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Patent GB-191201755-A (GB)
Title: Feeding Mechanism for the Electrodes of Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: STEINERT FERDINAND
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1912-01-22
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 1755. Steinert, F. Jan. 22. Arc lamps. - A device pressing laterally against an electrode near the burning end controls the motion of a support which engages teeth on the electrode. In one arrangement a lever 18 is weighted or spring urged so that its lower end presses against the lowest of a series of teeth 13 on the electrode. The upper end of the lever either directly supports the electrode by means of another of the teeth or, as shown, arrests a toothed wheel 26 on a spindle 27 which can be actuated by a spring motor 28 and carries a short worm 29 gearing with the teeth 13. The second electrode is connected to the toothed electrode so as to move with it. In modifications, the lever 18 is dispensed with, and the spindle 27 is arrested by a tooth, one or more notched wheels, or the like on the spindle engaging the electrode; the worm may be either above or within the economizer. The teeth on the electrode may be of carbon, paper, or metal; they may project from a strip of metal let into the electrode. The upper part of the electrode may be without teeth, so that it can fall out of its holder when nearly consumed.
Patent GB-191205545-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Negative Electrodes for Alkaline Accumulators.
IPC: H01M4/29
Filed: 1912-03-05
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 5545. Svenska Ackumulator Aktiebola.get Jungner. March 7, 1911, [Convention date]. Electrodes for alkaline accumulators. Negative electrodes contain a spongy alloy of 85-90 parts of cadmium with 15-10 parts of an inactive metal stable in alkali, such as cobalt or nickel, made by simultaneous electrodeposition of the metals in the manner described for cadmium and iron in Specification 9964/10. An alloy of 85 parts of cadmium with 15 parts of iron is inferior, because the iron oxidizes, dissolves, and contaminates the positive electrodes.
Patent GB-191211279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Measuring Apparatus of the Moving Coil Type.
IPC: A47J36/04
Filed: 1912-05-11
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 11,279. Apthorpe, W. H., and Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. May 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Electro-magnetic current meters; power meters; resistances, measuring.-A moving- coil instrument such as an ammeter, volt-meter, Watt-meter, or ohmmeter has a single pivot and a single suspension wire, fibre, or strip. The coil D carries a pivot E bearing against a jewel on a core C, and the suspension-wire F is carried by a flat or helical spring G, the tension in the suspension wire being adjusted when the parts are being assembled so as to be slightly greater than the weight of the moving part. In a modification, the pivot is carried on the top of the coil, in which case the tension is slightly less than the weight of the moving part. The coil may be of rectangular or circular shape with rounded sides, and may be wound with extra turns on one side of the axis to counterbalance the pointer. The coil may be controlled by the suspension wire' or by a separate spring J, the spring and wire acting as leads, or two separate leads may be used. A clamping-device consists of a movable frame L having a spring K to engage with the top of the coil, and a forked arm L<1> to engage with a stop F<2>, so as to release the tension of the suspension wire.
Patent GB-191215369-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pantograph.
Inventor: ROCHE THOMAS
IPC: B43L13/10
Filed: 1912-07-01
Granted: 1913-07-01
Abstract: 15,369. Roche, T. July 1. Pantographic apparatus.-A pantograph, particularly intended for producing graded patterns for boot and shoe parts, comprises a parallelogram composed of members 1, 1<a>, 2, 2<a>, the member 2<a> being produced and pivoted about a fixed point 9. A link 7 pivotally attached at 7<a>, 7<b> to the members 2, 2<a> is pivotally and slidably attached at its end 7<c> to a guide 8 to which the corner 3 of the parallelogram is pivoted. The guide 8 is free to turn about and slide through a fulcrum 9, which may be fastened to a board having a glass surface 13 and an open frame 14 adapted to be fastened down by buttons 15 to hold a sheet of paper &c. A tracer is provided at the point 3 and a reproducer at the point 7<c>. The pivot points 7<a>, 7<b> of the traversing link 7 are adjustable along the members or slide-bars 2, 2<a> to produce different sizes of patterns, scales being provided on the bars 2, 2<a> and on the saddle 21, to which the reproducing point 7<c> is pivoted, to facilitate setting. The tracing and reproducing points are interchangeable. The tracing-point is a style in the form of a stud 25, the shank of which bears against the edge of the templet or pattern 10 clamped by a frame 12. The stud 25 is mounted by means of a flange in a plate 26, Fig. 3, secured to a saddle 20 fixed on the guide 8, the shank being of half the diameter of the hole 26<a> in the plate 26 through which it passes to ensure that the tracer point follows the edge of the templet. When the reproducer is in the form of a knife, it is formed as shown in Fig. 6, with the edge of the knife 28 behind the axis of the stem 28<a>.
