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Patent GB-191315391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut-locks.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GRIFFITH PUGH
Filed: 1913-07-03
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 15,391. Williams, G. P. July 3. Locking nuts. - In a nut-lock of the kind in which a nut is formed in two parts a, d, screwing together with threads c of a pitch different from that of the main thread b, the two sets of threads are of the same hand, and the parts are so arranged that the main threads in the two parts of the nut are brought into correspondence before the part a is screwed home on the part d, so. that locking is effected by giving the part a a further turn after the nut as a whole has been screwed down. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2389/93, 23,691/96, 27,822/96, and 1266/08.
Patent GB-191317178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Greeting Cards, Post Cards and the like.
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1913-07-26
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 17,178. Kornblum, J., [Firm of]. March 19, [Convention date]. Pictures.-Post cards, greeting - cards, &c. are formed by embossing a suitable design on a combined sheet of thin aluminium a and thin card or paper b. The sheet mav be treated with varnish, colour, &c., and may be provided with a backing of smooth cardboard to receive the address, or with a card d bearing messages and attached by a sewn or pasted strip c.
Patent GB-191320667-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Purification of Gases Rich in Sulphurous Anhydride and Carbonic Anhydride.
Inventor: BASSET LUCIEN PAUL
IPC: B01D47/06
Filed: 1913-09-12
Granted: 1914-09-14
Abstract: 20,667. Basset, L. P. Sept. 12. Air, supplying. - A coiled air pipe e is arranged in the d u s tcollecting chamber d of a furnace a producing sulphurous or carbonic anhydride to supply hot air to the gas outlet end of the furnace, so as to maintain an oxidizing atmosphere at this point and regulate the temperature.
Patent GB-191327620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Vending Apparatus for Theatres and Concert Halls and the like.
Inventor: LAUTH ERNST
IPC: G07F11/02
Filed: 1913-12-01
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 27,620. Lauth, E. Dec. 1. Sale apparatus for chocolates, confectionery, &c. The apparatus is of small dimensions so as to be readily attachable to seats in theatres. Delivery mechanism.-After prepayment, the lowest article of a vertical pile is moved forward through a delivery aperture 28 by a slide 43 actuated through levers 41, 3 by a hand-operated pushpiece 5. A shutter 27 is simultaneously raised to uncover the delivery aperture, this shutter being connected by rods 29, 30 to a slide 33 actuated by the lever 3. Projections on spring- controlled levers 39, which co-operate with the sloping surfaces 36 of the shutter, enter apertures 38 in the lateral walls of the storage chamber and support the rest of the pile while the lowest article is being delivered. Coin action, mechanicalconnexion.-Unless a coin has been inserted, movement of the lever 3 is prevented (1) by the engagement of a pawl 12 with a fixed stop 11, the pawl 12 being pivoted to a slide 8 having a pin-and-slot connexion 9, 10 with the lever 3, and (2) by the engagement after a slight movement of the parts of the nose 17 of a spring-pressed forked lever 15 in a recess 44 of the slide 8. The inserted coin is supported between the arms of the lever 15 in a slot 19 in a fixed plate and in a slot in a spring-controlled sliding plate 20 and serves to form a curved abutment for a pin 13 on the pawl 12, so that the pawl can rise above the stop, and to prevent the engagement of the nose 17 of the lever 15 in the recess 44. Alternatively, the coin as it enters the' slots may rock the lever 15 and withdraw the nose 17 from the recess 44. The movement of the plate 20 permits the coin to escape.
Patent GB-191329162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DOUAUD ALEXANDRE
IPC: F02M23/00
Filed: 1913-12-17
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 29,162. Douaud, A. Dec. 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Spray carburettors; vaporizers, external.-Light or heavy fuel is led from one of two pipes 8, 9 controlled by a three - way cock to a float chamber 1 by a swivelling tube 6, the float chamber being also provided with a cock 5 for emptying it to change the fuel. The fuel is led to a nozzle 11, the orifice of which may be controlled by hand, and mixes with air admitted through a hand-controlled valve 16. The mixture passes through a U shaped channel 24 in a heater 21, which is also traversed by the exhaust gases. The heated mixture is further diluted by secondary air admitted through orifices 33, which are formed in the casing 32 and are controlled by the hand-adjusted sleeve 34 and by the suction-actuated piston 37, which has a recess 39 acting as a dash-pot.
