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Patent GB-191326727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Bleaching Fabrics.
Inventor: NIBLETT JOB THOMAS
IPC: D06L4/50
Filed: 1913-11-20
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 26,727. Niblett, J. T. Nov. 20. Non-metallic fabrics, treating; barrel apparatus.-Bleaching-apparatus for use in laundries or elsewhere consists of a perforated rotating drum 7 containing the articles or textiles and mounted in a casing 6, electrodes being arranged either in the outer casing, say in a recess 10, or within the drum, when they may be protected by a perforated partition. In the latter case, electric connexion is made through slip-rings. The electrolyte may be a solution of sodium, potassium, or ammonium chloride. Rinsing may be done in the same apparatus. Electrolytes, circulating.-According to the Provisional Specification, electrolysis may be carried out in a cell connecting the bleaching- apparatus to a storage tank preferably containing just enough liquid for charging the bleaching-apparatus. When the bleaching-apparatus is fitted with electrodes, it may communicate with a storage tank through a measuring-tank.
Patent GB-191327565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tug Chains, Chain Traces, and other Chains and Chain Cables.
Inventor: WHEWAY SYDNEY BENJAMIN
IPC: B62C11/00
Filed: 1913-12-01
Granted: 1914-12-01
Abstract: 27,565. Wheway, S. B., [trading as Wheway & Son, J.]. Dec. 1. Connexions and attachments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.- Relates to spring links for tug chains, chain traces, cart and plough traces, and hame-tug chains, and consists in arranging a pair of headed studs within each end of a coiled spring mounted within or around the links, the pull of the chain being transmitted through the studs when they come together, and the heads of the studs being shaped to provide seats and guides for the ends of the links. Fig. 1 shows one construction in which a compression spring c is arranged between abutments d within the links b, b<2> of the chain. The abutments d are formed with studs d<1> which occupy the greater part of the interior of the spring, and with seating and guiding grooves d<2>, d<3> for the links. Fig. 6 shows an alternative construction in which the spring is arranged outside the links b, b<2>, these links being permanently engaged with flat abutments d, and being guided partly by the spring c and partly by the flat faces of the abutments.
Patent GB-191400139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Utilisation of the Energy of the Waves of the Sea.
Inventor: HUGO
IPC: E02B9/08
Filed: 1914-01-02
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 139. Dietrechstein zu Nikolsburg, Hugo, Prince of. Jan. 2. Wave energy, utilizing.-Apparatus for utilizing the energy of sea-waves for filling cisterns comprises an inlet tapering towards one or more vertical columns y and provided with an arched plate x from a point approximately where the waves would overflow the side walls of the recess. The waves running up the recess rise up the column y into the cistern.
Patent GB-191402537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Link Belts.
Inventor: STEPHAN CARL
IPC: F16G5/18
Filed: 1914-01-30
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 2537. Stephan, C, and Stephan, O. Jan. 30. Belts.-Link-belts are constructed of elements a ... e of raw, tanned, prepared, or impregnated leather pressed to a wedge shape.
Patent GB-191405065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Antiseptically-acting Bodies.
Filed: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 5065. Riedel Akt.-Ges., J. D. Oct. 23, 1913, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Halogenized salicylic acids and homologues thereof. - 6-Halogen-1-methyl-3-oxybenzene-4- carboxylic acids are prepared for use as antiseptics by the action of halogens such as bromine and chlorine upon m-cresotinic acid in the presence or absence of solvents. According to an alternative process, p-chlor-m-cresol in the form of its sodium compound is converted into the carboxylic acid by the action of carbon dioxide under pressure. Salts of salicylic acid and its homologues halogenized in the p-position to the hydroxyl group are also prepared for use as antiseptics.
Patent GB-191406381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Digging or Raising Potatoes, Bulbs, Beet and other like Roots.
Inventor: WILSON DAVID
IPC: A01D15/04
Filed: 1914-03-13
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 6381. Wilson, D. March 13. Poles.-In a machine for digging potatoes &c., the upwardly curved tubular pole 32 is tilted relatively to the frame 11 by means of cam or jaw pieces 38 operated by a lever 36, and is provided at the front end with an extension piece 39 having holes 40 to permit of adjustment for horses of different heights. In the extreme position of the pole 32, tail pieces 41 on the jaws 38 engage with pins 35 on the frame 11.
