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Patent GB-198871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to machines for dressing rails
IPC: E01B31/13
Filed: 1922-04-25
Abstract: 198,871. Stokes, H. P., and Eunson, J. W. April 25, 1922. Milling-machines.- In rail-dressing machines of the type comprising a motor-driven truck to which is pivoted a divided toolcarriage carrying rotary tools, the gauge of the wheels can be varied and twin carriages are adjustably suspended from three cantilevers vertically slidable on the truck. A motor 1 on the truck 2 has a belt drive to an intermediate shaft 5 which drives the cutter spindles 67 through a clutch 50, belt 52, worm-gear 54, universally-jointed shafts 57 and further worm and spur gearing. Chains 25, 27, connected to the wheel axles 31, 32, are connected to the shaft 5, (a) for traversing the truck through a chain 18, clutch 16, chains 9 or 10, and a two-speed clutch 6 or (b) for feeding the cutters through the clutch 16, double worm gearing 47, 48, and belt cones 45. The twin carriages 59, 60, are suspended by bows 98 from a shaft 97 carried by cantilevers 71, vertically adjustable in guides 72 by worm-and-serew gearing 78 driven from the shaft 5 through friction gearing 23, chain wheels 85, and spur gearing 82, The tension of the friction gearing is adjustable to control this motion. The height of the cutters is adjusted by screws 69. The gauge of the carriages is altered by moving the bows along the shaft 97 which carries adjustable stop collars. The gauge of the truck is altered by means of spindles 42, Fig. 3, having right and left hand threads which screw into lugs in sleeves 35 carrying the driving wheels and keyed to the axles. In a modification, the wheels may be screwed and keyed to the axles. The springs on the rear axle boxes are connected to a beam 99 which supports the central saddle member, or a bracket 101, by means of a ball pivot 100 to allow a transverse pivotal movement, thus giving the truck a three-point suspension. The ends of the beam may be screwed down on the axle boxes to secure rigidity while travelling. One or more spring buffers are provided between the truck and the tool-carriages.
Patent GB-813722-A (GB)
Title: Device for producing fibre fleece
IPC: D04H1/72
Filed: 1956-04-16
Abstract: 813,722. Lap forming apparatus. ASCHAFFENBURGER ZELLSTOFFWERKE A. G. April 16, 1956 [April 15, 1955], No. 11577/56. Class 120(1) Uniform fibre fleece is produced in a container M into which fibres are fed at irregular intervals through a cyclone separator B, the fibres falling on to a horizontal belt conveyer D and being conducted by it to a vertical sieve belt conveyer E, desirably of metal gauze, on which they are held by suction and dust extracted and converted by two beating rollers H, J, one J preferably rotating faster than the other, into a uniform fibre fleece. The distance of the roller J from the conveyer E is preferably adjustable to vary the thickness of the fleece.
Patent GB-1001226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vibration damping devices
IPC: F16F7/09
Filed: 1963-03-25
Abstract: 1,001,226. Resilient mountings. VIBRACHOC. March 25, 1963 [April 6, 1962], No. 11724/63. Heading F2S. A resilient support of the kind comprising a piston 10 which frictionally engages and is centred by a pair of oppositely-acting springs 22, 23 within, a cylindrical casing 1 is characterized in that the piston comprises a pad of wire wool or cloth 11, e.g. of stainless steel wire, which is retained between two metal washers 13, 14 which are of smaller diameter than the pad 11 and have their rims curved away from the latter. The washers 13, 14 are slid on to a reduced portion 17 at the lower end of a pistonrod 16, the washer 14 being retained in position by a washer 20 locked, e.g. by crimping over the rod end. The upper end of the rod 15 has a tapped hole 16 to facilitate the mounting of an article thereon and a lower closure plate 3 is secured by tubular rivets 4 to a flange 2 on the cylinder 1, resilient pads 24, 25 being interposed between the outer ends of the springs 22, 23 respectively and an inturned flange 5 at the upper end of the cylinder 1 and the lower closure plate 3. The piston 10 may be formed from steel wire woven into tubular or strip shape, fluted or crimped, and wound spiral-wise about a broken stainless steel ring.
