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Patent GB-191215085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stretching Driving Belts.
Inventor: FENTON JOHN
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1912-06-28
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 15,085. Fenton, J. June 28. Belts.-A device for stretching driving-belts comprises clamps A, A<1> and B, B' operated by screw-and-nut devices by means of bevel-gearing. One of the members of each clamp is formed with a slot or recess and the other with a projection to wedge the belt into the recess upon tightening-up the clamp, as shown in Fig. 4. The nuts c for receiving the operating-screws C, C<1> are inserted in slots in the clamp member A<1>, and the screws pass through slots in the member B<1>, so that the screws and nuts can be readily removed. Each of the bevel-wheels d, d<1> gears with a wheel c<4>, c<5> on the screw C, C' and is retained in gear by a latch d<2>, d<3>. Upon raising a latch, the corresponding wheel can be slid along out of gear and one edge of the belt stretched independently of the other.
Patent GB-191224779-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Camphor from Borneol and Isoborneol.
Filed: 1912-10-29
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 24,779. R³der & Co., C. Dec. 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Camphor.- In the oxidation of borneol and isobnrneol to camphor by means of chromic acid, a non-oxidizable solvent such as benzene is added gradually during the process, the speed of the reaction and the temperature being thereby regulated as desired.
Patent GB-191226637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drilling, Boring and like Machines.
IPC: B23Q5/14
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 26,637. Jones & Shipman, A. A., and Shipman, F. Nov. 20. Drilling-machines, for example of the type shown in Fig. 1, have the belt pulley on the tool spindle fitted with change-speed gearing to avoid the use of cone pulleys. The pulley 1, Fig. 2, is keyed to a pinion 3 in driving relation with a pinion 4 through compound pinions 5, 6, 5<a>, 6<a> carried by studs on a loose plate 8. A pin 9 adapted to engage a hole in the plate 8 and a clutch fork 14 are so connected to a speed-controlling bar 13 that when the clutch 12 gives a direct drive from the pulley to the spindle the plate 8 is free, and when the pulley is free the plate is locked. Tapping.-The gear may be arranged to give a reverse motion for tapping.
Patent GB-191308981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicators for Numbers or the like for use in Vehicles.
Inventor: DAY JOHN LUTHER
Filed: 1913-04-16
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 8981. Day, J. L. April 30, 1912, [Convention date]. Signs.-An indicator for vehicles comprises an internally illuminated casing 1, a hinged number plate 10 at one side of the casing with a perforated metallic screen at its back, and behind that again differentlycoloured glass plates 17, such as two groundglass plates one on each side of a red one.
Patent GB-191309283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Type Casting Machines.
IPC: B41B11/82
Filed: 1913-04-21
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 9283. Walker, C., and Yorkshire Observer, Ltd. April 21. Metal-pots. - Relates to means for supplying metal to the pot in type-casting and typebar making machines, and for indicating when supply is necessary. In the pot is mounted a float F, Fig. 2, the descent of which rocks a shaft R and moves a finger R<1> into engagement with a notch in a sliding rod A. The oscillation of the pot causes the rod A to slide and to actuate the feed-mechanism and an alarm. The rod A operates a pawl A<4>, Fig. 1, carried by an arm A<3> and engaging a ratchetwheel W. To the pawl-arm A<3> is connected a sliding rod A<5>, which actuates the hammer B of an alarm B<2>. The ratchet-wheel W acts through bevel-gearing and a chain D' to advance a follower L by which ingots of metal are pushed forwards in a magazine L' so that they slide down a shoot into the pot. Either the feed - mechanism or the alarm mav be used alone, and the alarm may be operated only when the magazine is nearly empty.
Patent GB-191309919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Heron-feathers.
Inventor: DUSTIRA JOSEF
IPC: A41G11/00
Filed: 1913-04-28
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 9919. Dustira, J. April 28. Artificial feathers.-Artificial heron feathers are made from woven horsehair from which the weft threads have been removed except over a small strip. This strip is wound round a shaft consisting of a wire covered with paper, and the lower end of the feather is then bound with paper.
