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Patent GB-191322485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: ROBIN JACOB IGNOT
IPC: E04B2/04
Filed: 1913-10-06
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 22,485. Robin, J. I. Oct. 6. Mantles.-Stiffening-fluid is applied to one or more mantles, more particularly for preventing the mantles from tearing away from their rings, by forcing it under pressure against the material while the mantles are rotated, the stiffening-fluid being preferably ejected from one or more spraying-nozzles by means of compressed air or gas. In one arrangement, more particularly for use with mantles partly formed in pairs, for example as described in Specification 3713/10, the mantle-supporting shaft, mounted in some cases on antifriction devices m, is rotated from a driving-shaft q through toothed gearing p, o, and a cam t on the driving-shaft q engages with a roller u on a lever v, which adjustably carries a shaft w mounted on brackets x. Bosses, arms, or projections z on the shaft w engage a lever f, which, in conjunction with a second lever g, simultaneously operates the valves h, i for regulating respectively the air and the stiffening-fluid supplied to each nozzle c. The spraying-devices are adjustably mounted on a base-plate a. The bosses z may be set slightly one in advance of the other, and the spur-wheel p may be provided with a gap or plain portion. A length of mantle material may be sprayed at given points in its length, and then cut to the required dimensions to form individual mantles.
Patent GB-191325919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Regulating the Voltage of Variable-speed Alternating-current Dynamos such as are used on Motor Cars.
Inventor: SIMMONS ALBERT HECTOR
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1913-11-12
Granted: 1914-10-15
Abstract: 25,919. Simmons, A. H. Nov. 12. Inductances.-The conical iron core d of a choking coil e is regulated by the action of a centrifugal governor c driven from a variablespeed generator.
Patent GB-191326344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Counter-shaft Friction Clutches of Motor Cycles.
Inventor: ALLTREE ARTHUR
IPC: F16D13/52
Filed: 1913-11-17
Granted: 1914-11-17
Abstract: 26,344. Alltree, A. Nov. 17. Clutches, arrangements and applic a t i o n s of.-A multiple - plate clutch e, e<1> is held in a bracket b which is adjustably secured to the frame members c of a motor - cycle by means of a clamping-plate b<1> and a nut and bolt d', d. The part a' of the stationary axle a is held in a split lug b<2> which is tightened by a nut and bolt. The part e of the clutch drives the part e<1> and' pulley g through the clutch plates e<2> and carries the chain - wheel f. The clutch plates are disengaged by means of a rod h having a cross-pin h' which when moved to the left takes the pressure of the spring-pressed plate i off the clutch plates. A spur pinion k is connected in one direction with the clutch member e by means of pawls k<1> and ratchet teeth e<3>, and is rotated by engaging with a tcothed segment m on a spindle o having a handle or pedal n. In modifications, the bracket supports the rotating axle and may be adjustable relatively to the clamping- plate, which in this case is integral with the framing.
Patent GB-191326535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vaccines, Cultures and the like and the Preparation thereof.
Inventor: NICOLLE CHARLES JULES HENRI
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 1913-11-19
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 26,535. Nicolle, C. J. H. Nov. 19. Bacterial products.-Bacterial cultures for use in making vaccines are treated with a fluorine compound so as to prevent autolysis. The bacilli are emulsified, for instance, in a solution of sodium fluoride, centrifuged out, again emulsified and centrifuged, and finally suspended in the fluoride solution at a concentration of one thousand millions per c.c. The fluoride compound may be precipitated out before use, by the addition of a salt of barium, calcium, or lead.
Patent GB-191327777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Labels.
Inventor: MCKISACK WILLIAM
IPC: G09F3/04
Filed: 1913-12-02
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 27,777. McKisack, W. Dec. 2. Label fastenings; materials, special.-Garden labels are formed of a strip of flexible material, such as celluloid, zinc, or fabric rendered resilient a n d waterproof, and is passed around the plant so as to grip it in a manner that will not obstruct the growth, and its ends are secured together as by a separate metal clip, or by a press-button clip C, C<1>, or by passing a tongue formed in one end of the label through a slot formed in the other end. The label may be formed of two separate strips connected together by such fastenings at both ends. According to a modification, the label proper may comprise a separate flat strip secured by a clip or other fastening to the above-described device.
