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Patent GB-191325583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets for Phonographic Disk Records.
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP JOSEPH
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 1913-11-08
Granted: 1914-11-09
Abstract: 25,583. Robinson, P. J. Nov. 8. Cabinets.-A cabinet for talking-machine diskrecords has one or more open-fronted compartments, each having a sloping floor 1 with grooves 2 and curved rests 3 for the records D when they are released from their retainers 10, which are pivoted at 14 and raised by levers 16 and spring knobs 18. The retainer 10 is grooved at 12 on its underside, and has a shoulder 11 and a cutaway portion 13 which holds the record when this is in the rest 3 and about to be removed by hand. The knobs 18 are numbered, and partitions may be used between the records. The cabinet is supported upon a central pivot integral with a plate 30, which enters a pocket in another plate 40 attached to a base 21 having feet 22. Castors 23, attached to the cabinet, roll on a plate 24 attached to the base. A spring-pressed ball in the plate 40 engages holes in the plate 30 to hold the cabinet in any one of several positions. Fig. 8 shows a construction of pivotal base for use with a heavy cabinet, in which castors 50 running on a metal ring 51 are used as before. A pedal 60 controlled by a spring 61 operates a plunger 64 to engage with either of several holes 54 in the bottom of the cabinet.
Patent GB-191326177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jig-conveyors.
Inventor: PEISEN SERVATIUS
IPC: B65G27/00
Filed: 1913-11-14
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 26,177. Peisen, S. Nov. 14. Jigging conveyers.- In a jigging conveyer working on rollers f, the runways b fitted to the trough are formed at one end with recesses m of a curvature conforming to the peripheries of the rollers, so as to check the trough at the end of its motion. Guards i may be fitted to the trough carrying studs l entering recesses in the rollers, so that the trough and rollers become coupled during part of the motion. In a modification, the rollers are fitted on eccentric axles.
Patent GB-191326756-A (GB)
Title: Process of Desulphurizing Sulphur-bearing Shale Oils.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
IPC: C10G21/10
Filed: 1913-11-21
Granted: 1914-11-23
Abstract: 26,756. Hall, W. A. Nov. 21. Mineral oils, purifying. - Shale oils are desulphurized by saturating the oil with sulphur dioxide and distilling. The distilled oil contains free sulphur, which is removed by filtration and by treatment according to the " Frasch " or other process for removing sulphur.
Patent GB-191327012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Split Handles for Shovels and the like.
Inventor: LUNDY GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B25G3/02
Filed: 1913-11-24
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 27,012. Lundy, G. W. Nov. 24. Stirrup handles. - Split handles A of shovels &c. are strengthened by a metal strap B which is inserted in grooves formed in the top of the cross-piece A<7> and in the outside of the split members A2, A3 and is secured by transverse rivets C, C'.
Patent GB-191327452-A (GB)
Title: Improved Circuit Arrangements for Telephone Systems.
Filed: 1913-11-28
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 27,452. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Nov. 28, 1912, [Convention date]. Automatic exchange systems.-In a private branch exchange, connexion to the main exchange can only be effected if the calling line on wbich the call-finder AS has fastened itself is one to which such service is permitted. When the connector LW is raised to the level in which the mainexchange lines are connected, a contact 1 is shifted, which transfers the rotary magnet D from the control of the line relay R to the fourth wiper of the call-finder. The terminal on which this wiper rests is connected to an interrupter U if the calling line is privileged to make a call to the main exchange, and in that case, but not otherwise, the connector is rotated to find an idle line. The invention is also applicable in systems in which group selectors are employed, and in which the call-finders AS are replaced by groups of relays.
Patent GB-191327480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers for Wireless Telegraphy.
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1913-11-28
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 27,480. Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., and Round, H. J. Nov. 28. Wireless telegraphy.-In a method of eliminating the effects of atmospherics, the natural frequency of the receiving - aerial A is made slightly different from that of the signal waves, and the beats produced by the free and the forced oscillations in the aerial are rectified by a detector C, connected to a circuit D tuned to the beat frequency. The oscillations produced by an atmospheric last a very short time, and in order that they shall not affect the circuit tuned to the beat frequency, the latter frequency may be made above the audible limit, and the signals may be made audible by the use of rectifiers or tickers, or by the local generation of a frequency which will interfere with the inaudible frequency, and produce beats of an audible frequency. When the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 is used to receive continuous waves, locally-produced oscillations of a frequency preferably equal to the natural frequency of the aerial, are arranged to beat with the forced oscillations due to the signal waves.
