baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-191216678-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: JENNINGS HENRY
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1913-02-17
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 16,678. Jennings, H. Feb. 17, 1913. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains and other than on trains.-A balanced lever b or disk c, movable in a vertical plane in bearings fixed on the track is set up in operative position, by connexions to the semaphore signal when the latter is at 'danger,' to engage arms g on a disk f carried by a vertical spindle h on the train. When contact is made, the spindle h is turned to cause hammers to strike the bell and the lever b on the disk c is moved so as to pull on the wire k or to close the electric contacts n, o to sound a bell in the signal cabin. A conducting rail t may be provided to enable the signalman to send a line-clear signal to the train by closing a circuit through this rail and a collector and a bell on the train.
Patent GB-191219068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Recording-blanks for Talking Machines.
Inventor: KRAMER ERWIN
Filed: 1912-08-20
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 19,068. Kramer, E. March 28, [Convention date]. Records.-A disk record blank for direct stylusrecording consists of a support of stife paper or cardboard, coated with a layer of mineral wax (as ozokerit), or bees-wax, from 0À1 to 0À4 mm. thick, ensuring that the stylus does not penetrate to the backing, but yet preserving the elasticity of the blank. The wax may be poured on the support and brought to the correct thickness by polished pressplates or calender-rolls, the lower plate or roll being warmed and the upper one cooled. The wax may be applied as a powder and compressed. If the mass is somewhat hard, due for instance to the addition of resin, a thin layer is sufficient.
Patent GB-191220690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles of Hand Trucks and the like.
Inventor: CHATER JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B60B35/00
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 20,690. Chater, J. R. Sept. 11. Axles.-The axle of a hand-truck or like vehicle is made in halves with a connecting-nut H. The ends are countersunk as shown at G and do not project beyond the wheel. Rotation of the axle is prevented by a screw I engaging a slot or groove in the axle.
Patent GB-191222281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Undercarriages.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON LAURA
IPC: B62K27/06
Filed: 1912-10-01
Granted: 1913-10-01
Abstract: 22,281. Hutchinson, L. Oct. 1. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies on; adjusting height of body from ground.- Motor-cars, cycle side-cars, perambulators, invalid carriages, parcel carts, &c. are mounted on spring-controlled pivoted levers the fulcrums of which can be adjusted relatively to the chassis to vary the height of the body from the ground. Fig. 1 shows a side-car body mounted on two cross-bars 12 which are suspended by links 10 from the ends of levers 6. The levers 6 are pivoted to tubes 3 which can telescope into tubes 2 on the frame in order to adjust the height of the body. Clips 13 lock the tubes 3 after adjustment. The rear ends of the levers are connected to pairs of springs 7 the tension of which can be adjusted by means of screwed spindles 8 and lock-nuts 9. Modifications are described in which a compression spring is placed between each link 10 and the main frame, the levers in both cases being pivoted at their ends. A modification is described in which the tubes 3 are replaced by screwed spindles which screw into or pass through the tubes 2 and are secured by lock-nuts.
Patent GB-191224541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electromagnetic Suspension Devices.
Inventor: GRAEMIGER BENJAMIN
IPC: H02N15/00
Filed: 1912-10-26
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 24,541. Graemiger, B. July 3, [Convention date]. [Addition to 24,499/12] Systems.-Relates to improvements in the electromagnetic suspension device described in the parent Specification whereby, for the purpose of attaining a stable equilibrium, the carrying-power is made directly dependent in a determined manner on the size of the air-gap. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, an auxiliary air-gap F is controlled by an iron wedge K connected to the piston S of a servomotor which acts under the influence of fluid pressure controlled by a valve V. This valve is controlled by the lever 6 pivoted at 7 and carrying at its other end a feeler 8, which is kept pressed against the track plate T by a spring 9. Upon the air-gap s, increasing as the result, for instance, of a load increase, the lever 6 depresses the valve V which causes the wedge K to be drawn downwards and the carrying force of the electro-magnet increased. The pivot 7 is connected through the linkage 11, 12, 13, and 15 to the wedge, whereby the valve V is again returned to its central position on the movement of the wedge. As a result of this return movement, a definite position of the wedge and consequently a definite carrying- force of the electro-magnet corresponds to a definite size of the air-gap s. In a modified arrangement, the number of ampere-windings of the electro-magnet is also caused to vary simultaneously with the variation of the magnetic resistance. In the further modification shown in Fig. 4, the magnet is combined with a glide shoe G fed with compressed liquid. In this form, the power of the magnet exceeds the load, so that when the load decreases, the air-gap s decreases, and, assuming a constant supply of compressed liquid, the liquid pressure increases. This action continues until the difference between the magnetic attraction and opposing fluid pressure equals the new load. A spring may be arranged between the glide shoe and magnet instead of a compressed liquid cushion. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the compressed liquid is also utilized to vary a resistance W in the energizing-circuit of the magnet.
