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Patent GB-189905647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: GLADSTONE HAROLD STEUART
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 5647. Gladstone, H. S., and Beckett, E. J. March 15. Secondary batteries.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, partly in section, and Fig. 3 shows a plan, also partly in section, of the battery. It is made up of a number of elements, each of which consists of a flattened perforated tube a of lead in the centre of which is placed longitudinally a perforated strip c of lead which is coated with active material b which fills up the space between the strip c and the tube a. The strip c terminates above and below in flanges f which exactly fit the tube a and keep the active material in place. When an element of this kind is to be used independently, the flanges f and tube a are burnt together, but when a number of these elements A are to be formed into a grid-like plate they are placed edge to edge at suitable intervals apart and are connected together at top and bottom by bars d, which are burnt to them, and the top bar is provided with a lug h on to which bridge-pieces i may be burnt to connect several of these compound plates together. The plates rest on ribs or bars m of insulating-material, and are separated from each other by corrugated perforated sheets l of vulcanite. The cell is closed by a cover k.
Patent GB-189908750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabouts.
Inventor: BERTHOLD EDUARD MAX
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 8750. Berthold, E. M., and R³diger, H. L. April 26. Drawings to Specification. Roundabouts.-A number of miniature buildings are mounted upon a roundabout base-plate and fitted with mirrors inside and at the windows so arranged as to distort the objects reflected therein.
Patent GB-189910809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Lozenges, Pills, Tablets, and the like.
Inventor: MORRIS ABRAHAM ROWLAND
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,809. Morris, A. R. May 23. Moulding lozenges, pills, tablets, &c.- Powdered material is fed to the mould b by a hopper g<3>, a flexible tube g<5>, and a shoot or feed-box g which is reciprocated by a cam h and cranks m<1>, m<4> on a shaft m<2>. The feed-box g can be disconnected from the crank while the machine is in motion by withdrawing a pin n, which passes through the box into a fork at the end of the crank. The feedbox is vibrated when it is over the mould by an irregular wavy portion h<1> of the cam. The mould is secured in a split table f by a clamping-screw, and the table is provided with slides to guide the feed-box. On the forward movement of the feed-box the moulded article is pushed into a shoot f<3>.
Patent GB-189914760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Extracting Pyroligneous Spirit from Saw-dust.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER PETER
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 14,760. Schneider, P. July 18. Furnaces for destructive distillation.-Sawdust is distilled for the production of pyroligneous spirit. Fig. 2 shows a section of the apparatus. A cylinder 4, having an external toothed ring 5, is mounted in end walls 1 and 2 so as to be rotated about its axis and to be heated by the fire. A central shaft 12 is driven in the reverse direction to the cylinder, and carries obliquely-set vanes 15 and a screw 16. The sawdust is fed from a hopper 21, by means of two helicoidal agitators rotating in opposite directions on the shafts 22, 23, to a fan apparatus 26 which delivers it at 28 into the cylinder. The gases pass by tubes 31 to the condenser, and the residue is discharged through the opening 29.
Patent GB-189914861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism or Means for Driving various parts of Machines used in the Preparation, Spinning and Treatment of Textile Fibres.
Inventor: CHADWICK FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-07-19
Abstract: 14,861. Chadwick, F. July 19. Slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames &c.-Relates to the cone driving and differential mechanism. Only one cone a is used, and it is mounted to slide on its shaft a<1>, which is driven in the usual way through the twist wheel e. It is surrounded by two lengths of chain b, which are arranged side by side, with their ends overlapping and engaging with T-shaped slots a<3> in the cone, so that, as the cone is slid on its shaft, the chains are expanded or contracted and form with suitably-mounted spur-wheels positive driving-gearing of variable velocity. The chains engage with a pair of loose spur-wheels f having a ratchet or notched wheel j between them, which is driven by catches i carried by the spur-wheels f. Spring catches q are caused to block the wheels f alternately so as to ensure the engagement of the proper length of chain with its wheel. The boss of the ratchet-wheel carries a spur-wheel k, which is connected with the differential gearing through which the bobbin wheel y is driven. The cone is moved longitudinally by means of a grooved cam l, the movement of the cone causing the simultaneous movement of a frame m, n, which is pivoted on the shaft a<1> and carries sliding shafts on which are mounted the wheels f, j, k and catches q. The wheels and chains are thus caused to remain in gear whatever be the position of the cone. In the differential arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the bobbin wheel y is connected with a shell u, which carries a spur-wheel s gearing with a spur-wheel r on the driving- shaft d. The axle of the wheel s carries also a block t, in which are pins v<1> having projections v<2> which engage with eccentric grooves in the inner face of a shell w driven from the wheel k.
Patent GB-189922256-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Shoes for Animals with Single or Divided Hoofs.