Patent GB-438253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to self-locking nuts
IPC: F16B39/34
Filed: 1935-04-16
Abstract: 438,253. Lock-nuts. SIMMONDS, O. E., and SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES, Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Strand, London. April 16, 1935, No. 11753. [Class 89 (i)] In lock-nuts of the kind having a cylindrical recess which contains an annular disc of elastic material, the disc has a peripheral surface which is cylindrical when placed in the recess, and projections or recesses in the wall of the nut are formed to retain the washer against relative rotation. A washer 4 within the recess formed by the wall 2 of a nut 1 is held endwise by a flange 5 and is secured against rotation by a projection 3 which is either formed before or after the insertion of the washer. In a modification, the all 2 is formed with end teeth 6 and these are turned over to penetrate the washer. Such arrangement may be used in duplicate, the outer washer being so retained, and the inner washer sitting on teeth projecting from the base of the recess. In another modification the wall of the nut has a recess 8 and the washer is forced therein when screwed upon a stud 9 in consequence of the initial diameter of the washer being less than that of the stud.
Patent GB-231689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to permutation locks
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 1924-05-12
Abstract: 231,689. Wargo, M. May 12, 1924. Locks, permutation; attaching and cases for; padlocks.-A permutation lock has a slotted sleeve carrying notched discs, in which slides a handoperated bolt. A pin enters the casing at rightangles to the bolt and engages a slot in the sleeve and is locked .or released by the bolt. The casing 15 is cylindrical with end caps 16, 16a, and slots 42 through which protrude the notched discs 34 rotatable on the sleeve 17. This sleeve has a reduced part 18 fitting into a hole in the cap 16. Its lower end fits over a stud 22 on the cap 1.6a, a lug 23 on the stud entering the longitudinal slot 24 in the sleeve to prevent rotary movement. The bolt 25 slides in the sleeve with its projections 38 sliding in the slot 24. Spacing washers 35 with slots aligned with the slot 24 separate the discs 34, the lowermost one resting on a ring 21. When the discs 34 are all set so that their notches 37 are aligned with the slot 24 and with the notches in the washers 35, the bolt 25 can be slid up and down bv means of its handle 25a. When the bolt it raised to bring a notch 26 in it into alignment with a notch 27 in the sleeve, a pin 29 can be inserted into the casing, a notch 30 in it being aligned with the bolt notch 26 on complete insertion. Depression of the bolt causes it to lock the pin against withdrawal, and scattering of the discs locks the bolt against being raised to its releasing position. The pin 29 is guided between two plates 32 held in position by a plate 33. The lock shown in the Figures is designed to be used for locking the wheel of a motor cycle and is attached to one of the legs of the front fork by a clip 39, 40 carrying a chain 41 which terminates in the pin 29. The chain may be replaced by a bow-member which embraces the part to be locked, and is in turn locked by the pin, which is passed through a hole in the bow-member and is provided with a head. The bow member may be pivoted to the, casing or to the attaching clamp.
Patent GB-493937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for screwing caps on to collapsible tubes or the like
IPC: B21D51/36
Filed: 1938-04-19
Abstract: 493,937. Stoppering. AKTIEBOLAGET G. AREHNS MEKANISKA VERKSTAD. April 19, 1938, No. 11776. Convention date, April 19, 1937. [Class 125 (ii)] In apparatus for screwing caps on to collapsable tubes comprising a member for supporting the cap and a relatively rotatable mandrel for carrying the tube, the end of the mandrel is provided with sharp portions adapted to engage the end of the tube to drive or retain it during screwing on of the cap. The mandrel end is preferably provided with radial ribs having knife edges. The tubes 10 in pockets 2 of the endless conveyer 1 come beneath the mandrel 4 having an end portion 7 formed with radial knife edges. The cam 28 acting on lever 25 raises the rod 23 and support 6 so that the tube and loosely applied cap are forced on to the mandrel. Cam 22, lever 18, 17, rod 57, rack and pinion 15, 14 rotates the mandrel 4 and tube, whereby the cap, frictionally engaged by the support 6, is screwed on ; the support 6 is lowered and hook 31 engages the cap and withdraws the tube, which passes to the filling station 29 and closing means 5. Alternatively, the cap may be rotated whilst the tube and mandrel are stationary.
Patent GB-494112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in containers for freezing and conserving ice cream or other substances
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1937-04-24
Abstract: 494,112. Refrigerators ; nonconducting coverings &c. MARCHINI, B. April 24, 1937, No. 11779. [Classes 29 and 64 (ii)] Ice-cream conservers and other refrigerated receptacles comprising an outer casing formed of staves A secured by metal hoops B and an inner metal lining E, are provided with insulation between the outer casing and lining consisting of wood or cork strips D, F spaced by kapock, ceiba fibres or like material. The usual cream &c. container K is surrounded by broken ice &c. N, or by a vessel containing a freezing mixture. A rubber pad G filled with kapock &c. is secured to or disposed beneath the lid F<1> and is supported on ledges on the staves.
