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Patent GB-191308727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hand Brakes for Tramway Cars and the like.
Inventor: ANTONIO ELORZA
IPC: B61H13/02
Filed: 1913-04-14
Abstract: 8727. Elorza, A. April 12, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Laying or guiding chains on or off during winding or unwinding. -In a winding-apparatus for tramcar and like brakes in which the chain is wound upon a conical or other .tapering drum, means are pro vided whereby the chain is wound upon the upper wider portion of the drum during the first part of. the application of the brakes, but passes down on to the narrower portion of the drum when the tension on the chain reaches a certain value. Figs. 2 and 3 show one form of the apparatus, in which a conical drum a, adapted for winding a brake chain b attached at b<1>, is formed with a circular groove in which is mounted a ring f formed with a gapped portion h. One of the radial edges of the gap is inclined so as to engage a tappet d<2> carried by a spring d, which is fixed at one end and provided at its free end with a projection d<1> for engaging a stop f<2> formed at the other radial edge of the gap. The chain passes over the projection d<1> as shown in Fig. 2. During the first part of the application of the brake, the ring f is held stationary by the stop d<2>, and the chain is wound above the ring; but when the tension on the chain becomes sufficient to depress the spring d and stop d<2>, the ring f is rotated with the drum, and the chain passes through the gap h and is wound upon the narrower portion of the drum. The fastening- pin b<1> of the chain engages a stop f<3> on the ring f when the brakes are released. In a modification, the bevelled radial edge of the gap h engages a roller mounted on the end of the spring, the arrangement being such that the chain, when being wound on to the drum, increases the friction between the ring and drum until the two move together, the ring depressing the roller and spring.
Patent GB-191310142-A (GB)
Title: Safety Shield for Airmen.
Inventor: MOORE THOMAS
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 10,142. Moore, T. April 30. Cars and cabins.-The aviator is enclosed within a padded shield or casing in order to prevent him from being injured when the aerial machine falls. The casing comprises a sheet-steel frame S padded on the inside B and provided with doors D normally open to allow the aviator to control the machine but closed when an accident is inevitable.
Patent GB-191310810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves.
Inventor: MERTON HERBERT
IPC: F01L3/20
Filed: 1913-05-07
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 10,810. Merton, H. May 7. Materials, s p e c i a l, coated with. The valves of internal-combustion engines &c. which are exposed to the burning or cutting action of hot gases, or of gas charged with dust or abrasive particles, are protected by means of scale formed thereon during the process of casting or forging, or subsequently. A mushroom valve A is shown, the machined parts B, C being the only parts not left coated with scale; the invention is however applicable to any other type of valve.
Patent GB-191311626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Vending Machines.
Inventor: VARI PAUL DE LA
IPC: G07F11/58
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 11,626. La Vari, P. de. Jan. 23, [Convention date]. Sale apparatus.-Relates to apparatus of the type in which the goods are contained in buckets 3 mounted on endless chains 2 rotatable behind a viewing window 20, which normally closes the opening 21 through which the goods are withdrawn, but is adapted to be opened by the operation of a slide 26 after the insertion of a coin, and consists in means whereby the window of the delivery opening is automatically closed when the bucket mechanism is further advanced. The endless chains 2 are carried by square disks 4 mounted on spindles 5, 6, the spindle 5 being driven by an external handle 15 through gearing 14, 13, 12. A spring-controlled lever 9 and square block 7 serve to position the buckets correctly after each rotation. Delivery mechanism.-The selected article being in position behind the window, the purchaser inserts a coin and withdraws a slide 26, thereby tripping a spring-controlled pawl 24 from beneath the window 20, which drops and permits the article to be withdrawn through the aperture. 21. If now the band is again rotated to bring another full bucket into position, notched disks 16 on the spindle 5 engage the upper extremities 18 of rods 19 attached to the window, and raise the window so as to close the delivery aperture 21, the pawl 24 retaining the parts in the closed position.
Patent GB-191311915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spools for Spirally Winding and Unwinding Rolls of Material.
