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Patent GB-191200579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Safety Switch for Electric Currents.
Inventor: GRUBER FLORIAN
IPC: H01H71/20
Filed: 1912-01-08
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 579. Gruber, F., and Fr³hwirth, A. Jan. 8, Automatic circuit - breakers, especially designed for three-phase circuits, and which open when a fuse blows in any one of the phases, comprise contact-arms 7 mounted upon pivots 8, and coupled together by a bar 16, which is urged to the open position by a spring 19 and retained in the closed position by the engagement of a spring-pressed pivoted latch 21 with a lug 26. Releasing-arms 27, which tend to turn about their common pivot 28, abut at their ends against fuses 12 in series with the contacts of the switch. If any fuse blows, the corresponding releasing - arm is turned by a spring 31 until a rearward portion pressing upon a pin 32 at the end of the latch 21 takes the latch out of engagement with the lug. The contact-arms then open. To re-set the apparatus, the releasing-arm is first pushed back by depressing a spring knob 42, the blown fuse is replaced, and the handle 34 turned to the left till the latch re-engages. The switch can also be opened by a backward movement of the handle, which takes effect through a pin 37 on the upper end of the latch. Switches, partly electro -magnetic. - The spring 19 may be replaced by a permanent or electro-magnet.
Patent GB-191201071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Devices for Igniting or Exploding Ordnance Charges.
Inventor: BEACH WILLIAM JOHN HASTINGS
IPC: F41A19/06
Filed: 1912-01-13
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 1071. Beach, W. J. H. Jan. 13. Ordnance breech mechanism. - Relates to friction firing-arrangements, and consists in the use of a pyrophoric alloy in conjunction with a rotatable friction device mounted axiallv in the obturator stem. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a friction wheel a is rotated by a flexible shaft e driven by any suitable means, and rubs against three sticks or blocks h of the pyrophoric alloy carried by the obturator c. In a modification, the friction wheel rotates continuously, and is moved longitudinally to bring a roughened portion of its periphery into contact with the sticks h of the alloy. In a further modification, the wheel a is made of pyrophoric alloy, and the sticks h are replaced by steel pins or other friction members. It is stated that the guns of a battery may be fired selectively by wireless radiations.
Patent GB-191202705-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tip Up Seats for Theatre or other purposes.
Inventor: NORTON WALTER WEBB
IPC: A47C7/58
Filed: 1912-02-02
Granted: 1913-02-03
Abstract: 2705. Norton, W. W. Feb. 2. Folding seats.-A tip-up seat for theatres &c. has the seat member a provided with pivots a' adapted to drop in and engage with slots a<4> on the standards a<3>. The slots have their openings a<6> disposed at a position to the rear of their working extremities a<5>, and the pivots may be formed of bolts secured by nuts. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 4400/97.
Patent GB-191203205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Toothed Reduction Gearing.
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
IPC: F16H57/02
Filed: 1911-05-24
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 3205. Westinghouse, G. June 18, 1910, [Convention date]. [Addition to 9131/11.] Toothed gearing. - In toothed transmission gearing of the kind in which one of the shafts is mounted in a fluid-supported floating frame as described in the parent Specification, a double supply of fluid is provided, namely, a constant supply and also an auxiliary supply which is arranged to be varied automatically in accordance with the variation in the pressure between the teeth of the intermeshing gearwheels. The pistons may be operated through flexible diaphragms such as 23 secured in place by annular rings 24 which are bolted to the frame and serve to guide the pistons. The cylinders are provided with a constant supply of oil or other fluid through a channel 13 and ports such as 22. One of the cylinders of the supporting system is provided, as shown in Fig. 3, with a valve device which allows fluid to escape or admits an additional supply of fluid from an auxiliary source 26, to regulate the pressure supporting the floating frame in accordance with the variations in pressure between the intermeshing teeth of the gear-wheels, such control being effected directly by means of a flange 29 on the floating frame. When the pressure acting within the cylinders exceeds that between the intermeshing gears, the floating frame is raised and a discharge port 36 uncovered, which relieves the pressure in the cylinders. In the event of increased pressure between the intermeshing gears, the depression of the floating frame first closes and then depresses the tubular bush or port 36 against the action of a spring 34, and admits high-pressure fluid through a port 32 and channels 33, 28, the increased pressure within the cylinder being distributed equally through the channel 13 to the other cylinders of the system. When the pressure is increased sufficiently to raise the floating frame and maintain equilibrium, the port 32 is closed and the auxiliary supply of fluid shut off.
