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Patent EG-25552-A (EG)
Title: Inflatable solar collector
Inventor: HOFLER JOHANNES
IPC: F24S23/74
Filed: 2009-09-30
Granted: 2012-02-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an inflatable solar collector (1) comprising an at least partially transparent sleeve divided at least into two chambers (3, 4) which are separated by a reflector membrane (5) reflecting on one side and which can respectively receive a gas, and at least one absorber (6) arranged opposite the reflective side of each reflector membrane (5). The sleeve is a cylindrical tube (2) and each reflector membrane (5) extends along the length thereof. The absorber(s) (6) is/are arranged along at least one focus line extending along the length thereof. Fillable ballast chambers (10) can be provided beneath the reflector membrane (5). Anchoring strips (12) are used for anchoring and bearing rolls (13) for support.
Patent GB-189701841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement for Bolting and Unbolting Railway Carriage Doors from the Guard's Van.
Inventor: REA DAVID HEITON
Filed: 1897-01-23
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 1841. Rea, D. H. Jan. 23. Locks and fastenings, railway-carriage door.-Relates to means for bolting and unbolting carriage doors from the guard's van or locomotive. A rod E is placed along each side of a carriage, either on the roof or below the framing, and an arm F and bolt I provided for each door, the bolt passing through the framework into the top or bottom of the door. The rod is connected by a suitable system of links and levers with the piston-rod of an air, steam, or vacuum cylinder fixed on the carriage end or below the framing. On operating the piston the rods E are partially rotated and the doors bolted or released. The operating - cylinders may be supplied with air &c. from the brake pipes &c. The Provisional Specification states that one of the side rods E may be rendered inoperative by any suitable means when desired.
Patent GB-189705511-A (GB)
Title: A Form of Game to be Played on a Checked Board with Pieces representing War Vessels.
Inventor: PEPPER WALTER DENNIS
Filed: 1897-03-02
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 5511. Pepper, W. D. March 2. Games played with boards and pieces or model ships. -On a board marked in squares, say 10 each way, are indicated two opposing ports or harbours B, four forts A, and a central island F. Two sets of differently-coloured ship models are used by the opposing players. Each set consists of nine vessels, two K, L having one funnel each representing ironclads and capable of moving one square in any direction, three G, H having two funnels each representing cruisers and capable of moving two or a less number of squares forwards, backwards, or sideways, and four I, J having three funnels each representing torpedo boats and capable of moving three or less squares in a diagonal direction only. They are placed at the commencement of the game on the squares E, D, C respectively. The game is intended to represent naval warfare. The ships are captured as in chess. The object of the game is to capture all the opponent's fleet or to get either a cruiser or an ironclad in the opponent's port. The squares occupied by the island and the forts may not be crossed over.
Patent GB-189708431-A (GB)
Title: Improved Basket for the use of Cyclists.
Inventor: DEAN JOHN
Filed: 1897-04-02
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 8431. Dean, J. April 2. Baskets for cycles. The back of the basket is fitted with a socket G, by means of which it may be placed upon the lamp bracket. It has also three pairs of apertures, one on each side of the socket and the other below it, so that the basket may be secured in the position shown in dotted lines, being suspended by two straps T from the handle-bar and secured by a third one to the steering-head. The basket is of ordinary wickerwork, is strengthened near the top and bottom by extra twigs, and has a hinged lid secured by a loop and peg.
Patent GB-189708982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: JOISTEN ALBERT
Filed: 1897-04-08
Granted: 1897-05-22
Abstract: 8982. Joisten, A., and May, J. April 8. Platen presses.-The platen a is stationary, and the type bed b is mounted in a carrier c pivoted at d and operated to press the types against the platen by a cam f. The bed is run out under the inking-apparatus m by a rod h and a crank-pin k on the disc i. The sheets are carried through the machine by grippers on the endless band n, which is fed intermittently by ratchet mechanism w operated by a rod o and rack and pinion from the bed.
Patent GB-189711192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Motive-power Engines.
