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Patent GB-190215312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Accumulators or Secondary Batteries
Inventor: GENARD LOUIS ALBERT
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 15,312. GÚnard, L. A. July 9. Secondary batteries. -The positive electrode, which also constitutes the containing- cell, consists of a ribbed cylinder 1, Fig. 1, of porous silicious material with a bottom of hardened asbestos. It is covered with a paste 3 of lead oxide, the whole being enclosed in and held together by a casing 4 of lead, which may be coated with varnish or on which a coating of copper is electrolytically deposited. In a modification, a perforated lead plate is placed between the cylinder 1 and the paste 3, and the lead casing 4 is replaced by a rubber bag. The electrolyte is preferably a solution of cadmium sulphate, but manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, zinc sulphate, and potassium zincate may be employed ; in the latter case, copper oxide replaces lead oxide and tin replaces lead in the battery. The negative electrode 14 may be either lead or carbon. If of lead it is perforated as shown, but if of carbon it is deeply notched, or provided with rings or other means to retain the deposited matter, and for this purpose it may have an enlarged base or be immersed at the bottom in a mercury bath. The battery may be used with an acid electrolyte, in which case the negative electrode consists of a finely-perforated lead cylinder packed with litharge, which is subsequently reduced to spongy lead. In another modification, in which an acid electrolyte is also used, the previously-described negative electrode becomes the positive electrode, and the negative electrode is constituted by a bundle of thin lead ribbons or wires. The battery may be arranged as a dry battery, the electrolyte being absorbed in a cylinder of porous material.
Patent GB-190221711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Filling Cartridge Cases and other Receptacles
Inventor: CEIPEK NORBERT
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,711. Ceipek, N. Oct. 6. Blasting and mining cartridges. - Relates to centrifugal apparatus for filling cartridge cases. Vertical sections of the right-hand side of two forms of the apparatus are shown. The explosive is placed in the central rotary chambers a, and is carried by centrifugal force into tho measuring- chambers c, d, each of which is telescopic, so that its contents may be varied. Valves f, g are provided to the measuring-chambers, and are so arranged that, when the valves f are closed, the valves g are opened, and the contents of the measuring-chambers are then carried to the cartridge cases r. The valves are operated by bellcrank levers k carrying weights t. To operate the valves, the speed of rotation of the apparatus is increased, whereupon the governor apparatus m rises and releases the levers k<1> and the weights t thereupon move the valves.
Patent GB-190224927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tramway Rail Cleaners or Clearers.
Inventor: THORPE JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 24,927. Thorpe, J. Nov. 13. Rail-cleaners.-Tramcar rail-cleaners are provided with spring-controlled shoes capable of vertical, longitudinal, and transverse motion relatively to the car. A frame A, arranged parallel to the length of the car, has a foot for attachment thereto, and its upper member A<2> has an opening to accommodate an arm B, which is connected to the member A<2> by a pin-and-slot arrangement, springs being arranged on the pin on both sides of the arm. Springs D, D', each attached to the shanks of forks one of which is pivoted to the frame A while the other carries a bolt engaging an inverted V-shaped slot in the arm B, tend to keep the arm in its central position, and assist a spring E in forcing it downwards. The bevelled end F<1> of the shoe fits the rail groove, while an extension F<4> rests upon the rail ; the upper part of the shoe is forked and connected to the arm B by a bolt and slot device. The arm may be provided with a projection H, having a flange H<1> formed with extensions H<2> which prevent dirt from entering between the shoe and the arm. To render the cleaner inoperative, the arm B is raised, by links and levers or otherwise, and retained in position by a cottar, pin, or catch. The arm may be forked, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. Instead of attaching the arm to the frame A, it may be connected to the car frame.
Patent GB-190306597-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guider or Strap Fork for Driving Straps or Belts
Inventor: HOLT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6597. Holt, B., and Holt, T. March 21. Mules and twiners.-Relates to belt forks for mules and doublers. The prongs bare adjustably secured to the base a by bolts c working through slots. The prongs are curved at the point of contact b<x>, and hollowed out as shown in Fig. 2. Rollers, fitted to forks, are made conical, increasing in diameter from the points of contact outwards.
