baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-191228581-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Retarding the Lowering of Roller Blinds or Shutters, Screens, Fireproof Curtains and like Appliances.
IPC: E06B9/82
Filed: 1912-12-11
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 28,581. Milners Safe Co., and Ely, C. A. Dec. 11. Dash-pots.-Relates to retarding mechanism for roller shutters, sliding doors, fireproof curtains, &c., arranged so that the shutter or the like accelerates towards the end of the descent. According to the invention, an eccentric 2 carried by the shutter roller 18 is connected to the piston 4 of a dashpot, the cylinder 5 of which has two ports 6 leading to a two-way valve 7 having large and small passages. During the greater portion of the descent, the smaller passage is in action and causes a retardation, but towards the end of the descent the large passage is brought into action by the trip lever 13 and allows an acceleration of the speed o the shutter. The lever 13 is connected by a link 12 to a lever 11, which is connected by a link 10 to an arm 8 on the spindle of the valve 7; when the shutter is raised, the engagement of the bottom rail 19 of the shutter with the lever 11 resets the valve 7. The shutter is held raised by a lever which is pivoted to swing under the rail 19 and operates by a cord &c. Other types of valves may be used. In the case of sliding doors, the eccentric 2 is carried by the winding-drum of the raising-mechanism.
Patent GB-191301221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators.
Inventor: KRAUSS FRIEDRICH
IPC: C10H9/00
Filed: 1912-07-19
Granted: 1913-07-21
Abstract: 1221. Krauss, F., and Ludwig, E. July 19, 1912. Liquid raised up to solid; solid dipped into liquid.-In acetylene and like generators of the diving-bell or dipping types, the regulating gas pressure is derived from a portion of the gas generated which is passed through a valved connexion. For example, in the case of a dipping-type of generator, the solid holder 7, Fig. 1, is suspended from a piston 5 working in a gas-tight chamber 11 and supported by a spring 6. Gas is passed to the chamber 11 through a valved pipe 12, so that any suitable pressure may be obtained in this chamber. In another form, the solid holder 7, Fig. 3, is stationary and supported in a bell 10 enclosed in a gas - tight vessel 1. A hand - controlled valve 13 serves for the supply of gas from the bell to the enclosing-vessel. The regulation of the valve 13 may be automatic, as shown in Fig. 2, in which a diaphragm 19 serves to operate it. In these latter forms of apparatus, the passage 12 from the valve 13 is so small as to prevent the passage of water.
Patent GB-191304295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Making.
Inventor: MUHLFELD FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: A42C1/02
Filed: 1913-02-19
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 4295. Muhlfeld, F. J. Feb. 19. Drawings to Specification. Bodies, forming.-In the process of napping hats, the hat body is first stretched from conical to flat form and then further stretched, and the nap-bat is then applied, after which the body is scalded and thereby shrunk back to its normal size and shape, thus producing an increased density of fur fibres on the surface. In the case of velour hats, the fibres are cut to the final short length used before applying as above described. Preferably the fur fibres are clipped in one or more sections to " velour length " while still on the fur pelt; they may also be levelled finally when on the hat body to produce an even surface.
Patent GB-191307913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedestal Bearings for Colliery Corves or other Vehicles.
Inventor: POTTER JOSEPH HEWSON
IPC: B66B15/00
Filed: 1913-04-04
Granted: 1914-01-01
Abstract: 7913. Potter, J. H., Moorwood, F. C., and Potter, J. A. April 4. Channels and reservoirs in vehicle-axle bearings.-A pedestal bearing for colliery corves &c. has a chamber B and a diagonal slot S in the crown of the bearing, both packed with absorbent material, which receives the surplus grease supplied to the axle.
Patent GB-191308156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TERRY VICTORIA
IPC: F02M17/36
Filed: 1913-04-07
Granted: 1914-04-07
Abstract: 8156. Terry, V., and Terry, E. April 7 Spray carburettors.-The mixing-chamber 3 is screwed on to a base 2 integral with the float chamber 1, and carries a suction - actuated airvalve 10, which admits all the air. The valve and its box 9 is detachable from the chamber ; it is placed between the throttle 20 and the nozzle, which is of the type described in Specification 28,987/12. A lip 19 on the casing 17 and a lip 21 on the throttle ensure complete closure of the passage when the throttle is closed. The oilpassage can be cleaned by removing the screw 6.
