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Patent GB-191206497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Trimethylethylene and other Products Produced in the Process.
IPC: C07C1/30
Filed: 1912-03-15
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 6497. Chemische Fabrik auf Actien (vorm. E. Schering). March 17, 1911, [Convention date]. Trimethylethylene is obtained by halogenizing isopentane and splitting off hydrogen halide from the product, for example by means of potassium acetate or other fatty acid salts, inorganic bases such as lime, baryta, or soda lye, or organic bases such as pyridine, quinoline. or aniline. When potassium acetate or the like, or a hydroxide is used, isoamylalcohols or their esters are formed as by-products and may be recovered. According to an example, isopentane from petroleum is chlorinated, and the fraction boiling at 85-105‹ U. is treated with alcoholic potassium acetate; the products are separated by fractional distillation.
Patent GB-191209385-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Wheel.
Inventor: SAUVERT ALBERT
IPC: B60B9/28
Filed: 1912-04-20
Granted: 1912-10-17
Abstract: 9385. Sauvert, A. April 20. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions; spring wheels with sectional outer guided members.-In wheels with piston-and-cylinder pneumatic cushions radially arranged between the hub and a rigid rim, each diametric pair of cushions 2, 5, Figs. 1 and 3, is connected by a pipe 18 which puts the inner chamber of one cylinder in communication through the hollow piston-rod 25 with the outer chamber of the other cylinder. A branch from each pipe leads to a common valve 50 which can be turned so as to isolate the cushions in pairs. The cylinders are pivoted to the rim and the rods to the hub. The rod passes through a stuffing-box 23. The piston consists of two metal disks 26, 27, between which leather disks 28, 29 are clamped by means of a nut 30. The tyre consists of metal plates 47, Fig. 5, with projections, screwed to wooden blocks 46 secured by bolts 48 to a continuous rubber band lying in a channel rim. In the form shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the piston-rod has two channels 102, 103 communicating respectively with the outer and inner chambers and with flexible steel pipes 113, 109. The twelve pipes are connected in pairs by six tubular rings 111 from which there are branches to a valve 120. The plug 121 is bored and can be turned to inflate the cushions together or leave them connected in pairs. A nut 126, with a bell-shaped extension 127 covering the end of the cylinder, is screwed upon each rod and can be brought to bear on a washer 129 at the end of the cylinder in order to convert the cushions into rigid spokes. The piston consists of two leather washers 130, 131 held by two nuts 132, 133 and separated by a plate 134 with radial channels through which lubricant passes from a channel in the rod.
Patent GB-191211546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes and the like.
Inventor: READ SANDY
IPC: A24F1/08
Filed: 1912-05-15
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 11,546. Read, S. May 15. Tobacco pipes &c.-In pipes &c. of the kind having a trapped chamber in the stem, the tube or trap 5 at the mouthpiece end of the chamber is curved downwards and has an aperture 6 on its upper surface to admit the smoke. Saliva drains down the tube to the chamber 3. The tube 2, if provided, is straight.
Patent GB-191220460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear Cases for Cycles.
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1912-09-09
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 20,460. Presto Gear Case and Components Co., and Oates, W. Sept. 9. Gear cases for cycles are formed in two main portions, one portion comprising the front plate A, the lower half B of the back plate, and the lower half a of the rim, and the other portion comprising the upper half B' of the back plate and the upper half b<1> of the rim. A small portion b<2> at the rear end of the front plate is carried by the part B', b<1> of the case. The usual opening E in the front plate may be circular and closed by a disk which may be formed in halves of which the lower half is soldered or otherwise permanently fixed in place; or the opening may be D-shaped with the straight member of the D disposed horizontally at the bottom. To accommodate a rear-wheel rim brake, a recess b<9> may be provided, as by cutting out a portion of the plate B and then soldering to its inner face a piece of sheet metal shaped to give the required formation to the recess. The plate B is formed with a lip b<5> which passes under the chain stay and joins into a half-boss b<6> soldered to the plate and surrounding the lower half of the bottom bracket. The plate B<1> is formed with a corresponding lip b<7> and half-boss b<8>. According to the Provisional Specification, the half-bosses or flanges are formed at their forward ends with ears for use in connecting the portions of the case together.
Patent GB-191220868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips or Fasteners for Collars and other Articles for Personal Wear.
