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Patent GB-191225921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Three Horse Yokes or Equalizers.
Inventor: REID ANDREW
IPC: B64C5/04
Filed: 1912-11-12
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 25,921. Reid, A. Nov. 12. Whipple - trees. - In. three - horse yokes or equalizers for binders, reapers, and other agricultural machines, adapted to be readily converted into two-horse yokes, two whipple-trees f, g are connected by links e to a master tree d connected by a cranked pin c to a bracket b on the pole a, and the third tree k is connected by a link j to an extension rod i, which is pivoted on the pin c so that it may be swung back to the position shown in dotted lines when two horses only are used. Equalizing is obtained by a lever m pivoted to the pole at n and connected by a chain l to the rod i, and by a rod q and link r to the pin c. The rod q is adjustably connected to the lever m by a pin p and holes o and is detached therefrom and connected to a, bracket m<1> on the pole when the third tree is not in use.
Patent GB-191308711-A (GB)
Title: Electric Apparatus for Moving Advertisements.
Inventor: OBERLAENDER EUGEN
IPC: G09F19/02
Filed: 1913-04-14
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 8711. Oberlõnder, E., Kazvinczky, P., and Gross, I. April 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Track apparatus for stopping trains.-A carriage 2 carrying advertisements runs upon rails 3, which supply electric current to a motor 4 through sliding contacts 9 and reversing-levers 10. Upon nearing the end of its travel, one of two rods 13, which abut against a spiral spring 14 in a tube 12 carried by the carriage, strikes a stop, thus causing the contact bars of the device 10 to turn about their pivots on the tube 12 and reverse the current through the motor, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191310080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings or Fastenings for Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: COWELL MARCUS RAY
IPC: B60D1/18
Filed: 1913-04-29
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 10,080. Cowell, M. R. April 29. Couplings for road vehicles.-Chain couplings for the draught gear of vehicles, traction engines, &c., comprise a member 42 having a T-shaped bolt 51, which passes through a keyhole slot in a member 41 and is retained therein by spring-controlled dogs 7, which may be released by hand or by means of cords 48, 49 passed round pulleys in a housing 45. In a modification, a pin or lug is also provided on the underside of the member 41 adapted to coact with an opening in the co-operating member 42.
Patent GB-191318599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regenerator Settings for Vertical Retorts.
Inventor: GLOVER SAMUEL
IPC: C10B3/02
Filed: 1913-08-15
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 18,599. Glover, S., and West, J. Aug. 15. Retort furnaces.-In a vertical retort furnace for the continuous distillation of coal, shale, &c., of the kind in which a number of independent combustion chambers are arranged around the retorts and in which the air required for combustion in such chambers is heated in chambers around the lower ends of the retorts, means are provided for admitting an independent supply of gas to each chamber and for preheating such gas supply. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the retorts a are surrounded by horizontal chambers c which may be divided into compartments each having its own gas supply pipes f, air inlets e, and waste-gas outlets n. The air for combustion enters the setting at g and is conducted by way of the horizontal chambers around the base of the retorts to the vertical flues h communicating with the inlets e. Gas is supplied under pressure to mains i communicating with coiled or other heaters j in the outlet flues k. By-passes m may be provided so that the preheating of the gas may be dispensed with. The waste gases from the chambers c travel by way of flues o to the two upper chambers around the retorts before entering the outlet flues k, which are provided with partitions to ensure uniformity of draught in the chambers. Inspection apertures are provided at p.
Patent GB-191320994-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Enabling the Balch-line of a Trawl Net to be Connected to the Ground-rope of the Net.
Inventor: LONCASTER JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: A01K75/06
Filed: 1913-09-17
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 20,994. Loncaster, J. W., and Fleming, W. J. Sept. 17. Trawling-gear.-A device for taking the connexion between the balch line and the groundrope of a trawl-net consists of a metal tube A with flanged ends loosely mounted on the ground-rope, a strap &c. B loosely encircling the tube to which the chain or rope from the balch is joined, and ribs &c. a<2> a<3>, allowing limited longitudinal movement of the strap on the tube. A ferrule may be placed between the ribs to take the wear of the strap. The metal tube A may be made in two parts, which may be joined by lugs and bolts.
Patent GB-191324374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Water Gas.
