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Patent GB-189720927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Vehicles.
Inventor: KRAUSE MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 20,927. Krause, M. Sept. 11. B r a k e s, foot-power. The hub of each wheel has a brake ring C surrounded by a brake band a, one end of which is connected to the lever b by a bolt a<2>; the other end has an eye a' for the reception of the pin m carried by the block l which is bolted to the lever b. Adjustable bars c are attached to the levers b and to the chain d connected to one arm f<1> of a lever the other arm f of which has a rope d' passing round a drum o on the same shaft o' as the ratchet-wheel h. Arms a<2> support a platform o<3> through which passes a treadle-lever p. When the treadle p<1> is depressed, the spring bolt q<2> acts on the teeth of the ratchet-wheel, and winds up the rope d<1> and applies the brakes. A spring stop r holds the brakes in position until, by depressing the treadle s and thereby operating the levers s<1>, s<2>, this stop is withdrawn and the lever p is returned by springs, not shown.
Patent GB-189802408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Back Rests.
Inventor: BULLEN GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 2408. Bullen, G. W. Jan. 29. Saddles and seats, back-rests for. A backrest F fitted with a pad or pneumatic cushion H is carried on a rod or tube E fitting in an L-shaped tube D, A, the horizontal part of which fits into the saddle support B. Clamps C, G hold the parts adjustably in position.
Patent GB-189802887-A (GB)
Title: Plastic Compositions.
Inventor: IVES CHESTER
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 2887. Ives, C. Feb. 4. Plastic compositions.-Dry finely-powdered gelatine and bichromate of potash are mixed with anhydrous glycerine and immediately moulded to the desired forms, which are heated under pressure to 300‹ F. Ten parts of gelatine may be used to one of bichromate, and granulated cork or other material may be added.
Patent GB-189807647-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in Reckoning Time.
Inventor: ROLAND FRANK
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 7647. Roland, F. March 30. Computing-scales. -The instrument is for determining the number of days between two dates, and consists of a disc a graduated on its edge into 365 equal parts and a disc b, turning on it, graduated also into 365 equal parts. The outer scale is numbered 1 to 365, the inner 1 to 31, 1 to 28, and so on according to the number of days in the months, which are also indicated. To determine the number of days between two dates, the earlier is brought opposite 365 and the number read off opposite the later date.
Patent GB-189810684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: BARLTROP WALTER PHILIP
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 10,684. Barltrop, W. P. May 10. Acetylene lamps.-The two parts A, B of small portable velocipede and other lamps are detachably connected at a<2>, and are separated by a partition a' provided with a valve seating a<10>. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the water supply from the chamber A traverses lateral holes a<8> in the tube a<7>, and is regulated or entirely cut off by adjusting the screw a<9> relatively to the perforated indiarubber seating a<10>. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the tube a<7> and the screw a<9> are replaced by a rod a<11>, of which the tapered end is forced downwards by a spring a<16> to close the outlet a<12> except when the rod is held in a raised position by means of the screw or adjustable fitting a<14>. According to the Provisional Specification, the rod itself is screw-threaled. The calcium carbide contained within the perforated walls e, e' is attacked by the water from the bottom, and the gas generated ascends the tube a<6> to the horizontally-arranged burner c.
Patent GB-189814224-A (GB)
Title: A Watch Sliding on a Chain.
Inventor: MOJON EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 14,224. Mojon, E., and Manger, J. June 28. Eyeglasses. - Neck chains for eyeglasses &c. are provided with tube and conduit runners or clips B of various patterns. The runners may be attached to the watch case, and may be ornamented, or the chain may pass through decorative portions of the watch. The runner or clip may also be separate from the watch, suitable guide-rings being provided on the edge of the watch case for the chain to pass through.
Patent GB-189817058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Imparting a Jumping Motion to Animal and other Toy Figures.