Patent GB-191311927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: B04B7/14
Filed: 1913-05-22
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 11,927. Robertson, A. R. May 22. Liners.-The conical insertion disks A have flanges B in which are formed bosses C. The bosses nest into one another as shown and position the disks. They may be perforated.
Patent GB-191312069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disconnectible Gearing for Belt-driven Automobiles.
Inventor: HARMEL HECTOR
IPC: F16H7/02
Filed: 1913-05-23
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 12,069. Harmel, H., and Toussaint, C. May 23. [Addition to 19,408/12.] Disconnectible gearing.-The driven belt-pulley R described in the parent Specification, which is movable for the purpose of connecting and disconnecting the gearing, and drives the road wheels through a universally-jointed shaft, is carried by an arm a pivoted at b. The belt tension is maintained by a spring d, and the gear is disconnected by means of a pedal P.
Patent GB-191315405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines or Turbines.
Inventor: SMAILES FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: F01B21/00
Filed: 1913-07-04
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 15,405. Smailes, F. W. July 4. Direct explosion apparatus. - A water-forcing apparatus for driving water in a continuous circuit through a turbine comprises an explosion chamber A communicating by a pipe D with the turbine, and a return pipe E from the turbine communicating with a reservoir chamber B surrounding the combustion chamber A. The apparatus is initially filled with water up to the level of the valve H in the chamber A and of the opening G in the chamber B, and a charge of explosive mixture is pumped into the upper part of the chamber A. Explosive mixture is also introduced into the upper part of the chamber B. Upon ignition of the charge in the combustion chamber A, the water is forced through the pipe D to the turbine and returns through the pipe E and valve E<1> to the chamber B, the level of water in which rises and forces some of the explosive mixture in the upper part of the chamber into the passage N. At the same time the float S rises and opens the exhaust valve V which is operated by a rod T. The water in the chamber B then sinks again, entering the combustion chamber A through valves C and expelling the burnt products. Durirg the descent of the floats S, the rod T remains locked in its upper position until the float contacts with a catch X<2>, releasing the rod and permitting it to descend. The exhaust valve V is thereby closed and a passage (not shown) is opened to admit the compressed charge in the pipe N to the space above the inlet valve 0, which opens and admits the charge to the combustion chamber. The ignition circuit is controlled partly by the movements of the rod T and partly by the movements of the valve O, so that when the valve closes the spark occurs and a fresh cycle of operations commences. In a modification, the float S may be a ball float acting as a valve, and a separate float acting at a different level may control the catch W. A single combustion chamber may drive several turbines.
Patent GB-191324841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Davits.
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM EVAN
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1913-10-31
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 24,841. Thomas, W. E. Oct. 31. Davits.-The stems d of the davits a are stepped in brackets f secured on the upper ends of posts g stepped on the deck below the boat deck. In getting the boat outboard, the arms f swing round their axes on the outside of the davits and are controlled by guys i, l. The davits are connected by an inextensible span h whereby they are constrained to follow the outboard movement of the brackets f. The position of the boat, when ready for lowering by the falls c, is shown in full lines in Fig. 1. Stops q, p limit the movements of the brackets f and the davits a respectively.
Patent GB-191328444-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture, Isolation, and Enrichment of Radium and other Radio-active Substances.
Inventor: EBLER ERICH
IPC: C01F13/00
Filed: 1913-12-09
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 28,444. Ebler, E. Dec. 11, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 2155/12.] Radium salts.-The process described in the parent case for the isolation or enrichment of radium &c., by removal from solutions of its salts by adsorption by hydrated peroxide of manganese, is modified by separating the adsorbing-material from the adsorbed radioactive substance, bringing the latter into solution, and repeating the treatment until the desired degree of enrichment is obtained. For example, a radium-barium chloride solution is treated with precipitated peroxide of manganese which is afterwards separated and treated with diluted hydrochloric acid to extract the radium. This solution containing radium-barium chloride is again treated by the same process until the desired enrichment of radium with respect to the barium is obtained. A part of the peroxide of manganese remaining after the acid extraction, is dissolved in concentrated hydrochloric acid to obtain manganese chloride, and a part converted into permanganate. On mixing solutions of these substances, new hydrated peroxide of manganese is obtained, and this will contain any radium remaining after the extraction with acid. Or the peroxide of manganese may be precipitated in the radium-barium chloride solution, for example, by adding permanganate and. methyl alcohol, manganese chloride, or other reducing-agent not containing or forming sulphuric acid. The precipitate is filtered off, and the radium extracted as described above, and the process repeated. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) includes a process in which the separation of the radium &c. from the adsorbing-peroxide of manganese is effected by dissolving the whole in hot hydrochloric acid, and passing hydrochloric acid gas into the cold solution to precipitate the radium &c. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191329478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Bulwarks of Life-boats and other like Structures.
