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Patent GB-191128996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Heating of Water.
Inventor: WILSON CHARLES LEONARD
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 1911-12-23
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 28,996. Wilson, C. L. Dec. 23. Vertical boilers. - In a gas - heated boiler B having one or more nues F, a spiral baffle S is arranged, having its face curved downwards from the outer edge to the centre. This baffle may be made in sections, as shown, or in one piece, and the flue F may be plain, corrug a t e d, or s p i r a l l y grooved.
Patent GB-191203727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fancy Hat Shapes, and a New Product therefor.
Inventor: BOUTON EMILE
IPC: A42B1/02
Filed: 1912-02-14
Granted: 1913-01-02
Abstract: 3727. Bouton, E. Feb. 14. Bodies, forming.-Fancy hat shapes or bodies are made by shaping on a heated matrix a fabric covered with silk &c., and impregnated with gum-lac or other material which softens with dry heat and hardens on cooling.
Patent GB-191207045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Football Boots.
Inventor: MOREN WILLIAM WILLS
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 1912-03-22
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 7045. Moren, W. W., and Hart, H. F. March 22. Studs, detachable or externally-applied.-Studs a for football and like boots are formed integral with or are screwed into rigid plates b of fibre, vulcanite, or the like, which are situated between the inner and the outer soles of the boot or below the top lift of the heel, the studs passing through openings in the outer sole or the top lift. The studs may be provided with removable rubber caps i. In a modification, the rigid plates b are attached to the outer side of the outer sole and the top lift.
Patent GB-191210398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Bathing or Sleeping Tents.
Inventor: FAULKNER WILLIAM DAVID SANDES
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1912-05-02
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 10,398. Faulkner, W. D. S. May 2. Tents.-A collapsible bathing or sleeping tent is constructed of wood frames covered with canvas or the like and hinged together so as to fold up for transport. The doors d are hung on double-jointed hinges so as to fold back against the sides and, when opened in line with the sides, form a support for an awning or roller blind m which may extend from the roof to the ground. A centre board j, hinged to the roof section k, supports the roof canvas p. A central partition b' is hinged to one of the back sections a, and is retained in place by a slotted piece l, hinged to the roof frame k, or by the floor sections h. Seats are hinged to the back frames and supported by folding legs g, and may be replaced by a folding spring mattress or frame for sleeping purposes. Folding clothes-pegs are also provided.
Patent GB-191216753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spring Controlled Doors.
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES
IPC: E05F3/16
Filed: 1912-07-18
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 16,753. Showell, C., and Scrivens, J. July 18. [Addition to 11,222/12.] Operating doors by springs.-In the spring doorclosing appliance described in the parent Specification, the screw-and-nut device for adjusting the leverage is replaced by a screwed member g engaging segmental screwed surfaces f, h formed on or secured to the compound levers i, d. The member g may be provided with a square hole to receive a turn key or may be formed with a square, or other non-circular projection to receive a spanner.
Patent GB-191304885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels.
Inventor: WRIGHT CHARLES IRVING
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1913-02-26
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 4885. Wright, C. I. Feb. 26. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical springs.-Radially-acting helical springs support pairs of curved surfaces 9, 10, Figs. 1 and 2, relatively movable and fitted with a ball 11 or roller 11<a>, Fig. 3, which has rolling movement with a point or line contact. The contours of the surfaces in the plane of the wheel are so designed that the increase of stress on the springs below the horizontal is equal for the maximum permissible displacement, and substantially equal for other displacements. When a ball is used the surfaces may be curved transversely to the plane of the wheel so that transverse elasticity is obtained. Tubular spokes enclose the springs which are adjustable at 8 and support the plungers 5 carrying the surfaces 9.
Patent GB-191305788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave Motors.