Patent GB-191400687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-shoes and Bars therefor.
Inventor: DEIGHTON JOSEPH
IPC: A01L7/02
Filed: 1914-05-07
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 687. Deighton, J., and Deighton, G. May 7. Renewable treads; integral calks; fixing- Horseshoes are made from bars of uniform section rolled in lengths, preferably in mild steel, with plain and notched ribs B, C for forming the outer and inner rims respectively of the shoe; the ribs are of equal height and bevelled on the inside to form a channel for a tar-impregnated rope filling F. Each nail hole G is located opposite one of the notches D. After the bar has been cut up into the necessary shoe lengths, the ribs B, C are made to converge at their heel ends to assist in retaining the rope filling in position.
Patent GB-191400756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording Speedometers.
Inventor: KNOPF CARL
IPC: G01P1/04
Filed: 1914-01-10
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 756. Knopf, C., and Knopf, P. Jan. 18, 1913, [Convention date]. Time-distance recorders.-Apparatus comprising a clock-driven strip and a vehicle - reciprocated marker is applied directly to the hub of a vehicle wheel, the recording-mechanism being carried by an arcuate weight suspended from the hub. The casing of the instrument, consisting of an annular box b and cover b<1>, is secured on the wheel hub a, and a ring e having a heavy flange e<1> is supported on the inner wall b<3> of the box by ball bearings d. Mounted, also by means of ball bearings, on the ring e is a drum l supporting the record-strip, which is wound from a storage roll m' by clock-work o through gear-wheels n, l<2>. The clock-work and roll are both supported by the flange e<1>, on which are also mounted brackets e<2>, i. The bracket i carries a slidable marker i<1> maintained by a spring i<2> in contact with a heart-cam f<2>, which is rotated by worm and ratchet gearing f<1>, g<2> from a plunger h<1>, depressed at each rotation of the vehicle wheel by a roller b<4> secured on the wall b<3> of the box. A revolution - counter p also is driven from the gearing f<1>.
Patent GB-191401293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cramps for Cramping Match Boarding, Floor Boards, and similar purposes.
Inventor: WALL JOHN EDWIN
IPC: E04F21/22
Filed: 1914-01-17
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 1293. Wall, J. E., [Craddock, A. R.]. Jan. 17. Clamps and cramps.-A combined clamp and cramp for floor-boarding, match-boarding, &c. is constructed with a frame a', preferably of triangular form, provided at one corner with an offset boss a<2> to receive a clamping-screw b for fixing the device to a joist &c., the screw being tubular to receive a pin d, which, after rotation of the screw by a pivoted handle c, is forced into the joist &c, by the cam formation on the pivoted end of the handle, when this is turned into alinement with the screw. The cramp comprises a bar f, preferably having a pivoted head f<2>, slidable in a recess in a side of the frame a' opposite to the boss a<2> and operated by a lever g, which is pivoted to the bar and is slotted to engage a fulcrum pin h on the frame. The lever carries a spring-actuated pawl i adapted to engage a rack a<3> and hold the bar after applying pressure.
Patent GB-191401415-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Removal of Sulphuretted Hydrogen from Coal Gas and the like.
Inventor: BURKHEISER KARL
IPC: C10K1/12
Filed: 1914-01-19
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 1415. Burkheiser, K. March 4, 1913, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Sulphur is deposited in a flocculent and easily separable form by heating polysulphides resulting from the treatment of spent gas-purifier waste with ammonium sulphide. Specification 16,172/12, [Class 1 (ii), Inorganic compounds other than &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191406958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjusting Mechanism for Roller Mills.
Filed: 1914-03-19
Granted: 1915-02-18
Abstract: 6958. Robinson & Son, T., Robinson, C. J., and Stevenson, T. J. March 19. Roller mills.-Relates to roller mills in which a lever for operating an eccentric shaft for separating the rolls is held in the working position or in a preliminary position by catch teeth, and consists in making one or both of the catch teeth adjustable. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the teeth k, l of the pivoted catch i engage a pin m on a lever a which is connected to the lever on the eccentric shaft by an adjusting-screw. The teeth are adjustably fixed in a slot in the catch by screws and nuts n. In another arrangement in which the whole catch i is adjusted, the catch is attached to the mill casing b by an eccentric pin which is adjusted by means of a lever and set-screw, the adjusting- screw connecting the lever a with the lever on the eccentric roll shaft being replaced by a link. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the catch i is pivoted on an adjustable block r and engages directly with a pin on the lever e on the eccentric roll shaft f. The block r is movable on a quadrant t by a screw s.