Patent GB-191409064-A (GB)
Title: An Addressing-machine.
Inventor: GOLDSCHMIDT JULIUS
IPC: B41L45/02
Filed: 1914-04-09
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 9064. Goldschmidt, J. April 9. Addressing - machines. -In a hand-operated addressing-machine, the address-plate feed-slide 12 is reciprocated from the hand-operated impression lever 4 by spring- controlled loose connexions which can be rendered inoperative when it is desired to take more than one impression from a plate, and the ink-ribbon crosses the path of the address-plates at rightangles. A border-printing frame 22 may be secured beneath the inking-ribbon 24, which is provided with automatic feeding and hand-operated reversing-mechanism. The printing- frames 14 are dropped one by one on to the feed-slide 12 by leveroperated catches 33, 34, 35, 36. After the impression has been made by pressing down the platen 3 by the handle 2, the platen is lifted by the action of a strong spring 6, which operates the feed-slide 12 through a rod 8, bell-crank lever 10, and link 11 against the action of a spring 17. The connexion between'the lever 4 and the rod 8 is loose, and when it is desired to take a second impression from a plate, a catch 19 is turned to hold the rod 8 so that the slide 12 is not returned by the spring 17 to feed another plate. The frame 22 lies above the type plate, and the ribbon 24 passes over both. When the border is to be printed, a frame 25 is secured on the platen. The fingers 33, 34, 35, 36 are operated as an escapement by two-armed levers 31, 32 which may be operated by a connexion from the lever 10 or other moving part.
Patent GB-191413130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hoods of Inverted Incandescent Lamps Burning Gas or Liquid Fuel.
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1914-05-28
Granted: 1915-08-26
Abstract: 13,130. Pintsch Akt.-Ges., J. June 6, 1913, [Convention date]. Pilot-jets.-In an outdoor inverted gas or vapour lamp having an outer hood 6 or cover slidably mounted on the gas-supply pipe 11, the auxiliary pipes, such as the branch pipes 2, 10 for feeding the pilot-jet and the flash jet, are mounted concentrically within the gassupply pipe 11. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the auxiliary pipes may be arranged side by side within the main gas-pipe 11; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191414188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underground Conveyors for the Transmission of Coal to Various Parts of a Mine or Pit.
Inventor: HARE SAMUEL
IPC: E21F13/06
Filed: 1914-06-12
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 14,188. Hare, S. June 12. Hopper wagons. - A truck for carrying and discharging coal in mines comprises a shallow body c mounted on wheels, with its base formed as a series of hinged doors k opening downwardly and adapted to be locked and unlocked automatically as the truck moves past stationary members on the track. The doors k are hinged on cross - pins j, to which are secured curved arms d adapted to engage bolts b when the door is shut. The bolts b slide vertically in brackets n on the side of the truck and are raised to release the doors by an incline on the track engaging the lower bent part m of the bolt. The extent to which the doors are opened is determined by the position of stops h secured to a rod g adjustable longitudinally by a hand-wheel r and screw p. The doors are closed automatically by the engagement of bow-shaped members on the track with similar inverted members l beneath the doors. The rod g may also be used for closing the doors. The truck may be made longer than is shown in Fig. 3, and a larger number of doors may be provided. The truck discharges into a wagon placed beneath the inclined member which releases the doors.
Patent GB-191419018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating or Governing Devices for Air Compressors.
IPC: F04B49/02
Filed: 1914-08-24
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 19,018. Broom, H. S., and Broom & Wade. Aug. 24. Regulating and controlling compression.- Air-pumps are provided with controlling-means of the type in which a spring-controlled valve is connected with the receiver so that air passing the valve when the pressure rises to a predetermined limit is conducted to a cylinder, the piston of which holds the suction valve open until the pressure falls. This means is described in connexion with a multi-cylinder compressor in which each cylinder has a piston cylinder connected to the spring valve casing and controlling the corresponding inlet valve. Air from the common pump delivery pipe f is led to the top of a valve casing 2, Fig. 3. When the pressure rises above the limiting value, a valve 5 in the casing is depressed, and air passes by a notch 6 into the casing. A leak valve 8 is simultaneously depressed against the action of an adjustable spring 18 and toggle stays 22 shown, and closes the casing to the atmosphere, allowing the air under pressure to pass through a port 10 and a communicating pipe to the piston cylinders n, Fig. 2. The piston is depressed against its spring, and its stem q engages one arm w of a three-armed lever and raises another arm s into contact with the stem of the suction valve c, holding this valve open; the third lever arm t is also held out of the way of a cam g, by which it is actuated through levers and links h, k from the connecting - rod during normal working. When the pressure falls, the leak valve 8 is pressed upwards by the spring mechanism, allowing air to pass from the cylinders n and the interior of the valve casing to the atmosphere, so that the three-armed lever allows the suction valve to fall, and normal actuation of the valve to take place.