Patent GB-191227315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Hay and like Loaders.
Inventor: FENEMORE WILLIAM
IPC: A01D87/06
Filed: 1912-11-27
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 27,315. Fenemore, W. Nov. 27 Ratchet and like step-by-step elevators.-In a hay or like loader having two crank-shafts i, n, each engaging rake arms t, the one crankshaft i is driven from the road wheels e by a chain g and sprocket-wheels f, h, and drives the other shaft n by cranks k, m and connecting-rods s. The cranks k, m on each side of the machine are set at different angles, preferably at 90 degrees. The bearings of the top crank-shaft n are mounted on arms p pivoted to the loader and connected by stays r to the bearings of the lower shaft i.
Patent GB-191229662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Jointing of Ropes or Tyres.
Inventor: SLACK THOMAS
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1912-12-24
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 29,662. Slack, T. Dec. 24. Coupling.-The ends of leather, rubber, &c. ropes or tyres, of the kind having a helical wire core, are connected by means of a piece of suitably bent wire of a different shape from the core, or by means of a perforated plate, the connecting-piece being wound into or upon the wire core by twisting the tyre or rope. The connecting-piece may be formed with a series of loops f, Fig. 1, or of a straight part j, Fig. 4, with bent ends i engaged between adjacent coils of the core. A plain loop, Fig. 8, or a piece bent to form a number of short loops may be employed. In another form, the connecting- piece consists of a piece of wire bent to a sinuous form. A joint formed with a perforated plate is shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-191300639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Plaster of Paris.
Inventor: BROTHERS WILLIAM MALAM
IPC: C04B11/02
Filed: 1913-01-09
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 639. Brothers, W. M. Jan. 9. Calcium sulphate. -Plaster of paris is prepared by heating gypsum or other hydrated calcium sulphate under reduced pressure. The material may be enclosed in a steam-jacketed vessel connected through a condenser with a vacuum pump, and stirring-means may be provided.
Patent GB-191301579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Vulcanizers for Tyres.
Inventor: KISSHAZY BELA
IPC: B29C35/00
Filed: 1913-01-20
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 1579. Kisshazy, B. Jan. 20. Vulcanizing by electricity. - In tyre-vulcanizers, an incandescent electric lamp serves as the heater. A sheetmetal casing 1, with one side 11 shaped to fit the tyre, encloses a lamp 4, and is clamped over the patch to be vulcanized.
Patent GB-191310146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridges.
Inventor: STRAUSS JOSEPH BAERMAN
IPC: E01D15/06
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 10,146. Strauss, J. B. April 30. Bridges.-In a bascule bridge mounted on trunnions, the counterweight 5 is supported by pairs of triangularframes 6, 7 which cross at the point 8 and leave a space below them for clearing the parts 11, 12 of the fixed support. Trunnions are provided inside and outside the main girders, the thrust from each inner trunnion being taken by a post 9, strut 11, and cross-girder 12. The counterweight may be formed, as shown in Fig. 4, with a base 16 and sides. 17 suspended by bolts 18 from the overhanging frames, the concrete filling being reinforced by triangular frames 14, Fig. 5, and horizontal stays 15.
Patent GB-191310266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Regenerative Accumulators.
