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Patent GB-191216134-A (GB)
Title: Prepayment Meter for use in the Distribution of Electricity.
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 1912-07-10
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 16,134. Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges. July 10, 1911, [Convention date]. Counters affording several rates of actuation. - The rate of rotation of a wheel 3, which returns the quantity - mechanism p of a prepayment attachment for electricity meters, depends on the position of a rocking shaft 16 carrying change-wheels 8, 10, 17, 19 and controlled by the armatures of electro-magnets 4, 13 in the lighting and power circuits respectively. The wheels 8. 10 gear respectively with the meter-driven wheels 9, 11 and the wheels 17, 19 respectively with the wheels 20, 18 geared to the wheel 3. In order that a small lighting- current may be charged at power rate, the spring 6 controlling the armature 5 mav be tensioned so that the armature is only attracted when a current above a certain strength is used. In an alternative arrangement only the lighting circuit is provided with an electro-magnet.
Patent GB-191217151-A (GB)
Title: Plug Connections for Electrical Work.
Inventor: WARNER ALONZO ABNER
IPC: H01R24/76
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 17,151. Warner, A. A. July 23. Plug couplings.-A socket for electric heating and other devices, adapted to receive a plug or pin, is formed from a slotted sheet-metal blank, Fig. 7, the parts 15, 16 of which are bent so as to form with the base 17 a triangular socket with resilient sides. A shank 14 is doubled on itself and tapped to receive a screw 19 adapted to secure the wire. The socket is enclosed by a non-conducting case A, and is secured therein by a screw 23, the wire passing through a collar 21 and an asbestos wad 22; the walls of the case are shaped to form a triangular chamber surrounding the socket. Each wire of the connexion may have a socket and case, or two sockets may fit in one case, the case then being formed in two parts held together by bolts.
Patent GB-191223157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Gear for Internal Combustion Engines and other Prime Movers.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
IPC: F02N15/02
Filed: 1912-10-10
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 23,157. Leitner, H. Oct. 10. Turning - gear. - The shaft c of a dynamoelectric machine is normally driven from an internal-combustion engine through a pulley d, one-way clutch e, and shaft a. To start the engine, the machine acts as a motor and drives through t h e pinion p keyed on the shaft a intermediate wheels o, n, m, l, k, i, and h, the wheel h being mounted on the hub d<1> of the pulley through a second one-way clutch g. To prevent damage should a premature i g n i t i o n or overload occur, the pulley is driven from its hub through a ring d<2>, which grips the pulleys frictionally and is driven by a key on the hub inserted between its ends. The pinion p is normally put of gear with the wheel o, and is moved axially simultaneously with the switch closing the battery circuit. The friction drive may be arranged in one of the intermediate wheels. A casing f encloses 'the whole of the gearing except the pulley. The Provisional Specification also describes an arrangement in which two intermediate wheels are used on a countershaft, and the one-way clutch, which in the abovedescribed arrangement is placed between the wheel h and hub d<1>, is placed between one of the intermediate wheels and the countershaft.
Patent GB-191224428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sack-holders.
Inventor: SELTENREICH HERMANN
IPC: B65B39/08
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 24,428. Seltenreich, H. Oct. 25. Sack-holders.-A hopper c for filling sacks is mounted to slide on an upright b, the lug f fitting grooves d in the sides of the upright, or embracing one flange if the upright is of I-section. The hopper is supported by a weight i heavier than the hopper and connected to it by a cord g passing over a roller h and through a guide-loop o. The hopper is prevented from rising by a spring catch l which enters notches on the upright. The sack is attached to the hopper by means of screw-clamps m. When tilted, the whole apparatus rests upon rollers n to facilitate moving.
Patent GB-191226470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Punching of Metals or other Materials.
IPC: B21D28/26
Filed: 1912-11-18
Abstract: 26,470. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. Nov. 18, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Punching. - A number of superposed plates are punched or notched in a machine employing dies between adjacent plates. The dies may be mounted as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. A holddown and stripper p is employed.
