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Patent GB-191223639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trolley Poles for Tram and like Cars.
Inventor: MCQUADE AUGUSTUS KENNETH
IPC: B60L5/16
Filed: 1912-10-16
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 23,639. McQuade, A. K. Oct. 16. Controlling - arrangements for collectors; devices for retaining and replacing collectors.- Relates to means for effecting the combined control of the trolly-pole and a trolly-wheel retaining and replacing device from either end of a tram or like car. The trolly-pole 1 is mounted between supports 17 secured to a circular base 9 rotatably mounted on the roof of the car. The spring-pressed retaining and replacing arms 4<a> are connected by cords 6<a>, 6<b> and 6 passing down the hollow pole 1 to a longitudinally-arranged shaft 10, to which also is attached the rope 7 for lowering the pole. The shaft 10 can be rotated from either end of the car through a bevel-gear or pinion and rack 11, and a vertical rod 13 connected to a suitable handle or pedal. The rope 7 is normally slack, whereby, when the shaft 10 is turned, the arms 4<a> are withdrawn before a pull comes on the rope 7. The pole is reversed by means of hand or foot operated rods 19, 20 connected to the underside of the base 9, the pole being retained in its set position by springs 22. The Provisional Specificaton describes also a modification in which the circular base has a wormwheel on its underside, which is engaged by a worm for reversing the trolly-pole.
Patent GB-191228653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distance Gas Lighting.
Inventor: HAVERS EPHRAIM WILLIAM
Filed: 1912-12-12
Granted: 1914-01-12
Abstract: 28,653. Havers, E. W. Dec. 12. [Cognate Application, 16,110/13.] Lighting burners by electric devices.-Relates to devices for distant control and ignition of gas burners in which an electrically heated filament is disposed centrally in the burner mouth. The nipple is made in two parts n, o, Fig. 1, separated by insulating material which are connected by the rod v and the mixing tube 3, respectively, to the ends of the platinum igniting coil z. The lower end of the rod v is connected to a bent tube w which is embedded in a block of insulating material x, Fig. 3, in a metal tube y. A tube 2 is partly embedded in the block x and is in electrical contact with the tube y, which is connected to the mixing-tube 3 by a conical piece 4 having openings 5. A screwed nozzle 6 is provided which may be made with radial ribs 18 for centring the tube y, Fig. 6. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the upper ends of the conductors 8, 9 are connected to semicylindrical members 19, 20, respectively, mounted on an insulating base 22, and connected by a bayonet joint to conductors 8<x>, 9<x>. In other forms, the conductors pass through holes in either side of the gas regulator, or are bent to lie in the recesses of a rifled mixing-tube, or pass through slots in choke-bores. The mixing-tube 3 and nozzle 6, Fig. 9, are connected to flanged extensions 23, 24 which are separated by asbestos 27, 28 or other insulator. When applied to a burner with a central conducting rod, electrical connexion between the conductor 9 and tube y is made through a screw, the flange 24, and a cone similar to the cone 4 of Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191302167-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Filling the Bottom Cavities of Shoes.
IPC: A43D25/14
Filed: 1913-01-27
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 2167. Marks, E. C. R., [North American Chemical Co.]. Jan. 27. Filling- materials, applying.-A machine for filling the bottom cavities of shoes, particularly for use in connexion with the filler described in Specification 17,667/06, is constructed so that a variable but regulated quantity of filler is deposited in the cavity in full view of the operator standing in front of the delivery outlet, and is provided with a smoothing or levelling device, and with a welt brush, which are located in longitudinal alinement with, and laterally of, the delivery outlet, so that the operator can move the shoe into engagement with them simply by a lateral swinging movement of his arms ; this enables the operator perfectly to control the supply of filler to the shoe, and lessens the fatigue in subsequent manipulation. The filler is placed in an open receptacle 1, and is heated to render it fluid by a steam or hot-water cavity 4 and by a pipe 5, arranged adjacent to an outlet 3. The outlet is normally closed by a pivoted spring- pressed valve or gate 7, which is provided with a depending lug 13 adapted to be engaged by the shoe when presented to the machine. At the lefthand side, Fig. 3, of the outlet is arranged a smoothing-device in the form of a massive cast-iron block 16, which is mounted on an extension of the steam-pipe 5. This block is wide enough to bridge across the cavity 14 of the shoe, Fig. 3, and to bear upon the stitching-ribs 30, so as to prevent any of the filler from flowing on to the welt. The block 16, which is rounded at its front and rear ends 27, 28, Fig. 5, and is also provided with a spoon-shaped spreading-cavity 29, is rapidly vibrated by belt-driven gearing 20, 22, which also drives a stirring-wheel 6 mounted on a hub 24 surrounding the pipe 5, and located near the outlet 3 ; a narrow brush 25 is also mounted on the hub 24, and is adapted for use, if necessary, to clean the welt. Specifications 17,653/06, 17,282/08, and 3220/10 are also referred to.
