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Patent GB-189724591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Cells.
Inventor: HEIL ALBRECHT
Filed: 1897-10-23
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 24,591. Heil, A. Oct. 23. Primary and secondary batteries.-A primary battery consists of a zinc electrode and of a carbon electrode surrounded by equal parts by volume of graphite, manganese peroxide, and lead peroxide. The electrolyte consists of an aqueous solution of zinc sulphate, to which soda is added until the hydrated carbonate of zinc is precipitated in small flocks, which are maintained in suspension by forming the liquid into pulp by admixture with gypsum and sawdust or other absorbent materials. In the Provisional Specification the use of the battery as a secondary battery is described, the electrolyte consisting of a solution of pure soda, and the zinc electrode being coated with zinc dust, while the carbon electrode is made as above described.
Patent GB-189726379-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball Castor.
Inventor: BOSWORTH GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 26,379. Bosworth, G. Nov. 12. Castors.-A number of recesses C are made in the cup a, which is made from cast metal or pressed out of soft steel sheets. The bottoms of the recesses are inclined as shown in Fig. 2, so that, when a ring of balls is placed round the pin b or central ball, the one or two at the shallow part e<2> project and bear on the large ball d, while the rest do not project. The rolling of the large ball causes the rings of small balls to circulate. The ball d is retained by a ring f screwed on to the upper part, the screw thread having notches into which the other thread can be pressed, to look the parts together ; this may also be effected by a pressed-up tongue on one part engaging notches or projections on the other, or one part may be punched on to the other. The ring f may be secured by projections engaging recesses in the part a.
Patent GB-189808284-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary Means for use in Propelling Bicycles.
Inventor: RUFFELL WILLIAM ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8284. Ruffell, W. A. April 7. Manumotive; driving-mechanism; bicycles.-Relates to auxiliary means for propelling bicycles. A lever A is pivoted upon the seat socket bolt and is connected to a rod B, formed with an angled fork C. The rod B is connected at its extremity b to the pedal pin. The free end of the lever A is moved by the rider's hand and the motion is transmitted to the crank by the rod B. The rod B is provided with a joint at or near the centre which is covered by a sleeve E when the mechanism is in use. When not required for use, the sleeve E is slipped from over the joint, and the end of the lever A rests upon the horizontal bar of the frame. The lever A may be pivoted to other parts, such as the head bolt of the bicycle.
Patent GB-189816659-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic Process for Extracting Metals from their Halogen Combinations.
Inventor: HILBERG EMIL
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 16,659. Hilberg, E. July 30. Metals, obtaining.-Relates to obtaining metals from their halogen salts. The halogen salt, for example, carnallite when it is desired to obtain magnesium, is fused and then transferred to an electrolytic tank, which may contain a large number of electrodes. The fused electrolyte is covered over by a refractory and non-conducting material, such as asbestos. Above the asbestos a vacuum may be formed, or an inert gas substituted for the air originally present.
Patent GB-189818136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Fasteners For Telescoping Tubular Parts.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 18,136. Haddan, R., [Thompson, G. L.]. Aug. 23. Fastenings for telescoping tubular parts of cycles &c. The invention is described as applied to a bicycle saddle support, but is applicable for fixing handle-bars in their sockets and for other purposes. A split ring C is arranged in the slotted L-rod stem B, and is expanded therein by a bolt D extending through the pillar A and fitted with a nut D'. The sides of the bolt are cut away as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, to form wedgeshaped surfaces on which the ends of the split ring C bear. The ring is bent slightly inwards at C<1>, and is recessed to receive the forked end of the bolt. The stem B is preferably open below to allow its removal from the pillar.
Patent GB-189818340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of a Substance or Product for Use as a Substitute for Vulcanite Hard Woods or other Hard Materials, or for any other Uses or Purposes to which same may be Applicable.
