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Patent GB-191307495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Mechanism.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F16K1/12
Filed: 1913-03-29
Granted: 1914-03-30
Abstract: 7495. Jackson, W. J. Mellersh-, [Galvin, T., and Smith, C. C.]. March 29. Valves controlled from a distauce; pressure-regulating v a l v e s.-A fluid-pressure actuated lift valve particularly applicable for use with h i g h - p r e s s u r e fire hydrants is adapted to be controlled by opening and closing a valve in the nozzle of the delivery hose and under certain conditions of flow is adapted to maintain a constant reduced pressure in the outlet, while when the main valve is closed a drain valve on the outlet side is adapted to be automatically opened. The main valve 14, which is normally pressed to its seat by a spring 20, is formed integrally with its actuating-piston 14<a> and has a removable valve face 17 held in position by a removable part 16 secured to the valve member by a nut 16<a>. The piston works in a cylinder 19 formed in a part 6 supported axially in the casing 1 by ribs 7. Inlet pressure is admitted to the cylinder by a port 18 and exhausted through a port 21 controlled by a manually-controlled plug cock and a piston valve 25, actuated by outlet pressure acting on a piston 27 against the action of an adjustable spring 29. Under full flow, the auxiliary valve is locked in its open position by a cam catch 38 actuated against the action of a spring 44<a>, by fluid flow acting on a reciprocating plate 41. A piston valve 50 is coupled to the main valve and is adapted when the main valve is closed to open a drain port 52 on the outlet side of the main valve to relieve the pressure in the outlet. To prevent the outlet pressure from falling so far as to allow the auxiliary valve 25 to open, the outlet of the drain valve is fitted with a spring- loaded ball relief valve 55. The casing is fitted with a carrying-handle 31 and with a removable plug 59 to facilitate the attachment of a pressure gauge.
Patent GB-191309167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Instrument Sets adapted for Two Lines.
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1913-04-18
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 9167. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Laidlaw, E. A. April 18. [Addition to 25,673/12.] Exchange systems; telephones, mounting and supporting.-Apparatus of the kind described in the parent Specification in which one telephone set is provided for two lines is constructed so that a line leading to a manual exchange can be bridged while reference is made on another line, but a line leading to an automatic exchange is released each time the speaking instruments are disconnected from it. When the key 10 is in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the manual line M is bridged by a condenser 25 and bell 21, and the instruments 18 are connected across the automatic line A. When the key 10 is fully depressed so that the pin 19 rests in the notch 15, the manual line M is connected to the instruments 18 over the contacts 34, 37. If during a conversation over the manual line, the subscriber wishes to speak over the automatic line and still retain the manual line connexion, he operates the finger dial 1. thus causing the pin 3 to rotate the lever arms 5, 7 and push the bar 9 far enough to the left to permit the pin 19 to reach the notch 16. In this position the instruments 18 are connected to the automatic line A over the contacts 33, 36 and the manual line M is bridged by the bell 21 over the contacts 29, 31. The replacing of the receiver on the hook 17 moves the bar 9 far enough to the left to allow the pin 19 to return to the normal position shown in the Figure.
Patent GB-191315195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Turret Lathes.
