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Patent GB-191208080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Means for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MATTI MAX RICHARD
IPC: F01L1/00
Filed: 1912-04-03
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 8080. Matti, M. R. April 3. Cam-actuated pumps; stroke, varying; adjusting time of operation.-In an internalcombustion engine in which the valve-rods or pump-rods s are worked by reciprocating cams q, these cams are adjustably mounted on a reciprocating rod b in order that the timing and the quantity of fuel injected may be varied. In the arrangement shown, the rod b is rotatably connected to a forked link c, which is pivoted to the strap c of the actuating-eccentric a. The cam surfaces q are formed on sleeves o, which are guided in a bush p so as to he prevented from rotating. The sleeves o are mounted on screw-threads on the ends n of the rod b and are adjusted longitudinally for varying the timing by turning the rod b by means of a sleeve m. The sleeve m has a groove k engaging a projection i on the head h of the rod b. In a modification, the rod b is prevented from turning and is guided in the left-hand end of the frame, and the sleeves o are rotated together or separately by means of sleeves such as m in order to adjust them longitudinally in the rod b. For adjusting the two cams q separately, one sleeve o may be mounted on the rod b and the second sleeve o on a tube surrounding the rod. In another modification, the cams q are of different heights on different radii, so that the strokes of the valve or pump rods s can be adjusted by turning the sleeves o, and a separate longitudinal adjustment is provided for varying the timing.
Patent GB-191213035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Spraying Liquids, such as Oil Fuel Burners.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
IPC: F23D11/14
Filed: 1912-06-03
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 13,035. Brooke, R. G. June 3. Steam-pressure sprayers.-Oil or other liquid is conducted along the passage u, Fig. 1, and rises to the orifice v, where it meets an elongated jet of steam which is controlled by the flat talve plate y. In a modification, the spindle 1 may be horizontal.
Patent GB-191213727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Condensing Steam.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
IPC: F28B9/02
Filed: 1912-06-12
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 13,727. Morison, D. B. June 12. Partitions among tubes.-The steam current at entry to the tube surface in the condenser a is directed by plates b so that its stream lines of flow through the chamber are towards the air exit f. The invention is applicable to condensing-chambers of all shapes, and the partitions may be only among the tubes or may end before the tube nest is reached. Specification 7321/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191215547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for feeding Powdered, Granular or like Material.
Inventor: TOPHAM WALTER EDWIN
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 1912-07-03
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 15,547. Topham, W. E. July 3. Moving-chamber apparatus for pulverulent materials.-Apparatus of the rotary pocketwheel type for feeding powdered material &c., particularly applicable to flour-mixing &c., is provided with a rolling bumper or ejecting-device for assisting the discharge of the material from the pockets. The disk C, Figs. 1 and 2, having radial arms C<1>, C<2>, C<3>, rotates in the space A<3> between the slide B and the lower edge of the front A<2> of the container A, and a ball D resting in a slot or opening D<2> in a member I)', and of sufficiently large diameter to prevent it from passing between the arms of the disk C, prevents any flour &c. from adhering to the arms; or a roller carried by a hinged arm, or free to move in vertical slots in a bifurcated arm, may be used. The slide B is adjustable by means of a screw B<3> and projects beyond the front end of the bottom A' of the container. The star-wheel C is mounted on a spindle C<4> driven by worm or other gearing from the driving- shaft F, and approximately half of it projects into the container. The amount of material discharged depends on the extent to which the arms C<1>, C<2>, C<3> project beyond the forward edge B<2> of the slide. The material in the box is agitated by a crank-arm E mounted on a spindle E<1> driven by chain gearing E<3> from the shaft F. The front A<2> of the box, or a part of it, may be adjustable towards or from the base A<1>, so as to adjust the space A<3> according to the thickness of the disk.
Patent GB-191215796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Roundabouts.
Inventor: OGDEN ARTHUR
IPC: A63G1/28
Filed: 1912-12-03
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 15,796. Ogden, A. Dec. 3. Roundabouts.-In roundabouts of the type in which the horses jump over hedges &c. e, the horses d are attached to a bar p, which is raised and lowered by a rope q connected to a camoperated lever c.
