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Patent GB-494422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a process for napping textile fabrics and apparatus therefor
IPC: D06C13/08
Filed: 1937-04-28
Abstract: 494,422. Finishing fabrics. RUNTON, L. A. April 28, 1937, No. 12117. Convention date, April 28, 1936. [Class 42 (i)] Nap, raising.-Fabric in a taut state is drawn over a resilient pad 11 where it is subjected to the action of one or more rotating rollers 20-25 covered with abrasive. As shown the fabric passes from a roll 40, through an adjustable tensioning device 45, under a roller 56, over a grooved spreading roller 58 and then over the cloth covered sponge - rubber or other resilient pad 11. The fabric is drawn along and wound up by rollers 62, 66. The rollers 20-25 may be covered with carborundum cloth, wire carding cloth, &c., and the last roller or rollers may carry brushes to set the nap. Steam may be supplied to the fabric immediately before brushing from a steam box. The rollers 20-25 are individually adjustable in frames 17, which are adjustable by means of screws 16 relatively to the bed 11. As shown, three napping rollers are driven by a motor 75 at one end of the apparatus in one direction, and the other three by a motor at the other end of the apparatus and in the reverse direction. The feed &c. rollers 62, 66 and 58 are driven by a third motor 86. The fabric may be napped in stripes as indicated in Fig. 6. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 the bed 108, Figs. 7 and 8 (Cancelled), can slide in vertical guides 111 and is adjusted by means of an eccentric 116. Each napping roller 110 is mounted in bearings 128, 129 separately adjustable by means of screws 148 and is directly coupled at one end to the rotor of its electric driving motor 130. Some napping rollers may be clear of the bed and the fabric pass over these rollers. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-310052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in endless tracks for motor vehicles
IPC: B62D55/24
Filed: 1929-04-19
Abstract: 310,052. Kegresse, A. April 20, 1928, [Convention date]. Endless-track vehicles. - An endless track for motor vehicles is provided with a path 5 for the load-supporting rollers 1 which is separate from the endless strips or belts 2, so that the latter take the tractive effort only and are not worn by the rollers. In the construction shown, single rollers 1 roll in channel members 5 integral with or secured to transverse metal plates 3 which secure the belts 2 together. Driving studs 8 are secured to the belts and plates, and engage with recesses in the end pulleys 9, the belts and pulleys having coacting engaging surfaces independent of the studs. Tread blocks 4 of plastic material are secured to the underside of the plates 3. The roller path may be covered with a layer of rubber or other non-metallic material, or an endless fabric strip, independent of the belts 2, may be provided for the roller path. In a modification, twin rollers are provided running on either side of a central rib formed on or secured to each of the plates 3.
Patent GB-292461-A (GB)
IPC: H04B3/40
Filed: 1928-04-26
Abstract: 292,461. Siemens & Halske Akt.- Ges. June 18, 1927, [Convention date]. Repeating and amplifying systems.-In a twoway amplifier with hybrid transformers A1, A2 and balancing net works N1, N2, lack of balance at different frequencies due to a short line is counteracted by the insertion preferably in the input of each amplifying valve V1, V2, of a suitable network, of which the effective impedance in the line is equal to the nominal characteristic impedance increased by twice the divergence of the actual impedance therefrom. Two forms of the network are shown in the two line branches, each consisting of two artificial line sections H, S and H1, H2. Compensating condensers C, K may be added at the transformer Nu. Distortion eliminators E1, E2, preferably earthed, are provided. Specifications 18018/13; 154,027; 234,463 and 244,400, [both in Class 40 (iii), Telegraphs, Electric], are referred to.
Patent GB-719661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vehicle suspension means
Inventor: STOCK CHARLES SAMUEL ROBERTS
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 1952-05-15
Abstract: 719,661. Hydraulic dampers. GIRLING, Ltd. April 23, 1953 [May 15, 1952], No. 12284/52. Class 108(3) In a vehicle suspension means of the type in which a coiled spring P fits around a hydraulic damper, the damper comprises a piston b working in a cylinder a surrounded by a concentric cylindrical reservoir h, and an abutment for one 'end of the spring P is formed' by an integral, radially-projecting, annular rib, or buckle. r formed in the wall of a steel tube h forming the reservoir. The damper is of the type described in Specification 696,601.
