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Patent GB-631782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of boots and shoes
IPC: A43B9/06
Filed: 1947-11-14
Abstract: 631,782. Welted footwear. STEAD & SIMPSON, Ltd., and SHAW, A. G. Nov. 14, 1947, No. 30303. [Class 17 (ii)] A shoe has a welt strip 4 stitched at 6 at about its centre line to an upper 5 and to a lip 3 of an insole, thus forming two flaps. One flap 4a is stuck to a sole 7 and the other is turned over and attached to the first flap forming an external roll or tubular formation 8. The width of the flap 4a is such that its edge is flush with the face of the sole 7. An outsole 9 may be stuck to the midsole 7 and its edge which is in line with the flap face may be covered by a strip 11. The soles 7, 9 and welt strip 4 may be of crepe rubber.
Patent GB-494993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for shaping ice-cream
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 1937-11-04
Abstract: 494,993. Extruding ice-cream. GOTHE, H. Nov. 4, 1937, No. 30306. [Class 87 (ii)] [Also in Group VI] An apparatus for extruding ice-cream, in the form of an inner core enclosed by an outer layer, comprises a number of separate cylinders 2, 3, 4 from which the ice-cream is extruded by pistons through mouthpieces on the cylinders, the mouthpiece or mouthpieces 7, 8 for forming the outer layer extending a short distance beyond the mouthpiece 6, for forming the inner core, which has the outline of a natural object, e.g. an animal or flower. All the mouthpieces taper gradually and have no constrictions lying in the path of flow of the ice-cream. The inner mouthpiece 6 is interchangeable. The lower parts of the mouthpieces are preferably lined with heat insulating material and the mouthpieces may be provided with heating-means.
Patent GB-208325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to bed-lasting machines
IPC: A43D21/12
Filed: 1922-11-06
Abstract: 208,325. Ward, A., Gent, A. S., and Pochin, F. H. Nov. 6, 1922. Lasting.-A retarder for use in a bed-lasting machine comprises a central and two side members carried on a common support so as to be simultaneously operated. The retarder is operated by the usual cam lever B depressing a rod D the lower end of which rests on a strong spring within a cap d<1> pivoted to a pair of links E operating the down hold C. The lower end of the cap d<1> normally engages a carrier H for the three retarders. The member M for the extreme toe end of the upper is resilently depressed by a spring S, whereas the side members W are positively connected to the carrier, being adjustable along transverse rods N secured to the carrier. The grip on the upper at the toe end is, therefore, less at the sides of the toe. All three members are pivoted so that they can yield to inequalities of the stock. The side members are separately adjustable about the vertical axes of their carriers R. The Provisional Specification also states that inclined blocks may be placed on the wiper plates to co-operate with the retarder.
Patent GB-962469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cleansing compositions
Inventor: BRYCE DOUGLAS MAXWELL
IPC: A61K8/23
Filed: 1961-08-23
Abstract: A non-aqueous denture cleansing paste comprises a substantially anhydrous base and sulphamic acid.  The base is preferably glycerol or a polyethylene glycol and the acid is generally in an amount of 2.5-80% by weight.  In addition, the paste may contain up to 10% of sodium lauryl sulphate or dodecylbenzene sulphonate, or, less suitably, polyethenoxylated alkylphenols or polyoxyethylene monostearate; up to 10% cetanol; up to 10% calcium silicate; up to 10% titanium dioxide; up to 2% lecithin; up to 5% silicones; up to 10%, preferably about 5% urea; up to 10% of a mild abrasive, such as mica, kieselguhr, silica or silicates; a desiccant, such as exsiccated sodium sulphate, is preferably present, and citric acid, and colour such as Edicol Supra Ponceau 4RS, may also be included.
Patent GB-332827-A (GB)
Title: Double ampulla
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1929-10-08
Abstract: 332,827. Thomae, C. Oct. 8, 1929. Capsules.-A double ampoule comprises an inner container 4 projecting slightly through the base of the outer container, and connected thereto by fusion. The container 1 projects into the outer container 4 to a point beyond the groove or scratch 3 at which the outer container is adapted to be broken, so that after opening the outer container the container 1 may be moved sideways to break it at a groove or scratch 8 near the base. The air in either container may be compressed or rarefied and, if necessary, the point 10 of the inner container 1 may be broken off to equalize pressure after the outer container has been opened.
