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Patent GB-191216979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ironing Machines.
Inventor: NORTON EUGENE EDWARD
IPC: D06F69/04
Filed: 1912-07-20
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 16,979. Norton, E. E., and Langenegger, A. U. July 20. Ironing - machines with reciprocating iron and stationary table. - In machines wherein an iron is mechanically reciprocated over the work, means are provided for automatically raising the iron at the end of each stroke, and the iron may be tilted to bring different widths of its surface into operation. The iron 12, of rhomboidal shape in plan, is reciprocated by crank mechanism 9 and is connected by a rod 44 with a bell-crank lever 42. When the iron reaches the limit of its travel in either direction, the lower end of the lever 42 is brought into the range of action of one of two continuouslyrotating cams 39, 40 which forces the lower end of the lever to the left and so raises the iron from the table. In order to maintain the iron in a raised position, a treadle-operated bolt 68 may be thrust forward to hold the lever with its lower end to the left. In order to keep one end of the iron raised during working so as to diminish the width of the contact surface, a treadle may be actuated to turn a rod 53, which has an offset portion 58 adapted to bear beneath a roller 64 on an arm 63 of the iron.
Patent GB-191217044-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire Guard.
Inventor: RAMSEY THOMAS SAMUEL GEORGE
IPC: A47G5/04
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 17,044. Ramsey, T. S. G. July 22. ' Fire-guards ; supports for articles to be heated.- A fire-guard a pivotally mounted on a hanger b so that it may be turned into an horizontal position for use as a plate warmer is retained in the upright position by a bar d or by a hook extending from the hanger and engaging the guard. The end of the bar d has a rotatable cross-piece which is passed through a slot in the guard and rotated. A disk g on the bar d may prevent the guard from falling forwards.
Patent GB-191224652-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition or Material for Making Printing-surfaces, Matrices and the like.
Inventor: KRISTENSEN SIGVALD ALFRED CHRI
IPC: B41N1/12
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 24,652. Kristensen, S. A. C. Oct. 28. Printing-surfaces.-A composition for making printing-surfaces, matrices, mounting-blocks. and the like consists of resin with the addition of 5 per cent of sulphur and sufficient infusorial earth to give the desired consistency. The composition may be used for taking impressions from formes, for. mounting printing- plates, for bringing printing-blocks up to type height, or for moulding printing-surfaces.
Patent GB-191225192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Reflex Lamps or Signal Devices for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WESTWOOD FREDERICK
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1912-11-04
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 25,192. Westwood, F. Nov. 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Reflector signals of the kind used on vehicles for throwing back light from the head-lamps of other vehicles are made in double form, with a lens C' and reflector C facing forward as well as the usual rearward reflector and lens B, D. The lenses C<1>, D may be of different colours, and may be supported by internal sleeves E as in Specification 3776/11. A compound form of lens may be used, as shown in Fig. 3, to enable the rim and centre parts to be of different colours and to give a wider effective angle, the lens G and annulus F being gripped together by a metal band H. Alternatively, the smaller lens G may be fixed adhesively or by an intervening layer of more easily fused glass to a larger lens.
Patent GB-191225542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Floats for Ball and Float Valves.
Inventor: BATES ALFRED
IPC: F16K33/00
Filed: 1912-11-07
Granted: 1913-11-07
Abstract: 25,542. Bates, A. Nov. 7. Actuating; materials, special. - A float for float-operated valves is made as shown in Fig. 1 from drawn sheet metal, preferably aluminium, in one piece without soldered joints in the form of an air-bell, of square section at the lower part and tapered so as to nest one within another for packing for transit. The snug b, Fig. 2, for connecting the float to its lever is secured by an external nut c, the threads being left-handed so that, when the lever is screwed into the snug, the nut c and the snug b tend to tighten up. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 5834/01, [Class 46, Filtering &c.]. 16,516/04, 17,665/10, 10,305/11, and 23,048/11.
Patent GB-191305404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tea Kettles and like Heating Vessels.
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: A47J27/60
Filed: 1913-03-04
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 5404. Morgan, G. W. March 4. Strainers.-A kettle strainer comprises an annular portion 2 having a flange 3 adapted to rest on the rim of the filling opening of the vessel. A conical or other shaped part 1 is arranged within the part 2 which has, adjacent to its lower edge, one or more openings 4 covered with wire-gauze.
