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Patent GB-470750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hydraulic power transmission
IPC: F16H61/56
Filed: 1935-11-20
Abstract: 470,750. Hydraulic transmission of power. WILSON, W. G. Nov. 20, 1935, No. 32125. [Class 69 (ii)] In a hydraulic torque converter comprising a pump, turbine, and reaction member arranged in that sequence, in which the reaction member comes into, and goes out of action automatically according to the flow conditions in the working circuit, the outlet ends of the turbine passages have vanes forming nozzles adjustable in size and inclination at the will of the operator, to vary the moment at which the reaction member comes into effective operation to impart a whirling action to the liquid so that it may enter the pump under the most appropriate conditions. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the reaction member, as described in Specifications 416,477 and 425,537, comprises members e, f, geared together, and is mounted on a sleeve h fixed against rotation in one direction. The outlet ends of the turbine passages have pivoted vanes s, adjusted by levers u, a disc v, screw- and-nut mechanism, and a sleeve 11. In a modified form, fixed vanes with pivoted tips are provided. When a reaction member of unitary construction is employed, its outlet may have adjustable vanes s<1>, Fig. 4. According to the Provisional Specification, the turbine outlets have adjustable slidable plates, lying tangentially in relation to one another.
Patent GB-366024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to automatic upsetting apparatus
IPC: B21J9/08
Filed: 1930-10-27
Abstract: 366,024. Forging-machines. BENEDETTO, G., 45, Via Dante Alighieri, Novara, Italy. Oct. 27, 1930, No. 32224. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Oct. 29, 1930.] [Class 83 (iv).] Dies.-Work is fed to a holder, upset by electric upsetting mechanism and then carried by the work holder to forging dies by which the upset head is brought to final shape. In the apparatus shown three work carriers in the form of pairs of jaws 14 are mounted on a disc 4 rotated at intervals through a third of a revolution by a ratchet wheel 2, pawl 16<11>, bell crank 16<1> and a cam on shaft 22. Work pieces are contained in holes 31<1> in a ratchet carrier disc 191 operated stepwise by pawl arm 19, and fall therefrom one at a time into the jaws 14, the lower end of the work piece being supported on a fixed plate 36. Movement of the disc 4 carries work piece in line with anvil 26 and ram 27a of the electric upsetting device, anvil 26 being adjustable by a hand-wheel 40 and ram 27a working through a hole in plate 36. The heating current is supplied by a constant current device to avoid burning of the work at the neck formed below the upset head. Ram 27a is operated by cam 13. The next movement of disc 4 carries work piece above die 17 into which it is allowed to fall by the opening of jaws 14, the upset head being then finally shaped whilst still hot by the ram 5. The finished forging is pushed out of die 17 by an ejector 12. An electromagnet may be located near the die 17 to draw the released forging if of ferrous material to one side and allow it to fall out of the machine. Fig. 3 shows the upsetting ram 27a operated by cam 13 through a member 58 provided with guide stem 59 at one end and roller 60 bearing on plate 61 at the other to avoid distortion of the work during upsetting.
Patent GB-247528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for the inspection, folding and measuring of fabrics
IPC: D06H3/04
Filed: 1925-12-22
Abstract: 247,528. Nanterme, J. Feb. 11, 1925, [Convention date]. Inspecting; measuring; folding transversely.- Fabric passes through a tensioning device 12 Fig. 1, comprising fixed bars 37 and bars 38 of a pivoted frame, over an adjustable inspection table 13, in front of a screen 14, over a driven measuring roll 4, and through an oscillating guide 2 which causes the fabric to be folded over the hinge 21 of the folded table 8. The guide 2 is oscillated and held stationary at the end of each oscillation while the fabric is being fed by means of a connecting-rod 3, crank, and interrupted gearing 1, 5. The ends of the folded cloth are pressed against the sides of the table 8 by bars 7 carried by levers 31 and operated from the roll 4 through a connecting-rod 6, lever 35, and rods 33 which are elastic to compensate for the different thicknesses of the folded fabric on the table 8. The fabric is also held by arms 47, 48, Fig. 10, which are alternately moved away from the fabric by a bar 46 on the oscillat. ing guide 2. The roll is graduated at 42, Fig. 9, and worm geared to a counter 40. On completion of the folding operation the two sides of the table 8 are turned about their hinge into a horizontal position by means of a hand lever 22, Fig. 1, and links and levers 25, 27, preparatory to the removal of the fabric, Folded fabric is supplied on a carriage 11, and when not to be folded is run through the machine in the reverse direction on to the roller 45. If rolled fabric is supplied it is positioned at 45 and run on to the roller 44 or folded as above described.
