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Patent GB-191207303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Floating Mines.
Inventor: LERNET ALEXANDER
IPC: F42B22/02
Filed: 1912-03-25
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 7303. Lernet, A. April 3, 1911, [Convention date]. Mines, marine.-Relates to floating mines of the type in which the explosive charge is ignited by percussion mechanism, and consists in means operated from the exterior of the mine whereby the firing-mechanism is rendered inoperative when desired, and also in mechanism whereby, on throwing the ignition mechanism out of action, the cable drum is simultaneously released, so that the anchor cable is paid out to allow the mine to rise to the surface. A lever 4, Figs. 1 and 2, somewhat stirrup-shaped, is pivoted at 3 to the mine casing, and has teeth 5, 6 to engage a passing vessel. The pin 3 is connected by a lever 7, rod 8, and crank 9 to a shaft 10 which carries an L-shaped cam 12 to engage a forked member 13 on the crosshead 14 of pins 15 which support arms 23 and hammers 24. Springs 16 surround the pins 15, and when the lever 4 is rotated relatively to the mine casing, the cam 12 liberates the member 13 and allows the hammers 24 to shear the copper pins 27, Fig. 5, and drive forward the blocks 26 and needles 30 to fire the percussion caps 25. The springs 16 bear at one end against the bridge 18 of a stirrup 17 which has arms 19 connected to cranks 20 on a shaft 21 rotatable through an angle w by means of an external lever 22. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the mine is armed, but by rotating the lever 22 to the position c, the stirrup 17 and hammers 24 are turned out of alinement with the blocks 26, and the tension on the springs 16 is relieved, thereby disarming the mine. By means of a cam 31 on the shaft 21, pivoted levers 32, 36, rod 34 attached to the diaphragm of a depth-regulating device of the type described in Specification 4894/10, clutch 37, and gearing 38, the anchor cable is released simultaneously with the disarming of the mine, and the mine rises to the surface. Spring-pressed pins 1, 2 held in operation by soluble plugs prevent rotation of the lever 4 prior to immersion of the mine.
Patent GB-191207567-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Side Splashing by the Wheels of Road Vehicles or the like.
Inventor: POULTER ALFRED EDWARD
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 7567. Poulter, A. E. Oct. 28. Lateral-splash guards for road vehicles &c. Inside and outside frames j, a connected together at each end carry flexible shields or aprons e, h, which are attached to the lower members of the frames by bolts and nuts d with spiral springs d<1> interposed between the members and the tops of the aprons. The ends of the frames, are coupled by cross-members k, k<1>, the rear member k being provided with a combined scraper and mud-guard l, l<1>. In order to protect the front apron, it is furnished on each side with a plate or strip of metal f, f<1>, the two strips being distanced by collars g. The front of the shield e may be cased, as at e<1>, with a metal shoe.
Patent GB-191210058-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Rendering Antiseptic Articles such as Blankets, Flannels, Bodybelts, Stockings, and the like.
Inventor: DUDFIELD WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: A61L15/20
Filed: 1912-04-27
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 10,058. Dudfield, W. G. April 27. Disinfecting; antiseptics.-Fabrics or articles such as blankets, flannels, stockings, body belts, &c. are rendered antiseptic by immersion in a solution of thymol and oil of gaultheria in water, drying, finishing if necessary in the usual manner, treatment in a hot-air chamber, spraying with a solution of formaldehyde, and finally drying. The spraying may take place in the hot-air chamber.
Patent GB-191214511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lace and in the Method of Making the same.
Inventor: BIRKIN HARRY LAWRENCE
IPC: D04C1/00
Filed: 1912-06-21
Granted: 1913-02-06
Abstract: 14,511. Birkin, H. L., Sands, E., and Coxon, A. June 21. Braid.- Relates to the production of loop effects B, C, D on the bars of the groundwork or elsewhere on lace produced on braiding-machines of the type described in Specification 11,411/93. Two or more threads d, e are separated from the groundwork and are twisted or plaited together and then returned at or near the same spot in the fabric, the action of the work take-up mechanism being suitably regulated to allow this. One or more lacing-threads are passed round one or more of the locp threads to assist in drawing-out the loop.
Patent GB-191215460-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Roasting Zinc Blende.
