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Patent GB-775935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to clothes treating machines
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 1955-05-13
Abstract: 775,935. Ironing. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. May 13, 1955 [May 19, 1954], No. 13922/55. Class 138 (2). [Also in Group VI] In a clothes treating machine comprising a drum 1 arranged for rotation about a horizontal or inclined axis and provided with a baffle 15 so that clothes introduced into the drum are tumbled when the drum rotates, a container 23 with a longitudinal row of perforations 31 in its wall is arranged axially along the inner surface of the drum at one peripheral point thereof so that treating liquid introduced into the container before the drum is rotated, is discharged substantially uniformly along the drum through the perforations 31 when the drum is rotated. The liquid in the container 23 may be water for dampening the clothes prior to ironing them, but the machine may also be used for applying a liquid moth-proofing compound, a disinfectant, or a deodorant to the fabrics. The container 23 is detachably secured to the drum and may itself form the baffle. One end of the container 23 carries a pear-shaped locating key 25 adapted to fit into a correspondingly shaped recess 26 in the front wall 12 of the drum 1. The container is held in position by means of a leaf spring 30 which bears on a pin 28 mounted on the other end of the container and adapted to project through an opening in the rear wall 11 of the drum 1. The container is filled through an opening closed by a plug 33 located in a recessed area 34 of the container. The plug 33 is preferably of rubber and is provided with a ventilating tube (Fig. 5, not shown) extending to a point adjacent the opposite wall of the container. The invention is applied to a clothes. drying machine similar to that described in Specification 775,211.
Patent GB-199227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in type setting apparatus
IPC: B41B1/26
Filed: 1922-05-17
Abstract: 199,227. Bullock, C. A. H. May 17, 1922. Composing-sticks are provided with a movable bottom which can be retracted to permit the composed lines to fall into the chase. The stick consists of a channel 1, which is open at the top and bottom and closed at the ends, and has hinged to it at one side an angle-piece 2, which is held by a spring in position to close the bottom of the channel. The angle-piece can be retracted by means of a finger-piece 5.
Patent GB-350182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in brushes and brooms
IPC: A46B7/10
Filed: 1930-05-07
Abstract: 350,182. Garden and like brooms. RIGBY BATTOCK, Ltd. and ROBERTSON, C. P., Mount Pleasant Works, Muston Road, Upper Clapton, London. May 7, 1930, No. 14066. [Classes 19 and 61 (i).] A garden or other broom comprises a central core 11, Fig. 1, carrying a filling 10 of fibre &c. held at its ends by side members 23 of a rigid handle 19. The broom element 10 is preferably cylindrical in shape, and is held between two lengths 12, 13 of strip metal. The ends of the strips 12, 13 are secured to metal discs 15, each formed with a central aperture 16, Fig. 6, through which the strips pass, and with a recessed portion 17 to accommodate the ends of the strips. The discs 15 are also formed with four apertures 18 by which the brush is secured to the handle portion by bolts 18a. When the lower portion of the broom is worn, the discs 15 may be unbolted and the broom rotated through a right-angle. When the broom is completely worn, it may be entirely replaced by a fresh element. In the case of wide brooms, a central stay is provided in line with the handle portion 21.
Patent GB-957542-A (GB)
Title: Cycloalkenyl ethers of 17ª‰-hydroxy androstanes
Inventor: ERCOLI ALBERTO
IPC: C07J1/00
Filed: 1962-04-11
Abstract: The invention comprises 17-11-cycloalkenyl ethers of 17b -hydroxy-androstanes of the general formula: <FORM:0957542/C2/1> wherein n is 1 or 2 and S represents one of the following groups: <FORM:0957542/C2/2> <FORM:0957542/C2/3> <FORM:0957542/C2/4> <FORM:0957542/C2/5> <FORM:0957542/C2/6> <FORM:0957542/C2/7> <FORM:0957542/C2/8> <FORM:0957542/C2/9> and the D  1-, D  1,4-and D 4,6-dehydro analogues of the compounds having grouping (a); the D 4-dehydro analogues of the compounds having grouping (a) and the corresponding 9a -fluoro-11b -hydroxy, 11b -hydroxy and 11-keto D 4-compounds; the D  4- and D  5(10)-dehydro analogues of the compounds having the grouping (b); the D  1-, D  4-, D  1,4- and D 5(6)- analogues of the compounds having the formula (c) and the lower alkyl ethers and lower alkanoyl esters of the compounds having the grouping (c) as well as of the various dehydro analogues thereof; and the 19-nor-D  4-dehydro analogues of the compounds having the formula (d); and the preparation thereof by reacting a corresponding 17b -hydroxy-steroid having any 3-hydroxy group protected as a lower alkyl ether or a lower alkanoyl ester and an acetal, hemiacetal or enol ether of cyclopentanone or of cyclohexanone derived from an aliphatic alcohol at a temperature higher than 80 DEG C. and thereafter, if desired, hydrolysing a 3-ester group in an alkaline medium. By "lower alkyl" is meant a saturated hydrocarbon radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and by "lower alkanoyl" is meant the acyl residue of an alkanoic acid containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms.  The above process may be extended in the case of a product containing a 3-keto group by reducing the said keto group to a 3-hydroxy group by means of a conventional reduction method, for example by reducing with lithium aluminium hydride or sodium borohydride.
