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Patent GB-191303459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ticket Delivering or Vending Apparatus.
Filed: 1913-02-10
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 3459. Allgemeine Electricitõts Ges. Feb. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Printing - apparatus combined with farechecking apparatus. - A ticket printing and issuing machine is so constructed that the tickets may be viewed by the vendor before delivery, but the tickets are inaccessible to the vendor. The tickets pass from the printing- apparatus 1, of the kind described in Specifications 26,306/07 or 3680/13, [Class 100(iv), Typewriters &c.], down a shoot 3 and on to a disk 4 in an enclosed chamber 8 provided with a window to allow the ticket to be inspected by the vendor. The disk 4 may be rotated by bevel-gearing to enable the ticket to be rotated for better inspection if desired. Correct tickets are delivered through a slot 12 in the front of the selling-apparatus by pushing forward a slide 9 on which the disk 4 is mounted. - Faulty tickets are delivered into a locked receptacle 10 by pulling the slide 9 backwards, whereupon a pusher 13 strips the ticket from the slide.
Patent GB-191304930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means Adapted for use in Moulding Plastic Substances.
IPC: B30B11/16
Filed: 1913-02-26
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 4930. Wilde, W., and Hull Oil Manufacturing Co. Feb. 26. Cylinder machines ; rolling -machines.-In machines for the rapid production of blocks, briquettes, or small cakes of substances, such as cattle food, coal, soap, black-lead, &c.. of the type comprising a pair of wheels a, a' provided with intermeshing teeth c, the spaces b between which are formed according to the shape of cake desired,and ejecting- plungers d, the plungers are stationary during the compression of the material and are only operated to eject the moulded blocks by a cam e against the act.ion of springs. Scraper bars f are also provided. The wheels are forced together by hydraulic plungers acting upon a sliding carriage a<5> carrying the wheel a<1>. The spaces b are closed laterally by plates c<2> and may be subdivided by similar intermediate plates.
Patent GB-191313265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Making Machines.
Inventor: KOVEN ADOLF
IPC: F25B17/06
Filed: 1913-06-07
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 13,265. Koven, A. June 7. Refrigerating, vacuum machines for; icemaking, agitating water to be frozen for.-The water-receptacle W and acid-receptacle S in a vacuum ice-making machine are mounted on a pivoted frame c which is oscillated through a connecting-rod p by a rocking-lever d operated by means of a crank f and connecting-rod g. The water receptacle W is arranged on the frame c symmetrically above the axis of oscillation, but the acid-receptacle S is placed a little to one side of this axis so that it is shaken considerably more than the water - receptacle. The receptacle S is provided with a jacket i communicating by inlet and outlet connexions l, k with the top and bottom of a large water reservoir, the heating of the cooling-water setting up a circulation. The air-pump h for producing a vacuum in the receptacles is arranged to be operated by the rocking-lever d.
Patent GB-191313351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms.
Inventor: FLANAGAN EDWARD
IPC: A62C35/60
Filed: 1913-06-09
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 13,351. Taylor, I. F. June 9. Sweeping-machines; taking up refusefor removal.- Relates to road-sweeping and refuse-collecting machines of the kind in which the refuse-receptacle, mounted in a well at the rear of the machine, is lifted and tipped by mechanism on the vehicle, and consists in providing on the machine a pivoted derrickframe which carries hoisting-gear adapted to lift the receptacle which is tipped by the engagement of hooks on the receptacle with a roller mounted on the well. The refuse-receptacle c, situated in the well b of the brush casing of a motor roadsweeping machine, is raised by cables e which pass over drums f mounted on a shaft k rotatable in a U-shaped derrick frame the side arms i of which are pivoted to the casing at i<1>. The drums f are rotated through a worm gear n, m, l by operating upon a handle o. The jib may be raised from and lowered to the position shown by operating upon a shaft r carrying at each end drums q, q<1> around which pass cables p, p<1>, the cables p passing around the drums q being attached to the upper part of the jib, and the cables p<1> passing around the drums q<1> being carried over guides s, t and attached to the jib at u. The jib may be locked in position by a pin placed through one or other of a number of holes on the drum q and a hole in a fixed bracket. After being raised the receptacle c is tilted by the engagement of hooks g with a roller h until it comes against a fixed stop v on the jib. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 27,253/05, 9815/10, and 5325/13.
Patent GB-191317979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Photography.
Inventor: UNGERER MAX FRIEDRICH
IPC: G03C7/04
Filed: 1913-08-07
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 17,979. Ungerer, M. F. Aug. 7. Colour photography. - Three negatives are made from autochrome or colour-sensitive lined plates by the use of subtractive light filters, and a positive is made from these by printing them successively on the same printing-surface. A cyanotype print is made from the red-filtered negative, waterproofed in a bath of zapon lac, coated with a chromo - gelatine solution, and printed under the blue-filtered negative, and the image is dyed yellow in a bath of anrophenin. A coat of collodion is then applied, the print coated again with chromo-gelatine solution, and exposed under the green-filtered negative and the image dyed red in a bath of erythrosin.
