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Patent GB-191203915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatically Controlled Electric Switches.
Inventor: CLIFFORD FRANCIS PHILLIMORE
IPC: G04C23/24
Filed: 1912-02-16
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 3915. Clifford, F. P. Feb. 16. Make-and-break switches, mechanical; clockwork actuation.-Relates to time switches of the type in which an escapement controlled and operated by a clock releases a spring-controlled switch and locks it again after it has performed the switching operation, and comprises in combination a clock b, an independent spring- loaded switch e, g, an escapement member h movable in two directions and adapted to release and again lock the switch by a single movement in either direction, and a pair of cam arms b<1>, b<2> on the clock which positively move the escapement member h in both directions. The switch, preferably of the rotaryknife type, is locked by engagement of projections g<1>, g<2> thereon with projections h<1>, h<2> on the escapement member h. When a cam flange b<3> on the adjustable timing-arm b<1> positively depresses the member h by engagement with the roller h<4>, the tooth g<1> is released from the projection h' and the switch revolves through 90 degrees, whereupon it is again locked by the engagement of the tooth g<1> with the nose h<2> of the escapement, this engagement being ensured by the cam-flange b<3> which continues to depress the roller h<4> and prevents the escapement from vibrating. After the desired time-interval for which the arms b<1>, b<2> are set, the roller is positively moved upwards by the cam b<4>, the tooth g<1> is released from the nose h<2> and, after a further rotation of 90 degrees, the tooth g<2> is engaged by the shoulder h' to lock the switch again. The application to a double-pole switch is described.
Patent GB-191207785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Elastic Clutch and Engine Starter.
Inventor: REAGAN EDGAR ULYSSES GREEN
Filed: 1912-03-30
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 7785. Reagan, E. U. G. March 30. Turning - gear. - In a spring turning - gear wherein the drive is conveyed through the spring, the engine shaft carries parts 2, 3 of a conical and toothed clutch respectively. The driven shaft carries the other part 4 of the toothed clutch and has slidably mounted thereon a sleeve 7, upon which in turn is loosely mounted a sleeve 12 carrying the second half 11 of the conical clutch. A coiled spring 10 connects the clutch member 11 and the sleeve 7. The sleeves 7, 12 are formed with teeth 9, 23 which may engage one another, and a friction pawl 14 is provided to prevent the clutch member 11 from rotating backwards under the action of the spring. When the clutch 2, 11 is disengaged, the teeth 9, 23 come into engagement and prevent the spring from unwinding. Movement of the starting-lever 'first moves the shaft 5 axially to the left to engage the clutch 3, 4 and then moves the sleeve 7 to the right to disengage the teeth 9, 23, allowing the spring to turn the shaft. When the clutch 2, 11 is engaged, the engine first winds up the spring and then drives the shaft 5.
Patent GB-191209247-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weighing Apparatus for Delivering Predetermined Quantities of Liquids.
Inventor: JUNGJOHANN WILHELM
IPC: G01G13/00
Filed: 1912-04-19
Granted: 1912-10-10
Abstract: 9247. Jungjohann, W. April 19. Bottling.-Relates to an apparatus for delivering predetermined quantities of liquid wherein the feed is automatically cut-off when the requisite weight of liquid has been delivered. A draw-off cock a is secured to the supply vessel and by means of lugs c, springs f, a yoke g, and hangers k, supports a pan i, whereon the vessel to be filled is placed. A valve spindle n is raised by means of a handle w and is secured by a spring bolt s which engages according to the weight required, with graduated notches u. As the weight increases, the yoke g and valve spindle sink until the valve o cuts off the supply. The spring-bolt is drawn back by a hand-operated cam lever v, and a spring r keeps the valve closed while an empty vessel is placed on the pan.