Inventor: QUENEAU AUGUSTIN LEON JEAN
IPC: C22B19/02
Filed: 1912-07-02
Granted: 1913-07-02
Abstract: 15,460. Queneau, A. L. J. July 19, 1911, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Roasting.-Zinc blende is roasted in an electric furnace, and the air-supply is regulated so as to obtain combustion products suitable for use in the manufacture of sulphuric acid. During the final stage of the roast, the temperature is raised to break up any zinc sulphate; at this period the air supply may be reduced or cut off.
Patent GB-191215752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F01L1/28
Filed: 1912-07-05
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 15,752. Lissa, O. L. de, and Motosacoche, Ltd. July 5. [Addition to 17,201/11.] Safety-valves; cooling.-A partly-balanced double-beat inlet or exhaust valve V for an internal-combustion engine, such as is described in the parent Specification is made with a through passage x for cooling-air, and in the case of a motor-cycle or car, means are provided within easy reach of the driver for adjusting the compression of the valve-spring 10. The valve lifts automatically if any excessive pressure occurs within the cylinder. The spring is adjusted by means of a screw-threaded cap 12 and a level 32 worked by Bowden transmission mechanism. The valve is formed so that the middle part of its outer surface is exposed to the gas in the cylinder and the two end parts 6, 31 are exposed to the gas in the exhaust or inlet port. The parts 6, 31 of the valve are a close sliding fit in the casing. A cowl 36 may be fixed to the top of the cap 12 so as to deflect a current of air through the valve.
Patent GB-191216319-A (GB)
Title: Improved File for Documents, Papers and the like.
Inventor: LOCHER HANS
IPC: B42F11/02
Filed: 1912-07-12
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 16,319. Locher, H. July 12. Fold-engaging files.-Relates to files of the kind in which the papers &c. are held by wires contained in pockets or corrugations on the back and turning over on to the papers &c. One or more metal or other rigid back-pieces 1, formed with holes 3, 5 and grooves 4 in which metal wires 6 are inserted, are securely attached to the back of the file by eyelets 2 or lugs, or may themselves constitute the back of the file. The back-piece may be made up of a grooved strip 1, Fig. 4, of rigid material partly embraced by, or otherwise connected to, a second strip 8 to enable the wires to be inserted and fixed in the grooves 4 from both sides of the strip 1.
Patent GB-191217083-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Coating Chocolate or Chocolates.
Inventor: SCHULZE CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1912-07-23
Granted: 1913-06-26
Abstract: 17,083. Schulze, C. W. July 23. Cocoa preparations.-Chocolate is coated with sugar by covering with a boiled syrup.
Patent GB-191228182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Metallic and other Bedsteads and Cots.
IPC: F16B12/54
Filed: 1912-12-06
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 28,182. Brierley & Sons, Brierley, L. H., and Lemon, G. Dec. 6. Joints and connexions.-In order to provide a bedstead rail with a cast dovetail end that shall be flush with the rail on its upper surface, the rail end is slotted as shown at 2, Fig. 4, and the end of the top flange is bent downwards as at 6. The casting is then made so as to enclose the tongue 6, and it may also have a connexion by engaging a hole 8 in the flange 3. When two rails are to be connected to a single corner-block, the tongues 6 are bevelled as at 10.
Patent GB-191228385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drills for Rock-drilling.
Inventor: GLENDINNING THOMAS
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 1912-12-09
Granted: 1913-12-09
Abstract: 28,385. Glendinning, T., Clayden, H. W., and Stephens, E. S. Dec. 9. Percussive drills.-In a drill with a detachable bit, the holder 1 has an interior spiral, helical, or like surface 9 adapted to be engaged by a lateral projection 5 on the tapered tang 4 of the bit 2 to fix the bit. The lateral projection 5 is passed through a groove 10. Several lateral projections 5 and helical or like surfaces 9 may be provided. The helical surface 9 and groove 10 may be formed in a bush which is screwed into the holder 1, or which has a tapered rear end around which the holder 1 is compressed, as by pressure-welding. According to the Provisional Specification, the tang need not be tapered.
Patent GB-191301422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Rubber Bladders of Footballs and other Balls.
Inventor: PFENNIG GUSTAV
IPC: A63B41/04
Filed: 1913-01-17
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 1422. Pfennig, G. Sept. 18, 1912, [Convention date]. Balls.-The valve-tube of the rubber bladder of a football is provided with a rubber flange B adapted to be passed through a hole in the leather flap A of the ball cover and also with a flap C, for covering the opening, formed in one with the rubber flange.