Patent GB-344700-A (GB)
Title: Device for inserting the sealed pallet stones of watch movements from their provisory into their true position
IPC: G04D3/04
Filed: 1930-04-22
Abstract: 344,700. Finishing watch &c. escapement pallets. SCHWAAR, R., 66, Quai du Bas, Bienne, Switzerland. April 22, 1930, No. 12373. [Class 139.] In apparatus for adjusting sealed pallet stones of escapements into their t r u positions, the sealing material is heated and the stones set by slides positioned manually against adjustable stops. The stones 6 are temporarily sealed in the pallet 3 by shellac and the pallet is then clamped to a plate 2 by a member 5 so that its pivot pin is received in a hole 4. An adjustable jaw 20, 21 holds the pallet laterally. A heating element 15 in the plate 2 then softens the sealing material and the stones are pressed to their accurate positions by slides 7. Each slide 7 moves in a groove 9 on the underside of an upper plate 1, its extreme position to the right being decided by a lug 10 on it and a screw 12 in bearing 13 on plate 1.
Patent GB-552991-A (GB)
Title: An improved temperature indicator
IPC: G01K7/20
Filed: 1941-09-25
Abstract: 552,991. Resistance and temperature measure. ments. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and MARDIS, P. L. Sept 25, 1941, No. 12415. [Class 37] [Also in Group XX] An instrument for indicating the temperature of a winding in a dynamo-electric machine or other apparatus while the apparatus is carrying current comprises a quotient meter incorporating means responsive to the potential difference across the winding, means responsive to the current flowing through the winding, and an indicator actuated in accordance with the ratio of the potential difference to the current and calibrated to give a direct indication of temperature. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement for measuring the temperature of an interpole winding 1b of a dynamo-electric machine 1 having also a series field winding 1a. In series with these windings is a shunt 2 of negligible temperature coefficient, across which is connected an ammeter 6. A voltmeter 7 is connected in series with a variable resistance 8 across the winding 1b. The resistance 8 has a pointer moving over a scale graduated in amperes, which pointer is adjusted by hand to correspond with the reading of the ammeter 6 so that a resistance is inserted into the voltmeter circuit proportional to the current in the coil 1b. The voltmeter 7 may be calibrated in terms of temperature. In a modification the rheostat 8 is moved automatically by the ammeter instead of being set by hand. Alternatively the resistance 8 may be omitted and the pointers of the ammeter 6 and voltmeter 7 arranged to cross one another, the point of intersection indicating the temperature on a graduated scale. In another arrangement the instruments 6, 7 are replaced by a ratiometer.
Patent GB-1005666-A (GB)
Title: Thermally responsive electrical switches
IPC: H01H81/02
Filed: 1962-03-30
Abstract: 1,005,666. Thermal switches; protective arrangements. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Inc. March 30, 1962 [April 18, 1961], No. 12442/62. Headings H2B and H2K. A thermal switch acting as overload protector for a motor comprises, as separate assembly units, a cover 102 carrying a heater 120, a base 20 carrying a thermally responsive element, e.g. snap-acting, contact-carrying bi-metallic disc 66, and fixed contacts 42, 44, and (optionally) a second cover 102<SP>1</SP> carrying a heater 220, the units being assembled as shown and held together by a spring clip 150. Spring strips 132, 132<SP>1</SP>, resiliently connect the heaters 120, 220, with one of the fixed contacts, contact 44 as shown. Heater 120 is in series with the start winding 302 and heater 220 in series with the main winding 304 of the motor 300 being protected, and excess current through the heaters and the disc 66 will cause the latter to snap to open contacts 42, 62, and 44, 64 to de-energize the motor and protect both windings from overheating.
Patent GB-541389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to flame cutting apparatus
IPC: B23K7/00
Filed: 1940-08-01
Abstract: 541,389. Dividing by fusion. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and SCHIFF, W. Aug. 1, 1940, No. 12452. [Class 83 (iv)] Flame cutting apparatus wherein the nozzle 6 is rotatable about an axis or support 2, at a constant angle thereto, and axially movable, means are provided bearing on the surface 1 to be cut or on a templet 10 rigid therewith to keep the nozzle at a substantially constant distance from the nozzle. This means may comprise a flanged disc 7 with a ball bearing 9 to engage the surface or templet. In a modification the support 2 passes through a hole in the disc. The device may be used for cutting holes in a tube at any required inclination, e.g. in a pumpless mercury-arc converter to join a side tube thereto.
