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Patent GB-189901866-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Receiver for Waves of Light, Heat, or Electricity.
Inventor: ORLING AXEL
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1866. Orling, A., and Braunerhjelm, C. G. G. Oct. 27, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Signals, electric.-Relates to receivers of the coherer type for waves or radiations of light, heat, or electricity, more especially for use in ships, railway trains, balloons, &c., for signalling the presence of other vessels or objects &c. in the vicinity. The receiver consists of a series of spherical or cylindrical conducting-bodies a, of a suitable material sensitive to the radiations. mounted between terminals c, c<1> in an insulating- trough b, b<1>, which is enclosed in an exhausted casing f. For ships, the casing is mounted on a universal joint or gimbal, as shown, but for other uses it may be directly journalled in the stand. The terminals c, c<1> are connected in circuit with the battery B and the electromagnet M of the relay R. The resistance between the bodies a is normally so great that the relay is not operated, but, when subjected to the action of the electric or other radiations from the transmitting-station, the resistance is diminished and the relay is operated. The sensitivity of the receiver is regulated by pointing the casing towards the transmitting- station, and adjusting the inclination of the casing f. A scale s, which is fixed to the casing and works past the fixed pointer v, is provided to facilitate adjustment. The scale may be formed with a series of holes, to engage a locking-pin adapted to fix the apparatus in the position to which it is adjusted. By providing the lighthouses, vessels, or other transmitting- stations with transmitters emitting radiations of a certain strength, and by suitably graduating the scale s, the distance from the nearest vessel &c. can be ascertained. For light radiations, the bodies a may be made of selenium &c.
Patent GB-189904878-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Case for Electrical Transformer Connections, also applicable to Street Electric Light Standards.
Inventor: WILKINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4878. Wilkinson, G. March 6. Transformers; couplings.-Relates to casings for the hightension connections, suitable for use in buildings, or s t r e e t boxes, or in street lamp standards. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 a box C is fixed to the transformer D. The concentric cable is inserted in a cap G and terminates in a nozzle F. The cap G is secured by bolts a so arranged that it can only be disconnected from within. One of the conductors is connected to the transformer through the wire b, and the other through the wire c and fuse d. The door of the box is secured by a good lock and key. The low-tension conductors pass out through a switch H. The space e around the cable is packed with metal to obtain an earth connection. Fig. 3 shows the application to a street lamp. The box C is fitted with lug i and a screw h for fixing it, and the transformer D rests as shown. The lamp standard is fitted with a door to obtain access to the apparatus.
Patent GB-189905349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Range Finders.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5349. Brown, A. B. March 11. Range-finders. - An ordinary sextant is used to read off angles subtended by objects the heights of which are known or assumed. The index arm A, having an adjustable pointer C, is connected to the cam D on which bears the projection G of the spring-pressed pivoted arm H carrying the mirror I, which reflects the object in the stationary mirror J. A micrometer adjustment is fitted between the arm A and the cam D. The plate B is graduated by calculating the angles subtended by objects of known height and range. Each angle so found is increased by the angular ratio of the reflecting-mirror, and the arm A and the pointer C are then swept through this calculated angle, and the point where it cuts the corresponding "range" arc represents the range from which the angle was computed. Having obtained a large number of these points, curves are drawn, as shown, from which the ranges of objects of different heights can be read off.
Patent GB-189906813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: HERVAIS EMILE
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6813. Hervais, E. March 29. Bourdon-tube type.-Rotary motion is obtained by the use of a metal tube A, which is flattened to a considerable extent and wound upon itself so as to form an elastic spiral. 0 n of its extremities, which is fixed, is in communication by means of a suitable distributer B with the source of fluid under pressure. The other extremity, which is movable, is connected by means of a suitable clutch or engaging-device C with the shaft to be driven.
Patent GB-189910354-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rail Joint.
Inventor: JAMES HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 10,354. James, H. E. May 16. Locking nuts. - The nut c has an externally - threaded projection which screws into one fishplate. Its internal and external threads are of different hand and pitch, so that they act to lock the parts.
Patent GB-189910783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Printing.
Inventor: WEST REDFIELD BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 10,783. Lake, H. H., [West, R. B.]. May 23. Printing ; developing ; fixing. - Relates to the manufacture of a printing-paper and to the development and fixing of the prints. The sensitizing-composition consists of 25 parts of ammonionitro-prusside, 30 parts of ammonio-citrate of iron, and 100 parts of water. Small quantities of other citrates may be added to colour the prints. The print, after washing, is developed in a solution of acetate of lead. This also renders the print permanent.
