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Patent GB-189705383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: WALKER SYDNEY FERRIS
Filed: 1897-03-01
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 5383. Walker, S. F. March 1. Primary batteries.-In portable single-fluid carbonzinc cells, the electrolyte consists of a solution of chromic acid with hydrochloric acid and sodium sulphate. To purify the acids, impurities may be precipitated by the use of suitable salts, such as barium chloride. The carbon is in the form of a hollow perforated cylinder, and the zinc is cast in the form of an inverted cone about a central supporting-wire of iron or brass. The pores of the carbon are filled with sulphur in the manner described in Specification No. 12,028, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189705873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dog Muzzles.
Inventor: GARSTIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-03-05
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 5873. Garstin, A. March 5. Muzzles for animals.-A dog muzzle is made in two parts, one part G of leather &c. and a stiff part H of wire &c. The part H is formed with horizontal arms A which are passed through the vertical leather straps at C and fastened at E by loops &c. The horizontal arms thus throw the weight of the muzzle on the back of the head. The part H is connected to the straps at F by loops on the part H, by stitching &c, or by doubling over the leather and riveting as shown.
Patent GB-189709472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes and other Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: CANDY FRANK PULLEN
IPC: B29C73/20
Filed: 1897-04-14
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 9472. Candy, F. P. April 14. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to the form of tyre for velocipedes or other wheeled vehicles known as the "tubeless" or " single tube " tyre. The tread T of the tyre is turned inside out, and the airtight layers L, L, L of indiarubber or other suitable material are then attached so that, upon turning the tyre into the position shown in Fig. 2, the interior layers are in a state of compression and therefore tend to prevent the air from escaping when the tyre is punctured. A layer of canvas C may be inserted between the tread and the interior layers. The outer part of the tyre may be put into a concave shape instead of being turned inside out. Fig. 4 shows one way of forming an airtight joint between the tyre and the wheel rim. Rigid bands B, B encircle the rim, and the tyre end P is clamped between the rim R and band B by means of the screw D and nut N. An airtight covering A is attached to the bands B, B. Another form is shown in Fig. 6, in which endless telescopic rings B, B are fastened together by stout cross-bars E which are connected by a device which enables the rings to be reduced in diameter and thereby secure the tyre to the rim. Another device for securing the tyre to the rim is also described, in which levers are operated so as to fix the tyre against the rim. In the Provisional Specification other methods of securing the tyre are described, in one of which the edges of the tyre may form tubes or the like which are forced together by air pressure, and another is an improvement in the tyre described in Specification No. 2782, A.D. 1892, in which the edges or an edge of the tyres are moulded so as to engage when the tyre is inflated. Other somewhat similar methods of forming an airtight joint are also described. An inner tube may be provided which may be inflated when desired so as to form a double-tube tyre.
Patent GB-189713979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: LENNARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 13,979. Lennard, S., Simpson, L., and York, A. C. June 8. Uppers; insoles; soles; welts and welting.- Veldt-schoen boots and shoes are made stiffer in the waist by the following means :-The upper is slit at B on both sides, and the fore-part is turned outwards and sewn to the sole in the usual way, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. In the example shown, a welt G and lining J are used, but they may be dispensed with. The upper at the waist and heel is turned inwards, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and stitched to the insole E and sole F at the waist. At the heel the upper is attached by tacks L to the sole. The shank may be stiffened by a piece of leather K, as shown in Fig. 3, and the insole E at the fore-part may be left loose or cemented to the sole.
Patent GB-189715127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Model or other Yachts.
