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Patent GB-191223464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governing Mechanism for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1912-10-14
Granted: 1913-10-14
Abstract: 23,464. Vereinigte Dampfturbinen Ges. Oct. 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Regulating mixed-pressure turbines. When the pressure or quantity of low-pressure steam falls below a predetermined limit, the lowpressure valve is closed and the live-steam valve is opened, while simultaneously the load on the governor sleeve is increased. The live-steam valve a, Fig. 1, is normally closed. Its stem is connected to one end of a lever c operated by a governor d. The other end of the lever c is connected to a rod f carrying a cylinder g containing a piston i. The upper side of the piston i is subjected to the pressure of a spring k while the under side is subject to the pressure of the low-pressure steam. As long as the pressure of the low-pressure steam remains constant, the rods f, h act as if the low-pressure valve b were provided with a stem of constant length. Should, however, the steam pressure drop, the spring k extends and closes the valve b. The downward movement of the valve stem h, however, tensions a spring l, which acting upon a lever m, simultaneously opens the valve a and increases the sleeve load of the governor d. When the low-pressure steam pressure is restored, a reverse series of operations takes place. In a modification, the valves a, b, Fig. 2, are operated by fluid relays u, g<1> respectively, controlled by a distributing-valve n actuated by a governor d through a pilot valve o. The valve b has a stem divided into two parts f, h, connected to pistons w, v, pressed together by a spring k and normally in contact. A cylinder t is connected to the low-pressure supply, a failure of which causes the piston in the cylinder t to move downwards, thereby operating a pilot valve q to admit oil between the pistons w, v, whereupon the valve b is closed. The downward movement of the stem h depresses a rod p which oscillates a lever y to increase the compression of a governor-loading spring s, causing the highpressure valve a to be opened. A fluid relay B may be used instead of the levers p, y and spring s. In a further modification the actuation of the pistons w, v is dependent upon the quantity instead of the pressure of the lowpressure steam.
Patent GB-191223723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bowls for Smoking-pipes.
Inventor: JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 23,723. James, J. Oct. 17. Tobacco pipes.-The bowl B is provided with a top A which can be replaced when damaged. Extra or spare tops of the required gauge may be provided for each particular pipe.
Patent GB-191225059-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Advetising Device.
Inventor: TASCHEK WILHELM HERMANN
IPC: G09F11/34
Filed: 1912-11-01
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 25,059. Taschek, W. H. Nov. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Moving and changing apparatus.-Advertising is effected by a dummy figure suspended from a rope 3 passing over a pulley 5, operated by a handle or crank and guided by means of wires and eyelets. A reflector 6 may effect intermittent illumination of the figure.
Patent GB-191227034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Stowing and Launching life Rafts from Vessels, Piers, Landing Stages and the like.
Inventor: NORRIS THOMAS
IPC: B63B23/04
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-11-25
Abstract: 27,034. Morris, T. Nov. 25. Raft-launching apparatus.-Rafts b are stowed on the underside of decks of vessels, piers, landing stages, &c. on hinged platforms a which can be lowered by tackle c to a slanting position, thus allowing the rafts to slide into the water. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 4006/75, [Class 114, Ships &c., Div. II.]. This case is also in Class 115.
Patent GB-191229236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weirs, Sluices and the like.
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 1912-12-19
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 29,236. Davey, H. Dec. 19. Movable weirs; sluice gates. - An automatic weir or sluice consists of a balanced gate which is operated by means of a radial vane actuated by the head-water. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the sluice gate a is semicylindrical in form with the curved surface towards the head-water, the flat face being pierced to admit water and thus balance the pressures. In a side channel C is mounted a pivoted vane f connected by a link h to the crank i connected to the pivot b of the sluice gate a. When the head of water rises above the adjustable board m, it acts on the vane f, which swings outwards and actuates the sluice a, the action being assisted by the action of the water on the board d. The bottom wall of the chamber c is of cylindrical form at k so that the vane just clears it. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the sluice consists of a gate a<1> pivoted at h<1> one-third of its breadth from the bottom and the vane f is mounted on a pivot g<1> and connected to the gate by means of a cord o passing over a pulley r, a curved plate s takes the place of the curved floor k. In each case, the return of the gate is brought about by the combined action of the weight of the gate and the vane.
