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Patent GB-191214120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Electromagnetic Cut-outs.
Inventor: WESSEL PEDER
Filed: 1912-06-17
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 14,120. Wessel, P., and Gysler, T. June 17. Electro - magnetic interrupters.-An electromagnetic cut-out of the current - limiter type comprises a relay in the main circuit, a working electro - magnet switched in by the relay and adapted to open the main circuit, and an air - brake controlling the intervals of periodic make and break. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the main-circuit relay b comes into action at a certain limit of current and attracts an armature c attached to an air dash-pot cylinder f, making a circuit at d through an electro-magnet Z which attracts an armature V adapted to act upon the main circuit contact arm i. Before the main circuit contacts o, r, are separated, contacts t, u in shunt thereto come together and establish a main circuit connexion through the core of the magnet Z, and the spring j<1>, so that sparking at the main contacts is avoided. After the main contacts have been separated by the upward movement of the armature V. the circuit of the relay magnet b is broken, but the armature c is still held up and contact maintained at d by the effect of the upwardly-moving dash-pot piston g attached to the main contact arm, which continues to move until it strikes a fixed stop C. The armature c then falls against a stop (not shown), and breaks the circuit of the magnet Z, resulting in a quick withdrawal of the armature V, and interruption of the main circuit at the contacts t, u. The main circuit is re-established by the fall of the main contact arm after an interval depending on the setting of the dash-pot, and the operations are repeated so long as the current is excessive. The apparatus is adjusted for different current-limits by setting a spring attached to the armature c. In a modified form of the invention, the dash-pot cylinder is stationary and the armature c is held up by the energized magnet b during the upstroke of the arm i, the circuit of the magnet b being broken when the arm reaches its highest position by a sliding rod actuated by the arm. In a simpler form of the invention, shown in Fig. 5, the relay armature c, attached to the cylinder of a dash-pot with stationary piston, makes circuit for the magnet Z, which immediately opens the main circuit at contacts u<2>, p<2>, no shunt contacts being employed. A circuit simultaneously established through a spring d<2>, and a spring d previously deflected by the armature c, keeps the magnet Z energized until the slowlymoving armature c returns, and with it the spring d. In order to blow out the arc, the contacts may be placed in the magnetic field or in a slot in the magnet. The arc may also be arranged to be drawn horizontally so that it is blown out by the buoyancy of the air.
Patent GB-191217052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piston Rings.
Inventor: MCQUAY LOUIS ELROY
IPC: F16J9/14
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 17,052. McQuay, L. E., and Norris, W. K. July 22. Piston packing.-In piston packing of the type in which a split ring 18 is arranged over a flanged split ring 14, Fig. 3, relative rotation is prevented by a radial pin 20, Fig. 4, in contact with the flange on the inner ring, engaging a notch 21 in one or both sides of the gap in the outer ring.
Patent GB-191218161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Bearings for Tramway or other Vehicles.
IPC: B61F15/12
Filed: 1912-08-07
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 18,161. Hebert, P., and Jaeger, G. & J. Aug. 7. Thrust and end-pressure bearings.-Longitudinal movement of a tramway axle &c. in its bearing is prevented by a disk d secured in a groove in the axle, and rotating between parallel bearing surfaces on the bearing b and its cap c. The disk may be made in two or more parts and may have holes or grooves for lubrication. The axle may have roller bearings a, and end thrusts may be taken by ball bearings.
Patent GB-191220501-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Coupling for Railroad Rolling Stock.
Inventor: LESLIE SYLVESTER FRANCIS
IPC: B61G1/24
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 20,501. Leslie, S. F. Sept. 9. Couplings, automatic.-The coupling-link is held suspended in position for engaging the opposite hook, and when the cars come together is released by the impact of the buffers, so that it falls on to the hook. The buffer operates the rod 8, which causes the spindle 14 to turn and release the catch 21. The arms 26 which support the coupling-link 30 then fall, and the link engages the draw-bar hook. Uncoupling is effected by a cross-shaft 27 turned by a handle 29.
Patent GB-191221840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmission Mechanism.