Inventor: CONSTERDINE HERBERT
Filed: 1897-06-24
Granted: 1898-06-24
Abstract: 15,127. Cousterdine, H. June 24. Steering automatically. -Relates to means for causing the sails and rudder of a model or other yacht to be automatically operated so as to follow approximately a preconcerted course. A log a is trailed in the water, and the vanes of it are set so as to cause the main shaft b<1> to rotate at the desired speed. The motion is communicated to two secondary shafts d, d<1>, and from the latter to a rotating hollow cylinder f, having notches in its upper edge. Within this cylinder is a downward projection on the fore tiller h, and as the cylinder rotates, this projection can escape first to one side and then to the other to change the course of the vessel. The cord h<1> from the main sail is connected to the fore tiller, and causes the above-mentioned projection to bear against one side or the other of the cylinder according to the wind. Connected to the fore tiller is a rod g<1> which, as the fore tiller moves one way or the other, pulls backwards one or other of the rods g<2>, whereby a stop piece situated on the bowsprit is moved to allow the jib boom to pass to the one side or the other. The fore sail is kept in position by the cord thereof being attached to a stop piece 3 sliding upon a cross-rail 4. The stop piece is held in a central position by a projection g<6> connected to the rod g<1>, and withdrawn or returned into position as the latter moves. The fore-sail boom is retained in notches in levers 8 pivoted at 9, and alternately actuated from the rods g<2>. To make any required number of tacks, and to cause the vessel to return to its starting point, a rod k is caused to move by means of a lever o connected to the rod g<1>, and having a pawl o<1> which engages with a ratchet-wheel n having an adjustable pin p. The latter engages, after a certain number of tacks, with a catch m on the rod k. The effects of the movement of the latter are :-(1) that locking-pieces l are operated to retain the fore-sail boom ; (2) that a catch 6 (which normally retains the mainsail in position) is operated to release the same ; and (3) that the fore tiller is released from the rudder by a lever 7 and a spring, the rudder being thus operated by the rear tiller h<2> only. The latter is operated from the mainsail, and its movements are limited by an adjustable stop piece.
Patent GB-189717501-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crank, and Method of Driving Bicycles, Tricycles, and similar Machines.
Inventor: MARKS LEVY JOHNSON
Filed: 1897-07-26
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 17,501. Marks, L. J. July 26. Cranks; driving-mechanism.-The cranks E of a bicycle, tricycle, &c. are mounted loosely on the ends of the crank axle, and extend diametrically across the chain-wheel and a second wheel A, to which they are connected by pins, as shown The Provisional Specification states that springs may be interposed between the wheels and cranks.
Patent GB-189718478-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of Pharmaceutical Compounds.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1897-08-09
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 18,478. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Aug. 9. Medicinal preparations; antiseptics.-In order to obtain soluble silver protein compounds, the precipitates produced by treating solutions of protein substances (such as egg albumen, serum albumen, plant albumen, albumoses, peptones, or the like) with silver salts are treated with solutions of albumoses. The new soluble silver compounds are separated either by evaporation or by addition of alcohol. Instead of silver salts, silver oxide may be employed in the process, and instead of the protein substances above mentioned their artificial derivatives (for example, the methylene derivative) may be employed. The products have antiseptic properties, and are intended for therapeutic purposes.
Patent GB-189718773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Providing Trains with Apparatus for Automatically Setting Up an Alarm, and Stopping the Train when a Signal is Reached which Stands at Danger.
Inventor: WALKER ALFRED AARON
Filed: 1897-08-13
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 18,773. Walker, A. A., and Brown, T. Aug. 13. Brakes, automatic. Relates to mechanism for applying the brakes when a signal at danger' is reached. An auxiliary rail f<1>, Fig. 4, is mounted close to and above the level of one of the ordinary rails f, and is provided at each end with a movable tongue f<2>, these tongues being connected by bellcranks and the wire g to the ordinary signal connection. When the signal is at 'safety,' the tongues are in the position shown in full lines and inoperative, but, when the signal is put to danger,' the tongues are moved into the positions shown in dotted lines, to engage the wheel d<1>, Fig. 1, mounted on the underframe of the engine. The wheel d' is coupled to a second wheel d which runs on the ordinary rail f. These wheels are mounted on the lever frame c, which is connected through the lever e, rod a, and cords, as shown, to the whistle j, regulator lever k, and brake lever l. When the wheel d<1> strikes the tongue f<2> and runs on to the rail f, the frame c is tilted and actuates the levers j, k, l, so as to sound the whistle and stop the train. Any or all of the connections may be disconnected when not required. The wheel d, by its rotation on the rail f, causes the wheel d<1> to rotate at the same speed, this arrangement serving to minimize the shock when the wheel d<1> strikes the tongue f<2>.
