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Patent GB-191301935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrolytic Processes and Apparatus, particularly applicable to the Production of Alkali Compounds.
Inventor: WHITE CARTER
IPC: C25B15/00
Filed: 1913-01-23
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 1935. White, C. Jan. 23. Alkalis, chlorine, and nitrogen oxides, obtaining; electrolytes, treating non-chemically; cells. -A gaseous anode product, for instance chlorine or nitrogen oxides obtained from a solution of potassium or sodium chloride or nitrate, is restrained from dissolving by heating and submitting to suction an isolated body of electrolyte around the anode, which is above the general level of the electrolyte in the cell. No diaphragm is used. In the arrangement shown, several anodes a are fitted in wooden plugs e in the upper ends of separate tubes b of glass, earthenware, or other material, passing through the cell cover. Steam-coils g or electric resistances heat the liquid around the anodes. Heat-insulating material such as asbestos may be applied to the outsides of the tubes, especially over heated parts which are immersed in the electrolyte. Below the anodes there may be cooling jackets or coils h, near which fresh electrolyte may enter the tubes, optionally through the jackets or coils themselves. The anode gas is drawn off by a pump through pipes f. Cathodes C may be placed around the tubes b, or the cell may act as cathode. The tubes may extend below the cell bottom into wells which may be made of or lined with insulating material such as cement, to prevent access of hydrogen to the tubes. Alkali may be run off continuously; carbonic acid may be introduced into the cell. The hydrogen may be removed under slightly reduced pressure.
Patent GB-191302260-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Bleaching and Thickening Oils and Fats.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 2260. Thompson, W. P., [Gruner, F., (Firm of)]. Jan. 28. Fats and fatty oils, purifying; fats and fatty oils, oxidized.-Oils and fats are bleached and thickened by passing an electric current of high potential (upwards of 50,000 volts) through them in the presence of an atmosphere containing oxygen, the depth of the oil and the voltage being so adjusted that the oil is vigorously agitated. A current of high frequency (upwards of 50) is preferable. The oil is placed to a depth of 30-40 mm. in a pan, the bottom of which forms one electrode, the second electrode being arranged over the pan, preferably in the form of lattice-work.
Patent GB-191309457-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Movement for Raising or Lowering Heads and Backs of Couches, Settees, and Easy Chairs.
Inventor: KING WILLIAM ERNEST
IPC: A47C1/03
Filed: 1913-04-22
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 9457. King, W. E., and Davis, F. M. April 22. [Addition to 20,533/12.] Seat and sofa adjustments.-A pivoted arm or stay of the kind described in the parent S p e c i fication, and for use with angularly adjustable heads of chairs, couches, settees, &c., has the channel a made of a sinuous or serpentine formation, and provided with projections c, d, e with which the pin i can engage, so that the head f may be rested in each adjusted position on its downward course, as well as in each adjusted position on its upward course.
Patent GB-191309884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Golf Clubs.
Inventor: PARK WILLIAM
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1913-04-26
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 9884. Park, W. April 26. Golf clubs.-The striking-face of a golf club is made of step-like formation, the steps being few in number and extending from the toe of the club head to within a short distance of the heel, the object o f the construction being to impart a back spin to the ball.
Patent GB-191311710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Meat Slicing Machines.
Inventor: BERKEL WILHELMUS ADRIANUS VAN
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 11,710. Berkel, W. A. van. May 20. Cutting slices in succession. - Meatsliciog machines of the kind described in Specification 19,872/08 are arranged so that the feed-operating link is in tension during the feed movement, and operates the feed pawl through the toothed gearing. The machine comprises a rotary disk knife 10, a reciprocating table 6 driven by a crank 7 and rod 8, and a meat-slide fed intermittently towards the knife by a screw 17. A bent lever 11 pivoted beneath the table 6 acts in conjunction with a bowl on the rod 8 to give a reciprocating motion to a link 14, which is jointed to a lever 15 carrying a toothed sector 16. A pinion 19 engaged by this sector is secured to an arm 20 carrying the feed pawl 21 for engaging a ratchet-wheel on the feed-screw, which is rotated as the link 14 is moved to the left. The lever 11 is kept in engagement with the bowl 8 by a spring 26 ; or a second bowl may be arranged to engage the other side of the lever.