Inventor: MILLAR WILLIAM
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 1913-12-22
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 29,478. Millar, W. Dec. 22. [Cognate Application, 29,790/13.] Collapsible boats. - The straight portions of the bulwarks at each side of a life-boat are rigid and are made in two parts with central horizontal joints, so that the bulwarks may be collapsed on to the deck. The rigid bulwarks a are attached to pivoted stanchions of the kind described in Specification 25,639/13 extending from the gunwale c to the deck b. The seats are movably connected to the bulwarks by slotted members of the stanchions, and by raising the seats, the sides are collapsed. In one modification, the rigid parts of the bulwarks take the place of stanchions and a bar is fitted on the inside to take the pin on the end of the seat. The weight of the upper part of the bulwark is taken by the lower part without transmission through the hinges. In a further modification, the bulwark is in one piece pivoted at its upper end to the gunwale, the lower end sliding inwards across the deck to collapse. In all cases, the bulwarks collapse on to the deck without turning bodily on the lower edge.
Patent GB-191400035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rock Drills and like Cutting Machines.
Inventor: BERNER AUGUST
IPC: E21B1/30
Filed: 1914-01-01
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 191435. Berner, A. Jan. 21, 1913, [Convention date]. Percussive hand tools.-In a rock drill or like cutting - machine in which a hammer piston is reciprocated by a singleacting air-pump, a valve a allows exhaust of the compressed air at the end of the forward stroke of the hammer piston c, a valve h allows inlet of air at the end of the suction stroke of the pump k and a forked inlet passage q, with the rear branch g governed by a valve b, allows cushioning at the end of the return stroke of the hammer piston.
Patent GB-191401650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Roofs for all kinds of Vehicles or other Structures.
Inventor: TOOLEY ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: B60P7/04
Filed: 1914-01-21
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 1650. Tooley, A. W. Jan. 21. [Cognate Application, 16,467/14.] Roofs.-Relates to collapsible roofs or covers of the kind in which a flap B is hinged to a fixed part of the structure and has a second flap C hinged to it so that, when the main flap is turned into a vertical position to uncover the opening, the second flap, under gravity, lies against the underside of the main flap. When each pair of flaps is divided into two or more sections at right-angles to the line of hinging, a movable supporting-member G is provided across the opening to engage the ends of adjacent sections in the closed position. The support G moves in guides G'. It may be of channel section, Fig. 5, and tongues C<3> on the flaps C may fit in the channel to form a watertight joint. Flanges C<4> may be used to cover the joint. Covering - flanges F, C' seal the edges of the flaps parallel to the hinge line against the entrance of moisture. The main flaps may be hinged to opposite sides of the opening or to a cross-bar midway across the opening. The former arrangement is shown as applied to a vehicle in Fig. 2. The linkage for raising the flaps may first cause the flange F to be raised. The flaps may be raised by rods D fixed to the flaps B and connected to a hand-lever E by links or cords E<1>.
Patent GB-191408383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locking Mechanism.
Inventor: RENAUX CHARLES
Filed: 1914-04-02
Granted: 1915-05-20
Abstract: 8383. Renaux, C. Jan. 20, [Convention date]. Locks, revolving- barrel. - The revolving core 8 in the barrel 14 contains longitudinal spring bolts 1 which are set to clear the terminal eye-plates 17 by the key 4 displacing balls 2 radially in inclined recesses 6. As shown in Fig. 4, the angles between the bolts are made unequal, so that a whole or definite partial rotation is necessary to make them register again with the eyes and allow withdrawal of the key. The key engages a cross-pin 16 in the barrel and thrusts out a terminal bit 20 to engage the levers. The longitudinal and angular positions of the balls and the distances through which they must be raised can be varied to obtain different combinations. Master-key mechanism.-A series of locks differing only by the angular disposition of the balls can be operated by the master key, Fig. 17, having annular grooves instead of pits. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 19, the core operates a latch-bolt by a half-turn, but the main bolt can only be operated by a complete turn. The end plate has a recess 21, and only the key for operating both bolts of the lock clears the internal bolt 22 from the recess.