Patent GB-1080452-A (GB)
Title: Fluid filter systems and valves for use in such systems
Inventor: STRIPP PETER WILLIAM
IPC: B01D35/147
Filed: 1963-01-23
Abstract: 1,080,452. Filters for liquids. TECALEMIT (ENGINEERING) Ltd. Jan. 17, 1964 [Jan. 23, 1963], No. 14099/67. Divided out of 1,080,451. Heading BID. [Also in Division F2] Lubricating oil flowing along passage 21 in part 13 of an I.C. engine passes out through the side opening shown to enter screw-on, throw-away filter cartridge 1 via non-return valve 14, 15. After inward flow through pleated paper filter element 16 it leaves via hollow spigot 10 and depresses piston 30 against spring 31 to flow through outlet port 28 and enter passage 22, which is a continuation of passage 21 but is separated therefrom by valve cylinder 24. On clogging of the filter element and consequent reduction of outlet oil pressure, piston 30 is moved to the right on to seating 27, first by spring 31 only and then, after a small by-pass port 29 is uncovered, by unfiltered oil pressure also. Thereafter, unfiltered oil flows from passage 21 to passage 22 via ports 29 and 28, wholly by-passing the filter.
Patent GB-311244-A (GB)
IPC: G03B41/10
Filed: 1929-05-07
Abstract: 311,244. I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.- Geis. May 7, 1928, [Convention date]. Kinematograph apparatus -In continuous - feed apparatus in which compensation is effected by a single rocking mirror, the return movements of the mirror are made at high speed, and no shutter is provided. The moment of inertia of the rocking parts is kept small, and the operative parts having large moment of inertia are continuously rotated. As shown, the rocking mirror 5 has a spring 9 engaging the face of a rotating disc 6. A rotating disc 10 operates to effect the return movements of the mirror, and an adjustable stop 13 limits the return movement. The return movements may alternatively be effected by a rotating disc 11, Fig. 3, formed with a nose 11. A construction of apparatus is described in which the mirror is rocked by a lever engaging a cam.
Patent GB-551352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with electric wiring systems
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1941-11-07
Abstract: 551,352. Earth-continuity couplings. CALLENDER'S CABLE & CONSTRUCTION CO., Ltd., and BRYCE, S. J. Nov. 7, 1941, No. 14350. [Class 38 (i)] In a wiring-system employing metallic conduit 13 screwed into insulating junction boxes 14 and other fittings, electrical continuity between the lengths of conduit is effected by a metal strip 2 extending across the under surface of the box and having upturned ends 3 suitable for clamping between the wall of the box and nuts 16 on the conduit. The ends 3 may be formed with holes or with U-shaped slots to receive the conduit. A single strip is used for boxes having only two opposite conduits, and a branch or cross strip may be riveted or welded thereto for boxes with three or four conduits. Embossed areas 12 stiffen the strip and space the box from its support.
Patent GB-642486-A (GB)
Title: An improvement in or relating to tail-pieces for violins and like stringed instruments
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 1948-05-28
Abstract: 642,486. Stringed musical instruments. BALMFORTH, L. G. May 28, 1948, No. 14415. [Class 88 (ii)] The strings of a violin or the like are attached to the hooked ends d<SP>1</SP> of bell-crank levers positioned in slots in the tail-piece a and pivoted on a common axle c, the other ends d<SP>2</SP> of the levers being engaged by set-screws e threaded into the tail-piece, so that the tension of each string may be readily adjusted. Projections d<SP>3</SP> on the levers ensure that the ends d<SP>2</SP> cannot damage the instrument case in the event of a string breaking.
