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Patent GB-191308105-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Slaughtering Cattle of any kind.
Inventor: HOHORST ERWIN
IPC: A22B3/02
Filed: 1913-04-07
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 8105. Hohorst, E. April 7. Breech actions, movable-barrel other than drop-down; barrels. - Relates to slaughtering- pistols of the kind in which a bolt is driven forward into the animal's head by the explosion of a cartridge and is retracted by a cushion of compressed air, and consists mainly in forming holes in the barrel to allow the powder gases to escape. The barrel A is formed with a bore a extending from the breech end and a narrower bore b at the muzzle end, and the bolt B comprises a long pointed rod with a piston - like block C at its rear end fitting the wider bore of the barrel. The barrel screws into the breech-body F, and the cartridge chamber E is made removable. The cartridge flange d lies in a larger recess in the chamber E so that the spent cartridge may be easily removed with the fingers. As the piston C is driven forward by the discharge, it compresses the air in front of it and is automatically returned into position, the explosion gases escaping through holes h into an annular chamber k. The piston C is held in retracted position by a split spring ring l lying in a recess in the barrel. The firing-pin may be actuated by trigger mechanism or by a wire passing through a long handle.
Patent GB-191308336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Dyeing and otherwise Treating Hanks of Woollen and other Yarns.
Inventor: DECOCK JOSEPH
IPC: D06B3/08
Filed: 1913-04-09
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 8336. Decock, J. April 9. Hank type.-In a machine for dyeing, washing, scouring, soaping, or otherwise treating hanks 47, which are suspended upon horizontal travelling carriers C, the hanks are periodically removed from the treating-vat which is placed inside a frame 1, the carriers are rotated and then moved at varying speeds through the air above the vat for oxidation &c. back to the starting point of the liquor treatment, where the hanks are re-immersed, and the treatment is repeated as often as necessary. By means of slides 43, any desired number of carriers C, charged with hanks 47 and weighting-bars, are brought by means of fingers 33 carried by a slanting endless chain 33' to a slow-moving horizontal endless chain 34, which in turn delivers them to a fast-moving horizontal endless chain 37, both these chains being provided with fingers 34', 37', whence they pass on the hooks 45 of a downwardly-moving chain 45' to be deposited on the first chain 26 of those that carry the hanks through the vat. The hank carriers C slide along the superstructure frame 9 under the action of fingers 27, 27<1>, 27<11>, 27<111> on four horizontal endless chains 26, 28, 28<1>, 28<2> respectively, of which the first 26 and third 28<1> move rapidly, the second 28 and fourth 28<2> move slowly; or there may be more or fewer of such chains. Suitable humps 9<a> facilitate the passage of the carriers C with their hanks from the control of the fingers of one chain to a point within reach of the fingers of the next. Finally the carriers C are taken on to the upper hankrun by the chain 33<1> first mentioned. Toothed racks 39, by the sides of the first of the upper chains 34, engage pinions on the carriers C so as to rotate them and interchange the upper and lower parts of the hanks 47. Passage of the carriers C from fast chains 26, 28<1> to slow ones 28, 28<2> is assisted by star-shaped distributing-wheels 28<a>. An arrangement 41 somewhat similar to the loading slides 43 is provided for removing the carriers C and hanks 47 from the machine at the opposite end. Bevel and chain gearing is provided for working the machine, and the upper fast-moving chain 37 may have its speed regulated by differential gearing.
Patent GB-191312279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Attachments for Rolls.
Inventor: LEE MOSES WILLIAM
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 1913-05-27
Granted: 1913-12-24
Abstract: 12,279. Lee, M. W. May 27. Rotary machines; printing-apparatus combined with paper-holders.-Paper &c. is printed on as it is withdrawn from a roll 6 supported by standards 5 on brackets 2 carried by a casing 1 containing the printing-mechanism, this casing being fitted with removable covers 3, 4. The paper &c. passes from the roll 6 over an impression roll 13 mounted in slots in flanges 11 of the brackets 2, the imprassion roll being maintained in position by the printing-roll 19, which is mounted at each end in slots 16 in plates 14 fixed to the casing 1, the slots 16 extending downwardly, then forwardly, and then upwardly so as to facilitate insertion and removal of the printing-roll. Normally this roll is pressed into printing position by means of pivoted arms 27 connected by a bar 29 acted on by a spring 30. The roll 19 is inked by a spring- pressed roll 24, the journals of which engage downwardly and rearwardly extending slots 22, the roll 24 being driven by the engagement of rubber strips 20 on the roll 19 with flanges 25 on the ink roll. The printed paper passes around the roll 6 and under a blade 8 on pivoted arms 9 controlled by springs 10 so as to maintain the blade in contact with the paper for all sizes of the roll. The paper is torn off against the blade 8 as desired.