Inventor: EDMONDS HENRY
IPC: A41B3/12
Filed: 1912-09-13
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 20,868. Edmonds, H. Sept. 13. Fastening wearing-apparel.-In a fastening for collars &c., a. coupling-bar is formed of two jaw members b, which are detachably connected together by means of a ball-and-socket fastening e, d. The spring jaws are formed of a single spring strip bent at the middle, Fig. 3, the two arms a, a<1> being pressed together by sliding rings c. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the gripping-jaws a, a<1> are hinged at g, and the jaw a is then provided with a pair of upward projections h, between which the other jaw a' snaps.
Patent GB-191226093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steps and Step Operating Mechanism.
Inventor: SENTER RALPH TOWNSEND
IPC: B61D23/02
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 26,093. Senter, R. T. July 9. Steps; egress of passengers, controlling.-A step for a tramcar is constructed so that when the tread is turned up against the frame of the car, the rest of the step structure lies beneath the frame. Means for operating the step in conjunction with an exit door from either end of the car are also provided. The step consists of brackets 23 carrying two treads 22 and mounted on a spindle 24, stops being provided on the brackets to impinge upon an angle-iron on the frame to limit their outward movement. An arm 28 on the spindle 24 is connected by a rod 29 to an arm 30 on a vertical shaft 7, which also carries a bell-crank 8. This bell-crank is connected by a rod 9 to a crank on the lower end of a vertical shaft extending through the front platform of the car, and is also connected by a rcd 12, bell-crank 13, and rod 15 to an arm 17 on a short shaft 18 at the rear of the car. The shafts at both ends of the car are squared to receive a detachable handle 20, the shaft 18 also having a pivoted member adapted to be turned at rightangles to the shaft to retain the handle. To enable the handle 20 to be adjusted, the square aperture is formed in a toothed rotary element 35, Fig. 3, contained in the end of the lever. This element is normally locked to the lever by a spring- pressed dog 34 which can be withdrawn by pressing a pin 32 acting through a bell-crank 33. The rear door is simultaneously operated by a crank 6 on the shaft 7, which is connected by a rod 5 to an arm 4 on a vertical shaft 3 carrying the door. Specification 16,090/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191229182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: KERPELY ANTON VON
IPC: C10J3/80
Filed: 1912-12-18
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 29,182. Kerpely, A. von. Dec. 22, 1911, [Convention date]. [Addition to 20,633/11.] Ash-pans.-In a gasproducer of the kind described in the parent Specification having a rotary grate a and ashpan b housed within an air - tight chamber e, through which ashes are discharged, additional sealing - means for the producer shaft c are provided consisting of a water-seal in the ash-pan, the level of which is maintained uniform on both sides of the shaft wall by putting the blast supply-pipe w in communication with the chamber e through the valve s.
Patent GB-191302837-A (GB)
Title: A Hydro-mechanical Steering Apparatus for Ships.
Inventor: PATTERSON JAMES
IPC: B63H25/28
Filed: 1913-02-04
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 2837. Patterson, J. Feb. 4. Hydraulic transmission of power.-Hydraulicallyoperated steering - gear comprises a constant mechanically - operated delivery pump, a system of valves controlling the flow to a tank and cylinders operating the rudder, and a friction clutch on a valve cam-shaft operated by hunting - gear. The three - throw pump A, supplied by a tank A3, Figs. 1 and 2, delivers to a valve box A5 and thence to two hydraulic cylinders B7, B9, operating the rudder, or back to the storage tank A3. On spindles A8, A9, Fig. 4, and in the valve box A5 are piston valves B, B5, which control the passage of the liquid and, as shown, are positioned to cut off the supply along the pipes B6, B8 to the cylinders B7, B9 and to open communication along the pipe C to the tank A3. The spindles are normally held in this position by springs C1, C2, and sliding cross - heads C4, C5. To turn the vessel to port, the spindle A9 is pushed in against the spring, and to go to starboard, the spindle A8 is pulled out. The arrangement of the ports is such that each set of pistons is in equilibrium under the liquid pressures. The rods G5, G6, Fig 9, which are coupled to the spindles A8, A9 of the valves are moved by gearing G, E9, G1, E8, the parts E8, E9 being clutched to a constantly rotating shaft by a movable disk member E, which is operated from the hunting gear E5. A movement of the gear E5 operates the valves, and upon the rudder being moved the gear is returned to its mid-position with ensuing return of the rudder. In order that the gear may move after the clutch is in, a spring-controlled cam couples a lever to the hunting-gear. In a modification, the piston valves are replaced by mushroom valves, the valve box being correspondingly modified.