Patent GB-191419830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: DUNCAN JAMES ROLLO
Filed: 1914-09-16
Granted: 1915-09-16
Abstract: 19,830. Duncan, J. R. Sept. 16. Fixed-abutment type. -Relates to the rotary engines described in Specifications 26,529/07, 2 5 , 0 3 5 / 1 2 , and 6388/14, and consists in actuating the outwardly-sliding vanes by a system of rods and springs instead of by gudgeons engaging camgrooves in the cylinder covers. The vanes 18 are coupled in pairs by rods F and springs H so that, as one vane is pressed inwards by the cylinder bore, the opposite vane is pressed outwards.
Patent GB-191420385-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Map.
Inventor: MATEER ARCHIBALD
IPC: G09B29/04
Filed: 1914-10-01
Granted: 1915-10-01
Abstract: 20,385. Mateer, A. Oct. 1. Maps.-Slits x are cut from all four sides of a map as shown in Fig. 5. The map can be folded as shown in Fig. 2, and can then be again folded about the central line y. When in the state shown in Fig. 2, any one of the portions A, B, C, D can be spread out without unfolding the others. Two maps may be connected by a binding q attached along the central folds y as shown in Fig. 6. With this arrangement, by unfolding it and turning it backwards, the outer portion of one section such as B can be brought into juxtaposition with the corresponding portion of the second map.
Patent GB-191424750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Stay Bolts for Boilers.
Inventor: DODDS ETHAN IRA
IPC: F22B7/16
Filed: 1914-12-29
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 24,750. Dodds, E. I. Dec. 29. Bolts.-Stay-bolts are made with a flat and tapered shank, the cross-sectional area of which is practically uniform. The shank may or may not be twisted. Fig. 5 shows a bolt with a twisted shank. In making, a cylindrical blank is first upset at one end to form a tapered head and then flattened and tapered at the centre to form the shank. The shank is then twisted and the ends screw-threaded.
Patent GB-191500047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Firing Mechanism of Breech Loading Guns.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A19/06
Filed: 1915-01-01
Abstract: 47. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Jau. 1. [Cognate Application, 10,023/15.] Machine guns.-Relates to firing-mechanism for breech-loading guns in which the release of a spring-controlled member, effected by movement of the trigger or firing-rod, is utilized to actuate the sear. The invention consists in providing automatic guns of this class with means for automatically recocking the spring-controlled member during the recoil of the barrel in single-fire operation. The invention also consists in providing, in combination with the feature already set forth, (1) a special change-fire device, and (2) a safety mechanism for preventing the sear from being operated unless the breech is fully closed. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a Maxim gun in which the firing-rod E', actuated from the elevating or training hand-wheel through links arranged in the hollow gun trunnion, operates through a trip-lever E upon a secondary sear D to release the spring-controlled member C. This member, which is carried by a longitudinally sliding rod C', operates through a lever C<2> upon the striker-sear B. The changefire device consists of a stop f<1> which can be set from the outside of the gun into three positions. In the " safe " position shown, the stop prevents movement of the lever D; in the position 1 for automatic fire, the stop permits the firing- rod to hold the lever D away from the spring- controlled member as long as the trigger is kept pulled; and in the position 2, the stop contacts with the upper part of the trip E and gives the slip-function necessary for firing single shots. The rod C' carrying the spring-controlled member is actuated through a bell-crank c<1>, c<2> by a cam A<3> on the crank of the breech-operating mechanism, so as to cock the spring-controlled member when single shots are being fired or when the crank is turned bv hand. As shown in Fig. 5, the rod C<1> is connected to an arm C<1x>, the movement of which is blocked by a spring- controlled pivoted member E<2> which, when the breech is fully closed, is moved aside by a member A<4> fixed to the cam A<3>.
