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Patent GB-191218543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Locking and Unlocking the Doors of Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: VALE WALTER SIDNEY
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1912-08-13
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 18,543. Vale, W. S. Aug. 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fastenings operated mechanically from a distance.-A device for simultaneously locking and unlocking the doors of railway carriages &c. comprises a T-shaped arm a pivoted at f<1>, f<2> on the door post and extending over the hinged side of the door to obstruct a lug b thereon. Over the upper end of the pivoted part of the arm is arranged a cylindrical cap e, a slot g in which is engaged by a pin h on the pivoted part. From the cap c a rod d extends either upwards or downwards and has a bent-over part k to which is attached a wire or cord running the length of the train. By the operation of this cord by mechanical means or by compressed air, the arm a is withdrawn, but on releasing the cord, a light spring c returns the arm to the obstructing position. In cases of emergency, the door may be opened by reaching out of the window and withdrawing the arm.
Patent GB-191220776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cable Connectors to Electrically Heated Laundry and similar Irons.
Inventor: COLLINS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1912-09-12
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 20,776. Collins, G. H., and Collins, H. F. Sept. 12. Plug connectors.-In plug connectors for the cables of electrically-heated laundry and like irons, the sides of the porcelain body a of the socket part are formed with grooves a<2>, and the surrounding metal casing e may have corresponding raised parts e<2> so as to leave airpassages g<5> between the porcelain body and the casing for cooling purposes. The air ascends to a space between the top of the porcelain body and the top of the casing, from which it passes through holes f<2>. The passages may be formed by the grooves in the porcelain only, as shown in Fig. 6. The casing is provided with a boss e<5>, Fig. 1, externally screw-threaded for the attachment of a coiled spring h through which the cables pass to the socket terminals, thereby guarding against sharp bends at this point.
Patent GB-191220836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hat-pins.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK HUGH
IPC: A44B9/06
Filed: 1912-09-12
Granted: 1913-12-12
Abstract: 20,836. Smith, F. H. Sept. 12. Pins, dress and like, kinds of.-Relates to hat-pins of the kind terminating in a flexible spring and sliding in a pointed sheath, and consists in the provision of means for limiting the movement and preventing the complete withdrawal of the pin. The means may comprise an indentation c<2> in the sheath engaging with a slot in the pin, or a projection a<3> on the pin protruding through a closed slot in the sheath. The Provisional Specification also states that the inner portion or pin proper is made from one piece of metal, the end of which is flattened and then tempered.
Patent GB-191226783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech-blocks for Automatic Fire-arms.
Inventor: KIRALY PAUL DE
IPC: F41A3/56
Filed: 1912-11-21
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 26,783. Kiraly, P. de, and Lovasz, J. Nov. 21. Breech actions, sliding breech - block. - Consists in retarding the initial opening movement of the breech-block, of an automatic gun, by a detent controlled by the inertia of a sliding weight mounted within the breechblcck. The detent comprises a lever, pivoted on the breech-block m, having a short arm n<1> engaging a fixed stop a on the gun frame and a longer arm l engaging the sliding weight m<1>. On the discharge of the gun, the weight is forced back at a greater velocity than the breech - block until, in the position shown in Fig. 2, the detent n<1> slips off the stop a and allows the breech-block to recoil freely.
Patent GB-191227373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels.
Inventor: BROWN FREDERIC WILLIAM
IPC: B60B9/04
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 27,373. Brown, F. W. Nov. 28. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs.- Radially - arranged straight leaf spring spokes secured to the hub are connected at their ends by pivoted links to the ends of laminated semi-elliptical springs fixed to the rim. Each spoke is in two parts a and a<1>, the longest members of which are adjacent and connected by two links 4 to adjacent semi-elliptical springs 5. Two systems of spokes with rim springs are arranged in staggered relation. The rim is an inverted channel member closed by a plate 15 with slots 16 covered by sliding plates 17 closely fitted to the spokes,
Patent GB-191300704-A (GB)
Title: Improved Indicating Money Box.