Patent GB-383563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to catalogues and the like
IPC: B42F21/00
Filed: 1932-05-20
Abstract: 383,563. Indexing. KITCAT, L. G., 14, Shand Street, Tooley Street, London. May 20, 1932, No. 14421. [Class 16.] In a catalogue, directory, or other book including an index sheet on which is printed the subject matter of the contents of the book, and corresponding thumb-cuts on the front edge of the book, the index sheet 1 is divided up into differently coloured sections 2 .. 5, the book being also divided into a corresponding number of parts 2a .. 5a, each part coloured on its fore-edge to correspond with the colour of the section of the index page to which it relates, and each coloured part of the fore-edge having a series of thumb-cuts 7 to facilitate the location of the desired information. The index sheet is divided by horizontal lines 6 into a number of spaces in which is printed the subject matter of the contents of the book, and the thumb-cuts 7 are arranged directly opposite the spaces, each set being arranged in a coloured part of the edge. The coloured edges 2a .. 5a may be arranged diagonally to correspond more closely with the direction of the thumbcuts to which they relate. The index page may be disposed at an intermediate position in or at either end of the book and may be provided with a projecting tab or a thumb-cut.
Patent GB-1465844-A (GB)
Title: Foamable olefin polymer composition and method for manufacturing  foamed olefin polymer
IPC: C08J9/06
Filed: 1974-04-02
Abstract: 1465844 Cross-linked foamed olefine polymers FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO Ltd 2 April 1974 [10 April 1973 29 May 1973 4 June 1973 30 Oct 1973] 14459/74 Heading C3C A foamed olefin polymer is made by (i) mixing 100 parts by weight of an olefin polymer with 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a cross-linking agent which has a decomposition temperature higher than the ASTM D1525 softening point of the polymer, 0À1 to 30 parts by weight of a blowing agent which has a decomposition temperature higher than the decomposition temperature of the cross-linking agent and which evolves not more than 2 c.c. of gas per gram of blowing agent in 2 minutes after heating to 180‹ C. begins in the thermal decomposition test (as defined) and 0À01 to 2 parts by weight of a radical trapping agent which is a diallyl or triallyl ester of cyanuric acid, a diallyl or triallyl ester of isocyanuric acid, a polyallyl ester of a polycarboxylic acid, a compound containing at least two acryloyloxy radicals, a compound containing at least two methacryloyloxy radicals; a polymer having at least one double bond in each side chain, or triallyl phosphate, (ii) shaping the mixture, and (iii) heating it above the decomposition temperature of the blowing agent. In the examples low- or high-density polyethylene or an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer was mixed with azodicarbonamide, dinitrosopentamethylene tetramine or p-toluene sulphonyl semi-carbazide; dicumyl peroxide, 1,3-bis-(tbutyl peroxy-isopropyl)benzene or 2,5-dimethyl 2,5 - di - (t - butylperoxy) - hexyne - 3; and triallyl cyanurate, triallyl isocyanurate, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, 1,2-polybutadiene or triallyl trimellitate; the mixture was pressed or extruded into sheets, and the sheets were foamed by heating in an air thermostat, metal bath or in a wire-net conveyer in an oven.
Patent GB-150446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in animal traps
IPC: A01M23/26
Filed: 1919-06-06
Abstract: 150,446. Milton, G. June 6, 1919. Animal traps.-A spring-jaw trap release mechanism comprises a tread-plate 11 pivoted on a pillar 9 located on a cross-bar 7 within the open jaws 3, 4, a projection 10<a> on the tread-plate lever engaging directly with a lug 4a projecting inwardly from one of the jaws.
Patent GB-117185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clips, Clamps or the like for use on Pipes and similar Articles.
Inventor: HALL THOMAS
IPC: F16L33/04
Filed: 1917-10-08
Abstract: 117,185. Hall, T. Oct. 8, 1917. Clips, band.-Relates to a clip which is adjustable to fit different sizes of pipes &c. with which it is to be used, and consists of a strip of flexible material A to one end of which is attached a pin G carrying a screw H, whilst the other end is formed as a hook B which, when the strip is folded on itself, can be engaged with one of a series of perforations C thereby form. ing a loop in which rests a pin F with which the screw A is engaged to tighten the clip around the article. A strip K, which bridges the gap between the ends of clip, is secured to the end of the clip carrying the pin G.
