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Patent GB-191123512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Firing Projectiles from Air Craft.
Inventor: DAVIS CLELAND
IPC: F41A1/08
Filed: 1911-10-24
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 23,512. Davis, C. Oct, 24. Ordnance design; tubes.- Relates to means for discharging projectiles from aircraft, and consists in the employment of a compensating mass which, on the gun being fired, is ejected from the tube in the opposite direction to the projectile. In one construction, the projectile and the gun barrel are ejected in opposite directions from an inclined supporting tube, and, in a second construction, the projectile and breech - block are ejected in opposite directions from the g u n barrel. The first construction is shown in Figs. 1 and 2, applied to a biplane. The tube G is trunnioned at g to the framing of the biplane, or to stanchions D on a platform C, and extends above the planes B at one end, and at the lower end, below the framework of the machine. The tube supports the gun-barrel H by a yielding device g<1>, and the projectile M whose weight is approximately that of the gunbarrel, is supported by shearing-pins m. When the charge K is fired by an electric primer I, the pins m are first sheared by the projectile, the device g<1> then breaks, and. the projectile and gun are ejected from the tube G in opposite directions. In the second construction, the tube G is not required, and the gun is tapered at each end to reduce weight. An elevating- gear E and sighting-telescope F are provided.
Patent GB-191202853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compressed Air Distributing Gear for Pulsometers and the like.
Inventor: BERNING JOHANN
Filed: 1912-02-03
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 2853. Berning, J. Feb. 3. Direct air-pressure apparatus, automatic.-Liquid from the tank a flows through the non-return valve b into the reservoir c, compressing the air therein. This air passes through the pipe d to the valve i, Figs. 1 and 2, raising the differential piston n and admitting compressed air through the pipe k to the pipe d and reservoir c from which the liquid is forced into the reservoir g through the pipe f. When all the liquid has been ejected, the pressure in the reservoir c falls, and the piston n descends to cut off the compressed-air supply. A stepped and weighted piston-actuated lift valve is arranged between the compressed-air supply pipe and a pipe leading to the reservoir from which the acid or other liquid is to be raised.
Patent GB-191204740-A (GB)
Title: Necktie Retainer for use with Double Collars.
Inventor: WHITNEY FRED BROWN
IPC: A41D25/04
Filed: 1912-02-26
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 4740. Whitney, F. B. Feb. 26. Neck-ties.-Relates to a device of the kind comprising an elastic band, a connecting-bar or frame on which the tie is made up, and clips by which the ends of the band may be temporarily secured to the outside folds of the collar during attachment of the collar and tie. The bar f is provided with a clip n and with two connected apertures g, d, the smaller of which, d, is adapted to be engaged by a hook c, which, as shown, also serves as a clip. To engage the parts, the head of the hook c is passed through the larger aperture g and the shank of the hook is then moved edgeways through the narrow channel j. The elastic band e is connected to the bar f and to the base plate of the hook c, by threading its ends through slots therein, the band thus protecting the collar from contact with the bar and the hook.
Patent GB-191205528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Manifolding Sales and like Books.
IPC: B42D5/02
Filed: 1912-03-05
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 5528. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., and Evans, J. M. March 5. Perforators.-In manifolding books &c. of the type described in Specifications 29,181/06 and 3942/12, [Class 16, Books], having a third panel which carries the block of leaves, the third panel a is provided with holes h which engage filing- posts f for the detached leaves on the cover, and form a punch, a gauge k being provided.
Patent GB-191208141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters for Locomotive and like Tubular Boilers.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 8141. Robinson, J. G. April 4. Fire-tubes, arrangements of superheating- tubes in.-A header for a steam-superheater to be placed in a locomotive smoke-box consists of an upper chamber, preferably for saturated steam, and a series of connected lower chambers, preferably for superheated steam. The upper chamber 1 is shaped as shown to fit into the smoke-box, and has a flat bottom 9, to which are attached the lower chambers 2, 3, 4, 5. The superheating-tubes 22, 23 are connected to the bottoms of the chambers 2, 3, 4, 5 and to the plate 9 between them. The chambers 2, 3, 4, 5 may be connected by a passage at the back of the superheater or by pipes. The chambers are formed with openings on their front faces provided with cover-plates.
