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Patent GB-191217388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Recording Instruments.
Inventor: COOPER WILLIAM RANSON
IPC: G01R13/04
Filed: 1912-07-26
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 17,388. Cooper, W. R. July 26. Electric marking-action. - In electric and other measuring - instruments provided with a pointer moving over a scale, a record is obtained by causing a discharge from an induction coil to pass through the record-strip a between the end g of the pointer and a circular pointed ridge h, Fig. 5. A periodic discharge is obtained by the inclusion in the circuit of a time-operated switch q, and the heat of the spark may be adjusted by the provision of a variable resistance z in the primary of the induction coil v or by a variable spark-gap w in the secondary. The record-strip may be rendered non-inflammable by impregnation with sodium silicate. In a modification, the main part A of the pointer is constructed of non-conducting material and a second discharge point E is formed on the pointer, a corresponding ridge D being carried by a plate C mounted above the record-strip. A mercury commutator may be included in the circuit to obtain simultaneous records. Specifications 7902/90, 21,367/95, [Class 37, Electricity, Measuring &c.], and 2518/00 are referred to.
Patent GB-191219318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-contained Portable Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1912-08-23
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 19,318. Stern, S., and British Ever- Ready Electric Co. Aug. 23. Battery lamps. - A case A, which may be of stamped or other metal, has a hinged or detachable front provided with a flange A3 which embraces the case when the front is engaged by a catch G, a lens H<1> and a reflecting bezel being fixed to the front. A removable shelf B of insulating - material slidable, for example, in grooves in the case has a lampholder D, Fig. 3, and two insulated metal tongues C<3>, D<3> clamped to it by an insulated central contact bolt and nut D<2>. Two dry cells C having springy terminals are arranged one above the other under the shelf, a terminal on the lower cell abutting against the case and one on the upper against the tongue C<3>, which is separated from the case by a sheet of insulating material. The tongue D<3> has a bent upper end arranged a short distance below a contact spring F<2>, which is fixed to the case and connected without using a wire to the abutting terminal; the spring is adapted to be pressed against the bent tongue by a push-button F, movable in a sleeve F' on the case. A pin on the button slides in a guide slot in the lower end of the sleeve and ma.-v be turned under the sleeve to keep the circuit closed. A reflector E may be soldered to the tongue D<3>. Two handles J are provided on the case. According to the Provisional Specification, (1) each handle consists of a rectangular loop of rod or wire having one side hinged under an upper and a lower clip on the case and an L-shaped prong bent out from it so as to lie in a plane at right-angles to that of the loop; the prongs serve as a belt attachment when the loops are folded flat against the case. (2) The front may be clipped to the bottom of the case instead of being hinged. (3) The switch may be a short metal plate slidable by means of a knob projecting through the case.
Patent GB-191223746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tractors.
Inventor: COOK ALBERT EUGENE
IPC: B60P3/42
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 23,746. Cook, A. E., and Tuyl, Y. van. Oct. 17. Disk-wheels; tyres, non-elastic.-The wheels of a two - wheeled tractor combined with a motorvehicle and adapted to lift the rear wheels clear of the ground, are constructed of corrugated tyres 2 and flat plates so as to be closed against dirt and waterproof.
Patent GB-191300055-A (GB)
Title: Combined Valve and Siphon.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
IPC: E03D1/30
Filed: 1913-01-01
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 55. Shanks, J. Jan. 1. [Cognate Application, 3926/13.] Actuating; diaphragm valves.-As the vessel 1 fills, water enters by an aperture 16 a casing 5 covering a diaphragm valve 6. Passing up the annular space between the tubes 7, 8 it finally overflows into the tube 7 and sets up siphonic action, the suction of which raises the diaphragm off its seat 3. The vessel is thereupon discharged. In a hand-operated modification, a piston forces water into the casing 5, and in another compressed air is forced in by means of a push button to start the siphon. According to the first Provisional Specification, the siphon may be of the inverted-U type.
Patent GB-191303277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extincteurs.
