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Patent GB-189612039-A (GB)
Inventor: MARCONI GUGLIELMO
Filed: 1896-06-02
Granted: 1897-07-02
Abstract: 12,039. Marconi, G. June 2. [The following abridgment should replace that which appears on page 194 of the volume of this Class for the period A.D. 1893-96.] Wireless signalling ; switches; transformers.- Signals are sent by means of a Hertz radiator, and are received by a tuned receiver, including a tube of filings, coherer, &c., the circuit of which :is shunted by the circuit of a signal-receiving instrument of ordinary type or a relay. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus diagrammatically. G, H are the balls of a Hertz radiator connected by wires F to the terminals of the secondary of an induction coil R. The primary C of the coil is connected in circuit with the key D and battery E. The receiver consists of two metal plates M, N tuned to respond to the radiations from G, H, and these are connected to a tube T containing filings, preferably of nickel and silver. The circuit J of the receiver L and battery K also includes the tube T. The receiver is described as having straight or curved tinfoil plates connected to a small glass tube fitted with silver plungers, between which the metal filings are placed ; a series of the blocks and filing sections may be employed. The tube is tapped by a trembler either continuously or on receipt of each signal ; in the latter case, the tapping is produced automatically either by the direct closure of the local circuit, or by a relay in the local circuit closing its circuits, one of which includes the trembler, and the other the receiving-instrument. All the contacts are preferably bridged by non-inductive resistances, to prevent radiations due to sparking. The transmitter consists preferably of two pairs of balls, which may be adjustable, the external balls being connected to the coil, while the central ones are placed near enough to spark, and are preferably separated by oil etc.; these may consist of hemispheres having sparking-points on their flat surfaces set near together. The transmitting and receiving apparatus may be placed in the foci of parabolic reflectors, or may be connected to large metal surfaces suspended as high as possible ; metal kites and balloons are also said to be employed. The apparatus may also be connected to earth or water. The induction coil is provided with a platinum contact rotatably mounted in the adjusting-screw and driven by a small motor.
Patent GB-189704981-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Apparatus for taking Photographs of Burglars.
Inventor: PARODI CORRADINO
Filed: 1897-02-24
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 4981. Parodi, C. Feb. 24. Automatic apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for taking photographs of burglars. An electric contact-apparatus is placed on the door threshold or in other suitable position ; when this is operated by the weight of a burglar the current through one electromagnet causes a flash light to be produced and through another electromagnet operates the shutter of the camera. The motion of the shutter closes another circuit, which rings a gong &c. and operates a detent arrangement to allow the exposed plates to drop into a special receptacle. The contact-apparatus consists of a metal bed-plate, above and just out of contact with which are fixed metal strips held in an insulating-frame. The flash - light arrangement consists of a hammer held, by the armature of an electromagnet, above a mass of detonating and inflammable material in a metal tray. The photographic plates r<3>, Fig. 6, are held in a recess in the wall, covered by a plate with openings o. The shutter p is raised in the dark to expose the openings o, and is held in its raised position by cords m<2>, passing round small pulleys on the axle of a gear-wheel l held by a tooth y on the armature of an electromagnet D'. When the circuit is closed the gear-wheel is freed and the shutter is free to descend, the rate being regulated by a flyer n<2> driven by a pinion n from the wheel l. The shutter at the end of its fall closes a circuit at q which rings a bell or gong and also energizes an electromagnet D<2>, the armature of which then frees the plates r<3>, which fall into a shoot H leading to a receptacle H<2> inaccessible to the burglars. The upper part of the shoot H is separate from the lower to prevent any tampering with the plates.
Patent GB-189705904-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Drums and other Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LANZENDORF FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1897-03-05
Granted: 1897-06-05
Abstract: 5904. Lanzendorf, F., and Trost, F. March 5. Banjoes ; drums; tambourines.-The invention is shown as applied to a drum, but is applicable to any instrument in which a skin is stretched on a ring. The body 2 of the drum has a corrugated flange, while the securing- ring 3 has attached to it an angle - ring 7. This ring 3 presses the skin into the groove 5 in the flange 4, after which the part 6 is bent over the ring 7 as shown in the lower part of the Figure.