Inventor: DENCHER ALFRED
IPC: G07F17/10
Filed: 1913-01-09
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 704. Dencher, A. Jan. 9. Checking and registering receipts. - In a money-box of the kind in which the values of the various coins inserted are registered, a rod 10, Fig. 8, is pulled out, and by the engagement of the plate 20 with a flange 13<b> on a plate 13 the latter is moved to abut against a rim 4, Fig. 5, on a fixed plate 18<a>. A tapered pocket 5 is thus formed, and a slot 17 is made to register with a slot in the outer case, so that a coin may be inserted. Holes 6 are provided in the plates 18<a>, 13, at the centres of the positions occupied by coins of different values. The rod 10 is pushed in after the insertion of a coin, and one of a series of plungers 7 of varying lengths abuts against the coin and moves it and the plate 13 to an extent dependent on the length of the plunger concerned. As the plate 13 moves, a slot in it slides over the spindle 24 of a ratchet-wheel 25, and a vertical slot in the plate acts on a pin projecting from a pawl and causes the wheel to be turned. By means of gearing, a dial 38, Fig. 1, is actuated so as to register against a pointer 41 the total of the coin-values. When the rod 10 is released, it is forced outwards by a spring 12, and the coin is allowed to fall. When the dial 38 has made a complete revolution, a pointer 40 is actuated to move one step on a fixed dial 39. The spindle 24 may pass through slots to the back of the box, so that it may be rotated to indicate zero.
Patent GB-191300741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating or Ice-making Machines.
Inventor: DUMONT CHARLES GUILLEAUME
IPC: F25C1/16
Filed: 1913-01-09
Granted: 1913-08-28
Abstract: 741. Dumont, C. G. Jan. 9. Refrigerating, vacuum machines for; icemaking, agitating water to be frozen for.-In a refrigerating and ice - making machine, the vessel a containing the liquid to be frozen is carried by a spider e connected eccentrically by a spring f to a rotating sheave g, so that the vessel is rotated about an axis, which is not its axis of symmetry. The surface of the liquid is thereby enlarged and the liquid will become completely frozen without the necessity for releasing the vacuum. The air-pump for exhausting the vessel a is connected by a pipe c to the vessel cover b through a swivel joint d, and the sheave g may be rotated from a sheave k on the air-pump shaft through a belt or rope h or by other suitable means. The vessel a is a truncated cone in shape with a rounded bottom.
Patent GB-191303026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines specially applicable for Systems of Ship Propulsion and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: EMMET WILLIAM LE ROY
IPC: F01D15/02
Filed: 1913-02-05
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 3026. Emmet, W. Le R. Sept. 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Regulating marine turbines driving propellers through electric transmission mechanism. The invention consists in varying the position of the fulcrum of the governor transmitting- mechanism, according to the speed desired, from either the engine room or the bridge, and means for locking one of the two controlling- means. The turbine admission valves are adapted to be opened successively by the movement of a rack 16, Figs. 3 and 5, carried by a rod 37 secured to the piston 36, Fig. 3, of a servomotor 35. The governor lever 28 carries a link 29, the lower end of which is pivoted to a floating lever 30, comprising two parts 31 hinged together and held in alinement by a spring 34. The other end of the lever 30 is pivoted to a link 47, the upper end of which is pivoted to a lever 48. One end of the lever 48 is pivoted to the piston-rod 37, and the other end is pivoted to a vertically sliding bar 49. The movements of the lever 30 are transmitted to the distributing-valve 46 of the servomotor by means of linkwork 40, 43. The governor maintains the turbine at a speed determined by the position of the fulcrum F of the lever 30. The position of the fulcrum F is dependent upon the position of the rod 49, which may be adjusted either in the engine room or from the bridge in the manner hereinafter described. The rod 49 is operated by a rotary shaft 53, Fig. 5, through suitable linkwork. When the governor is adjusted from the engine room, the operator turns a hand-wheel 55 mounted upon a shaft 56. The motion is communicated to shaft 53 by way of planet gearing 60, and pinion gearing 63, 64, 65. The gear-wheel 65 is mounted upon a shaft 66, which operates an index pointer 67. When it is desired to adjust the governor from the bridge, a switch 78 is closed. The act of closing this switch energizes a magnetic brake 97, thereby locking the shaft 56, energizes two magnets 86, 89, thereby withdrawing detents 85, 88 from pawls 84, 87 mounted upon shafts 70, 82, and supplies current to a glow lamp 90, thereby signalling to the bridge that control has been transferred thence from the engine room. The operator on the bridge can now rotate the shaft 70, which is provided with an indicating device 72. Upon the end of the shaft 70 is a commutator 79 for supplying a three-phase current to the stator 75 of a synchronous motor. The rotor 76 of this motor, excited from the line 77, is mounted upon the shaft 82, and rotates the shaft 53 through gearing 83, 58, a hollow shaft 57, planet gear 60, and pinion gearing 63, 64, 65. At the same time an indicating- dial 68 is rotated through gearing 92, 93 and a hollow shaft 94. The shaft 82 may be handlocked by a detent 91.
