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Patent GB-191313414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Articles such as Gun-barrels, and Turbine Blades, which require Great Power of Resistance to Corrosion, that is against the Influences of Moist Air, Water, Sea-water, and the like (not Acids).
Inventor: PASEL CLEMENS
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 13,414. Pasel, C. Oct. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Annealing; hardening.-Hard steel alloys containing chromium and nickel, with or without tungsten and molybdenum, are rendered soft and workable by heating to 500-780‹ C. and then cooling slowly or rapidly; this treatment may be preceded by heating to 800-1000‹ C. and cooling, to impart toughness to the metal. The alloys may be hardened again by heating to 800-900‹ C. and cooling rapidly or slowly. Other alloys may be heated to 1100-1200‹ C. and rapidly cooled.
Patent GB-191314658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Display Stands more particularly for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SOUTHALL HAROLD WILLIAM
IPC: A47F5/06
Filed: 1913-06-25
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 14,658. Southall, H. W., and Wynn, F. V., [trading as Burt Bros.], and Harris, F. H. June 25. Pedestal, pillar, and like stands; brackets, adjusting and securing.-Stands for use in show cases for supporting and displaying boots, neck-ties, and other goods comprise two or more telescopic members A, C, the rod C having a spring catch 5, 6 adapted to engage in notches 4 of the member A to retain the parts in the adjusted position. The member A has a longitudinal slot 1 to clear the neck 13 of the catch, which is operated by a knob 12. To secure the stand to the base B, the lower end of the stationary member A may be slotted, and the tongues so formed splayed apart inside the hollow base. Instead of the stand being used in the vertical position, it may be used horizontally, in which case the end of the stem may be provided with a spring clip or other holding-device.
Patent GB-191319468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Man-hole Frames of Drain-inspection Openings and the like.
Inventor: HEYWOOD ARTHUR
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1913-08-28
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 19,468. Heywood, A., and Sykes, J. W. Aug. 28. Road surface boxes.-Relates to road man-hole and surface-box frames of the type in which the upstanding cover-supporting flange 2 of the horizontal base-plate 1 is surrounded by a lower upstanding flange 3 connected to the flange 2 by a series of upstanding ribs so as to constitute pockets for the road material. According to the invention, the flange-connecting ribs 5, 5<Î> are arranged in a zigzag course in plan.
Patent GB-191320277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: THOMPSON EDWARD HENRY
IPC: F28G1/16
Filed: 1913-09-08
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 20,277. Thompson, E. H. Sept. 8. Cleaning, fluid-pressure processes for. - A steam-blowing cleaner provided with waterjackets for the steam-tubes or blowers situated near the furnace, has each water-cooled blower constructed in one piece by casting, or of sections bolted together, and shaped to constitute a water and steam compartment. The blower tubes a may be elliptical in cross-section as shown in Fig. 3, and the steam-conduits a<1> discharge through the orifices g or through nozzles, or the blowers may be mounted in the boilersetting and consist of hollow brick chambers a, as shown in Fig. 5. Valved water feed and return pipes communicate between the boiler and the water-jacket, and a valved steam-supply pipe communicates between the boiler and the steam-conduit. The water-jacket serves as an auxiliary heating-arrangement for the water.
Patent GB-191321245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: HORST LUDWIG
IPC: F25B31/00
Filed: 1913-09-19
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 21,245. Horst, L. Sept. 19. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for. - A space 26 within a stuffing-box 27 for the crank-shaft of a compressor is supplied by a passage 25 with condensed refrigerant collected in the closed crank casing 2.
Patent GB-191324112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conveyors and Elevators.
IPC: B65G17/42
Filed: 1913-10-24
Granted: 1914-09-24
Abstract: 24,112. Porter, S. W., and Spencer & Co. Oct. 24. Fixed bucket conveyers and elevators; flat endless belt conveyers; carriers and receptacles, attaching to belts and chains; guiding endless belts and chains.-Conveyers and elevators, particularly designed for dealing with mail bags, comprise an endless band attached to the links of a roller chain which also carries a series of buckets, the chains being so guided that the baggage is first conveyed horizontally, then elevated, and then again conveyed horizontally. Rollers e mounted on each pivot pin of the endless chains d are guided in curved channels g formed by pairs of angle-iron rails j. The chains d are connected to each other by cross-bars i forming a support for attaching the sections of the band. Between each pair of cross-bars i is arranged a wider cross-bar l, to which the buckets f are secured. The band and the chains are guided at each end of the run by pulleys a, b, one of which is driven. The baggage may be led to the conveyer through a hopper, or may be deposited thereon by a feed-roller k from an auxiliary conveyer.
