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Patent GB-189901844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Plates for Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: CHAMPAGNE LEON
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1844. Champagne, L. Jan. 26. Casting.-Plates or grids, Figs. 1 and 2, for holding the active material of secondary batteries are made with cells or recesses a, the internal diameter of which is larger than that of the sides. The plate is formed by casting molten metal in the mould shown in vertical section in Fig. 4, which comprises a metal plate B, upon which is fixed by screws C a copper plate D provided with symmetricallyarranged holes E. Above this is fixed a cast-metal rectangular frame F, in one side of which is a groove for the escape of air. In each of the holes E is fitted a core piece H of chalk or other material of the shape required to form the cells a, Fig. 2, and the mould is then closed by an asbestos pad T and a cast-metal plate J, which is recessed at J<1> to form a gate for the inflowing metal. The core pieces H are subsequently removed from the cast plate by dilute hydrochloric acid
Patent GB-189901873-A (GB)
Title: An Anchor Watch for the Purpose of Giving Warning when a Ship is Dragging her Anchor.
Inventor: HART WALTER CHENEY
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1900-02-26
Abstract: 1873. Hart, W. C. Jan. 26. Signals, ship.-Relates to apparatus for giving audible warning when a ship drags her anchor. After the ship has been brought up to her anchor, a weight B, of about 10 lbs., on a line A is dropped overboard. The line is wound on a winch C contained in a casing screwed to the bridge-rail, the wall of the captain's berth, or in some other convenient part. Should the anchor drag, the winch barrel is rotated so that the handles G, G actuate the trigger F and ring the bell. Or a weight may be released to start a continuously-ringing bell.
Patent GB-189902667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Picking and Checking Apparatus for Looms.
Inventor: MINISZEWSKI JOSEPH DE
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 2667. Miniszewski, J. de, and Mohl, T. de. Feb. 6. Loom picking-motions; checking shuttles.-A pneumatic buffer apparatus comprises a casing b, capable of sliding in a guide a, and a hollow spring plunger d, containing disc pistons f<1> on a rod f fixed to the casing. The blow for picking the shuttle h is applied to the cushion b<1>, and the shuttle is checked by a cushion d<1> on a similar buffer apparatus at the other side of the loom.
Patent GB-189906702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bugle-horns, Trumpets, Cornets, and the like.
Inventor: STASEK WENZL
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6702. Stasek, W. March 28. Drawings to Specification. Brass wind instruments.-Infantry and cavalry bugles and trumpets and similar instruments are converted into cornets or the like by adding a piece furnished with pistons. The pitch may be altered at the same time.
Patent GB-189907087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 7087. Buckingham, E. J. April 4. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to a shielded rubber tyre, Fig. 1 showing a partial circumferential section and Fig. 4 an enlarged cross-section. The ordinary felloe c and metal tyre d are provided at intervals with slots e, and a rubber band f having corresponding slots is sprung round the wheel. The rubber band is protected by metal segments g, of which the ends h are bent and thinned to allow them to pass through the slots e and washers k. The extreme ends are riveted to prevent displacement. The rubber band may be strengthened by canvas insertions, and in a modified form it is replaced by rubber strips, in which case one end m of each strip is bent outwards between adjacent protecting- segments. The segments are preferably formed in one piece by rolling, the piece being afterwards cut across each thin part.
Patent GB-189907095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolts for Doors, Gates and the like.
Inventor: BAKER JOHN GERRARD
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7095. Baker, J. G. April 4. Sliding bolts.-The bolt A is formed from a piece of sheet metal bent into channel shape and provided with finger-pieces a, a<1> as shown in Fig. 3. The finger-piece a' is formed on a tongue A<1> stamped out from the plate so as to pass through a hole in the door. The staples B, D, E are formed as shown in Fig. 4, being secured by screws passing through holes b<2>. The staple E is secured by one screw F, which passes through the slot A<2> left by stamping out the tongue A<1>, and engages the notch a<2> when the bolt is shot. The bolt is intended for gates and the doors of outhouses.