Patent GB-191219420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Semi-automatic Cut-off Valves.
Inventor: THOMAS LEWIS
IPC: F16K17/00
Filed: 1912-08-24
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 19,420. Thomas, L., and Jeffries, J. U. Aug. 24, 1911, [Convention date]. Valves controlled from a distance.-In a semiautomatic cut-off valve, of the type in which the valve member is held open by the fluid flow, is self-closing when the fluid supply is cut off, and requires a manual operation subsequently to reopen the valve, the casing comprises a disklike body c<1> having an inlet c', and a hollow cylindrical member c<6> having an outlet c<7>. The disk c<1> is formed with a cylindrical upstanding flange c<5>, around which fits a cylindrical flange D<1> on the valve member D<2> consisting of a conical thimble seating over a ported conical boss c<3>. A spring push-rod E serves to open the valve to the limit allowed by lugs c<8>.
Patent GB-191220363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Processes of Refrigeration and to Apparatus for use therein.
Inventor: HANSEN JOHANNES HEINRICH GUSTA
IPC: F25D3/10
Filed: 1912-09-06
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 20,363. Hansen, J. H. G. C. Sept. 6. Refrigerating, cold-air and like processes for.-Compressed carbonic acid or other suitable gas enters a chamber a by the pipe h, and expands from the lower to the upper part of the chamber through two perforated plates e, e' which may be adjusted, relatively to one another, to vary the effective opening. From the upper part the expanded gas passes by means of apertures f into a surrounding vessel b, which is enclosed within a heat-insulating layer b<1> in an outer shell g, provided with a door d giving access to the expansion chamber. The gas may leave the apparatus by a pipe i leading to a storage vessel k for food &c., or may pass directly into the external air by valves l which deliver it so as to rotate fans m. A thermometer n is arranged with its stem depending into the expansion chamber. The chamber may be further subdivided by the provision of other pairs of perforated plates.
Patent GB-191220663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Protective Devices for Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1912-07-17
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 20,663. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 17. Fusible cut-outs combined with spark-gap apparatus. The discharge across a spark gap is caused to pass through fusible wires or rods embedded in a pad of yielding refractory material, the continued discharge fusing the wires, thereby increasing the resistance and putting out the arc. The device comprises metal plates 15, 24 connected to the telephone or other lines through fuses 12, a central earthed plate 21, pads 19, 22, preferably of asbestos, with a number of filaments of lead, zinc, or other easily fusible materials, and perforated mica or other insulating separators 17, 23, all held together on an insulating base as shown by an insulating block 26 and a bolt 27. In a modification, Fig. 4, blocks 30 of carborundum or other materials with a negative resistance-temperature coefficient are inserted which, if the abnormal voltage continues, become heated and so fall in resistance and take more current until the fuses 12 are blown.
Patent GB-191222550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Copper.
Inventor: KICH JULIAN
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 1912-10-03
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 22,550. Kich, J. Oct. 3. Alloys.-A mixture of materials for use in treating molten copper contains ferro-silicon, potassium carbonate, and limestone. The following additional materials may be included in the mixture:-boron trioxide, yellow phosphorus, iron oxide, ferrous and copper sulphates, sodium carbonate, powdered bones and ferro-manganese.
Patent GB-191226417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wristlet Watch Holders.
Inventor: SALZSIEDER HANS
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 26,417. Salzsieder, H. Nov. 18. Watch bracelets.-In a wristlet watch-holder consisting of two metal rings, the rings a are connected by resilient pieces b, the notch being held between the rings and secured in position by a catch b<1>. This is formed by a two-armed metal piece pivoted at c on one ring, the ends of the catch being adapted to engage in hollow projections d on the other ring. On account of its elasticity, the holder may be used with watches of different thicknesses.
Patent GB-191302981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Controlling or Regulating the Speed of Railway Trains.
