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Patent GB-191128807-A (GB)
Title: Safety Indicator for Automobiles and all like Vehicles.
Inventor: JOVANOVITCH MILOSH
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 28,807. Jovanovitch, M. Dec. 21. Drawings to Specification. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Road-vehicle signals.-A turning indicator for road-vehicles consists of a semaphore arm mounted at the rear of the vehicle on the off side, carrying a red reflector lens plated at the back. The lens normally lies hidden within a box-like cover, but is exposed when the driver depresses a lever connected to the semaphore by a Bowden wire or otherwise.
Patent GB-191211870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: DARMOIS EMILE EUGENE
IPC: H05B41/22
Filed: 1912-05-18
Granted: 1913-05-15
Abstract: 11,870. Darmois, E. E., and Leblanc, M. A. E. May 18. Arc lamps; low-pressure metallic-vapour apparatus.-A vapour apparatus and an inductance, connected in series, are together subjected to an alternating electric pressure of such magnitude that the vapour apparatus conducts the current in both directions. For pure mercury vapour, the minimum pressure is about 600 volts if the frequency is 50 per second. Polyphase currents may he used; for instance, two-phase currents may be supplied to four electrodes of a cruciform lamp. Current may be taken directly from mains, or from a transformer. One electrode, or each, is of mercury or other conductive and vaporizable material, for instance an alloy or amalgam. Starting may be effected by tilting the container, or by heating it and the electrodes, or the electrodes only, by a flame, by hot gas or liquid circulating through a jacket or coil, or by a resistance, which may be cut out of circuit by a series electro-magnet. The heating-device may be removable. Alternatively, an increased pressure may be applied by means of an inductance, or there may be provided a supplementary electrode 14, Fig. 4, connected to a neutral point in a transformer winding. Such a supplementary electrode conveys a rectified current from the main electrodes until the main current is established. To start the rectified current, there is provided either a shunt circuit containing resistances 16 and a circuit-breaker 15, or a second auxiliary electrode, situated near the first and connected through a resistance to one of the main electrodes, so that an arc can be formed by shaking. A condenser plate may be arranged near one electrode and connected to another electrode. Starting may also be facilitated by placing conductive bodies near the surface of one electrode. In apparatus where the vapour tube is filled with mercury or the like when cold, starting may be effected by causing a bubble of vapour to be formed, say in a side-tube heated by a resistance coil, which is subsequently cut out of circuit by movement of the mercury or the like. In order to reduce the intervals of extinction between half-waves of current, and to allow the use of a small inductance, the ionization of the vapour may be increased by the use nf an auxiliary arc, an incandescent filament, a Wehnelt cathode, or otherwise. Cooling of the liquid electrodes may be promoted by immersing in them bodies 21, Fig. 7, of iron, nickel, or other material more conductive than the liquid. If of tungsten or other refractory material, these bodies may project above the surfaces of the electrodes. When both electrodes are vaporizable, transference of material from one to the other is prevented by equalizing the cooling effects at the two, say by bringing them into proximity and providing similar cooling- devices such as radiating-plates. For the same purpose, the vapour tube may have constrictions of equal dimensions near the electrodes.
Patent GB-191211969-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible and Convertible Stretcher or Chair.
Inventor: PERRY ALBERT JOSEPH
IPC: A61G1/02
Filed: 1912-05-21
Granted: 1913-05-21
Abstract: 11,969. Perry, A. J. May 21. Folding seats. - Relates to a collapsible stretcher carriage or chair mounted on wheels and adapted to be adjusted to a sitting or reclining position. The stretcher consists of a rectangular frame A, having hinged handles C and folding legs D, and a hinged back-rest B, which can be adjusted to various positions by racks. A length of canvas is passed over a cross-bar H on the back-rest and over a crossbar H<2> on the frame, and its ends are secured to two adjustable bars or rollers M, N fitting into sockets. These bars may be secured by screws after adjustment. A bar I is passed through a sleeve in the canvas and is adjusted to come beneath the knees of the occupant. Bands also support the canvas. To form a chair, the canvas is let off from the roller N until the occupant's feet touch the ground. The back-rest B may carry a hood frame.