Patent GB-191228286-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use in Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1912-12-07
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 28,286. Leitner, H. Dec. 7. [Cognate Application, 29,489/12.] Starting.-Compression is relieved at starting by governor-operated means for holding'open the exhaust valve or a special valve. In the construction shown, the valve-rod b carries a collar e which is held up at starting by a sliding piece d, which is withdrawn by a governor l. In a modification the governor acts on the sliding piece d or equivalent device through spring couplings so that the compression relief device is only brought into and out of action when the engine attains pre-determined minimum and maximum speeds. The governor l is driven through multiplying-gear h<1>, h and if necessary, through a clutch which allows of slips when the engine is working normally, to prevent excessive speed in the governor.
Patent GB-191307436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: STRATTON HAROLD
IPC: F24B1/20
Filed: 1913-03-29
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 7436. Stratton, H. March 29. Cooking-stoves.- In a portable camp cooking-stove adapted to be readily dismantled for transport, the gases from a central fire-place 11 pass around the ovens 1 to a central chamber 8 beneath the ash-pit 9, and thence to the chimney 10. The ovens 1 are removably secured in the outer casing 2 by bolts 3, and have drop-down doors held in an horizontal position by chains.
Patent GB-191307864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Glass Absorbing the Ultra-violet Rays and Process for Producing it.
IPC: C03C3/095
Filed: 1913-04-03
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 7864. Sanoscop-Glas-Ges. April 4, 1912, [Convention date]. Colour screens; spectacle lenses.-Glass, having the property of absorbing the ultra-violet rays, is produced by adding to the ordinary constituents of glass rare earths of the series thorium, lanthanium, cerium, samarium, erbium, praseodymium, and neodymium. Salts of heavy metals may be added in very small quantities to act as decolourizing-agents. The glass may be used for spectacle and other lenses, lamp shades, mercury-vapour lamp bulbs, &c.
Patent GB-191308521-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Device for use in Controlling the Supply of Fluids.
IPC: G07F15/02
Filed: 1913-04-11
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 8521. Milne & Son, J., and Fox, T. April 11. Gas, supplying by meter.-A spindle c connected to the quantity-determining mechanism is adapted to be rotated through an angle proportional to the value of the coin inserted. Coin action, mechanical-connexion and multiple-coin.-As shown the apparatus is constructed to receive pennies, threepenny-pieces, sixpences, and shillings, all the silver coins being inserted in a single slot a<1> in the top of the casing a, and the copper coins in a separate slot a<2> in the side of the casing. A silver coin rests in a pocket d<1> on a rotary disk d carried by an operating-handle b and between teeth e<1> of a wheel e on the spindle c, and according to its value is supported on one of three rails f<1> formed on a member f on the base of the casing. When the handle is rotated, the silver coin strikes one of three stops g, g<1>, g<2> and is discharged through the corresponding slot h, h<1> or h<2>. A copper coin is inserted through the slot a<2> into a separate pocket (not shown) on the disk d, and is discharged through a slot h<3>. The different coins may be directed to separate receptacles.
Patent GB-191308882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Starting the Engines of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSTON HENRY
IPC: F02N1/02
Filed: 1913-04-15
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 8882. Johnston, H. April 15. Motor-starting devices, applications of.-Relates to engine-starting devices in which a starting-shaft is mounted within the steering- sleeve, and the steering hand-wheel can be moved axially to engage either the steering sleeve or the starting-shaft, and consists in the means for (1) clutching and locking the steering- wheel in either of its positions, and (2) transmitting the motion of the starting-shaft to the engine-shaft. The upper end of the steering- sleeve a is formed with a collar r having holes engaged by pins t projecting downwards from the boss of the steering-wheel g. The steering- wheel is normally locked in this position by a sliding bolt y, which projects through a flange z on the wheel and engages under the collar r of the steering-sleeve. When the bolt y is drawn back by means of a projection 5, the wheel q can be moved upwards to free itself from the steering-sleeve and engage with projections u formed on the head of the starting-shaft c. The bolt 5 then springs back oveithe top of the collar r and so locks the wheel in its new position. The shaft c is connected to the engine-shaft h by a universal joint d and chain gearing, the chain-wheel m being connected to the engine-shaft by ratchet gear. The pawl k is carried by the chain-wheel and is on the same side of the engine-shuft as the ordinary starting-handle p, which thus serves to bring the pawl to the bottom position when the engine has been started, so that the pawl remains out of gear until the chain-wheel m is rotated again.
