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Patent GB-191316718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Transmission Gearing for Motor Cars.
Inventor: MICHAUD JOSEPH OSARIO
IPC: F16H3/36
Filed: 1913-07-21
Granted: 1914-07-21
Abstract: 16,718. Michaud, J. O. July 21. Controlling - a p p a - ratus, arrangements of hand, foot, and transmission gear in conjunction with; guarding against wrong movements; s e t t i n g and retaining devices.-Relates to the control of change-speed gearing in which a cone of toothed gear-wheels is movable axially to engage with a toothed annulus movable in a direction perpendicular to its axis, these movements being controlled by two levers operated by a single hand-lever. The driving-shaft 10 slides in a bearing 20 and carries three gear-wheels 11, 12, 13. Each of these gear-wheels can engage with a toothed annulus 8 carried by a member 6 sliding in vertical grooves 31 in a fixed casing 16, and a direct drive can be obtained by clutch-teeth 15 on the end of the shaft 10 engaging similar teeth 14 on the member 6. For a reverse drive, a pinion 23, which is always in gear with the gear-wheel 12, may be made to engage the annulus 8. The member 6 drives the road wheels through a universally-jointed shaft 5. The sliding movements of the shaft 10 are controlled by a lever 26 having a sector-head 30, and the vertical movements of the member 6 are controlled by a lever 36 connected to a lever 38 having a sector-head 41. Between the sectors is a hand-lever 47 pivoted on the same axis as the sectors and also pivoted on an axis 48 perpendicular thereto so that it can be moved laterally to engage notches in either sector. The sector 30 has a notch 44 within which is a spring pawl 45 adapted to engage with a fixed rack 27<b> and so lock the lever 26 and the shaft 10 in position. The member 6 is locked in position by a rod 51 operated by a pedal 54 which may also control the main clutch so that the clutch must be disengaged before the gear can be changed. To change the gear from the neutral position, shown in Fig. 5, the hand-lever 47 is first moved laterally to engage the notch 44 of the sector 30; this action presses back the pawl 45 and releases it from the rack 27<b>. The hand-lever is next rotated in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 5, to rotate the sector 30 relatively to the sector 41 and bring the cone of gears to the desired position, after which the lever is moved laterally to engage the then opposite notch of the sector 41, and is again rotated to move that sector and operate the member 6. For the reverse gear, the hand-lever is engaged with the end notch 42<a> of the sector 41, and is then rotated backwards so bringing the teeth of the wheel 23 and the annulus 8 into line; the hand-lever is then moved out of the notch 42<a> and is engaged with the sector 30 which it rotates until the wheel 23 slides into gear with the annulus. Normally the lever is prevented from moving backwards past the sector 30 by a projection 60, but by pressing the lever into the deep notch 42<a> it can be moved clear of the projection. A spring 46<1>, Fig. 3, which resists the entry of the lever into the notch, prevents accidental reversal.
Patent GB-191323922-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Emptying Casks.
Inventor: ROGLER MAX
IPC: B65G65/24
Filed: 1913-10-22
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 23,922. Rogler, M. Oct. 22. Cask stands; tilting - appliances for casks. Casks are supported on ropes, chains, &c. l, k passing over rollers g, h on a common axle f, which can be rotated by means of a hand - wheel m to empty the cask. The axle f is supported on wire ropes, chains, &c. passing o ver pulleys d, e on rods a, b of a frame to a windlass c for raising the cask to any desired height. The frame may be mounted on wheels.
Patent GB-191324390-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Pockets or Detachable Pocket Linings for Garments.
Inventor: BRIGGS FRANK REGINALD
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 24,390. Briggs, F. R. Oct. 28. Pockets.-A pocket or a pocket lining made entirely of fabric without metal or the like attachments is made detachable for cleaning purposes. Fig. 4 shows a detachable pocket 6, and Fig. 1 a detachable lining 6 within the ordinary pocket 1. The detachable pocket or pocket lining is attached by fastenings passing through button-holes 8 in the pocket or lining, or in flaps inside the opening to the pocket. Other known fastening-devices may be used.
Patent GB-191329758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes for Horses and the like.