Patent GB-211445-A (GB)
Title: An improved casement window stay
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 1923-12-04
Abstract: 211,445. Nelson, T. H. Feb. 13, 1923, [Convention date]. Stays for holding casement and like windows in the open and closed positions comprise a notched bar C pivoted to a pivoted block D so as to swing with a universal movement, the. bar passing through a guide F secured to the window-frame and engaging at one side a frame J enclosing a spring K which presses the notched bar into engagement with a side pin G carried by the guide. The spring is disposed between the outer end of the guide member and the inner end of the frame J, as shown in Fig. 4. In the closed position, the bar C turns down and engages with a shoulder M on the guide so that the block D cannot ther. be moved out of engagement with the pin G. The stay may be jointed at x to allow the inner part to hang down when the window is half open.
Patent GB-229781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to automatic sprinkler apparatus for fire-extinguishing
IPC: A62C35/60
Filed: 1923-12-05
Abstract: 229,781. Horton, S. Dec. 5, 1923. Sprinklers, automatic.-In automatic sprinkler apparatus a valve held to its seating by temperature-operated means and provided with resilient means to force it therefrom, controls a passage leading from a source of fluid supply to one or more passages and pipes carrying a number of sprinkler heads or jets. A spring f housed in an annular recess round the valve seating engages the periphery of the valve head, which may be turned down to locate the spring. A resilient metal ring clamped by the inlet union may engage the periphery of the valve head by its inner edge which has notches cut therein. As shown in Fig. 5, the valve body may have two outlets with coned unions n; bolts o through oval flanges p hold the assembly together. The valve seating may be carried by a member s, Fig. 7, screwed into a socket in the'inlet passage and engaging a compressible ring t by its conical surface to make a water-tight joint.
Patent GB-187861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for stropping razors
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1921-11-16
Abstract: 187,861. M³ller, M. O. Nov. 16, 1921. Strops and stropping - apparatus. - In strops for razor blades a steel strip is employed to provide the stropping-surface. As shown, a steel strip a is fitted with a holder c and a handle b, the swivelling loop f consisting of two hinged parts. According tc the Provisional Specification, the steel strip passes over and between two sets oj guide - rollers an d around a central upper roller, the strip being pulled to and fro by the aid of handles at the ends.
Patent GB-465355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hot-water bottles and similar containers of rubber or like elastic material
IPC: B29D22/00
Filed: 1935-11-05
Abstract: 465,355. Closures for hot-water bottles. POLLAK, J. E. (Continental Gummi-Werke Akt.-Ges.) Nov. 5, 1935, No. 30596. [Class 125 (iii)] In a hot-water bottle or similar rubber container, the neck is provided with a tubular part e extending into the interior. The stopper c is of smooth surface and uniform cross-section, or tapering towards a shoulder b, and is constructed of metal, hard rubber, artificial resin, or the like. Any increase of pressure inside the bottle compresses the part e more firmly on the stopper. A stud d may be provided as an additional securing means for the stopper.
Patent GB-354615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mixture yarns
IPC: D02G3/04
Filed: 1930-10-13
Abstract: 354,615. Mixture yarns. GMINDER, E., 26, Gustav Wernerstrasse, Reutlingen, Germany. Oct. 13, 1930, No. 30606. Convention date, Oct. 12, 1929. [Class 120 (iii).] A mixture yarn consists of wool and unretted bast, grass, or the like fibres which have been shortened by stapling. The latter fibres are preferably softened by boiling, rubbing and like operations before mixing with the wool.
Patent GB-700763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of sand moulds
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT HECTOR AITKEN
IPC: B22C23/00
Filed: 1950-12-15
Abstract: 700,763. Moulding processes; mould and core materials. DISTILLERS CO., Ltd., and STERLING METALS, Ltd. Nov. 30, 1951 [Dec. 15, 1950], No. 30660/50. Class 83 (1) In a method of making moulds and cores for casting metals, in which a mixture of moulding sand and a thermosetting resin is brought into contact with a heated metal pattern and excess moulding sand removed after the desired thickness of shell has been formed, the exposed side of the shell thus formed is shaped by applying a former to it while completing the setting of the resin. The former may be of metal and is preferably forced against the exposed side of the shell. A phenolic resin is preferably used and a small quantity of wetting agent may be added to the mixture. The setting of the resin may be effected solely by the heat of the pattern and of the former if that is also heated or by dielectric heating, using the pattern and former as high frequency electrodes.