Patent GB-191302612-A (GB)
Title: Selective Signalling System.
Inventor: HILL RALPH NADING
IPC: H04Q5/22
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 2612. Hill, R. N. March 21, 1912, [Convention date]. Recording signals. - Upon the operation of a selected signal 33 from a control station 5 an answer - back is given telephonically b y a buzzer 60, which agitates a microphone 46 so as to produce a tone in a receiver 18 at the control station. The signal 33 is selected by an impulse-sender 17, which controls a relay 15 for connecting a battery across the partyline 10, 11. The impulses energize a magnet 25, 26 which steps round a ratchet-wheel 27 to close a contact 29 at the selected station. A magnet 30 is thus bridged across the line and trips the signal 33, which in turn releases clockwork 39 for rotating the disks 35, 36. Local circuits for the buzzer 60 and microphone 46 are now completed through the spring 37, and the receiver 45 is bridged across the line through the springs 37, 38. The disk 36 serves to give a distinctive code character to the signal heard in the receiver 18. When the receiver 45 is lifted from the switch - hook 49, speaking- circuits are completed between the two stations, and the buzzer 60 is open - circuited at the contact 61.
Patent GB-191312051-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Producing Finished and Polished Spoons, Forks, and other Plated Metal Articles.
Inventor: WILZIN ARTHUR
IPC: B21D53/62
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 12,051. Wilzin, A. May 3, [Convention date]. Spoons and like plated articles are made by first stamping a blank, the burr b, Fig. 2, being then removed and the trimmed blank, Fig. 3, being pressed in highly polished dies, thus causing a burr b<1>, Fig. 4. This burr is then trimmed off together with a small piece of metal c of the blank itself. The blank is next electro-plated and finally again subjected to compression in highly polished dies, the flow of metal causing the reduced width c to disappear.
Patent GB-191313965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Tureens, Entree, Vegetable, Toilet and like Dishes.
Inventor: THORPE WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 1913-06-17
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 13,965. Thorpe, W. H. Jnne 17. Dishes. - The base portions and covers of tureens and entrÚe, vegetable, and toilet dishes are replicas one of the other, and are provided with feet 2, handles 3, and interengaging members such as tongues 4 and grooves 5, or projections 6 and recesses 7, or lugs 8 or rabbeted parts 9, 10.
Patent GB-191317702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements for the Ventilation of Halls, Rooms, and other Buildings.
Inventor: MUELLER CURT
IPC: F24F7/04
Filed: 1913-08-01
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 17,702. Muller, C. Aug. 1. Ceilings modified to facilitate ventilation; double walls. - In a method of ventilation of the type in which hollow porous walls and ceilings are provided to withdraw foul air from and supply fresh, air to halls, restaurants, &c., a high vacuum or increased pressure is maintained as required in the hollow space. The porous surface may consi'st of a mixture of sand and a binding - medium such as flour, sulphite lye, oil, oil residues, &c., which is moulded into sheets and may be reinforced with wire fabrics. An existing hollow ceiling may be utilized, or a false ceiling 3, Fig. 1, may be supported by members 4 from a floor 2. The air in the space 10 is exhausted through a pipe 6. In a modification, thin porous ceiling plates are supported by mouldings on the lower faces of joists. Walls are constructed in a similar manner.
Patent GB-191317954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns for Electric Filament Lamps.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: H01R33/02
Filed: 1913-08-06
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 17,954. Bloxam, A. G., [Bosch, R., (Firm of)]. Aug. 6. Supporting. - Electric incandescent lamps used as tail lamps or dashboard lamps on motorvehicles, are secured in a split eye at the end of the bracket a by a coned nut p.
Patent GB-191328117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skips for Conveying and Discharging Coal, Coke and the like.
