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Patent GB-594209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in handcraft looms
IPC: D03D29/00
Filed: 1945-06-29
Abstract: 594,209. Handlooms; heddles; cloth and warp beams. FITCH, C., FITCH, D. O., and FITCH, O. June 29, 1945, No. 16586. [Classes 142 (i), 142 (ii) and 142 (iii)] A handloom heddle has healds 17 having eyes 19 formed by open loops so that after swinging a member 14 about its pivot 15 the warp threads can be passed between the free ends of the healds and entered into the eyes. The heddle is slidably vertically for shedding in a frame 28, which in turn is slidable horizontally on the loom frame to beat up the weft. Guide wires 21 may be attached .at their lower ends to the healds to prevent the warp threads between the healds from fouling the eyes 19. The cloth and warp beams 42, 43 are vertically adjustable so that they can be raised to the position shown for threading the heddle and lowered for weaving. The warp beam 43 is mounted on members 30 (to which extensions may be attached) slidable in the side members of the loom frame so that the distance between the beams 42, 43 can be increased to receive a fresh warp, which is then wound on to the beam 43 as this is returned to its normal position. The beams have pairs of spring fingers 56 between which the ends of the warp threads are wedged.
Patent GB-476693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hydraulic lifting or jacking systems for use on vehicles
IPC: B60S9/10
Filed: 1936-06-15
Abstract: 476,693. Jacking-apparatus for vehicles. BOWMAN, G., BURGESS, G. C., and SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES), Ltd., S. June 15, 1936, No. 16643. [Class 79 (iii)] [Also in Groups XXIX and XXX] In a jacking system for vehicles in which one or more hydraulic jacks are connected by conduits to a pump, a conduit being provided for returning liquid to the intake of the pump, the supply conduit is provided with a normally-closed check valve which is automatically opened by the fluid pressure produced by the pump, and the return conduit has a normally-closed non-return valve which may be opened by relatively low fluid pressure. The Figure shows the application to a jacking system for the road wheels of a vehicle in which a distributing valve unit with integral pump, as described in Specification 445,203, [Group XXIX], is provided for controlling a plurality of jacks. The conduit 47 through which liquid is fed from the pump reservoir 30 to the valve chamber 11, is provided with a check valve 64, and the conduit 29 by which liquid returns to the reservoir, is provided with a valve comprising a tube 68 having an opening 69 covered by a rubber sleeve 70.
Patent GB-726027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mechanical sound reproducers for talking machines
IPC: G11B25/04
Filed: 1953-06-16
Abstract: 726,027. Gramophone sound-boxes. BROWNE, H. E. June 16, 1953, No. 16647/53. Class 40 (2) A gramophone reproducer, such as for use in a doll or other toy, comprises a closed hollow body, one wall 10a of the body having a reproducer stylus 12 connected thereto, and another wall 10c of the body having a part 11 thereof reinforced to be of greater rigidity and a support 14 for the reproducer connected thereto. Specifications 726.026 and 726,028 are referred to.
Patent GB-317935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to endless-track vehicles
IPC: B62D55/04
Filed: 1928-06-08
Abstract: 317,935. Marks, E. C. R., (Lord, C. R., and Farris, C.). June 8, 1928. Endless-track vehicles.-Comprises a motor vehicle of the kind having additional load-bearing wheels situated adjacent the usual driving load-bearing wheels and endless tracks passed round the wheels at each side of the vehicle, in which a yieldable connection is provided between the wheels at each side of the vehicle so as to maintain them in properly spaced relationship. In the construction shown an endless track h is passed over the usual rear driving wheel k and over an additional wheel carried eccentrically on a shaft, n by means of a crank arm m<1>. The shaft n is suspended from the frame by links p and the arm m<1> is rigid with another arm o connected by a rod q and a spring t to a frame bracket r<1>. The wheels k, l are pressed apart by a twopart telescopic member u<1>, u<2>, the part u<2> having a plunger fitting into the part u<1> and bearing against a compression spring therein. The length of thepart u<2> may be adjusted by means of a screw connection u<5>. The spring t which controls the arm o bears at one end against the rod q and at the other end against a sleeve q<1> which screws into the bracket r<1>. The sleeve can be rotated through bevel gearing by means of a hand-operated shaft r<5> and when moved to the left it compresses the spring t and causes the wheel l to bear on the ground with any desired pressure. When the sleeve is moved to the right it finally bears against a collar q<2> on the rod q and lifts the wheel l from the ground. The vehicle may be run as a wheeled vehicle with both wheels k, l on the ground. Projections h<1> on the tracks engage corresponding lugs k<1> between the twin tyres of the driving wheels.