Inventor: EARLE STANLEY BEAUMONT
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 18,340. Earle, S. B., [Wierdsma, P. W., and Kuipers, J.]. Aug. 26. Wood substitutes; vulcanite substitutes.-A substitute is made from the fibrous refuses remaining in the manufacture of flour, spirit, or other products from potatoes, grain, and the like. The refuse is first cleaned, if necessary. Starch may be removed by boiling with water, or acidified water, and the material is then washed to remove soluble matter. Sand or grit is also removed. The material is then dried and powdered. It is boiled with a solution of a resin soda or other soap, in an open or closed vessel ; logwood extract and catechu solution may then be added, or other dyes may be added at any stage in the process. A precipitant, such as a solution of alum, ferrous sulphate, or lead acetate, is added, after which the material may be washed, and is pressed, dried, and powdered. The powder is pressed to form in heated moulds.
Patent GB-189910510-A (GB)
Title: Alarms Operated by Smoke or Non-combustion Supporting Gases.
Inventor: BAER HENRY CHARLE
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 10,510. Baer, H. C. Nov. 5, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Signals, automaticalarm.-Relates to an electric or other alarm which is started by smoke or gas which does not support combustion. A gas flame f, burning continuously, heats a thermostat T, and prevents contact of the points t and s<2>, which close, however, when the flame is extinguished, and complete the circuit of an electric alarm. The flame f &c. is enclosed in a perforated inner casing and an outer casing C, having a few openings top and bottom, which are regulated to admit only sufficient air to support the combustion of the flame. When smoke or non-combustible gas enters the casings, the flame is extinguished, and an alarm sounded. The thermostat T may be connected to the valve of an automatic sprinkler, so as to open it when the flame is extinguished. A mechanical alarm may be used.
Patent GB-189913663-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Puzzle, also Useful as an Article of Jewellery, for Advertising, or for Teaching Purposes.
Inventor: HARNESS ALBERT GEORGE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-07-01
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,663. Harness, A. G. A., and Spurin, R. C. July 1. Puzzles.-Consists of a number of rings, discs, balls, beads, or like bodies mounted on a suitable support and bearing on their faces or peripheries a series of letters, figures, or characters capable of being arranged relatively to each other so as to form one or more words, numbers, or sentences. In Fig. 1, a number of rings a, having letters or other characters on their peripheries, are mounted upon the outside of a box b. In Fig. 3, a number of rings fare supported vertically within a box e so that the letters &c. on their peripheries are seen one at a time through apertures h' in the top h of the box. The box is provided with a cover r. Sentences or words may be spelled out. The invention may be attached to bracelets, necklaces, or the like, or may be employed as a kind of abacus for teaching arithmetic or reading, and is not limited to the exact forms shown. The puzzles may be used for advertising purposes. In cases where discs are employed, they may be made of soap, confectionery, &c., which may be afterwards used or eaten. The Provisional Specification also mentions that such rings, bearing letters &c., may be mounted on the outside of a box, such as a box for cocoa, a walking stick, or other article.
Patent GB-189915905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cultivators.
Inventor: HIGGS FREDERICK MARSHALL
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,905. Higgs, F. M. Aug. 3. Cultivators.-Relates to the construction of cultivators adapted specially for stirring the soil around the stems of trees or shrubs. The cultivator comprises a frame a with beams a<1> to which tines c, c<1> are bolted. Some of the tines are so set as to cause the implement to travel at one side of the path taken bv the horse, and thus pass beneath the overhanging foliage. The draught-bar e is pivoted at h, and works between guide-bars m through holes in which a peg m<2> may be fixed to limit the play of the bar e. A "fender" f is carried on a bar g pivoted at h and prolonged at i, where it is bent vertically so as to enter the ground and thus tend to maintain the " fender " in the position shown in full lines. The fender is arranged so as to strike the stem 6 of a tree, and cause the cultivator to take a sweep round it and thus stir the soil. The dotted lines show the position of the fender when the cultivator is just passing the tree. The implement may be fitted with skim blades p, p, with an adjustable weight n, and with a handle r<1> for lifting purposes.