Patent GB-191306587-A (GB)
Title: Explosion-proof Inner Cover for Cable Wells.
Inventor: EICKHOFF ERNST
IPC: H02G9/10
Filed: 1913-03-17
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 6587. Eickhoff, E. Dec. 9, 1912, [Convention date]. Gratings; manhole covers.-Consists in constructing a cable well so that it is closed water- and air-tight by a solid cover and is thus non-ventilated, and in preventing the possible ignition of any explosive mixture chancing to be in the well by separating the outer cover from the non-ventilated inner chamber with a minimum of intervening air space by means of a wire-gauze screen. The screen may cover the entire opening of the well beneath the main lid, and may be framed with a spiral of fabric, which, on account of its resiliency, grips the surrounding walls and acts as an anti-explosive shield at the joint between the screen and walls. In a modification, the main lid may be made to carry a smaller frame e provided with a small outer lid a with an explosion screen b beneath it, as shown in Fig. 5. The lid a is locked by a hinged bar l, which, when folded at n, is introduced into recesses m, and is then opened out and locked by the slide bolt p so that the nut beneath the cap k can be screwed down on to the stud carried by the bar l without collapsing it.
Patent GB-191307289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Decompressors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BACHELOR LAWRENCE
Filed: 1913-03-27
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 7289. Bachelor, L. March 27. Starting.-A device for relieving compression and vacuum comprises a pair of co-axial valves f, g, one of which relieves compression and the other vacuum, communication with the cylinder being controlled by plugcock d.
Patent GB-191308649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Winding Machines for Yarns, Threads and the like.
IPC: B65H54/74
Filed: 1913-04-12
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 8649. Wildt & Co., and Wildt, H. M. A.C. April 12. Spindle - driving apparatus. - In winding- machines for yarns, threads, &c., wherein the weight of the spindles is supported by means independent of the driving-means and the spindle is driven by the frictional contact of a disk slidable thereon with the periphery of a driving - wheel, the driving-disk e is pressed towards a rotating disk d by a spring 6, which is preferably attached to the disk e and to an adjustable stop 4 so as also to serve as the driving-medium. The spindle is supported in ball bearings.
Patent GB-191311705-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco-stemming Machines.
Inventor: FORRESTER HAROLD JOSEPH CHARLE
IPC: A24B5/06
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 11,705. Forrester, H. J. C., [Globe Tobacco Machines Corporation]. May 20. Tobacco.-In a machine for stemming tobacco leaves, in which the stem grippers are carried bv longitudinally-travelling chains to draw the leaves between separable stripping-rolls, means are provided for giving an accelerating clearing rotation to the stripping-rolls, and a wiper for the stripping- rolls and auxiliary stem grips are provided. The grip bars x, y, Fig. 5, carried by the chains 5, 6 seize the leaf stems by the butt ends on the table T, Fig. 2, and draw the leaves through the stripping-rolls 17, 21 which, by means of cams, are vertically separated during the passage of the stem grips. The rolls may be card-clothed, or the under one may be card-clothed and the upper one covered with india-rubber, and they are caused to approach one another gently, after the passage of the stem grips, by means of springs and resilient rollers of slightly larger diameter than the stripping-rolls. The latter are continuously rotated and, in addition, during every revolution are given an accelerating clearing rotation, by means of a roller having a stud which contacts with a stud in the driving-spindle of the rolls. The wiper 70 is carried by chains 71 passed over rollers as shown, Fig. 2, so that the wiper is out of the path of the grippers when they pass to the stripping-rolls. The auxiliary stem grippers 100, 101 are carried by chains 102, 103 and arranged to grip the stem in the rear of the main stem grips. The stemmed leaves are discharged to a conveyer 80, while if the stem breaks, the unstemmed leaf is discharged, by means of a leaf-supporting roller, on to a belt 81 travelling in a reverse direction. The main stem grips are cleaned by means of transverse brnshes 120. Specification 1183/94 is referred to.