Patent GB-191402695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Heating Steam Generators.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1914-02-02
Granted: 1915-02-02
Abstract: 2695. Owen, W. H. Feb. 2. Water-tube boilers; multitubular boilers.- Steam generators with internal flues or watertubes are heated by the combustion of solid fuel which is fed into one end of a heating tube or space enclosed by water-tubes by a plunger or other means, the tube or space being kept filled with fuel, and combustion proceeding throughout the tube or space from the feeding to the discharge end; means are also provided for supplying air for combustion to the fuel as it passes through the tube or space. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a boiler having internal tubes b. Fuel is fed from a hopper g<1> by a plunger g, a worm, or other mechanical device to the tube b which may be provided with a lining f of fire-clay or other refractory material extending throughout any de ed length of the tube. Air for combustion is supplied to the fuel under pressure through one or more internal perforated pipes d of refractory material or of metal lined with refractory material. Air may be supplied under pressure to the hopper which may be provided with an air-tight closure and led to the feed end of the tube b. The plunger g may be provided with a passage g<2> for the supply of air. The liner f may be provided with an air passage f<1> and apertures f<2> to which air is supplied by a pipe f<3>. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a water-tube boiler having groups of horizontal or inclined tubes k, k<1>, k<2> enclosing fuel spaces k<Î> corresponding to the tubes b referred to above. The intervals between the tubes may be closed by fire-clay blocks l. These spaces may be supplied with air as described above or from spaces m, between adjacent groups of tubes, by way of perforations n in the blocks l. The fire-clay blocks l may be provided with longitudinal and transverse passages l<1>, n as shown in Fig. 3, for the supply of air to the fuel, in which case the spaces m would be dispensed with. Instead of the groups of tubes being arranged to form fuel spaces k<Î> of square formation in section, they may be arranged to form spaces of triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, or other convenient form. In a boiler having vertical or approximately vertical water-tubes, as shown in Fig. 4, forming between them the combustion spaces k<Î> for the fuel, the spaces between the tubes are closed by fire-brick blocks and the contracted portions of the combustion spaces are closed by blocks of the form shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191402963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Weighing and Mixing Machines.
Inventor: JEFFERSON HAROLD FEARNSIDE
Filed: 1914-02-05
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 2963. Jefferson, H. F. Feb. 5. Automatic-feed weighers.-In a weighing and mixing machine of the. general construction described in Specification 27,395/13, the feeds are cut off and the weighing-receptacles are discharged simultaneously by electrical means. On the axles d of the steelyards or weigh-beams g are mounted contact-pieces pa, pb, and as each weighing-receptacle sinks under its load, the axle d rotates and brings the contacts against contacts p1, p2 and p3, p4, respectively. The contacts p1, p2 close the circuit of a solenoid r, which then withdraws a catch o and allows the feed gate j to close under the action of a spring k. The contacts p3, p4 are in the same circuit as similar contacts on the remaining weigh-beams, and when all the weigh-beams have tilted, the circuit is closed and an a,dditional solenoid is energized. The core of this solenoid liberates a clutch member and, as described in the above-quoted Specification, the shaft n, common to all the weighing-devices, makes one revolution and by means of gear wheels y, x opens simultaneously the discharge gates u of all the weighing-receptacles. By means of switches any of the weighing-devices may be cut out without affecting the operation of the remainder. To increase the speed of the machine, the rotation of the shaft n may be arranged to start or assist the return movement of the weighing-receptacles.
Patent GB-191404274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Wheels.
IPC: B60B3/18
Filed: 1914-02-19
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 4274. Rudge - Whitworth, Ltd., and Pedley, H. I. Feb. 19. Detaching from, and attaching to, permanent h u b s. - Detachable wheel hubs a are provided with driving-means by attaching therein a bush b of less internal diameter than any part of the hub shell, and forming thereon longitudinal serrations c. teeth, or the like before or after insertion. The serrations &c. may be formed on a strip, which is then attached inside the hub shell.
Patent GB-191405851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Mixing and Feeding Rollers to Roller Grinding Machines.
