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Patent GB-191319849-A (GB)
Title: Belt Tightener.
Inventor: VOSBURGH JOHN ROSS
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 19,849. Vosburgh, J. R. Sept. 2. Belts.-A device for drawing together the ends of a driving-belt to facilitate fastening and taking- up slack, consists of a rectangular frame in two sections hinged together. The section 1 comprises sides 1<a>, 1<b> rigidly connected by a bar 9, which has near its extremities a hook 6 and loop 5 fur carrying a supporting-pin 8. A dog 7, toothed on its underside, is loosely mounted on the bar 9. The sides 2<a>, 2<b> of the section 2 are connected by a bar 2<c> Near their inner ends, the sides carry pivoted arms 2<d> connected by a bar 10 furnished with a clamping - device similar to that on the bar 9. The opened frame is placed on the belt, the pins are hooked up beneath it, and the dogs are turned to grip the belt. Then by folding the two sections together, the belt ends may be drawn together for fastening and for stretching the material. The dogs may be provided with two toothed surfaces at different distances from the axes of the dog, so as to accommodate belts of varying thicknesses. In this case, the pin 8 is coirugated and provided with a key 8<c> which may be passed through a slot 8<d> in one side of the frame but prevents the pin from being removed entirely from the frame. Toothed wedges may be used instead of the dogs 7.
Patent GB-191323632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Wood Piles.
Inventor: HEIMBACH MICHAEL
IPC: E02D13/10
Filed: 1913-10-18
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 23,632. Heimbach, M. Aug. 4, [Convention date]. [Addition to 23,531/13.] l'iles. - Instead of forming the lower part of the socket b for connecting wooden to concrete piles tapered as in the parent Specification, it is made cylindrical. After attachment to the wooden pile a, the pile is expanded by driving in an annular wedgeshaped body c, from which radiate outwardly a number of downwardlyextending tapering legs c<1>, the inner side of which is also wedgeshaped. Rings d encircling the socket prevent splitting.
Patent GB-191324434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Floats and Boats.
Inventor: SHORT HORACE LEONARD
IPC: B63B13/00
Filed: 1913-10-28
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 24,434. Short, H. L., Short, A. E., and Short, H. O. Oct. 28. Hydroplane vessels; life-boats.-In boats and floats provided with means for discharging water from the various compartments and for ventilating them as described in Specification 3519/13, the nozzle ends of the pipes 5, instead of being situated above each compartment, are grouped together and supported by a bracket 7 so that they may he enclosed in an air-tight casing 8. which is readily removable. A pipe 10 extends from the casing 8 upwardly and acts as a ventilator, being connected to one of the struts 3 by which the float 6 is supported. The ends of the pipes 5 may be flexible so that any one may be withdrawn through the opening in the deck and attached to a pump for the discharge of water. In a modification, the nozzles are supported by a circular plate which, with the cover, forms an air-tight chamber.
Patent GB-191325993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brooches and like Dress Fastenings.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
IPC: A44B9/18
Filed: 1913-11-13
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 25,993. Morton, T. Nov. 13. Soft-collar-fasteners.-An extensible brooch or like dress fastening for use with soft collars comprises two tubular body portions a, Figs. 3 and 5, carrying studs b and enclosing a slotted link c. Each end of the link c has an inward projection d for retaining in position a spiral spring e, the other end of which bears against a collar f secured within the open end of each tubular part a. When the brooch is contracted, the ends of the portions a abut. In a modification, Fig. 9, each body portion a is provided with a hinged clasp b having a ball end b<1> co-operating with a pin g. The clasps are held open or closed by blade springs h contained by the portions a.
Patent GB-191328702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screens for Projecting Pictures.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
IPC: G03B21/60
Filed: 1913-12-12
Granted: 1914-10-22
Abstract: 28,702. Kitsee, I. Dec. 12. Drawings to Specification. Optical-projection apparatus.-A projection screen comprises a backing of textile material to which is secured a metallic surface preferably consisting of tin-foil, the free surface of the foil being covered with semi-transparent paper, preferably tissue-paper coated with paraffin.
Patent GB-191403022-A (GB)
Title: Transmission Device for Locomotive Speed Indicators.