IPC: F01K1/02
Filed: 1913-05-01
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 10,266. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. May 31, 1912, [Convention date]. Steam regenerative accumulators.-In apparatus of the gasometer type, exhaust steam passes from the main E by a pipe e<1> into a pipe F and through openings f<2> therein into the bell C. A number of trays G are built into the bell which carries them below the water B when in its lowest position. With increasing pressure, the bell is raised and the trays G filled with water are carried into the steam space, thereby affording an increased condensing and regenerating surface. Upward movement .of the bell is limited by stops a' on the casing A; in this position, the end of a pipe H carried by the bell is unsealed and excess steam escapes to the atmosphere. A modification is described in which the trays G are perforated and rest on perforated plates in order to allow the water contained in them to flow down gradually.
Patent GB-191312908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Inducing Devices for Chimneys and like Conduits.
Inventor: LEE ALBERT
IPC: F23L17/10
Filed: 1913-06-04
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 12,908. Lee, A. June 4. Chimney tops; spark-arresters. - In a winddirected cowl, Fig. 1, or a fixed chimney top Fig. 3, there is provided a fan k on a horizontal axis together with an inclined transverse partition f which prevents down-draught on the air-inlet side, and extends up as at q leaving an opening corresponding to the shape of the fan blades. It is provided with a drainage hole o. Openings g, h in the body are arranged opposite the fan blade which is in the lower vertical position. In the fixed top shown in Fig. 3, the fan k and partition f are arranged in a wind-directed frame v, the body being provided with openings r. The top may be open, or closed by a cap j as shown in Fig. 8. Fig. 10 shows a modification applicable to locomotives &c. in which the partition f is pivoted in a fixed body, and is reversed when the direction of running is reversed either by external wind vanes 9 on its axle, or by hand. The fan acts as a spark-arrester.
Patent GB-191312960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Iron and other Metals.
Inventor: BOURCOUD AUGUSTIN EMILIO
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 1913-06-04
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 12,960. Bourcoud, A. E. June 4. Drawings to Specification. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Gases, withdrawing from one zone and returning to another.-In plants such as are described in Specifications 21,060/05, 21,770/06, and 676/10, for the extraction of iron in which a current of gas is circulated through a reducing-furnace, a regenerator containing carbon, a desulphurizer, and heating-stoves, the circulating pump, regenerator, and desulphurizer are arranged between the heating-stoves in order that gases in the heating-stoves may be maintained at atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-191313104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Distillation of Coal.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOSEPH
IPC: C10B3/02
Filed: 1913-06-05
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 13,104. Stephenson, J. June 5. Retort furnaces; air and gas heating furnaces. - Vertical gas retorts are fired by a portion of the gas produced by c o m b i n e d water - gas generators. The plant shown diagrammatically in the drawing comprises a pair of water-gas gererators 3, a steam-generator 2, and a number of continuously-operated vertical retorts 1 enclosed in a setting having combustion chambers 18, 19 and flues 26, 27 for heating the retorts, and a separate combustion chamber 7 for the gas produced during the air runs of the generators, in which are heated both the combustion air for the chambers 18, 19, and a carburetting - apparatus for a portion of the water - gas. The two generators 3 are operated alternately so that a continuous supply of water-gas can be provided, a portion being delivered to the carburetting - apparatus and a portion to the combustion chambers 18, 19 under control of the valves 12 and 14, 14<1> respectively. The air for combustion in the chambers 18, 19 is delivered through a conduit 17 and is heated in pipes 20, 20', 21, 21<1> passing first around the lower ends of the retorts and afterwards through the combustion chamber 7. The products escape to the chimney flue 28 through downcast flues 26 and upcast flues 26, 27 respectively. The water-gas to be carburetted flows through the pipe 11, past a liquid-fuel spraying nozzle 10 and through heated pipes 8, after which it may either be collected separately, or may be delivered through the conduit 9 for mixture with the retort gas. Air for combustion with the producer gas in the chamber 7 is supplied under natural draught through pipes 31. The apparatus may be worked with a single gas-generator 3, in which case the pipes 8 are omitted, and the producer gas for combustion and the water-gas to be carburetted are admitted alternately to the chamber 7. When the surplus water-gas is not carburetted, the spraying-nozzle 10 and the heating-pipes 8 are omitted. The generators are preferably worked automatically as described in Specifications 6849/11, 26,916/12, and 15,677/13.