Patent GB-189911044-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool for Refacing Valve-seats and like Surfaces in Position.
Inventor: HOUSTON HAROLD ERNEST
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,044. Houston, H. E. May 26. End-facing.-The seat of a marine safety-valve or other lift or screw valve is refaced by cutters earried in slots C in a plate A which has a notched central aperture B to fit over the wings of the valve. Flat cutters D are used to face the flat part of the seat, which are replaced by angular cutters E with rounded parts E' to face the mitre. The valve spindle is rotated by any suitable means, and pressure is applied by the valve spring or other means, the valve cap being temporarily raised from the casing by a washer.
Patent GB-189918147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes.
Inventor: DRAYCOTT FREDERICK GEORGE THOM
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 18,147. Draycott, F. G. T. Sept. 8. Uppers; stiffeners.-To prevent a shoe from moving at the heel, it is cut higher as shown in Fig. 1, and is caused to grip the foot round the ankle by an elastic insertion D at each side. This high-cut quarter may be stiffened by a strip of steel, cane, whalebone, or the like placed within loops or in a pocket F over the back seam. The counter stiffener G is cut away at G<1> to accommodate the insertions, and the lining is slit and has a wedge-shaped piece cut out of its upper edge as shown by dotted lines under the insertion.
Patent GB-189920753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns or Globes Chiefly for Incandescent Gas-lights, Arc Electric Lights, and the like.
Inventor: BIHELLER SIMON
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 20,753. Biheller, S. Oct. 17. Lanterns for incandescent gas and other lights, in which it is necessary to obtain easy access to the interiors for cleaning, renewals, &c., comprise a globe H mounted upon hooks F suspended by chains e<1> or the like wound upon rollers g. A counterbalance weight E is similarly suspended by chains e passing over pulleys d and wound in the reverse direction upon rollers f, smaller than, and rigidly attached to, the rollers g. When, therefore, the globe H is raised or lowered, the cords e, e' are simultaneously unwound from one of the rollers f, g, and wound upon the other, the difference in the sizes of the rollers causing the weight E to pass through a less distance than the globe H, as they move in opposite directions. By turning the hooks F through a ring G in the manner shown in Fig. 2, the globe H may be removed.
Patent GB-190003341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Light (Sun) Bath Apparatus.
Inventor: OTTO ROBERT
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 3341. Otto, R., and Otto, K. Feb. 20. Light, treating diseases with; heating-appliances. -Relates to an arrangement for treating patients with sunlight. The patient sits on a stool e, placed eccentrically on a turntable a mounted on a pivot b and wheels c, with his head extended through a neck-hole g in a rotary cover f. Handles d enable the patient to rotate the apparatus. Sunlight is reflected through openings in the sides, and the chamber is heated with incandescent lamps.
Patent GB-190003991-A (GB)
Title: Roller Bearings.
Inventor: CASSEL ELROY E
Filed: 1900-03-01
Granted: 1901-03-01
Abstract: 3991. Cassel, E. E., and Lanehart, T. W. March 1. Axle - bearings; axle - bearings, lubricating.- Relates to roller bearings &c. The rollers 7 run between the journal 8 and the inner bearing-box 2. The box 2 is secured in the outer box or casing 1 by bolts 4. which pass through holes formed by grooves 13, 13<1> in the outer and inner boxes respectively. End plates 3 are placed in the inner box, the outer plate being secured by screws 5. Oil is fed from the cup or reservoir 12 through passages 10, the flow being regulated by valves 11. The rollers may be maintained in proper relative position by means of a cage.