Patent GB-221251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gear cases and the like
IPC: F16H57/032
Filed: 1923-05-09
Abstract: 221,251. Peters & Co., Ltd., G. D., and Hibberd, F. C. May 9, 1923. Guards. - Gear cases for tramcars and other motor driven vehicles of the kind made in two portions or halves connected together as by bolts are built up of pieces of material of the character of tough, rigid, waterproof, and oil-proof millboard secured together and strengthened by metal plates or brackets. The two portions are divided on or near the axes of the gear shafts and each consists of two side pieces and a. further piece or pieces 3 shaped to form the top or bottom. The side wall most subject to pressure or shock may be of greater thickness than the other. The ends of each of the two portions are closed by pieces of similar material 4 which may have projecting ribs 5 to facilitate securing the two portions together. The various pieces of each portion may be secured together by angle or other shaped metal clips and by screws or bolts. Water proof glue or strips of joint making material such as waterproof canvas or rubber may be employed. An inspection aperture with cover 14 may be provided. A metal strengthening band 15 may be fitted on the upper or lower portions. Suspension members 17, 18 are riveted to the side walls of the upper portion. Several modifications are shown with the gear cases of different shape, with the upper or lower curved portions made in two pieces, with supporting brackets at the side or otherwise and with various modifications in the shape and disposition of the clips and brackets.
Patent GB-101864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Limbs.
Inventor: CAUET PHILIPPE ADOLPHE
IPC: A61F2/58
Filed: 1916-09-05
Abstract: 101,864. Cauet, P. A. Oct. 15, 1915, [Convention date]. Limbs, artificial.-An artificial hand comprises rigid fingers and thumb, pivoted to a rigid support and controlled by springs so as tn remain normally in the closed or gripping position. The fingers when brought to the open position may be held there by spring catches. The hand comprises main supporting- plates 1 formed with lugs 5, to which the fingers 7 are pivoted, and carrying metal stampings 3, 4 shaped to resemble the natural hand. The thumb 10 is pivoted to the part 4 at such an angle as to face the plane of oscillation of the index finger. Springs 9, 12 coiled on the pivots of the fingers and thumb respectively tend to maintain the hand closed to the full extent allowed by stop-screws 13. Spiral springs, shown in Fig. 1, may also be employed. The fingers carry hooked rods 14 which, when the fingers are straightened, engage with a plate 16 adjustably mounted on the plate 1 and are held in engagement therewith by springs 17. A cam 18 pivoted to lugs 20 on the plate 1 serves to release the fingers successively by raising the catches 14 against the springs 17 so as to disengage them from the plate 16. The cam 18 is operated through a sheathed wire 24, 25, Fig. 5, by an extensible armlet 23, which may be expanded by action of the biceps muscle; or the cam may be operated by means of a crank-pin 22 extending through a slot in the hand. The oscillating cam 18 may be replaced by a spring-controlled sliding cam. The thumb may be straightened against the action of the spring 12 by means of a bent lever 30, 31 pivoted at 32 to the plate 1 and operated by direct pressure, or by means of a wire 35, Fig. 4, connected to armlets 36, 38 so as to be put in tension when the arm is straightened. A spring 39 is inserted in the wire 35, and the wire may be adjusted by means of a screw or otherwise. The fingers are hollow and are provided with finger-nails and with yielding linings or pads 8 of cork, india-rubber, &c. Accessories such as clasps or hooks may also be provided.
Patent GB-398946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to yarn-changing means for circular knitting machines
IPC: D04B15/60
Filed: 1932-05-02
Abstract: 398,946. Knitting -machines. READER, W. A., 20¢, Upper Brown Street, Leicester. May 2, 1932, No. 12603. (Class 74 (ii ). ] Pattern mechanism independent of that for the yarnfeeders is provided for controlling and operating the yarntrappers of a circular machine. The invention may be applied to a dial and cylinder rib machine or to a cylinder machine not having a dial, the needle cylinder being either stationary or revolving. The yarn-feeders 1 are selected and actuated by projections 8 upon a drum 6, and the yarntrappers 16 are selected and moved into operative position by projections 13 on a second drum 11. Each trapper 16 comprises a pair of plates pressed resiliently against one another, and having sinker-like projections 19. Pins 22 projecting from a rock shaft 21 engage between the projections 19 to open the plates so that the outgoing yarn is taken between them. Upon further outward movement of the trappers, the projections are freed from the pins 22 and grasp the yarns. Wires 25 mounted upon a block 27 serve to position a withdrawn yarn so that it is readily taken by the needles when the corresponding yarn feeder is moved to operative position. Severing means 30, 32 common to all of the trappers are provided.
