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Patent GB-191229684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: FAGAN JOHN HUBERT
IPC: B65D49/08
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 29,684. Fagan, J. H. Dec. 24. Bottles, non-refillable.-A cup-shaped valve h, Fig. 2, slides on a shaft e attached to a conical valve j. The valves are accommodated in a builtup plug b provided with three lower passages d, any two of which serve as liquid outlet and one as air inlet. In a modification, Fig. 5, a valve k slides on a fixed spindle b<1> and the valve j on a fixed tube e<1>, three passages b<3> being added in the upper part of the plug. A light spring may be added to assist in seating the lower valve.
Patent GB-191229732-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Hinge or Pivot Movement or Appliance for Swing Mirrors, Cheval Glasses and other Pivoted Articles.
Inventor: SQUIRE JAMES EDMUND ALLDRITT
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 29,732. Squire, J. E. A. Dec. 24. Pivot adjustments.- Hinges for swing m i r r o r s and other articles, of the kind that permit the article to remain in any angular p o s i t i o n under the action of its own weight, comprise a dovetail s e a t i n g - member 1 adapted to be secured to the mirror or other frame and a pivot member consisting of a flat circular disk 4 engaging the dovetail seating and a bent foot 5 at one or both ends for attachment to the mirror &c. The sides of the seating-member may be provided with recesses 7 to increase the swing of the mirror &c.
Patent GB-191300103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemeters.
Filed: 1913-01-02
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 103. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Jan. 24, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 16,837/12.] Range-finders.-In telemeters, the reflecting-system of which is adapted to be given two dispositions, measuring and adjusting, the reflecting- system in the measuring disposition bringing the two axial rays entering the telemeter at a distance apart in the sighting - plane of the length of the base-line closer together by a half of this length, and the distance apart in the sighting-plane of these axial rays with the adjusting disposition being zero, and in which the contingent error of reflection has the same value and the direction of the axial rays the same sense in each disposition, it is arranged that this error has opposite signs in the two dispositions so that it is doubled and requires special compensation; in changing from one disposition to the other, there takes place only a rotation of the reflecting-systems (or a rotation of each of its reflecting partsystems) by about 180 degrees in a plane parallel to the base-line and perpendicular to the sighting-plane or only a displacement of the system (or of each part-system) in the direction parallel to the base-line. The compensator may be fitted so as to influence the relative position of the two images only in the adjusting disposition or only in the measuring disposition. In the construction shown in Figs. 15 and 16, the reflecting-system is longitudinally displaced by pushing in or pulling out the casing g carrying the prisms I, II. Some of the rays received by the prism I are allowed to emerge again parallel to their original direction by passing through a small prism I<0> cemented to the prism I and are received in the adjusting disposition of Fig. 16 by the prism c<0>. A refracting prism i is rotatably fitted in front of the prism I to serve as compensator. Coincidence is obtained in the adjusting disposition by means of the measuring- device b for an object at any given distance, and the indicating-device is corrected if not already at infinity. On changing to the measuring disposition, Fig. 15, the error of reflexion acts in the opposite sense. The measuring-device b is then shifted to indicate the known range of an object, which is then observed to obtain coincidence by rotating the compensator prism i and so completing the adjustment. The compensator i may also be fitted in the opening g', then acting only in the adjusting disposition.
Patent GB-191300419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pressing or Packing Long Staple Fibres into Silver Cans.
Inventor: EVES JOSHUA VALENTINE
IPC: B65H54/84
Filed: 1913-01-07
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 419. Eves, J. V. Jan. 7. Coilers.-In a device for pressing the sliver of flax or similar fibre into the cans, comprising a plunger A, Fig. 1, suspended from a crossbar a carried by connecting - rods B, one on each side of the can, a vertical movement is imparted to the plunger by a forked lever D and cam E and by additional levers. The plunger A<1>, Fig. 5, may be pivoted to the rods B and made open on the side nearest to the delivery rollers. On the upward movement of the plunger, a cam-surface G coacts with a stud a<1> to swing the plunger outwards, and a bracket a<2> pushes out any sliver that has been delivered into the interior of the plunger. According to the Provisional Specification, the plunger in its up-and-down movement may be steadied by slides attached to the frame of the machine.
