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Patent GB-191129334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Safety Lamps.
Inventor: DICKIE GEORGE ALEXANDER
IPC: F21V25/06
Filed: 1911-12-30
Granted: 1912-12-30
Abstract: 29,334. Dickie, G.A. Dec. 30. Battery lamps.-In a safety lamp for use in mines &c., a switch enclosed in a lamp chamber filled with compressed air or other gas, is connected to a flexible diaphragm, which is distended by the pressure to close the switch, but can be moved to open the switch by externallyoperated means. In the arrangement shown, the casing is divided by the diaphragm A into an upper chamber containing the lamp E, reflector F, and switch G, and a lower chamber enclosing an accumulator K. A section C of the casing has a serrated flange c<1> adapted to be pressed gas-tight against corresponding serrations on the diaphragm by means of a ring c<2> and a number of set-screws c<3> carried by a detachable flange c<4>. The diaphragm has a central projection a<2> adapted to grip a bolt a<3> screwed into a nut a' embracing the projection. The switch consists of a fixed arm g<1> and a movable arm g<2>, both carried by an insulating- block g<3>, the arm g<2> being jointed by a pin a<5> to the bolt a<3>. A lever M, adapted to lift the diaphragm to break contact between the switch arms, is pivoted to the flange c<4> and actuated by a rotary cam m<2> on a spindle terminating in a milled head outside the casing. The conductors k<1> pass air-tight through an insulating- plug k<2> in the flange c<1>. A tube O fixed in the lower chamber has a valve nozzle at its lower end for connexion to a pump for inflating the upper chamber. The lamp chamber is closed by a flat glass H or by a lens clamped between a washer h<2> having serrations on both sides, and a threaded sleeve h<3>. The casing is preferably of aluminium provided with a sealed base d<1>. In other forms, the switch may be enclosed in a metal case communicating with the lamp chamber, the leads may be insulated rods connected to the battery terminals by gas-tight screwed insulators, and the glass H may be in the end of the casing. According to the Provisional Specification, the diaphragm may be of rubber, and the switch may consist of two fixed elastic jaws adapted to be connected by a spring-controlled contact-piece.
Patent GB-191201272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: SINGLER FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1912-01-16
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 1272. Singler, F. J., Singler, F. W., and Singler, V. C. Jan. 16. Semi-elliptic springs. -Consists in strengthening a curved blade spring spoke 24 by a riveted member 41 of less curvature.
Patent GB-191203696-A (GB)
Title: Carburettor for Petrol or Oil Engines.
Inventor: GIRLING ALBERT HENRY GODFREY
IPC: F02M7/14
Filed: 1912-02-14
Granted: 1913-02-14
Abstract: 3696. Girling, A. H. G. Feb. 14. Spray carburettors.-A rotary throttle valve b mounted above the jet controls the air entering at a and mixture leaving at c, and is so shaped that the smallest part of the induction passage is always above the jet. In addition, the throttle actuates, through a cam and spring, a valve e in the fuel nozzle. The cam is placed at one end of the throttle, the other end being provided with a combined fuel inlet and filter. To prevent an increased flow of fuel at high speeds, air may enter at a<2> to mix with petrol in the nozzle or two small holes b<1>, b<2> may be drilled in the induction pipe one on each side of the throttle. On moving the throttle past its closed position, air only is admitted.
Patent GB-191212054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: EVANS GEORGE
IPC: A43B23/30
Filed: 1912-05-21
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 12,054. Evans, G. May 21. Protectors, construction of; protectors, securing.- A rubber heel pad of the type described in Specification 5691/95 has a flange C<1> to engage the heel, the flange being tapered to form a smooth continuation of the walls of the heel. A tread D, of leather, canvas, cork, composition, or the like, may be inserted in a recess made in the pad ; or the tread may be sprung over a projecting central pad of rubber..In the modification shown in Fig. 5, on a Cuban heel, the flange is extended and is secured to the heel by tacks E. A reinforcing- plate F<1> may be provided, through which a further securing- tack F may pass.
Patent GB-191213656-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reversing Mechanism for Rotary Washing Machines and the like.
