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Patent GB-191116598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compressed Air Brakes.
Inventor: MUELLER FELIX
IPC: B61H13/00
Filed: 1911-07-19
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 16,598. M³ller, F. July 19. Force-transmitting mechanism. - The force exerted on the brake piston of compressed-air brakes is transmitted to the brake blocks through two levers, one only of which acts through the medium of a spring to move the brake-blocks during the initial movement of the piston, the other lever also coming into action afterwards and transmitting its thrust directly to the brake-blocks, the leverage being such that a comparatively long travel of the brake piston is reduced to a small movement of the brake-rod. An arm c arranged in connexion with the piston of the brake cylinder a is connected at b to the first lever d, which turns at one end on a piston f adapted to slide on a rod e connected to the brake-blocks, a spring h being arranged between the piston f and a second piston g secured to the rod e. The lever d bears towards its other end on the shorter arm of an angle-lever k, which is fulcrumed at i and connected by a link l to the arm c and by links m, n to the second operating-lever o, which is fulcrumed at o<1> and connected directly to the rod e. The Figure shows the parts in the released position. When the brake piston is actuated, the brakes are first slightly applied through the lever d and spring h, and afterwards also by the cooperation of the lever o acting directly on the rod e. The operation of the brakes may be further assisted by means of a pair of arms s, Figs. 1 and 2, which are connected at their upper ends to the lever c, and are pressed together at their lower ends by a spring t. The arms s are formed with teeth .s' adapted to grip the lever o, but are normally held out of engagement with the lever o by a cam r'. During the application of the brakes, the cam r' is rotated by a crank r connected to the lever o by a link p, thus allowing the arms s to grip the lever o and act as a direct connexion to the lever c.
Patent GB-191125209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Oil Cans or Lubricators.
Inventor: BAIN JOHN
IPC: F16N3/08
Filed: 1911-11-13
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 25,209. Bain, J. Nov. 13. Lubricating-cans.-In an oil-can of the forcedfeed type, the pump valves F, G, which are in the same vertical plane, are provided with tubes J, K containing springs as shown. The plunger A carries one nut C inside the casing and two nuts B, B' outside. The latter nuts are adjusted to vary the length of stroke, or may be screwed up tight against the casing to lock the plunger. The inlet chamber N with ports in the walls is closed by a valve P having a threaded stem which can be turned by hand.
Patent GB-191125966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Abdominal Supports.
Inventor: HESLA SYVERT ANDREAS
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 1911-11-21
Granted: 1912-06-20
Abstract: 25,966. Hesla, S. A. Nov. 21. Clips, lever.-A clip used in an abdominal support consists of a wire frame 23, Fig. 6, a plate 27 attached to this frame by ears 26, and a pivoted plate 28 provided with teeth 30. In a modification shown in Fig. 8, the pivoted plate is provided with two sets of teeth 41, 44 adapted to engage separate webbings.
Patent GB-191128610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Time Switches.
IPC: G04C23/34
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 28,610. Hamilton, W., and Ferranti, Ltd. Dec. 19. [Addition to 13,704/10.] Switches, quickaction; clockwork actuation - In electric time-switch mechanism of the kind described in the parent Specification, the member i which communicates the tripping motion to the link engaging the switch arm is provided with an extension in order to prevent the operation of the switch on certain days. The ' on ' arm f is connected by a train of wheels with a dial plate o having seven holes corresponding to the days of the week. One or more of the holes carries a pin or projection q which engages the projection j and raises the member i in order to prevent the link from engaging the switch arm on the day or days when the operation of the switch is to be prevented. The member i may also be provided with a projection h instead of the lever described in the parent Specification for engagement with the ' off ' arm b.
Patent GB-191204249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop Blocks and Car Pushers.
Inventor: HOEHNE OTTO
IPC: B61J3/10
Filed: 1912-02-20
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 4249. H÷hne, O. Feb. 20. Crowbars and like prinzing - tools. - Scotchblocks adapted to be inserted between the wheels of railway wagons and the rails, are fitted with pinch-bars f, g, which serve for pushing the wagon away from the block to facilitate the removal of the block. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 8216/02, [Class 103, Railway &c. vehicles].
