baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-189718875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Guards for Razor Blades and the like.
Inventor: STRONG PRESTON WILLIS
Filed: 1897-08-14
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 18,875. Strong, P. W. Aug. 14. Razors.-Figs. 2, 4, and 6 show cross-sections of guards applied to a razor blade, and Fig. 1 a plan corresponding to Fig. 2. In all three cases the guard consists of a metal plate bent in over the edge of the blade or under its body, and provided with set-screws. A grating is formed in the plate where the first bend is made. In Figs. 2 and 4 the plate is shown cut so as to give a spring centre, which in the former case bears against the back of the blade, but in the latter case is beut in to bear upon the face of the blade. In Fig. 6 the whole plate is folded instead. These guards may be used with ordinary razors, or may be provided with handles and take special blades.
Patent GB-189724154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fifth-Wheels for Railway-Cars.
Inventor: PERRY LEVI BARKER
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 24,154. Perry, L. B., and Mitchell, J. C. Oct. 19. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Fig. 1 shows a bottom plan of the car body, and Figs. 2 and 3 show enlarged vertical sections through the swivel and rub plates. The swivel consists of two plates A, B, the upper one of which carries a series of balls E on removable sockets D ; dust is excluded by a ring F, and the parts are centered by the king- bolt G. In a modification, the ring F is made integral with the plate A, and the balls E turn in recesses also in the plate A, and are held in position by a keeper plate. The rub plate consists of a series of balls K held between the upper plate I and the keeper plate L. The balls K are provided with smaller balls J, which may be replaced by bearing-posts. These bearing-posts may be provided over the balls in the swivel.
Patent GB-189801385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud Guards for Cycles.
Inventor: NUTSFORD WILLIAM GLADDERS
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1385. Nutsford, W. G., Rydell, J. S., and Maxwell, J. W. Jan. 18. Guards, mud; steps. - The application to a bicycle rear wheel is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A bracket 4, having formed on it an arbor 6, is threaded over the axle 3 and is clamped thereon by the nut 8. An eye 9 formed on the stay 7 is secured on the arbor 6 by a set-screw 10 as shown. The rear end of the stay 7 forms a semicircular band 11 to which is secured, by screws 13 and washers 15, an india-rubber or other flexible band 12 which removes mud &c. from the tyre. Slots 14 are formed in the band 12 to receive the screws 13. The arbor 6 serves as a step to mount the cycle.
Patent GB-189801516-A (GB)
Title: Device for Supporting Bicycles when Standing.
Inventor: VASARHELYI ALBERT
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 1516. Vßsßrhelyi, A. Jan. 19. Supports for bicycles. The pedal frame is extended so as to form a housing a for a transverse pivot b carrying a frame c preferably provided with two rollers d. The frame c is normally held by means of a spring against the underside of the pedal as shown in Fig. 2. In order to turn the frame down into its operative position, Fig. 1, when it will support the bicycle, a drum f is provided, to which one end of a cord g is attached, the other end of the cord being attached to a convenient part of the bicycle, within easy reach of the rider. The free end of the cord may be suitably guided and attached to a cross-bar on the toeclip h, which is made telescopic, so that, by pushing out the end of the toe-clip, the rollers d may be brought into contact with the ground. The length of the support may be made adjustable to suit various sizes of bicycles. The rollers d may be dispensed with. Instead of the cord g, chain or other gearing may be used.
Patent GB-189803909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Treatment of India-rubber, Gutta-percha, and other Gums.
Inventor: BIFFEN ROWLAND HARRY
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3909. Biffen, R. H., and Howard, E. W. Feb. 16. Gums are separated in centrifugal machines from the liquids or semi-fluids containing them, as taken from the trees, or after dilution with water. The lighter portions thus separated contain the gums, and are pressed, or dried on porous tiles.
Patent GB-189805283-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Last.
Inventor: CABENA WILLIAM WHYTE
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 5283. Cabena, W. W. March 3. Lasts are made so that toe-pieces of various shapes can be attached. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the body of the last has a tapered portion D which is rabbeted at E to receive flanges F on the toe-piece. The body may be undercut at I to receive the corresponding ends of the flanges. A dowel-pin G and screws H secure the toe-piece. In a modification, the toe-piece extends right across the underside of the body and is secured by screws H as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189808384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cyclists' Tool-bags, Wallets and the like.
