1 until the blocks are released by the engagement of the lever with one of the fixed stops 11, 12. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the lever 5 is carried by the door, and the bar 1 is fixed, and a catch mounted on the door may control a bolt 13, which operates an arm 15 fixed to the lever 5 so as to release the blocks. The arm 15 may also release a safetycatch 14.
Patent GB-191226287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ductile and Malleable Bodies of Tungsten or Molybdenum or their Alloys especially Wires or Filaments for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 1912-11-15
Abstract: 26,287. Westinghouse Metallfaden Gl³hlampenfabrik Ges. Nov. 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Filaments.-Ductile and malleable bodies of tungsten, molybdenum or their alloys, especially wires or filaments for electric lamps, are made by mixing the powdered metal with a solution of a salt of an earth or rare-earth metal, shaping the mass into rods, bars, or the like, sintering, and mechanically-working, for instance by swaging, rolling, or drawing. The solution may contain calcium chloride, barium nitrate, thorium nitrate or chloride, or zirconium oxychloride, in amounts varying between 1 and 5 per cent of the metal powder. Tungsten powder may be saturated with a dilute solution of thorium nitrate, dried until it crumbles, and pressed into rods, which are dried, sintered by passage of electric current, and hammered, rolled, or drawn into filaments.
Patent GB-191227351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: HAWDON ARTHUR FARADAY
IPC: H01M2/12
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 27,351. Hawdon, A. F. Nov. 28. Gas exits.-An elastic bag f for holding accumulated gas is secured upon a flanged mouthpiece of a cell a by a thickened edge e which fits in a groove, and by a wide extensible ring h, placed over the bag below the flange on the mouthpiece. The bag can be pressed into the cell, when a plug i is removed, to liberate the gas and obtain the greatest capacity. Cells may be connected by pipes so that each need not have a gas-bag. A cell not in use for some time should have a vent instead of a gas-tight plug. According to the Provisional Specification, a battery having a lamp at the side, and capable of being turned upwards and downwards, may have a vent in the centre of the lid, opening into a tube or passage which extends across the cell below the lid and is closed at one end.
Patent GB-191229929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Diaphragm Horns.
Inventor: COLE WILLIAM PECK
IPC: G10K9/10
Filed: 1912-12-30
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 29,929. Cole, W. P. Feb. 6, [Convention date]. Diaphragm horns.-In mechanically - operated diaphragm horns of the type comprising a rotary striker and a rigid frame interposed between the striker and the diaphragm, one or more impact members are mounted in the frame so as to have both reciprocatory and rotary movement within this frame when actuated by the striker. In the construction shown the rigid bridge or frame h extends across the diaphragm g and is enlarged at its centre and formed with three apertures i arranged eccentrically of the axis of the diaphragm. Hardened steel balls j are seated in these apertures so as to move freely to and from the diaphragm and rotate under the action of the rotary cam k. The teeth or contacts k<1> on the striker are spaced apart sufficiently to allow the balls to enter between the contacts upon the reflex action of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-191301349-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Choking of the Boiler Flues of Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED
IPC: F24B1/183
Filed: 1913-01-17
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 1349. Clark, A. Jan. 17. Gratings for preventing choking of boiler flues.- The bars d of a grating for preventing the choking of the flue of a kitchen-range boiler are curved backwards into the flue. The front c is approximately vertical and rests against the boiler a. The grating may be removed by inserting a poker in a hole f.
Patent GB-191305401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint for Wood-work.
Inventor: MALDONADO ANTONIO
IPC: E06B3/984
Filed: 1913-03-04
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 5401. Maldonado, A. March 4. Drills.-Figs. 8 and 9 show a drill, for use in forming recesses for cylindrical tenons of a woodwork joint.
Patent GB-191306478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: MAUSS WILHELM
IPC: B04B5/02
Filed: 1913-03-15
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 6478. Mauss, W. March 15. Machines for separating liquids from solids by density. - Relates to centrifugal separators for treating ores &c., in which the openbottomed drums have a planetary motion, and consists in the provision of means fixed relatively to the main axis, for positively detaching material from the interior of the drum. The shaft 1, which carries the drums 6 on a cradle 5, has driving - means 3, 4. The drums 6, which are open at the bottom 8 and provided with overflow lips 9, are conical and arranged with the side 12 next the shaft 1 vertical, the opposite sides 10 forming, with the lips 9, a separating-chamber 11 in which the ores collect. The drums are slowly rotated on their axes by gearing 13, an inner shaft 14, pinions 15, and annular racks 16, the shaft 1 being bifurcated. The drums are fed by pipes 18 leading from a chamber 19 on the shaft 1. The liquid escapes into receivers 22, while the ore adheres to the wall and is carried round until removed by a plough 23 consisting of a blade or a series of disks, when it falls into a receiver 24. The centrifugal detachment of the ore is prevented, as far as possible, by the arrangement. If the apparatus slows down or stops, the unseparated material falls from the pipes 18 into an annular vessel 25, whence it is returned by a pump 26 to the supply 28. The feed may also be stopped, when the speed falls, by a governor 29 tripping a trigger 30 to allow a gate 31 to drop.