Patent GB-1327922-A (GB)
Title: Concrete holding mixer
IPC: B28C5/42
Filed: 1971-04-28
Abstract: 1327922 Concrete mixers REX CHAINBELT Inc 28 April 1971 [21 May 1970] 11850/71 Heading B1C A concrete holding mixer comprises an inclined rotatable mixing drum 14 with a spiral blade 26 and a charging hopper 25 for feeding a charging and discharging opening in the drum, and a conveyor 13 extending from a low position to a high position adjacent the hopper for receiving concrete and delivering it to the hopper. Power means are provided for rotating the drum and driving the conveyor to feed material through the opening while simultaneously discharging concrete in a manner permitting the drum to accommodate surges in the supply of concrete in excess of the desired rate of discharge from the drum. The conveyor 13 is a belt conveyor and its tail end 41 is retractable, and the drum 14 is driven by an engine 24, a hydraulic transmission 23, a speed reducer 22 and a chain and sprocket drive 20. A discharge chute 28 is pivoted about a vertical axis 40. The conveyor 13 can be detached to permit the mixer to be used for transit, and it may be replaced by a slot or screw conveyor.
Patent GB-1312899-A (GB)
Title: Hypotensive substance dopastin and production of the same
IPC: C12P1/02
Filed: 1972-03-14
Abstract: 1312899 Hypotensive substance produced by microorganisms ZAIDAN HOJIN BISEIBUTSU KAGAKU KENKYU KAI 14 March 1972 [26 March 1971] 11858/72 Heading A5B A hypotensive substance designated dopastin, gives colorless and needle-like crystals melting at 116-119‹C when crystallised from acetonehexane or benzene-hexane, is soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, butanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, chloroform and benzene but insoluble in hexane and petroleum ether, shows an elementary analysis: C 49.96%, H 8.13%, N 19.33%, O 22.67%, is optically active and shows an optical rotation of [α]D<SP>22</SP>=-250‹ in a 0.5% ethanolic solution, is negative to the ferric chloride reaction, the enol reaction, the nitroprusside reaction, the Ehrlich reaction, the ninhydrin reaction and the Tollens reaction but is positive to the Rydon-Smith reaction, strongly inhibits the actions of tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine #-hydroxylase, shows two maximum absorptions at 213 mÁ and 245 mÁ in its solution in the phosphate buffer (at pH 7.0), two maximum absorptions at 213 mÁ and 246 mÁ in its solution in 0.01N aqueous sodium hydroxide and in neutral water and a maximum absorption at 215 mÁ in its solution in 0.01N hydrochloric acid, exhibits characteristic absorption bands in the infrared region of the spectrum when pelleted in potassium bromide at the following wave numbers in cm<SP>-1</SP>: 3340, 3050, 2970, 1675, 1635, 1535, 1450, 1425, 1345, 1250, 1225, 1150, 1060, 1045, 1005, 965, 930, 830, 720 and 690, and shows an acidity of pKß 5.2 when its solution in 0.1N hydrochloric acid is titrated with IN aqueous sodium hydroxide. The substance may be used as its metal salt. It is produced by aerobic cultivation of a Pseudomonas-like strain of microorganism (A.T.C.C. No. 21774) or a mutant or variant thereof in a culture medium containing a source of carbon and a source of nitrogen. The dopastin may be extracted with a waterimmiscible organic solvent under acidic conditions, the organic extract being treated with a neutral or alkaline aqueous solution to return the dopastin to an aqueous phase. Alternatively the dopastin may be extracted from the culture with an anion ion-exchange resin or active carbon.
Patent GB-1213425-A (GB)
Title: A fuel and/or breeding element for nuclear reactors
IPC: G21C3/62
Filed: 1969-03-06
Abstract: 1,213,425. Fuel elements. KERNFORSCHUNGSANLAGE JULICH G.m.b.H. 6 March, 1969 [12 March, 1968], No. 11881/69. Heading G6C. A fuel and/or breeding element comprises a zirconium alloy can loosely filled with fuel and/ or breeding material particles having one or more thin coatings of metallic materials. The coatings may be applied to a coating of pyrolytic graphite enveloping the fuel and/or breeding material particles, and may comprise Zr, Sn, Si or Al, or any combination of these elements, applied preferably by evaporation. The diameter of the particles is from 20 to 500 Á, if they are initially uncoated, and from 150 to 1000 Á, if they are initially coated with pyrolytic graphite. A satisfactory thickness of the metallic coatings is between 1 and 10 Á. Should the element be used in a water-cooled reactor and the can have some slight defect, the metallic coatings prevent chemical reactions occuring in the interior of the element, which would lead to destruction of the element, and prevent contamination of the cooling water.