Patent GB-997681-A (GB)
Title: Method of erecting buildings from prefabricated elements
Inventor: BERLIANU ION
IPC: E04G21/16
Filed: 1963-04-29
Abstract: 997,681. Methods of erecting buildings. SFATUL POPULAR AL CAPITALEI. April 29, 1963, No. 16796/63. Heading E1A. [Also in Division B8] A travelling crane for erecting buildings from prefabricated concrete slabs moves along rails 20, Fig. 1, on the building assembling units 1---65 &c., as it progresses. Near the end of each layer the crane moves up a ramp 21, provided with a rack 22, to the next level before completing the end of the lower layer. Before moving up the ramp the crane pulls itself into a symetrical position by means of the lifting gear which is hooked onto the ground for this purpose. When bogies 8, Fig. 5, which are moving down contact the trade on the next level up, liquid ballast is transferred to the arm of the crane resting on the trade. The crane is now driven up the rack 22 by a piston. Specification 997,682 is referred to.
Patent GB-495577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the application of indicators to electric tumbler switches
IPC: H01H9/16
Filed: 1937-06-17
Abstract: 495,577. Indicators. CRABTREE & CO., Ltd., J. A., McLOUGHLIN, H. F., and HARRISON, B. G. June 17, 1937, No. 16812. [Class 38 (v)] An indicator plate for a tumbler switch comprises a plate a bent to conform closely to the arcuate body of the dolly (not shown) and provided with an aperture c allowing the plate to be slipped over the dolly and held in position by bent round lugs e. The cover (not shown) is provided with an aperture through which the dolly projects and which allows one half of the indicator plate to be visible at a time.
Patent GB-259279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to collapsible boxes
IPC: B65D5/68
Filed: 1925-07-01
Abstract: 259,279. McLardy, R. July 1, 1925. Folding boxes; lids; handles. - A collapsable cardboard or like box wherein the sides are adapted to be folded over upon the bottom and are provided with flanges upon the vertical edges whereby they may be retained in the erect position is provided with a lid 7 separate from the box and having depending sides 7<c> capable of being folded inwardly beneath the top of the lid, two or more of the sides being provided with extensions terminating at each end in tabs 7<a> which can be engaged in slots 8 in the sides of box. The lid may be provided with a handle 10 formed as shown or by cutting a pair of parallel slits in the lid and pressing up the material between the slits.
Patent GB-1207245-A (GB)
Title: Means for ornamenting fingernails and toenails
Inventor: LEE THOMAS
IPC: A45D29/00
Filed: 1968-04-09
Abstract: 1,207,245. Transfers. T. LEE and T. LEE. 9 April, 1968 [19 Jan., 1968], No. 16993/68. Heading B6C. Pattern 6 is transferred to a finger-nail or toenail by wrapping transparent strip S around the nail, so that pattern 6 is set in a desired position while viewing it through the strip, then adhesive patches 4 are brought into contact to fix strip S in position while pattern 6 is transferred to the nail by pressure applied through strip S. A tool for applying this pressure is described. Strips S may be mounted face down on a board for storage prior to use, or may be in roll form, with transverse separating perforations and protective paper or vinyl plastics material patches.
Patent GB-683640-A (GB)
Title: An improved method and means of upholstering chair seats and backs
Inventor: GABB ARCHIBALD HORSFIELD
IPC: A47C7/16
Filed: 1950-07-07
Abstract: 683,640. Upholstery. TAN-SAD CHAIR CO. (1931), Ltd. July 9, 1951 [July 7, 1950], No. 16996/50. Class 52(iv) The covering fabric b, filling d and backing plate e of a cushion squab are clamped between the dies a, f of a press, the edges of the fabric being secured to a relatively movable frame c whereby it is smoothly stretched over the cushion and, after release, can be secured by tacks g to the backing plate.