Inventor: BUXTON NATHANIEL
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 8384. Buxton, N. April 7. Bags for cycles. The bag is suspended from the saddle by a strap or pair of straps d, which are riveted to the flap b at e and secured to buckles f, which are attached to loops g on the back of the bag, so that, when the bag is open, it is suspended by the flap and straps d from the saddle. The bag is secured by a cord or strap j, which is riveted to the flap at e, passes through the loops g, round the ends of the bag, and has a strap l attached to its central portion, so that, when the strap l is passed through an eye n on the flap and secured by a button m, the strap j is crawn into a loop round the bottom of the bag. and the ends and bottom of the bag are firmly held as shown. When the flap is opened, the strap j slips up the ends of the bag, and engages with notches therein. Instead of the flap being provided with an eye n, the strap l may pass over a cord or loop attached at its ends to the back of the bag and passing over the top thereof. A single suspension strap may have its ends passed through loops on the flap, through the eyes in the saddle, and then removably attached to studs on the back of the bag, the loop formed by this suspension strap serving the purpose of the eye n in the flap. Instead of the ends of this suspension strap being attached to the back of the bag, they may be secured together by means of a short rod hooked at each end and having the strap l attached to it. The bag may be suspended by hooks from a stirrup or bar passing beneath the flap and held in place by leather loops. One end of each suspension strap may carry an eye, which can slide along a loop on the inner side of the flap, the straps passing round the bottom of the bag, and through the eyes of the saddle to the front of the flap, where they are connected together by a short hooked rod, the bag being secured by a strap l as before. The interior of the bag may be fitted with a pocket to receive the spout of the oil can, whereby the interior of the bag and the other articles therein are kept free from oil.
Patent GB-189811650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Caustic Alkalies.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-05-23
Abstract: 11,650. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim]. May 23. Alkalies, purifying; osmosis.-Caustic potash and soda are separated from dissolved secondary constituents, such as inorganic or organic salts, oxides, hydroxides, and colouring - matters, by causing the lyes, in a highly-concentrated state, to diffuse in water, with or without the employment of a membrane of organic or inorganic material.
Patent GB-189812418-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Long Arm.
Inventor: SARDY JOHN LIVINGSTON
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 12,418. Sardy, J. L. June 2. Reachers or long-arms.-A tube A, split at one end so as to form a pair of prongs C, D, carries between them on a pin G a pair of jaws H, I, which are connected together by a chain L and are normally closed together by a spring coiled upon the pin, but can be opened by pulling a chain M hanging down the tube.
Patent GB-189815658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: DOOLITTLE IRVIN PARKER
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,658. Doolittle, I. P. July 16. Hooks and eyes.-Relates to improvements in the hooks and.eyes described in Specification No. 18,265, A.D. 1897. The hook member consists of two diverging hooks a with shanks a<3> united by a front loop a<2> so as to give an extended base for attachment. The eye member has a spear-shaped head b<5>, which passes between the hooks a, and legs b<3> which are passed up through the material and then through holes c in the cover-plate C, which is afterwards sewn down to secure them. In a modification. both hook and eye terminate in transverse loops by which they are attached.
Patent GB-189822461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Batteries.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,461. Johnson, J. Y., [Dercum, H. J.]. Oct. 25. Primary batteries.-Fig. 3 shows a horizontal section through the battery, Fig. 4 a vertical cross-section, and Fig. 2 a longitudinal section. The battery comprises an outer casing A of lead in which is fitted a number of porous partition plates B' of carbon or earthenware formed by casting lead around plates B<2> of carbon or earthenware having notches in them into which the lead also enters. Each pair of plates B' is formed into a closed compartment B for the depolarizing- liquid, by uniting them together by strips of lead b, b<1>, b<2>, which are burnt to the lead frames of the plates. Each pair of compartments is united together by lead strips b<4> so as to form compartments D, open at the top and bottom, into which the zinc plates D' and the exciting liquid are placed, the other electrode being constituted by the lead parts of the battery, which are all burnt together and to a bottom piece A' of lead which is filled with an insulating-composition d. On this is placed a lead plate D<2>, on which rest the lower ends of the zinc plates, and which has a screwed connection d' passing through an insulating-nipple to the exterior of the battery. Rubber bands d<2> are placed around the compartments B and around some or all of the zinc plates D<1>. The depolarizing-liquid, which is acidified sodium bichromate, is supplied to the compartments B through passages e communicating with an external channel E, and it is drawn off through passages g communicating with an external channel G. The exciting liquid, which is dilute sulphuric acid, is similarly supplied through passages f and a channel F and drawn off through a channel H. The external connections to these channels consist of T-headed nipples, which may be connected by rubber tubing to similar nipples on other batteries in order that a number of batteries may be supplied from the same source. E<1> is an air exit for the compartments B. The batteries may have a cover A<3> provided with a central gas exit a'.