Patent GB-367822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to induction motors for gramophones and the like
IPC: H02K17/10
Filed: 1930-10-14
Abstract: 367,822. Induction motors ; controlling motors. PAILLARD ET CIE SOC. ANON., E. and NICOLE, A., Ste-Croix, Switzerland. Oct. 14, 1930, No. 30766. [Class 35.] A split-phase induction motor for gramophones &c. is provided with a centrifugal governor housed in an axial recess in the rotor. The rotor 7 is of the squirrel-cage type and formed with a recess 17 containing a centrifugal governor 20 provided with a friction disc 23 in the ordinary way The rotor spindle 6 carries a worm 30 gearing with a fibre or like pinion 31 on the spindle 4. The pinion 31 slides on the spindle 4 and drives it through a friction disc 32 against which it is pressed by a spring washer 35. The stator consists of two sets of E-shaped stampings 3a, 3b, one limb of which is surrounded by the coil 8 and the others divided into four sets of poles 11, three of which are surrounded by three, two and one shading rings 12 and the fourth left unshaded. The coils 8 are tapped and connected to a number of terminals 36 on a panel 37 so that the machine can be used with currents of different voltage.
Patent GB-1151640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Small Electric Motors
IPC: H01R43/14
Filed: 1967-07-05
Abstract: 1,151,640. Improving commutation of small electric motors. PHILIPS' GLOEILAMPENFABRIEKEN N.V. 5 July, 1967 [8 July, 1966], No. 30966/67. Heading H2A. Lubrication of the precious metal sliding contact surfaces of a collector and/or brushes of an enclosed electric motor of power up to a few tens of watts and voltage up to a few tens of volts is effected by adsorption on such surfaces of a vapour given off during the life of the motor from a supply of organic compound present in the enclosure either as a solid substance or impregnated in an inert porous body. The precious metal is a noble metal or an alloy thereof, e.g. Ag, Pd, Au-Pt in described percentages; and among many described examples of the compound are naphthalene and anthracene.
Patent GB-1040556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermoplastic copolymers
IPC: C08G2/00
Filed: 1964-08-04
Abstract: Normally solid thermoplastic copolymers of formaldehyde comprise from 0.4 to 22 mole per cent of acrylamide or methacrylamide. Copolymerization of the formaldehyde, present as both the trimer trioxymethylene and as the monomer, with the comonomer is effected with an ionic catalyst in an inert solvent. Catalysts exemplified are butyl lithium, tributyl boron, sodium methoxide, sodium tert-butoxide with phenyl b -naphthylamine as a free radical inhibiter, and the reaction product of lithium metal and butanol also with phenyl b -naphthylamine.
Patent GB-520735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cigarette making or packing machines
IPC: A24C5/343
Filed: 1938-10-28
Abstract: 520,735. Cigarette-making and packing machinery. RUAU, F. F., and MOLINS MACHINE CO., Ltd. Oct. 28, 1938, No. 31212. [Class 130] [Also in Groups II and XVII] Apparatus for end-tightening of tobacco in cigarettes and for rejecting those which do not conform to the required standard, comprises pairs of opposed feelers 14 mounted on arms 8 on a rotating carrier 12. One arm of each pair is resilient and pressed towards the other by yieldable means 17 such as a strip of spring steel, or a similarly shaped rigid member pressed by a spring. The feelers 14 consist of studs slightly less in diameter than a cigarette and adjacent to guiding elements 15. The cigarettes conveyed by a belt 2 are diverted laterally by deflectors 3 and travel over spring guides 11 to the rotary feeler-mechanism. From the latter normal cigarettes are discharged to a belt 16, short or soft cigarettes to a chute 124. In the former case a cone 18 flexes the arm 8 outward to release the cigarette ; in the case of the short cigarette the arm 8 is bent inwardly by the cone, retaining the cigarette until released into the chute by engagement of the arm 8 with a curved rail 25. Specifications 376,169, 386,417, and 517,103, are referred to.
