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Patent GB-191225402-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Arch Supports for Flat Foot.
Inventor: COX CHARLES
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 1912-11-06
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 25,402. Cox, C. Nov. 6. Foot-arch supports.-The foot-arch support, of which an underside view is shown, comprises a leather insole A with one or more guides B for an arched metal plate C, the curvature of which is varied by engaging the ends in the required holes H, H<1> in a metal plate D, pivoted by a pin A<3> to one or more plates E secured to the insole by a rivet A<2>. The arch-plate C may be bent or looped to increase its flexibility. In a modification, the plate C is bent up from one end of the plate D and engages loosely over it at the other. Adjustment is effected by a nut working on the threaded end of D.
Patent GB-191226444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spinning Mules.
Inventor: RYALLS JOHN HURLEY
IPC: D01H3/06
Filed: 1912-11-18
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 26,444. Ryalls, J. H. Nov. 18. Mules. - To facilitate reversal of the direction of rotation of the band cylinders, each cylinder is in constant gear-connexion with a countershaft which receives its motion from a driving-shaft, separate from each cylinder, the direction of rotation of which can be readily changed. The driving - shaft 11 is coaxial with, but separate from, the shafts 13 on which the band cylinders 10 are secured, and is driven through the pulley 12. Gears 17 are secured to the ends of the band cylinders and mesh with gears 18 on a countershaft 19. This countershaft is driven from the shaft 11, either through gears 20 and 190 or through gears 20, 21, 190. The gear 20 is capable of movement along its shaft into position to mesh directly with the gear 190, or through the medium of the gear 21, which is removably secured upon a stud shaft 22 by an eccentrically bored washer 36, weighted to fall into the concentric position when the bolt 37 is loosened. The gear 21 can be removed when the gear 20 is in mesh with the gear 190, or it may be mounted to slide upon its shaft. The usual cone pulley 27 for the variable-speed motion is mounted upon a sleeve 28 surrounding one of the shafts 13 but extending through the bearing 16 and keyed to the shaft 11. The gears may have lead or other rings 33 embedded in them, and the gears 17 are bolted to the cylinder with a leaden ring 39 interposed to deaden the sound. Noiseless sprocket gearing may be employed. The gear 17, Fig. 5, may be secured to the cylinder 10 by half-boxes 100, 170 on the cylinder and gear respectively.
Patent GB-191227122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Fabrics for Incandescent Gas Mantles.
IPC: F21H1/00
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 27,122. Moffat, Ross, & Co., and Neumeister, C. W. Nov. 25. Braid.-In braided fabrics for mantles, the spacing of the threads is varied so that some or all of the meshes are enlarged, and longitudinal threads traverse the fabric. In one form, Fig. 3, the threads are spaced so that a double-width interval precedes or follows two or more threads lying close together, such set of tbeads being crossed by another set of threads sim larly or dissimilarly distanced, and traversed by longitudinal threads. In a modification, Fig. 5, two or more closely lying threads are preceded by a wider space and followed by a narrower space and a single thread. Specification 25,254/10, [Class 75 (i), Burners &c.] is referred to.
Patent GB-191229923-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus to Facilitate Reading.
Inventor: KAUFMANN IGNACZ
IPC: A47B19/06
Filed: 1912-12-30
Granted: 1914-01-30
Abstract: 29,923. Kaufman, I. Dec. 30. [Cognate Application, 30,065/12.] Magnifying-appliances. -A portable device for facilitating reading comprises a frame &c. for the paper &c to be read and a support for the reading-glass &c., adjustable relatively to the paper &c. without altering its distance therefrom. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the paper is held in a clip 7 at the end of an arm 5, which can telescope within a tube 4 hinged to a tube 3 telescoping within the handle a, to which the reading - glass 2 is pivoted. In the form shown in Figs. 1a and 2a, the frame comprises two members 1, 2, which terminate respectively in the handle 3 and in the trigger 4. The paper &c. is gripped between the members 1, 2, which are normally held together by the spring 5. An additional arm 7, pivoted at 6 may be provided for securing the paper &c. The reading- glass 8 is adjustably mounted on a telescopic arm 9, which is pivoted to the bracket 12 so as to be secured in any required position by the screw 43. In a further modification, the paper is held in a wire frame made in two parts, which are normally held together by a spring, but can be separated for the insertion of the paper. The device may be mounted on a. pedestal, or on the handle of a walking-stick or the like.