Patent GB-189718816-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Sterilizing Liquids, and for Use as a Receptacle for Containing the same.
Inventor: FREMY LUCIEN
Filed: 1897-08-13
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 18,816. Fremy, L. March 18, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A D. 1883]. Liquids, sterilizing.-A receptacle for containing liquids to be sterilized, and for retaining them afterwards until required, is formed of an unoxidizable metal tube T, having a closing-device 0, O<1> and a tap R, R' at each end. One closing-device is removed, the liquid is introduced, and the end is again screwed on. The liquid is then sterilized by any method. To deliver the liquid afterwards, a screw stopper B in the closing- device 0 is removed, and the two taps are turned, the liquid flowing out through the lower one R', while air, purified by passage through an antiseptic plug D, takes its place in the tube. The plug of each tap R, R<1> is perforated on its outer portion, so that a wire, which is afterward sealed, may be passed through to connect the two taps, and prevent the apparatus from being tampered with.
Patent GB-189720013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sterilizing Milk and other Liquids.
Inventor: SALENIUS ERIK GUSTAF NICOLAUS
Filed: 1897-08-31
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 20,013. Salenius, E. G. N. Aug. 31. Drawings to Specification. Moving-stirrer apparatus-In an apparatus for sterilizing milk and other liquids, an agitator in the heating-vessel is driven by means of a fan set in motion by the ascending current of hot air.
Patent GB-189722317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Furnaces for File Hardening and other like purposes.
Inventor: SAYNOR JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-29
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 22,317. Saynor, J. Sept. 29. Furnaces for tempering metals.-In a furnace for heating files and like articles to be hardened, the thin end of the file rests on a shelf H of brickwork by which it is protected from overheating, while the rest of the file is supported on bars J adjustable in grooves in the sides of the furnace.
Patent GB-189730086-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Holding and Extinguishing Candles.
Inventor: TEICHER CURT FERDINAND
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 30,086. Teicher, C. F., and Runge, J. F. A. Dec. 20. Candle extinguishers; candle holders.-An elastic ring c, mounted in a groove in the lower end of the candle, normally causes the candle to be firmly held in its socket. When the candle is burnt down to it and thus softened in its proximity, the ring contracts and smothers the flame. In a slightly-modified form, and in conjunction with a scale on the candle representing units of time, the ring may be used for extinguishing the candle at a predetermined time.
Patent GB-189803567-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Clamping Picture Frames and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM JAMES HOWARD
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 3567. Williams, W. J. H. Feb. 12: Cramps for picture frames &c. The corners of the frame are embraced by saddle-shaped pieces A<1>, one of which carries a lever F, while all the others carry rollers D for the cord J. The rollers are mounted on or between cheeks B, and the cord is prevented from coming off them by overhanging projections B<1>. One end of the cord is attached at X, and the other end is clamped to the lever F by a cam lever. The cord is tightened to clamp the frame by swinging over the lever F until it engages with the spring catch I. Notches K or holes are made in the pieces A for the passage of the fixing-nails.
