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Patent GB-191315478-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Justification Indicators for Type Composing Machines or the like.
IPC: B41B25/00
Filed: 1913-07-04
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 15,478. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. July 4. Justifying type.-Justification indicators are constructed not only to show the shortage or blank space of the line and the number of word spaces, but also, if the line is too short to be justified by single spaces, to indicate the use of enlarged spaces and the blank space left when such enlarged spaces are employed. The devices may be employed in connexion with stripperforating machines such as described in Specifications 22,068/11 and 15,962/12. The form shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is adapted for machines in which each space has a normal value of two units and can be increased by four units, the largest shortage or blank space which can be filled up by justification being twenty units. The blank space left at the end of the line is shown by a slide 30 which, towards the end of the line, is engaged and moved to the right by the carriage 34 or other letter-spacing element of the machine. The slide 30 carries a row of numerals representing units of blank space, the numeral appropriate to the line being visible through a slot 38 in a fixed plate 37. Other rows of numerals indicate the blank space remaining when the spaces have been doubled in a line containing one, two, or more justifiable spaces. The number of spaces in the line is shown on a slide 40 located in front of the slide 30 and having apertures through which the numerals on the slide 30 are visible. The slide 40 is fed to the left step by step by ratchetmechanism operated by the space-key, and bears two rows of Roman numerals indicating the spaces in the line. The numerals are observed through the slot 38, the lower row representing double spaces. An automatically-movable shield 75 ensures that the indications for single or double spaces as may be necessary are visible. This shield has two sets of apertures either of which can be brought into alinement with the slot 38. A lamp or a movable sign indicates whether single or double spaces are to be used. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the units of blank space are shown on a slide 260 in five rows for lines containing from one to five justifiable spaces as indicated by Roman numerals. The reading for a particular line is shown by a pointer 268 which is vertically movable by the space-key. Blank spaces which cannot be justified by single spaces are enclosed by a black line within which the numerals give the blank space remaining when double spaces are employed. The number of spaces in the line may be marked under each blank space numeral, such number being for double spaces where required. If the ordinary letter keys of the machine are used for producing the justification symbols, these letters or the symbols produced by the keys are placed on the indicator. The indications may be placed on a drum rotated by the carriage of the machine, the indications being read through a shield rotated by the space-key.
Patent GB-191320507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Cranes.
Inventor: KIMMEL RICHARD
IPC: B66C23/52
Filed: 1913-09-10
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 20,507. Kimmel, R. Sept. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Jib cranes.-For balancing rotary cranes, both stationary and movable counterpoises are provided, the movable counterpoise being capable of movement on both sides of the axis of rotation of the crane, in the plane of the jib. The application to a floating crane is shown. A pivot b mounted on a rigid structure a supports, together with a turntable k, the box-part c connected to the jib. A fixed counterpoise f, g of angle form balances the jib and half the maximum load. The movable weight h, running on rails and operated by cables o running over pulleys p to a drum q in the attendant's cabin, balances the other half of the load. When the crane is unloaded, the weight h is run out on the other side from the fixed weight and neutralizes the part of the fixed weight corresponding to half the load. The fixed counterpoise is of angle form to keep the centre of gravity low, and to allow of greater range of movement for the movable counterpoise.
Patent GB-191324756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-ships.
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1913-10-31
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 24,756. Beardmore & Co., W., and Hubbard, R. S. Oct. 31. Aerostats.-In the case of balloons of the kind comprising a series of cylindrical ballonets contained within a framework, the framework is constructed of a tubular inflated keel E shaped to the lower longitudinal contour of the balloon, longitudinal tubular inflated members: C secured together at the ends and intermediately secured to transverse tubular inflated members B which are connected to the keel E. In the case of balloons comprising a single envelope with or without internal partitions a tubular keel only is used slung beneath the balloon as an independent girder oz directly attached to the balloon envelope. The tubular members are made of fabric and are inflated with gas urder pressure. The keel may be of circular or other section and may consist of a number of longitudinal members braced together, or it may be formed as a single member internally braced. The cars and rudders are suspended from the keel. A cover D is stretched over the framework.
Patent GB-191324789-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pipe Coupling.