Patent GB-1171721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lids for Circular Containers
Inventor: STILL CHARLES DAVID VALENTINE
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1968-03-26
Abstract: 1,171,721. Lever lids. METAL BOX CO. Ltd. 26 March, 1968, No. 14562/68. Heading B8D. A circular sheet metal container lid comprises a dished plug portion the sides of which are formed by an annular inner wall 1 arranged to fit frictionally in the mouth ring of a container, an outer wall 4 concentric with, substantially parallel to, of greater diameter than, and connected with the inner wall 1 by an inwardly directed bead 5 the inner diameter 6 of which is less than the diameter of the inner wall 1, the outer wall 4 having a diameter such that the junction 7 thereof with said bead can engage the top of said mouth ring when the inner wall 1 is fully inserted in the mouth ring. The lid has a lateral peripheral flange 8 and is so dimensioned that a non- wedging stable stack of lids can be formed by locating the plug portion of one lid in the outer wall of another lid, Fig. 3 (not shown). The lid may be of, e.g. tinplate or aluminium.
Patent GB-311562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in supports for wire mattresses
IPC: A47C23/057
Filed: 1928-05-17
Abstract: 311,562. Fraser, H. A., and Crighton, P. F. May 17, 1928. Mattresses.-In a support, for preventing sagging of a wire mattress, of the kind consisting of a bar &c. d carrying upholstery springs c supported from the mattress frame a by depending bracket arms e and adapted to be adjusted away from and towards the fabric of the mattress, the bracket arms are formed with holes, slots, or loops or eyes by which the bar &c. is adjustably secured to the arms. In the construction shown, each bracket arm e has a number of keyhole slots q in which a headed stud p on the bar d can be selectively engaged.
Patent GB-553414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the treatment of gases with solids and especially to a continuous purification of coal gas and continuous revivification of spent oxide
IPC: C10K1/30
Filed: 1941-11-17
Abstract: 553,414. Contacting gases with solids. APPLEBY-FRODINGHAM STEEL CO., Ltd., STEPHENSON, H. P., and CURTIS, A. L. Nov. 17, 1941, No. 14771. [Class 1 (i)] [Also in Group XII] In a process for treating gases by contacting large volumes of gas with a small quantity of solids, especially for the removal of sulphuretted hydrogen from coal gas, the gas travels continuously in one direction and small quantities of solid are repeatedly circulated through the gas in a counter current direction at a plurality of points along its path. Coal gas containing sulphuretted hydrogen passes from right to left in turn through each of three rotating cylinders 1 from an inlet 2 to an outlet 3. Iron oxide is introduced at the lefthand end and passes in turn through each cylinder from left to right, being re-circulated by a path a into contact with air, to oxidize the sulphide, and return to each cylinder. A part of the oxide is bled off at d from one cylinder, and passed into the circuit a of the next cylinder on the right until the spent oxide passes at b to a recovery plant 7 in which it is treated with carbon disulphide for removal of free sulphur. The solution is distilled in stills 10, the carbon disulphide being passed through a condenser 11 to a tank 8 from which it is pumped at 9 to the plant 7. The oxide is passed through a centrifuge 13, dried in a drier 14, and returned at c to the circuit. The rotating cylinders are provided with baffles which shower the oxide through the gas.
Patent GB-221546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in packers punches
IPC: B21D28/24
Filed: 1923-06-06
Abstract: 221,546. Harrison, C. June 6, 1923. Pliers. - A hand-operated punch for piercing metal bale hoops comprises a body a having formed therein a rectangular, open-topped recess a<1> wherein moves a rectangular slide h carrying the punches i secured by grub screws j, the block being held in position by a removable cover v. At one end of the body is formed an upstanding foot b to which is secured the die c, backward pressure on the punches being taken by hardened pins 8 mounted in the body. At the end of the body remote from the foot b is secured a handle t, a second handle s, bent downwardly at its free end to make contact with the handle t, being carried by a block n pivoted at o. Operation of the punch is effected, on bringing the arms s, t together, through a lever arm m of the block n which carries a roller q engaging a groove k in the rear of the slide h. Different widths of hoops may be accommodated in the punching slot u by means of supporting screws w situated at each side of the slot. Other means may be provided for operating the slide h including an eccentric carried by the block n, a screw operated by the lever s and a toothed sector on the lever engaging a rack on the slide. Cutters. - Shearing members x may be provided mounted respectively on the block n and the body a.