Patent GB-190004164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: ROBINSON MARK HEATON
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4164. Robinson, M. H. March 5. High-speed engines; cushioning reciprocating parts. -Relates to single-acting engines of the kind described in Specification No. 1572, A.D. 1880, in which provision is made for cushioning when the engine is working under a full load, and the object is to enable such engines to be run at full speed and at reduced loads and pressures, without " knocking" and without the use of the aircompressing cylinders described in Specification No. 4901, A.D. 1882. Fig. 1 shows in section the upper part of an engine embodying one form of the invention. Above the high-pressure pistons A', B', C' are the cut-off rams A<2>, B<2>, C<2>. The live steam admitted at E is caused to act constantly on top of the cut-off rams, while the pressure of the steam admitted to the high-pressure cylinders is regulated by throttle valves F, G, H simultaneously operated by the engine governor. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the piston-rods are prolonged above the cut-off rams A<2>, B', C<2>, and are furnished with supplementary rams or pistons A<3>, B<3>, C<3> working in cylinders connected by a pipe F with the steam pipe between the stop valve and the throttle valve.
Patent GB-190007108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Magneto-electric Machines.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7108. Simms, F. R., and Bosch, R. April 17. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A magnetoelectric machine, chiefly for use in connection with electric ignition devices for internal-combustion engines, is so arranged that the armature, or an inductor enclosing the same, shall be continuously rotated either directly or indirectly by the motor crank shaft. Fig. 4 shows a machine with rotating armature. The armature e is mounted on a spindle e', carried in a bearing formed in one of the side plates d, and is driven from the main shaft of the motor, to which it is connected by a coupling g. The two side plates d, d<1> are screwed to the base-plate a, and are secured together at their upper ends by a bolt d'. Alternatively the spindle e<1> may be driven from the shaft through toothed gearing. Fig. 8 shows another form of machine, in which the armature is stationary, and currents are generated by the rotation of an inductor, situated between it and the magnet poles. In this case, the inductor i is carried by a plate i<1>, mounted on the square end of a spindle k, running in a bearing on one of the side plates d, while the armature e is fixed to the other side plate d<1>. The arrangement shown in Fig. 8 may be modified by inserting the armature between the magnet limbs, in such a manner that its axis is parallel to the said limbs.
Patent GB-190009121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Receptacles for Containing Preserved Food or other Substances, and in Means for Heating the same.
Inventor: PILIS FRITZ VON
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 9121. Pilis, F. von. May 17. Cans and canisters; bodies; bottoms; lids and covers.-The receptacle a, such as a can or canister, for containing preserved food &c., is provided with a screw lid b, and is fitted with receptacles for containing chemical substances by which the food &c. may be warmed. Surrounding the receptacle a is a hermetically-sealed receptacle c containing crystallized sodium carbonate, and surrounding the receptacle c is a receptacle e containing calcium oxide, crystallized sodium carbonate, and charcoal. Above the receptacles c and e, and surrounding and threaded to the receptacle a, is a receptacle h for containing sulphuric acid. Below this is a ring tube j having perforations k in its underside. A screw l passes through the receptacle hand ring j, which on being unscrewed permits the sulphuric acid to fall into the receptacle e; the acid decomposes the contents of the receptacle and produces heat by which the contents are melted, thus heating the food &c. The gases &c. circulate through the perforations g in the flange of the receptacle c, and escape through a tube m at the top. The receptacle h has a filling-aperture (not shown).
Patent GB-190012446-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brick for Ceilings.
Inventor: ALBRECHT FRANZ
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,446. Albrecht, F. July 10. Flooring and ceiling bricks. - Longitudinal interlocking corrugations or undulating ribs and grooves b are formed along the sides of the bricks, which may be made hollow to reduce the weight, deaden sound, &c.
