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Patent GB-191216087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: BANNISTER ALBERT RICHARD
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1912-09-19
Abstract: 16,087. Bannister, A. R., and Johns, T. G. July 31, 1911, [Convention date]. Variable - speed belt gearing, suitable for motor-cycles, comprises a pulley with fixed and movable flanges 6, 7, Fig. 4, carried in a frame 2, which can be turned about a driving-shaft 27, Fig. 3, as a pivot. Power passes from a sprocket on the shaft 27 to a sprocket 25 and by way of a loose sleeve 24 to the flange 6. Projections 11 upon the flange 7 entering recesses 10 in the flange 6 cause these flanges to turn together. A pivotal movement of the frame 2 causes a sliding movement of the flange 7 in this way. A screw 12 abutting against the flange 7 is kept from turning by a square bar 17 passing through it. A square head 18 on the bar 17 is adapted to slide in an arc-shaped slot 19 in a fixed plate 1. A sleeve-nut 21 upon the screw 12 carries a toothed pinion 22 in mesh with a fixed toothed sector 23. Movement of the frame 2 causes the nut 21 to turn and the screw 12 to slide. Adjustment of the flange 7 can be effected by withdrawing the head 18 from the slot 19 against the thrust of a spring 20 and then turning the screw 12 by hand. The frame 2 can be operated by a pedal-lever having a catch connected to the toe of the pedal adapted to engage a toothed quadrant.
Patent GB-191224240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Covering Iron Pipes, Bars or the like with Zinc.
IPC: C23C2/22
Filed: 1912-10-23
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 24,240. Krieger, Rauchfuss, & Co. Oct. 25, 1911, [Convention date]. Galvanizing.-In apparatus for galvanizing iron pipes, bars, &c., several pipes &c. are coated and withdrawn at one time, and superfluous zinc is removed by a continuous cord 4, Fig. 2, of fireproof material, wrapped around each of the pipes &c. 2 that are being coated, and pulled taut. The usual stripping-tool 3 serves as a preliminary stripper. The pipes &c. are pulled out of the bath and through the stripping-devices by a tool with a pair of jaws having as many recesses 5, Fig. 4, therein as there are pipes &c. to be drawn at one time.
Patent GB-191226372-A (GB)
Title: Improved Amusement Device.
Inventor: WILKINS FREDRIC ARTHUR
IPC: A63G29/00
Filed: 1912-11-16
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 26,372. Wilkins, F. A. Nov. 16. Amusement apparatus. -An amusement apparatus consists of one or more series of revolving tubes or tunnels, each series comprising a number of tunnels arranged end to end and consecutive tunnels rotating in opposite directions. The tunnels 1 are lined with matting or other suitable material, and the ends of adjacent tunnels are in close proximity, as shown, so that it is not obvious to a person endeavouring to walk through the tunnels that he is passing from one to another. The tunnels are mounted on rollers 2 which engage in flanges 3 formed on the tunnels and are driven by motors 7.
Patent GB-191227993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Building Constructions.
Inventor: CANCALON FRANCOIS
IPC: E04B5/44
Filed: 1912-12-04
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 27,993. Cancalon, F. Dec. 4. Flooring and ceiling blocks.-A hollow floor consists of joists formed of ceramic blocks C, Fig. 1, interlocking floor blocks D, into the joints of which the stirrups extend and over which they may be hooked, and interlocking ceiling slabs A, which engage with the splayed ends of the blocks C and extend transversely to the blocks D.
Patent GB-191300555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vehicle and the like Lamps.
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1913-01-08
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 1913555. Byrne, J. F., Lawrence, J., and Howes & Burley. Jan. 8. Supporting.-In motor-vehicle and like lamps, the supporting-sockets e are attached to a relatively massive skeleton frame which supports the weight of the lamp. The frame preferably comprises an attachment portion c and a ring b fitting in the front of the lamp, or a pair of rings fitting in the front and rear of the lamp. The ring or rings may be external to the lamp body and integral with the sockets e.
Patent GB-191303670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Windows.