Inventor: LYTTON EDWARD
IPC: G03B21/32
Filed: 1913-05-22
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 11,915. Lytton, E. May 22. [Cognate Application, 18,423/13.] Kinematograph a pparatus. - A spool of the type for winding kinematograph films or strips of material from or to the inside of rolls comprises means operating continuously to retain the convolutions of the wound part of the roll in engagement with one another, such as adjustable stops h engaging the outside of the roll and movable spring or otherwise operated stops h<1> to press against the inside of the roll and move outwards as the film is unrolled from the centre. The spool comprises a fixed part A and a rotatable part B mounted on the fixed part, the film being carried on the rotatable part B in the form shown in Figs. 1, 3, 4, and 5 and on the fixed part A in the form shown in Fig. 6. Automatic means are provided to brake the rotatable part if the film breaks or the machine stops such as an arm n<1> on the swing- ing lever n of the guidepulley m connected by a rod r with a lever o carrying a brake-shoe q adapted to engage with the rotatable member B. The guide-pulley lever n is held in retracted position by the film against the action of a coil spring s; should the film slacken the brake is applied.
Patent GB-191316545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plugs for Boiler Tubes and the like.
Inventor: MASON HENRY THOMAS
IPC: F28F11/04
Filed: 1913-07-18
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 16,545. Mason, H. T. July 18. Stopping pipes and tubes.-In a boiler-tube stopper of the type comprising an expansible head G expanded by longitudinal movement of an internal conical member F, provision is made to water-cool the device. The member F is adjustably mounted on a. central tubular rod E, provided with orifices U. The head G is in segments held in place by a split spring H. Packing-rings I, J, 0 are provided, with tubular distance-pieces K, L, the member L having openings S. The device is operated by a cap nut P bearing on a member M having packing N which bears against the tube plate A. Water or steam finds its way through the rupture R in the tube and through openings S, U. In a modification, the content member F is integral with the rod E.
Patent GB-191323176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Raising, Lowering, and Stowing Heavy Motor and Life Boats for Ships.
Inventor: HALLIDAY JAMES
IPC: B63B23/04
Filed: 1913-10-14
Granted: 1914-10-14
Abstract: 23,176. Kalliday, J. Oct 14. Boat - launching apparatus. - In boat-lowering apparatus of the type in which the boats are supported on carriers which are moved outboard across the ship's deck and lowered over a rounded edge thereon, the carrier is adapted to operate without guides on the sides of the ship, and is constructed in such a manner that the boat automatically and freely disengages itself when waterborne. Each carrier is formed of two bent angleirons 6, Figs. 1 and 3, bolted and distanced apart by bar stays 8, and fitted with rollers 11 to facilitate movement across the deck. The boat 2 is supported for a considerable portion of its length on the carrier, and is held against pads or transverse strips of rubber on diagonal stays 10, by lashings 13 passing round hooks 12. The carrier is lowered by two single falls 5 passing round a drum 14, the operating-mechanism of which is controlled from platforms 22 on the boat deck.
Patent GB-191323303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: BARRETT CHARLES REGINALD
IPC: B65D39/16
Filed: 1913-10-15
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 23,303. Barrett, C. R. Oct. 15. Corkscrews; breaking- appliances for wires; prising-tools for removing stoppers &c.-A corkscrew e, crown - cork opener h, and wire breaker k are fitted to a stopper b and held in position by a notch d.
Patent GB-191323413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check Tills.
Inventor: BRAYSHAW SHIPLEY NEAVE
Filed: 1913-10-16
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 23,413. Brayshaw, S. N., Brayshaw, E. R., and Browning, W. H. Oct. 16. Feeding webs. - The record strip of an autographic cash-register is secured to its roll K by a pivoted spring - controlled catch k<5>, Fig. 11, and can be released by pushing aside its detent pawl k<3>, Fig. 12, which is then held by a friction catch k<1>.
Patent GB-191323761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brooders, Foster-mothers or Rearers.