Patent GB-191303425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pile Thread Distributing Blades for Looms for the Manufacture of Oriental, Wound and other Knot-stitch Carpets.
Inventor: RENARD CHARLES
IPC: D03D39/02
Filed: 1913-02-10
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 3425. Renard, C., and Renard, A. Feb. 10. Pile-fabric looms.-In looms, of the type described in Specification 20,983/10, for manufacturing Oriental, wound. and other knotstitch carpets, the distributing guide-blades 1, Fig. 4, are each provided with a vertical or nearly vertical steel strip or blade forming a spring 7, which offers less resistance to the forward movement of the thread but immediately prevents any tendency to backward movement thereof by wedging action. In a modification, each guide-blade has two springs 20, Fig. 8, situated in corresponding conduits, rivets 21 being used to direct the threads, while rivets 22 form stops for the springs. The springs may he replaced by oscillating pieces 25, Fig. 10, which may be acted upon by springs 26. Two or more steel strips &c. 23, 24, Fig. 11, placed one behind the other may be used. These strips may be replaced by rigid pivoted pieces.
Patent GB-191303765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1913-02-13
Granted: 1914-02-05
Abstract: 3765. Jackson, J. W. Mellersh-, [Cutter, J. F., and Paradis, L.]. Feb. 13. Hoods.-The forward roof part 18 is supported by bows 19, 20, 21, 22 adapted to run, by means of rollers 25 and guides 38, upon rails comprising hinged sections 34, 35, 36, of which the section 34 is hinged to the rear pillar 17 to aline therewith in the folded position. The front bow 22 is hinged to the trolly which carries it on the rails, so that it may be turned into an horizontal position with its ends engaging the ends of the rails and hold the roof distended. The front pillars 12 fold down transversely across the body and may carry brackets 50 for securing the bow 22 in horizontal position. The window frames 39, 46 are both hinged to the rails to turn up transversely into the horizontal position, Fig. 4. The frames 39 are hinged directly to the rail section 34; but the frames 46 are hinged to a trolly running on the rails and in such a manner that these frames can, in the rearward position, be disposed immediately above the frames 39. Catches 42 hold the frames in the horizontal position. The windows drop into pockets in the body.
Patent GB-191305422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stud Fasteners for Neck Ties, Scarves and the like.
Inventor: THEAK FRANK
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1913-03-04
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 5422. Theak, F. March 4. Necktie-retainers; studs. -Relates to stud fasteners for neck-ties &c. of the kind composed of two detachable members, one of which is provided with a stem adapted to be inserted in and clipped in the hollow shank of the other member, which also serves as a collar stud. The invention consists in the provision of the clamping-plate C, Figs. 2 and 4, having a central hole d and radial slots e, the plate C being adapted to clamp the fabric of the tie D against the base a of the stem member A when it is pushed on the stem b. The slots e form jaws on the clamping-plate to grip the stem b.
Patent GB-191306128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering Gear of Motor Cars.
Inventor: HARDING HOWARD JOSEPH
IPC: B62D7/00
Filed: 1913-03-12
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 6128. Harding, H. J. March 12. Steering-gear; flexible transmitters. - In steering-gears of the kind in which the steering- column is supported directly by the axle, an inclined steering-column A is carried by two self-alining bearings B, C mounted respectively on the axle and main frame or body. The bearings B, C, or their connexions to the axle or frame, allow sliding movement of either or both ends of the column, according to the play of the springs. The arm F on the lower end of the steering-column is connected by a link to the deflectable axle-ends, or to a point on the transverse link connecting them. A drum may be mounted on the lower end of the column and connected to the ends of the transverse link by wires.
Patent GB-191308847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cores for Foundry Use.
IPC: B22C1/02
Filed: 1913-04-15
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 8847. Steegh, A. G. H., and Steegh & Esser. April 15. Core materials.-Powdered peat is mixed with sand or loam.