Patent GB-191317551-A (GB)
IPC: D01G19/12
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 17,551. Fisher, W. July 31. Combing-machines. - In dabbing-brush apparatus of the type in which the slide carrying the brush is operated by a crank and connecting-rod, the crank-shaft 4 is supported in ball or roller bearings 2<1>, 3<1> in a boss 1<1> on a bracket 1 attached to the usual standard. The crank-pin 4<a> is connected by ball or roller bearings 9 to one end of a link 6, the other end of which is connected through other ball or roller bearings 11 to a pin on a slide 8, which carries the brush. Each bearing is enclosed by plates to form a chamber in which lubricants can be placed. Wear between the slide 8 and its guides is taken up by adjustable strips 1<c> secured in position by screws 13, 15. The crank-shaft may be supported on both sides of the crank, or a sleeve carrying a crank-pin may be supported by ball or roller bearings upon a fixed pin mounted on the bracket 1.
Patent GB-191320995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cloth Toy Books.
Inventor: VALENTINE HARBEN JAMES
Filed: 1913-09-17
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 20,995. Valentine, H. J. Sept. 17. Books, indestructible.-The leaves of children's cut-out cloth toy books are formed of two pieces of woven textile fabric of the same or different materials attached to each other by any suitable solution, such as casein, glue, or rubber.
Patent GB-191323301-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Purifying, Humidifying and Circulating Air.
Inventor: MUELLERMEISTER HANS
IPC: F24F6/06
Filed: 1913-10-15
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 23,301. M³llermeister, H. April 30, [Convention date]. Rotary apparatus.- Apparatus for purifying, humidifying, and circulating air comprises an ordinary fan 4, the blades of which are connected to a central disk on to which liquid drops from a receptacle 7 carried by the mounting. The cock 11 which controls the supply of liquid to the fan is operated by means of a cord 13 which is held in the operative position by projections 15. The switch for the electric motor 3 driving the fan may be operated either by the cord 13 or separately.
Patent GB-191326450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop-valves or Cocks.
IPC: F16K31/52
Filed: 1913-11-18
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 26,450. Kilburn, R., and Hopkinson & Co., J. Nov. 18. Combinations of interdependent valves.-The valve described in Specification 6297/07 is modified by the substitution of a sliding main valve for a valve of the lift type as described in that Specification. As shown in Fig. 2, the main valve consists of a rotary sliding valve A pressed to its seat by a spring E and mounted on an eccentric boss B projecting from the spindle C. Rotation of the spindle C causes the main valve A to open before and close after the auxiliary valve L. The valve L is operated by the valve A contacting with the spindle J of the valve L.
Patent GB-191327754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone Exchange Switchboards.
Inventor: GRAHAM EDWARD ALFRED
IPC: H04M5/00
Filed: 1913-12-02
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 27,754. Graham, E. A. Dec. 2. Switchboards are built up out of vertical selfcontained units arranged side-by-side. Lugs G, H at the top and bottom of a unit fit into grooved rails E, F, so that the units can be slipped into place as required and then held fast by studs or bolts E<1>, F<1>. The invention is described in connexion with telephone exchange switchboards, and Specifications 14,804/06 and 13,887/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191401165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Potato Digging Machines.
Inventor: RUSSELL FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: A01D19/04
Filed: 1914-01-15
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 1165. Russell, F. G., and Phillips, A. M. Jan. 15. Tyres, non-elastic.-In order that the wheels c<1> of a potato-digger may run smoothly on roads, they are provided with peripheral flanges c<3> extending beyond the ordinary projections on the rim.
Patent GB-191401378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Binding.
Inventor: KUBAUGH JOHN
IPC: B42D3/00
Filed: 1914-01-17
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 1378. Kubaugh, J. Jan. 17. Covers.-A book-cover protector consists of a metal band A, Fig. 1, hinged to two V-shaped, or, as shown, triangular plates C, which are attached to the covers by means of projections K or otherwise. Fig. 4 shows a modification made of wire, the side members 0 having barbs T for attachment to the covers.
Patent GB-191404706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Feed Mechanism of Bacon and other Meat Slicing Machines.