Patent GB-191325013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Metals such as Copper or Iron or Coal or Fabrics made of Organic Materials.
Inventor: MCLARTY JAMES AINSLEIGH
IPC: C23C8/06
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 25,013. McLarty, J. A. Nov. 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Wood, treating with gases.-A preservative treatment for fabrics and other materials consists in subjecting the material to the action of gases and vapours evolved on heating a mixture containing a carbohydrate or cellulosecontaining material such as sawdust, and a hydrocarbon such as petroleum. The mixture K is placed at the bottom of a closed container D and heated by a steam-jacket H or burner M to 'a temperature of from 250 to 400‹ F., and the material to be treated is placed on a perforated shelf C out of contact with the mixture.
Patent GB-191401370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hoods for Motor Vehicles or the like.
IPC: B60J7/20
Filed: 1914-01-17
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 1370. Soc. en nom Collectif Carrosserie van den Plas. Jan. 17, 1913, [Convention date]. Wind and like screens.-According to the Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) a strip f of sheet metal. leather, &c., secured to the front hoop-stick c of a vehicle hood and adapted to form a cover to a receptacle for the collapsed hood as shown, may be extended beyond the sides and rear to serve as a dust guard. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191401939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Measuring Cords or Tapes.
Inventor: TUNKS WILLIAM
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1914-01-24
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 1939. Tunks, W. Jan. 24. Measuring-tapes.-Relates to measuring cords or tapes for use on bowling-greens, of the kind in which a calliper and pointer are attached to the casing. The cord or tape is wound on a spring drum E in the casing, which has a projection on which are pivoted callipers A and a pointer B. The cord or tape passes through a clip J attached to a spring-pressed lever.
Patent GB-191402803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Valve Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BARBER HORATIO
IPC: F01L7/06
Filed: 1914-02-03
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 2803. Barber. H., and Cochrane, W. Feb. 3. [Cognate Application, 3665/14.] Cylinders, construction of; casings.-Inlet and exhaust ports, both of which are spaced equidistantly around the walls of the combustion chamber, are controlled by an oscillating split ring valve 4, having equidistant ports, actuated by a grooved cam 22 in a grease-box 18 on the cylinder head. The inlet and exhaust ports are formed in a ring-shaped casting 2 which is secured between the cylinder 1 and the cylinder head. There may be a single row of ports in the valve and in the valve-chest as shown, leading to inlet and exhaust passages 7, 9, or there may be separate rows of ports for inlet and exhaust. The passages 7, 9 increase in width towards the pipe connexions 8, 10.
Patent GB-191403362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Theatre-interiors.
Inventor: SCHILLING-ZIEMSSEN HANS
IPC: E04H3/24
Filed: 1914-02-09
Abstract: 3362. Ziemssen, H. Schilling-. Feb. 9. Stages, construction of.-Relates to theatre interiors of the type in which the front portion of the stage projects beyond the proscenium, and a flared hood-like soundprojecting structure extends from the proscenium opening towards the auditorium. According to the invention, the inclined side walls B, B<1>, of the hood-like structure, shown in plan in Fig. 1, are arranged at an angle of at least 45‹ to a centre line drawn from the front to the back of the stage A. The stage is preferably made to revolve, and consists of a circular middle portion A surrounded by an annular portion A' which may be divided into segments. Each segment may be raised or lowered independently of the others, so that sections of the stage may be moved into or out of place complete with scenery. Platforms A<3> in each side of the stage communicate by steps A<1> with a compartment A<5>, Fig. 2, below the auditorium. so that actors reach the stage from this compartment. The hood-like structure consists of arches B, B<1>, B<2> which successively increase in height and span as they extend into the auditorium. In front of the stage, an arc-shaped opening C in the floor of the auditorium communicates with a space under the stage and provides accommodation for the orchestra. The conductor's rostrum is so arranged that he may see both the actors and the orchestra, but both he and the orchestra are hidden from the audience bv an overhanging back screen C<8>. The usual back cloths, flies &c. are provided, and a cupola or hood F is arranged at the back of the stage. Specification 18,730/06, [Class 20, Buildings &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191404142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Rolling Metal Tubes.