Patent GB-191318344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Driven Rail Cars.
Inventor: NELSON NELS
IPC: B61D15/10
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 18,344. Nelson, N. Aug. 12. Hand driving-mechanism.-In a hand-propelled car for use on railways, the driving-mechanism is mounted in a frame 11 carried on the car platform 5, and comprises a sbaft 12 journaled in the longitudinal direction of the car, and carrying a bevel-wheel 19 meshing with another bevel-wheel 20 fixed to a short shaft 21. To this shaft is also fixed a cog-wheel 22 engaged by a reversible pawl 23 mounted on a sprocket-wheel 24. This sprocket-wheel is rotatable on the short shaft and drives, by means of a link-belt 25, a sprocketwheel 26 carried by a wheel, axle 3 of the car. The shaft 12 carries handcranks 13 with handles 14 mounted on bars 15 which may be adjusted to vary the length of the cranks. Brakes 8 operated by a push 9 are provided.
Patent GB-191319905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyes for Dolls or other Toys and the like.
Inventor: MATTHEWMAN WINFRED
IPC: A63H3/40
Filed: 1913-09-03
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 19,905. Matthewman, W. Sept. 3. Dolls.-Relates to eyes for dolls, also applicable to toys, rings, or pins, and consists in providing stationary eyes with upper, or upper and lower, counterpoised moving lids, the lids being pivoted on supporting-pins passing through the centres of the eyes from side to side, and the arrangement being such that a slight movement of the doll &c. produces a winking effect on the eye. Means may also be provided for causing one lid to move more than the other. Fig. 3 shows a fixed eye with counterpoised lids L, L<1>, the eye being out away at E<2> to permit a greater movement of the upper lid. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 7 and 8, one lid is counterweighted and operates the other through a forked member A pivoted below the axis E<1> of the eye, the member being so bent that a large movement of one lid transmits a small movement to the other. In another arrangement, Fig. 5, the lids are coupled together and operated through link-work by a swinging weight W<2>, the linkwork being arranged to convey unequal movements to the lids.
Patent GB-191320959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connection Fittings for Composite Bedsteads and Cots and in the Manufacture of said Fittings.
Inventor: BAYLEY ARTHUR LIPSCOMB
IPC: F16B12/56
Filed: 1913-09-17
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 20,959. Bayley, A. L. Sept. 17. Joints and connexions.-A conn xion fitting for composite bedsteads, for connecting the side or end bars or mattress frame to the corner pillars, is formed of sheet metal and has its vertical web formed of two thicknesses 3, 4 fixed against each other face to face, this web being bent laterally in opposite directions to form back flanges 1, 5 and top flanges 2, 6. The fitting may be made from two separate blanks joined by rivets 27, or one blank as shown in Fig. 6 may be used. Holes 7, 8 may be formed in the blanks to receive the bolt 9.
Patent GB-191321143-A (GB)
Title: Improved Voltmeter.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JULIUS
Filed: 1913-09-18
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 21,143. Stephenson, J. Sept. 18. Electrification detectors.-A disk a of insulating - material such as glass is rotated by electrical wind produced by discharge from points c arranged above and below, and on opposite sides of the disk. All the points may be connected to one pole, the other pole being connected to a metal plate, or the plate may be earthed, or the diametrically opposite points may be connected to the two poles. The points may be of gilded steel. The disk is lacquered and mounted on an aluminium spindle b having steel pivots. One or more springs control the disk.
Patent GB-191321697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers and in the Method of Working the same.