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1913-02-08
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 3277. Morris & Sons, J., and Morris, J. Feb. 8. Extincteurs.-In an extincteur of the type in which the acid-bottle B is carried by a swivelling cradle A<1>, adapted to turn over under the action of a weight b to discharge the acid when a sealing-pad C is withdrawn from the mouth of the bottle, one or more shields or guards D prevent the neck of the bottle from being broken by striking against the metal parts of the pad C when the extincteur is inverted or tilted. The shield D may be fixed to a ring b<1>, which encircles the neck of the bottle and carries the weight b.
Patent GB-191303278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Extinguishing Fires.
Inventor: MORRIS JAMES
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1913-02-08
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 3278. Morris, J. Feb. 8. Materials, special. - In order to prevent corrosion by acid, a screw valve for fireextincteurs has i t s casing C, spindle D, and valve member c formed of gun-metal, the valve being faced with acidproof composition e<1>, and the valve seating c' lined with block tin. A stuffing - box d<1> is provided with an acid-proof frictionless packing d<3>.
Patent GB-191307682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Hats.
Inventor: DIAZ BARBARO JEREZ
IPC: A42C1/04
Filed: 1913-04-01
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 7682. Diaz, B. J. April 1. Blocking.-In order that a single former may serve for blocking hats of various heights of crown or widths of brim; the bottom D, Fig. 2, is made movable, and concentric rings A are held in position by an outer ring B, so as to be readily removable. Fig. 6 shows a form having a tapered crown so that its height depends on the diameter of the plate 6.
Patent GB-191308524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Vertical Retorts for use in the Manufacture of Gas or for like purposes.
IPC: C10B1/04
Filed: 1913-04-11
Granted: 1914-04-14
Abstract: 8524. Drakes, Ltd., and Dobson, A. April 11. Retort furnaces.-In a vertical retort furnace for the manufacture of gas &c., air is heated in passages surrounding the heating-flues at the lower ends of the retorts, and is delivered for combustion through dampered conduits opening at different levels into the heating-chamber. The air first enters spaces g surrounding cooling-extensions on the retorts, and passes thence through openings g<1> to horizontal flues g<3>, Fig. 1, in communication with a series of flues h similar in arrangement to, but situated beneath the flues h' shown in Fig. 6. The air passes through the flue h extending between the pairs of retorts, to an opening h' connecting the sets of flues h, h<1>, and flows through the latter set to uptakes h<3> at the corners of the setting, having dampered branches h<4>, h<5>, h<6> leading to the heating-chamber surrounding the retorts. Gas is supplied from a chamber c at the upper end of the setting and the products of combustion escape through the flue f,
Patent GB-191309572-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Affixing Heel Pads to Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D79/00
Filed: 1913-04-23
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 9572. Phillips' Patents, Ltd., and Phillips, G. April 23. Repairing.-A device for use in securing heel pads to shoes consists of a base-board a supporting one or more lasts or feet b, and having hinged to it a spring-pressed board d carrying a shaped block g adapted to engage the back of the heel to press the shoe firmly against the foot b ; the blocks are preferably furnished with a self-adjusting cover h of india-rubber backed with fabric. The heel pad is preferably secured by means of a magnetic hand-tacker.
Patent GB-191309795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Holders for Knife Blades, Writing Implements and the like.
Inventor: SEIPEL HEINRICH
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 9795. Siepel, H. April 25. Pencil and like holders.-In holders for pencils, knives, nail files, toothpicks, india-rubber, or the like in which the articles are adapted to slide in and out by gravity, the sliding- member g is held extended, or is secured within the holder, by a lever c which projects through a slot in the inner casing b, and is carried by a U-shaped spring d attached to the rear end of the casing. The outer end of the lever c is raised, to allow the member g to slide, by pressure upon a knob f attached to the spring d. The articles may be made detachable, in which case the projection which prevents the member g from falling out of the casing is made movable. Several articles may be arranged within a single outer casing.
Patent GB-191309997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbine Installations.
