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Patent GB-189706818-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Storage Battery.
Inventor: ENTWISLE JOSHUA
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 6 8 1 8. Entwisle, J., [Barret, C. T.]. March 16. Secondary batteries.-The active material is fixed on and in a plate of pumicestone. Fig. 6 is a cross-section of a cell showing a plate or electrode, and Fig. 9 a perspective view of one half of a casing or separator surrounding each electrode. The two halves of the casing, Fig. 9, are held together and to other similar casings contained in the same cell A, Fig. 6, by spring bolts d passed through holes in the lugs c<4>, slots c' and perforations c<2> being left for the passage of the electrolyte, and a slot l<2> for that of the conducting-strip b. The electrode consists of a plate P of pumicestone with holes in it, in which is packed active material p<1>. The plate is also coated with active material, which is in turn covered with coke dust so as to make contact between it and the lead box l in which it is enclosed, the said box having slots and perforations in it corresponding to those in the casing.
Patent GB-189708862-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatically Self-setting Game and Vermin Trap, also suitable for Catching Larger Animals.
Inventor: DAVIDSON JOHN
Filed: 1897-04-07
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 8862. Davidson, J. April 7. Traps.-Relates to the construction of selfsetting traps for game or other animals. The trap consists of a frame c having a passage formed by wire netting or the like above it and adapted to be placed over a receptacle containing water. A number of platforms a, a<1>, a<2> are pivoted in the frame c along the line d, and the parts c of the said platforms are weighted to keep the platforms normally horizontal. The bait is placed over the platform a\ and the platforms a and a<2> are provided with pins which engage in slots h<1> in curved pivoted strips h, h. The edges of the platform a' bear against the said strips h, h, and the weight of the animal on the said platform causes the strips h, h to swing, releasing the pins on the platforms a, a<2> so that all the platforms are tilted, precipitating the animal into the receptacle below. The weights on the parts e cause the platforms to again rise and re-set the trap.
Patent GB-189709337-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Guard and Guide for Circular Saw Benches and analogous Tools.
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD
Filed: 1897-04-13
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 9337. Williams, E. April 13. Sawing.-Relates to a guard for circular saws. The guard D is pivoted so as to swing horizontally on a bracket e, the height of which can be adjusted, by the screw G set at an angle of 45‹, to suit different sizes of saws. This angle keeps the front of the guide at the correct distance for different sizes of saws. Rollers L and K mounted on the guard are pressed against the wood M by a weight suspended by the rope n. An adjustable extension H covers the edge of the saw down to the bench. When not in use, the guard D is swung out of the way, on the pivot on the end of the bracket e. The roller holds up the last corner of the timber in lieu of the hand.
Patent GB-189712813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gauge Glasses or Water Level Indicators.
Inventor: STEINER JAKOB ERNST
Filed: 1897-05-24
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 12,813. Steiner, J. E. May 24. Gauge-glass fittings. -The upper fitting, Fig. 1, has in its tightening-screw t a tubular valve g kept open by a spring i and limited in its movement by a slot h and pin s. The lower fitting, Fig. 2, has a screw cap l with a hemispherical seat for the ball valve m.
Patent GB-189713652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Movable Partitions, Sliding Doors, and the like.
Inventor: WALKER EDWARD ROBINSON
Filed: 1897-06-03
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 13,652. Walker, E. R., and Horner, G. June 3. Partitions; doors.-Relates to guides and runners for sliding partitions and doors of the type described in Specification No. 7820, A.D. 1896. Fig. 5 shows a plan view of the ceiling grooves with swivel points 4 which are operated automatically by rollers 11 of the partition sections or leaves acting on cam-shaped rear portions 6 of the points. The first leaf of the partition enters the side track 1 nearest the wall, and the other leaves are moved into the grooves 2, 3, and 4 in succession. The points are shown in position to guide the third leaf into the groove 3. A flange runner 12 is fixed at the corner of each section which is the first to enter and the last to leave the side track, and has no action on the swivel point. The floor grooves are provided with swivel plates or points operated by hand. In a modification, projections of the partition sections act on pins projecting from the swivel-plates. A large room may be divided by partition leaves arranged longitudinally and transversely, and guided by floor and ceiling grooves fitted with swivelling points.