Patent GB-191307396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-inductances or Tuning Coils.
IPC: H01F21/12
Filed: 1913-03-28
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 7396. Graham & Latham, and Sabotka, B. F. March 28. Resistances, inductive.-An inductance applicable for wireless signalling consists of a number of fixed coils for coarse adjustment in combination with a variable coil for fine adjustment. In one form, Fig. 1, a number of flat spiral coils 7 are mounted in a casing 1, around which is wound a coil 3 engaged by a sliding contact 4. The coils 7 are connected to the contacts of a rotary switch 11. In another form, Fig. 3, two flat spiral coils 16, 17 are used, the coil 16 being engaged by an eccentrically - mounted rotary sliding contact 28, and the coil 17 being put in or out of use by a plug contact 21. In another form, a flat spiral coil is engaged by a radially sliding contact.
Patent GB-191319141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Switch Actuating Apparatus of Electrically Driven Machines.
IPC: H02P3/06
Filed: 1913-08-23
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 19,141. Prior, A., and Butterworth & Dickinson. Aug. 23. Driving, starting, and stopping arrangements.- The knock-off lever or other member of the stopmotion of an electrically driven loom is connected with the switch arm or other part of the controller by means of a cord or belt, so that the movement of the knock-off lever actuates the switch arm to start or stop the motor. In one form, the knockoff lever A is provided with a cross-bar or bracket having lateral portions a, a', over which a wire cord C passes to pulleys D on a bracket d<1> and to a pulley B on the switch spindle b of the motor controller. In a modification, the cross-bar is dispensed with and the cord is secured to a part of the knock-off lever, and passes over pulleys arranged at either side of the lever on a bracket and to a palley on the switch spindle. In acother form, the knock-off lever is connected by means of a link with a crank-pin on a pulley, the cord passing over this pulley and the pulley oa the controller.
Patent GB-191319573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bearings for the Wheels of Toys.
Inventor: HUGHES HERBERT EDWARD
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 1913-08-29
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 19,573. Hughes, H. E. Aug. 29. Mechanical and like toys. -Roller bearings are applied to the wheels of toys. Two flanged bushes d are inserted in a wooden wheel, and are separated by a space e for containing lubricant. A number of rollers c are sheared from steel wire or rod, and are arranged round a reduced part f of the axle b. The rollers are retained by washers g, h, the outer one being secured on the axle by a split pin i or other simple device. In a modification, a single bush with recesses for lubricant is used and is secured by indenting its ends into the wheel. Roller bearings may also be applied to metal wheels.
Patent GB-191323342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Terminals for High Tension Electric Apparatus.
IPC: H01B17/28
Filed: 1913-10-15
Granted: 1914-10-15
Abstract: 23,342. Coates, F., and Reyrolle & Co., A. Oct. 15. Plug couplings.-The socket member 6 of a terminal for hightension electric apparatus is insulated from an outer metallic sheath 10, which may be of opposite potential or else earthed, by means of a condenser formed of alternate concentric tubes of conducting - material 12 and insulating-material 13, the tubes of conducting-material being preferably of different lengths. Two or more condensers may be used when additional concentric metallic sheaths or conductors are employed.
Patent GB-191400418-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Solution for Rendering the Inner Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres Proof against Puncture.
Inventor: CRUSE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1914-01-07
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 418. Cruse, T. H., and Briscoe, J. H. Jan. 7. Plastic compositions containing dextrin.-A composition to be inserted in the inner tubes of tyres for sealing punctures consists of white dextrin, washing-soda, and water. The dextrin and soda are mixed dry, and warm water is added, the proportions varying from 1 oz. dextrin and 1 dram soda, to 6 oz. dextrin and 6 drams soda, to half a pint of water.
Patent GB-191400828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Thermostatic Regulating Devices.
Filed: 1914-01-12
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 828. Heraeus Ges., W. C. Jan. 29, 1913, [Convention date]. Thermal switches.-A thermally actuated contact-arm f is mounted on an insulated button d held in engagement with three points a, b, c by a conducting spring c. The points are arranged in the form of a triangle, and fit in recesses in the button : an edge may be used instead of the points b, c. The button may be of metal or of insulating material. The point a forms the end of a non-expanding nickel-steel rod h, and the points b, c are mounted on an expansion member j.
Patent GB-191402573-A (GB)
Title: A Watering Spray, with Improvements more particularly for use in Mines.
