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Patent GB-1093800-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for orientating elongated articles
IPC: B65G47/14
Filed: 1965-06-26
Abstract: 1,093,800. Orientating fish fingers. W. CUTLER. July 5, 1966 [June 26, 1965], No. 27182/65. Heading B8A. An orientating apparatus comprises a base frame 10 carrying a primary frame 11 on two sets of spring blade arms 16, 17. The primary frame 11 is oscillated by a motor 20a and carries four horizontal conveyer sections 12, 13, 14, 15 on sets of spring blade arms 20, 21. Fish fingers (not shown) are fed from a bulk supply on to a feed-on shoot 23 at the inlet end 18 in non-orientated haphazard manner and are joggled off on to the first conveyer section 12 where they fall into V-shaped grooves 40. The fish fingers are caused to creep along the operative surface of section 12 and when they reach the end thereof they fall into corresponding grooves 41 on section 13. The sections 12 13, 14, 15 are so arranged that the speed of oscillation increases towards the discharge end 19 resulting in the fish fingers being spaced progressively further apart longitudinally. The sections 14, 15 have respectively, inwardly converging grooves (45), (46), Fig. 3 (not shown), so that the fish fingers are moved closer together in a transverse direction.
Patent GB-637132-A (GB)
Title: Fish-filleting machines
IPC: A22C25/16
Filed: 1947-10-10
Abstract: 637,132. Fish filleting. ATLANTIC COAST FISHERIES CO. Oct. 10, 1947, No. 27294. Convention date, Oct. 26, 1946. [Class 28(ii)] In cutting off fillets from each side of a fish in which the fillets are finally severed from their rib bones by projecting the fish with sufficient speed so that they slide along a spaced pair of sharp edged ribbing knives 30, an ejector blade 200 is traversed in the slot between the ribbing knives to engage and move on any fish which has stopped short on the ribbing knives. One or more such blades 200 is carried round by chains 224 which may be put into action when required to move on a stuck fish. The chains may be power or hand driven and may run intermittently or continuously. At the end of its effective push the ejector blade 200 pushes the fish against the known pair of final cut-off knives 170 which sever the skin of each fillet at the tail. The ribbing knives 30 slope down to facilitate the fish sliding along them. The fish tail, backbone and attached ribs containing the guts pass down between the ribbing knives 30 and drop away after final severance of the fillets. A fish which is ungutted but may be beheaded and pointing tail leading and back down is pressed down by a pair of yielding hold down discs 20 against a spaced pair of filleting disc knives 10 which make slits from underneath on each side of the backbone, right through the tail portion but only half way up at the belly portion, thus leaving the fillets attached to the ribs and near the tip of the tail. On projection of the fish by the discs the sharp points 54 of the ribbing knives 30 enter the slits and guide the fish on to the ribbing knives which comprise a pair of spaced plates with upper sharp edges. The fish is pressed down against these edges and tends to flatten at 178 by an upper spaced pair of belly fin guide plates 60 by yielding spring pressure. The ribs in particular are guided by the flanges 114 of a pair of guide plates 112, also yieldingly pressing on the fish belly side, and merging into a shape to gradually spread the ribs to facilitate cutting the fillets from the ribs. The fillets are received and guided downwards before final cut-off by a pair of adjustable retainer plates 150 merging into angular shape as in Fig. 11. These retainers are pivoted at 158 so that they tend to hang inwards but can move outwards to accommodate the increasing thickness of the fillets. Specification 637,126 is referred to.
Patent GB-828784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to circuit arrangements for operating electric lamps
Inventor: DUNTHORNE DONALD
IPC: H05B39/08
Filed: 1957-08-29
Abstract: 828,784. Dimming lamps. GENERAL ELECTRIC. CO. Ltd. Aug. 13, 1958 [Aug. 29, 1957], No. 27296/57. Drawings to Specification. Class 38 (4). The subject-matter is the same as that of Specification 828,783, but the claims differ.
Patent GB-743454-A (GB)
Title: Floating roofs for liquid storage tanks
IPC: B65D88/46
Filed: 1953-10-05
Abstract: 743,454. Floating roofs for liquid storage tanks. GRAVER TANK & MANUFACTURING CO., Inc. Oct. 5, 1953 [Nov. 12, 1952], No. 27312/53. Class 69 (1). The seal shoe SS is supported from the floating roof FR of a liquid storage tank TS (Fig. 2) by a number of circumferentiallyspaced, resiliently extensible and compressible arms H each of which is pivoted at its upper end to the shoe and at its lower end to the floating roof. As shown, each arm comprises a bar 10 which is slidable within a pipe 14 and is loaded by a spring 17. In another form, Fig. 3 (not shown), the pipe is uppermost and pivoted to the shoe, the bar is pivoted to the floating roof and the force exerted by the spring may be varied. The arms H alternate circumferentially with means for holding the shoe against the tank shell, such as a pusher arm PA (Fig. 4), or a magnet secured to the shoe and in magnetic circuit with the tank shell.