Patent GB-191301500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for De-arsenicating Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: BITHELL RICHARD
IPC: C01B17/90
Filed: 1913-01-18
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 1500. Bithell, R., and Beck, J. A. Jan. 18. Washers. - An apparatus for de-arsenicating sulphuric acid is built entirely of lead. Vitriol enters the uppermost of a series of superposed chambers by a pipe b and descends from one chamber to the next by pipes c. Sulphuretted hydrogen gas enters the lowermost chamber by a perforated pipe d, bubbles through the liquid and passes upwards from chamber to chamber by pipes e each having an upwardly extending loop preferably encircling the next gas-pipe.
Patent GB-191302757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
IPC: H01H21/42
Filed: 1913-02-03
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 2757. McGeoch & Co., W., and Reynolds, W. T. Feb. 3. Switches, quick-action; spring-straining arrangements. -Relates to quick-action electric switches of the kind in which a pivoted contact member is locked in the open and closed positions until quick-action springs f have been sufficiently strained, the locking-member being positively released by the continued movement of the operating-handle. According to the invention, the locking-member c, which is carried by the contact member and disposed at or near the pivoted end thereof to slide in directions towards and away from the axis of the bar, is adapted to engage with permanently stationary formations d provided on opposite sides of the contact member in the vicinity of the pivoted end thereof. As shown in Fig. 1, the locking-member c slides upon a pin b in a longitudinal slot a in the contact member and is pressed towards the pivot by a coiled spring. It engages, in both the open and closed positions of the switch, with a pair of notches in the brackets in which the switch pivot is mounted. The locking-member is positively unlocked by cams h<1>, h<2> upon the bifurcated operating-handle e during the switching-off or switching-on movements. In a modification, the locking-member in the form of a bar is drawn into engagement with the notches by means of a coiled spring, which has one end secured to the bar and the other to a part rotating round the pivot. In the form shown in Fig. 4, each end of the sliding locking-member c is pressed towards the pivot by the ends of a U-shaped spring which is bent around pins m upon the contact-member. Cams k, which serve to displace the locking-members, are located upon toothed disks rotating upon the switch pivot and operated by a sliding handle l in the form of a rack.
Patent GB-191304511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Making Cups, Envelopes or Boxes of Paper Designed to Contain Cigarettes or other Goods.
Inventor: DRYSDALE HENRY
IPC: B31B3/46
Filed: 1913-02-21
Granted: 1914-02-23
Abstract: 4511. Drysdale, H., and Jahn, F. Feb. 21. Paper bags, making. - In a machine for making cups, envelopes, or boxes, paper is drawn from a roll secured to a carrier g<1>, Fig.1, loosely mounted on a spindle g. A lever g<6> weighted at g<7> and pivoted to a strap g<3> adjustably secured to the spindle engages a groove at the end of the carrier g<1> in order to tension the web. The paper is gummed at intervals on the underside by a roller i, and a blank x' is severed from the web and slides down a guide f<2> into position between an endless band or conveyer e and one of a series of formers e<1> detachably secured to the conveyer. The blanks may be fed from a pile of sheets, if desired. As the conveyer moves, the former e<1> gradually assumes an horizontal position and clamps the blank in position. The parts x', Fig. 13, are then turned up against the former by spring fingers l, and the forward portion of the blank is turned down on to the former as it passes under a member m. Inclines n, Fig. 19, force the parts x<4> tightly against the former, spring-pressed projections o fold the gummed projections x<3> against the parts x', disks p apply gum to the top projecting portions x<5> of the blank, and a folder with curved depending flanges m<2> turns down the portions x<5>. The completed box passes under a guide-plate s<3>, Fig. 1a, over a heated table q and between endless bands r, which may travel at a speed greater than that of the conveyer. The bands travel inside guides s provided with studs, which are caused to press the bands against the box by bail-like or other springs s<2>. The box is finally stripped from the former by rubberfaced rotating disks t, a roller t<9> forcing the conveyer and former down on to a plate t<8> between the disks t. The driven wheel c around which the conveyer passes is mounted in a block c<2>, which is slidably arranged between guides c<19> and adjusted by means of a spring and set-screw. The gear-wheel c<4> forming part of the train which drives the wheel c is mounted on links c<17>, c<18>, so that the wheel c may be adjusted while its driving-gear remains in mesh.