Inventor: TOWNSEND CHARLES
IPC: A01L1/04
Filed: 1913-12-24
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 29,758. Townsend, C. Dec. 24. S e g m e n t a l s h o e s; integral calks.-Shoes for horses &c. are formed of a number of separate sections which provide a practically continuous outer surface and a number of inner gaps or edges for preventing slipping. Fig. 1 shows approximately triangular sections a of steel &c. nailed upon the hoof with their corners touching. The sections are provided with grooves b which are filled by ridges on the hoof when the sections are burnt on prior to nailing. Worn sections can be individually replaced.
Patent GB-191401435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fastenings for Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: COLE JOHN
IPC: A43C7/08
Filed: 1914-01-19
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 1435. Cole, J. Jan. 19. Lacing-fastenings. - A device for impaling the free end of the lace is provided as a strip a, Figs. 2 and 5, having a tongue or extension b bearing a spike c, the strip being attached by one or two eyelets d. For use at the bottom of the uppers, an eyelet, Fig. 7, with a spike, but no strip, is provided.
Patent GB-191404111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Belts for Airmen.
IPC: B64D25/06
Filed: 1914-02-17
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 4111. Lohner & Co., J. March 11, 1913, [Convention date]. Hook fastenings.-A readily-detachable fastening for airmen's belts comprises an eye 8 in a plate 5 pivotally mounted at 7 on one end of the belt which is engaged with a hook 3 on the other end of the belt. The hook is bent in the direction of opening. To secure the hook and eye engagement, a locking-clip is provided consisting of the usual pivoted frame-shaped lever 10. to which is hinged a link 11. When the clip is turned down, the member 11 becomes jammed between an extension 9 of the plate 5 and the plate 4<1> to which the eye member is pivoted. A strip of elastic material 12 is provided on the hook-bearing plate 2, and there may be another on the plate 4. The airman's belt 1, Fig. 4, is fitted both with the special fastening 3 and a buckle fastening 13 and is provided with two straps 14 by which it is secured to the pilot's seat.
Patent GB-191404282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pocket Knives and the like.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
IPC: B26B1/04
Filed: 1914-02-19
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 4282. Terry, A. E. Feb. 19. Pocket and like knives.-Relates to knives in which the blade is held in the closed position by a spring catch and is automatically opened or partially opened when the catch is released. The catch 13, which engages in a notch 14 in the blade, is formed by bending sideways a portion of a spring plate 9, which is mounted on the pivot 6 between the two halves of the handle and is preferably disposed flat against the tang or shank of the blade. The spring plate 9 is provided with a push-button 11, which passes through a recess 15 in the blade and through one side of the handle, as shown.
Patent GB-191405139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines, or Apparatus, for Grading and Classifying Tea-leaf, and other Produce.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM
IPC: B07B13/16
Filed: 1914-02-27
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 5139. Jackson, W. Feb. 27 Tea, breaking or cutting.-A machine for grading or classifying tea-leaf comprises two flat sieves G, H, inclined in opposite directions and secured side by side on a frame E, to which motion is imparted, preferably by cranks D, a breaker K by which the tailings of the first sieve are reduced, and an elevator M to deliver the material from the breaking-machine to the higher end of the second sieve. The sieves are preferably adjustable in inclination, and the elevator may be in the form of an annular scoop-wheel.
Patent GB-191405990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Shaping Dough or Paste.