Patent GB-380130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to concrete roads or similar concrete constructions
IPC: E01C9/00
Filed: 1931-06-11
Abstract: 380,130. Roads. McLEA, D. G., Lindow Lodge, Lindow, Lancaster. June 11, 1931, No. 17014. [Classes 20 (iv) and 107.] A method of constructing concrete and like roads with the surface subdivided by numerous small cracks comprises the arrangement on a foundation, without attachment thereto, of a structure B, which consists of strips of rigid material disposed so as to form numerous cells open at the top and bottom and connected together, and a concrete filling C is then provided in the cells and above the top edge of the structure to an extent of at least ¢ inch but not more than the depth of the strips. The strips are provided with no slits or apertures which would permit the concrete of adjacent cells to be united. The depth of the strips is at least eight times its thickness. The structure may comprise either interfitting slotted metal strips D, D<1>, Fig. 3, held together by rods D<2>, or spaced strips E, Fig. 4, connected by curved strips E<1>. Alternatively, spaced parallel strips may be connected by strips arranged in zigzag relation. The structures may be formed by casting, pressing, or of separate strips which are connected by welding, pins, clips, &c. The structure B mav be laid on a concrete course A which may be arranged directly on the subsoil or on a reinforced concrete foundation.
Patent GB-347931-A (GB)
Title: Production of ketones from secondary alcohols
IPC: C07C45/00
Filed: 1930-06-04
Abstract: The catalytic conversion of secondary alcohols to ketones is carried out in presence of steam.  The alcohols are preferably steam-distilled and the mixture of vapour and steam is passed over the catalyst at a temperature below the boiling point of the alcohol alone.  The conversion of isopropyl alcohol, menthol, borneol, and cyclohexanol is specifically mentioned.
Patent GB-219470-A (GB)
Title: A portable wireless receiving set
IPC: H04B1/08
Filed: 1923-07-02
Abstract: 219,470. Lauste, H. G. July 2, 1923. Receiving sets, construction of; aerials; crystal detectors.-Sets of the kind contained more or less within the casing of the telephones are provided with a ring-shaped inductance and condenser arranged round the telephone magnet of an ear-piece or one round each magnet of two earpieces. The inductance 10 is wound on a former 12 comprising a series of slots 11, Fig. 3 and is thus made up of a number of narrow coils in series. Tappings are led through transverse slots 16 to contact studs 17, Fig. 1. The condenser is made up of a length of twin wire wound on a bobbin. A crystal detector is suspended by the telephone cords and comprises two vulcanite discs spaced apart by a glass cylinder. Aerial and earth connections are made by clips 52, 53 and extra telephones may be connected at 54. The box, Fig. 7, for housing the set is provided in one face with a coil 61 to act as a frame aerial. The telephone receivers may have adjustable magnets. In a modified arrangement, Fig. 6, both condenser and inductance are contained in a single ear-piece, and a different type of detector 85, 86 is provided within the handle 83. According to the Provisional Specification, the telephone magnets are of cobalt steel and the coil is enclosed in an iron cylinder.
Patent GB-478566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to metallic tubing
IPC: B21C37/12
Filed: 1936-06-20
Abstract: 478,566. Making tubes. MIDGLEY, A. June 20, 1936, No. 17167. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] Coiling helices ; welding.-In making rigid tubes in which two or more strips are coiled helically and the joints are welded &c. at least one of the strips is flanged or beaded. The strips 14, 15 are flanged and coiled by rollers 19, 20 into helical form. The axial movement of the tube is assisted by screwed portions 13 of support rollers 12. Roller electrodes 41, 47 weld together the strips 14, 15. The flanges 17 of the strip 14 are then welded by roller electrodes 29, 30 which also secure the joint and other inner strip 15. Perforations 54 in the inner strip allow solder 55 to secure the two strips and solder 56 is used to secure the flanges 18. The inner or outer strip only may be flanged. Specification 386,272 is referred to.
Patent GB-876505-A (GB)
Title: Metal phosphorodithioates as oxidation-corrosion inhibitors
IPC: C07F9/02
Filed: 1959-05-20
Abstract: The invention comprises phosphorodithioci acid salts of formula <FORM:0876505/IV (b)/1> where A and A1 are the same or different aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals containing a quaternary carbon atom and the point of attachment of each radical is at the quaternary carbon atom, M is a metal which can be zinc, barium, magnesium, aluminium, calcium, lithium, lead, tin, copper, cadmium, cobalt, strontium or nickel, and X is the valency of said metal.  They may be prepared by reacting a phosphorus sulphide, particularly the pentasulphide with an alcohol <FORM:0876505/IV (b)/2> or a mixture of such alcohols, and converting the resulting secondary phosphorodithioic acid ester into the metal salt, preferably with zinc oxide.  Usually 4 mols of alcohol are reacted with 1 mol of sulphide.  The products may be used as oxidation inhibitors in lubricants (see Group III).ALSO:Lubricating oil compositions comprises as oxidation inhibitors, phosphorodithioic acid salts of formula <FORM:0876505/III/1> where A and A1 are the same or different aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals containing a quaternary carbon atom and the point of attachment of each radical is at the quaternary carbon atom, M is a metal which can be zinc, barium, magnesium, aluminium, calcium, lithium, lead, tin, copper, cadmium, cobalt, strontium or nickel, and x is the valency of said metal.  In an example a composition is prepared comprising a mineral oil, a detergent (barium alkaryl sulphonate overbased with barium carbonate) and zinc 0,0-bis (2,2-dimethyl-1-pentyl) phosphorodithioate.