Patent GB-191316214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Heating Apparatus for Water and other Fluids.
Inventor: KOK HENDRIK DE
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 1913-07-14
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 16,214. Kok, H. de. Nov. 30, 1912, [Convention date]. Resistances, composition. A tube b of a compound of silicon or boron and carbon, preferably enamelled on the outside, is used for heating liquids or gases flowing through it. The tube has metal rings o, p connected to terminals g, h and rings n, q, soldered to a metal casing f or insulated from it and connected by an independent conductor.
Patent GB-191320186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: KNOTTS ALONZO WILLIAM
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1913-09-06
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 20,186. Knotts, A. W., and Andrus, B. R. Sept. 6. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical springs. - A flange 8, Figs. 1 and 2, on the axle-box carries a plate 9, Fig. 3, formed with oppositely-disposed lugs 10 connected at each side by an internal band 11. Apertures in the lugs and bands are fitted with flaring thimbles 13. The outer ends of spokes 14 have rectangular bends 15, Fig. 5, which taper and pass through tapered apertures in a web 3 on the rim. The inner ends of the spokes pass through the thimbles and are fitted with helical springs 20. The driving effort is transmitted by rods 21,. secured to the rim and lying tangentially, which pass through apertures in the ends of V-shaped arms 23 secured to the plate 9. Springs 28 are fitted on each side of the arm between stops on the rod. A friction band 29 is carried by plates 30 fixed to one of the bands 11.
Patent GB-191321361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating Railway Signals and the like.
Inventor: DENNETT ROGER JOHN
IPC: B61L5/16
Filed: 1913-09-22
Granted: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 21,361. Dennett, R. J., and Houghton, A. P. Sept. 22. Visual outdoor signals; slots, reversers, and like apparatus. - Semaphores are operated by a wheel which is constantly under a force tending to rotate it, but is held by a slide formed with an oblique face engaging one of a series of studs on the wheel, the slide being held by means controlled by an electro-magnet to permit movement when the magnet is energized. Fig. 1 shows one form of apparatus in which the weight-driven wheel 1 carries a series of studs, one of which 3 is held by the inclined face 9 of the slide 10. This slide carries a bell-crank 12 pivoted thereon, of which one end is controlled by fixed pins 13, 28 and the other end by a lever 14, which is latched by a lever 16 until this is moved away by the armature 17 of a magnet 18. While the parts are in the position shown, the bell-crank 12 is locked and holds the slide 10, but on energization of the magnet 18, the slide is free to move, the stud 3 moves it to the right of the Figure and the wheel 1 rotates. The stud 7 engages the inclined end 25 of a bar 24 pivoted on the signaloperating bar 22 and, if a magnet 27 is energized to hold a bell-crank 26 to prevent the bar 24 from swinging, raises the bars 24, 22 and puts the signal to ' clear.' The slide 10 is reset by a shoulder 21 on the bar 22. When the magnet 18 is de-energized, the bar 24 swings clear of the stud 7 and the bars 22, 24 fall and reset the signal to 'danger.' A switch 30 breaks the circuit to the magnet 18 after a small movement of the bar 22. In a modification, the driving-stud on the wheel 1 engages a solid projection on the bar 22 and moves clear thereof when the signal is ' clear.' The signal is held at ' clear ' by a pivoted pawl forming the armature of a electro-magnet. The bar 22 may be latched in the ' danger ' position by a sliding latch released by the movement of the slide 10. A device for operating two signals such as ' home ' and ' distant ' on one post from one bar 22 comprises a pawl pivoted on the bar 22 so as to engage one of the signal thrust rods while both signals are at ' danger ' but to engage the other when the first signal is set to ' clear.'
Patent GB-191326704-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Resistance Wires and the like.