IPC: B26D1/143
Filed: 1914-02-24
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 4706. Day & Sons, J., Day, C. H., Day, A., and Bingham, A. Feb. 24. [Addition to 28,113/13.] Cutting slices in succession.-The mechanism described in the parent Specification for advancing the meat across the plane of the rotary disk knife, and for retracting it from that plane during the return stroke of the reciprocating t a b l e , is modified by providing two spring - controlled pawls u, v engaging the oppositely - directed teeth of ratchet-wheels s, t secured to the feeding-screw r, these pawls being mounted co-axially on one end of a lever y engaged by stationary cam-surfaces 2, 3 at each end of the stroke of the table. The lever y carries at its lower end a roller 1, and its angular movement about the screw shaft as pivot is limited by stops y<1>, y<2>. The cam-path 2 is rigidly secured to the machine frame, and the concave path 3 is formed on a casting 7 adjustable in guides on a bracket 4 by means of a rod p. The movement of the rod p is limited by stops 10, and the thickness of slice is indicated by a pointer 13. When the table b is approaching the end of the cutting-stroke, the roller 1 strikes the cam 2, and the lever y is raised to an horizontal position. The first part of this movement does not affect the screw, as the downwardly-directed pawl v is held out of engagement with the ratchet teeth by a disk 15, Figs. 5 and 8, of slightly greater diameter than the ratchet-wheel. Just before the end of the stroke, however, the pawl v reaches a cut-away portion 16 of the disk 15 and gives a backward turn to the feed-shaft r, removing the meat out of contact with the knife o. Towards the end of the return stroke, the roller 1, now in a raised position, engages the concave cam 3, and the consequent movement of the lever y causes the pawl u to turn the screw in the direction necessary to advance meat towards and beyond the plane of the knife. In order to ensure correct adjustment of the screw shaft r, a frictional resist. ance is offered to its movement by providing a disk 18, Fig. 7, locked by a cross-key 19 to the shaft and pressed against the bearing b<1> by a spring 24 interposed between the opposite side of the bearing and a collar 22. A distance-piece 23 prevents the shaft from moving axially to the left. The knife o is rotated and the table b is reciprocated by the rotation of a vertical shaft j driven by bevel-gear from the hand!e shaft d in the usual manner. The table b is guided and prevented from rising by flanged rollers on vertical axes engaging runners on the frame.
Patent GB-191405778-A (GB)
Title: Musical Instrument.
Inventor: DEAGAN JOHN CALHOUN
IPC: G10D13/08
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1914-12-24
Abstract: 5778. Deagan, J. C. March 7. Plate vibrators; sound - magnifying appliances.-A xylophone or similar instrument is provided with sounding blocks having curved or recessed surfaces, and supported by elastic cords. Resonators of special construction are supported beneath the sounding blocks. Fig. 5 shows a block 2 and resonator 6 in section. The upper and lower surfaces 9, 10 of the bar 2 are curved, so that the centre of the bar is thin whereas its extremities are relatively very thick. A curved recess 11 may be provided at the centre of the block 2 to reduce its thickness still further. Some of the blocks are curved at the sides as well as on their upper and 'lower surfaces. The curved parts of the upper and lower surfaces of some of the blocks do not extend to the extremities of the bars. The' blocks 2 are supported between projecting bars 5 on the frame 1 by means of elastic cords 4 passing through holes in the blocks. The elasticity of the cords 4 permits a block 2 to be tilted in order to give access to its resonator. Cords 7, resting against cushions 8, support the blocks 2 in the event of breakage of the cords 4. The resonators 6 are clamped between two blocks 15, which rest on the sides of the frame 1, by means of bolts 17 and nuts 18. The positions of the resonators 6 may be adjusted after loosening the nuts 18. A slot 13 is provided in the cover 12 of each resonator 6. The slot 13 extends down the side of the resonator 6, the length of the extension being adjustable by means of a slide 13<1> which may be locked in position by a screw 14 and nut. A part 28, of the shape shown, fits into the resonator 6 which telescopes in a tube 6<1> having a conical extension 19 surrounded by a tube 27. The conical extension 19 terminates in a cylindrical extension 20 on which is screwed a ring 21 having tied to it a diaphragm made of textile fabric and india-rubber. The tension of the diaphragm may be adjusted by rotating the ring 21, which is locked in position by set-screws 23.