Inventor: WILSON PETER MACGREGOR
Filed: 1897-05-05
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 11,192. Wilson, P. M. May 5. Steering-gear.-Consists of an engine in which the reciprocating motion of the piston is converted into rotary motion of a shaft disposed in alignment with the axis of the cylinder. The invention is especially useful in launches and in steering-gear. The end of the piston-rod carries a pin or friction roller D which engages a helical groove in a drum E mounted on the shaft F. The helical groove is shaped so that the to-and-fro movement of the pin or roller D imparts continuous rotary motion to the shaft. The valve may be operated by a similar groove, or may be oscillated by an arm rocked by an eccentric.
Patent GB-189712524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Fenders.
Inventor: MOORE SUSAN FRANCES
Filed: 1897-05-20
Granted: 1897-06-26
Abstract: 12,524. Moore, S. F. May 20. Obstruction-removers. - The guard consists of parallel front and rear parts 1 and 2 and side-bars 3 converging slightly from the rear to the front. Wire netting is spread over the frame, which is also fitted with strips 6 and projections 7 of rubber. The side-bars have ears 8 pivoted to the rod 9, which is supported by arms 10 passing through holes in the bar 14, which is secured to the bottom of the car. Bars 17 pivoted at 19 are attached to lugs 16 on the arms 10 and to the guard by clips 18. A frame 20 composed of a number of parallel longitudinal bars connected together at their forward ends is adapted to slide in hangers 22 and assists the bars 17 in keeping the guard in place.
Patent GB-189721382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutters for the Finger Nails.
Inventor: MITSCHEUNIG CARLO
Filed: 1897-09-17
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 21,382. Mitscheunig, C. Sept. 17. Nail cutters are made with a series of jaws, or with adjustable jaws to cut nails of different sizes and shapes. The first form is shown in plan and side view in Figs. 1 and 4. Two cutter plates e, d, with different sized gaps x for the nails, are pressed together by a lever l, which may be held closed by a catch g. The plates e, d are secured together by screws v, one being made in spring form, but a hinge and separate spring are used in some of the forms. Fig. 9 shows a plan of a form with gaps x at the ends and side of the cutter plates, and Fig. 19 a section of a form with cutter plates e, d pivoted so as to turn any desired gap to the front. Fig. 21 shows in section a double-ended appliance with two operating-levers l, and other smaller modifications are mentioned. The form with adjustable cutting gaps or jaws is shown in Figs. 14 and 16. In this the adjustment of the gap x is produced by a rack g<2> bearing on the centres of two flexible cutter plates m, and by a right and left handed screw spindle v working through the guides of the jaws to which these plates are riveted.
Patent GB-189724377-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rest for Writing Purposes.
Inventor: HOLLAMBY GEORGE LAKE
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 24,377. Hollamby, G. L. Oct. 21. Account-books.- A rest for supporting the wrist when writing in ledgers or other books consists of a block a, with a hollowed-out part b, and provided with a hinged plate or leaf c.
Patent GB-189728947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nether Garments or Drawers.
Inventor: SCRIVEN JEREMIAH ANDERSON
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 28,947. Scriven, J. A. Dec. 7. Drawers are made with the front part a of comparatively inelastic fabric and sloped at the back, as shown, while the back part f is made of one or two pieces of an elastic fabric preferably of ribbed knitted fabric with the ribs upright.
Patent GB-189729695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Naves for Cycles.
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 29,695. Schmidt, H. Dec. 15 Hubs.-Fig. 1 shows a nave made from a steel tube by pressure or the like. It is thickened and internally screw-threaded at t to receive the parts of the ball bearings, and is flanged to receive the spokes s, the points of attachment of which are arranged as far from the axis of the wheel as the forks G admit and almost or quite in the plane of the balls, thereby reducing the tendency of the wheel to warp.
Patent GB-189801645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gill Boxes.
Inventor: KELLY PATRICK
Filed: 1898-01-21
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1645. Kelly, P., and Haley, J. Jan. 21. Gill boxes or frames.-The fallers are in two sets, which are operated independently by screws 2, 2<A> of different pitch, the fallers used in connection with the screws 2 being wider than usual and cut away or hollowed out at the ends to allow space for the raising and lowering cams. Each screw thread 2 is cut upon a sleeve, which is adjustable upon the shaft 3 by means of the nuts 8. The lower screws are twice the pitch of the corresponding upper ones. On leaving the gills, the fibre passes through a pair of fluted rollers 9 and over a fluted drum 10 on the upper part of which are two or more fluted rollers 11. The rollers are covered with leather aprons 12 passing over tension rollers.
