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Patent GB-1024735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to identification systems
Inventor: NEILD DONALD WILLIAM
IPC: B61L25/04
Filed: 1963-07-05
Abstract: 1,024,735. Selected signalling. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. July 3, 1964 [July 5, 1963], No. 26734/63. Heading G4H. [Also in Division B7] A vehicle, e.g. train, identification arrangement comprises trackside apparatus 1 including a loop 2 energized by an oscillator 3, train carried apparatus 4 including a pick-up coil 5 which co-operates in passing with loop 2 to supply via detector 6 D.C. energy to power the train carried apparatus, means for generating a pulse train coded in accordance with the vehicle identification for triggering a first oscillator 30 operating at a frequency f1 during the occurrence of each pulse in the train and for generating a second complimentary pulse train for similarly triggering a second oscillator operating at a frequency f2 and means for transmitting the oscillator signals via coils 34, 35 and loop 2 to trackside apparatus 17, 18 for decoding and recording the vehicle's identity. The coded pulse generator means may comprise an optical arrangement including a pair of modulated light, sources 21, 22, also positioned at the trackside which scan a coded mask on the passing train. The upper source 21 co-operates with upper apertures 24 of the mask and photo-cells 26 to generate a coded pulse signal for application to amplifier 28 and the lower source 22 co-operates with apertures 25 and photo-cells 27 to generate a complimentary train for application to amplifier 31. The outputs from the respective amplifiers trigger oscillators 30 and 33. The coded pulse generator means may comprise an arrangement, Fig. 1 (not shown), energized when power is supplied to the circuit which feeds uncoded pulses to a shift register, which in turn supplies coded pulses via a pulse widener to the first oscillator and also to an inhibit gate which forms from uncoded pulses applied thereto the complimentary train for application to the second oscillator.
Patent GB-794404-A (GB)
Title: Multi-colour attachment to the print roller in roller printing
IPC: B41F31/02
Filed: 1956-09-01
Abstract: 794.404. Printing-machines. SMEJDA. R. K. Sept. 1. 1956, No. 26778/56. Class 100(2) Inking apparatus:- In a device for feeding a number of print pastes to a horizontal intaglio printing cylinder 14. a series of independently operating feeding units 1 are arranged horizontally along the cylinder, each unit having a supply chamber 3 from the bottom of which a feeding chamber 4 of small height compared to the cylinder diameter extends laterally and has an end confronting the cylinder and conforming to the contour thereof, with a transverse wiper blade 15 traversed by the intaglio surface at its entrance side and a transverse doctor blade 13 to remove excess paste therefrom at its exit side. The frame 2 may be adjustable to vary the contact pressure of the device against the cylinder 14. The units 1, e.g. of width # to 3 ins., may be prefabricated single-sided sections, the side wall of each section acting as the second wall of the previous section; as shown each pair of chambers 3, 4 is connected by a channel 5, Fig. 8, regulated or closed entirely by a gate 6, Figs. 2 and 3, manually adjusted by a nut 8 supported by a bar 9 common to all units, the adjustment being indicated by the amount of the threaded rod 7 showing above the bar 9; supports 10, Figs. 1 and 2, may be turned down to lower the bar 9 to close all valves 6. Each feeding chamber 4 has a trap wall 12 and filter 11, Fig. 8, and its mouth 17 is bounded. by (a) the wiper 15 common to all units and having a contact edge of bristles, sponge, felt or other resilient or permeable material; (b) side walls 23, Fig. 8, having solid tips 24 or bristle, spongy or other permeable tips 25 mounted directly or with intervening springs (Fig. 6, not shown) thereon; and (c) the exchangeable stationary or movable doctor blade 13 extending over the whole length of the apparatus and made of resilient abrasion-resistive material, or of metal or synthetic resin mounted on a rubber support or on springs; the contact line 18 of the doctor blade is located where deflection of the cylinder surface is at a minimum, while that of the wiper 15 is nearer the zone of maximum deflectian. The mouth 17 may be filled with corrugated resilient vibrators 19, Figs. 2 and 3, held by a spring 19a against the cylinder surface, the intagliations of which agitate them to press the print paste into the engraving; alternatively this function may be performed by a block 20, Fig. 8, presenting a face converging towards the cylinder, and forming a channel 20a for leading excess paste back into the main stream.