Patent GB-190328087-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Drying Semi-liquids
Inventor: OXFORD ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 28,087. Oxford, A. J., and Buxton, S. H. Dec 22. Drying - kilns.- Semi-liquids, such as brewers' yeast and sewage, are dried on rotating cylinders arranged in a heated chamber. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically a complete drying-apparatus. The material is fed by a conveyer d to a kettle or pan e, and passes thence by pipes to troughs i, which deliver the material to one or more horizontal cylinders g, h. The chamber is heated by a heating-apparatus c and provided with an extracting-fan and damper in the outlet flues. The troughs i are arranged to overflow on to the rollers g, h or are open to the cylinders on one side, as shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 3. The troughs are pressed against the cylinders by a spring o or the like. The troughs are so arranged that the material is carried at first by that portion of a cylinder which is hottest and from which the material is least likely to fall. Baffle-plates r, Fig. 1, are arranged as shown. The dried material is stripped from the cylinders by scraping-knives s or the like, which may be carried by the back portions of the troughs. The dried material falls into receivers t and may be removed by conveyers. Figs. 4 and 5 show modified arrangements of the troughs and scrapers. In Fig. 4, the troughs are shown arranged back to back. In Fig. 5, one trough is shown supplying both cylinders. The pan e may be fitted with a stirring device e' driven through bevel gearing by the conveyer d.
Patent GB-190405414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coal Boxes.
Inventor: HAMPSON JANE GARDNER
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 5414. Hampson, J. G. March 5. Bookcases. - A coal box of the form shown in Fig. 1 may be combined with shelves for books. Coal is contained in a loose metal box which is placed in the receptacle A. When not in use, the coal box may serve as a table or flower stand. The space underneath the coal box is occupied by cupboards C.
Patent GB-190407949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thill Tugs.
Inventor: FROST SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 7949. Frost, S. H. June 9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tugs, shaft.-The shaft, inserted in a hooked extension C of a buckle A, is held by a tongue F tightened down by a strap B of the harness passed through an eye h. The tongue, which engages with the forked end c of the hook, has a diagonallyinclined slot g adapted to be slipped over a T-pin e on a cross-bar d when the tongue is above the part c and turned round against one side of the hook, so that, to remove the tongue, it has to be raised and then turned back to this position.
Patent GB-190414445-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Purifying Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 14,445. Boult, A. J., [Lomax, C. S.]. June 27. Purifying gas.-Carbon bisulphide is removed from illuminating-gas by passing the gas through porous material impregnated with aniline or other amine and finely-divided sulphur, the latter acting as a catalytic-agent. The aniline is changed into sulpho-carb-anilide, and sulphuretted hydrogen is evolved. The sulphuretted hydrogen is removed by passing the gas through ordinary purifying- boxes containing ferric oxide. The aniline is preferably used with the "spent oxide" from the ordinary purifiers, which is already impregnated with finely-divided sulphur. When the aniline in the purifier has all been used, the spent material is treated with aniline and is again ready for use. If desired, the aniline may be mixed with alcohol or other neutral solvent or diluent before treating the spent oxide. Instead of spent oxide, bog iron ore, Weldon mud, Lux's mass, Laming's mass, spent lime, or mixtures of these materials with wood shavings, sawdust, coke, braize, and other similar materials, which have been used for purifying gas and contain free sulphur, may be employed. A portion only of the gas may have its carbon bisulphide removed, so that, when mixed with the other portion of the gas, the - percentage of sulphur compounds remaining in the mixture falls below the legal limit.
Patent GB-190419736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulling Over & Stapling Machines for use in Boot and Shoe Manufacture.