Patent GB-191313820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Connection Devices for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BOIRAULT LOUIS
IPC: B61G5/10
Filed: 1913-06-14
Granted: 1914-07-14
Abstract: 13,820. Boirault, L. July 29, 1912, [Convention date]. Plug couplings.-An electric coupling for railway and like vehicles, adapted to be coupled automatically when the vehicles are coupled, comprises two parts, a plug part A and a socket part B, respectively, carried by the trunnions 2, 3 extending from the automatic vehicle coupling-head 1 which has guide-members to ensure coupling even with large axial differences between the vehicles. The plug A comprises a circular box 4, having a spherical seating therein which fits a ball 5, capable of slight play and carrying a fixed insulating-disk 9, and a slidable disk 7, a spring 8 normally holding the disks apart. The disk 7 carries split pins 10, which at the front project through a soft rubber block 15 and a disk 16, and at the back are adapted to enter sockets 11 carried bv the disk 9 and connected to conductors 13. A bolt 17 passes through the disks and has indiarubber washers 20, 21, one on each side of the bottom 14 of the box. The ball is normally held in a medium position by a bolt 28 carrying a spring 32 and a washer 30, slidable in a box 31, and the box 4 is held in its normal position on the trunnion 2 by a bolt 35, carrying a spring 38 and a washer 36, slidable in a box 37. The socket part B of the coupling comprises a box 40 rigidly mounted on the trunnion 3 and having fixed therein a disk 42 having sockets 27 adapted to receive the plugs 10. Inside the box is a slidable disk 45 having fixed thereto a bolt 44 and a sleeve 49 pressed by a sleeve 48, the disk carrying rubber pistons 47 adapted normally to close the sockets 27. A second slidable disk 51, pressed by a spring 57, carries pins 52 with sockets 56 in constant engagement with pins 55 carried by the end 43 of the box, and connected to the electric conductors, and this disk is operated, by hand or by a cable 60 actuated by the vehicle coupling, to allow the pins 52 to engage the sockets 53 in connexion with the sockets 27. The box has apertures 26 to receive guide-horns 25 on the part A. When the two parts of the coupling come together, the bolt 17 strikes the bolt 44, thereby depressing the disks 7, 45 and bringing the pins 10 into engagement with the sockets 11 and withdrawing the pistons 47 from the sockets 27. The rubber block 15 being also compressed, the outer ends of the pins 10 project beyond the disk 16 and enter the sockets 27, and the disk 51 having been allowed to move to bring the pins 52 into the sockets 53, the conductors are coupled up. The coupling has a screen 24 to protect it from rain and the like, and the rubber block 15 and pistons 47 prevent the penetration of rain, dust, &c.
Patent GB-191316263-A (GB)
Title: Plate Holder for Photographic Dark Slides or the like.
Inventor: DECKE WILHELM
IPC: G03B17/26
Filed: 1913-07-15
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 16,263. Decke, W. Aug. 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Dark slides.-A dark slide of the type having movable plate-holders so as to hold plates of various dimensions comprises two sliding plateholders a, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, which engage under the edges of the dark slide so as to be held in any required position by friction, and are provided with spring tongues b to hold the photographic plate c in grooved edges y by friction only. In a modification for magazine cameras, a part of the grooved edges g is cut away to allow plates to be gripped and slid out sideways.
Patent GB-191317068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines.
IPC: B24B5/04
Filed: 1913-07-25
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 17,068. Churchill Machine Tool Co., March, S. H., and Asbridge, H. H. July 25. Disk and wheel apparatus. - In a circular grinding-machine of the kind described in Specification 11,124/12, the work-driving pulley g is driven by an endless belt so mounted as to accommodate itself to the endlong movements of the slide carrying the headstocks. The drive is taken from a pulley b, by means of a belt c passing up over a stationary guidepulley i round guide-pulleys f carried by the reciprocating table y to the work-driving pulley g, thence around tensioning guide-pulleys c at the other end of the slide and back over a stationary guide - pulley d to the driving- pulley b.
Patent GB-191325186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: LUDWICK WILLIAM FRANKLIN
IPC: F16B39/20
Filed: 1913-11-04
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 25,186. Ludwick, W. F., and Miller, C. G. Nov. 4. Locking nuts.-A nut is locked by a resilient plate or washer 32, which has flanges 34 at its ends turned down to engage the work 33, and is slit at its sides to form tongues 37, which are bent up against the sides of the nut. Specifications 8371/00, 5138/03, and 24,520/05 are referred to.