Patent GB-189814066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Repairing Hooks.
Inventor: CARDER JOSHUA WILSON
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,066. Carder, J. W., and Carder, S. J. June 25. Hooks for hames &c., when worn at the bend, are repaired by inserting a rivet. The Provisional Specification states that the repair may be effected by a steel spring provided with a thickened part to take the wear and held in place by side flanges.
Patent GB-189814364-A (GB)
Title: New Process for Producing Carbonic Acid Ethers and Inermediate Products therefrom.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 14,364. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 29. Chlorocarbonyl derivatives of pyridine and its homologues, the constitution of which is shown, for example, by the formula:- C5H5N(Cl)CO(Cl)NC5H5, are produced by acting upon pyridine, or similar bases, such as lutidine, picoline, or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, quinoline or the like, in solution in dry benzene, with carbon oxychloride, the mixture being kept cool. The product is a lemon-yellow precipitate, which is quickly filtered off and dried in vacuo. Instead of carbon oxychloride, perchlormethyl formate, ClCO.OCCl3, or hexachlordimethyl carbonate, CO(OCCl3)2, may be employed. Carbonates, ethereal.-The "chlorocarbonyls" thus prepared react with alcohols, phenols, and acid phenol ethers to form esters of carbonic acid. For example, pyridine chlorocarbonyl dissolved in xylene is acted upon by methyl alcohol, while carefully cooling, and the mixture, after being washed with acidefied calcium-chloride solution, is fractionally distilled in order to obtain the methyl carbonate, CO(OCH,), which has been formed. In another example, guaiacol carbonate, CO(OC6H4OCH2)2, is obtained.
Patent GB-189816457-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas in a Pure State.
Inventor: BERGER HANS RICHARD
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 16,457. Berger, H. R. July 28. Acetylene.-Apparatus for automatically generating acetylene by a regulated supply of water. The generators A are supplied with water by means of the rise and fall of the gas holder H. A projection n on the top of the holder engages, as the bell falls, with a lever h, and carries its free end downwards. By means of a chain &c. k, the free end of a lever M is thereby pulled down. At first, the fulcrum is at N, the valve 0' on the rod O<3> bearing on the seating L in consequence of the weight P. When the rod Q falls sufficiently for the valve O<1> to bear on its seating, the fulcrum of the lever M changes to O, the valve O<2> then rises, and the water contained in the upper chamber C passes into the lower chamber D. As the bell falls lower, the lever h is released, and the weight P causes the valve O<2> to again bear on its seating L, whereby the fulcrum of the lever M is transferred back to N, and the valve O<1> is opened, allowing the exact charge of water to flow down a tube K, 1 to either of two generators A. The chamber C is in permanent connection with the water supply at 7. Each generator is divided by four vertical cross-partitions extending nearly to the bottom of the tank, and forming four compartments, in each of which a number of carbide baskets or holders are suspended in such a manner that the whole forms a spiral series, each holder being a trifle higher than the one on one side and a trifle lower than the one on the other side. The water enters at the bottom, and gradually rises, each charge of water being just sufficient to act upon the carbide in one basket. The gas leaves from the upper part, and passes by a tube 6 to a washer B of ordinary construction. Thence it passes by a pipe 2 to an ordinary purifier G. and thence by the pipe 3 to the gasometer H. From the gasometer it passes by the pipe 4 to a drier J, and thence by the pipe 5 to the burners.
Patent GB-189817053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razors.
Inventor: GEORGET FELIX
Filed: 1898-08-08
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 17,053. Georget, F. Aug. 8. Razors.-The blade A is removable from a grooved holder B, which is permanently pivoted to the handle. It is formed with a slotted lug a, which fits a hole in the holder and is engaged by a wedging slide C. The slide is retained on the holder by a screw D passing through a keyhole slot which permits removal after the blade has been taken off.