Patent GB-189707108-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Distilling, Evaporating, or Concentrating Liquids.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-03-18
Granted: 1897-05-29
Abstract: 7108. Thompson, W. P., [Testelin, A.]. March 18. Distilling, evaporating, or concentrating fats, oils, salts, saccharine liquids, and sulphuric and other acids; liquids, spraying.-Liquids are distilled, evaporated, or concentrated by converting them into spray after they have been heated. The invention is applicable to the treatment of saccharine liquids, fatty bodies, mineral oils, sulphuric and other acids, and saline solutions. The Figure shows diagrammatically a form of apparatus for carrying the invention into effect. The liquid is fed from a tank A down a tube C into a column E wherein it circulates around a tube F and passes away through a tube H to a spray-producer W, which may work in conjunction with a steam injector W<1> to convert the liquid into spray. The more volatile portions of the liquid pass over the baffle-plate N<2> through the pipe O<1> to the pipe F, where they give up their heat to the liquid in the column E and the condensed portions flow into the tank R and the uncondensed portions to the condenser Z. The heavier portions of the liquid collect as concentrated liquids in the column N and are drawn off through the cock N'. The operation may be conducted under reduced pressure.
Patent GB-189710565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Boxes or Cases.
Inventor: REID JAMES
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1897-05-29
Abstract: 10,565. Reid, J., Smith, T. C., and Paul, J. T. April 28. Hat-boxes.-The hat is slipped over two blocks B, C on the inside of the lid, the block B being fixed while the block C is forced outwards by a spiral spring F which encircles a guide-rod D. The latter slides in a loop formed at the lower end of a bracket E, and is screw-threaded and fitted with a wing nut to adapt the apparatus for different sized hats. When the box is closed, the front and back portions of the brim may rest on flanges projecting from the interior of the box.
Patent GB-189723958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Travelling or other Trunks, Dress Baskets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hat, Saratoga, and other Travelling Boxes and the like.
Inventor: TATE JOHN
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 23,958. Tate, J., and Tate, W. H. Oct. 18. Trunks; hat-boxes.-The lower part of the trunk is fitted with sliding or removable shelves 0, and the upper part is formed of a box G having removable partitions X, by means of which it is divided into two or more compartments for hats &c. The front F is made to slide, either upwards as shown in Fig. 5 or sideways ; or it may be made in two parts, which slide towards and from one another or are hinged to the frame of the box ; or the whole front may be hinged at its lower edge to the frame of the trunk, and be arranged so that it may be closed and secured independently of the lid. Suitable locks and fastening-straps are provided.
Patent GB-189726163-A (GB)
Title: Knotter Mechanism for Grain Binders.
Inventor: MEASURES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 26,163. Measures, T. Nov. 10. Sheafing or binding apparatus.-Relates to the construction of the knotting-mechanism of grain binders. The lower jaw 11 of the knotter bill is formed integrally with the knotter spindle 8, which by means of the flat spring 12 is always under the influence of an upward pull. The spindle 8 is driven by a pinion 7 thereon engaging a mutilated gear 6 on the main driving- wheel 4. The upper jaw 14 of the knotter bill is pivoted to the lower jaw, and is formed with two cam surfaces 16 and 17, one of which engages with the roller 19 carried by an adjustable standard 21, and the other engages a cam surface formed on the underside of the bearing 10 of the spindle 8 in order to positively operate the pivoted jaw against the pressure of the spring 12 at the required times. A removable pin can be secured in the lower jaw 11, when it is desired to make a complete knot instead of the usual loop knot. The cord-holding device consists of a notched rotary disc 30 rotated by means of a train of gearing from the mutilated pinion 5 on the main wheel 4. The disc 30 works in conjunction with a stationary notched disc 32, part of which is cut away at 36 to allow the short ends of twine to fall out from between the discs 30 and 32 and through a hole 37 in the binding-table. A stationary knife 38 is secured to the table so that the cord clamp carries the cords to the said knife to be cut. If desired, a guide-finger to ensure that the cord is properly laid across the knotter may be secured to the binding-table, and stripper for pushing the knot off the knotter may be arranged beneath the knotter jaws. The said stripper consists of a sliding plate operated by a pin working in a special cam-groove formed in the periphery of the wheel 4.