Patent GB-191400285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrodes for Metal Vapour Rectifiers or the like.
IPC: H01J13/18
Filed: 1914-01-05
Abstract: 285. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. July 10, 1913, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Section 91 of the Act]. [Addition to 186/14.] Low - pressure metallic - vapour apparatus. - An anode for a rectifier or the like consists of a closed exhausted tube r partly filled with liquid and projecting through the rectifier casing into the atmosphere or other cooling-medium. Liquid continually condenses in the upper part of the anode and returns to the hot lower part. The insulation and packing around the anode are compressed between a nut m and a collar b welded or otherwise secured to the anode.
Patent GB-191403835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces.
IPC: F27D11/04
Filed: 1914-02-13
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 3835. Soc. Electro - Metallurgique de St. BÚron. Feb. 20, 1913, [Convention date]. Electrode furnaces.-A furnace which may be used for melting alloys such as ferro-manganese, ferro-chromium, and ferro-silicon for steel manufacture comprises a main chamber B connected at its bottom by a passage D with a chamber C provided with a sill H just above the normal level of the charge. By lowering one of two pendent electrodes A which enter the main chamber, a regulable quantity of metal, free from slag, is displaced and delivered over the sill. The metal may be received by a ladle on a pivoted beam, which may carry an adjustable counterweight and is arranged to tilt and close an electric circuit to arrest the descent of the electrode when sufficient metal is delivered. One main electrode A may be raised to allow recharging. A tap-hole I is provided for completely emptying the furnace. The current may pass from the electrodes A to electrodes E in the discharge chamber C, which may be lined with carbonaceous material forming an electrode, or with material conductive only when hot if it is desired to avoid introduction of carbon into the metal, the electrodes E being then used only at starting. Or the electrodes A may differ in polarity, only a fraction of the whole current passing through the electrodes E. The electrodes A are of such size that the main chamber requires no roof. They may be supported by sliding brackets adjusted by vertical screws F, which may be operated by handles G or by an electric motor, optionally provided with automatic voltage regulators. A bracket can be turned to allow of replacement of one main electrode while a reduced current is supplied through the other. A low electric pressure is used, to avoid volatilization of metal.
Patent GB-191409782-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bed-rest and Lifter for Invalids.
Inventor: SWIRES JANE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1914-04-21
Granted: 1915-01-21
Abstract: 9782. Swires, J. April 21. Bed &c. rests; bed-lifts.-A bed-rest and lifter for use in hospitals &c. comprises two side pieces b and a back member c carried by longitudinal side bars a, the side arms k being mounted on vertically adjustable sliding pieces g<1>, g<2> which fit on the back of the bed-rest and are operated through gearing, as shown. The arms k are fitted with padded members m and are adjustable along the front bar g<1>. The bars g, g<1> are connected to the sliding pieces f, which are fitted in vertical slots e<1> of the back member c. The cross-bars g<2> carry brackets n having threaded bosses o, through which pass vertical screws p<1> operated simultaneously by a cross-shaft r and suitable bevel-gearing. Side straps may be provided to pass under the arm-pits of the patient. Openings d in the lower part of the side and back members of the bed-rest facilitate operations such as sponging &c.
Patent GB-191415322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Take-up Devices for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: D05B49/04
Filed: 1914-06-26
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 15,322. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. June 26. Sewing-machines; governing needle thread.- A rotary take-up device for a sewing-machine comprises a disk mounted on the forward end of the needle-actuating shaft and provided with thread-engaging elements, which co-operate with grooves or housings on a fixed disk situated close to the rotating disk and parallel with it. The rotary disk 16, Fig. 3, carries on its rim a take-up element 17, an auxiliary take-up pin 19 and a second pin 20 on radial spokes 15, and a stud 21 on the hub of the disk. The pins 19, 20 are adapted to co-operate with guard ribs 34, 35 on the stationary disk. The stud 21 engages a circular groove between concentric ribs, and the element 17 runs in a groove in the stationary disk. The thread is led from a guide 40 across between the two disks to a guide-pin 53, and thence to the needle. As the disk 16 revolves, the element 17 engages the thread and carries it upwardly. The pin 19 then comes into action, entering between the ribs 34, and accelerates the thread-drawing action. When the pin reaches the end of its runway, the thread is disengaged from it by a bowed deflector 25. This leaves a certain amount of slack thread, which is subsequently taken up bv further movement of the element 17. The stitch is set by this means, and a further supply of thread is drawn off to form the next loop. As the element 17 begins to give up the thread drawn off, the pin 20 comes into action and enters between the ribs 35 to control the slack. The thread is stripped from the pin 20 by the bowed deflector 26, and the slack supported by the stud 21 is seized from the needle and taken up by the loop-taker 8'. The cycle is then repeated. The device is shown applied to a machine comprising a needle 7 and a rotary hook 8<1>, which encircles the thread case and performs two revolutions for each reciprocation of the needle-bar.