Patent GB-189916169-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Springs for Baby Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE ARBUTHNOTT
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 16,169. Smith, G. A. Aug. 8. Springs, bearing; perambulators.- The spring is in two parts B, B<1> hinged together and separated by a rubber block C. For heavy loads, the pin b of the part B fits into the socket a' of the hinge plate a, and the part B' is turned as shown in Fig. 2. For light loads, as in baby carriages, the pin b is withdrawn from the socket a', and the part B' is turned until its pin b<1> fits into one of the sockets a<2>, a<3>, the parts assuming the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189923525-A (GB)
Title: A Metal Weather Band for the Purpose of Keeping Doors Wind and Weathertight.
Inventor: RUSSELL HORACE
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 23,525. Russell, H. Nov. 25. Draught and weather excluders.-A weather or draught bar A, hinged to the door E, is forced against the sill G by the frame when the door is closed, and is raised by a spring D when the door is opened. The bottom of the door is rabbeted to fit over a bar F fixed to the sill, and the hinged joint of the weather-bar is protected by an angular cover-plate B.
Patent GB-189925522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Holding the Music Discs in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: RICHTER FRIEDRICH ADOLF
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 25,522. Richter, F. A. Dec. 23. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to instruments in which tongues are vibrated by means of a tune-sheet, and more particularly to means for maintaining the tune-sheet in position when in operation. The arm c which applies the pressure to the tune-sheet is pivoted to standards b, and carries on its pivot one or more wheels e. A strap f kept tight by a strong spring passes round each of the wheels, and acts as a brake which retains the arm in any position in which it may be placed. A plate m is connected to the middle of the arm by a ball-and-socket joint, and is acted upon by a spring l. The plate m presses the central part of the tune-sheet p firmly against a lower plate o, which is carried on a pivot n, and thus prevents any noise which might otherwise arise from the tune-sheet being bent. In order to maintain the tune-sheet in its proper form and position, pairs of rollers are disposed round its circumference, the members of each pair being on either side of it and holding it between them. Both rollers of each pair are movable, and are operated by pins on the wheels e so as to separate when the arm c is raised and release the tunesheet. When the arm is lowered again, they close together and grip the tune-sheet between them.
Patent GB-190100456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Inking Mechanism of Printing Presses.
Inventor: SHAW SAMUEL HARTLEY
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 456. Shaw, S. H., and Toplis, W. G. Jan. 8. Inking-apparatus.-Relates to the inking-apparatus of jobbing platen presses, and consists of means for lifting one or more of the inking- rollers clear of the forme during their forward or downward movement, and allowing them to run upon the forme in their return movement, to obtain a more even inking of the forme. Fig. 2 shows the inking-rollers 4 in their downward movement, and Fig. 3 in their upward movement. The truck rollers 7 run free of the rollers 4 upon the spindles 8. On each truck roller 7 of the two upper rollers is a boss 9, Figs. 4 and 5, on which is journalled a sleeve 10 provided with a cam 11 carrying a part consisting of a roller 12 projecting over the roller 7. The boss 9 has an inclined groove 13, in which is a ball 14 pressed by a spring 15. The truck rollers 7 run upon the tracks 16, and in the downward movement those of the upper rollers rotate in the direction of the arrow a in Fig. 5, the ball 14 engaging and rotating the cam sleeve 10, until the roller 12 thereon engages the rail 16 and lifts the rollers as shown in Fig. 2. In this position the camsleeve 10 is stopped by a pin 17 thereon engaging the hook of the roller arm or other suitable part. In the upward movement the truck rollers 7 run on the tracks 16 rotating free of the cam sleeves 10, with the upper rollers 4 in contact with the forme, as shown in Fig. 3. The cam rollers 12 may each be provided with a ratchet 23 engaged by a spring pawl 24 to prevent the roller from turning in one direction and to ensure the movement of the cam 11 from the position shown in Fig. 2 to that shown in Fig. 3. If desired, the lower rollers 4 may be provided with a set of cam devices, operating in the reverse direction to those of the upper rollers, so that the lower rollers will be lifted during the upward movement.