Patent GB-191223309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountains suitable for Poultry and the like.
Inventor: VANES ARTHUR BAYLY
IPC: A01K39/026
Filed: 1912-10-12
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 23,309. Vanes, A. B. Oct. 12. Drinking-appliances for animals.-In a fountain for poultry &c., the saucer or trough a is provided with a pillar b which is passed into the neck of the reservoir or bottle, which is then supported upon ledges c. Venting-grooves d, Fig. 2, are provided on the pillar. The saucer a has a slot e to receive a spike which is pressed into the ground; or the spike may be permanently secured to the trough a.
Patent GB-191225724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stuffed Mattresses.
Inventor: COOPER DAVID
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 1912-11-09
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 25,724. Cooper, D. Nov. 9. Mattresses of the type comprising a series of pockets 3 of rectangular or triangular section are formed with pockets of graduated dimensions so that the mattress is thicker in the middle.
Patent GB-191225865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Securing Elastic Tyres on Wheels.
Inventor: STUNGO JOSEF
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 25,865. Stungo, J. Nov. 11. Tyre attachments to rims; detachable-rim attachment to wheels.-A wheel rim a secured directly to the spokes is stiffened by blocks b arranged at intervals between inturned flanges or lugs on the rim. The blocks are traversed by bolts c which secure flange-plates d, d' engaging pins h projecting from the edges of the tyre, as in Fig. 1, or engaging in recesses in the sides of a detachable rim carrying the tyre, as in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191303365-A (GB)
Title: Life-saving Appliance for use on Mechanically-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LEVENSON ERNEST ISAAC
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1913-02-10
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 3365. Levenson, E. I. Feh. 10. [Cognate Application, 11,608/13.] Wheel guards and obstruction-removers. - A life-guard for vehicles comprises a central padded screen and two lateral wings pivoted about vertical axes and adapted to be rotated so as to grip any person who strikes the guard. The guard may extend down to the ground or terminate some distance therefrom, the space below the guard being closed, when desired, by a sliding screen behind the central screen, or by a scoop. In Figs. 7 and 8, the screen b and wings a are shown of small height, the wings being pivoted between brackets j. Pulleys m are eccentrically mounted on the spindles h of the wings a, and ropes n fixed to the pulleys are connected at one end to springs o and at the other end to cranks q on a shaft r. When the lever s is moved, the wings a are moved quickly at first and then more slowly until the obstacle is gripped. The springs o return the wings to the normal position. Below the guard is fixed a scoop comprising a back pair u, side parts v, and a hinged and normally raised base x held up by a strap y and a pin 3 which is withdrawn bv a cord 10 when the lever s is turned. The base x is fitted with rollers and a front strip of rubber. The wings a and screen b may be hinged to T-irons carried by brackets from the vehicle, and the hinges of the screen b may be detachable so as to render it possible to operate the starting-handle of the motor. Or the screen b may have a sliding panel so as to uncover the starting-handle.
Patent GB-191304363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Chairs.
Inventor: GOMME EBENEZER
IPC: A47C1/032
Filed: 1913-02-20
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 4363. Gomme, E. Feb. 20. Sliding seats; seat adjustments.-In a sliding seat in which the back c is pivoted to the seat proper b so as to be adjusted in inclination when the seat is slid forward, the seat is provided with lugs i which engage notches in plates h secured on the frame beneath the seat so as to secure it in position. The seat is also guided by lugs d engaging slots e, and the back by slots g therein which are engaged by pins f.