Patent GB-191210996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BROOKS BOULTBEE
Filed: 1912-05-09
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 10,996. Brooks, B., and Holt, W. May 9. Turning-gear.-An electric motor is employed to store power, for example in a spring or a fly-wheel, the power being afterwards released to turn or assist in turning the engine. In the construction shown, the motor a rotates the sleeve r through epicyclic gearing p, p<1>, p<2>, q<2> and winds up the spring n, the barrel t being held by a brake x. When the brake is released, the sleeve t<2> is rotated and drives the engine shaft through a sprocket t<3>. When the engine. starts, the motor a may be driven as a dynamo, the shaft a<1> being driven from the' sprocket t<3> through a ratchet clutch v and the epicyclic gear rotating idly as a whole. Modifications are described in which the motor rotates a fly-wheel adapted to be connected to the engine shaft by a clutch.
Patent GB-191211487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type-line Casting Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULUIS
IPC: B41B11/52
Filed: 1912-05-14
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 11,487. Boult, A. J., [Typograph Ges.]. May 14. Moulds for type-bar making machines. In arrangements in which the mould d is secured in the mould-holder a by spring-pressed pins b or the like, spring blades g are provided to push forward the mould when the pins are withdrawn to enable it to be grasped by the hand and removed.
Patent GB-191222861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Feeding Apparatus for Gasoline Tanks or the like.
Inventor: BROOKS ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-10-07
Abstract: 22,861. Brooks, R. A. Oct. 7. Hinge and swivelling joints.-A delivery pipe H is pivoted upon a base-plate C, which covers an opening in a tank bottom, the end of the pipe passing through a slot in the casting F and fitting into a hub G which turns in it, the liquid being delivered through passages in the hub and casting.
Patent GB-191223054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boxes, Crates and the like.
Inventor: WIGHT ARTHUR MERRIAM
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 23,054. Wight, A. M. Oct. 9. Knock-down boxes; lids and covers; bands, strengthening; corner joints.-In a box composed of separable parts, the ends 1, Fig. 1, are provided with cleats 3 carrying clips 5 having hooks 6, Fig. 8, which engage recesses 10 in cleats 9 secured to the bottom 8. Cleats 2 on the inner faces of the ends retain the sides 20 and prevent the cover and bottom from lateral displacement. The cover has a cleat 13 at one end with recesses for engaging the hooks of clips carried by a cleat 4 on the box-end. At the other end, the cover has a cleat 12 carrying a clip 15, which passes between ears 18 of the clip secured to the cleat 4 and is secured by a pin 19 or other means passed through holes in the ears. A strengthening cord or wire 22 may be stapled to the box. In a modification, the cleats 3 interlock directly with the cleats 9, as shown in Fig. 9, and the cleat 13 with the cleat 4, while the cleat 12 fits outside the cleat 4 and is secured by a longitudinal strip 21.
Patent GB-191223654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Breathing Apparatus for use in Irrespirable Gases in Mines and other Places.
Inventor: HILL WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: A62B19/00
Filed: 1912-10-16
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 23,654. Hill, W. H., and Davis, R. H. Oct. 16. Respirators.-In regenerative breathing-apparatus, a combined saliva trap and air-cooler is connected to the exhaling-pipe and the breathing-bag, the absorbent of carbon dioxide being placed in the bag. The trap and cooler comprises an inlet f to a chamber b with tubes e dependent from a diaphragm d, an outlet pipe g to the breathing-bag, and a perforated jacket a containing lint or other absorbent saturated with water, with or without a more volatile liquid, by the evaporation of which the cooling-effect is obtained.
Patent GB-191229069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ammunition Loading Apparatus of Heavy Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A9/21
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 29,069. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Home, J. Jan. 9. Loading-appliances.-Relates to the upper or gun-loading cages for ammunition hoists, and consists in means whereby the powder-charge holders may be displaced laterally on to the projectile tray to bring the powdercharges into the ramming position. The powder-holder may also be movable on the cage to bring it into line with a fixed powder receiver in the working chamber below the turret. In one construction, the powder-holder is supported on the cage by parallel pivoted links and a spring bolt. When the bolt is released, the holder is bodily movable, parallel to itself and against the pull of a spring, on to the projectile tray. In the construction illustrated in Fig. 3, the powderholder B' normally rests in the inclined position shown in the upper part of the Figure upon a carrier B<4>, which is movable in curved guides b<4> on the cage B. The holder is pivoted at p to the carrier by means of downwardlyextending arms b<5>, B<5> on the two parts. When a bolt b<2x> is released, the holder may be swung on to the loading-tray B<2>. A roller b<4> <x> on the holder B<1> is adapted to engage a stop B<4x> when the cage B is lowered into the working chamber, whereby the carrier B' and holder B' are moved into the position shown in the lower part of the Figure, in which the holder is alined with the fixed powder receiver.