IPC: B65D90/66
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 28,117. Dempster & Sons, R., and Mitton, W. Dec. 6. Skips.-A skip, of the type in which the outlet doors are closed by gravity and opened by the weight of the material carried, is shaped like a vase of rectangular plan with the doors conforming to this shape. The skip 1 is suspended by chains attached to angle-irons 2 and has a bottom formed of two sloping plates 3. The doors 4 are hinged at 5 and are linked to a rocking lever 6. In the closed position, the rocking lever engages a stop 7 on a tilting lever 8, which has an adjustable weight 10. When the lever 8 is lifted, the doors fly open, and are held open when the lever is lowered, by the engagement of the lever 6 with the other side of the stop 7.
Patent GB-191330072-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Alpha-arylides of Beta-naphthisatine.
IPC: C07D209/34
Filed: 1913-12-31
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 30,072. Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co. May 2, [Convention date]. alpha-Arylides of #-naphthisatine; #-naphthisatine; organo-aluminium compounds.-alpha-Arylides of #-naphthisatine are obtained by the action of aluminium chloride upon #-hydrocyanocarbodinaphthylimide or the mixed hydrocyanocarbo-#- naphthylarylimides. Intermediate compounds containing aluminium are first formed, and these may then be converted into alpha-arylides of #-naphthisatine and further into #-naphthisatine itself.
Patent GB-191401919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Convertible Open and Closed Ranges or Grates.
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM BOWIE
IPC: F24C13/00
Filed: 1914-01-24
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 1919. Young, W. B. Jan. 24. Convertible open fireplaces and cooking-stoves; closing open fronts of fireplaces. - P l a t e s 4 are hinged at the sides of a cooking-range so as to be capable of covering part of the space above the hotplate, and may carry plates 9 which may be slid down to cover the oven and boiler, thus giving the range the appearance of an open grate ; alternatively, the sliding plates 9 may be dispensed with, and the front of the range below the hot-plate may be constructed so as to resemble an open grate. The plates may be fitted with tiles or otherwise ornamented, and fold against the sides of the space above the hot-plate when not in use, the plates 9 preferably sliding below the hot-plate in grooves at the sides of the range and near the fire. Plates 7 hinged to the cove plate may extend to the plates 4 and may be shaped so that the space above the fire increases upwardly. Plates 10, 11 may be folded down to act as canopies. The oven and boiler may be dispensed with, and the space thus left covered in by a door having the appearance of an open grate or of a range oven door.
Patent GB-191402708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Systems for Heating by the Circulation of Hot Water.
Inventor: HARNETT JOSEPH
IPC: F24D3/02
Filed: 1914-03-14
Granted: 1915-03-15
Abstract: 2708. Harnett, J., and Glasspool, R. L. March 14. Heating buildings. - Relates to systems for heating by water circulation in which steam is injected into the pipes to facilitate the flow of the water. Hot water from the boiler a circulates through pipes b disposed for heating one or more glasshouses &c., and steam from a separate boiler is introduced through injectors, as shown, which are disposed between stop valves b<3>, so that in the event of a fracture in the pipes, the escape of steam and water can be prevented. Excess of water resulting from the condensation of steam returns to a feed-water tank and escapes by an overflow pipe.
Patent GB-191403401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Air or Gas Moving or Forcing Apparatus.
Inventor: HAY WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 1914-02-10
Granted: 1915-03-10
Abstract: 3401. Hay, W. G. Feb. 10. Multi-stage centrifugal fans.-The impellers comprise radial tubes 12, and side disks 13 brought near together at the periphery to form annular restricted discharge openings 14. The stationary diaphragms have louvered openings 24 formed by cutting and pressing up lugs 25. Plates 16 help to guide the air, and the passages 22 have cast guide-blades. The bearings are arranged as shown. The improvements may be applied to single-stage fans, and the apparatus may be used in vacuum cleaning- devices.
Patent GB-191404747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Diaphragm Horns.