Inventor: MEECH RANDOLPH
IPC: A01K31/18
Filed: 1913-10-20
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 23,761. Meech, R. Oct. 20. Rearing-appliances.-In a brooder which is provided with a heater comprising a casing 4, open at the bottom to take a lamp and extending upwardly from the floor of the brooder, and also with an inner conical wall 6 to form an uptake flue for the hot gases and an annular downtake flue between the inner wall and the casing, the casing 4 is of truncated-cone shape and a chamber 12 is connected to the casing to form a passage 19 for the removal of the lamp. A discharge pipe 7 is connected to the downtake flue of the casing and a perforated guard 8 supports the hover 9.
Patent GB-191404398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ship's Table Guards or Fiddles.
Inventor: RAMSAY NORMAN FREDERICK
IPC: B63B29/04
Filed: 1914-02-20
Granted: 1914-12-24
Abstract: 4398. Ramsay, N. F. Feb. 20. Fiddles.-Relates to means for retaining a guard or fiddle in its raised and lowered positions, comprising two sets of supporting-fingers mounted at different levels at right-angles to one another on vertical pivots carried by the guard rail or fiddle. The upper supporting- iingers 5 are in the form of hooks to engage sockets 10 in the table top. The lower fingers 7 are made longer than the hook 5 so that they can rest upon the table-cloth above the sockets 10.
Patent GB-191405709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Extraction of Oil or Grease from Animal or other Matter.
Inventor: ADAMSON DANIEL
IPC: C11B13/00
Filed: 1914-03-06
Granted: 1915-03-04
Abstract: 5709. Adamson, D. March 6. Fatty oils, extracting by solvents. Oils are extracted from fishrefuse in a rotary spherical vessel of the kind described in Specification 17,330/04, provided with hollow trunnions leading to threeway conduits e, f, g. Solvent, such as benzine, and steam to remove final traces of solvent, may be supplied from either side of the vessel and led away from the other. The grid h may be covered with a filtering-material.
Patent GB-191415380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sparking Plugs.
IPC: H01T13/46
Filed: 1914-06-26
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 15,380. Soc. Carpentier Bal et Cie. Jan. 22, [Convention date]. Sparking - plugs. -Two insulating- sleeves a, bare secured to sockets a<1>, b<1> united by a screwed socket a<2>; the sleeve b carries a central electrode j and two or more electrodes k<1>, k<2>, the divided ends j<1>, j<2> of the central electrode and the ends of the electrodes k<1>, k<2> being arranged at sparking distances from earthed electrodes l<1>, l<2>. Break sparks are produced between the electrodes j, k<1>, k<2> and an adjustable conductor i, these sparks being produced in the cavity formed inside the plug, whereby risk of fire is obviated. If one of the pairs of adjacent sparking-points, for example k<1>, l<1>, becomes shortcircuited by deposition of soot &c., the other pair of .points j<1>, l<1> will, owing to the use of the breakspark gap, continue to spark, thereby cleaning the deposit from the short-circuited points. A metal cap m is arranged on the plug to protect the sleeve a from injury.
Patent GB-191415773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice-making Machines.
