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Patent GB-191221362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Autopianos and analogous Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LYON CLARENCE EDWARD
Filed: 1912-09-19
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 21,362. Lyon, C. E., and Towner, A. D. Sept. 19. Drawings to Specification. Player-pianos; actions; winding-mechanism.- Relates to the player-mechanism adapted to be fitted within an ordinary upright piano without increasing the size of the case. The whole of the player-mechanism, with the exception of the tracker-box and in some cases the winding- motor, is mounted on a frame which is fitted under the keyboard behind the lower panel, as described in Specification 18,405/11. This frame may also carry the expression pedals. The pneumatic action is similar to that described in Specification 1550/08. Primary valves only may be employed which resemble the secondary valves described in the abovementioned Specification, the valves and valveoperating pneumatics being rectangular and the valves being provided with notches to receive guide-pins. The valves are arranged in a single tier, and the note-operating pneumatics in several tiers. The tracker-box is made in two parts, and is constructed and arranged as described in Specification 18,404/11. One part of the tracker-box carries one of the winding- rollers and the tracker-bar, and is permanently fixed in the piano-case above the hammers and dampers. The other part of the tracker-box carries the other winding-roller and is adapted to be mounted in its proper position relatively to the first part, or to be dismounted therefrom and stored in the upper part of the piano-case. The tracker-box may be carried by a board which is pivoted or removably attached inside the case to facilitate access to the wrest-pins.
Patent GB-191224166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Camisoles and like Garments.
Inventor: WEEKS WALTER ROY
IPC: A41C3/08
Filed: 1912-10-22
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 24,166. Weeks, W. R. Oct. 22. Camisoles etc.; dress-shields.-A camisole or like garment is fastened by press-buttons &c. c or lacing c<1>. A flap d is arranged to overlap the fastenings and is secured by ribbons b, e. An eye f for attachment to the corset is secured to one of two tapes g, g<1>, which may be fastened together by a fastening h, i. Dress-shields k may be detachably connected to the camisole.
Patent GB-191225492-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Indigo.
IPC: C09B7/04
Filed: 1912-11-06
Abstract: 25,492. Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning. Nov. 7, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section, 91 of the Act.] Magnesium silicate. - A hydrated magnesium silicate is obtained by precipitating magnesium chloride solution with sodium silicate and caustic soda.
Patent GB-191225612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tapping Knives for Rubber Trees and like Implements.
Inventor: BURMAN THOMAS
IPC: A01G23/12
Filed: 1912-11-08
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 25,612. Burman, T., and Burman, H. Nov. 8. Cutting - appliances. -A rubber-tapping tool for paring the sides of a channel without injury to the bottom comprises a blade a having formed therein two or more slots e extending to one edge thereof, the edges of the tongue-like portion between the slots being bent up, or equivalently treated, to form cutting-edges. The tool may comprise two such blades parallel to each other joined by distance-pieces d which serve as a guard to the cambium or other material at the bottom of the groove. In a modification, a single blade a is formed with four slots e, Fig. 5, the edges of which are so bent or milled as to form a pair of opposite cutting-edges on each side of the blade. The ends a<1> of the blade project beyond the remainder of the tool and serve as guards for the cambium &c. Each tool may be used for paring either side of the channel, in either direction, without change of position.
Patent GB-191226681-A (GB)
Title: Device for Automatically Stopping Electric Hoists.