Inventor: GRATZE EUGENE VICTOR
IPC: G10K9/10
Filed: 1914-02-24
Granted: 1915-02-24
Abstract: 4747. Gratze, E. V. Feb. 24. Diaphragm horns.-In diaphragm horns, the diaphragm is perforated and stamped to form one or more tongues adapted to engage or carry a roller to engage a sliding toothed rod or rack for vibrating the diaphragm. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, a lip a<1> cut out of the diaphragm is engaged by a toothed rod c passing through the diaphragm and operated by hand, fluid pressure, or other means. The toothed rod c may be replaced by a rod having a coil of wire mounted thereon, the coils of the wire engaging the lip a<1> in a resilient manner. The coil is preferably only fixed at its extreme ends to the rod. In a modified construction, the operating-rod c is arranged to move parallel to the diaphragm and engage a roller carried by a pair of lips struck out of the diaphragm. Specification 816/14 is referred to.
Patent GB-191420076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tooth Brushes.
Inventor: THORPE LEONARD JOHN
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1914-09-23
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 20,076. Thorpe, L. J Sept. 23. Hollow handles and holders with recessed-back retaining devices for brushes.-The handle or holder 2 of a tooth brush is bent as shown from a sheet of celluloid, xylonite, or like material. The bristle holding part 3 may be renewable. The Provisional Specification describes also a brush in which the blank is made from thin metal either enamelled or silver or nickel plated.
Patent GB-191424522-A (GB)
Title: A Hydraulic Transmission Gear.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
IPC: F16H39/24
Filed: 1914-12-23
Granted: 1915-12-16
Abstract: 24,522. Lentz, H. Dec. 31, 1913, [Convention date]. Clutches and speedvarying mechanism.-In hydraulic transmission gears, the pump and motor elements are arranged on the same axis and in the same casing, the suction and pressure chambers extending the whole length of the casing, and the valves being arranged symm trically on each side, so that the path of the liquid is simplified. The pump A, Fig. 1, of the rotating drum and vane type, is mounted on the driving shaft D, while the two motors B, B<1>, of the same type, are mounted on the driven shaft F. The vanes a, Fig. 2, are controlled in known manner by the can-grooves i, and the pump and motors a e made double-acting by the dividing parts U and a suitable arrangement of passages. The suction and delivery chambers P, N respectively extend the whole length of the casing and are connected by the passage p controlled by the spring relief valve M. The regulating valve, extending parallel to the axis and of the rotary type, is divided into two parts corresponding to the two motor elements B, B<1>, so that either or both may be brought into the liquid circuit to vary the speed of the driven shaft. A reversing- valve is also provided. The pump A is made larger than the smallest motor element, so that the speed of the driven shaft may be brought up to that of the driving-shaft. The two shafts may then be directly coupled without shock by moving them so that the clutch members d, f are brought into engagement. The shaft F may be the driving- shaft, and D the driven shaft. With the arrangement shown, the path of the liquid is a closed helical figure, resembling a twisted figure eight. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 4638/04, 11,310/08, 5302/11, and 10,302/13.
Patent GB-191502653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Pumps for Inflating Tyres and for other purposes.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F04B33/00
Filed: 1915-02-19
Granted: 1915-09-30
Abstract: 2653. Miller, W. E., and Roberts, T. H. Feb. 19. Actuating pumps by hand and foot power.- A portable foot pump for inflating tyres &c. comprises a vertical cylinder, a cross-head or pedal plate on the piston-rod, lateral guide-rods attached to the cross-head and either passing through guide-lugs on the cylinder or its cover, or connected to a ring embracing the outside of the cylinder, and a spring returning the piston to its upper position; a lever may be used for operating large pumps. Fig. 1 shows a form of apparatus wherein the spring H extends between the cover D and the foot-plate E, the guide-rods F passing through slots in the cover'. The cup-shaped base C has an extension c, which is hinged and slotted to engage a projection e on the cross-head E. Where a ring is provided on the lower ends of the guiderods F, embracing the cylinder, the spring may extend between this ring and the cover. The lever, when one is used, may be operated by foot or hand; it is pivoted on the base or other fixed part, and engages or is linked to the cross-head. A tube L conveys the air to the tyre.
Patent GB-191507954-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Roasting Coffee and other Substances.