Inventor: CORTEEN WILLIAM DAWSON
IPC: D06F37/36
Filed: 1912-06-11
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 13,656. Corteen, W. D. June 11. Controlling reversing- gearing. - Means for periodically reversing the rotation of washing- machines &c. of the kind in which energy derived from a moving part is stored in a spring which operates a reversing-member when a trigger is released, is constructed as shown in Fig. 1. Open and crossed belts pass over a set of fast and loose pulleys j, k, l, the arrangement being such that a shaft i is driven in one direction or the other as a fork-carrying link H<2> is moved to the right or left. A pinion I on the shaft i gears through an idler B with a wheel J on the machine to be driven. A worm C in mesh with a fixed rack E is adapted to slide on a feather D on a shaft A, which turns with the idler B. Springs g, g<1> are interposed between a saddle c closely enveloping the worm C and a wider saddle F, to which the link H<2> is connected by links and levers G, H, H<1>. In the configuration shown, a belt on the pulley j is driving the machine. The worm C is screwing to the right along the rack E, compressing the spring g<1>. The saddle F is held by a weighted trigger f. A bowl e' on the saddle c strikes the trigger f, releasing the saddle F. The spring g<1> expanding shifts the belts and reverses the machine. The worm C then screws to the left until it releases a trigger d, whereupon the belts are again shifted, and so on. A pin placed in a hole o in the way of the saddle F stops the machine.
Patent GB-191213793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Triple-valves for Brakes.
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN NIELS ANTON
IPC: B60T15/30
Filed: 1912-06-12
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 13,793. Christensen, N. A. June 14, 1911, [Convention date]. Fluid - pressure. -A triple valve for fluidpressure brakes, besides carrying the usual graduation valve, is provided with a third valve which is also operated by the triple-valve piston and serves to obtain a slow release of the brakes. The slowrelease valve E is operated by stops C<5>, C<6> on the piston-rod C<2>, which is also formed with the usual stops C', C' for operating the main valve D and graduation valve G. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in the full-release position, the brake cylinder being exhausted by way of ports A<3> A<8>, D<1>, F<1>. In a service application, Fig. 3, the valve E is first moved to close the slowrelease ports E', E<2>, and afterwards the graduation valve G is opened to supply the brake cylinder in the usual manner. When the apparatus moves to the lap position, the valve G first closes and then the stop C<6> just bears against the valve E without moving it. When the train - pipe pressure is increased for a slow release, the valve E is moved to connect the ports E', E<2>, whereupon the brake cylinder is slowly exhausted by way of ports A<3>, A<8>, D<2>, Figs. 1 and 9, E<2>, E<1>, E<3>, E<4>, F<1>; whereas for a full release, the main valve is also moved until the parts again take up the position shown in Fig. 1. In an emergency application, the valve G opens to supply the brake cylinder as in the service application, but an emergency valve B<1> is also opened so that the train vents to the brake cylinder by ports A<7>, B<3>, valve B', B<2>, and port A<3>.
Patent GB-191220728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Frame Duplicators.
Inventor: READ JOHN ISAAC BURTON
IPC: B41L9/00
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 20,728. Read, J. I. B. Sept. 11. Spring hinges. - A stencil duplicating-apparatus is fitted with a spring-hinged stencil frame. The stencil frame E, Figs. 3 and 4, has secured to it at each end brackets I secured to a tube G connected to a centre piece H through which passes flat strips or rods F which are secured by screws to the piece H. The strips F are secured without capacity of rotation to gun-metal caps K formed with grooved ends adapted to be secured in slots L in brackets M fixed to the base C, hooks X holding the caps in position. When the frame E is depressed, the twisting of the strips F tends to cause the frame E to return again to its open position. A spring N acts as a brake as the frame swings to open position.
Patent GB-191221444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Propulsion of Submarine Boats.
Inventor: VIRGILI FERRUCIO
IPC: B63G8/10
Filed: 1912-09-20
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 21,444. Virgili, F. July 11, [Convention date]. Compartments g, h forming a ring-shaped space between the outer shell i of a submarine vessel and a metal cylinder k are used for storing gases under pressure.