Inventor: FARY WALTER LA
IPC: B61G5/08
Filed: 1913-10-31
Granted: 1914-12-17
Abstract: 24,789. La Fary, W. Oct. 31. Couplings, disconnectible; with valves. -In pipe couplings for railway and like vehicles, of the type that slide together in the direction of motion of the vehicles until ports provided with valves register, the ports are first closed by the sliding surfaces, then the valves are opened, and finally the ports register. When used for vacuum brakepipes, means are provided to retain the valves open should the vehicles part accidentally. A pipe 21 is mounted to slide without rotation in a casting 16, and ends in a head 26 having an inclined nose 30, which engages a corresponding undercut recess in the other member. Communication is established through passages 27 and ports 28. The pipe 21 is connected with the train-pipe 20 by a flexible pipe 22, and is pressed forward by a spring 25. The pipe 20 is normally closed at its outer end by a valve 41. A lever 35 has a cam-head 38 held, when the couplings are apart, in the path of the nose 30 on the other member. This lever is connected by a link with a valve 33, which is opened by the coupling operation. For use with vacuum-brake pipes, the valve is held open to apply the brakes in the case of accidental uncoupling, by the end 44 of a weighted lever 43, which lies between the lever 35 and the coupling-head, but can be withdrawn in ordinary uncoupling by a hand-operated lever 46.
Patent GB-191324840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Mud Splash, Skidding, or Punctures in connection with Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: YOUNG JOHN MARTIN ARCHIBALD
IPC: B60S1/62
Filed: 1913-10-31
Granted: 1914-02-26
Abstract: 24,840. Young, J. M. A. Oct. 31. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-A brush driven by gearing from the wheel is mounted in front of each front wheel of a motor or other vehicle so as to sweep the road in the track of the wheels towards the centre and minimize skidding, splashing, and punctures. Fig. 4 shows one of the devices mounted on the steering-arm b of a motor-vehicle so as to move with the wheel when it is steered. The brush, which is set at an angle so as to sweep the mud &c. towards the centre-line of the vehicle, is mounted in a sleeve g pivoted at its other end about a transverse pivot. The brush is driven through skew-gearing by a shaft in the sleeve g, the shaft having a worm-wheel i driven by worm and spur gearing d, e from the front wheel. A spring may be used to increase or decrease the pressure on the brush if necessary, and part of the weight of the device g may be supported by a wheel to prevent excessive wear on the brush. Means for raising the device out of contact with the road may be provided. The brush consists of a perforated metal drum fitted with metal bristles secured inside the drum by a backing of lead or other material.
Patent GB-191328836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valve Gears.
Inventor: BIRKIGT MARC
IPC: F01L1/053
Filed: 1913-12-13
Granted: 1914-07-23
Abstract: 28,836. Dirkigt, M. Dec. 14, 1912, [Convention date]. Cam gears.-The valves a<1>, a<2> are actuated by cam-operated rocking levers f mounted on spindles g in the cylinder head. The levers are adapted to slide on their spindles and are normally held stationary by stops c<1> on the cover of the valve-gear chamber. The stops c' are in the form of half-bearings adapted to relieve the spindles g of bending stresses. Noise is prevented by means of blade springs k and small rods i which engage projections on the rocking levers.
Patent GB-191402268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricating Apparatus.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: F16N25/00
Filed: 1914-01-30
Granted: 1914-07-16
Abstract: 2268. Wade, H., [Richardson-Phenix Co.]. Jan. 30. Force-feed lubricators.-The multiple-delivery lubricator described in Specification 20,625/08 is provided with means for blowing the lubricant through the delivery pipes by compressed air or gas at predetermined intervals. A number of pumps 3 deliver oil through passages 22, 23 to chambers 24, which contain ball valves 28, but are open constantly to the delivery pipes 29. The compressed air is supplied by pipes 33, and its entrance is controlled by valves 35 raised at intervals by plungers 36 operated by links 38, 39 connected to the pump-operating shaft 1. The links 39 are adjustable to vary the throw of the plungers 36. The air forces back the valve 28 and encounters the lubricant in the chamber 24. The spring 27 of the valve 28 bears against a sliding cradle 26 perforated at 25. Some of the delivery pipes of the lubricator may supply oil directly, without the provision of a jet of compressed air.