Patent GB-644885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to yarn building motions
IPC: D01H1/36
Filed: 1947-10-11
Abstract: 644,885. Spinning and twisting yarn. TWEEDALES & SMALLEY (1920), Ltd., HOOPER, N., and PILKINGTON, N. Oct. 11, 1947, No. 27320. [Class 120(ii)] The builder rail A of a builder motion of a yarn spinning &c. machine is given a regular lifting and lowering motion by a driving shaft F upon which are fixed pulleys E over which pass flexible connections D positively driven by the pulleys E and attached to lifter rods B and to balancer weights C which maintain the rail A and its attendant parts in a state of equilibrium irrespective of the direction of rotation of the shaft F. The shaft F is driven through worm and wormwheel gearings H, G from the shaft J through either of two bevel wheels K, L power coming from the shaft N. The connecting bevel M is carried by a bracket M<2> and is driven by a worm and wormwheel drive N\ M<3> from the shaft N about which the bracket M<2> can swivel. Fixed upon the shaft F is a pinion O gearing with a rack P so that the rod P' rises and falls in unison with the rods B. Adjustably mounted upon the rod P<1> are spring-urged plungers U<2> which contact, alternately, with a trip arm M<4> to throw the pinion M quickly between the bevels K, L. Stops) S<2>, S<3> limit the movement of the arm M<4> which is held in either position, until tripped, by latches Q, R, spring-urged at Q<1>.
Patent GB-337891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in boiler cleaners
IPC: F28G3/16
Filed: 1929-09-09
Abstract: 337,891. Fairweather, H. G. C., (Whittemore, Hulbert, Whittemore, & Belknap). Sept. 9, 1929. Cleaning, fluid-pressure processes for.-In a boiler cleaner comprising a blower tube 17 rotatable by means of a hand-wheel &c. 35 through gear wheels 32, 33, the wheel 32 being fixed to a swivel tube 15 which connects the blower tube to the cleaning fluid supply pipe 38, the supply of cleaning fluid to the blower tube is controlled by a spring-pressed valve 54 which is disposed between the pipe 38 and the tube 15 and is operated by the pressure thereof. The valve is rigidly fixed to a piston 79 which is mounted in a cylinder 80, formed integral with the head 22 carrying the tube 15, and is provided with a piston ring 106 having a cutaway portion and slots 108 in its skirt to allow steam to leak from an opening 54 formed in the valve seating member 51 to the back of the piston and maintain the latter in a balanced condition. The pressure at the back of the piston may be released by a spring-pressed valve 93 which is located in the head 22 between a conduit 87, leading from the cylinder 80, and a vent 90 and is actuated by a cam 100 mounted on the gear wheel 32. In operation, and assuming the piston 79 to be in its balanced condition, rotation of the blower tube will cause the cam 100 to actuate the valve 93 to exhaust the cylinder 80. The pressure of the cleaning fluid on the head of the piston 79 will then overcome the pressure of the spring 83 at the back of the piston and force the piston upwardly to open the valve 65 and permit flow of cleaning fluid to the blower tube. When the cam has been rotated to a position where it ceases to engage the plunger of the valve 93, the latter will close, whereupon the pressure will be built up in the cylinder 80 to permit the spring 83 to close the valve 65.
Patent GB-1394074-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing homogenizing and emulsifying liquid and liquid/solid mixtures
IPC: A23G1/04
Filed: 1972-06-12
Abstract: 1394074 Mixing flowing fluids; emulsifying G PILZ [trading as J S PETZHOLDT] 12 June 1972 [18 June 1971] 27378/72 Heading B1C A mixing or emulsifying apparatus for liquids and slurries comprises a plurality of chambers 1 connected in series by flow channels 2. Each chamber consists of a plurality of right frusto-cones with either the larger end 3 or smaller ends 4 in common and the channels are arranged so that liquid enters the respective individual chambers tangentially in the region of either their largest or smallest cross-section. The chamber and channels may be formed in a stack of plates 7 secured between end plates 6. The chambers may have all their largest and smallest diameters respectively coplanar as in Fig. 1, or be interfitted as in Fig. 4. They may be arranged linearly as in Fig. 2, or at the angles of a polygon (see Figs. 5 and 6, not shown), may be enclosed in a thermostatically controlled housing (9, see Fig. 7, not shown). Each successive channel 2 may be larger or smaller than the one preceding it.
