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Patent GB-191218523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Boiling or Melting Purposes.
Inventor: TOOTH LOUIS FREDERICK
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1912-08-12
Granted: 1913-08-12
Abstract: 18,523. Tooth, L. F. Aug. 12. Cauldrons.-Relates to gas furnaces for boiling asphalt of the kind comprising a heating-chamber open at the bottom and communicating at the top with a surrounding chamber, which may be divided into vertical passages, and consists in providing the surrounding chamber with two or more symmetrically placed outlets at the bottom leading to the flue. The furnace comprises a sheet-metal casing a secured to rings b, b<1> and lagged with slag-wool &c. d. The walls of the chamber l are constituted by one or more rings of sector-shaped refractory blocks e, f, g, and blocks h supporting inclined tiles i, which also rest against tiles k beneath the ring b and have openings j. Two or more symmetrically placed outlets in the plate b<1> lead to boxes l<2> communiciting by pipes l<3> with a box l<4> at the base of the chimney l<5>. The pan c rests in the ring b, and a layer of asbestos r may be inserted beneath the ring b. The wall of the heating-chamber may be vertical throughout. The surrounding chamber l may be divided into vertical passages or be replaced by up and down flues, as described in Specification 30,287/10, [Class 51 (ii), Furnaces &c., for applying &c.], which terminate in a ring having symmetrically-arranged outlets to the chimney. One or more burners u are supported by Bunsen tubes o on a supply pipe o'. The pipe o' is supported at one end by a cross-bar p and at the other end by a lug p<1>, the cross-bar and lug being adjustable vertically on legs a<1> carrying the furnace. A pilot light q<2> is provided.
Patent GB-191220011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Double-shuttle Anvils for Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
IPC: B41J1/32
Filed: 1912-09-02
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 20,011. Birkbeck, H., [Hammond Typewriter Co.]. Sept. 2. Type-wheel machines; case-shift mechanism.- Relates to actions of the Hammond ' class in which the anvil is provided with two shuttles in use one at a time and the change of shuttle is effected by lifting the anvil and rotating it through an angle of 180 degrees. The anvil a, provided with two shuttles d working in grooves a<x>, is secured to a shaft a<1> mounted in the frame-members a<3>, a<4>, the anvil being supported by the engagement of its cross-bar a<2> with a fixed post i, Fig. 2, and the anvil being locked in position by the engagement of a fixed pin g with one of two sleeves g<1> in the cross-bar. The active shuttle engages the shuttle-arm b<3> and the idle shuttle is locked by engaging a pin e<1> formed on a fixed bracket e and arranged diametrically opposite the printing-point. For lifting and rotating the anvil, there is provided a pair of arms h formed with notches h<1> adapted to clear the sleeves d<2> of the shuttles, the arms being secured to a sleeve h<4> feathered on the shaft a<1> and provided with a knob h<3>. A spring h<2> is interposed between the sleeve and a disk h<5> on the shaft, so that when the knob is lifted the sleeve slides on the shaft until the arms engage the bushings d<1> of the shuttles, further lifting of the knob then lifting the anvil and its shaft bodily. When it is required to change shuttle, the active shuttle is brought to the central position and the knob is lifted until the sleeve g<1> is clear of the pin g, the knob is then rotated through an angle of 180 degrees and then lowered, thereby coupling the shuttles to the shuttle-arm and the pin e<1>. The shaft a<1> is held in the machine by a lever l engaging a groove a<5>, the lever sliding along a shaft l<2> during shuttle change. The lever is engaged by a spring l<3> arranged on the shaft l<2>. For change of anvil, the lever l is turned back and the anvil with its shaft is lifted out of the machine. To remove a shuttle, the anvil is lifted until the sleeve g<1> is clear of the pin g.
Patent GB-191224033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Jet Elevators.
Inventor: HEINECKE GEORGE THOMAS
IPC: B66F3/24
Filed: 1912-10-21
Granted: 1913-01-16
Abstract: 24,033. Heinecke, G. T. Nov. 22, 1911, [Convention date.] By aerating ascending column.-Hydraulic-jet elevators, for use in mining operations wherein compressed air is used in connexion with the hydraulic jets, are provided with means for supplying air to the mouth of the uptake. Fig. 2 shows the foot-box 1 fed with liquid by the pipe 7, which issues through the nozzle 14 itself surrounded by the air chamber 11 fed from the compressed-air pipe 8. The uptake mouth casing 20 is supported and spaced by bolts 18 and is fitted with a hard metal tapering liner 27 perforated as at 28 to allow air to enter from the pipe 9 and the annular space between the mouthpiece 20 and the liner. The liner and mouthpiece are spaced by wedge-pieces 23, 30.