Patent GB-191329356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to the Construction of Concrete Piles.
Inventor: WOLFSHOLZ AUGUST
IPC: E02D5/42
Filed: 1913-12-20
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 29,356. Wolfsholz, A. Dec. 20. Piles.-Concrete piles are made by driving preparatory tubes, preferably larger at the base, filling the lower portion only with concrete and compressing the concrete and the surrounding earth by air pressure applied above the concrete. The pressure required is the equivalent of the load the pile is required to sustain. The process is continued by alternate filling in of concrete and admission of compressed air. Fig. 2 shows a finished pile and tube before the tube is withdrawn. The upper portion of the tube is fitted with a detachable head g carrying valves g<1>, g<2>, g<3> serving respectively for the supply of concrete, and of compressed air, and for the escape of air. The stuffing-box c and plate f prevent escape of concrete from around the exterior of the pile. The tube may be removed by a mechanical device, such as a plunger c, Fig. 3, screw d<1>, and bolts c<1>, by fluid pressure bearing beneath the head of the tube, or by explosion. To prevent premature lifting of the tube, this may be tapered upwardly, and loaded or anchored to a plate m bedded in the concrete; when it is desired to lift the tube, a, nut n<2> is unscrewed, the connexion n unhoohed, and the necessary air pressure admitted to the top of the concrete.
Patent GB-191330093-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Mechanical Shovel intended more especially for the Handling of Coal and Ores in Pieces.
Inventor: SCHWANDER GEORGES EUGENE AUGUS
IPC: F23K3/16
Filed: 1913-12-31
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 30,093. Schwander, G. E. A. Jan. 21, [Convention date]. Feeding-devices for endless-band conveyers and elevators.-A conveyer or elevator C is fed by a rotary mechanical shovel mounted on the shaft B of the drum c. The shovel comprises a series of scoops A symmetrically arranged around the shaft and extended into ducts a<3> delivering the material axially. Shovels may be arranged at each end of the shaft B, the scoops of one shovel being opposite the spaces between the scoops of the other shovel. Two shovels may be joined together and conveyers arranged on either side. The scoops have inclined edges a' to facilitate entry into the material.
Patent GB-191401298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spanners.
Inventor: HODGETTS ERNEST
IPC: B25B13/16
Filed: 1914-01-17
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 1298. Hodgetts, E. Jan. 17. Sliding-jaw wrenches. -In a wrench of the type shown, having a sliding jaw b operated by a screw c bearing in a socket in a fixed abutment member d, d<1> secured round the shank a<2>, the bearing-extension c<2> of the screw c is made of tapered and rounded form, the socket being correspondingly shaped, and the member d, d' is riveted, as by rivets e, to the shank. The sliding jaw b is preferably of solid metal, and the handle a<3> curved as shown.
Patent GB-191401478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Splash Preventers for the Wheels of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HEALEY HERBERT
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1914-01-20
Granted: 1915-01-20
Abstract: 1478. Healey, H. Jan. 20. Lateral-splash guards for the wheels of motorvehicles, of the kind comprising a brush a lying alongside the lower half of the wheel and carried by a bracket mounted on the axle, are curved round at both ends to protect the angles between the road and the wheel and are carried by a bracket c made of tubing in one or more parts. The bristles of the brush may be graduated in length at the back of the wheel and may be interlaced or tied with wire or cord h. As shown by broken lines, the bracket may extend around the edge of the wheel instead of over it. According to the Provisional Specification, the brush may be curved inwards at the rear end only. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1852/10.
Patent GB-191402148-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Vending Machine.
Inventor: HARTMAN HANS
IPC: G07F11/60
Filed: 1914-01-27
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 2148. Hartman, H. Jan. 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sale apparatus; delivery mechamism.-Relates to apparatus of the type in which revoluble screw conveyers are employed for delivering the articles, and consists in providing electrical means for rotating the conveyers. A small electric motor h, the circuit of which is closed by inserting a coin and pressing a button, serves to drive the conveyers a, b through gearing p, m. At each operation, the foremost card g passes beyond the first convolution r and falls to the delivery aperture. A number of machines may be enclosed in a single casing provided with a window, so that a choice of articles is afforded, and buttons are provided numbered to correspond with the different machines.