Patent GB-191310223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dentures or Plates for Artificial Teeth.
IPC: A61C13/24
Filed: 1913-04-30
Granted: 1913-10-09
Abstract: 10,223. Ash, Sons, & Co., C., and Chazal, F. April 30. Teeth, artificial.-A suction plates a is provided with a continuous groove c around and outside the suction chamber for a resilient ring which projects slightly. The groove may have a series of radial recesses or bottom recesses m, and the ring corresponding projections. The groove and recesses are preferably undercut, and the palatal surface of the ring may be grooved. The metal blank to be applied to the plaster model to form the chamber, groove, and recesses is provided with a protective counterform plate.
Patent GB-191313819-A (GB)
Title: Emergency Governor for Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02D1/00
Filed: 1913-06-14
Granted: 1914-06-15
Abstract: 13,819. Groocock, J. C., and Consolidated Diesel Engine Manufacturers, Ltd. June 14. Stop-gear.-An emergency governor for internal-combustion engines of the Diesel type, acts by by-passing the fuel supply when the speed becomes abnormal. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the by-pass valve c is held closed by a cam i against the resistance of a spring. The cam i is mounted on a spindle h provided with a plate g which engages an abutment on a lever e. When the lever e is moved by the governor, a spring on the spindle h moves the cam i into an inoperative position. In a modification of this construction, the notched plate g is made in one with a handle for resetting the apparatus, and the spring is arranged external to the spindle. In a further modification, a conical valve is used to control the by-pass. The use of the apparatus in connexion with single, double, triple, and fourcylinder engines is described, and also the application of the apparatus when each cylinder is fed by a separate fuel-pump.
Patent GB-191314724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Feeding Bottles and the like.
Inventor: DOWELL RICHARD STANLEY
IPC: A61J9/04
Filed: 1913-06-25
Granted: 1913-08-21
Abstract: 14,724. Dowell, R. S. June 25. Drawings to Specification. Feeding-bottles.-An adjustable valve adapted to close or partly close an air-vent formed in the body of a feeding-bottle comprises a rubber or other suitable band encircling the bottle and furnished with one or more apertures, which may be caused, by moving the band, to register with the air-vent when required. In a modification, the apertures in the band vary in size.
Patent GB-191316246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for the Production of Embroidery Work.
IPC: D05C3/02
Filed: 1913-02-25
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 16,246. Singer Manufacturing Co., Corrall, H., and Forbes, J. M. Feb. 25. Sewing-machines; feed by clamps.-The bar connecting the pantograph with the work-holder or work-holders of one or more machines is locked at each descent of the needle or needles to prevent movement of the pantograph while the needles are in the work. A shaft 54<Î> carried in a tubular bearing 66 on brackets attached to the hinged bed-plate, carries cams 69x which, when the needles are in the work, clamp the pantograph bar between members 70, 71. The shaft is adjustably connected to an eccentric 51 on the shaft 9.
Patent GB-191317768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Yarn.
Inventor: THAME JAMES
IPC: D02G3/08
Filed: 1913-08-02
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 17,768. Thame, J. Aug. 2. Paper, paper pulp, &c., forming yarns and threads from. - In the production of yarn from waste material such as cotton, jute, hemp, manilla, sulphite wood, ramie, &c., and from raw waste products such as banana a fibre, megasse, &c., the material is cleaned, in the presence of water, and then broken down, separated, and drawn out mechanically in water by any suitable means, as, for example, apparatus comprising a tank d, Fig. 1, a rotary roll a having plates b working on a bed-plate or on a box c containing blocks, reduction to pulp being avoided. A cleaning-drum e, having a wire-mesh periphery and internal axiallyinclined scoops, delivers the scum to a shoot h at the side. The tank may also contain a spiked roll a' coacting with spikes c<1>. The fibre and water pass from the tank d to an agitating-tank j, from which they flow through an adjustable orifice into a slightly inclined trough n, Fig. 2, which may be an endless travelling band with walls of wire mesh partly immersed in a tank p and oscillated by cams, eccentrics, or other suitable means. The oscillation of the trough and the action of water jets r cause the fibres to aline themselves longitudinally. The fibres are delivered between felt-covered rolls q, s to a felt band t, Fig. 3, which may carry them over a vacuum box. The yarn or sliver so produced passes to drawing- rollers u, one set of which is reciprocated axially, round a steam - heated drum w, and then through a twisting-machine v, to be finally dried by another steam-heated drum and reeled for weaving.
