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Patent GB-191216080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projection Apparatus for Kinematographs and like Apparatus.
Inventor: PROSZYNSKI CASIMIR DE
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1913-07-09
Abstract: 16,080. Proszynski, C. de. July 9. Optical-projection apparatus.-In a kinematograph lantern the lamp apparatus is pivoted at 2 on the structure 1<a> comprising the film gate so that it can be moved away from the film gate. The lamp casing 5 is slidably mounted on the flange 31 of the condenser frame 3, and the lamp 14 is fixed in a holder 10 on an arm 7<a> connected to the casing 5 by a universal joint 7. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the flange part 31 is adjustable on the condenser frame 3 by a screw and slot 44, and the lamp 14 is supported by the aperture in the casing 5.
Patent GB-191220981-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Folding or Collapsible Lifeboat.
Inventor: REED ARTHUR
IPC: B63B7/06
Filed: 1912-09-14
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 20,981. Reed, A., and Close, J. W. Sept. 14. Collapsible boats are constructed of sections of non-flexible material, the ends of the boat being hinged to the central portion so that the boat may be simultaneously collapsed in width and length. The sides of the boat, 1, 2 are hinged together along the keel, and the end portions 3, 4, 5, 6 are hinged at 8 and 9 and to the sides 1, 2 at 10, 11, 12, 13. Each section is formed with a half-keel portion, so that, when extended, packing may be enclosed between them ensuring water - tightness. The hinges 10, 11, 12, 13 are so constructed that, when collapsed, the end portions may be turned over the collapsed sides as shown in Fig. 4. The seats 17 are hinged in the centre to allow the boat to collapse.
Patent GB-191226964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: GOTTSCHALK FELIX
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1912-11-23
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 26,964. Gottschalk, F. Nov.23. Microphones; mouthpieces. -Improvements in details of ' solid back ' and other microphones relate to the use of diaphragms manufactured with an internal strain, to means for ensuring watertightness while avoiding large variations of internal pressure to the electrical and mechanical connexions of the diaphragm, and to the design of microphone casings. The diaphragm 2 is made of phosphor-bronze or like metal which is rolled without annealing, or spun, or tempered in order to produce internal stress and avoid the necessity for damping-means. The granule cell 7 has a conducting-stem 8 gripped by a screw 10 which is fitted into a hole rendered watertight by a washer 11 and screw 12. The outer face of the casing is closed by the watertight metal diaphragm 2, which is placed close to the casing 1 in order to reduce the air space and consequent variation of pressure with temperature. The diaphragm 2 is attached to the electrode-stem 18 by a light spider 13, the feet of the spider-legs being at one-third of the radius from the centre of the diaphragm. The stem 18 is insulated by washers 20, 21, and the electrode is mounted on a mica diaphragm. The casing 1 bearing the diaphragm 2 is insulated from the rest of the casing by the ring 13, and from the terminal 22 by the washer 26. Current entering by the wire 23 flows via the casing and stem 8 through the microphone 7, stem 18 and wire 24 to the terminal 28. Thus the diaphragm takes no current and is therefore free from electrolytic corrosion. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the insulating-means are for the most part dispensed with, and current flows from the conductor 23 through the microphone cell 7 and spider 17 to the diaphragm 2 and leaves by the casing 33. The cell 7 may be mounted in a screw-threaded filler-block 34 provided with a lip 35 tensioning the diaphragm. For the ordinary mouthpiece is substituted a flat perforated guard 30 held in position by screws 31, which also retain the back shell 33 by bayonet slots in conjunction with a positive engagement by one of the screws.
Patent GB-191229123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Splitting the Shells of Nuts.