Patent GB-189921118-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Drums for Roasting Coffee. Coffee-substitutes, Cocoa, Grain and other similar Products.
Inventor: SCHOENDORFF MAX
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 21,118. Sch÷ndorff, M. Oct. 23. Drawings to Specification. Roasting coffee, cocoa, grain, &c.-Relates to the drums used for roasting coffee, coffee substitutes, cocoa, grain, and the like. The drums are made either entirely of porcelain or similar ware, or are lined with such ware, to prevent contamination of the substances during roasting.
Patent GB-189922043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graphophones.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,043. Johnson, J. Y., [American Grapho phone Co.]. Nov. 3. Graphophones.-Relates to a simple form of graphophone capable of use as a toy. Fig. 1 shows a section in which the record holder consists of a heavy disc c capable of spinning on a pivot b when driven either by a pulley or by a crank i. The record disc e may be laid on a felt-covered upper surface, and any suitable form of reproducer may be mounted in the small end of the trumpet l. The trumpet is balanced on a pin n resting on a support o. Recording-tools may also be employed
Patent GB-189925758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abdominal Belts.
Inventor: OSTERTAG WILHELM
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 25,758. Ostertag, W. Dec. 30. Belts.-The part a, Figs. 1 and 2, which covers the abdomen is made of a piece of elastic hosiery fabric shaped to the abdomen and provided with stiffeners b, b<1>. The other part c of the belt consists of a piece c of inelastic fabric provided with stiffeners d and buckles e to engage with straps f. The belt is provided with shoulder straps g, g<1> and with rubber tubes i, both of which aid in keeping the belt in place on the wearer.
Patent GB-190007546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stopping Bottles to Prevent Fraudulent Refilling.
Inventor: LAIDLAW JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 7546. Laidlaw, J. E. April 24. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - The revolving stopper 15 is locked in the neck of the bottle by the spring ring 19 engaging in the grooves 17, 18, and is formed with a longitudinal port 16, which, by rotating the stopper, is brought to coincide with the port 12 in the fixed partition 11, to allow the contents to be poured out. A packing-washer 13 is placed on the partition, with its port 14 coinciding with the port 12. The stopper is also provided with a spring pawl 20, adapted to engage with a ratchet 21 formed on the interior of the neck. When the stopper has been rotated to the open position, one end of the pawl engages in the recess 22, while the other end engages the ratchet, so that the stopper cannot again be returned to the closing position. The position of the stopper therefore indicates whether the bottle has been opened. The stopper is rotated by the detachable handle 23, which has projections 24, 25, respectively adapted to engage in a recess in the stopper and in the port 16. For transit, the handle is suitably sealed in position.
Patent GB-190009106-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for Taking Foot & Leg Measurements
Inventor: PIERCY WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9106. Piercy, W. R. May 17. Measuring for. -Relates to appliances for taking foot and leg measurements for elastic stockings and the like. A sheet or chart of paper or the like has drawn on it near one end a semicircular line b, on which the heel is placed. Near the other end there is a series of parallel numbered lines denoting the length of the foot, the outline of which is drawn on the chart by means of a pencil or style. A series of slots d, e are numbered to correspond with the lines c. Through these slots are passed graduated paper measures j, j', by which the foot is measured over the ball and instep respectively. Another strip j<2> is used to measure the foot round the heel. A strip f has slots numbered to correspond with the lines c, and through these slots is passed a strip j<3>, by which the ankle is measured. Spaces are provided in which these measurements may be recorded and instructions for using the appliance.
Patent GB-190010845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Antiseptic Compounds.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,845. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien vorm. E. Schering]. June 14. Antiseptics.-Relates to improvements on the processes described in Specification No. 8429, A.D. 1893, for producing antiseptic liquids, in which definite solid compounds of silver salts, such as sulphates, benzoates, nitrates, succinates, salicylates, chlorides, iodides, phosphates, or citrates, with organic bases such as ethylenediamine, piperazine, the bases resulting from mono- or di-epichlorhydrin and ammonia or other base which does not coagulate albumen, are produced. The silver salts, either powdered or dissolved in the minimum of water or alcohol, are mixed with the organic base, with the addition of a solvent when required, and the resulting compound is isolated by suitable means, such as, in the case of silver nitrate-ethylenediamine, drying the crystalline jelly produced by suction, washing with alcohol and ether, and drying over lime in the dark.
Patent GB-190015012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Steam, Water, or other Liquids.