Patent GB-191205438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Upholstering Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BUCH MAX ALVINUS
IPC: B60N2/005
Filed: 1912-03-04
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 5438. Buch, M. A. March 4. Cushions and the like, attaching to other articles.-Removable upholstery for motor-cars is constructed upon " trimming-pieces " temporarily supported in a dummy frame, and is then removed from such dummy frame and fixed in the body of the car. The trimming- pieces c, f, g, h, of wood or metal provided with fixing-bolts i, j, are placed in a dummy frame while the upholstery e<1> is attached, and the whole is then removed and placed in position in the car body, the bolts being inserted through holes in the flanges c, d, and frame b, and there secured by nuts. Springs k may be provided.
Patent GB-191206328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope and Cable Haulage Clips.
Inventor: SANDERS FRANCIS LEWIS
IPC: B61B12/12
Filed: 1912-03-14
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 6328. Sanders, F. L. March 14. Rope grips. - Comprises a construction of haulage clip of the kind in which the back and front plates of the clip slide relatively to each other and are actuated by a cam or eccentric. The lower jaw is formed at the lower end of the back plate k, and the upper jaw plate a is provided with a vertical groove b in which slides a square head l secured to the back plate. Loops h attached to the plate a form guides for the sides of the back plate, which is slightly tapered. The boss c of the operating-lever is mounted in a circular recess in the inner face of the plate a, and is provided with a groove e which is vertically in line with the groove b when the jaws are open. Part of the boss c is cam-shaped and engages a stud m secured to the back-plate k when the operating-lever is lowered, thereby tightening the grip. The attachment hook n is pivotally attached to the back-plate k, and may form a stop for limiting the relative movement of the jaws. When the grip is released, the stud m lies in the groove e and keeps the cam lever vertical.
Patent GB-191209426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit Interrupters.
Inventor: BIJUR JOSEPH
IPC: H01H51/34
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 9426. Bijur, J. April 20. Electro - magnetic interrupters.-An electric circuit interrupter is provided with means for permitting both contact surfaces to change during the working of the interrupter. As shown the interrupter comprises an electromagnet having a swinging armature 69 on which is mounted a flat spring 77 carrying at its free end a rounded contact 76. The other contact 86 is carried by the free end of a flat spring 85 secured to a lug 84 on a bracket 79. The two springs 77, 85 are set edgewise to the direction of movement of the armature 69 and are set in vibration by the movement thereof, thus giving rise to a constant trembling of the contacts in directions that are transverse to one another, so that the point at which they touch continually shifts over their surfaces.
Patent GB-191211455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metallic Filaments for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1912-05-14
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 11,455. Scoular, J. A., and Dick, Kerr, & Co. May 14. Filaments are made from powdered tungsten by using as a binder a gelatinous solution of sodium silicate, which is mainly eliminated during the subsequent heating. 120 grams of pure tungsten in very fine powder, as obtained by reduction of the oxide at a high temperature with hydrogen or zinc, is made into a paste with 24 grams of silicate and 4 grams of water. The paste may be calendered, and is squirted, either directly into apparatus for completing the manufacture, or through a hot atmosphere on to cards or trays. After being dried, the filaments are baked and then sintered. Thev may be cut into hairpin or other shape at any stage, or kept in continuous form. Baking may take place on iron trays in a silica tube at 900 C., in hydrogen at a low pressure, and sintering may be done by current in hydrogen, for three seconds at 610 mm. and for a further second at 110 mm. Or the dried filaments may be baked and sintered in a vertical carbon-tube resistance furnace traversed by hydrogen. According to the Provisional Specification, water glass or the like may be used as a binder for tungsten compounds such as oxides, or for other metals or compounds.
Patent GB-191211906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Grip Dumbells and Exercisers.
Inventor: MALVISI UGO
IPC: A63B23/16
Filed: 1912-05-20
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 11,906. Malvisi, U. May 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Gripping-devices. - A dumb-bell of the spring. grip type is fitted with biconical volute springs 1 which fit upon pegs 4. The springs can be readily removed by compressing them so as tc free their ends from the pegs 4. One half of the dumb-bell is provided with pins 5, which enter holes 6 and act as guides. The invention is also shown as applied to a light pocket form of dumh-bell.