Patent GB-189819636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Distribution of Electricity on the Three-wire Direct Current System.
Inventor: BLACKBURN ALEXANDER BEWICKE
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-09-15
Abstract: 19,636. Blackburn, A. B., and Spence, W. L. Sept. 15. Armatures. - In three-wire directcurrent systems, in order to balance the system, a threephase or like choking coil RT or a transformer is connected through slip rings with certain points of the armature winding as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
Patent GB-189821410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Switches and Apparatus for Electric Motors.
Inventor: HUTCHISON REESE
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,410. Hutchison, R. Oct. 11. Motors, controlling.-Relates to controllers for motors, especially applicable when two are used on one car. Electromagnetic means are provided for locking the switch arm on each resistance contact, so that it may not be moved until the current has reached a predetermined limit. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement for controlling a single motor M. At y is a starting or resistance switch controlled by the handle h, and at z the reversing- switch. A solenoid m is arranged in the circuit, and its core c is connected with a pawl D engaging a ratchet-wheel on the spindle of the switch. On starting the motor, the current draws in the core C and causes the wheel w to be locked until the current falls below the limit, when the switch can be turned to cut out one section of the resistance X and so on. Means are provided for short-circuiting the coil in cases of emergency. The reversing- switch may be fitted with an extra contact 60 which short-circuits the solenoid, or a special switch E fitted with a tell-tale may also be fitted. In arrangements with two motors, the solenoid is so connected as to be in series with one and in parallel with the other when the motors are working in parallel.
Patent GB-189822788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Spent Beetroot and Production of a Useful Body therefrom.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,788. Ellis, G. B., [Hornig, F.]. Oct. 29. Gums.-Consists in the manufacture of a glutinous substance from lixiviated beet-root chips. The beet-root chips are mixed with a solution of sulphurous acid, and heated in a closed chamber, lined with lead, for a period of four or five hours. Solutions of bisulphide of alkalies or earth alkalies may be employed in place of sulphurous acid. The resulting pulpy matter, after the sulphurous acid has been blown off, is subjected to pressure. The expressed liquid is titrated on sulphurous acid, then neutralized by means of chalk, and a small excess of carbonate of lime is added until effervescence no longer takes place. The acid calcium salt of arabin is thus obtained. The liquid is now decanted, filtered, and boiled down in vacuo. If a solution of the gum is treated with an alkali or ammonia, the entire mass will become gelatinous. This tendency to become gelatinous may be annulled by pre. viously boiling the solution with hydrogen peroxide. The smell of the gum is strongly like that of vanilla, with a slight empyreumatic odour.
Patent GB-189823204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Vices of Machine Tools.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 23,204. Lock, W. H., and Nadall, B. Nov. 4. Vices. - A vice for machine tools, and specially adapted for the engraving-machine described in Specification No. 11,938, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Printing other than letterpress &c.], is provided with a magazine chuck ' to ensure the correct setting of the blanks, such as is necessary in engraving the formative cavities of the
Patent GB-189824403-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Preserving Eggs.
Inventor: MARX MAX
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,403. Marx, M. Nov. 18. Preserving eggs.-Fresh eggs are preserved by pouring over them a liquid obtained by dissolving one-eighth of a litre of water-glass and five grammes of powdered alum in four litres of boiling water, so as to give them a protective coating.
