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Patent GB-191121215-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Regulation of Variable Speed Dynamo.
Inventor: PRIOR EDWARD POLUS
IPC: H02J7/18
Filed: 1911-09-26
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 21,215. Prior, E. P., and Prior, A. G. Sept. 26. Lighting and heating systems; regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for. - In systems supplied from a variable-speed generator, regulation is effected by a double-wound solenoid, the core of which carries three contacts. One contact controls the charging-circuit and the series coil of the solenoid, the second contact controls the shunt coil of the solenoid, and the third contact controls resistances in the shunt field circuit of the generator. The shunt winding b of the solenoid is connected to the generator through contacts bridged by the contact i on the core c<1>. The current in this winding lifts the core c<1> when the machine speeds up, and the contact c<2> leaves the contacts g' in order to bridge the contacts d'. This completes the charging - circuit of the accumulators e through the series coil f, and puts the resistance g<2> in circuit with the lamps h; at the same time, the contact i breaks the circuit of the coil b. As the generator speed rises, the core c' rises and the contact c<3> puts resistances j<2> into the .shunt field circuit. Where an extra circuit, including heating or ventilating devices l, is employed, a solenoid m is connected in the circuit and its core operates a switch m<2>, which cuts out parts of the series coil f as the current increases. In a modified form of apparatus, preferably used in systems with heavy currents, the core of the double-wound solenoid closes the circuit of another electro-magnet by an arrangement of levers. The electro-magnet actuates a switch which connects the accumulators across the generator and puts a resistance into the lamp circuit.
Patent GB-191207243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobile Torpedoes.
Inventor: HORNBY ROBERT STEWART PHIPPS
IPC: F42B19/20
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 7243. Hornby, R. S. P., Hore, F., and Smith, F. E. March 25. Air-heating furnaces.-In an automobile torpedo, compressed air for propulsion is heated in spiral coils by the products of combustion of a slow burning composition. As shown, the air enters spiral coils f by a header d and leaves by a header d<1>, while the products of combustion travel around the tubes f within a tube e from a header i to a header i<1>, and thence escape by a pipe k, a non return valve n and a tube m. The combustible is contained in a casing h, attached to the header i and an electric circuit o for igniting it is controlled by a switch p, which is closed when a lever r is deflected.
Patent GB-191211850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: HEFFERNAN TOM
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1912-05-18
Granted: 1913-08-18
Abstract: 11,850. Heffernan, T. May 18. Golf clubs.-A golf club has a glass striking- face c dovetailed into the head, a suitable packing-material such as leather being interposed to allow for expansion. Air resistance is diminished by means of holes f pierced from front to back of the head.
Patent GB-191212689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life Saving Apparatus for use on Vessels.
Inventor: DOUGHERTY CHARLES
IPC: B63C9/28
Filed: 1912-05-29
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 12,689. Dougherty, C., and Wilkinson, H. F. May 29. Pontoon rafts.-Comprises life-rafts which when housed on the vessel constitute a buoyant sectional rail, adapted to be readily detached, leaving in its place a guard-rail which is part of the releasing-means. The several buoyant sections 17 are housed in an upright position between posts 12, and are formed of upper and lower horizontal rails 15, 16 of tubular construction and a hollow body structure, access to the interior of which is provided by flexible sleeves 22 secured by cords or covers 20. The interior of the raft may be used for storage. The fastening-devices consist of blocks 26 fitted to each end of each raft, as shown in Fig. 5, carrying tapered dovetailed sockets engaging by locking members 27. The members 27 are carried by rods 28 moved up and down by the levers 35 and rods 32. The rods and levers are pivoted to the posts 12 and connected by rails 30, 31 acting as guard-rails after the rafts are launched. In a modification of the releasing- means, sliding bolts mounted on the rafts are withdrawn from the posts 12.
Patent GB-191214948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Transmission Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: PAYNE LAWRENCE TEMPLE
Filed: 1912-06-26
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 14,948. Payne, L. T. June 26. Interlocking and guarding against wrong movements. - Comprises friction-disk variablespeed gearing in which the means for disengagement and for varying the speed are interlocked. The propeller shaft a is driven by the motor shaft through a sliding coupling b and carries a friction-disk c, which drives a wheel e free to slide along its shaft d. The edges of the disk and wheel are bevelled for engagement on the top speed. The propeller shaft is moved forwards to disengage the disks by a pedal g, and the wheel is moved axially to vary the speed by a hand-lever w operating a quadrant m, lever i, and link j. The quadrant is provided with openings, through which a rod n connected to the pedal g may pass, this arrangement providing that the disks cannot be engaged, unless the quadrant is in one of the positions in which an opening is opposite the rod n.