Inventor: STEWART JOHN
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1913-09-26
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 21,697. Stewart, J. Sept. 26. Plug cocks; combinations of interdependent valves.-A multiple-way reversing valve or plug cock for gas-producers having two gas-producing chambers comprises a hollow rotatable plug 35 divided into upper and lower compartments by a plate 36; the upper compartment, which is for steam and air supply, has two ports 41 registering alternately with a port 39 in each of two similar passages 25 communicating with the two gas-producing chambers. The lower compartment, which is for gas discharge and opens into the gas exit pipe, has a port 40 adapted to register alternately with a port 38 in each of the two passages 25. The ports are so arranged that when the air inlet port 39 to one passage 25 is open, the gas exit port 38 of the other passage 25 is also open but the air inlet port 39 thereof is closed. By rotation of the plug 35, steam and air can be supplied alternately to, and gas alternately withdrawn from, the two gas chambers. The port 40 is long enough to register with both ports 38 under certain circumstances. An air supply pipe 34 opens into the valve casing above the plug 35 from which air passes through a non- return valve 42 which is opened by the suction due to an engine withdrawing or using the gas. Specification 26,858/09, [Class 55(i), Coking &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191322570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbers for Vehicles.
Inventor: LEATHERDALE VINCENT JOHN
IPC: B60G11/34
Filed: 1913-10-07
Granted: 1914-12-07
Abstract: 22,570. Leatherdale, V. J. Oct. 7. Springs, arrangement of and mounting undercarriages on.-Relates to shock absorbers for use in conjunction with the usual semi-elliptic springs c, and consists in employing bell-crank levers k, n fulcrumed at i upon the semi-elliptic spring as shown in Fig. 2, or upon a bar b resting on the ends of the semi-elliptic spring, as shown in Fig. 1, these levers being freely pivoted at one end l to the vehicle frame a, their other ends o engaging with the lower ends of auxiliary springs q hanging from the frame a. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, two extra helical springs g are arranged between the bar b and frame a.
Patent GB-191323781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Die Heads for Screwing Machines, Chucks and analogous Articles.
Inventor: CHATWIN THOMAS PHILIP
IPC: B23G1/22
Filed: 1913-10-21
Granted: 1914-10-21
Abstract: 23,781. Chatwin, T. P. Oct. 21. Chucks; screwing die-heads.-The jaws or die-carriers of chucks, die-heads, &c. are provided with helical springs k situated between recesses in the spindle and jaws. The chuck &c. is of the type in which the jaws are adjusted by rotating a cam-plate f and closed by sliding it axially, preferably by means of a toggle q which is straight in the closed position. The jaws slide in grooves, and are retained by plates m. By removing the covering-ring l and withdrawing the cam axially to its fullest extent, the springs are rendered readily accessible.
Patent GB-191328280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tracking Control Mechanism of Automatic Musical Instruments and the like.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1913-12-08
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 28,280. Ellis, G. B., [American Player Action Co.]. Dec. 8, Registering webs.-For automatically guiding a travelling web, such as a tune-sheet in an automatic musical instrument or in a punching- machine, a pneumatic is adapted to exert on the spring-pressed winding-rolls or tracker-bar a continuous pressure, which varies according to the extent of deviation of the tune-sheet from its normal line of travel. The position of the tracker-har or tune-sheet may be adjusted manually. The tracker-bar C has end-pins E, F, G, which slide in the sides A, B of the tracker-box. A spring H, bearing against an adjustable collar J on the pin G, presses the tracker-bar C towards the left. A pneumatic M having a projection N bearing against the pin G is continuously connected to exhaust through a leak P and to atmosphere through a duct S, which is normally partly covered by the tune-sheet D. If the tune-sheet deviates to the right or left, the quantity of air admitted to the pneumatic M diminishes or increases, causing the spring H or bellows M to move the tracker-bar until the tune-sheet apertures again register with the tracker-ducts. The duct S is formed in a block T which can slide on the pins E, F, and a screw V and nut U are provided to adjust the block T relatively to the tracker-bar C in order to accommodate tunesheets of varying widths or to adjust the tracker-bar manually. The apparatus may be arranged to work by pressure instead of by suction.
Patent GB-191400065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Torches.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-10-15
Abstract: 191465. Williams, T. J. Jan. 1. Supporting.-A carrying-strap may be passed through two eyes e on an electric torch a.
Patent GB-191403287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BECKER GABRIEL
IPC: F01L1/28
Filed: 1914-02-07
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 3287. Becker, G. Dec. 18, 1913, [Convention date]. Valves.-In the seating of a beat valve c serving for both admission and exhaust are passages e<1>, f<1> for the supply of liquid fueland a cooling medium or fuel only.