Patent GB-191418755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Car Axles.
Inventor: RANDALL WELLINGTON
IPC: B60B35/14
Filed: 1914-08-17
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 18,755. Randall, W. Aug. 17. Axles.-Each half of a divided axle is splii along an axial plane into two semicylindrical portions 2 held together by a split sleeve 5 with clamping-rings 6, 7. Central, intermediate, and end flanges 8, 18, 15 on the axle fit into recesses in the sleeve, some of the recesses in the upper half of the sleeve being wider than those in the lower half, as shown, in order to provide lubricating-spaces. Lubricant is supplied to oil-cups 12, 17 in the clamping-rings and passes through channels to the recesses in the sleeve. Between the central flanges 8 is a circular wear plate 9.
Patent GB-191423626-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for the Concentration of Minerals by Flotation.
IPC: B03D1/24
Filed: 1914-12-05
Granted: 1915-09-30
Abstract: 23,626. New Jersey Zinc Co., [Assignees of Livingston, A. R.]. Dec. 27, 1913, [Convention date]. Surface-tension separating processes and apparatus.-Ores are concentrated by feeding the ores into a body of water, raising it through the surface of the water, and meeting the emerging layer by a dowmflowing film of water, whereby the top layer of concentrates is floated on to the surface of the main body of water. In the form shown, the mixture of ore, acid, oil, and water is fed through a shoot D to a rotary drum A provided on its interior with projections such as headed tacks A<3> or a rubber lining with regular projections. By the rotation of the drum, the ore is raised out of the liquid and is met by water, preferably as cold as possible and aerated, issuing from a pipe h. The concentrates are floated on the surface of the liquid to a trough E, while the tailings sink and pass to a vessel C. Inclined blades v may be placed under the trough E to assist the passage of the ore along the drum. The weir w over which the concentrates fall is preferably an adjustable plate of lead, the edge of which is planed smooth. Different grades of concentrates may be collected in separate troughs projecting different distances into the drum A. In modifications (1) the drum may be divided by a central transverse partition, and the feed and discharge parts duplicated, (2) the trough E may be omitted, and the concentrates may pass across the tailings vessel and be received in a compartment thereof, (3) the drum may be oscillated instead of rotated, a water supply h being then provided on both sides of the drum, (4) or the drum may be stationary and a lining may be oscillated through it.
Patent GB-191423676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Electrical Heating Elements.
Inventor: GROGAN FREDERICK SIMMONS
IPC: H05B3/16
Filed: 1914-12-07
Granted: 1915-11-18
Abstract: 23,676. Grogan, F. S. Dec. 7. Resistances for heating. A metal strip is wound to form a helix of small diameter, the turns being slightly separated from each other without solid insulation. The strip may be wound edgeways. Coils of this kind may be mounted on a fireclay support to form a hot - plate, the turns being more widely spaced at the centre than at the ends to equalize the heat. In the radiator shown, coils c are mounted on a fire-clay support d and spaced therefrom by a bridge-piece h, which is adjustable vertically in holes in the support, and horizontally by means of nuts k. According to the Provisional Specification, the coils may be held by inserting rods in their ends and clamping in grooves, or by inserting the coils into holes and driving in plugs. The reflector for the radiator may be a plate of pottery ware with a metal coating.
Patent GB-191423954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breakable Glass Tubes, otherwise known as Ampoules or Capsules.
Inventor: GERRARD ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: A61J1/06
Filed: 1914-12-12
Granted: 1915-12-09
Abstract: 23,954. Gerrard, A. W. Dec. 12. Capsules. - A glass tube or ampoule containing a medicament is provided at its drawnout end AA with a pad or mop B B of cottonwool or fabric attached to the glass by means of an adhesive. The pad B B is tied round with a ligature to form a moplike head and serves to apply the contents of the tube and to retain particles of glass when the end of the tube is broken. The Provisional Specification states also that the tube and pad are enveloped in gauze or other fabric and dipped at the end remote from the mop into melted wax or other waterproofing-substance.