Patent GB-191223933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Mechanism for Riveting Machines.
Inventor: JAY RUDOLF
IPC: B21J15/26
Filed: 1912-10-19
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 23,933. Jay, R. Oct. 19. Riveting.-A riveting- machine in which the snap can be held on the rivet until it has become cold is driven from a worm-wheel which on releasing a pawl by hand is put into gear automatically with the crank-shaft and is auto-. matically disengaged by a stop engaging the pawl. The worm 1 engages a worm-wheel 2 loosely mounted on a shaft 3 and connected thereto by a c l u t c h sleeve 5, which is actuated by a fork 10 pivoted on a shaft 9, on which is mounted a lever 12, Fig. 3. This lever is connected to a rod 13, which is operated by a lever 16<1>, Fig. 6, mounted on the bearing hub on t h e casing 16. The lever 16<1> is connected by a spring 17 to the casing and carries a pawl 19 retracted by a handle 20, so as to slide over one of the stops 22 on the crank-disk 7 and so allow the clutch to be put in operation through the spring 17. To ensure the complete engagement of the clutch jaws, the other crank-disk 7<a> carries rollers 24 engaging the other end of the lever 12. The clutch is disengaged after half a revolution by one of the stops 22 engaging the pawl 19 and thus moving over the lever 16' and to ensure complete disengagement the rod 13 is connected by an elongated slot to a pin 14 on the lever 16<1> and carries a spring 15 pressing against the pin. A stop 23 is provided to hold the cranks in the dead-centre position in case, due to the suspension of the machine, the cranks tend to rotate when the coupling is out of gear. The pawl 19 may be held in its retracted position by a pin 21.
Patent GB-191225876-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reel for Winding Hoop-iron.
Inventor: WEBER PETER
IPC: B21C47/32
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 25,876. Weber, P. Nov. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Winding and reeling; angular bending. - A reel for. winding hoop-iron is provided with a counterpoised lever for clamping the end of the strip automatically when the reel is rotated. A weighted lever a, which automatically drops when the reel i is rotated, pulls up a link c which is connected by a bell-crank d to a sector e connected to a lever f pivoted at g which bends and then clamps the strip k against a shoulder m on the box b on the reel. The lever a is held in position by a spring n, and is returned by hand.
Patent GB-191227743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Glass Gathering Furnaces.
Inventor: DIXON HENRY LEANDER
IPC: C03B7/04
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 27,743. Dixon, H. L., and Schram, A. L. March 22, [Convention date]. Glass furnaces.-A gathering-furnace with a stationary tank has a movable wall with a recess which exposes a portion of the glass and allows access of a gathering-machine moving with the wall and the recess. As shown, the tank 2 is arranged beneath a furnace body comprising a rotary or oscillating wall 3 with a gathering recess 6 and a stationary crown portion having inlets and outlets for the heating-gases. The gathering-machine 9 is mounted on a platform 7 rotating with the wall and is driven in a constant direction through suitable gearing from a motor 35. The wall is supported by rails 4 on roller bearings 5, and is driven from the same motor through a clutch and reversing gearing, which gives a slow motion in one direction and a quick return. The clutch is automatically operated by stops at the limits of the travel of the wall. The movement may be continuous or intermittent as desired. The furnace roof is suspended from beams 40 by hangers 39.
Patent GB-191229661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Valves for Oscillating-cylinder Compressed Air Engines.
Inventor: AKROYD HAROLD ARTHUR
IPC: F01B17/02
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 29,661. Akroyd, H. A. Dec. 24. Compressed-air engines.-In an engine with two oscillating cylinders, air is supplied through ports J, K or L, K in valves A which are slightly rotated by a lever R for reversing. The valves A are free to rotate in the air supply box C and are pressed against the cylinder faces by the air and also by a spring F. The port faces N, P, O, M of the valves are raised and their edges control exhaust. The valves may be grooved as at Q for exhaust.