Patent GB-1303919-A (GB)
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1971-07-09
Abstract: 1303919 Pyrimido-quinoxalines BAYER AG 9 July 1971 [11 July 1970] 32356/71 Heading C2C Novel compounds I: (in which R is H or a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical) are prepared by reacting compound II: with at least one molar equivalent of a compound R-NH 2  in a diluent, at a temperature of 20- 100 C. Compound II is prepared by reacting 2- ainino-3-cyanoquinoxaline-di-N-oxide with dimethylformamide in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride. Compounds I have antimicrobial activity and are useful in human and veterinary medicine, and as fodder additives for growth promotion, and as disinfectants. Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds I may be administered topically.
Patent GB-761029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to solid fuel furnace installations
IPC: F23J1/06
Filed: 1954-11-10
Abstract: 761,029. Furnace installations. STAMICARBON N.V. Nov. 10,1954 [Nov. 13, 1953], No. 32571/54. Class 51 (1). A furnace installation of the type described in Specification 698,097 is adapted for the firing of coal by the provision of a movable member in the hopper which restricts the fuel inlet area and directs the feed to the front wall of the combustion chamber and a movable member adjacent the front wall which closes the combustion air apertures therein. As shown in Fig. 1, a cast-iron plate 3 is detachably hooked over one of a series of angle-bars 5 secured to the water-cooled wall 6 of the hopper 1 such that it restricts the fuel feed inlet to the combustion chamber 2 whilst a closure plate 11 is detachably mounted in front of the front wall 4 of the chamber such that combustion air from the box 10 cannot pass horizontally therethrough. A fuel feed control roller 19 with ribs 20 may be mounted over the feed opening the roller being motor driven, mounted in bearings supported in the hopper side walls, and hollow such that hot gases may be passed therethrough to cause a preliminary gasification of the coal. By suitably arranging the roller within the hopper the coke so formed is broken thereby before feeding into the chamber 2. Specifications 698,098 and 698,100 also are referred to.
Patent GB-908413-A (GB)
Title: Transporting rotatable tower cranes
Inventor: KUSCHEL GERHARD
IPC: B66C23/34
Filed: 1960-09-22
Abstract: 908,413. Transportable tower cranes. SCHWERMASCHINENBAU S.M. KIROW VEB. Sept. 22, 1960, No. 32572/60. Class 78 (4). When a rotatable tower crane is to be transported by road a front set of steerable roadwheels 7 is connected to a pair of horizontallyswinging arms 3 and a rear set of non-steerable wheels is connected to a similar pair of arms 3 at the rear of a crane platform 1. As described, either or both sets of road wheels may be attached to the ends of the arms instead of at positions intermediate the ends of the arms as shown. In each embodiment a draw-bar 5 and a steering link 6 are provided.
Patent GB-1506317-A (GB)
Title: Multiple speed transmissions
IPC: B65H18/10
Filed: 1975-08-05
Abstract: 1506317 Change speed gear E J MONTALVO 5 Aug 1975 [15 May 1975] 32720/75 Heading F2D A multiple speed transmission, for driving a roller R, winding or unwinding a web W of paper, film or foil, at constant tension, comprises a number (four) of different ratio gear, belt or chain drives transmitting rotation of a constant speed motor to the roller through non- slip clutches 10, 20, 30, 40, engaged successively to compensate for the change in roll diameter during the wind. The gear trains comprise groups of independent countershafts 12 &c., surrounding common input and output gears 3, 4; the latter driving the roller through a friction or eddy-current slip coupling 6. The non-slip clutches 10 &c. may be pneumatic or pneumo-hydraulic, valve-modulated for smooth shift, -and are controlled automatically in accordance with roll diameter by light-sensitive cells 52, 53, 54, mechanical sensors or timers. The belt drive, Fig. 2, not shown, has similar countershafts with a single common input belt and a similar output belt.