Patent GB-191211176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Feed Weighing and Packing Apparatus.
Inventor: LEETHAM SIDNEY
IPC: B65B1/34
Filed: 1912-05-10
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 11,176. Leetham, S., and Leetham, R. E. May 10. Automatic-feed weighers.-Relates to a sackfilling machine, and consists in arranging two weigh-beams so that a preliminary weighing takes place on one beam, and then the sack is automatically transferred to the second beam for the final weighing. The sack or other receptacle to be filled is attached to a ring d<3>, which, during' the initial filling, is suspended by links d from one end of the primary weighbeam c. Packing-apparatus, such for instance as that described in Specifications 4215/04 and 9681/05, may operate during this preliminary filling. As the weight increases, the beam c tilts and, by means of a rod m, overbalances a weight p' which causes the rod m to rise and push up the beam, thereby throwing - over a weighted lever g<1> and lowering the links d so as to deposit the sack ring d<3> on the links l of the final weigh-beam j. The dribble feed now completes the weight, and the filled sack is removed. The weight p<1> is returned to its initial position together with its co-acting parts by means of a hand-lever q.
Patent GB-191212137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Measuring Powdered, Granular, or like substances and Charging them into Receptacles.
IPC: B65B1/38
Filed: 1912-05-22
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 12,137. Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik. May 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Moving-chamber apparatus for granular materials. - In apparatus for delivering measured quantities of powdered, granular, or like materials, an oscillating measuring-chamber or cylinder is provided with a single acting piston which draws the material into said cylinder and expels it therefrom into a discharge shoot after the cylinder has been partly rotated. The material is stored in a hopper d and is loosened by an agitator o and conveyed, by a spiral conveyer e to the measuring- cylinder a, which is provided with a conical piston, having a sharp edge to prevent sticking or jamming, and adapted to be drawn downwards by means of a roller l on the piston-rod i engaging an adjustable pulling-device m operated from the main shaft. Oscillation of the cylinder is then effected by means of sectors which are rocked by means of a crank arm and link r engaging a cam adapted to be rotated by gearing from a driving-pulley q. The cylinder is rotated until it comes opposite a shoot h, in which position the roller l is acted upon by a discharge device n whereby the material is ejected in a positive manner; the cylinder is then returned to the filling position.
Patent GB-191217497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glazing Windows and the like and Devices therefor.
Inventor: HOPE HENRY DONALD
IPC: E06B3/56
Filed: 1912-07-27
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 17,497. Hope, H. D. July 27. Glazing.-Metal clips c are anchored at one end to the webs of rabbeted glazing-bars, by inwardly-projecting lugs e inserted in holes f formed near the rabbets, and the free ends d, are bent down upon the glass, which prevents the lugs from leaving the holes, The clips may be made from copper &c., by bending-up one end of a strip, or a tongue projecting from the strip. The putty fillets g are applied in the usual manner.
Patent GB-191223115-A (GB)
Title: Improved Centrifugal Apparatus for Separating Solid Matter from Liquids.
Inventor: COPLANS MYER
IPC: B04B1/16
Filed: 1911-11-09
Granted: 1912-11-11
Abstract: 23,115. Coplans, M. Nov. 9, 1911. Machines for separating liquids from solids by density.-The centrifugal drum is arranged to discharge the solids deposited without stopping, and comprises valve-controlled openings k at its periphery near the lower end. The valve consists of a rubber ring m, Fig. 1, or leather &c. covered spring-pressed metallic segments n, Fig. 5. For effecting separation, the drum is rotated at such a speed that the openings k are closed by centrifugal force acting on the valve. The mixture to be treated passes from a vat c to a central tube d, and thence to the space between the tube and a coiled spring f secured at one end f <1>. The liquid forces open the coils of the spring and enters the drum. The clear liquid is drawn off at h and the solids are deposited in the drum. To discharge the deposit, the drum is slowed to such a speed that the valve uncovers the openings k. At this speed the coils of the spring f are closed, as shown in Fig. 1, and liquid supplied to the drum passes over the edge 3 and washes out the deposit. The drum may he driven by hand or power.