Patent GB-191308496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Automatic Couplings for Vehicles.
Inventor: STREET SAMUEL COLLAGE
IPC: B61G1/30
Filed: 1913-04-10
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 8496. Street, S. C. April 10. Couplings, automatic, of the kind in which a vertical drop-pin, supported by a spring- pressed plate sliding horizontally, falls into coupling engagement with a link or hook upon the other vehicle when the support is pushed back by such link or hook. According to the invention, the pin is arranged to operate directly, in its descent, means for locking it in the coupled position. The pin k slides in a guide m to which is pivoted the locking member in the form of a hook q normally supported against a stop r. A projection o upon the pin strikes in its descent the nose s of the hook q, which is thereby thrown over into the position shown in broken lines in which the recess of the hook engages over the projection o. In this position, any rising of the pin k is prevented by the jamming of the projection o in the recess. In uncoupling, the hook q is first raised by hand. The vertical portion a of the spring-pressed support e is curved in plan in order to bring the opposing link or hook to a central position.
Patent GB-191308712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vacuum Light Tubes.
IPC: H05B41/24
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 8712. Moore-Licht Akt.-Ges. April 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Vacuum tubes.-A lighting-tube is supplied with superposed currents, the frequencies of which determine the colour of the light. The tube shown has external electrodes acting as condensers and connected both to a transformer t and to an oscillation circuit containing one or more sparkgaps d or the like. If a Tesla transformer is used, the frequencies of the two circuits may be identical. Helium, neon, and krypton may be used in the tube ; neon gives rose-coloured instead of the usual orange light. Small quantities of krypton, hydrogen, mercury vapour, or other gases, may be added to neon or helium, and particular parts of the spectra of such added gases may be intensified. Impurities liberated from the walls of the tube may be removed by chemical absorbents or by auxiliary electrodes which are disintegrated by current.
Patent GB-191311017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Metals or Alloys to Render them Ductile and Malleable.
IPC: C22F1/16
Filed: 1913-05-09
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 11,017. Westinghouse Metallfaden Gl³hlampenfabrik Ges. May 13, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 12,869/12.] Annealing.-The process of rendering metals such as tungsten or molybdenum or alloys thereof ductile according to the invention described in the parent Specification is modified by effecting the heating by embedding the metal in a mixture which reacts exothermically, igniting the mixture, and causing the molten mass to cool slowly. The metal may be encased in or coated with a resistant material which may be subsequently removed by fusion, solution, or mechanically; or the reacting mixture may be mixed with a suitable proportion of the metal so as to saturate the molten mass and prevent solution of the metal. The reaction may be conducted in a closed vessel filled with compressed gas, and the vessel may be evacuated when the reaction is complete to retard the cooling. The process may be repeated one or more times if necessary.
Patent GB-191311153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Candle Extinguishers.
Inventor: PORTER WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: F23Q25/00
Filed: 1913-05-13
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 11,153. Porter, W. G. May 13. Extinguishing candles.-Relates to extinguishers in which a slidable member bears against the side of the candle and when the candle has burnt down passes over the candle, releasing the extinguisher. The slidable member 7 is connected by a spring 5 to a pivoted arm 3 carrying the extinguisher 4, and the spring holds the arm 3 upright until the member 7 passes over the candle. In the form shown, a frame 2 is supported on the candle by a clip 1 and has guides 8 for the slidable rod 7. A side projection 9 on the frame 2 serves as a catch for the end 6 of the member 7 while the device is being clipped to a candle.