Inventor: COLLIER WILLIAM
IPC: E21F5/02
Filed: 1914-01-31
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 2573. Collier, W., and Hanson, J. H. Jan. 31. Nozzles with cut-off devices and with regulable orifices.-A spray-producer for moistening air in mines comprises a body closed at one end by a lead plug D and provided at the other end with a screw valve spindle A, to which a needle B is attached. On screwing the spindle forward, the lead plug is pierced, giving a very fine spray. The hole may be closed by tapping the lead.
Patent GB-191403837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tie Bars for Railways.
Inventor: LOUTZENHISER JACOB TAYLOR
IPC: E01B5/16
Filed: 1914-02-13
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 3837. €nfossi, J. Feb. 21, 1913, [Convention date]. Preserving fruit.-Fruits, such as tangerines, are maintained at 60-70‹ C. in a syrup of sugar and glucose at about 10‹ Be. in open earthenware pans B. Syrup is added from time to time, and is concentrated to about 33‹ BÚ. The tangerines are finally drained, washed with hot water, and glazed in pure sugar syrup. Before treatment, the tangerines are lightly skinned, and boiled in water. The pans B are heated by a flue E from a coal or gas fire. The temperature is controlled by a register J and vents J<1>, and the metal sheets may be placed beneath any pans receiving too much heat. The fire may he replaced hy a steam heater.
Patent GB-191410859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Devices suitable for Locomotive Cylinders.
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1914-05-02
Granted: 1915-05-03
Abstract: 10,859. Stenning, H. A., and Schmidt's Superheating Co. May 2. Cylinder, ends, putting into communication.- Relates to means of the kind described in Specifications 16,623/13 and 9634/14 for putting the ends of the cylinders into communication. The valve comprises two co-axial members j, h telescopically arranged. The central member h is connected to a relief valve m for placing the cylinder ends in communication with the atmosphere. The valve casing is connected at to the main steam-pipe or valve-chest. The valve members are opened by compression in the cylinders.
Patent GB-191411539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firebars for Furnaces.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD JAMES
IPC: F23H1/04
Filed: 1914-05-11
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 11,539. Jones, E. J. May 11. Fire-bars.-A fire-bar having a deep longitudinal groove for the retention of ashes, the walls of the groove are formed with a number of small longitudinal or transverse grooves forming ridges 3 or 6, Figs. 2 and 6, or with points 5 or similar interrupted projections, Fig. 4, the object being to provide relatively small points or surfaces to which any clinker running into the groove may adhere and thus be readily removed without seriously damaging the bar.
Patent GB-191412059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM
IPC: H01R33/97
Filed: 1914-11-14
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 12,059. Adams, W. Nov. 14. Holders.-A lamp-locking device, consisting of rods b projecting rearwardly from spring- plunger contacts a into direct or indirect contact with an external screwed locking-ring e, which can be tightened by a key, is provided with an abutment for preventing excessive pressure by the locking-ring. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the locking-ring e is screwed on the nipple and tightened by a specially shaped key; it presses directly on the rods b, which project through the dome of the holder. Over-tightening is prevented by a flange on the ring meeting the edge of the dome. In Fig. 5, the rods b are shown attached to an insulating-bar g, from which the arms of a U-piece h project through the cap of the holder as before; the ring e, shown in the unlocking position, has the same diameter as this cap and appears integral therewith when screwed against it. Fig. 8 shows a holder for use on shipboard, attached rigidly to a support, and having a single plunger contact a. The rod b is attached to an insulating cross-piece, from which pins k project through lateral slots in the casing and are pressed upon by a locking-ring m. In another construction, the arrangement shown in Fig. 5 is applied to a holder with a single plunger contact. The rods b may consist, for instance, of bone. They may be loose, or fit tightly in the plunger contacts a, or be integral with them. In Fig. 8, a supply wire is shown attached directly to the plunger socket by an external nut, the other connexion being made through the outer casing.
Patent GB-191412123-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Type for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: STEVENSON JAMES
IPC: B60C5/04
Filed: 1914-05-16
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 12,123. Stevenson, J. May 16. Metallic-spring bodies and cores.-The tyre consists of a flexible metal tube formed of a helically coiled strip a having overlapping and interlocking edges. The ends of the tube may be joined by a rubber block c, Fig. 2, a tubular liner d, Fig. 3, which may carry an inflating- valve, an oppositely-screwed coupling f, Fig. 4, or fixed liners l, Fig. 5, having an oppositelyscrewed coupling k. The tube may be inflatable, enclosed or embedded in a cover, or fitted only with a tread band, and may be applied to an expanding rim.