Patent GB-191212462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
IPC: D04B15/68
Filed: 1912-05-25
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 12,462. Wardle & Davenport, and Walker, F. W. May 25. Circular machines.- Patterned fabric is made on machines with rotary needle cylinders or cones and sliding latch needles by the direct application of a pattern chain 13 to the jacks. The jacks 5 are mounted to rock on a rim 6 and their lower ends are operated by the bits carried by the chain, which is geared to the cylinder 1 and passes round rollers &c. which bring it in contact therewith. The needles thus selected are pressed outwards and their butts 9 are taken by cams 10, 11, or 12 so as respectively to tuck, clear or take thread from another feeder 19 according to the breadth of the controlling bit. Unselected needles are not operated, and pass at the level 15. The selected needles pass up to the levels 16, 17, or 18. The cams 10, 11, and 12 are mounted on a slide 23 which can be moved outwards by the same or other pattern mechanism so as to modify or nullify the normal action. The needles are furnished with extra butts 28 which are operated for plain knitting by a cam 29 under control of the pattern chain.
Patent GB-191215888-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in connexion with the Extraction of Zinc.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM DWYFOR
IPC: C22B3/02
Filed: 1912-07-08
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 15,888. Jones, W. D. July 8. Rotary stirrers. - A series of boxes, each containing several compartments, is used in the extraction of zinc by bringing roasted ore into contact with sulphurous acid gas in the presence of water. The ore and gas are supplied by separate pipes and a thorough intermingling with water is effected by rotary agitators a fitted with pointed spoon-like blades. The agitators, which are made in halves bolted to the driving-shaft, may be rotated in opposite directions in successive compartments. The partitions forming the compartments are perforated, and their upper parts are movable and connected together by longitudinal bars o which serve as breakers for the spray.
Patent GB-191216021-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SELLERS WILLIAM CANARD
IPC: B60B9/00
Filed: 1912-07-09
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 16,021. Sellers, W. C. July 9. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs.-A hollow rigid rim 21, Figs. 2 and 3, with a rounded outer part covered with leather is formed with parallel walls 19, 20, sliding between the outer parts of.integral and detachable hub flanges 12, 14. S-shaped leaf springs are secured rigidly to the hub and pivoted between pairs of lugs 23 on the rim. Relative rotation is limited by the engagement of lugs 26 on the rim with bolts 27 fixed across the flanges.
Patent GB-191217014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tempering Steel.
Inventor: BYNOE FREDERICK OATLEY
IPC: C21D1/34
Filed: 1912-07-22
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 17,014. Bynoe, F. O., and Edwards, H. July 22. Tempering.-Low-pressure superheated steam of high temperature is used for heating steel to the required temperature for tempering. The steam may be passed into a chamber A containing the article C to be heated, and exhausted therefrom through a pipe F, the bottom H of the chamber A being opened automatically or otherwise when the required temperature has been reached; or the steam may impinge directly on the article in the atmosphere, or may be passed through a jacket surrounding a chamber containing the article, or through a flat chamber on the heated upper surface of which the articles are placed. The temperature may be regulated by means of a thermostat or a hand-cock. The steam may be passed through a number of chambers in series or in parallel.
Patent GB-191217675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Over-edge Stitching Machines.
Inventor: PIGGIN JOHN HENRY
IPC: D05B29/06
Filed: 1912-07-30
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 17,675. Piggin, J. H., and Kay, F. July 30. Overedge-stitching machines. - An overedge double-loop stitch is formed by means of a needle 19, a threadless looper 2 which carries the needle thread loop to the edge of the fabric, a hook 32 which transfers the needle.- thread loop to a threaded looper 1 and the threaded looper 1 which presents a loop of its own thread for the passage of the needle. The thread is suitably tensioned but no take-up is used. The loopers 1, 2 are secured upon a slide which is given a simple reciprocatory motion parallel to the work plane. The hook 32 is secured in a carrier 35, which is pivoted upon a cam-actuated lever 41 and is guided by a cam slot 38. Feed by dog.-The feed-dog 48 is secured upon one member of a compound slide, the two members of which are given vertical and horizontal movements respectively by cams. Needles, driving. - The needle-bar 20 is coupled to the lever 26 by a pin which passes through a slot 23 in the frame.
