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Patent GB-191220446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: POLLAK JUSTIN ERWIN
IPC: B60M1/08
Filed: 1912-09-07
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 20,446. Pollak, J. E., [Elektromotoren-Werke H. Gradenwitz]. Sept. 7. Systems, sectional-conductor.-In an electric traction system, the power switches, apart from their normal position and blocking position, take up, during the passage of a. train, a third position whereby the release magnet of the rear switch becomes energized and allows this switch to pass from the blocking position to its normal position. In the arrangement shown, 1 represents the track conductor, 2 the rail return, 3, 3<1> insulated block sections, B, B' rotary power switches shown in end and side view and W, W<1> two cars. The cars pass at full speed between the block sections 3, 3<1>, but pass at a reduced speed over the block sections if the power switches are in their normal position as shown at station I, owing to the propulsion current being taken through a resistance 5. In passing the power switch B, the car W strikes the arm 8 and rotates the switch to the position shown at station II<a>, whereby the rear release magnet 11 is energized and the rear switch allowed to pass to its normal position under the action of a spring 7. When the car has passed, the switch remains in the position shown at station II, the " block section " being thereby cut out of circuit and the line blocked until the car clears the " block section " ahead and releases the switch. The system is stated to be adapted for use in electric telpherage.
Patent GB-191222453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphide Colouring Matters.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
IPC: C09B49/12
Filed: 1912-10-02
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 22,453. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Oct. 2. [Cognate Application, 29,970/12.] Sulphuretted dyes are obtained by heating with sulphur, preferably in the presence of benzidine, tolidine, or similarly acting substances, acetylaminocarbazoles, acetylamino-N- alkyl- or -aralkyl-carbazoles, or the amino-N- alkylcarbazoles themselves, or halogen derivatives of any of their compounds. In examples, the production of dyes is described from the following parent materials:-diacetyldiaminocarbazole, diacetyldiamino-N-ethyl- or -methylcarbazole, monoacetylaminocarbazole, nitroacetylaminocarbazole, nitroacetylamino-N-ethylcarbazole, dichlordiacetyldiaminocarbazoles, dichlordiacetyldiamino-N-ethylcarbazole, amino- N - ethylcarbazole, aminotrichlor - N - ethylcarbazole, chloracetylamino-N-ethylcarbazole. The products are subsequently heated with concentrated sodium sulphide solution until soluble in dilute sodium sulphide solution. They dye cotton from a sulphide bath or a hydrosulphite vat various shades of yellow. Carbazole derivatives. - Amino-N-alkyl- or - aralkyl-carbazoles are prepared in a similar manner to the known aminocarbazoles. Halogen derivatives of these bodies and of the acetvlamino-carbazoles or -N-alkyl- or -aralkyl-carbazoles are prepared either by first halogenizing carbazole, then nitrating, reducing, and if required acetylating, or by first nitrating carbazole or its N-derivatives, then chlorinating or brominating, reducing, and if required acetylating. Thus a dichlordiacetylaminocarbazole is obtained by nitrating, reducing, and acetylating dichlorcarbazole, and an isomeric body bv acetylating dichlordiaminocarbazole; a dichlordiacetyldiamino - N - ethylcarbazole is produced similarly to the first of their isomers; aminotrichlor-N-ethylcarbazole is obtained by chlorinating nitro-N-ethylcarbazole, and reducing; chloracetylamino-N- ethylcarbazole is obtained by nitrating N-ethylcarbazole, and chlorinating, reducing, and acetylating the product. Acetylamino- and diacetyldiamino - carbazole are obtained by acetylating 3-amino- and diamino-carbazole respectively; diacetyldiamino - N - ethyl - or methyl-carbazole is produced similarly; nitroacetylaminocarbazole is obtained by reducing one nitro group of dinitrocarbazole and acetylating the product; a corresponding compound is obtained from N-ethylcarbazole.
Patent GB-191224563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Ignition Devices.
Inventor: MORDEY WILLIAM MORRIS
IPC: H01T13/40
Filed: 1912-10-26
Granted: 1913-12-29
Abstract: 24,563. Mordey, W. M. Oct. 26. Sparking-plugs. - The spark or arc of a sparking-plug is acted on by a permanent or an electro magnet so as to spread the spark. The spark occurs between convex electrodes f, g, situated between magnetic poles c, and is caused to travel from the short space at the centre of the electrodes to the increasing space at the ends. The poles c are formed of soft-iron pieces b, which constitute polar extensions of the magnet a. The metal of the sparking-plug may be used as the magnet or the extension thereof, and the magnet is separated from the wall i of the combustion chamber by a plug h of brass or other non-magnetic material. Water may be circulated through the plug to cool the magnet.