Patent GB-191305523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Fuse Plugs.
IPC: H01H85/045
Filed: 1913-03-05
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 5523. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine-Elektricitõts Ges.]. March 5. Fusible cut-outs.-The fuse wire 1 in a fuseplug is partly embedded in an insulating-mass of cement while one or both ends of the fuse wire are pressed between elastic material, such as disks of asbestos 5, 6. The elastic material is compressed by means of an insulating-cap 10 which screws on to a reduced portion of the upper contact 3 of the fuse plug. The cement may serve to hold together the two contacts of the plug, with or without a porcelain, steatite, or like sleeve 9, and the upper contact 3 may be provided with a hole through which the cement is introduced. The cap 10 is provided with an opening 11, or made partly or wholly transparent, in order that the fuse wire may be inspected, a portion of the elastic material being removed for this purpose. A number of fuse wires may be mounted in parallel in the plug, additional asbestos disks being provided so that only one wire is pressed between each pair of disks.
Patent GB-191305587-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Collapsible Life Boat.
Inventor: ADDISON-WILLIAMSON CHARLES
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 1913-03-06
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 5587. Williamson, C. Addison-. March 6. Collapsible boats.-A decked life - boat having collapsible bulwarks is provided with wells c between the thwarts and low seats adjacent to the wells so that the passengers are carried as low as possible. The gunwale M and thwarts N are supported by legs A connected to the gunwale by pivoted brackets B. The boat can be collapsed by operating a deck line G having stops which pull away the legs clear of the thwarts, thus allowing the gunwale to fall close to the deck. Specification 16,369/06 is referred to.
Patent GB-191309808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Securing or Fixing of Roofing and similar Materials.
Inventor: GOLDBERG SOLOMON HARRY
IPC: E04D5/14
Filed: 1913-04-26
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 9808. Goldberg, S. H. April 26. Right to Patent relinquished. Nails. - Felt or other roofing-material 16, Fig. 7, is secured to a base 17 by means of bent nails having a lateral extension 4 lying between the overlapping edges, and a head 8 which is bent over and closed down on the top sheet 18. The nail portion 2 may be flat, round, or oval, and may be roughened or arrow-headed; the head 8 may be formed as a round or angular loop, or as a knob or button. Fig. 6 shows a double form of fastener.
Patent GB-191315575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Capping Machines.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1913-07-05
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 15,575. Jackson, W. J. Mellersh-, [General Industries Co.]. July 5. Capsules, applying.-Relates to fluid-operated mechanism in which the capsuling-dies are withdrawn from the bottle after they have traversed a certain distance downwards over the neck of the bottle irrespective of its height so as to prevent breakage. A valve 69, Fig. 1, is opened admitting water at a pressure regulated by a safety-valve 70, to passages 68, 66, Fig. 2, in a capsuling-head, and thence through passages 29, 32 to the upper side of a piston 11. As the upper side is larger than the underside, the piston 11 moves down in the cylinder 10 carrying with it a piston 13, Fig. 3, and rod 14 which bears upon the top of a capsule. Further downward movement of the rod 14 is arrested, but the cylinder 12 attached to the piston 11, Fig. 2, continues to descend carrying capsuling- dies 21, Fig. 3, fluid-operated through a tube 62. After the dies have passed down a predetermined distance, a cam-rod 55, Fig. 2, is brought into contact with a stud 51 and pin 54. The rod is rotated through ninety degrees, causing the space beneath a valve 33 to be connected with pressure in the cylinder 12 through passages 50, 45, 38, Fig. 4, the passage 38 being in the rod 55, Fig. 2, which is hollow and divided into valve compartments by a diaphragm 40, Fig. 4. The valve 33, Fig. 2, is thus raised, closing the ports 30 and opening the ports 31 so that the space above the piston 11 is cut off from the supply and is connected to the exhaust through the ports 32, 30, 34, 31, the passages between the blocks 26, and the exhaust tube 42. Thus the piston 11 is raised and the capping-dies are withdrawn from the bottle, but the rod 14 is pressed on the capsule till the dies are clear of the bottle. The bottle is then replaced by another, and a fixed pin 58 is then engaged by a cam 59 giving the rod valve 34<a> a quarter-turn to its original position. A telescopic capsule feed 79, Fig. 1, is provided to allow for different heights of bottles, and any known method of feeding capsules is operated off a pin 76 attached to the capsuling- head. Adjustable safety-valves on the water supply and exhaust allow the machine to be regulated for speed.