Patent GB-369283-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of acetic anhydride
IPC: C07C51/56
Filed: 1931-04-01
Abstract: Catalysts for the production of acetic anhydride from acetic acid are made by treating asbestos or like silicate such as leucite or analeine with acid so as to leave a skeleton of silica. The silica skeleton may be used as a support for other catalysts such as metals or charcoal which thereby acquire the same advantageous surface formation as the silica.  In an example, serpentine asbestos or chrysotile is treated with hydrochloric acid so as to remove all the iron and all or most of the magnesia ; the asbestos may be first woven into net or cloth, or, if it is to be used in the form of pressed sheets or plates or the like, the acid treatment may be effected after the formation of the sheets.  Platinum or carbon may be deposited on the silica skeleton.  In the case of carbon, the silica may be impregnated with sugar solution, and ignited with exclusion of air. Specifications 344,482 and 362,462 are referred to.ALSO:Acetic anhydride is prepared by passing the vapour of acetic acid over a catalyst made by treating asbestos or like silicate such as leucite or analcime with acid so as to leave a skeleton of silica. The silica skeleton may be used as a support for other catalysts such as metals or charcoal which thereby acquire the same advantageous surface formation as the silica.  In an example, serpentine asbestos or chrysotile is treated with hydrochloric acid so as to remove all the iron and all or most of the magnesia; the asbestos may be first woven into net or cloth or, if it is to be used in the form of pressed sheets, plates or the like, the acid treatment may be affected after the formation of the sheets. Platinum or carbon may be deposited on the silica skeleton.  In the case of carbon, the silica may be impregnated with sugar solution and ignited with exclusion of air.  Specifications 344,482 and 362,462 are referred to.
Patent GB-631983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to presses for moulding plastic material
IPC: B30B15/30
Filed: 1947-07-02
Abstract: 631,983. Presses for moulding rubber. FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. July 2, 1947, No. 17442. Convention date, Jan. 1, 1943. [Class 87 (ii)] In a press for moulding articles from plastic material the upper and lower platens 22, 18 of a moulding unit are hinged together with lost motion on a pin 33 so as to open and close by swinging movement when the lower platen is moved from and towards the upper platen, a pin 21 of fixed position constituting a support for the upper platen and a hydraulic ram 13, pivotally connected at 17 to the lower platen, constituting the sole support therefore and a means for raising and lowering it. The upper and lower platens carry steam heated platens 25, 24 and mould sections 27, 26 respectively. Mounted on the hinge pin 33 is an arm 36 which extends between the mould sections 26, 27 which are recessed to receive it, and projects to form a hand grip 37, and which carries a pair of mandrels projecting on opposite sides of it, which are received in corresponding moulding cavities. A finger 42 projects backwards from the arm 36 at such an angle that, when the platens are fully separated, it engages the rear faces of the mould section 27 and platen 25 and supports the arm 36, with its mandrels, in a horizontal position. Fig. 1 shows a dual press, employing two moulding units disposed back to back and operated by a single ram, the press comprising parallel vertical plates 11 with slots 15 in which slide blocks 14 attached to the ram and with bosses 20 holding the pivot pins 21. The two moulding units are of identical construction. When the upper and lower platens are separated and the arm 36 is horizontal the material to be moulded is placed in the cavities in the mould section 26 and on the mandrels. The arm 37 is placed in engagement with the mould section 27 and retained by a latch 41. The ram 13 is then raised and the press closed. After moulding, the ram 13 is lowered and, because of the lost motion in the hinge, the mould sections initially remain parallel as they separate and, because the arm 36 is held in engagement with the mould section 27, the work is stripped from the mould section 26. As the platens further separate the pin 33 moves in its slots with the result that the rear portion of the arm 36 leaves the mould section 27 and strips the work therefrom. The latch 41 is then released and the arm 36 lowered till it is horizontal, when the work may be removed from the mandrels. The Specification describes in outline an arrangement for raising the ram under low hydraulic pressure to close the platens and applying high pressure during the moulding process.