Patent GB-868753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to calculating machines
Inventor: KITZ NORBERT
IPC: G06F7/46
Filed: 1956-09-06
Abstract: 868,753. Electric selective-signalling systems. BELL PUNCH CO. Ltd. Sept. 2, 1957 [Sept. 6, 1956; Nov. 22, 1956; July 3, 1957], Nos. 27383/56, 35797/56 and 21105/57. Class 40 (1). [Also in Group XIX] In a key-responsive calculating machine (see Group XIX) having an accumulator comprising electrical multi-cathode counting tubes one associated with each denominational order of keys and having means for applying electrical pulses sequentially to the various counting tubes, the number of pulses supplied to each counting tube being related to the value of the actuated key in the associated order of keys, a display device comprises numeral wheels 70 for each order mounted on a shaft 301 driven over belting by a motor and adapted to display the values registered by the multi-cathode counting tubes of the accumulator, the cathodes of the tube of each order being individually connected one to each of ten contacts 316 arranged circularly about the axis of the shaft 301 on a fixed insulating plate 326 mounted adjacent the numeral wheel 70 for that order. The contacts 316 are sequentially engaged by one contact of a bridging switch carried by the numeral wheel, the other contact of the switch engaging a continuous conductive ring 327 on the plate 326. When a contact 316 is energized in response to the associated cathode of the counting tube receiving the discharge, a circuit is completed via the bridging switch and an amplifier to energize a solenoid 339, thereby causing the solenoid armature 340 to engage the appropriate one of ten teeth on arrester wheel 341 moving with the numeral wheel and arrest the numeral wheel so that it indicates the value registered by the associated counting tube. Each numeral wheel 70 is rotated by a friction drive from the shaft 301, the drive comprising a spring 350 coiled round the shaft 301, one end of the spring 351 engaging a slot in the boss 353 of the numeral wheel, the other end engaging a slot 355 in the boss of the arrester wheel 341 which thus normally rotated with the shaft 301. However, when the wheel 341 is arrested by the solenoid armature 340, the spring 350 uncoils slightly so that the drive from the shaft 301 is disengaged. The numeral wheels 70 are thus arrested when the discharges in the counting tubes rest on particular cathodes for a sufficient time to allow the solenoid 339 to be energized. Specifications 868,756, 868,757, 868,758, 868,759, 868,760 and 868,761 are referred to.
Patent GB-1411519-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic mast structures
IPC: G02B23/16
Filed: 1973-06-11
Abstract: 1411519 Telescopic masts SCADELLA ANSTALT 11 June 1973 [12 June 1972] 27626/73 Heading E1B [Also in Division F2] A telescopic mast which is erected by introducing a compressed fluid (preferably air) into the structure, has guide means 4 at the upper end of each section except the top one, which is closed, and an annular seal 6 at the lower end of each tube except the bottom one, which has a closing plate 15. Each seal is held between fixed 10 and detachable 11 flanged members, and comprises an annular inflatable air chamber 7 and a resilient member 8. The member 8 including a lubricant chamber 12 and radial bores 13 connecting the chamber with the outer surface of the seal. Compressed air is introduced through passage 16. The lower tube 1 may include an inspection cover or man-hole.
Patent GB-893669-A (GB)
Title: Supercharged, opposed piston, two stroke cycle internal combustion engine with piston controlled ports
IPC: F01B7/14
Filed: 1959-08-14
Abstract: 893,669. Rotary pumps AMERICAN M.A.R.C., Inc. Aug. 14, 1959 [Aug. 16, 1958], No. 27829/59. Class 110 (2). [Also in Group XXVII] Sliding-vane rotors 67, 166 of an I.C. engine supercharger are geared together, one being driven from the adjacent engine crank-shaft 20 by a belt, and have cast-iron casings 61 in a light metal housing 60.
Patent GB-158698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to band brakes
IPC: F16D65/04
Filed: 1919-11-11
Abstract: 158,698. Hartman, R. B. Nov. 11, 1919. Band.-A lining for a band brake comprises a number of sections 3 riveted or otherwise secured to backing members 5 which are reversed at each corner and clamped at the ends by members 8 having threaded studs 9 adapted to be passed through holes in the band 1 and locked by nuts. Clamps 8<1> are employed at the ends of the band which have a recess 10<1> to receive the narrowed end of a backing-strip.