Patent GB-191227144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating Pocket-knives.
IPC: B26B1/02
Filed: 1912-11-26
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 27,144. Linder, E., Linder, C., and Linder, C. & R. Nov. 26. Pocket-knives. - The sides of the handle, preferably of hard wood, of a pocket-knife with one movable blade are integrally connected at the rear at one end by a piece f. The spring d is attached to the handle by a rivet g and rests on the piece f, being allowed to project outwards at the opposite end, when the knife is being opened or closed, in order to reduce the width of the handle. The rivets for the blade and spring are tubes, the ends of which are turned over and embedded in the material of the handle.
Patent GB-191302053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Loose Leaf Binding Systems.
Inventor: KELLET GUY WILLIAM
IPC: B42F13/04
Filed: 1913-01-25
Granted: 1914-01-26
Abstract: 2053. Kellet, G. W. Jan. 25. Covers; sheets. - In order to prevent displacement of the leaves in loose-leaf binders owing to the enlargement by wear of the perforations for the binding - posts, straps, &c., the edges of the leaves 1, Fig. 1, are provided with slits 3 so as to form a series of short flaps 4, and means such as elements 5, 6, Figs. 2 and 3, having a series of complimentary ridges 7 and depressions 8 between which the leaves are clamped, are provided so that, when the edges of the leaves are gripped between the elements, the ends of the slitted flaps 4 are relatively displaced. According to the construction shown, the elements 5, 6 are either attachable to, or formed integral with, the cover of the binder, and the parts of the elements which are perforated, as at 5<a>, 6<a>, for the passage of the binding-strap &c. are formed with level or normal faces 10. The opposing faces of the ridges 7 and depressions 8 are preferably concave, but may be flat or transversely corrugated. In a modification, Fig. 6, an additional wedgeshaped central element 13 is inserted between the leaves; in this case, ridges and depressions are formed on each side of the element 13 complementary to those on the elements 5, 6.
Patent GB-191304827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanded Metal Sheets.
Inventor: MONTAGNON GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: B21D31/04
Filed: 1913-02-25
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 4827. Montagnon, G. E., and Atkinson, F. Feb. 25. Expanded metal. - In the formation of expanded metal, certain of the slits are made wider apart than the others so that, when stretched, a fabric is produced in which strands 2, 6 are wider than the others.
Patent GB-191306385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin Controlled Vending Machines.
IPC: G07F11/02
Filed: 1913-03-14
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 6385. Yorke, P., and "Y. & H.," Ltd. March 14. Sale apparatus.-The apparatus is of the type in which a vertical column of articles is forced downwards through the space of one article at each operation by a slide resting on the top of the column and operated by a plunger through the interposition of an inserted coin, each successive coin passing between the plunger and the previously-inserted coin. Delivery mechanism.-After prepayment, the purchaser presses down the plunger 3, thereby moving down the vertical column of packets a by means of a slide 9, and forcing the lowest package past the inturned spring extremity of a cover-plate 10. This cover-plate is provided with ears 14 engaging ledges 15 on which the front plate of the machine is supported. Coin action, mechanical-connexion.-The inserted coin rests on an extension 8 of the slide 9 (or on top of the coin previously inserted) and beneath an extension 5 of the plunger 3, so as to couple the slide to the plunger. Coin-slit closing devices.-When the articles are exhausted, the slide 9 passes into the delivery opening 11, and the cover-plate 10 pivots on the ears 14 and closes the coin slot by means of a tongue 13.
Patent GB-191307087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking-tables for Printing Machines.
Inventor: MERCANTI SALVATORE
IPC: B41F1/42
Filed: 1913-03-25
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 7087. Mercanti, S. March 25. Inking - apparatus. - The inking-table 1 of a printing-machine is provided with rotary disks 2, 3, 4, 5 let into recesses in the table so that their surfaces are flush with that of the table, and revolved at intervals during the reciprocation of the table by mechanism such as ratchet - wheels 12, 13, 14, 15, pawls 8, 9, 10, 11, sliding bars 6, 7, and cams 33, 34, fixed on the side frames A, B.