Patent GB-191402678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Float Valve and Stop or Bibb Cocks for Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: STARR JOHN GARDINER
IPC: F16K1/14
Filed: 1914-02-02
Granted: 1915-01-21
Abstract: 2678. Starr, J. G. Feb. 2. Actuating; loose-ball valves.-Relates to ball or float valves and bib cocks of the type having a light india-rubber or other ball valve member operated by a spindle having a cup - shaped end. The valve member B is confined within a double-seated oval chamber A, of which the seat I) on the supply side is removable, as shown. The valve spindle E is connected to the float lever by a ball end M engaging in an elliptical recess N. A bib cock is shown in which the spindle E is screw operated.
Patent GB-191405730-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Producing Combustible Gases.
Inventor: STRACHE HUGO
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1914-03-06
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 5730. Strache, H. Jan. 13, [Convention date]. Producers. - A mixture of distillation and water gas is obtained in an apparatus comprising a fuel bed 4 and retort 1 through which coal passes to the fuel bed. During the ' blow ' air is admitted by a pipe 6, the carbon monoxide produced is burned with air supplied by a pipe 8 and the combustion gases after heating the retort 1 escape by a pipe 10. Distillation gas collects in a space 2 above the retort, and during the ' run,' when steam is admitted by a pipe 11, the distillation gases are displaced into the gas outlet pipe 15 which is kept open during the following hot blast until the mixture of water and distillation gas still in the retort is displaced by the combustion gases.
Patent GB-191407021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Diaphragm for Sound Recording and Sound Reproducing Instruments.
Inventor: FINCH WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1914-03-19
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 7021. Finch, W. R. March 19. D i a p h r a g m s. - T h e outer portion A forming about a third of a talking-machine diaphragm is thinned down, l e a v i n g the central portion B relatively thicker. T h e diaphragm is of mica or other material in one piece.
Patent GB-191410362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Methods of Making Veldtschoen or the like.
IPC: A43B9/00
Filed: 1914-04-27
Granted: 1915-04-27
Abstract: 10,362. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. April 27. Connecting uppers to insoles and soles.-In the manufacture of veldtschoen or like shoes, the heel end A' of the upper is moulded before the upper is assembled, to form an inturned flange A<2>, such operation being performed in a machine of the type described in Specification 1278/14 or 10,360/14, [both in Class 17 (i), Boots and shoes, Apparatus for making &c.], and the heel portion of the sole is gouged out to form a tongue B', leaving a margin of the full width of the sole. The upper, lining, &c. are then assembled on a last and pulled-over by a machine of the type described in Specification 17,172/12, [Class 17 (i), Boots and shoes, Apparatus for making &c.], after which the sole is nailed to the last bottom with the flap B<1> inserted beneath the flange A<2>. The forepart only of the shoe is then lasted and secured to the sole, such operation being conveniently performed by a machine of the type described in Specification 4058/12, [Class 17(i), Boots and shoes, Apparatus for making &c.], and finally the sole B, flange A<2>, and the flap B<1>, and also, in some cases, a heel C, are secured together in one operation, such as by nails D.
Patent GB-191410588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Condensed Milk.
Inventor: RENARD JEAN MARIE CONSTANT LEO
IPC: A23C9/156
Filed: 1914-04-29
Granted: 1915-04-29
Abstract: 10,588. Renard, J. M. C. L. April 29. Milk and gelatine preparations.-Milk is mixed, before or after concentration, with coffee, chocolate, tea, or infusions thereof, or with gelatine or agar-agar and a flavouring. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 897/76, 1596/76, 3087/77, 1315/82 and 15,387/85.
Patent GB-191411128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Locks.
Inventor: KILBURN JOHN
IPC: E05C1/10
Filed: 1914-05-06
Granted: 1915-05-06
Abstract: 11,128. Kilburn, J. May 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Latches, sliding.-A sliding latch for a door, window, drawer, or the like, having a bevelled catch-piece c, a bar d, and a controlling-spring e, is operated by a handle h hinged at i to the bar d. When turned down, the handle h engages a spring clip k to hold the latch withdrawn. A collar j formed on the handle limits the forward movement of the latch. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 15,650/08 and 16,949/09.
Patent GB-191414393-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Forming Large Crystals.