Patent GB-189728095-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Locking Device, particularly adapted for Locking together the Adjustable Parts of Cycles.
Inventor: ALLEN SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 28,095. Allen, S. Nov. 29. Fastenings for locking together two concentricallya r r a n g e d members having independent rotary or longitudinal m o v e - ment. The fastening is particularly adapted for locking together certain parts of cycles. The Figures show the device applied to the ball head of a cycle to form a steering-lock. The cup A is recessed to receive serrated blocks or clutch-pieces a, which are carried by blade springs C and adapted to engage with a serrated flange b formed on the clip B. The clutch-pieces a are pressed into contact with the flange b by rotating a collar D, d, d', which fits around the cup A and is provided with wedge surfaces for acting on the blocks a.
Patent GB-189730118-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Benzaldehyde, o-nitro-benzaldehyde and p-nitrobenzaldehyde.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 30,118. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Dec. 20. Benzaldehyde and o- and p-nitro-benzaldebyde.- Benzaldehyde and o- and p-nitrobenzaldehyde are produced by the following modification of the processes described in Specification No. 10,689, A.D. 1896. Benzylidene-aniline sulphonic acid, or o- or p-nitrobenzylidene aniline sulphonic acid, or a homologue thereof, prepared as described in the said Specification by oxidation of benzyl-aniline sulphonic acid or of o- or p-nitrobenzyl-aniline sulphonic acid, is acted upon with. a solution of the hydrochloride, or other salt, of aniline, ptoluidine, xylidine, or naphthylamine, whereupon benzylidene-aniline, -toluidine, -xylidine, or naphthylamine, or the corresponding o- or p-nitrobenzylidene compound, is precipitated and aniline sulphonic acid, or a homologue thereof, remains in solution. The reaction is represented for example by the following equation :- NO2C6H4.CH:N.C6H4.SO3H + C6H5.NH2 = NO2. C6H4.CH:N.C6H5 + H2N.C6H4.SO3H. The benzylidene compound is then decomposed by stirring it in the cold with the equivalent quantity of a diluted mineral acid, which causes benzaldehyde or o- or p-nitrobenzaldehyde to separate, while the aniline, p-toluidine, or other base employed remains in solution, and is ready for re-use.
Patent GB-189802576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corsets.
Inventor: CHESNEY OLIVER MANSFIELD
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2576. Chesney, O. M. Feb. 1. Catch fastenings for corsets. One busk is provided with a number of rigid staples and a pivoted staple at one end. The other busk is provided with a number of spring catches operated simultaneously by a connecting chain or cord D. The busk A is slotted at b to receive the staples, and is reduced along the edges adjacent to the slots to receive the upset edges of the casings b<11> of the fastening ; b<12> are tangs for upsetting over the fabric of he corset. The case is channelled to form guides for the slide bar b<2> which carries the locking-catch d and is provided with a retaining-spring b<7>. The locking-catch d is stamped from the slide b<2>, and is strengthened and bevelled by crimping to form an easy mode of engagement.
Patent GB-189807838-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Acetylene Gas-generator.