Inventor: NOLLE ERNST
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 19,736. Nolle, E. Sept. 13. Staples.-In a pulling-over and stapling machine, grippers 6, 7 are mutually pivoted at 8 and attached to a slide 12 adapted to be moved to the left, to effect the pulling over, by a cam-groove 13. The gripper member 7 is carried by a sleeve 9 which loosely embraces a vertical rod 4 adapted to be raised by an eccentric 2 on the main shaft. When the rod 4 is raised, it bears against an adjustable screw 5 mounted in the gripper member 6, the grippers being first closed and then raised bodily. The screw 5 regulates the tension and the length of the stroke, a spring 10 and an adjustable sleeve 11 being interposed as shown to make the movement of the grippers yielding and prevent tearing of the leather. Means are provided whereby the grippers may be swung laterally at the toe and heel parts. This is accomplished by the attendant operating a fork 30, Fig. 4, by his leg, the motion being transmitted through segmental gearing 14,15 and a lever 17 to a transverse slide 18, which operates, through rollers 19, pivoted levers 20 connected to the grippers by springs 22. The grippers are brought back into, and if necessary beyond, their normal position, so as to fold the material properly during the pulling-over, by projections 23 on the sleeve 9 striking respectively against one of the rollers 19. The rollers 19 are carried on spring pins 24. In forming the staples, wire 30 is drawn from a reel and fed by a slide 32, Fig. 5, to a cutter 33. The slide 32 is operated by a cam 36 through an adjustable lever 38, and as it moves to the left a pawl 39 grips the wire and feeds it on to a former, over which it is bent by a forked slide 34. The cutter 33 is mounted so as to slide in a guide 61, Fig. 11, of the back cutting-device 60, the head of the cutter being struck by the slide 12 to effect the cutting operation. The cutting-surfaces are made oblique so as to cut the wire obliquely, and a pawl 29 is provided to prevent the wire from being withdrawn during the return of the slide. The former 35 is fastened in a slide operated by a camgroove 46 so asto carry the formed staple into the slit 48 of a holder 49 attached to the slide 12, where it is held in place by its own resiliency until driven into the boot by the hammer 50 through drivers 55. The stroke of the slide 32 may be varied, so as to produce staples of different lengths, by adjusting the pivot 53 of the lever 38.
Patent GB-190423182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fire Alarms.
Inventor: HOPKINSON WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 23,182. Hopkinson, W. B. April 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Alarms, fire.- The ignition of one of the low-temperature fuzes 5, which extend from all parts of the factory, house, or other building, to chambers 7 in the side walls of one or more casings 6, explodes a cartridge 8, thus forcing the inner end of a normally spring- retained pin 9 between the yielding sides of a contact-plate 17. The pin and contact-plate have preferably corresponding notches 19, 18 so that the pin is retained and a bell, to which each plate is connected by a separate wire, rung continuously. The bell is preferably fitted on an annunciator.
Patent GB-190423599-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use, in connection with Looms, for Rendering Cops Compact and Uniformly Moist
Inventor: GUNTZ JULIEN
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 23,599. Guntz, J., and Str³del, A., [trading as Elsõssische Apparate-Fabrik und MetallgiessereiNov. 1. Weavers' tools; looms, weft-damping in; yarns, compressing and damping.-Consists of apparatus for rendering cops compact and uniformly moist on the spindles of shuttles for looms. The frame a of the apparatus is screwed to a suitable part b of the loom framing, and in the frame a is fixed a cup m perforated at its bottom. The cop o upon the spindle p of the shuttle q is passed through an opening in the frame into the cup m. A handle g is pivoted on the pin f of a roller e free to run in a horizontal slot in a guide c, and is pivotally connected by a bolt h to a socket i, which surrounds a guide-rod k and is provided with a plug l guided by a ring r. When the handle g is depressed by hand or by means of a treadle, the cop o is pressed in the cup m, and, if the cop is wet, the water is forced into the interior of the cop, any excess water passing through the perforations in the cup m and in the frame into a box n. The depression of the handle g may be limited by a stop s in order that the cops may be uniformly compressed.