Patent GB-574404-A (GB)
Title: Cupola installation and charging system therefor
IPC: C21B7/18
Filed: 1943-09-10
Abstract: 574,404. Cupola furnaces. FRASER & SONS, Ltd., D., and FRASER, H. Sept. 10; 1943, No. 14860. [Class 51 (i) and 51 (ii)] [Also in Group XXX] In a cupola furnace installation comprising one or more cupolas, the top of each cupola projects through the floor of a dust-collecting enclosure to which air is admitted for igniting or cooling the gases from the cupola, the floor being adapted to support a jib crane for lifting and lowering charging skips which are swung by the crane over the cupola between a jibcatch and a stop which engages a trigger on the skip to release the drop bottom and deposit a charge into the cupola. As shown in Fig. 2, the tops of cupolas 1 project through the floor 4 of a dust-collecting chamber 3 provided with a sliding door or doors 6 and spaced above the floor to provide an opening for the admission of air to burn any combustible gases. Baffles 7 ensure mixing of gases and air. The chamber is provided at the top with a chimney 5. Skips 11 containing the charges are moved along an elevated runway 12, Fig. 1, and deposited on a truck 14 in front of the cupolas. The skips are raised by a crane 8 mounted on the floor 4 and the post 9 of the crane is slightly inclined to the vertical. A winch 17 is associated with the crane and has a winding drum 32 for the cable 33 for raising and lowering the skips. When it is desired to raise a skip, the operator by means of a lever 10 at the base of the cupola actuates a counterweighted lever 19 on the winch to insert a driving clutch, the lever 19 then being held by a spring catch 18. When the skip reaches its uppermost position, the sheave 20 actuates a system of levers 21, 21a and a jib catch 24 connected by a rope 22 to the spring catch 18 so as to release the spring catch and allow the lever 19 to release the driving clutch of the winch and engage a braking element. The operator then pulls a rope 26 attached to the jib catch 24 and the crane swings the skip over the cupola where it engages a stop which releases the catch of the skip bottom and allows the charge to fall into the cupola. A counterweight 28 attached by a rope 28' to the crane brings the crane back to its initial position and the skip is lowered again by the operator.
Patent GB-990050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sewing-machines
Inventor: VIGORELLI LUIGI
IPC: D05B77/00
Filed: 1961-04-25
Abstract: 990,050. Sewing-machine. ARNALDO VIGORELLI S.p.A. April 25, 1961, No. 14883/61. Heading D1G. A detachable base for a sewing-machine has an upper surface 13 having an upwardly open recess for receiving the base of the sewing-machine 10, a motor disposed in the base and drivably connectable with the machine, receptacles 15 for accessories, and a cover 23 hinged to one end of the surface 13 to serve to form a work plate extension when open and to cover the recess and the receptacles when closed. The base is provided with a carrying handle. A pocket 25 is provided on the cover to carry an instruction book. Electrical connection means inside the casing are adapted to form a connection with the lighting circuit of the machine when the latter is applied to the base.
Patent GB-741754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to nailing machines
IPC: B27F7/13
Filed: 1953-05-28
Abstract: 741,754. Nailing. McMURTRY, G. C. May 28, 1953 [May 29, 1952], No. 14910/53. Class 89 (3). [Also in Group XVII] In a machine particularly for nailing lids on boxes in which a box 8 is placed on a table 7 and is raised by a hydraulic ram 9 into engagement with nail holders 2, driving of the nails is effected by further upward movement of the table 7 by the ram. Each nail holder 2 comprises a body portion 14 which is provided with spring-pressed pivoted nail-holding jaws 24 and is slidable on a rod 15 provided with an adjustable extension 19 against which the nails abut when the portion 14 is raised by a box 8. Nails are fed from a container 4, which is pivoted at 36 and is rocked by a rod 38 coupled to the table 7, through slots 41, guideways 42, and flexible tubes 6 to delivery tubes 30 secured to the jaws 24. The nails are fed one at a time from tho guideways 42 by worms 45 (not shown) operated by sprockets 46 controlled by a free wheel 51 and/or chain 54 attached to the table 7. The nail holders 2 are adjustable along horizontal rods 3. The box is centred by a wedge 67 and an inclined spring-pressed plate 68.