Patent GB-928536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to apparatus for chilling thermally moulded thermoplastic sheet
Inventor: THOMPSON STANLEY HOWARD ADCOCK
IPC: B29C51/42
Filed: 1960-04-05
Abstract: 928,536. Cooling moulds. PARNALL & SONS Ltd. March 27, 1961 [April 5, 1960], No. 11925/60. Class 87(2). [Also in Group XIII] Cooled air from the outlet of a vortex tube 19 (see Group XIII) is distributed by a manifold 39 over the surface of a thermoplastic moulding 40 prior to its removal from the moulding machine. As shown, the manifold is in the form of a heat insulated cowl over the moulding and in a modification, Figs. 4 and 5 (not shown), the manifold comprises a closed tube surrounding the moulding and having perforations in its walls.
Patent GB-565440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in stropping appliances for safety razor blades
IPC: B24D15/10
Filed: 1943-07-22
Abstract: 565,440. Stropping razors. JESSUP, G. J. July 22, 1943, No. 11926. [Class 60] [Also in Group XV] A holder for stropping safety razor blades of the singleedged backed type comprises a slotted portion B with beads or inturned edges B<1> to engage under the backing of the blade, and a handle portion A formed with an edge A<1> and a rounded-off end to serve as a paper-knife, envelope opener, or scraper; a hole G may be provided for suspending the holder. In a modification, the part B is of uniform thickness instead of being shouldered as shown ; in both forms, the back edge of the holder may be recessed to house a nail file. In a modification, the holder is formed of two dished pieces which may be of metal and secured by rivets &c. with an extension forming the handle. Synthetic resinous or plastic compositions may be used in the construction of the holders.
Patent GB-1008835-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle doors
Inventor: KAYE ALBERT ERNEST
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1964-03-20
Abstract: 1,008,835. Vehicle doors. FORD MOTOR CO. Ltd. March 20, 1964, No. 11995/64. Heading B7J. A vehicle door comprises an inner panel 3, Fig. 2, an outer panel (not shown), a trim pad and a metal kick-plate 7 secured by screws passing through holes 8 to the lower part of the panel 3, the upper edge 9 of the plate 7, which is turned-over, vertically overlapping the bottom edge of the trim pad so as to hold it against the upper part of the panel 3. The sides and upper edge of the trim pad are attached to the panel 3 by conventional fasteners (not shown).
Patent GB-1109121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fasteners for elongate articles
IPC: F16L3/123
Filed: 1965-03-22
Abstract: 1,109,121. Pliable clips. T. KERTTUNEN. 22 March. 1965 [20 March, 1964], No. 12007/ 65. Heading E2B. [Also in Division A4] A fastener for an elongated article such as a wire, electric conductor, cable or pipe, or a plurality of such elongated articles, comprises a flanged support bar 1 adapted to be fastened to a base such as a wall, the support bar including a surface for engaging the base and projecting edge portions spaced from the base engaging surface, a pliant strip 3 which is adapted to be bent so as to at least partially surround and to hold in position on the support bar the elongated article or articles, and at least one malleable clip 5, the or each of which is adapted to be bent over the projecting edge portions of the support bar to fasten one or more portions of the strip to the support bar. As shown in Fig. 6 a plurality of the articles are attached to the support bar by the clips and the portion of the strip engaging each article is held in position by two clips; to prevent leaving a space between the articles the intermediate clips engage a doubled back portion of the strip. Where saving space is not important however the strip is not doubled back and each intermediate clip engages a portion of the strip which is bent to U shape between the articles. In a further use several articles can be engaged side by side by a portion of the strip between two clips. When a single article is to be held to the bar 1 two clips can be used one on each side of the article; alternatively the strip can be passed round the article and its end portions held to the bar by a single clip. A single clip can also be used to hold two members to the support bar the clip being positioned between them and the strip encircling each article individually so that the clip engages the two end portions of the strip and an intenmediate portion. Three different shapes of support bar are described; in one form the bar centre portion with out-turned flanges and in is T-shaped, in another it has a U-shaped the third it has a U-shaped portion with inturned flanges the arms of the U-shaped portion being inclined to the base so that in outline the cross section is of trapezoidal shape, The support bar can be grooved so that portions can be removed easily.