Inventor: SKINNER WALTER ROBERT
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 15,012. Skinner, W. R., and Owen, A. Aug. 22. Lift valves; packing, special methods of; seats.- A lift valve, suitable for high pressures and for use with steam, water, or other liquid, is shown in Fig. 1. The upper part C of the valve spindle has an enlarged conical part D, which is tightly pressed against a corresponding seat in the casing by means of nuts A on the spindle. The enlarged part D of the spindle contains a recess for the squared end of the lower screwed part of the spindle, and the valve is actuated by the handwheel B. The removable seating K has a conical ring fitting on a conical seat M in the casing and the seating is held in place by a ferrule J, which screws into a notched ring I placed in a recess in the casing. In the case of small valves, the ferrule may screw into an internally-screwed part of the casing.
Patent GB-190016822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper-files.
Inventor: BREITER ALPHONS
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,822. Breiter, A. Sept. 21. Filing papers.-The papers are placed between the index sheets B in the portfolio A.
Patent GB-190104139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Bootlaces Braces & other Articles of Dress
Inventor: ROBERTS HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4139. Roberts, H. C., and Swain, J. B. Feb. 26. Braces.-Relates to a fastening for boot laces, corset laces, braces, and other kinds of laces or endings in tension. The end of the lace is passed through a tube A, which is provided with three V-shaped cuts with the points turned inwards to form a grip, and connected to a spring B furnished with a loop C or stud for easy attachment to the boot &c.
Patent GB-190105990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Apparatus for use with Submarine Boats
Inventor: COMMON ANDREW AINSLIE
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 5990. Common, A. A. March 21. Submarine vessels.- Relates to optical lookout apparatus. Fig. 1 shows a camera a obscura, and Fig. 3 a telescope. A tube d is mounted to rotate in a conical projection a from the top of the vessel. The lower end of the tube is fitted with a collar f<1> and projecting arm in which a hand-operated pinion f is mounted to engage with a toothed d annulus e bolted to the boat. The lateral opening at the top of the tube d is closed by a flap i, which maybe operated automatically by a float k. The optical arrangement consists of a reflector n and lenses o mounted in a tube m, to project a picture on the table q. An electric light t prevents the deposition of dew. In the telescope, a reflecting eye-piece is used.
Patent GB-190109214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Sighting Apparatus for Guns.
Inventor: CSENGERY ARPAD
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 9214. Csengrery, A. May 3. Field carriages; sights and methods of sighting.- Consists in combining a range-finder with an auxiliary elevating-gear, so that the act of adjusting the range-finder to the target sets the gun to the elevation corresponding to that range. The ordinary elevating-gear consists of the worm 14, with its wheel 12, the pinion 11, and two curved racks 10, which slide on rollers 9. The racks 10 carry the auxiliary elevating-gear 38, pivoted at 8 to the racks, and supporting the gun breech. The ordinary gear is first operated to bring the telescope 1 of the telemeter on the target. The auxiliary gear is then moved, and, as it is operated, it gives motion, through a toothed cam 20 and a rack 4, to the converging telescope 2 of the telemeter, so that, when this second telescope covers the target, the gun has received the necessary elevation corresponding to that range The telescope 1 is pivoted at its forward end while its rearward end is arranged to have a lateral movement in the guide 42, preferably by the rack 4, to enable the necessary adjustment for lateral deviation to be effected.
Patent GB-190112992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop Hinges for Desks, Boxes, Doors, and the like
Inventor: FAUX BENJAMIN GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,992. Faux, B. G. June 10. Hinges.-Relates to a stop hinge for desks, boxes, doors, and the like. Fig. 1 shows the hinge in elevation, and Fig. 2 in sectional plan, when applied to a door. A tongue e on one of the flaps d fits into a fork c, b on the other flap a. The two parts are connected by a pin f, which forms the hinge joint. It is evident, as shown in Fig. 2, that the door is stopped when in line with the frame.
Patent GB-190115377-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tip for Billiard Cues and such like.
Inventor: NORMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,377. Norman, W. July 30. Billiards and like games.-Relates to an improved tip for cues. The tip a of leather or other suitable material is shaped to fit into a ferrule c secured to the cue d.
Patent GB-190118157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Straw Pulp for the Making of Straw Boards and Paper.
Inventor: GOODE JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 18,157. Goode, J. Sept. 11. Boiling; raw materials, treating.-Strawboard, paper, and the like are manufactured from straw which is reduced to a pulpy condition in a spherical or rotary boiler a mounted upon hollow trunnions e<1> communicating with a perforated pipe e extending across the boiler. Steam pipes d are connected to the trunnions. After being reduced to a pulp, the straw is passed through ordinary edge-runners and beating-engines to an ordinary making-cylinder.