Inventor: ZEHETBAUER THEODOR
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 22,256. Zehetbauer, T. Nov. 7. Special section; sectional; fixing.-The shoes are stamped out in dish or trough form. The shoe of trough form is for animals with undivided hoofs. It consists of a plate a, Fig. 2, with continuous flanges b, c, which may be strengthened at the toe and heels by stamped boxes e, f fixed by being pressed into place. The shoe of dish form is for animals with divided hoofs, two dished parts being used for each hoof as shown in Fig. 5. Each part consists of a plate a with downwardly-projecting flange g and with slots h for the fixing- clips i. The plate may be domed at l. Nail-holes are formed at d.
Patent GB-189922626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breakwaters, River Bank Facing or Protections and the like.
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,626. Evans, A. G., [Hopkins, J. W. W.]. Nov. 13. Breakwaters ; canals and rivers ; sea and retaining walls groins, beach.-Alternate layers of stone, sand bags, or other heavy material and fascines or light material are retained in place by wire netting, expanded metal, or tarred rope netting.
Patent GB-190008930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonograph Record Cylinders of Celluloid and the Method of Making the Same.
Inventor: PETIT ADEMOR NAPOLEON
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8930. Petit, A. N. May 15. Phonographs.-Cylinders are formed of celluloid tube cut into lengths and having the end to fit the larger end of the tapered mandrel formed either by an integral inturned portion 2 or by an inserted ring out from a sheet. The other end is similarly fitted with a ring 4 with or without a flange. The name of the record may be cut on the inserted ring 4. Prior to the insertion of the second ring the cylinder is placed on a metal sleeve that fits the mandrel, and is treated by the process describedin Specification No. 22,867, A.D. 1899, for preparing the surface for receiving the record. After the record has been, made the cylinder is dried and the sleeve removed, when the ring 4 may be placed in position.
Patent GB-190011032-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Grip or Fastening Apparatus for the Windows and Louvres of Railway Carriages, Tram Cars, and other Vehicles, also applicable to Doors, Drawers, Gates, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE CROCKER
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 11,032. Smith, G. C. June 18. Windows; w i n d o w blinds.-Relates to holding or fastening apparatus for windows and louvres. The sash is normally held in any desired position by the end pressure of the plate L, on the end of the supported shaft K, which is jointed to the bar D having a quick thread mounted in the fixed nut B. On lifting the handle E, the plate L is drawn inwards, and the window can be adjusted. Springs assist to return the plate L to the locking position. Fig. 11 shows a form suitable for doors, inside and outside handles being fitted for rotating the bar D. The handle E may be prevented from being raised by the bolt R, Fig. 10, forming part of the rack R', which is operated by a key inserted in the hole W.
Patent GB-190013487-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement for Retaining in Position the Trough Shaped Body of a Tipping Wagon.
Inventor: KOPPEL ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 13,487. Koppel, A. July 26. Tip-wagons.-Relates to a device for locking the bodies of tip-wagons. The weighted handle e is formed with a sector d, the curved surface d<2> of which, mounted eccentrically to the pivot p, bears on the pin a<1> of the tipping-bridge a. When the body is tipped, the handle e falls, and its stop g rests against the rib of the guide c. On returning the body to its normal position, it strikes the edge d<1> of the sector and rocks the handle e, which returns automatically to the position shown in Fig. 1. A stop f is fitted to prevent the handle from being swung too far upwards.
Patent GB-190013624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ships' Masts.
Inventor: HAYNES WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 13,624. Haynes, W. C. July 30. Masts.-In steamships, the ordinary pole masts are replaced by braced structures preferably built of angle or channel bars as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Each consists of four inclined uprights connected by a girder b and braced as desired. They support a platform d, well clear of any sea which may sweep the deck, on which are carried cranes, derricks, or other hoisting-gear. A second platform l carries blocks and other rigging. These structures may be surmounted by a short topmast c, and may have ordinary fore-and-aft canvas spread on them. Cargo spans may run from the fore to the after mast, on which travellers carrying hoisting-tackle may run, or blocks o may be secured to them for the same purpose. The structures shown are about 40 ft. high, but they may be made much shorter and placed round an ordinary pole mast.
Patent GB-190022251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Tills.
Inventor: GLEDHILL GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 22,251. Gledhill, G. H., and Gledhill, A. H. Dec. 7. Tills.-The drawer 1, being provided with rails 2 on its sides, runs in and out easily over wheels 3 on the casing, and, being provided at the rear end with a heavy bracket 8 which bears rollers 9, it is guided on an incline by fixed rods 6, 7 and is selfclosing. A jointed pawl 11, 12 on the bracket trails over a fixed rack 13, and a lug 14 behind it keeps it rigid against any backward thrust, so as to ensure complete closure of the drawer prior to reopening.