Inventor: FOETTINGER HERMANN
IPC: B63H23/00
Filed: 1913-04-29
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 9997. F÷ttinger, H. April 29. Drawings to Specification. Plant.-In plant comprising high-pressure and low-pressure turbines, the high-pressure turbines are connected through mechanical or electrical gearing with either a propeller shaft driven by them alone, or a propeller shaft driven also by the low-pressure turbines or the shaft of the low-pressure turbines. In the first case, the low-pressure turbines are connected to a separate propeller shaft through hydraulic gearing. In the second case, the low-pressure turbines are connected to the common propeller shaft through hydraulic gearing. In the third case, the whole plant is connected to the propeller shaft through hydraulic gearing. The hydraulic gearing may be used for reversing, and in that case the high-pressure turbines are either put out of gear, or, being provided with astern turbines, are driven by them. For cruising purposes, the high-pressure turbines may be used alone or the high and low-pressure turbines may be compounded.
Patent GB-191310696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting Devices for Roller Blinds.
Inventor: SHEFFIELD ALBERT LEROY
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 1913-05-06
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 10,696. Sheffield, A. L. May 6. Roller-blinds; window blinds, supporting-frames for.-A window-blind is supported upon a telescopic bar which is adjustable vertically and can be swung aside from the window. The roller b is supported by the angularly bent ends 6 of a telescopic bar 7, which carries eyes 19, 19<1> sliding upon vertical guide-wires fixed to the window. A cord 9 running over an ordinary pulley 10 and a pulley 15 having a spiral binding-groove allows the carrier, and with it the blind, to be adjusted vertically. The pulleys 10, 15 are mounted upon a bar 11 hinged at 14 to a fixed part 13, thus allowing the blind to be swung away from the window into the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-191312142-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Plastic Compositions.
Inventor: PLINATUS WLADIMIR
IPC: C08L89/00
Filed: 1913-05-24
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 12,142. Plinatus, W. May 24. Plastic compositions containing albuminous matter, casein, and esters.-A product resembling horn, ivory, or ebonite is made by mixing albumens, such as serum or egg albumin or casein, or conversion products thereof, with an ester of a polyvalent alcohol of the fatty-acid series or their derivatives, such as the acetins or other esters of glycerin or polyglycerin. The esters of tartaric, lactic, glycollic, oxybutyric, formic, or acetic acid may be used, or those obtained by esterifying lactones, or anhydrides of the alpha-oxyacids. Other substances, such as fats and oils, or sulphuretted oils, resins. pitches, paraffins, camphor, cellulose derivatives, or caoutchouc, may be added in a dissolved state or otherwise. The mixture or finished product may be treated with hardening-substances, such as aldehyde, tanning-substances, or chromium compounds, and coagulable albumens may be coagulated by chemical or steam treatment. Filling and colouring substances, such as metals, salts, asbestos, pumice, infusorial earth, and silica, may also be added. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 6183/06, 25,449/11, and 25,805/11.
Patent GB-191312148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Semaphore Signals for Railways.
Inventor: WARD CHARLES WALKER
Filed: 1912-10-07
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 12,148. Ward, C. W. Oct. 7, 1912. Visual outdoor signals; slots, reversers, and like apparatus.-Three-position semaphores are driven by an electric motor through gearing including a segment which is rotated so far as to be clear of its driving pinion when the signal is set to ' clear ' and which is moved axially by an electro-magnet to disengage the semaphore spindle from a latch, to allow the arm to return to danger or caution. Latching means are provided for keeping the motor circuit closed until the signal has been moved to its extreme position. The arm is held in the caution position by a stop held by an electro-magnet. The semaphore operating mechanism is mounted on a base 102 and a side wall of the casing which has a socket 103 to fit on the top of a post. The motor M drives, through reduction gearing, a pinion 132 meshing with a segment 110, which is movable along the spindle 100 by the lever 117 connected to the core of the release magnet R; this, when energized, axially displaces the segment 110 from the pinion 132 and from the latch 105 and the member 145 of the clutch, which is solid with said segment, from the member 146 fixed to the semaphore spindle 100. The arm is held in the ' clear ' position by a pawl 105 engaging the segment which is rotated so far as to be out of gear with the pinion 132. When the magnet R is energized, the arm falls to 'caution' or ' danger ' positions as determined by the magnet D which, when energized, moves a spring-controlled stop 120 into position for stopping the arm in the ' caution ' position. A dash-pot 126 checks the movement from the ' caution ' to ' danger ' position and its plunger serves as a stop in the latter position. This dash-pot is inactive until the ' caution ' position is passed. The armature of the control magnet g is held in its circuit-closing position by a pivoted member, drawn into operative position by a spring after the magnet has moved its armature, so that should the current fail before the semaphore arm is set to ' clear ' the movement may be completed on resumption of the supply. The stop is removed by a pin 139 engaging a cam slot. Switches t, 66, pivoted on the frame of the apparatus and closed by springs, are actuated by cam levers on the shaft 100 to open the switch t when the signal is at clear,' and the switch 66 when the signal is at ' danger ' or ' caution.'