Patent GB-191318009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets.
Inventor: MAT JEAN BAPTISTE
IPC: E03D1/18
Filed: 1913-08-07
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 18,009. Mat, J. B. Aug. 7. Combinations of interdependent valves.-The facing 21 of the valve 5 is kept distended by an adjustable spring 19, which position is maintained after the valve is closed down upon its seat 4, by pressure applied to the stem 15. The inlet valve 9 is opened by the contact of the stems 24, 25 and the cistern 27 is filled
Patent GB-191323406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper Making Machines.
Inventor: WALMSLEY-WOOD ARTHUR
IPC: D21F3/04
Filed: 1913-10-16
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 23,406. Wood, A. Walmsley-. Oct. 16. Wet presses.-The paper web, before passing over the drying. cylinders, passes between a pair of compressing-rolls 7, 8 with the object of removing the wire marks. The roll 7 is faced with rubber, and the roll 8 has a surface of polished brass. The rolls are mounted on the drying-frame 9, the upper roll being adjustable, and the web, which passes to the drying- cylinder 15, is found to have received a preliminary finish, which makes it possible to dispense with one set of calendering or finishing rolls at the end of the machine.
Patent GB-191323577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspensory Bandages.
Inventor: HRABECZY KOLOMAN
IPC: A61F5/40
Filed: 1913-10-18
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 23,577. HrabÚczy, K. Oct. 18. Suspensory bandages.- A suspensory bag a is formed with flaps b having button - holes to engage one of a series of pairs of buttons on a cross-strap c whereby the size of the opening between the flap may be adjusted. The bag is held in place by auxiliary straps d, shoulder straps e, and thigh straps f, arranged as shown. The back portions of the shoulder straps may be parallel instead of crossed as shown, and in this case a connecting strap similar to the breast strap h is employed. The auxiliary straps d may be integral with the shoulder straps, but so connected as to form an obtuse angle therewith in the same manner as the separate straps shown.
Patent GB-191326607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Pots.
Inventor: MELTON FREDERICK
IPC: A47G19/14
Filed: 1913-11-19
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 26,607. Melton, F. Nov. 19. Pots.-The hot-water jacket B of a teapot is filled through an inner lip D. A removable infuser H is provided.
Patent GB-191326937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Prompters.
Inventor: DURKIN JAMES
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1913-11-22
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 26,937. Durkin, J. Nov. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Theatrical appliances. - Relates to a mechanical prompter for theatres and consists of qevices for exhibiting to an actor in whatever position he may be standing on the stage the lines which lie may have forgotten. The apparatus consists of a number of boxes 1 each provided with two rollers 3, 6 on which a band of paper 23 is wound. The words of the play appear in transparent characters against a dark background on the paper band and are displayed to the actor by an electric lamp within the box. Several of these boxes are disposed within the footlight trough, as shown in Fig. 7, so that they may be seen from all parts of the stage, and the shafts 4 of each winding-roll 3 are geared with one another and with a similar device behind the scenes on which the manuscript of the play is rolled. The prompter turns the shaft of his manuscript roll and the rolls in the boxes are turned in unison. The prompter also controls the lamps in the boxes and only illuminates the rolls when he desires to prompt an actor. The winding-roll 3, Fig. 3, in each box is mounted loosely on the driving-shaft 4, and the roll 6 is geared by means of a chain 15 with a sprocket 16 also loosely mounted on the shaft 4. The shaft 4 is provided with a clutch member 18 which engages and drives the roll 3 when the shaft is turned forwards, but engages and drives the sprocket 16 when the shaft is rotated in the reverse direction, thus driving the roll 6 and rewinding the paper.
Patent GB-191328183-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Determining the Location of Radio-Telegraphic Light Houses or the like.