Patent GB-191230015-A (GB)
Title: Improved Building MOtion for Spinning Frames.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: D01H1/36
Filed: 1912-12-31
Granted: 1913-12-31
Abstract: 30,015. Smith, W. T. Dec. 31. Building-motions.-The pawl B of the ratchet mechanism of the building-motion of a spinning- frame is attached by means of a chain to a graduated screw E, which is adjusted by means of a nut F to regulate the movement imparted by the pawl during the reciprocation of the building-lever. The nut is locked by a spring pin g, which is adapted to engage one of a series of holes therein and is withdrawn therefrom by a pin g<1>. The graduations on the screw indicate the number of teeth the ratchet-wheel is moved each lift.
Patent GB-191300002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lasting Machines.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: A43D21/02
Filed: 1913-01-01
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 2. Wade, H., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Jan. 1. Lasting.-A machine for lasting stitch-down shoes &c. is arranged so that relative movement between the grippers and a shoe-rest brings the nose of the gripper jaws into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting margin of the sole. The grippers comprise horizontal jaws 5, 6 formed on adjustable shanks 7, 8, of which the shank 7 is acted upon by a spring 15 to hold the jaw 5 normally in its lowest position. The shank 8 is connected through yielding connexions 20, 22, 35 to a lever 25, which is adapted to be operated by a link 28 and an eccentric from a clutch shaft 30 on the depression of a treadle lever 32. The front end of the lever 25 is threaded to receive adjustably the shank 40 of a work plate 42, which is pivoted to have a limited rocking movement. Above the gripping-plane of the grippers is arranged the nozzle 45 of a tacking-mechanism of ordinary construction. This nozzle moves with a slide 50 having pivoted at its upper end a block 52 located beneath a lever 54, the end of which normally engages a clutch-controlling lever 62 of a shaft 60. A blade 65 is secured to the nozzle in a position to press the upper into the angle between the last and sole. In use, the shoe is placed on the work-- plate 42 with the outwardly-turned flange of the upper between the jaws 5, 6. The treadle is then depressed causing the jaw 6 to close on to the upper, while at the same time the work-plate 42 rises and forces the last upwards into the gripped upper, Fig. 3, until the top face of the sole engages the gripper jaw 5 ; during this movement the blade 65 presses the upper against the side of the last and down into the angle adjacent to the tacking point. Continued upward movement of the work-plate lifts the gripper jaws and permits the shoe to engage and raise the nozzle 45, causing the block 52 to tilt the trip lever 54. This allows the upper shaft 60 to be clutched into gear to start the tacking-mechanism, and to drive a tack from the nozzle into the shoe between the point at which the upper is gripped and the tack last driven.
Patent GB-191309284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Slasher Sizing Machines.
IPC: F26B13/00
Filed: 1913-04-21
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 9284. Tattersall, J., Tattersall & Holdsworth's Globe Works, and Stores, N. V. April 21. Actuating.-Air supply or exhaust valves used in sizing-machines for treating yarn are opened and closed indirectly, as the machines are started and stopped, from the stop-rod of the machines. In one construction of apparatus, Fig. 1, a wing valve C swivels on bearings C', C<2> in the entrance pipe A. The movement of the stop-rod F<1>, through a rack F, Fig. 2, a pinion E<1>, and a vertical rod E, actuates the valve. In modifications, a pinion or its equivalent, large or small, is interposed between the rack F and the pinion E' on the vertical rod. In other modifications, the stop-rod F<1> operates the valve by means of a vertically slotted extension engaging an arm projecting from the valve, or by means of a single toggle link, or by a crank arm on a pinion shaft engaging a rack on a sliding valve.
Patent GB-191313231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Alarm Clocks and the like.