Patent GB-191311837-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Glass Articles.
Inventor: FRITSCH HERMANN
IPC: C03B19/09
Filed: 1913-05-21
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 11,837. Fritsch, H. Sept. 3, 1912, [Convention date]. Moulding.-In the process of making glass articles by packing a mould with powdered glass and melting it in situ, the mould is made of material which can be readily broken or scraped from the finished article without damaging it. The material used is a mixture of china clay, quartz, and feldspar. The moulds are formed upon a plaster dummy. In making articles of several colours, the powdered glass of one colour is melted before the introduction of the next colour, so as to avoid intermingling of the colours.
Patent GB-191323569-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Purifying Water.
IPC: C02F1/76
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 23,569. Goldschmidt Akt.-Ges., T. Nov. 8, 1912, [Convention date]. Sterilizing water.-Water sterilized by hypochlorites &c. is filtered through comminuted tin, aluminium, or iron, which is mixed or used in conjunction with sand &c. The filtering mass may be regenerated by hydrochloric acid. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) ((t) comprises also the use of other reducing-metals and other acids for regenerating. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191324453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stiffened Waist Bands for Supporting Skirts.
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-10-28
Abstract: 24,453. LadaviÞre, Rousson, Vincent, et Cie. Oct. 31, 1912, [Convention date]. Stiffeners; trimmings.-Waist-belting a for skirts has transverse stiffeners c the full width of the belting and housed at the ends in pockets b woven integrally with the belting. The pockets are of the same width as the stiffeners and have their blind ends on the' extreme edges of the belting. One or more securing-loops additional to and intermediate of the pockets may also be employed.
Patent GB-191325168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: B42F13/04
Filed: 1913-11-04
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 25,168. Willis, P. R. J., [Sonnenburg, E. J.]. Nov. 4. Clamping-devices; covers.-A loose-leaf binder comprises a rigid curved back - plate 1 and movable binding-plates 6 which are operated by transverse screwed rods 8 rotated through wormgear by a key-operated shaft 12. Flexible bands 16, against which the backs of the leaves bear, are attached at 17 to the back-plate 1 and pass round rods or rollers 18, 19 on the binding- plates 6, thus remaining at the same tension for all positions of the binding-plates. Flaps 7 are hinged to the plates 6 to extend partly over and protect the outer leaves. The back-plate 1 is provided with turn-up ends 2, having stampedout guide-lugs 3 for engaging slots 4 in end pieces 5 of the plates 6.
Patent GB-191329886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Car Trucks.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG WILLIAM HARRISON
IPC: B61F3/04
Filed: 1913-12-29
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 29,886. Armstrong, W. H. Dec. 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Axle-trucks and bogies; springs, arrangement of.-A bogie truck has separate short wheel axles mounted in ball bearings in the truck frame and each geared to a separate motor. In one arrangement the bearing - blocks 19 are bolted to outer and inner members 14, 16 of the truck frame and the axles 18 are connected by gearing 26 to the motors 23. The axles and blocks 19 are formed with a series of raceways 20 for bearing-balls 21. The bolster 39 with centre hearing 41 and side blocks 42 is mounted by springs 43 upon the plank 44 suspended by links 46 from the cross-members 15. The truck frame further comprises the lower bars 31 bolted to the bearing-blocks 19 and at 33 to the ends of the members 14 from which they are spaced at the middle by blocks 37. According to another arrangement, Figs. 5 and 6, the frame 14, 16 is carried by springs 59 upon equalizing- bars 55 arranged in pairs connected by bars 56 and resting upon the bearing-blocks 19, which are provided with projections 57 in grooves 58 for engagement with the bars 55. The main frame has in this case axle-bearing guides 49 to which the lower bars 52 are bolted. The central parts 61 of the members 14, 16 are arched to render the bolster springs accessible.