Inventor: BLONDEL ANDRE EUGENE
IPC: G01S1/02
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 28,183. Blondel, A. Dec. 7, 1912, [Convention date]. Bearings, determining wirelessly; directive signalling. - In systems for determining the bearings of a lighthouse &c. which is emitting radio-telegraphic signals, the directively-propagated signals are emitted in planes 3 degrees apart in azimuth, and a distinctive signal is given at every interval of 30 degrees. In the example described, the morse code signal zero is propagated in the direction due north, the signal 1 in the direction 30 degrees east of north, and so on; while a single dot signal is sent at intervals of 3 degrees between these directions. The receiving - ship detects signals propagated over a sector having an angle of at least 30 degrees, so that at least one signal indicating a definite direction is received. The bearing is obtained by bisecting the angle over which the signals are audible, or by observations of maxima and minima. The lighthouse sends its own characteristic signal at least once during a, rotation. The directive propagation is obtained by means of differently occulted frames forming circuits closed in succession, or by the radio-goniometric method, in which a coil carrying oscillating current is rotated in the field of two antennae. A form of transmitting - apparatus is shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the latter Figure being an elevation of the apparatus connected to the shaft 7, which is shown in plan in Fig. 2. With the switch arm 30 resting on the contact 31<1>, as shown, a circuit is completed through this contact and the switch arm 22 for the magnet 33, which closes the contacts 29 and energizes the clutch 28. The motor 25 drives the switch arm 30 over the contacts 32<1>, thus sending the morse code signal zero to the relay 36, which repeats it to the relay 38 controlling the transmitting - alternator 13. The transmitting-circuit is connected to the rotating coil 4 which controls the directive emission. When the arm 30 leaves the contact 31<1>, the circuit of the magnet 33 is broken, and the contacts 21 closed, thus energizing the clutch 19. The motor 14 then drives the shaft 7, which carries round the switch arm 22 and coil 4. When the arm 22 reaches the contact 23<2>, the magnet 33 is again energized over the contacts 23<2>, 31<2>, thus stopping the arm 22 and again driving the arm 30. The arms 22, 30 are driven alternately in this way, the dot signals for each 3 degrees of azimuth being sent by the contacts 32<6>, 32<7>, &c., and the signals 1, 2, 3, &c. being sent by the contacts 32<1> &c. at intervals of 30 degrees. In modified forms, the dot signals for intervals of 3 degrees are sent by contacts of the switch arm 22; the shaft 7 is stopped only when the arm 30 is on a long contact 31'; and for sending the signals indicating intervals of 30 degrees, and the characteristic signal of the station, the circuit of the alternator 13 is connected directly to an ordinary antenna.
Patent GB-191328410-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing a Coating on Aluminium, which is Proof against the Action of Sea Water and Acids or Alkalies.
Inventor: AMICO ZENO D
IPC: C23C18/48
Filed: 1913-12-09
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 28,410. Amico, Z. d'. Dec. 9, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 22,684/10.] Coating. - A protective coating is formed on aluminium surfaces as follows:-The surface is treated with a solution of caustic alkali until a thin layer of aluminate is formed, whereupon the surface, without being washed as described in the parent Specification, is treated with a solution containing copper chloride or sulphate, chlorides of ammonium, iron, zinc, and tin, ferro-tartrate of potassium, and preferably also powdered calcium carbonate and caustic alkali. The coating thereby produced is washed with lime water and warm water, and then heated to a temperature of at least 200‹ C. A layer of carbon may be formed by immersion in a mixture of oils and balsams and again heating.
Patent GB-191329658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aerial Machines.
Inventor: MASSAL LOUIS
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1915-03-18
Abstract: 29,658. Massal, L. Dec. 23. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement of; propelling; steering and balancing.- An aeroplane comprises oppositely-curved main planes 2, 3 connected together at their ends A, B but completely displaced relatively to each other. in plan, two oppositely-curved directing-surfaces 4, 5 at the rear which are also completely displaced relatively to each other in plan and are adjustable about two axes, a series of freely movable flaps 11 along the upper part of the body and two oppositely-rotating propellers 13, 13<1> arranged between the planes 2, 3. The planes 4, 5 are adjustable about an axis C<1> by cords 7, 9, when the steering column is rocked, and are adjustable about an axis D<1> by cords 8, when the steering column is rotated. Shock of landing, deadening.-The land-wheels 14 are carried by axles with converging piston-rods 15 which work in pneumatic cylinders. The outer cylinders are hinged at 15<1> to allow for the convergence of the piston-rods.
Patent GB-191400730-A (GB)
Title: Improved Carbon Holder for Manifold Sales Books and the like.
Inventor: HARE FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: B41L1/16
Filed: 1914-01-10
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 730. Hare, F. C. Jan. 10. Sheet holders.-In carbon-sheet holders for manifolding-books &c., of the kind in which the sheet is gripped by a pivoted arm which engages a groove in a plate, the plate 2 is provided with a projecting tongue 4, underneath which the arm 5 is adapted to lodge.
Patent GB-191403066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Thawing Liquids in Pipes and the like.
Inventor: THWAITES JANE
IPC: F16L53/30
Filed: 1914-02-05
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 3066. Thwaites, J. Feb. 5. Heating water.-Relates to a device for thawing or heating water in pipes. Tongs with hinged or spring arms 1 carry curved blocks 2 capable of being heated and held against the pipe 4. A clamping ring 3 may be provided.