Patent GB-189716841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: EDGELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 16,841. Edgell, W. July 16. Driving-mechanism, two-speed. The Figures show the application of the invention to a bicycle. Chain-wheels M, M<1> of different sizes are mounted loosely upon opposite ends of the axle F, and are provided with pins L for the engagement of the arms K on the ends of a spindle which is adapted to slide within the hollow axle F. A sleeve N is fixed to the sliding spindle, and is operated by the toothed wheel D, which is connected by the rod C to a toothed wheel B, which may be revolved by the toothed rack B and handlever A. By shifting the hand-lever A, either of the arms K of the sliding spindle may be made to engage with a chain-wheel and a two-speed gear is thus obtained. Or the arms K may be held out of connection with either wheel. Other suitable means, such as a fork and levers, may be provided for operating the device. In another method of obtaining a two-speed gear, a spur-wheel fixed to the axle operates a train of wheels, the last of which may engage a spur-wheel fixed to the chain-wheel. By shifting sliding spindles, the axle may drive the chain-wheel direct or through the train of gearing, or the driving-gear may be placed out of action altogether, when the pedals may be used as footrests.
Patent GB-189719913-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Detecting and Closing Punctures and Leakages in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: WILSON ALEXANDER BASIL
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 19,913. Wilson, A. B. Aug. 30. Tyres, pneumatic.-Punctures and leakages are detected in pneumatic tyres, and small punctures closed, by means of a coloured fluid which is injected into the interior of the air tube. Or the colouring-matter is placed in the tyre in the form of a pill or powder, and when leakage occurs a little water or other fluid sufficient to wet the tube and dissolve the colouring-matter is injected into the tyre. The colouring-matter is made from any of the known coal-tar colours such as fuchsine or eosin ; in the pills these are combined with a soluble adhesive substance such as soap or sugar.
Patent GB-189730378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching and Adjusting Cupboard Turn Tongues to Spindles.
Inventor: TAYLOR EGLEN
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 30,378. Taylor, E. Dec. 23. Cupboard-turns.-The cast or stamped tongue A has a hole fitting the spindle B, which may be square or round. The spindle is partially divided longitudinally and the tongue is held in any required position by a set-screw b inserted in one of the halves and bearing against the other to force them apart. The screw may have a plain diminished end passing through the second half and riveted over to prevent the screw from being detached. The boss of the tongue then has a slot a, Fig. 13, to pass over the screw. When the tongue is stamped, the piece cut out to form the hole for the spindle may be turned outwards at the top or bottom, or both, as shown in Fig. 12, to provide a bearing-surface on the spindle.
Patent GB-189802426-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Facilitating the Starting of Single or Polyphase Alternating Current Motors and like Apparatus.
Inventor: DERI MAX
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 2426. Deri, M. Jan. 29. Motors, alternating-current.-For the purpose of facilitating the starting of monophase or polyphase alternating-current induction motors and like apparatus, groups of coils or bobbins upon the armature are connected with the resistances, or with commutators and brushes, and means are provided for varying the number of poles of the field magnet so that these resistances or commutators and brushes may be rendered active at starting and inactive when the motor has attained its normal speed. Fig: 1 shows diagrammatically a closed-circuit armature winding cross-connected by resistances r, r<1>, the arrows showing the direction of the currents generated under two conditions, (1) when rotating in a 2-pole field, and (2) when rotating in a 4-pole field. In the former case, the resistances carry currents, and in the latter they do not. Fig. 3 61 shows the manner in which the armature windings are connected with a commutator and brushes in a monophase motor, corresponding points on the several windings being connected in pairs to the commutator segments, upon which bear the obliquely-arranged brushes B. The field winding is converted from a 2-pole to a 4-pole winding by means of a suitable reversing-switch.