IPC: B66B5/10
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 26,681. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. Nov. 20. Electric plant.-Comprises means for automatically stopping electric hoists when the speed during the period of slowing-down differs from the normal value. In the example shown, the motor 1 is a three-phase motor connected to the main by the switch 2 operated by a solenoid 3 which is connected to the potential transformer 4 connected to two of the mains. When the voltage falls below a certain value, the solenoid 3 releases the catch 5, and the switch 2 is opened by a spring. The circuit of the solenoid 3 is controlled by an electromagnetic switch 6. The coil of this switch is in the circuit 8 which is fed by a small generator 9 driven from the hoist motor or drum as shown by a chain. The stator of this generator is excited to produce a rotating field, and the rotor is driven in the opposite direction. A switch 10 is arranged to reverse the direction of rotation of the field whenever the hoisting- motor is reversed. In series with the control circuit 8 is a resistance 11, the operating-arm of which is moved by the cage or depth indicator. For instance, a rod 12 is moved by the travelling nut of the depth-indicator, and a collar 13 on this rod engages a guided rack which operates a pinion 16 to move the arm of the resistance 11. The steps of this resistance are such that the total impedance of the control circuit varies proportionately to the electromotive force of the generator during slowing-down. If the speed of the motor at any point of the movement is greater than it should be, the switches 6, 2 are automatically operated. It would be quite sufficient for the above apparatus to begin to act at a point, at which, should the speed be excessive, the hoist could be stopped before the cage had gone too far. For this purpose two contact-bars 17 are provided in the control circuit 8, which bring the circuit into action when bridged by the bar 18. In the case of two balanced cages, a second rod 12<1> is arranged to operate the pinion 16<1> and the resistance 11 when the second cage rises. This rod 12<1> also carries bar 18<1> for short-circuiting contact-bars 17<1>. By means of a second rod operated by the cage &c. it is also possible to prevent the cage from crashing into the bottom of the shaft when lowering. When skips which discharge automatically at the surface are used for hoisting persons, care should be taken that such skips are not discharged. To ensure this, the safety of the above system is increased by arranging a resistance 19 in the control circuit 8 which can be short-circuited by a switch 20, the coil of which is in series with the switch 21 and contact bars 22. When the switch 21 is in the open position corresponding to rock or ore hoisting, the resistance 19 is in series with the control circuit. When hoisting persons, the switch 21 is closed. The coil 20 is energized and the resistance 19 short-circuited as soon as the contacts.22, 22<1> are bridged.
Patent GB-191300110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bearings for Carding and Scribbling Machinery for the Treatment of Textile Fibres.
Inventor: TAYLOR FRED
IPC: D01G15/32
Filed: 1913-01-02
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 110. Taylor, F. Jan. 2. Covers.-To prevent fluff from accumulating in the shaft bearings of machinery for carding and scribbling fibres, each bearing is enclosed in a cover consisting of a sheet-metal bottomless box with holes in the ends through which the shaft passes. The cover may be cast or punched out of brass, copper, &c. An oil-hole a is provided.. For angle bearings at the sides of the swift, one side of the box is cut away to fit over the shank; the holes to receive the shaft are placed nearer to the opposite side of the box, and to preserve the balance of the cover, additional metal is placed at each end between the hole and the cut-away side.
Patent GB-191301650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Built-up Fire-bridges.
Inventor: TUDMAN ALBERT RICHARD
IPC: F23M3/00
Filed: 1913-01-21
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 1650. Tudman, A. R. Jan. 21. Fire-bridges.-A fire-bridge is built up of refractory blocks formed with shallow side recesses such that when the blocks are put together narrow converging air passages are formed extending from a common air space c at the rear lower part to the front upper part of the bridge. Air is supplied to the space c either by hollow fire-bars, as shown, or by tubes extending from the furnace front.
Patent GB-191306697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Stone, Concrete and the like and Materials therefor.
Inventor: ETTLING RICHMOND
IPC: C04B22/14
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 6697. Ettling, R., and Chappell, W. March 18. Concretes; stone, hardening.-Artificial-stone composition consisting of 2 parts of Portland stone, flint, or the like, and 1 part of cement, or concrete consisting of 4 to 5 parts gravel or the like and 1 part of cement, is mixed with a solution containing 1 to 4 oz. of chrome alum, and ¢ to 1 oz. of soda or sulphate of iron to 1 gallon of water; or the moulded product is soaked in the solution.
Patent GB-191306963-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Locking Devices for Lift-well Gates.