Inventor: HAMPEL AUGUST ROBERT
Filed: 1898-08-08
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,058. Hampel, A. R. Aug. 8. Mechanical toys.-A toy figure, such as the animal A shown, is formed hollow, and at the rear part is placed a pin B carrying a spiral spring C, one end a of which bears against the casing of the figure, while the other b normally takes the position shown in dotted lines. To cause the toy to jump, the end b is brought into the position shown by full lines, and its extremity, which carries a small plate D upon which wax or the like has been put, is forced against an extension E of the front part of the figure, upon which wax has also been put. As soon as the spring overcomes the adhesive properties of the wax, the figure jumps upwards and forwards.
Patent GB-189817592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BUGG OWEN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 17,592. Bugg, O. T., and Darling, D. H. Aug. 15. Primary batteries.-A support applicable to a bicycle or other vehicle is made with a ring F carrying a reflector R, a screw-capped lamp L, and a metal casing T, which is provided with an insulating-lining I and screw covers C, C, and contains one or more galvanic cells B, with conductive cases. The central contact of the lamp is in contact with a metal strip, which is insulated and placed between the casing T and its lining I, or in a recess in the lining ; the upper end s of the strip may be pressed into contact with the inner electrode E of the upper cell by a screw T'. The upper cell B rests on the inner electrode of the lower one, and the lower cell is connected by the casing T and ring F with the screw cap of the lamp.
Patent GB-189826083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tent Poles.
Inventor: BEYTS GEORGE FALVEY
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 26,083. Beyts, G. F. Dec. 9. Tents. - Relates to telescopic tent poles and ridge poles. Tubular sections A, B, C are arranged to slide one within another, and are locked in an extended position by studs J of the inner sections engaging with bayonet slots L of the outer sections. These studs slide in slots K in the outer tubes when the pole is folded or shut up. The sections are fitted with flanges D, E for the attachment of inner and outer canvas flies or covers, a flange H for the attachment of ropes, and pins N are provided for fastening the sections together w h e n extended. A base-plate F is fixed to the outer lowest section C. A r i d g e pole is constructed of two outer sections, which slide within a central section, and are formed with eyes to fit over the vertical poles.
Patent GB-189900196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Fettling and Ornamenting of Ridge Tiles.
Inventor: REE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 196. Ree, G. Jan. 4. Moulding roofing-tiles.-Rough plastic ridge tiles A are fettled and ornamented by placing them on frames C provided with hinged sides E, E<1> of the same shape as the finished tiles. Holes B<1> are cut in the crest or comb by a tubular tool, the top corners are cut off, and a \/-shaped recess is made in the middle of the crest. After the sides E, E<1> have been turned back, the tile is raised on a detachable upper portion of the frame C. Crossribs C<1> between the sides C are made with openings C<2> to facilitate the lifting of the upper part with the tile. The pattern wings for making the crest are fixed to ribs E', and can be readily changed.
Patent GB-189905453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Buoys.
Inventor: LANDAU KATHARIN ELIZA
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1900-03-13
Abstract: 5453. Landau, K. E. March 13. Buoys.-A circular impervious bag A, put over the body and secured on the waist by straps C<1>, is inflated by one or two pairs of bellows D. It bears a bag E, bottles F, a lamp M, and a folding bowsprit G, which contains a socket J for a mast K bearing a small sail.
Patent GB-189911722-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bolt Fastening Device.
Inventor: SANER JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,722. Saner, J. A. June 6. Bolts; bushes, bolt-hole.-Relates to screw bolts for bolting down machines, for coupling parts of machines such as the coupling of a dynamo armature shaft to a direct - acting engine, and for other purposes where latitude for adjustment is required. The threaded part c<1> of the bolt is eccentric to the shank c, which in turn fits in an eccentric hole in a sleeve or bush e. The axis of the part c<1> can therefore be adjusted in any direction within a circle the diameter of which is equal to twice the eccentricity of the bolt shank and sleeve. The shank and sleeve may be taper, as shown, or cylindrical. Their ends are shaped as shown for turning with a spanner &c.