Inventor: ROBSON THOMAS CONYERS
IPC: G04C21/30
Filed: 1913-06-07
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 13,231. Robson, T. C. June 7. Time-alarms. - A bell circuit is closed at required times through the two hands of a clock in series by way of pegs 21, Figs. 3 and 4, contacting with the hands 5, 7. these pegs being inserted in selected sockets 11, 12, respectively connected with conducting-rings 9, 10 at the back of an insulating-plate. The pegs 21 may be constructed as shown in Fig. 4 so that an intermittent or prolonged alarm is sounded. Alternatively, fixed contacts may be provided.
Patent GB-191319656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Connection of Steering-swivels to Vehicles-axles.
Inventor: BUGATTI ETTORE
IPC: B60B35/02
Filed: 1913-08-30
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 19,656. Bugatti, E. Aug. 30. Deflectable axle-ends.-The ends of the main part of a tubular steering-axle are split and opened to form the fork a<1>, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4. The bearing-piece, shown in Figs. 3 and 6, for the swivelling axle end, is then introduced into the fork, the arms a' are pressed down upon it, and the parts are secured together by brazing, welding, or the like.
Patent GB-191319954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydro-aeroplanes.
Inventor: SALOMONS HENRY HYMAN
IPC: B64C35/00
Filed: 1913-09-03
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 19,954. Salomons, H. H. Sept. 3. Floats for aerial machines.-An expandible float for hydro-aeroplanes has a rigid upper plate S<1> and a semi-rigid or rigid sole-plate S connected to the upper plate by flexible and expanding bellows B. The floats may be used at the tail end and at the tips of the planes, and also adjacent to the wheels, so that when expanded, the sole-plate comes below the wheel rein, Fig. 4. The expansion may be caused by compressed air or simply by the weight of the sole-plate.
Patent GB-191320742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Driving Mechanism of Motor-cycles.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1913-09-15
Granted: 1914-09-15
Abstract: 20,742. Sangster, C. T. B. Sept. 15. Controlling - apparatus, arrangement of foot and transmission gear in conjunction with; setting and retaining devices. - Comprises friction-clutch control-mechanism for combined countershaft changespeed gears and friction clutches of motor-cycles. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the clutchoperating rod i is actuated directly by the boss c of the pedal d, this boss being formed with a screw - thread engaging with an internal thread on a sleeve a detachably secured to the gear-box. The rotary and axial movement of the boss are limited by means of a pin g working in a helical slot in the sleeve. The pedal is returned to its inoperative position, in which the clutch is engaged by its spring, by an auxiliary spring j. The sleeve a and the boss c form a casing for the ball-thrust of the clutch spring. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the clutch-operating mechanism is also enclosed within a fixed sleeve a', but the pedal actuates the clutchrod i through cams b, a, which, after the clutch has been disengaged, allow the clutch spring to hold the pedal in the inoperative position until it is positively moved to bring the clutch into engagement again. The pedal is fixed to the rotary cam b engaging with the cam a, which is slidably keyed in the sleeve a<1> and acts on the clutch-rod i. The cams are formed with long inclined surfaces b<2>, which, when the arm d<1> of the pedal is depressed, effect the disengagement of the clutch; further rotation of the pedal brings short inclines a<3>, b<3> into contact. If the pedal is then released, the clutch spring acts on the cams through the rod i and holds the pedal until it is again positively operated. Stops a<5>, a<6> limit the relative rotary movement of the cams. In a modification, the pedal cammember both rotates and slides and engages with a fixed cam - member carried by the sleeve a<1>.
Patent GB-191321291-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Distilling Acids.
Inventor: HOF WILLY
IPC: B01D3/00
Filed: 1913-09-20
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 21,291. Hof, W. Sept. 20, 1912, [Convention date]. Acids, distilling; film evaporators.-Sulphuric and other acids are continuously distilled by passage from an inlet a through a heated tube b of quartz-glass, zircon-glass, titan-glass, or other highly-acidic glass, such as is described in Specification 18,053/11, [Class 56, Glass], the residual liquid being discharged through an outlet e, while the vapours pass along the tube to a condenser c. The tube b is inclined so as to cause the liquid to trickle through it. The condenser c preferably consists of a tube integral with or forming an extension of the tube b. The apparatus may be heated by oil fuel or electrically.