Patent GB-191215676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Alarms.
Inventor: KIRK ALAN
IPC: G08B25/12
Filed: 1912-07-04
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 15,676. Kirk, A., and Baker, C. J. July 4. Fire, police, and like alarm apparatus. - Relates to a contact-making device for street standards &c., of the kind in which breakage of a pane of glass releases a contact member to close the alarm circuit. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus in its normal position. When the pane of glass 4 is broken, the button 17 is released and the member 14 falls and causes the upper contact bolt 15 to bridge a pair of spring contacts, a rubbing contact being thus obtained. When the attendant arrives, he opens the door 2, pivoted at 3, whereupon the member 11 is released and falls, lifting the member 14 back to its normal position; it is thus unnecessary to replace the glass immediately. A second call can now be given by closing the door, an instruction to that effect being printed on the plate 19. For testing purposes, the door is opened and the button 17 pushed, thus bringing the lower contact-bolt 15 between the spring contacts.
Patent GB-191215913-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Ordinary Razors, to Serve as a Guide in Stropping.
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE ABRAHAM
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1912-07-08
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 15,913. Clark, G. A. July 8. Strops and stropping apparatus. An attachment for ordinary razors to serve as a guide for stropping comprises a pair of plates A, B, rigidly connected at each end by a stay carrying rollers H, and having pivoted centrally therein the ends of a spring clip M into which the razor is inserted, the spring clip being in a plane below that passing through the stays so that the correct angle of the strop s in relation to the razor blade is maintained as the device passes over the strop.
Patent GB-191217065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Power Operated Boats or Vessels.
Inventor: BERRY HARRY CHARLES
IPC: B63H1/38
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1913-03-20
Abstract: 17,065. Berry, H. C. July 22. Hulls.-A cigar-shaped hull 1 carries buoyant cigar-shaped floats 2, 2<1> provided with screw blades to act as propellers.
Patent GB-191219074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Building Bricks or Blocks.
Inventor: PREDRAGOVIC CONSTANTIN
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1912-08-20
Granted: 1913-08-20
Abstract: 19,074. Predragovic, C., and Speiser, J. Aug. 20. Bricks, special shapes of.-The bearing-faces of bricks or building-blocks are provided with interlocking, rectangular projections and depressions arranged to form a cross on each eighth part of the bearing surface, as shown in Fig. 1, the arms of the cross being of equal length. Model blocks for toys may also be made in this manner.
Patent GB-191222615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Levels and the like.
IPC: G01C9/36
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 22,615. Taylor, Taylor, & Hobson, and Webster, A. W. Oct. 4. Levels.- Relates to circular levels of the kind described in Specification 30,535/97. The invention consists in using mineral oil instead of spirit, and in dispensing with a packing-ring by forming the cover b of a flexible material such as celluloid. The cover is maintained at the desired curvature by the inclined flange e on the casing a, which also presses it against the rim f of the reservoir c. In a modification, a rubber packing-ring is used and is protected against the action of the oil by a ring of celluloid.
Patent GB-191300919-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holdfast for Roofing Slates and the like, for use in Repairing Roofs.
Inventor: WHITE HERBERT
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1913-01-13
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 919. White, H. Jan. 13. Roofs, slating. - To repair a slated roof, a new slate is provided with a folding clamp consisting of a flat plate A and a hinged wire clip B. The plate is secured to the underside of the slate by a clip C, which is passed through the plate and slate and bent outwards on the top. The new slate is slid up until the wire B drops over the batten, and is then drawn down into alinement.
Patent GB-191305811-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Esters of Polyhalogen-substituted Alcohols with Therapeutically Active Acids.