Inventor: SZEPCZYNSKI SIGISMOND DE
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 7838. Szepczynski, S. de. April 1. Acetylene.-An automatic apparatus for continuously generating acetylene on a large scale is constructed of a water receptacle 1, formed as a' steam boiler, surmounted by two carbide receptacles 2, 3, which are used alternately. Water is charged continuously into the lower part of the vessel 1 through a funnel and pipe 23, while waste lime and water are continuously removed through a siphon 24, 25. The carbide receptacles are U-shaped in section, and have tightly-fitting covers 5. They are each provided with a feeding-worm 4 mounted on a shaft 11. Each shaft has a ratchet-wheel 12 which can be connected to a loose pulley 13 by a pawl 14. Around the loose pulley passes a cord 15 connected to the gas-holder bell, whereby, as the gas-holder falls, the worm of the carbide receptacle in use is operated to deliver such carbide down the passage 6 to the chamber beneath. As the bell again rises, the loose pulley is moved in the opposite direction by a counterbalance weight. To enable the bell to move the conveyer no matter how much carbide is in the receptacle 2 or 3, a cord 17 having a weight 18 attached, is placed in a gimlet-shaped groove in a cone 19 mounted on the shaft 11, so that the weight has most effect when the chamber is newly charged. A lever 20 is used to wind up the weight 18, and also to turn the conveyer to start the re-action. The cone is connected to the carbide chamber by a pawl and ratchet 21. When one of the carbide holders is to put out of action, its discharge valve 7 is shut by an external crank 9 having an adjustable weight 10. The gas in passing upwards through the water is uniformly cooled. It leaves the generator through a pipe, and, after purification, is led to the holder.
Patent GB-189824274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golfing Appliances.
Inventor: JERRARD JAMES CABELL
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 24,274. Jerrard, J. C. Nov. 17. Golf; balls.- The heads of golf clubs are constructed with pneumatic cushions and, if desired, weighted. Balls in like manner are each formed with a pneumatic c h a mber. In Fig. 1, the unweighted pneumatic cushion is shown at B with inflating valve C. The striking- surface F may be roughened, and the wall of the head made of wood or other material, such as, for instance, celluloid. In a modification, the striking- surface is covered with a thickened face of metal or leather, in addition to a facing-plate secured by solution to canvas. In Fig. 4, a weight H<1> is shown as attached independently of the inflating- valve by means of two set-screws, while the striking-surface is made up of bands G<1> of stitched leather attached to the head by means of screws K and small metal plates L. As regards the balls, each contains a pneumatic chamber encased in such material as corresponds with the weight of a sphere of rubber &c. of the size of the chamber.
Patent GB-189824860-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scab Wash or Medicinal Lotion for the Cure of Scab or Skin Disease in Sheep.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 24,860. Robertson, A. Nov. 25. Lotions.-A wash or lotion for the cure of scab or skin disease in sheep is made by dissolving in water a paste composed of the following ingredients :-Unrefined 60 per cent. cresylic acid and 40 per cent. cresylic acid (both of which contain sulphur), arsenious acid, caustic soda, tallow or other saponifiable grease, resin, and vegetable oil. Soft soap may be substituted for the grease, and a portion of the soda omitted. The invention is stated to be an improvement on that described in Specification No. 3500, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-189827603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips or Holders for Attaching Tyre Inflators or Pumps to Velocipedes.
Inventor: PUGH JOHN VERNON
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 27,603. Pugh, J. V. Dec. 31. Clips for carrying tyre inflators. The inflator C is held between two clips A, B fixed to the frame, one clip A being formed with a spring a<4> to allow insertion and withdrawal of the inflator. The clip a consists of an open ring a, Figs. 4 and 5, with turned-back edges a<1> which are tapered, as shown in Fig. 4. A tapered socket piece a<2>, Figs. 6 and 7, fits on the edges of the ring, and forces them together so as to cause the ring to grip the frame tube. The socket piece a<2> carries a curved spring a<4> with a pin a<5> to engage the opening in the pump. The other clip b is similarly constructed, but carries a rigid arm b<4> having a pin b<5> as shown, spring arms b<6>, as in Fig. 17, or an opening, as in Fig. 15, to receive the other end of the pump.
Patent GB-189901424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Propellers.
Inventor: PRESTON REUBEN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1424. Preston, R. T., and Martin, W. H. Jan. 20. Screw propellers. -The blades are made hollowed in the manner shown. In the case of very large e propellers, the chamber may be subdivided.
Patent GB-189902008-A (GB)
Title: Memorandum Tablets applicable to Certain Articles of Everyday Use.