Inventor: POTTER JAMES CHARLES
IPC: B23Q5/14
Filed: 1913-07-01
Granted: 1914-07-01
Abstract: 15,195. Potter, J. C. April 3, [Convention date]. Lathes.-In automatic turret lathes the speed changes are effected by a clutch-operating mechanism actuated through positive clutches automatically controlled instead of through friction clutches. The spindle-driving train comprises a power pulley 16, Fig. 1, on a shaft 15 with a fast gear 17 and loose gear 18 with a friction clutch 19. A second motion shaft carries a driven gear 21, fast on the shaft, and a gear 20 provided with roller ratchet clutch, and driving-gears 23, 24 meshing with a pair of gears with a friction clutch 28 and roller clutch 26. Pairs of sliding gears 31, 33 provide other hand-controlled variations. To secure quick action from the slowly moving dogs, the levers 48 have dog-engaging fingers 52 pivoted and spring controlled as shown in Fig. 7. As soon as a lever begins to throw a clutch yoke 42, pins 40, Fig. 4, take up the drive and the inclined side of the notch in a flange 54, acting on an abutment 56 connected to the yoke rod, cams the clutch into complete driving relation. On the completion of a half revolution, another notch is presented to the abutment and a spring effects the disengagement of the clutch. Cams 36 on the relay shafts are linked as shown in Fig. 1 to the friction clutches 19, 28. In a modified form of relay, instead of a pair of parallel shafts, a shaft and sleeve are employed driven through two sets of epicyclic gearing rendered operative by locking the sun-wheels. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes also a feedmechanism. The cam-drum is driven from a feed-shaft 70, Fig. 6 (Cancelled). Three speeds are derived from the spindle through the gearing shown in part. Gears 74, 75 are rendered operative by a double clutch 77 and the gear 79 has a roller clutch. The clutch 77 is controlled through a rock-shaft 91 by dogs 83. Fig. 1. Other dogs 49 on the same drum control the operation of the spindle-driving clutches through a power relay shaft directly driven from the first motion shaft 15. The dogs 83 actuate an arm 90 connected to the shaft 91 by plungers 94, Fig. 9 (Canceled), and detents 97, Fig. 10 (Cancelled), shoulders 96 on the detents engage opposite sides 95 of a notch in an arm 93 fast on the shaft. When the arm 90 is actuated, a plunger spring 94 is compressed ready to rock the shaft with a rapid movement when a shoulder 99 engages an inclined end 98 to lift a detent. The arm 93 is locked in the thrown position by the engagement of a side 95 with the side 100, Fig. 9 (Cancelled), of a detent 97, until released by a further actuation of the arm 90. This matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted, but forms the subject of the divided Application 13,958/14.
Patent GB-191315221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Purification of Butter.
Inventor: HIGGINS ERIC BERKELEY
IPC: A23C15/12
Filed: 1913-07-02
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 15,221. Higgins, E. B. July 2. Butter.-Rancid or impure butter is treated at 9‹ C. or below with an alkaline solution, for instance carbonates or bicarbonates of sodium or potassium, borax, or sodium phosphate, sufficiently strong to produce granulation on agitating. Mechanical impurities are then allowed to settle out, and the butter is removed from the liquid by filtering, washed, and worked. The washing-water may contain common salt, hydrochloric or other acid, or an acid salt.
Patent GB-191316065-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Hat Lining and Bandeau.
Inventor: NIXON FERGUS
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 1913-07-11
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 16,065. Nixon, F. July 11. Bandeaux; linings.-In a combined bandeau and lining of the type made of soft material having an adjustable wire b around the outer edge and a draw-string c to fit around the head, the inner edge is also provided with a draw-string f or elastic cord
Patent GB-191319340-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Manufacture of Metal Oxides or Hydroxides.
Inventor: COCHLOVIUS FRANZ
IPC: C01B13/36
Filed: 1913-08-26
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 19,340. Cochlovius, F. May 13, [Convention date]. Copper, zinc, and other oxides are obtained by heating the precipitates containing basic salts that are formed by precipitation of a metallic salt solution with a basic substance, and then leaching the heated mass with water. The heating may be effected by hot gases or by superheated steam, and the temperature is lower than the boiling-points of the salts that are to be leached out. A solution containing zinc and copper chlorides is precipitated with lime enough to precipitate both metals, and the mixed precipitate after separating from the mother liquor is heated to 500<0> C. and then leached with water; or enough lime may be used to precipitate the copper a.nd then a further quantity to precipitate the zinc, the two precipitates being treated as described above separately. Other precipitants may be used, for instance zinc oxide may be used to precipitate copper; and other salts than chlorides may serve. for instance sulphates.
Patent GB-191323355-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Chemically Retting Plants, more especially Plants Yielding Textile Fibres.
Inventor: LOMBARD VICTOR NOEL FRANCOIS
IPC: D01C1/02
Filed: 1913-10-15
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 23,355. Lombard, V. N. F., and Lasegue, G. A. F. July 19, [Convention date]. Retting.-In chemical retting of ramie, alfa, flax, and other plants, the halogen derivatives of hydrocarbons, preferably the chlorine derivatives, are used. A derivative, such as ethylene dichloride, is mixed directly or in the emulsion state with water into which the plant is immersed, the whole being heated under pressure in an autoclave. The material is then washed and finally dried in the open air or in a drier. A. little alkali is used in the boiling to neutralize any hydrochloric acid which may be formed. The product may be used for spinning and weaving, or for the manufacture of paper or other products. Other suitable halogen derivatives mentioned are ethylene trichloride and perchloride, and ethyl tetrachloride, pentachloride, and hexachloride.