Patent GB-191213352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WALTON FREDERICK
IPC: B60C7/12
Filed: 1912-12-02
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 13,352. Walton, F. Dec. 2. Air tubes and chambers; non-metallic elastic bodies and cores; block tyres.-Rubber tyres are formed with pear-shaped cavities B near and extending to the base, which are hermetically sealed by flat plugs C cemented into the base of the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the cavities are connected by passages D, and the plug C of one of them is adapted to receive an inflating-valve. The tyre may be formed in one piece or in segments, and may be secured to the rim by beads, by security bolts, or by means of plates moulded in its base and secured to the rim by bolts. The tyre is made from annular halves, between which cores of suitable shape are placed when the tyre is vulcanized, the cores being withdrawn through the base when the tyre is completed. The passages D may be formed by helical spring or other removable cores,
Patent GB-191213976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Devices for Carburetters of Internal Combustion Engines.
IPC: F02M9/08
Filed: 1912-06-15
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 13,976. Daimler M o t o r e n Ges. June 15, 1911, [Convention date]. Rotary disk valves; actuating.-The flow of air past the jet h of a carburettor is controlled by a rotatable disk valve actuated, through link-work m, k, i, by an elastic chamber n re. sponsive to changes in the pressure of t h e atmosphere.
Patent GB-191214655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Lamps with Drawn Metal Wire Filaments.
Inventor: FARKAS KARL
IPC: H01K1/18
Filed: 1912-06-22
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 14,655. Farkas, K. June 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Filaments, supports for. - A drawn metal filament is divided into two preferably equal lengths, each of which is supported in a zigzag manner between upper and lower insulated anchors radiating from the stem, the lengths being connected by a non-incandescing conductor projecting radially from the stem. In the arrangement shown, the conductor h passes through a flange c<1> adjacent to the lamp foot, the ends of each filament length being attached to one end of the conductor and one leading- in wire f, respectively.
Patent GB-191217412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Picture Projection, Magnifying and the like.
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
IPC: G03B21/10
Filed: 1912-07-26
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 17,412. Bergmann, T. July 26. Optical-projection apparatus. - Consists in mounting the various elements l, e, v, o, &c. of an optical-projection apparatus on an optical bench a of triangular cross - section, on which the legs b supporting the bench are also mounted. The various parts are secured by screws d, h to the bar a so that they can be readily removed or interchanged. Marks f, visible through apertures in the various members, are made on the bench a, and are in alinement with corresponding marks on said members when the latter are in their normal positions. The opening p of the lantern casing l is provided with an iris or like diaphragm.
Patent GB-191218416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Blast Pipes of Steam Locomotives and the like.
Inventor: HELLER ARNOLD
IPC: F23L17/16
Filed: 1912-08-10
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 18,416. Heller, A., [Schleyder, K.]. Aug. 10. Exhaust, reservoirs for.-An improved blast apparatus for locomotives of the kind described in Specification 9498/12 consists of a tapering reservoir or vessel B preferably built up of several conical rings bolted together by means of flanges a and connected at its lower end to the exhaust-pipe. The vessel is provided at the top with a cover B<1>, at the centre of which is a blast nozzle A of ordinary form or provided with means for varying its outlet. A hollow cone K, fastened to the cover B<1> by angle-irons band spaced therefrom to form a passage for the exhaust steam, is arranged centrally within the vessel B. The vessel B and flanges a cause the solid particles in the gases to drop to the bottom of the smoke-box, from which they may be returned to the fire-box bv apparatus such as that described in Specifications 9207/04, 11,456/06, [both in Class 51, Furnaces &c.], and 17,511/11, [Class 51 (i), Furnaces &c., Combustion apparatus of]. The vessel B may be made in one piece having louvers or projections for deflecting the gases, cinders, ashes, &c.
Patent GB-191220405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yielding Armour-platings.
Inventor: KUEHNE HERBERT
IPC: F41H5/013
Filed: 1912-09-07
Granted: 1913-12-08
Abstract: 20,405. K³hne, H. Sept. 7. Armour-plating.-In double armour-plating for turrets, conning-towers, &c., the outer plate is mounted on springs or hydraulic cushioning-devices, and is provided with balls and rollers, arranged in such a way that it can yield both rearwardly and laterally when struck, so that the projectile glances off. The outer plate 4, provided with a soft facing 5, is connected to the inner plate 1 by a series of connecting-blocks 9 provided with rollers 14, balls 13, and pins 10 projecting into guide-grooves. Rollers 20, adapted to bear against runners 23 on the rear plate 1 and on partition plates 22 are mounted in bearings 19 acted upon by springs 18. Springs 21 are arranged between the outer plate 4 and the loosely-mounted partition plates 22. An overhanging portion 2 attached to the inner plate 1 is fitted with a rounded guard 3, and with a spring-pressed ballrace 6 co-acting with balls 7. At the joints of the outer armour, a rounded projection on one plate overlaps the edge of the adjacent plate. In armoured turrets, spring-pressed bolts or stops at the joints between the movable armourplates are adapted to prevent damage on closing.