Patent GB-189805247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning or Twisting Machinery.
Inventor: MARJERISON JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 5247. Marjerison, J. March 3. Cap and flyer frames.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 6060, A.D. 1888. The spring clamps used respectively for applying the empty bobbins, removing and replacing the caps, and removing the full bobbins are respectively of the forms shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. The clamp h<15> is provided with a projection h<17>, which gives the bobbin a movement of rotation as the clamp is withdrawn, in order that the groove in the end of the bobbin may engage properly with the projection in the base of the tube. These clamps are also provided with projections h<20>, Fig. 2, at the base for supporting the bobbins at a uniform height. The adjustable lever systems and their operating-cams, which carry and operate the clamps, are similar to those described in the prior Specification. The empty-bobbin clamps are carried by a bar h<13>, and the full-bobbin clamps by a bar h<23>, and these bars are so connected together that their corresponding clamps may be moved independently towards and from the spindles, but they must move together longitudinally of the frame during the rise and fall of the shaft e<6>, the said longitudinal movement being caused by a cam and lever system similar to those for operating the clamps towards and from the spindles. The cap clamps are carried by a rail w<6>, Fig. 8, secured to the upper ends of segmental racks b<27>, which can be moved in guideways b<28> on the upper ends of the levers b<29> carried loosely on the shaft e<6> and operated by the slotted cam w. The racks b<27> are operated by pinions b<35> on a shaft b<34> actuated by hand. The rack bars are supported in the raised position shown by studs b<37> carried by arms from the shaft b<14>, which can be moved longitudinally against the action of springs to release the racks and allow them to be lowered out of their working position. During the interval between the sets, the threads are engaged by hooked rods a<21>, carried by a rocking and sliding rod a<20> operated by a hand-wheel. The hooked rods can be moved from the dotted to the full line position and from one side of the spindles to the other, so that, by properly operating their carrying-rod a<20>, each thread is wrapped round the tube just above the wharl and is clamped in this position by the base of the empty bobbin when the latter is placed upon the tube. The full bobbins being held in their clamps, the threads are automatically broken after the first few turns of the empty bobbin. As shown in Fig. 8, the lower end of the spindle is screwed into a split nut 102 and passed through an aperture in the rail. The nut is then suspended from and clamped to the rail by means of the lipped finger 104 and a bolt, and after the height of the spindle has been adjusted, the split nut is tightened by the bolt 103.
Patent GB-189815121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Card-clothing to the Cylinders of Carding-engines for Carding Cotton, Wool and other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: DODD JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-09
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,121. Dodd, J. July 9. Carding - engines. -Relates to means for securing card clothing to the cylinders, doffers, workers, and other parts of carding- engines. The usual plug-holes fare made to taper from both the outer and inner surfaces of the cylinder, so that, when the plug h is driven into the hole and expanded by means of the wedge j, it will assume a double conical form and be firmly held in position. By the use of this invention, the inner surface of the cylinder may be turned true and smooth without endangering the security of the plugs.
Patent GB-189816442-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Bread.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,442. Brown, J., and Brown, W. July 28. Bread is manufactured from ground lentils and wheat to which, in making the dough, a malt syrup is added. The malt syrup is made by adding an infusion of hops to crushed malt and allowing to stand.
Patent GB-189821339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres of Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JULIAN HENRY FORBES
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 21,339. Julian, H. F. April 12, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The channel-shaped rim A is lined with elastic material C, such as rubber, upon which the segmental tyre B beds, a thin layer D of the elastic material being placed between each side of the tyre and the flange of the rim. The tyre may be composed of segments either radially arranged as shown or placed tangentially.
Patent GB-189824409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating and Storing Acetylene and other Gas.