Patent GB-191324885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus on Railways.
Inventor: RIPLEY JAMES THOMAS
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1913-11-01
Granted: 1914-11-02
Abstract: 24,885. Ripley, J. T. Nov. 1. Detonator apparatus.-The first train passing a detonator apparatus after withdrawal of a detonator from the rail by a signalman does not fire a detonator, but when the last carriage of the train passes the apparatus, a detonator is put on the rail and remains there until a second train explodes it or until it is withdrawn by the signalman. The last carriage of a train carries a lever B, formed in two parts connected by a spring, on which is mounted a roller G adapted to depress a pivoted track treadle D. On the other side of the rail is a detonator placer L, a trigger K on which normally passes through the rail and contacts with the lower end of the treadle D. This is released by the depression of the treadle, and a spring Q presses the device L forward on the bar P to lay a detonator on the rail. The detonator is pulled off and the apparatus returned to normal by connexion to the signal cabin, when the train passes out of the block. If a following train fires the detonator, the guard must put another in position unless an automatic feed is also provided. The lever B is adjustable and may be moved out of the way, as shown, when not required.
Patent GB-191326449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Slow-combustion Stoves for Greenhouses, Forcing-houses and the like.
Filed: 1913-11-18
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 26,449. Duckworth, H. C., and Twelve Hours Stove Syndicate. Nov. 18. [Addition to 7317/09.] Closed solid-fuel stoves.-Closed stoves for greenhouses &c., as described in the parent Specification and in Specification 11,886/10, are provided with a tube e leading from the stove immediately behind the smoke outlet b to the exterior of the greenhouse, so that smoke blown down the chimney may escape to the external air. The tube e has a downwardly-turned end, and may be screwed into a boss c formed on the top casting of the stove.
Patent GB-191327257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boat Davits.
Inventor: DALTON FREDERICK EDWARD
IPC: B63B23/04
Filed: 1912-12-16
Granted: 1913-12-16
Abstract: 27,257. Dalton, F. E. Dec 16, 1912. Davits luffed athwartship are pivoted to brackets q ani are provided with pivoted struts 10, which support the davits in the inboard and outboard positions by bearing against stops 22, 12 attached to the deck. The bases of the davits are provided with a bevelled edge which bears on the deck when the davits are outboard. The davits are luffed out by ou@haul ropes 3 passing over pulleys 5 on the edge of the deck to winches v. A single rope 2 is used for the falls, the boat being slung on the bight, and the ends passing over the davit beads to winches v. The falls serve to bring the davits inboard when they are required to launch a second boat. The davits &c. may be used to lower nested life-boats of the kind described in Specification 28,909/12, [Class 113 (ii), Ships and boats, Kinds &c. of].
Patent GB-191327715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Holders or Stands for Cut Flowers and the like.
Inventor: FINLAY REGINALD GEDYR
IPC: A01G5/04
Filed: 1913-12-02
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 27,715. Finlay, R. G. Dec. 2. Flower - vases and like receptacles .- Relates to flowerholders arranged as shown in Fig. 1, to resemble a rose-tree, and consists in the use of twowater-containers, B, C, Fig. 2, each comprising a central receptacle with tubes leading therefrom so that, by filling one tube in each container, the whole device is supplied.
Patent GB-191328850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: F02B57/08
Filed: 1913-12-15
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 28,850. Thompson, W. P., [Berliner, E.]. Dec. 15. Four-stroke-cycle engines.-In a rotarycylinder engine of the type in which an inlet port to the cylinder is uncovered by the piston, at the latter part of its stroke, the inlet is controlled by a rotary valve connected by pipes to the inlet ports to prevent back firing. The shaft, having a crank 4<a>, is fixed, and rotatably mounted on it is a casing 3 which carries the cylinders 4, the pistons 7 being connected to the crank. Each cylinder has an inlet port 16 to which mixture is supplied from the crank case or a chamber in communication with a carburettor. The valve disk 21 has two openings 24, 25, and is carried by a sleeve 15 adapted to be rotated at a slower rate than the valve casing. The disk rotates between two disks 18, 22 having alined openings, so that when an opening in the valve comes into line, mixture can flow from the crank case through the pipe 17 to the inlet port. The disk valve may be adjustable on its sleeve so as to partly throttle the engine when necessary. The exhaust valves, which remain open during part of the suction stroke, are actuated through levers from cams 13, 14 on the sleeve 15. In a modification, the crank - shaft is hollow, and has a port 29, communication between which and the intake pipes is controlled by a rotary sleeve valve 31 rotated through pinion gearing from the crank case at the necessary rate.