Patent GB-191502360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metal Vessels, Preserve Tins and the like.
Inventor: RAETZER HENRY JOHN
IPC: C09K5/16
Filed: 1915-02-15
Abstract: 2360. Raetzer, H. J. Feb. 15. Heating by chemical action.-Relates to cans for preserved food combined with beating-means in the form of a receptacle for lime or like reagent provided with perforations for the admission of water or other reacting-liquid. The receptacle b is formed separately from the can a to which it is secured by a band or otherwise, and a layer of cotton-wool or other absorbent material e is disposed between the lime c or the like and the perforations d. The receptacle b may form the cover of the can as shown in Fig. 1, or may be attached to the bottom of the can, or may form a jacket around the can as shown in Fig. 3. To heat the contents, the can is stood in water or other reacting-liquid with the perforations d submerged.
Patent GB-191504645-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Mangles.
IPC: D06C15/00
Filed: 1915-03-25
Granted: 1915-12-09
Abstract: 4645. Whittaker, W., and Whittaker Bros. March 25. Mangles, rollerseparating arrangements for. - The shaft b of the top roller c is carried in bearings formed in cross-pieces d which slide on pillars e. Spiral springs f, n are arranged above and below the pieces d around the pillars and abut against cross - pieces g, m. Pressure is applied by a screw k acting on the cross piece g, and when the pressure is released, the springs n raise the top roller out of contact with the lower.
Patent GB-191504844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Map Cases.
Inventor: TOOK LEONARD JAMES
IPC: B42F7/00
Filed: 1915-03-29
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 4844. Took, L. J., and Cooper, S. H March 29. Maps.-A map case comprises an inner pocket made of two transparent sheets each divided at H, Fig. 1, to permit the pocket to be folded. The divisions H may be covered by thin flexible transparent material. The sheets are bound together on three sides, the remaining side being open to permit the insertion of one or more maps. The pocket is connected to an outer case B, Fig. 2, by means of a swivel K to permit it to be turned over, so that the maps may be viewed through either face. The case B may be fitted with an external pocket to contain spare maps, protractors, &c., and may have pockets L to receive the corners of the inner case or pocket.
Patent GB-191505595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable or Pocket Stoves or Heaters.
Inventor: LORD SQUIRE
IPC: F24C5/20
Filed: 1915-04-14
Abstract: 5595. Lord, S., and Hawke, M. April 14 Portable spirit stoves.- A portable or pocket stove or heater for use by troops, picnic parties, &c. consists of a tin box a, such as that described in Specification 18,914/11, [Class 66, Hollow-ware], containing solidified spirit or the like, and also a collapsible metal stand b consisting of parts permanently connected together. The form shown consists of four leaves bl hinged together and formed with feet b<4> to engage with the rim of the box. A clip consisting of a bent metal strip d, Fig. 6, is provided for handling the support b. After use, the stand is folded and placed inside the clip, and both are placed inside the box a.
Patent GB-191506099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Grooving and Boring Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: COLLET ALBERT
IPC: E01B31/22
Filed: 1915-04-23
Abstract: 6099. Collet, A. April 24, 1914, [Convention date]. Axle-trucks and bogies.-Machines for grooving and boring railway sleepers are mounted on a frame 2 adapted to run on the railway, and in order to remove this frame from the railway, each end is raised by jackscrews K, and its wheels 3 are turned at right-angles to the rails and placed upon other rails laid at rightangles to the track, from which it can then be pushed, this arrangement being somewhat similar to that described in Specification 5473/03, [Class 79,' Locomotives &c.].
Patent GB-191506197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Mechanism for Automobiles.