Patent GB-191312260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Tube-joints.
Inventor: BLAHA MATHIAS
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 1913-05-26
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 12,260. Blaha, M. May 26. Couplings, disconnectible; overlap joints with slotted socket. - A detachable tube joint particularly for use in flying - machines comprises a split socket member e which is sprung on to a spigot member a, an indented bead in the socket engaging a groove on the spigot. Withdrawal is prevented by an external sleeve f embracing the socket and held against longitudinal movement by a spring catch g entering the groove in the outer member. The sleeve, socket, and spigot may have a corresponding tapering form to give rigidity.
Patent GB-191314458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Pens.
Inventor: FULAY GEORGE
IPC: B43K1/02
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1913-12-04
Abstract: 14,458. Fulay, G. June 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Reservoir nibs.-Relates to nibs of the type in which a uniformly and closely coiled spring located in the hollow of the nib is used to retain a supply of writing - fluid. According to the present invention, the lowest convolution 4 of the spring 1 surrounds the point 5 of the nib below the eye, and the uppermost convolution 6 is wrapped around the shank 7 of the nib. The convolution 6 may bear against a shoulder b of the nib, or the end of the convolution may be passed through a hole in the shank of the nib.
Patent GB-191314742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Starters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM HARDING
IPC: F02N15/04
Filed: 1913-06-26
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 14,742. Scott, W. H. June 26. Clutches, ratchet; securing clutches on shafts. -In gearing for use with engine turning-gear as described in Specification 11,388/12, [Class 7(v), Internal - combustion engines, Starting &c.], wherein planet-wheels are carried by a disk A, which is retarded by a brake or catch, a one-way clutch F is arranged between the combined sunwheel D and sprocket-wheel D<1> and the armature spindle and is connected to the spindle by friction disks H<1>, H<2>, the grip being adjusted by the spring G and nut I.
Patent GB-191315551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Oils.
Inventor: WALLACH LEWIS CHARLES
IPC: A61K51/12
Filed: 1913-07-05
Granted: 1914-07-06
Abstract: 15,551. Wallach, L. C. July 5. Radio-active preparations.-Medicinal and curative mineral oils are rendered radio-active to increase their medicinal or curative value. The oil is treated in a suitable vessel with radium or other radio-active material in contact with the oil or separated from it by a partition that is permeable to the emanations. The oil may be stored in suitable vessels containing radio-active material to maintain its radio-active properties. Specifications 14,885/05, 11,988/08, and 778/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191316179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Thermostatic Regulators.
Inventor: JERRAM ARTHUR ERNEST
IPC: G05D23/08
Filed: 1913-07-14
Granted: 1914-07-14
Abstract: 16,179. Jerram, A. E., and Barclay, W. R. July 14. Thermostats.-A bimetallic strip S mounted in a casing C controls a valve consisting of a ported sleere V and stem K, the sleeve being slotted to receive one end of the strip and provided with a projection P, which moves between abutments on a collar K<1>, secured by a pin K<2> to the stem K. The thermostat is set by adjusting the stem, which for this purpose is screw-threaded and provided with a squared head E, the stem and sleeve being moved together to vary the tension in the strip. The strip is arranged as shown with a number of concentric turns for the passage of a heating-medium to a radiator.
Patent GB-191320261-A (GB)
Title: A Rotatory Perforating Device for Paper or Fabrics.