Patent GB-190015828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Extinguishers for Oil and like Lamps & Burners
Inventor: HECK JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 15,828. Heck, J. H. Sept. 6. Oil burners, extinguishing. - T o ensure the automatic extinction of the flame or flames in the event of the lamp or burner being tilted or upset, or carelessly lifted, the lever A for actuating the extinguishing sleeve or shutter O is connected by a rod or cord D to a crosshead C, which is attached to the rod or weight L, and can slide vertically within limits determined by slots K in the pedestal F. When the lamp or burner is tilted or upset, or is lifted otherwise than by the sleeve H, the rod or weight L, which normally rests upon the table or support, descends by gravity, or is projected downwards by the spring S, thus actuating the extinguishers 0 through the connections C, D, A. In one of the modified constructions, the weight L is arranged in the form of a sleeve sliding upon the pedestal F, and in hand &c. lamps and burners which have no pedestal, the rod or chain D is connected to the handle, which is extended through, and pivoted to the opposite side of a chamber formed beneath the reservoir.
Patent GB-190016827-A (GB)
Title: Refined Linseed Oil Putty.
Inventor: LESSER HENRY
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 16,827. Lesser, H. Sept. 21. Putty.-Suitable quantities of white lead and linseed oil are ground together, powdered gilders' whitening is added, and, after standing some time, the mass is ground again.
Patent GB-190019276-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Sharpening Files.
Inventor: NUENGESSER KARL
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 19,276. Nungesser, R. Oct. 27. Sharpening. - After hardening, fi l e s are cleaned by the ordinary acids and dried. They are then coated with a mixture of emery and oil, and subjected to the action of a revolving brush with steel bristles e. The file is then cleaned by benzine, petroleum, or a mixture of both, or by the action of steam. The file is lastly oiled, or polished by a revolving fibre brush, or coated to prevent rust. The file is guided so as to be sharpened in the direction of the cutting stroke by the rollers o on the pins l, m respectively fixed to and adjustable on the bar i. This bar is hinged to tha vertical bar k, and both bars are connected by screw clamps h to the guard f supported by the frame a.
Patent GB-190102057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim Brakes for Cycles
Inventor: LEE EDWIN
Filed: 1901-01-30
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 2057. Lee, E., and Lingard, J. Jan. 30 Brakes.-A rim brake comprises levers d carrying brake blocks f and pivoted at c to clips b secured to the forks. The levers are slotted at their upper ends g to receive rollers carried on a pin which is secured across a slot in the lower end of a brake rod m, which, when the brake is applied to the front wheel, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, is connected to the usual hand-lever i on the handle-bar. On raising the part m, the slots g cause the levers to engage the rim e. The brake is released, either by a spring k applied to the lever i, or by a spring k connecting the levers together as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. When applied to the rear wheel, the part m is connected to the lever i by a cord t passing through a curved tube u and over a pulley w as shown in Fig. 6. The pulley w may be re- placed by a second curved tube. The lever i may be pivoted so that its free end is depressed to actuate the brake.
Patent GB-190102944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating and Burning Acetylene and other Gases.
Inventor: HENDLER JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 2944. Hendler, J. J., and Reeves, E. K. Feb. 11. Acetylene and like lamps. - Consists of an apparatus for generating and burning acetylene snd other gases, wherein the quantity of gas generated is regulated by the pressure of the gas. The generating chamber 1 is fitted with a basket 2 for supporting a bag of carbide 3, and communicates through openings 5 with an annular water tank 4, supplied from a reservoir 6. The tank 4 and reservoir 6 communicate with one another through pipes 7 and 8, of which 7 has a comparatively large and 8 a comparatively small sectional area. When the generation of gas exceeds the consumption, water is forced back from the generating chamber into the reservoir 6 ; when the reverse is the case the water returns. The pipes 7 and 8 ensure a uniform pressure of gas and a steady flame at the burner 13. If the pressure in the generating-chamber should become excessive, the gas is forced through the water and escapes through a vent-hole 10.
Patent GB-190104501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: COXSON GEORGE WALLACE
IPC: H01H23/20
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 4501. Coxson, G. W. March 2. Switches.-Relates to fly switches for electric lighting &c. In an insulating - block a, two coiitact - blocks b<1>, b<2> are mounted clear of, and separated by, an insulating-projection c. The moving contact-piece e<5> is carried by a slide block d, which is operated by a pivoted slotted lever e, and is controlled by a spring f. The spring f tends to expand in both the open and closed positions of the switch. The spring may be in the form of two arms connected by a coiled loop. The switch may also have two sets of contact-blocks, one set at each end. The switch is protected by a dome cover, which, according to the Provisional Specification, may be supported by a curved arm rising from the base.