Inventor: MCCLINTOCK CHARLES DAVID
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 1912-09-25
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 21,840. McClintock, C. D., and Cornfield, S. Sept. 25. Clutches and speed-varying mechanism. -An hydraulic clutch comprises a casing secured to one shaft and cams or eccentric operating-pistons secured to the other shaft, these pistons working in cylinders formed in the casing. An annular spring-controlled valve allows the passage of liquid from the outer ends of the cylinders to the central space of the casing. This valve may be automatically operated. Fig. 1 shows the casing 6 fixed to the driving-shaft 1 and containing cylinders 7. Pistons 9, shown also in Fig. 3, work in the cylinders and are driven by eccentrics 3, 4 secured to the shaft 2. Shoes 14 secured to the pistons bear on a ring 18 mounted on the rollers 17 on the eccentrics. Rings 19 hold all the pistons in relative position. Liquid delivered to the channels 25 passes through the conical-seated annular valve 23 to the space 6<1> whence it passes through suction valves 21 to the cylinders again. The suction valves may be arranged in the pistons 9 as shown in Fig. 4. The valve 23 is held closed by a spring 29 and may be held open by the pedal 30 causing pressure on the thrust block 32. The valve 23 is formed with a conical face so that it may open automatically under predetermined loads
Patent GB-191226776-A (GB)
Title: Corner Mirror Street Crossings and Spaces on Buildings.
Inventor: ALDER FRIEDRICH HENRY
IPC: F21V7/04
Filed: 1912-11-21
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 26,776. Alder, F. H. Nov. 22, 1911, [Convention date]. Looking-glasses. - Relates to curved mirrors for use at street crossings and on buildings &c. to make the various lines of traffic visible to each other and to pedestrians. The mirror shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is suspended above the point of intersection of cross roads, and comprises four curved reflecting-surfaces a provided with a protective covering b and with an internal protective casing c. Similar curved mirrors may be fitted in suitable positions on the walls of buildings &c.
Patent GB-191300245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing, Embroidering, Festooning, Button Hole and the like Fancy Stitch Machines.
Inventor: CORNELY ROBERT
IPC: D05B3/02
Filed: 1913-01-03
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 245. Cornely, R. Jan. 3. Sewing-machines; needles, vibrating; feed by wheels &c.-In a sewing-machine for producing seams or festoons of a predetermined shape, the pattern cam is fixed, and the cam-rod is caused to rotate and is free to slide axially under the control of the stationary cam-groove. Fig. 4 shows an application of the device to needle mechanism. A spindle 12 is rotated by means of a ratchet-wheel 11, to which it is splined, and communicates the axial movement imposed upon it by the fixed cam 4 to a bar 23 through the coupling 22. A closely similar construction is shown adapted to a roller feed. Fig. 6 shows a construction for a disk cam 29.
Patent GB-191301767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Oil Fired Furnaces and Oil-gas Producers.
Inventor: BURDON WILLIAM MURRAY
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1913-01-22
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 1767. Burdon, W. M., and Burdon, M. M. Jan. 22. Oil gas.-Relates to a development of the invention described in Specifications 27,348/10 and 14,657/11, [both in Class 75 (i), Burners &c.], and 29,522/10. Air in a state of gyration is mixed with heated oil and passed through a heated vaporizing-retort into the furnace. The air may also be heated. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, air, supplied by the pipe f and given a gyratory motion by the spiral h and gyrator i, meets with liquid fuel from the nozzle o<1>, and carries it forward into the retort d, in which a spiral bar x may be placed to retard the passage of the gases. Two waste - gas flues e from the heating-chamber b have branches e<4>, through which a portion of the gases pass to the chamber c to heat the retort d and also the oil-supply tube o, around which some of the gases escape. As shown in Fig. 4, the outlet e<2> of each flue e is controlled by a sliding fire-brick damper v having a metal cap v<1> engaged by slotted arms w<1> on a rockshaft w, through which the damper is operated. The side walls of the chamber c converge towards the outlet end of the carburettor, around which the waste gases escape. The oil-supply pipe is provided with a relief cock l, an indicator cock m, and cleaning-plugs y. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the air-supply pipe g passes through the chamber c, where it is heated. Gyratory motion is given to the air by a spiral r in the nozzle q, and a further air supply is induced through the opening s.
Patent GB-191307067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motorcycles.
Inventor: GERHARDT MAURICE
IPC: B62M9/00
Filed: 1913-03-25
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 7067. Gerhardt, M. March 25. Double wheels arranged side by side.- Double wheels for motorcycles are carried by a rotary spindle 12 having conical ends on which the wheels are secured by means of nuts 18, so that they are readily detachable and interchangeable.