Patent GB-189924614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone System and Apparatus.
Inventor: RIES ELIAS ELKAN
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 24,614. Ries, E. E. Dec. 11. Switches.-Relates to the arrangement of a combined telephone receiver and switch, and to central station apparatus for use therewith. Fig. 1 shows a section through one form of the receiver, in which the magnet core 2 is hollowed at its rear end to form the end of a conical recess 10. The recess 10 is provided with a central cone 16, having, in the form shown, a metallic coating and supporting on its upper insulating-surface a switch 17, 18, 19 operated by the push 20. Two contactrings 11, 12 are arranged in the outer wall of the. recess 10. The position of the rings 11, 12 and the construction of the cone may be modified, the outer metal sheath of the latter being omitted, a conducting-tip being secured to an insulating-cone and the rings being embedded in the insulating- material. A small amount of mercury, mercury and graphite, or some shot is or are placed in the recess 10 so as to change the contacts with a change in position of the telephone. The mouthpiece of the telephone may be weighted, and so shaped that, when placed on the table, it always assumes a vertical position. The connections are so made that, in the vertical position, the instruments-are cut out and the calling-apparatus is in circuit ; the calling-signal is sent by the act of taking up the receiver, and the clearing-out signal by putting the same down. The plug 20 may be used for sending an auxiliary call when the telephone is raised to the ear, and this circuit may be connected to an extra line including a common generator of any desired type. In some forms the switch 17, 18, 19 is omitted, and in others the position and arrangements of the contacts are modified to suit the various requirements. Fig. 21 shows the connection of one subscriber to one form of the exchange. The subscriber's bell in this figure is connected between the terminals 70, 71 ; it might, however, be arranged across the lines 59, 79 at terminals 77, 78. The exchange is shown with a common working generator 100, connected to one side 83 of the plug loop 82, 83. The loop is bridged by the clearing-out indicator 95 and by the operator's listening-in key 88. 187 is the operator's calling-generator connected to the loop by the calling-keys 87. 90 is the line indicator, and 91 is the re-setting coil. A second form of exchange is described, in which the operator's loop is divided by transformers in each branch.
Patent GB-190004297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Making Fillers or Cell-fittings for Cases.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4297. Boult, A. J., [Gridley, N. C., and Hopkins, L. M.]. March 6. Cutting-machines for paper.-In making cells or fittings for cases, two sets of identical apparatus are mounted on two frames B, of which one is hinged and the other is fixed. Each set is fitted with a number of tubes I, along which the several sheets of the material are fed, the number of tubes in each set corresponding with the number of parallel strips which will be required for the fitting. The tubes in each set are located in planes at right-angles to those in the other, so that, when the sheets are perforated and cut, as shown in Fig. 19, they will be in position to interlock to form the cell-fitting, as shown in Fig. 21. The sheets are intermittently fed by rollers located at both sides of each tube and passing through perforations therein to engage with the sheets. The rollers are actuated by racks J<4>, and are provided with suitable clutch couplings, so as to be inoperative on the return movements of the racks. The tubes I are secured to bars which carry the matrices of the cutting-dies by which the sheets are cut or perforated, as shown in Fig. 19, the corresponding die3 being carried above the matrices on reciprocating bars, which also have cutters by which the sheets are transversely severed to the width of a blank, the transverse cut being made through the perforations previously made, as shown in Fig. 19.