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 1914-07-01
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 15,773. Akt. - Ges. der Maschinenfabriken Escher, Wyss, et Cie. Feb. 28, [Convention date]. Refrigerating, compression machines for.- The condenser is in the form of an annular space 15 between an inner casing 12 containing the compressor 4 and a casing 14 surrounded by an annular cooling-water jacket 17. Inclined helical gills 22 are secured to or formed with the casing 14, and are perforated as at 25 .to allow liquefied refrigerant to drop quickly to the outlet pipe 24. The gills may be formed of a copper strip secured in grooves or soldered to the casing 14. Helical ribs 20 are also provided in the water jacket 17, the outer wall of which is removable for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-191416984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: ELLISON GEORGE
IPC: H01H73/38
Filed: 1914-07-17
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 16,984. Ellison, G. July 17. Automatic circuitbreakers. - Relates to circuit-breakers of the kind comprising two parallel shafts, one carrying the operating- handle and the other carrying operating-mechanism for a pivoted contact - arm. According to the invention, a pivoted catch, which can be knocked out automatically, is carried by a lever on the second shaft and detachably engages the operating-mechanism of the contactarm, and a toggle transmits movement from the handle to the lever carrying the catch and also serves to hold the movable contact in the closed position. In the apparatus shown, a handle d actuates, preferably through a spring connexion, a shaft c carrying a lever n joined by a link o to a two-armed lever k loosely mounted on a shaft y. The links n, o constitute a toggle and the length of the link o can be altered so as to alter the pressure exerted by the toggle. A pivoted hook j mounted on the second arm of the lever k engages an arm h' fast upon the shaft g, which also carries a pair of arms h linked to the contact-lever a. After the switch has been closed, the tail of the hook j lies over an horizontal tripping-bar u adapted to be raised by impact of a solenoid core s belonging to an overload coil, and another part of the hook lies over a core t belonging to a no-volt coil. The overload core is raised by direct attraction in the ordinary way; the novolt core is constantly pressed up by a spring link held down while the coil is excited. When either core ascends the hook is knocked out and the switch tripped open. In order to bring the no-volt core down during the closing of the switch, an auxiliary flexible contact c' is arranged to make circuit in advance of the main movable contact c. If, however, an attempt is made to close the switch fully while no - voltage conditions persist, the hook j encounters the side of the core t and the contact is tripped open free of the handle.
Patent GB-191420417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milking Machine Releasers.
Inventor: RIDD AMBROSE
IPC: A01J5/04
Filed: 1914-10-01
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 20,417. Ridd, A. Oct. 1. Co w-milkers.-Relates to milk - releasers for pneumatic milking- machines comprising an exhausted chamber A with a milk inlet N, and at its lower end a valve E which closes by its own weight, and leads to a lower chamber F having a valve M, air being alternately admitted to and exhausted from the chamber by a pulsator O, and consists in providing the chamber A with a separate bottom B and forming the lower chamber F to fit over the bottom B and to be secured by a clamp G engaging a bead H on the vessel A. The clamp comprises a bow having lugs at the ends and a screw J at the centre which presses the chamber F upwardly.
Patent GB-191420730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Decked Vehicles.
Inventor: SPAENGLER LUDWIG
IPC: B61D13/02
Filed: 1914-10-08
Granted: 1915-08-26
Abstract: 20,730. Spõngler, L. Oct. 8. Tramcars; doors for passenger vehicles; steps; sides, floors, and partitions.-In tramcars or omnibuses having a central longitudinal bench 2 on the upper deck providing headroom for a central gangway on the lower deck, the lower platform 3 is disposed at a lower level than the lower gangway, in order that the upper deck may be carried at a minimum height, the necessary steps 16 being cut in the lower gangway in the seating-space. The end seats 15 of the lower deck are arranged at a lower level than the seats 1, and according to Fig. 1, they are transverse, and the partition 11 comprising sliding doors is in the plane of the back of these seats. All the seats are in the enclosure, according to Fig. 6, and a hinged door 12 is provided. The end seats 13 on the upper deck are preferably arranged transversely in order that hinged doors 10 may be employed. If the seats are back to back at this part, sliding doors in the plane 9<1> of the end of the bench are provided. At the front, transverse seats 14 may be arranged. The sides of the enclosed upper deck extend rearwardly only to the rear partition 9 or 9<1>, in order to reduce wind pressure,
Patent GB-191423125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metal Rolling, Forging or Swaging Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD
IPC: B21H7/00
Filed: 1914-11-26
Granted: 1915-09-09
Abstract: 23,125. Williams, E. Nov. 26. Die-rolling.-Levers, links, &c. are shaped from metal rod by a pair of segmental rolls d, Fig. 3, and a pair of sliding members a, b, Fig. 1, acting on the vertical and horizontal faces respectively. The end of the rod h, which may have a portion flattened as shown if a thick boss is required or a cut-off length of rod, is inserted against a stop or a step on the plate b, which is advanced to the right by a crank driven through a one-revolution clutch. This movement closes the plate a down on the work by reason of an adjustable roller c, and rotates the rolls d through racks g and toothed segments f, Fig. 2. The rolls d may almost sever the article formed, as shown in Fig. 6. In a modification, the rod is shaped during its movement into the machine, and the roller c may be replaced by a block or cams etc.; also, the plate a, instead of being hinged, may he arranged to slide vertically. If the sides of the article are tapered, the racks g may be. tapered to correspond and the toothed segments arranged eccentrically.