Patent GB-190101681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Buffer Barrels or Cylinders of Railway and Tramway Carriages, Trucks and Wagons.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 1681. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Jan. 24. Forging; stamping; rolling.- A buffer barrel or cylinder for railway and tramway carriages, trucks, and wagons is made by rolling a hollow iron or steel billet into tubular form on a mandrel between gapped or back action rolls, and then expanding and flanging the ends by the tools shown in Figs. 20 and 21, operated by a power hammer or stamp to produce the barrel shown in Fig. 2. After flanging the base b, the barrel is held in a divided die, while the rose c is formed, the parts of the die being operated by right and left screws. The body of the barrel may have a taper or parallel exterior. The rose c may be upset to a thickened conical edge instead of a flange.
Patent GB-190101826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Latches for Railway Carriage and other Doors
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 1826. Boult, A. J., [Charles, A.]. Jan. 26. Fastenings, railway-carriage door; latches.-A latch is arranged in connection with a railwaycarriage or other door, and is operated automatically to secure the door on closing. The latch a is pivoted at d to the stationary part of the carriage &c., and is provided with projections band c on the hub portion. A metal plate m, having two projecting guide-plates e, f, is fixed to the side of the door, and the catch g may be made integral or secured to this plate. When the door is being closed, the guide e comes in contact with the projection 6 on the latch and swings the same on the pivot, and the guide f comes into contact with the projection c and causes the latch to continue its rotary motion until it is thrown into engagement with the catch g. A spring i is mounted below the latch to hold the same when the door is open, and a projection j on the plate m serves as a stop for the latch when the door is closed. The latch may be protected by a suitable guard.
Patent GB-190109370-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Circular Burners for Petroleum Cooking Stoves and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: SVENSON JOHAN VICTOR
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 9370. Svenson, J. V. May 6. Oil cooking-stoves. -Above the wicktube a of the circular burner is an air and vapour mixing - chamber, formed of a perforated plate b, having an inwardlybent or inclined upper edge c, above which is the flamespreader e. The vapour from the wick passes in the direction shown by the arrows, and burns with a non- luminous flame away from the wick. A central air-supply tube d may be also used.
Patent GB-190109386-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamping Device for Crow-bars
Inventor: BOVEE JACOB LORENZO
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 9386. Bovee, J. L. May 6. Shunting, levers for. -The lever 13 with the inclined end 14 for acting on the wheel of the car to be shifted is pivoted on a bolt 11 which passes through slots 12 in a flanged casting 1 for bearing on the rail 15. The bolt 11 bears on pins 10 fixed to jaws 5 pivoted at 6 to the casting. The pins 10 lie outside the pivots 6, so that, when pressed upon during the operation of the tool, the lower ends of the jaws are pressed inwards to clamp the rail. Serrated plates 7 are fixed to the jaws as shown. The lever 13 may carry an antifriction roller for bearing on the car wheel.
Patent GB-190111483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Multiplying Speed and Power.
Inventor: DAVIES JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 11,483. Davies, J. June 5. Wheels with rims rotating round fixed hubs or guides.- The wheel consists of an outer rim a<3> and an inner fixed ring a, held together by a number of balls a<6>, lodged in a ball - race formed by grooves in the two parts. The balls are introduced through a hole a<2> which is afterwards closed by a plug.
Patent GB-190112944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Corsets
Inventor: PELISSIER AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12,944. PÚlissier, A. June 25. Corsets.-To increase the adjustability of the corset, openings b, b, Fig. 1, and c, c are provided on each side of the busks a. The fabric of the corset extends between the openings b and the openings c, so that they do not communicate with one another. These openings are provided with lacing-attachments h, Figs. 1 and 4, which, as shown in Fig. 4, preferably consist of loose rings h connected to steels by metal clips i and secured in place byeyeletsj. The lacing-attachments may be fastened on one side to the rear edges of the busks a, and on the other side to steels g formed of two, three, or more segments.