Inventor: SCHWIEGER ARNOLD
IPC: B21C45/00
Filed: 1913-09-24
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 4142. Schwieger, A. Sept. 25, 1912, [Convention date]. Separating mandrels from work; skew-rolling. -A mandrel - releasing mechanism comprises rolls 7, preferably slightly skewed, which are mounted in a rotating housing 22 and are driven by universal shafts 38, 39 from an internally toothed fixed ring 42. The pass between the rolls is adjusted by right and left handed screws upon two parallel shafts operated simultaneously from a hand-wheel 31.
Patent GB-191404723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Pulping Fruit and other like Substances.
IPC: A23N1/00
Filed: 1914-02-24
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 4723. Brearley, W., and Brierley, Ltd., W. Feb. 24. Mashing, pressing, and squeezing fruit.-In ma. chines for pulping fruit &c., in which a sloping removable perforated cylinder is used, the upper end c of the cylinder c' is supported against a renewable ring b screwed to the machine frame a, and the lower end c<2> is carried on a flanged ring d secured and adjusted by studs. The revolving pulping-devices are supported on a central shaft and force the pulp through the perforations in the cylinder.
Patent GB-191405598-A (GB)
Title: Device for Fastening Ladies' Hats to the Head.
Inventor: FINAZZER EUGEN
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1914-03-05
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 5598. Finazzer, E. March 5. [Addition to 20,268/13.] Hats, securing to head. - Inserted in the sleeve d described in the parent Specification is a spindle o having hooks f<1> projecting through longitudinal slots q and corresponding to the hooks f on the sleeve. After rotation of the sleeve to engage the hooks in the hair, the spindle o is moved axially by means of a rod i against the action of a spring p, so that the hair is gripped between each pair of hooks. A lug k on a spring l snaps into one or other of the apertures m, m<1>.
Patent GB-191407471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rabble Shafts for Roasting Furnaces.
Inventor: FOWLER EDWARD JOHN
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1914-03-24
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 7471. Fowler, E. J. March 24, 1913, [Convention date]. Charges, agitating. - In a sectional rabble shaft for roasting - furnaces having an axial supply passage 6 for cold air, surrounded by an annular passage 7 for exhausting the hot air from the arms, unequal expansion of the outer and inner walls 3, 4 is allowed for by fitting the reduced end 12 of one section of the inner wall into the end 13 of the abutting section. The two walls are spaced apart by ribs 5, and the sections are connected together by flange joints 2. Specification 22,022/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191409658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Cleaning and Polishing Devices for Floors.
Inventor: FRANCISQUE PELISSE
IPC: A47L11/16
Filed: 1914-04-18
Abstract: 9658. PÚlissÚ, F. April 21, 1913, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Floors, cleaning. - A portable brushing-apparatus for cleaning floors comprises a framework carrying an electric motor which is geared to a pair of flat brushes rotating in opposite directions. One construction is illustrated comprising a casing, fitted with a buffer 15, which encloses the motor and the gear-box 22. The brushes are connected by screws to holders on vertical shafts which are geared as shown to the pinion 19 on the motor shaft. All the shafts of the gearing are fitted with ball bearings. The portion of the outer casing above the bottom of the gear box may be omitted, the motor in this case being exposed to view. The motor is connected by flexible leads to the lighting circuit of the building.
Patent GB-191409869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nail-holding Attachments for Hammers.
Inventor: LISCOMB ANDREW EMERY
IPC: B25D1/04
Filed: 1914-04-21
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 9869. Liscomb, A. E. June 3,1913, [Convention date]. Wedge expanding-devices for socket fixings.-A nail-holding attachment for hammers serves also to secure the head of the shaft and provide a fulcrum for the tack-extractor. The attachment comprises a head 1 with a depending portion consisting of a web 3 with end wedges 12, which portion is driven into the end of the shaft 4. The front of the head is provided with an undercut slot 6 to receive the head of a nail supported on the hammer head, and the sides have recesses 9 leadiug to undercut slots to receive the heads of smaller nails, which after insertion of the head in the slot are moved laterally to bind the shank on the curved edge of the recess 9.