Patent GB-191400041-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Obtaining Ammonia from Moist Waste Substances or Peat.
Inventor: STAUBER EMANUEL
IPC: C01C1/08
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 41. Stauber, E., and Kochan, W. Jan. 1. Retort furnaces; charging and discharging.- A retort b is divided into two alternatelycharged chambers by means of a steam generator s, and is charged by a hopper a having a slide f which can open half way on either side, or with two half-slides; a similar arrangement g at the bottom separates the retort from a cooling chamber c. The retort is heated by burning gases in a flue i from which the gases on their way to the chimney pass through the charging hopper.
Patent GB-191405949-A (GB)
IPC: F16K1/02
Filed: 1914-03-09
Granted: 1915-04-09
Abstract: 5949. Muntz, W. E. March 9. [Addition to 12,445/13.] Piston-like valves with screwed valve members. -A screw-actuated valve of the type described in the parent Specification, in which a cylindrical valve member is adapted to slide over grooves of varying sectional area formed in the valve seat, has the actuating screw-thread formed on the valve member. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the valve member k is formed with a thread adapted to engage with ribs formed between the wedge-shaped grooves g and has a spindle l. The actuating-spindle m, which is provided with a conical packing-collar p held in contact with the casing by a spring washer t, has a tubular extension m<1> adapted to fit over the spindle l, which it rotates by means of a pin o and slot n. In a modification, a spiral spring is fitted for returning the valve to the closed position,
Patent GB-191407562-A (GB)
Title: Electric Switch.
Inventor: HUETSCHLER GUSTAV VON
IPC: H01H9/32
Filed: 1914-03-25
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 7562. H³tschler, G. von, and Ordon, A. March 25. Switches, quick-action.-In a switch of the kind comprising contact-pieces normally pressed together by springs and adapted to be separated, to break the circuit, by an insulating-slide which comes between them, and thereby also extinguishes sparks, the contact-pieces b, b<1> have brackets e, e<1> secured thereto adapted to be engaged by the slide g, so that the contactpieces do not come into contact with the slide. grooves h, h<1> being formed in the slide to accommodate the contact-pieces. The brackets may be of insulating-material and may be fitted with rollers to bear against the slide. The springs c, c' carrying the contact-pieces also serve to transmit the current and are carried by exchangeable brackets d, d<1> connected to terminal blocks i, i<1>, and the contact-pieces are enclosed in a casing a, an insulating-hood l being pushed over this cover to protect the terminals &c,
Patent GB-191407868-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Diminishing the Air Friction in Electric Machines having Flywheels.
IPC: H02K9/06
Filed: 1914-03-28
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 7868. Siemens-Schuckertwerke. March 29, 1913, [Convention date]. Cooling and ventilating; rotary machines.-A flywheel b secured to an electrical machine e is encased together with the machine in such a manner that the air set in motion by the fly-wheel is drawn past the heated parts e, f, g of the machine before entering the fly-wheel casing c. The outlet from the casing c may be arranged tangentially. In a modification, two machines are mounted close up to the fly-wheel, one on each side. The connecting- pipes n are thus dispensed with. The fly-wheel casing may consist simply of two walls constituted wholly or partly, by the stators.
Patent GB-191410482-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Pipes and Tubes.
Inventor: MINER HIRUM WILLSON
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 1914-04-28
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 10,482. Miner, H. W. April 28. Bayonet and like joints; couplings, disconnectible.-A pipe coupling comprises a tubular member 8 with slots 9 leading to an annular recess in which projections 10 on one pipe 2 engage in a bayonet-like manner. The member 8 also carries a pivoted spring 12 adapted to engage a projection 13 on the other pipe member 3. The ends of the members 2, 3, preferably of conical form with an interposed washer 7, are thus held together within the member 8. A lever 14 pivoted to the projection 13 is provided to force the spring 12 on to the projection, and the hooked end 15 of the lever serves to disengage the spring when the lever is moved in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-191415953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Securing Pipes and the like to Walls or other Structures.