IPC: H05B3/16
Filed: 1913-11-20
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 26,704. Credenda Conduits Co., and Summerhayes, V. Nov. 20. Resistances for heating. A wire 7 or the like is wound around a support consisting of insulating-material attached to a trough 1 of metal such as copper, nickel, or nickel-faced steel, preferably polished to reflect heat. The sides of the trough may be parallel or divergent as shown. Grooves for holding strips 4 of mica, steatite, uralite, &c. are formed either by doubly bending the sides of the trough or by clamping together two troughs, one within the other. In some cases, the insulating-strips 4 are secured by pinching together the walls of the grooves. Means may be provided for adjusting the strips so as to take up " slack " in the wire. To the bottom of the trough is clamped, preferably by terminal screws, either a broad strip 6 of insulating-material or a reversed trough similar to the first. The resistance wire 7 may be flat or round, and is preferably crimped; it may enter notches in the edges of the insulating-strips. The troughs are provided near their ends with holes, preferably elongated, for attachment to a radiator, grill, toaster, oven, &c.
Patent GB-191328789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Furnaces.
Inventor: JARDINE ADAM STUART
IPC: F23H13/00
Filed: 1913-12-13
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 28,789. Jardine, A. S., and King, W. Dec. 13. Fire-bars and grates; fire-bridges; linings.- In a fire-grate having rotary or rocking bars, alternate bars are fixed and are formed with hollowed sides b<1> for points a<1> or ridges on the rotary bars to work in. Both sets of bars are deeply gashed or recessed to permit free passage of air. In a modification, the rotary bars are identical with the fixed bars b so as to be interchangeable. The bars may be hollow and supply air to a bridge box h, whence it passes upwards through the hollow bridge e. To prevent the adherence of clinker, a water-cooled lining i is provided.
Patent GB-191329134-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Conveying the Cut Cereal to the Binding Apparatus of Reaping and Binding Machines.
Inventor: GROSSE-BRAUCKMANN ERNST
IPC: A01D61/00
Filed: 1913-12-17
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 29,134. Brauckmann, E. Grosse-. Dec. 17. Harvesting-machines.-The main platform 1 is of wavy or corrugated form, the prongs 7 of the conveyers passing through the crests of the waves, and the grain collecting in the troughs.
Patent GB-191329581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Bells.
Inventor: BLENHEIM WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G10K1/064
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 29,581. Blenheim, W. J. Dec. 23. [Cognate Application, 6982/14.] Electro-magnetic interrupters. - An interrupter for an electric bell comprises a link l actuated by an armature b and carrying a contact piece k, adapted to complete circuit between a fixed contact g and a spring mounted contact i. The edges of the contacts i, k are bevelled. When the magnet e is energized and its armature b attracted, the contact k is withdrawn from between the contacts g, i, a stop n keeping the latter contacts apart. The armature then swings away to its fullest extent and the contact k rides up over the contact i. As the armature swings back again, the contact k is pulled between the contacts g, i, thus reenergizing the magnet e and giving another impulse to the armature.
Patent GB-191407368-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Weighing Seeds or other Goods of a like Nature.
Inventor: MARTIN ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: G01G13/00
Filed: 1914-03-23
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 7368. Martin, E. G., and Cawthorne, W. March 23. Automatic-feed weighers.-In a machine for weighing seeds or the like the weigh-pan 8, Fig. 5, is mounted on a shaft 9 and is fed from two shoots 6, 7 controlled simultaneously by means of pivoted feed-shutters 19. These are connected to the shaft 9 by means of pins 18 engaging cam-shaped orifices in the shutters, a counterweighted rod 16, and a rod 14. The weigh-pan 8 is counterbalanced by arms 9<a>, one of which has a projection 32 situated in the path of a spring-pressed bolt 33, which, in the position shown, obstructs the further operation of the machine. The bolt may be retracted to allow the machine to operate continuously by depressing a pedal, thus raising a rod 40 and wedge rod 37 and rocking a lever 36 connected to the bolt. The same operation raises a wedge 48, which then moves a pivoted brake 50 into contact with one of the balance arms 9<a> and damps the movement of the weigh-pan. The material is discharged from the weigh-pan 8, Fig. 2, through a hinged door 25 which, as the weigh-pan rises, is closed by a stop 28 on the frame and is then latched by a hooked lever 29 pivoted to the receptacle. The lever 29 is disengaged from the discharge door by a stop 53 on the frame.
Patent GB-191409778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Propelled Tractors particularly for use with Agricultural Implements.