Patent GB-191224368-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Winch for Hoisting and Lowering Ships' Boats.
Inventor: MIDDLETON ALEXANDER
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1912-10-25
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 24,368. Middleton, A. Oct. 25. Winches; driving-gear.-A hand winch for use in raising and lowering ships' boats is normally driven directly from a worm-shaft l geared to a worm-wheel h on the drum. The wormshaft can also be driven at two speeds from a shaft q, to which the operating lever or wheel may be applied. This shaft may be slid longitudinally and locked by a catch t to bring a spur-wheel s into engagement with a pinion n on the worm-shaft. This gear is for lowering the boat rapidly or for hoisting the empty falls. A pinion u may be slid along the shaft q by a lever v into engagement with a spur-wheel m on the worm shaft. This gear is for hoisting the boat when sufficient purchase cannot be obtained by actuating the worm-shaft directly.
Patent GB-191224806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lasting Machines.
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE HENRY
IPC: A43D21/12
Filed: 1912-10-29
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 24,806. Clark, G. H. June 28, [Convention date]. Lasting. - The upper of a boot is pressed against the forepart and the shank of a last by a yielding plate 35, preferably made of sole leather, which is removably secured to two supporting-plates 20, 21. The supporting-plates rest at their ends in recesses in supporting-posts 14, 15, and normally are caused to lie in a position in which the ends at the heel of the last are held apart by a spring 25, which draws the fore ends together, the plates pivoting about a knuckle and-recess connexion near the toe of the upper. The plates 20, 21 are forced towards each other, to cause the plate 35 to press into the work, by a cam 26, which is operated by a handle 28. The toe of the upper is pressed over the last by a toe-pad 38 of flexible material, into which the last is forced by a treadle 53, which is adapted to push the last forward through the bellcrank lever 50, 51. A rack 55 holds the treadle in its depressed position. The last is pressed downwards by means of a hand-lever 61 provided wi th a last-engaging plate 60.
Patent GB-191225749-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draught-excluder for Doors.
Inventor: FRASER JAMES
IPC: E06B7/20
Filed: 1912-11-09
Granted: 1913-07-03
Abstract: 25,749. Fraser, J. Nov. 9. Draught-excluders, comprising a sliding bar G having inclined slots H working on pins on the bottom of a door, are operated by a rod A bent at right-angles to form a hinge pin B, which is mounted in a socket member C on the door post out of line with the door hinges. The rod A is bent at E and curved at F to engage respectively the curved edge J, and an apertured lug K, of a plate carried by the bar G. A spring may be combined with the rod A to return both the door and the bar G to the closed position.
Patent GB-191302835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Mechanical Life Guards for Motor Omnibuses and other Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1913-02-04
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 2835. White, W. H., and Peck, S. Feb. 4. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers. -A life-guard for vehicles comprises a spring-controlled buffer screen which, when struck, causes a catcher to be forced forward. The buffer screen e is carried by rods j which slide in tubes l supported by the axle a of the vehicle. Springs k force the rods j forward, the movement being limited as by pins m and slots n. The screen e has a hole for the vehicle-starting handle and is in two parts, the lower part o being hinged to the upper part and being covered with rubber at q. The catcher r is normally held against springs t by a catch v controlled by a rod x connected to the screen e. Backward movement of the screen e causes the release of the catch v, and the springs t then expand and force the catcher forward. The catcher is T- shaped, and the spaces z, Fig. 3, which are left when the catcher is in its operative position, may be covered by netting 2 unwound from spring rollers 3 carried by the screen e. A winch 6 is provided to re-set the catcher, and the netting 2 may be wound up by rotating the rollers 3 by hand. Guards may be fitted to the wheels so as to move therewith during steering.
Patent GB-191311367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Arresting Hæmorrhage of the Nose.