Inventor: PICTET RAOUL PIERRE
IPC: C10J1/207
Filed: 1913-10-27
Granted: 1914-10-27
Abstract: 24,374. Pictet, R. P. Oct. 27. Producers.-A continuous process for the generation of water-gas consists in supplying an intimate mixture of steam and oxygen to the centre of the charge of a producer in such proportions that the temperature of the fuel is maintained at about 1500-1800‹ C. Liquid hydrocarbons may be introduced, and are dissociated by the high temperature. The oxygen used may be obtained by the process described in Specification 9357/13, [Class 8 (ii), Air and gases, Treating &c.]. A suitable apparatus comprises a producer A lined with refractory bricks of silica, alumina, or carborundum, and having a vertical tube C of silica or like refractory material projecting into the fuel and supplied with steam and oxygen through a pipe c. The water gas is passed through a water-seal e and coke scrubber F to a gasholder.
Patent GB-191324414-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Road Sweeping Machine.
Inventor: PROSSER CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 24,414. Prosser, C. R. Oct. 28. Sweeping-machines; taking up mud and refuse for removal.-Relates to machines having endless chains upon which brushes are mounted, and consists (1) in mounting the brush system on an elevatable frame and in adapting the brushes to rotate only when they are in contact with the ground, (2) in providing a garbage receiver and means for partially overturning it, and (3) in providing an adjustable guideway up which the garbage is swept into the receiver. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the brushes 38 are mounted on a chain 33 which is driven round a frame 27 through gear-wheels 19, 25, 26, which are driven from the road wheel 5 through a clutch 18 operated by links 16, 14 from a pedal 10 beneath the driver's seat. The frame 27 is pivotally mounted on the shaft 24, which is adjustable in a slot 22. The rear of the frame is capable of being elevated by a rope and drum device 45, 46, chainoperated from the driver's seat ; the brush system may thus be lifted from the ground when not in use. A refuse guideway 51, suspended from a nut 49 adjustable on a screw 48 on the frame 7 of the machine, is attached by a flexible connexion 53 to the frame 27 so as to move with it. Pinions 36 on each end of each brush gear with a rack 31 on the lower side of the frame 27, so that, as each brush moves along the road surface and the guideway 51, it is caused to rotate and sweep the refuse up the guideway into a receiver 59 mounted on a transverse shaft 58 on the frame 7. When this receiver is full, it may be tipped up to empty its contents by means of worm gearing 56, 57 operated by the driver. The rear axle 6 is integral with one road wheel, and the other wheel is connected to it through ratchet gearing which permits differential rotation of the wheels when the machine is turning one way on a curve.
Patent GB-191327867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bleaching of Fatty Acids.
Inventor: REUTER BALTHASAR EBENEZER
IPC: C11C1/08
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1914-04-30
Abstract: 27,867. Reuter, B. E. April 30. Drawings to Specification. Fatty acids, purifying. - Fatty acids are bleached by the repeated use of small quantities of a reagent, each of which is by itself insufficient to effect the desired bleaching. Air is excluded during the treatment in order to prevent discoloration. A hydrosulphite, such as decroline, blankit, rongalite, or palatinit, is used for bleaching purposes. The fatty acids are washed with boiling water and are then treated with small quantities of water and hydrosulphite, boiled, allowed to settle, and the water withdrawn, these operations being then repeated. Sulphuric or other acid is added at the end of the bleaching operation to break down the emulsion. The invention is particularly applicable to fatty acids obtained in the manner described in Specification 10,199/13; the bleaching-tank, which forms a portion of the plant described in the above - mentioned Specification, is fitted with a mechanical agitator, steam heating-coils, and means for admitting steam to prevent access of air.
Patent GB-191328349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Railway Carriage Door Locks.
Inventor: BLACKADDER ROBERT
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1914-06-06
Granted: 1915-04-29
Abstract: 28,349. Blackadder, R. June 6, 1914. Pneumatically-operated fastenings.-A bolt C to be thrust out by a piston B and withdrawn by a spring E is forked rearwards so as to be well guided along the cylinder A and the piston is provided with front and rear face disks B<2>, B<3>. The air supply is either controlled by a single cock in the guard's van, or the bolt of each door has a cock and these are either linked together mechanically or electrically for simultaneous operation by the guard.