Patent GB-191413132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying and Polishing Cacao and other Seeds, and in Machinery or Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WATT GEORGE
IPC: B04B3/00
Filed: 1913-07-08
Granted: 1914-07-08
Abstract: 13,132. Watt; Sir G. July 8, 1913. Scouring and polishing.-Cacao and other seeds are dried and polished by subjecting them to a cen - trifugal action, then to a current of hot or cold air in the same machine in conjunction with external heating, and afterwards to the action of moving and stationary beaters. Within the perforated drum c of the centrifugal is a stationary cross-frame o carrying baffles p so inclined as to direct the seeds towards the centre. Rotating stirrers r fluted or cross shaped in sections are arranged between the baffles, and helical stirrers s are carried by other arms of the cross-frame. Inclined scrapers q form the bottom of the frame o, and beneath them are air-pipes x<1> supplied from a pipe w at or near the centre of the machine. The pipe w connects with a blower supplying hot or cold air, and may be perforated near the bottom, when the pipes x<1> may be dispensed with. A steam coil 8 may be employed for heating, the coil being protected from moisture by a screen between it and the drum. Liquid drains from a cock m, air is discharged by a flue n, and the seeds pass out by a door and a shoot k.
Patent GB-191500694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflecting Systems.
IPC: G02B5/10
Filed: 1915-01-16
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 694. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Feb. 2, 1914, [Convention date]. Reflector systems.-A reflecting system, intended for uniting rays emanating from one point in another point by reflexion at a reflecting-surface, the medium in which the point emitting the rays lies being separated from the reflecting-surface by another medium of different refractive index, is constructed so that, between the radius of curvature r1, Fig. 1, of the bounding-surface at its point of intersection with the line joining the point of emission and the point of union (the vertex), the radius of curvature r2 which the reflecting-surface has at its intersection with the said connecting-line, the distance d between these two points of intersection, the ratio n of the refractive indices of the two media, the distance c of the point of emission from the vertex of the bounding-surface, and the distance co of the point of union from this vertex, there is approximately the relation In the examples illustrated, one of the points lies at an infinite distance. The two surfaces may be surfaces of revolution, with the said connecting- line as axis of revolution, and each with a conic section having its major axis coinciding with the axis of revolution as generator.
Patent GB-191501927-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Regulating Temperatures.
Inventor: GLOVER THOMAS
IPC: G05D23/02
Filed: 1915-02-06
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 1927. Glover, T. Feb. 6. Thermostats.-In apparatus for controlling the gas supply to burners of the kind in which the gas valve is operated by an expanding rod acting through levers enclosed in a gas-tight box, the levers are supported on ball bearings, and the gas-tight box is provided with openings through which the mechanism between the expanding rod and the gas valve may be assembled and removed. The rod 15, Fig. 2, supported in a tube 6, which expands more than the rod, presses against the bottom of a lever 10, the end of which is formed with a knife-edge 16 bearing against the shorter arm of a lever 11 carrying the valve 17 regulating the passage of gas from the inlet 4 to the outlet 5. The levers are supported by balls 13, Fig. 3, inserted in holes in the levers and held in recesses in blocks 8 on the sides of the box and in plates 14 secured to the blocks by screws. A spring on the short arm of the lever 11 tends to keep the valve in its closed position. The openings 2, 3 in the side of the box are covered by windows or plates 23 carried in screwed rings 22. When a tube 6, which expands less than the rod, is used, the lever 10 and the spring act upon the long arm of the lever 11, and the short arm is dispensed with.
Patent GB-191503200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain-rings.