Patent GB-191410554-A (GB)
Title: Lubricator Actuating Mechanism for Locomotive and other Engines.
Inventor: HAMILTON ALEXANDER
IPC: F16N13/10
Filed: 1914-04-29
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 10,554. Hamilton, A. April 29. Link-work.-To provide for a uniform delivery of oil from a lubricator for locomotives and other engines irrespective of the position of the reversing-lever, the lubricator is operated by connexions with an element moving with the valve spindle, and a device is provided to give a uniform drive corresponding to the minimum throw of the valve spindle. A rod 4 is connected to the valve spindle and drives the lubricator through the medium of a link 6. A roller 3 on the rod @4 moves in a cam-slot 1 in a block 2. The middle portion 7 of the slot is operative and corresponds to the smallest throw of the rod 4. The end portions 8 are designed to produce merely rotation of the link 6 about its upper pivot in its two extreme positions, and are therefore inoperative.
Patent GB-191415313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Signal Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: YATES ROBERT
IPC: B66B19/06
Filed: 1914-06-26
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 15,313. Yates, R., and Miller, J. D. June 26. Mechanical telegraphs.- A signal-receiving apparatus is arranged to indicate the number of signal impulses received by displaying a number, and to indicate the origin of the signal by displaying a letter. As shown in Fig. 1, the signal 3 has been received from station A. Each of the levers 18, Figs. 2 and 3, is connected by a cord to a transmitting.station, and a moyement of a lever 18 actuates a common member 22 and a separate lever 17. The member 22 controls a pawl 9, which rotates a ratchet - wheel on the barrel 8. The pins 7 mounted spirally on the barrel move forward the levers 3 in turn, and these levers are also moved upward by the member 22. As each lever 3 is moved forward and upward, its slide 1 is raised and is held by a catch 4. The raising of one slide also releases the previously raised slide. Thus, when a number of impulses is received, the slides showing numerals 1, 2, 3, &c. are raised in turn, the slide last raised remaining in display position. The levers 17 raise similar slides 1 to display one of the letters A, B, C, to indicate the origin of the signal. The barrel 8 is returned to initial position by a weight 11, but the return is retarded by a dash-pot device 15 controlling a release pawl 13. In order that the display element 3 which corresponds to a special signal, such as that for raising men, may remain in position while signals 1, 2 are being given, the element 3 is not held by the catch 4, but by a special catch 19, which is released only when the signal 4 is given. The catch 4 is also released by a rod 20 controlled by an operative member of the winding engine.
Patent GB-191417465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Control Systems for Electric Motors.
Inventor: STORER NORMAN WILSON
IPC: B60L15/00
Filed: 1914-07-23
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 17,465. Storer, N. W. July 29, 1913, [Convention date]. Systems for supplying auxiliary apparatus by motor current or by batteries.-In a motor control system for vehicles, a storage battery supplies the auxiliary apparatus, such as the compressor motor, when the main motors are not running. At other times, the auxiliary apparatus is supplied from the main source. The motors 2, 3, 4, 5 are shown with electro-magnetic switches to connect them to the line 1 in series and parallel. During normal running, the coils of the switches 30, 38 are energized and the switches are closed, thereby connecting the variable resistance 28 and the battery 21 in parallel with each other, but in series with the motors. If the pressure of the brake system falls to a predetermined value, the pressure governor 31 falls and completes the circuit of the coil 41, which closes the switch 42 to connect the compressor motor 26 to the main supply. The motor 26 runs until the pressure is sufficient to raise the governor 31. While the motors are running, the battery is charged at a rate dependent on the value of the resistance 28. When the motors are at rest, the battery switch 38 cannot be closed ; and if the brake system pressure falls sufficiently, the governor 32 causes the switch 42 to close and connect the compressor motor to the battery. Lamps 22 &c. may be connected to the battery through a voltage regulator 23. The resistance 28 may be replaced by counter-electromotive force cells.
Patent GB-191419083-A (GB)
Title: Luffing compensating Gear for Crane Jibs.