Patent GB-191311564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MEIKLE JAMES
IPC: F22B9/04
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 11,564. Meikle, J. May 19. Vertical boilers.-In a boiler of the type comprising two superposed water-drums with an intermediate smoke - box, the lower drum being provided with smoketubes and a water-tube leading from the upper drum to near the bottom of the lower, a waterinlet pipe projects downwards into the watertube to a point between the two water drums. Fig. 1 shows such a boiler, 1 and 2 being the water - drums, 6 the water-tube, and 7 the water inlet-pipe. Return circulating-tubes 10 are arranged outside the boiler. The upper drum 2 is preferably cruciform, and surmounted by a dome.
Patent GB-191313747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: BRAY WALTER
IPC: B26B21/18
Filed: 1913-06-13
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 13,747. Bray, W. June 13. Razors, safety. The blade and guard are relatively adjustable. In one form, Fig. 2, the guard is made in two overlapping parts having oppositely inclined slots for the positioning-pins and the threaded stud, so that, by moving the parts longitudinally, they are adjusted in relation to each blade edge. Projections e serve as guides for the guard member b. The guard may be in one piece and have inclined slots by which it is adjusted towards one edge and away from the other by longitudinal movement; or, alternatively, the blade may be slotted and adjusted in relation to the guard. The parts a, b of the guard may be formed as shown in Fig. 6, guides e being formed on the part a. The parts of the guard may be connected by pins k<0> on one or more disks k pivoted on the screwed stud or on the positioning-studs, the disks being rotated for the purpose of adjusting the parts of the guard by a lever &c. k<1>. In all the forms that have a divided guard, a graduated scale i may be provided to indicate the adjustment.
Patent GB-191316904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tie Frame.
Inventor: KNIGHT THOMAS
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1913-07-23
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 16,904. Johnston, G. G. Feb. 2, [Convention date]. Balls.-Consists in a process for making a pliable leather combined with vulcanized rubber for making golf balls and for other uses. The hides are soaked, depilated, bated, and pickled in a solution containing common salt and sulphuric acid and are drummed for from five to seven hours in strong chrome solution containing about 6 per cent of bichromate of potash, 5 per cent of sulphuric acid, and 7 per cent of sugar. They are then soaked for about a week in a weaker chrome solution, washed in cold water and a warm borax solution, set out, and shaved. Finally, they are drummed in a fat liquor with 4 per cent of olive-oil soap and 2 per cent of neats-foot oil, dried without stretching, and thoroughly degreased by immersion in benzine or the like. Golf balls or cores are moulded out of the wet grease-saturated leather, buffed, degreased, and vulcanized with rubber.
Patent GB-191317117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Friction Gearing.
Inventor: COWEY LEONARD EUGENE
Filed: 1913-07-25
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 17,117. Cowey, L. E. July 25. Controlling handles or levers associated with hand steering-devices. - The gear ratio of variable friction gearing is varied by means of a handle h<1> moving over a quadrant k on the steering-column K and operating a sleeve h and arm H. The gear is of the kind described in Specification 23,547/12, [Class 80(ii), Gearing, Variable-speed &c.], in which a friction disk is moved transversely across the face of a second disk.
Patent GB-191324433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Floating Docks for Hydroaeroplanes.
Inventor: SHORT HORACE LEONARD
IPC: E04H6/44
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 24,433. Short, H. L., Short, A. E., and Short, H. O. Oct. 28. Docks.-A floating dock for hydro-aeroplanes comprises a floating structure enclosing a basin or canal having at each end a channel leading to the open water ; the deck upon each side of the channel is of such a height that the planes of a hydroaeroplane floating on the water in the channel will extend freely over the decks, In one form, as shown in plan in Fig. 2, the floating structure comprises two pontoons 1, 2 fixed together by girders 3 so as to leave a channel 5 between, open from end to end, but provided with doors 6. Longitudinal girders 3<Î> and ties 4 are used to strengthen the structure. A shed 10 is erected over the deck, leaving open deck ends, and the ends of the shed are provided with hinged or sliding doors 7. A false or movable floor may be supported on the bed of the canal so as to be raised by tackle to lift the machine out of the water. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the structure is covered outside with plating 8 similar to the hull of a vessel. It can be raised or lowered relatively to the water-level by admitting or pumping-out water therefrom.
Patent GB-191324787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Making Tubes or Boxes in Cardboard or other suitable Material.