Patent GB-191316694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivel Lamp Supports for Locomotives, Automobiles, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SOWDEN CHARLES NEVILLE
IPC: B60Q1/124
Filed: 1913-07-21
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 16,694. Sowden, C. N., and Wood, D. July 21. Vehicular and like lamps, directing.-Relates to swivel lamp-supports for locomotives and motor or other vehicles, connected with a movable part of the vehicle to turn the lamp as the vehicle turns, and having manually-controlled means to turn the lamp independently. The operation of the manual turning-means releases a latch connecting the lamp-support to a member controlled by the automatic turning- means. The invention is shown as applied to a locomotive headlight A, the ropes 20 for automatic control being connected to the tender C, and the manual-control ropes 22 terminating in the driver's cab D. The ropes 20 each wind on a drum 18<a> having an internal spring 43 to take up slack. Fixed on each drum 18<a> is a drum 18, from which a cord 17 passes to an arc-shaped block 16. This is mounted to slide in an arc-shaped groove 15<a> in an arm 15 on the bed-plate 11, which supports the lamp turntable 12. The block 16 is normally connected to the turn-table 12 by a latch 27 controlled by a spring 32, so that the lamp turns with the movement of the vehicle. The manual-control ropes 22 are each fixed to one end of a bellcrank lever 23, 26 pivoted at 25 on the turntable 12, the other end being adjacent to a lug 27<a> on the latch 27. The operation of either rope 22 thus releases the latch 27, and moves the turn-table by means of the direct pull on the pivot 25. To ensure the return of the headlight to the neutral position, a lug 38 on the underside of the turn-table is located between washers 37 controlled by a curved coilspring 34 in a groove in the bed 11, a stop 35 between the washers being fixed to the bed.
Patent GB-191317169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Liquid Fuel to Boiler Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: WATSON ROBERT
IPC: F23D11/10
Filed: 1913-07-26
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 17,169. Watson, R. July 26. Rotary apparatus; nozzles for producing whirling sprays. - In sprayers or ejectors for supplying liquid fuel to boiler furnaces &c., a spindle 10 rotated in - the casing 1 by means of a turbine 9 or other motor carries fuel-feeding means, such as a helical conveyer 11, Fig. 1, within the casing, or a fuel-spraying cone 17, Fig. 5, situated in the nozzle. In the first construction, fuel is admitted to the casing 1 by a port 2 and is fed through apertures 12 into a chamber 3 and through a fine double screwthread cut on a needle-valve 5, which is pressed into its seat in the cap 4 by a spring 13. Exhaust steam from the turbine is passed through a jacket 6 around the casing 1, the jacket being provided with connexions for the attachment of a pressure-gauge, and for drawing off water of condensation. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the helical conveyer is or may be dispensed with, and the fuel passes through apertures 18 in the nozzle - cap to grooves formed either on the surface of the cone 17 or in its seat.
Patent GB-191322847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal-combustion Engines.
Inventor: GAFFIOT GASTON
IPC: F01B3/04
Filed: 1913-10-09
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 22,847. Gaffiot, G. Oct. 9. Channels in valves and pistons. - In an internal - combustion engine having parallel cylinders which rotate about a stationary shaft 1 secured to which are distributing valves 13, lubricant is conveyed through a passage 22 in the shaft to a passage 23 leading to a groove 24 in the face of each distributing valve. From the groove 24 the lubricant is conveyed to the walls of the cylinder through passages in the piston-rod and orifices 26 in the piston.
Patent GB-191324743-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Frictional Damping Mechanism for use in connection with Spring Supported Bodies.