Inventor: WOLTER JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 2008. Wolter, J. Jan. 28. Drawings to Specification. Cigar and cigarette cases; tobacco pouches; snuff boxes.-A memorandum tablet made of celluloid or other suitable material is attached to a tobacco pouch, snuff box, or cigar or cigarette case.
Patent GB-189906097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Wet or Humid Materials.
Inventor: LENNOX ALLISON BELL
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-03-21
Abstract: 6097. Lennox, A. B. March 21. Drying peat &c.-A chamber for drying materials such as peat and clay is shown in elevation in Fig. 2. The inclined drying - cylinder A is closed at its ends by hinged doors a<4>, and the material to be dried is placed on trucks B, which are iun into the cylinder. A jacket C surrounds the cylinder, so that it can be heated by furnace gases, hot air, or steam. The drying may be assisted by means of hot air supplied to the inside of the cylinder through the pipe D, and by connecting the pipe e to an exhauster and condenser. Several cylinders may be connected together.
Patent GB-189913990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fumigants and Fumigators.
Inventor: KINGZETT CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,990. Kingzett, C. T. July 6. Disinfecting, deodorizing, and fumigating; disinfectants; fumigants.-Sick rooms, hospital wards, stables, greenhouses, &c. are disinfected &c. by mixtures of sulphur dioxide with formaldehyde, corrosive sublimate, thymol, menthol, or camphor, or other disinfectant. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a sulphur candle of the type described in Specifications Nos. 11,807 and 14,903, A.D. 1893, and No. 10,445, A.D. 1894, is placed in the annular chamber B, water, formaldehyde solution, or other disinfectant is placed in the chamber C, and the centre chamber A contains a mixture of paraformaldehyde either alone or with sulphur, paraffin wax, or plaster, or of corrosive sublimate and plaster, or of thymol, menthol, or camphor, either alone or with paraformaldehyde &c. On lighting the sulphur, the heat volatilizes the disinfectant, which escapes through the tube D. In an apparatus containing only two chambers, the candle is contained in the inner one, and the disinfectant in the outer one.
Patent GB-189914931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dressing Cases.
Inventor: MCINTYRE DUGALD STEWART
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 14,931. McIntyre, D. S. July 20. Fastenings. - Both the upper and lower parts B, A of a dressing-case are fitted with metal strips F, D, of which one is provided with sockets and the other with projecting portions, which engage with one another for the purpose of holding the two parts of the case together. The strips F are secured to the upper part of the case throughout their whole length, while the vertical portions of the strips D are united to the strips which are secured to the bottom of the case by means of spring hinges, the springs being arranged so as to retain the vertical portions of the strips in either a vertical or a horizontal position. Fig. 3 shows the strip D having inwardlyprojecting portions H engaging with sockets G in the strip F, both the projections H and staples I for uniting the strip F to the case B being formed by punching portions of the metal from the respective strips.
Patent GB-189915247-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Machines for Breaking Stone and Crushing Ore.
Inventor: BROADBENT JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,247. Broadbent, J., and Broadbent, J. E. July 25. Crushers with vibrating jaws for stone and ores. The drawback rod g is actuated by a lever i and spring m.
Patent GB-189919971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pleasure Railways
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 19,971. Anderson, J. Oct. 5. Railways for recreation.-Two arrangements of revolving bodies are shown in which tracks or guide-ways are situated for carrying pleasure cars. The cylindrical body 1, Fig. 3, rotated by suitable mechanism upon spring-carried rollers 3, is provided internally with a continuous helical passage 17 through which a car 19 is taken by the rotation of the cylinder. The walls of the passage are constructed with doors 21 through which direct access to any chamber may be obtained. The cars may enter the cylinder from an incline 20. In addition, an internal cylinder 11 is provided for supporting upon rails a fixed bridge 12. Passengers pass to the bridge by a staircase at one end. In the squirrel-cage modification, Fig. 5, a drumshaded cylinder, 22 is divided into parallel lateral compartments in which the cars 28 are placed and remain stationary while the cylinder is revolved by a band and pulley device. In each case the walls of the chambers in which the cars are situated, or through which persons travel, are decorated with scenic effects or advertising matter.