Patent GB-191307241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Devices for Starting Motors.
Inventor: CANTONO EUGENIO
Filed: 1913-03-26
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 7241. Cantono, E. March 26. Spring power-storing mechanism.-A spring turning-gear is provided with means to prevent damage in the event of an idle expansion of the spring owing to non-engagement of the transmission gear. The spring A, Fig. 1, is confined between a plate E loose on the rack B and normally pressing against a stop D thereon, and a plate G normally pressed against the casing. The rack B is extended beyond the plate G and carries a stop F. If the spring expands idly, the momentum of the rack B with the stop F carries the plate G forward against the action of the spring A, which thus acts as a buffer. The shaft K, Fig. 7, turned by the rack B, carries an arm having a pawl S engaging a ratchet-wheel T. At the end of its travel the rack B strikes a projection L, Fig. 5, which moves an arm N, Fig. 7, into the path of a pawl U carried by the shaft K. When the pawl U strikes the arm N, a pinion Q, gearing with a pinion on the shaft K, is moved into engagement with a pinion Q<1> on the engine shaft. If, under an idle expansion of the spring, the rack moves beyond the position shown in Fig. 5, the projection L is moved so that the arm N is beyond the path of the pawl U, and rewinding cannot take place until the apparatus has been re-set by hand. In order to prevent damage if the spring should jam during rewinding, the lever Z, Fig. 12, is linked to a bent lever X held in position by a spring R. The tension of the spring is just sufficient to keep the wheels Q, Q<1> in engagement during rewinding, but if the power transmitted by the wheel Q<1> becomes excessive, the reaction between the wheels overcomes the tension of the spring, and the wheels are forced out of engagement.
Patent GB-191308766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B60B9/20
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1914-07-14
Abstract: 8766. Harrison, W. H. April 14. Spring wheels with continuous flexible tread and hollow wheel body forming a fluid chamber. -Relates chiefly to the construction of a treadband which may be applied to a pneumatic wheel or to an air-tube lying around the rim. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a pneumatic wheel consists of disks 11, 12 secured to the hub 10 and stayed bv bolts 17, a flexible airtight " pressure band " 13, and a continuous rubber tread member 22. The part 22 consists of a connected series of studs 21 which may form the tread surface, or, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, may rest on the pressure band so that a continuous running surface is formed. In the latter case, the edges of the surface are extended at 37 and secured to the disks to form dust covers. Corrugations or projections on the disk engage separate curved projections 23 on the tread member to prevent outward displacement and allow movement other than radial. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a dust cover is applied consisting of a rubber sheet with apertures fitting closely around the studs. The studs are set obliquely to avoid jolting in running. A thin steel band 16 is placed over the band 13 which is of leather or vulcanite with thinned edges 14 pressed against the disks by the enclosed air. Fig. 3a shows a form of pressure band in which two thin steel bands 40, 41 forming a space communicating with the air-chamber enclose two packing-rings 43 with tapered flanges. Fig. 9 shows a tread member formed with tapered flanges 13 making a. joint with the disks so as to dispense with the " pressure band." According to the Provisional Specification, transverse bolts may be used for guiding and limiting the movement of the tread members.
Patent GB-191309282-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Sterilisation of Liquids by Ozone.
Inventor: LOUIS LAFFITTEAU
IPC: C02F1/78
Filed: 1913-04-19
Abstract: 9282. Laffitteau, L. April 20, 1912, [Convention d a t e ]. Void [Published under Section 91 of the Act]. Sterilizing water &c. -Flow of water &c. through an injector 8<1> induces a current of air through the ozone generator G, the ozonized gas mixing with the atomized liquid. The liquid may be subjected to further treatment in additional nozzles 10.
Patent GB-191314588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Overshoes for Animals.
Inventor: DYER FRANK PERRIE
IPC: A01L3/00
Filed: 1913-06-24
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 14,588. Dyer, F. P., and Baswell, A. June 24. Renewable calks and treads; fixing.-An overshoe for draft animals comprises a shoe body 10, Figs. 2 and 3, the flanges 11 of which form a channel for the reception of the ordinary shoe secured to the hoof, the toe and heel calks thereof being accommodated in openings 16, 19. A cross-piece 20 is provided. The overshoe is secured on the hoof by side straps 21, attached by their bent ends to the overshoe as shown in Fig. 2, and a front strap 24 having a hooklike retaining-member 25 which engages flanges 22 of the side straps connected by a bolt 23. A series of calks 26, preferably frusto-conical in shape, are provided, being removably secured, if desired, by screw-threads.