Inventor: WOLFFENSTEIN RICHARD
Filed: 1913-03-08
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 5811. Wolffenstein, R. March 8. Esters of polyhalogen-substituted alcohols are obtained by directly heating the alcohols with therapeutically active acids having an unsubstituted phenolic group, or no phenolic group, or with the chlorides of such acids In this manner are produced the salicylic esters of trichlorbutyl alcohol and trichlorisopropyl alcohol, the p-cresotinic ester of acetonechloroform, the isovaleric ester of tribromisobutyl alcohol, and the bromisovaleric ester of tribromisobutyl alcohol. The polyhalogen alcohols used are preferably those having the halogen atoms attached to one carbon atom. The products are useful in therapeutics. Salicylchloride is obtained by the action of thionylchloride upon salicylic acid.
Patent GB-191306071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-locking Nuts.
Inventor: LUYTIES OTTO
IPC: F16B39/286
Filed: 1913-03-11
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 6071. Luyties, O. March 12, 1912, [Convention date]. Locking nuts.-A selflocking nut has a threaded locking-portion D connected at one side to the main portion C by a narrow strip D<1> of yielding material. The portion D has an inclined face D<2> to bear against the work A'. When screwed down hard, the end of the part D is forced into contact with the face C<2> of the nut, and the threads of the part D and of the bolt are distorted, forming a lock. Specifications 1141/86 and 2771/88 are referred to.
Patent GB-191306257-A (GB)
Title: Packing for the Sliding or Rotary Parts of Steam, Compressed-air, and Hydraulic Engines which allows of Progressive Tightening, and is adapted to be Taken to Pieces.
Inventor: CHAPPEAU PAUL
IPC: F16J15/28
Filed: 1913-03-13
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 6257. Chappeau, P. March 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Packing, extracting. - Packing of the type shown in Fig. 2 is modified to facilitate removal from its box. The packing is made of metal, wood, india-rubber, ebonite, leather, &c., and is applicable to steam, compressed-air, or hydraulic engines, and consists of a bush 3 in one or more parts with conical ends acted on by bevelled rings 1. The bush 3 is formed with a groove to receive the hooked ends of rods 13 carried by a stirrup 12 and secured by a slide 12<1>. A similar instrument for removing the inner ring 1 has hooked ends engaging holes in the ring 1. The outer ring 1 has tapped holes to receive removing rods.
Patent GB-191306514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing-rod Rings.
Inventor: WADHAM PERCY FRANK
IPC: A01K87/04
Filed: 1913-03-17
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 6514. Wadham, P. F. March 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Rod fittings.-A fishing-rod ring is provided with a rubber or like ring B between the agate or porcelain centre C and the metal frame A.
Patent GB-191306535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flag-staffs for Golf Links and the like.
Inventor: GIBSON CHARLES HUSBAND
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 6535. Gibson, C. H. Sept. 2. Posts. -Relates to a flag-staff for golf links &c. of the kind having a spring-controlled fitting for allowing a bending movement. As shown in Fig. 2, the spring fitting, which fits on the ground spike 10, comprises a tube or casing 12 provided with internal projections 18 upon which rests the spring 19. Secured to the spike 10 is a member 15 having a screwed rod 17 at its upper end. The tension of the spring 19 is adjusted by means of the nut which may be turned by a key or tool 20. The rod carrying the flag &c. is screwed into the tube 12.
Patent GB-191308948-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Converting Reciprocatory Movement into Rotary Motion.
Inventor: WELLISCH FERDINAND JOSEPH
IPC: F16H19/04
Filed: 1913-04-16
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 8948. Wellisch, F. J., and Heller, H. J. April 16. Driving-gear. -Relates to means for converting reciprocatorv into rotary motion, of the kind wherein a pair of racks on the reciprocatory part are arranged on opposite sides of gear - wheels mounted on the shaft of the rotary member, the gearwheels being simultaneously rotated in opposite directions, and alternately driving the rotary shaft in the same direction by means of ratchet or free-wheel clutches or the like. The reciprocatory member comprises a double-acting piston a, which may be driven by steam, gas, or other power, and is adapted to work in a cylinder d through which the rotary shaft c passes transversely. Upon the shaft e is mounted a pair of pinions h, g, adapted to engage respectively with upper and lower toothed racks b', c' formed between the piston ends a. Adjacent to each rack b<1>, c' is a plain connecting-strip b<2>, c<2> between the piston ends. The pinions h, g, in the form shown, are segmental and transmit the drive to the shaft e preferably by means of ratchet-clutches as shown in Fig. 2. A spring-pressed arc-shaped pawl i is seated in a. curved recess i<3> formed in an enlarged plain portion of the pinion, the rounded end of the pawl having a pivotal seating in the end of the recess. The pawls may alternatively be carried by the shaft and engage notches in the pinions. The shaft c is housed in suitable bearings outside the cylinder or in the walls thereof, and is preferably formed with a collar f at one end and a removable sleeve f<1> of corresponding shape at the other end. A loose disk j is mounted between the pinions h, g. A reversible ratchet driving-clutch is shown in Figs. 5 and 7. The driving-pawl i is symmetrical, as shown in Fig. 5, and tilts in either direction according to the shape of the recess i<4>, which is capable of alteration. For this purpose the shaft e is formed with a longitudinal concentric groove i<2> in which is fitted a sliding member k formed with two oppositely inclined parts k<1>, k<2> connected by a transitional or neutral part k<3>. The sliding member is adjusted by means of a collar k<4> to bring either the part k' or the oppositely inclined part k<2> into alinement with' the pinions h, g, thereby determining the effective shape of the ratchet recess such as i<4>, and the consequent direction of drive.