Inventor: HUNT ARTHUR MARSHALL
IPC: B66B13/20
Filed: 1913-03-22
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 6963. Hunt, A. M., and Leakey, F. March 22. Lift doors, locking and unlocking.-Comprises a locking-device for the well-gates of lifts of the kind in which a spring-actuated bolt is engaged by a roller path on the cage, and comprises an inclined face on the bolt which is engaged by a bevelled catch on the gate while closing, this action forcing back the bolt to allow the end of the catch to pass, the bolt afterwards springing back and locking the gate. Carried in guides a bolted to the lintel b is a sliding bolt c having a gap g. A spring c<1> is coiled about a bar e secured to the bolt at one end and passing through the guide a. The spring normally presses out the bolt so that a roller c<2> on its end lies in the path of a ramp i<1> on the cage. Bolted to the gate d is a catch h, the nose h<1> of which has a double bevel forming a knife-edge. One edge of the opening g in the bolt is bevelled so that on closing the gate the knife-edged nose engages the bevel and moves the bolt against the influence of its spring, which after the nose has passed slides the bolt c back and locks the catch. When the cage arrives at a floor, the ramp i<1> pushes in the bolt, and allows the catch to pass by the opening g and the door to be opened. A tumbler m, spring-controlled so as to occupy normally the position shown, and carried on a plate r secured to the gate, springs behind a cam n<1> on the cage when the gate is opened, and locks the gate in the open position. When the cage departs, the tumbler is freed and the gate is closed automatically by a weight. The plate r protects the bolt c from being tampered with.
Patent GB-191307533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: SECOR EDWARD MERLE
IPC: A63H33/36
Filed: 1913-03-31
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 7533. Secor, E. M. April 4, 1912, [Convention date]. Spinning toys; illuminating-toys.-Relates to a spinning toy, which, while producing rhythmic sounds, also throws off intermittently and alternately oppositely-directed showers of sparks. A disk 5 having abrasive sides, such as carborundum, is formed with two holes through which pass a wire axle 9, the wires being twisted to form worms and terminating in eyes to receive operating-cords 11. Depending from the axle is a pendent sail or weight 12 provided with metal contacts 7. During operation of the toy, the arms 13 of the pendent ride up and down the worm axle causing the contacts 7 to engage alternately the opposite sides of the disk.
Patent GB-191309358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mill Bar Heating Furnaces.
Inventor: DIETHER HEINRICH JOSEF
IPC: F27B9/36
Filed: 1913-04-21
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 9358. Diether, H. J. April 21. Open-hearth furnaces. - A gas-fired furnace for heating tin - plate bars or plates, of the kind in which the charge is inserted at one of the furnaces and pushed along rails to the discharging-end of the furnace, is provided in the roof with airsupply nozzles m, Fig. 1, on each side of the gas-supply nozzles l, which deliver the gas currents below the air currents to prevent oxidation of the plates. The air-supply nozzles at one side of the gas nozzles may be controlled independently of those on the other side. The side walls are provided with openings b, normally closed by doors e, Fig. 7. To prevent air which enters through the openings b from reaching the charge, channels f are provided through which the air is sucked into the flue g beneath the hearth. The doors are provided with lugs h, which close the channels f when the doors are closed. Although normally the air that passes with the gases into the flue g is sufficient to maintain their combustion, additional air may be admitted to the flue g through controllable openings p. Such air may be taken from the hot-air conduits, to which the openings p may be connected by pipes. The waste gases pass from the flue g to one or other of the regenerators.
Patent GB-191310522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screening, Sifting, Sorting and like Apparatus.
Inventor: GRACE HENRY JINKS
IPC: B07B1/15
Filed: 1913-05-05
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 10,522. Grace, H. J. May 5. Fixed sieves; reciprocating sieves.-In screens of the kind comprising transversely-arranged rotatable rollers and longitudinal rollers, the rollers 1 and bars 12 are recessed or cut away at the points of intersection so that the upper surfaces are approximately in the same plane. The rollers are mounted in side frames 2 and driven by chain gearing 7, 8, 9 from a shaft 10. The driving-shaft 17 is arranged to operate a jigging-plate 15 by an eccentric 16 with the object of reducing the material to a single layer before it reaches the screen. The bars 12 may be pivotally mounted in the frame so as to have a pivotal movement, and they may be operated by cams &c. mounted on the rollers. The screens may be reciprocated. The surface of the rollers between the bars may be parallel, concave, or convex. The invention is stated to be applicable to screens of the cylindrical type.