Inventor: TORESANI ETTORE
IPC: A21C11/00
Filed: 1914-03-09
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 5990. Toresani, E. March 9. Sheet-cutting machines.-Relates to a machine for cutting pieces of dough from a sheet and folding them into basket-like forms such as are shown in Figs. 16, 20, and 28 ; and comprises reciprocating cutters 20, Fig. 14, co-operating with fixed dies 22 to sever the dough sheet 25, and folders 31, secured to oppositely rotating shafts 28, 29, and adapted to engage the opposite edges of the severed pieces, press them into a fold, and eject them from the machine. Fig. 16 shows a form with a single fold, and Fig. 14 the means for producing such a form. The cutters 20, which are secured to a bar 18, are furnished with projections 34 to commence the fold. A plate 24, slidably mounted upon rods 23 and movable by the bar 18 against the action of springs 26, supports the dough sheet 25. Fig. 20 shows a form having a double fold, the inner fold 36 being produced by an oscillating knife 40, Fig. 18, having semicircular projections 40', which co-operate with a double set of projections on the cutters 20<1>. The form shown in Fig. 28 has a re-entrant fold 47, which is produced by a rod 50, Fig. 35, moving across a slot 51 in each of the cutters 20", and is completed by the folders 31<11> Figs. 1 and 3 show the general arrangement of the machine. The cutter bar 18 is secured to a cross-head 21 reciprocated by an eccentric 7 on a main shaft 3, which also drives a conveyer 17 for the dough sheet through a crankpin 13, rod 14 and ratchet-device 16, and the upper folder shaft through sprocket-gearing 32, 33. The folding-knife 40 is carried by arms 39 secured to a shaft 38, which is rocked by a lever 41 connected by a link 41<1> to a sliding rod 42 operated against the action of a spring 45 by a cam 11 on the main shaft ; the lever 41 is split so that the shaft 38 can be released to turn the knife 40 into an inoperative position, as shown. The folding-rods 50, Fig. 35, are secured to a bar 48, Fig. 3, which slides in guides 49 on the cross-head 21 and is moved in one direction by a spring 55 and returned by an arm 54 engaging a roller 53 carried by a fixed arm 52.
Patent GB-191407071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Sheets.
Inventor: SWIFT FREDERICK ALFRED
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 1914-03-20
Granted: 1914-09-10
Abstract: 7071. Swift, F. A. March 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Letter - sheets. - A letter-sheet of the kind which, when opened, leaves a complete envelope for enclosing the letter, consists of an envelope-portion B, provided with gummed flaps D, E, and a letterportion A attached at one half of its upper edge to the envelope. The letter-portion A is folded in four and turned up into the envelope along the line F as shown in Fig. 2, the envelope being then folded in the middle and secured by gumming the two portions of the flap E together and gumming down the flap D. The envelope is opened by severing the fold F with a pin.
Patent GB-191410451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
IPC: B41J13/12
Filed: 1914-04-28
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 10,451. Fairweather, W. C., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. April 28. Card feeding and guiding arrangements; paper-supports.-A holder for cards, envelopes, &c. consists of a stationary frame a provided with sets of independently rotatable antifriction elements, such as balls d, which hold the card against the platen c and permit the card to travel with the platen during the letter and line spacing-movements, the elements moving bodily during change of type-face. In the preferred arrangement shown, the frame a is secured to the segment m and is formed with channels b to receive the balls d, the channels being of sufficient length to permit the balls to be lifted when the platen is shifted for change of typeface. The frame is provided with means, such as bendable parts o, to permit of lateral adjustment. The card &c. may be placed on the shelf f and fed by the feed-rollers f<1> past the holder; but, preferably, the platen is formed with the known slit to receive the bottom edge of the card &c. and permit the card &c. to be introduced at the front of the platen and fed backwards over the shelf. Heavv cards z that cannot be fed round the platen may be fed vertically between the platen and the card holder. Paper-shields.-The frame a is provided with two spring arms g which prevent the card &c. from coming into contact with the ink ribbon.
Patent GB-191412310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incubators.
Inventor: SUECHTING HEINRICH FRIEDRICH
IPC: A01K41/00
Filed: 1914-05-19
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 12,310. S³chting, H. F. May 19. Hatching-appliances.-In an incubator of the type described in Specification 3954/14, the heating-chamber 5 for the moistened air comprises a metallic box placed in or adjoining the water tank and provided with ducts 8, 9 leading into a chamber 4 provided with outlets and placed in the egg chamber 3. The ducts 8, 9 are controlled by a slide 10, and the thermostat 6 controlling the inlet or outlet ventilation pipes may be placed in the chamber 5 or in the chamber 4. The walls of the chamber 5 may be covered with a thin layer of insulating-material, and the main thermostat 2 is placed in the tank 1 above the level of the liquid.
Patent GB-191413183-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Razors.
Inventor: WATSON THOMAS
IPC: B26B21/02
Filed: 1914-05-29
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 13,183. Watson, T. May 29. Razors. - A double sheath or guard a<2>, a<3> for attachment to an ordinary razor is secured to the back of the blade by a spring clip c, and may be adjusted by, for example, regulating-nuts f acting in conjunction with springs g.
Patent GB-191416194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Methyl Chloride.