Patent GB-675346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the production by the carbonyl process of iron powder for powder-metallurgical purposes
IPC: B22F9/30
Filed: 1950-11-03
Abstract: In a process for the production of iron powder by the decomposition of iron carbonyl, the iron carbonyl is decomposed by heat in the presence of ammonia and the resulting iron powder substantially freed from carbon and oxygen.  The powder may be heated with hydrogen at temperatures below 500 DEG C. to produce a powder in which the carbon is not more than 0.1 per cent and the oxygen not more than 0.2 per cent.  The amount of ammonia used may be such that the gases leaving the decomposition vessel contain about 3 per cent of ammonia.  The powder is stated to be suitable for the production of sintered permanent magnets containing iron, nickle and aluminium.
Patent GB-1340951-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange apparatus utilizing fluidised solid particles
IPC: F26B3/08
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1340951 Mixing solids by gas currents UBE INDUSTRIES Ltd 19 April 1971 [21 April 1970] 26884/71 Heading B1C [Also in Division F4] A heat exchange apparatus utilizing fluidized solid particulate materials comprises vessels I and II, Fig. 10, vessel I, Fig. 1, has lower and upper chambers 1, 2 connected by a plurality of conduits as 31, 32, a perforated plate 11, a gas inlet 12 and outlet 22, and a powder inlet 21 and outlet 13. In operation a circulation establishes itself through the conduits 31, 32, a fluidized bed F being formed in the lower chamber and a spouting bed S in the upper In modifications either chamber 1, 2 may have a lower part of inverted conical form; the conduits may be extended unequally into the lower chamber; there may be a second fluidized bed supported by a perforated plate in the upper chamber; the solid material inlet may be in the lower chamber (see 15, Fig. 3, not shown) or the gas outlet may be so used; some of the conduits may be of helical form (see Figs. 12 to 14, not shown); and the upper chamber may be constituted by a cyclone (see Fig. 13, not shown); and there may be an additional gas outlet in the lower chamber. Preferably the total cross-sectional area of all the conduits 31, 32 does not exceed 1/25 of that of the lower chamber. Heat exchange is effected by providing a chamber II, Fig. 10, surrounding the conduits 31, 32 and containing a further fluidized bed, heat exchange between the two fluidizing gases taking place through the conduit walls. As shown the gas in chamber 2 exhausts through a cyclone 5 which returns solids through an outlet 51 to the bottom of the chamber 2. In modifications the chamber II surrounds also the upper chamber 2 or both chambers 1, 2 (see Figs. 8 and 9, not shown) to minimize expansion problems. Applications are mixing, drying, or reacting particulate materials.
Patent GB-1341256-A (GB)
Title: Sealing structures
IPC: F16K1/226
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1341256 Seals; valves; pipe couplings T A HARTMAN 19 April 1971 [29 April 1970] 27066/71 Headings F2B F2V and F2G [Also  in Division B8] An elastomeric seal is disposed in a channel in secured relation to the sides and is adapted to engage a contacting surface, means being provided to permit movement in shear of the central portion of the seal as the seal and contacting surface are brought into sealing contact with each other. The seal may be made of a rubber or urethane and may be secured to the sides of the channel by bonding or by interlocking ribs, either the base of the seal or the bottom of the channel being provided with an air space for allowing the movement of the central portion of the seal during sealing engagement. The seal may be housed in the seat of a ball-shaped plug valve, Fig. 8, or a butterfly valve, Fig. 11; the seal may also be housed in the movable member of a butterfly valve, Figs. 9, 10 and 13 (not shown). In Fig. 14, the seal 38 is secured to the sides of rings 65, 66 welded to one of the pipes of a pipe joint. In Fig. 20, the seal 38 is applied to the cap of a Mason jar.