Inventor: HEINRICH CARL
IPC: B26F1/08
Filed: 1913-09-08
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 20,261. Heinrich, C., and Gompf, R. Sept. 8. Rotary punching-machines.-Consists of a rotating punch-carrying drum adapted to coact with an endless matrix band of metal bearing against a portion of the periphery of the drum, the punches being reciprocated while in engagement with the matrix band. The punches 1 on plates 15 are adapted to work through holes 16 in the drum 2 and are kept normally within the drum by springs 17, but, during the position of engagement with the band 3, are forced outwards by sliding carriages 18 actuated by their engagement with a roller 20. The band 3 is preferably of the same length, and driven at the same peripheral speed as the drum 2. A grooved roller may be placed centrally beneath the band to counteract the thrust of the punches.
Patent GB-191321700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Anti-vibration Devices for Automobiles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BELL GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 1913-09-26
Granted: 1914-09-28
Abstract: 21,700. Bell, G. W. Sept. 26. Spring wheels with non-rotating resilient members between axle and wheel. - Relates to pneumatic suspension devices for automobile and like vehicles, of the piston and cylinder type, and more particularly to the type disposed between the wheel and axle and arranged within the wheel hub. The invention comprises means for mounting wheels fitted with the device on the rear axle housing and for driving the wheels from the motor while permitting free oscillation and ready detachment of the wheels. In order to fit the device within the rear wheels, so as to accommodate a shaft or cardan drive, the piston 1, Figs. 1 and 4, has a boss 1<c> to fit the housing 2<a>, the inner faces 2b forming a vertical slot 2<c> through which the driving-shaft 63 rotates and oscillates vertically. To secure the piston endways, the part 2<b> terminates in vertical shoulders which engage vertical faces of a counterbore in the piston 1, and bolts 2<e> are screwed into the faces 2<d>. The inner arm 5 of the cylinder has vertical guides 5<a> to engage rubbing-surfaces 2<h> on the axle 2.
Patent GB-191322106-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Controlling Device for Winding Engines.
Inventor: ALLISON JOHN JOSEPH COLLINSON
IPC: B66B1/26
Filed: 1913-10-01
Granted: 1914-07-09
Abstract: 22,106. Allison, J. J. C., and Waller, J. Oct. 1. Fluid governors.-The speed of winding and like engines is regulated by means of pistons slowly reciprocated by the engine within cylinders containing liquid, the pressure of which, on the occurrence of excessive speed, is utilized to control the steam supply and the brake. The pistons in the cylinders 1 are connected by ropes 9, 10 passing over head sheaves 1 to a drum 12 driven from the engine shaft at such a speed that one piston is opposite the valve 6 and the other at the bottom of its cylinder when the cages are at the stopping-places. The liquid in the cylinder moves in a closed circuit through the adjustable valve 6 and a return pipe 3. Supply receptacles 4 communicate with the cylinders through non-return valves 5. The cylinders 1 are arranged to slide vertically on rods 16, and when the winding-speed is excessive, the upwardly-moving piston lifts its cylinder and by means of a rod 26 throttles the steam supply and applies the brake. The frame of the sheaves 1, 1 is connected by a rope 18 to a counterweight adjusted by a screw, or to a hand-lever in order to provide for adjusting the travel of the pistons.
Patent GB-191326615-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Adapting Hand Stamps and the like for Operation by Treadle.
Inventor: WILSON ADAM
IPC: B41K3/04
Filed: 1913-11-19
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 26,615. Wilson, A. Nov. 19. Hand-stamps ; number-printing apparatus.-Relates to a device for operating hand stamps, hand dating or numbering machines &c. by treadle, whereby greater rapidity and cleaner impressions are effected. T h e hand stamp H is secured in a bracket d' on a slide D, reciprocating vertically in guides c in a frame A. The slide D is raised by a spring d' and depressed by a wire d<2> attached to a treadle to make an impression on a pile of paper, the top sheet being removed after each impression. Several stamps may be secured in the bracket d<1>.
Patent GB-191402724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Practice Bullets and Targets.
Inventor: DICKINSON HERBERT
IPC: F42B12/40
Filed: 1914-02-02
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 2724. Dickinson, H., and Dickinson, R. T. Feb. 2. Drawings to Specifacation. Targets.-A target is coated with a composition complemental to a safety match composition with which a practice bullet is tipped so as to cause the bullet to produce a flash on impact to indicate the point of the target hit by the bullet.