Patent GB-191405609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor Road Vehicles.
IPC: B62D19/00
Filed: 1914-03-05
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 5609. Daimler Co., and Berriman, A. E. March 5. Axles and axle structures.-The forward end of the torque-tube 4 is cranked to one side so that the ball joint 16 by which it is connected to the chassis is clear of the propeller-shaft 5. The driving-shaft 7 is connected to the propellershaft by two flexible couplings arranged equidistant before and behind the ball joint 16. The shafts 7, 5, and the intermediate shaft 8 are each formed with radial arms 6, between which are inserted metal plates 10 and plates 11 of resilient material, the plates and the arms being secured together by bolts 12. Washers of resilient material are preferably placed between the metal plates and the nuts on the bolts.
Patent GB-191405938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Glass Roofing.
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1914-03-09
Abstract: 5938. Seailles, S., and Soc. Commerciale et Industrielle A. M. L. March 7, 1913, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Glazing.-The glass panes are secured to T- section bars by overhead longitudinal bars a, which are secured at the extremities only, and engage either the glass panes or a resilient capping-strip b. The bars a are of rigid or flexible construction, and in the latter case, are deflected upwards by nuts e<1> on screw bolts e passing through the rods a and formed with concave heads to engage the capping. Draining-gutters d are provided by separate strips on the heads of the glazing bars, or are formed integrally with the glazing-bars.
Patent GB-191406521-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Flexible Compound Metal Tube.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: B21D15/04
Filed: 1914-03-14
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 6521. Wade, H., [Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken]. March 14. Flexible metal tubes.- A flexible grooved tube is formed of two or more metal tubes a, b which are inserted one within the other and then drawn or rolled together without being connected by any binding medium so that the metal layers can slide relatively to one another when strained.
Patent GB-191408478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Devices for Ordnance Firing Mechanism.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A3/10
Filed: 1913-04-29
Granted: 1914-04-29
Abstract: 8478. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. April 29, 1913. Ordnance breech mechanism. - Relates to safety devices for the firing-mechanism of guns having wedge-breech actions. According to the invention, (1) a projection e is formed on the cocking and firing lever E, which, when the firing-mechanism is over-cocked during the opening of the breech, as shown in Fig. 1, engages the arm f of the sear F and positively moves this into engagement with the bent on the lever E, and (2) the pivoted safety catch G for the sear is weighted, so that if the spring G' of the catch should fail to act, it will be moved by inertia into engagement with the sear at the instant the sliding movement of the breech-block B is stopped during the closing of the breech.
Patent GB-191412061-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of Nitrosulphochlorides of Orthooxycarboxylic Acids or of their Derivatives.
IPC: C07C303/22
Filed: 1914-05-15
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 12,061. Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co. May 29, 1913, [Convention date]. Nitrosulphochlorides of phenol-o-carboxylic acids and their derivatives are prepared by nitrating the products described in Specification 18,430/13.
Patent GB-191412400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Producers.
Inventor: WOLLASTON THOMAS ROLAND
IPC: C10J3/80
Filed: 1914-05-20
Granted: 1915-05-20
Abstract: 12,400. Wollaston, T. R. May 20. Charges, agitating.-In gas-producers of the kind having a grate, nozzle, or blast-distributing device serving to support the fuel, means are provided for superheating the blast and stirring the fuel, consisting of a blast-heating pipe arranged at or near the centre of the producer and extending from a fixed or rotating grate or oscillating crown. The blast pipe may be cylindrical, elliptical, triangular, or other shape in cross-section and is provided with an internal pipe delivering the blast to its upper closed end, from which it passes downwardly to the grate &c. Fig. 1 shows a producer having a conical fixed or rotary stepped grate c to which is attached the pipe f. Blast is introduced to the upper part of the pipe f through the pipe d and passes downwardly to the grate from which it issues between the grate bars. The apex of the grate c and the pipe f may be arranged eccentrically with regard to the axis of the producer. Fig. 4 shows the crown of the producer formed as a boiler as described in Specification 29,089/13. The blast-pipe f is oval in cross-section and attached to the rotary or oscillating crown g of the producer.