Patent GB-189900516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphic Receiving and Translating Instruments.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1900-04-09
Abstract: 516. Muirhead, A. Jan. 9. Telegraphs.-Relates to arrangements for working submarine and other systems of telegraphy, either singly or by duplex methods, and for translating from one cable to another. The siphon recorder employed may preferably be such as that described in Specification No. 20,793, A.D. 1893, and any well-known suitable type of relay, but preferably that described in Specification No. 10,908, A.D. 1897, may be used. Various arrangements are described of the coil local and bridge circuits, when duplexing; the use is also described of double or differentially wound siphon-recorder coils, and the use of a second such coil in connection with the local relay or translating circuits. Fig. 3 shows the siphon coil 1 connected by fibres 5 attached to two flexible contact-springs 14, which normally bear against a pivoted lever 27, the contact-springs 14 and lever 27 being arranged in the translating-circuit in connection with the second cable 11. Several arrangements are described for imparting a vibration to the second or the main siphon coil, the apparatus shown in Fig. 3 being a small alternator A. When a second coil is employed, it is connected by fibres with contacts controlling the translating relay circuits. When the second coil is arranged in bridge form, the main coil may be connected to springs which by bending cut in or out a number of separate resistances, or may vary the amount of a continuous resistance in two of the arms of the bridge. In the case of duplexing and translating, each cable at the intermediate station is provided with the translating-devices, the currents in the second coils being overflow or curb currents, adjustable selfinductances and artificial cables being also employed.
Patent GB-189903026-A (GB)
Title: Coke Oven with Apparatus for Utilizing the Hot Waste Gases.
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 3026. Koppers, H. Feb. 10. Drawings to Specification. Valves for regenerators. The waste gases pass from coke ovens into one of a pair of regenerators used for heating the air supply. A Siemens' reversing-valve is provided at one end of the regenerators, and a special reversing-valve at the opposite end ; these valves are reversed simultaneously, and are so arranged that constant currents of heated air and waste gases, in opposite directions, are obtained. The special reversing-valve is in the form of a sector with three passages radially arranged. All three passages open to the lower working face of the valve near its periphery. The central one also opens to the lower face at the axis of the sector, while the other two unite and communicate with an axial opening in the top of the valve.
Patent GB-189905271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles for Common Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5271. Simpson, W., Godlee, F., Bodman, W. L., and Simpson, D. H. March 10. Carts and wagons; axles; undercarriages.-The hollow axle A contains grease which escapes through the perforations M to the bearing. Each bracket C carries a laminated spring I with or without the auxiliary spring J.
Patent GB-189909400-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Compound for Dipping Sheep and other purposes.
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 9400. Odams' Manure and Chemical Co. and Macadam, H. E. May 4. Sheep and other animals, dipping and washing.- Relates to a composition for use as a dip or wash for sheep and other animals. The composition is prepared by boiling together sulphur and lime ; only the supernatant liquid is employed.
Patent GB-189915045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Reduction of Friction of Axles and Journals.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,045. Birkbeck, H., [Brewer, W. J.]. July 21. Axle-boxes and other axle bearings.-The journal A is surrounded by rollers B which are maintained in position by a cage consisting of end rings 1, 2 connected by rods. The rollers B may be cylindrical, or may be tapered as shown in Fig. 5, which represents an axle-box for a vehicle hub. Tapered pins b at the ends of the rollers work in removable bushes a, a<2> in the rings 1, 2. The bearing is adjusted for wear by means of a nut. In the axle-box shown in Fig. 14, the pivots b are cylindrical, and work in bushes a<6> held in place by rings a<7>, a<8>. In another modification, the pivots have rounded ends, and work in rounded recesses in the end rings. The rollers and their pivots may be hollow, so that the rods which connect the rings 1, 2 can pass through them. In this construction, the bushes a are tapered both internally and externally and rest in tapered sockets in the rings. The distance between the rings may be determined by tubes 8, Fig. 10, surrounding the connecting-rods 3. The pivots b may be dispensed with, and the rings formed in sections with curved projections 6, Fig. 9, between which the rollers work. The sections of each ring are connected together by the band 9, Fig. 10, means being provided for tightening up the band to draw the sections nearer together. The rods 3, connecting the rings together, pass through slots a<3> in the sections.
Patent GB-190002118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Cattle-stalls.
Inventor: PURVIS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1901-05-02
Abstract: 2118. Purvis, F. W., and Porter, C. S. Feb. 2. Cattle ships; stanchions.-Relates to detachable stanchions, breast-boards, partitions and fittings for cattle stalls. The stanchions U fit loosely in upper swivelling eye-bolts B passing through the deck beams A, and are retained in place by annular flanged rings E or open-sided foot-step brackets. A cross-pin or bolt c, passing through the lower end of the stanchion, enters the ring or bracket through slots e', and the stanchion is locked by turning it through a right-angle. The breastboards F fit in boxes or sockets G, and may be secured in place by loose plates h, held down by swivelling U-shaped pins, pivoted arms, eccentrics, or the like. Slots are formed in the plate to allow it to be raised clear of the pin. The partition boards J are inserted through slots or sockets in upper channelled plates or brackets, or through adjustable slotted plates l<1> which are formed with pins adapted to enter holes l<3> in brackets l<2> bolted to the beams A. The lower ends of the boards enter footstep brackets M, and are secured by pivoted hooks which engage with flanges m of the brackets. The stanchions can be turned alongside the deck beams A when the stalls have been pulled down.