Patent GB-191222679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Preventing Overspeeding and Overwinding in Colliery Winding Engines, and the like.
Inventor: MOYSEY HENRY JAMES
IPC: B66B5/08
Filed: 1912-10-05
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 22,679. Moysey, H. J. Oct. 5. Overwinding, preventing; emergency power cutoff gear.-Apparatus for preventing the overwinding and over-speeding of winding - engines &c. comprises a screw- and - nut depthindicator and a sleeve d rotating on the square end b of the screw shaft a, the sleeve being moved endways as the cage approaches the end of the wind so that a rotating arm u thereon engages a trip lever f. At one end of the wind. the nut c engages the sleeve d directly, and at the other end it raises a weight k which is coupled by a suitable linkage to the sleeve d. The vertical arm f of a trip lever carries a cylindrical block g, which is raised and lowered by a governor h according to the speed of the engine. If the speed is not suitably controlled during the acceleration or retardation periods, the roller e on the rotary arm u engages the block g and releases a trip gear to stop the engine. During the full-speed portion of the wind, the arm u rotates just above the block g and engages the latter if the speed limit is exceeded. The trip lever f is rigidly connected to an arm D controlling the power supply, and to a second arm B which normally retains a drum out of engagement with a driving-clutch, but when actuated causes the drum to rotate and gradually to wind up a brake chain. Another trip lever v, which is actuated when the cage passes the level, cuts off the power and applies the brake fully.
Patent GB-191222688-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Valises and the like to Luggage Carriers of Motor Cycles and other Cycles.
Inventor: LOWENTHAL ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 1912-10-05
Granted: 1913-09-25
Abstract: 22,688. Lowenthal, A. E., and Bettney, T. Oct. 5. Luggage-carriers.-A valise or the like A is attached to the luggage-carrier of a cycle or motor-cycle by the engagement of tongues 8 on the underside of the valise with loops 7 on cross-bars 1 detachably secured to the upper side of the carrier, means such as a clamping-screw being provided for maintaining the parts in engagement. The cross-bars 1 are secured to the side bars B<1>, B<2> of the carrier by means of clips 2, which are adjustably secured to the cross-bars by bolts 5 of square cross-section passing through slots 4 in the cross - bars. The tongues 8 and loops 7 are clamped together by means of a screw 11, a spring 13 being provided to prevent the screw from turning under the influence of vibration. The tongues 8 may be fixed to the cross-bars, and the loops 7 to the valise.
Patent GB-191223005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating the Delivery of Threads in Unwinding from Reels or Cheeses.
Inventor: HOYLE JOHN
IPC: B65H59/04
Filed: 1912-10-09
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 23,005. Hoyle, J. Oct. 9. Creel arrangements.-The unwinding of thread from reels or cheeses is regulated by a lever arm, the pressure of which upon the surface of the reel &c. is varied as the reel &c. decreases in size and which can be held up out of action when desired. The lever c is pivoted in a bracket a, which hooks over the rail b, and is controlled by a spring d. A link e connected to the lever arm c can be hooked over a projection a' to hold the arm c out of action. The spring may be made adjustable, and the arm c carries a renewable brass foot c' to bear upon the reel &c.
Patent GB-191306624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Coal Cutting Machines.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE RICHARD
IPC: E21C31/00
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1914-02-19
Abstract: 6624. Sutcliffe, R. March 18. Coal-cutting machines. -Relates to endlesschain machines of the type described in Specification 16,992/01, [Class 85, Mining &c.], wherein a worm on a crankshaft between the cranks drives a vertical shaft driving the cutter, and consists in a framecasing, enclosing the mechanism between the pistons and the vertical shaft, and acting as an oil reservoir and keeping the mechanism from dirt. The casing may comprise top and bottom halves f, h connected by bolted flanges, or either half may be subdivided near its rear end. The chain arm comprises a plate x carrying Z-irons forming chain guides, the plate having bolts passing through slots in a swivelling bracket w. The chain is tightened by right and left handed screws passing through lugs 11, 12.