Patent GB-149785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to appliances for picking fruit, flowers and the like
IPC: A01D46/247
Filed: 1919-05-20
Abstract: 149,785. Kosich, D. K. May 20, 1919. Fruit, flowers, &c., gathering. - An appliance for picking fruit, flowers, &c. comprises a pole A, an extension stem 5, a pair of shears 6, 7, an operating- cord 16, and a bag or pail 13 adjustably supported on the stem 5 and adapted to be moved into operative or inoperative position. The shears consist of a stationary member 6 integral with the stem 5 and a pivoted member 7 normally held open by a coiled spring 9. The operating-cord 16 passes over a swivelling pulley 15 and through an inclined hole 17 and eyes 18. The receptacle 13 is carried by a hook or loop 12 projecting from a sleeve-like runner 11 adjustably fixed on the stem 5 by a set-screw.
Patent GB-817813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to poly-halogen-diphenylsulphones,-sulphoxides and -sulphides
IPC: C07C317/00
Filed: 1958-04-22
Abstract: The invention comprises compounds of the general formula <FORM:0817813/IV (b)/1> where Hlg is chlorine or bromine, n = 0, 1 or 2, and X, if n = 0, is hydrogen or an o- or p-halogen, or if n = 1, X is hydrogen or p-halogen, or if n = 2, X is a p-nitro group.  The compounds of the invention, e.g. 2,4,5-trichloro-41-nitro-diphenylsulphone, may be prepared by condensing the sodium or potassium salt of 2,4,5-trichloro-thiophenol with p-chloronitrobenzene and oxidizing the sulphide so obtained, for example with hydrogen peroxide.  By carrying out the oxidation under mild conditions, for example at lower temperatures (about 15-25 DEG C.), the corresponding sulphoxides can be produced from the sulphides.  The halogen substituents may be introduced into the second phenyl nucleus, for example, by reduction of a nitro group and diazotization of the amino group produced therefrom followed by treatment with cuprous chloride.  Examples are given of the preparation of 2,4,5-trichloro-41-nitrodiphenylsulphone from sodium 2,4,5-trichloro-thiophenolate and p-chloro-nitrobenzene, and oxidation of the resulting 2,4,5-trichloro-4 nitrodiphenylsulphide, with hydrogen peroxide; (2) 2,4,5,41- and 2,4,5,21-tetrachloro diphenylsulphide by reducing 2,4,5-trichloro-41-nitro, and 2,4,5-trichloro-21-nitro, diphenylsulphide respectively, diazotizing the amine so formed and replacing the amino group by chlorine by reaction with cuprous chloride in hydrochloric acid; (3) 2,4,5,41-tetrachloro-diphenylsulphoxide, and 2,4,5-trichlorodiphenylsulphoxide, by oxidation of the corresponding sulphide with hydrogen peroxide; (4) 2,4,5-trichlorodiphenylsulphide by diazotization of 2,4,5-trichloro-41-aminodiphenylsulphide and replacement with hydrogen.  Specification 761,837 is referred to.ALSO:The invention comprises a method of preparing acaricidal compositions by introducing a compound of general formula <FORM:0817813/VI/1> where Hlg is chlorine or bromine, n=0, 1 or 2, and X, if n=0, is hydrogen or an o- or p-halogen, if n=1, hydrogen or p-halogen, if n=2 a p-nitro group, into a pulverulent diluent, a solvent, or a non-solvent.  A dispersion agent and/or adhesive may be added to the preparation, also other insecticides, e.g. HCH, Lindane or D.D.T.  Suitable diluents are, e.g., talcum powder, kaolin, xylene, and toluene.  Among specified compounds are 2,4,5-trichloro-41-nitrodiphenyl sulphone, 2,4,5-trichloro-diphenyl-sulphoxide, 2,4,5 - trichloro - diphenylsulphide, and 2,4,5,21 - tetrachloro - diphenylsulphide. Examples are given of the preparation of compositions containing 2,4,5,41 - tetrachloro - diphenyl sulphoxide or the corresponding sulphide with chalk, dolomite, a fatty alcohol sulphate and sodium lignine sulphonate. Specification 761,837 is referred to.