Patent GB-191315925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Fastenings of Bracelets and the like.
Inventor: BURGESS ALBERT
IPC: A44C5/20
Filed: 1913-07-10
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 15,925. Burgess, A. July 10. Catches, spring.-In a fastening for bracelets &c. the edges of a wide spring tongue on one link are adapted to engage two grooves provided in side links and to be locked therein. The intermediate link 1 is fitted internally with a V-shaped spring 2, the lower fixed limb of which is narrower than the link, while the upper free limb 3 is wider. The projecting edges of the wide limb engage grooves 5 in the side-links 4, projections 6 being formed at the ends of the grooves to prevent withdrawal of the spring. The device can only be unfastened by depressing the upper limb of the spring by means of the knob 7, so as to enable the spring to ride past the projections. To prevent accidental unfastening, a slide 8 is arranged to engage a groove 9 in the knob 7. The two side links are connected by a cross-piece 11 in order to give the necessary rigidity.
Patent GB-191321081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GRIESBACH HENRY SINGLETON
IPC: F01L5/06
Filed: 1913-09-18
Granted: 1914-09-18
Abstract: 21,081. Griesbach, H. S. Sept. 18. Carburctting-apparatus; cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-In the engine shown in Fig. 1, liquid or gaseous fuel is conveyed through a passage F to ports G in a cylindrical valve D which slides between a head A<1> on the cylinder and an outer cover C. At the end of the compression stroke the ports G place the main combustion space R in communication with an annular chamber H into which air is compressed by the working piston during the compression stroke. The air stored in the chamber H is at a lower pressure than the final compression pressure, and when the ports G register with the annular chamber the fuel is driven into the chamber and ignites, ignition being effected either by the heat of the uncooled head C or by other means. The valve D may be actuated by a sliding cam. According to modified constructions, (1) the fuel is admitted directly to the annular chamber H the valve D serving to place the chamber in communication with the main combustion space at appropriate points in the cycle; (2) the annular chamber H is dispensed with, the fuel being injected through the passage F into gaseous products remaining in the ports G from the combustion in the cylinder; and (3) fuel is admitted directly to the annular chamber H to which air from the cylinder is admitted later, the air admission being controlled by the sleeve valve which places the chamber H in communication with the working cylinder. In this modification, combustion may commence in the annular chamber before it is opened to the working cylinder.
Patent GB-191328201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locks for the Doors of Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DIXON HORACE HENRY
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1913-12-08
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 28,201. Dixon, H. H. Dec. 8. Turn-bolt door fastenings.-A lock for motorcar and like doors has a turning bolt c and a sliding latch bolt a operated by a spring b. Fig. 1 shows both bolts in the shot position; a turn of 45 degrees releases the turn-bolt c from the catch-plate h and brings it into engagement with the tail a<1> of the latch bolt a; a spring i engaging the shoulder c<2> holds it in this position. A further turn of 45 degrees releases the latch bolt a, as shown in Fig. 3. The bolt c is formed with an upstanding rib c<1> which engages with a projection g on the catch-plate h.
Patent GB-191328551-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Raising Coal and other Material, Unloading Ships, Excavating and Similar purposes.
Inventor: DONALDSON DAVID
IPC: E02F3/34
Filed: 1913-12-10
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 28,551. Donaldson, D. Dec. 10. Guided skip and hopper hoists.-Apparatus for use in unloading ships, excavating earth, &c. comprises a scoop movable up and down a scoop arm, and an upwardly-extending frame carrying guides which form a continuation of those on the scoop arm. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the scoop arm comprises a sector 16 rotated about a shaft 3 through a reversible motor and mounted on a carriage capable of traversing the rails 5. The scoop 1 travels on guides 2 on the arm and thence along the telescoping guides 7 to continuation guides 7 on the structure 6, and discharges into a displaceable hopper 17. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the scoop 1 and its operating- gear and motor 10 are laterally displaceable along a shaft 3 by screw-and-nut gear 27, 33 actuated by a motor 35. The bearing-blocks of the shafts 3, 27 are mounted in a frame 4 and are adjusted longitudinally by screw-andnut gear 28, 29, 30 actuated by a motor 31. Fig. 7 shows an excavating-machine mounted on a carriage 40. The pivot 3 of the sector 16, carrying the guides 2 along which the scoop 1 travels, is supported by arms 41 held by links 43 adjusted by screw-and-nut gear 45, 46. The telescopic guides 7 lead to a hopper 17 down which the material is discharged. The scoop 1 is hauled by the cable 18.