Inventor: PATON JAMES WALLACE
Filed: 1913-10-31
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 24,787. Paton, J. W. Oct. 31. [Addition to 7479/13.] Paper pipes and tubes.-Relates to machines for making tubes or boxes of rectangular or other crosssection from tubes of circular cross-section as described in the parent Specification. A fixed half-die 7 is provided, to which is hinged a half-die 31 opened against the action of a spring by a cam 33, to allow a circular tube 1 to fall from the shoot 28 into position in front of the shapiog-dies. As the die 31 closes, its bevelled edge 39 pushes back the succeeding tube.
Patent GB-191328742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Grates for Gas Producers.
IPC: F23H9/02
Filed: 1914-06-12
Granted: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 28,742. Dixon, A. W., Pearson, W. H., and Brown & Co., J. June 12, 1914. Grates.-A producer grate comprises an upper conical part rotatably mounted on a lower stationary part and formed with lugs for disturbing the fuel. The upper part is built up of segments 2 bolted to webs 2<a> of a central member, and it carries a bevel-wheel 5 which may likewise be in segments and integral with it. Brackets 6 on the segments 2 carry a ring 7 running on balls mounted on a similar ring 9 secured to the stationary portion 1<a> of the grate,.which latter preferably consists of a circular ring of bars. The driving-shaft 14 carrying the pinion 11 engaging the wheel 5 is hollow and water-cooled. The grate is surmounted by a cap 17 preferably ribbed and having a space 18 underneath and around it for the issue of air, the cap being secured to flanges 19 on the segments 2
Patent GB-191329529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper, or the like, Folding Mechanism applicable for use with Paper Bag or Envelope Making Machines.
IPC: B31B19/00
Filed: 1913-12-22
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 29,529. Strachan & Henshaw, and Duerden, S. Dec. 22. Paper bags and envelopes, making.-Relates to mechanism for folding paper, particularly in the manufacture of envelopes or kite-shaped paper bags, and consists in using a plate reciprocating near to and parallel with the paper to push the blank beneath a deflecting-plate to form the fold. The blank x, Figs. 5 and 10, is fed by rollers d, d<1> into the space between a fixed plate b and the reciprocating plate a, and then over a deflecting-bar c which reciprocates vertically. When the bar c in its upward movement has raised the front end of the blank above the plane of the plate a, this moves forward and folds the blank beneath the bar c, as shown in Fig. 5. The plate a may feed the folded blank into the bite of forwarding- rollers e, in which case the edge of the plate may be notched as shown at a<1>. Fig. 6, and the top roller may be reduced in diameter towards the end in order that the pipe may be gripped by the rolls while it is still engaged by the plate a. The bar c need not reciprocate, but may be fixed. The plates a, b are provided with guiding-prongs a<3>, b<1> which rest in grooves in the rollers d, d<1>. The plate a is mounted on long bars which are pivoted above or below the table of the machine and are oscillated by suitable cam-mechanism. When making envelopes, the front edge of the plate a is at right-angles to the direction of movement of the blank; but when making kite-shaped paper bags, the front edge is inclined at a suitable angle, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-191401605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Wetting Yarns for use in Doubling and Twisting Machinery.
Inventor: WHYTE JOHN DEMPSTER
IPC: D01H13/30
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 1605. Whyte, J. D. Jan. 21. Coating webs.-In means of the type described in Specification 16,897/10, [Class 120 (ii), Spinning, twisting, &c.], for wetting yarns for use in doubling and twisting machinery, the water-reservoir k is placed at the top of the tube g, which runs in ball bearings h<1>. The yarn passes through an eye n<1> under the reservoir and out of the tube through a passage k<2>, and is guided into the reservoir by a slotted hinged bridge p<3> and eye curl p<2> near the inner wall of the reservoir. The reservoir is fixed in position in the tube g by pins engaging bayonetslots. Water may be delivered to the reservoir by hand or by means of a grooved hollow tube of glass or metal in place of the usual solid glass rod over which the yarns are guided. The tube is perforated in the groove, or it is provided with a grooved guide-piece having a hole drilled through it, and water trickles down the yarn into the reservoir.