IPC: G01P1/04
Filed: 1914-02-05
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 3022. Deuta - Werke vorm. Deutsche Tachometerwerke Ges. April 14, 1913, [Convention date]. Speed-indicator transmission mechanism for locomotive speed indicators comprises a pin g carried by a wheel or by a crank secured thereto and a shaft a secured to the framework of the locomotive by a rigid support b. A compensating-conuexaon between the parts g and a consists of a slotted arm d mounted on the shaft a and embracing the pin g, or of two spring arms j shown in Fig. 4. A rigid or flexible casing h for the flexible shaft e is secured to the support b in any convenient manner.
Patent GB-191409703-A (GB)
Title: Protective Appliances to Hinder an Empty Bottle being Refilled.
Inventor: TUCK HENRY GODDARD
IPC: B65D49/02
Filed: 1914-04-20
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 9703. Tuck, H. G. May 12,1913, [Convention date]. Bottles, non-refillable.- A valve B is fitted to a conical ground seat a and is protected by a baffle F with a projection e<1> sliding in a shallow groove as shown. The baffle prevents the valve from closing outlets e in a dome E. The ontlets are sealed by a disk H covered by a soft metal capsule J secured by a hard metal part K.
Patent GB-191409930-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draw-bar for Trailer Wagons or the like.
Inventor: PEARSON THOMAS FINNEY
IPC: B60D1/167
Filed: 1914-04-22
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 9930. Pearson, T. F. April 22. Couplings.-A draw-bar or coupling between a motor tractor and trailer consists of a link 4 connected to the tractor and a framework 1 connected to the trailer, the link and framework being pivoted to one another about the pivot 5 that they can turn in an horizontal plane. Springs 9 allow angular movement of the two members, but tend always to return them to their central position. In the construction shown, a rearward extension 4<a> of the link 4 engages a curved bar 8 fixed to the framework 1. In a modification, the curved bar may be dispensed with, and plate or other springs placed between the tail 4<a> of the link and the frame 1. In a further modification, the tail 4<a> is eliminated, and two opposite volute springs are mounted about the pivot 5.
Patent GB-191410949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sextants and other like Instruments.
Inventor: HEATH GEORGE WILSON
Filed: 1914-05-04
Granted: 1914-12-24
Abstract: 10,949. Heath, G. W., and Heath, G. A. May 4. Sextants and the like.-One end of the handle is attached to the central portion of a detachable bridge-piece the ends of which are attached to the instrument frame so as to form part of the mountings of the telescope and horizon glass. In the construction shown in inverted plan, the bridge-piece f is constructed of a curved girder form with a deep web, to the centre of which one end of the handle h is attached, the other end being carried by a smaller detachable bridge member i.
Patent GB-191416421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Winding Yarn, Thread, Wire or the like.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: B65H54/02
Filed: 1914-07-09
Granted: 1915-07-08
Abstract: 16,421. Wade, H., [Leeson, J. R.]. July 9. Winding - machines. - The traverse guide is normally operated from the winding - spindle, but means are provided for disconnecting the driving-mechanism and operating the traverse mechanism and also the spindle by hand for the purpose of arranging that (1) the guide shall commence winding the first layer of wire &c. from the end of the traverse, and (2) when the machine has been automatically stopped with the guide in the middle of its traverse, the spindle may be turned and the traverse be operated for the purpose of winding widelylaid coils to the end of the traverse. The invention is particularly applicable to the machines described in Specification 4091/13 for winding electrical coils as described in Specification 91/13. The winding-spindle is provided with a hand-wheel by which it may be turned when desired, and when winding is taking place, the spindle drives the traverse cam C<2> through suitable gearing, such as that described in Specification 12,167/13, and a vertical shaft m provided with a worm M for engaging with a wormwheel L on the boss of the traverse cam, the shaft m being connected by a universal joint to a rotating shaft n and taking into a footstep O, which may be moved towards and from the worm-wheel L for the purpose of placing the worm and worm-wheel in and out of gear, the worm-wheel dipping into a trough Q, and the footstep being extended into a cup, each to contain lubricant. To the side of the wormwheel L is fixed a spur-wheel S which may be engaged by a spur-wheel T on a spring rod t provided with a handle U, the wheels S, t being normally out of gear. The traverse cam C<2> operates a slotted traverse lever G connected by a link to a slotted traverse frame carrying the guide, the slots in the lever and traverse frame being graduated, as described in Specification 13,176/13, for the purpose of indicating and regulating the position of the connecting-link and the extent of the traverse.