Patent GB-190116830-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Support for Use as a Seat, a Table, or the like.
Inventor: MILLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-22
Granted: 1902-08-22
Abstract: 16,830. Mills, W. Aug. 22. Walking-sticks.-Relates to a portable seat, table, &c. which can be used as a walking-stick. The leg 1 is in two telescopic parts clamped together by a clamp 2 ; it has a spike 3 and a disc 4, which can be unscrewed and screwed on to the part 6 when not in use. When in use it is secured by a lock nut 5. The top is formed by one or two flaps 7 pivoted to the top of the leg and secured in its two positions by a spring bolt engaging holes 11. The upper part of the leg may have shoulders against which the flaps may abut when in use as a seat &c.
Patent GB-190119915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Joiners' Ploughs.
Inventor: BODY GEORGE JOSIAH
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 19,915. Body, G. J. Oct. 5. Planes.-Relates to an attachment for joiners' ploughs by means of which a fillistering-iron may be fitted to it. Figs. 2 and 3 show the attachment, which consists of a piece with a deep groove c for fitting over the part b and with an opening f for the fillistering-iron shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The attachment is fixed by screws &c. through lugs c. An advanced cutter may be fitted on the underside of the attachment, or may be formed on the fillistering-iron.
Patent GB-190201538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Metal Sheets or Plates
Inventor: RICHMOND GEORGE SHAW
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1538. Richmond, G. S. Jan. 20. Cleaning.-Relates to apparatus for cleaning tin or like plates by passing them through bran or the like. In the arrangement shown, in each of the pots A are mounted wheels B carrying crosspieces C and cradles D. A plate is placed in the left-hand trough, and forced forwards by fingers F connected to a spindle E. The spindle is rotated when a bar K strikes a stop L, and delivers the plate into the next trough. The fingers are rotated to engage the next plate by the bar G engaging guides I. The plate is passed through the second trough in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190214507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Electric Motors
Inventor: HIGHFIELD JOHN SOMERVILLE
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 14,507. Highfield, J. S. June 30. Cut-outs; switches.-In controlling motors &c. the main switch is connected through a spring with the resistance or controlling switch, and the tendency of the latter to follow the main switch is damped, e.g., by a fan or dash-pot. Means a provided for returning the switch to the 'off' po tion in case of overland or failure of the current Fig. 1 shows a car controller. The spindle carrying the reversing-switch c is connected to the controlling-switch a by the spring d. A fly k, driven by ratchet and worm gearing, controls the speed of the cylinder a. At p is an electromagnet for holding the switch on against the action of a spring o, and s is a solenoid for short-circuiting the magnet p in case of overload. The switches,are returned to the 'off' position by the positive engagement of studs m, n. Fig, 2 shows another arrangement. The main switch arm l<1> is conneoted to the resistance switch arm a' by a spring, and k' is the damping-fly.
Patent GB-190221171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: HOUGH ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 21,171. Hough, A. Sept. 29. Nitrates, ethereal.-Starch or other suitable carbohydrate is dissolved in nitric acid, and the nitrocompound is precipitated by passing fumes of anhydrous sulphuric acid into the solution. The nitro-starch is then separated from the acid by filtration, and, after being washed and neutralized, is dried and finished.
Patent GB-190221995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shoes.
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 21,995. Wilson & Co., G., and Briggs, A. Oct. 9. S t r a p fastenings ; lacing - fastenings. - A cycling or like shoe has a tongue C, ar- ranged over an open- ing B in the upper, and is secured to the foot by a strap G fixed at one end to the upper, passing through sleeves E, F, and having a free end to engage a slide or buckle H. The sleeves E, F have flanges with holes to receive the stitches by which they are attached to the tongue C. The strap may be replaced by a lace J the ends of which are gripped by fasteners K, each consisting of coiled wire with ends which are passed through the leather and clinched on the inner side. Two of these fasteners may be used in place of the sleeves E, F, a single continuous sleeve may be used, or the sleeves may be replaced by a number of lacing-hooks.