Patent GB-191309646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tire Fasteners.
Inventor: FLEMING LUKE GRENNAN
IPC: B60B25/20
Filed: 1913-04-24
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 9646. Fleming, L. G. April 24. Tyre attachments to rims. -The detachable side flange G is secured on the fixed ring B by pins H carried on a series of spring arms I, Figs. 2 and 3, or on pivoted arms K, Fig. 5, locked by spring or other catches N. Preferably, the flange G is formed with recesses G' to house the pins H, and to facilitate assemblage of the flange G, the ring B has an off-set flange C. To disengage the flange G, the pins are forced out of the holes in the ring B and turned to engage under the full part of the ring.
Patent GB-191309963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Working of Combined Reciprocating Engines and Turbines for Ship's Propulsion.
IPC: B63H23/00
Filed: 1913-04-28
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 9963. Swan, Hunter, & W. Richardson, and Wurl, M. O. April 28. Drawings to Specification. Plant; transmission mechanism, special applications of.-In a ship's propulsion plant, a turbine is coupled to the shaft of a slowerrunning reciprocating engine by a F÷ttinger or other hydraulic transformer. The turbine may be driven by exhaust steam from the reciprocating engine,
Patent GB-191310422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counterweights for Pendant Electric Light Fittings.
Inventor: DOUGHTY JOHN MORGAN
IPC: F21V21/16
Filed: 1913-05-03
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 10,422. Doughty, J. M. May 3. Pendants.-The counterweight 1 of a pendant electric - light fitting is made in one piece with the pulleycarrying members 2 and conductor guide 5.
Patent GB-191312361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplane Flying Machines.
Inventor: ZIEMSS HENRY
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1913-05-27
Granted: 1914-05-27
Abstract: 12,361. Ziemss, H. May 27. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement and construction of; steering and balancing.- In an aeroplane, lateral frames comprising longitudinal and transverse bars 29, 39 carry a series of planes 25, 26, 27, 28 on their underside separated by openings 70 which may be covered when required by sliding panels 71. The planes 25, 26, 27 are formed of a series of flexible ribs 34, Fig. 3, secured at their forward ends 31 to the frame bars and covered on their lower side with fabric. The rear ends of the ribs are connected to the frames by flexible material 63. Each rib is slit along its length to form upper and lower parts 37, 34a which are secured together at their front ends and are free at the rear. The two parts of the ribs may be separated so as to lower the under surface of the plane by cams 65 on a transverse shaft 64 carried by the upper parts 37 of the ribs. The shafts 64 of each plane 25, 26, 27 are connected together by cords for simultaneous operation by a hand-lever. The ribs may also be depressed as a whole by links 48 connected to the upper members 37 of the ribs and to arms 44, Fig. 8, freely mounted on a transverse shaft 41. The arms 44 are provided with a pin 46 adapted to engage with a pin 47 on a collar 45 fast on the shaft 41. Mounted above the forward plane 25 is a plane 40 which is raised or lowered by links 54 connected to arms 50 freely mounted on the shaft 41 and having a pin 51 adapted to be engaged by a pin 53 when the shaft is rotated in a clockwise direction. The shaft 41 corresponding to each of the planes 25, 26, 27 is provided with a sprocket-wheel 56 around which is passed a chain connected to a cord 58, Fig. 3. The cords are so arranged and connected above and below the universal joint of a hand-lever that forward movement of the hand-lever actuates the planes 25, 26 and rearward movement actuates the plane 27 and the upper plane 40. Sideways movements of the lever actuate the planes on the two sides difeerentially. The openings 70 between the planes are adapted to be closed by panels 71 each comprising sections 72, Fig. 4, connected by brackets 74 and slidable longitudinally on guides 73 secured to the frame members 29. The panels at each side of the machine are simultaneously operated by cords actuated by a band-lever 81.
Patent GB-191313173-A (GB)
Title: Safety Device for the Starting of Motor Cars.