Patent GB-191328841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Producing Distilled Water.
Inventor: BERTHOLD BLEICKEN
IPC: C02F1/04
Filed: 1913-12-13
Abstract: 28,841. Bleicken, B. Dec. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Water, distilling; bulk evaporators. - An evaporator for distilling water in vacuo is fitted with a barometric discharge conduit terminating below a free water-level in order to render the water - level in the evaporator independent of the quantity of feed-water supplied. In an evaporator for use on board ship and comprising a stack of tubes a disposed within a chimney i, the lower water chamber c is fitted with a brine-discharge pipe r terminating in the sea. The upper water chamber b is fitted with a circulating-pipe f leading to the lower chamber c, and with steam-drying pipes e leading the steam to a condenser g. The cooling-water from the condenser discharges in part into the circulating-pipe f through a branch pipe w, and in part into the discharge pipe r. The condenser may be evacuated through a connexion u leading to the main condenser.
Patent GB-191402743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Measuring the Variation in the Circumference of the Chest, Occurring for instance, when Taking Breathing Exercises.
Inventor: BOLLER HENRI
IPC: A61B5/113
Filed: 1914-02-02
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 2743. Boller, H. May 17, 1913, [Convention date]. Linear-dimension gauges; measuring-tapes.- A device for measuring the amount of variation in the circumference of the chest, for example when taking breathing exercises, comprises a scale-bearing strip 3 and an elastic strip 2 secured to one end of a flexible strap 1, the elastic strip being adjustably fastened to the other end by a hook formed with a loop 5. The relative movements of the loop and scale may be audibly indicated by the use of spring prongs 9 adjustable along the strip 3.
Patent GB-191404381-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Nail-catcher, a Device relating to Pneumatic Tyred Vehicles.
Inventor: GEEN THOMAS PERCIVAL
Filed: 1914-02-20
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 4381. Geen, T. P. Feb. 20. Wheel-scrapers on vehicles.-A device for removing nails &c. from tyres consists of wire or other material arranged near the tyre of a cycle or motor-car so as to move away from the tyre in an oblique direction when a nail &c. is encountered. Fig. 1 shows a loop of wire w of steel, phosphor bronze, &c. which is secured to a cycle mud-guard by bolts so that the wire moves in the direction of the arrow when struck by anything adhering to the tyre. Springs s may be provided to increase resilience.
Patent GB-191404937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Smelting of Ores and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HIGHFIELD FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: F27D11/04
Filed: 1914-02-25
Granted: 1915-05-25
Abstract: 4937. Highfield, F. W. Feb. 25. Dry processes of extracting lead; matte processes for copper; distilling zinc. - In the reduction of complex sulphide ores, the ore after roasting is mixed with a reducing-agent and heated in a resistance furnace with a reducing- atmosphere to volatilize the zinc. The lead is then run off, and the residual matte is further heated to enable a silicious slag to be formed ; decomposition of the matte may then be promoted by the action of a direct current. The furnace hearth B is supported by a carriage B' and held against the walls A by means of jacks B', and has a lining of silica C covered with a layer C<1> of refractory material such as magnesite, dolomite, or chromite, conductive when hot. Three hollow water-cooled electrodes D are embedded in the lining, and a central electrode F is arranged at the base of the hearth to co-operate with a water-cooled electrode F<2> depending from the roof. A rotation of the'molten charge caused by the action of the three-phase current supplied to the electrodes D may be increased by an arrangement of intermediate auxiliary electrodes. At starting, a charge of ore and limestone is desulphurized by means of a blast injected through tuyeres G, whereupon current is supplied to the electrodes D, the blast is cut off, and carbon and iron are added to the charge. The zinc vapours escape at a temperature of about 950‹ C. through an ontlet A<2>, and the lead is tapped. The temperature is then raised to about 1300‹ C., and current may also be supplied to the electrodes F, F<2> to refine the matte.