Patent GB-191218007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Arrangement of the Hands or Indicators of Chronometric Apparatus.
Inventor: VILLETHIOU ANDRE-JULIEN MAHOUDEAU
IPC: G04B19/08
Filed: 1912-08-03
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 18,007. Villethiou, A.-J. M. de. Aug. 12, 1911, [Convention date]. Dials.-Relates to clocks of the kind having a rectangular dial with scales for the hours, minutes, &c., each consisting of parallel graduations, hands or indicators attached to endless bands being caused to traverse the diaL According to the invention, the hands travel downwards in front of their respective scales. For each scale there is a series of hands such as e, each set of hands being mounted on an endless band b, passing over pulleys a, a<1> driven continuously by the clock through belts and pulleys or other suitable gearing. The hands are at a distance from each other equal to the length of the scale, and each hand passes away from the dial after having traversed the scale. In the hour scale, the XII division-mark is preferably placed in the centre. The scales for the hours, minutes, &c. may be superposed.
Patent GB-191218150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Windlasses or Winches.
Inventor: BINNIE ROBERT TAYLOR
IPC: B66D1/74
Filed: 1912-08-07
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 18,150. Binnie, R. T. Aug. 7. Winches; driving-gear.-In a winch in which the barrel F is loose on a driving - shaft E carrying a fast bollard A, the pawls J for transmitting motion from the driving-wheel B to the barrel F are mounted directly on the wheel B. The retaining-pawl K acts on a ratchetwheel H, as shown, or upon an extension of the ratchet-wheel G; it may be modified to engage both these wheels.
Patent GB-191222629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatically Operated Percussive Hand Tools.
Inventor: STEVENS CLEMENT HENRY
IPC: B25D9/16
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 22,629. Stevens, C. H. Oct. 4. Percussive hand tools. -The valve-chest is provided with two blocks a, a<1> containing sots of ports b, b<1>, c, c<1> controlled by a lift valve d. The ports b, b<1> are connected to the inlet channel 4, and the ports c, c<1> are connected to the two ends of the cylinder 6 which contains pistoncontrolled exhaust ports 10.
Patent GB-191224886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Heels for Boots and the like.
Inventor: FRANZ ADOLF
IPC: A43B13/34
Filed: 1912-10-30
Granted: 1912-12-05
Abstract: 24,886. Franz, A. June 20, [Convention date]. Heels.-A hollow heel a made of aluminium or other metal is detachably secured to a shoe by a screw e bearing on a washer f, and is formed with an open-ended chamber b adapted to receive a boss d of a detachable tread c of fibre, leather, or the like.
Patent GB-191226651-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adapter-holder for use in Electric Lighting Power and Heating.
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER CLARENCE
IPC: H01R33/92
Filed: 1912-11-20
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 26,651. Smith, C. C. Nov. 20. Holders.-An adapter of the type provided with auxiliary flexible leads for supplying an additional lamp, electric fan, radiator, cooking- stove, laundry iron, or the like, has a bayonet plug which screws into a wooden barrel 2 having a lateral hole 1 for the passage of the leads 15. The mouth of the barrel is recessed to engage a porcelain plunger block 6 surrounded by a metal bayonet holder 12 clamped to the barrel by a threaded union ring, rotation of the block being prevented by the engagement of a setscrew in the barrel with a groove in the block. The plug has two terminals 16 secured by contact screws 18 and separated by a wooden partition 3 having inclined edges. The leads 15 may be connected in parallel to the terminals 16, Fig. 9, or to the plungers, or in series between one plunger and one terminal 16. A shade ring may be provided on the holder 12 and the auxiliary leads may be used alone.
Patent GB-191309113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Mounting of Knife Polishing Pads.