Patent GB-191304864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicators or Pick Counters for Looms for Weaving.
IPC: D03J1/20
Filed: 1913-02-26
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 4864. Orme, T. A., Stansfield, A., and Meters, Ltd. Feb. 26. Transmitting actuation to counters. - A pick-counter is mounted on the frame of a loom and connected with an encased worm gear on the tappet or other shaft. The worm b, Fig. 6, is made in twc parts bolted together. and its casing D, which also encloses a wormwheel c, is similarly made. The counter spindle and the shaft c<1> carrying the wheel c are each pro. vided with a ball socket e with slots e<1> and a pin e<2> to receive balls i, Fig. 4, with pins i<2> on the connecting-rod i. The connecting-rod may be a rod in two or more parts, or may be a flexible shaft. Specification 26,118/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-191317546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Rakes.
Inventor: MAW PERCIVAL TRENTHAM
IPC: A01D76/00
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 17,546. Maw, P. T. July 31. [Cognate Application, 17,974/13.] Rakes, horse.-In a horse - rake in which the tines are automatically raised at regular predetermined intervals by the forward travel of the machine, the tines d, Fig. 1, are carried by a sleeve d' on an axle d<2>, which is supported in position by a frame e<2> carried by arms e<1> on a sleeve f loosely mounted on the main axle a'. Supplementary tines d' with bent upper parts are also carried by loose brackets on the sleeve f. The operating-mechanism comprises a striker h, Fig. 3, consisting of wheels with toothed striking parts h<1>, h', which are adapted to engage respectively with toothed wheels f <1>, f<2> on the sleeve f and are also mounted on a countershaft g<1> which is driven by variable-speed gearing from the shaft a<1>. The speed gearing and the striker h are operated by a lever carried by rods x<1> pivoted at x<2> to a slipping collar g<6>, or other wellknown means may be employed. In order that, after turning at the end of a field, the striker may be set in any desired position to determine the operation of the tines, a flange h3, Fig. 4, on the striker h engages by a pawl h' a ratchet h<6> fixed to the sleeve g, the striker being operated by a circular hand-rail h<7>. An air-compression buffer or a spring-pressed plunger is mounted on the underpart of the main frame to deaden the shock to the frame when the tines return to their normal position. In a modification, Fig. 6, the striker h comprises a toothed wheel h<2> mounted on the hub of the main wheel and adapted to be engaged by a toothed wheel m mounted on a rod m' to which is pivoted a bar m<2>, to a projection m<3> on the bar m<2> is attached a chain n which passes around pulleys n' and is connected to a lever e<3> fixed to a loose sleeve carrying one of the arms e'. The wheel m is slidably operated by a lever x. In a second modification, the wheel m is replaced by an arm which is rotated by a bar projecting from the road wheel, or mounted on a wheel secured to the road wheel. In a third modification, the wheels h<1>, h<2> are replaced by two bars carried by a bar projecting from a plain wheel and engaging two bars fixed to the sleeve f.
Patent GB-191318272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ventilators.
Inventor: WING HENRY ROBERT
IPC: E06B7/26
Filed: 1913-08-11
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 18,272. Wing, H. R., and Webb, E. Aug. 11. Window appliances.- A screen a, forming the front of an air inlet of the hopper type used in conjunction with an open window e, is hinged at the top so that it may be turned into the position shown when it is desired to direct air downwards on to the floor. The screen a is hinged at the corners to the side members b, and is held in either position by fastenings d, f.
Patent GB-191321860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Breathing Apparatus.