Inventor: MCFARLAND JAMES DRAYTON
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 1913-03-08
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 5788. McFarland, J. D. March 8. Working-fluid supply.-Apparatus for utilizing wave energy to elevate water or other working fluid for use in a motor comprises a float A, Figs. 1 and 2, in which is mounted a motor, for instance an impulse wheel 3. On each side of the float are arranged two series of oppositely inclined fluid passage-ways 8, 10, 12, 13, which, together with end chambers 9, 11 form a continuous zigzag passage-way leading from the intake 6 to a runway 14 leading to the turbine 3. A check valve 16 is situated at the lower end of each passage-way. As the float pitches under the action of the waves, water flows by gravity along the passage-ways but is prevented from flowing backwards on the opposite pitch by the check valves. Water is thus gradually elevated and impounded for utilization in the motor. In a modification, the passages Z, Fig. 5, are not inclined. Check valves y allow water to pass from each passage to the next higher passage, and other check valves y<2> assist in impounding the water. The end chambers W, W<2>, &c. are provided with vents W<1>, W<2>, &c. Sea water may be used or any other fluid. In the latter case the cycle is a closed one, the intake being connected to the discharge of the motor. In a further modification, metallic spheres are used as the motive medium, the check valves in this case being dispensed with, and bars 2, Fig. 6, suspended by links 1, being used for preventing the backward roll of the spheres.
Patent GB-191306013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Leather Buffing and the like.
Inventor: SMITH MONTAGUE HOWARD
IPC: C14B1/46
Filed: 1913-03-11
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 6013. Smith, M. H. March 11. Rotating-tool machines.-In a machine for buffing leather, the work-bed a is mounted pivotally on brackets b and supported at the outer end by slotted links d and clamping- screws c, by means of which the angle of the bed may be altered. The felt roll e is carried by rocking arms g, operated by a pedal h, and it is mounted in sliding spherical ball bearings j, Fig. 5, bearing on adjustable springs k in order to allow the roll to adapt itself to varying thicknesses of leather. The hood n of the grinding cylinder is hinged at o to give access to the cylinder,
Patent GB-191307272-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Dressing Ores by Means of Gas.
Inventor: TAKEDA KYOSAKU
IPC: B03D1/001
Filed: 1913-03-27
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 7272. Takeda, K.. March 27. Surface-tension separating processes and apparatus. - In a process for concentrating ores, the ore is mixed with a solution of an alkaline carbonate and an oil, and the mixture is discharged into heated acid liquid. In the apparatus shown, oil from tanks B, a solution of a carbonate or the like from tanks D, and pulverized ore are fed through mixers C to vessels E filled with acid liquid such as that obtained by dissolving in water the sulphurous and sulphuric acid contained in sulphur smoke from mines. Steam-pipes S and water-pipes W are also provided. The gas resulting from the action of the acid on the carbonate adheres to the values and raises them to the surface, whence they pass to concentrate tanks F, while the gangue passes from the bottom of the vessels E. Acid liquid which overflows is pumped back to the vessels E. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes also a process in which oil is not used; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191308690-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chute for use with Wool Cleansing Machinery.
IPC: D01B3/10
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 8690. Soc. A. Thibeau et Cie. April 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Travelling-band type; wool scouring and washing type.-In a device for supplying wool &c. to cleansing-machines provided with a conveyer, such as an endless travelling band, the wool is reversed so that what was originally its upper surface becomes its lower surface on the conveyer. The device consists of a shoot 1 set at an acute angle with the horizontal conveyer and provided with a liquid-supply pipe 3. The flow of this liquid tends to bring the insoluble matters in the wool 2 to the side of the shoot nearer the conveyer 9, so that when the wool reaches the conveyer, these substances rest substantially on the upper surface of the wool. A roller-guide 7 in slotted bearings 8 is provided at the turning point of the wool-blanket. Alternatively with the single shoot 1, Fig. 1, may be used a zigzag multiple shoot, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191314647-A (GB)
Title: Coin Freed Apparatus for Playing an Improved Game of Skill.
Inventor: RICHARDS RALPH CONRAD
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 1913-06-25
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 14,647. Richards, R. C. June 25. [Cognate Application, 27,579/13.1 Tivoli billiards a n d the like. - In a coinfreed apparatus f o r playing a game of skill, a ball discharged from a carrier 27 on a coinoperated lever 25 traverses inclined channels 31, 21, 13, 12, whence it is discharged on to the pole 3 of a rotatable electro-magnet 5, excited by the operator's depression of the button 14. The weight of the ball overbalances t h e counterweight 4, and the magnet swings round, the circuit being broken at a chosen moment at the button 14, when the ball either falls into the socket 8, where its weight acts through a lever to release a drawer containing a prize check, or falls on to the guides 10 and passes through the channel 9, the ball in both cases being ultimately returned to the carrier 27.