Inventor: DILGER AUGUSTINE
IPC: B62K25/24
Filed: 1913-10-31
Granted: 1914-11-02
Abstract: 24,743. Dilger, A. Oct. 31. Helical springs ; vibration-dampers.-Relates to vehicle spring suspensions particularly intended for the front forks of motor-cycles, and of the kind in which a helical spring supports the load and a frictional mechanism comprising spring-pressed slides moving against inclined surfaces, damps out any excessive vibration. The invention consists in the particular form of friction damping-mechanism employed. In the form shown in Fig. 2, a helical tension spring (not shown) is arranged between a pair of abutments b, b<1> on the vehicle, and encloses a frictional damping-device comprising a tapered rod e fixed to the abutment b<1> and adapted to work between a pair of friction sliders d. These are mounted on a screwed bolt g which is carried by a rod h supported from a disk i arranged between a pair of helical springs in a tube j depending from the abutment b, as shown in Fig. 3. The sliders are pressed against the tapered rod e by springs c, which may be adjusted by means of shouldered nuts f screwed upon the bolt g. Fig. 4 shows the suspension applied to a motor-cycle spring fork of the usual link type wherein the member b is pivoted to the top of the fork and the member b<1> is pivoted to a projection on the bottom of the tube carrying the links and handle bars.
Patent GB-191401453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Transferring and Sliver-forming Apparatus, applicable to Hackling Machines.
IPC: D01B5/00
Filed: 1914-01-19
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 1453. Mackie & Sons, J., Sinton, V. W., and Kirk, R. Jan. 19. Stop-motions.-In an automatic device for transferring the heckled stricks of flax &c. from the heckling -machine to the spread board, of the type described in Specifications 4447/11 and 20,960/12, and 11,324/13, [both in Class 120 (i), Spinning, Preparation &c. for], the feeler plate which detects whether the holder presented for unscrewing is full or empty is carried by a lever 26, operated by a lever 33 on the rocking - shaft d, which controls the lifting of the top plates of the holders. The lever 33 supports a bar 34, 35, the two parts of which are connected by a pin-andslot 39, and the lower end of which supports an arm 50 adapted to raise or lower a rod 44. If an empty holder comes into position, the feeler plate 25 drops, and the movement of the lever 26 knocks away a catch 38, and releases the rod 35, allowing it to drop. In falling, the catch 41 is released and the rod 34 also falls. The arm 50 is thereby operated and the rod 44 is depressed to open a spring clutch 48 on the shaft which operates the spread board. This clutch is held open by a catch 55 engaging a pin on the clutch fork lever 52. When the feeler plate moves up again, the end of the lever 33 is depressed and the weighted catches 38 and 41 re-engage automatically so that on the next downward movement of the fee'er plate the bar 34, 35 is raised. This lifts the rod 44 to release the catch 55 and allow the clutch 48 to re-engage. Specification 1454/14 also is referred to. 285
Patent GB-191403785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to the Manufacture of Wall Coverings.
Inventor: WIEDEMANN OTTO
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 1914-02-13
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 3785. Wiedemann, O. Feb. 13. Veneering.-In the manufacture of flexible wall coverings of the kind in which a veneer is secured to a flexible backing, the backing only is heated during its attachment to the veneer, which is unheated or artificially cooled, so that the adhesive does not penetrate the veneer. The veneer may be roughened on the rear face.
Patent GB-191404201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Controlling mechanism for Prime Movers.
Inventor: HERR HERBERT THACKER
IPC: G05D13/10
Filed: 1914-02-18
Granted: 1914-09-17
Abstract: 4201. Herr, H. T. March 27,1913, [Convention date]. Centrifugal governors ; fluid relays.-A hollow two-part shaft 14, 14<1> formed with an integral gear-wheel 3 is driven from a lay shaft 1 of the prime-mover and is mounted in bearings 10, 11 within an oil-tight casing 13 which encloses also the shaft 1. To the upper end of the shaft are pivotally secured the links 6 of the governor weights 9, the other links 7 of which are secured to the upper end of a hollow forked rod 5. The lower end of the rod is conical and bears upon a member 19, between which and a similar member 18 supported by a hollow conical-ended rod 15 a spring 20 in compression is arranged to constitute the spring load on the governor. With increase of speed, the ports 31 in the hollow rod 5 register with ports 32 in the shaft 14, and oil under pressure is admitted from the pipe 27 and through the passage 33 to the spring chamber and thence through the pipe 15 to the relay motor (not shown), which operates the throttle. If the speed falls below normal, the ports 35, 36 are brought into register, and oil is exhausted by means of the pipe 38 in the casing from the relay motor, and in its passage from the spring chamber to the casing through the passage 34 it serves to lubricate the gears.