Patent GB-1401034-A (GB)
Title: Tridimensional universal tracer point for continuous high-speed copying of profiles of models
Inventor: SARTORIO F
IPC: B23Q35/34
Filed: 1972-07-04
Abstract: 1401034 Measuring profiles D E A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATION SpA 4 July 1972 [7 July 1971] 31215/72 Headings G1M and G1N [ Also in Division G3] A tracer point element, Fig. 3, for mounting on the measuring head 9' of a three dimensional profile measuring machine shown generally in Fig. 1 which produces for example a tape representing the shape being copied - which tape may be used to control a milling machine - is provided with transducers which provide fine control of the x y and z measurements and enable high speed operation. As shown the tracer point has a head 1 mounted on a rod 2 which is slidable on an air bearing 4 within a tube. A steel strap 10 connects the rod to a pulley on a pin 13 whose rotation is opposed by a spiral spring, the pin carrying a disc 14 Fig. 5, (not shown) which has radial slots, and which is interposed between a source of light and photo diodes so that vertical movement of the rod may be measured directly in digital form. The vertical excursion of the rod may be + 25 mm. The pin 13 is also provided with an electromagnetic brake. The housing for the rod is journalled at the top at 27 so as to be tiltable about directions at right angles, the amount of tilt being measured by differential transformers 38 Fig. 2, (not shown), which provide correction factors #x, #y, to be added to x and y measurements. Pneumatically operated centering pins 31 Fig. 6, (not shown) operate to recentralize the rod vertically. An electromagnetic vibrator 5 acting on the rod 2 operates to minimize the friction attendant on the contact between the tracer point and the profile being measured. The measuring machine may be operated in "pendular mode" Fig. 7, (not shown), or "contouring mode" Fig. 8, (not shown). Details of such operations are disclosed.
Patent GB-1067232-A (GB)
Title: High molecular weight polycondensation products and process for making them
IPC: C08G63/91
Filed: 1964-08-04
Abstract: Polymers are obtained by reacting a compound having at least two radicals of formula <FORM:1067232/C3/1> where X is O or NH, Y is H or alkyl and Z is an electron attracting group, the compound being a polyester, polyether, polyol, or polyamine, with an aldehyde and a polyamine.  The compound may have the formula <FORM:1067232/C3/2> where X, Y and Z are as above and -X-R-X- represents a polyester, polyether, polyol or polyamine radical.  In examples formaldehyde and piperazine are reacted with hexamethylene-1,6-bis-acetoacetyl ester, with hexamethylene-1,6-bis-acetoacetylamide, with polyethylene terephthalate in which the terminal OH-groups have been acetoacetylated, and with a polypropylene glycol the terminal OH-groups of which also have been acetoacetylated. Other starting materials are mentioned.
Patent GB-286782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to steam heating apparatus
IPC: G05D23/02
Filed: 1926-12-09
Abstract: 286,782. Barty, T., Brackenbury, A. G., and Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co., Ltd. Dec. 9, 1926. Radiators.-Steam heating apparatus for rail. way carriages is provided with a control valve operated by the expansion of the heater relatively to that of an external rod or wire. The body 1 is provided with a lug 3 at one end to which a rod 5 is adjustablyattached by nuts 4. The rod operates a lever 8 pivoted at 9, which controls the' valve 6 through a crank 23. The valve 6 comprises a casing 12 mounted on the end 11 of the heater and providing a seating for the rotary valve member 16 which is pressed against it by a spring 17. An external spring 20 is provided to return the valve to the position shown. In a modification, an expansion rod arranged within the heater is adapted to operate a valve of the lift type by reason of its expansion relatively to an external rod or rods. A cam adjustment may be provided for the valve, which may be operated by the mechanism described in Specification 202,817 or 268,551. Another construction is described in which the outer end of the expansion rod is provided with an eccentric stud which bears against an inclined lever connected to the external rod or wire. The valve is adjusted by rotating the rod. In other forms, multiplying levers may be used.