Inventor: LOVELL JOHN HORATIO
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 1913-02-12
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 3670. Lovell, J. H. Feb. 12. Window frames.-Metal frames are constructed of angle-strips which overlap one another so that they can be secured together along considerable portions of their length. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the window is built up mainly of double angled-strips a, a<1>, a<2>, a3, the outer portions being made up with angle-strips b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3> and strips d, d'. The outer strips are provided with extensions c by means of which the window, with the glass panes in position, is secured to the usual outer metal frame, the whole being then immersed in an electrolytic bath. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the window is built up of zigzag strips e joined together by angle-strips.
Patent GB-191303682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HUBBELL HARVEY
IPC: H01R33/955
Filed: 1913-02-12
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 3682. Hubbell, H. Feb. 12. Holders with switches. A pull-switch is provided with an operating-wheel consisting of upper, lower, and intermediate insulating-plates, Fig. 6, secured by lugs 28 on a metal disk 27, the intermediate plate 26 being shortened. In the arrangement shown, a rotatable contact 20 is mounted on an eccentric shaft 22 fixed between two insulating-blocks 14, 15 which are held by two conducting-brackets 16, 17; a number of alternately conducting ratchet-teeth 18 on the lower block being engaged by two tongues 23 on the contact 20. The contact 20 is provided with projections 40 which engage a number of teeth 30 on the disk 27. The wheel is oscillated about the shaft 22 by a bar 32 pivoted at 33 between the upper and lower plates and passing through a tube 34 secured by a bracket 35 to the blocks 14, 15; an eye on the end of the bar engages a hook on a lever 38 which is pivoted outside the casing and carries pull-means 39. A shoulder 36 on the bar limits its outward movement and minimizes the effect of violent pulls. A spring 31, having its ends connected to the shaft and wheel respectively, is adapted to return the wheel to the normal position, Fig. 8, and to hold the upper end of the shaft in an angular hole in the block 14. The tension of the spring 31 may be adjusted by turning the shaft. Specification 15,801/01 is referred to.
Patent GB-191303954-A (GB)
Title: Improved Castor.
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM REUBEN
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1913-02-15
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 3954. Roberts, W. R. Feb. 15. Castors.- In a rolling or trailing castor comprising a roller so mounted as to rotate about an axis which is inclined at a small angle to the vertical and a carrier of the said roller so mounted as to rotate about a fixed vertical axis in the base-piece, the parts are so constructed and interconnected that the axis of the roller can be approached so nearly to the line of the vertical axis of the carrier that the intervening distance is only sufficient to ensure the performance of the trailing function, whereby the vertical supporting force of the floor is caused to deviate but little from the centre-line of the base piece. The castor shown in Fig. 1 comprises a socket a within which the carrier d can rotate about the vertical axis d<1>. Mounted on the carrier d is the roller e which can rotate about the inclined axis d'. Parallel vertical planes which contain the axes d<1>, d<2> are separated from one another by a very short distance. The parts are held together by the inwardly projecting flanges a‹, e‹, and ball bearings f, g are provided.
Patent GB-191305489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tie and analogous Clips.
Inventor: SPITTLE WALTER CLEMENT
IPC: A44B6/00
Filed: 1913-03-05
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 5489. Spittle, W. C. March 5. Clips, pivoted-jaw.- A tie or like clip consists of spring jaws 2, contained in a U-shaped frame 1, and pressed together by the rotation of a rod 5 bearing at one end a handle 7 and at the other end a cam 6 in the form of a disk, triangle, or arm.
Patent GB-191306000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Preparation of Acetaldehyde.
Filed: 1913-03-11
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 6000. Consortium f³r Electro-Chemische Industrie Ges. May 22, 1912, [Convention date]. Oxides of mercury, obtaining. - Mercury is oxidized electrolyticaby the use of an alkaline electrolvte such as a weak caustic soda solution. The mercury lies below the alkaline solution, and forms the anode, while a perforated iron plate above forms the cathode. The mercurous oxide formed, which also contains mercuric oxide and mercnry, is continuousty removed by raking or blowing. The product, mixed with sulphuric acid, is used to convert acetylene into acetaldehyde, metallic mercury remaining, which is again oxidized as described.
Patent GB-191306185-A (GB)
Title: Block Signaling and Train Controlling Systems.