Patent GB-191305218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Life-guard Appliances particularly applicable for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BROWN ARTHUR VYVYAN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1913-03-01
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 5218. Brown, A. V. March 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.- A guard for vehicles is adapted to move with the steering-wheels and has a front roller g<1> which, when the guard is lowered manually or by contact with an obstacle, is rotated by a roller g<2> contacting with the ground. The guard comprises wires b, c, and is supported by a front frame l, with rollers l<1>, connected to a bar m. A pin and slot n connect the bar m to the frame of the vehicle at one end, and intermediately the bar is supported by a collar o and a link p pivoted at r to the collar o. When a link s is pulled or the guard is struck, the link p moves out of the vertical and the guard is lowered. The front bar e of the guard is supported by a bar f connected to a link k through a spring h. The link k and spring h are hinged to the steering-post and bar i respectively, so that the guard moves with the steering-wheels.
Patent GB-191307111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Connecting-rods for Multicylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOYLE JOHN
IPC: F16H21/34
Filed: 1913-03-25
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 7111. Boyle, J., Boyle, H. K., Redrup, A. L., and Redrup, C. B. March 25. Connecting-rods.-The connecting-rods of radialcylinder internal-combustion engines are formed with' sector-shaped ends h bearing upon the crank-pin a or upon a bush b thereon, the sides of the parts h being formed with a number of projections k and recesses i to engage with corresponding recesses f and projections e on rings or collars c. The parts h may be stepped as shown in Fig. 5 to give a longer bearing on the crank-pin. The collars c may be secured by ring nuts d or by set-screws &c., or one collar may be fixed to the crank-pin or bush.
Patent GB-191311299-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Photographing Successive Pictures of Objects in Motion and Projecting such Pictures Successively on a Screen.
Inventor: DONNELLY ALEXANDER GRAHAM
IPC: G03B21/32
Filed: 1913-05-14
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 11,299. Donnelly, A. G. May 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Magazine cameras with compound change and with connected action between shutter and changing - mechanism. -Apparatus for rapid slide-changing for optical projection apparatus, or for taking successive photographs comprises an intermittently rotating slide - positioning member 4 with a circular series of open slidereceiving faces, a feeding-member, such as two continuously rotating screws 32, 33, to advance and deliver the slides to the member 4 at its open faces successively, and retracting-member, such as two continuously rotating screws 47, to withdraw the slides from the member 4. The slides are delivered from the pack 40 in which they are in contact, their movement being accelerated, and adjacent slides becoming off-set from each other as they are advanced to the member 4; and they are brought gradually together into a contacting series as they are withdrawn from the member 4.
Patent GB-191314146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: MAURICE GEORGES JOSEPH DAVIET
Filed: 1913-06-18
Abstract: 14,146. Daviet, M. G. J. Feb. 5, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Driving; feed-motions; trumpets, supporting.- The motor that drives the record table 1 also drives through gearing 3, 6, 11 the spindle 12 carrying the means for recording or reproducing. The trumpet 15 is carried by a pivoted shackle 16 and adjustable stirrup 14.
Patent GB-191316632-A (GB)
Title: Regulatable Hydraulic Brake Mechanism for Springs or the like or for other Mechanical Organs which release themselves very quickly.
Inventor: LOUIS BADOIS
IPC: F16F9/48
Filed: 1913-07-19
Granted: 1913-07-19
Abstract: 16,632. Badois, L. July 23, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Dash - pots. -- Relates to piston- and-cylinder liquid dash-pots particularly applicable to controlling the actuation of clutches, or damping the vibrations of vehicle springs, and consists in the two particular constructions described. Fig. 1 shows one construction in which the fixed piston 5 is provided with holes 6 controlled by a disk valve 7, the movable cylinder 1 having a tapered bore. The liquid passes freely through the passages 6 during the upward movement of the cylinder, but is restricted to the variable space between the piston and cylinder during the downward movement. A packing-ring 9 is provided where the pistonrod 4 leaves the cylinder, and an air space may be provided to compensate for the volume of the piston-rod. The liquid and air may be separated by a diaphragm. Fig. 2 shows an alternative arrangement in which the piston is arranged upon a rod extending through each end of the cylinder, the cylinder being in this case fixed and the piston movable.