Inventor: WARD JAMES
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1913-02-05
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 2981. Ward, J. Feb. 5. Track apparatus for stopping trains.-Apparatus carried by a train for automatically reducing to a predetermined speed any excessive speed over particular sections of the track is actuated by track ramps of a height corresponding to the predetermined speed, and is automatically reset when the predetermined speed is reached. The device, which may be mounted in a box on the engine or tender, comprises a speed-governor A operating through a toothed quadrant F a spindle G carrying a seating C which supports a valve D controlling a vacuum pipe. Through the bottom of the box projects a vertically-sliding spindle L fitted with a wheel O adapted to strike a ramp O<1> having a height corresponding to the required speed limit, and should the train exceed this speed limit, the spindle K of the valve D, which will have been lowered by the governor A to correspond with the actual speed, will be lifted by the spindle L and the vacuum broken. The movement of the member K may be utilized to regulate the steam admission or to apply the brakes. The breaking of the vacuum releases a piston P carried by the valve D and connected to toggle-links R, the pawls of which are thereupon forced by a spring Q to engage a stationary ratchet slide T, and the valve D is locked. As the speed of the train falls to the desired limit, the governor A lifts the seating C up to the valve D, thereby automatically closing the vacuum again, and the vacuum thus formed draws down the piston P and releases the links R, so that the valve is freed again. The ramps O<1> may be permanently or temporarily fixed to the track, or they may be moved in and out of operation by the signalman either independently or in conjunction with points &c.
Patent GB-191303077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metal Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: CHALLINER CHARLES
IPC: B60B1/00
Filed: 1913-02-06
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 3077. Challiner, C. Feb. 6. Disk wheels are formed with metal spokes b, Fig. 3, of the sections shown in Fig. 1, or other suitable section, and bent transversely of the wheel at the outer ends a, which are welded or otherwise secured to the rim c, and at their inner ends d, which are similarly connected together to form the wheel nave. Instead of being bent, the inner ends of the spokes may be formed with feet d<1>, Fig. 10, which are spaced by distance-pieces welded together with the spokes; or the spoke's feet d' may have extensions d<3>, for this purpose. The inner ends of the spokes may be bent in the opposite direction to the outer ends, or the spokes may be shaped as shown in Fig. 14, and the inner ends may be additionally held by a shrunk-on ring g and by welding to a flange f on the liner e<1>. In the wheel shown in Fig. 6, the rim is formed by the ends of the spokes and segments c<1> secured to the sides thereof.
Patent GB-191308639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: PRICE THEOPHILUS EDWARD
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1913-04-12
Granted: 1914-04-14
Abstract: 8639. Price, T. E., and Turner, F. April 12. Incandescent gas burners.-In burners having a swinging connexion with the supporting- fitting, the upper end of the mixing-tube a is enclosed within the lower end of the air-inlet chamber c, and is supported by means which make contact around the circle of the tube at small points only. In the form shown, the mixing-tube has a shoulder b supported by two or more protuberances e formed by indenting the wall of the air-chamber. To prevent rotation, a screw g in the wall of the airchamber projects into a hole f in the shoulder b ; or the edge of the part b may be indented, a corresponding protuberance being formed in the air-chamber c. In the latter form, the screw pin h, Fig. 2, or other means for limiting the movement of the air-regulator i, may project over the mixing-tube, to prevent vertical movement. In modifications, the projections e may be formed on the mixing-tube and an inturned edge on the air-chamber; the projections e may be formed by pegs, tongues, etc.; or the mixing- tube and the air - chamber may be rigidly connected, the air-chamber being supported by projections such as e engaging a coacting portion on the gas-nipple.