Patent GB-665985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cinematographic cameras
IPC: G03B19/18
Filed: 1947-11-26
Abstract: 665,985. Kinematograph apparatus. COUTANT, A. C., and MATHOT, J. A. Nov. 26, 1947 [Nov. 27, 1946], No. 31355/47. Class 97 (i). A film magazine of the kind having slits from which the film emerges for exposure and reenters, the front of the magazine forming the rear wall of the gate, is characterized by pivoted loop-forming members between the slits and a feed sprocket or sprockets, which fingers are retracted when the magazine is fitted to the camera. In the form shown, the slits are formed between body portions 12, 121 and extensions 11, 11<SP>1</SP> of the pressure member 1 carried on pins 4 and acted on by springs 5. When the magazine is detached, a pivoted latch 15 holds the member 1 in the position with the film slits closed. A lever secured to the same pivot outside the magazine engages a projection on the camera, when the magazine is placed in position, to free the latch. Similarly, arms 16, 16<SP>1</SP> are carried on pivots 17, 171 with external levers which, when the magazine is placed in position, engage projections on the camera to retract the loop-forming pins 18, 181 from the film path. When the magazine is removed springs move the arms to place the pins in loop-forming position for film threading. Guides on the camera and magazine assist insertion of the magazine in the general direction of the film in the gate. To prevent damage of the emergent film portion the guides are shaped so that the magazine only moves into close operative engagement with the front wall of the gate on the camera during the last part of the insertion movement. The sprockets 23, 231 are interconnected by gearing and driven from the camera mechanism when the magazine is in place.
Patent GB-922336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a repeating alarm clock
IPC: G04B23/03
Filed: 1959-09-15
Abstract: 922,336. Alarm clocks. G. HEMPEL. Sept. 15, 1959, No. 31356/59. Class 139. A repeating alarm clock comprises a pivoted control lever 1, Figs. 1 and 4, which controls a stop lever 7 which co-operates with the alarm escape wheel 12. The alarm mechanism is released in known manner to oscillate the hammer (not shown) carried by the spindle 10 which also carries a latch member 9. If a push button (not shown) is lightly depressed the lever 1 is rocked counterclockwise about its pivot 2 and its arm 5 moves the stop lever 7 clockwise until the arm 11a arrests the alarm ecape wheel 12. At the same time the end 13a of the arm 13 of the lever 7 enters the space between two teeth of a gear 22 driven by a ratchet 8 mounted by a friction clutch on the minute spindle 15. As the gear 21 rotates the lever 7 is returned to its initial position so freeing the alarm mechanism again. If the push button is strongly depressed the lever 1 is rocked sufficiently for its arm 8a to engage the latch member 9 so arresting the alarm hammer permanently. The alarm locking mechanism is released on rewinding of the alarm spring. The push button may be shrouded so as to ensure that its complete depression is a deliberate and not an accidental act.
Patent GB-1435998-A (GB)
Title: Method of electric plasma arc welding by transferred arc and a welding torch for carrying said method into effect
IPC: H05H1/32
Filed: 1973-07-02
Abstract: 1435998 Welding by fusion L'AIRLIQUIDE SOC ANON POUR L'ETUDE ET L'EXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE 2 July 1973 [3 July 1972] 31510/73 Heading B3R In a plasma arc torch, comprising an electrode 15 coaxially disposed within a plasma-forming- gas supply nozzle 6, said nozzle comprises, in the direction of gas flow, a converging frusto-conical bore 9, a neck 10 and a diverging frusto-conical bore 42, and said electrode comprises a conical end 17 which extends through the bore 9 and neck 10 into the bore 42, the cone angle of the bore 9 being 10 to 80 degrees greater than the cone angle of the electrode end 17. The diverging frusto-conical bore 42 does not constrict the plasma arc, such constriction being effected pneumatically. The above arrangement is provided so that when butt-joint welding sheets of up to 14 mm. thickness, and, e.g. of stainless or mild steels, titanium or copper, the molten pool when viewed transversely of the joint (Fig. 1) is of "wine glass " shape (with a shallow upper portion h) to facilitate rapid root solidification to support the still-liquid upper portion, and when viewed longitudinally of the joint (Fig. 2) the trailing profile of the molten pool has a concavity C. Arc shaping may be assisted by plasmaforming gas jets from transversely disposed channels 11, 12. The cone angles of the bores 9, 42 and the electrode end 17 may be 60 to 120 degrees, 40 to 120 degrees and 30 to 60 degrees respectively, and the angle between the adjacent walls of the bores 9, 42 may be 60 to 130 degrees. Projection of the electrode and extremity downstream of the neck 10 may be 0À9 to 2À0 mm. Flow of plasma forming gas (e.g. A or A + H and/or He) may be 8 to 130 litres/minute and current and voltage may be 50 to 700 A and 15 to 30 V respectively. The electrode and workpiece are respectively connected to negative and positive supply terminals. Shielding gas (e.g. A, A + H, A + He) is directed by way of an outer nozzle 53 at, e.g., 24 or 25 litres/minute. Cooling of the inner nozzle 6 is by way of channels such as 55.