Inventor: LAWRENCE GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: A47L21/02
Filed: 1913-04-18
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 9113. Lawrence, G. F., and Alexander, A. H. April 18. Knives, cleaning.-Comprises pads for knifecleaning apparatus of the kind in which the polishing-surface is formed by the edges of a number of layers of material. Fig. 3 shows one construction in which two materials a, b of different texture are alternately exposed at the polishing-surface, one material comprising a soft substance such as felt or rubber, and the other a tougher material such as calico, canvas, or leather. Inner and outer rings d, c of a still harder material, for example calico combined with an adhesive, may be used, and when the pad is used in the knife-cleaning machine described in Specification 10,606/09, the disks described therein are formed with recesses into which these rings can be pressed so as to be slightly below the level of the other portion of the pad. The polishing-surface may be formed with a radial or circumferential undulating surface by pressing-up portions of the backing- plate to form ridges, by using strips of material having a corrugated or scalloped edge, or by arranging the upper edges of the strips a, b at different levels. Various methods of manufacturing pads from two or more materials are described. For constructing pads in which the materials are wound on one another, sheets or strips of material are passed through an adhesive and wound simultaneously on a collapsible core. The cylinder thus produced is cut up into rings to form separate pads. The materials may be folded on one another instead of rolled. For manufacturing pads having the materials arranged radially or tangentially instead of circumferentially, or for constructing pads in sections, or for use on knife-boards, the materials are pressed to the required shape in dies or other pressing-appliances. Fig. 5 shows as an example of this method, three different arrangements of strips produced by winding lengths of the superposed material into a zigzag formation and then pressing the zigzag strip in a mould. In another construction, separate strips of the materials are fastened radially on to a backing, and a continuous ribbon is wound in zigzag formation between the strips.
Patent GB-191311377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Guns.
IPC: F41A19/10
Filed: 1913-05-15
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 11,377. Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken. Nor. 7, 1912, [Convention date]. Machine guns.-Relates to firing-mechanism for Maxim guns of the kind having a handle-block at the rear of the casing, and consists in arranging two pull-triggers f, f<1>, shown in plan in Fig. 1, in front of the handles or grips g, g<1> of the handleblock. The triggers are pivoted at c and c' and their inner ends are loosely jointed at e in rear of the usual pivoted firing-lever. A pull on either or both of the triggers causes their inner ends to move forwards and actuate the firing-lever.
Patent GB-191311457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hatch Covers for Ships and similar Structures.
Inventor: MCVITTIE ROBERT BLAKE
IPC: B63B19/26
Filed: 1912-11-12
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 11,457. McVittie, R. B. Nov. 12, 1912. Hatches and hatchways.-Hatch covers are constructed of plano-convex formation and are provided at their ends with grooves and ribs for engaging the hatch openings, so that pressure from water entering beneath will force the covers into tight contact. In addition to being of convex form, the lower margin g<2> is fitted with small rollers running on projections on the hatch coamings. A deep groove or recess g<3> on the hatch cover engages a rib on the coaming, and a similar rib g<5> on the other end of the cover engages a recess g<6>. Bevelled wings g' on the sides of the cover interlock with similar wings on the coaming. Locking is effected by a bolt h<1> fitted with a locking plate h<4> and turned bv the nut h<2>. A helical rib i on the bolt engages the rib g<5> on the cover, locking the cover in place. Large hatches are provided with covers situated transversely and in several sections.
Patent GB-191319801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping Horse-shoes and in the Method of Making the same.
Inventor: BULL JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A01L1/02
Filed: 1914-02-24
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 19,801. Bull, J. T., and Hutchinson, H. H. Feb. 24, 1914. Integral treads.-The longitudinal ribs D, E, F of a horseshoe of tapered cross-section are vertical on their outer sides and rounded on their inner sides. During wear, the ribs come successively into use. The shoe is made from mild steel or other metal bars by rolling, drawing, &c.