Patent GB-191318475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM BELL
IPC: D03D47/40
Filed: 1913-05-31
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 18,475. White, W. B., and Smith, T. May 31. Selvedges, special, fabrics with.-In fabrics in which the weft is inserted in loop form by means of needles, the loops are engaged by the thread from a selvedge shuttle which is so arranged and actuated as to produce a selvedge of the form shown.
Patent GB-191320124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Adjustable Spindle Drills.
Inventor: AUGUST JOHANNES ROBERT CARL
IPC: B23B39/16
Filed: 1913-09-05
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 20,124. August, J. R. C. Sept. 5. Drilling-machines. - A multiple-spindle drilling-machine in which the pitch of the spindles is adjustable has a lever arrangement for adjusting the spindles, so that when two spindles are correctly positioned the others are automatically brought to their correct positions. The frame 2 is made in halves, each carrying bearings 4, 5 which hold the spindle sleeves 6, 7 respectively, so that they can slide along the casing. The spindles 3 have driving-pinions 8 supported by ball bearings 9 on the upper sleeves 6, and carry ball thrust bearings 22 on their lower ends. Between the bearings of the frame, the spindles are provided with hardened collars 20 adapted to form antifriction bearings for the collars of links 18 of a lazytongs device, which has pivotal joints also at 21. Any two joints of this device may be provided with nuts 32, which engage a right and left handed screw 33, Fig. 3, whereby the positions of the spindles may be adjusted. The spindles are driven from an endless chain 14 passing around end pulleys 10, 11 in the frame, pressed into contact with the pinions 8 on the spindles by antifriction rollers 15 on one side, and supported by rollers 16 on the other side. The outside half of the casing has a removable piece 37 provided for ease of detachment. An indicator 35, 36 may be provided to show the adjusted positions of the spindles. The work table 24 may be adjusted to and from the spindles by means of worm and screw gearing from a hand-wheel 25; or, according to the Provisional Specification, the spindle frame may be moved to and from the work.
Patent GB-191320987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Combustion of Combustible Mixtures.
Inventor: CHARLES EDWARD LUCKE
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1913-09-17
Abstract: 20,987. Lucke, C. E. Sept. 21, 1912, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Gas-fires.-Combustible mixtures of gas and air or of other fuels and oxygen or oxygen-containing gases, preferably in theoretical combining-proportions or in proportions varying therefrom within the limits which determine the property of self propagation, are impelled over or against incandescent refractory material, upon the " impact surfaces" of which the combustion takes place, emitting light and heat. Fig. 1 shows a body or bed 1 of porous and permeable refractory material against which a jet of combustible mixture is directed by a nozzle 2 at a speed greater than the rate of propagation of combustion in the mixture. The mixture spreads over the bed 1, and its velocity is reduced so that combustion takes place on the surface of the bed. The products of combustion pass away principally through the pores or passages in the bed. The combustion may be caused to take place within the bed if it is suitably formed and arranged. Fig. 2 shows a body with " pores " or passages of uniform cross-sectional area through it, serving to carry away the products of combustion without reducing the velocity of the gases. Fig. 3 shows a number of " nozzles " or openings 2 directing jets against a thin perforated plate 1. Fig. 4 shows a burner 2 surmounted by a curved " solid or porous plate" 1 against which the flames are directed tangentially. Fig. 5 shows nozzles 2<a>, 2<b>, set so that the jets of fuel and air burn on the surface of a body 1, through the pores or passages in which the products of combustion pass away. The fuel may be oil or other liquid fuel and powdered fuel.
Patent GB-191323363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water-tight Hinged Joint.
Inventor: CROFTS ALBAN
IPC: E05D5/06
Filed: 1913-10-15
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 23,363. Crofts, A. Oct. 15. Barrel and c y l i n d r i c a l hinges.-Hinges for motor-car tool-boxes and other structures which are required to be dust-proof and water-tight are constructed as shown, one flap 2 being formed by bending the metal upon itself to form a lip or projection 6 which, when the box is shut. extends into a return bend 1 of the other flap. The flaps extend the whole length of the box, and are formed with a series of interengaging barrels to receive the hinge pin.
Patent GB-191323961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Valves.