Patent GB-189805001-A (GB)
Title: Improved Controlling System for Electric Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SHORT SIDNEY HOWE
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 5001. Short, S. H. March 1. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to pneumatic arrangements for operating the controllers on electrically-propel led vehicles whereby each vehicle can be worked independently, or all the vehicles, whether motor vehicles or trailers, can be worked from any one of them. Fig. 1 shows a plan of a motor vehicle with an air compressor D and reservoir C for supplying compressed air to a pipe 10, from which it is passed through valves E to one or other of the pipes 9, 11 connected to pneumatic cylinders L, M for operating the controllers J, K. These pipes are coupled at F to pipes on the adjacent vehicles, as in the Westing- house brake system, and may be used in connection with the brakes. The pipes 9, 11 are connected respectively to the controllers which govern the forward and backward movement of the train, so that all controllers are operated simultaneously from any one of the valves E. Valves 82 may be opened by a cord along the train, so as to exhaust all the pipes, thereby throwing the controllers off and the brakes on. The valve E may be such as shown in Fig. 3. The plug valve 20, held in its sealing by adjustable springs 33, connects the pressure pipe 18 to the pipe 17, or connects the pipe 17 to exhaust, or can be turned so as to cut out both pipes. A similar valve on the other side of the Figure works between the pipes 18, 19. The valves are turned by handles 24 with hooked extensions 37 which take under a notched flange 58 on the casing so that the handles can only be removed when both valves are in the off position. A notched or cam disc 40 on each spindle bears against roller-ended levers 45, which are arranged with some play to abut against each other so that only one valve can be worked when the other is in the off position. Other arrangements may be used for this purpose. An appliance for working a controller Q is shown in Fig. 8. Air under pressure is admitted to the piston 53 through an adjustable needle valve 61, check valve 62, and automatically - controlled valve W. The piston works any suitable form of controller by a rack and pinion or otherwise, and is returned by a spring. The valve W is turned by an electromagnet 71, which is connected to the circuit on the vehicle, so that excessive current at starting causes the valve to close partly until the counter electromotive force rises. The controllers are thus thrown on slowly and equally throughout the train, but are thrown off quickly by the spring 54 when the pipe 13 is opened to exhaust, as this allows the small piston 64 to recede and uncover an exhaust port 67 direct to the atmosphere. Plugs 68, 69 on the pistons close the exhaust and inlet passages when they are in their rear positions, so that, when air under pressure is turned on, the closing of the exhaust is ensured.
Patent GB-189809352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Slide Valves and their Packings.
Inventor: PAYTON WALTER
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 9352. Payton, W. April 22. Valves, distributing.-Relates to piston slides of the kind described in Specification No. 14,082, A.D. 1896, in which a pair of piston - heads mounted at opposite ends of the valve spindle work in cylindrical linings. The heads B according to the present invention are packed by rings composed of segments C, D kept tight against the working surfaces by the fluid pressure, assisted by springs E. Leakage between the segments is prevented by sliding tongues K also pressed outwards by springs, the action of which is limited by set-screws. The ring segments are kept in proper relative position to the piston-head by screws e<2>.
Patent GB-189814742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bookbinding.
Inventor: BOEHNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 14,742. Boehner, W., and Schnauder, M. B. July 4. Bookbinding.-The sections 1 are gathered as shown in Fig. 1, and transverse and longitudinal cuts 2, 3 are made therein, for receiving bands 4, which may be secured by means of glue. The cover is finally secured to the free parts of the bands 4.
Patent GB-189816334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Patterns of Cloth and other Materials.
Inventor: CRAMBY MARTINSON
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 16,334. Cramby, M. July 27 Cutting-machines for fabrics &c.-Relates to improvements in apparatus, of the kind described in Specification No. 8188, A.D. 1893, for cutting patterns of cloth &c. The material is fed forward by an apron passing over a roller turned by the handle T. When a sufficient length has been fed forward, the handle Q is pulled over, causing the bracket G, G<1> to be drawn down by the links S, S<1>. The presser-bars D, which are connected with the brackets G, G' by springs H, H<1>, then firmly clamp the material, from which a strip is cut by a hand knife or by the reciprocating knife B. The knife B is operated by a crank on the shaft K turned by the handle I. A spur pinion L on the crank shaft K engages a wheel J, on the axis of which is a pinion M which engages the rack F so that, when the handle I is turned, the knife B is reciprocated and advanced simultaneously. The frame carrying the feeding-apron may be hinged to the bed C of the machine so as to fold up into a small space. The material may be cut longitudinally, as well as transversely, by straight or other knives suitably arranged.