Patent GB-191311511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel-guards, Life-guards, or like Safety Devices for Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRIS BERT
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1913-05-17
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 11,511. Harris, B. May 17. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.- A folded or collapsed net is opened by spring released by hand or automatically by contac of an obstacle with a trip. The net 3 is con nected to a spring roller 2 carried by back wardly-inclined supports 1. At the front end the net is connected to a rod 10 carried from a rod 7 by cranks 9. Arms 5, which normally extend across the vehicle from rods 4 at the sides, Fig. 1, are slidably connected to the rod 7 and when the rods 4 are rotated, the arms 5 are turned forwards and outwards, Fig. 4, and carry the rod 7 forwardly and spread out the net. The rods 4 are rotated by springs 15 acting on rods 12 and links 11 when released by the withdrawal of latches 16. The latches are withdrawn, against springs 18, by contact of an obstacle with a cross-bar 20, through levers 19 and rods 17, or by a hand-lever 21. The device is re-set by a lever 23.
Patent GB-191314257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: HUMPHREY ALBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: B60K3/02
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1914-06-19
Abstract: 14,257. Humphrey, A. A. June 19. [Cognate Application, 21,125/13.] Actuating pumps by motion of vehicles.-Comprises an auxiliary air-pump for self-propelled vehicles, in which one part of the pump is connected to the vehicle frame and the other to the axle so that the relative motion between the frame and the axle due to the flexure of the springs operates the pump. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the pump is fixed to the frame of the vehicle, and the piston-rod g, shown in Fig. 2, is actuated by a lever h which is pivoted on the axle and connected to the frame by a link k, or the pump cylinder may be connected to the axle and the piston-rod to the frame. The stroke of the pump may be varied by altering the point at which the lever is pivoted to the axle. In the form of pump shown in Fig. 3, the piston a works in an ordinary pump cylinder b which is, however, formed with a piston-head f working in a fixed cylinder c. The movement of the cylinder b is limited by an adjustable plate o'. Non-return valves l, m, d are provided. Under normal conditions, the cylinder b remains stationary, but when the piston a is moved in by an abnormal shock the cylinder b is also forced in, compressing air in a reservoir with which the valve d communicates. In a modified form of pump, there is only one cylinder, but a floating piston of two different diameters is employed, this piston being forced in when abnormal shocks are experienced. According to Provisional Specification 14,257/13, the pumps may be actuated by a longitudinal bar connecting two axles in such a manner as to make use of lateral vibrations.
Patent GB-191314551-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Camp-stool.
Inventor: DEANS CHARLES
IPC: A47C9/10
Filed: 1913-06-24
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 14,551. Deans, C., and Scaife, G. W., [trading as Deans & Scaife]. June 24. Tripod and like stands. - A collapsible camp stool having diverging folding legs, comprises a rod or tube A provided with a fixed boss E and a sliding sleeve H. The folding legmembers F are pivoted to the boss E and to one end of the foot-members G whose other ends are p i v o t e d to the sleeve H.
Patent GB-191315531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
IPC: F22D1/32
Filed: 1913-07-05
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 15,531. Morison, D. B. July 5. [Cognate Application, 29,706/13.] Straight tubes between headcrs; headers.-In feedwater-heaters of the kind comprising headers divided into two or more compartments and connected by tubes, the compartments in the headers are connected by small openings through which the air separated from the water passes from compartments of higher pressure to those of lower pressure and finally into a collecting-chamber. In the form shown, a header c with an inlet i and outlet j is connected by tubes b with a header d divided into compartments communicating with each other by small holes e. The compartment of lowest pressure is formed with an air-collecting chamber k provided with an outlet pipe m. The first compartment of the header may be connected directly with the pipe m by a pipe n. A form is also described in which the tubes b are placed horizontally and the header b slides in a packed joint in the casing of the apparatus, or is connected thereto by a flexible diaphragm. The heater may be surrounded by a chamber o furnished with baffles 4 for purifying the incoming steam and a collecting chamber p, Fig. 3, with outlets q, r for oil and water respectively. In the horizontal form, the separating-devices are removably arranged in a chamber on the top of the apparatus. The appliance is described as being especially applicable in connexion with the apparatus described in Specifications 3499/12, [Class 64 (i), Heating liquids &c.], and 15,413/13, [Class 110 (iii), Turbines &c.].
Patent GB-191315716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Vending Drinking Cups.