Patent GB-191308841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: PALMER JOEL CLYDE ROMAINE
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1913-04-15
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 8841. Palmer, J. C. R. April 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Microphones.-A microphone is provided with a frusto-conical granule-chamber in order that the granules unaffected by the vibration of the electrode may lie out of the path of the current. The walls of the chamber are coated with insulating material to reduce the number of parts necessary to secure insulation. In the solid-back form shown, the fixed electrode 25 screws into the stem 19 of the granule-holder 18, which is of conducting-material and is mounted on the insulated conducting part 9. This part 9 is carried by the metal bridge 7 and is connected by the conducting part 10 to the binding-screw 43, which may be earthed to the transmitted casing by the conductor 44 and screw 45. The larger electrode 23 is carried by a mica diaphragm 22 and is connected by way of the stud 30, collar 35 and spring 38 to an insulated block 40 provided with a binding- screw. The stud 30 has an insulating knob 31 engaging a depression in the insulated metal diaphragm 33. The granule-chamber is of conical form and is coated with insulating paint, the wide end being wider than the larger electrode 23, so that the granules unaffected by the vibration of the electrode lie out of the path of the current. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), the diaphragm may be of gold or other flexible material covered with insulation except at the centre. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191314604-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Work Support for Leather Working Machines.
IPC: C14B17/04
Filed: 1913-06-24
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 14,604. Maschinenfabrik Moenus Akt.-Ctes. Oct. 22, 1912, [Convention date]. Rotating - tool machines; work - supporting surfaces. - The abutment roll in a leatherworking machine has a yielding uninterrupted surface and is supported by adjustable springs at points along its length as well as at its end bearings. The swivelling end bearings p, Fig. 1, of the abutment roll a are carried by heads g which slide in guides i against the action of springs h, adjustable at k, the movement of the roll towards the tool cylinder b being limited by the abutment of a head o on a stop n. The guides i are formed in a stirrup c pivoted at d so that the roll a may be moved with regard to the tool by means of an eccentric device e. The roll a, as shown in Fig. 2, preferably consists of a tube covered with rubber, and between the end bearings it is supported by rollers .s, t which are carried by spring-pressed heads g. Adjustment of the springs h enables the working pressure to be adapted to differences of thickness in the hide along its width.
Patent GB-191319494-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ink Receptacle or Well.
Inventor: HILLEBRAND CASPAR
IPC: B43L25/04
Filed: 1913-08-28
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 19,494. Hillebrand, C. Aug. 28. Inkstands. -- An automatically filling and closing inkstand comprises an ink receptacle d provided with an automatically-closing dipping- chamber w and connected by means of a duct c with a separate supply reservoir a, from which the flow of ink is automatically regulated by means of a float i and a valve f having either a flat or a conical seating. The valve f and float i are connected by means of a lever h having a transverse arm pivoted in bearings in the walls of the ink receptacle d. The dipping- chamber w, which is connected with the receptacle d by a hole n in a dividing-partition m, is provided with an automatically - closing divided funnel s, one or both parts p of which are adapted to oscillate so as to free the dipping- opening when the pen is introduced, and to close when the pen is removed.
Patent GB-191322767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Preventing Formation of Hard Scale in Steam Boilers, Surface Condensers and the like, and for Removing such Scale.
Inventor: JONES GEORGE CECIL
IPC: C02F5/08
Filed: 1913-10-09
Granted: 1914-10-01
Abstract: 22,767. Jones, G. C. Oct. 9. Incrustation, preventing and removing. - A quantity of alkali chloride not exceeding 1 per cent is added to the water and a current of electricity is passed through the water from anodes to the submerged surfaces of the boiler, condenser, &c. Specifications 19,637/11 and 7951/00 are referred to.