Inventor: PETERSON KARL LEVI
IPC: A47H13/02
Filed: 1915-02-27
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 3200. Peterson, K. L. Feb. 27. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-A curtainring 1 is provided with a peripheral notch 2 in which the upper edge of the curtain is held by a needle 4 inserted in the intersecting hole 3.
Patent GB-191503278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Stiffening of Felt Hats.
Inventor: HIGGINS CHARLES ALFRED
IPC: A42C1/08
Filed: 1915-03-01
Abstract: 3278. Higgins, C. A. March 1. Resins.-Shellac or resins are prepared in a fibrous form by pressing through a finely perforated plate into water for use in stiffening felt hats in the process of manufacture.
Patent GB-191507889-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: MUDGE ROGER ALLAN
IPC: F01C1/063
Filed: 1915-05-27
Abstract: 7889. Mudge, R. A. Jan. 28, [Convention date]. Movable-abutment type; cooling parts; working-fluid supply.-Relates to an internal-combustion engine of the geared-vane type in which the working pistons rotate at a uniform speed, while the other pistons, which act alternatively as abutments and compressing or scavenging pistons, rotate at a variable speed. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show an engine with a pair of working pistons S and a pair of abutment pistons U. The pistons S are mounted on a carrier B keyed to the shaft A, and the pistons U are mounted on a carrier D loose on the shaft. The carrier B is cut away at B<1>, and the carrier D at D<1>, so that air for cooling purposes can enter the casing through a central opening X at each side. On a sleeve Y secured to the carrier D is mounted a mutilated toothed wheel F in gear with a similar wheel W mounted on a countershaft driven at a higher speed than the main shaft by a wheel E and pinion X. After the piston S has passed the port H explosive mixture is admitted on the opening of a cam-operated valve. The right-hand piston U is at this time held fixed against the spring detent by the expanding gases in front of it, until it is moved forward by the spring tappet on an arm mounted on the carrier B. The mutilated wheels F, W then come into gear, and the righthand piston U overtakes the piston S and sweeps the combustion products out through the exhaust port, which is fitted with a cam-operated valve. At the same time the left-hand piston U overtakes the other piston S and compresses the charge just drawn in. When the pistons are in the positions shown to the right of Fig. 1, the charge is fired by a plug N.
Patent GB-191509303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beams for the Construction of Floors, Roofing and Walls.
Inventor: DUCRET ARMAND
IPC: E04B2/14
Filed: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 9303. Ducret, A. June 26, 1914, [Convention date]. Building - blocks, special shapes of.- Beams to be superposed for forming walls, or laid side by side for forming floors and roofs, consist of two or more walls 1, 2 connected at the ends or intermediate points by crosswebs 3 of less depth than the side walls, and the ends or sides and ends of the beams are grooved and tongued to interlock. The sides of the beams may be reinforced with metal ; the edges are inclined at 4, 5 and tongued and grooved at 6, 7 or rabbeted at 8, 9 so that the beams may fit together and side motion may be prevented. The cross-webs may be at the top, Fig. 3, bottom, Fig. 2, or in any other suitable position, and may be flush with or project above the top edges of the walls as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 1 shows a number of blocks fitted together to form a wall. The beams may be straight, or of L or T shape. The cavities in the walls may be filled with cement &c. at parts forming supports.
Patent GB-191511756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Liquid Containers and Funnels.
Inventor: MURPHY PATRICK THOMAS
IPC: B67C11/02
Filed: 1915-08-14
Abstract: 11,756. Murphy, P. T. Aug. 14. Funnels.-A storage can or vessel 3, Fig. 2 and 3, for liquids is provided with a hinged funnel attachment 1 the three sides 2 of which fit closely to the adjacent sides of the can, and the can is flattened so as to form a triangular or other side 7, which is opposite to the funnel when this is in the closed position and is provided with a tube 8. A removable stopper 9 is screwed &c. into the tube 8 and has a shank 10, which carries a cap or cover 12 fitting over the outlet pipe 5 of the funnel. The cover 12 serves to exclude dust and to hold the funnel in its closed position when not in use. Fig. 5 shows a cylindrical can 3<1> with a hinged cup-shaped funnel 1<1> and an outlet tube 8 in the top 7<1>.