Inventor: GORDON JOSEPH LUNT
IPC: A23N5/00
Filed: 1912-12-18
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 29,123. Gordon, J. L., and Hayes, M. Dec. 18. Apparatus; cracking nuts.-In apparatus for splitting the shells of cohune and other nuts, the nuts are operated upon by knives or the like while enclosed within the cupped links of endless moving chains. The chains a, b, Fig. 1, which pass round upper and lower drums 1, 8 carried in pedestals 5 on cross-girders 6, have their links recessed on the outer faces at 10, so that when they assemble at the point c they form complete moulds to enclose the nuts. As the chains pass between the lower drums 8, knives 9 enter slots in the recessed links and split the nut shells. The knives are preferably of cruciform shape, as shown in Fig. 5, with central recesses or dips 9<c>, so as to encircle the nuts round their long and short circumferences. The angled recesses in the knives may be filled up with wooden blocks 9<a> adapted to fit within rectangular slots in the drums, and the knives may be adjustable radially by means of wedges or packing-pieces 9<b>. The upper drums 1 may consist of annular rings 2 with side cheeks 3, and may have slots 3<a> to engage the hinges 4 of the chain links, which are preferably provided with plates to enter recesses in adjoining links and close the openings between the links as they pass round the drums. The lower drums 8 are geared together by wheels 16, 17, and the chain links have teeth 18 to engage with the gearwheel of the opposite drum, the teeth 18 being disposed at opposite edges of the chains. The nuts are fed down a shoot 11, and a cover 12 surrounds the upper part of the drum 1. Means such as a cam adapted to engage projections on the base of the cutters may be provided for positively moving the knives radially outwards when they reach the splitting point.
Patent GB-191300183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Woven Fabrics, Felt, Paper and other Materials on the Bias.
Inventor: HARNDEN CHARLES ARTHUR
IPC: D06H7/10
Filed: 1913-01-03
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 183. Harnden, C. A. Jan. 3. Rotary and oscillating type for cutting rectilinearly. - A machine for cutting squarely or obliquely a web of fabric, felt, paper, &c. comprises a table p adjustably mounted on a spindle q and carrying the feed-rollers for advancing the material at the required inclination to the cutting-mechanism k, j. The table p is suitably clamped in position and carries feed-rollers t, t', the latter being driven from the shaft b at a variable speed through cone pulleys d, e. Additional feed - rollers u u<1>, v v<1>, and x, carried by the table p and driven by chain-gearing, are also provided. The roller x is supported by a bracket x<1>, which is clamped by a screw x<2> at the required inclination to a bracket w<5> mounted loosely on the axle of the roller v<1>. The knife k with its shaft and bearings may be adjusted relatively to the stationary knife j by means of a pair of adjusting-screws y. The knife-carrying arms k<1> may be provided with a counterweight k<2> or a second knife.
Patent GB-191301012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sextants.
Inventor: BARR ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1913-01-14
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 1012. Barr, A., and Stroud, W. Jan. 14. Sextants.-An optical attachment is provided capable, of bringing into optical juxtaposition views of two or more parts of the horizon, thus indicating when the plane of the sextant is vertical. A prism 4, the edge of which has been adjusted parallel to the plane of the sextant 1, is placed near the horizon glass 3 so that the observer can see a part of the horizon directly and another part of the horizon through the prism. When the sextant is vertical, the two parts 6, 7, Fig. 4, of the horizon will appear in the straight line. Instead of one direct and one refracted view of the horizon, two refracted views are obtained by using a biprism : or by cutting off the edge of a biprism two refracted views and a direct view are obtained ; or a reflected view may be obtained by using a doublyreflecting prism. In other modifications, a pair of doubly reflecting prisms are used either in juxtaposition or spaced so as to give two reflected views and a central direct view. In another form, a singly-reflecting prism is used with its reflecting- face placed at an inclination to the plane of the sextant.
Patent GB-191302491-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Acetyl-cellulose.
IPC: C08B3/22
Filed: 1913-01-30
Granted: 1914-01-30
Abstract: 2491. Knoll & Co. Feb. 1, 1912, [Convention date]. Acetates.-Cellulose acetate viscously soluble in acetone is obtained by heating cellulose acetates insoluble in acetone with sulphates or bisulphates or mixtures thereof or with substances capable of producing them, in the presence of solvents or swelling-media and in the presence of small quantities of water, which in the case of bisulphates do not exceed the quantity of cellulose acetate. Specifications 21,628/01, 2026A/07, 20,977/11, and 21,376/12 are referred to.
Patent GB-191303284-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Distillation of Carbonaceous Material and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HILLS HORACE GASTINRAU
IPC: C10B7/14
Filed: 1913-02-08
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 3284. Hills, H. G., and Thom, R. W. Feb. 8. Washing. - A scrubber for distillation gases comprises a tank m having a pair of rotary beaters p, and a water-supply pipe s.