IPC: B65G47/51
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1915-03-08
Abstract: 5851. Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., and Schmidt, O. A. March 7. Rollers, treating. - A device for mixing and feeding rollers to roller grinding or manufacturing machines, and located in a passage leading to or from the machine, or adapted to transfer rollers from one machine to another, comprises a hopper a the bottom of which is formed of a driven wheel b, the rollers being fed into the hopper from a channel k and out through another channel l by the rotation of the wheel, and plates d, e serving to maintain the rollers in parallelism during their passage through the hopper. The rollers entering and leaving the hopper are pressed against the wheel by spring- pressed blocks g, i, and an adjustable spring plate m is provided to enable the rollers to be directed in single file to the outlet side. In a modification, several wheels are located in a single easing divided by guide-walls into several hoppers, or a single wide drum may replace the wheels. As adapted to change the direction of the rollers, a wide drum is used and the hopper is in the form of an open channel; or channels may pass partly or entirely round like a screw - thread whereby the rollers are moved laterally; if the rollers are given more than a single turn around the drum, closed channels may be employed having one or more spaces therein forming mixing-hoppers. In a further modification, the inlet channel may be dispensed with, the rollers being placed in the hopper by hand, or otherwise, at the top.
Patent GB-191405936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot Trees having Means for Adjusting the Width.
Inventor: STAMPE AUGUST
IPC: A43D3/14
Filed: 1914-03-09
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 5936. Stampe, A. March 9. Trees.-The hollow front portion a, a' of a twopart boot tree is provided with means for increasing or decreasing its width independently of any longitudinal adjustment. These means may consist of a cranked rod c with oppositely-threaded ends screwed into nuts b, b'. The front portion of the tree is preferably made of vulcanized fibre lined with wood.
Patent GB-191407163-A (GB)
Title: Journal Bearings.
Inventor: SHEARER HARRY THOMPSON
IPC: F16C25/02
Filed: 1914-03-21
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 7163. Shearer, H. T. March 21. Linings; adjusting for wear. -A bearing- lining for high-speed spindles of grinding-machines &c. is constructed with flexible portions so that it can expand when heated without distorting the bearing-surface. The lining C is formed with a number of outer and inner longitudinal grooves 21, 22, each pair overlapping and being separated by a thin web 23 which bends when the lining expands. Stiff sinuous springs 24 inserted in the outer grooves 21 restore the parts to their normal shape upon cooling, The inner grooves 22 may contain strips of cork or other porous or granulated non-conductor of heat. The lining is coned externally, and is adjusted to take up wear by nuts 12, 13 bearing against a casing B. Circumferential grooves 14, 16 in the lining and spindle retain oil in the bearing. The bearing is lubricated by a spring-pressed pad 19 in a chamber 18. In a modification, each inner groove is placed between two adjacent outer grooves.
Patent GB-191410408-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Producer Gas.
Inventor: FLEISCHER EMIL
IPC: C10J3/62
Filed: 1914-04-27
Granted: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 10,408. Fleischer, E. Sept. 19, 1913, [Convention date]. Producers.-In a producer, bituminous fuel after passing through a preliminary distillation chamber E is preheated in a compartment V before reaching the main combustion zone H from which the hot gas is withdrawn by a main outlet pipe h. Air is supplied by a pipe l, and a secondary supply of air preferably mixed with steam is admitted by a pipe S and serves to burn that portion of the gas which passes through the compartment V towards a secondary outlet k; the hot combustion products serve to distil the fuel in the chamber E. Specification 24,684/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191410787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hopper Wagons.
Inventor: MALCHER KONRAD
IPC: B61D7/08
Filed: 1914-05-01
Granted: 1915-09-30
Abstract: 10,787. Malcher, K. May 1. Hopper wagons. -- In wagons having two sections b of the floor adapted to be turned up as shown to form inclined guides, the longitudinal members n of the underframe, which support the central part a of the floor, are formed of Z-section bars, the webs of which are outwardly inclined to clear the wheels and support extensions d of the guides b. The inclined guides may be farther prolonged by extensions e. The discharge openings are preferably closed by flaps g hinged at hand supported at their other edges by lugs k on shafts i.
Patent GB-191416046-A (GB)
Title: Mantle Fabric and Mantle for Incandescent Light.