Inventor: CRAWLEY ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: A01B63/04
Filed: 1914-04-20
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 9778. Crawley, A. E. April 20. Agricultural tractors with internal-combustion engines.-A motor tractor for agricultural purposes is provided with special means for steering, turning at the headlands, and attaching and adjusting cultivating implements &c. Fig. 2 shows the tractor with a plough attached. It comprises two adjustable running wheels 2 driven from the motor 4 and provided with clutches, so that either of them may be thrown out of gear to facilitate turning. A wheel 13 is pivotally mounted on a steering-beam 5 which may be turned about a vertical pivot 6 by means of a lever 8 and hooked link 11. The wheel 13 is prevented from swivelling while the plough is at work, and is adjusted parallel to the wheels 2, by means of a slotted segment 16 and nut 17. Fig. 5 shows the fork 14 of the steering-wheel mounted in a block 40 which may be moved along a cross-bar 42 on the main frame 1 by a lever 44 adjustably connected to an arm 47 on the block 40 by a perforated link 45. While the tractor is travelling on the road, the wheel is steered by means of handles 41, but while the implement is at work, it is steered by means of the lever 44. The driver's seat 10 is mounted on an arm extending from the block 40. The wheel 13 may be removed when a plough provided with its own running and steering wheels is bolted directly to the beam 5.
Patent GB-191411232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Service Boxes and the like.
Inventor: COLES GEORGE JAMES
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1914-05-06
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 11,232. Coles, G. J. May 6. Fastenings operated by tools.-The cover c of a road service box, man-hole, junction box, or the like is fastened by a sliding bolt f on the underside engaging a rim on the box. It is drawn by a T-key k passed through a slot m, and so not removable, if the cover is properly shut, till it is also locked. Lock mechanism, tumbler-type.-If desired, to prevent the bolt from slipping back due to vibration, a pivoted tumbler u with weighted end x engages behind it. A projection w on this tumbler is so shaped that the key can disengage it.
Patent GB-191411799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Feed Water supplied to Steam Generators.
Inventor: HOCKING HENRY
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 1914-05-13
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 11,799. Hocking, H. May 13. Liquids, purifying; decanting and settling; filters, cleansing.-An apparatus for purifying feed-water and separating oil therefrom comprises a decanting- chamber into which the liquid is admitted and uniformly distributed near the bottom, and from which the water escapes over a submerged weir to the bottom of a filtering-chamber. The liquid, such as condenser water, entering the decanting- chamber 1 by a pipe 9 is distributed by a perforated plate 10 to allow the oil to rise. The water passes over a weir 5 to the outlet 7 leading to the bottom of the filtering-chamber 2, in which is located a removable filter block 12 of known type. The discharge chamber 3 contains a float which governs the pump supplying the boiler. An indicator chamber 16 for showing the condition of the filter receives liquid through a passage 15 when the level in the chamber 1 rises owing to the fouling of the filter. A float 18 then rises, moving a pointer 17. The overflow 21 may be employed as the indicator, the float and pointer being dispensed with. After cleansing the filter, the chamber 16 is emptied through a cock 22.
Patent GB-191414817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrical Condensers.
IPC: H01G4/38
Filed: 1914-06-20
Granted: 1915-06-21
Abstract: 14,817. British Insulated and Helsby Cables, Ltd., Bayles, E. A., and Higham, H. June 20. Safety - vadves; indicating - apparatus. - In order to relieve excessive air pressure within a box containing an oil-immersed electrical condenser, the cover is provided with a relief valve consisting of a weighted stem 16 movable in a bushing 18 and provided with an aperture 20 which allows the escape of air when the stem is raised by excessive pressure. When the valve operates, it causes a weighted arm 24 pivoted at 25 to overbalance and close the circuit of an alarm or indicator at the contact 26.
Patent GB-191415823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drafting Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON CHARLES HENRY
IPC: B43L13/06
Filed: 1914-07-02
Granted: 1915-03-18
Abstract: 15,823. Thompson, C. H., and Mavitta, W..July 2. Draughting-machines. - In draughting - machines in which an angularlyadjustable square and protractor unit is carried by jointed parallelogram arms b, b<3> connected to an anchoring-plate secured to a drawing-board, the arms b are provided with supporting-devices a to keep them parallel to the drawing - board. The supporting-devices may comprise celluloid or other clips which embrace the arms and are secured to them, and have bulbous formations a<1> bearing on the board. Alternatively they may comprise celluloid or other balls loosely mounted in cups or other bearings attached to the undersides of the arms b.