Patent GB-191320227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Clutches for Extension Ladders.
Inventor: WEECH GEORGE ALEXANDER
IPC: E06C1/12
Filed: 1913-09-08
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 20,227. Weech, G. A. Sept. 8. Ladders. -Relates to ladder locks of the kind described in Specification 12,498/13. The locks 13 are formed with extensions 12 connected bv pivoted links 10 to arms 9 rigidly fixed to a transverse spindle 3, which is operated to turn the locks out of the path of rungs of the lower ladder when the upper ladder is to descend, by a pull on the rope 7 connected to a link 5 pivoted to an arm 4 rigidly fixed at one end of the spindle 3. In a modification, the spindle 3 passes through slots 19 in the locks, and is fitted with eccentrics 18 which engage the sides of the slots to turn the locks on the pivots. when the spindle 3 is rotated by the operation of the rope 7.
Patent GB-191321025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Head and Back Rests for Invalids.
Inventor: SCHLOESSER THEODOR
Filed: 1913-09-17
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 21,025. Schl÷sser, T. Sept. 17. Bed-rests.-A combined bead and back rest for invalids is angularly and horizontally adjustable with respect to a horizontal member which is pressed outwards from the bedstead head by a spring. The head-rest 2 is vertically adjustable relatively to the back-rest 1 in a connecting-piece 3 pivoted to a rod 4 adjustable in the spring-pressed horizontal member 7. This member has a pin-andslot sliding connexion with a tubular member 10 vertically adjustable on a rod 16 mounted, as shown, on the bedstead head 9.
Patent GB-191321969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematograph Projectors.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
IPC: G03B19/18
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-09-30
Abstract: 21,969. Kamm, L. Sept. 30. Kinematograph apparatus.-The projector lens mount c and the door l are so mounted and connected that the door can be opened and reclosed without the necessity for refocusing the lens. The lens mount moves with the door towards and away from the gate a and can be separately adjusted for focusing. The door has detachable runners q, and the gate a has a pair of skates r kept up against the film by spring action.
Patent GB-191322058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pipe Couplings and the like.
Inventor: VIOLA EMERICK OTTO FRANK
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1913-09-30
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 22,058. Viola, E. O. F. Sept. 30. Swivelling joints have two sets of antifriction balls or rollers between the pipes and the coupling-nut to facilitate free rotation. One pipe a is provided with an externally threaded projection d to receive the coupling-nut c, and the spigot end, which may be grooved as at a<1>, fits into the socket enlargement e on the other pipe b; balls g, h are placed between the projections and the coupling-nut, and a screw i or the equivalent is used to lock the nut in position.
Patent GB-191323910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Apparatus for Railway Carriage Closets and the like.
Inventor: EARL HENRY DOUGLAS
IPC: B61D35/00
Filed: 1913-10-22
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 23,910. Earl, H. D. Oct. 22. Valve-discharge waterwaste preventers; supply fittings; railway-carriage closets.-The tank d acts as a measuring- vessel to a larger cistern, with which it communicates by a passage f. When the valve g is raised against the pressure of a spring g, the end l of the valve spindle passes into the passage f and cuts off the supply. The apparatus is specially designed for use with siphon closets in railway carriages.
Patent GB-191327445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dough Moulding Machinery.
Inventor: POINTON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A21C7/01
Filed: 1913-11-28
Granted: 1914-06-25
Abstract: 27,445. Pointon, J. E. Nov. 28. Rolling-machines.-Relates to machinery of the kind specified in Specification 28,718/12, and consists in providing a roller a between the conveyer c and coiling-drum b, such roller being driven from the drum by a belt d. The roller a, in conjunction with the conveyer c, starts the coiling, and the belt d rolls the dough against pressure bands e, f. In a modification, the band e is replaced by an endless belt.
Patent GB-191328942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hot Water Installations.