Inventor: BEECH WILLIAM WOOD
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,409. Beech, W. W., and Jones, H. Nov. 18. Gases, obtaining.-Relates to apparatus for obtaining and storing acetylene and other gases generated by the action of a liquid upon a solid, in which the supply of liquid, such as water, is automatically regulated by the rise and fall of the gas holder. The closed water tank C, open to the atmosphere through the tube c, is supported within the gas bell B, and the water passes from it by a tube L to a valve P, having a cylindrical passage or hollow plunger p provided with a number of graduated holes p<1> or a graduated slot of V or similar shape. The valve is connected by a link r and lever R to the holder B, so that, as the holder rises or falls, the valve closes or opens the holes or slots in the plunger, allowing the regulated amount of water to flow down a tube l to the generator D. Where two or more generators are employed, two or more tubes l are used, having their upper open extremities at different heights within the casing S, so that water flows to the generators in succession. The carbide or like containers are divided into compartments by vertical plates t and perforated or like plates U, whereby the carbide is supported above the bottom, while the water rises from the bottom, and passes in succession from compartment to compartment by the overflow pipes u. Each carbide container is closed by a door E, secured by a cross-bar or bow F pivoted at both sides and provided with cams e, which force the door firmly against its seating, the bar being then secured by a hand-wheel G. The raising or lowering of the cross-bar F causes the valves on the water-inlet and gas-outlet pipes to be opened or closed, by means of connecting-links such as m. The generated gas passes by the tube K to a gas washer or cooler H, from which it passes by the tube a through the water tank C, whereby it is further cooled, to the top of the gas holder. The washer is provided with a safety escape pipe h, in case the pressure becomes excessive, the gas escaping by the pipes h and h<1> while any water driven over overflows and runs away through the pipe h<2>. The gas leaves the holder by a tube b, provided with a safety non-return valve V.
Patent GB-189826750-A (GB)
Title: Improved Signalling Apparatus for the Protection of Platelayers on Railways.
Inventor: CROPP CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,750. Cropp, C. Dec. 19. Signalling approach of trains; contacts, electric. -For the protection of platelayers &c. on railways, a bell or other alarm is connected to the contacts c, d on the block a, which is fixed to one of the rails at a suitable distance. The block has a spring b, which is depressed by the train wheels to complete the circuit between the contacts c, d.
Patent GB-189902145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stampers for Crushing Ores and Analogous Substances.
Inventor: HARVEY FRANCIS HANIEL
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 2145. Harvey, F. H. Jan. 31. Stamps, ore and like, pneumatic. The stamp stem g, Fig. 3, carries a piston g<1>, fitted with spring packing-rings, which works in a cylinder d, connected to the crank shaft by means of adjustable connecting-rods engaging with its trunnions d'. The cylinder is formed with two rows of holes d<2>, which lie one on each side of the piston, when this is in its central position ; it is fitted at each end with a packing-ring f, of leather or the like, which is pressed against the metal of the cylinder cover by a gland f and against the surface of the stamp stem by the air pressure in an annular chamber f<3> communicating with the cylinder. The connecting- rods are adjustable in length; the shank is divided at the centre, and the two parts, threaded with screws of opposite hand, are connected by a screwed sleeve ; lock-nuts are provided on each part, and one is formed with a graduated scale to indicate the extent of the adjustment. The frame consists of a base and columns composed of wrought iron or steel plates and angle-bars riveted together ; it is surmounted by a cast-iron frame on which are formed the bearings of the crank shaft. Crossbars connecting the rear columns, above and below the pneumatic cylinder, support the guides for the stamp stems. Each guide, Figs. 4 and 5, consists of a bush o, in segments and conical on its outer surface, which is held down, by a gland plate p, in a box j secured in a gap in the cross-bar i<2> by a cover-plate. The segments engage one another by means of studs o<1>, each of which carries a number of washers, removable to take up the wear.
Patent GB-189903322-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stoking Apparatus for Furnaces.
Inventor: WEZEL JULIUS
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 3322. Wezel, J. Feb. 14. Mechanical stoking; grates, cooling.-Stoking- irons D, D<1>, consisting of U-shaped tubes, are permanently fitted in the furnace so that they can be moved in and out to agitate the fuel by handles e. They are connected by flexible tubes to one another and to a conduit for the supply of cooling-fluid. The conduit may also be connected to a pipe i for cooling the grate.