Patent GB-191313918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Discharge Apparatus.
Inventor: MORETTI RICCARDO
IPC: H01T1/00
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 13,918. Moretti, R. July 10, 1912. [Addition to 16,164/12.] Spark-gap apparatus. - Relates to spark-gap apparatus in which, as described in the parent Specification, water is fed through the gap. Fig. 2 shows a form in which water is fed through one electrode 7, the other being solid or closed by a pressure chamber 12 as shown. In the form shown in Fig. 3, both electrodes are immersed in water, all but their ends being covered by an insulating-shield 14. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the electrode 8 through which the water is supplied is rotated within the wheel-like electrode 7. In another modification, Fig. 5, two concentric tubes are used, the water being fed through the electrode 7 and holes 18, or else between the electrode 8 and partition 17.
Patent GB-191316943-A (GB)
Title: Life-saving Parachute Apparatus for use in Aerial Navigation.
Inventor: PRENSIEL GEORGE
IPC: B64D17/72
Filed: 1913-07-23
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 16,943. Prensiel, G. July 23. Parachutes.-A parachute secured to an aviator is normally stored in a cylinder b, and is expelled by compressed air from a reservoir a when a valve c is opened by the aviator. The valve c is secured by a rotatable head c<4> to a pin c<3>, which passes through a slot b<1> in the cylinder b and is fixed to a ring c<2>. When the ring c<2> is rotated, the pin c'moves down in the slot b<1> and the valve is opened. The metal drum a has flanged heads a<3>, a filling-pipe a<1>, and a pressure gauge a<2>.
Patent GB-191318733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Pocket-lamps.
Inventor: LAX BENNO
Filed: 1913-08-18
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 18,733. Lax, B. Aug. 18. Battery lamps. - A pocket lamp has a lens or glass e forming part of a design d, preferably engraved or embossed, on one side of the case a. The glass e is supported in a frame f which may be struck from the case a while stamping the design. A lamp c' is arranged as shown, or vertically, or otherwise. The glass e may deflect some light on to the design. Specification 16,230/10, [Class 75 (iv), Lamps &c., Kinds &c. of], is referred to.
Patent GB-191325636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements and Means for Automatically Controlling Railway Trains or Vehicles.
Inventor: BECK WILLIAM SMITH
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1913-11-10
Granted: 1914-11-10
Abstract: 25,636. Beck, W. S. Nov. 10. Track apparatus for stopping trains. - The brake valve is opened more or less, according to the force of the impact of a member on the track with one of two levers which move about their pivot simultaneously on the train, one of the levers coacting with a track device in connexion with the signals and the other with a speed - limiting track device. A T- lever 12, 15 pivoted to turn about a pin 13, raises a second T-bar 17, the top end of which serves as a detent for a spring-controlled sliding bar 23, which has stepped portions 26 so that the amount of its travel is determined by the distance through which the member 17 is raised. The lever 12 engages a track stop 7, which is set up when the signal is at danger; the bar 39 engages a counterbalanced arm 35 placed at positions where limitation of speed is necessary. The bar 39 is moved up and down on the bar 12 by connexions to a speed governor, including a cam 42, links 46, 44, and bell-crank 45. The bar 23 is reset by the link 50 and pin- and-slot connexion; but a projection on the bell-crank 45 prevents movement of the pin 51 if the speed is high. The contact-members are fitted at each side of the engine and are crossconnected. In order to apply greater brake power at the rear of the train, a valve 58, Fig. 7, is fitted to the train-pipe at that end. This valve is arranged so that, when the valve 24 on the locomotive is opened by the apparatus described above, the reduction of pressure below the piston 59 allows the spring 64 to open the train-pipe 5 to the exhaust ports 62. Slight modifications are made for use with vacuum brakes.