Inventor: CHARAGEAT EMILE
Filed: 1913-06-06
Granted: 1914-06-08
Abstract: 13,173. Charageat, E. June 6. Interlocking and guarding against wrong movements. - In a safety starting-device, the ignition circuit is broken at starting unless the change-speed lever is in its neutral position. In the modification shown in Fig. 1, two branch circuits j, g are arranged in the ignition circuit, the circuit j being closed only when the change-speed lever l is in the neutral position, and the circuit g closed only when the governor on the spindle n, geared to the starting-handle shaft r, is not rotating. Whenever the starting-handle is turned, the circuit through the branch g is broken by the governor, but the ignition circuit is completed through the branch j if the change lever l is in neutral position. In a modification, the branch g is closed by a switch connected to a rod which projects into the path of the starting - handle when the switch is closed, the rod being held clear of the starting-handle by the change-speed lever when this is in neutral position.
Patent GB-191314010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable-speed Mechanism.
Inventor: RUCK RICHARD MATTHEWS
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1913-06-17
Granted: 1914-08-17
Abstract: 14,010. Ruck, R. M. June 17. Relay or power apparatus. - Means for operating variable - speed gearing comprises a gear-operating shaft 20, Figs. 1 and 2, driven from the engine and having splined thereon a cam 21, which disengages the driving- clutch before the gear is changed. When a plunger 22, Fig. 1, is thrust down into the way of the cam 21, the cam 21 slides to the left, and through links 15, 16, levers 14, 12, Fig. 2, and a link 13, disengages the clutch. The clutch is engaged again by a spring after the shaft 20 has turned after effecting the speed change. Sliding gears &c. of the variable-speed gearing are operated by rods 28, 29, which are slid to either side of a middle neutral position. by levers 30, 32 engaging a cam-slot 39 in a slidable plate or carrier 41. The carrier 41 is actuated through one step for every turn of the shaft 20, by tappets 48... 54, Fig. 1, on the shaft adapted to be engaged alternatively by blocks 55, 56 in the carrier. The blocks 55, 56 have oppositely-directed inclines 57, 58, which strike the rotating tappets and are thrust laterally by them, so moving the carrier. Before the carrier is moved, the plunger 22 is thrust down by one of a pair of fingers 67, 68, which are operated through shafts 77, 78, Fig. 3, and levers 69, 70 by a cam 73 on the shaft 20. The blocks 55, 56, Fig. 1, are operated by levers 61, 62, through shafts 63, 64 by levers 75, 76, Fig. 3, engaging another cam 92 on the shaft 20. The levers 69, 70 and 75, 76 are normally held clear of their cams by pins 85, 86 on a rockable three-armed lever 87. When the gear is to be changed, the lever 87 is tilted by means of a link 91 and hand-lever so as to allow either the levers 69, 75 or the other pair to become operative, according to the direction in which the carrier 41 is to be moved. The cams 73, 92 are so shaped that at the end of a revolution of the shaft 20 the parts are returned to the locked configuration shown in Fig. 3, when the driving-clutch has again come into engagement, and the blocks 55, 56 are both clear of the shaft 20. When variable gearing of the sliding-gear type is employed, to facilitate engagement, the shaft 20 may be allowed to lag behind the driving- shaft of the engine. To facilitate starting when the gearing is applied upon a motor-vehicle, the road wheels may be disconnected from the gearing by the use of an additional clutch. Specification 13,079/10, [Class 80 (ii), Gearing, Variable-speed &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191319871-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of India Rubber Substitute.
Filed: 1913-09-02
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 19,871. Soc. Thomas, Bazin, Casanova et Cie. Sept.. 2, 1912, [Convention date]. Fatty oils, sulphuretted. - Vegetable or animal oil, preferably colza, cotton-seed, or whale oil, is mixed with flowers of sulphur without heating, and sulphur chloride is then gradually added, the temperature rising to 85-90‹ C.
Patent GB-191323111-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Furnace for Heating and Annealing Brass Cartridge Cases and other Articles.
Inventor: GRIMSTON FRANCIS SYLVESTER
IPC: C22F1/08
Filed: 1914-03-30
Granted: 1914-11-12
Abstract: 23,111. Grimston, F. S. March 30, 1914. Muffle f u r n a c e s ; charging. - In an annealing furnace for brass cartridge cases &c. of the kind in which the articles are conveyed through a muffle by an endless chain G entering at the low-temperature end of the muffle and leaving at the high-temperature end, the pans or trays D for the goods are formed with projections E adapted to engage between the links at any point of the chain. A channel is formed in the floor of the muffle for the reception of the chain.