Inventor: ALLARD ANDREW JOSEPH
IPC: B61L3/10
Filed: 1913-03-12
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 6185. Allard, A. J. March 12. Electrical systems, automatic; track apparatus actuating signals on trains and for stopping trains; communicating between trains and cabins and stations.-Signals are given on the train and the train is stopped by apparatus actuated by current received from a battery on the track through ramps at each end of the section, the circuit to these ramps being controlled by a high and a low resistance relay at each end of the section. The four relays 8, 9 for a section are arranged in a normally-closed circuit in series with batteries 12 and resistances 17, the current being sufficient to energize the relays 8 but not the relays 9. When a train is on the insulated section of rails 1, 2, the current through the relays 8, 9 is increased and all the relays close their local contacts and connect the batteries 21 to the stop-ramp 5 directly and to the signal-ramp 4 through a resistance 24. A second train entering the section will therefore receive in its circuit, as shown in Fig. 2, a small current from the signal rail 4 through the collector 35 and the magnets 36, 79. The magnet 36 sets the signal arm 37 to ' danger,' but the current in the magnet 79 is insufficient to move the latch 77. 'On the stop rail 5 the magnet 79 draws its armature and the switch 72 is closed and the magnet 70 is energized to draw the catch 66 from the spring- pressed lever 62, which is connected to a slide valve for supplying air from a pipe 60<a> to a cylinder 54, the piston of which actuates the brake valve. A switch arm 82 is moved by a speedometer so as to close the circuit to the magnet 79 only if the speed is above a predetermined limit, the train may thus proceed slowly past an energized stop ramp if required. The driver of a train standing at a ramp 4 may close the switch 26<a> on its upper contacts to put the ramp 7 in connexion with the battery 21, so as to stop an approaching train, and, at the same time, make connexion from the ramp 4 and the rails to the telephone wires 88<a>, and by then reversing the switch 38 on the train telephonic communication with the cabin may be set up. The back contacts of the relays 8 serve to energize the ramps if the relay circuit breaks.
Patent GB-191306644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Curtain-holders.
Inventor: GROSSE OTTO
IPC: A47H13/01
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 6644. Grosse, O. March 18. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Curtains, drawing and suspending. - A curtainholder consists of a wire bent to form a double ring 1 which slides on the curtain pole, the ends 2, 3 of the wire being bent as shown and provided at 4, 5 with concave and convex clamps 6, 7, respectively. A plate 9 enveloping the wires 2, 3 engages with teeth 8 to open or close the clamps 6, 7.
Patent GB-191311518-A (GB)
Title: Improved Milk Releasing Means in Vacuum Operated Milking Machines.
Inventor: CORNISH JOSEPH HARVEY
IPC: A01J5/04
Filed: 1913-05-17
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 11,518. Cornish, J. H. May 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Moving-chamber apparatus with several chambers.-Milk is discharged from the exhausted receiver of a milking - machine by means of a pocketed drum, so that the vacuum is not destroyed. To the base of the receiver 6 is attached a hollow cylinder 8 at the top and bottom of which are apertures; or the bottom may be entirely cut away. Within the cylinder is a rotary drum 9 having pockets 15 or divided into sector - shaped compartments, the fitting of the drum being adjusted by the screws securing the lower half of the bearings.
Patent GB-191313454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MILLER HARRY A
IPC: F02M11/10
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 13,454. Miller, H. A., and Adamson, F. M. June 10. Rotary cylindrical valves. - A cylindrical throttle valve of a carburettor is cut away to form two wings 16, 17 which control the inlet and outlet respectively of the chamber 13. The control-edge of each wing is curvilinear so as to vary the rate of opening or closing.
Patent GB-191314317-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Appliances for Mounting and Securing Half Tone, Electro, Stereo, and Zinco Plates.
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES FRANKLAND
IPC: B41F27/04
Filed: 1913-12-01
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 14,317. Moore, C. F. Dec. 1. Printing-surfaces. - Relates to means for mounting printing-surfaces of the kind in which the plate is secured by clips engaging grooves on the sides of the mounting-block, and consists in making the groove near the top of the block whereby the tendency of the clip to tilt is minimized. The blocks 1 are made of various sizes and are formed with grooves 2 on all four faces to receive parallel-sided ribs on clips 6 for securing the plate 11. The mounting block is composed of one or a series of blocks 1, and the clamps are placed either on the outside, or inserted between the blocks 1, as shown in Fig. 5. The block may be justified by the insertion of a lead.