Patent GB-165477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to treads, nosings and the like for stairs
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1919-12-31
Abstract: 165,477. Frood, H. Dec. 31, 1919. Stairs and staircases; treads.-The front edges of stairs and steps are indicated by providing the treads or nosings with perforations or recesses 3, in or below which is placed white rubber or other lightcoloured material 4. The material may be vulcanized or otherwise secured to the underside of the tread, or in the perforations.
Patent GB-1193966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Lighting Installations
Inventor: WOODNUTT JOHN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1966-07-21
Abstract: 1,193,966. Switching systems. DELMATIC Ltd. 20 July, 1967 [21 July, 1966], No. 32782/66. Heading H2H. A plurality of lighting loads are controlled individually by separate sets of relay contacts in parallel with which are contacts of a master relay. The relays may have two windings controllable by single pole double throw momentary contact normally open switches, and may be further controlled by remote means including thermostats contact making photo-cells and a time switch with or without solar adjustment. Rooms 80-83 on one floor of a multistorey building having partitions 71 and windows 50 are lit by groups of window lamps 10 and inside lamps 11, 12 each group being controlled by local units C1, CC1 &C coupled to a remote master unit MU for the whole building to which temperature sensitive devices 48, 49 and photo-cell unit 69 are coupled. When daylight is sufficient window lamps 10 are arranged to be unlit and lamps 12 lit with this arrangement reversed should the light sensed by photo-cell 69 fall. Lamps 10-12 may also be manually or remotely controlled unless the temperature falls below a determined value when all the lamps are illuminated, such control being disabled at certain periods e.g. during the night. The lamps may be mounted in air ducts having translucent lower walls to pass the illumination downwards and window lamps can be switched on at night for effect lighting. Details of the control units are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-147403-A (GB)
Title: Smoking and drying apparatus for fish or the like
IPC: A23B4/052
Filed: 1919-12-31
Abstract: 147,403. Norland, T. G. Dec. 31, 1919. Buildings and chambers.-In an apparatus for drying or smoking fish, &c., hot air is drawn from a heating-chamber 5 by a pump 3 and passes through a trunk 4 into a chamber 1 which receives the fish &c. The heated air passes away through perforations in the top 7 which lead either into an upper chamber 10 leading by a trunk 13 back to the heating-chamber or by pipes 15, 16 to a trunk 17 connected to a chimney. The amounts of air retained in circulation and allowed to escape to the chimney are regulated by valves 12, 19. Smoke may be admitted to the circulating air from a furnace 6, the heating-chamber being in operation or not. The total area of the perforations leading from the chamber 1 to chamber 10 is less than the area of the trunk 4 so that a pressure somewhat above atmospheric may be obtained in the chamber 1. The air in the chamber 5 may be heated by electrical means or by tubes through which steam or products of combustion pass.
Patent GB-853859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photocopying and the like photographic reproduction apparatus
Inventor: HALDEN JOSEPH GERALD BROCTON
IPC: G03B27/22
Filed: 1955-11-17
Abstract: 853,859. Photo-electric control systems. OZALID CO. Ltd. Feb. 18, 1957 [Nov. 17, 1955(2)], Nos. 32883/55 and 32884/55. Class 40(3). [Also in Groups XVI and XX] In a photographic reproduction apparatus having sheet feeding means for feeding sheets of sensitized paper and master sheets to a copying section of the apparatus (see Group XVI of the sensitized paper and the masters are fed in synchronism by oscillating arms 35, 36 carrying suction devices 39, 40. The superimposed sheets are fed to the copying section by rollers 30, 31. A guide plate 43 is provided on which are mounted photo-electric cells 44 and 45 co-operating with light sources 46 and 47. Each cell 44 and 45 is arranged to control the oscillation of the feed arms 35 and 36, by raising the arms 35, 36 to move away from the rollers 30, 31 when the cells are illuminated after the passage of the trailing edge of a sheet. Friction devices 48, 49 are also provided each comprising a swing- ing arm controlled in consonance with the movement of the arms 35, 36 so that a frictional drag is imparted to the sheets as they commence to be fed into the copying section.