IPC: C30B11/00
Filed: 1914-06-15
Granted: 1915-06-15
Abstract: 14,393. Elektrochemische Werke Ges. July 16, 1913, [Convention date]. Crystallizing. - Apparatus for o b t a i n i n g large crystals from solutions or fused materials. comprising a solution vessel a and a crystallizing-chamber f of lower temperature, is constructed with circulating-means whereby the lowering of the temperature of the liquid in the chamber f can be regulated. The circnlator consists of a rotary member comprising the chamber f, an outer chamber b, and a T- piece h. The liquid is sucked up to the edge of the chamber f by a suction tube d, and a continuous or oscillatory rotary motion is then imparted to the circulator to cause the liquid to circulate. By raising or lowering the circulator, and also, if desired, by altering its velocity, the temperature of the liquid in the crystallizing-chamber f may be regulated. The vessel a is heated to effect the solution or fusion of the material, and may be cooled if the solution is of too high a temperature.
Patent GB-191416037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing Machines for Knives and similar Articles.
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 1914-07-04
Granted: 1915-03-25
Abstract: 16,037. Boswell, Hatfield, & Co., and Skipwith, R. E. July 4. Knives, polishing.-A machine for polishing knives and the like has two polishing-wheels b<1>, c<1>, the wheel b<1> being adjustably fixed to the table a of the machine, and the wheel c<1> being slidable to and from the wheel b<1>. The wheel c<1> is carried by a slidable headstock and d i s moved by means of a treadle g connected by a link f to one arm of a bell-crank lever e pivoted to the machine frame and adjustably connected by means of a screw d, engaging the other arm, to the headstock; the treadle is normally held up by a spring g<1>. The work rests on rollers h carried by a slide h<1> operated through a lever j and link j<1> by a treadle k normally held up by a spring k<1>; the travel of the slide is limited by nuts l on a screw l<1> fixed to a bracket l<2> on the table a, an eye h<2> fixed to the slide coming against the nuts at the end of its travel. An adjustable guard m is provided to prevent the hands from coming into contact with the wheels.
Patent GB-191418982-A (GB)
Title: Column Stop Mechanism for Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: POOLE CHARLES CLARENCE
IPC: B41J25/18
Filed: 1914-08-22
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 18,982. Poole, C. C. Jan. 19, [Convention date]. Carriage brakes.-Relates to the means for operating the carriage brake from the tabulating-mechanism in machines in which the papercarriage is shifted transversely and the carriageshift frame carries the tabulating-key, for example in an ' Oliver ' machine in which the carriage member 10 is formed with a tabulating- rack 18 carrying stops 20 co-operating with a stop-member 21 operated by a key-lever 28 mounted in a bracket 17 on the shift-frame. In order to allow for the shift movement of the key-lever 28, the connexions between the key-lever 28 and the brake include a long link 56 between the key-lever 28 and a transverse connexion located in the base frame 5 at some distance below the key-lever 28. The transverse connexion is shown as a rock-shaft 50 having a forwardly-projecting arm 51 connected to the link 56 and a rearwardly-projecting arm 52 connected to an upright rod 57. The rod 57 extends through a guide-hole in the top plate 6 of the framing and contacts with an arm 48 of a segmental plate 46. which terminates in diametrically-opposite brake shoes 49, and is loosely pivoted on the top plate 6 so that it can be tilted to bear with the shoes 49 against the under face of the spring drum 40. Letter-spacing mechanism.-The spring drum 40 is provided with worm-gear 42, 43 for adjusting the tension of the spring.
Patent GB-191423616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gloves and the like.
Inventor: KIDD EDITH MARGARET GEORGE
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1915-03-04
Granted: 1915-11-04
Abstract: 23,616. Kidd, E. M. G. March 4, 1915. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Gloves with a palm slit to enable the finger hood C and the thumb to be turned back have an extension A on the palm which is held up by finger loops D, E when the hood is turned up. Any desired number of loops may be provided, and in any positions. The edges A, B that telescope with one another may he thickened and the edge B gathered, and the palm slit may be of any desired length and situated to one side of the glove instead of centrally. Leather or knitted material may be used for the manufacture, and the expandable nature of the gathered edge permits of the whole hand, including the thumb. being thrust free through the slit.