Patent GB-191213578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps for Road Vehicles, Motor Boats, Steam Launches and the like.
Inventor: HUSBANDS JOSEPH ARTHUR
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1912-06-10
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 13,578. Husbands, J. A. June 10. Vehicular and like lanterns. - The lamp has a spherical body a, Fig. 3, in a truncated part of which is fitted the door c carrying the curved glass e. As shown, the lamp is adapted for an electric bulb, but acetylene may be used, in which case the reflector b is replaced by a mirror behind the flame, the usual draught-guards being placed inside the casing.
Patent GB-191214430-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for the Construction of Drying Plant for Macaroni, Vermicelli and the like, as well as for Pulpy and Liquid Substances.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: F26B9/06
Filed: 1912-06-20
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 14,430. Thompson, W. P., [Trockenschrankund Maschinenbau-Industrie Friedrichshafen W. G. Mader & Co.]. June 20. Film evaporators. - An insulating-substance such as laminated asbestos coated electrolytically with aluminium, gold, &c. is used for the walls of drying-chambers for the bottoms of trays for drying pulpy or liquid materials &c. The insulator, in spite of its plating, absorbs moisture which is given off as vapour at its outer surface. Fig. 1 shows a drying- chamber with walls made, for example, of wood covered inside and out with the insulating material or made wholly of this material. A fan c draws air in at ports d and over heaters in a space V to a space VI, whence the main body flows back through spaces I, III and II, IV, surplus moisture escaping at air filters e. Fig. 7 shows a vessel for drying liquid or pulpy substances comprising a frame g with a plated asbestos bottom f and lid h,
Patent GB-191215487-A (GB)
Title: Packing and Balancing Device for Rotating Shafts with Fixed Bearings.
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 1912-07-02
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 15,487. Grun, W., and Pokorny & Wittekind Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges. July 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-In a balancing device for a centrifugal-pump shaft or other shaft, axial displacement of the shaft causes a rise or fall of the balancing pressure and so causes the return of the shaft to the middle position. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the balancing-drum e, f mounted on the shaft b has packing-flanges g, h intermeshing with flanges l, m on the casing. If the shaft moves to the left, contact takes place between the rings h, m, thus preventing leakage from the space o. The pressure in the space o then rises by leakage from the pump past rings g, l. If the shaft moves to the right, the rings g, l come into contact, and prevent the entrance of highpressure fluid to the space o, while fluid leaks away from the space o past the rings h, m. The arrangement shown in Fig. 5 has conical surfaces 5, 6, which, as the shaft moves to the right or left, cause a gradual throttling of the fluid into or from the space o, while grooves 7 facilitate adjustment of pressure by enlarging the passage for the flow of fluid from or into the space o. Between the conical surfaces and the grooves, the surface is cylindrical.
Patent GB-191218831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN RILEY MUNROE
IPC: F16B39/282
Filed: 1912-08-16
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 18,831. Edwards, J. R. M. Aug. 16. Locking nuts. - A thin locking - nut 4 screwed on to a bolt above a nut 3 is slightly inclined, so that one side comes into contact with the nut 3 before the other side. When screwed down, an extension 7 is bent against the side of the nut 3. The friction set up between the threads of the nut 4 and the bolt locks the two nuts against unscrewing.
Patent GB-191219731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflecting Devices for Signs, Letters or other purposes.
Inventor: TATESON THOMAS
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1912-08-29
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 19,731. Tateson, T. Aug. 29. Drawings to Specification. Name and number plates, letters, numerals, and the like.-Signs are built up of silvered electric-lamp bulbs.
Patent GB-191222252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephone Receivers.
IPC: H04R13/02
Filed: 1912-09-30
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 22,252. British L. M. Ericsson Manufacturing Co., and Brookes, A. Sept. 30. Telephones.-In order to obtain a comparatively low magnetic-flux density in all parts of the diaphragm of a telephone receiver, the core b of the electro-magnet is made hollow and bell - mouthed, the magnetic lines passing radially through the diaphragm f and returning through a cup e of magnetic material.