Patent GB-189816370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: MUELLER FRIEDRICH HERMANN
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 16,370. M³ller, F. H. July 27. Drawings to Specification. Corsets are made wholly or partly of pegamoid.
Patent GB-189817291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Instruments for Swaging Gold Plate for Crown or Bridge Work.
Inventor: BAIRD WILLIAM HARAH
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,291. Baird, W. H. Aug. 10. Stamping. - A dental instrument for swaging gold plate for crown or bridge work consists of two blocks of hard metal 1 and 2, attached to a pair of pivoted handles 11 in such a manner that they can be caused to approach each other with a parallel movement. The plate carrying the die 7 fits into a dovetailed recess in the lower jaw. After laying the gold plate upon the die, a piece of soft lead is placed between it and the upper jaw ; the two jaws are then brought together, and the upper one struck with a hammer. In the example shown, the parallel movement of the jaws is obtained by pivoting the handles 11 in slots formed in bifurcated lugs 8 and 9 secured to the jaws, but alternative means may be employed.
Patent GB-189818133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: KREMER JULES
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 18,133. Kremer, J. Aug. 23. Acetylene.-Relates to improvements in the automatic generating-apparatus described in Specification No. 26,776, A.D. 1897. The rod T, serving to stop the aperture of the distributing- hopper C, is provided with an extension t of much less thickness which is fixed to the top of the gas holder. The rod passes through a sheath F, which is fixed to the walls of the hopper, and is intended to prevent contact of the carbide with the said rod for the greater portion of its length, whereby the risk of the distributing-rod becoming jammed is lessened. Instead of placing the gas holder in a receptacle having an internal cone, it is placed in an annular space between two chambers A, A'. To allow the mud deposit to be discharged during the working of the generator proper, without necessitating the whole of the water contained in the generator being replaced, a vessel N of relatively small capacity is arranged beneath the generator. The outlet from the generator to this vessel can be closed by a ball valve r operated by an external handle. The vessel can then be emptied by a drain cock v. It is afterwards recharged with water by a funnel I, I' and tube U having a valve r<1>. The ball valve r is then again raised to allow further deposit to fall into the vessel N.
Patent GB-189819553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming and Moulding the Necks of Bottles,and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMAN EDMUND
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,553. Hoffman, E., Frist, R. P., Whiteley, C. E. E., Whiteley, W. G., and Whiteley, H. Sept. 14. Bottle necks, making.-Relates to a tool for shaping or finishing the necks of glass bottles &c. so as to form on the outside of the neck devices for engaging with a cap. The central stem B of the tool is shown detached in Fig. 4. The operative parts of the tool consist of mould sections K, which close about the neck and are free to rotate on the stem of the tool, and expanding fingers N, which turn with the tool and act upon the inside of the neck so as to force the glass into the mould. The fingers N turn on pins M fixed in the slotted cylindrical stem B', and move in the slot B<2>. Outwardly-acting springs D<1> normally keep the fingers closed together, but when the grip levers C, C are closed against the pressure of the spring D, the pins C<2>, having reached the ends of the slots N<3>, close the lower extensions of the fingers so as to expand the latter against the glass. The mould sections are, however, first closed by the action of the following parts of the mechanism :-The pins C<3> are connected by links H with a sleeve G. Sleeves F, E, secured together, are free to rotate and slide on the cylinder B', and also to rotate within the sleeve G, which has ball races at its edges. Lugs F<3> projecting from the sleeve F have cam-grooves F<4>, which, when the sleeve F rises as the levers C are closed, force outwards the arms K<1>, and close the mould sections together. The arms K<1> are pivoted at J<7> to a sleeve J free to turn but not to slide upon the cylinder B<1>. A flanged sleeve J<4> forms a gauge or stop for the neck of the bottle when placed within the mould sections. In removing the tool, the fingers close together before the mould sections open.