Patent GB-191406329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Small Arms.
Inventor: ROESTEL CARL
IPC: F41A3/40
Filed: 1914-03-12
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 6329. R÷stel, C. March 13, 1913, [Convention date]. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to automatic guns having locking-pawls pivoted on the breech-bolt and operated by a sliding block mounted within the breech-bolt. The invention consists in connecting the sliding block 6 to the pawls 2 by studs 8 and grooves 9 so that the pawls are positively actuated in both directions. The firing-pin 12 is mounted in the operating-block 6, and hence cannot reach the cartridge until the breech is properly locked.
Patent GB-191407336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Means for Vibrating Piano-strings and the like.
Inventor: MAITRE ALGIDE HECTOR
IPC: G10H3/22
Filed: 1914-03-23
Abstract: 7336. Ma¯tre, A. H., and Martin, V. H. G. March 23. Switches with compound movement. A footoperated switch G, Fig. 2, for use in a special musical instrument, is movable about a horizontal axis for regulating resistance and about a vertical axis to vary the circuit connexions; it is mounted on a frame g which can be folded on a hinge g<2> and held in the inoperative position by a button t. The foot-board is mounted on a cross-bar M with an arm S connected by a link i<1> in a sliding-rod I carrying the sliding- member (not shown) of a rheostat Z, Fig. 5. A plate 0 fixed on the cross-bar M carries two insulated spring arms y, y<2> bearing upon a double set of contact plates U, V, W, V<1>, W<1> on the back of the foot-board, which swings on a central pin N. The plates V, V<1> are connected to an interrupter v<3>. which in the position shown is thus included in the circuit of the exciting magnets 1; the plates W, W<1> are connected to another interrupter W<3> which can be similarly inserted by a movement of the pedal to one side, while the single plate U affords a direct connexion in another position. Electro-magnetic interrupters; bases; contacts.-An arrangement for producing current impulses with a slow and regular frequency of say 5 a second in two separate circuits 20, 20<a>, is shown in Fig. 8. An iron bar 1 supported on a spring 2 is kept in oscillation by the action of a pair of electro-magnets 7, 7<a> and a contact arm 8 on the bar engaging a spring arm 8<a> in an independent, circuit; the bar is connected by wires 12, 12<a> to spring arms with contactmembers 14, 14<a> which engage contact-pieces 15, 15<a> carried by adjusting screws 17, 17<a>. The arms 8, 8<a> are rubber covered and the magnets are padded with felt 11, 11<a> to reduce noise in working. Another arrangement for producing rapid and irregular impulses, say 30-50 a second, is shown in Fig. 8. The armature 23 of a trembler with rubber-covered contact springs 30, 33 and felt-padded magnet, carries an arcshaped contact piece 24 moving across the edge of a spring-mounted contact 25 with a screw 28 for adjustment.
Patent GB-191408288-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Indicator Device for use in all cases where a Notice is desired to be Exhibited at Certain Times Only.
Inventor: WALLIS WILLIAM
IPC: A47C1/13
Filed: 1914-04-02
Granted: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 8288. Wallis, W. April 2. Displaying announcements; 'engaged' indicators.- An indicator device for displaying a notice when desired, as for example an 'engaged' notice on a seat or bench, consists of a plate a slightly arched and possessing resilience, and having tongues or arms b which engage in guides c. The guides have lugs g of less than the full depth of the space in which the tongues b can slide, so that the plate can be lowered from the position shown in Fig. 2, to a position in which the notice on the plate is concealed, by springing the tongues b by means of the handles until the tongues can pass over the surfaces of the lugs g, the plate being then lowered until the tongues spring back into recesses r beneath the lugs.
Patent GB-191408401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Manufacture of Steam-heated Drying Cylinders.
IPC: F26B13/18
Filed: 1914-04-03
Granted: 1915-04-06
Abstract: 8401. Smith, H., and Mather & Platt. April 3. Cylinders.-In steamheated drying-cylinders, modifications are effected in the securing of the sheet-metal heads to the ends of the cylinders, and the trunnions to the heads. Slightly conical flanges c on the heads engage the slightly conical ends of the cylinder and are held tight by hoops d so that the joints are tightened by the steam pressure. The trunnion flanges are secured within the cylinder, and the trunnions are formed with shallow shoulders i, over the joint line of which the metal of the head is forced by a caulking-tool. The valves j are formed with tapered screw shanks k engaged by apertures pressed in the heads.