Inventor: GAREIS OSWALD
IPC: F21H1/00
Filed: 1914-07-06
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 16,046. Gareis, O. July 6. Mantles.-To strengthen the mantle without materially diminishing its illuminating power, the lower or illuminating part e of the mantle is made of 'canvas' or 'cambric' fabric in which the woof thread b<1> passes alternately over and under the warp threads c<1>, d<1>, and the upper or supporting part a is made of 'loop' or 'gauze' fabric in which the warp threads are crossed, two adjacent threads c, d lying over and under each other and holding the woof threads b between the crossing places. Preferably, the transition from the canvas to the looped fabric is gradual, as shown at m, n, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191416364-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or in connection with Bowls for Playing the Game of that Name.
Inventor: MOODY JOHN
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1914-07-09
Granted: 1915-05-27
Abstract: 16,364. Moody, J., and Ward, H. July 9. Balls.-The bias of a playing-bowl is adjusted by the displacement of a sliding weight D situated within a tube C which may be rotated by means of a coin applied to a notch C<2>. The weight D is provided with a pin D<1> which projects through a spiral slot C' in the tube C and engages a longitudinal groove B' in the bowl, thus causing the traverse of the weight D on rotation of the tube C. A ring E marked to indicate the various biasses prevents longitudinal movement of the tube C.
Patent GB-191417047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Footwear.
Inventor: MACAULEY DOMINIC JOSEPH
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 1914-07-18
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 17,047. Macauley, D. J. July 18. Electric appliances.-A boot or shoe having a wooden insole c is furnished with copper and zinc studs f, g. In some cases, the insole is made in two or more sections secured together by hingeplates i, which may be mide of different metals to form galvanic couples.
Patent GB-191500532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knife Cleaning Boards.
Inventor: MCADAM JOHN
IPC: A47L21/04
Filed: 1915-01-13
Abstract: 532. McAdam, J., and Capstick, R. Jan. 13. Knives, cleaning.-Knife-cleaners of the kind in which an upper flat board is hinged to a lower trough-shaped board are constructed with the following special features. (1) The two pads are formed wich pockets to retain powder and are bevelled at the sides to conform to the wedge shape of the knife blade. The two sets of pockets are preferably not in register with one another. The bottom pad is extended at each side to form surfaces f for cleaning the backs of the knives, while a pad g is mounted on the top board for cleaning the shoulders. (2) The hinge-pieces k are constructed with a pin-and-slot connexion k, which permits the upper board to rise and fall in addition to moving round the pin.
Patent GB-191503154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Ladies' Hats or the like.
Inventor: PARKER FREDERIC WILLIAM
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 1915-02-26
Granted: 1915-05-20
Abstract: 3154. Parker, F. W. Feb. 26. Hats, securing to head.-A lady's hat fastener, of the type consisting of a comb a having guiding-slots c in wide teeth b at each end, has a cranked bar f on which the comb slides, the bar itself passing through the slots instead of rivets on the bar as hitherto. The comb teeth e are longer at the centre as shown, and a certain amount of friction exists between the bar and the edges of the slots. The slots are also longer than the adjoining teeth, and an additional friction grip may be obtained by bending the middle of the bar towards the comb.
Patent GB-191503318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Horizons.
IPC: G01C19/44
Filed: 1915-03-02
Abstract: 3318. Barr & Stroud, Barr, A., and Stroud, W. March 2. Gyroscopic apparatus.-Relates to means for determining the horizontal or vertical direction in the case of instruments used on moving platforms, and of the kind in which the instrument is under the control of a gyroscopic pendulum. The invention consists in providing frictional means for damping the precession of the gyroscope, and means for readily spinning the gyroscope. Fig. 4 shows in side view a collimator 13 supported by a frame 10 which is mounted on pivots H and which supports on pivots L a second frame 12 carrying the spindle of the gyroscopic disk 11. The precession about the axis L-L is damped by means of a disk 19, Fig. 6, on each pivot, which is moved through a pin 18 on the frame 12 against the pressure of the arms of a plate spring 20 adjustably mounted on arms 16 depending from the frame 10. A certain amount of free movement of the pin 18 with respect to the disk 19 is permitted before the friction is brought into play. Fig. 9 shows an alternative form of vibration-damper comprising an annular trough 24 partly filled with liquid and provided with baffle-plates. Fig. 11 shows means for imparting equal and opposite spins to the disks 11 of two gyroscopes mounted in frames 12 geared together by teeth 26 and pivoted at L-L to a frame 25 itself mounted on pivots H. By turning a handle 1, rotation is imparted to clutch elements 7 through the medium of spiral gears 4, 5. When the handle 1 is first turned, the clutch elements 7 move axially against the action of springs 9 into engagement with corresponding clutch elements 17 on the spindles of the gyroscopic disks 11, but when the movement of the handle 1 is stopped or retarded, the clutch elements 7, 17 automatically disengage. Specifications 16,996/08, 2294/13, and 11,864/13 are referred to.