Patent GB-191225870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Separable Fasteners.
Inventor: EGUCHI KIYOMI
IPC: A43C11/02
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 25,870. Eguchi, K. Nov. 11. Press-button fasteners. - Relates to pressbuttons for shoes, gloves, &c., of the type provided with means for drawing the parts into alinement to facilitate engagement. The socket portion 4, Fig. 7, is formed at one end of a slotted plate 1, at the other end of which is a lip 3', the sides of the slot 3 being stamped up to form guides for the other portion of the fastener. This comprises a plate 6, Fig. 5, having at one end a stud 8, and at the other end a projection 9 which is inserted under the lip 3<1> before the stud 8 is pressed into the socket 4. The socket member is attached to the garment by prongs 2, and the stud member is secured by means of a button 7, the shank 7<a> of which passes through the material, and is fixed in the hollow stud 8.
Patent GB-191226241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Coil Electrical Measuring and like Instruments.
Inventor: RECORD JOHN WESTMORELAND
Filed: 1912-11-15
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 26,241. Record, J. W. Nov. 15. Magnets.-A magnet for an electric meter, has a ring-shaped pole-piece N threading the moving coil B, and a pole-piece S with a gap corresponding to the neck of the pole-ring, to restrict the flux to the range of the coil. The pole-piece S may have the same form and dimensions as the pole-ring, or it may be of other form and of larger'size, as shown. The gap may be filled-in with non-magnetic material. Two similar pole-pieces may be mounted one on either side of the pole-ring. A double magnet may be used.
Patent GB-191227016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F01M13/04
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 27,016. Birmingham Small Arms Go., and Nicholls, R. Nov. 25. Crank chambers.-Oil is separated from the air issuing from the breathing-hole of the crank casing of an internal - combustion engine, by a number of gauze or perforated plates 5 fitted in an outlet pipe 1 inserted in the side of the crank casing 2. The plates are spaced by a series of rings 6 held by a cap 7. The oil trapped by the plates is conducted by a pipe 9 to the casing 10 of the timing- gear, or to a chamber from which it can be withdrawn through an opening closed by a plug.
Patent GB-191228638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ornamentation of Surfaces.
Inventor: CLOSE ELLINOR CAROLINE LOUISA
IPC: B44C1/22
Filed: 1912-12-12
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 28,638. Close, E. C. L. Dec. 12. Ornamenting. - Consists in ornamenting a surface by first applying a laminated protective pattern film, then enamelling the surface or subjecting it to chemical or mechanical action, and finally removing the backing from the adherent pattern film, if this backing has not already been removed by the chemical or mechanical action. In an example described, the pattern film consists of gilded metal foil which is caused to adhere to a surface; the whole is then treated with acid which eats away the unprotected surface, and also the metal foil, leaving the design in gold. The sand blast may be used as a mechanical agent. The backing of the pattern film may be paper or thin rubber, the rubber being used when glass is treated with hydrofluoric acid.
Patent GB-191229790-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means for Cooling Beer or the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1912-12-27
Granted: 1914-01-27
Abstract: 29,790. Robertson, W. F. Dec. 27. Cooling liquids.-Beer &c. is cooled by passage through an inverted glass U-tube b inserted in an ice-chamber d arranged in sight of the customers. The chamber d consists of a glass cylinder supported by a base-member d<1> and closed at its upper end by a cap d<2>. A second tube e provided with a cover d<3> and a drawing- off tap e' is fitted in the chamber d to enable the contents of a bottle of beer to be cooled. A tap is also provided in the base-member d' for draining off the water from the melted ice. A spiral U-tube may be used, or the tube may be of such a section as to expose a maximum surface to the cooling-agent. The Provisional Specification also states that the cooling-tube may be connected to the delivery pipe by flexible connexions so that it falls as the ice melts, and also that an enlargement may be provided in the middle of the tube to increase the cooling surface and form a sediment-collecting chamber.