Inventor: CLAUS EMIL AUGUST
IPC: G07F13/10
Filed: 1913-07-08
Granted: 1914-07-08
Abstract: 15,716. Claus, E. A. May 31, [Convention date]. Latches, sliding.-In a coin - freed vending- machine, the goods container 7 is mounted in a ring 8, which is connected to a rim 11 on the casing by means of bayonet-joint fastenings (not shown), a n d is secured by a spring- controlled bolt 10. The bolt snaps into a recess 10<b> in the rim and is withdrawn by a key 13<a> provided with a pinion 12<b> adapted to engage a rack 12<a> on the bolt. When the bolt is removed, the upper end of a strip spring 14<b> engages the edge of the keyhole 14<a> and prevents the bolt spring 11<b> from falling out.
Patent GB-191315877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Self-wringing Mops.
Inventor: MCANESPIE JAMES
IPC: A47L13/142
Filed: 1913-07-09
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 15,877. McAnespie, J. July 9. [Cognate Applications, 17,934/13 and 29,905/13.] Pivoted handles; fixing by grooved fixings and sockets specially placed and arranged.- In a mop, specially constructed for wring- ing, a brush 3 or scraper may be attached for instance by a spigot and socket joint 4, or by a pivoted screwed socket.
Patent GB-191319837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Burners.
Inventor: BRIAND CHARLES CLEOPHAS
IPC: F23D3/00
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 19,837. Briand, C. C. Sept. 2. Wick burners, flatflame.-A burner adapted to burn for a long time without attention comprises a body part 1, a wick-tube 9, a truncated cone 10 having a cup - shaped depression 11 surrounding the end of the wicktube, a pair of oppositely-disposed flamespreaders 13 at the upper edge of the cone, and air holes 12 below the spreaders 13. The holes 12 are preferably formed by cutting-out and bending-up the parts 13.
Patent GB-191320633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chucks.
Inventor: SUTTON ALEXANDER
IPC: B23B31/10
Filed: 1913-09-12
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 20,633. Sutton, A. Sept. 12. Chucks of the radial screw jaw type have the jaws loosely mounted on headed cylindrical shanks 8. By loosening the nuts 13 and raising the jaws out of the grooves 2, they may be easily reversed, or if desired turned to an intermediate position. In the case of complete reversals, pins and slots 14 may be provided to restrain the shanks from twisting during clamping.
Patent GB-191326107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Superheaters for Marine Boilers.
Inventor: KIRKWOOD RICHARD CAMERON
IPC: F22G7/14
Filed: 1913-11-14
Granted: 1914-10-15
Abstract: 26,107. Kirkwood, R. C. Nov. 14. Cleaning externally; cleaning, fluid-pressure processes for.-In a Field-tube superheater inserted in the flue-tubes of a marine boiler, steam jets q connected to the superheater header e are provided for cleaning the outside of the Field tubes and the inside of the flue-tubes. The Field tubes are also cleaned by a damper t which slides in contact with the tubes.
Patent GB-191328129-A (GB)
Title: Means for Suspending and Drawing Curtains.
Inventor: FARREN STEPHEN CECIL
IPC: A47H5/032
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 28,129. Farren, S. C. Dec. G. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-The guidepulleys for curtain-drawing cords are carried by supports which are angularly adjustable relatively to the curtain-rod brackets or end fittings, so that the pulleys will accommodate themselves to the desired line of pull of the cords irrespective of the position of the brackets &c. Two pulleys h with horizontal axes at one end, and a pulley h<1> with a vertical axis at the other end, are mounted in members e, e<1> shown supported by lateral projections on brackets a. The pulley supports may be cast, as shown in Fig. 1, or formed of sheetmetal blanks folded on themselves as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and may be held laterally by screwed sleeves c. Eyed members f may be provided for securing one end of each curtain.
Patent GB-191400815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Resistances.
Inventor: SNOWDON HARRY
IPC: H01C1/084
Filed: 1914-01-12
Granted: 1915-01-12
Abstract: 815. Snowdon, H. Jan. 12. Resistances.-A tubular body a, for instance of the composition described in Specification 11,975/13, is mounted on a base n by means of a bolt e fixed to a contact-plate b and spaced from a contact-plate c by an insulator r ; the plate b may be perforated and the insulator grooved as shown for ventilation. A spring washer m of corrugated bronze may be interposed. In a modification, the contactplate c is mounted upon a grooved insulating-washer with an inner flange. A number of resistance bodies may be mounted on a common rod. According to the Provisional Specification, the resistance may be perforated, and the outer surface may be ribbed; the contact-plates may have ribs to engage grooves in the resista nce.