Patent GB-191302608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Personal Wear and in Means for Attaching same to the Neck Bands of Shirts.
Inventor: MURRAY JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: A41B3/04
Filed: 1913-01-31
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 2608. Murray, J. F. Jan. 31. Collars, linen and like. - One or more tabs formed in the body of a linen collar secure it to the neck-band of a shirt. The tab may project upwards as at b, Fig. 3, and engage the down-turned edge of a double neck-band, Fig. 4, or a loop on an ordinary collar, a downwardly-projecting tab b<1> engaging the top edge of the neck-band if desired; or this latter tab may be used to retain the tie-band, Fig. 6. An upturned tab b<6>, Fig. 14, may have a downturned tab b<7> formed in it. In another form, two upstanding tabs b<2>, b<3> are used, these being pressed together to enter the stud-hole or loop; or an horizontal tab b<4> may be arranged to enter a slot d<2> in the neck-band.
Patent GB-191307694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Synchronising Automatic Musical Instruments and Kinematographs.
Inventor: JANSSENS LOUIS
Filed: 1913-04-01
Granted: 1914-04-01
Abstract: 7694. Janssens, L. April 1. Combined with kinematographs; tune-sheets. -Relates to a method of synchronizing an automatic musical instrument with a kinematograph. A performer may improvise music on a recording-piano while a film is projected on the screen. A device on the toothed wheel driving the film intermittently actuates mechanism for punching additional holes in the tune-sheet and also, in one modification, in the film. In reproducing the music thus recorded to accompany the projection of a film, the additional holes in the tune-sheet may control means for rotating a frame carrying resistances for the player-piano and kinematograph motors. The holes in the film, or a contact-device actuated by the toothed wheel driving the film, control means for rotating insulated contacts bearing on the resistances. If the tune-sheet and film do not run synchronously, the contacts move relatively to the resistances, so cutting resistance out of the circuit of one motor and putting resistance into the circuit of the other motor. Pneumatic or hydraulic motors may be used to drive the film and tune-sheet. Several automatic musical instruments may be synchronized with a kinematograph by somewhat similar means. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the cam Y on the toothed wheel driving the kinematograph film M<1> actuates contacts Z to energize intermittently magnets P, P<1>, which operate punches Q, Q' to perforate the tune-sheet M produced by the recording-piano and the film M<1>. The holes thus produced in the tune-sheet control an electro-magnet which operates ratchet-mechanism for rotating a shaft h, Fig. 1, carrying two frames i for resistances j, k, in the circuits of the motors a, b, driving the player-piano and kinematograph respectively. The frames i are spaced apart on the shaft h and the resistances are stretched between them. The perferations in the film, or the contact Z, Fig. 4, control an electro-magnet which operates ratchet-mechanism for rotating a shaft c carrying insulated arms d, c, which bear against the resistances j, k, and are connected to the motors a, b, respectively. If the tune-sheet and film do not run synchronously, the shafts c, h rotate at different speeds, causing the arms d, c to vary the resistances in the circuits of the motors a, b. Pointers q, r on the shafts c, h show when the tune-sheet and film are in synchronism. In synchronizing a kinematograph with several automatic musical instruments, such as a piano, organ, and harmonium, a rotary contact and resistance of the kind shown in Fig. 1 may be provided for each musical instrument, and the speed of the kinematograph may be kept constant by hand - regulation. Specification 27,911/11 is referred to.
Patent GB-191318333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Filters of the Drum Type, as used in Beneficiating Precious Metals and for other Industrial Purposes.
Inventor: SPENCE GEORGE
IPC: B01D33/00
Filed: 1913-08-12
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 18,333. Spence, G. Aug. 31, 1912, [Convention date]. Rotary filters. - A drum filter for use in connexion with the extraction of precious metals &c. is built up of interchangeable self - contained sections or trays extending the length of the drum and covered with filter cloth which laps over the edges of each tray. Each tray C has a wooden rim by means of which it is bolted to angle-irons which form the frame of the drum. The drum is supported and driven by means of hollow spokes A, those at one end serving also for the suctional discharge of the filtered liquid and those at the other for the supply of compressed air, the spokes being connected to sources of vacuum and compressed air by means of passages N in the trunnions f, F, respectively. The bottom of each tray is made to slope towards the discharge end which may be provided with an additional pipe a for drainage.