Patent GB-191329887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wave Motors.
Inventor: HEMMENWAY EUGENE STILLMAN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1913-12-29
Granted: 1914-11-19
Abstract: 29,887. Hemmenway, E. S. Dec. 29. Wave energy, utilizing.-Wave energy is oonverted into electrical energy by means of the oscillations of a buoy containing a dynamo. The buoy H1, Fig. 2, is moored by means of a cable C in such a manner that, when moved by the waves, it oscillates about its centre O. The buoy contains a dynamo, Fig. 3, comprising an armature GA and field GF, locking-devices L being provided so that oscillations of the buoy will rotate either the armature or field. The locking - device or clutch, shown enlarged in Fig. 4, consists of a wedge-shaped chamber formed between the casting L and the rim of the generator G, and containing a steel ball L2, so that when the buoy is rotating in one direction, the field only is clutched, and when rotating in the opposite direction, the field is released and the armature clutched and rotated in the opposite direction, the direction of relative rotation being the same. When it is desired to prevent the working of the dynamo, the balls L2 are lifted by means of the device L4, which is moved vertically by the rotation of the screw L9 carried by the armature of the electric motor LM.
Patent GB-191403094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Keels for Boats.
Inventor: SPIEGEL JOSEPH
IPC: B63B41/00
Filed: 1914-02-05
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 3094. Spiegel, J. Feb. 5. Drop-keels. - A series of overlapping heavy keels b are adapted to be raised into a box-like opening a by moving the foremost member, projections d actuating the successive members.
Patent GB-191405764-A (GB)
Title: Process for Purifying and Treating Town Gas.
Inventor: KOECHLIN DANIEL
IPC: C10B57/18
Filed: 1914-03-06
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 5764. Koechlin, D. March 6. Gaseous mixtures; fixing. - The gases evolved in the first stages of the distillation of coal are passed through a red-hot chamber; the gases evolved in the latter stages of the distillation are passed first over iron oxide heated to 120‹ C. and then over nickel heated to 300‹ C. to increase their methane content; the products of the two processes are finally mixed. Water-gas may be added to the gas passed over iron oxide and nickel. Specification 4829/14 is referred to.
Patent GB-191410822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Operations on Alternating Current Distributing Systems.
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 1914-05-02
Granted: 1915-04-29
Abstract: 10,822. Collis, A. G., and Crompton & Co. May 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Protective systems. - For the purpose of protecting alternating-current distributing systems against faults, tuned relays J, situated at various points of the system and operated by currents of suitable frequency superimposed on the mains D, are set in action by the currents developed in the secondaries of transformers L due to faulty conditions. These currents operate relays N, P, which connect the windings of the tuned relays J to a frequency generator R, one pole of which is earthed, the relay windings being also connected to the mains. The tuned relays make connexions to the trip-coils H of automatic circuit-breakers E, which cut off the faulty sections. The invention is applicable to ring-main, duplicate-feeder, and other distributing systems of any number of phases.
Patent GB-191413869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Weft-replenishing Looms.
IPC: D03D49/70
Filed: 1914-06-08
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 13,869. Elsassische Maschinenbau Ges. April 14, [Convention date]. Weft, cutting; shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.- The weft-end extending from a f r e s h l y - inserted bobbin is severed between a comb a on the lay, and a comb c on t h e stretcher bar or on the breast beam or other part of the loom frame. When the lay first moves backwards, the weft-end moves over the comb from the position d to the position d<1>, so that when the lay moves forwards, the weft-end is broken between the combs a, e. The weft-end remaining hanging from the fabric edge is engaged by a small brush g and is held thereby for some time, being gradually withdrawn therefrom as the fabric is taken-up.
Patent GB-191413920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Search-lights or Projectors.
IPC: F21V21/00
Filed: 1914-06-09
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 13,920. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. June 21, 1913, [Convention date]. Supporting.-A search-light or projector applicable for following air-ships, and having an aperture g in the cylindrical wall for the emission of light, and an inclined mirror c, can be turned about the optical axis of a curved mirror d<2> in one end of the projector. The rotation preferably does not exceed 120 degrees from the vertical, and may be on one or both sides of the vertical. In the form shown, the projector is rotatable in ball bearings i<1> in rings i<2> carried by a turntable i.