Patent GB-994248-A (GB)
Title: Phosphorus-containing esters
IPC: A01N57/08
Filed: 1963-08-20
Abstract: The invention comprises compounds of formula <FORM:0994248/C2/1> where R1 is an optionally halogen-substituted C1- 4 alkyl or alkoxy radical or an aryl radical, R2 is an optionally halogen-substituted C1- 4 alkyl radical, and X is oxygen or sulphur.  They are prepared by reacting 2-fluoromethyl-4-methyl - 6 - hydroxypyrimidine with a halide (R1)(R2O)P(X)Hal, preferably in the presence of an acid binding agent or using the phenol in the form of a salt.  An inert organic solvent may be used and temperatures of 30-90 DEG  C. are mentioned.  The products are pesticides.  2 - Fluoromethyl - 4 - methyl - 6 - hydroxypyrimidine, stated to be novel, may be prepared by condensing fluoroacetamidine with ethyl acetoacetate.ALSO:Pesticidal compositions comprise organophosphorus compounds of formula <FORM:0994248/A5-A6/1> where R1 is an optionally halogen-substituted C1-4 alkyl or alkoxy radical or an aryl radical, R2 is an optionally halogen-substituted C1-4 alkyl radical and X is oxygen or sulphur, together with a solid or liquid carrier. Other insecticides and/or fertilizers may be present.
Patent GB-1405975-A (GB)
Title: Rotary-drum vacuum filter apparatus
IPC: B01D33/00
Filed: 1973-07-10
Abstract: 1405975 Vacuum belt drum filter ENVIROTECH CORP 10 July 1973 [10 July 1972] 32898/73 Heading D1D A rotary drum vacuum filter apparatus has a drainage deck 16 on the drum surface 6 and a plurality of individual endless loops of filter medium 12 (e.g. helical metal or plastics springs, or textile cards,) entrained circumferentially about the drainage deck and about rollers (13 and 14, Fig 1, not shown) spaced away from the drum, the drainage deck having a plurality of parallel spaced circumferential grooves in which each loop 12 is seated in a groove separated from adjacent loops. The drainage deck may comprise a grid structure of Figs 2, 3 (not shown) and Fig 5 or a relatively impervious moulding as in Fig 8. The grooves in Fig 8 are connected to drainage channels 19 which are subjected to vacuum when that sector of the drum is covered by the filtering loops. The drainage desk is made in sections which are held on the drum by T-section bars whose flanges engage in grooves 43 with elastomeric inserts, sealing the sections and extending between them (Figs 4, 9, 10 not shown). Loops 12 compress the inserts to assist sealing. The drum rotates in a sludge tank and filter cake is removed by passage around the spaced apart rollers.
Patent GB-339069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in boxes for laundry use
IPC: B65D5/68
Filed: 1929-10-31
Abstract: 339,069. Sims, T. J., and Pinn, H. J. S., (trading as Pope & Dawson). Oct. 31, 1929. Securing.-A laundry box 4 has a flange 9 at its upper edge upon which a card 3 rests bearing particulars of the contents, a lid 10, apertured at 14 for viewing, serving to hold the card on the flange.
Patent GB-1467990-A (GB)
Title: Continuous manufacture of n-alkylated arylamines
IPC: C07C211/48
Filed: 1974-07-26
Abstract: 1467990 N-alkylarylamines BASF AG 26 July 1974 [28 July 1973] 33095/74 Heading C2C In a process for the continuous production of an N-alkylarylamine by the catalytic reaction of an arylamine which has at least one hydrogen atom on the nitrogen, with an optionally substituted olefin or cycloolefin, in the gas phase at 180 to 450 C., there is used as catalyst silicic acid containing from 0À1 to 30% wt. of phosphoric acid, and a catalytic amount of water.
Patent GB-1267380-A (GB)
Title: Tug coupling
Inventor: BRUCE PETER
IPC: B63B35/70
Filed: 1969-07-01
Abstract: 1,267,380. Towing connections. P. BRUCE. 1 Oct., 1970 [1 July, 1969], No. 33115/69. Headings B7A, B7S and B7U. Pusher tug 2 has a conical bow 5 arranged to plug into a socket 3 on a barge 1 leaving a space 7 which can be evacuated by pump 12 to maintain the connection, and an inflatable ring 10 is provided to seal the gap between the bow and socket.