Patent GB-191318986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scaffolding for Making and Finishing Ceilings.
Inventor: ARNDT OTTO
IPC: E04G17/16
Filed: 1913-08-21
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 18,986. Arndt, O. April 17, [Convention date]. [Addition to 6250/11.] Centering for floors and ceilings.-In center ing of the kind described in the parent Specification and in Specification 4172/12, the end supports A are provided with holes d', d<2>, d<3>, &c. to receive bolts on which the centering- frames B pivot when adjusted by nuts on screws f. The end supports are formed with horizontal and inclined bearing-surfaces b, c. Specification 17,801/13 is also referred to.
Patent GB-191319081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Cinematograph Stencils.
IPC: G03D15/00
Filed: 1913-08-22
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 19,081. Soc. Franþaise des Films et CinÚmatographes "Eclair." Aug. 26, 1912, [Convention date]. Engraving; stencils, -Relates to pantograph machines, for cutting stencils for colouring kinematograph films, of the kind in which the tracer is moved over a projected image, and consists in employing as a pattern an image of the section of the film immediately in the rear of the section actually being cut, and in using opposed cutters operating on the opposite sides of the film. The machine comprises two pillars 4 braced by plates 5, 6 which support a table 7 on which the film 8 is positioned by pins 8*. Light from a source 9 passes through a condenser 10, the film 8, a glass plate 10<1>, an objective 11, a prism 12, an objective 13 and a prism 14 and produces an erect enlarged image on a screen 15. Suspended from the plate 6 by means of a spherical joint a is a rectangular frame 18, having a rod 16 guided in a slot 20, to which is connected the tracer 22. Mounted on pivots 26 in the frame 18 is a frame 27, rigidly attached by rods 24 to a frame 25, having a foot 28 resting on and adapted to slide over the glass plate 10<1>. The frame 25 carries two tubes 29, on opposite sides of the film 8, accommodating cutting-tools 37 which are withdrawn against micrometer screws 33 by springs 32. The screws 33 are carried by levers 34, of which the movement is limited by screws 35, carrying soft iron armatures 37 coacting with an electro-magnet 36, by means of which the cutters are forced against the film. The parts of the film surrounded by the scored contours can be removed by slightly bending the film.
Patent GB-191320459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Clay Getting or Mining.
IPC: E21C47/10
Filed: 1913-09-10
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 20,459. Leech, S. H., and Standardised China Clay Co. Sept. 10. Excavating.-A method of excavating Chinaclay &c. consists in sinking a V-shaped trench b directly under the line of a cable conveyer a and excavating from the sides of the trench so that the material rolls down into conveying- receptacles d, which are deported on the cable. A secondary trench c may be formed to receive the receptacles, and this trench may be deepened as required by a scoop attached to the hauling- cable, a section of which is caused to pass over pulleys near the bottom of the trench. Workmen's shelters may be suspended from the conveyer or deposited therefrom on the sides of the trench.
Patent GB-191321639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turret Lathes.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
IPC: B23Q16/02
Filed: 1913-09-25
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 21,639. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. Sept. 25. Turning. - In a turret lathe, the turret is clamped and the index bolt locked by means of the same mechanism. A wheel B has a pin A which may be the pin to rotate the turret, and this pin engages a shaped groove in a slide D so that the slide is moved in and out by the passage of the pin through the groove. The slide D carries a wedge F which is adapted to lock the turret by coming between an abutment G and a plate 0 on the turret, and a pin M which engages a slot in a wedge J adapted to lock the index bolt K. The wedge J is pressed forward through the pin M by a strong spring P, at the same time as the turret locking wedge, and sufficient space is allowed in the slot behind the pin, to allow the turretclamping wedge to be withdrawn before unlocking the index pin.