Patent GB-191500716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Pictures or Representations of Objects in Relief suitable for use as, or in connection with, Advertisements, Calendars, Toys, Showcards and other purposes.
Inventor: TUCK GUSTAVE
IPC: G09F1/02
Filed: 1915-01-16
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 716. Tuck, G. Jan. 16. Pictures.-Relates to pictures in relief for use as advertisements, show cards, calendars, toys, &c. The picture 1 is printed or painted on fabric &c., which may be cut to the outline of whatever is to be represented, and this is attached to a carrier or backing 2 by its edges, with the interposition of wadding &c. 3 to give the required relief. The carrier 2 may be attached to a show card or the like. A cover 5 with an opening may surround the picture and overlap its edges, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191501850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rifle Sights.
Inventor: CALDWELL THOMAS
IPC: F41G1/08
Filed: 1915-08-04
Abstract: 1850. Caldwell, T. Aug. 4. Sights.-Relates to lens sights of the kind that are mounted at the side of the rifle, and consists (1) in a backsight having a pivoted plate pierced. with a sighting-aperture and adjustable between stops, and (2) in a special clamp for securing the foresight. In the backsight shown in Fig. 4, the sighting-aperture is formed in a plate g<2> pivoted at g<3> to a plate g<4> and capable of being adjusted either against the stop g<7> or the stop g<8>. These two positions correspond to ranges of 500 and 200 yards respectively, but other ranges might be chosen. The plate g<4> is adjustably mounted on the ordinary aperture-sight fitting. The lens foresight a, shown in front view in Fig. 3, is mounted on the nose-cap of the rifle by means of a bracket a', washer c, and bolt and nut a<3>, a<4>.
Patent GB-191504849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Electrically Detecting Vibrations.
Inventor: GOTTSCHALK FELIX
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1915-03-29
Abstract: 4849. Gottschalk, F. March 29. Subaqueous sound signals.-In an apparatus for detecting sound or mechanical vibrations in non-gaseous media, consisting of a microphonic transmitter in combination with a battery and receiving-mechanism, the transmitter comprises a variable-resistance cell 2, Fig. 1, one electrode 47, Fig. 4, of which carries a stem 11 supporting at its other end a concave plate-shaped disk 6, which serves solely as a vibration amplifier, and a casing 7 enclosing the cell 2 and disk 6 so as to shield them from the direct action of sound waves and is adapted to receive the vibrations and communicate them to the cell through the other electrode 34. The casing 7, particularly when the device is used as a stethoscope, may have an opening 8 in the centre of its front face. The vibratory disk 6 is preferably formed with a peripheral flange and is supported from the stem 11 by means of a spidershaped member 5, Fig. 1, engaging the disk at inter-peripheral points. The resistance cell 2 is located in a recess in the rear 1 of the casing 7 with an interposed metallic plate 3 to which the electrode 34 is connected. The electrodes 34, 47 and the granular material are contained in a recess 33 in an insulating-casing 35 formed with a number of radial arms 36, 37, 38, Fig. 6, united by a rim 39. The electrode 47 carrying the stem 11 is supported by means of a mica diaphragm 46 clamped at its periphery to the rim 39 by a cover 48, but permitted to vibrate to a limited amplitude at its centre. The radial arms 36, 37, 38 facilitate radiation of the heat generated in the cell. Recesses 40, 41, 42 are cut in the arms so that any granules escaping from the chamber 33 lodge in these recesses and do not interfere with the vibrations of the mica diaphragm 46.