IPC: A62B7/02
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 21,860. Schumann, D. C. H., and Hanseatische Apparatebau - Ges. vorm L. von Bremen & Co. Jan. 28. Actuating; lift valves.-In portable breathing apparatus for miners &c. in which the regenerator can be replaced in the poisonous air, the pipes u, m for exhaled and inhaled air are closed by valves 5<a> which are slidable on the pipes but are held by springs 3. When the parts 5 are screwed to the cups 8 of the regenerator l, thevalves 5<a> are drawn away and an air circuit made through the openings 6; at the same time an auxiliary valve 1 on the upper valve 5<a> closes, and forces the oxygen via the pipes f, h to mix with exhaled air at i before passage through the regenerator.
Patent GB-191323699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tip-wagons.
Inventor: WOOD GARFIELD ARTHUR
IPC: B60P1/16
Filed: 1913-10-20
Granted: 1914-10-15
Abstract: 23,699. Wood, G. A. Oct. 21,1912, [Convention date]. Apparatus.-The body of a motor tip-wagon is tilted by means of hydraulic apparatus operated by the motor. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement diagrammatically. A forked bar 6 mounted in longitudinal bearings 7 beneath the front of the body is connected by a double-armed yoke 7<1> to the upper end of a piston rod 9 having a piston working in a cylinder E. A p u m p 13, which is driven by gearing from the motor when the clutch is operated from the driver's platform, drives fluid around a closed pipe circuit 23 from which branch pipes 26, 32 lead to the lower and upper ends respectively of the cylinder E. A valve 24 is placed at the junction of the pipes 23, 32 by operating which the current in the pipe 23 is diverted, the piston being forced upwards by the fluid from the pipe 26 and fluid being withdrawn from the cylinder above the piston through the, pipe 32. When the piston reaches the port 31 of the pipe 32, the pump becomes short-circuited. The piston is prevented from rising above the port, which is wider than the depth of the piston, by a sleeve 38 on the piston-rod. If it is desired to keep the body tilted while the pump is stopped, the valve 24 is returned to the position shown. Should air get into the fluid, a valve 28 in a pipe 27 is opened so as to short-circuit the cylinder above the piston and the air escapes to the top of the cylinder where space is allowed for expansion. A separate expansion chamber may be connected to the cylinder at 33. When the valve 24 is turned into a third position, the piston descends.
Patent GB-191325873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gill Boxes and the like for Spreading, Drawing, Roving and like Frames for Flax and other Fibres.
Inventor: MACKIE JAMES
IPC: D01H5/04
Filed: 1913-11-12
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 25,873. Mackie, J., and Wilson, J. Nov. 12. Gill boxes and frames.-The fallers of gill boxes for use with spreading, drawing, roving, and like frames for flax &c. are lifted from the lower screws to the upper screws by cam-surfaces on the edges of rotating members supported on axes at right-angles to thoso of the screws and mounted independently of the screws, although positively geared thereto. The fallers i, i<1>, Fig. 1, are lifted from the screw b to the screw a by cam-projections h on a disk g mounted upon a stud m carried by a bracket f<2>. A disk is mounted at each end of the faller, which is guided in its movement by the end of the bar c and the projection k and is prevented from rising too far by the overhanging end of the member l. The disks are driven by worm gearing from the lower screw b and spur gearing q, n. The drive may take place through spur and bevel gearing from the lower screw, or through spur gearing from the main shaft of the frame.
Patent GB-191327287-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Increasing the Efficiency of a Screw Propeller.
Inventor: HASS HANS
IPC: B63H5/16
Filed: 1913-11-27
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 27,287. Hass, H. Nov. 27. Screw propellers. -Fluid - directing blades are fitted in advance of a screw propeller being carried by the tailshaft bearing or mounted directly upon the vessel. The guide - blades 2 are arranged on a sleeve 1 in advance of the propeller 3 with their curvature opposite to the direction of rotation of the propeller.
Patent GB-191327978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distance Measuring Instruments.