Inventor: JARDINE JOHN
IPC: B66C23/10
Filed: 1914-08-26
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 19,083. Jardine, J. Aug. 26. [Cognate Application, 20,398/14.] Jib cranes. - Comprises means for securing horizontal traverse of load while luffing jib cranes. The hoisting-rope c, Fig. 1, passes over the head sheave g and around pulleys f, a, f<1> to the hoisting-drum d. The pulley or pulleys a are mounted in a cross-head connected by a link h to the jib and moving in curved guides, shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The curve is such that, as the jib is luffed from the greatest to the least radius, the distance between pulleys a and f, f' decreases by half the amount necessary to be paid out to secure horizontal traverse. The jib is balanced by a link l and a lever m connected by a cord to a weight o. In a modification, the invention is applied to a crane wherein the hoisting-rope passes over a head pulley in a carriage movable on the jib and is connected directly to the hoisting-drum. In this case, a rope attached to the trolly passes over the head sheave and over a pulley f and a movable pulley a, and is secured to the framework. The invention may be used in a crane where the load is suspended from a pulley on a fall of the hoisting-rope.
Patent GB-191421074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Huts.
Inventor: OWEN EMMA PAULINE CUNLIFFE
IPC: A47C17/50
Filed: 1914-10-16
Granted: 1915-07-29
Abstract: 21,074. Owen, E. P. C. Oct. 16. Bedsteads.-A but for use as sleeping and messing quarters is provided along two adjacent sides with rails 2,10 at difeerent heights so that the bed frames may be stowed away, as shown in Fig. 4, with the longer sides parallel to the bar 2 ana the first bed resting with its head-rail 3 on the bar 10, each succeeding bed being pushed over the one beneath until the stops 8 abut on the legs 6. When required for use, the beds are lifted and turned so that the head-rails 3 engage pairs of projections 5 on the lower rail 2.
Patent GB-191421184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Pressing Irons.
Inventor: REIMERS ALFRED EDMUND
IPC: D06F75/26
Filed: 1914-10-19
Granted: 1915-10-19
Abstract: 21,184. Reimers, A. E.; and Kiefer, F. F. Oct. 19. Electric hand-irons.-The heating element comprises a number of high-resistance coils wound one upon another in one plane, and a switch arranged to short-circuit one or more of the coils. The iron is made in two parts 1, 2, between which is placed the heating-element B having sheets C of mica above and below and covered by a layer D of asbestos. The element B comprises coils b, c, d, e composed of flat wire having the layers separated by non- inflammable tape. The ends of the coils are connected to contacts 5, 6, 7, 8 of a switch E and to one of the terminals 9 as shown ; the pivot 15 is connected to the other terminal 10 and to the contact 5.
Patent GB-191500221-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of and Means for Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HEWLETT HILDA BEATRICE
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 1915-01-06
Granted: 1915-12-02
Abstract: 221. Hewlett, H. B., and Sitzler, L. E. Jan. 6. Starting. - A priming-charge is drawn into the induction pipe C through a pipe E, which extends near to the bottom of a vessel F adapted to receive a measured quantity of petrol from the carburettor, or from the storage tank. Air passes through the pipe after the petrol has been drawn up. An outlet F<x> from the vessel keeps it empty during normal running.
Patent GB-191503098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disengaging Gear for Friction Clutches.
IPC: F16D23/14
Filed: 1915-02-26
Granted: 1915-11-18
Abstract: 3098. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. Feb. 26. Clutches, friction; operating clutches.-Inclutches of the type in which outer driving-plates G, C are pressed into driving contact with a central driven plate H by springs J, the plates are separated by cams S carried by levers P and bearing on thrust washers M, N carried respectively by a sleeve E on the cover F secured to the part G and by a sleeve A on the part C. Ball bearings support a loose casing 0 in which the levers P are pivoted. The levers P are connected by an equalizing-link T, itself connected to a lever U on the operating-shaft V, a lug W preventing rotary but not axial movement of the casing O, equal pressure on the plates C, G being thus ensured.
Patent GB-191503273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Strings for Musical Instruments.
Inventor: BARSTOW FRANK
IPC: G10C3/08
Filed: 1915-03-01
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 3273. Barstow, F., and Conn, C. G. March 1. Catgut.-A covered gut string for a musical instrument is provided with an intermediate coating 2 of waterproof plastic material, such as collodion, in which the wire 3 is embedded to a depth equal to or less than its radius, so as not to work loose.