Patent GB-724761-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle windows
Inventor: FOWLER PETER MAXWELL
IPC: B60J10/04
Filed: 1952-11-06
Abstract: 724,761. Vehicle windows. WILMOTBREEDEN, Ltd. Dec. 1, 1953 [Nov. 6, 1952], Np. ,27951/52. Class 20(3).  In a vehicle window wherein at least one pane slides longitudinally over another, in order to prevent egress of water past the overlapping parts of the panes a rubber or like tube c is supported between the panes a by a wire e passing therethrough and anchored at its ends in the stationary frame. The tube may have side fins which contact with the panes.
Patent GB-1293374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vehicle bodies
Inventor: LITCHFIELD EDWARD FRANCIS
IPC: B60S1/54
Filed: 1969-06-03
Abstract: 1293374 Wind deflectors CHRYSLER UNITED KINGDOM Ltd 21 May 1970 [3 June 1969] 27987/69 Headings B7B and B7J A vehicle body is provided with a vane 14 to direct air over a rear window 13 during forward motion. The body may have an access opening 11 closed by an upwardly opening door 12 in which window 13 is situated, and the vane is pivotally mounted on the roof and door such that it is moved forwardly and upwardly over the roof when the door is opened.
Patent GB-285122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to two stroke multi-cylinder internal combustion engines of the sleeve valve type
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1926-11-08
Abstract: 285,122. Thomas Inventions Development Co., Ltd., Rapson, F. L., and Thomson, K. J., (Representative of Thomas, J. G. P.). Nov. 8, 1926. Two-stroke-cycle engines. - In an engine having four or more. cylinders disposed in two substantially opposed banks and fitted with reciprocating sleeve valves, the valves are provided with ports 27 controlling exhaust at 28, and with ports 25 controlling the inlet 24 of compressed air, which effects scavenging while the exhaust is still open and afterwards provides the air charge. Fuel may then be injected in the cylinder head, or a. rich mixture from a blower 16 and carburettor 17 may be admitted through ports 20, 21. A sixteen-cylinder engine may be arranged with alternate firing and an eight-throw crank shaft with cranks at 45‹; or the cranks may be at 90‹ and have a looking-glass symmetry, with two cylinders firing together. Cylinders, cooling. - Cooling water is supplied by pipes 13 to the cylinder jackets, and is led through connections 14 to the cylinder heads and then to the radiator by pipes 15.
Patent GB-151990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for separating or sorting fragmentary materials by electric conductivity
IPC: B07C5/36
Filed: 1920-10-04
Abstract: 151,990. Schweitzer, H. L. A. Oct. 3, 1919, [Convention date]. Magnetic and like separators. - In the separation of fragmentary materials according to their electric conductivity, conducting-material in an inclined slideway closes an electric circuit which energizes a magnet and thereby actuates a rocking member and controls the direction of discharge. The fragments f are delivered singly to the slideway c by a rotating arm b, which passes through a slot o in the end of a container d, and in the case of non-conductors are discharged in the direction of arrow A. When the circuit through the slideway is closed, a solenoid s attracts the arm a<1> of the rocking member a which provides an alternative discharge path as indicated by arrow B.
Patent GB-158404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in folding hood fittings for motor road vehicles
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1919-11-13
Abstract: 158,404. Salmons, G., and Salmons, A. J. L., (trading as Salmons & Sons), and Balls, A. H. Dalby-. Nov. 13, 1919. Hoods.-Relates to foldable hood fittings of the class described in Specifications 26744/13, 148,014, and 149,028, and consists of a simple construction suitable for closed-in automobiles. A bracket B is connected to the back pillar A at each side, to which bracket is hinged a bent rod C fixed to the back half cant-rail I. A link E connects the top of the bracket with a straight rod D pivoted at one end to the end of the rod C and at the other to a. rod F carrying the front half cant-rail H. Both cant-rails are hinged to a centre pillar J, or if pivoted together the bent rod C is extended backwards' and pivoted to a rod also pivoted to the body. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that for cape hoods the members forming the front and back cant-rails are bent upwards at their meeting ends, which are pivoted together.
Patent GB-600526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to darning machines
IPC: D03D29/00
Filed: 1945-10-26
Abstract: 600,526. Screw-and-nut gearing. GUINNESS, J. C. Oct. 26, 1945, No. 28331. [Class 80 (iii)] [Also in Groups VII and XXV] A work-holder 20 resting on the bed of a darning machine is fed across the bed by a screw 34 engaging threaded recesses in a pair of arms 33 which are pivoted to the work-holder at their upper ends and held together by a spring 35 near their lower ends. When it is required to move the work-holder quickly, the arms 33 are disengaged from the screw by a cam 39 on a finger-operated spindle.