Patent GB-191300057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wet Gas Meters.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
IPC: G01F3/30
Filed: 1913-01-01
Granted: 1914-04-01
Abstract: 57. Anderson, J. Jan. 1. Gas meters.-In a wet meter, the usual float h controlling the inlet valve c is enclosed in a chamber f opening somewhat below the normal water-level and provided near the top with a gas-way l controlled by a valve o carried by a float p. The construction causes a surging in the gas supply to the burners, by alternate opening and closing of the valve e, if gas is passed into the meter at too high a pressure.
Patent GB-191303259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock-absorbing Devices for Motor and other Vehicles.
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1913-02-07
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 3259. Quant, E., and Car Springs, Ltd. Feb. 7. Composite and helical springs; dash-pots; connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.- Relates to shock-absorbers for use in conjunction with vehicle springs and of the kind in which a concentric arrangement of progressively-acting helical springs is inserted between the usual laminar axle spring and the vehicle frame. According to the invention, the main and auxiliary helical springs are always under compression, but compression of the auxiliary helical spring by the load is prevented until the main helical spring has been compressed by a definite amount. Fig. 1 shows one construction in which pistons A', connected by rods A to the end of the usual laminar axle spring, engage in casings B<1> connected by caps B to the end of the frame spring or dumb-iron. A helical spring C' arranged between the piston A' and the cap B in each of the casings B serves to support the load and to take light shocks, more severe shocks causing a second spring C<2>, arranged under compression between the top of the casing and an adjustable abutment D, to be operated upon by the piston A'. A spring U arranged between the underside of the piston and the bottom of the casing serves to absorb the recoil. If the casing B<1> is filled with oil, a dash-pot action may be produced by making the abutment A<1> a loose fit in the part D. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the spring C<1> is supplemented by two springs C<2>, C<3> arranged under compression on steps D<2>, D<3> on the adjustable abutment D. The tops of the springs C<1>, C<2>, C<3> bear against a collar E which is moulded downwards by a shoulder A<4> on the rod A when recoil occurs, thereby compressing the springs C<2>, C<3> against the abutment D. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the vehicle frame is connected with a piston F to which is secured a rod A having collars A<4>, G<2> for operating upon the spring abutments E, G<1>. The cap B of the cylinder or casing B' is connected with the end of the axle spring by a pin B<8>. The abutment E picks up the springs in succession as in the other constructions, and the rebound is absorbed by the upward movement of the abutment G. A spring G<3> may be arranged between the collar G<2> and the abutment G'. The casing is filled with oil, and wicks F<1>, acting in conjunction with passages F<2>, serve to lubricate the piston-rod guide.
Patent GB-191304286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods and Apparatus for the Burning and like Treatment of Bricks.
IPC: B28B11/24
Filed: 1913-02-19
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 4286. Marks, E. C. R., [Scott, A. A.]. Feb. 19. Tunnel kilns for burning bricks. Through an outer tunnel 1 is passed a train of separable independent chambers 8, each closed at one end by a wall 9 having in its lower portion a draught opening 19. A short distance from the wall 9 is a second wall, and the space between the two forms a combustion chamber, to which gas is supplied from removable pipes and a transverse flue in the floor, and air from the cooling chambers of the kiln. Thus, as shown in Fig. 7, air, preferably under forced draught, enters at the left-hand end of the train and passes downwards through the cooling bricks of each chamber until it reaches the points at which gas is supplied. Combustion then takes place, and the hot gases, after following a similar course to that taken by the air, are finally exhausted by a fan at the right-hand end of the train. Wet bricks are supported on the tops of the chambers 8 and are dried by air, which is allowed to escape from the hottest only of the cooling chambers through openings 20 normally closed by covers 21. The hood 28 closing the right - hand end of the tunnel is mounted to rotate on an horizontal axis so that it can be swung on one side when another chamber is to be added. The chambers are connected together in any suitable manner, preferably by a coupling which will draw adjoining chambers together, such for example as a link and an eccentrically pivoted lever-hook. A tight joint is made by a rib on one chamber engaging a groove, packed with plastic material such as asbestos cement, on the next. The outer tunnel is closed by counterweighted sliding doors 34, and escape of air around the end chambers of the train is prevented by flexible shields 34<1>. The bricks are preferably handled in unit groups, two of such groups being dried on the top of each chamber, while two inside are being burnt. When a chamber is removed from the discharge end of the tunnel, it is immediately returned by transfer trucks and a second line of rails to the charging end. The finished bricks are at once replaced by the hot dried bricks, and the chamber is again connected up with the train before it has had time to cool. The apparatus for handling the bricks comprises a fork 50, Fig. 8, suspended by chain and pulley gearing from an overhead traveller 48. The fingers of the fork are adapted to be inserted between the spaced ribs on which the group of bricks is supported.