Patent GB-190023029-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 23,029. Willison, J. Dec. 17. Couplings, automatic.-The sliding piece for releasing the locks of the knuckles of automatic couplings may be operated from either side of the vehicle. The eye b at the end of the sliding piece is hooked to the rod c having a rack d on its outer end which passes through a slot in the lever e having a hook h above its pivot linked by the rod g to a hook k below the pivot of the lever f. When the levers e, f are vertical, the rod c is free to slide in the lever e, but, directly one of the levers is inclined, one of the teeth l or m formed on the lever e engages the rack d and permits the rod c to be shifted with it. The sliding piece s, Fig. 6, may be held in its withdrawn position by causing the T-head of the rod c to engage the notch q in the slide, instead of the notch p. The Provisional Specification refers to Specification No. 12,584, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190107485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mandrels.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7485. Thompson, W. P., [Allweiler, G.]. April 11. Mandrels.-An expanding mandrel has a spindle a with a coned portion provided with wedges or jaws b to receive the work, and a cylindrical portion on which slides a screwed sleeve i held against rotation by a pin h. The sleeve has a flanged head d engaging lugs e on the jaws, and is operated by a nut f, held longitudinally on the spindle, to draw the jaws along the cone to expand the mandrel. The spindle has countersinks for the lathe centres. The jaws are held together by spiral springs c coiled in grooves in the ends of the jaws.
Patent GB-190109815-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ice Scraper.
Inventor: CROSSE RODOLPHE LEXINGTON
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 9815. Crosse, R. L. May 11. Ice-shaving tools. -Adjustable cutters C, with plain or serrated edges, project through slots in the flat or curved base of the hollow casing A, which is provided with a loosely-hinged cover B. One or more cutters may be used, and the ends of the casing may also be extended to form cutters. The appliance is used for scraping or shaving ice for use in making drinks &c.
Patent GB-190111312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Tinning Residues containing Chlorine.
Inventor: LEAVER JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,312. Leaver, J. R., and Leaver, H. A. June 3. Tin; zinc; metals, extracting. - Residues containing chlorine from tinning &c. apparatus are lixiviated with an acid or alkaline solution to remove the chlorine. A number of tanks are used, and the liquid passed from one to the next &c. in order to lessen the quantity. The process may be carried out in a jigger in which the residue may be partly sorted.
Patent GB-190117429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sighting Guns.
Inventor: COMMON ANDREW AINSLIE
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,429. Common, A. A. Aug. 30. Telescopes.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a cross section of a sighting- device for ordnance. A casing a is closed at its end by plain glass plates b, c, and carries a halflens e, and a fiducial mark h, which can be adjusted on the scale i by the elevating-screw f. The device must be so held that one half of the eye will look over the top of the lens at the target, while the other half will look through the lens at the mark h, which will be enlarged by the lens. For aiming at dark objects, a mirror or prism is employed to throw the light on to the inner surface of the mark h, so that it can be seen bright on the dark background.
Patent GB-190118271-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tree Clip
Inventor: SKINNER JOSEPH EDWIN
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 18,271. Skinner, J. E., and O'Dowd, P. C. Sept. 12. Trees, supporting.-Relates to the construction of a resilient clip or band for securing trees to a stake. The device consists of a band C of flexible metal having narrowed ends A, B which are secured to a stake. The end A is passed through a hole F in the band C. A second strip G with rings of rubber is passed through holes D, E in the band C. The ends of the strip G are coiled to prevent it from becoming detached from the band C.
Patent GB-190118598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Electric Meters.
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 18,598. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Thomson, E.]. Sept. 17. Energy meters.-An induction motor meter, for a single alternating current supplied from mains A, B to a load L, has a pair of laminated iron field magnets M', M<2>, of the form shown, providing three air gaps in which a conductive disc D revolves ; the disc is retarded by a separate permanent brake magnet, and its spindle drives a counter. Each field magnet is wound with a pair of coils connected in series, and the pairs are connected in parallel to the secondary of a transformer T, the primary of which is connected between the supply conductors ; the primary is highly inductive, and an inductive resistance I is placed in the secondary circuit, to cause the current in this circuit to be in quadrature with the main current when the load is non-inductive. Any other means may be used to give this phase relation. The four coils on the magnets are connected so that the current from the transformer produces a single magnetic circuit through the yokes and the ends of the magnets, the central branches g, h remaining neutral. But the upper and lower pairs of coils are connected at the middle in one supply main, and the main current thus passes through the four coils, so as to magnetize the central branches g, h of the magnets oppositely to their ends. The quadrilateral connection of the four coils enables both main and pressure currents to be passed through them without inducing secondary currents The main and pressure currents may otherwise be passed through independent windings. The co-operation of the two currents produces continuous shifting of fields in a definite direction in the three air gaps, to revolve the disc D.