Patent GB-191324307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reeling and Drying Fabrics.
Inventor: KOHN LEO
IPC: D06C3/00
Filed: 1913-10-27
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 24,307. Kohn, L. Oct. 30, 1912, [Convention date]. Winding, reeling, and the like. - In apparatus for reeling and drying fabrics comprising two spoked wheels on a common axle, in each two opposite spokes of which cross rods are automatically inserted from a receptacle, this receptacle is mounted on arms bearing on the axle, so that it may be lifted or lowered to deliver or receive rods as the fabric is wound or unwound. As shown, the spokes b are slotted and end in hooks d. The segmental rod receptacle is partitioned by angle-irons and carries at its lower end iron strips g projecting into the path of the hooks d. The rods are delivered individually through star wheels to the irons g, whence they are lifted by the hooks d and delivered to the spokes, their ends being knobbed to fit within the slots in the latter. The fabric to be dried is led over rollers H<1>, H<2>, H<3>, H<4>, to the wheels. Slightly divergent endless bands, Fig. 6, with projecting needle points run over the rollers and stretch the fabric transversely, the effect being increased by the bellied form of the roller H<2>. The ends of the winding rods are cross fluted, e.g., in the form of screw-threads, to prevent shrinkage. The fabric must be fed at an accelerating speed or the reel driven at a diminishing angular speed by known driving mechanism. The reel is continuously rotated, when wound, to facilitate drying. After drying, the wheels are rotated backwardly, the receptacle being also lowered to the position P', Fig. 3, by rope winding from an axle t. The rods fall on to curved parts m and are delivered to the receptacle.
Patent GB-191327450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MOHLER ALEXANDER BYRON
IPC: F01L5/02
Filed: 1913-11-28
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 27,450. Mohler, A. B. Nov. 28. Cylinders, cooling.-In engines of the type having superposed flat slide .valves, the cylinder ports are separated by a fluid-cooled web 19, and a fluid-cooled casing 23 with ports is removably fitted over the cylinder. The valves move in a channel 21 which is closed at one end by a cap 33, having passageways 35 leading to the water jackets 30 of the valves and cylinders.
Patent GB-191329633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes for Horses and other Draught Animals.
Inventor: REYNOLDS WILLIAM
IPC: A01L1/00
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 29,633. Reynolds, W., and Reynolds, J. Dec. 23. Integral calks; renewable calks. - Shoes for horses or other animals are provided at their outer edges with two or more wedge-like projections a, Figs. 3 and 4, the lower faces of which lie in the plane of the wearing-face of the shoe. The projections may be in one with the metal of the shoe, or separate and attached as by welding, and they may be formed with vertical slots for the reception of leather, cement, or other suitable substance, or metal nails or pieces shaped with a chisel or other lower edge and secured by welding &c. Figs. 4 and 5 show a chisel-edged metal piece c secured in a slot.
Patent GB-191403477-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Perborate of Zinc.
IPC: C01B15/12
Filed: 1914-02-10
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 3477. Henkel et Cie. Feb. 27, 1913, [Convention date]. Zinc perborate is obtained by melting a zinc salt such as zinc sulphate with an alkali perborate. Specification 3388/14 is referred to.
Patent GB-191403550-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling a Cluster of Gas Burners.
Inventor: COLBRAN JOHN BAKER
IPC: F16K11/083
Filed: 1914-02-11
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 3550. Colbran, J. B. Feb. 11. Actuating. - A plug c o c k controlling a cluster of burners in series is operated by a tumbler lever d weighted at i and loosely mounted on the ratchet-wheel j of the plug cock. A ring f is provided for operating the lever, the projection h engaging the ratchet teeth, as shown. A stop w limits the movements of the lever.
Patent GB-191408641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Fitting for Raising or Lowering Furniture, Safes & the like.