Inventor: SANDMARK THOMAS THOMPSON
IPC: A61M29/02
Filed: 1913-05-15
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 11,367. Sandmark, T. T. May 15. Haemorrhage, treating. - An instrument for arresting hµmorrhage of the nose comprises an inflatable tube 1 attached to a plug 2, which is provided with a bore 3 and a flap or other valve 4 for the inflation of the tube. A mouth or bulb inflator can be attached to the plug. A thin strip of pliable material, such as vulcanite or wire, may extend into the tube to enable it to be inserted in the nose before inflation.
Patent GB-191311634-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Electrolysis and Treatment of Sulphate Liqours.
Inventor: HUNT EDWIN JAMES
IPC: C25C1/16
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 11,634. Hunt, E. J., and Gidden, W. T. May 19. Zinc and lead peroxides, obtaining. - In the deposition of zinc from a solution of the sulphate and sulphuric acid, with the use of a leaden anode, a device such as an asbestoscloth diaphragm, or a porous covering on one of the electrodes, is employed for preventing access of suspended lead compounds, such as the peroxide and sulphate, to the cathode, while allowing circulation so that the electrolyte has practically the same composition at anode and cathode. If necessary, the strength of the electrolyte near the cathode is kept up by addition of free acid, which may be obtained from the anode liquid. Pure zinc, unattacked by the acid in the electrolyte, is obtained. The lead peroxide produced may be used for preliminary purification of the electrolyte from iron and manganese, preferably with the aid of heat; the precipitation may be completed by the addition of alkali, zinc or other metallic oxide, zinc, calcium, or other carbonate, or metallic zinc. Crude zinc oxide or carbonate may be dissolved by acid liquid withdrawn from the cell, the lead peroxide being either left in the liquid, or separated before lixiviation and added afterwards. The Provisional Specification states that lead peroxide from other sources may be used for purifying the electrolyte.
Patent GB-191313854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underclearers applicable for Drawing Frames and other Machines for Preparing Cotton for Spinning.
IPC: D01H5/64
Filed: 1913-06-16
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 13,854. Fine Cotton Spinners' and Doublers' Association, and Rose, C. June 16. Rollers and roller heads. - An underclearer for the rollers of drawing, roving, and similar frames consists of an endless cloth J passing over the rollers A, K, G, of which K, G are adjustable, and carried by a frame swing- ing about the roller A, and held in position by weighted cords, springs, &c. The roller A is driven. A stripping- comb L is reciprocated in adjustable guides l<1> Ly a rocking shaft and removable connecting-rod M, and the strippings are taken up by a roller O with spirally wound flannel or felt covering. The comb L may be oscillated in suitable bearings.
Patent GB-191314191-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Equipment for Navigational Purposes.
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 14,191. Kelvin & J. White, and Field, M. B. June 19. [Cognate Application, 17,365/13.] Mariners' compasses; angle - measuring instruments.-A compass is adapted for use as a departure rule by being-fitted with a series of markings c constituting a cotangent scale, these markings being shown on a paper screen a concentric with the card, while on a paper annulus a<1> there are degree or like markings. Tables p, p<1>, p<2> showing the amount of alteration of course required in given circumstances are also provided, and, to enable reading at night to be facilitated, the bezel is so notched that the azimuth fitting can be adjusted by touch to the angles corresponding to the scale c. The dial of the log is adequately illuminated and placed in a position where it is easily readable. A spirit level is fitted and adapted to be illuminated from below. Specification 22,513/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191317179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
IPC: F16T1/24
Filed: 1913-07-26
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 17,179. B³hring & Wagner Ges , O. Sept. 6, 1912, [Convention date]. Steam-traps.-A double-seated valve, operated by a float d and lever b, has an upper valve-seat a<2> arranged in a space connected to the discharge h by a passage g through the valve. A removable cover f may be of iron or other metal, but is preferably of glass to allow inspection of the working. The lower valve seat may be cleaned by inserting a tool through the passage g. The valve may be opened to blow through by raising the lever b by, a lug k on a shaft operated by an external lever l.
Patent GB-191319266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Ironing Board Covers.