Patent GB-190124550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Newspaper Files.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,550. Liddle, J., [McLean, D. L.]. Dec. 3. Newspaper holders. -Relates to a file or holder for newspapers &c. provided with a lock. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal view, partly in section. The U-section bars 2, 3, preferably made of aluminium, are connected by a sliding hinge consisting of a pin 14, shackle 20, and pivot 21. Perforating - pins 5 are secured to the bar 2. The lock consists of a bolt 23 carried by the bar 3, provided with indentations 25 to receive the edge of the sliding plate 28 operated by the spring 30, which is secured to the bar 2 by the pins 30', 30". The bolt is released by means of a key passed through a suitable keyhole and turning on the pin 25<111>.
Patent GB-190202891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing Cloth or other Porous Materials
Inventor: GEISSLER MARTIN
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 2891. Geissler, M. Feb. 5. Dyeing.-Apparatus for dyeing cloth or other porous materials is provided with means for moving the fabric to and fro as it is passed through the dyeing - liquor. The fabric passes over a reel i and between two rollers b, journalled on bent arms c secured to a shaft d. A rocking motion is imparted to the shaft d by means of pairs of curved arms g, the free ends of which are provided with rollers f engaging with a wheel h formed with rounded teeth, as shown.
Patent GB-190202941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registering Tills.
Inventor: MARX BRUNO
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2941. Marx, B. Feb. 5. Receipts, checking and recording.-Relates to cash-registering tills, in which the money-box portion is provided with a hinged lid 36 serving as a counter or table from which, when tilted, the money slides into the receiver 22. The pressure upon the paper registering-strip 1 and the writing- plate 10 at the right hand of the person recording the amount of the money received, frees a catch lever 13, 14 and a stop-wheel 28, so that the spring disengaging-rod 16 can be drawn out by the knob 18. By the outward movement of the rod 16, the axle 21 is turned, thereby tipping or emptying the money-receiver 22, and the paper strip 1 is drawn* forward through a determined space, the feed of the strip 1 being effected by a friction roller 9 and ratchet gearing. Simultaneously the book 39 locking the hinged lid 36 is released, and the lid can be raised or tilted by the left hand of the operator. The raising of the lid frees a spring 46 on the rod 16 from the stop 47, and the return movement of the spring rod 16 turns back the money receiver 22 into the position for receiving the coins sliding from the tilted lid or table 36. If desired, the operator can now remove the till or money holder 40 with the right hand. Finally, the hinged lid or table 36, when released, is automatically closed by the spring 45, and locked by the hook 39. The registering strip and rollers are enclosed in a partitioned space provided with a separate lid or cover.
Patent GB-190204883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Course-correcting or Azimuth Instruments.
Inventor: HEATH GEORGE WILSON
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4883. Heath, G. W. Feb. 26. Bearings, instruments for determining. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 6573, A.D. 1895. To render the coursecorrecting apparatus more portable, the stem c is jointed at the middle. This may be done by a hinge secured by a spring catch f or by a clamping-nut. It may also be done by telescoping the upper part into the lower, and securing them by a clamp, or by a nut engaging with a conical screw.
Patent GB-190205292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Igniting Devices for Miners' and like Lamps.
Inventor: FEILENDORF ROBERT
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 5292. Feilendorf, R. March 3. Miners' and like safety Lamps. - The wick of a miner's or like safety lamp is ignited by a current passed from a secondary battery w through a wire b. The battery terminals k engage contact springs s, t connected through the casing with an arm m and with an insulated contact r, respectively. The wire b is fixed between the two arms m, n mounted on a spindle c carrying a lever d turned against the action of a spring f to bring the arm n into contact with the stop r and close the circuit.
Patent GB-190225321-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Cutting String or the like
Inventor: DICKINSON ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 25,321. Dickinson, R. H., Squire, S. F., and Fearon, A. N. Nov. 18. String and thread cutters.-Fig. 5 shows the device complete in plan, the two parts A, G which compose it being shown separately in Fig. 2 and in Figs. 3 and 4 respectively. A steel plate is bent into the form A. The string &c. enters by the opening E, and passes under the spring D and then through the opening F to the cutting-edge B. The guard G clips the cutting-plate, and is supported by butting against the bent portion of the plate A.
Patent GB-190225747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inclined Gas Retorts.
Inventor: STILES HERBERT
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 25,747. Stiles. H. Nov. 22. Gas retorts.-To facilitate the repair of the mouth-piece ends of inclined gas retorts, firebrick slabs or tiles B, C, D, for the usual stopper to rest upon, are so fitted in a recess a<1> in the lower part of the mouth-piece A that they can be readily removed, either when the retorts are hot or cold, and new ones substituted, so as to make the lower inner surface a<2> of the mouth-piece perfectly smooth for the discharge of the coke.