Filed: 1915-04-26
Abstract: 6197. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 26. Controlling different functions by the same handle; interlocking and guarding against wrong movements.-In a motor-vehicle in which a brake lever is interlocked with a pedal controlling the transmission gear, the lever also controls a switch placed in the circuit of a dynamo-electric machine used for batterycharging and for starting the engine. With the lever 15 in the back position, the switch 25 is held open by the spring 31, and the brakes are on. By moving the lever forward, the brakes are taken off and the switch is closed; this forward movement is prevented by a screw 21 engaging the end of a slot in a plate 33 moving with the lever 15, the screw being carried by the transmission-gear pedal. By moving this pedal to the neutral position, the lever can be moved. The pedal cannot be moved to the direct-drive position until the lever is in the full-forward position and the screw 21 can clear the plate 33.
Patent GB-191507409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrocarbon Engines.
Inventor: MAXSON EDWARD
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 1915-05-17
Granted: 1915-09-09
Abstract: 7409. Maxson, E. May 17. Moistening charge; cydinders, pipes for.-A charge of hot moistened air is admitted to the induction pipe 15 from a pipe 14, the end 12 of which.is open to the atmosphere and lies against the exhaust pipe 7. Water or steam is admitted to the pipe 14 from a pipe 11, which also lies against the exhaust pipe, through a three-way cock 13.
Patent GB-191508739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Apparatus for Driving Clocks.
IPC: G04C3/027
Filed: 1915-06-14
Abstract: 8739. Warren, H. E., and Warren Clock Co. June 14. Electric clocks. - Where the oscillation of a pendulum B or similar device is maintained by the recurrent attraction of an electro-magnet K, the circuit is made. and broken between contacts t, t<1> at one end of a glass tube or pathway oscillating with the device, by means of a globule of mercury G or other freely moving mass on the pathway. The tube is ground or roughened by powder to reduce the adhesion between the globule and the glass.
Patent GB-191510350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Light Fittings.
Inventor: FILDES SAMUEL
IPC: F21V17/02
Filed: 1915-07-16
Abstract: 10,350. Fildes, S. July 16. Electric-lamp casings.-An electric light fitting comprises a cylindrical reflector or shade carrier a enclosing the lamp-holder g and formed at its lower end with a flange c on which the reflector or shade b rests in either a normal or an inverted position. At the upper end of the carrier a is a strap d, to which the lamp-holder g is secured by a connexion f, on which screws a carrying-hook e. A cover h is secured between the strap d and the hook e, and a loose cover i rests on the reflector. A flange k is provided inside the carrier a or on the lamp l to centre the lamp.
Patent GB-191510440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus or Moulds for use in the Manufacture of Cakes, or Tablets of Beeswax, Soap, Sweetmeats, or the like.
Inventor: CORFE FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: C11D13/16
Filed: 1915-07-19
Abstract: 10,440. Corfe, F. J. July 19. Casting soaps, sweetmeats, etc.; moulds.-Relates to moulds for the manufacture of cakes of beeswax, soaps, sweetmeats, &c., and consists of a pair of frames divided into compartments by plates of such depth that, when the frames are superposed, gaps are left between the edges of opposite plates to allow the flow of the fluid mass from compartment to compartment.
Patent GB-191511380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Pneumatic Tools.
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN CHARLES
IPC: B25D9/16
Filed: 1915-08-06
Granted: 1915-12-30
Abstract: 11,380. Christiansen, C. Aug. 6. Fluid-actuated gears, without auxiliary valves. The valve is reversed by compression in one direction, and in the other direction by the main pressure fluid acting consecutively on two different areas of the valve. The air first acts upon a large area to throw the valve; this area is then exhausted, and the fluid acts upon a small area to hold the valve and reduce the resistance to reversal. In the construction shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 4, the large area f is acted upon by pressure through the port i and annular recess j, and the small area communicates with the atmosphere through ports k, l, m. As soon as the exhaust is opened by the main piston, the excess pressure on the face f, due to the decrease of cylinder pressure, throws the valve. The face f is then put to atmosphere through ports q, o, and the main pressure acts on the area e. The throwing-over of the valve on the forward stroke is accelerated by an auxiliary exhaust port p<1>. The auxiliary exhaust port s, which is effective during the return stroke and retards compression, may be omitted. The valve is shown hollow, open-ended, and arranged coaxially with the cylinder. The supply to the cylinder ends takes place past the upper edge of the valve and past the area e to the port k, and the exhaust from both ends takes place through an annular recess n. In a modification, the valve is closed at the upper end, which is provided with a projection forming the smaller area corresponding to the area e and the recess n.