Patent GB-190423721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: BARKER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-10-25
Abstract: 23,721. Barker, J. H. Nov. 2. Steam &c. turbines.-A wheel a is divided into two parts on the plane which cuts the blades in the centre of their length, and some of the blades b are attached to one part and some b<1> to the other. The blades may be milled from the substance of the wheel, and this construction facilitates milling.
Patent GB-190426796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pipes, Cigar-holders and the like Articles.
Inventor: LUCIANO SECONDO GIUSEPPE
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,796. Luciano, S. G. Dec. 8. Tobacco pipes and cigar holders.-In order to purify the smoke and to free it from nicotine, before it reaches the mouthpiece, it is passed through a tube which is divided by a transverse diaphragm 5 into two portions 3, 4. Communication is made between the two portions by means of holes 6, 6<1>, situated near the diaphragm, which open into a chamber 2, in which the smoke is cooled and the nicotine condensed. Direct communication between the chamber 2 and the bowl and the mouthpiece is prevented by suitable enlargements, or collars 7 on the tubes 3, 4, or by plugs pierced by the ends of those tubes. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a cigar holder.
Patent GB-190427009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces and Suspenders.
Inventor: GARRETT ROLAND
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 27,009. Garrett, R. Dec. 10. Braces.-The tabs are attached to the buckle or back ring by means of metal strips c, Fig. 4. The strips have enlarged parts b which are perforated to receive a rivet, and are reduced at the middle a, where they are folded over to meet. The brace tab, which has a buttonhole at its end, is placed between the meeting parts of the strip, and the whole secured by a rivet k. The tabs are connected to the web at the back so as to give a larger area of engagement with the junction piece h, by means of a ring g having a sleeve e with upturned flanges f.
Patent GB-190428058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spraying-devices for Lavatory Basins.
Inventor: RECKNAGEL HERMANN
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 28,058. Recknagel, H. Dec. 21, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lavatory basins.-A semicircular pipe e is placed round the basin, Fig. 1, and terminates in perforated nozzles f. On turning on the cocks c, c<1> of the hot and cold water supply pipes a, a<1>, a spray of the form shown is obtained, by which the face may be washed leaving the hands free. In Fig. 4, the supply is represented as drawn from a receptacle b. This may be controlled by hand or by foot, or water may be contained in a double-walled back of the stand. The vessel b may be made to fold back and be suspended from the wall or the like. It may be connected to the spraying-device by a flexible tube.
Patent GB-190501689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters.
Inventor: GILARDONI HENRI
Filed: 1905-01-27
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 1689. Gilardoni, H., and Leriche, H. Feb. 3, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. In an apparatus' for controlling the fuel supply to a carburettor, the inlet pipe D terminates in a conical valve-seating, the valve E forming part of a spindle F which is screwed near its centre and to which a fly G is fitted; the upper end of the spindle is connected to the upper end of the carburettor by a helical spring H. When suction takes place at C, the air entering through the passage B rotates the fly G and its spindle to an extent depending on the stiffness of the spring H. This rotation causes the valve E to open and admit the fuel. By this means, it is stated that the supply of fuel will be adjusted proportionately to the square of the speed of the air current induced by suction.
Patent GB-190510777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-05-23
Abstract: 10,777. Lentz, H. May 23. Elastic-fluid turbines.-To increase the efficiency of turbines applied to locomotives and the like by preventing relative displacement of the turbine wheel b or wheels and the nozzles c, the casing g, which carries the nozzles, is mounted on the axleboxes k. Specification No. 7289, A D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190512269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Douche Apparatus.
Inventor: ROUX CHARLES PIERRE THEOPHILE
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 12,269. Roux, C. P. T. July 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Baths.-Shower or douche apparatus comprises a flexible pipe a (shown in plan), connected to the supply tap c, and tubes d, h fitted with nozzles i or roses j. Taps e, f enable a pectoral or dorsal douche to be obtained at will, while, by rotating the straight tube d until the tapfis above the head, a shower may be obtained.