Patent GB-191302335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Buoyant Seat.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALEXANDER
IPC: B63C9/30
Filed: 1913-01-29
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 2335. Campbell, A., and Halstead, G. E. Jan. 29. Pontoon rafts .-Comprises deck-seats having tanks and life-lines and consists in making them of separable parts, each capable of flotation. The seat is divided horizontally into an upper portion A and a lower portion B, each provided with tanks a, b. Life-lines C are also fitted. In a modification, the back is also separable and similarly provided with tanks and life-lines.
Patent GB-191307282-A (GB)
Title: Engine Starting Devices.
Inventor: PRESCOTT SYDNEY IRVIN
Filed: 1913-03-27
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 7282. Prescott, S. I. March 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Controlling different functions by same handle or lever; guarding against wrong movements. -The change - speed - gear lever 71 can be moved into a starting slot S to control a motor - starting device, of the kind comprising a convertible air motor and pump. The lever, when moved into the slot S, actuates a sleeve 62 connected to a valveoperating rod 122 by which the starting- motor, which is arranged in the gear-box, is controlled. The rod 122 is connected by a cord 14 to the ignition switch to ensure that the switch is closed before the starting - motor is operated, and the lever 71 can only be moved into the starting slot when the change-speed gears are in the neutral position.
Patent GB-191308592-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Rattling of Windows.
Inventor: FRIND PAUL
IPC: E05F7/04
Filed: 1913-04-11
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 8592. Frind, P. April 11. Rattling of windows, preventing. - In rattling-preventing devices comprising a U-shaped member, the arms a of which are adapted to be pressed together. and inserted between a window sash and its frame, the curved portion b projects out somewhat to the side of the U so as to give greater resiliency.
Patent GB-191310839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Furnaces or Fire Grates applicable to Stationary Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOSSOP JOHN
Filed: 1913-05-08
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 10,839. Mossop, J. May 8. Down-draught furnaces; dampers.-A smokeconsuming furnace for steam-boilers has closed spaces above and below the grate a, either of which may be put into communication with the spaces l, leading through an opening r to the boiler flues, by means of sliding dampers e, h at the sides. These dampers are formed as vertical bar gratings co-operating with bars d, g at the sides of the grate. They slide upon rollers f, i, and are simultaneously operated by a hand-lever z. Air-supplying gratings are provided in the fire-door and in front of the space below the grate. When stoking, the dampers above the grate are closed, those below being simultaneously opened, and a fresh charge of fuel is supplied from a hopper x on to the top of the red-hot cinders &c, on the grate. The air-supply grating in the fire-doors being also closed, the gases distilled from the fresh fuel are forced downwards through the fire, where the smoke is consumed, and pass through the dampers beneath the grate to the chimney. Subsequently the dampers e, hare reversed, and the grate works with an updraught, until it is again stoked.
Patent GB-191310937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scoring and Marking Boards for Billiards and like Games.
Inventor: HOLT WILLIE
IPC: A63D15/20
Filed: 1913-05-09
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 10,937. Holt, W. May 9. Scoring and marking apparatus.-A marking board for scoring billiards, bagatelle, pool, snooker, &c. comprises a board with rods, or grooves c, sliding pointers b, lines e, sliding star lives f, colour buttons g, slate h, a row of numerals, a spot button k, and a chalk cup l. In modifications a row of numerals may be provided with each pointer-carrying rod b, or with each pair of rods.
Patent GB-191313604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring-controlled Diaphragms for Gas Lighting Apparatus.
IPC: F23Q21/00
Filed: 1913-06-12
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 13,604. Berlin - Anhaltische Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges. June 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Valves controlled from a distance.-In apparatus for actuating a gasvalve by variations in the gas pressure, of the kind in which the diaphragm 2 is connected to its loading spring 8 through a system of levers, the levers 6, 7 are so arranged that the movement of the diaphragm is considerably greater than the corresponding movement of the spring.
Patent GB-191315080-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Lighting and Extinguishing the Gas Lamps of Railway Coaches.