Patent GB-191419119-A (GB)
Title: Means for Automatically Regulating the Speed of Descent of Roller Shutters and the like.
Inventor: RUMSBY CHARLES
IPC: E06B9/82
Filed: 1914-08-27
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 19,119. Rumsby, C. Aug. 27. Sluice gates.-A device for retarding the speed of descent of sluice gates comprises a fly-wheel or other weighted member which is rotated by the falling gate and the direction of rotation of which is reversed at intervals. The drive is through a ratchet or other free-wheel device to be inoperative during the raising of the gates. A ratchet-wheel 5 on the shaft 1 drives in one direction, through a pawl 4, a disk 3, which carries projections 6, 7, 8 adapted to engage lugs 9, 10 on a plate 11. The plate 11 is mounted to slide on pins 13, and is by the rotation of the disk 3, given a reciprocating motion. The plate 11 is slotted and provided with rack teeth 14 engaging a gear 15 secured to a flywheel 16. The reciprocation of the plate by these means drives the fly-wheel and reverses at intervals its direction of rotation.
Patent GB-191420272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clutches for use more particulary in Driving Mechanism of Lighting Dynamos for Automobiles or the like.
IPC: H02K7/108
Filed: 1914-09-28
Abstract: 20,272. Soc. Anon. des Etablissements L. BlÚriot. Oct. 2, 1913, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Dynamos, driving. - A. friction clutch, more particularly for use in driving lighting - dynamos on automobiles and like vehicles, has the member h which is mounted on theshaft located between the bearings c of the driving clutch member a, which is loosely and rotatably mounted on the same shaft. The cone h is engaged by a pin j passing through longitudinal slots in the shaft b and carried by a rod i arranged axially in the shaft and forced outwardly by a spring k. The clutch is dis ngaged by a lever l striking the rod i. The lever l is drawn back by a rod s until the catch r releases it. The surfaces of the cones may be formed with grooves, preferably helicoidal. A lining h<1> of fibre or brass may be inserted between the cones. In a modification, the inner cone is formed as an electro-magnet which holds the clutch in engagement when energized, a spring releasing the clutch when the magnet is deenergized.
Patent GB-191424036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Surgeon's Bandages and Method and Apparatus of Making same.
IPC: D06H7/04
Filed: 1914-12-14
Abstract: 24,036. Marks, E. C. R., [Cameron Machine Co.]. Dec. 14. Drawings to Specification. Bandages.-A strip of woven material is cut with scalloped edges, whereby the weft threads are cut to varying lengths and the edges are devoid of warp threads which are continuous or of appreciable length. The severed warp threads may be removed entirely from the edges. A web of material is cut into strips with scalloped edges and the cut material is led over a hollow guide having a longitudinal slot, through which the severed warp threads are blown by an air jet.
Patent GB-191503424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint Packing Rings.
Inventor: GOENNER FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: F16L23/18
Filed: 1915-03-03
Abstract: 3424. Goenner. F. C., and Maughan, W. M. March 3. Joint-making packing. --A metal or other ring bent to #-section contains a plastic or semi-fluid material such as litharge composition f<1>, 1, Fig. 1. In order to permit extrusion of the filling-material, holes are formed near the edges of the plate, or the edges of the plate are serrated so that gaps c<1> are left in the completed envelope. The may be angular as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191504202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Reducing Gears.
Inventor: BIRKIGT MARC
IPC: B64D27/00
Filed: 1915-03-17
Abstract: 4202. Birkigt, M. March 17. Propelling. - In speed-reducing gearing, for driving aeroplane propellers &c., a toothed pinion a<1> on the engine shaft a gears within the cylindrical end of a truncated cone b<0> on the propeller shaft b. For the purpose of taking up back-lash, the portion b<0> rotates in ball-bearings mounted in a sleeve c, the inner and outer surfaces of which are eccentric to each other. Bolts &c. engaging registering holes in the flange c<1> and frame d, retain the sleeve c in the position desired. The sleeve c may have an extension c<1> carrying a bearing for the shaft b.