Patent GB-191324533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Button Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: D05B73/12
Filed: 1913-10-29
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 24,533. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 29. Button-attaching machines ; stopping- gear, automatic.-Consists in improvements in button-attaching machines whereby the movement of the button is facilitated, and its positioning is ensured before the presser-foot is lowered. The invention is described as being applied to a Singer button-attaching machine, the presserfoot 14 being cut away behind the needle-aperture to form a vertical button seat 16 having an inclined slot 17 affording a shank guide, beneath which are depending lips. From a button-hopper 20, leads a button shoot comprising a slotted bar with an overlying bar 24, the lower end of the guide registering with the guide 17 when the presser is raised. Over the arm 2 is mounted an horizontal arm 27 supported on arms 46 swinging from the vertical to an inclined position, when the arm is moved forward to cause the carrier 27 to follow the inclination of the slot 17. The arm 27 carries a block 29, Fig. 5, having a buttonengaging shoulder 30 and a supporting - rib 31, which sustains the lowest button in the shoot, when the carrier is advanced. Pivoted to the block 29 is a lever 33 having a jaw 35 on its outer end, and having its rearward end pressed outwards by a spring. A wire spring 40 on the lever 33 passes through a slot 41 to form a yielding button detaining finger when the carrier is retracted. A cam 55 on the boss 45 normally presses the arm 33 inwards, but moves down when the carrier moves forward to release the lever to close the jaw 35 on to the button. The bar 27 passes through the standard 1, which affords a seat 58 for a thrust-collar 59. The bar is connected to a pivoted lever 64 which is connected to a two-part connecting-rod 69, 70, the parts of which are held together by a spring 72 and normally locked by a latch lever 80. The part 70 is connected to the stop-motion lever of the stopping-mechanism described in Specification 23,516/13. When the machine is started, the moving of the stop - motion lever first pulls on the rod 69, 70 to push forward the rod 27 to position a button in the raised presser-foot. A pin 82 releases the latch during this movement to allow an idle movement after the collar 59 reaches its seat. The presser-foot is then lowered by the stop-motion device by connexions such as are described in Specification 7935/10, to seat the presser-foot firmly on the work. Only after these operations is the shaft started to perform the fastening-operation.
Patent GB-191325136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speedometer Driving Mechanism for Vehicles.
Filed: 1913-11-04
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 25,136. Marks, E. C. R., [Motor Patents Co.]. Nov. 4. Speed-indicator transmission mechanism for use on motor-vehicles. The driving-shaft 10 is enclosed within the vehicle-wheel spindle 3, the knuckle 2 of which is mounted in the vehicle axle 1 without the use of a "king-pin" (through-way bolt). The gears 9, 11 run in an oil pocket 7 in the knuckle, and can each be removed therefrom with their attached parts. In Fig. 1, the knuckle is shown connected by top and bottom bolts and nuts, and spiral gears are employed. The knuckle may, however, be mounted at the bottom (Fig. 3) or top only, in which case bevel-gears are used, the driven shaft being co-axial with the knuckle axis.
Patent GB-191405821-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Securing Multiple Part Buttons to a Garment or other Article.
Inventor: DAVIS HENRY LEWIS
IPC: A41H37/10
Filed: 1914-09-07
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 5821. Davis, H. L. Sept. 7. Setting buttons ; setting - mechanism. -Relates to appa ratus for setting buttons comprising a penetrable button body and a pronged fastener in which the button is held and centred by a device having a series of spring- influenced fingers, and consists in providing a buttonholding and centring - device in which the fingers are expanded automatically to release the button during the setting operation. The buttonholder 6, Fig. 1, is carried by a plunger 10 sliding through an arm 3 and operated by a lever 9 connected by a link 11 to a foot treadle, adjustable stops 14, 15 limiting the movement of the lever 9. The button-holder comprises a number of flexible fingers 28 depending from a ring 27 which is attached by a pin-and-slot connexion to a removable hammer head 24 on the end of the plunger 10, the end of the hammer 24 being shaped to fit the button. The ends of the fingers are set inwardly as shown in Fig. 9 and provided with buttonholding shoulders 29. In operation, the plunger 10 with a button held by the fingers 28 moves down over a pronged fastener 7, Fig. 6, carried by a fastener holder located in a housing 16 at the end of the base-plate 1 of the machine, the holder comprising an anvil 19 and spring-pressed sleeve 17. During setting, the button-holder 6 is retarded by the material and the hammer 24 moving downwardly spreads the fingers 28 to free the button. The holder 6 is returned to position by a leaf spring attached to the arms 3 acting as a stop. The base 1 of the machine has stub legs so that it may accommodate cylindrical portions of garments such as sleeves, or a special knee-shaped bracket 34, Fig. 10, having an antifriction roller 35 may be provided for sleeves &c. For attaching buttons to head coverings, particularly caps, a partspherical member 37, Fig. 11, having a projection 38 to fit in the housing 16 is provided, the member 37 carrying the holder for the button-fasteners.