Patent GB-191328595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: LING-BEVINGTON MARTIN
IPC: B60B9/00
Filed: 1913-12-11
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 28,595. Bevington, M. Ling-. Dec. 11. Spring wheels with sectional outer guided members; spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs. - A wheel, the propulsion of which is stated to be assisted automatically by the action of gravity, consists of an inner rim 16, Figs. 2 and 5, to which are fixed the short arms of tangentially-arranged U- shaped springs 22, the long arms of which carry rollers 23 bearing on the inner surface of the outer rim. The extremity of the short arm of the spring is fixed in a block 30, Figs. 3<A> and 3<B>, by a radial screw 31, and near this point the spring bears on a roller 24 seated in a groove. The outer rim side plates may be connected by wire spokes 4 to rings 7 running on bearings carried by disks 9, which are constrained to move vertically on the axle by plates and slots 10, 12. The springs may be in initial compression so as always to remain in contact with the outer rim. In the form shown in Figs. 6 and 7, a rigid closed channel rim 34 carries radially guided plungers 39 with which the ends of the long arms of the springs are engaged. These springs have a coiled portion 45.
Patent GB-191404618-A (GB)
Title: Thermal Switch.
Inventor: JAMES GEORGE ALFRED
IPC: H01H37/52
Filed: 1914-02-23
Granted: 1915-02-23
Abstract: 4618. James, G.A. Feb. 23. Automatic signals; signals indicating proximity of icebergs.-The difference of temperature of the water near icebergs may be signalled by a thermal switch in which two bimetallic bars are arranged to change their shape equally with a change of temperature but with unequal rapidity, one of the contacts being made of curved shape as shown in Fig. 5. The less expansible strip of one bar is protected by a covering of fabric, the more expansible strip of the other bar being protected in the same way ; or any of the strips may be coated with heat-insulating material such as paint. The strips may be of brass 3, Fig. 1, and vulcanite 4, short strips 6 of brass being used for securing the rivets. In a modification, three bars are used, the two outer bars being enclosed in a casing, and the middle bar being exposed. In this case two circuits are controlled.
Patent GB-191404670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Engines with Annular Cylinder or Cylinders.
Inventor: ADRIENNE GABRIELLE MARCELLINE
IPC: F01C1/356
Filed: 1914-02-23
Abstract: 4670. Vacheron, [nÚe Besnard], A. G. M. Feb. 24, 1913, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Movable-abutment type; working-fluid supply. -Relates to rotary engines having annular cylinders formed in two sections, one section being stationary and the other forming part of the rotor. In a multi-cylinder internal-combustion engine arranged on a shaft a<8>, each annular cylinder a is formed by a rotor part a<1> carrying a packed vane a<2> and a stator part b<1> housing an outwardly-sliding abutment c. Each cylinder in turn is supplied with a compressed charge by a pump d suitably geared to the shaft a<8>. The pump draws in the gases through ports e<2> in a rotary tubular valve e geared to the shaft a<8>, and delivers the compressed charges through ports e<3> in the valve e on the other side of a partition e'. The valve e supplies the inlet ports b<8> of the cylinders in turn through ports e<4>. Ignition is effected by sparking-plugs b<3>, and exhaust takes place through ports b<2>. The abutments c are lifted out of the path of the vanes a<2> by mutilated bevel or spur gears on the rotating valve e, which gears actuate pinions c<5> engaging racks c<4> secured to the abutments. The abutments are returned by springs c<6>. The line dividing each cylinder into two sections may be radial instead of parallel to the shaft.
Patent GB-191418416-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Shock Absorber Connections for Vehicles.
Inventor: CARTER RUSSELL STEENBACK
IPC: F16F9/14
Filed: 1914-08-07
Granted: 1915-01-07
Abstract: 18,416. Carter, R. S. Feb. 24, [Convention date]. Dash-pots; connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-Relates to shock-absorbers for use in conjunction with vehicle springs, and of the oscillating - vane type, and consists in providing means whereby the casing in which the vane moves may be angularly adjusted so that the vane may be brought to a normal position to suit all loads. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a liquid shock-absorber of the kind described in Specification 13,608/14. The liquid casing 1 is carried by a link 9 connected by a pin 11 to a bracket attached to the axle 12, and the laminar spring vane 2 is keyed to a link 4 connected by a pin 5 with the vehicle frame 7. The casing 1 is adjusted with respect to the link 9 by means of screws 10 engaging slots in the casing.