Patent GB-1456281-A (GB)
Title: Detonating fuse-cord
IPC: C06C5/00
Filed: 1974-04-22
Abstract: 1456281 Joining detonating fuse-cords IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 8 April 1975 [22 April 1974] 17496/74 Heading F3A An assembly comprises two or more detonating fuse-cords bound together by a heat-shrunk plastics sleeve. Heat-shrunk caps seal the ends of the cords. Overlapping ends of the cords are bound together, or, parallel cords are encapsulated in a heat-shrunk sleeve to provide a blasting charge.
Patent GB-907527-A (GB)
Title: Shaft mounting
Inventor: RIZZONE MICHAEL LOUIS
IPC: F16C23/06
Filed: 1961-05-15
Abstract: 907,527. Bearings. UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. May 15, 1961, No. 17615/61. Class 12 (1). In a means for axially aligning a shaft 10 supported on fixed spaced-apart members 12, 13 carrying first and second bearing housings 21, 32, the shaft 10 has spacers 24, 25 attached thereto which axially position a first bearing 23 and has spacers 35, 36 which axially position a second bearing 34. The ends of the bearing 23 are abutted by members 26, 27 carried by the housing 21 and adjustable by screws 28, 29 so that the shaft can be moved axially relatively to the second housing 32. The housing 32 carries members 37, 38 and the bearing 34 is mounted with clearance therebetween. The housings 21, 32, having flanges 22, 33, are attached by bolts 48 to upright plates 12, 13 having oversize openings 45 therein through which the shaft and its mountings are passed and an inset 46 is provided to facilitate assembly &c. In assembling, a dummy shaft is positioned through the openings 45 and the insets 46 are bolted in position. Flanges carried by the dummy shaft represent the flanges 22, 33 of the housings 21, 32 and the shaft is centred. Each of the flanges 22, 33 is abutted by segments 47 which are welded in position to a plate 12 or 13 and the dummy shaft is replaced by the shaft 10 which is automatically centred by the segments 47. The housings are attached to the plates 12, 13 by bolts 48 and the shaft is then adjusted axially by the screws 28, 29.
Patent GB-255228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with automatic prepayment apparatus
IPC: G07F11/60
Filed: 1925-07-10
Abstract: 255,228. Rasmussen, J. P. July 10, 1925. Delivery of articles stored in compartments of sliding receptacles; coin action, mechanical-connection.-Relates to apparatus of the kind in which goods are contained in compartments 5 of a lift 3 placed behind a glazed panel and are delivered, after the insertion of a coin, by the lift descending through the space of one compartment at a time to bring the compartment opposite a delivery opening. According to the invention, a coin inserted through a shoot 22, Fig. 2, is held between two keepers 20, 13 controlled by springs 21, 16 and pivoted at 19, 14 respectively, the pivot 14 of the keeper 13 being carried by pivoted piece 9 which carries a pawl or tooth 8 adapted to engage a rack 24 on the lift 3. By pushing a button 18 the keeper 20 is moved and transmits the thrust through the coin to the piece 9 which is moved against the action of a spring 11 to release the rack 24. Coin-discharging mechanism. - As the lift descends the next tooth of the rack 24 by engaging the pawl 8 moves the piece 9 further away from its locking position. This movement carries the keeper 13 away from the coin, which drops, and the spring 11 immediately moves the pawl into engagement again with the rack.
Patent GB-1065042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in moving consoles for controlling machine tools
Inventor: RENE DEFLANDRE
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 1965-04-27
Abstract: 1,065,042. Machine tool details. DEREFA ETABLISSEMENT POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT RECHERCHES ET FABRICATIONS INDUSTRIELLES. April 27, 1965 [April 28, 1964], No. 17736/65. Headings B3B and B3T. [Also in Division H2] In a pendant controller (Division H2) for machine tools comprising a support 2 and a relatively rotatable control console 1, the support 2 contains ancillary apparatus such as electronic counters 71, 72, 73, checking the movements of a milling / boring machine. Counter 71 checks movements of the mounting 74 on the bench 75, counter 72 checks movements of the foot 76 on the mounting 74, and counter 73 checks movements of the headstock 77 on the foot 76, the machine assembly outline being reproduced on three plates 81, 82, 83, on the front plate 65 of the support 2.