Patent GB-191305169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armoured Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CROMBIE COLIN ROSS
IPC: B60C5/08
Filed: 1913-03-01
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 5169. Crombie, C. R. March 1. Air-tubes.-A layer of rubber, an elastic seamless tube or stocking of cotton or like fabric, a layer of rubber mixture, a second elastic fabric tube, and a layer of rubber mixture or sheet are placed in the above order on a mandrel, and the tube is vulcanized, so that the rubber mixture fills the interstices of the fabric.
Patent GB-191309759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Inventor: LACOUR CHARLES
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 9759. Lacour, C. April 25. Index type-wheel machines.-In a cash register, indicating-drums 1, connected to type-wheels 35, are normally covered by a shutter 16 connected to a slide 16<a> movable along a rod 17 against the action of a spring 18. To register a purchase, the salesman pushes the slide and shutter 16 to the left and then sets the drums 1. Web-cutting and hammer-impression arrangements. -When the slide is allowed to return, it releases through a tappet a a trigger device g, f controlling a resilient support 28 provided with a platen 34 and a cutter 27. In the first or manual movement of the slide 16<a> a tappet c cocks the trigger mechanism, pulling the support 28 away from the type-wheels. When the support is released on the return movement, it springs against the type-wheels, printing the amounts and severing the check, which then falls out of the machine. Line-spacing mechanism. - The ticket web is drawn from a roller 26 by a feed-roller 32, which is rotated to space the web by means of a free-wheel connexion operated by a cord connected with the support 28.
Patent GB-191311698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Motor and Trailer Vehicles.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES HENRY
IPC: B60D1/167
Filed: 1913-05-20
Granted: 1914-05-20
Abstract: 11,698. Harvey, C. H. May 20 Controlling independently of drivers.-Relates to coupling - devices between a motor - vehicle and trailer in which the coupling-rod is connected to a vertical lever which operates the brakes on the trailer when the motor-vehicle is backed or relaxes its pull on the trailer. In the present construction, shown in plan and elevation in Figs. 1 and 2, the draw-bar 2, which is slidable in a frame 1 carried by the trailer, is connected to the upper end of a lever 5 pivoted to the frame 1, the lower end of the lever 5 being connected by a chain 6 or the like to the trailer brake. The movement of the draw-bar 2 is regulated by springs 3, 3'.
Patent GB-191314767-A (GB)
Title: Process for Directly Producing Glycerol-halogen-hydrins and Poly-oxy Fatty Acid Esters.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
Filed: 1913-06-26
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 14,767. Fairbrother, H., [Zollinger, E.]. June 26. Halogenhydrins; poly-oxyfatty acids and esters thereof.-Glycerine halogenhydrins and poly-oxyfatty acids are obtained by treating triglycerides such as castor, linseed, train, &c. oils, with an excess of halogenhydride such as hydrochloric or hydrobromic acid under pressure. If the halogenhydride be employed in presence of an alcohol, the corresponding esters of the poly-oxyfatty acids result. The production of di- and tri-ricinoleic acids and esters thereof is explicitly referred to.
Patent GB-191315529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Preparation of Tripe and for other analogous purposes.
Inventor: HILL FREDERICK
IPC: A22C17/16
Filed: 1913-07-05
Granted: 1914-07-06
Abstract: 15,529. Hill, F. July 5. Intestines, cleaning; parts of animals, treating.- Apparatus for washing, softening, and scalding tripe &c. and for washing and cleaning the feet of animals comprises a tank or tub a, and a beater provided with arms b clamped in pairs to a tube j and secured by pins k. The tube j is driven by a cross-pin m on a vertical shaft c, and is supported on a pin n standing up from the tub base. When used for cleaning the feet of animals, a perforated plate or a grating comprising deep concentric rings supported on radial arms is arranged at some distance above the tub base. The shaft c is driven by bevel-gear d, e, either continuously or alternately in opposite directions by means of open and crossed belts.
Patent GB-191317304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Sewage and the like.