Patent GB-191316456-A (GB)
Title: Method of Detonating Explosive Charges for Mining and Military Purposes.
Inventor: CLAESSEN CONRAD
IPC: C06B43/00
Filed: 1913-07-17
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 16,456. Claessen, C. July 17. Explosives. - Consists in the use of lead nitride in conjunction with a small quantity of black powder, gun-cotton, smokeless powder, picrates, or perchlorates, instead of with fulminate of mercury with or without potassium chlorate, as described in Specification 13,086/13, for igniting the nitride to detonate nitroexplosives.
Patent GB-191318207-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Chair and Settee Backs and Arms.
Inventor: CROSS HARRY
IPC: A47C1/026
Filed: 1913-08-11
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 18,207. Cross, H. Aug. 11. Seat adjustments.-The backs of chairs and settees are adjusted by means of a rack B arranged beneath the seat arm and connected to the back by a link A attached to a pivot pin A<Î>, the rack being locked in the desired position by a spring-controlled pivoted catch D. The rack is held in place by a slotted plate and is under the control of a spring C, which, on the lifting of the catch, tends to raise the back into the upright position. The apparatus may be applied to the adjustment of pivoted arms
Patent GB-191322034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pressure Gauge more especially for use with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN ELPHINSTONE
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-09-30
Abstract: 22,034. Graham, J. E. Sept. 30. Pneumatic-tyre pressure gauges.-The pressure deformable member of a pneumatic-tyre gaug is formed of a rubber sheet c adjacent to a corrugated metal diaphragm h, provided with radial slits k to increase its flexibility. Th movement of the diaphragm is transmitted through a nut m, screw r, and a sun-and-plane gear w to the indicator. To the spindle r i attached a cross-piece u on which are mounted the pinions w which gear with the fixed teeth 2 and with the pinion 3 actuating the indicator A valve fitting 10 is provided.
Patent GB-191327849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearing Springs for Railway and like Rolling Stock.
IPC: B61F5/30
Filed: 1913-12-03
Granted: 1914-06-04
Abstract: 27,849. Sheffield, G. H., and McKerrow & Co. Dec. 3. Springs, arrangement of.-Relates to hearing- springs for railway vehicles, of the kind in which two coil springs of different strengths are superposed, and consists in employing one or more sets of such springs between a fitting on the frame, and a similar fitting arranged wholly above and resting upon the axle-box, the superposed springs being separated by floating washers. Fig. 1 shows a side view of one arrangement in which two sets of superposed volute springs d, f, separated by washers g, are arranged between brackets c, b on the axle-box and under-frame, a respectively. The upper springs d of each set are more flexible than the lower springs f. A bolt i is provided to hold the parts in position when the axle-box drops. The sets of superposed springs may be arranged transversely as shown in sectional end view in Fig. 4. The volute springs may he mounted with their smaller ends adjacent, or other coil springs may be employed in place of them. The parts may be arranged so that the weaker spring becomes inoperative after it has been stressed a given amount.
Patent GB-191329332-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cutting up Rolls or Bars of Butter and Separating the Cut Pieces.