Patent GB-304537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pit props or the like
IPC: E21D15/38
Filed: 1928-05-01
Abstract: 304,537. Williamson, R. S. May 1, 1928. Mine props are formed of a lower I-section bar 1, the web 3 of which is slotted to receive a bolt 5 which passes through holes in slidable members 6, one on each side of the web, having flanged ends 7 and a distance-piece 8 at their upper ends. The bolt regulates the friction between the sliding surfaces, and the members 6 may be so shaped as to cause wedging on tightening the bolt. The lower flanges of the bar 1 may be splayed to form feet or separate feet 2 may be fitted. The head may also be detachable from the members 6.
Patent GB-1209829-A (GB)
Title: A mounting for a casement which is pivotable within a fixed frame through 180° from a closed position to a cleaning position
IPC: E05D7/08
Filed: 1968-03-15
Abstract: 1,209,829. Window pivots; resisting pivoting. E. HAMMEL and K. H. AUF DER BRUCKEN [trading as WILHELM WEIDTMANN]. 15 March, 1968 [15 March, 1967], No. 12792/ 68. Heading E2F.  A mounting for a casement which is pivotable within a fixed frame 4 through 180‹ about a horizontal axis from a closed position into a cleaning position includes a frame mounting member 1 adapted to be secured to the fixed frame and defining a first pivot axis 2; a casement mounting member 7 (not shown in Fig. 1) adapted to be secured to the casement and defining a second pivot axis 8; an intermediate member 3 rotatable about the first axis; an arm 10 associated with and pivotable with respect to the second axis; and guide means 12a, 12b, 12c associated with the frame mounting member; the intermediate member, the arm and the guide means being constructed and disposed to constrain the movement of the casement with respect to the frame such that, in the course of rotation of the casement about the second axis towards the cleaning position, the casement is raised relative to the frame. The arm may be disposed between the intermediate member and the frame mounting member and can pivot directly about the second axis; it may also have a pin 11 arranged at the end away from the second axis; and it may be mounted on a pin arranged eccentrically on an end face of a pivot pin which is coaxial with the second rotation axis. The pin may bear directly against the frame mounting member, preferably by means of a pivot member 9 pivoted on the pin. The guide means may comprise a curved guide track on the frame mounting member, preferably having a first portion 12a curved concentrically around the first axis forming a positive guide means when the casement is pivoted about the first axis, a second portion 12b extending concentrically to the second axis and forming a continuation of the first portion, and a third portion 12c extending eccentrically to the second axis. The curved track may be formed by grooves in the frame mounting member. Check means 13, 14 provided to retard the pivot movement of the casement may be associated with the second axis and further check means may additionally be provided to retard the pivot movement of the intermediate member associated with the first rotation axis. A groove in the frame mounting member may be provided for a crank rod.
Patent GB-1450995-A (GB)
Title: Electrical wiring installation in building structures
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1974-03-22
Abstract: 1450995 Wiring in purlins WARD BROS (SHERBURN) Ltd 22 March 1974 12818/74 Addition to 1359824 Heading E1W [Also in Division H2] A building structure including a structural member 10, e.g. a purlin comprises a pair of spaced parallel planar flange portions 12, 13, at least one of the flange portions having an outwardly turned lip 14; a web 11 extending between 12 and 13, cover means 16 interfitting between and in contact with the lip 14 and the web, and electrical wiring 9 laid in a passage defined by the flange portion 12, the web and the cover means.  The cover means 16, made from resilient material such as p.v.c. consists of a base 17 and a limb 18, with a formation that interfits the lip 14, the limb extending from the base near one end so as to leave an overhang 19. The base 17 slopes away from the web and towards the flange portion 12. In a modification, Figure 2 (not shown) the flange portions are both on the same side of the web (20). In a further modification, Figure 3 (not shown) the cover means consists of a cover member (33a) and an attachment member (33), the latter being fitted onto the outwardly turned lip (32) and having an upstanding portion (36). The cover member (33a) comprises a base (37) with spaced apart parallel limbs (38), (39) near one end, the limbs defining a channel for receiving the portion (36) of the attachment member.