Patent GB-191405867-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Indicating the Values of Two or More Measured Quantities for the purpose of Showing Want of Agreement with a Prescribed Relation between them.
Inventor: BAILEY ERVIN GEORGE
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1915-03-04
Abstract: 5867. Bailey, E. G. March 7. Indicating departure from efficiency relations; modifying scale of readings.-An apparatus for indicating the efficiency of engines, boilers, &c., the conversion-efficiency of engines and coupled electric machines, and the instantaneous relation between the various determining factors comprises (a) a number of indicators separately actuated by the factors referred to, the readings of the indicators being considered in relation to a comparison scale, or (b) a single indicator or instrument acted upon by all the factors simultaneously so that the position of the indicating-member relative to a scale depends jointly upon these factors. The apparatus shows whether or not the relation between the factors is that corresponding to efficiency, however the relation may vary with the rate of output of energy. In the apparatus shown by way of example in Fig. 1, the limbs 1, 2 of a U-tube are connected respectively to the branches of a Pitot, Venturi, or like apparatus in the steam-pipe passing from the steam-generator, any variation in the pressure-difference causing the flow of steam being indicated by the liquid in the leg 3. The limbs 10, 20 of a second U-tube are similarly in connexion with the gases entering and leaving the boiler setting, and the links 100, 200 of a third U-tube transmit, respectively, to the liquid column therein the pressures above and below the fuel bed, the column consequently moving in correspondence with the drop in pressure across the fuel bed. Experiments are made previously to determine the corresponding factors when the boiler or the like is working efficiently at various rates of steam-generation, and the comparison scale 5 is based on these results. Variation of one or more of the factors from the experimental results of efficient working is thus indicated by departure of one or more of the liquid levels from the predetermined comparative readings. Fig. 2 shows an apparatus in which variably-immersed balls 9, 10 take up positions corresponding to pressure differences corresponding, respectively, to the rate of supply of oil-fuel to a furnace, and the rate of flow of the steam generated. The position of rest of a balance beam 5, 7 and a pointer 21 in relation to an experimental scale 20 indicates whether or not the apparatus is working efficiently, and the extent of departure from these conditions. The form of an adjustable though relatively stationary displacing-member 22 is such as to bring the pointer to the same position for efficiency at all rates of output.
Patent GB-191408461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DOMBRAIN HENRY ATHELSTAN ACWOR
Filed: 1914-04-03
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 8461. Dombrain, H. A. A. April 3. Turning-gear.-The bearing B for the armature shaft of an electric turning-motor also acts as a bearing for a bracket C, which carries a friction or toothed wheel G for engagement with the flywheel, and a pinion F on the same spindle as the wheel G and gearing with a pinion E on the armature shaft. The bracket is turned about the bearing to bring the wheel G into gear, and simultaneously the switch for the motor circuit is closed. The apparatus is applicable to steam and other power turning-gear.
Patent GB-191420754-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Locking the Wheels of Colliery Trams and other Vehicles.
Inventor: EYNON ENOCH
IPC: B60T1/00
Filed: 1914-10-09
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 20,754. Eynon, E., and James, D. Oct. 9. Locking by positive detents.-Sliding bolts adapted to pass between the spokes of the wheels of colliery trams &c. are shot outwards, one after another or all together, by means of cam-surfaces on a sliding bar at each side of the vehicle operated by a handlever. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the under portion of a tram. Each of the sliding bolts M', M<2>, M<3>, M<4> is formed with a projecting knob N', N<2>, N<3>, N', against which bears the tapered cam-surfaces K<1>, K<2>, K<3>, K<4> on the sliding bars H', H<2>, so that as the bars are moved by a lever A, the bolts are shot out between the spokes. The cam-surfaces may be so arranged that some of the bolts are shot before others. Other cam-surfaces on the sliding bars retract the bolts when the lever is moved in the opposite direction. Means are provided for locking the lever in its various positions.
Patent GB-191422928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Flaying Carcases.
Inventor: HOUSTON DAVID
IPC: A22B5/16
Filed: 1914-11-23
Granted: 1915-11-23
Abstract: 22,928. Houston, D. Nov. 23. Cutting-appliances.- A flaying-appliance for carcasses comprises an oscillating blade G with an arc-shaped edge projecting to an adjustable extent beyond upper and lower cover-plates B, B<1>. The blade is secured by screws G<1> engaging slots in the blade to a pivoted arm F adjusted by a screw F'. The arm is carried by a lever E oscillated on a post D by a stud or roller E<4>, engaging a bifurcated end of the lever and carried on a disk E<6> rotated by any suitable source of power. The projection of the blade G may be adjusted by slackening nuts D<2> and turning a screw D<3> by its milled head D<4>. This screw engages a part carried by or formed with the post D and moves the post along a slot D<1>.