Patent GB-1272491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fluid tight installations comprising fluid-handling and monitoring or control apparatuses
Inventor: ORIEUX PIERRE
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1969-05-28
Abstract: 1,272,491. Subaqueous structures. COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PETROLES S.A. 28 May, 1969 [26 Sept., 1968], No. 27079/69. Heading E1H. [Also in Division F2] In a subaqueous installation for separating gas and oil flowing from an underwater well envelopes 1, 2 house a separator and monitoring and control apparatus, respectively, the envelope 2 together with the apparatus therein being removable to facilitate servicing of said apparatus above the water. Connection between ducts 4, 11..15 and corresponding ducts in the envelope 2 is effected by a conic member 8 on said envelope engaging with a similarly shaped surface 6 on a fixed member 3. Openings in the surface 6 at the ends of the ducts are in register with similar openings in the member 8 when the envelope 2 is in situ, Valves 16, 17, 18 are shut when the envelope 2 is removed. The valves may be replaced by rotatable sleeves 21, 47, Fig. 2, in fixed members 24, 28, each of which is similar to the member 3. An envelope 26 similar to the envelope 2 can be mounted on either of the fixed members so as to allow rapid exchange of identical sets of monitoring and control apparatus, a separate envelope being provided for each set of apparatus. A rotatable sleeve 46 may be provided on the conic member 45 to obviate flooding of the apparatus when the envelope 26 is removed. Each of the sleeves has a set of orifices therein which by rotation of the sleeve can be aligned with the openings in the corresponding member. The openings can thus be obturated by altering the positions of the sleeves. The sleeves can be fixed by bolts 25, 48 and to permit lubrication thereof may be separated to some extent from the adjacent member while being rotated. Lubrication is provided by oil in one of the ducts. Mechanism (not shown) is provided for manual or automatic lifting and rotation of the sleeves.
Patent GB-602540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to joint fastenings for scaffolding or skeleton metal frames and like structures
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 1945-10-16
Abstract: 602,540. Bolting. CRUDEN, H. Oct. 16, 1945, No. 27098. [Class 89 (i)] [Also in Group X] A bolt and nut fastening comprises means for resiliently pressing the nut against the face of the member against which it is to bear when tightened, thus enabling the nut to be adjusted in position and preventing it from slipping when the member 3 is being bolted to a tube. The face of the nut 11 may be roughened to assist in preventing slip. The resilient pressure may be exerted by a bent metal spring 12 fixed at one end to the nut 11 and pressing against a convenient part of the tube. In the application shown the member 3 is a bracket of any suitable form and the other member is a tubular scaffolding frame member slotted longitudinally, the free end of the spring 12 pressing against the wall of the tube opposite the slot. The width of the spring 12 is slightly less than that of the slot, and the nut 11 presses against the inner face of the lips 8 of the slot, through which it is passed by tilting it.
Patent GB-991501-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact
IPC: H01R13/11
Filed: 1963-07-09
Abstract: 991,501. Two part couplings. SPERRY RAND CORPORATION. July 9, 1963 [July 20, 1962], No. 27126/63. Heading H2E. A female connector which is formed from a metal blank comprises a pair of hollow, frustoconical members joined by a portion of the blank and one or more resilient tines at one end of the members which allow insertion of the female connector into but prevent its withdrawal from an insulated block. As shown in Fig. 2 each pair of frusto-conical members 16 is formed by folding the blank and secured by tabs 24 fitting into co-operating slits 26 so that a longitudinal slot extends the length of each member. Each pair of members is then inserted into cavities 18 in the accommodating block 10 so that tines 32 and 34 extending from each member 16 engage with ledges 10a and 10b and lock it in position. Tines 34 from adjacent pairs of members are bent to form contacts 30 which cooperate with contact lands on a printed circuit board which may be engaged in groove 50 between the contacts 30. If a plug, which is too large for the female member 16, is inserted, the slot 22 allows the female connector to expand into the cavity 18 and in the event of breakage a broken connector may be removed by dislodging its tines with a special tool inserted from the rear of the block.
Patent GB-1343081-A (GB)
Title: Book binding and method of forming the same
IPC: B42C5/00
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1343081 Bookbinding SMYTH MFG CO 19 April 1971 [10 March 1970] 27131/71 Heading B6A A stack of book signatures 12, Fig. 2, are bound into a book by providing the spines of the signatures with a plurality of pairs of transverse slits 13a, 13b, which slope inwardly towards each other in pairs to define dovetails 15 forming locating means for a lace cord 18 which is crisscrossed over the surface of the dovetails. Except for starting and terminal portions of the cord, the latter is laced such that a first run 18a, Fig. 4, extends backwardly across the surface over a distance a and the run is then passed between the signatures to continue as a second run 18b, which extends forwardly at the base of the slit 13a over a distance b, the distances a, b being defined by respective pluralities of signatures. The second run is then passed in turn between the signatures to emerge at surface of the dovetail and continue as a third run 18c extending rearwardly across the surface over the distance a. The lacing is then continued in this manner across the surface of the dovetail.