Patent GB-410848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in processes of removing and recovering acidic gases from gas mixtures containing said acidic gases
IPC: C10K1/14
Filed: 1932-11-23
Abstract: Acidic gases, such as carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen sulphide, are recovered from gas mixtures containing them by treating the gas mixture with an aqueous solution of a water soluble polyamino alcohol containing more than 25 per cent nitrogen, e.g. 1 . 3 - diamino - 2 - propanol, and recovering the acidic gases from association with the polyaminoalcohol.  A 30-35 per cent by volume aqueous solution of 1.3-diamino-2-propanol may be employed in the absorption stage at temperatures up to 70 DEG  C.  The solvent is regenerated and the acidic gas liberated by causing the heated liquor to flow down a column in counter current to a hot current of the acidic gas together with steam.  Stack gases, natural gas, coal gas, water gas, producer gas, hydrogen, nitrogen and the like may be treated by the process for the removal of their carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide content.
Patent GB-888295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to traps for intercepting particles in an air stream
Inventor: BURGESS JOHN LESLIE
IPC: B01D45/08
Filed: 1957-10-23
Abstract: 888,295. Separating dust from gases. HOLMAN BROS. Ltd. Dec. 1, 1958 [Oct. 23, 1957], No. 33131/57. Addition to 847,380. Class 8(2). [Also in Group XIII] In a trap for intercepting and effecting at least partial separation of hot dust carried by an air stream in a duct 12, 15, Fig. 1, and comprising a casing 10 interposed in said duct and containing an open-ended cylindrical rotor 20 providing a constantly charging surface against which the dust-laden air impinges, the cylindrical surface of the rotor is interrupted e.g. by a slot 30 thereby preventing build-up of an unbroken ring of deposit. Rotation is effected by the air stream impringing on castellation 24 at both ends of the rotor. In a modification the rotor surface is interrupted by two slots 43, Fig. 4, by making said cylindrical rotor 40 of S- sectioned sheet metal and in a further modification four slots are provided by constructing the rotor from a pair of S-sectioned metal sheets. In a further modification the central portion of the cylindrical surface of the rotor is perforated and in a still further modification the rotor comprises a drum formed by end rings joined by spaced slats which provide the required interruptions.
Patent GB-789884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to containers
IPC: B65D25/36
Filed: 1954-11-16
Abstract: 789,884. Portable containers. BRITISH VACUUM FLASK CO., Ltd., and HASSID, M. A. Oct. 4, 1955 [Nov. 16, 1954], No. 33152/54. Class 66. A cylindrical container of sheet metal 1 with an exterior surface of synthetic plastic 2, has its wall seamed as in Fig. 1 so that the plastic 2 forms a seal in the joint ; and is provided with a threaded insert 7, Fig. 2, secured to the container by turning their edges over one another so that the plastic 2 forms a seal between the marginal part of the wall and the marginal part 8 of the insert 7. A closure at the other end of the container may be similarly secured. The plastic may be polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene and it may be applied to both faces of the metal.
Patent GB-1099221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in parking posts
Inventor: FETSCH VICTOR
IPC: F02B19/08
Filed: 1963-08-22
Abstract: 1,099,221. Posts for parking bays; latches. LE BAS TUBE CO. Ltd. and HARLOW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. July 30, 1964 [Aug. 22, 1963], No. 33284/63. Headings E1B, E1G and E2B. A post 13 for obstructing the entrance to a parking bay is manually movable about a fixed pin 15 from its erect (operative) position to a prostrate inoperative position on release of a cylinder or other lock 28. As shown the post 13 engages the pin 15 by slots 16 and is seated in a hole 14 in a base plate 10 to hold it upright. A bar 17 pivoted on the pin 15 has recess 20 engaged by a detent 30 actuated by the lock 28. On release of lock 28 the detent 31 is swung clear of the recess 20, against the action of spring 31, and the post 13 is raised out of the hole 14 by a spring 26. The post may then be laid down to allow entrance to the parking bay. Raising the post automatically re-engages the locking means. The spring 26 may seat on a ring 25 fixed to the bar, and the ring may be enlarged to act as a guide. Alternatively the spring 26 may seat on the pin 15, may act on the cap 18, or may be replaced by a tension or leaf spring. The cylinder lock 28 and detent 30 may be replaced by a spring- returned lock, a gravity-loaded detent, or a radially-acting detent. In a modification the lugs 12, Fig. 2 carrying the pin 15 have recesses 41 receiving a pin 40 on the post to maintain it upright, and the cylinder lock 28 is coupled to a bar 42 pivoted at 44 to a plate 43 pivoted on the pin 40. The plate 43 has jaws 46 engagealble under gravity with the pin 15 to lock the post in position.