Inventor: NEWMAN WILLIAM
IPC: B66C23/22
Filed: 1914-04-06
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 8641. Newman, W. April 6. Window appliances. - Relates to a window fitting for raising and lowering articles of furniture, goods, safes, &c., or for use as a fire-escape. The object is to improve various details of construction of apparatus of the kind in which a framework is employed consisting of substantially vertical bars connected by cross-bars with capability of adjustment, one or more of the cross-bars supporting the lifting and lowering tackle. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the vertical members b rest on the window sill and are clamped in position by interior and exterior cross-bars d, c secured by means such as screws and fly-nuts, adjustment being provided for by a series of holes made in each set of members. The outer crossbar carries a bracket, either fixed or adjustable, in which is pivotally mounted a jib e from which the block f and tackle g are suspended. An adjustable chain or other stay m may be attached to the cross-bar or jib and secured at the other end to a fitting secured in the floor inside the room. When the apparatus is for use as a fire-escape, the ropes may be suspended from eyes attached to the cross - bar instead of from a jib.
Patent GB-191414290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Filters.
Inventor: MILLER EDWIN LAWRENCE
IPC: B01D35/04
Filed: 1914-06-13
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 14,290. Miller, E. L. June 14, 1913, [Convention date]. F i l t e r s with hollow filtering - elements. - A water filter has a reservoir 1 screwed to the water-supply pipe 5 above the stop valve 4, a filtering-stone 18 mounted on the perforated tube 16, and a cap 7 which is surmounted by a head 9 having a cavity leading to the outlet nipple, which cap is applied to and removed from the reservoir 1 by means of a power screw 27 carried by a swinging yoke 25. The yoke 25 is mounted between the opposite portions of horseshoe-shaped lugs 6, and the power screw 27 carries a washer 28 at its lower end to engage with an interlocking-recess 22 in the head 9. The filtering-stone 18 is removable from the reservoir 1 without detaching the reservoir from the water-supply pipe.
Patent GB-191418842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valve-operating Mechanism for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 1914-08-19
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 18,842. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 19. Regulating.-In order to prevent sticking, owing to the valve being left stationary for a long period, means are provided for vibrating the valve, without substantially altering its effective position with respect to the seat. In the form shown, the cam 7 has an irregular bearing-surface 11 on that part of its periphery on to which the roller 9 runs when the valve is open. The roller 9 is carried by a lever 3, which operates the valve.
Patent GB-191502597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Securing Means for the Lids of Packing Cases.
Inventor: MATTHIAS EDWARD ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D55/06
Filed: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 2597. Matthias, E. A. Feb. 18. Lids and covers; tampering with, preventing and detecting.-The lid 5 of a packing-case is engaged by a to-and-fro movement beneath bands 1, 2 surrounding the ends 4 and projecting inwards, as shown, cross-battens 8 being provided having overhanging ends, which exclusively support the lid by resting on the upper edges of the side walls 7. To lock the lid, a wire 9 may be passed through the band 2 and the lid end and secured by a lead seal 10 ; or an adhesive label may be fixed over the wire seal; or a nail or screw may be inserted in registering holes in the end of a batten 8 and the top of the corresponding side wall of the box and be then covered by a label. A complete layer of three-ply or other wood may be used in place of the battens 8.
Patent GB-191503059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Accelerated Circulating System for Low-pressure Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: HODGES FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: F24D3/02
Filed: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 3059. Hodges, F. J. Feb. 25. Air supply, regulating.-In a hot-water circulation system, the air supply to the boiler furnace is regulated by an expanding and contracting chamber J<1> open to the boiler pressure. The movements of the chamber rock a short lever j<2> carrying a. weighted lever j<5> connected to the ash-pit door (t by a chain.
Patent GB-191506612-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steam Exhaust Nozzle for Locomotives.