Filed: 1913-12-04
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 27,978. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. Dec. 5,1912, [Convention date]. Micrometer systems.-In a coincidence rangefinder ad pted for use in ranging on aerial and terrestrial objects, the plain and roof prisms 6, 5 being rotatably interchangeable for this purpose, the image-uniting ocular prism comprises two or more prisms 13, 14 with a mirror surface 15 over part of their meeting face, this prism being so arranged that rays from either end of the iustrument, after passing through the face 18, fall directly on to the mirror surface 15 or the reflecting-surface 17, and are then reflected past the exit surface 19 into the ocular 7. Specification 18,611/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191404552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: CAMPBELL FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: F21H1/00
Filed: 1914-02-21
Granted: 1915-02-22
Abstract: 4552. Campbell, F. W. Feb. 21. Mantles are provided internally with an incandescent filament formed by loosely plaiting, knitting, weaving, spinning, or twisting one or more single threads to form an open chainlike filament. Fig 1 shows a filament formed by knitting a single thread a. Two or more threads may be treated as a single thread and knitted as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 1<a> shows a plaited filament, Fig. 3 a narrow woven or knitted strip or tube, and Fig. 7 a chenille or like filament. The filament may be suspended from the mantle-ring d, Fig. 6, and may be strengthened by a thread of asbestos e. Specification 28,258/13 is referred to.
Patent GB-191406445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pastes, Adhesives, or the like.
Inventor: MILLIGAN HAROLD
IPC: C09J103/00
Filed: 1914-03-13
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 6445. Milligan, H. March 13. Adhesives.-An adhesive paste is made from a powder comprising ground manioc root well mixed with a non-poisonous, or substantially non-poisonons metallic chloride, such as magnesium chloride, or sodium chloride, or both, and with or without a small quantity of maize flour, farina, or the like. For use sufficient boiling water is poured over the powder to give a paste of the proper consistency, followed by thorough stirring. When cool, the paste is ready for use.
Patent GB-191414644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Splash Guards for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HOWELL RUPERT FREDERICK
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1914-12-18
Granted: 1915-12-16
Abstract: 14,644. Howell, R. F., and Mulholland, R. P. Dec. 18. Lateral-splash guards for the wheels of road vehicles comprise a flexible strip 2 carried by a frame or clamp 1 in a plane parallel with the wheel, the frame or clamp being mounted at each end by a pin-and-slot connexion 4, 10 on a bracket 3 upon the vehicle in such a manner that the frame is capable of a rotary movement about either pin and also of moving upwards as a whole upon both pins. In order to permit of these two movements the outer side 19 of each slot may be cut vertical and the inner side as an arc of a circle having as centre the pin at the opposite end. Springs 14 between depending parts 13 and the upper end of the frame tend to keep the guard down. In order to provide a guard behind the wheel the strip 2 is cut at 16, passed through to the back of the frame 1, and carried round by a bracket 15 secured to the rear end of this frame. The flexible strip is splayed outwards as it approaches the road surface by inwardlycurved metal strips 17 which pass through slits 18 in the strip and are secured to the upper and lower members of the frame 1. The strip may be secured to the frame at other places, such as to the front and rear members 9 and to the bracket 15.
Patent GB-191419006-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ladder.
Inventor: CROFTS MAURICE
Filed: 1914-08-24
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 19,006. Crofts, M. Sept. 1, 1913, [Convention date]. Ladders.-To enable a ladder to stand on sloping or uneven ground, the bottom of the ladder is fitted with a pair of supplementary rails 8, which slide in clips 7 on the main ladder rails 5 and are pivotally attached to a fixed element 10 on a double transverse bar 11 affixed to the main rails 5. The supplementary rails are slotted to receive a bolt 12 and are secured in position when adjusted by a pinching-nut 14.
Patent GB-191420415-A (GB)
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1914-10-01
Abstract: 20,415. Fisher, H. E. Oct. 1. Wave energy, utilizing.-Air is compressed in the cylinder 2, Fig. 1, on the float 1 by the up-and-down motion of this float due to the waves. The float is attached by cords 5 to bellows pumps, Fig. 2, connected by chains 20 to anchoring means 21, 22, 23. The inlet and discharge pipes 8, 7 are attached to the cord 5, and wound on an adjusting drum 3, the inlet pipe being open to the atmosphere and the outlet pipe communicating with the hollow axle of the drum and with the pipe 4 leading to the cylinder. The bellows pump consists of plates 14, 15, Fig. 2, connected by hinged stays 17 which are covered with fabric 16. The pipes 7, 8 have valves 9, 10 as shown.