Inventor: BUNZEL PAUL
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1913-07-28
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 17,304. Bunzel, P. July 28. Tanks. -In settling- apparatus for sewage &c. comprising a number of troughs arranged transversely to the liquid flow and having sludge - discharge conduits below, which can be shut off from the troughs by sliding-plate or like valves, the conduits are provided with end covers, and means are arranged for supplying water to the conduits. The apparatus is shown in cross-section in Fig. 3. The sludge settling in the troughs a falls through the valves c into the conduits 6. When the valves are closed, the end covers f of the conduits are opened and the sludge is discharged down inclines e to collecting-troughs k. The conduits b are cleaned by drawing out brushes g, and are filled with water from pipes h before the valves c are opened again. Supernatant water in the troughs k is drawn off through adjustable overflows formed by two concentric cylinders with oppositely-inclined slots. The sludge may be discharged through conduits o to drying- beds, or through valves n to collecting- chambers d.
Patent GB-191317404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gearing especially applicable to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BOWHILL JAMES HENRY
IPC: F16H15/06
Filed: 1913-07-29
Granted: 1914-07-02
Abstract: 17,404. Bowhill, J. H. July 29. Variable-speed friction g e a r i n g suitable for motor-vehicles comprises a pinion A, Fig. 1, movable on a driving-shaft B and adapted to drive a cone C or a cone D. The pinion A is constructed as shown in Fig. 2, with rollers E sunk in recesses in its periphery so shaped that the surface of the pinion is circular, the object being to facilitate changing speed.
Patent GB-191323547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Interest-bearing Savings Bank Certificates.
Inventor: HANZLIK JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 23,547. Hanzlik, J. E. Oct. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Cheques, drafts, and the like.-Interest-bearing certificates, bonds, &c. comprise a body A and stub B each provided with associated spaces and indicia f, g, h for the value of the certificate or the interest at specified dates, which can be simultaneously filled in by means of a multiple date-holding stamp. Spaces d may be provided for data descriptive of the owner and signatures. The stub B contains a space for a sample signature and other data.
Patent GB-191324505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Handling and Conveying Ice in and from Ice Factories.
Inventor: DAVIES-COLLEY RALPH JACKSON
IPC: F25C5/16
Filed: 1913-10-29
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 24,505. Colley, R. J. Davies-. Oct. 29. Counters for articles. - In apparatus for counting blocks of ice during their passage down a shoot, a lever 29, pivoted at 30, projects above the floor of the shoot and is depressed by each passing block. The other arm of the lever is connected by links to the arm 33 of a counter 34.
Patent GB-191328565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Cylinder Washing Machines.
IPC: D06F21/10
Filed: 1913-12-11
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 28,565. Braithwaite & Son, I., and Cousins, R. J. W. Dec. 11. Washing-machines with closed rotary receptacles. - A washing - machine comprises a cylinder rotating about an inclined axis and having a conical lower end, the inclination of the axis and the angle of the cone being such that the machine will empty itself by gravity. An arrangement of water and detergent supply and discharge is described. The normal water-level is below the cover of the machine. The cylinder A is supported on disks or rollers and driven alternately in opposite directions through a bevelwheel c<1>. Its lower end forms a trunnion carried in bearings a<1>, a<2>. The steam and water supply pipe d extends up through the trunnion and receives steam from a pipe d<1> fitted with connexions to a hand - operated valve, an automatically-operated valve D, and a valve D<1> controlling the supply of detergent from the tank D<2>. The lower end of the trunnion opens into a discharge pipe E which divides into branches e<1>, e<2> fitted with a hand-operated and an automatic valve E<1>, F respectively. The automatic valves D. F are controlled by a siphon G, the top of which is at the normal water - level. Its lower end opens into a casing containing a pair of buckets g, g<1> attached together and pivoted and counterweighted, the counterweighted arm operating the valve D through levers. During the filling of the machine, when the water reaches the normal level, it begins to fill the buckets ; the filling of the lower bucket raises the counterweighted arm and shuts the valve D. When the cylinder is completely emptied, the valves D, F are automatically opened and closed respectively. The lid is secured by slots engaging pins on the machine.
Patent GB-191408900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: WEBB JOSEPH EDMUND
IPC: A62C11/00
Filed: 1914-04-08
Granted: 1915-03-25
Abstract: 8900. Webb, J. E. April 8. Portable pressure reservoirs. - In a hand fire-extinguisher of the type in which the liquid, such as carbon tetrachloride, is forced out by air introduced by means of an air-pump, the discharge pipe e connected to the cock c extends above the normal level of the liquid, and is bent down so that its open end is close to the lower end of the container. A ball valve f is normally closed by a spring g, which yields under the air pressure. The air-pump b is provided with a piston-rod j<1> passing l o o s e l y through the piston j, so that air can pass between the two during the outward stroke, a valve k on the pistonrod closing the passage during the inward stroke. Nuts m on the piston - rod limit the movement of the piston with relation to the rod.