Patent GB-251180-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for arresting pit tubs, corves and like vehicles on inclines
IPC: B61K7/16
Filed: 1925-10-30
Abstract: 251,180. Northwood, J. W. Oct. 30, 1925. Back .struts.-Means for arresting pit tubs or like vehicles on inclines in the event of breakage of the haulage connections comprise a pair of bars a hinged respectively near the end of the vehicles and adapted to engage the track. The bars are held in the raised position when not required by transversely-arranged spring-urged sliding bolts e which may be operated by a handle directly engaging the bolts or by levers pivoted on the vehicle body. The bars may be raised into position for engagement by the bolts by a prising bar the fulcrum, for which is provided by hooks r. Withdrawal of the bolts may be prevented by flaps or slides engaging therewith.
Patent GB-254580-A (GB)
Title: Improved process of annealing glass
IPC: C03B25/02
Filed: 1925-10-30
Abstract: 254,580. Feeny, V. F., (Illinois Pacific Glass Co.). Oct. 30, 1925. Drawings to Specification. Annealing. - A process for annealing glass articles in a temperature-controlled leer comprises the steps of preliminary annealing for a short time at a relatively high temperature, rapidly reducing the temperature to a point still within the annealing, range for a further annealing, and then continuously cooling. In a typical example of the process, as applied to the treatment of heavy fivegallon bottles, on entering the leer the temperature is rapidly raised to 930‹ F. and maintained for 12 minutes. The temperature is then lowered, as rapidly as possible, to 875‹ F. and maintained for a further 12 minutes. The rate of cooling after this second annealing stage is then progressively increased.
Patent GB-603358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wireless aerial rod mountings
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1945-10-18
Abstract: 603,358. Aerials. LAMBERT, W. J. H., (trading as STANDARD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CO.), and SNELL, A. C. Oct. 18, 1945, No. 27394. [Class 40 (vii)] A mounting for securing a rod aerial 1 to, say, a thin metal wall 3 comprises a rod holder 2 and a pressure plate 6 arranged on either side of the wall with the holder insulated from the wall and two or more insulated connecting devices, e.g. bolts 4, 5 extending through the wall and connecting the whole together. The mounting 2 is curved as shown to provide a two-point connection for the aerial 1 and to space the aerial from the wall 3. The bolts 4, 5 extend through insulators 7, 8 which are spaced apart by cups 9 pressed against the pressure plate 6. The aerial lead may be connected to the bolt 5.
Patent GB-230788-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing tobacco portions from a tobacco receptacle
IPC: A24C1/02
Filed: 1924-11-18
Abstract: 230,788. Aktiebolaget Formator. March 12, 1924, [Convention date]. Cigar-making machines; cigarettemaking machines.-Portions of tobacco to be used in making cigars or cigarettes or to be packeted are removed from a container 1 by a pair of plates 4, 5 moving towards and away from one another on intergeared spindles 6, 7. The spindle 6 is rotatable, in bearings fixed to a bent arm 9, itself fixed, at its other end, to a pair of yoked sleeves rotatable on a. spindle 10. The spindle 6 also carries a pair of bellcrank levers 11, 36, the arms 11 of which are pivoted to a bent arm 13, the arms 36 carrying the spindle 7. The arm 13 lies substantially parallel with the arm 9 and is pivoted at 40 to a bracket 37 carrying the spindle 10. The arms 9, 13 are raised to the position shown in dotted lines, to deliver the tobacco to a shoot 33, by an arm 18, fixed to the sleeves carrying the arm 9, and rocked about the shaft 10 by a cam-actuated, slotted rod 19. The spindle 6 is rotated to actuate the plates 4, 5 by a rope and pulley mechanism (not shown) connecting this spindle with the spindle 10. The, spindle 10 is rocked by an arm 23 slotted at 24 to receive a pin 25 on a camactuated rod 22, the pin 25 being adjustable in the slot 24 to obtain any desired separation of the the plates 4, 5. A weight 35 adjustable along an arm 34 partly balances the weight of the portioning mechanism and permits the depth to which the pincers 4, 5 sink in the tobacco to be adjusted. In order to maintain an even distribution of tobacco, the container 1 is rotated on a spindle 2 after the removal of each tobacco portion. A central pillar 55 is provided in the container 1 for the purpose of preventing the tobacco from piling up therein. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) describes a link transmission mechanism between the spindles 10, 6 comprising a crank such as 54 on each spindle connected by a bent. arm 50. This subject-matter does not appear in the, Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-692913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to photocell angle response compensators
IPC: H01J40/00
Filed: 1951-11-23
Abstract: 692,913. Compensating-devices for lightsensitive cells. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Nov. 23, 1951 [Nov. 24, 1950], No. 27538/51. Class 40 (iii). A compensator for correcting the output characteristic of a light-sensitive cell to conform to a cosine law over a wide range of angles of incidence comprises a tapering hollow member of opaque material with a reflecting inner surface which is inclined at approximately 60 degrees to the surface of the light-sensitive cell. As shown, the frusto-conical hood 3, with reflecting surface 5, has a flange 4 secured to a surface 2 supporting a circular cell 1, the tapering wall being inclined at an angle of 60 degrees to the surface of the cell and the height of the head being about one-ninth of the diameter of base which is approximately equal to that of the cell 1. The cell may be square or rectangular with a corresponding hood of truncated frusto-pyramidal form.