Inventor: LACY BURRITT SAMUEL
IPC: C07C17/10
Filed: 1914-07-07
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 16,194. Lacy, B. S. July 7, 1913, [Convention date]. Methyl chloride is prepared by mixing chlorine with a large excess of methane and exposing the mixture to an elevated temperature in a suitable reaction vessel; a temperature of about 400‹ C. is suitable. The reaction vessel is preferably a tube of glass, quartz, porcelain, earthenware, &c. Boneblack or other forms of carbon, or other material, may be used as a catalyst in the reaction. The resulting mixture of gases is passed through an absorbent, preferably water, to remove hydrochloric acid, then dried, then subjected to cold and pressure to liquefy the methyl chloride and other chlorides of methane formed, while unused methane is recovered for re-use.
Patent GB-191418522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Head-lights for Vehicles or for other Purposes.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1914-08-10
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 18,522. Wade, H., [Soc. Willocq, Regnault, et Cie]. Aug. 10. Stud and slot fastenings.-In an electric head-light for vehicles &c., the lantern door is secured by a button in two parts h, i mounted on a screw k secured to the inner ring b of the door a, the lower conical end of the button engaging an aperture in a lug l secured to the reflector of the lamp. A slot in the lug allows the passage of the screw when the door is opened.
Patent GB-191421417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pendulum Weighing Scales.
IPC: G01G1/26
Filed: 1914-10-23
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 21,417. Avery, W. & T., and Howles, W. R. Oct. 23. Pendulum-weight apparatus.-In a pendulum weighing-scale of the type described in Specification 21,587/07, wherein two or more series of weight graduations are used and handoperated means are provided for changing the effective weight of the pendulum, a shutter simultaneously operated by the weight-changing means is provided to expose the correct set of graduations while covering the remaining sets. As in the above-quoted Specification, the arm 10 operated by a knob 11 is used to manipulate the additional weight 12, which may be added to or taken from the pendulum 13. On removing the weight 12, a slot 9 in the arm 10 engages a pin 8 and raises a slide 5 together with an are-shaped shutter 3, so as to expose the graduations 2 and cover the graduations 1 at both sides of the dial. The reverse action takes place when the weight 12 is again lowered on to the pendulum.
Patent GB-191421583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magneto-electric Machines, particularly for Ignition Purposes.
Inventor: MASON CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: H02K21/38
Filed: 1913-12-23
Granted: 1914-12-23
Abstract: 21,583. Mason, C. T. Dec. 23, 1913. Inductor-alternators. - In an inductor-magneto, rings of steel balls 80, 81 are interposed between each end of the inductor and the stationary end plates 72, 73, in order to give antifrictional magnetic contact. If the core 79, on which the generating- coil is wound, and the end plates 72, 73 are adjustable for timing, similar rings of balls may be used between the magnet 71 and the end plates.
Patent GB-191500436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrust and like Bearings.
Inventor: NEWBIGIN HENRY THORNTON
IPC: B63H23/32
Filed: 1915-01-11
Abstract: 436. Newbigin, H. T. Jan. 11. Thrust bearings.-In a thrust bearing for shafts of the pivoted pressure-block type, as described in Specification 875/05, the blocks f are supported in a single carrying member a, and embrace more than half, but less than the whole, circumference of the shaft, so that the shaft can be lowered into position without interfering with the set-screws p by which the blocks are separately adjusted. The thrust bearing is combined with a journal bearing, the upper part of which is provided with an oil tray x, the end y of which forms a stop to prevent the blocks f from rotating with the thrust collar d. The lower part of the casing forms an oil well, and oil is removed from the collar d by a scraper l, and is diverted into the tray x, whence it is distributed to the bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-191502180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switch Panels.