Patent GB-191403088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Propelled Cycles.
Inventor: FIELD ALFRED WALLINGTON
Filed: 1914-02-05
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 3088. Field, A. W. Feb. 5. Eccentric - actuated pumps.-In a steam propelled motor-cycle, the feed-water pump m and the fuel pump n, Fig. 5, are both driven from a single eccentric k, the pump m being driven directly and the pump n driven by means of an arm l<1>.
Patent GB-191405310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Hinges.
Inventor: VOLLMER CARL
IPC: E05D11/02
Filed: 1914-03-02
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 5310. Vollmer, C. March 2. Channels in -hinges.- In a door hinge which can be lubricated by removing a cap d screwed on to an upward extension c of 'the hinge, a hole f is formed in the cap to receive a nail or like operating-tool.
Patent GB-191407168-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in & relating to Dental Articulators.
Inventor: CRICHTON JOHN PRINGLE
IPC: A61C11/02
Filed: 1914-03-21
Granted: 1915-03-22
Abstract: 7168. Crichton, J. P. March 21. Teeth, artificial.-A device to facilitate the arranging of the teeth upon the dentures consists of a plate 3, Fig. 2, curved or bent to represent the occlusal surface. The plate, which is preferably spherical, may be pivoted to the parts of the articulator representing the condyles by a pin passed through holes 1, and has lines or ridges thereon to indicate the dental arch. A device for holding the trial plates 8, 9, Fig. 6, and models 6, 7, while they are being fixed upon the arms of the articulator, consists of a curved frame 11, which is similarly secured to the articulator to lie in the occlusal plane and is provided with holes through which holding-pins 12 are passed. Specification 9184/13 is referred to.
Patent GB-191407582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preparing Material for Making Bituminous Macadam.
IPC: E01C19/05
Filed: 1914-03-25
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 7582. Strassenbau Ges. Wayss. April 8, 1913, [Convention date]. Apparatus for granular or pulverulent materials and small goods.-The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes, with reference to Fig. 1 (Cancelled), a portable plant for making tar macadam, comprising storage bins for the mineral aggregate, a tar-heater, and apparatus for mixing measured quantities of the aggregate and tar. Elevators 19, 20 respectively deliver sand into a compartment 23 and stone into compartments 24, 25, 26, filled successively by operating upon vanes 27. Hinged doors 28, 29 permit of discharging measured quantities of stone and sand into the mixer 35, which receives tar from a heater 40 by way of a tilting measure 49. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191409454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Driving of Road and Rail Vehicles.
IPC: B61C9/10
Filed: 1914-04-16
Granted: 1915-04-16
Abstract: 9454. Thomas Transmission, Ltd., and Thomas, J. G. P. April 16. Electro-mechanical apparatus, arrangement of.-In electro-mechanical transmission systems of the kind in which a generator receives power from the prime-mover and supplies current to a motor connected to the load, the final drive 20 and the motor 17 are placed between the primemover 13 and the dynamo 18, so that the weight of the transmission apparatus may be more evenly distributed between the axles. The prime-mover is connected through a clutch 14 and shaft 15 to the planet carrier of the gearing 16, while the motor 17 and dynamo 18 are connected to the central members of the epicyclic gearing. When the clutch 19 is engaged, the final gear 20 is driven directly from the primemover 13, the whole of the apparatus being locked. At lower speeds, the clutch 19 is disengaged, and the gear 20 is driven from the electromotor 17. In a modification, the clutch 14 is replaced by a clutch arranged between the electromotor 17 and the planetary gearing. Specification 25,386/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-191410383-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of a Liquid Fuel and Illuminant from Tar.
Inventor: MARKL ANTON
IPC: C10L1/04
Filed: 1914-04-27
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 10,383. Markl, A. May 2, 1913, [Convention date]. Tar oils, extracting.-An oil for heating, lighting, and power purposes is obtained from crude tar or from tar from which the light constituents have been removed. The tar is treated with a very weak solution of caustic potash or other alkali, and allowed to stand. The lower tar layer is separated from the upper reddishcoloured aqueous layer and is distilled, the distillate collecting at about 200-280‹ C. constituting the fuel oil. The residue is an asphalt pitch.