Patent GB-191315370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gunnery Instructional Apparatus.
Inventor: WARLEIGH PERCIVAL HENRY
Filed: 1913-07-03
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 15,370. Warleigh, P. H, July 3. Teaching gunnery practice.-Consists of an instructional model wherein the range and position of a real or imaginary target ship relative to a firing ship are reproduced according to a prearranged plan of battle, and wherein visual indications are given showing the error, if any, between the estimated range and deflexion necessary to hit the target and the true values of these elements, these visual indications being then used to correct the laying of the gun. The apparatus comprises a table 2, representing the sea, on which are arranged in the line of fire a series of holes 4 from each of which a splash indicator, such as a bundle of feathers 6, Fig. 4, can be raised by the depression of a corresponding key 8. By the side of the keys is placed a range tape 11 wound on two drums 12, 13 and adapted to be moved by hand according to a prearranged plan of battle; hence, if initially the tape shows the actual range at the centre of the keyboard, in a line with the target ship 15, at any subsequent moment the actual range will be represented by the central division, and, if the estimated range is not correct, depression of the key opposite the estimated range division will show where the shot would hit in actual firing. The target ship 15 is centrally mounted on a pivot 16, Fig. 2, geared to a hand-wheel 20 which is moved, according to a prearranged plan, to keep the ship in the correct azimuthal position. The target 15 can be moved across the line of fire by rotation of a drum 25, Fig. 2, by means of a handle 26. A pointer 27, Fig. 3, on the handle is read against a movable scale 28, which is moved by hand according to the prearranged plan so that the correct deflexion registers with a fiduciary mark 30; hence, if the estimated deflexion is correct, the target ship will remain in its central position. In a modification, the range scale is fixed, and the splash board and keys are movable.
Patent GB-191315788-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Washing Smoke and Fumes in Furnace and Boiler Flues.
Inventor: CHAMBERS MATTHEW
IPC: B01D47/06
Filed: 1913-07-09
Granted: 1914-08-10
Abstract: 15,788. Chambers, M. July 9. Washing. - Smoke and fumes from furnace and boiler flues are washed, and valuable products are obtained therefrom, in an iron or steel chamber a divided into two, three, or more compartments by baffle-plates b, the compartments containing readily - removable spraying- devices f. The draught is maintained by a fan d and the products are removed through doors g. Baffle-plate doors c enable any or all of the compartments to be closed to the smoke and fumes. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 18,488/04, [Class 51, Furnaces &c.], 7962/05, and 15,172/07.
Patent GB-191317257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: DEPPISCH CARL
IPC: E01B11/24
Filed: 1913-07-28
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 17,257. Deppisch, C. July 28. Rail joints, scarf and lilce.-Rail ends are cut as described in Specification 2768/04 so that the section plane forms an angle of 45 degrees with the ground plane. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 2768/04.
Patent GB-191318616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ship's Casing Hinged Doors and the like.
Inventor: DOUGLASS THOMAS
IPC: B63B43/32
Filed: 1913-08-15
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 18,616. Douglass, T. Aug. 15. Man-hole and hand-hole doors and frames.- The frame d of a hinged door is formed with a rabbet or recess all round by means of a bar e, Fig. 2, or j, Fig. 4, which also secures in the rabbet bulbous packing f so as to provide a weathertight joint with the door a. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the edges b of the door are flanged. According to the modification shown in Fig. 3, the packing f is secured by an angle-bar to the door and bears against the rabetted frame d.
Patent GB-191319588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous-current Transformers.