Patent GB-191223479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles and Shuttle Tongues.
Inventor: RIDGWAY ALFRED
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1912-10-15
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 23,479. Ridgway, A. Oct. 15. Shuttles.-A shuttle tongue c, consisting of a slit tapered spring steel tube, is secured to a pivoted block a, and is provided with a wedgeended peg d secured to one end of the tongue and with a slidable wedge-ended peg e pivoted to a spring-actuated stud g, so that, when the tongue is depressed, it expands by the action of the spring. When the spindle is raised, an abutment i on the block a engages the stud g and causes the peg e to be drawn out of engagement with the peg d, thereby allowing the spindle to collapse. The top part of the spindle c is adapted to move in a chamber k in the block a.
Patent GB-191223659-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Moulds for Casting Artificial Teeth.
Inventor: WIENAND HEINRICH
IPC: A61C13/08
Filed: 1912-10-16
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 23,659. Wienand, H Oct. 16. Teeth, artificial.-Moulds for casting artificial teeth are obtained from a metallic duplicate of the original by electro-deposition. The metallic duplicate a, Fig. 1, produced from the original, conveniently in a mixture of lead and zinc, is suspended in an electrolytic bath b and coated with a metal such as nickel. When sufficiently coated, the duplicate is removed, placed in a moulding-box m, Fig. 2, and backed with metal such as lead or lead and zinc to form a base n. After setting, the duplicate is extracted, leaving a metal mould n, Fig. 3, coated with nickel l. If desired, the coated duplicate may be removed from the electrolytic bath at intervals and be used as a pattern to obtain enlarged copies of the original.
Patent GB-191224921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Continuous Kilns for Burning or Firing Bricks, Tiles or other Earthenware, Fireclay or like Goods.
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F27B13/02
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 24,921. Bottomley, J. W. Oct. 31. Multiple-chamber kilns.-In a continuous kiln for burning bricks, tiles, or other earthenware, fire-clay, or like goods, a continuous air-space 2 is provided over the kiln chambers 1 with which it communicates through openings 5 closed by removable covers 6, and longitudinal flues 7, 8 are arranged between the kiln chambers, one to receive saturated and moist gases and air from chambers in which green goods are being treated or dried, and the other to receive gases from the chambers in which goods are being burnt. The flues 7, 8 communicate with an uptake or the like for conveying the gases to the atmosphere or to a tunnel or like dryer, and also with each chamber of the kiln by means of a conduit 9. Communication between the conduit 9 and flues 7, 8 is controlled by dampers 10, 11. A separate damper-controlled conduit leading from each chamber of the kiln to each of the flues 7, 8 may be provided if desired. Air inlets to the air space 2 are provided at 4. Specification 27,858/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191300764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: HORNE WILLIAM CULLEN
IPC: H01H9/18
Filed: 1913-01-10
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 764. Horne, W. C. Jan. 10. Indicators.-The position of an electric switch is indicated in the dark by means of a glass tube C filled with luminous powder and arranged to surround the switch base, being held in place by a stepped part D on the base; or an underplate may be placed inside the ring and the switch mounted on this plate. The ring may be made in segments united by wire. In a modification, the ring is held by stud-like pro. jections on the base.
Patent GB-191302629-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Concentration, Washing, or Bleaching of Cellulose-pulp and the like.
Inventor: GUNN GILBERT
IPC: D21C9/16
Filed: 1913-02-01
Granted: 1914-02-02
Abstract: 2629. Gunn, G. Feb. 1. Rotary filters.-Apparatus for separating liquid from cellulose or other fibres comprises two perforated cylinders C, C1, covered with wire cloth, to which the material is fed from below through a flattened spreading-device N. The cylinders revolve as indicated by the arrows, and the liquid passes away from the interior of the cylinders. The fibres are directed from the cylinder C, on to the cylinder C by a doctor D1, are removed from the cylinder C by a press roll R, and are discharged from the roll R by a doctor D. Springs S, S1, adjust the roll R and the cylinder C1 relatively to the cylinder C.