Patent GB-191414686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Electric Pocket Lamp Dry Batteries and Outer Shell or Case Containing the aforementioned Dry Batteries.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES SHANKS
IPC: H01M50/528
Filed: 1914-02-12
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 14,686. Hamilton, J. S. Feb. 12. Connexions; cases.-Small dry cells for a pocket lamp are grouped in a case with one or more of the cellsinverted as shown at c. The shorter terminal strip d of the usual two is attached to an inverted cell, and the more resilient one e to a carbon, to diminish the risk of breakage in manipulation; the inverted cell or cells also act as a support for a covering strip g of insulating-material, such as millboard, paper, fibre, wood, vulcanite, mica, or celluloid, replacing the usual pitch &c., the terminals d, e being brought through holes, notches, or spaces left at the ends of the strip g. For packing purposes, the terminals d, e are bent inwardly, with a strip h of waxed paper or the like interposed if necessary, and the projecting end of the case is closed by a cover i, secured by a paper strip, testing-holes being provided, as described in Specification 3643/14. Absorbent material to be used for the strip g is slowly baked and immersed while hot in molten paraffin wax. Preferably the strip g extends over the whole of the case, and is secured to the inverted cells by wax, pitch, or the like. The short terminal d may be bent over, and soldered to the end as well as the side of an inverted cell, for greater security.
Patent GB-191418757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Watering Troughs.
Inventor: MAYNARD JOSEPH ALPHONSE
IPC: A01K7/02
Filed: 1914-08-17
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 18,757. Maynard, J. A. Aug. 17. V a l v e - d i s c h a r g e water-waste preventers; foot - action w a t e r - waste preventers; protecting from frost.- Relates to drinking- troughs for animals and consists in an arrangement whereby the' animal's weight, acting on a hinged platform opens the supply valve, and when the weight is removed, the trough is emptied and the sides are rinsed by sprays of water. When the platform is tilted, a shaft 12 is turned and valveoperating rods 51, 55 are depressed. By means of a T-piece 49, a service valve 24 is opened and discharge valves 28, 31 are closed. Water then passes to a flushing-tank D and to a trough A by way of a reservoir B. A float 46 acting on a valve 25 through a series of levers 44, 43, 40 cuts off the supply at a predetermined level. When the animal leaves, the trough is emptied through the valve 28, a valve 59 in a pipe 32 leading to sparge pipes 33 is opened and the contents of the tank D are sprayed upon the walls of the tank to wash away any infectious matter. To prevent damage by frost the contents of the pipe 19 leading to the tank D are run off at each discharge of the trough through the normally-open valve 31.
Patent GB-191423015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Submarine Vessels.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: B63G8/22
Filed: 1914-11-24
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 23,015. Justice, P. M., [Fiat-San Georgio (Soc. Anon.)]. Nov. 24. Submarine vessels. - Comprises an arrangement of valves in the superstructure of a submarine vessel to enable the reserve buoyancy to be quickly connected at the moment of submersion. Pivoted to a division 3 situated between the outer shell 1 and the main hull 2 is a valve 8, operated from a screwed spindle through levers 6 and links 5, 7. The screwed spindle may be operated from within or without the vessel and is fitted with two nuts 9, 13 oppositely screwed attached to two corners of the quadrilateral linkage 4, ensuring equal movement to both port and starboard valves. To allow of inequalities in the closure of the valves, a hinged triangle 11 may be fitted, having its corners connected to the nut 13 and links 4 respectively. By this means, one valve may be closed after the other without straining the mechanism. In a modification, the valve 8 is fitted to the wall 1 of the superstructure instead of at the top of a channel 16.
Patent GB-191501297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rifle Ranges and Shooting Galleries.
IPC: F41J11/02
Filed: 1915-01-26
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 1297. Novelty Construction Co., and Ouzman, C. Jan. 26. Shooting galleries; targets.-The fore part of the tube a where the rifle c is attached to the rest e by a chain g, is lined with clay i or other plastic substance to prevent rebound of an accidental discharge ; the sections of the tube are connected by bolts b. The target d is mounted on a board j closing the end of the tube and spaced from a metal plate k.