Patent GB-191503545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hand Levers for Operating Railway Points.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN WYNN
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1915-03-05
Abstract: 3545. Williams, L. W. March 5. Ground levers.-The hand-lever m, pivoted at n, engages at its lower end in a slot in a slidable member o, whereby, when the lever is operated, this member is projected against one side of a V-shaped selector p, pivoted at c, and through the connexion I operates the points alternately in opposite directions, the spring toggle e holding the points in their set position. After being released, the lever m and member o automatically return to their original position and are not then affected when the points are trailed through. To convert the apparatus for use as a one-way switch, the arm b is lengthened and the connexion l attached at a suitable point.
Patent GB-191504086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dry Pipe Valves for Sprinkler Systems.
Inventor: ROWLEY ARTHUR CLARK
IPC: F16K31/12
Filed: 1915-03-15
Abstract: 4086. Rowley, A. C. July 11, 1914, [Convention date]. Sprinklers, automatic.-In a dry pipe valve for sprinkler systems, the main valve 20 is held closed by an auxiliary valve 115 until the pressure in the outlet compartment 6 is lowered sufficiently to allow the auxiliary valve to be opened by counterweights 92, the main valve then opening. At the same time, the valve 61 closes the port 60 to the auxiliary casing 25. When the inlet valve is closed, it is maintained in position by a bell-crank lever 40 engaging a yoke 35 embracing the valve, as shown, the other end of the push-rod 50 engaging a screwed spindle 68 on the lever 75. This lever is held by a projection 88 on the member 85 carrying the weights 92. The lever 85 is held in the raised and operative position by the air pressure in the outlet 6 acting on the valve 115 through the rod 110 and catch lever 100. When this air pressure is lowered, the counterweights lift the auxiliary valve, releasing at the same time the end of the lever 75, which then rocks about the pins 77 and allows the valve 61 to close and the inlet valve 20 to open under the action of pressure fluid in the inlet port 3. Water enters the chamber 13 and lifts the valve 21, passing then freely into the sprinkler system.
Patent GB-191504592-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Chair.
Inventor: HUSSEY ALFRED GEORGE
IPC: A47C4/10
Filed: 1915-03-24
Granted: 1915-12-02
Abstract: 4592. Hussey, A. G., and Cox, J. T. March 24. Folding seats.-A folding chair comprises rear legs e, front legs c, and a seat a hinged to the front legs at b<1> and adapted to engage in and rest on recessed portions d of the back legs. The seat a is secured in position for use by means of a pivoted latch bar f mounted thereon and engaging recesses h on the back legs. In order to ensure the folding of the seat and front legs flat against the back, the seat is connected to the back legs by links j, which are also connected to the front legs by links i.
Patent GB-191504948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reverberatory Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: PAYNE ARTHUR
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 1915-03-31
Granted: 1915-12-30
Abstract: 4948. Payne, A., Smith, W., Smith, W., Smith, J. T., Smith, F. J., and Smith, S. B. March 31. Liquid - fuel furnaces. - In a reverberatory furnace heated by liquid fuel, the fuel supply nozzles pass through cooling boxes built into the walls or bridge of the combustion chamber. In the construction shown, the water-cooling boxes 2, built into the side walls and the bridge 4 of the combustion chamber 1, are formed with tapered protuberances 3, through which pass the nozzles or atomizers 8 for the fuel. The nozzles may be connected to a pipe 7 within the box, or each may pass right through, as shown in the lower portion of the Figure. Air for combustion is supplied through perforations in a removable hearth 9 formed of fire-bricks set in a metal frame.
Patent GB-191507793-A (GB)
Title: Anchor Cable Cutting Apparatus.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
IPC: B63B21/22
Filed: 1915-05-26
Granted: 1915-12-16
Abstract: 7793. Fairweather, W. C., [Lake Torpedo Boat Co.]. May 26. Submarine vessels.-In anchor-cable cutting apparatus especially adapted for submarine vessels, the cutting-blades are arranged in a two-part watertight casing 6 fitted with a lead or soft-metal sleeve 9 through which the cable passes. The cable 28 to be cut is nipped between the fixed and movable blades 25, 23 respectively, of which the latter is carried by the arm 22 of a loose toothed sector 15 in gear with a worm 16 operated by shafting and bevel-gearing from the interior of the vessel. Nuts secure and protect the sleeve 9.