Patent GB-191414262-A (GB)
Title: Means of Carrying Off and Radiating the Surplus Heat Generated in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KITCHIN FREDERICK HARCOURT
IPC: F02F1/08
Filed: 1914-06-13
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 14,262. Kitchin, F. H. June 13. [Addition to 4515/14, 5167/14, 5489/14, and 9628/14.] Cylinders, cooling. - Detachable radiating plates as described in the parent Specifications are formed of aluminium combined with antimony, zinc, nickel, iron, steel or any alloy of which any of these metals form a part. The aluminium is predominant in the alloy.
Patent GB-191414683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tensioning Arrangements for Overhead Electric Conductors.
IPC: B60M1/26
Filed: 1914-06-18
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 14,683. Siemens Schuckertwerke. June 21,1913, [Convention date]. Suspending and supporting.-In a tensioning- arrangement for overhead electric conductors having duplicate wires 1, 2, 3, 4, the wires of each pair converge as the pairs approach each other, and are respectively fastened to triangular plates 8, 9. The plates are attached to blocks 10, 11 fixed on arms 12, 13 free to. turn about posts 14, 15, and pulled so as to stretch the.conductors by tension wires 16, 17. The conductors and the arms 12, 13 are supported by an auxiliary bearer wire 5, suspended from a main bearer wire 18 by hangers 19.
Patent GB-191414952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Projection Apparatus.
Inventor: PATTERSON WILLIAM LEVERING
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 1914-06-23
Granted: 1915-04-29
Abstract: 14,952. Patterson, W. L. Sept. 12, 1913, [Convention date]. Optical-projection apparatus. - An apparatus for projecting images of opaque objects or transparent objects supported either vertically or horizontally, and adapted also for the projection of microscopic objects, comprises (1) a dark chamber 3 fitted in front with a primary lens system 4 and at the top with a slide 16 carrying two secondary lens systems 19, 22, adapted respectively to be brought over an opening in the top of the chamber 3 for the projection of vertical and horizontal t r a n s - parent objects, (2) a lantern 10 pivoted upon supports 11 and adapted either to project an horizontal beam of light or to be tilted to illuminate an opaque object supported upon a stand 5, and (3) a mirroi 27 provided with reflecting-surfaces x, y and operable by a handle 29, whereby, when the lantern is horizontal, the light may pass directly through the lens system 4 or through either of the lens systems 19, 22, and when the lantern is tilted, the light from the opaque object may be projected through the lens system 4 of the mirror y or, by turning the mirror into the vertical dotted position, through either of the lens systems 19, 22. The lantern is supported in its tilted position by a spring stay 13. An apparatus 6 for microscopic projection is arranged in front of the'lens system 4 and is pivoted at 7 to guides 8 adjustable on a rail 9, whereby it may be alined with the lens system 4, or turned aside.
Patent GB-191416615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Moulding Concrete or like Substances.
Inventor: BURK JOHN FAULDER
IPC: B28B7/08
Filed: 1914-07-11
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 16,615. Burn, J. F. and Turner, F. W. July 11. Moulds.-Relates to improvements in concrete block machines of the type comprising a mould box provided with hinged sides carried by a tilting frame which is operated by a lever and is locked in vertical or tilted position by a spring bolt. The spring bolt 27, Fig. 8, is pressed outwardly by a spring and is withdrawn by a chain 33 connected by a rod 34 to a handle pivoted to the main tilting lever. The mould comprises sides 1, Fig. 2, hinged to the frame 2 and divided by partitions 5 secured to the fixed bed-plate 6. The ends of the mould are grooved to receive the partitions and are moulded to shape the ends of the blocks. The mould is provided with a pallet 7 having moulded recesses 8 and the upper edges of the slabs are shaped by a former 9 provided with projections 11 and guide flanges 10 and furnished with a wooden block 15 adapted to be struck by a mallet. Cores 16, Fig. 6, are formed with shoulders 16<1> of uniform size to avoid changing the pallets. For solid blocks, the pallet holes are closed by stoppers 17.
Patent GB-191418426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Preventing the Drop of Lifts or Cages when the Hauling Rope Breaks.