Patent GB-191503964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Automatic Lighting and Extinguishing of Gas Lamps.
IPC: F23Q9/02
Filed: 1915-03-12
Abstract: 3964. King, W. E., and Gas Meter Co. March 12. A c t u a t i n g . - A clockwork actuated gas cock has the smaller end of the plug connected to the clockwork mechanism through a lost-motion device, so that the cock can be independently actuated by hand. The plug g is arranged with its larger end away from the clockwork mechanism to enable it to be easily withdrawn for cleaning, and is pressed to its seat by a light spring j housed in a recess in the plug and bearing against a leather washer supported by a cap h screwed on to the casing. The driving-spindle o<1> is fitted with a cross-bar o, adapted to work between two projections n formed on the small end of the plug, thus enabling the plug to be rotated through half a revolution by means of the milled head m without disturbing the cross-bar o.
Patent GB-191505811-A (GB)
Title: Cards Marked in a Special Manner for use in Playing Arithmetical or Numerical Games.
Inventor: WATSON JOHN MCCRORIE
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 1915-04-19
Granted: 1915-12-23
Abstract: 5811. Watson, J. M. April 19. Card games.-A pack of cards has each card marked with an arithmetical or algebraic sign and a numeral. For example, the pack may consist of forty-eight cards divided into four suits of twelve cards, each of which bears a numeral, as shown, and also a sign which is common to all the cards in the suit.
Patent GB-191506207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Mixers.
Inventor: SCHUSTER KARL RUDOLPH
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 1915-04-26
Granted: 1915-09-30
Abstract: 6207. Schuster, K. R. April 25, 1914, [Convention date]. Jet apparatus; containers or receptacles; discharging-appliances. - A concrete-mixer comprises a tiltable container fitted with means for supplying air, gas, or steam to the interior thereof for agitating and heating the material, the container being stationary during the mixing operation and movable to different positions for charging and discharging purposes. The container A, Figs. 1 and 2, consisting of an upper cylindrical part a and a lower conical part a<1>, is mounted on trunnions b, b<1> in bearings c<1> on a frame B, and can be moved into the charging position, shown in dotted lines, or into the discharging position, shown in dot-and-dash lines, by means of a hand-shaft f<1> carrying a wheel F<1> gearing with an internal wheel F on the end of the trunnion b. The curved cover G is separate from the container and supported by the upper part of the frame B. Steam &c. is supplied to the lower part of the container by a pipe C communicating with the passage c in the trunnion b<1>, and, to allow the steam &c. to escape, the cover G is provided with an opening g surrounded by a tube G<1> fitted with a baffle g<1>. The valve E is opened automatically when the container is moved into the mixing position beneath the cover G. The edge k of a cam-plate K on the container engages wi h the roller i<1> of a lever I and rocks the shaft H so that the bent end of a lever J engages a loose arm L on the shaft H. The rod L moves a rod M against the tension of a spring O, thus causing the arm m<1> to turn and open the valve. A stuffing-box D' is provided for the pipe D which connects the passage c with the casing e of the valve. A deflector may be fitted opposite the outlet of the pipe C to distribute the steam &c. within the container. In a modification, the cover moves in the opposite direction to the container, being carried by loose arms on the trunnions, one of t' e arms having a toothed segment gearing with a wheel on the tilting shaft.
Patent GB-191506383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Processes for Joining Edges of Fabric.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: D05B93/00
Filed: 1915-04-29
Granted: 1915-12-16
Abstract: 6383. Thompson, W. P., [Union Special Machine Co.]. April 29. Seams.-A seam for uniting abutting edges of fabric comprises superposed seams each comprising two lines of needle loops cross-concatenated with a looper-tbread, as shown in Fig. 1, and united on the other surface by threads 11, 18, Fig. 2.