Inventor: JAHN KARL
IPC: F24D3/00
Filed: 1913-12-15
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 28,942. Jahn, K. Dec. 15. Heating water.-In systems of beating by hot water, the boilers or other elements where the water receives heat are made approximately equal in total volume to the radiators or other elements where the heat is given off. The invention is applicable both to systems in which the hot water is used directly for heating buildings &c. and to systems in which the water is used to heat other water. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a boiler K is connected to a tubular or like heater R in a tank K<3>. The volume of the heater R is equal to that of the boiler K. The tank K<3> is connected to a system of radiators R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, and the volume of the tank K<3> is equal to the sum of those of the radiators R<1>, R', R<3>. The tank K3 is fitted with a cold-water supply-pipe W<1> and a hot-water delivery pipe W. A regulating - device D, consisting of a cylinder and piston, is provided by means of which irregularities of volume due to fitting &c. can be compensated for.
Patent GB-191400750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating the Passage of Locomotives Round Curves.
Inventor: KANDO KALMAN VON
IPC: B61F5/38
Filed: 1914-01-10
Granted: 1914-06-18
Abstract: 750. Kando, K. von. Nov. 1, 1913, [Convention date]. Axle-trucks and bogies.-In locomotives having more than three coupled axles, of which the leading axle 1 and rear axle 11 are laterally displaceable for negotiating curves, the second axle 2 and, if desired, also the rear but one 12 are arranged to be similarly displaceable. The pairs of axles 1, 2 and 11, 12 are pivotally connected at 4, 5, Fig. 2, by a yoke or balancer 3 laterally displaceable against the action of springs 10 with respect to a pin 6 secured to the locomotive frame, about which pin the yoke can also swivel. The yoke ensures that the pressures on the wheel flanges are equalized or are in a predetermined relation to each other.
Patent GB-191404873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interlocking Apparatus for Railway Signalling.
IPC: B61L19/02
Filed: 1914-02-25
Granted: 1914-12-03
Abstract: 4873. Kershaw, A. G., Haywood, T. E., and Saxby &. Farmer. Feb. 25. Hand-levers and hand gearing, interlocking.- The locking - tappet 6 is linked to a lever 4 pivoted at 5 on the hand-lever and coupled to the catch-rod 3. When the catch-rod is raised, the tappet is given an initial locking movement and the lever 4 is positioned so that during the subsequent movement of the hand-lever the pin 8 passes the line between pins 5, 9 and practically no movement is imparted to the tappet. Thereafter, the release of the catch-rod causes a further locking movement of the tappet in the same direction as the first. The mechanism is shown in other forms adapted for operating tappets in other positions.
Patent GB-191405820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Multiple Part Buttons and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS HENRY LEWIS
IPC: A44B1/44
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1914-11-26
Abstract: 5820. Davis, H. L. March 7. Buttons and button-fasteners.-In a button of the kind described in Specification 2683/14 the prongs g, Fig. 3, of the pronged component are provided with ribs h to stiffen them. Instead of ribs, the whole of each prong may be arched or curved as shown at i, Figs. 4 and 6. In a modification to prevent cutting or fretting of the material, slits are made in the base of each prong and the metal so slit is folded over as shown at j, Fig. 8, which represents a blank before being pressed up to form the pronged fastener. These prongs may also be ribbed or arched.
Patent GB-191406308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tripod Gun Mountings.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A23/12
Filed: 1914-03-12
Granted: 1915-06-14
Abstract: 6308. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. March 12. Tripod mounts for machine guns and light ordnance.-Consists in connecting the three legs D to each other by jointed rods E, and to the centre-pivot socket C by rods F. The rods F are pivoted to the socket C at f and are connected to the legs D by removable bolts f<1>. The legs D are stated to be telescopic, the sliding parts being held in the desired position by clamps D'. Sockets d to receive detachable spades are provided on the legs.
Patent GB-191407063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Valves for Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: AULD JOHN
IPC: F16K17/10
Filed: 1914-03-20
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 7063. Auld, J., and Graham, J. March 20. Safety-valves for steam-boilers &c., of the kind fitted with a pilot valve, comprise a main valve 1 open to the high-pressure steam through the inlet 19, a leading-spring 13 arranged between a cross-head 15 and sleeve 14 on the valve spindle 5, a piston 6 on the other end of the valve spindle arranged to work within a cylinder 7 in the valve casing, and a pilot valve 21 formed with a sleeve surrounding a fixed sleeve 28. Flexible diaphragms 17, 30 are fitted to the main and pilot valves respectively, as shown, to make steam-tight joints. When the predetermined pressure is reached on the inlet side, the loaded pilot valve 21 is lifted, admitting steam to the cylinder 7 and equalizing the pressure on the piston 6. The valve 1 is then forced open against the action of the spring 13, and the steam escapes by the outlet branch 10. The steam behind the piston 6 escapes through the passage 11.