Patent GB-191315944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Motors.
Inventor: HELE-SHAW HENRY SELBY
IPC: F03C1/053
Filed: 1912-06-15
Granted: 1913-08-15
Abstract: 15,944. Shaw, H. S. Hele-, Martineau, F. L., and Beacham, T. E. June 15, 1912. Liquid-pressure engines. -Relates to motors of the radial-cylinder type having a cylindrical valve and pistons co-operating with a corrugated cam, and consists in driving the centre valve through gearing. Figs. 1 and 2 show a machine fitted with a rotatable cam 1 acted upon by rollers and carried by the pistous, the valve 6 being placed on one side to permit the shaft to pass right through the motor. The valve 6 is connected to the cylinders by pipes 17, and is driven through gearing, as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 4 illustrates a form of cam used whereby the number of strokes per revolution is greater than the number of ports in the distributing-valve.
Patent GB-191317858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower Holders.
Inventor: DANIELS WALTER SELDON
IPC: A47G7/03
Filed: 1913-08-05
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 17,858. Daniels, W. S. Aug. 5. Flower-holders comprising pliable wires mounted in a submersible base. Hitherto, the wires have been looped, and the present invention consists in mounting on such a base a number of plain pliable wires, as shown. The wires may be attached by screwing.
Patent GB-191328114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Studs for the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT MALCOLM
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 28,114. Thomson, R. M. Dec. 6. Studs, externally applied. -To prevent a stud a for golf and like shoes from embedding itself in the sole c, it is driven through a washer b of leather, india - rubber, &c. ; the washer may be further secured by tacks d.
Patent GB-191328425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sights for Small Arms.
Inventor: WARNER ROBERT LYON
IPC: F41G1/17
Filed: 1913-12-09
Granted: 1914-12-09
Abstract: 28,425. Warner, R. L., and Niedner, A. O. Dec. 28, 1912, [Convention date]. Sights.-Relates to sights comprising a transverse rotary member having a number of leaves each of which carries a sight, a spring detent being provided to retain the member in position. The invention consists in forming the sights on the leaves at different distances from the axis. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the leaves 1 ... 5 are of different lengths and have open notches at the ends. The sight is held in position by a spring N<1> bearing on the flat sides of a pentagonal plate K fixed to the sightspindle. The sides of this pentagon may be differently coloured so that an officer can see at a glance whether the sight is properly adjusted. In a modification, shown in Fig. 9, the leaves R of the same length are pierced with apertures r at progressive distances from the centre. The rotary sight may be combined with an ordinary leaf sight.
Patent GB-191329500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Washing Machines.
Inventor: GRAFHAM HARRY JOHN
IPC: D06F39/00
Filed: 1913-12-22
Granted: 1914-12-22
Abstract: 29,500. Grafham, H. J., and Roemer, C. W. von. Dec. 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Washing - machines with squeezing - apparatus.- The container is reciprocated vertically so as to bring the clothes into contact with a fixed plunger on the up-stroke, while on the down-stroke the water is caused to circulate upwards by passing through perforations in the bottom in the container which is supported in an outer vessel and moves with it. As shown, a framework supports a casing b on which a cover c carrying a plunger or abutment v is removably secured. Within the casing is a vessel f reciprocated by a rod g, which is operated by a connecting-rod, crank, and wheel gearing from a hand-wheel. Perforations are formed in the base of the vessel, and it supports within it a clothes-container t having a perforated bottom and lifting-handles w. The machine may be power-operated, and is then stopped and the cover removed by a single lever. A spring may be interposed between the cover c and the plunger v.
Patent GB-191408877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Treatment of Leather.
Inventor: ROEHM OTTO
IPC: C14C3/14
Filed: 1914-04-08
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 8877. R÷hm, O. April 8, 1913, [Convention date]. Combination tanning processes; currying and the like; tawing.-Sulphonated oils or fats free from soap are used as a substitute for yolks of eggs in making glacÚ or kid leather or for treating vegetable - tanned leather before, during, or after tanning. Volatile substances soluble in oil, such as toluene or acetic ester, may be added. In tawing, the depilated hides may be treated with the sulphonated oils separately from the alum bath.