Patent GB-191413180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Lace Curtains and the Mode of Hanging the same.
Inventor: HEES WILLIAM RATHBURN
IPC: A47H2/00
Filed: 1914-05-29
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 13,180. Hees, W. R. May 29. Curtains.-A lace curtain is formed with a number of holes A crossed by narrow strips of fabric B. The pole is threaded under the strips B as shown.
Patent GB-191419886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: H01T13/46
Filed: 1914-09-17
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 19,886. Crosbee & Sons, T., and McGregor, D. Sept. 17. Sparking -plugs.-The insulation for the central terminal is formed in two parts, namely, an inner part f which rests on a shoulder on the plug body, and an outer part g held on to the top of the body by the nut g<1> on the terminal. Both parts are of mica disks, and the inner projects into the outer. Mica tubes or a layer of mica k surrounds the terminal. The Prov i s i o n a l Specification states that the insulators may be of porcelain or steatite.
Patent GB-191502084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Vehicle Trains.
IPC: B62D13/02
Filed: 1915-02-09
Abstract: 2084. Porsche, F., Reik, H., and Oesterreichische Daimler - Motoren - Ges. May 12, 1914, [Convention date]. Couplings for road trains.-To enable the vehicles of a road train to be steered around curves in both forward and rearward traction, the coupling between each pair of adjacent vehicles includes a pivotal connexion between the two turntables or trucks, and a second pivotal connexion between the turntable or truck of one vehicle and the body or frame of the other vehicle. The coupling shown in Fig. 2 comprises a member A pivoted at one end d to the turntable of one vehicle, which is normally the trailer, coupled at its other end a to the body of the second vehicle, which is normally the tractor, and coupled intermediately at b to a member B which is pivoted at f to the turntable of the second vehicle. The joint at b comprises a pin on the member B engaging a slot c in the member A to allow for variations in the radii of turning movements.
Patent GB-191502947-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Cooking Vessel.
Inventor: VAROUNIS GEORGES
IPC: A47J27/084
Filed: 1914-03-13
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 2947. Varounis, G. March 13, 1914. [Addition to 6429/14.] S t e a m cooking- apparatus. - Consists in detail improvements in the apparatus described in the parent Specification. The upper outer members 1, 2 overlap at the joints, so that steam d o e s not escape when the apparatus is expanded. The outer lid 4 is secured by hinged clasps 14, and has an escape hole and valve 16. The outer and inner lids are pressed apart by a screw 10 and nut. A ridge 15 is formed on the section 1 so that, when the apparatus is collapsed, the rim of the pan 8 will not slip through.
Patent GB-191507296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Artificial Legs.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
IPC: A61F2/66
Filed: 1915-05-15
Abstract: 7296. Smith, A. May 15. Limbs, artificial.-An artificial foot comprises a sole-plate B turned up at the sides and connected by a pin D to a socket A for the stump. The socket is made forked as shown, or with a central pillar, and is provided with a plate a between which and the sole-plate is interposed a rubber block C or springs.
Patent GB-191509286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heels and Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MAGALDI EMILIO
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 9286. Magaldi, E. June 24. Soles heels; ventilating.-A hollow heel comprises sheets of leather g, i, Fig. 2, reinforced with wires h, which project so as to provide means for attaching the heel to the shoe. The tread is formed of a lift k, preferably of leather, to which may be secured removable wear-resisting devices. The heel is preferably used on a shoe in which a layer of insulating-material, such as india-rubber extends from toe to heel, while the forepart is furnished with integral or attached bands a, b, c, Fig. 8, or a sole-shaped tread of leather &c. slotted to form projecting bands. The heel is then fitted with a ring-shaped washer s, Fig. 3, of india-rubber, and a tread-piece o, Fig. 4, secured by nails &c. or by a central screw n passing through a metal plate p into a tapped hole m in the lift k. The plate p is formed with tcngues q which pass through slots in the lift k and serve to hold the washer s in a central position. Holes t, Fig. 8, are formed in the heel end of the shoe, and in wear the washer causes air to be pumped through the heel into the shoe.