Patent GB-191411823-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Separating from a Mixture One or more Suspension Colloids, Emulsion Colloids, True Colloids, Ions or Dissolved Bodies or Members of Two or more of these Classes.
IPC: B01D17/06
Filed: 1914-05-13
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 11,823. Ges. f³r Elektro - Osmose. March 2, [Convention date]. Electric endosmose. - One or more constituents are separated from mixtures containing suspension colloids, emulsion colloids, true colloids, ionized or non-ionized dissolved substances, or members of two or more of these classes, by means of two or more diaphragms the potentials of which are so selected that the constituents required are retained by the diaphragms while other constituents pass through under the action of electric current. Ionized substances may be first removed, for instance from colloidal solutions, by means of parchment or other indifferent diaphragms near the electrodes; or, in order to retain a certain amount of acid or base furthering the subsequent separation of colloids, one diaphragm may be electro-positive or electronegative, to accelerate the separation of acids or bases respectively. For instance, with an animal bladder before the anode and parchment before the cathode, brine becomes alkaline in the middle compartment. By removing acids and bases successively, first negative colloids and then positive ones may be caused to migrate. A fractionation of the ions may be effected by reason of their differing velocities of migration through a particular diaphragm. With a viscose diaphragm before the anode and parchment paper before the cathode, sulphuric acid can be separated from lactic acid by passing through the viscose. Non-ionized dissolved substances migrate with water and are thus separated. Thus, sugar can be retained between an anode diaphragm of animal origin and a cathode diaphragm of viscose, while non-saccharine material migrates. Specification 14,369/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191414396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmission Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: EAVES THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: F16G7/00
Filed: 1914-06-15
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 14,396. Eaves, T. R., and Miller, W. June 15. Belt-fastenings.-A motor-cycle or like beltfastening consists of a strip of flexible material a, such as a piece of old belting, secured between the ends of the belt by inner and outer curved plates. The inner plate c may be pronged or provided with a shoulder f at one or both ends. A strip of leather h of less depth than the belt may be used. In this case, the inner plates c<2> are stepped and curved as shown.
Patent GB-191414526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Game Apparatus.
Inventor: HUGHES JAMES FRANK
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 1914-06-17
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 14,526. Hughes, J. F. June 17. Golf-practising appliances.-Appliances for playing indoor golf on a carpeted floor comprise a putting-plate and a series of direction indicators. The direction indicators consist of baseplates 10, Fig. 4, pivotally secured to the floor, and provided with uprights 11, between which the ball must be driven. The uprights 11 are formed by bending upwards the flange of the plate. Some of the plates have uprights that are V-shaped in plan and adapted to deflect an incorrectly driven ball. The putting-plate consists of a base-plate or cup 16, Figs. 3 and 5, pivotally secured to the floor and having oppositely inclined surfaces 17, 19 on opposite sides of the cup. At the back of the hole is a circumferential wall 20 and a radial wall 22. The plate may be turned into any required position by applying the end of the club to the wall 22.
Patent GB-191415069-A (GB)
Title: Bottle and Closure Means therefor.
Inventor: FISCHER FRANK LOUIS
IPC: B65D49/12
Filed: 1914-06-23
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 15,069. Fischer, F. L., and Noaeill, W. June 23. Bottles, non-refillable.- A bottle with a frangible neck 3, Fig. 3, is provided with an inner neck 5 closed by a spring-pressed cap 18 on a spindle 13, which also carries an outer closure 8. The spindle is held in its closed position by spring detents 11. The bottle is opened by a cutting-tool 25, Fig. 7, held round the neck of the bottle by spring arms 24. In a modification, a cutting-tool 37, Fig. 11, is carried inside the bottle by the stopper and is pressed into engagement with the sides of the bottle by a pin 38 thrust downwards past a bowed portion 27 of the spindle. The spindle and cutter are rotated by a crank-handle on the threaded part 34. In a further modification, Fig. 9, an upper closure 8 is retained against withdrawal by spring arms 50 engaging shoulders 53, 54.