Inventor: BROOKMAN THOMAS MELVIN
IPC: D06F81/14
Filed: 1913-08-25
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 19,266. Brookman, T. M. Aug. 25. Ironing-boards.-A fastener for the covers of ironing-boards comprises a pair of hooks F, F<1> engaging staples D, D<1> in the sides of the cover, each pair of hooks being detachably connected by means of a cord G and friction-grip H. The staple D', Fig. 3, is formed with flanges D<2> which bear against the underside of the cover, while the loop projects through the cover and washer E, where it is engaged by the book F<1>. The cord G is secured to one end of the hook F and is adapted to engage the narrow end of the retaining loop H when the cover is secrred in position. The device permits of the ready renewal of the facing-sheets A<1>, A<2> of the body A<3> of the cover A.
Patent GB-191319755-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Registering Device for Mounting Stereo, Electro and like Printing Plates.
Inventor: BARNETT EDGAR WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B41F27/04
Filed: 1913-09-01
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 19,755. Barnett, E. W. J. Sept. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Printing - surfaces.- For adjusting or remounting printing- plates on a mounting- board, a gauge is used comprising two members a at right-angles to each other, having fixing-pins b with knobs c<1>. The pins pass through holes in the members a, and may be held up by retracting - springs e. The members may be bevelled, and marked with a scale.
Patent GB-191320402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scribing Apparatus.
Inventor: HRCEK KLEMENT
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 1913-09-09
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 20,402. Hrcek, K. Sept. 10, 1912, [Convention date]. Tools for setting-out work.-An apparatus for marking-out work at any desired angle from a scribing-plate is provided with electro-magnets b for holding the object, which may be rotated about two shafts h, k at right-angles. The shaft h is rotatably mounted in a bearing ch, and may be clamped in the adjusted position by a nut n engaging the split conical end of the bearing. The angle through which the shaft has been rotated may be read by the graduated disk m, which is provided with openings adapted to be engaged by a spring-pressed plunger r to allow quick adjustment to angles of 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 degrees. The electro-magnets may be rotated through an angle of 90 degrees about the shaft k, and may be locked in the adjusted position by a lever o engaging non- rotatable right and left handed screws, which are forced outwards against the sides of. the magnet casing. The angle through which the magnets have been rotated is read on a graduated segment l.
Patent GB-191322245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Barrels.
Inventor: SOHLER WILHELM
Filed: 1913-10-02
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 22,245. Sohler, W. Oct. 2. Metal casks; hoops.-The bulged casing of a metal cask is made from a single piece of material which is welded, riveted, or rabbeted at its meeting edges, the casing being formed with corrugations a, b, c, d diminishing in breadth and height towards the ends of the casing. Projecting parts f may be formed on the corrugations b to serve as running- hoops ; or wires for the same purpose may be passed round the casing in the hollows formed between adjacent corrugations.
Patent GB-191323533-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in the Projection of Photographic Slides.
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 23,533. Soc. Franþaise de LumiÞres Froide (ProcÚdÚs Dussaud). Oct. 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Optical-projection apparatus.-Consists of an illuminating- device which may replace the groundglass screen at the back of a stereoscope so as to enable one of the eyepieces to be used as an objective for projecting one of the pictures of the slide. A frame h, which is adapted to fit into the place of the ground-glass screen, carries a casing a which is provided at one end with a rectangular tube e slidably carrying a condenser f, and at the other end with a lid d upon which is mounted an incandescent electric bulb b by means of a ball joint m. The ball joint m allows of the orientation of the bulb b so that its filament may not be projected upon the screen, and when the bulb is correctly centered, it is held in position by tighteniog a screw q acting upon a bridge-piece n. The frame h carries a rheostat k whereby the intensity of the illumination may be varied.
Patent GB-191324303-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cutting Beans and other Legumes.
Inventor: LANGE PIETER ABRAHAM DE
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 1913-10-27
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 24,303. Lange, P. A. de. Oct. 27. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c. - In an appliance for cutting-up beans &c., the beans &c. are fed into a hopper formed by the front inclined portion of an endless band b and a series of vertical rollers f which are driven, by gearing, from the main shaft a, so that two adjacent rollers rotate oppositely. The beans, passing between the rollers f, also pass through a grating g before reaching the cutting-disk h. The rollers f are covered with or formed of yieldable material.
Patent GB-191409634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Devices suitable for the Cylinders of Locomotives.