Patent GB-191401681-A (GB)
Title: Machine for the Manufacture of Flat Bags, Packets and the like.
IPC: B31B41/00
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 1681. Hesser Maschinenfabrik Akt.-Ges., F. Jan. 22, 1913, [Convention date]. Paper bags, making. -Relates to a machine for making lined flat bags in which four formers or mould-plates 1 are rotated intermittently in an horizontal plane by means of a vertical shaft 50. The invention consists in hinging the formers 1 to the central support 5 in order that they may be raised, as shown in dotted lines, to pass over the various folding-tools &c., which are arranged in the track of these formers. Each former 1 is rigidly fixed to one arm of an angular hinge-piece 56, which is pivoted on a spindle 4 on the support 5, the other arm of the hinge 56 having a roller 12 which is kept in contact with the edge of a disk 16 by means of a spring 6. At two diametrically opposite positions, segments 15 of the disk can be moved inwards and outwards by levers 18 operated from a cam 59. When the segments are moved inwards, the formers 1 fall to the positions shown in full lines to receive a blank; but when the segments are moved outwards so that their edges form a continuation of the periphery of the disk 16, the formers swing upwards to the positions shown in dotted lines and the mechanism is free to rotate. At two other diametrically opposite positions, recesses in the disk 15 permit the formers to swing downwards for the bag to be operated on.
Patent GB-191402834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-stroke-cycle Explosion Motors.
Inventor: POYET JEAN ANDRE
IPC: F02B33/00
Filed: 1914-02-03
Granted: 1915-02-03
Abstract: 2834. Poyet, J. A. Feb. 3. [Addition to 13,455/13.] Fixed-abutment type.-The invention consists in modifications of the construction and disposition of the pump described in the parent Specification. In the construction shown in Fig. 6, a pump having three sliding blades Z delivers charges to a revolving-cylinder engine which rotates with the pump casing N about a fixed crank-shaft. The drum T is mounted upon an eccentric T<2> secured to the crank-shaft and is driven by a pin U working in a slot U<1>. Charges enter the pump through ports S and are delivered to the cylinders through passages V. According to modified constructions, the pump has a pair of blades and is located (a) inside or outside the crank chamber and on the crank-shaft of an engine having a pair of vertical cylinders, or (b) adjacent inlet ports in the cylinder heads, the ports being controlled by a sleeve carried by the piston or by any other suitable form of valve. A further modification is described in which a pump having a single blade is driven at twice the speed of the crank-shaft and charges, through terminal ports, a pair of adjacent vertical cylinders.
Patent GB-191411557-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling and Varying the Speed of Engines.
Inventor: SCHUELLER CARL
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1914-05-11
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 11,557. Sch³ller, C. May 10, 1913, [Convention date]. Centrifugal governors.-Two or more centrifugal governors the control speeds of which can be changed by varying the spring or weight load are combined together so that the range of adjustment of the control speeds of the combination is equal to the product of the ranges of adjustment of the separate governors, and each governor separately may act upon the supply valve of the engine. In the example shown, the governor a, driven by the engine, is provided with a device b for varying its control speed through a range of, say, 180 to 540 revolutions, and the similar governor c is driven from the governor a by means of sprocket-wheels and chain, so that the governor c rotates at say three times the speed of the governor a. The muffs e,f of the two governors are connected to a floating lever g, which is linked to a lever k pivoted at one end to a fixed point i and connected at the other end with means n for adjusting the speed of the engine. The speed of the engine can be varied from 60 to 180 revolutions by varying the control speed of the geared governor c between the limits 180 and 540, the direct-driven governor a remaining unaffected between these limits. For speeds between 180 and 540 revolutions, the governor c is cut out by means of the hand-operated clutch p, and the control speed of the governor c varied by means of the mechanism b.