Patent GB-1090622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cooling means for flywheel clutch units
IPC: F16D13/72
Filed: 1965-06-29
Abstract: 1,090,622. Friction clutches. COUNTY COMMERCIAL CARS Ltd., G. E. E. TAPP, and J. DAVEY. May 25, 1966 [June 29, 1965], No. 27571/65. Heading F2C.  Cooling of a motor-vehicle friction clutch, in which a spring-biased presser plate 27 engages a driven plate 31 against an engine flywheel 15, is effected by constructing the flywheel in three parts 12, 15, 34 to form a annular gap 17 corresponding approximately in radial depth to the friction facings of the driven plate, thereby increasing the cooling surface area of the flywheel. The cooling effect may be farther increased by forming the back face of the flywheel section 15 with heat dissipating ribs and an air impeller 21 serves to increase the flow of air over the cooling surfaces and casing in which the clutch assembly is mounted.
Patent GB-1342050-A (GB)
Title: Isomerization of 5-vinyl-bicyclo-2,2,1-hept-2-enes
IPC: B01J31/12
Filed: 1972-06-13
Abstract: 1342050 5-Ethylidene-2-norbornenes MONTECATINI EDISON SpA 13 June 1972 [14 June 1971] 27680/72 Heading C5E [Also in Division B1] 5-Ethylidene-2-norbornenes are prepared by isomerizing 5-vinyl-2-norbornenes with a catalyst comprising (1) one or more titanium compounds of the formula TiX 4-y (OR<SP>1</SP>) y  wherein X is Cl, Br or I, R 1  is C 1 -C 12  hydrocarbyl and y is 0 or an integer 1 to 4, (2) an alkali metal and (3) a cyclopentadrenyl magnesium halide. The norbornene nucleus may contain a C 1 -C 4  alkyl substituent. The reaction may be carried out at 25-300 C. in an inert aromatic or saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon diluent. In the example the catalyst comprised a mixture of TiCl 4 , Na and cyclopentadienyl magnesium bromide.
Patent GB-1118910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to internal combustion engines
IPC: F01L1/053
Filed: 1967-06-15
Abstract: 1,118,910. Valve gear; lubricating. DR.-ING. h.c.F. PORSCHE K.G. June 15, 1967 [July 7, 1966], No.27689/67. Heading F1B. An I. C. engine comprises cylinders arranged in a single longitudinal row each with a separate cylinder head 1, 2, 3, Fig. 1 and a cam-shaft 12 mounted in a tubular support member 4 on the cylinder heads. Cam-shaft 12 which is driven through a sprocket 31 has cylindrical bearing surfaces which bear on the support 4. Flange 30 is held against the support by a spring 32 and ball 33. The support 4 has cut-outs (22), Fig. 2 (not shown) for rocker levers (10), (11) supported on bolts (13), (14), from hydraulic adjusting mechanisms (25) which are supplied with fluid through passages (23), (24) from a duct (20) which also supplies lubricant to the cam-shaft bearings through a passage 21.
Patent GB-321512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in chair cushioning devices
IPC: A47C7/02
Filed: 1928-09-27
Abstract: 321,512. Horn, J. E. Sept. 27, 1928. Covers for seats; seats combined with containers having coin-freed lids.-A cushioning device for covering a seat comprises a cushion 15, a container 10 therefor secured flatwise to the underside of the seat G, said container being open at one end and having a coin-controlled locking cover 12, together with means to secure the cushion to the container such as to permit insertion and removal of the cushion and to prevent detachment and theft of the cushion therefrom. The securing means may comprise a band 17 of rubberized fabric attached at one eud to a bar 14 within the container, and secured to the underside of the seat cushion 15 and to the rear of the back cushion 16. The cushions may be of soft rubber, and the band 17 mav have flexible metal strands or chains embedded in its edges. The seat together with the container 10 may be tipped up about the pivot F.