Patent GB-191420782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Machines.
Inventor: ERCOLE MARELLI
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 1914-10-09
Abstract: 20,782. Marelli, E. Oct. 25, 1913, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Coils an d conductors; r o t a r y machines. - A dynamo-electric machine for use as a motor or a generator is formed with the rotating armature c placed outside the field magnet a and has the armature winding f arranged in slots so that it is held by centrifugal force against the bottom of the slcts, while the end connexions press against insulating-bearings h supported by the armature frame g. The rotor may be constructed to act as a fly-wheel so as to maintain the speed uniform. The machine is particularly serviceable for driving fans and for use on motor-vehicles.
Patent GB-191422587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Tin, Terne and the like Plates.
Inventor: JAMES DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: C23C2/00
Filed: 1914-11-16
Granted: 1915-11-11
Abstract: 22,587. James, D. R. Nov. 16. Coating.-Tin, terne, and other plates coated with metal on one side only are produced by passing the plates in pairs, back to back. through the coating-apparatus. The pairs of plates a, b are passed through guides c to a series of pairs of rolls d, the lower roll of each pair being partly immersed in molten metal. The upper roll of each pair rotates in molten grease e and receives metal from the lower roll in the intervals between successive passages of plates. The. plates pass out of the apparatus through rolls i which rotate in troughs j containing molten metal.
Patent GB-191423679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Balloons.
Inventor: CALTHROP EVERARD RICHARD
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1914-12-07
Granted: 1915-12-02
Abstract: 23,679. Calthrop, E. R. Dec. 7. Captive balloons; aerostats.-A captive balloon, particularly for use with patrol ships, is housed in a nest slung between two masts of the vessel by cords so that the nest may be raised or lowered from the deck or canted in any direction from the perpendicular. The balloon is provided with a conical cover protecting the lower part of the gasbag. In one form, the frame 6, Fig. 2, of the nest 1 is suspended by cables 3, 12 passing over spars 9 on the masts to the winding - drums. Cables 10, 11 are used to cant the nest in the desired direction. In a further form, the nest 1, Fig. 7, is pivoted at 27 to a pillar 25 rotatable in the platform 24 on the mast-head, and is canted by cords 31 passing over a pair of standards 29. In order to prevent loss of gas by wind pressure, the lower portion of the balloon is enclosed by a fabric cover 40, Fig. 8, secured to a metal cone 34, to which the net cords are attached. The cone 34 is provided with a ring of perforations 37 surrounded by an annular member 38 and a ring 39. The members 38, 39 act as an ejector and withdraw air from the inside of the cover 40, thereby reducing the pressure on the lower part of the gasbag. The car of the balloon may be fitted as described in Specification 20,119/14.
Patent GB-191500384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Apparatus for Supplying Chemical or like Solutions to Water.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1915-01-09
Abstract: 384. Taylor, J., and Whyte, L. Jan. 9. [Cognate Application, 9995/15.] Fluids, regulating volume of flow of. - In supplying reagent solutions to a stream of water, the amount of solution is regulated by the rate of flow of the water. The solution is pumped from a vessel b into a vessel a having in its base a longitudinal slot through which the solution falls in a flat sheet. The whole or a part of this discharge is caught by a vessel o supported by wires q and moved longitudinally by a cam s operatively connected to a meter measuring the volume of flow of the stream of water. The solution caught by the vessel a runs into a compartment k from which it is discharged into the stream of water. The remainder of the solution falls into a compartment m and is returned to the tank b. To obtain a thin even sheet of solution, a vessel 2, Fig. 4, is provided with a nozzle 3 leading to a flat inclined plate 4. The meter may be of the kind operated by the difference of pressure in a Venturi pipe acting through a mercury chamber containing a float. Two or more reagent vessels, supplying alumino ferric, whiting, &c., may be used.