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1915-02-10
Abstract: 2180. Igranic Electric Co., [Cutler-Hammer Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 10. Switchboards.-Relates to switch panels built up of a number of interchangeable units or sections. The invention is particularly applicable for charging storage batteries, and consists in combining with the switch units one or more common instruments adapted to be connected to any one of the switch units as required. Each switch unit comprises a switch adapted to connect its circuit with the instrument or instruments, a variable resistance, a no-volt circuit-breaker, and an interlock whereby the no-volt circuit-breaker cannot be closed unless full resistance is in the charging-circuit The unit is composed of a slab of insulating- material carrying upon its outer face the switches &c. and upon its inner face a resistance frame. The arrangement of two switch units and a common instrument unit is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 4. The connexions from a. battery 39 to the corresponding upper switch unit 8 and thence to charging - mains 35, 36 run through a switch 24, a no-volt circuit-breaker 23, resistances 31, fuses 27, 28, 29 all mounted on the switch unit, and through a switch 19, fuse 20, and ammeter 75 all mounted on the instrument unit, which is situated at the top of the panel. The movable arm of the switch 24 is spring - controlled so as normally to bridge contacts 45, 47 maintaining the charging-circuit closed. By moving the arm to the extreme right-hand position, a voltmeter in the instrument unit is connected across the battery terminals without breaking the charging-circuit, and by moving the arm to the extreme left-hand position, all the circuits are broken. In series with the switch is a variable resistance 31 having a sliding contact, which, when set at the extreme left-hand position, puts the full resistance into circuit. This movement of the resistance contact releases a lock which allows the no-volt circuit-breaker 23 to be closed and thus the charging - circuit to be finally completed. To increase the strength of the charging - current, the sliding resistance contact is moved to the right. To obtain further variability of resistance, the two halves are changed from series to parallel connexion by placing conducting-links 32, 33 in the positions shown in the lowest section of Fig. 4. In order that the battery connected to the upper switch unit may be discharged when required, the switch 19 in the instrument section is provided with a second contact connected to a resistance 34, which can thus be put across the battery terminals. Fuses 20, 21, 22 are provided on the instrument section, and resistances 55 in the volt-meter circuit of each switch section, to protect the instruments against excessive current due to the connexion of more than one switch section in circuit therewith. The interlock between the rheostat head and the arm of the circuit-breaker is formed by a bellcrank lever pivoted on the panel and so weighted as to lie iu the path of a lug on the arm until it has been displaced by the contact therewith of the rheostat head.
Patent GB-191504399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steam Turbines.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM DICK
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1915-03-20
Granted: 1915-11-11
Abstract: 4399. McLaren, W. D., and Welsh, G. M. March 20. Blades; rotors.-A turbine rotor, which comprises a number of plates a, b, c grooved near the periphery for locking the blades d between them, is secured by bolts h to a flange g on the end of the shaft. Grooves i are turned in the plate c for co-operation with a labyrinth packing j.
Patent GB-191509529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveying Biscuits to Ovens.
Inventor: VICARS THOMAS
IPC: A21B3/07
Filed: 1915-06-30
Abstract: 9529. Vicars, T., Vicars, J., Vicars, E. L., and Clarke, W. R. June 30. Discharging and throw-off devices for endless-belt conveyers.-In ovens in which biscuits are carried by a transverse conveyer f above the oven band g, the biscuits are transferred from the conveyer to the band by moving the conveyer longitudinally so that the biscuits are displaced by abutment on an adjustable bar a carried by the main frame e. The conveyer may be carried, as shown, on shafts h which are reciprocated in their bearings by camoperated levers j and yokes k between collars on the shafts. When one end of the conveyer is carried under the delivery band of the cutting- machine to receive the biscuits therefrom, the bar a may be raised by cam-actuated rods and levers o while the conveyer is being loaded.
Patent GB-191514483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1915-10-13
Abstract: 14,483. Roe, C. H., and R. B. T. Construction Co. Oct. 13. Blocks acting on drums; blocks and shoes; compensating for wear.-Relates to brakes of the type comprising a pair of brake blocks E actuated together against a drum A. The blocks E are pivoted at F upon a pair of levers C pivoted at B, B' to the axle casing, whereby the blocks are evenly applied to the drum surface. The levers C are operated by a cam D and lever D<1> and taken off by a spring C<3>. The blocks are prevented from oscillating on their pivots by springs C<2> acting to engage stops J thereon with the levers C. To adjust the blocks for wear, the pivots F comprise an eccentric device. As shown, the pin F is rotatabiy mounted in a bush G in the lever C, and the shoe is secured upon eccentric extensions of the pin by an hexagonal head F', which can be disengaged by sliding to make an adjustment. Or the bushing G may be hexagonal or square and the pin be fixed to it. According to the Provisional Specification, the adjusting-device may be applied to the pivots B, B' of the levers C instead.