Inventor: REDFERN CHARLES GEORGE
IPC: F23Q9/00
Filed: 1913-06-30
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 15,080. Redfern, C. G., [Pintsch Akt.- Ges., J.]. June 30. Pilot jets.-Each gas lamp in a railway carriage is provided with two pilot-jets d, h, Fig. 1, one d being connected in the usual manner to the gassupply pipe e of the illuminating burner, and the other h being connected to a separate gas-supply pipe i, so that the latter pilot-jet can be ignited before gas is supplied to the pipe e, and can be turned off from the end of the car when gas is admitted to the pipe e. The pilot-jet d is arranged so that the non-luminous flame impinges on part of the mantle and is extinguished when the lamp cock b is operated by a handle or from the blind to supply gas to the burner, a trace of gas being always allowed to pass through a by-pass in the cock b to the jet d. The pipes e, i are connected at the rear of the carriage to a valve, the plug j, Figs. 6 and 9, of which has two openings l, m in different planes, both openings communicating through the centre of the plug with the main gas supply when the main valve is opened. One opening l communicates with the pipe i in one position of the plug j, and the other opening m communicates with the pipe e in another position, while both openings l, m communicate with their respective pipes in the intermediate position shown in Figs. 6 and 9. A cock may be arranged for cutting-off simultaneously the gas supply to the main burner and the igniting- burner of a lamp.
Patent GB-191316998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Resonance Operated Apparatus.
Inventor: HANDCOCK HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: H01H51/32
Filed: 1913-07-24
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 16,998. Handcock, H. W., Dykes, A. H., and Duddell, W. July 24. [Addition to 1395/13. Electrical systems, automatic; visual outdoor signals; miniature signals. - Relates to apparatus of the kind described in the parent Specification, in which a switch, signal, &c. A, B is arranged to be actuated positively in two directions bv means of two separate circuits E<1>, K<1>, E<2>, K<2>, tuned to different frequencies. The circuits are connected to an electric supply system, and in order that the apparatus shall not be operated by currents of the frequency of the supply, it is arranged that the effects produced by these currents through the two circuits shall balance each other on the indicating or switching element. This may be done by making the two effects equal but operative at equal distances on opposite sides of the fulcrum of the armature, or by making unequal effects operative at different distances from the armature, or by providing an equalizing spring in connexion with the unequal effects.
Patent GB-191321026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Meat Chopping Machines.
Inventor: SCHEID WILHELM
IPC: B02C18/00
Filed: 1913-09-17
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 21,026. Scheid, W. Sept. 17, Mincing. - Mincing- machines, of the kind in which the meat is held in a bowl and is cut by eccentric knives mounted on a revolving shaft, are constructed so that the cutters may be readily removed to facilitate access to the minced meat in the bowl. The shaft 11 carrying the cutting- plates is detachably and revolubly connected to two end members, one of which is mounted in a sliding bearing 9 moved on the frame of the machine through the medium of a hand-operated lever 16 provided with spring locking-means. An extension 27 of the bearing supports the shaft 11 when it is freed from the end member, and a similar extension 28 supports the end member in its outer position. A pin 29 ensures that the end member moves axially with the bearing.
Patent GB-191325065-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hydraulic Compressor.
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 1913-11-03
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 25,065. Davey, H. Nov. 3. Hydraulic pumps.-In an hydraulic compressor in which water is supplied and released from two chambers a to effect compression in the chambers alternately, pistons or the like f in communication with the chambers control the movement of the valves that supply and release the water. In the form shown, water from a pipe r is supplied to the chambers through ports b and released through ports c controlled by piston valves d on a common rod which also carries actuating-pistons e. Water from the pipe r for operating the pistons e is distributed by means of an auxiliary slide valve g having a lost-motion connexion with the pistons f, which are connected to the chambers through passages i provided with throttling-plugs h. The plugs h, together with the lost motion, permit of the necessary time interval for compression before a reversal of the distributing-valve takes place.
Patent GB-191328184-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Pneumatic Wheel for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ALLISON FRED
IPC: B60B9/28
Filed: 1913-12-06
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 28,184. Allison, F. Dec. 6. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions. - An inflatable rigid hollow hub 1 is connected to an inner rim by open-ended radial tubes 3. The pistonrods 5 carry balls or rollers 7 bearing on the outer rigid rim. Triangular teeth 10 fixed to the outer rim engage within slots 11 formed in the inner rim.