Patent GB-190119279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-shoes
Inventor: ROUGETTE LOUIS
Filed: 1901-09-27
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,279. Rougette, L. Sept. 27. India-rubber with embedded bars.-The shoe a, of rubber or the like, is moulded with a channel to receive a bar e, preferably of angle-iron, through which the nails are driven. The channel may be closed by a strip i of rubber. The shoe a has strengthening-strips b.
Patent GB-190205115-A (GB)
Title: A Tool for Making Holes in Walls and the like.
Inventor: SCHMITT THEODORE MARIE
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-04-17
Abstract: 5115. Schmitt, T. M. Feb. 28. Hand tools.-A tool for making holes in brick walls &c. consists of a solid shank A with a tubular working end having cutting-teeth D and an outlet B for the cuttings.
Patent GB-190209364-A (GB)
Inventor: CLARKE GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9364. Clarke, G. S. April 23. Games played with balls, cues, pegs, etc.; skittles and ninepins.-A celluloid or like ball C is propelled by a cue B, which may be jointed, against small and large posts A, A<1> arranged on the table as shown, the object being to knock over the small posts A and to cannon on the large posts A<1> without upsetting them. Rods or skirtings may be fitted to the edges of the table.
Patent GB-190209525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of Utilizing Gluten Tailings.
Inventor: GUDEMAN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 9525. Gudeman, E. Oct. 17, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gluten.-Gluten tailings in the manufacture of starch are treated for the production of maltose or gluten meal, and, when mixed with bran, to form a food for cattle. The tailings, containing some starch, are placed in a grain cooker with barley malt. The malt may be used in either one or two portions, or watery extract of malt maybe employed. The malt and gluten mixture is heated to gelatinize the starch and is boiled and filtered to separate the maltose ; the residue is mixed with bran to form cattle food or is ground as gluten meal.
Patent GB-190214831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving-belts.
Inventor: DIESENER HUGO
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 14,831. Diesener. H. July 3. Measures of length. - To facilitate measuring driving-belts, a scale is impressed upon them by means of a type roller having the printing types arranged as in a counting-apparatus, or by other means.
Patent GB-190220135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Transmitting Variable Speeds and for Reversing the Direction of Motion.
Inventor: MEISCHKE-SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,135. Smith, W. Meischke-, and Smith, G. F. Meischke-. Sept. 15. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving and reversing gearing applicable to motor cars. A variable-throw crank a, Fig. 1, is connected through the rods b, c and a crosshead to an arm d to which it imparts an oscillating movement. An arrangement for this purpose is described in Specification No. 25,956, A.D. 1901. This arm carries an eccentric e, which acts as a pawl to give the disc f an intermittent motion in one direction. The stroke of the arm d and the consequent speed of the disc f is regulated by adjusting the length of the crank a. The rod b, Fig. 2, is coupled to a block i engaging a screw k located in a recess in the crank, and provided with a friction roller l. A ring m formed with side flanges is so arranged that, by means of a lever n, either of the flanges can be brought into engagement with the roller l. When the crank is rotating and a flange is brought into contact with the roller l, the screw k is rotated, thereby moving the block i and adjusting the length of the crank. In the end of the arm d, Figs. 3 and 4, is mounted a pin o to which is fixed the eccentric e, Fig. 1. A spring q is arranged between the arm d and an arm p secured to the pin o. The position of the eccentric is altered so as to reverse the direction of movement of the driven disc by moving the arm p so as to turn the pin o. This is effected by means of pins s on a sliding bar r. To prevent unintentional shifting of the arm p, a loop t on the arm d carries a spring-controlled bolt a, which projects into the path of the arm p and acts as a stop. This bolt is withdrawn by means of inclines on the bar r when the arm p is being shifted. The bar r may be provided with a single pin and arranged to rotate on the pin o or on a separate axis.
Patent GB-190223633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: DIGBY WILLIAM POLLARD
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 23,633. Digby, W. P. Oct. 29. Annular-chamber type of motors. Consists in gearing for driving the abutments and valves of a rotary engine of the ring-chamber type. The main shaft c has high and low pressure chambers a, b, at its ends, and has eccentrics i, or cranks, driving a countershaft h by means of a triangular connecting- rod l. The abutment shafts e, g are driven from the countershaft by connecting-rods n. Eccentrics o on the abutment shafts operate the admission valves.
Patent GB-190225281-A (GB)
Title: Gas Engine Valve
Inventor: MELLES JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 25,281. Melles, J. Nov. 18. Gas e n g i n e s, valves for. A rotary valve d is split at e on each side of the port g, and distended by a left and right - handed screw k to keep it tight against its seating. It controls the ports a, b, c, o, for admission, ignition, exhaust, and relieving compression r e s p e ctively.