Patent GB-191411278-A (GB)
Title: Means for Carrying Off, and Radiating the Surplus Heat Generated in Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02F1/08
Filed: 1914-05-07
Granted: 1914-09-24
Abstract: 11,278. Kitchin, F. H. May 7. Cylinders, cooling.- Heat - radiating plates A, made of aluminium or its alloys with or without other metals of better heat - dispersing power, such as copper and tin, are provided with a flange B by which they are strapped to the cylinder; they may also be notched and perforated as shown. Fig. 1 shows a plate which embraces the cylinder, while that shown in Fig. 5 is arranged in a plane containing its axis, the straps passing through slots L. Specification 9628/14 is referred to.
Patent GB-191415842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel Feed Systems for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SWAFFER EDWARD CEPHAS
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1914-07-02
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 15,842. Swaffer, E. C. July 2. Spray carburettors.-In cases in which two fuels are used and in which the engine may have to be stopped without much warning, leaving heavy fuel in the carburettor and its connexions, means are provided for withdrawing the fuel back to the tank so that light fuel may be substituted for restarting. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement suitable for a motor-cycle in which the light-fuel and heavy-fuel tanks D, E are connected by two cocks or a three-way cock to a common delivery pipe B to the carburettor. A pump K, connected with a vessel J creates a partial vacuum so that, on raising the needle-valve of the carburettor the fuel is sucked back into the tank. The cock L normally admits air to the tank but is closed during the process described above.
Patent GB-191415939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Electric Motors.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: H02P1/18
Filed: 1914-07-03
Granted: 1915-07-05
Abstract: 15,939. Wilson, W. G., and Harlow, P. L. July 3. Controllers with auxiliary switches.-The movable arm of a motor starter carries a spring-mounted contact to make or break connexion with a contact on an auxiliary arm during forward or backward movement respectively, for the purpose of controlling a circuit-breaker which closes and opens the motor circuit and so takes the spark. An inching-button may also be provided. The contact-arm 2 is arranged to cut resistance 8 out of the armature circuit and the resistance 7 into the field circuit in the usual manner, The auxiliary arm 9 moves upon the same pivot as the arm 2 and is provided with an insulated contact 40, which is engaged by the spring contact 13 on the arm 2 to complete the circuit of the operating-solenoid 20 of the circuitbreaker 19 through the contact 38. When the arm 2 is moved forward therefore, the circuitbreaker is closed to complete the motor circuit through all the resistance 8. As the circuit-breaker closes, it opens the switch 21, thereby completing its maintaining-circuit through resistance 31, stopbutton 30, no-volt coil 15, and contacts 12, 40, 13. The arm 9 is carried over the contact-segment 12 by the arm 2, and the latter arm is held in its final position by the no-volt coil 15 and armature 17. A backward movement breaks the connexion between the contacts 13, 10 and causes the circuitbreaker to open the motor circuit. A stop 39 on the arm 2 engages the arm 9 to bring it back to its initial position. The circuit-breaker can also be opened by the depression of the button 30. When an inching-button 42 is provided, it is connected, as shown, to a contact-stud 41, so that depression of the button causes the circuit-breaker 19 to complete the motor circuit through all the resistance 8. The field resistance 7 may have a separate regulating-arm 45. In a modification, the resistance 31 is shunted across the switch 21.
Patent GB-191418482-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Range Finding from Aerial Craft.
Inventor: HARDCASTLE JOHN HERSCHEL
Filed: 1914-08-10
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 18,482. Hardcastle, J. H. Aug. 10. [Cognate Application, 20,641/14.] Angle-measuring instruments.-In sighting-apparatus as described in Specification 27,584/13 for use in dropping missiles from aircraft, means are provided whereby allowance can be made in the sighting angle for (a) that portion of the 'lag' (due to air resistance) which varies with the air speed of the aeroplane &c., and (b) the effect of lateral wind on the missile. (a) The curved graduated arm 44 is mounted so as to slide on an arm 45, which is graduated in terms of air speeds of the craft and is fast on the pivot 36. The backsight 38 is mounted upon a rod 50, which is pivoted on the foresight 39, passes through a slot in the curved arm 44, and carries a pointer 51 moving over the graduated arm 44. Thus, the movement of the backsight 38 is increased or diminished for a given value on the arm 44, according to the position of the arm 44 on the arm 45. A counterweight 47 is adjustable along the arm 45. (b) An arm 54 marked with a height scale is secured to the sights 38, 39 and carries a slidable horizontal arm 55, which is graduated as a lateral-wind scale and has a sliding pointer 56 adjustable thereon. Sighting takes place along a straight line extending, through the sighting-aperture 57, to the pointer 56, and the foresight 39.