Patent GB-191504907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Shaping and Forming Boot and Shoe Uppers.
IPC: A43D8/04
Filed: 1915-03-30
Abstract: 4907. United Shoe Machinery Co. March 31, 1914, [Convention date]. Uppers, machines for.-Relates to machines such as those of the type described in Specification 16,191/08 for operating upon upper blanks prior to assembling, particularly for use in the manufacture of "stitch-down" shoes or veldtschoen, and consists in an arrangement whereby a number of pin-carrying slides are adapted to engage the out-turned flange of the toe portion of the upper successively during the operation of the toe former, to avoid subjecting any portion of the material to excessive strains. The out-turned margin of the upper is held between clamp members, one of which, preferably the lower member 2, is formed with a recess to provide a space for the operation of the toe former 4. The walls of this recess are cut backwards to form a guideway for a number of slides, which are held in the guideway by pins and slots and by a coverplate 20. The middle slide 10 is formed with a slot 12 to engage a fixed pin 8 at the end of the toe, and the intermediate slides 14 each carry pins 28 projecting through slots 32 in an overlapping portion 30 of the next slide ; the two outer slides 16 each carry two pins 28 and are relatively elongated and widened to provide a more extended surface for the margin of the upper materials. The slides are normally extended by the engagement of spring-pressed plungers 36 with pins 38 projecting laterally from the slides 16, but are closed in turn towards the extreme end of the toe as the toe former becomes operative by a pair of adjustable pushers in the form of screws 40 thre ded through ears on a sliding carrier 42.
Patent GB-191505790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-filling Fountain Pens.
Inventor: FERRIS WILLIAM IRVING
IPC: B43K5/04
Filed: 1915-04-17
Granted: 1915-11-18
Abstract: 5790. Ferris, W. I., and Britten, E. F. Aug. 17, 1914, [Convention date]. Reservoir pens.-The lever 2 used in compressing the ink-sac B of a fountain pen A is pivoted between the side plates 5 of a boxlike frame 7 lining a slot c in the barrel of the pen. The end 13 of the lever is flattened and may be connected by a loop 19 with the presser-bar 1. T h e frame 7 is provided with a stop to limit the deflating movement of the lever, and is attached to the barrel by inside and outside lugs 10, 11 and 10<a>, 11<a>.
Patent GB-191514976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Water Heating Apparatus or to Combined Feed Water Heating and Boiler Water Circulating Apparatus, for Locomotive and other Fire Tube Boilers.
Inventor: WILLANS GEORGE HERBERT
IPC: F22D1/42
Filed: 1915-10-22
Abstract: 14,976. Willans, G. H., Luard, E. S., and O'Donnell, J. P. Oct. 22. [Cognate Application, 17,211/15.] Check lift valves.-In a combined feed-water heating and boiler-water circulating apparatus of the kind described in Specifications 21,118/13 and 4085/15, [Class 123 (ii), Steam - generators], the combination valve device contains a ball valve 24 having a seating 32 on a sleeve 31 screwed into the valve casing at the top of the supply pipe 37. The inner end portion of the sleeve is formed with slots 43.
Patent GB-191517183-A (GB)
Title: Method and Means of Adapting a Light Motor Chassis for Heavy Loads.
Inventor: MURPHY STEPHEN JAMES
Filed: 1915-12-07
Abstract: 17,183. Murphy, S. J., and McGee, T. L. Dec. 7. Axle structures.-Touring cars are converted into commercial cars by removing the rear wheels and springs, reversing the rear axle, and clamping thereto a new axle B fitted with wheels J and springs D. The new axle is driven from the old one by inter-engaging spurwheels K. The bearings C for the springs D 'are cast integral with arms E formed with flanges F, which are bolted to the brake boxes of the old axle.
Patent GB-191517720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Down Valves for Controlling the Flow of Water, Steam and other Fluids.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 1915-12-18
Abstract: 17,720. Smith, W., and Gay, R. Dec. 18. Combinations of interdependent valves. - Re. lates to a screw - down valve of the type having the spindle 5 and valve 4, 4x removable with the top cover 7 for facilitating repairs and having a screwed under valve 9 mounted in a removable bottom cover 11 and operated to close against the underside of the seat. ing 2 by a squared end of the spindle 5. The invention consists in the particular combination of the above parts, arranged with a side inlet opening 1 extending under the valve seating 2, and a side outlet 3 leading from the top of the valve seating.