Patent GB-191408932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Beds.
Inventor: FILLMORE WALDO RICKERT
IPC: A47C17/48
Filed: 1914-04-08
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 8932. Fillmore, W. R., and Boillot, E. April 8. Folding and cabinet bedsteads.-A cabinet bedstead is arranged to be concealed in housings 1, 2 situated on either side of a recess and provided in front with seats 5, 14. The bedstead is formed in sections 9, 16, which rest on the seats when in use and are connected together by a catch 23 and to the seat 5 by a catch 24. The bedclothes are supported for airing purposes within the housing 2 by a pivoted U-shaped member 18, which is secured against the mattress by a book 21. Ventilating- openings 27, 28 are arranged in the housings.
Patent GB-191416475-A (GB)
Title: Method of Forming Hats.
Inventor: TURNER ARNOLD
IPC: A42C1/08
Filed: 1914-07-10
Granted: 1914-12-10
Abstract: 16,475. Turner, A. July 10, 1913, [Convention date]. Felt and like h a t s ornamenting.-A pattern is produced by rais. ing ribs or other designs on the surface of the body and pouncing or otherwise removing the upstanding parts before blocking, shaping, and finishing the hat. The body, after being dyed, stiffened, steamed, and softened, is placed in a mould having the pattern cut in it, and a rubber former is hydraulically pressed into the body so as to force it into the grooves &c. in the mould and raise the pattern on it, as shown in section in Fig. 4. After the upstanding parts have been pounced off, as shown in Fig. 6, the body is steamed, blocked to its final shape, sized, and ironed, the result being a smooth surface showing two textures c, d, Fig. 8. Alternatively, a rough felt showing a pattern may be obtained by pouncing the embossed body and merely shaping it over a block with steam or hot water. In the case of dyed bodies in which the outer layers a, c, Fig. 4, consist chiefly of fur coloured differently from the inner part e consisting principally of ramie, a two-tone effect is produced.
Patent GB-191421654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dolls.
Inventor: TORRINGTON WALTER JAMES
IPC: A45B23/00
Filed: 1914-10-28
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 21,654. Torrington, W. J. Oct. 28. Combined with or convertible into dolls; covers.-A sunshade or umbrella is adapted for use as a doll. The head a of the doll is attached to the top of the stick, and the clothes b form part of or are arranged above the material of the umbrella. The legs c are formed with or are attached to the handle, which preferably telescopes into the stick d.
Patent GB-191504216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Valve Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: COCHRANE WILLIAM
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1915-03-17
Abstract: 4216. Cochrane, W. March 17. Valve chests, cooling.- The valve chest 13 is surrounded by a casing containing combustible mixture which takes up beat from the ribbed exhaust passages 17. There are also cooling- water spaces in the walls of the valve chest.
Patent GB-191504598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distillation of Heavy Oils, Oil Residues and Bitumens.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1915-03-24
Abstract: 4598. Hall, W. A. March 24. [Cognate Applications, 7209/15 and 7778/15.] Drawings to Specification. Mineral oils, purifying.-Heavy bituminous oils, oil residues, and bitumens are distilled without fractionation for the production of oils mainly of the paraffin series by mixing the oil with not less than an equal weight of coke or breeze, and heating the mixture to say 475‹ C. as a maximum. The Provisional Specification 4598/15 also states that lime may be mixed with the coke to eliminate sulphur from the oil.
Patent GB-191504603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooters and like Sound-producing Devices.
IPC: G10K9/10
Filed: 1915-03-24
Granted: 1915-09-23
Abstract: 4603. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. April 11, 1914, [Convention date]. Diaphragm and plate vibrators; sound-magnifying appliances.-In hooters and like soundproducing devices, the diaphragm or other sound - producing element is mounted adjacent the open end of a pipe tuned to the sound - producing element and adapted to actuate means controlling the supply of energy to the hooter. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the resonant column of air in the pipe g acts on a membrane h tuned to the pipe and carrying a contact i whereby the electric circuit controlling the diaphragm electro-magnet c is opened and closed.