Patent GB-191305086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Appliances.
Inventor: FARLEY JOHN
IPC: G09F11/34
Filed: 1913-02-28
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 5086. Farley, J. Feb. 28. [Addition to 9561/10.] Plates and the like, travelling.-Relates to. apparatus described in the parent Specification as comprising upper and lower banks of chains for moving a series of frames to and .from a display aperture, and a separate chain for lifting and lowering the frames between the two banks of chains. Means for switching lights on behind or in front of the displayed plate comprise a couple of slots 16, Fig. 5, in each frame, which can be closed by a pivoted shutter 17, so that, when a frame a<1> is raised from the upper bank and lowered on to a race 8, it falls forward towards a pair of contact-pieces or switches and effects rearward or front illumination according to the position of the shutter 17. The frame is then passed to the rear of the race 8 either by a lever 23 being operated by a stud of the chain 5<a> moving the pivoted race 8, or by a stud 27, Fig. 3, in the lower part 5 of the chain actuating the lever 25 and its linkage. A pair of weight or spring controlled levers 31, Fig. 3, engage the frames as they are thrown rearwards along the races 8, and operate levers 31, 25 which are adapted to stop the machine if the frames are not placed accurately for being picked up by the main operating-chain. The banks of chains are carried by a series of rollers 20, which take the weight of the frames and so prevent sagging of the chains.
Patent GB-191306657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trucks or the like.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 6657. Wade, H., [Plimpton Press]. March 18. Adjusting height of body from ground; frame construction.-In a truck of which the platform can be raised and lowered by the action of cams pivoted on the truck frame and operated by a hand-lever, the cams 20 are arranged to act upon inclined pieces 22 on the underside of the platform through the medium of loose rollers 25. The truck frame comprises front and rear axles 2, 3 connected by longitudinal braces 5. The platform is formed of angle-iron members 11 and is provided at the front corners with bosses 12, which slide on vertical studs 13 secured to the front axle, and at the rear corners with studs 15 adapted to rest on stops 16 upon the rear axle when the platform is in the lowered position. Front and rear cams 20 are connected by links 30, and the two front cams are connected by links 33 to the forked arms of the operating-lever 32 working on pivot studs 35 upon the axle 2. In order that the force required to operate the lever 32 may be approximately constant throughout the operation, the lower ends of the lever are slotted to engage the studs 35, and cams 36 secured to the axle 2 engage rollers 37 upon the lever so that the distance between the fulcrum studs 35 and the ends of the link 33 is increased as the lever is swung downwards. Shafts and poles.-A tongue 9 to which a propelling and steering handle is attached is pivoted at 10 to the front axle. The front wheels are mounted on steering-knuckles 6 provided with arms 7 connected by links 8 to the tongue 9.
Patent GB-191311592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Holding Double Collars in Position during Wear.
Inventor: SCHMID CARL
IPC: A41B3/12
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 11,592. Schmid, C. May 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Collars, linen and like.-An appliance for holding double collars in position during wear is made of wire bent to form a central eye b and two inclined arms f, f<1>, each terminating in a hook c, c<1>. In use, the eye b is passed over the head of the collar stud, and, by depressing the arms c, c<1>, the hooks are engaged under the edge of the collar, where they are retained by the resilience of the appliance.