Patent GB-705639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to methyl polysiloxane diols
IPC: C08G77/00
Filed: 1952-05-13
Abstract: A starch-like solution or thin paste, which on heating gels to a putty resembling bouncing putty (see Specification 605,218) and reverts to the paste again on cooling, is made by reacting, e.g. by grinding 1 part by weight of boric acid with 2.5 to 3.5 parts of tetramethyldisiloxane diol-1:3 at a temperature of 25 DEG  to 35 DEG C.  An example is given.  Additives include water, diethylene glycol, titania and lithopone.  Addition of glycerine and heating gives an irreversible gel.  The compounds find use as control devices in actuating electrical contacts.  Specification 687,542, [Group IV (b)], also is referred to.ALSO:An organic compound containing silicon is made by reacting 1 part by weight of boric acid with 2.5 to 3.5 parts of tetramethyl disiloxane diol-1:3 at a temperature of 25 DEG to 35 DEG C.
Patent GB-710945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to carburettors
IPC: F02M29/02
Filed: 1951-05-24
Abstract: 710,945. Spray carburetters. RUMPLER, A. May 24, 1951, No. 12127/51. Class 7(3) A fuel atomizing device comprising oppositely - rotating discs 4, 5 carrying rings 7, 9 having axially - extending teeth arranged in concentric circles, is situated in and midway along the curved part of a D-shaped induction manifold 1. Fuel is sucked in through a tube 19 and passes through the slots 18 between the teeth and air is admitted through a throttle 16 in the form of a slotted ring adjusted by a lever 17. The slots 18 are inclined from top to bottom in the direction of rotation of the rings 7, 9. The inner side wall 9<11> of the inmost 9<1> of the rings 9 expands conically in an upward direction to make possible the ascent of the fuel along and its distribution over the inner wall before passing through the slots 18. Where the base 20 of the rotating discs meets the side wall of the ring 9<1> there is an annular groove 22 with a projection 23 from which the fuel is thrown on to the wall 9<11>. A Sealing ring 25 prevents overflow of fuel over the upper edge of the ring 9<1>. The disc 4 is fixed to a shaft 6 inside a hollow shaft 8 carrying the disc 5, the shafts being driven from an axle 13 through gearing 10, 11, 12 running in an oil bath supplied from a reservoir 15. The rotating members may be driven by an electric motor at 30,000 r.p.m.
Patent GB-552029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to leather making processes
IPC: C14C1/08
Filed: 1941-09-20
Abstract: 552,029. Tanning. HORN, R. T. Sept. 20, 1941, No. 12203. [Class 767 In the process of tanning, skins, subsequent to removal from the degreasing press are softened in aqueous liquor to which a buffer salt, e.g. disodium hydrogen phosphate has been added to raise the pH value to approximately 8.5 to 9. The acid pickled skins may be first partly neutralized in a brine bath to which alkali has been added and then in a bath to which a buffer salt is added to raise the pH value, thereafter the skins are subjected to a preliminary tanning and degreased and then softened by the before mentioned treatment in a bath containing a buffer salt. Application of the method in chrome tanning is not claimed.
Patent GB-128178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Breaking Up, Untwisting and Teasing the Fibres in the Form of Ropes and the like.
Inventor: BORE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B68G3/00
Filed: 1919-05-15
Abstract: 128,178. Bore, J. W., and Bore, H. A. May 15, 1919. Untwisting ropes &c.-Relates to the untwisting and teasing of curled hair or other fibres in the form of ropes &c. for upholstery and other purposes, in machines of the type wherein the rope is passed through a nozzle having a rightangled passage and rotating so as to lash the untwisted fibres against a teasing-device. The teasing-device consists of stationary spikes projecting radially from the inside of a hood 28 within which the nozzle 12 rotates, the hood being so shaped as to direct the fibres against the spikes. The feed-rollers 17, 18 are driven through worm gearing and are pressed together by weights 25 carried by rods 26. The nozzle 12, which may be roughened at 15, is attached to one end of a shaft 9 driven by pulleys 10<x>, 11<x> and is provided with a counterweight 14. The hood 28 is mounted adjustably to move the spikes towards or away from the nozzle, and is open at its end 36 for the discharge of the material. The bracket 16 carrying the feed-rollers is divided centrally.