Inventor: JAGENBERG EMIL
IPC: A01J21/02
Filed: 1913-12-19
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 29,332. Jagenberg, E. Dec. 19. Packeting by wrapping - up.-In a buttercutting machine t h e severed portions are removed to the wrapping machine by grabs t carried by rods w pivoted to a cross-head v operable by suitable means v', the rods w passing through guides y controlled by bell - crank levers z operated by a rod z<2>.
Patent GB-191412148-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Trimming the Brims of Hats.
Inventor: DURO FRANCESCO
IPC: A42C1/06
Filed: 1914-05-16
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 12,148. Duro, F., Crivelli, G., and Pampuro, F. Dec. 16, 1913, [Convention date.] Trimming, paring, rounding, and the like. -In a hat - brim trimming machine, a rotary cutter, the position of which is determined by a templet revolving with the table, operates on a hat carried by a lathe revolving in an oval path and adapted to be automatically stopped at the end of each revolution. T h e cutter f, Fig. 1, driven by a flexible shaft X, is supported by a frame L pivotally mounted on a spindle g fixed in a slide S. The shaft A, which rotates the table P, is driven from the main shaft through a Cardan transmission X', clutch R, and worm gear T. The hat is supported by a holder comprising four curved brass strips thrust outwards simultaneously by a toothed wheel and racks, and retained against the action of springs by a pawl. A templet F revolving with the hat determines the position of the cutter f by cooperating with rollers i, i<1>, l on the frame carrying the cutter, this frame being pressed upwards and toward the templet respectively by springs h, h<1>. At the end of each revolution of the table a roller r on a lever q enters a recess in a disk o on the shaft A, thus allowing a spring to disengage the clutch R; the clutch is re-engaged by a. lever y. The shafts X, X<1> are driven from a main shaft Z, the shaft X<1> through worm and bevel gearing W. The cutter is adjusted vertically and horizontally by screws K, K' and may be rocked out of operative position around a pivot j.
Patent GB-191418320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Thrust Bearings for Shafts.
Inventor: HOLLICK ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: F16C19/10
Filed: 1913-08-14
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 18,320. Hallick, A. J., and Kneen, W. Aug. 14, 1913. Spring and other yielding supports.-A thrust bearing for shafts comprises several co-axial rows of balls or rollers 23, the races 24 on one side being integral or in rigid connexion with one another, and the races 26 on the other side being separately supported by rows of springs 11. The springs are enclosed in adjustable casings 33, and bear against collars 34 on rods 29 connected to the races 26. The tension of the springs is such that they normally remain in the limiting position shown, and yield only when subjected to an abnormal load. The springs may be pneumatic or hydraulic. The balls or rollers may be arranged in a number of parallel planes.
Patent GB-191501176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparel Corsets.
Inventor: KOPS DANIEL
IPC: A41C1/08
Filed: 1915-01-25
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 1176. Kops, D. Jan. 25. Corsets.-The body part of the corset is divided at each side, and the divided parts 10, 20 are connected by elastic bands 22, which are covered by the overlying skirts 16. The bands are connected to auxiliary pieces 18 by means of laces, which pass to the outside of the corset through eyelets 29. The Figure shows an inside view. Specification 26,881/13 is referred to.
Patent GB-191502675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: GREENFIELD ALFRED HORATIO
IPC: B60B23/04
Filed: 1915-08-19
Abstract: 2675. Greenfield, A. H Aug. 19. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-The detachable rim a is fitted at one or both edges with lugs b to engage in sockets c fixed to the side or sides of the fixed rim or felloe d, the parts being locked by a set-screw or plug ,j engaging opposing semi-circular threaded recesses. As shown in Fig. 5, the rim may be of twin formation and may be further secured by means of split or segmental rings m, n which are detachably secured to the rim a and adjusted transversely to engage the fixed rim d by turnbuckles o.
Patent GB-191505585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vertically-pivoted Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE
IPC: E06B3/52
Filed: 1915-04-13
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 5585. Hall, G., and Goddard, L. W. April 13. Rising hinges. - A window, reversible on vertical pivots, is lifted before turning, so that the lower member a is raised clear of the sill, by means of a revolving lower pivot f having inclined surfaces g which engage corresponding surfaces in the socket j. The pivot is rotated by a handle k, and the window is locked when closed by a stop r on the handle engaging under the flange of the socket. The upper pivot is mounted in a loose rail o arranged in a recess p.