Patent GB-189906321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Surface Contact Studs for Electric Traction.
Inventor: KINGSLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 6321. Kingsland, W. March 23. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system. Conductors.- The surface contact - studs B are made with a wedge-shaped part of conducting-material fitting into a box A of insulating-material, or of conducting-material partly covered and filled with insulation. The top part may be flanged, as at C, to cover or partly cover the box, and has holes C' for inserting tools to remove it. A flexible length of conductor G connects the stud B to the feeder S, before the parts are fitted together.
Patent GB-189909573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Burning of Inflammable Gas or Vapour and in Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 9573. Clarkson, T., and Clarkson & Capel Steam Car Syndicate. May 6. Vapour lamps.-Relates to apparatus for burning vapour, in which a wide range of adjustment is required, as in burners for heating purposes. The oil is supplied to a conical coil Q which is heated to vaporize the oil. The vapour passes to a nozzle B, and mixes with air which is drawn in through the perforated regulating-disc M<1>. The mixture passes through a mixing-tube A to a burner which is piovided with a cap or cover C having a downwardlyprojecting flange cut up into fingers or projections C<1>, and covered with a piece of refractory material C<2>. The cap is raised or lowered, as required, to allow a greater or less amount of the inflammable mixture to pass through the openings between the fingers, by a stem D. This stem is connected by levers J, G, and F to a regulating-bar H having a chisel-shaped end H<1> which enters the rectangularlyshaped nozzle of the vapour pipe. By this arrangement both the stem D and regulating-bar H are simultaneously operated. The levers are operated by hand or automatically. The end of the regulating-bar H is normally pressed against the lower side of the nozzle orifice by a lever K, actuated by a spring L. The coil is surrounded by a perforated cone 0, having inwardly-projecting ribs O<1> carrying the coil Q, and supported by brackets N. In a modification, the burner has lugs carrying tubes, one at least of which is used as the oil supply conduit, which join together above and support a hollow spherical body having projecting ribs. This body acts as the vaporizer instead of the coil Q. Instead of a single cone, a double one may be used, or the cone may be formed of segmental plates, having on their upper faces series of projections or pins disposed between perforations.
Patent GB-189912713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aneroid Barometers.
Inventor: FORBES GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 12,713. Forbes, G., and Gorham, J.M. June 19. Barometers.-The diaphragm of the vacuum chamber A has only a minute movement, limited by stops F, F, while the spring B carries a mirror D. Weights E are placed at C until the wire G is seen opposite the zero of the scale J, the air pressure then being estimated from the weights.
Patent GB-189913126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolt Fastenings for Box-lids, Doors, and the like.
Inventor: MARCHANT WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 13,126. Mar hant, W. J. June 24. Bolts.-Relates to fastenings for box lids, doors, &c., specially applicable for use in connection with mud-boxes in ships and mines, bulkhead doors, and the like, where a tight joint is required together with facility in fastening and unfastening The fastener consists of a bolt A, pivoted at C, and a cottar K, Fig. 3, or a nut N, Fig. 2. When the cottar is driven out, or the nut released, the bolt is moved sideways so that the projection F forces open the lid or door G. The projection X, Fig. 3, serves to hold the lid G down until the cottar is inserted. The shoulder D limits the sideway movement of the bolt. The lower part of the bolt may be made symmetrical, as shown in Fig. 2 ; in this case, if one of the projections F is broken or worn away, the other can be brought into use,
Patent GB-189913682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking-pads.
Inventor: KLEY AUGUSTUS CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 13,682. Kley, A. C. July 3. Stamp-inking pads.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional side elevation. The absorbent material c is held in a frame a, and is covered by a strip of fabric k, stretched between the rod f and the roller e, which is held in position by a pawl and ratchet-wheel. The stamps are applied to the upper surface of the strip k.