Patent GB-191500083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
IPC: B41J25/18
Filed: 1915-01-02
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 83. James, R. W., [Remington Typewriter Co.]. Jan. 2. Tabulating - mechanism; tabulating - key actions.-The carriage is arrested by the engagement of the column stops with stop-members mounted to move in planes parallel to that of the movement of the carriage and formed with notches adapted to engage the column stops and prevent rebound of the carriage. Figs. 1. and 4 show a column-selector which is applicable also for denominational tabulating, and can be used either for direct or reverse tabulation. The column stops 32 are mounted on a stop-rack 30 and are each formed with a stop-nose 32<a> ... 32<e>, the stop-noses being at graded heights and each adapted to engage a notch 47 in one of a series of stop-members' 42, which are mounted on a vertical pivot 43 and are movable into the path of the column stops by depressing keys 72. Each key is carried by a lever 67 connected by a link 63 to a lever 55, the ends 59 of the levers being arranged at graded heights and each engaging a recess 61 in one of the stop-members. To facilitate assembling, the stop-members are formed of the same shape so as to be interchangeable and are provided with a number of recesses 61. On depressing one of the keys 72, the carriage is released in the manner described below, and the associated stop-member is moved forward, the carriage running until it is arrested in the required columnar position by the engagement of the stop-nose on the corresponding stop with a lug 49 on the projected stop-member. During the movement of the carriage, the stop-nose cams the stop-member backwards by engaging an incline 42<a>, and the notch 47 then snaps over the stop - nose, the tabulating-key action permitting these movements of the stop-member to occur without affecting the key. On release of the key, the stop-member is returned by a spring 52 assisted by the action of the stop-nose on the lug 49. For reverse tabulation, the required tabulating- key is depressed and the carriage is pushed to the right, the stop-nose camming the stopmember backwards by engaging an incline 51, and the notch 47 then snapping over the stopmember. For denominational tabulation, the stops 32 are set close together on the stop-rack. The stops are locked on the stop-rack by the usual obliquely-movable locking-bar 38 engaging notches in the stops. Carriage-releasing arrangements.-A bail 84, provided with a pinion 87 engaging the pivoted feed-racks 16, is connected by a link 82 to an arm 80 on a rock-shaft 79, which is connected by arms 78 and links 77 to a universal bail 74 engaging the levers 67 of the tabulating-keys 72. A returning-spring 88 is connected to an arm 89 on the shaft 79. The parts are timed so that, on release of the tabulating-keys, the feed-rack re-engages the escapement pinion and restores the carriage to the control of the escapement before the notches 47 release the stops.
Patent GB-191504251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Openers, Scutchers, Rag-tearing and the like Machines.
Inventor: WALLER HENRY HIRST
IPC: D01B3/02
Filed: 1915-03-18
Granted: 1915-12-02
Abstract: 4251. Waller, H. H. March 18. Openers, cleaners, and scutchers.-In openers, scutchers, and rag-tearing and like machines in which an under casing 5 is provided below the main toothed cylinder 2, a trap, trough, &c. 6 is provided in the under casing to catch broken cylinder teeth, screws, and other pieces of metal which may have become mixed with the material. A certain quantity of dust and dirt is also collected in the trough, which may be lined with a tray 7 having a handle 8.
Patent GB-191507486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines for Boots, Shoes and other Leather Work.
IPC: D05B15/00
Filed: 1915-05-19
Abstract: 7486. Keats & Bexon, and Bexon, R. A. May 19. Sewing-machines; lock-stitching ; needles, driving; governing needle thread; presser-bars, locking ; feed by dog.-The needle-bar d slides in a groove in a presser-bar c and is actuated by a cam-lever y. The presser-bar is intermittently locked by a pawl x when a pin 2 on the needle lever y releases the pawl. The needle-thread take-up lever m is actuated by a cam-projection l on the wheel i. The shuttle is oscillated by a toothed segment 20. The feed-dog 26, Fig. 2, is carried on a shaft eccentrically mounted within the spindle 22 of the segment 20, and is given feeding movements by the faces of an extension 23 of that spindle. The feed is regulated by means of the contact screws 24, 27.
Patent GB-9597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Tea Cups, Breakfast Cups, Egg Cups, Mugs, and the like Articles of Pottery.