Patent GB-191304304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hoods for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GREEN EDWARD ARTHUR
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1913-02-19
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 4304. Green, E. A. Feb. 19. Hoods.-The horizontal top bars E, pivoted at F to the sides of the forwardly-inclined main hoop A, are extended rearwards beyond their pivots and are connected by adjustable rods G to the sides of the rear hoop D. The forward hoop J is pivoted to the bars E at K and is supported by rods L from an intermediate hoop M, which is pivoted at N to the bars E and is in turn supported from the hoop A by rods O. There may be more than one hoop M.
Patent GB-191304908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Crucible Furnaces.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: F27B14/14
Filed: 1913-02-26
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 4908. Wade, H., [Hundt, F.]. Feb. 26. Crucible furnaces. - In an oilfired tilting furnace, the waste gases are discharged through an opening e in the part - spherical bottom, which, in the normal position of the furnace, registers with a flue f in the foundation. The furnace is fired by oil and heated air supplied through one of the trunnions.
Patent GB-191310437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: WOLFF ALFRED
Filed: 1913-05-03
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 10,437. Wolff, A. May 3. Cases and stands; driving.-The walls of the casing are composed of bulged resonating plates 3. The plates may be solid or built-up, and may be already bent, or may be bulged by using plates larger than the corresponding opening. The front plate 6 is removable, and the mouth of the horn fills the aperture. The driving-mechanism is arranged to one side of the case, with the turntable central. A cord 19 is attached to a spring barrel 18, which through the wheel 21 winds up the motor.
Patent GB-191313974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Chemical Treatment of Large Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: LASSEN JENS JAKOB
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1913-06-17
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 13,974. Lassen, J. J., and Hjort, V. F. June 17. Mixing solids and liquids in definite proportions.-In apparatus for adding reagent to a stream of liquid in measured proportions, part of the stream is by-passed through a device which automatically measures and mixes with it the reagent solution, the by-pass being controlled by a valve operated by a float in the stream or in a chamber connected to it. As shown, the liquid passes through a chamber A with a restricted outlet B to a conduit C. A by-pass D with valve D<1> controlled by a float H discharges into a tipping-bucket E operating a valve F through which reagent is supplied to a mixing-tank G. The mixture is passed into the conduit C through a conduit G'. In a modification, the liquid is forced into the by-pass by one or more centrifugal pumps, a weir is provided in the stream, and the float H is in a chamber connected to the stream above the weir.
Patent GB-191316778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drop Down Small Arms.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM
IPC: F41A19/54
Filed: 1913-07-22
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 16,778. Baker, W. July 22. Breech actions, dropdown barrel. - Relates to drop - down guns having a bell - crank cocking-lever pivoted in the action - body and adapted to abut against the underside of the lump, in combination with a hammer pivoted co-axially with the cocking - lever, this lever carrying the firing- spring, which is stressed by the rocking of the lever when the gun is closed. The invention consists in providing the cocking-lever with a pivoted pin passing through or alongside the hammer, the firing-spring being mounted upon this pin. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the cocking-lever a and hammer d are mounted on the same pivot in the action-body. A rod e pivoted to the lever a passes through the hammer and has a head f between which and the hammer the firing-spring g is arranged. The lever a rests against the lump c on the barrel. The barrel is unlocked by rotating a lever 1, which causes a pin n, Fig. 4, to retract the locking-bolt i, in a recess of which is located a spring j which presses a pin k against the lever a. When the barrel is broken down, the spring j rotates the lever a backwards, and this presses the hammer backwards until its shoulder o engages the trigger p. On closing the gun, the block c presses down the arm h of the lever a and thereby stresses the firing-spring g. A safety lever q is forced into engagement with the trigger, when the barrel is unlocked, by a resilient rod t operated by the locking-bolt i, and is held in the engaged position by a spring s. The lever q may be manually rocked out of engagement with the trigger when the gun is closed by a push-piece r.
Patent GB-191318712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Vehicle Couplings.
Inventor: CLAUS OTTO
IPC: B61G1/24
Filed: 1913-08-18
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 18,712. Claus, O., and Claus, R. Aug. 18. Couplings, non-automatic, of the link-andhook type, operated from the side of the vehicles bv a transverse rotary shaft through toothed gearing. The coupling-link e is connected by an upwardlydirected rod q to a lever p carrying a toothed segment, which gears with a pinion on the operating-shaft g, and a pawl and ratchet-wheel are provided to hold the parts in the raised position shown.