Patent GB-736324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rear suspension structures for motor-cars
Inventor: HODKIN DAVID
IPC: B60G9/02
Filed: 1952-11-11
Abstract: 736,324. Spring suspensions; preventing lateral canting; vehicle underframes. ENGLISH RACING AUTOMOBILES, Ltd. Nov. 11, 1953 [Nov. 11, 1952], No. 28376/52. Class 108 (2). A rear suspension structure for a motor car comprises a rigid frame 23, 24, 25 having pivotable mounting devices at opposite ends thereof, disposed in triangular plan relationship, one of the devices, a universal joint 40, being on the plan centre line of the car and the others being spaced one on each side of the centre line, the differential housing 34 of the car being fixed on the chassis 20 and the frame 23, 24, 25 at its front end being mounted on a part fixed relatively to the chassis whereas the rear end of the frame is connected to a De Dion suspension member 14, 15, 16 the outer ends of which are connected to the rear ends of transversely resilient suspension links 18, 19, the front ends of which links are connected to the chassis 20. As shown, the rigid frame is A-shaped in plan and is connected to the housing 34 by a ball-joint 40 and to the De Dion member 14, 15, 16 by rubber bush mountings.
Patent GB-878586-A (GB)
Title: Pressurized dry chemical fire-extinguishing apparatus
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1959-08-20
Abstract: 878,586. Fire extinguishers. FIRE BOSS Inc. Aug. 20, 1959 [Sept. 2, 1958], No. 28477/59. Class 47. An apparatus for supplying a stream of dry chemical powder comprises a normally upright pivotally mounted storage container 16, Fig. 1, having discharge conduits 21, 31 with normally closed valves 32 and a source of pressure gas supplied through a normally closed valve 60a via conduit 66, to gas injection means 68 terminating within the container 16, motor means 38, being provided to pivot the container 16 automatically to the inverted position when the master control handle of valve 60a is opened. A pressurized gas, e.g. nitrogen is stored in containers 49, 52, 50 and passes through the valves 57, 58, 59, through conduit 56 and valve 60a to a first pressure reducing yalve 61 at which pressure it feeds the top of the container 16. The gas also passes through conduit 70 and a second pressure reducing valve 69 to a spring- biased two-way valve 72 which directs pressure gas through conduits 74, 75 to the ends of a power cylinder 38. A needle type valve 76 is interposed in the conduit 74 and controls the speed of the piston 39, Fig. 4, which, by means of the piston rod 37, chain 36 and a chain wheel 35 mounted on a shaft 15 secured to the container 16, inverts the container 16, when the valve 72 is in its normal position, to agitate the dry chemical powder thus allowing it to be entrained in the gas passing into the conduits 21. The container 16 is securable from rotation by an attached arcuate plate 40 which has an aperture 40<SP>1</SP> arranged to receive a pin operated by a lever 42, and a hand-ring 33 secured to the container is provided for manual rotation. The hoses 31 and conduits 21 can be cleared of dry chemical powder by the residual air pressure in the container after closing of the valve 60a. The container can be returned to or retained in an upright position by operation of the valve 72 against its spring.
Patent GB-1369186-A (GB)
Title: Load-lifting jacks
IPC: B66F3/12
Filed: 1973-06-15
Abstract: 1369186 Load-engaging Jack heads AISIN SEIKI KK 15 June 1973 28524/73 Heading B8J A load-lifting jack of pantograph construction has a load-lifting head 14 with a longitudinal groove 27 which increases in width towards its ends to allow limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal member engaged in the groove 27. As illustrated in Fig. 2 (not shown) movement of about 30 degrees either way is permitted. Pivoted upper and lower arms 10, 11 and 12, 13 have respective meshing teeth and are actuated by a lead-screw 24 threaded through a nut 17 and engaging a thrust bearing 25.
Patent GB-1177007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Mixers
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE ROGER
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 1967-06-21
Abstract: 1,177,007. Domestic mixers. G. R. DAVIS. 19 June, 1968 [21 June, 1967], No. 28546/67. Heading D1C. A lid 14 shaped to fit a mixing bowl 11 has a shaft 18 rotatable by a crank handle 19 and supporting a carrier 22 for two fixed shafts 24; upon these rotate sleeves 27 carrying beaters 26 and pinions 28 which mesh with a fixed internal gear 29 in the lid. The beater assemblies are retained by engagement of a spring wire clip 34 in grooves 37 in the pinions 28 (see also Fig. 3, not shown). If the lid be of plastic material, the internal gear 29 may be integral with it. A shield 31 protects the mechanism.