Patent GB-191422302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Braking Apparatus for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: RENDELL ALAN WOOD
IPC: B61H11/14
Filed: 1914-11-10
Granted: 1915-11-04
Abstract: 22,302. Rendell, A. W. Nov. 10. Fluid-pressure.-The wheel and track brakes of tramway and like vehicles are operated simultaneously or independently by separate cylinders 1, 2 preferably arranged at different levels to allow the rigging of each brake set to clear that of the other. The wheel brakes may also be applied by the driver's hand-operated spindle through a chain 39 acting on a lever 36 connected to the power lever 8. Force-transmitting mechanism.-The wheel shoes are applied with balanced pressures by means of a lever 8 pivoted to the piston-rod and connected by a link 9 to lever 7 pivoted on the other end of the cylinder, the levers 7, 8 being each connected to an equalizing-yoke 15 actuating the wheel-brake levers. The track shoes are similarly applied with balanced pressures from the higher-level cylinder 2 by means of the coupled levers 10, 11 and equalizing-yokes 17. Skid.-The track brakes 31, Fig. 1, are depressed by links 34 by means of a T-lever 26 operated by the rods 25 from the equalizing-yoke 17.
Patent GB-191502791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chain Pipe Wrenches.
Inventor: AMBORN GEORGE
IPC: B25B13/52
Filed: 1915-02-20
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 2791. Amborn, G. Feb. 20. Chain wrenches.-In chain pipe-wrenches having double-ended reversible jaws, such are described in Specifications 894/08 and 20,482/09, the prongs J, J' of the handle are made wider than the interengaging projections and recesses formed respectively on the handle H and on the inner faces of the jaws A to prevent relative angular movement, and the locking-means P for the chain are provided on the handle H. The central bolt D and link E can thus be made stronger, and the entire width of the top and bottom faces of the handle is available to support the link 0 of the chain which lies between the jaws. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the projections are in the form of straight ribs S formed on the prongs J, J<1> and engagaing slots R' in the jaws A. In a modification, annular projections and recesses are formed round the bolt-holes in the prongs and the jaws. Specification 2719/15 also is referred to.
Patent GB-191506216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Range Finders.
Inventor: TABOR JOHN MELVIN
Filed: 1915-04-26
Abstract: 6216. Tabor, J. M., and Webber, J. T. April 26. Range-finders.-In a range-finder of the depression type, the support to which the telescope is pivoted is maintained in the correct position by a pendulum or like gravity control, and the motion of the telescope is transmitted to a range-indicating wheel by a flexible winding-connexion which is adjustable according to the level of the instrument. The support or bracket member 10, to which the telescope 12 is pivoted at 13, is mounted in an horizontally rotatiug head 2 by means of gimbal rings and is maintained in the correct position by a weighted arm or pendulum 11. The adjustment of the telescope in sighting the distant object controls, through a flexible tape 31 winding upon a drum 29 on a shaft 19, the position of a rangeindicating wheel 15 on a shaft 18 normally coupled to the shaft 19, the graduations on the wheel 15 being read by means of a pointer 17 carried by the bracket 10. The tape 31 is marked with a height or level scale, and its effective length is adjusted according to the level of the instrument by means of a crank 36, Fig. 1, the shafts 18, 19 being temporarily disconnected by loosening a nut 22. In adjusting the telescope on the distant object, a second tape 41 is wound on the shaft 18, so that upon returning the telescope to normal position, the indicating-wheel 15 and associated setting- means are also reset.
Patent GB-191506252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Book Covers, Showcards, or the like.
Inventor: TUCK GUSTAVE
IPC: B42D3/08
Filed: 1915-04-27
Abstract: 6252. Tuck, G. April 27. Pictures.-Pictures for ornamenting show cards, book covers, &c. are formed by attaching cloth or other fabric 2, cut to the shape of a person, animal, or other object, to a backing 1. Holes 3 may be cut for the eyes, mouth, &c., and coloured paper 4 may be placed behind the openings. The carrier and also the fabric may be! suitably painted. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 18,241/13.
Patent GB-191507422-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Regulation of Centrifugal and Turbine Pumps.
IPC: F04D13/16
Filed: 1915-05-18
Granted: 1915-12-16
Abstract: 7422. Willans & Robinson, and Bell, M. May 18. Regulating. - To prevent air-lock in a centrifugal pump drawing from a supply tank which receives water at a non-uniform rate, the output of the pump is reduced as the level falls, by admitting air to the suction pipe. Fig. 1 shows a pump c drawing from a tank a through a suction pipe d. A pipe g passing downwards into the tank is connected with the pipe d. The pipe g has holes r', r', r<3>, r<4>, Fig. 10, or slits, or other means, whereby, as the level of the water in the tank falls, more air is admitted to the suction, and the drawing power of the pump is reduced. The openings do not admit sufficient air to stop the pump. The device may be applied to the hot well of a condenser. The pipe g may pass through the suction pipe d and upwards into the tank. The suction pipe itself may be used to admit the air by slitting the end. Non-return valves may be fitted.