Patent GB-191417173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
IPC: B66F15/00
Filed: 1914-07-20
Granted: 1915-03-18
Abstract: 17,173. Tangyes, Ltd., and Johnson, E. July 20. [Cognate Application, 22,067/14.] Jacks. - A lever jack, more especially for motor-cars, is provided with a rolling fulcrum engaging the ground or the like, and is made of levers in one piece or jointed together so that when brought from an inclined to a vertical position, lifting takes place. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the lever 1 has a rolling fulcrum 7 and a socket for an operating- handle 9. Jointed to the lever 1 is an arm 2 cupped to engage the car axle. On moving the handle down from the position shown, the arms 1, 2 straighten and lift the axle, stops 10, 11 limiting the movements. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the lever is formed in one piece with a rolling fulcrum 7 and a socket for an operating-handle 9.
Patent GB-191420866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Escapes.
Inventor: MCCOY DAN AUGUSTUS
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 1914-10-12
Granted: 1915-03-25
Abstract: 20,866. McCoy, D. A. Oct. 12. Devices for sliding descend, - In a fireescape of the type in which a vertical pole, normally held flat against the wall of a building, is adapted to be swung away from the wall for use, the pole swings about a vertical axis so as to move horizontally, and is held against the building by yieldable or spring devices. The pole 10, Figs. 2 and 3, having horizontal arms 11 at the top and bottom, swings about vertical extensions or pivot-pieces 16 turning in brackets 15, and is retained in the outer or operative position by the engagement of the upper arm 11 with a notch 20 in a yoke 17, 18, or with a latch member on the yoke. A spring plate &c. 21 holds the arm 11 in the notch 20. When the pole is to be swung back against the wall, it is raised to lift the upper arm 11 out of the notch 20 against the action of the spring plate 21. The arm 11 may be provided with a roller adapted to bear on the upper edge of the yoke 17.
Patent GB-191500596-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Electro Dynamic Brake System for Feed Reels and the like.
Inventor: JAMES HENRY VINCENT
IPC: B65H23/08
Filed: 1915-01-14
Abstract: 596. James, H. V. Jan. 14. Feeding webs.-The tension of the web being fed to printing, textile, and like machinery is kept constant at varying feed speeds and varying diameters of the feed-reel by an electromagnetic braking-device comprising two dynamo - electric machines connected in series across a supply circuit and driven respectively from the feed-reel and from a shaft of the machine other than the feed-reel shaft, so that the electromotive force developed by the former is opposed to and equal in value to that developed by the latter, and also acts in the same direction as that of the supply circuit. When applied to a multi-deck machine, the dynamos driven from the feed-reels are connected in parallel. In the arrangement shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1 as applied to a two-deck printing-press, the dynamos M are suitably coupled to the spindles of the feed-reels a, b and are connected in parallel with each other and in series with a machine M<1> driven from a shaft f of the machine. The armatures N, N<1> and the fields F, F<1> are connected across the supply mains S by the circuits 4, 3, so that the electromotive force of the machines M is in the same direction as that of the supply circuit and, with maximum feed-reel diameter, is equal to that of the machine M' but in the opposite direction. To keep the electromotive force of the machines M constant as the speed of the armatures N increases due to the diminishing diameter of the reels a, b, resistances R are automatically put into the circuits 3 of the fields F by means of arms g carrying rollers h hearing against the reels. By this arrangement, the electromotive force of the circuits 4 remains constant and equal to that of the supply circuit at all press speeds and reel diameters, and the current through the armatures N remains constant and the braking- effort decreases. The tension of the web may be varied at any time by means of resistances r arranged in the circuits 4. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the armatures N are driven by friction wheels k and gearing j from the surface of the reels, and the speed of the armature remains constant. When the press is brought to rest, any overrun of the reels results in an increased braking-torque, and the armatures N tend to turn in the direction to rewind and tighten the web. Several machines M<1> arranged in parallel may be provided.