Patent GB-191322053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydro-carbon Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: WISE FREDERIC
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 22,053. Wise, F. Sept. 30. Carburetting.-Air admitted to a carburettor is arranged to displace liquid into a dish over the edge thereof so as to expose a large surface, and the position of the air inlets is antomatically adjusted by the gas-holder. Air is admitted by a pipe b to the bottom of the carburettor c, in which fuel is maintained at constant level by means of a float chamber m, and displaces some of the fuel into a dish c. Air also passes from the pipe b through holes f into a vertically adjustable sleeve g formed with holes k surrounded by a shield l. The air issuing from the holes k passes through or impinges on the fuel in the dish c, according to the position of the sleeve g. The sleeve g is raised by the gas-holder, when this rises beyond a certain point, by means of a rod 4 engaging with an adjustable stop t on a rod q connected to the sleeve g, the rod and sleeve falling by their own weight when the holder falls. A pointer w and graduations v may be provided. Rise of the gas-holder also causes an escape valve in the pipe b to be opened.
Patent GB-191323055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vulcanising Presses for Rubber Goods.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN KEMP
IPC: B29C35/00
Filed: 1913-10-13
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 23,055. Williams, J. K. Oct. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Vulcanizing-presses.-The cylinder f of the hydraulic ram c and the vulcanizing-chamber a are spaced apart by means of a member i provided with holes for obtaining access to the interior. A flange j at the upper end of the member i carries a projection k for assisting alinement, and a flange n upon the ram cylinder rests upon a lower flange m of the member i. In place of the member i, upper and lower rings and connecting-pillars may be employed. Glands r, u and packing s, v are also provided. The ram is lubricated by means of an absorbent material soaked in oil or grease held in a channel in a ring 2 which may be integral with the gland u.
Patent GB-191324053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rims for Motor-car and like Wheels.
Inventor: HERBERT LEONHARD
IPC: B60B25/04
Filed: 1913-10-23
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 24,053. Herbert, L. Oct. 23. Tyre attachments to rims.-The flange b is detachably secured upon the rim a by a series of helical springs f which are passed, through openings e in the part a, into complementary grooves c, d in the rim parts, and are adapted to expand against stops g, Fig. 2. Metallic hose with helical-spring ends may be employed. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-The device may be used for securing a complete detachable rim to the wheel.
Patent GB-191326176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot-trees.
Inventor: LEON LAURENT PETIT-BARAT
IPC: A43D3/04
Filed: 1913-11-14
Abstract: 26,176. Barat, L. L. Petit-. Sept. 25, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Trees and stretchers.- A pneumatic boot tree comprises a rubber body portion a, which may be covered with leather, metal gauze, cloth, or silk, a rigid top plate b carrying an inflating-valve c, strengthening-strips g, d of hard rubber, wood, steel, aluminium, leather, metal gauze, wood fibre, &c., and a rigid sheath h to restrict the inflation to the lower portion of the tree. The lower edge h<1> of the sheath h is bent outwards to engage over the edge of the boot upper.
Patent GB-191326966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hangers and the like Supporting Devices.
Inventor: WOODHEAD THOMAS PERCIVAL
IPC: F16C23/02
Filed: 1913-11-24
Granted: 1914-12-24
Abstract: 26,966. Woodhead, T. P. Nov. 24. Brackets, adjusting and securing.-A hanger, wall bracket, or standard for supporting shaft bearings, belt-shifters, jockey pulleys, &c. comprises a vertical, horizontal, or inclined leg A of channel section, on the inner web of which are a number of stepped projections C for engagement with an adjustable bearing-support B. As shown, the part B is fixed by a bolt E passing through spaced holes in two legs A, A'. The legs A, A' may be fixed at different heights, or one on the ceiling and one on the floor &c. A wedge-shaped piece stepped on both sides may be interposed between the parts A, B to convert an inclined leg into a vertical or horizontal support.
Patent GB-191329777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Making Machines.