Inventor: HAYWARD PETER THOMAS
IPC: F01B31/16
Filed: 1915-05-03
Abstract: 6612. Hayward, P. T., and Sanderson, W. P. May 3. Blast apparatus.-In a blast nozzle for locomotives. of the kind described in Specification 16,856/13, comprising a casing having an internal annular wall with blast outlets and a deflecting-ring adapted to rise and fall under the variation in the blast pressure, the internal annular wall is dispensed with. and the upper edge of the ring engages with a flange on the upper edge of the casing; the ring is provided at its lower edge with an upwardly - directed flange, and is adapted to oscillate under spring control. As shown in Fig. 1. the ring b is suspended on guides c carrying springs m, g arranged above and below the ring. The flange p, Figs. 1 and 2, on the lower edge of the ring guides the steam to the by-pass y between the ring and the flange d of the casing a.
Patent GB-191507222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
IPC: B62D11/08
Filed: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 7222. Simms, F. R. May 13. Controlling from a distance by flexible transmitters or electric conductors.-A motorvehicle is steered from a distance by means of cables v connected to the vehicle and to the starting point and paid out from a drum as the vehicle moves. these cables serving to control differential driving-gear for independent wheels or endless tracks on opposite sides of the vehicle. The cables are connected to switches u by means of which the clutches driving the wheels or tracks on the two sides may be controlled independently.
Patent GB-191509097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Hot Water Storage Installations.
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 1915-06-21
Abstract: 9097. Marks, E. C. R., [Walker, F.]. June 21. Heating by electricity.- A heating - coil 6 of nichrome, german silver, &c. is immersed in oil in a container 1 below a baffle 7 providing a narrow passage for circulation of the oil; the container is mounted in the cover of a water tank and may depend into a well, as shown in Fig. 2, to form a narrow water passage. In a modification, the narrow water passage is provided between the container 1 and an openended sheath, which may be partly coated with heat-insulating material. In another modification, the inlet at the lower end of the sheath 12 is controlled by a cock 17, and the non-conducting wall 15 is spaced from the sheath to provide a water-return passage through apertures 19. The tank may form part of a circulating system. According to the Provisional Specification, several heating-coils may be mounted in the container and controlled by separate switches. In another corstruction, the heating-element is contained in a shell surrounded by a closely-fitting jacket, with an outlet pipe or apertures at the top and a cock at the bottom; this jacket may be placed in a beat-insulated chamber inside or outside the water tank. To produce extra hot water when the heater is outside the water tank and is connected thereto by top and bottom pipes, a third pipe may connect the bottom of the water jacket to the upper part of the tank. A baffle may be arranged in the water tank near the supply pipe to prevent currents.
Patent GB-191509572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calculating Machines.
Filed: 1914-12-29
Granted: 1915-12-29
Abstract: 9572. Marks, E. C. R., [Addometer Corporation]. Dec. 29, 1914. Adding - apparatus; keyboard interlocks. - In machines wherein latch bars are provided for keyoperated horizontal members which serve as differential stops for upwardlymoving actuating-rocks, locking-means having a yielding connexion are provided for the latch bars. A universal bar 50 supported by links 51, is moved over the supporting links 8 of the latch bars 7, when the main operating shaft 21 is operated, by a pin 61 carried by a link 62 connected to the shaft. The pin 61 engages a bevelled surface formed on a lever 54, which is pivoted to one of the links 51 and is connected thereto by a spring 56 and a lug 55. Movement of the link 62 to the right raises the lever 54 against its spring 58 and, through the spring 56, moves the bar 50 into locking position. One link 51 is provided with a projection 44 bearing a lug 45 which moves a slide 47 through a pin 46 to lock the special keys in position.
Patent GB-191514848-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Indicating the Location of Wrecks and Disabled Marine Vessels.
Inventor: CROSSLEY ERNEST HENRY WEST
IPC: B63C7/30
Filed: 1915-10-20
Abstract: 14,848. Crossley, E. H. W. Oct. 20, 1914, [Convention date]. Battery lamps; combined with buoys.-A buoy, adapted to be projected to the surface by the action of a spring when a vessel is wrecked, has mirrors A', a cavity A<3> for a log &c., reflectors A<7>, and a lamp A<4> automatically lit by gravity means H. The buoy is mounted on a support F attached to a spring B kept depressed by catches B' connected to the buoy by wires G weak enough to be broken when the buoy is released.