Patent GB-190516568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vending Machines.
Inventor: PATTERSON JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 16,568. Patterson, J. W. Aug. 15. Contents, delivering.-Where a single article is obtained from a box A<3> having a hinged lid B<3>, it is enclosed in an inner box C<8> having a false bottom E<3>, hung by springs F<3>. When the lid is freed, the article is pushed out by the false bottom, and the inner box is lifted by a spring till a catch H<3> thereon engages a hole h in the outer box to keep the lid open so long as the box is left empty. A key inserted at a hole a<4> will disengage the catch.
Patent GB-190516639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: NORTH WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1905-08-16
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 16,639. North, W. S. Aug. 16. Guiding materials; trimming.-The lower cutting-blade 54, which co-operates with a movable upper blade, is clamped on a bracket 53 by a strip 56. The cutter and bracket are adjustable sideways by a screw 59. The bracket is supported by a screwed standard which relieves the cloth-plate of the pressure caused by the cutting action. The trimmed-off strip is diverted by a guide 42, which is sliding-attached to the edge portion 38 of the machine bed-plate and pressed up into contact with the cutter 54 by a spring on the underside.
Patent GB-190517995-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Hair Restorer.
Inventor: TOWNEND MARTHA ANN
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 17,995. Townend, M. A. Sept. 6. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Hair-restorers.-To one pint of an infusion of black tea is added one teaspoonful each of borax and alum water, half a teaspoonful of ammonia solution, a small lump of sugar, and five drops of rosemary. Lavender water is added as a perfume.
Patent GB-190525710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Presses for Expressing Raw Beef Juices, Squeezing Lemons and such like Purposes.
Inventor: PYPER HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 25,710. Pyper, H., and Beale, W. S. Dec. 11. Presses. - In portable presses for expressing raw beef juices, squeezing lemons, &c., in which the material is pressed between the cover 3 and a dished perforated disk, the upward pressure is continued by placing a spring, or a combination of springs 7 and levers 8, between the cross-bars 4 and cover 3.
Patent GB-190525917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed, and in Change Speed and Reverse, Mechanisms.
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 25,917. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., and Remington, A. A. Dec. 13. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to operating-mechanism for change-speed, and changespeed and reversing, mechanisms in which the handlever which turns and slides the operating-shaft is pivoted during both movements. One end of the band-lever C, Fig. 4, is rounded and can move in a fixed quadrant E, and the pivot connexion with the shaft A consists of a ring a<1> fixed to the shaft and recessed at two sides to receive studs c of the lever. In the arrangement shown in the Figure, an arm H, fixed to the other end of the shaft A, is adapted to engage with either of the operating-arms J, J<1> which are mounted loosely on the shafts A, K. The arms J, J<1>, H normally engage with a locking-bar L slidably mounted parallel with the shaft A, the extension h of the bar H being quadrant-shaped to ensure that it will remain in engagement with the notch o. By sliding the hand-lever C in the gate M until the arm H engages with one of the arms J, J', the notches k<1>, k<2> of the bar L register with the lugs of the extensions j<1>, j<2>, respectively, and allow the arm J or J<1> to be turned. The reverse may also be effected by a separate hand-lever. In this case the lever C<1> is attached to the shaft K, to which is fixed an arm P adapted to reverse the mechanism through an arm R. Fig. 9. The arm P has a projection p which, when the bar L is in its mid position, is free to be turned through the notch q and reverse the mechanism, and, at the same time, prevents the longitudinal movement of the bar L during this turning movement. A supplementary gate may be used for the hand-lever C', although both gates may be dispensed with provided stops are fixed to limit the movement of the arms and the extensions j<1>, j<2> are widened out similarly to the extension h of the arm H. Bevel-headed spring catches C<4>, L<2>, carried by the hand-lever C and the guide for the bar L respectively, snap into bevelled openings in the quadrant E and bar L to hold the lever C in its mid positions. The lever C may also be arranged with the quadrant E intermediate of the shaft and handle.