Patent GB-190023155-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Arrangement and Connection for Single and Multiplex Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 23,155. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Gesellschaft]. Dec. 18. Transformers; wireless telegraphy.-Relates to arrangements and apparatus for single or multiplex syntonic wireless telegraphy in which the apparatus is so tuned that the earth connection is at a nodal point, the coherer being arranged at the centre of a ventral segment ; the transmitter also is arranged so that the spark-gap connection is at a node, there being several branches in parallel connected in series to one branch of high induction. Fig. 8<A> shows an arrangement of the receiver circuit without an earth, the aÙrial line to A representing a quarter wave length, and the coherer J being in a ventral segment and the signalling- instruments and a condenser Q being at an opposite node. To obtain syntonism with waves of large amplitude, " mutiplicators " or single-coil transformers are constructed so that the adjacent portions of two coils of wire will carry currents different in phase by 180‹. The coil is formed of a single layer or two or more layers with the windings so spaced as to give the requisite displacement of the current. In a modified form, two opposite windings have one pair of ends connected together, and connections are made with an alternating-current circuit at two positions such that the point of junction of the ends of the coils becomes a node and the free ends of the coils are at the centres of ventral segments. The multiplicators are arranged in both transmitting and receiving circuits so as to bring the nodal points to the required position and to ensure syntony.
Patent GB-190102244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Emptying Cesspools, Gulley Holes and the like, and for Cleansing Thoroughfares.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2244. Merryweather, J. C. Feb. 1. Refuse, collecting ; sweeping-machines.-Relates to motor-driven or horse-drawn vehicles which carry a vacuum tank for emptying cesspools, gulleys, and the like. The Figure shows a steam motor vehicle with a vacuum cylinder A having a valve-controlled flexible pipe G. The cylinder A is exhausted by the pump D or by an ejector, the foul gases passing through the furnace of the boiler B. When oil is used in the motor, the foul gases, which may be first passed through a disinfecting-chamber, are allowed to mix with the exhaust. Sweeping-apparatus L is driven by chain gearing from the rear axle. After a street has been cleansed, the foul water is allowed to run into the gulleys, which are then emptied by inserting the pipe G into them and opening the valve H.
Patent GB-190108057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plaiting Needles and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: WRIGHT JAMES BROWN
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8057. Wright, J. B., and Lewis, G April 19. Plaiting - needles. -In order to make the join of the two jaws smooth, at the point where this join is made, a tongue n<2> raised out of one part fits into a slot in the other part n<3>, the portion of the tongue within this slot being flush with the part n<3>. Instead of one tongue n<2>, two may be used.
Patent GB-190111530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Glow Lamps.
Inventor: BOEHM WILHELM
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 11,530. Boehm, W. June 5. Incandescent lamps. -An incandescence body requiring preliminary heating to render it conductive, and an electric heater for it, are connected in parallel at starting, but are afterwards placed in series so that the heater then serves as a resistance to limit the current taken. The heater may be placed within a tubular incandescence body, or may itself emit light ; it may be a carbon filament, the lamp having a closed bulb which is exhausted or contains an inert gas. The change of connections may be effected by a hand or automatic switch. Two or more incandescence bodies and heaters may be arranged in one lamp, for use simultaneously or successively. One arrangement is shown in Fig. 4, in which two incandescence rods 2 are surrounded by beating-coils 1, operating independently. At the middle of the lamp, one end of each rod 2 is connected permanently to a supply wire 10, and one end of each heater to the other supply terminal 7 ; the outer ends of the rods and heaters are connected with coiled springs 3, 4, which, when cold, touch contacts 11, 8 connected to the supply terminals, so that the rods and heaters are connected in parallel, but, when the springs are heated, they touch one another and connect together the outer ends of the rod and heater, at each side of the lamp, so that these are in series.
Patent GB-190113300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Electrode Plates of Secondary Electric Batteries.
Inventor: NODON ALBERT
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 13,300. Nodon, A. Dec. 1, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Secondary batteries.-Consists in the use of lead silicate as an essential constituent of the active material. The invention is applicable more especially to the positive plates or electrodes. The active material is prepared by mixing red lead or litharge with a concentrated solution of sodium or potassium silicate, and kneading the material into a paste which is applied to the lead grid by a spatula or brush. The plates are exposed to the air for one day, and are then immersed in a solution of alkaline silicate. After drying, the plates are immersed in a weak solution of sulphuric acid for some days, and are finally washed with water. They are then ready for the usual " forming " process.