Inventor: WHIBLEY REGINALD JAMES MCLAREN
IPC: F16K31/50
Filed: 1913-10-22
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 23,961. Whibley, R. J. M. Oct. 22. Actuating; diaphragm valves; lift valves.-A stop valve, particularly applicable for use with cylinders containing gas under pressure, is actuated by a differential screw acting on a diaphragm, which acts as the valve member or as a packing-diaphragm. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the diaphragm D is clamped between a shoulder on the casing and a bonnet A<2>, and rests on the valve member A, which is pressed upward by a spring E and guided by a spider F. The actuating-screw c screws into the bonnet A<2>, and is recessed and internally screwed to engage a stein on a member B. The member B, which bears on the diaphragm, is prevented from rotating by a transverse pin b<1> engaging slots a<2> in the bonnet. In a modification, the member B is formed as a needle valve, the diaphragm being clamped between two nuts on the spindle. In a further modification, the valve member A is rigidly secured to the diaphragm and the member B is recessed to receive a screwed spindle secured to a cap screwed on to the casing. According to the Provisional Specification, the diaphragm may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-191326625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Devices for Controlling the Gas Supply to Bunsen Burners.
Inventor: HAAN ISIDORE DE
IPC: F23N5/04
Filed: 1913-11-19
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 26,625. Haan, I. de. Nov. 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Actuating. - Relates to a safety device for shutting off the gasvalve of a gas-ring when the flame flashes back into the mixing-tube. When the flame flashes back, a metal lug 7 is heated and expands, a perforation therein dilating sufficiently for a spring-pressed ball 10 to be forced through thereby operating the gasvalve 5 through suitable linkages to turn off the gas. As the ball slips through, it pushes past two hinged members 18. The ball rests in a groove 20 on the mixing-tube 2 and quickly expands sufficiently so that it cannot slip through the lug 7 after being reset by hand. An insulating-flange 6 and screen 22 are provided to protect the device from the burner flame. The device may be made more sensitive by replacing the lug 7 by an element consisting of two metals having different coefficients of expansion.
Patent GB-191329565-A (GB)
Title: Improved Saw Blade for Cutting Metal.
Inventor: HEBER FRIEDRICH
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 1913-12-22
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 29,565. Heber, F. Dec. 22. Saws for cutting metal are provided with a large number of comparatively small perforations near the teeth of the saw arranged over the whole length of the blade to facilitate removal of the dust and to reduce heating.
Patent GB-191401614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rail-track-slewing Machines.
Inventor: KAMMERER OTTO
IPC: E01B33/10
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 1614. Kammerer, O., and Arbenz, W. U. Jan. 21. Displacing rails laterally; rail joints.-Tracks are slued by rollers 3 carried by a bridge mounted at each end on bogie trucks. The rollers are in four sets of three, and act against each side of both rails of a track. They have flanges 4 engaging under the rail heads to lift them, the fish-plates 5 being made thin at the top. The three rollers of each set are mounted by vertical axles in a block 6 pivoted at each end in a slider 8 actuated by a shaft 16 to slue the track. Each block 6 has forks 17 engaging pins 18 on nuts 19 actuated by a shaft 20, causing the blocks to rotate on their pivots and the rollers 3 to move towards or away from the rails. The slider 8 is mounted in a frame 10 which has nuts engaged by screws 11 rotated by a shaft 14 to raise and lower the rails.
Patent GB-191403880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Enlarging Cameras.
IPC: G03B27/32
Filed: 1914-02-14
Granted: 1915-04-14
Abstract: 3880. Spratt, H. J., and Houghtons, Ltd. Feb. 14. Optical -projection apparatus. - An enlarging- lantern comprises two pairs of guide-tubes 1, 9, Figs. 1 and 2, rigidly fixed to transverse brackets 2, the tubes 1 supporting the lantern body 6 and the condenser and negative-holder 4. while the tubes 9 hold extensible rods 12 supporting the projecting lens front 10. The lantern body is adjusted by rack and pinion on the tubes 1. Focusing is effected by a quick-pitch focusing-screw 19, which passes through a stationary slotted block 20 fitted with rollers 22 engaging the edges of the screw and preventing friction. To facilitate focusing while standing at the easel, an extension rod 24 is fitted with a gimbal or universal joint 25 and coupling 23 by which the head 18 of the screw 19 can be rotated.