Patent GB-191410111-A (GB)
Title: Reverberatory Furnace for Heating, Annealing and like purposes.
Inventor: GLOSSOP CHARLES
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1914-04-24
Granted: 1915-04-26
Abstract: 10,111. Glossop, C. April 24. Reverberatory furnaces; hearths.-In a reverberatory furnace for annealing &c., the article K to be heated is interposed between the inlet and outlet openings E, H for the heating- gases in such a manner that the flue spaces around the article are of substantially even width. The removable hearth or bed I is grooved to form concave flues communicating with the outlet ports H, the upper walls of which are above the level of the supporting- surface of the hearth. Secondary air is supplied from the chamber F through ports G, and the passage of gases through the inlets E is regulated by dampers inserted through openings L. The fire-place A, or combustion chamber for liquid or gaseous fuel may have heating-chambers at one or both sides, and each heating-chamber may be divided into compartments by transverse partitions. Specification 1146/96 is referred to.
Patent GB-191418515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Macerating Sugar Cane.
Inventor: RAMSAY WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: C13B10/04
Filed: 1914-08-10
Granted: 1915-08-10
Abstract: 18,515. Ramsay, W. A. Aug. 10. Extracting sugar.-Bagasse as it issues from the mill and while it is still under compression and shut off from the air, as by passage through a restricted chamber, is macerated in water supplied under pressure. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 5, bagasse from a mill A is passed between scrapers 2, each formed of a casting having a toe shaped to fit the rolls, and a water-supply chamber 6 formed by a plate 9. Reinforcing-lugs 14 break up the water supply, and shoulders 11 direct it on to the bagasse in the direction of travel. The diverging passage between the scrapers is closed by side plates 15. The scrapers 2 are supported by bars 18 journaled in brackets 19. By screwing-down nuts 25 upon bolts 24 carrying arms 22 mounted upon the bars 18, the arms 22 are drawn together and turn the bars 18 in the brackets 19 so that the upper scraper is kept in contact with the upper roll, in spite of the movement thereof; this contact may be aided by springs under the nuts 25. The plates 9 are secured to the top and bottom walls of a shoot 26, and the side plates 15 have extensions 31 rabbeted to fit upon the side walls 29 thereof, which extend upwards as shown, so that the size of the shoot can be varied by adjusting the top wall 28 by a pin 36 and slotted lever 33. The shoot leads to a second mill B. In a modification, the shoot 26 is open at the top, and the bagasse may be conveyed therethrough by slats 51, Fig. 12, upon a travelling band 50 running on sprocket-wheels 52 upon shafts 53, 54. The shaft 54 is carried by braces 55 which swing about the shaft 53, so that the conveyer partly rests upon the bagasse. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, a single scraper 5<a>, 9<a>, is employed. The pressure is adjusted through supporting-arms 38, a shaft 39, and levers 40 by turn-buckles 42. The waterchamber 6<a> is divided into two parts each having a water supply, and the feed therefrom is regulated by valves 43. The shoot 26 may be replaced by a conveyer C, the frame of which cariies side plates 46 to close the passage 8<a>. Specification 5494/83 is referred to.
Patent GB-191423712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Polishing Machines for Knives and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON HENRY
IPC: A47L21/02
Filed: 1914-12-08
Granted: 1915-05-27
Abstract: 23,712. Robinson, H. Oct. 14, [Convention date]. Knives, cleaning.-Comprises means for securing annular polishing-cushions to the disks of knifecleaning machines of the kind in which the disks are set at an angle to each other so as to contact at one point only. In the construction shown, the peripheral portion 25 of each disk is formed at an angle to the plane of the central portion and is fitted with a slightly overhanging flange 21. The tapered annular cusbion, comprising a resilient core 14 covered with leather 19, is wedged between the flange 21 and the overhanging edge 22 of a central plate tightened by a screw 24. The arrangement is such that the upper faces 20 of the cushions are parallel at the line of contact a-b. The flange 21 may, alternatively, be parallel to the axis of the disks, so as to be cylindrical in form, the angle between the flange and the peripheral portion of the disk 25 being preferably equal to that made with the edge of the central plate 22.