Patent GB-191315740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus or Machines for Making Concrete Posts, Props and similar Articles.
Inventor: RIGBY JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 1913-07-08
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 15,740. Rigby, J. S. July 8. Moulds.-A portable apparatus for moulding concrete props, posts, &c., comprises a frame e mounted upon three wheels j traversing a moulding-floor x and a number of partitions or knives a secured to crossbars b, o, and suspended from the frame by levers c, g mounted on shafts d,f. The knives a taper longitudinally and also from top to bottom to facilitate their withdrawal from the moulded articles, and are operated for withdrawal by a lever i carried by the shaft f. A plate m, fitting into recesses n in one end of the knives a, closes one end of the moulds, the other end being formed by a plate or board p secured to the cross-bar o by bolts q. In operation, the knives are lowered on to the floor x, the plate m inserted and the moulds filled with concrete. The plate m is them removed and the knives a &c. withdrawn longitudinally and upwards by operating the lever i. The knives &c. are then held by a pin w engaging a lever h connected to the shaft d, and the frame e is moved to another position. Holes may be formed through the posts by cores inserted through holes u in the knives a.
Patent GB-191403777-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Saving Buoy.
Inventor: EUGEN NEUFELD
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 1914-02-13
Abstract: 3777. Neufeld, E. Feb. 17, 1913, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Buoys.-A saving-buoy adapted to carry a passenger or goods comprises a body a, preferably cylindrical, of vulcanized linen or other waterproof material made collapsable or telescopic under the action of lazy-tongs i<1> held in openedout position by springs i. A lead weight at the bottom b maintains the buoy in a vertical position. At the top is a hard wood ring c over which fits a steel plate e having ventilating-openings f, a rocket-emitting tube g, windows, and a strap k, for supporting a passenger. The plate e is adapted to be fastened inside. Pockets may be provided to store valuables, victuals, rockets, lighting materials, and other articles. The buoy may be fitted with an ordinary saving-belt for greater safety. Hooks between the rigid top and bottom of the buoy maintain the buoy in its normal closed position.
Patent GB-191409341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Sewage Sludge.
Inventor: NUEBLING RICHARD
IPC: C02F11/13
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 9341. N³bling, R., and Krauss, A. April 30, 1913, [Convention date]. Retort furnaces; waste gases, utilizing; charging.-Retorts b for the drying and distillation of sewage sludge are heated by the waste gases from gas-retort furnaces and coke ovens in proximity to them. They are charged by means of troughs e open at one end and fitted with handles f, whereby, after a trough has been introduced into a retort, it is turned upside down and withdrawn, leaving the charge in the retort. The waste heating-gases enter at a and circulate around the retort as indicated by arrows, escaping at d.
Patent GB-191417975-A (GB)
Title: Implement for Holding and Supporting Military Buttons when they are to be cleaned.
Inventor: BARRY CHRISTIAN CARL
IPC: A47L25/02
Filed: 1914-07-29
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 17,975. Barry, C. C., and Sorensen, C. G. July 29. Buttons, guards for surrounding while cleaning.- A. button stick of the scissors type consists of two plates 1, 2 relatively movable about a pivot 3 and having semi-circular holes 4 in their abutting edges whereby suitable apertures for the button fastening are formed upon closing the stick. One of the plates may have flat projections 6, 7 to guide the other during movement, and projections 5 to prevent cleaning-material from passing on to the wearing-apparel. The outer edges of the plates are turned over to facilitate handling the stick. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 12,413/94 and 19,370/12.
Patent GB-191418226-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing a New Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines and the New Fuel so Produced.
Inventor: FRANKE THEODOR
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 1914-08-01
Granted: 1915-09-01
Abstract: 18,226. Franke, T. Aug. 1. Oils and spirits for burning.-A fuel for internal-combustion engines consists of aliphatic carbinols produced from raw peat, for example as described in Specification 28,072/13, mixed with an equal quantity or less of benzol, crude or refined. The benzol and carbinols are preferably mixed as gases during distillation.