Patent GB-191505612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubbing-boards or the like for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: SUGDEN ALBERT
IPC: D06F1/00
Filed: 1915-04-14
Abstract: 5612. Sugden, A., and Bedford, G. A. April 14. Washing - boards. - In rubbing-boards having a surface of a smooth material which is fluted or corrugated, the surface is formed of glazed or enamelled fire-clay or similar material. The fre-clay becomes pitted during the course of manufacture and produces a surface with innumerable smooth hollows which are stated to increase the efficiency of the appliance. The board shown in Fig. 2 is fitted into the usual wooden frame and has one side corrugated, upon which the articles are rubbed, while the other side is plain for scrubbing purposes. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 665/87, 5385/02, and 5386/02.
Patent GB-191506614-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Fabric of the kind used for Artificial Flowers.
Inventor: DELAMARE MAURICE ALBERT
IPC: D06M13/02
Filed: 1915-05-03
Abstract: 6614. Delamare, M. A., and Delamare, [nÚe Fromentin], N. June 26, 1914, [Convention date]. Coating-compositions.-Material suitable for making artificial flowers is made by first sizing a fabric, with starch paste if it contains cotton, or with gelatine solution if it contains silk, and when dry coating it, preferably on both sides, with a composition comprising starch, zinc white, starch paste, glycerine, and water. A paste of dyes of vegetable origin may be added to the composition. The fabric is then coated, preferably on one side, with a solution of paraffin in petroleum ether, and ironed.
Patent GB-191508204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Batteries.
Inventor: HOPPIE WILLIAM
IPC: H01M50/129
Filed: 1915-06-02
Abstract: 8204. Hoppie, W. June 2. Absorbents; cells; electrolytes.-A cell is composed of a number of laminations of compressed pulp, such as cardboard, in which is positioned a layer 2<b> of metal or cloth, the layers being cemented together by glue, shellac, &c. included in the pulp, and rendered impervious by immersing in a heated mixture of resin with paraffin wax, asphalt, &c. and finally coated with shellac or other hard varnish. Upon the inside of the cell is placed a layer 2 of thin zinc foil in contact with a layer 4 of absorbent material, such as blotting-paper or cloth, saturated with an electrolyte including aluminium chloride and enclosing the carbon pole 5 and its depolarizer 7, which includes a mercury salt. The electrolyte mentioned comprises glycerine, gelatine, sal - ammoniac, aluminium chloride, and zinc chloride, and the depolarizer comprises manganese dioxide, and carbon moistened with a solution of zinc chloride, sal-ammoniac, and a mercury salt, such as mercuric chloride. In a modification, the absorbent layer 4 is omitted, the depolarizer being enclosed in a cotton bag wrapped tightly with a cord and set in the middle of the cell without making contact with the zinc; the space between the zinc and the bag is filled with the gelatinous electrolyte used for saturating the above-described absorbent. When the cell is assembled, a washer 8, preferably of cardboard, is fitted around the carbon pole 5, and a layer of sawdust 9 is placed on the washer 8 and covered by a second washer 10, over which is placed the sealing-compound 11.
Patent GB-191508762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Liquid Coolers, and in Gas Scrubbers.
IPC: B01D47/16
Filed: 1915-06-14
Abstract: 8762. Yates, W., and Mathews & Yates. June 14. Scrubbers and washers. -In gas and liquid coolers and gas-scrubbers wherein gas passes through the passages between disks spaced apart on a rotary shaft and dipping into a liquid - container, the edges of the disks are presented to the inlet and outlet openings o, p of the surrounding casing and guide-plates c<1> extend from said openings towards the disks to prevent the gas passing above the disks. In a modification, two units are shown mounted on the same shaft and connected by a U-tube,
Patent GB-191510474-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oscillating Vane Engine for use in Starting other Engines.
Inventor: DOMIZI DAVID FERDINANDO
Filed: 1915-07-19
Abstract: 10,474. Domizi, D. F., Hastings, Q. D., and Wasser, T. F. July 19. Fixed-abutment type; valves, distributing.- An oscillating-vane motor, driven by compressed air or steam for starting automobile engines. comprises an outer casing 1 and a piston 2 carried on a ring 4 surrounding a ratchet-wheel 5 on the engine shaft 6. The ring 4 drives the ratchet 5 by a spring pawl which is provided with lugs 8 for engagement with fixed pins to raise the pawl when the engine has started. Fluid is admitted on each side of the piston alternately from a supply pipe 20 by means of a double-acting valve 13, which is carried in a fixed abutment 11 and is actuated by the piston. The valve is held in its extreme positions by a hollow spring plunger 18 having apertures 21, and is provided with posts 15 and annular recesses 14 which effect communication with an inlet chamber 12 and exhaust passages 16.