Patent GB-191418528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Cocks for Cisterns and the like.
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16K47/02
Filed: 1914-08-11
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 18,528. Foster, W. H. Aug. 11. Ball and float valves; fluids, regulating pressure of.-The float lever 7 of a ball cock is provided with a cam-part 7<1> adapted to engage a lever 3 pivoted at 3<1>. The lever 3 passes through a slot 1<1> in an horizontally-arranged plunger 1, which carries the valve 5. The valve seat 8<1> is provided with an extension 8 extending into the inlet pipe and having its outer end closed by a perforated plate 8<2> shielded from the direct action of the fluid current by a member 10 adjustably secured to the extension.
Patent GB-191418877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LAURIN LAURENTIUS
IPC: F02D1/00
Filed: 1914-08-20
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 18,877. Laurin, L. Oct. 23, 1913, [Convention date]. Cam and lever actuated pumps; regulating delivery. - The fuel-pump of an internal-combustion engine is actuated by a lever 2 which is oscillated by two cams. The cam 5, which effects the suction stroke only, is adjusted by the governor to vary the amount of fuel supplied.
Patent GB-191424830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fire Control for Guns.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
Filed: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 24,830. Pollen, A. H., and Isherwood, H. Dec. 31. Modifying scale of readings.-Consists in operating a "follow the pointer range receiver at a gun station by setting up on the transmitter the rate of change of range through the medium of the mechanism particularly described and illustrated. Fig. 1 shows the known mechanism employed in transmitting rate of change of range to uniformly-graduated range dials, but modified to suit a " follow the pointer " dial in which the range scale does not follow a straight line law. In the known mechanism a shaft 7, rotated by a hand-wheel 2 or by a suitable motor, operates the step-by-step switch 1, 3 connected to the receiver by a cable 4 and is geared with a pointer 5 moving over a range dial 6. The shaft 7 is rotated at a variable speed determined by the position which a roller 8 occupies with respect to the disk shown, this position being decided by the setting of the " rate of change of range " pointer 15. This pointer is connected to the roller 8 through a sliding rack 17, a link 19 turning about a pivot 20, and a sliding block 9. The disk of the roller 8 is made to rotate at a uniform speed by gearing it to a watch 12 the seconds hand of which, during the turning of the hand-wheel, is kept in register with a fixed line 13. According to the present invention, the position of the pivot 20 of the lever 19 is varied so as to make the pointer 5 move faster at short ranges than at long ones. For this purpose the pivot 20 is carried by a slide 21, a pin 20 on which engages a screw cam groove 23 in a cylinder geared to the shaft 7.
Patent GB-191503842-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Appliances for Facilitating the Raising and Lowering of Heavy Weights, specially applicable for Working Scenery and Theatrical Effects.
Inventor: RUTTER GEORGE
IPC: A63J1/02
Filed: 1915-03-10
Abstract: 3842. Rutter, G. March 10. Spring and weight actuated lowering-apparatus; supporting load and distributing load or stress uniformly.-Theatrical scenery or heavy weights are suspended by springs or spring rollers in such a way that raising or lowering is facilitated. The scene batten 1 is attached by hooks to a batten 3, which is suspended by ropes 5 wound on spring rollers 6 mounted on an overhead platform. The cords 10 for raising or lowering the scene are attached to the batten 3 and carried over pulleys 12, 13 and attached to a spring roller 14, which oooperates with the rollers 6 to balance the weight. The roller 14 may be dispensed with, and the cords 10 secured to cleats 15. A weight may be supported from one spring roller, and the operating-rod 10 is then wound in opposite directions upon the other end of the roller and hangs in a loop.