Patent GB-190114259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: LUCAS RALPH
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,259. Lucas, R. July 12. Gas and explosivevapour e n g i n e s.-The cylinder a has two pistons b operating separate cranks c<3> enclosed with flywheels c<4>, c<5> in chambers d and geared to a main shaft f. Air is drawn into both crank chambers, which are connected by a pipe through a single set of ports i<1>, and are compressed and admitted to the cylinder with oil or gas through the ports i, expelling the residual exhaust through the ports i<2>. After compression between the pistons the charge is fired. The oil iulet may be of the type described in Specification No. 491, A.D. 1900, and the air supply passing it to the port i is controlled by a throttle valve operated by a centrifugal governor g. The motor is specially applicable for motor cars.
Patent GB-190115158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Casks or Receptacles for Beer or other Liquids liable to Damage from Contact with Air.
Inventor: CAMPBELL FREDERIC ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,158. Campbell, F. R., [Campbell, W. H.]. July 26. Beer and other beverages, drawing-off.-Casks and other receptacles, such as siphon bottles, are fitted internally with a bag of india-rubber I or the like, which on being distended by water or air serves to force the beer or other liquid from the receptacles, which it at the same time vents without permitting the air to come in contact with the liquid and so preserves the liquid from deterioration. In Fig. 1, the bag is shown fitted to a cask, the neck being screwed to a tube E, fitted to the bung D, which is screwed to a bushing C. To the outer side of the bushing is fitted, and secured by a nut G, a removable tube F carrying an inlet pipe J, in alignment with a perforated pipe E<1> fitted within the tube E, and adapted to convey the fluid for inflating the bag. When, as for transit, the outer tubes E, J are removed, the perforation in the bung is closed by a plug. In a modification, the beer &c. may be contained in the bag, from which it is forced by pressure applied through the liquid in the enclosing-vessel.
Patent GB-190118250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Go-carts.
Inventor: FLANNERY JOHN J
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 18,250. Flannery, J. J. Sept. 12. Children's mail carts. - Relates to a collapsable mail cart for children, shown in Fig. 1, the other Figures showing details. The body consists of a seat 28, Fig. 1, pivoted to the back 26 and to the bars forming the sides 30. The sides and back are pivoted together, and are relatively adjusted by means of notched bars 38, Fig. 7, which engage with pins 41. The body is supported on two front springs, of which the hooked lower ends detachably engage pins secured to the front axle 22, and on two back springs 56 of which the hooked upper ends 60, Fig. 6, detachably engage pins secured to the seat. The other ends 65 of the back springs are pivoted to the handle-bars 64, which hinge at 75 on to two lower side pieces 24 supported by the axles 22, 23. The handle - bars and side pieces are also connected by bars 76, 77 pivoted together and provided with a stop-pin 82. The foot-rest 33, Fig. 1, is pivoted to lower extensions of the front bars of the sides, and is also connected to the sides by bars 34, the ends of which slide in guides 35. The cloth hood 44 is provided with a metal frame which has two arms 45, 46, Fig. 12, pivoted to the back 26 by a keyhole slot with a pin 47 and a pin 51 with screw-nut 55, respectively. The lower end of the arm 46 has holes 53, which are concentrically arranged round the pin 51 and engage with a pin 54 secured to the back 26.
Patent GB-190120296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Balls or the like
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,296. Kempshall, E. Oct. 10. Balls, golf &c. Balls are made with a core 3 of elastic material enclosed in a shell 4 of harder material. The core is preferably made of guttapercha, and is made slightly too large, so that it is in compression in the finished ball. The shell is made in hemispherical parts, which are compressed on the core in a suitable mould, the edges being united by vulcanizing &c. For golf balls, the shell is made of celluloid ; for billiard balls, it is made of hard rubber. The outer surface is smooth, pebbled, or corrugated, as required.