Inventor: MALVEZIN PIERRE
IPC: A23F5/04
Filed: 1915-05-28
Abstract: 7954. Malvezin, P. June 13, 1914, [Convention date]. Roasting granular substances.-Relates to the roasting of coffee, cocoa, &c. under increased pressure, and consists in applying such a pressure of air or other inert gas in the roasting-chamber that, when the roasting temperature of 175‹ C. is attained, the pressure will be about 15 atmospheres and will prevent loss of volatile constituents. The roasting - chamber 4 and cooling-chamber 6 are supplied with compressed air &c. from the pipe 15 and are fitted with rotary scrapers or rakes 19 and ploughs 20. The coffee &c. enters through a chamber 2 and sluice valves 3, 5, and, when the trap-door 23 is lowered by means of a handle 25, passes through a valve 7 into the cooling-chamber. The perforated false bottom 29 is provided with a register 30 operated by a handle 31 to discharge the coffee &c. on to a conveyer 11. As the material cools, the pressure is gradually released by turning the three-way valve 10 to connect the chamber 6 with a box 9, in which detached skins are arrested by baffles 33 the air bubbling through water in the vessel 12, which prevents admission of atmospheric air. The roasting is performed by an electric heater 17.
Patent GB-191508557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Moving the Screw-shaft in Axial Direction for the purpose of Transposing Reversing Propellers.
Inventor: MOEYSTAD JOHAN KARLSEN
IPC: B63H3/04
Filed: 1915-06-09
Granted: 1915-12-30
Abstract: 8557. M÷ystad, J. K. June 9. Screw propellers.-A reversible propeller gear, wherein the pitch of the blades is changed by a sliding movement of the propeller shaft, comprises an externally threaded sleeve fixed between collars on the propeller shaft, an internally threaded bevel-wheel being used to move the sleeve and shaft. The propeller shaft 1 has a sliding engagement with the engine shaft 2 and also has two collars 5, between which is freely mounted a sleeve 4. The screwed sleeve has thereon a bevel-wheel 8, which is internally screwed and is so mounted in the casing 11 that, when rotated by the bevel 12, the sleeve 4 can be caused to move longitudinally in the bevel 8. Movement of the sleeve 4 results in axial movement of the shaft 1. Ball thrust bearings 7 are used between the collars .5 and sleeve 4.
Patent GB-191510876-A (GB)
IPC: C13B10/06
Filed: 1915-07-27
Abstract: 10,876. Nicolai, G. July 29, 1914, [Convention date]. Roller mills.-Three-roll mills of the sugarcane type, having hydraulic-pressure compensation bearings for the top roll or the two lower rolls, have the bagasse bridge arranged so that it can be adjusted for varying feed during running, the cutting-edge being pressed against the second roll, and the predetermined ratio between the feed and discharge gaps maintained constant. The roll bearings are also formed with spherical surfaces, so as to allow of uneven feed. Fig. 1<a> shows the arrangement when the hydraulic,pressure compensation is applied to the top roll. The support B for the bagasse bridge is mounted in bearings 1 at each end so as to be capable of horizontal movement by intervening connexions and screw 22, and vertical movement by the wedge 6, the cutting- edge K being maintained in contact with, the roll by means of the parallel links 10, 11, one of which is adjustable in length. In the form in which the hydraulic-pressure compensation is applied to the lower rolls, the lower bearing 1 of the bridge B is replaced by an eccentric arrangement of shafts adjustable by a pawl and lever, the lower link of the parallelogram being changed to an adjustable link connected between one eccentric and the horizontal adjusting-screw on the bearing of the first lower roll. The bagasse bridge is adjustably mounted on its support by means of set-screws and may have an hydraulic compensation. The bearings for the rolls are provided with bushes shaped to receive bearings the outer faces of which are spherical, the centre of the sphere being the axis of the roll, so that the rolls can adjust under, the pressure obliquely without throwing undue strain on the bearings.
Patent GB-191511555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Undamped or Sustained Electrical Oscillations.
Inventor: VREELAND FREDERICK KING
IPC: H03B11/08
Filed: 1915-08-10
Granted: 1915-12-09
Abstract: 11,555. Vreeland, F. K. Aug. 10. Low-pressure metallic-vapour apparatus.- A mercury-vapour arc is enclosed in a tube of fused quartz containing a small quantity of a gas such as hydrogen or nitrogen. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the tube 1 is provided with a mercury cathode 2, a carbon anode 3, and an auxiliary starting-electrode 7. The concentration of the arc due to the presence of the gas may be augmented, or produced solely, by the employment of a coil 11 which produces a magnetic flux in the direction of the arc. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the tube 1 is provided with two anodes 14, 15 and a cathode 13.