Inventor: REACH RICHARD
IPC: A24C5/42
Filed: 1913-12-24
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 29,777. Reach, R. Dec. 24. [Addition to 15,535/13.] Cigarette-making machines.--The cigarettemaking machine described in the parent Specification is adapted so that the springs or clips for maintaining the paper shells on the tubular mouthpieces are automatically operated, and a hopper device is provided whereby each mould is furnished with a separate hopper opening. The clips 19 are mounted on a front plate 24, Figs. 1 and 2, which is pressed downwards by springs 28, thereby clipping the paper shells on the mouthpieces 18. When the plungers are moved forward, the guide-rods 13, when near the end of the stroke, lift the plate 24 by means of the bevelled ends 27 and allow the plungers to force off the cigarette. During the greater portion of the backward stroke, the plate 24 is maintained in its elevated position by spring-controlled plates 26 to allow fresh paper shells to be placed on the mouthpieces; but at the end of the stroke, the plates 26 are withdrawn by means of the engagement of the guide-rods 13 with the turned-up ends of the plates 26, and so allow the plate 24 and clips 19 to descend. The hopper'device, Fig. 4, consists of a frame 30 having hoppers 31, one for each mould, a lid or cover with underlying projections being used to press enough tobacco for one cigarette through each hopper into the moulds.
Patent GB-191400204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FORNACA GUIDO
Filed: 1914-01-03
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 204. Fornaca, G. Jan. 3. Drawings to Specification. Reversing. - In a two stroke-cycle engine in which the piston over-runs scavenging and exhaust ports, the scavenging ports are of greater length than the exhaust ports and are controlled by a rotary valve which may be turned relatively to the engine shaft for reversing.
Patent GB-191401013-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Heels for Boots or Shoes.
Inventor: MAY HAROLD ROBERT
IPC: A43B21/42
Filed: 1914-01-14
Abstract: 1013. May, H. R. Jan 14. Protectors, securing.-A detachable heel, Fig. 2, provided with dovetails e sliding in grooves b, Fig. 1, in the fixed part of a shoe heel is secured by a metal band g, Fig. 3, the ends h of which fit into recesses d in the heel. It is stated the ends of the bands g may be secured by spring buttons, screws, clasps, or by a strap and buckle.
Patent GB-191403093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Extinguishing Fire.
IPC: A62C35/64
Filed: 1914-02-05
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 3093. Aktiebolaget Lux. Feb. 15, 1913, [Convention date]. Fire-extinguishing by gases; sprinklers, automatic.-One or more fixed containers of liquefied carbon dioxide are permanently connected to an extensive pipe system provided with automatic sprinklers, through which the carbon dioxide is discharged upon the seat of fire in a liquid state. The outlet tube 2 of the carbon-dioxide receptacle 1 leads from the bottom of the receptacle and communicates through a main valve 3 and a reducing-valve 5 with a pipe system 6 provided with sprinklers 7. When one of the sprinklers opens, the gaseous carbon dioxide in the pipe system escapes, and the reduction of pressure effects a diaphragm carrying a pin 13, which is thus freed from a pivoted latch 12 co-operating with a ratchet-wheel 12'. A spring 11 is thus released and opens a valve 10 to give the liquid carbon dioxide direct access to the sprinkler pipes through a pipe 16. The spring 11 operates through a coupling 15 having a certain amount of play, so that the valve 10 is opened with a jerk. A non-return valve 8 protects the manometer 9 and the reducing- valve 5 from the increased pressure in the pipe system.
Patent GB-191403422-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Purifying Waste Grease.
Inventor: THOMAS GEORGE ERNEST
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 1914-02-10
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 3422. Thomas, G. E., Evans, G. L., and Goskar, T. A. Feb. 10. Recovering waste lubricants.-Used lubricant, such as hot-neck grease, is purified by passage over a magnetic separator. The grease is melted in a pot 1 having a false bottom 3 and is pumped by a pump 4 through a superheater 7 into a vessel 8, which may be provided with baffles 18 to cause the grease to take alternately downward and upward movements to cause separation of impurities. The grease is then passed beneath a baffle-plate 34 and over a rotary drum 20 containing fixed magnets 21. The drum is cleared by a scraper 19. The grease passes through a cooler 28. Pressure may be obtained in the vessel 8 by the use of a weighted escape valve 30. The grease may be thinned by addition of turpentine or paraffin, and the vapours formed in the apparatus may be withdrawn and condensed. The magnets 21 are insulated with paper or asbestos and may be cooled by a current of air or water passed through the drum 20.