Patent GB-191406644-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Azodyes and Sulphonic Acids of Aromatic Aminothiazoles for use therein.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1914-03-16
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 6644. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. March 16. Aminothiazole monosulphonic acids are obtained by baking dehydrothiotoluidine or homologues or substitution products thereof or the corresponding primuline compounds with one molecular part or more of sulphuric acid, preferably in vacuo. Aminothiazole disulphonic acids are obtained by baking the above-specified aminothiazoles with two molecular parts or more of sulphuric acid, preferably in vacuo, or by sulphonating the monosulphonic acids described above with fuming sulphuric acid, or by baking the known monosulphonic acids of the aminothiazoles with one molecular part or more of sulphuric acid, preferably in vacuo. Monoazo dyes are obtained by combining the diazo compounds of the aminothiazole disulphonic acids described above with acetoacetic arylides. Products are specified from: dehydrothiotoluidine disulphonic acid and acetoacetic-o-anisidide; dehydrothio-m-xylidine disulphonic acid and acetoacetic-m-xylidide; acetoacetic chloranilide, p-anisidide, and cresidide, and primuline disulphonic acid, are also specified as components. The products dye cotton greenish-yellow shades.
Patent GB-191407820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Compressors, Pumps and the like.
IPC: F04D29/22
Filed: 1914-03-27
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 7820. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 27. Disk - supported - blade pumps; balancing moving parts.-The impeller of a centrifugal pump &c. is formed in two parts 7, 8, each part being cast integral with the shaft sections 9, 10. The parts 7, 8 are connected by a tongue 11 and socket 12 and by bolts or rivets 13, the impeller being balanced by plugs 14. The blades 16 may be cast integral with the impeller and the rings 17.
Patent GB-191409926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Iron or Steel for the Prevention of Oxidation or Rust.
IPC: C23C22/83
Filed: 1914-04-22
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 9926. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Heathcote, H. L. April 22. Coating.-Phosphate coatings such as are described in Specification 8667/06 are treated with a drying-oil, lacquer, or varnish, capable of reducing the friable nature of the coating and of entering into combination with matters concerned in or arising from rusting. Linseed oil; with or without colouring-matter in solution or suspension, is applied to the surface by dipping or spraying, and the article is stoved at a temperature of 300-400‹ F. ; the treatment may be repeated, or followed by enamelling &c. Instead of linseed oil, celluloid varnish may be applied, and the stoving effected at a temperature not exceeding 110‹ F.
Patent GB-191411413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffer, Draw, and other Springs Constructed of India Rubber.
Inventor: SPENCER FRANK
IPC: F16F1/40
Filed: 1914-05-08
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 11,413. Spencer, F. May 8. India-rubber springs.- To prevent abrasion of buffer, draw, and other india-rubber springs, they are faced with vulcanite surfaces d to bear against the compression and abutment surfaces. Where the spring is in the form of a ring threaded on a rod, abrasion of the inner surface against the rod is prevented by means of a metal ring c let into the rubber. To prevent the formation of circumferential lines of wear, a groove is formedin the periphery of the spring as shown at b.
Patent GB-191416430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Steering and Braking Mechanism of Vehicles such as Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: CHARLEY WALTER GEORGE
IPC: B62D7/00
Filed: 1914-07-09
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 16,430. Charley, W. G. July 14, 1913, [Convention date]. Controlling-apparatus, arrangements of transmission gear in conjunction with; steering-gear. -Relates to vehicles in which the wheel axles are each independently connected to the chassis by a parallel-motion consisting of a pair of parallel rockers. Figs. 1 and 2 show in elevation and plan respectively the steering- mechanism for such wheels, and Figs. 5 and 6 show in elevation the braking - mechanism. The steering-wheel axles are mounted on vertical pivots at 3 in forks which connect the rockers 1, 4 pivoted on the chassis; and they are deflected for steering the vehicle through linkwork with universal joints arranged so that the pivotal points 13, 18, 19, 3 form a parallelogram in order that the deflexion of the wheels shall not be affected by vertical movements of the chassis. In like manner, the axles of the wheels carrying the brakes are connected with the chassis by rockers 22, 23, and the brakeoperating rod 20 is jointed to a supporting-arm on the chassis and to the brake in such manner as always to remain parallel to the rockers.