Patent GB-191308093-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wiring Motion for Looms for Weaving Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: MORLEY BEN
IPC: D03D39/00
Filed: 1913-04-07
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 8093. Morley, B:, and Tunnicliffe, G. April 7. Pile-fabric looms.-In apparatus for inserting and withdrawing pile wires in hand or power looms, a frame 1, Fig. 2, is swung or otherwise moved into the position shown. During this movement, a weight 13, Fig. 4, rotates a drum 5 to wind a portion of a belt 6 off a drum 4 on to the drum 5, a pile wire 27 previously wrapped round the drum 4 between its periphery and the belt being thereby delivered into the shed. The rotation of the drum 4 is stopped by a stop 16 engaging a pivoted latch 19, and a check strap 38, Fig. 6, jerks the belt and frees the eyelet 27<1> of the wire from a hook 31 thereon. The curved end 27<2> of the wire rides over an incline 39<1>, Fig. 5, and drops into a recess in a drop device 39, and the wire is thus prevented from rebounding. A previously-inserted wire is moved endways until it abuts against a stop 28, and the frame 1 is returned to its original position. During this motion, a roller 32 engages a projection 33 on the breast beam, and an arm 30 with a hooked finger 30<1> raises the wire into position for withdrawal. At the end of the motion, a stop 21 raises the latch 19, and the belt is re-wound on the drum 4, the hook 31 engaging the wire and taking it with it, and the drum being finally stopped by the stop 15 engaging a pivoted stop 17. When broad wires not adapted to pass around the drum 4 are used, the belt 6 passes round a pulley at the end of an extension of a nose 22.
Patent GB-191318882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Point or Switch Operating Appliances.
Inventor: LINES ALFRED
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1913-08-20
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 18,882. Lines, A., and Lines, C. B. Aug. 20. Operating and transmission mechanism applicable generally. - A cradle containing a spring-controlled plunger is attached to or mounted on the end of the rodding, and is connected (i) tu an ordinary stretcher-bar, or (ii) to the points, to prevent damage to the rodding between the signal cabin and the points by a train trailing through. (i) The rod A carries a helical spring C between two cotter pins J, K which slide in a cradle D attached to the usual eye F of the bar Q and also clamped at H. (ii) The cotter pins slide in the rod A and act against cross-bars sliding in the cradle, which is attached directly to the points.
Patent GB-191328593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Working Iron and Iron Alloys.
Inventor: CARNAHAN ROBERT BROWN
IPC: C21D8/00
Filed: 1913-12-11
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 28,593. Carnahan, R. B. Dec. 11. [Addition to 28,571/13.] Working at specified temperatures. - The process described in the parent Specification is extended to iron and iron alloys which, while . not pure, are substantially free from manganese, carbon, and oxygen. Specifications 27,201/09 and 5015/11, [both in Class 72, Iron &c.], are also referred to.
Patent GB-191402064-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Calculating Wages.
Inventor: KROG FREDRIK ARENTZ
Filed: 1914-01-26
Granted: 1915-01-21
Abstract: 2064. Krog, F. A. Aug. 20, 1913, [Convention date]. Tabular calculators.-A flexible sheet of material e may be wound to and from rollers d by means of gearing connecting them with a handle f. The sheet bears computed wages visible through a reading-slot b in the casing containing the apparatus; the movable argument, upon the sheet, consisting of the number of hours in the working week, is displayed at the right-hand end of the reading-slot. Along both edges of the slot are marked the second arguments, namely, the rates in pence per hour, one half upon each edge; and the computed wages corresponding to any number of workhours are in two adjacent lines, as shown, both visible simultaneously in the slot and corresponding to the two graduated edges respectively.
Patent GB-191402213-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Silk.
Inventor: GRAEGER ERDMANN
IPC: D01C3/02
Filed: 1914-01-27
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 2213. Graeger, E., and Kemmler, A. Jan. 28, 1913, [Convention date]. Retting.-Raw silk, silk waste, and cocoons are treated in a solution containing a tryptic ferment, such as pancreatin, or the pancreas gland, or papayotin, with the addition of ammonia salts and of a neutral electrolyte, such as sodium chloride, at a temperature .of about 40‹ C. The material undergoes a preliminary treatment in a hot weakly-alkaline solution of soda or borax.