Inventor: BROOKES ELIJAH
IPC: B28B1/02
Filed: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 9597. Brookes, E. July 1. Pottery; pottery, throwing and turning; pottery fittings, attaching.-The cup, mug, egg-cup, or the like a, Fig. 6, made slightly deeper than is required, is cut down, before attachment of the handle, to the proper size by rotation in a plaster-lined chuck b and the application of a tool which consists of a flat plate l<1> bearing a blade l. The cut edge of the article is trimmed by a tool m, Fig. 7. The handles of cups, mugs, &c. are cast in the two-part mould, Fig. 8. After being trimmed to fit the contour of the vessel as described in Specification 100,231, [Class 87 (ii), Moulding plastic &c. substances], the handle 10 is applied in the correct position while the article 5 is on a fixed chuck 4, Fig. 11, by the aid of a longitudinally-laid guiding and gauging arm 11 bearing a transverse stop 9. The arm is pivoted to a bearing 12 and can be turned up out of use. The transverse stop may be borne by an independent transverse arm.
Patent GB-191510703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linings for Neckties.
Inventor: SALT ROWLAND SYDNEY
IPC: A41D25/16
Filed: 1915-07-23
Granted: 1915-12-23
Abstract: 10,703. Salt, R. S. July 23. Right to Patent relinquished. Neck-ties; linings.-Neck-ties are provided with a shape-retaining lining consisting of wool and hair woven together in suitable proportions. Centre tapes may be combined with the lining to prevent stretching.
Patent GB-191513280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gyrostatic Apparatus.
Inventor: GRAY JOHN
IPC: G01C21/18
Filed: 1915-09-17
Abstract: 13,280. Gray, J., and Gray, J. G. Sept. 17. [Cognate Application, 13,632/15.] Gyroscopic apparatus. - Gyroscopes which are mounted on moving bodies so as to be in stable, neutral, or unstable equilibrium when they are not spinning are maintained with their axes vertical when they are spinning ; such gyroscopes may be used on aircraft to define the vertical or control motors actuating stabilizing-planes, or on ships or aircraft to support instruments or to control motors which forcibly constrain a platform so that it remains horizontal. Fig. 1 shows a gyroscope the casing 1 of which is mounted stably or unstably on pivots 3 on a gimbal ring 2 carried by pivots 4 on a frame 5, the pivots 3, 4 being mutually perpendicular. The frame is mounted on a spindle 6 carried by a pedestal bearing 7 rigidly attached to the moving body, and is rotated in the direction of spin by a motor 11 through geared wheels 9, 10, the rotation causing the axis of the gyroscope to maintain the vertical position. A fork 14 pivoted on a non-rotating gimbal ring concentric with and surrounding the ring 2 may be provided, the fork having a sleeve 13 which engages a shaft 12 rigidly secured to the gyroscope casing 1, and forming a platform on which instruments may be mounted. In a modification, the rotatable frame 5 is replaced by fixed uprights, and a second gimbal ring concentric with the ring 2 is carried by a frame rotated by means similar to that shown. Pivoted on the outer ring is a fork having a sleeve engaging a shaft on the bottom of the gyroscope casing 1, the rotation of the frame &c. maintaining the gyroscope axis vertical. As shown in Fig. 5, two gyroscopes 1, 4 are mounted on pivots 2, 5 in a frame 3 comprising mutually perpendicular compartments, the frame being mounted on top and bottom bearings in an outer frame 8 pendulously carried by a gimbal ring 13. The gyroscopes rotate in the same direction and are stable, neutral, or unstable relatively to the frame 3. A motor 11 rotates the frame 3 through geared wheels 10, 9 and maintains the system in the vertical position. In a further modification, a gyroscope mounted as shown in Fig. 1, but with the pivot axes 3, 4 inclined to the horizontal, is carried together with the frame 5, motor, &c., in an outer frame which hangs from a gimbal ring. According to the Provisional Specification 13,280/15, the gyroscopes in the constructions shown in Figs. 1 and 5 may be mounted so as to be in neutral equilibrium about one pivot axis, and in stable or unstable equilibrium about the other axis; a rod carried by gimbal rings may be maintained vertical by connecting it by a rod to a sleeve surrounding a shaft carried by a gyroscope mounted as shown in Fig. 1; and the gyroscope shown in Fig. 1 may be provided with a hollow shaft for sighting purposes.