Inventor: SOE-JENSEN VALDEMAR
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 1914-07-03
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 15,953. Jensen, V. Soe-. July 3. Supporting pipes and tubes. - A device for securing pipes and tubes to walls &c. comprises a stirrup portion 2, less than a semicircle, carried by a shank 1. which may be secured in brickwork, or provided with a screw-thread or plate for securing to woodwork. The pipe &c. 10 is held by a resilient member 3, greater than a semicircle. Either of the members 2, 3 is provided with inclined projections 4, adapted to engage in corresponding openings or recesses in the other member. The member 3 is sprung into place, and is stated to require cutting or the use of special tools for its removal.
Patent GB-191417243-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Transport Lorry.
Inventor: SPANGENBERG JOHN MAGNUS LARRSO
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1914-07-21
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 17,243. Spangenberg, J. M. L. July 21. Adjusting height of body from ground.-The entire frame of a hand-truck is adapted to be raised and lowered in relation to the wheels. The rear end of the platform 18 is fitted with bearings 8 for a cranked axle 7 carrying two wheels 16. The front end is mounted by a vertical pin 17 on a fork 3 carrying bearings for pins 2 upon a yoke 1 in which the axle 4 of the front wheel 5 is journaled. A lever 10, secured on the axle 7, is connected by bars 11 to a similar lever 13 secured on a shaft 12, which is mounted in bearings upon the truck frame and has secured to it a yoke 15. The propelling and operating handle 6 passes through the yoke 15, bears against pins 20 on the yoke 1, and is pivotally mounted by its forked end on the pins 2. When the handle 6 is moved forwards, the yoke 1 turns about the spindle 4 and raises the pins 2, and the lever 10 turns and raises the cranked axle 7.
Patent GB-191418719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Presses for the Manufacture of Cakes for Animal Foods or of Coal Briquettes.
Inventor: SMULDERS FRANCISCUS HENDRICUS
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 1914-08-15
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 18,719. Smulders, F. H. Aug. 15. Hopper - and - plunger machines. - Relates to briquetting-presses of the type in which plungers 2, 3, operated by eccentrics 5, 7, work in a moulding- channel 1 ; and comprises means for obtaining a slow pressing and quick return of the plungers, means for facilitating escape of air from the material, and means for preventing clogging of the plunger 2. The eccentrics 5, 7 are carried by a shaft 8 which is driven from the main shaft 11 through eccentric gears 10, 9 ; the eccentric 5 is keyed to the shaft 8, but the eccentrics 7 are loosely mounted upon the shaft and are adjustably secured to the eccentric 5. Material contained in a hopper 29 is fed to the moulding-chamber by a rotary measuring-drum 15. Ducts 30, 44, 45 facilitate escape of air from the material when in the drum and the moulding chamber respectively. The plunger 2 is recessed at 52 to prevent clogging, any material getting behind the plunger being forced into a shoot 53. To prevent adhesion of the material, the feed device is provided with a heating jacket 48 and the moulding-chamber with a jacket 51. A plunger 20 for detaching the moulded cakes from the plunger 2, and spring strain-preventing means in the rods 6 connecting the eccentrics 7 to the plunger 3, are also described.
Patent GB-191422920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Expressing Moisture from Wool, Cotton, Rags or the like, and for other like purposes.
Inventor: MCNAUGHT WILLIAM
IPC: D06B15/02
Filed: 1914-11-23
Granted: 1915-11-23
Abstract: 22,920. McNaught, W. Nov. 23. Wringing - apparatus. -In apparatus for expressing moisture from wool, cotton, rags, &c., of the kind wherein a pair of rollers is employed, one being driven frictionally from the other, the bearings for the upper wrapped roller are made to rotate at the same speed as, or one different from, that of the rollers. As shown, the bearings are made as sleeves m, and are driven by toothed gearing n from the lower roller. A spring-pressed clutch device is provided, having one member e keyed on the upper roller shaft and the other member formed on a spur-wheel o, loose on the upper shaft and driven from a toothed wheel p on the lower shaft. Spring or weight mechanism of the usual kind controls the sliding bearings of the rollers.