Patent GB-190006793-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Regulating Switch.
Inventor: TOLCHARD FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 6793. Tolchard, F. J. April 11. Regulating; switches. -Relates to a u t o - matic switching-apparatus for regulating currents. A voltmeter is adapted to close one or other of two relay circuits when the current varies from the predetermined limits. In connection with the relays are motors which serve to operate a switch for cutting in or out battery cells. Figs. 1 and 2 show the construction of the switch. On a shaft 14 are mounted a series of discs 23, which engage with a series of switch arms 25 carrying contacts 27, 28 of special construction and adapted to dip into mercury cups 30, 31. The switch arms have rollers resting on the discs 23, which are recessed, the recesses being arranged in a helical curve ; thus only one switch can be " on " at a time. The contacts are so shaped that a cell cannot be shortcircuited or the main circuit completely broken, the contacts being connected through a resistance 29. The motors are placed at each end of the switchboard, and each motor consists of an electromagnet 1 with an armature 2 adapted to turn the shaft 14 through ratchet gearing 5, 12, 13. The armature shaft carries a rod 4 adapted to engage the ends 7, 8 of the horn 10 and to break the motor circuit when the armature has completed its movement and one cell has been cut in or out. A spring 22 restores the parts to the normal position, ready for the next movement. The electromagnets or relays for completing the motor circuits are not shown on the Figures, but each armature carries two contacts adapted to close two circuits. To prevent the switch from being worked beyond its limits, the shaft 14 carries an arm 54 adapted in a certain position to break the circuit at 53.
Patent GB-190007899-A (GB)
Title: A Swinging Catch or Clip for Lift-up Seats.
Inventor: GREEN JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 7899. Green, J. April 28. Fastenings.-Relates to a catch for holding a lift-up seat. The hanging arm A, which holds up the seat, is pivoted at B to the arm C. The arm C is pivoted at D to the standard F on the fixing-plate E.
Patent GB-190018770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means of Attaching Pneumatic Tyres to the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: LIPOWSKY AZRIEL
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 18,770. Lipowsky, A. Oct. 20. Tyres, pneumatic.-The outer cover a, shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, is attached to the rim by two wires c placed in the edges b, and the ends c<1> of the wires are hooked into holes e in metal plates d, whereby the lengths of the wires can be adjusted according to the number of holes. Each wire may be in sections which are connected by similar plates, and the plates may be replaced by tubes of a concavo-convex cross-section, the holes being in the concave surface.
Patent GB-190100206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sheet Metal Cans or Receptacles, for Enclosing Preserved Provisions, or Food and the like.
Inventor: LEES GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 206. Lees, G. Jan. 3. Stoppers.-Relates to sheetmetal cans for containing preserved provisions &c. The can a is formed with a concave lip or flange b, and the cover c is formed with a flat flange d ter. minating in a circular rib or bead d', the width of the flange d being slightly greater than the width of the flange b. The cover is secured by the external atmospheric pressure, after the contained air has been exhausted from the vessel, a rubber washer e, preferably of round section, forming an airtight joint between the can and cover. The external pressure compresses the washer between the parts b, d, d, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190101496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Distributing Apparatus
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 1496. Marks, G. C., [Low, A. A., and Breakey, J.]. Jan. 22. Type, distributing.-Relates to the class of distributing-apparatus described in Specifications No. 3103, A.D. 1878, and No. 3477, A.D.ISS1. (1) Means for holding the type positively upon the forward portions of lifters, while the types are being pushed thereon, for transfer to the individual channels. The lines of type to be distributed are placed in the galley channel G, and are ejected on to the lifters C by a type-forwarder P carrying the pusher blade p. A slide E carries a presser-foot F of non metallic substance, such as boxwood &c., for pressing the type on to the lifter. The slide E has a slot or recess in which the end of a lever R engages. The lever R is pivoted at r<1>, and has a cam surface r engaged by a roller d<1> on a projection D on the reciprocating type forwarder P. A spring S presses the lever R downwardly. (2) Means for receiving the types from the lifting- latches and transferring them to the individual channels supported in the conical holder. In Fig. 6, T shows one of the transfer channels, supported in the holder, and adapted for use in the setting-machine, and L<3> shows one of the latch channels on the stationary ring L<2>. The latches l project into these channels L<3>. An intermediate channel I is placed between each latch channel L<3> and the transfer channel T. The channel I, which is shown separately in Fig. 7, is provided with a downward extension i<1> covering the channel L', and with lateral recesses or openings I<1> to give access to the types.