Patent GB-189826346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Hollow Glass Ware, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 26,346. Jensen, P., [Rott, C. Z. F., and Steimer, T. C.]. Dec. 13. Blowing.-Hollow glass articles are blown in pastelined moulds, the paste being kept below the charring temperature by cooling the mould with air or water currents, instead of by dipping into water or by spraying after each blowing operation. A suitable paste is formed of boiled linseed oil and resin dusted over with powdered charcoal. Fig. 10 shows in section a two-part mould cooled by water, which flows continually through the jackets 6. The moulds, of which there may be two, used alternately, are opened by springs d<2>, Fig. 7, when the cams d<1> allow them to act. The frame g supporting the moulds is adjustable laterally and as to height by the screws f<3>, f<5> respectively. Fig. 9 illustrates the method of rotating the blow-irons. The iron h is formed without any enlargements which might interfere with the preliminary operations of marvering &c., and is supported by the engagement of the edge of the friction driving-wheel m<2> with the groove or recess h<1>. Other wheels m<3>, p, n<1>, of which one moves aside under spring control when the iron is inserted, serve to hold it in position. Air is supplied by a fan driven by an electromotor on the machine frame, and is discharged freely to keep the various parts cool. Sockets s, Fig. 6, communicate by flexible tubes with the air trunk at the top of the machine. A blow-iron having been placed in position, the mould sections close, and the cam s<2> allows the socket s to descend upon the open end of the blow-iron. The socket is pivoted to the lever s<4>, which is itself pivoted to the pillars s<2>, and turns aside when raised by the cam s<2>, so that the escaping air shall issue clear of the blow-iron. This is effected by the contact of the spring-controlled arm s<7> with the pillar s<5>. The machine is mounted on a truck to render it portable.
Patent GB-189907968-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Composition for Hardening and Strengthening Steel.
Inventor: MATON HENRI
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7968. Maton, H. April 15. Burnt metal, restoring; cementation; tempering. -A composition for use in hardening or strengthening steel, or restoring burnt steel, is made by mixing about 307 grammes of borax, 231 grammes of sal-ammoniac, and 231 grammes of common salt, with about 231 grammes of resin. The steel to be treated by means of the composition is heated to cherry red, then coated with the composition, again heated to cherry red, and plunged into water.
Patent GB-189908625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Barrels with Beer and the like.
Inventor: BEER GEORG
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8625. Beer, G. April 25. Filling with liquids. - Beer and the like is filled into barrels by apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 5, which is adapted to prevent frothing and waste. The filling-tube 1 is closed at the lower end by a disc 2, and over this end slides a sleeve or valve 3 which normally covers openings 5 in the tube. When the tube is moved downwards to the bottom of the barrel, the sleeve is pushed upwards to uncover the openings 5 to admit the liquid. The tube 1 moves in a frame A<1>, which is provided with a glazed chamber 8, and surrounding a bushing extending downwards from the chamber 8 is a chamber 18, which is pressed towards a washer 16 on the bushing by a spring. The lower part of the chamber 18 is provided with a conical packing-ring 19 to fit the bunghole. The apparatus, which is counterweighted, is adjusted to any height by means of a rack on an upper bar A which passes through a guide 25 also provided with a rack. While the barrel is being filled, compressed air enters it through the chamber 8 and passages 12, 17, and when the barrel is full the liquid ascends to the chamber 8. Then the tube 1 is lifted, and the washer 4 on the sleeve 3 closes the passages 17. Meanwhile the surplus liquid has ascended to the chamber 18 through the passages 25, 21, 22, and, when the apparatus is lifted, this liquid remains in the chamber 18 until the next operation, the chamber being pressed to the seating 16 by its spring.
Patent GB-189908910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of, and in the Means of Opening and Closing, Boxes, Cases, Cabinets, and other Analogous Receptacles.
Inventor: STOKES RICHARD
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 8910. Stokes, R. April 28. Stands, spirit and like; biscuit boxes.-Boxes, cases and cabinets &c. for scent, jewels, dressing, liqueur, display, writing, travellers' samples, games, cigars, music, flowers, plate or cutlery, coal, biscuits, and trunks, wash stands, &c., have the drawers and other fittings so connected with the lid that on opening it the drawers &c. are opened to expose the contents. Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to a combination jewel and scent-bottle case. The jewel cases a<2> hinged to the sides of the cabinet are connected by the lazy-tongs h, f<1> and connecting links &c. with the lid, so that on this being opened the jewel cases are thrown open as shown. The upper part of the cabinet is adapted to hold scent bottles. Fig. 8 shows a stationery case, the compartment b of which is so connected with the lid as to be tilted as shown when the lid is opened. Fig. 11 shows a combination smokers' and card cabinet having a drawer i which is pushed outwards when the compartment b is tilted. Fig. 14 shows a travellers' sample case in which the diawer i is similarly actuated. Fig. 17 shows a plan view of a washing-cabinet, in which the sliding flexible doors b closing the front are automatically opened when the lid is raised.