Inventor: BOUCHEROT PAUL MARIE JOACHIM
IPC: H02M3/40
Filed: 1913-08-29
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 19,588. Boucherot, P. M. J. Sept. 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Converting alternating and direct currents; transformers. - A continuous-current transformer comprises two or more static transformers in combination with two commutators and two alternators synchronously driven. The direct current is first converted to alternating current, which is then transformed and is subsequently rectified by the second commutator. The objects of the alternators are to prevent sparking, to ensure the continuity of voltages and currents in transformers, and to equalize the iron and ohmic losses. Direct current from a source A is first converted into non-sinusoidal alternating current by a two-way reversing commutator C' which connects the circuits of two or more transformers T<1>, T<2> in parallel during a part of the period of rotation. The current is then transformed, and rectified by a second similar commutator C<2>. Direct current can be taken from the leads B. To excite the transformers and prevent sparking, a small exciting-alternator E is connected with its armature E<2> in parallel with the primaries of the transformers and the inductor E<1> in shunt to the source of current A. To provide for the ohmic and inductive losses, a small two-phase alternator or booster S with non-sinusoidal electromotive force is connected with each phase of the armature S<2> in series with the primaries of the transformers and the inductor S' in series with the source of current A. The two alternators are mounted on the same shaft as the commutators and rotate therewith; the rotation may be provided by the alternator E, which works as a continuous-current motor. Rheostats are connected in series with the inductor of the alternator E and in parallel with that of the alternator S. To regulate the direct - current voltage, the transformers may be provided with means to vary the number of coils. The segments of the commutator are placed in different planes with partitions to prevent the formation of arcs, and a blow-out or oil-jet may be provided. The transformers may be arranged to work in series, and the alternators may be placed on the other side of the transformer.
Patent GB-191324507-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Applying Polish to and for Polishing Floors, Wooden Surfaces and such like.
Inventor: FLETCHER ROBERT
IPC: A47L13/314
Filed: 1914-04-28
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 24,507. Fletcher, R., and Stork, F. April 28, 1914. Pads; reservoir arrangements.-In polishing floors and like surfaces, a pad is employed comprising a body portion a forming a reservoir for the polish and perforated on its lower surface to supply a flat pad e, which is retained by a fabric covering f held to the body portion by a flexible clip. A cover c is also provided, and may be formed with a handle d for manipulating the pad ; or a separate handle may be fitted.
Patent GB-191401613-A (GB)
Title: A Pumping and Spraying Apparatus for Cleaning a Variety of Articles.
Inventor: ROUTLEDGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1915-01-21
Abstract: 1613. Routledge, W. Jan. 21. Washing-machines with pumps and means for circulating liquids.-Apparatus for cleaning, by meaos of a spray, articles of clothing and textile fabrics, and electrical and mechanical plant, comprises a stand with means for holding the article to be cleaned and having a tray which slopes toward a detachable tank holding the supply for a pump, which also has a flexible delivery pipe and nozzle. Adjustable bars b, Fig. 1, on a stand a carry the article c to be cleaned, beneath which is a tray d with sloping base having an outlet pipe f, from which the spent liquid flows back into the supply tank e. The tank e, Fig. 3, has a lip q with partition s so arranged that solid matters do not pass over into the tank. The suction pipe i passes to a pump h, preferably semi-rotary and operated by a treadle as shown. The discharge pipe is flexible and has a terminal nozzle k. In a modification, the suction pipe has a two-way cock whereby the pump may be connected for forcing liquid or air ; or a separate air-pump may be used. For cleaning textile fabrics, the article is laid on a sloping marble or metal slab.
Patent GB-191402160-A (GB)
Title: Device for Automatically Coupling Air or Steam Conduit Lines Between Railway Cars.
Inventor: VIDEBAK HANS
IPC: B61G5/08
Filed: 1914-01-27
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 2160. Videbak, H., and Pallesen, N. P. P. Jan. 27. Couplings, automatic. - Air and steam pipe coupling heads for railway vehicles are each supported on the lower end of the knuckle pin of a draught coupling head of the knuckle type, the pin being extended for this purpose, and held against rotation. The pin couplings are capable of limited vertical, rotary, and endlong movement, and, when uncoupled, are resiliently held in the angular position indicated in dotted lines to the right of the plan view, Fig. 2. On coupling, the members rotate to the transverse position shown, and an accompanying endlong movement serves to open valves in the coupling members. The knuckle pin 2 passes through a slot 9 in the coupling- body 5 and is held against one end of the slot by a plate 16 urged by springs 17. The vertical and rotary movements are limited by a setscrew 19.