Patent GB-191321968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1913-09-29
Granted: 1914-09-29
Abstract: 21,968. Haddan, R., [National Cash Register Co.]. Sept. 29. Cash-drawer mechanism; drawer interlocks; interlocking; keys for clerks. - Relates to improvements in drawer mechanism and consists in providing interlocking-means, in multipledrawer machines, for locking a drawer-release key while the drawer remains open, and, at the same time permitting operations of the machine involving other drawers. In addition, bell-silencing mechanism is provided, with interlocking-means enabling the key-lock to be operative with or without the bell-silencing means. The apparatus is shown applied to a machine of the general type described in Specification 27,574/98 with a pair of drawers. The drawer-release keys engage a pair of slides 6, 7 which, by means of links, rock a shaft 14 in opposite directions, and by means of bevel-gear. a. shaft 17, carrying an arm 18 having a pair of studs 19. By depressing one of these keys, the arm is turned to present a stud to a lever 20 pivoted at 23, so that, when the shaft 17 is raised by the lever 27 and main shaft 30, the lever 20 is rocked to release a drawer latch 21. Each drawer has an extension 43 to engage a pin 44 on its corresponding lever 45, a pair of which is provided, being controlled by a spring 25, so that as the drawer opens, the lever 45 carries a stud 49 forward to engage a bevel 50 on the arm 18. When, during the operation of the machine, the drawer-release key is freed, the arm 45 swings the lever 18 into normal position and the stud 49 resting against its side 51 prevents further operation of the key. Each lever 20 carries a pawl 39 to operate a bell hammer 34. The means for throwing out of action the arms 45 and bell-hammer actuating-pawl 39 comprise a pair of vertical spindles 46 connected by a link 53 so as to rotate in opposite directions, each spindle carrying an arm 61 with a stud 62 for holding back the corresponding arm 45, and a bevelled arm 64 for engaging a bevelled lug 63 on the pawl 39 so as to rock it out of action. A fixed stop 37 engages a projection 36 to limit the movement of the bell hammer. The spindles 46 are set in the desired position by a link 610 and lever 60 set by an external lever 55 attached to a cam 56. The setting is secured by a lock 57 with a detachable key.
Patent GB-191323654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automobile Torpedoes.
IPC: F42B19/14
Filed: 1913-10-18
Granted: 1914-10-19
Abstract: 23,654. Vickers, Ltd., and Smith, F. E. Oct. 18. Plug cocks.-A plug valve G for use in connexion with torpedoes is provided with ports g<1>, g<2>, g<3> of different diameters, and is clamped down in the adjusted position by a screw cap G<1>. A strainer G<2> is also placed in advance of the plug valve G.
Patent GB-191325335-A (GB)
Title: Improved Earthing and Bonding Clip.
Inventor: POWELL JAMES HENRY
IPC: H01R4/60
Filed: 1913-11-06
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 25,335. Powell, J. H. Nov. 6. Couplings.- An earthing and bonding clip for metallic conduits consists of two pieces of bendable metal A, B, one piece A of which is graduated, the other B having lugs, as shown in Fig. 2, to form a slide for the piece A. The two pieces are adjusted to suit the diameter of the pipe, and the projecting end of the piece A is bent over as shown in Fig. 3. The clip is bent round the pipe and secured in position by a nut and a screw which passes through a tongued washer D, through the pieces A, B. and through a twin washer C which clips an earthing-wire. The tongue on the washer D bears upon the twin washer C and ensures that the lower ends of the washers. Fig. 8, press against the pieces A, B.
Patent GB-191327953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DUGGAN COLLINGWOOD ROSS
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1913-12-04
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 27,953. Duggan, C. R., and Cosserat, W. A. P. Dec. 4. Two-stroke-cycle engines. - Double - acting engines have a cylindrical sleeve valve working over a fixed piston head, and have a cross partition in the sleeve to form two combustion chambers. The sleeve valve 5 carries the doubleacting mixture compressor 10 which compresses mixture flowing from port 23 controlled by a rotary valve 19 and forces it through non- return valves 35, 46 into a chamber 36. This chamber is connected by a pipe 40 to a port 39 surrounded by a fixed cylinder having ports 32, 33 and a rotary valve 20 having a port 31 adapted to coact with the ports in the fixed cylinder and allow mixture to be supplied alternately to ports 29, 30, which communicate with the combustion chambers 25, 26 respectively. The piston 4 is fixed to a journal 1 and the exhaust is controlled by a rotary valve 22, having one port 41. During the first half of the upstroke of the sleeve, the exhaust is open through port 15 and exhaust occurs even after the admission port 14 alines with the port 29, but closes directly afterwards and further compression occurs until the mixture is fired by a sparking-plug 42 when the head 13 on the sleeve is pushed downwards closing the inlet and, near the end of its stroke, opening the exhaust. The cylinder is water-cooled by a jacket 44, as is the chamber 13. A water pump may be used as described in Specification 27,929/13.