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1914-04-18
Granted: 1915-03-04
Abstract: 9634. Stenning, H. A., and Schmidt's Superheating Co. April 18. Cylinder ends, putting into communication.- Relates to devices for placing the cylinder ends of a locomotive in communication with one another and with the atmosphere such as are described in Specification 16,623/13. According to this invention, the steam circulated through the superheater for cooling purposes when the engine is coasting escapes directly to the atmosphere. In the device shown in Fig. 1, the valve m controlling the communication between the cylinder ends is closed by steam pressure, introduced through the pipe i, when the engine is under steam. When the engine is coasting, the valve m. falls by or is forced off its seat by the compression in the cylinder, to put the ends into communication. The valve m in leaving its seat opens the valve l and allows communication with the atmosphere. When. the engine is steaming, the steam pressure holds the valve s to its seat, but when the engine is coasting, the valve falls from its seat and allows the cooling steam from the superheater to escape through the passages r and the valve to the atmosphere. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the valve m is raised by a spring 2 when steam is shut off. The steam from the superheater then escapes by the radial passages 7 and the tubular valve stem to a groove 6 and by a branch 5 to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-191410413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Pilot Lights of Gas Burners.
Inventor: PEARSON GEORGE ARTHUR
IPC: F16K5/12
Filed: 1914-04-27
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 10,413. Pearson, G. A. Feb. 11, [Convention date]. Pilot-jets.-Relates to arrangements of the kind in which a pilot-jet is flashed when turning a hollow conical gas cock which controls the main burner. The gas cock 8, having a hollow core 9 in communication with the supply pipe 4, has two radial apertures 15, 19, the aperture 15 having an enlargement 16 at its outer end; and the cock casing has an aperture 11 leading to the main burner 3, and two apertures 13, 17 communicating with the pilot-jet 1 by means of pipes 14, 18. The aperture 13 is normally open, and the aperture 17 gives a flash supply to the pilot-jet when the cock is turned on. The pilot flame is protected by a shield 20, which may be a plate or a short metal cylinder.
Patent GB-191411164-A (GB)
Title: Improved Galley Mechanism for Repeating and Non-repeating Line-casting Machines.
IPC: B41B11/72
Filed: 1914-05-06
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 11,164. Linotype and Machinery, Ltd., [Mergenthaler Setzmaschinen-Fabrik]. May 6. [Addition to 23,116/13.] Galley mechanism for type - bar making machines. The galley mechanism described in the parent Specification, in which repeat type-bars are ordinated according to the copy in a series of galleys by means of an adjustable shoot, is dispensed with, the galleys 3, 4, 5 being mounted on guides 6 which are operated by a lever 7 to present the galleys in turn to a fixed shoot 2. The lever 7 is controlled from the first elevator by the shoot -controlling mechanism described in the parent Specification. The galleys may be arranged to move horizontally.
Patent GB-191415024-A (GB)
Title: Receiving Device for Subaqueous Sound Signals.
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 1914-06-23
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 15,024. Signal Ges. July 24, 1913, [Convention date]. Subaqueous sound signals.-The microphone of a ship's overboard receiver is mounted in a sheath or casing adapted to cut through the water without producing eddies, the middle line of the sheath, as seen in plan view, being arranged in the direction of the stream-lines of the water. The sheath may be open at top and bottom, as shown in Fig. 3, or it may entirely enclose a space filled with liquid in which the microphone is suspended, as shown in Fig. 4. The microphone may be supported in the sheath by rubber cords. The invention is applicable to receivers which can be protruded at will through the ship's hull.
Patent GB-191416335-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Treating Phosphate Rock to Render its Phosphate Content Available as Plant Food.
Inventor: DOWNS WILLIAM FLETCHER
IPC: C05B13/02
Filed: 1914-07-08
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 16,335. Downs, W. F. July 8. Calcium phosphate.-The phosphate content of natural phosphate rock is rendered available as a plant food by heating a mixture of the finely divided rock and silica to a temperature below that at which phosphorus pentoxide is evolved or sintering can occur, the amount of silica being sufficient to unite fully with all the bases present in the rock. Generally, a tem. perature from 720‹ to 750‹ C., and not in excess of 1100‹ C., is desirable. The product is insoluble in water but is soluble in hydrochloric acid and yields up a substantial proportion of the contained phosphate to a neutral solution of ammonium citrate. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 6632/87.