Patent GB-191412233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Call Recorders.
Inventor: MCGAURAN DUNCAN JAMES
IPC: H04M15/28
Filed: 1914-05-18
Granted: 1915-04-15
Abstract: 12,233. McGauran, D. J. July 22, 1913, [Convention date]. Meters and metering systems.-In apparatus as described in Specification 19,220/13, whereby a call is registered against a called subscriber unless he lifts his switch-hook within a prescribed time, the switch-hook 2 is normally short-circuited through wires 86, 87, so that the subscriber cannot make or answer a call until he has broken the contact 85 by pressing inwards a rod 70, thus rocking the lever 75 and stepping forward the meter SM by means of the pawl 48. The rod 70 is retained by the hook 79 until the switch-hook 2 is lowered, when a contact 83 is momentarily closed to energize a magnet P and so to release the rod 70 and reclose the contact 85. The latter operation may alternatively be brought about mechanically. An incoming call, however, by energizing the magnet E to close the contact 24, causes the magnet X to rock the bent lever 28. The pawl 48 is thereby disengaged until the turning of the time-wheel' of the mechanism T permits the return of the lever 28. When the call is answered bv pressing in the rod 70 and raising the switch-hook 2, a call is registered unless the operation takes place during the disengagement of the pawl 48.
Patent GB-191414703-A (GB)
Title: Life Saving Rafts.
Inventor: MCCOMBIE THOMAS GERALD FITZ GI
IPC: B63C9/04
Filed: 1914-09-23
Granted: 1915-09-09
Abstract: 14,703. McCombie, T. G. F. G. Sept. 23. Pontoon rafts.-A pontoon raft adapted for marine life-saving or military purposes comprises a number of sub-rafts flexibly connected together with or without wire rope slings. The sub-rafts are formed with rigid pontoons and are of a rigid, flexible, or folding nature. In the form shown in Fig. 3, two pontoons a are joined together by a connexion b and are fitted with a tent-like covering h supported by poles.f. In a modification, a similar covering is arranged on a single pontoon. In a further modification, an inner buoyancy chamber, similar in shape to the covering, is provided. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the upper surface is fitted with a folding bag-like receptacle i. The coverings are intended to be made water-tight, entrance being obtained through an aperture in the ridge or through a sleeve in the side, and suitable rowlock ports being also provided. The whole raft is covered with a weather cloth fitted with wooden and metal spreaders, and is provided with suitable travellers to facilitate launching.
Patent GB-191417908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Boxes for Automatic Slot Meters.
Inventor: THORP FRANKLIN
IPC: G07F9/06
Filed: 1914-07-29
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 17,908. Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. July 29. Money-boxes.-The money-box 1 is attached to a meter so that it can be removed from the front or from either side, thereby facilitating its removal in case of obstructions. The open end of the box is inserted under a hood 2 projecting from the meter, and a lip 4 on the box is then brought into engagement with a groove in a bracket 3 attached to the meter. The box is secured in position by a padlock passed through staples 5, 6 rigidly secured to the box and hood respectively. Preferably the box is tapered so that during its removal, when the bottom part is tilted forward to bring the lip 4 clear of the bracket 3, the front of the box is parallel with the front of the meter, and the staples 5, 6 are out of register.
Patent GB-191419370-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Former for Hats and the like.
Inventor: RICHARD JULES
IPC: A42C3/06
Filed: 1914-09-02
Granted: 1914-12-21
Abstract: 19,370. Richard, J. Sept. 2, 1913, [Convention date]. Measuring and fitting appliances.-In a hat former, of the type in which members are movable radially to contact with a conformator, the members slide in grooves which are made alternately in the oval clamping-rings. Clamping, rings a, b, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, are formed with grooves e, staggered in position as shown, to receive the stems f of sliding contact members g, the heads of which thus project alternately upwards and downwards from the stems. A ring c of india-rubber &c. is placed between the rings a, b, and the stems f are of uniform sectional area. The sliders are fixed in position by nuts d<2> on studs d which pass through slots i, Fig. 8, in certain of the sliders, the studs being formed with flat portions d<1>.