Patent GB-191514971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Loose Leaf Books or Binders.
Inventor: MYATT JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B42F13/04
Filed: 1915-10-22
Abstract: 14,971. Myatt, J. W. Oct. 22. Flexible-band files.-A filing-device, of the type in which flexible strips or thongs contained within the covers are arranged to pass across the back through slots ornotches in the leaves, has each strip made of a flexible part g and a rigid part f. When the book is in service, the Hexible part lies across the back ; but when leaves are to be removed or replaced, the rigid part is brought across the back. An extension h may be pulled out to move the filing-strips.
Patent GB-191516133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Grinding Glass Articles and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: BRUNER LOUIS NAGLEE
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 1915-11-16
Abstract: 16,133. Bruner, L. N. Nov. 16. Turning; work-holders.-Relates to machines for grinding or trueing the inner surfaces of glass and like articles, and more particularly for treating the internal surfaces of glass caps for closing bottles, jars, &c. The caps &c. are fed by a shoot b', Fig. 1, to an horizontal revolving feed-disk a, pushed up through, and delivered to, a hollow rotary chuck c by a pusher d, and then acted upon by a diamond or other tool o, which is traversed over the surface to be treated. When treated, the caps are returned by the pusher to the feed-disk a, which delivers them to a receiver. The feeddisk a is provided with two diametrically opposed gaps or recesses a<1>, a<2> and is rotated through 180 degrees, to carry a cap from the shoot b<1> to the pusher d, by a gear-wheel u and a clutch t<3> controlled by a cam m<2>. The pusher d is reciprocated by a cam e. The chuck consists of a tubular spindle c, Fig. 4, rotated from pulleys g<2>, g<4>, and containing a stem g<1> having resilient fingers g<3> carrying jaws g adapted to coact with the conical seat c<1> of the spindle c. The stem g<1> is pulled down, to grip the cap b delivered by the pusher d, by levers i operated by a sleeve h actuated by a cam m. The diamond or other tool o is carried by a slide o<1>, and is brought into and out of engagement with the work by levers controlled by a cam p, the carrier o<2> and the slide o<1> being traversed to move the tool up and down over the work by a cam n and suitable levers. Motion is imparted to the various parts from a shaft q<Î> carrying the upper part of a clutch r and a pinion q<1>; the pinion q<1> drives a pinion q<2> and attached cams n, p, all of which are loose on the camshaft m<1>. Cams m, m<2>, and e are fast on the shaft m<1> and are driven from pinions s', s when the clutch r is engaged. The clutch r is engaged, to allow the shaft m<1> to make one revolution at a time, by a cam p<Î> on the pinion q<2> which forces down a sleeve r<2> carrying the sliding clutch part, the sleeve being held after one revolution by a claw r<5> on the pinion s<1> reengaging a recess r' on the flange r<4> of the sleeve r<2>, and allowing a spring r<6> to release the clutch. Two or more such grinding-units may be arranged in one machine, the tools being mounted on a common slide.
Patent GB-191517749-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamping Attachment for Securing Motor and other Lamps to their Brackets.
Inventor: MILLER CHARLES ALBERT
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 1915-12-20
Abstract: 17,749. Miller, C. A., and Miller, F. J. Dec. 20. Supporting.-Motor and other lamps are provided with clamping-means whereby they may be secured on brackets of either round or rectangular section. Fig. 4 shows a lamp a provided with a pair of the damping-devices b for use with a double-armed bracket; the lamp may, however, be secured by either clamp to a single-armed bracket; or the lamp may be provided with only a single clamp. The body b of each clamp, which is riveted &c, to the body of the lamp, is formed with two socket-holes c, d, respectively of circular and rectangular section, and is provided with a single clamping- screw g, which, as shown, can engage a bracket e of circular section in the socket c, or, when the lamp is mounted on a bracket of rectangular section, can be screwed farther in to engage the latter bracket.