Inventor: MANTELL LEOPOLD DUNCAN
IPC: B66B5/26
Filed: 1914-08-07
Granted: 1915-03-25
Abstract: 18,426. Mantall, L. D. Aug. 7 Catch gear of minecage type. - Safety catch gear for lift cages comprises long pivoted levers, the top ends of which are connected to the hoisting-rope against the influence of springs, which, on failure of the hoisting-rope, force the short arms of the levers into engagement with vertical guide-bars toothed along each edge. Levers f are pivoted at e on each side of the cage and are connected at the top to crossrods g acted upon by springs h, which tend to force the bottoms of the levers into engagement with a vertical rack d on each side of the cage. The rods g are connected to the ring i of the bridle chains by a chain j passing over pulleys l. A nut and bolt serve to tension this chain.
Patent GB-191420943-A (GB)
Title: An Interchangeable Gas-heated Boiling-pan and Gas Oven.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WALTER
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1914-10-14
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 20,943. Pilkington, W. Oct. 14. Boiling-pans.-A casing containing gas burners is adapted to enclose and support either a boiling- pan or an oven. The casing 1, Figs. 1 and 2, having a hinged lid 3 and a door 4 is provided at its lower part with lugs 9, which support an oven 15, and at its upper part with circumferential projections 22, which support a boiling-pan having a flanged rim. projections 10 on the bottom of the oven engage with the back surfaces of the front pair of lugs 9. The top of the oven is fitted with a handle 12 and a ventilating-slide 11. When the door 4 is closed, a stop 13 on it presses against the oven door-handle 14. The back of the boiling- pan, Fig. 3, is flattened, and a triangular opening 23 is formed at the top to allow steam to escape to the vent 7.
Patent GB-191421490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Tying Weavers' Knots.
Inventor: PETERSEN MARIUS EMIL
IPC: B65H69/04
Filed: 1914-10-24
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 21,490. Petersen, M. E. Oct. 24. Tying or knotting.-A device without moving parts and used in tying weavers' knots comprises one thread-end cutting and holding clamp 1 attached directly to a handle-part 2 and a second thread-end cutting and holding clamp 3 attached to the handle-part by the bent member 4, 5, 6. The free end of one thread is passed between the parts 3, coiled round the parts 1, 5, 4, 3, and brought under the part 3 into the clamp 1 and secured, and the free end of the other thread 8 is secured in the clamp 3, all as shown in Fig. 5. By pulling the thread 7 below the device in the direction of the clamps 3, 1, the two threads are knotted together.
Patent GB-191423586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coal Scoops, Buckets, Baths and the like.
Inventor: MORRIS WILLIAM EDWIN
IPC: B21D53/00
Filed: 1914-12-05
Granted: 1915-12-06
Abstract: 23,586. Morris, W. E. Dec. 5. Coal scuttles.-A coal scoop or hod made from sheet metal has its bottom B secured to a separate foot-piece as shown.
Patent GB-191502737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Generators.
Inventor: DOWNIE THOMAS
IPC: F22D7/00
Filed: 1915-02-20
Granted: 1915-11-18
Abstract: 2737. Downie, T. Feb. 20. Combustion chambers, internal; partitions in water space.-Scotch boilers are constructed with the front or back plates of the combustion chamber as one continuous cross-partition extending to the shell, and provided with holes for promoting water circulation. The spaces between the adjacent combustionchamber side plates e and between the outer side plates and the shell a, and also between the lower part of the chambers and the shell, are closed by the parts c' of the plate of which the front plates c of the combustion chambers are also parts. The plating also extends upward above the crowns f to c<2>. The lower parts have apertures h. The plating c<1> is secured to the shell by angle-irons i. In a modification, the plates may be separate and detachably secured. The rear plates of the combustion spaces may be secured by bolts to the front plates, instead of to the shell.
Patent GB-191503909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Writing Appliances.
Inventor: SEDDING GEORGE ELTON
IPC: A45C15/06
Filed: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 3909. Sedding, G. E. March 11. Portable writing-desks.-A portable writing- desk has a transparent or translucent sheet A<1> for supporting the writing-material, and a source of light C arranged beneath the sheet A<1>. The source of light may be an electric lamp, and the battery B may be enclosed within the desk. A hinged cover A<2>, fitted with side wings A<4> and a pocket, may be provided. According to the Provisional Specification, the lamp may be placed above the sheet A', which, in this case, need not be of transparent or translucent material.