Patent GB-190105079-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Railway Shunting Purposes.
Inventor: TURPIN EUGENE
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-03-08
Abstract: 5079. Turpin, E. March 9. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-Relates to temporary automatic or hand couplings, for use in shunting vehicles or marshalling trains, which are fitted outside the buffers. The double-headed spring hook 4, Fig. 1, pivoted between the jaws 11, is held horizontally by means of the pin 9, and can then couple automatically with the cross-bar 6 of the shackle 3 of an opposing vehicle. The attendant now connects the members of the usual screw coupling and chains and the various brake, heating, and signalling pipes, and finally withdraws the pin 9, allowing the hook 4, which may have a double joint, to assume a vertical position against the side of its vehicle. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the weighted arm 19 of the plunger 18 carrying the T-rod 20 is normally held in the vertical position by a spring. When the vehicles come together, the projection 23 on the impact releases the arm, which falls and is in line with the slot 27 in the cylinder. In Fig. 10, the pin 31, which is held up by a spring arm, falls through the link 34 and into the hole 32 when two vehicles are. shunted together. In Fig. 11, the shackle 40 passes between the double shackle 38, 39 and is coupled by the pin 41, which in some cases may be pivoted and operated by cords or weights. Fig. 15 shows two flexible or rigid hooks, " articulated in " all directions," in engagement, and Figs. 16 and 17 show modifications of automatic couplings in the operative positions.
Patent GB-190105918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gully Traps and such like.
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 5918. Stewart, J. :March 21. Gully traps.-The grating b is made with a flange f to engage with a similar recess on the trap cover d, to enable simultaneous locking by a turn-button k operated by a key, which may be used also for raising the cover, The trap outlet is fitted with a rod-eye p.
Patent GB-190107563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Cots
Inventor: TROMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 7563. Troman, W., and Troman, D., [trading as Troman, J.], and Quarton, J. April 12. Cots.- The side frames a are provided with rubberlined eyes running on guide-rails b. Pivoted to a plate secured to the side angle-iron f is a loop or handle e, e', having cranked side bars e<2>. One or more of the vertical rods a<2>pass through the loop, and, when the side frame is lowered, hold the loop in an inclined position ; when the side frame is raised, the loop falls to the vertical, and the cranked parts e<2> come under and support the frame a,
Patent GB-190108014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirt Holder or Adjuster.
Inventor: MAGRATH EDITH MURRAY
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8014. Magrath, E. M. April 18. Strap or cord fastenings; fastenings, attaching.- Holding or adjusting devices for ladies' skirt bands comprise triangular structures of sheet metal, wire, or the like, having curved bases to be sewn or otherwise attached to the skirt band, and loops &c. at the apices to receive cords or bands to be secured round the waist. The form shown in position in Fig. 2 is provided with holes b in the base a for attachment by sewing, and with holes f in the apex. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the sides are of wire formed into loops or eyes e. The form shown in Fig. 4 is made entirely of wire. In the form shown in Fig. 5, attachment spikes g are provided on the base a, and a hook h at the apex. According to the Provisional Specification, safety-pin or brooch-like attachments may be provided.
Patent GB-190109489-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self Adjustment in Belts, and Garters.
Inventor: KNIGHT HENRY MANNING
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 9489. Knight, H. M., [trading as Knight & Co., H.]. May 7. Belts; garters.-In order that belts and garters may fit tightly and closely, they are provided with a length of elastic material B, which is attached to the ends A<x> of the belt or garter A, after they have been passed through the loops C to which the fastenings are connected. Two or more elastic bands may be employed, or the band may be replaced by helical springs.